The Future of Business Loan Borrowing in 2026
By 2026, business borrowing won’t resemble the rigid, slow systems of the past. Instead, it will be: Fast: AI-driven decisions with instant approvals. Integrated: Deeply embedded in business operations. Flexible: Custom-tailored financing aligned with actual …
Read MorePublished: Sept. 2, 2025
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Banking
Only the Bank of Japan Can Arrest the Yen’s Decline
Higher interest rates are needed to address a growing yield gap with the U.S.
Read on WSJPublished: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Monte dei Paschi Weighs Options to Fend Off Intesa Bid
The Italian bank said it is weighing options to preserve its integrity, as its chief executive questioned the impact of Intesa Sanpaolo’s $35 billion takeover bid.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Wells Fargo to Roll Out Tokenized Deposits for Corporate Clients
The bank is the latest to embrace blockchain to make payments and transfers faster and more efficient.
Read on WSJPublished: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
HSBC Posts Sharply Higher Quarterly Profit, Plans $1 Billion Share Buyback
Pretax profit increased across the bank’s four key segments, rising especially sharply in the business of supporting affluent clients with their finances.
Read on WSJPublished: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:12:00 GMT
Morgan Stanley Bankers Were Pressured to Approve Mortgages for Wealthy Clients
Mortgage employees faced backlash when questioning or rejecting loans. The bank says it hasn’t “compromised its underwriting standards.”
Read on WSJPublished: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:09:00 GMT
Federal Probe Into Dodgers Owner’s Financial Empire Was Sparked by Whistleblower
Authorities are examining about $16 billion in private-credit deals involving Mark Walter’s insurance companies to determine whether fraud occurred.
Read on WSJPublished: Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:24:00 GMT
Stocks
Stock Market News, August 7, 2026: S&P 500 Rises to Record After Jobs Data Misses Forecasts
U.S. economy lost jobs in July, prompting traders to scale back rate-hike expectations
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:22:12 GMT
Berkshire Hathaway, Under a New CEO, Starts to Spend Its Cash Pile
The conglomerate struck a $6.8 billion deal, repurchased Berkshire shares and was a net buyer of other stocks, while more than doubling quarterly profit.
Read on WSJPublished: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:10:00 GMT
U.S. Stocks Notch Fresh Record After Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Fears
All three major stock indexes rose, with the S&P and Nasdaq capping their best week since April.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:52:00 GMT
Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses
Plus, manufacturing jobs remain a bright spot and Airbnb shares soar.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:33:00 GMT
Private-Equity Firms Eager for Exits Pounce on Hot IPO Market
More firms are taking companies public, as sluggish dealmaking has made it hard to find buyers.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:19:00 GMT
How a Few Hot Stocks Can Make ‘Twin’ Funds Act Like Strangers
Index funds that seem to invest the same way are performing very differently this year.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Deal or No Deal, AstraZeneca Stock Is a Bargain
The logic of a pharma megamerger is questionable, but AstraZeneca’s record isn’t.
Read on WSJPublished: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
This Summer’s Hottest Arm Candy Is a Private Equity Boyfriend
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Olivia Rodrigo are all hanging out with finance guys
Read on WSJPublished: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
U.S. Stocks Rise as Rate-Hike Odds Fall on Weak Jobs Report
U.S. stocks rose Friday after July payroll data came in far weaker than expected, giving the Federal Reserve reason to hold off on raising interest rates next month.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:31:00 GMT
Major U.S. Stock Indexes Gain on Jobs Data
U.S. stocks rose after the July jobs report came in much cooler than expected, which prompted traders to scale back their rate-hike expectations.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT
SpaceX True Believers Propel Shares Past End of Epic Lockup
Some analysts are raising an eyebrow. Retail sees an ‘insane opportunity’ to buy.
Read on WSJPublished: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:11:00 GMT
European Indexes Rise as Earnings Drive Markets
Corporate earnings drove European stock indexes higher in early trade, with the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 index up and led by consumer-facing stocks and healthcare.
Read on WSJPublished: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:37:00 GMT
Oil Futures Settle Higher, But Down on the Week
Oil futures rose Friday, but finished down on the week. WTI settled up 1.2% at $78.18 a barrel, but down 7.7% for the week. Brent rose 1.3% to $83.55 for a 5% weekly loss.
Read on WSJPublished: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:37:00 GMT
WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.16% to 96.01
The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.2% — down six of the past seven trading days.
Read on WSJPublished: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:48:00 GMT
