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Why substituting cryptocurrency for gold exposure may be a costly mistake

Viewing cryptocurrency as “digital gold” may be a mistake. State Street Global Advisors’ George Milling-Stanley, whose firm runs the world’s…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Intel, Roku, Sweetgreen, Ford and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.  Intel — The chip stock jumped more than 6% after the company…

Key Fed inflation rate falls to lowest annual level in nearly 2 years

Inflation showed further signs of cooling in June, according to a gauge released Friday that the Federal Reserve follows closely.…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intel, Roku, Procter & Gamble and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Intel — Shares popped 6.7% after the chipmaker posted better-than-expected second-quarter…

The Bank of Japan just shocked markets with a policy tweak — here’s why it matters

The Bank of Japan announced Friday “greater flexibility” in its monetary policy — surprising global financial markets. The central bank…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Intel, Ford, Roku, Enphase Energy and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Intel — The technology stock jumped nearly 6% as investors cheered…

Private equity giant KKR’s antidote to worker discontent — employee stock ownership programs

(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) The job market may be strong, but the invisible strings that connect workers…

KKR’s private equity co-head says it’s a great time to do deals, but be sure to exercise caution

Private equity firms should be motivated to hunt for deals despite the challenging interest rate environment as the potential purchase…

Regulators unveil sweeping changes to capital rules for banks with $100 billion or more in assets

U.S. regulators on Thursday unveiled a sweeping set of proposed changes to banks’ capital requirements to address evolving international standards…

GDP grew at a 2.4% pace in the second quarter, topping expectations despite recession calls

The U.S. economy showed few signs of recession in the second quarter, as gross domestic product grew at a faster-than-expected…