Wsj Your Money Briefing

Wall Street Journal columnist James Mackintosh explains how investors should read into October's rocky stock market performance, which included several broad selloffs. He also explains what the volatility might mean for 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some credit card companies, unsure how long the current economic recovery will last, have begun tightening lending standards and reducing consumers' spending limits. Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

American Airlines has seen its profit margin per passenger increase, yet investors have turned up their noses at the carrier. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu explains why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech sales sneeze, the markets catch cold. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says a market pullback was probably inevitable even though earnings and the economy have been strong. She adds that the selloff has some investors scratching their heads. 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 Amrith Ramkumar explains the significance of stocks and commodities moving in tandem, known as correlation, and why that could put investors' portfolios at risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The biggest western energy companies are sitting on nearly $100 billion in excess cash thanks to soaring crude prices, but Wall Street is reluctant to swoop in and buy shares. Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah Kent explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Edward Jones investment strategist Kate Warne explains why investors should not be intimidated by the current stretch of market instability. She also explains why investors should not allow politics to dictate investment decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new, proposed set of rules could make it easier for small businesses to offer 401(k) savings plans to employees and allow them to be better prepared for retirement. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Several highly valued tech giants are poised to enter the IPO market in 2019. Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell explains how next year could rival 2000 and see records broken in terms of IPO dollars raised. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks ended a turbulent week mixed, as good earnings news tussled with geopolitical worries. It's been a strong quarterly profit reporting season, but the Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn wonders if this is as good as it gets for earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an extended period of declines, gold-related stocks are seeing support among investors. Wall Street Journal reporter Riva Gold explains why, and what could sustain growth in the gold sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investors are making substantial changes to their portfolios to adapt to the market volatility that has punctuated much of October. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani explains how investors are diversifying their holdings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported strong quarterly earnings, thanks in part to the IPO market among Chinese companies and U.S. market volatility. Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back makes the case that the stocks are undervalued and could see strong growth ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Banks have expressed relief that consumers have not curbed borrowing habits for many types of loans in the face of eight interest rate increases in the past three years. But Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegair explains banks and Wall Street have concerns about more long-term loan products like mortgages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fees for financial advice are finally coming down, following the track of fees for retail stock trading as well as various funds. Wall Street Journal reporter Lisa Beilfuss explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The markets were dented this past week by a massive two-day selloff. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says that if upcoming earnings are strong, they could ease investor fears over higher interest rates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A growing number of people are defaulting on loans taken against their 401(k) retirement accounts, with the loss amount nearly 3% of $7.8 trillion in 401(k) accounts. Wall Street Journal retirement reporter Anne Tergesen explains how workers leaving jobs before repaying loans is often the culprit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. markets endured a second day of huge losses in a very volatile session. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says investors are bracing for more possible turmoil, as the third quarter earnings season begins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday's stocks selloff was peculiar because of how investors did not react. Plus, as homeowners and businesses in Florida endure Hurricane Michael, pension funds and endowments could face a substantial financial hit as well. WSJ global investing editor Geoff Rogow explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special Edition: Markets plummeted Wednesday as rising bond yields continued to draw investors away from stocks. Art Hogan of B. Riley FBR explains the effect of higher yields on equities; he also doesn't foresee a full-fledged bear market because the economy is sound. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.