Wsj Your Money Briefing

Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street's Spencer Jakab explains Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett's recent comments that he will no longer report the company's wealth creation in terms of book value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegair explains how the forthcoming Apple-Goldman Sachs credit card illustrates how much big banks, which are typically wary of big tech companies, need tech to move further into consumer banking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains events and market data that indicate the current market rally, in which the S&P 500 has risen about 11% since Jan. 1, could have ample room to run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks ended higher Friday and for the week on hopes the U.S. and China will strike a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says investors will watch trade talks and Fed chair Jerome Powell's Congressional testimony in the new week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new tax law, which is impacting this year's tax returns, could make it sensible for some taxpayers to increase contributions to their 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ Wealth Management Expert Alicia Munnell explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Asjylyn Loder outlines some exchange-traded funds that pick less risky stocks and could provide investors with some protection during market turbulence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders outlines some key points of the new tax law, which takes effect in this year's tax returns. She also explains a new WSJ guide, which boils down areas of the new tax law into plain language. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The current job market has tilted the balance of salary negotiation power toward employees. Robert Half senior executive director Paul McDonald outlines some tips for negotiating a higher starting salary, or a raise, at work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A very strong week for U.S. markets was capped by Friday's big gains. This, on rising hopes the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says slowing global economic growth could present hurdles to 2019's market rally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Cezary Podkul explains momentary gaps in stock price across numerous equity exchanges that wind up costing investors billions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morgan Stanley's acquisition of Solium Capital highlights investment banks turning to managing the employee-benefit programs at other firms, and pitching their services to other companies' human resources departments. Wall Street Journal reporter Liz Hoffman explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The government shutdown that lasted from December to mid-January resulted in the IRS not being able to keep up with correspondence and impeded its ability to provide assistance to taxpayers. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has the demise of big tech spending been greatly exaggerated? With capital spending by Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Facebook up 57% from the year before, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains why a closer look at those companies' recent quarterly reports suggest spending might not be so constrained. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new WSJ column focuses on the spending, saving and investing concerns of young people, including 'milliennials.' Wall Street Journal reporter Kevin McAllister, entering his mid-20s, discusses the biggest financial concerns facing the younger generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rallied to end mixed Friday, and the Dow's winning streak has hit seven weeks. But the Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says there's uncertainty on several fronts, and most worrisome is the prospect of an earnings decline for the first quarter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent Charles Schwab survey indicates investors are growing more worried about the economy and their investments, and that fear is driven in part by the new makeup of Congress. Schwab Branch Network's Joe Vietri explains investors' sentiment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange says about $140 million in customers' holdings are stuck in an electronic vault because the company's founder died without sharing the password. Researchers don't think the story is that simple. Wall Street Journal cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Hopkins explains how drug companies are blaming the middlemen, namely pharmacy-benefit managers and health plans, for price increases. But critics of the industry aren't buying the companies' claims. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Ruth Simon explains the sentiment among small business owners who are worrisome about the pace of economic growth to come. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal 'Intelligent Investor' columnist Jason Zweig says there are $8 trillion sitting in banks earnings an average rate of 0.09%. He outlines ways investors can seek out higher rates on their cash investments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.