Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

How’s your 401(k) looking? A new report shows Americans are saving more, but probably need to do even more. Vanguard has released its annual report, How America Saves 2024. Vanguard and Fidelity are the two biggest sponsors of 401(k) plans, and...

Europe is at risk of over-restricting AI and falling behind U.S. and China, Dutch prince says  

Prince Constantijn is special envoy to Techleap, a Dutch startup accelerator.Patrick Van Katwijk | Getty ImagesAMSTERDAM — Europe is at risk of falling behind the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence as it focuses on regulating the technology, according to Prince...

The yuan’s status as a global currency might be gaining ground. But top CEOs see more hurdles to clear

A bank employee count China’s renminbi (RMB) or yuan notes next to U.S. dollar notes at a Kasikornbank in Bangkok, Thailand, January 26, 2023.Athit Perawongmetha | ReutersDALIAN, China — For China’s yuan to be used more globally, the currency needs more...

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies, Pool Corp., Carnival and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: SolarEdge Technologies — Shares of the company tumbled 20.6% following the announcement that it will offer $300 million worth of convertible notes due 2029. The company also revealed in a U.S. Securities and...

Fewer Americans are buying life insurance. Here’s when you might need it

Shapecharge | E+ | Getty ImagesFewer Americans are buying life insurance than in the past, which suggests households may be at financial risk in the event of an unexpected death, experts said.About half, or 52%, of consumers had a life insurance policy in January...