Lockheed Martin’s stock leaps as push to build more missiles faster pays off

Shares of Lockheed Martin leapt in early Thursday trading, after the defense contractor reported a big jump in second-quarter ...

Does size matter? When looking for a financial adviser, how do you weigh large vs. small firms?

When it comes to finding a financial adviser, the choices can seem endless — and frankly overwhelming. And as “The Advicer” columnist, I also sometimes get this question: How much does the size of ...

The FDA is about to decide which peptides could soon become widely available in the U.S. Here’s what happens next.

The FDA is deciding whether seven peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be legally compounded, potentially opening the door to broader use in Americans.

I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If you have saved $2 million for retirement, should Social Security be optional?

Dear Quentin, I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. Years ago I said that I would gladly opt out of Social Security if, ...

Intel earnings are just hours away. Here's what investors need to know.

Intel is due to post its second-quarter earnings results after the closing bell on Thursday. The report should shed light on ...

Stocks dip further after jobless claims data

Stock futures fell further after data showing the labor market was stronger than expected in the past week. Initial jobless claims for the latest week fell below 187,000, while expectations were for ...

Adobe Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

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‘It would feel like a burden’: My stepmother, 96, owns the house I grew up in. Is it wrong to tell her I don’t want to inherit it?

Dear Quentin, Is it appropriate to tell someone you don’t want an inheritance? My stepmother is 96 and owns the house I grew ...

Tesla earnings send the stock lower. Here's what's spooking investors.

Tesla posted second-quarter earnings after Wednesday's closing bell that were below expectations, even as revenue grew at the ...

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq drop, as oil prices and Treasury yields jump and big-tech earnings disappoint

Follow all the latest U.S. market action for Thursday here.

Benchmark Treasury yields eye 14-month high as oil price surge boosts inflation fears

U.S. government bond yields rose to fresh multi-month highs early Thursday as surging oil prices raised concerns about building inflationary pressures. The benchmark 10-year yield rose 1.4 basis ...

Tesla slides after earnings, and other early market movers

Here are some of the stocks making notable moves in Thursday's premarket action: Tesla shares are down nearly 6% after Elon Musk's company delivered second-quarter profits that came in [well below Wal ...