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Russia is already paying a hefty financial price for its aggression
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| Russian stocks plunged and the ruble slid closer to a record low on Tuesday as investors reacted to President Vladimir Putin's decision to order troops into eastern Ukraine. Read more » |
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Macy's and Kohl's get in a knife fight with Wall Street
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| Activist investors are circling Macy's and Kohl's. The department store chains are fighting back. Read more » |
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Inflation keeps weighing on consumer confidence
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| American consumer confidence slipped again in February, a new report from the Conference Board said Tuesday. Read more » |
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The sanctions that could really hurt Russia
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| Less than 24 hours after Russia ordered the deployment of military forces into eastern Ukraine, the West has sent a clear message that Moscow's aggression won't go unanswered. But the harshest sanctions may be kept in reserve as a deterrent to even greater escalation. Read more » |
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Energy price shock from the Russia-Ukraine crisis could hurt the economy
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| As oil rapidly approaches $100 a barrel, JPMorgan warned Tuesday that a spike in energy prices and other ripple effects from the Russia-Ukraine crisis could hurt both the stock market and the economic recovery. Read more » |
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The Dow's top stock of 2021 is expecting a strong 2022
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| Home Depot was the Dow's best-performing stock in 2021, soaring more than 55% thanks to strong demand from consumers in what was a red hot housing market. But shares are off to a bumpy start this year. Read more » |
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