Retail sales get boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. Economy hasn’t lost its mojo.

Investors and analysts alike expected JPMorgan Chase (JPM +2.44%) to do quite well this earnings season, but not this well. The powerful bank delivered a fine second quarter that crushed analyst estimates, thanks in no small part to a major part of its business that has produced meaty growth before. All in all, Mr. Market…

There have been few happier investors than Intel (INTC 2.47%) and AMD (AMD +2.13%) investors in 2026. If you purchased shares at the start of 2026, the returns have been phenomenal. Intel’s stock essentially tripled, while AMD’s stock is up around 140%. Those are fantastic results, but both stocks have shown weakness in the past…

If you don’t have much of a work history, you may be in line for a modest monthly Social Security benefit — if you even qualify for benefits at all. But in that case, you may still have options. If you’re married or an eligible divorcee, you may be entitled to receive spousal benefits from…

If you’ve put in a fair amount of time in the workforce, you may be gearing up to bring your career to a close. But retirement is a financial decision as well as a lifestyle choice. And it’s important to make sure you’re prepared for it from all angles. Even if you’ve reached an age…

November 9, 2011 SEA Rule 15c3-1 Net Capital Treatment of Proprietary Assets Held with MF Global Inc. On October 31, 2011, MF Global Inc. (MFGI) became subject to a liquidation proceeding under the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970. As a result of the liquidation proceeding and reports of missing customer assets at MFGI, cash…

Aspen Standard Wealth, a New York-based holding company that takes majority stakes in registered investment advisors, has acquired a wealth manager based in Kalamazoo, Mich., managing $1.3 billion in client assets across the United States. CWS Financial Advisors, which dates back to 1983, will join the Aspen platform while maintaining its fee-only, RIA structure, the…