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MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Trump urges other nations to ‘take' the Strait of Hormuz. Here's who has the most at stake.
President Trump is urging other nations to launch their own missions to control the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would benefit one area of the world the most.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

ServiceNow's stock is having its worst quarter on record. What comes next?
Analysts think ServiceNow can improve performance later this year as early AI adopters stock up on more credits and as some pandemic-era contracts come up for renewal.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Moon launches are having a moment. But can you make money off the lunar frenzy?
The moon rush is on: Artemis II is ready to fly, as Musk, Bezos and NASA race to make the lunar economy a reality.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

20 stocks that bucked the stock market's decline in March with double-digit gains
Energy stocks have fared well as crude-oil prices have shot up, but one other industry group has also done well since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

CoreWeave's stock rises as investors cheer unique financing deal
This is the first time that a loan backed by compute hardware has achieved investment-grade status.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Pension funds could ride to the stock market's rescue as retail investors step back
Tuesday marks the final day of what has been a tumultuous quarter for global financial markets.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Snowflake's stock falls as investors weigh a surprise leadership shift
Mike Gannon, the software company's chief revenue officer, is departing for personal reasons after a year in the role.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Consumer confidence improves in March as brighter job-market view outweighs surging costs amid Iran war
Consumers expect higher inflation and interest rates in coming months

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

With Zepbound approved for sleep apnea, Lilly spends up to $7.8 billion for a company with a narcolepsy drug
The company, which is flush with cash from sales of its market-leading GLP-1 franchise, has been an active dealmaker.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 fell hardest during March
These stocks saw significant declines in the month.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

McCormick's stock having worst month in 46 years, as investors frown on Unilever Foods deal
McCormick's stock was headed for its worst month since September 1980 after the spice maker announced terms of a $44.8 billion deal to combine with Unilever's foods business.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

More college students will need to turn to private loans to pay for school — but 40% of Americans won't qualify, according to a new report
With the federal government set to pull back significantly from lending to students, private student lenders are gearing up to fill the void. A new report indicates a large share of students could be left behind.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

$4 gas is here — but one group of drivers could cruise through this ‘psychological wall'
"The economy feels a bit miserable right now," one financial-wellness expert says. "I'm shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy."

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Amazon's satellite business gets another win as it seeks to challenge Musk's Starlink
Delta Air Lines said it would equip hundreds of aircraft with Amazon's nascent satellite-internet system.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

McCormick investors like the $44.8 billion Unilever Foods deal, even though there's a catch
McCormick's stock was set to surge amid talks to combine with Unilever's foods business, but there's no mention of the deal in the earnings report.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Oil prices hold above $100 a barrel on unclear plan for future reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he would end the war in Iran without reopening the trade route.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Lilly to pay up to $7.8 billion to buy a company developing a narcolepsy drug
The company, which is flush with cash from sales of its market-leading GLP-1 franchise, has been an active dealmaker.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

It's time to get defensive, say Morgan Stanley strategists. Hold more cash and make these moves.
Strategists lowered their rating on global stocks while saying investors should hold onto more cash and U.S. Treasury securities.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

A trap door could open up under the S&P 500 after this influential options trade expires on Tuesday
A large institutional options fund may have contributed to some of the recent volatility in the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Biogen will acquire a drug company for $5.6 billion to expand work in kidney diseases
Biogen, already developing a drug that can be used to treat several kidney disorders, is paying a large premium for Apellis Pharmaceuticals

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Low transparency in the private-credit market may be concealing big problems
Several factors are conspiring to drive interest rate structurally higher, to the detriment of private credit.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

My wife and I buy promotional CDs with our tax-refund check. Is now a bad time to switch to Treasurys?
"We have no experience with Treasurys ."

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Gas prices reach $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly four years
The average cost of gasoline climbed to $4.018 per gallon as the war in Iran drives up energy prices

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

My husband is giving me 75% of his trust — and allocating 25% to his sister. Is that fair?
"Everything, including his IRAs, was placed in the trust's name."

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Hegseth's reported interest in buying a defense fund highlights just how poorly contractors have traded since the war began
A report saying an advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to buy a fund investing in defense companies highlights just how poorly the sector has traded since the Iran conflict began.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Oil holds near four-year high on unclear plan for future reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he would end the war in Iran without reopening the trade route

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

World's best-performing stock market of 2026 is the worst-performing in March
Relatively cheap energy throughout 2025 helped power the Korean economy while the AI boom supercharged returns for its memory chip-makers. Both drivers are fading fast, however.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Your chance to spend the night in the $21 million ‘Hannah Montana' Malibu beach house—or buy it
"Hannah Montana" fans are being offered the chance to "live the best of both worlds" by spending the night inside the house where Miley Cyrus' iconic Disney character lived with her family on the hit show.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Drew Barrymore is selling her historic Westchester estate for $5 million
Actress-turned-talk show host Drew Barrymoreis parting ways with her historical Westchester retreat after putting the sprawling property on the market for $4.99 million—just two years after she bought it.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war
The president is willing to end hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, WSJ reports

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

U.S. stocks are faring worse than during past geopolitical shocks — and there's plenty of room for them to fall further
The S&P 500 is down 7.4% since the Iran conflict began — worse than the median 6.1% decline during previous geopolitical shocks.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

This AI power company's Trump-named power project still has no customers in sight
Fermi's stock sank to a record low, as Project Matador has yet to secure its first client, and the company didn't provide clarity on when it would.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Microsoft's stock may extend a record stretch of lagging performance that's ignited fierce debate
Analysts are divided over whether Microsoft's diversified business model is a long-term AI advantage or a convenient present-day excuse.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

‘I was shoveling sidewalks at 8 years old': I'm a 73-year-old boomer dad with two kids. Here's what I teach them about finance
"My parents knew nothing about finance and investing, so my buddies and I had to figure it out on our own."

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

A more than 50% rise in oil prices over the past month may be more than just a ‘short-lived shock'
Crude prices jumped Monday as uncertainty over an endgame for the war increases

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

These stocks are ‘the place to be' if you want serious AI growth, says BofA
Analysts like the strong multiyear growth potential that chip-equipment companies may hold.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

HSAs are being touted as a way to make healthcare more affordable. But it's more complicated than that.
Several million Americans signed up for HSAs this year as they grapple with increasingly expensive medical care and health-insurance premiums.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

401(k) accounts are one step closer to fully embracing crypto, private equity
A proposed Labor Department rule would give fiduciaries "safe harbor" status, protecting them from lawsuits

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Most people have already gotten their tax refunds. That's bad news for restaurants and retailers.
A $1 increase in gas prices can lead to around six fewer drive-thru customers a day, a recent analysis found.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Private-credit crisis or growing pains? Why the ‘Big Six' banks are a safer bet.
Stress in private credit makes the relative stability of major U.S. banks look increasingly attractive.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

This is a reason the Middle East's major oil-producing countries have been selling their U.S. Treasurys
A need for liquidity may be playing a role in the decision of some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. government debt.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Fed chief Powell says risks to economy suggest rates could go lower or higher
Powell said the Fed isn't facing an imminent decision on what to do with rates because "we don't know what the economic effects" of the Iran war will be.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

How do I know my money is safe with my financial adviser — and not a Ponzi scheme?
You may want to ask for help with your investment strategy, but never give up control of your money.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

How do I know my money is safe with my financial adviser?
You may want to ask for help with your investment strategy, but never give up control of your money.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Here's why Palo Alto Networks and other cybersecurity stocks are now standout gainers
Analysts say investors were too quick to punish cybersecurity shares last week in the wake of updates about an upcoming Anthropic model.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Strategy skips a week of bitcoin purchases for the first time this year
Strategy's pause is not likely to last, given Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has said the company will be buying every quarter ‘forever.'

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Nasdaq paves the way for SpaceX and OpenAI to quickly join a premier index after IPOs
A new "fast entry" rule would make it far easier for new megacap stocks to join the Nasdaq-100 soon after going public.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

‘It's time to buy Meta.' Why Morgan Stanley sees 45% upside for the stock.
There's a "tactical buying opportunity" as concerns about AI and regulatory matters lead Meta's stock to trade at an unusually large discount to its historical average.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Why spending on streaming services has stalled, even as subscriber numbers grow
The growth in subscribers is coming from people abandoning cable, not from new viewers.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Oil prices set for record monthly surge as Trump threatens to ‘blow up' Iran's power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if no deal reached
Crude prices jumped Monday as uncertainty over an endgame for the war increases

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

A major change may be in the works for your 401(k) plan's oversight
Ending "regulation by litigation" may erode some protections for workers.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Powell says risks to economy suggest rates could go lower or higher
Powell said the Fed isn't facing an imminent decision on what to do with rates because "we don't know what the economic effects" of the Iran war will be.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

These stocks are surging as the next hot play on the Iran war
Alcoa's stock rallied Monday after Iranian missile strikes on two large Middle East aluminum sites sent prices of the industrial metal higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Want to watch all of the Yankees' games on TV this season? It'll cost you over $1,200.
To show how expensive and complicated it can be to watch all of an MLB team's games, we looked at the Yankees, who will appear on 10 different networks or streaming platforms this season.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Why Oracle's stock may be a ‘go-to' AI winner that investors are overlooking
Oracle's stock has been weighed down by fears of overspending on AI, but Bernstein believes the company's big bet is on track to pay off

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

I'm 75 and retired. Should I put my life savings into CDs or hire a financial adviser to help?
"At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk."

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Gas prices are nearing this ‘psychological wall.' One group of drivers could cruise right through.
"The economy feels a bit miserable right now," one financial-wellness expert says. "I'm shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy."

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Gold's bull run could be nearing its finish line, says UBS strategist
Bullion prices may fall if the Federal Reserve decides to hold interest rates for the rest of the year, which the market has priced in.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump says he could ‘blow up' Iran's power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if deal not reached
Crude prices jumped early Monday as uncertainty over an endgame for the war increases

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Sysco goes all in on the ‘cash and carry' food-service business with a $29 billion buyout
Sysco's stock falls after announcing a $29.1 billion cash-and-stock deal to buy Jetro Restaurant Depot.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

The market's wobble amid Iran war has left world-beating U.S. stocks ‘extremely cheap,' says Bill Ackman
Ignore the bears, says the hedge-fund billionaire

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

The S&P 500's correction is ‘getting closer to its ending,' says Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson
Here's what makes this cycle different than others that saw oil prices spike.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

The market's Iran war wobble has left world-beating U.S. stocks ‘extremely cheap,' says Bill Ackman
Ignore the bears, says the hedge-fund billionaire

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

German arms manufacturer in damage control mode after PR disaster and stock slump
Rheinmetall's CEO has been criticized after making derisive remarks about Ukraine's low-cost and highly efficient drone technology.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Oil prices head towards highest close in four years as Iran conflict shows no sign of ending
Crude prices are climbing Monday amid rising uncertainty over when the war in Iran may end.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

‘She has taken my inheritance': My mom bullied my grandmother to change her will and physically abused her. What can we do?
"I believe my mom caused her physical injury and abused her on multiple occasions."

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

‘Crazy' damage: ‘Aquaman' star Jason Momoa fled his Hawaii home after historic flooding devastates area
"Aquaman" star Jason Momoa has revealed he was forced to evacuate his family's Hawaii home after a dangerous storm caused some of the worst flooding in 20 years.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

Kylie Jenner lists another mansion: The $20 million Hidden Hills starter home she bought when she was 19
Reality TV superstar Kylie Jenner has put her longtime California mansion on the market for $20.25 million—nearly 10 years after she scooped up the enormous home for almost half that price.

MarketWatch
Mar 30, 2026

The man who was once the world's youngest billionaire now says he's solved the stock market. Here's his astonishingly simple portfolio.
As portfolios go, the one put forward by John Arnold, the billionaire energy trader turned philanthropist, doesn't get simpler.

MarketWatch
Mar 29, 2026

U.S. stock futures sink, oil prices surge as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
U.S. stock-index futures fell and oil prices surged again on Sunday, following sharp losses on Wall Street on Friday, as investors are waking up to the reality that the economic effects of the Iran war — now entering its fifth week — are likely to last longer than first expected.

MarketWatch
Mar 29, 2026

Investors have nowhere to hide as financial markets groan under the weight of the Iran conflict
Four weeks into the Iran conflict, global financial markets are starting to show some serious signs of strain.

MarketWatch
Mar 29, 2026

Nike's stock is at 9-year lows ahead of earnings. It faces these questions as doubt grows over its turnaround.
The sportswear giant has been trying to focus more on the needs of athletes, but analysts say new products aren't catching on.

MarketWatch
Mar 29, 2026

An older relative wants to give my daughter $19,000 when she turns 18. I said no. Who's right?
"We don't think it's healthy for very young adults to have access to large sums of money without working for it."

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

‘This guy has no manners': My Airbnb guest requested I buy bacon and beer. The $30 bill remains unpaid. Do I insist?
"I don't want him to retaliate with a bad review."

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

‘I'm completely gobsmacked': My elderly brother has a reverse mortgage — yet he still ran out of money. Do I help?
"My husband and I are both retired and have saved for years — we simply can't afford to take on his financial situation."

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

ETFs have crushed Wall Street's go-to stock-market indicator
The S&P 500's 200-day moving average is a victim of its own success.

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

This ‘single greatest' stock-market predictor has never been more bearish
Retail investors have loaded up on stocks, which is typical before a bull market peaks.

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

The 5 highest-paid college basketball players this year: No. 1 is making $4.2 million from NIL
As the Elite 8 of March Madness tips off, multiple athletes are now earning over $1 million from NIL deals

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

Palo Alto Networks CEO sends a message through his $10 million stock purchase
CEO Nikesh Arora put his own money on the line to buy up the beleaguered cybersecurity stock as it got weighed down by concerns about a new Anthropic AI model.

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

‘The bank told me I could be liable': I found out why my brother, who has a reverse mortgage, ran out of money
"I'm angry, but also sad."

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

These 2 chip stocks could be cheaper ways to invest in a hot AI trend
Shares of Veeco and Axcelis have lagged their larger semiconductor-equipment peers, making them potentially compelling opportunities for investors.

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

Gas prices are nearing this ‘psychological wall.' One group of drivers might smash right through.
"The economy feels a bit miserable right now," one financial-wellness expert says. "I'm shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy."

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

A trap door could open up under the S&P 500 when this influential options trade expires next week
A large institutional options fund may have contributed to some of the recent volatility in the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

Fears of a prolonged oil shock grow as Iran war lurches toward its second month
President Trump's latest diplomacy efforts aren't improving the tone on Wall Street.

MarketWatch
Mar 28, 2026

‘Several hurricanes have come close': I'm 73 and live in a mobile home in Florida. Do I ditch my $2,400 home insurance?
"I live in a 2016 double-wide mobile home with no mortgage."

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

‘He didn't seem very alert': Our CPA said we owe the IRS $443, but we're actually due a refund of $637. Do we fire him?
"We're both concerned about the accuracy of our returns."

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

More than half of the S&P 500 industry sectors are in correction territory. How much longer until the index itself succumbs?
The S&P 500's slide in March has the widely followed U.S. equities benchmark approaching correction territory, after more than half of the index's industries already landed there.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Microsoft's stock hasn't been this oversold in a decade, with the tech giant ‘really losing the AI narrative'
Selling intensity has picked up as the company faces new questions about its AI approach.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Meta's stock extends decline — and the pressure may not abate anytime soon
Investors are worried that recent adverse legal rulings could open the door for widespread further penalties.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Trump promises TSA paychecks even as House rejects Senate bill, threatening to prolong government shutdown
A partial U.S. government shutdown that has caused chaos at airports was looking like it could persist on Friday, after the Republican-run House of Representatives voiced objections to a Senate deal that aimed to fund the TSA but not all parts of the Department of Homeland Security.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

U.S. endures weakest Treasury auctions in over 3 years as anxiety around Iran war grows
The Iran conflict has investors second-guessing one of the world's crucial safe-haven assets.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Is Trump losing his grip on the stock market? Sustained declines suggest the president's influence has waned.
President Trump's willingness to de-escalate the Iran conflict has kept stocks from even larger losses in March — but is he losing his grip on markets?

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

These 3 growth sectors are helping people flourish — and long-term investors are buying in
Market leaders such as Amazon and Humana are betting on the high-margin business of unlocking people's potential as the ultimate investment

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

U.S. oil prices turn higher for the week as Trump's 10-day pause fails to calm Iran war concerns
Oil prices strengthened Friday, leading U.S. benchmark crude to turn higher for the week, as President Trump's latest pause on striking Iran's energy infrastructure did little to calm nerves over tightening global supplies.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Not everyone's happy to see shorter lines at airports, as these stocks are dropping
The previously hot stocks of Clear Secure and car-rental companies were falling Friday as nightmare waits at airports appeared set to end.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Micron's stock bounces, as an analyst offers a reality check on the recent panic
Investors shouldn't be too worried about the breakthroughs in memory efficiency that Google just touted, according to BofA.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

How a conflict can highlight long-term investment opportunities
Also in Weekend Reads: Tech stocks, tips on managing your IRA, how to select a chatbot and advice from the Moneyist

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

How to make Roth IRAs work for you at any age
From a teen's first summer job to preparing your accounts for your heirs, you need a smart investment strategy.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

How retailers like TJX can actually benefit from higher fuel costs and shipping delays
Disruptions caused by the Iran war could increase unwanted inventory among full-priced retailers, and off-price chains can buy it at cheaper prices.

MarketWatch
Mar 27, 2026

Tesla's upcoming delivery report is a lot more important than it may seem
Investors have lost some of their fascination with Tesla's car business, but selling lots of EVs is critical to funding Elon Musk's more futuristic ambitions.

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