Finance

Why remote work has staying power: It’s ‘still kicking,’ economist says

Remote work, a trend that sprang to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be an entrenched fixture of the…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cava, Uber, Ross Stores, Workday and more

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Cava Group — The fast-casual restaurant brand saw shares climb nearly…

Here’s everything to expect from Fed Chair Powell’s speech Friday in Jackson Hole

For all the attention being paid to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s policy speech Friday, the chances of it containing…

Mike Lynch, man once dubbed ‘Britain’s Bill Gates,’ dies at age 59

LONDON — British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been found dead in the wreckage of his superyacht, which sank off…

This small-cap fund is outperforming the Russell 2000. Here’s how it works

The Russell 2000 may have a profitability problem. Though the small-cap index gained 10.1% in July, it’s dropped roughly 4%…

Philadelphia Fed President Harker advocates for interest rate cut in September

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker on Thursday provided a strong endorsement to an interest rate cut on the way…

China’s self-driving startup WeRide delays U.S. IPO as deadline looms

Self-driving technology company WeRide delayed its plan for an initial public offering in the U.S., citing its need for more…