Local Wall Street Experts Explains Why The Stock Market Acts Irrationally
Jay Sukits of the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business explained why the market goes up and down so often.
Jay Sukits of the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business explained why the market goes up and down so often.
Uber laid off nearly 400 people in an effort to cut costs.
Shares of Apple are tumbling in early trading after the tech giant issued a rare cut to its revenue forecast due to weakness in China.
The stock market has been a bit like the Phantom's Revenge roller coaster at Kennywood this year.
Stocks plunged, sending the Dow Jones industrials down more than 700 points, as investors feared that trade tensions will spike between the U.S. and China.
The stunning rout in U.S. stocks has spread to global markets.
How concerned should you be about your retirement money with all the recent ups and downs going on in the stock market?
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 1,175 points, or 4.6 percent, erasing its gains for the year.
Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones industrial average to its first close above 26,000 points.
Seven trading days. That's how long it took the Dow to rocket from 25,000 to 26,000.
There's a downside to those low gasoline prices at the pump.
U.S. stocks are sharply lower, led by steep declines in energy companies as the price oil takes another tumble.
If you have a piece of the stock market through a 401k or retirement fund, it's hard to be happy with the year just passed.
U.S. stock markets plunged in early trading Monday following a big drop in Chinese stocks.
First, United Airlines, then the New York Stock Exchange, and then the Wall Street Journal; travel, money and news were all interrupted Wednesday by computer glitches.
Twitter cashed in on Thursday. Shares went on sale to the public and when the closing bell rang, Twitter had a market value of $31 billion dollars.
The Dow closed up 429 points after a late rally Tuesday. Since the U.S.'s credit rating was lowered, the stock market has been a roller coaster.
As the stock market declines and nervous investors look for a financial shelter, they are turning to gold. That pushed gold to a record high Monday and sent people into gold buyers looking to take advantage.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Luke Bryan is bringing his Farm Tour to Westmoreland County this year.
The 16th Street Bridge will close multiple times throughout a two-week stretch for "Mayor of Kingstown" filming.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
A man was arrested on homicide and rape charges after a woman was found stabbed to death on a walking trail.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
The woman was struck by a metal cylinder that broke free from a construction site.
Luke Bryan is bringing his Farm Tour to Westmoreland County this year.
The 16th Street Bridge will close multiple times throughout a two-week stretch for "Mayor of Kingstown" filming.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Pittsburgh budget shortfalls could soon impact anything from the pavement on your street to your tax bill.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL! Here's a look back at some of the fun we had.
Book clubs are coming back into style! Hosts Heather and David are talking about what they read and the book club trend.
We're getting a preview of some of the fashions that will be a part of Pressley Ridge's annual Runway for Hope event, which raises money for a great cause.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to the SouthSide Works to get a preview of Cinco de Mayo weekend's TacoMania festival.
Over the last 20 years, Pittsburgh Today Live has hit the road plenty of times. From the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show to Field Day to the Washington County Fair, here's a look back ahead of our 20th Anniversary Special.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
The Monroeville location will be the seventh offered by AHN.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women get a mammogram every other year starting when they turn 40 years old.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
Staying ahead of drug shortages is a constant battle for hospital pharmacists.
This was Reirden's second stint with the Penguins.
Leave early and plan on being patient if you're going to be heading into the city this weekend.
Sophomore pitcher Zane Pacek is a big part of the Knoch baseball team. At 7 feet tall, he towers over teammates and opponents.
Harris can become a free agent at the end of the 2024 season.
A hiring event will take place in Latrobe on May 8.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
Insight Global will pay $2.7 million in a settlement after exposing 72,000 residents' private medical information.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
The Chadwick, a popular wedding venue in Wexford, has been sold to the Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group.
Luke Bryan is bringing his Farm Tour to Westmoreland County this year.
The 16th Street Bridge will close multiple times throughout a two-week stretch for "Mayor of Kingstown" filming.
Allegheny County revealed the lineup for its popular free summer concert series on Wednesday.
As The Three Rivers Arts Festival celebrates its 65th year, it's also expanding its footprint in the city.
Six Carnegie Mellon University alumni were nominated for nearly a dozen Tony Awards.
Today on Talk Pittsburgh (5/3)
The Pittsburgh Marathon is this weekend. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti has more about what to expect this year.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Ross/West View and McCandless-Franklin Park are now two of just less than 200 in the country to be CAAS-accredited. KDKA's Lauren Linder has more on the high honor.
A woman was hit and killed by a steel cylinder that escaped from a construction site near the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. KDKA's Mamie Bah has the latest from the scene.
We had a great time with the KDKA kids on both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh for Take Your Child to Work Day 2024!
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday