Tag: Financial services

Warren Buffett buys rest of Berkshire Hathaway's utilities, but investors must guess at the price

OMAHA, Neb. -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is buying the rest of its utility unit from the estate of a longtime board member...

Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growth

TOKYO -- Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, according to a closely watched...

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available...

Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance Friday, as hope built on Wall Street that the U.S....

China redoubles first-aid for its economy with support for banks and workers

China is redoubling its first-aid for its economy, targeting banks, workers and poor families as the ruling Communist Party prepares to mark the...

How much will Southwest Airlines change to boost profits? Some details are emerging

DALLAS -- Leaders of Southwest Airlines are set to explain how they plan to remodel the airline to change with consumer tastes --...