Learn how batting average in finance measures an investment manager’s performance against a benchmark and why a 50% rate is crucial for success.

Learn about semivariance, a key metric for assessing a portfolio’s downside risk. Understand its formula and how to calculate potential negative variations below the mean.

WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether people picked up on immigration violations also can face charges of identity theft if they use Social Security and other identification ...

Feb. 13The latest poll from AP-NORC found Trump has a 36% approval rating and 62% disapproval rating, compared to a 40%-59% split in the groups’ January poll (the ...

Inflation rate is 2.4%; Core inflation, excluding food & energy, is 2.5%. Regional inflation varies, with the Northeast at 2.8% and the South at 1.9%. Inflation is one factor the Federal Reserve ...