More Americans Than Ever Own Stocks

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) The share of Americans who own stocks has never been so high. About 58% of U.S. households owned stocks in 2022, according to the…

Biden’s 2024 Problem: Voters Say His Policies Hurt Them

[ad_1] A recent Wall Street Journal poll finds Americans feel more positive about former President Donald Trump’s record than about President Biden’s. [ad_2] Source link

Mary Barra Spent a Decade Transforming GM. It Hasn’t Been Enough.

[ad_1] Updated Dec. 16, 2023 12:04 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) At a 2018 meeting with a senior General Motors team, Chief Executive Mary Barra stunned the room…

U.S. Retail Sales Show Holiday Season Off to Strong Start

[ad_1] Updated Dec. 14, 2023 10:38 am ET Consumers showed unexpected strength at the start of the holiday shopping season, suggesting Americans are well-positioned to support continued economic growth.  Retail…

Israel-Hamas War Enters Deadlier Phase With More Close Combat

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) The Israeli military and Palestinian officials are reporting heavy losses in intense fighting in the Gaza Strip, as Israel faces pressure to quickly achieve…

Houthi Rebel Attacks Rattle Global Shipping

[ad_1] Updated Dec. 12, 2023 8:31 pm ET Yemen’s Houthi forces have attacked several commercial ships crossing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in recent days, creating a new front in…

How to See the Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower—Even in New York

[ad_1] Listen to article (1 minute) The Geminid meteor shower awes sky watchers around the world every December—but this year promises a particularly spectacular show as the meteors streak across…

Israel Warns Hezbollah to Pull Back Forces to Avert War

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) TEL AVIV—Israeli officials are warning Hezbollah to pull back its forces on the Lebanese border and stop firing missiles at Israel to avert another…

The Math For Buying a Home No Longer Works. These Charts Show You Why.

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) Homeownership has become a pipe dream for more Americans, even those who could afford to buy just a few years ago. Many would-be buyers…

How Israel Carved Gaza Into ‘Deconfliction Zones’ It Says Are Safer for Civilians

[ad_1] Updated Dec. 9, 2023 10:51 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) Marah Jamala, a 21-year-old Palestinian student, received a robocall from the Israeli military this week warning that…