Accenture PLC Cl A stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains.

The Houthis have opened a new front in the Middle East oil war that’s pushing up prices

The Houthis, an Islamist political group in Yemen that is allied with Iran, on Friday seized more territory by the Bab ...

Why Dell and HPE were the S&P 500’s top-performing stocks today

Oracle’s earnings provided an upbeat read for hardware suppliers — but the Fed’s interest-rate moves could dictate just how much they continue benefitting.

Software and semiconductor shares are both moving higher Friday

In another indication of just how strong breadth has been in the U.S. equity market on Friday, shares of software and ...

The Fed could raise interest rates three times. Here’s where the market could face the stiffest test.

Economists note that the Fed historically has not been content to raise rates only once.

Tesla could transform the trucking business — and capitalize on high diesel prices

The EV maker aims to finally kick its long-awaited Semi truck into high gear — unlocking a potentially huge opportunity, ...

Social Security’s 2027 COLA could be at least 3.4%, aiding seniors as inflation persists

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 could be at least 3.4%, adding about $71 to the average retiree’s ...

Here’s a closer look at core CPI. Will it push the Fed over the edge?

The so-called core consumer-price index showed a rounded rise of 0.3% in August, a hotter-than-expected price increase that ...

Bottom line from CPI is expected to be that Fed is not making progress on inflation

The bottom line on the August CPI data is expected to be that the Federal Reserve isn't making enough progress on bringing ...

It’s a rare moment when one data print is expected to sway the Fed’s policy stance

This morning brings one of the rare moments in financial markets when a single data point is expected to sway the Federal ...

Rate hike now ‘far more likely than not’ next week, says former Fed official

A September interest-rate hike is now "far more likely than not," said former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Roger Ferguson. Data ...

30-year yield falls, but is still above levels before Treasury doubled its buyback plan

The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond fell, as investors believed the Fed would follow through next week on its promise to fight inflation. But it was still above levels seen just before the Treasury ...