September 18, 2025

Retailers like Claire’s and Rite Aid are closing stores. The biggest discounters will benefit, analysts say.

UBS says tariffs are likely “making it more challenging for weaker, less relevant players to operate smoothly” in the wake of bankruptcy announcements.

September 18, 2025

Olive Garden sees success with smaller, cheaper portions as diners try to save money

The restaurant is offering a “lighter portion” section of its menu in an attempt to drive more customer traffic.

September 18, 2025

Disabled student-loan borrowers are eligible for debt relief. They’re not getting it.

Changes have made the Total and Permanent Disability discharge process a “byzantine system.”

September 18, 2025

Boycott Disney over pulling Jimmy Kimmel? Why the company will likely fare better than Tesla and Bud Light did.

Politically driven boycotts against Tesla, Bud Light and Cracker Barrel have had an impact, but Disney’s audience is much larger, possibly making it better positioned to absorb the fallout.

September 18, 2025

This seasonal stock-market trading pattern is coming up — and worth observing

The Wall Street adage — “Sell Rosh Hashana; buy Yom Kippur” — focuses on the market’s performance between these two Jewish holidays.

September 18, 2025

Social Security’s dead people and Medicare’s fraudsters: real. But stopping them won’t rescue the federal budget.

Comptroller of the U.S. makes rare public comments

September 18, 2025

Ditch quarterly earnings like Trump says? What’s needed is better reporting — not less.

The costs of moving to semiannual reporting clearly outweigh any benefits.

September 18, 2025

Here’s how Nike’s stock could benefit big from the next World Cup

The company sponsors six top FIFA teams and could see a $1.3 billion revenue boost as it takes advantage of World Cup visibility, an analyst says.

September 18, 2025

A government shutdown is looming. Here’s what history says could happen to stocks.

The S&P 500 has largely done better, not worse, in shutdowns.

September 18, 2025

‘I cannot plan a life with all the uncertainties’: My boyfriend, 54, has $90,000 in credit-card debt. Is this a dealbreaker?

“I’m on track to retire in 10 years.”