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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

Starbucks Rewards: How the Coffee Giant’s Mobile App Became a Winner

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Starbucks trails only McDonald’s as the largest restaurant chain by market capitalization. WSJ’s Heather Haddon explains why mobile technology has become a business priority for Starbucks and garnered it a loyal customer base. Photo: Stanislav Kogiku/Zuma Press

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

As U.S. Inflation Surges, Japan's Low Prices Hold Steady

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:31:20 GMT

As the cost of groceries, clothing and electronics have gone up in the U.S., prices in Japan have stayed low. WSJ’s Peter Landers goes shopping in Tokyo to explain why steady prices, though good for your wallet, can be a sign of a slow-growing economy. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press; Kim Kyung Hoon/Reuters

Strikes Sweep Labor Market as Workers Flex New Leverage

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Tens of thousands of American workers are on strike and thousands more are attempting to unionize. WSJ examines the roots of this new labor activity and speaks with a labor economist for more context on U.S. labor’s changing landscape. Photo: Alyssa Keown/AP

Biden, Xi Virtual Meeting: Warm Smiles but No Big Promises

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:02:58 GMT

President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met virtually to find ways to cooperate as competition increases between the world’s two largest economies. Geopolitics topped the agenda as the summit ended with no major promises. Photo Composite: Emily Siu

How DeFi Hopes to Disrupt Traditional Finance

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Many are calling decentralized finance, or DeFi, the “Wild West of finance.” This fast-growing industry aims to provide automated banking services for cryptocurrencies to everyone, with no middle men. But DeFi is still in its early stages, which means there are risks. WSJ explains. Photo illustration: Tammy Lian/WSJ

Why China Has a New Stock Exchange in Beijing

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:04:45 GMT

The new Beijing stock exchange, which began trading Monday, is meant to help smaller companies get more investment to fund innovation, according to a Chinese regulator. Its debut comes even as China tightens its grip on companies seeking listings overseas. WSJ’s Anna Hirtenstein explains. Photo: Li Xin/Zuma Press

The U.S. Strategy to Catch Up on China’s Global Push for Influence

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT

The U.S. wants to counter China’s influence around the world by providing everything from infrastructure to vaccines and green energy. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains how the plan, dubbed Build Back Better World, aims to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo composite: Daniel Orton