Wall Street Journal - Markets News

1. These Are the Wildest, Weirdest Stock-Market Prices We've Ever Seen

   Why pay $1 when you can pay $2 or $12 for the same thing? Here’s a tour through history’s most entertaining price anomalies.

2. Steve Ballmer, the Non-Investing Guru of Investing

   The former CEO’s unconventional and hugely profitable strategy: own a lot of Microsoft.

3. The Investing Cult Fueling MicroStrategy's Ascent: 'Have Fun Staying Poor'

   The rally has been propelled by a group of rabid followers who are mixing songs, pouring whisky and spending hundreds of hours researching the stock.

4. Here's What Retirement on a Pension Looks Like in America

   Retirees open up about their finances and how they spend their time.

5. America's Chip War with China Will Spread

   Low-end legacy chips not subject to restrictions but vital to industry have given strength to Chinese manufacturers.

6. CoinDesk Dismisses Top Editors After Story Draws Crypto Executive's Ire

   The article, since removed, featured a key CoinDesk sponsor and a $6 million banana.

7. Euro Likely to Weaken to Parity Against Dollar in 2025

   The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.5% to 102.08 — snapping a three-trading-day winning streak.

8. Stocks Rally on Hopes for More Rate Cuts

   Friday’s gains help, but don’t reverse, weekly declines by major indexes; Nike says it expects lower sales and margins this fiscal quarter.

9. FDIC Suspends Bonuses for Senior Officials Under Investigation for Misconduct

   The move follows an earlier Wall Street Journal investigation that revealed a toxic and sexualized workplace culture at the bank regulator.

10. U.S. Stock Indexes Rebound From Early Losses

    Stocks bounced back, but the gains didn’t prevent major U.S. indexes from ending the week lower.