Wsj Your Money Briefing

The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says a lot of uncertainty has subsided for investors with regard to both trade and interest rates. He adds that earnings will be closely watched as we enter the thick of the reporting season. 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 discusses the legacy of Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle, who created the first mutual fund tied to an index and who made investing affordable for millions of people. 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 Dave Michaels has the story of a Ukrainian man who allegedly hacked into SEC databases twice, and on one occasion was able to pilfer confidential corporate earnings data. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo had some positive news, fueled in part by higher interest rates, but Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back looks deeper and finds troubling signals about the track of the U.S. economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Apple warned investors of lower earnings due to economic struggles in China, are other large U.S. companies likely to follow suit? Wall Street Journal reporter Inti Pacheco explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The popular workplace instant-messaging app Slack plans to go public later this year, but bypass the traditional IPO route, as Spotify did last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks posted healthy gains this week as worries about trade and interest rate hikes subsided. But the Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says upcoming earnings reports will be closely watched, since analysts have already downgraded their profit forecasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The energy sector, among the most battered of all stocks in 2018, has raced out to substantial gains in 2019, and clocks in as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 so far this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Menton has analysis. 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 Michael S. Derby discusses his recent interview with FOMC member James Bullard, one of several committee members who favor limited moves on interest rates, until a clearer track by the U.S. economy emerges. 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.

Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains the decision to allow the IRS to release tax refund payments during the government shutdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After stock markets took investors on a roller coaster ride for much of the fourth quarter of last year, Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains why January is expected to mean smoother trading days as well as gains for stocks. 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 Dave Michaels explains why cryptocurrency traders and startups see SEC member Hester Peirce as an important ally in the growth of the currency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerome Powell sent the markets soaring with his pledge that the Fed would be patient and flexible regarding future interest rate moves. But the Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says more uncertainty lies around the corner with upcoming earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instead of buying existing homes, institutional landlords have found it cheaper to build their own homes to meet booming consumer demand for rental properties. Ryan Dezember of the Wall Street Journal 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 AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why banks are cutting some perks and rewards that have attracted consumers to their credit cards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ally Bank senior director Emily Shallal discusses how to find the right online savings account to build a nest egg, including seeking out the best interest rate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stock market gyrations and volatility are unlikely to go away in 2019, and that could give investors reason to realign their portfolios. Principal Global Investors chief investment officer Todd Jablonski explains how investors can best insulate themselves from steep market ups and downs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ally Bank's Emily Shallal has tips for getting the most out of online savings accounts, including how to find the best interest rate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. stocks posted solid gains in an incredibly turbulent week. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says the volatility has occurred despite the fact that we're not in a crisis. The problem is that investors are confronted with so much uncertainty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Certified financial planner Bill Francavilla offers tips for consumers to avoid being scammed by fraudsters over email, including emails and calls from people claiming to be from the IRS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.