Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Crocs — The footwear stock ticked up more than 1% after an upgrade to buy from hold at Williams Trading. The investment firm said Crocs’ move to sign actress Sydney Sweeney as a spokesperson for its Heydude brand could help reverse…

Walmart is hoping Burger King will give its subscription program a whopper of an advantage over Amazon. The retailer is partnering with the fast-food chain to give members of its $98-a-year subscription program, Walmart+, a 25% discount on Burger King orders every day and free Whoppers every three months, both…

Introduction I get surprised that whenever I talk to someone about investing, very few know about Real Estate Investment Trusts or Business Development Companies. But maybe that’s just in my circle of friends, which so happens to be very small. If you’re an income investor, I think these two sectors…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The body of UK tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been recovered from the wreckage of the superyacht Bayesian, three days after it sank off the coast of Sicily, according to Italian officials.Six…

Kamala Harris has helped America see joy and now she needs to make America see a president. Her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night will represent her most exacting test yet in a dizzying month that rocketed her to the threshold of an historic presidency that could…

A smart use of any retirement savings you’ve set aside in Roth IRAs and/or Roth 401k accounts can help you reduce the income taxes you’ll pay during retirement and also boost your wealth for future needs and goals. This post looks at three possible ways to strategically use your Roth…

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The explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on personal finances, particularly among those who are financially distressed.That’s the conclusion of a recent paper, “Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting’s Impact on Vulnerable Households.” The authors found that sports betting has exploded since the Supreme Court overturned a federal…

A growing share of gym users is looking to build muscle, leading major fitness companies to refocus their efforts beyond cardio workouts.In fact, building muscle was the No. 1 goal for 2024, ahead of weight loss and general movement, according to Life Time’s annual survey of 3,000 respondents.Now, both Peloton…

Ford on Wednesday acknowledged America’s electric vehicle market just isn’t what the automaker expected it to be: Customers are increasingly price-conscious and range-anxious. So, Ford is making big changes to its EV plans, focusing on hybrids and affordability. The company announced Wednesday that it is adjusting its roadmap for North…