Markets/Wall Street

Though the stock market has held up, the yield on the 10-year T-note has been falling over the last couple days.

This includes the Russell 2000, an index that tracks smaller companies, which set a fresh record closing for the first time in four years.

Investors believe that lower interest rates and tax cuts will boost profits in the short term.

The Securities and Exchange Commission currently requires public companies to report earnings quarterly, but the president wants to move to twice-yearly reporting.

But their success will also depend on the overall health of the U.S. economy.

From the BBC World Service: Merck has scrapped plans worth more than $1 billion to expand its operations in the United Kingdom. We’ll unpack why.

The bond market reflects where investors think the economy is headed, long-term.

The fintech app that popularized memestocks has edged its way into the mainstream.

From the BBC World Service: Markets in Japan have reacted positively to the departure of the country's leader, Shigeru Ishiba, despite a recent U.S. trade deal.

People expect news about the market, but these changes are considered “noise.”