Business, Markets, and Interviews by Carol Massar
Earnings beats reach 83% among S&P 500 reporters, Carol Massar notes
Almost two-thirds of the S&P 500 market capitalization have reported so far, with 83% of those companies surpassing earnings expectations and 13% missing. Sales surprises have been positive for ...
Carol Massar: U.S.-aligned regions reduced Treasury purchases to $174.3 billion in first eight months of 2026
Countries and regions most aligned with the U.S. bought a net $174.3 billion of Treasuries in the first eight months of 2026, the lowest amount for that period since 2021 and representing a ...
Six charts explore American economic sentiment, Carol Massar notes
Carol Massar presents an overview of six charts that explain how Americans perceive the state of the U.S. economy. The visual analysis, referenced from the Wall Street Journal, provides insights ...
Carol Massar: Ernst & Young to give $100 million in bonuses for staff 'human' skills
Carol Massar reports that Ernst & Young is providing $100 million in bonuses to its staff, recognizing 'human' skills. The move highlights the ongoing value of interpersonal abilities in ...
Earnings seen as opinions, cash flow seen as fact, Carol Massar notes
Carol Massar shares an observation discussed on Bloomberg Radio, highlighting the distinction between earnings and cash flow. She relays the view that while earnings can be subject to ...
Carol Massar: Trump crypto venture took $100 million from businessman with red flags
Carol Massar reports that a crypto venture linked to U.S. President Donald Trump received $100 million from a businessman flagged for concerns. The news highlights significant financial dealings ...
Possible obstacles for great wealth transfer, Carol Massar notes
Carol Massar discusses potential challenges that could disrupt the so-called great wealth transfer. The commentary refers to insights originally shared by the San Francisco ...
