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- 1U.S. Stocks Rise to End Volatile WeekβU.S. Stocks Rise To End Volatile Week https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-stocks-rise-to-end-volatile-week-c8b2dc82?m
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday, wrapping up a week marked by sharp swings between gains and losses. The rally offered relief to investors after days of choppy trading, with Wall Street benchmarks finishing the session in positive territory and steadying sentiment heading into the weekend.
- 2North Korea Tests Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and MissilesβNorth Korea Is Testing Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missiles https://www.wsj.com/world/north-korea-is-testing-swarm-a
North Korea is reportedly testing swarm attack tactics that combine drones and missiles, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The development suggests Pyongyang is expanding its arsenal beyond ballistic missiles toward coordinated, multi-weapon strikes, raising concern among analysts about the growing sophistication of its military technology and its implications for regional security.
- 3Stocks Climb Back to ParβStocks Climb Back To Par https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/stocks-climb-back-to-par-598f973c?mod=rss_markets_main # Mar
US equity markets recovered ground, with major stock indexes climbing back to their break-even levels after earlier declines. The Wall Street Journal reports that stocks regained parity in early March trading, a sign of renewed investor confidence. Traders are watching whether the rebound holds amid ongoing uncertainty over interest rates and economic data.
- 4US lags in memory chips as tariffs complicate catch-upβAmerica Is Behind on Memory Chips--and Tariffs Threaten to Make Things Harder https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/america-is-beh
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States has fallen behind in producing memory chips, a critical component for AI and electronics dominated by Asian manufacturers such as Samsung and SK Hynix. The piece argues that tariffs, intended to bolster domestic industry, could raise costs for US chipmakers and equipment buyers, making efforts to rebuild American memory-chip capacity even harder.
- 5Mortgage Rates Hit 7%: What's Next for HousingβMortgage Rates Hit 7%: Whatβs Next for the Housing Market? | WSJ News
US mortgage rates have climbed to 7%, a level not seen in years, prompting renewed debate about the direction of the housing market. Higher borrowing costs are squeezing affordability for buyers and raising questions about whether home sales and prices will weaken further. Analysts and homeowners are weighing whether rates will stay elevated, ease later this year, or keep would-be buyers on the sidelines.
- 6World War II Feud Threatens Key Ukraine AllianceβA World War II-Era Feud Is Threatening a Pivotal Alliance for Ukraine https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/a-world-war-ii-er
A Wall Street Journal report says a dispute rooted in World War II history is endangering an alliance important to Ukraine's war effort. The friction is widely understood to involve historical grievances between Ukraine and Poland, a key Kyiv partner, where wartime massacres and contested memory politics have repeatedly strained relations. Observers warn the rift could complicate Western support for Ukraine at a critical stage of the war.
- 7Infighting Tears Apart a Storied Indian Business EmpireβA Storied Indian Business Empire Is Being Torn Apart by Infighting https://www.wsj.com/world/a-storied-indian-business-e
The Wall Street Journal reports that one of India's storied business empires is being torn apart by internal infighting. The report describes a family-led conglomerate gripped by disputes among its own members, a conflict that threatens the cohesion and future direction of the decades-old group. The piece has drawn attention among readers following Indian business and corporate governance news.
- 8Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal amid Saudi interceptionsβTrump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles
Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal for a conditional ceasefire, the Wall Street Journal reports, while the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted projectiles launched toward Saudi Arabia. The twin developments point to an escalation rather than de-escalation between Washington and Tehran, with Gulf states drawn directly into the confrontation.
- 9Stocks Keep Rising Despite Surging Bond YieldsβStocks Are Defying Surging Bond Yields. Here's What History Says Could Come Next. https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/
The Wall Street Journal examines why equity markets continue to climb even as bond yields surge, a divergence that historically has not lasted. Drawing on past episodes, the piece suggests stocks have often eventually given way when borrowing costs stay elevated, warning investors that the current resilience may face pressure if yields remain high.
- 10The Rise of the Almost-Premium Credit CardβThe Rise of the Almost-Premium Credit Card https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/the-rise-of-the-almost-premium-cr
The Wall Street Journal examines a growing middle tier in the credit card market: cards priced below true premium products but above basic no-fee options. These 'almost-premium' cards offer some travel perks and rewards at a lower annual fee, as issuers compete for customers who want benefits without top-tier costs.
- 11Danny Meyer Reflects on Lessons From Closing a RestaurantβDanny Meyer Has Opened Many Hit Restaurants. What He Learned By Closing One.
Restaurateur Danny Meyer, known for founding Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, has spoken about what he learned from closing one of his restaurants. The Wall Street Journal reports on his reflections, offering insight into how a restaurateur celebrated for hit openings processes a failure, and what closures teach about the hospitality business.