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How the Meme Stock ‘Revolution’ Has Left Markets Changed A Year Later

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Amateur investors took the stock market by storm a year ago, buying up shares of meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment. Many remember it as a revolution against Wall Street, but in the end, they largely just lined the pockets of major financial firms. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: Sebastian Vega

For Clues to the Stock Market Selloff, Look to the Fed’s Balance Sheet

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:21:29 GMT

The stock market entered correction territory as investors reevaluate the market’s value after the Federal Reserve signaled plans to raise interest rates. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang

Federal Reserve Signals Intentions to Raise Interest Rates in March

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:03:57 GMT

To temper elevated inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank intends to raise short-term interest rates in mid-March. Photo: Federal Reserve

Ford vs. GM: Old Rivals Battle for Share of the EV Truck Market

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Ford and GM recently introduced their first electric pickup trucks. WSJ auto reporter Mike Colias breaks down the different strategies the two legacy auto manufacturers are pursuing to bring their EVs to market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

China’s ‘Zero-Covid’ Policy Creates New Supply-Chain Worries

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:40:57 GMT

To keep out Covid-19, China closed some border gates late last year, leaving produce to rot in trucks. Restrictions like these and rules at some Chinese ports, the gateways for goods headed to the world, could cascade into delays in the global supply chain. Photo composite: Emily Siu

Inflation a Major Theme at Powell Nomination Hearing

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:13:50 GMT

In a confirmation hearing for his second term as Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell said the central bank would use its tools to tamp down inflation. Photo: Graeme Jennings/Press Pool

China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Tested Ahead of Winter Olympics

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:31:53 GMT

From mass tests to lockdowns, China is on high-alert to keep the coronavirus at bay ahead of the Winter Olympics. WSJ examines the zero-Covid strategy in the city of Xi’an to see how it has sparked backlash from residents and affected chip makers. Photo: Shao Rui/Zuma Press, Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

How Companies Are Overhauling Supply Chains to Ease Bottlenecks

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

The Covid pandemic has strained global supply chains, causing freight backlogs that have driven up costs. Now, some companies are looking for longer-term solutions to prepare for future supply-chain crises, even if those strategies come at a high cost. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds

Elon Musk’s Banner Year: Milestones on Earth and in Space

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

This year, billionaire CEO Elon Musk reached several milestones across Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink. WSJ reporters Rebecca Elliott and Micah Maidenberg break down some of his biggest moments in 2021 and what’s to come in 2022. Illustration: Tom Grillo

How Omicron Challenges U.S. and China on Vaccine Diplomacy

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:25:00 GMT

China got out ahead of the U.S. in shipping its Covid-19 vaccines around the world, but the Biden administration said it has donated more doses. WSJ examines how Omicron challenges both as they push for global influence. Photo: Rodrigo Sura/Esteban Biba/Shutterstock