Major indexes rose early as traders showed confidence sparked by earnings. Netflix fell despite topping estimates. Housing starts rebounded in June and consumer sentiment is ahead.

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders analyze the latest inflation data, stagnation in the housing market, and other economic trends.

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite managed to eke out fresh record intraday highs this week, which was supported by encouraging earnings reports and economic data.

Natural gas futures rallied for a fourth straight day Thursday after hitting a yearly low a week ago.

Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.

As President Trump denied he’d fire Fed Chairman Powell and promised more tariff letters, investors await retail sales and Netflix earnings. Bank earnings were generally solid.

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.

Higher yields on worries of rate cut delays sank stocks yesterday despite better-than-expected bank earnings and in-line CPI. Today brings fresh bank results and wholesale prices.