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MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Verizon is coming off its best quarter in 15 years. Can it sustain that momentum?
Verizon has benefited from a flight to safety and from strong initial reception to new corporate direction. But progress "still needs to be proven over multiple quarters."

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

April typically showers stock investors with gains — but this year is no sure bet
Between tax season and early sell-in-May activity, investors shouldn't count on an April rally.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Easter is getting so expensive that some parents are putting socks and leftover Halloween candy in their kids' baskets
With candy prices up, here's how people are saving money while putting their Easter baskets together.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Global oil stockpiles could sink to critically disruptive levels soon, sparking more shortages
After the Strait of Hormuz reopens, a full recovery to prewar levels may take about four months, J.P. Morgan says.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Gas-tax breaks sound tempting at $4 a gallon. Too bad they don't actually work.
Suspending taxes may win votes — but the math doesn't add up for drivers.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Investors are growing concerned about Trump's new ‘two-to-three-week' timeline on Iran
What was initially billed as a "four to six week" conflict now sounds like it could last through late April

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Forget Trump's speech. This one thing will decide the midterms.
It's the gas price, stupid.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

OpenAI is officially a media company, after buying Silicon Valley's favorite podcast TBPN
Following a fresh $122 billion funding round, OpenAI just made an acquisition that highlights a strategic pivot.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

How financially stressed parents can teach their kids about money without passing on their anxiety
Parents who feel they have not invested or managed their money well in the past can be "honest about lessons learned — discussing what they would do differently and modeling a willingness to improve."

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

This space stock is hot — and both Amazon and SpaceX may want to buy it
Acquiring Globalstar could give Amazon a helping hand as it seeks to compete with Starlink.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

When the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, this will be crucial to global oil markets
No one yet knows when the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen, but rebuilding energy infrastructure and restoring production in the Middle East are what matter most to the global oil market.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

The U.S. economy isn't cranking out many jobs. Here's why it might not need to.
The economy has alternated between adding jobs and losing jobs for 10 months in a row, and the on-and-off streak is likely to extend into March.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

U.S. oil prices top Brent for the first time since 2022 after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard'
President Donald Trump's address on Wednesday has left investors with concerns over a potential escalation for the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Sam's Club is hiking its membership fees. Analysts suggest Costco and BJ's could be next.
The Walmart-owned warehouse club raised its fees as some analysts say higher gas prices could drive more shoppers toward membership retailers.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

The outlook for the U.S. economy is now a lot worse than just two weeks ago, economists say
Weaker growth and higher inflation expected

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Iran war proves this golden Wall Street rule right, yet again
Before President Trump even started speaking Wednesday night, investors had already factored in a swift end to the crisis.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Microsoft's stock has been plagued by ‘apathy.' Can it excite Wall Street once more?
Microsoft has disappointed investors with both Copilot and Azure trends recently. Cloud capacity should ultimately increase, but that's not an immediate fix.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 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
Apr 02, 2026

Mortgage rates rise for the fifth week in a row. Here's how much more homebuyers are paying since the Iran war started.
Just before the start of fighting in the Middle East, mortgage rates had dropped to their lowest level since 2022, with the 30-year rate at 5.98% on Feb. 26, Freddie Mac data show.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

It's not just patients who are sick of fighting health insurers. Doctors are frustrated, too.
The pattern is clear — insurance companies get rewarded for their ability to profit from system complexity.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Wall Street's most hated stocks just outperformed the S&P 500 — despite the Iran war
Pariah Capital, an imaginary fund created by MarketWatch, has also outperformed the Nasdaq and most active fund managers during the Iran war

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Options traders are bracing for wild stock-market swings as Trump keeps investors guessing on Iran
Options data show record positioning for both long calls and short puts on the S&P 500, meaning traders are hedging their portfolios for market swings in both directions.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

The U.S. isn't creating many jobs anymore. The March jobs report won't buck the trend.
The economy has alternated between adding jobs and losing jobs for 10 months in a row, and the on-and-off streak is likely to extend into March.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Tesla's stock falls as delivery report suggests the company is ‘actively sacrificing' EVs
Elon Musk's company reported vehicle sales and energy-storage deployments that were well below Wall Street's expectations.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Venture capitalist who bet on Apple nearly 50 years ago: Questionable management, price is rich, but ‘home-hobby computers' are hot
Venture capitalist Don Valentine invested $150,000 in Apple in 1978, two years before the startup went public

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Pariah Capital won the first quarter — and it's winning the war
The imaginary fund created by MarketWatch that invests in stocks hated by Wall Street has outperformed the S&P 500, the Nasdaq and most active fund managers during the Iran war.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Airline stocks drop, but worries over rising fuel prices haven't hurt travel demand yet
Airline stocks were falling amid renewed worries about rising fuel costs, and how that could eventually hurt travel demand.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

The S&P 500 could hit bottom by May — and 6,000 is the stock market's correction floor
Strong one-day rallies are far more common in weak markets.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

‘I plan to take out a mortgage': My father died. Should I buy the family home from my mom at a 40% discount?
"I've been caring for my mother, and we each currently occupy a unit in the house."

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

‘Mass layoffs by email might be the new norm' as Oracle lays off thousands that way
The cloud-computing and database company began cutting jobs on Tuesday, with many workers being alerted over email.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Sequoia Capital's early investment in a trillion-dollar tech giant with ‘questionable' management
Venture capitalist Don Valentine invested $150,000 in Apple in 1978, two years before the startup went public

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

U.S. oil prices top $110 a barrel after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard'
President Donald Trump's address on Wednesday has left investors with concerns over a potential escalation for the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Your emergency fund might be too big. Here's where to put your extra cash.
Cash is the most expensive place to hold any excess savings.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Staff at Citgroup told to work remotely in Paris and Frankfurt following foiled bomb attempt
Citigroup staffers are working from home in Paris and Frankfurt, following a thwarted bomb attack on Bank of America in the French capital.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Why Delta, Starbucks and these other stocks were just added to a market-beating ‘fresh money' list
Deutsche Bank analysts see "Fresh Money" opportunity in the next 12 months for companies like CVS, Delta and Starbucks. where analysts see opportunity

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe': Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?
"Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year."

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Oil prices rise over 7% as Trump speech leads to uncertainty on Iran war
President Donald Trump's address left investors with concerns over a potential endpoint for the conflict

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

‘I'm experiencing issues with arthritis': I'm 68 with $3 million saved. Why am I not ready for a life of leisure?
"I can draw $4,300 a month in Social Security if I retire this summer."

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Gold is again falling sharply, with the stock market. Why it's not behaving the way it used to during a crisis.
Gold's switch from being a safe-haven asset to reflecting the broader market's mood was reinforced on Thursday, as the metal's price dropped sharply.

MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2026

Actress Aubrey Plaza finds a buyer for her $5.8 million Spanish-style L.A. compound where her husband died
Actress Aubrey Plaza has secured a buyer for her California home—nearly three months after she put it back on the market for the reduced price of $5.75 million.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Stock futures sink as Trump says U.S. on track to complete Iran objectives ‘very shortly'
U.S. stock futures sank Wednesday night as President Donald Trump didn't offer investors any new indications of de-escalation in the conflict with Iran, but again laid out a timetable of finishing the operation "very shortly."

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Could cruise passengers soon be hit with a fuel surcharge?
At least one Asian cruise line is already tacking on the fee for future bookings.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

‘I'm finding it frustrating': Why $4-a-gallon gas prices feel a lot worse this time around
Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Fired via email? Some of the 30,000 workers cut by Oracle woke up to a morning message saying they were laid off.
The cloud-computing and database company began cutting jobs on Tuesday, with many workers being alerted over email.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

How TV's ‘Love Story' helped Calvin Klein parent ease investor anxieties about consumer demand
Shares of PVH Corp., the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, finished nearly 10% higher on Wednesday, as the TV miniseries "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" and 1990s nostalgia help buoy consumer demand and the company's outlook through this year.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Intel's stock pops as its latest move signals a ‘turnaround' is afoot
The chip maker's repurchasing of equity interest in the joint venture related to its Ireland fab supports its manufacturing abilities, an analyst says

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

‘Liberation day' one year later: What Trump's tariffs are costing America
U.S. home builders and car manufacturers are taking a hit. Tariffs haven't slashed the federal debt as promised.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Just in time for Easter: Egg prices tumbled 70%, and here's how people responded
Cal-Maine's stock jumped after a big earnings beat, despite a 70% drop in the price of conventional white eggs.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

A falling stock market may hurt the U.S. economy more than high prices at the pump
The wealth effect may have a greater effect on consumer spending than high gas prices.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Why $4-a-gallon gas prices feel a lot worse in 2026 vs. 2022
Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Is there a bargain to be had with Disney stock? This analyst thinks so.
With Disney's stock hovering just above an 11-month low, one previous naysayer analyst turned bullish, saying it's ‘historically cheap.'

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

These 2 chip stocks were added to Deutsche Bank's list of top tech picks
Applied Materials shares look set to continue to benefit from recent chip-sector strength, while Broadcom's stock should rebound as AI-chip revenue grows.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Here's one reason investors shouldn't get too excited about this week's stock-market rebound
This week's sharp rebound in U.S. stocks is offering some welcome respite from the relentless selling that has rocked global markets over the past month.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

I'm 39, single with no kids — and Instagram is serving me at least 4 ads a day for indexed universal life insurance. Do I need it?
Don't think about indexed universal life insurance as a "stock alternative" as IULs are a type of life-insurance policy. Think about what kind of life insurance you'd want, if any.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Tesla's delivery update is on deck. Why investors shouldn't abandon an ‘unwavering belief' in EVs.
Investors have become less interested in Tesla's car business lately, but some analysts see that as shortsighted.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

My CPA mixed up my tax-return info with another client's. Is this a warning signal I shouldn't ignore?
"I assumed that uploading documents to a secure vault meant they would be handled safely."

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Tech stocks essentially haven't been this cheap versus the S&P 500 in six years
Worries over AI spending and the sustainability of demand have been weighing on the tech sector.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

RH's stock plunge shows even the ultrarich are worried about spending on their homes
Shares of RH plummeted toward a six-year low Wednesday, after the high-end furniture retailer's latest earnings report and outlook suggested that even the super-rich have cut back spending on their homes.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Frustrated with Nike's failing turnaround? Give this stock a try instead, analyst says.
Oppenheimer analysts still believe in Nike's turnaround but concede they are becoming "at least somewhat frustrated." So they think sporting-goods retailer Dick's is worth a look.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Micron's stock is seeing its biggest gain in a year, en route to a record market-cap boost
Micron has added $43.8 billion to its market value so far on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

‘I'm finding it frustrating': Why $4 gas prices feel a lot worse this time around
Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

America has a new weight-loss drug, and it's a pill
Lilly's new GLP-1 medication, which is called Foundayo, can be taken once daily at any time. It will compete against the Wegovy pill.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

How much parents actually need to save for college — whether you earn $45,000 or $250,000
New data provide estimates of what college actually costs for families with different incomes, helping them sharpen their savings targets.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX could lead a wave of jumbo IPOs after reportedly making this key move
SpaceX reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork, setting the stage for a listing as soon as June.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Global oil prices fall on de-escalation ‘vibes', but hold above $100 on mixed signals
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have both suggested the conflict could end soon.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Microsoft is sitting on a ‘treasure chest' that could help lift the stock 20%
Benchmark has joined the legions of Microsoft bulls, citing an attractive entry point following the stock's recent struggles.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

U.S. manufacturers see best month in 2½ years, but Iran war threatens to derail progress
American manufacturing grew in March at the fastest pace since mid-2022 by one measure, but the conflict with Iran added a new level of uncertainty just as the effects of the Trump tariffs were fading.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

$4 gas could test whether your company cares more about your financial well-being — or office attendance
‘If you are making employees drive to a corporate office daily right now, you don't have a chill work environment,' says one co-CEO

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Most cruise lines can add a fuel surcharge after you book. Here's what to expect in the near future.
At least one Asian cruise line is already tacking on the fee for future bookings.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Boeing's stock surges again after 7-year missile deal with the Trump administration
Even with Tuesday's bounce, Boeing's stock still dropped 12.5% in March.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

U.S. manufacturers see best month in 2 1/2 years, but Iran war threatens to derail progress
American manufacturers grew in March at the fastest pace in two and a half years, by one measure, but the conflict with Iran added a new level of uncertainty just as the effects of the Trump tariffs were fading.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Nike's price drop sets up a buying opportunity for long-term investors
Nike's price-to-earnings ratio is now well below its long-term average, but is still above that of the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Here's how much money Americans say they need to retire. $1 million isn't enough.
Nearly half of Americans think it's somewhat or very likely they will outlive their savings.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Private-sector hiring was solid in March, but worries about the U.S. job market continue
Labor-market growth concentrated in few industries, and further impact from oil shock could lie ahead.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Global oil prices hold around $100 a barrel as Trump is set to address the nation with Iran war update
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian both suggested the conflict could end soon

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Boeing's stock extends bounce after 7-year missile deal with the Trump administration
Even with Tuesday's likely bounce, Boeing's stock still dropped 12.5% in March.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Retail sales rebound in February in a sign the economy is all right
Sales at U.S. retailers bounced back in February after a brief weak spell, suggesting the economy is still expanding at decent speed despite a turbulent start to the new year.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Employers are using your personal data to figure out the lowest salary you'll accept
Surveillance pricing came for your wallet — now surveillance wages are coming for your paycheck.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

The S&P 500 typically gains in April — but this year it's no sure bet for the bulls
Between tax season and early sell-in-May activity, investors shouldn't count on an April rally.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

IEA chief believes April will be twice as bad as March for energy supplies
The International Energy Agency is assessing whether more barrels need to be released from its reserves, Fatih Birol said

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Gas-tax holidays sound tempting at $4 a gallon. Too bad they don't actually work.
Suspending taxes may win votes — but the math doesn't add up for drivers.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Why prominent short-selling firm Muddy Waters is now targeting credit
Because the timing of labor market displacement is so uncertain, Muddy Waters recommends using derivative exposure to take a bearish view on corporate credit.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Investors continue to underestimate AI. These are the next hot plays, says five-star manager
Alger Focus Equity Fund co-manager Patrick Kelly says investors should not lose sight of AI's impact, with major secular trends in place.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says bank could one day enter prediction markets
The world's biggest bank would tightly regulate the service and bets on topics like politics and sports wouldn't be offered, said JPMorgan chief.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

‘We're aiming for a monthly income of $11,500': I'm 64. I've $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals?
"I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68."

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

‘We're a wildly fickle bunch': Gas prices hit $4 a gallon. Why do I feel like I'm the only American who is genuinely upset?
Don't expect us to stay upset. Consumer sentiment actually rose slightly in March.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Reality TV star Tyler Cameron makes a big move in his real-estate career with new Florida development
Tyler Cameron has worn many hats as a reality star, a construction company owner, a real estate agent, and an HGTV host, and now he's landed the listing for a significant new townhome development in Florida.

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Brent oil futures fall as low as $98 ahead of Trump's address on Iran war
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian both suggested the conflict could end soon

MarketWatch
Apr 01, 2026

Stock markets bottom in the early stages of military conflict, says Tom Lee. Here's what the strategist expects now.
Adjusted for inflation, oil prices are less than half what they were when they peaked at $144 in July 2008. Technical indicators suggest to Lee that risk assets are primed for a bounce

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

A wild first quarter comes to an end: 6 charts that defined a chaotic stretch for stocks
Last-day gains didn't stop the S&P 500 from tallying its worst first quarter since 2022 as the Iran conflict, private-credit worries and the AI ‘scare trade' weighed on stocks in March.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Nike expects more falling sales, as stock sinks amid worries turnaround is not working
Nike reported quarterly results that were a bit better than Wall Street's expectations, but investors still didn't appear convinced of the sneaker giant's turnaround efforts.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in April 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Prices are rising at Netflix and Amazon, while Hulu revives ‘Malcolm in the Middle' and HBO Max has new seasons of ‘Hacks' and ‘Euphoria'

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Stocks surge, ending a tough month on a high note. But there's skepticism about the rally.
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday on growing optimistic about a potential end to the the Iran war.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

OpenAI is now bringing in $2 billion a month — and 3 more highlights from its latest update
More funds run by Cathie Wood's Ark will have positions in the ChatGPT creator.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

20 stocks that bucked the stock market's decline in March with gains of up to 40%
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

Here are 12 top tech-themed stock picks from UBS analysts
The investment bank has "high conviction" in Amazon's growth potential — with AWS estimates that are far above what investors may be expecting.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

This threat to your crypto wallet is even closer than you think, Google warns
Breaking the encryption behind major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether may be easier than previously thought, according to a new research paper from Google released Tuesday.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Micron's stock bounces higher. Is the memory trade back on?
One analyst says the dramatic selloffs in memory stocks means investors can score bargains.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck makes a statement as he takes a $799,999 pay cut
The company says it will take the money that would have gone toward Beck's future wages and bonuses and put it toward R&D projects.

MarketWatch
Mar 31, 2026

Oil prices gain for the month but fall for the session on hopes that an end to the Iran war may be near
President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he would end the war in Iran without reopening the trade route.

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