WSJ Your Money Briefing

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.

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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.

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Wall Street Journal reporter Ruth Simon explains the sentiment among small business owners who are worrisome about the pace of economic growth to come.

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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.

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Stocks were mixed Friday; but the Fed's plan to be patient with rate hikes made it a strong week for the markets, which also had a great January. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says investors are looking ahead to U.S.-China trade talks.

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In January, the Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 notched their best one-month gains in 30 years. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains what fueled the runup in stocks and what obstacles might be on the horizon.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank, which left interest rates unchanged this week, is in a holding pattern with regard to rate increases, and feels another government shutdown could be damaging to the economy. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip has analysis.

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Wall Street Journal markets reporter Michael Wursthorn explains why shares of some companies that missed earnings expectations this cycle have risen.

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Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains the impact of the new tax law on tax refunds and why they'll likely be smaller than expected for many.

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Artificial-intelligence and machine-learning workers are expected to earn some of the highest salaries for information-technology jobs in the next year. Wall Street Journal reporter Angus Loten explains.

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Stocks posted solid gains Friday but were little changed for the week. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says a deal to end the government shutdown removed a big source of tension for investors.

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A new survey indicates nearly 30 million people hide savings, checking or credit card accounts from their spouse or live-in partner. CreditCards.com analyst Ted Rossman explains people hide assets, how the problem can be solved, and why millennials are more likely to hide funds.

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Lenders are allowing consumers with harder-to-document finances to borrow, fueling growth in the kind of home loans criticized for its role in last decade's housing meltdown. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains.

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Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains why the market momentum seen in the first two weeks of the year will be put to the test when earnings reports from tech and industrial companies are released.

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Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how wealthy Americans avoided paying a top tax rate 70%, or higher, in recent history. Such a high tax rate was recently suggested by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) as a way to raise revenue.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains the decision to allow the IRS to release tax refund payments during the government shutdown

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why banks are cutting some perks and rewards that have attracted consumers to their credit cards.

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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.

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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.

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Ally Bank's Emily Shallal has tips for getting the most out of online savings accounts, including how to find the best interest rate.

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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.

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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.

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In a recent survey, parents said they'd be willing to give a child at least $5,000 to help them out of debt. But not all debt is created equal. CreditCards.com's Ted Rossman discusses exceptions to parents' sense of generosity.

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Hightower Treasury Partners chief investment officer Richard Saperstein explains materials investors should be gathering throughout the year and have when meeting with their financial planner to begin the new year. He also details sectors to avoid, and the biggest mistakes investors typically make.

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Investors who suffered from the bitcoin tumble can get some relief from the U.S. tax code. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says one thing investors can do is use bitcoin losses to offset taxes on winning investments, either now or later.

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U.S. stocks were hammered again Friday, capping the worst week in a decade. Is there any respite ahead for the markets? Not right away; the Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says investors are looking to 2019 before they think about buying again.

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For the first time, cryptocurrency investors who buy contracts to bet on prices will be paid in bitcoin. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin explains.

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Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders reviews some significant changes to tax rules as a result of the new tax law, including adjustments to the standard deduction, benefits of charitable deductions, and the alternative minimum tax.

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Greg Peters, Senior Portfolio Manager at PGIM Fixed Income discusses the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, and how investors should in turn adjust their portfolios.

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The Experian credit reporting agency will soon begin factoring cellphone and utility bill payments into credit scores. What's the risk fctor for consumers? Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has details.

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U.S. financial markets have typically staged a Santa Claus rally to close out the year. But that could be tough in 2018; stocks are down for the year over issues like trade, the Fed and global growth. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton explains.

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Heard on the Street columnist Spencer Jakab discusses the characteristics of Bitcoin's dramatic drop in value over the past year and how it has triggered a debate over whether it represents what is often called a bubble.

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Friday's stock plunge sent the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P down at least ten percent each from recent highs. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says investors don't want to be long in stocks ahead of perhaps another tumultuous weekend.

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Heard on the Street columnist Elizabeth Winkler explains how Under Armour investors should have seen the companies #MeToo issues as a sign of poor corporate governance and anticipated potential growth weakness.

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After enjoying a steep run-up in the first three quarters of 2018, small-cap stocks are off more than 15%. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains what the trajectory of mid-cap stocks tells us about the health of the broader economy.

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College costs have leveled off. But as Wall Street Journal higher education reporter Douglas Belkin explains, obstacles still exist that can leave some worse off than if they hadn't gone to college.

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After a banner first nine months of 2018, it's been a tough slog for stocks seeking momentum to match extended losses with a series of gains. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses what has held markets in check and what could propel them upward.

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