In Saudi Arabia's Ukraine Peace Talks, How to Measure Success?

Questions around the Jeddah talks include who will turn up, and whether participants will agree on a date for a peace summit.

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Buffett's Berkshire Ends Quarter With $36 Billion Profit, $147 Billion Cash Pile

Quarterly earnings rose for Warren Buffett’s holding company and most of its underlying businesses.

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Ham Radio Enthusiasts Battle High-Frequency Traders for the Airwaves

Trading firms are asking the FCC to open shortwave frequencies to greater commercial use.

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7 Money Traps College Students Should Avoid

For many students, managing finances is new, and they’re prone to make all sorts of mistakes.

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The West Sanctioned Russia's Billionaires. Now They Are Fighting Back.

The West has hoped that the sanctions would prod Russian President Vladimir Putin to give up his expansionist plans. So far the strategy hasn’t worked.

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The Best Waterproof Headphones for Swimming and Sweating

These pairs stay put while logging laps, because of tech called bone conduction.

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In Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Demand for Gold and Dollars Soars

People are pouring money into assets that they see as a safer bet than the Turkish lira, which has declined by more than 80% in the past five years.

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How Retirement Plans Should Protect Employees From Themselves

The design of 401(k)s and other retirement savings plans too often lead employees to make financially harmful mistakes. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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What's Next in the Trump Trials?

Former President Trump’s logistical challenges multiply, as attorneys spar over trial dates in Washington and another indictment is set to drop in Georgia.

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With China Attending, Ukraine Peace Discussions Inch Forward

The Saudi-hosted talks, which excluded Russia, narrowed gaps between Ukraine and major developing countries over fair conditions to end the war.

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'Barbie' Surpasses $1 Billion at the Box Office

“Barbie” is now the fourth U.S. motion picture directed or co-directed by a woman to cross the billion-dollar mark.

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Berkshire Hathaway swung to a profit in the second quarter, boosted by its insurance division and strong gains in its massive investment portfolio, while its cash pile swelled.

Berkshire Hathaway swung to a profit in the second quarter, boosted by its insurance division and strong gains in its massive investment portfolio, while its cash pile swelled.

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Senior members of the Biden administration are attempting to persuade Canada to drop its plan to impose a digital-services tax at the start of 2024.

Senior members of the Biden administration are attempting to persuade Canada to drop its plan to impose a digital-services tax at the start of 2024.

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Airlines in the U.S., Europe and Asia are preparing to reduce some flights and routes temporarily to inspect aircraft affected by the recall of hundreds of Pratt & Whitney jet engines.

Airlines in the U.S., Europe and Asia are preparing to reduce some flights and routes temporarily to inspect aircraft affected by the recall of hundreds of Pratt & Whitney jet engines.

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Going to Europe This Summer? Brace for Flight Delays

Wildfires, air-traffic control shortages, strikes and the war in Ukraine have led to more delays than last year’s summer of disruption.

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Kim Jong Un Touts North Korea's Weapons

The leader’s recent arms-factory visits could signal an intent to export weapons, South Korea says, potentially to Russia.

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Siemens Energy Lowers Full-Year Guidance

Siemens Energy now expects a net loss of €4.5 billion, while profit margin before special items is seen between minus 10% and minus 8% for 2023, due to mounting challenges at Siemens Gamesa that will cost €2.2 billion.

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Compare the Heard on the Street Picks

See the best ideas from our columnists last year as they competed to find winning stocks.

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Saudi Aramco's Profit Drops, Hit by Lower Oil Prices, Output

The majority state-owned oil company boosted its dividend, highlighting the kingdom’s dependence on oil revenues.

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New Jerseyans Don't Pump Gas. That's Just How They Like It.

Many Garden State residents are proud to be the last U.S. state to prohibit self-service gas stations.

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'First to the Front' Review: A Leading Lady of Journalism

One editor tagged her the ‘bayonet border correspondent’ since she was usually among the first to arrive at a combat zone.

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