The New York Times – On the Runway:
Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.
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Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Dip on Stalemate in Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Hopes were dashed over the weekend for a breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
The New York Times – On the Runway:
No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.
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Why 529 Accounts Make More Sense for Investing Than Trump Accounts
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.
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Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.
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Delta and United Are Leaving Other Airlines Behind
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.
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Why Frequent Flier Programs Have Become Essential to Many Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the businesses.
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Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November after a federal court blocked its acquisition by JetBlue, says it has rejected the latest Frontier offer for being too low.