Thursday, October 15
Money, markets & the moves that matter
Clear reporting on stocks, investing, business and the politics behind the price — for people who would rather understand their money than guess at it.
The Markets
Short-term moves from the trading floor next to the long-term thinking that outlasts them.
Golden State Greenlights New Energy Networks to Curb Rising Utility Costs
California is taking a significant step toward stabilizing skyrocketing electricity bills by embracing the concept of virtual power plants. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed two key…
Balancing Risk and Reward for a Steady Retirement Stream
Generating a consistent monthly income of 4,800 dollars during retirement often feels like a…
Read the storyBeyond the Launchpad: Assessing the Long Term Potential of SpaceX Stock
Since going public earlier this year, Space Exploration Technologies, better known as SpaceX, has…
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Small habits, compounding results
Headlines move markets for a day. Habits move your finances for decades. Four rules our reporters keep coming back to, whatever the week brings.
General guidance, not personal advice.
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Pay yourself first
Automate a transfer to savings on payday, before rent and before the takeaway. Money you never see is money you rarely miss.
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Learn the rule of 72
Divide 72 by your yearly return to estimate how long your money takes to double. At 8% a year, that is roughly nine years.
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Treat fees as a tax
A 1% annual fee can quietly eat a fifth of a portfolio over thirty years. Check what your funds charge — then compare.
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Keep a three-month cushion
An emergency fund turns a broken boiler or a lost contract from a crisis into an inconvenience. Build it before you invest.
Business
Earnings calls, takeovers and the founders betting the company on the next quarter.
Tech Boom Fuels Massive Jump in Chinese Trade Figures
China has seen a dramatic spike in its international trade, with exports leaping by more than one third in September. Government data released this week shows that exports…
How far does your dollar travel?
Enter an amount and watch it cross eight borders. The line on each card traces the exchange rate over the last 10 sessions — rising means your dollar now buys more.
€89.22
$1 = 0.8922 EUR
£75.49
$1 = 0.7549 GBP
¥15,798
$1 = 157.98 JPY
Fr83.02
$1 = 0.8302 CHF
¥669.10
$1 = 6.6910 CNY
C$142.07
$1 = 1.4207 CAD
A$144.70
$1 = 1.4470 AUD
kr997.19
$1 = 9.9719 SEK
Politics
Budgets, ballots and rate decisions, read for what they do to your wallet.
A Dangerous Gamble With California’s Medical Safety Net
Across the Bay Area, dozens of community health clinics serve as a vital lifeline for millions of Californians who might otherwise have nowhere to…
Sport News
Results, record contracts and the money that moves the game.
