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Warren Buffett explains why he bought 5 Japanese trading houses: I was ‘confounded’ by the opportunity

Warren Buffett said he was “confounded” by the opportunity to buy into five Japanese trading houses two years ago. “I…

Banking turmoil was not a crisis but ‘the downside risks are real,’ IIF boss warns

The banking sector turmoil that led to the collapse of several lenders was not a systemic crisis and has now…

Wall Street is wrong: Former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley predicts rate hikes will end next month

Wall Street is wrong about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, according to former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley. Barring…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: WW International, CarMax, Mohawk, Moderna and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. WW International – Shares of the WeightWatchers parent surged 48%. Goldman…

Banks in ‘more precarious situation’ creating risks for global growth, IMF chief economist warns

Interest rate rises have increased banks’ vulnerabilities — and their response presents a significant risk to global growth, the International…

This Friday could hold the key to our bank stocks and the direction of the market for weeks

The countdown is on. Earnings season is set to kick off Friday with the banks, one of ours among them.…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Moderna, CarMax, Whirlpool and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell Tuesday. CarMax — Shares of the vehicle retailer soared 7% on…

Warren Buffett-backed BYD announces new shock absorption tech for premium EVs

SHENZHEN, China — Electric vehicle giant BYD is banking on new driver-assist technology to smooth out car rides. BYD, backed…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Micron, Pioneer Natural Resources, Block, AMC and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Monday. Block — Shares of the payments stock lost 2.58% on…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Micron, Pioneer Natural Resources, Tesla and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Micron Technology – Shares jumped more than 6% following news that…