Category: Finance News

The IRS has issued nearly 8 million tax refunds worth about $15.7 billion, as of Feb. 3. Here’s the average payment.

Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday.

Markets rallied this year as inflation moderated and job growth remains strong, feeding investors’ hope that the economy can stick the elusive soft landing.

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.4% in January from a month ago and 6.2% on an annual basis, according to Dow Jones.

Communicating about finances with your partner can help you both understand each other’s money mindset. Having a “money talk” can build a stronger relationship.

Inflation in the U.S. is likely to be “far stickier” and could last a decade, according to Bill Smead, chief investment officer at Smead Capital Management.

Visa difficulties and high-profile rows with South Korea and Japan are pushing many Chinese travelers to opt for vacations to Southeast Asia.

Data from Ctrip shows Chinese travelers are going to Southeast Asia rather than East Asia right now, namely Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Wells Fargo Securities’ Michael Schumacher believes Fed policy is working against equity investors regardless of this week’s inflation data outcome.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in post-bell trading.