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.

President Donald Trump’s net approval rating reached a record low of -12 in Morning Consult’s weekly survey, while the share of respondents who said his administration is focused on cost-of-living ...

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 ...

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 ...