Stock markets

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%…

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…

U.S. job growth revised down by the most since 2009. Why this time is different

There’s a lot of debate about how much signal to take from the 818,000 downward revisions to U.S. payrolls —…

The explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on how people invest

The explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on personal finances, particularly among those who are financially distressed.…

China’s new rules are worrying insiders about how far Beijing will go on controlling critical metals

BEIJING — China’s latest export controls has rattled insiders of the critical minerals industry, and some are concerned that Beijing…