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MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Did China build a top-tier AI model by itself? A new report suggests Nvidia chips played a role.
Alibaba has an agreement for Moonshot to use its Nvidia H200s, according to Bloomberg — but the Chinese tech giant pushed back against the report.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Job seekers can now spend thousands on AI certificates. Is it worth it?
Job hunters are pursuing AI certifications, badges and other credentials in hopes of standing out — and maybe getting paid more

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

We're in our 60s with $1.5 million. Would a trust be more effective than a will to prevent conflict among our heirs?
"I realize that probate can be lengthy, public and expensive."

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Supply-chain legend Tim Cook finally meets his match with Apple's memory crunch
Apple has found itself dealing with component shortages exacerbated by the AI boom, and the company is scrambling for solutions.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

It's getting easier for terminally ill people to end their own lives. What to know as laws change.
Patients must meet three conditions to qualify for Medical Aid in Dying.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

AI stocks may have bottomed out. What investors should watch for next.
Microsoft earnings provided optimism for the AI trade, as did the trading activity surrounding a hedge fund's fire sale.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

How coordinating 401(k) contributions with your spouse can unlock thousands in retirement wealth
There are financial challenges that come with being in a couple, but one of the greatest may be simply talking about money.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Warsh's Fed is failing to stick to its own principles for good monetary policy
Bond investors don't understand how Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's pledge to restore stable prices squares with inaction on interest rates.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

HSAs can be a great retirement tool - if you're healthy or wealthy
Health savings accounts can offset healthcare costs in your old age. But most people can't afford to wait.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Here's how Big Oil cashed in on the historic supply crunch
ExxonMobil's profit more than doubled in the latest quarter, but that was not enough. Chevron's better print boosted the company's stock.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

S&P 500 heads for the first July decline since 2014. Here are the stocks that led the selloff.
After a whipsaw end to the month, the stock market's decline was highlighted by the worst month for chip stocks in 24 years.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Let's elect candidates who will make the wealthy pay taxes
We can use some of those revenues to make Social Security contributions more equitable.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Micron's stock falls after Apple's Tim Cook expresses a desire for more memory suppliers
Apple and Amazon are both being hurt by higher memory prices.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

My boss and I work in different cities and she never responds to my messages. What do I do?
"Most of the time it feels like I'm just talking into the ether."

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

I'm 75 and afraid to let my retirement fund dip below $1 million. Am I being too conservative?
Spending down assets can be unsettling after a lifetime of saving.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

6 crucial money lessons Gen Z isn't getting from their parents
Your parents may have shared advice that was fine when they were 30, but "the world has changed significantly" since then.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

A spot is opening up in the S&P 500, and these stocks are top candidates to fill the void
Videogame publisher EA is set to be taken private, opening the door for a new company to join the benchmark index.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Amazon's stock rides booming cloud growth toward best day in 11 years
AWS "finally saw the long-awaited growth inflection," an analyst noted.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

My ex-husband's sister died — so why is Fidelity asking me for her death certificate?
"Part of me jokes that paying for a death certificate would be like buying a lottery ticket."

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in August 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Turn off your brain and enjoy new seasons of Apple's ‘Ted Lasso,' Amazon's ‘Reacher,' Netflix's ‘Outer Banks' and much more

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Novo Nordisk's stock slumps after failed trial — adding to the company's woes
The Danish healthcare company's stock slumped on Friday after it announced the Phase 3 trial failure.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Apple heads for $460 billion wipeout with its stock seeing worst post-earnings drop in 13 years
Investors are reacting negatively to weak guidance brought on by supply-chain pressures.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Why 3 Fed dissenters say waiting to raise interest rates could make inflation harder to tame
The trio of dissenters at the Federal Reserve who backed an increase in interest rates this week contend high inflation could get entrenched in the economy unless the central bank acts decisively to get prices under control.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

ExxonMobil, Chevron's combined profits quadrupled in three months as the Iran war raged
Combined profits of ExxonMobil and Chevron for the second quarter soared more than 300% in three months to more than $26 billion.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

The Big Mac Index turns 40. Here's why it's still relevant.
Broadly speaking, burgers are cheaper in Asia, where the U.S. president has accused several countries of currency manipulation.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Fed dissenters speak: Why they backed higher interest rates
Inflation has topped the Fed's 2% target for more than five years

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

‘It's like buying a lottery ticket': Fidelity asked for my former sister-in-law's death certificate. Does this mean I'm due a windfall?
"You never know, maybe I'll win."

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Why fresh volatility means a ‘valuation opportunity' is opening up in U.S. stocks
It's normal for equities to have a tough time around Federal reserve transitions, says RBC's Calvasina

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

I'm 75 and afraid to let my retirement fund dip below $1 million. Am I being too aggressive?
Spending down assets can be unsettling after a lifetime of saving.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

South Korea's chip giants just logged their biggest rally ever. What it means for the global AI trade.
The Kospi saw its best-ever day on Friday, as the index came roaring back thanks to historical jumps in its big tech names.

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

If Social Security's funding crisis is the elephant in the room, this is the mouse everyone has overlooked. You have been warned.
"Delaying Social Security until 70 results in an increased monthly payment — and that comes with proportionally higher cost-of-living adjustments."

MarketWatch
Jul 31, 2026

Diane Keaton's stunning $23 million dream home in L.A. finally finds a buyer
The Los Angeles home that Diane Keaton spent years carefully transforming has come under offer—nine months after the beloved "Annie Hall" star died.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Corporate insiders are sending warning signals about the stock market
Corporate insiders haven't been this bearish in more than 20 years.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Empty seats? Concert giant Live Nation says ticket sales are actually at record levels.
In the wake of online chatter about high-profile tour cancellations, Ticketmaster's parent company said artists aren't ditching shows any more than usual.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Jersey Mike's spent almost ‘zero dollars' on digital marketing. That's now changing.
The CEO of the newly public sandwich chain says the company needs to be more proactive about reaching younger customers.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Get ready to buy the dip in tech stocks. Why the recent selling won't break the bull market.
The stock-market selloff in July looks more like a stress test than a breaking point.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Can credit cards survive AI shopping? Why Mastercard's CEO says they'll ‘prevail' in this new era.
Mastercard is positioning itself for ‘agentic commerce' as the payment-technology world evolves

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Software stocks are fading — but these 4 could shine through the rest of the year
Evercore recommends Microsoft, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Samsara.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Implosion of Situational Awareness hedge fund has Wall Street betting the bottom is in for the AI trade
One of the wildest months in recent memory for the U.S. stock market is ending on yet another remarkable note: A highflying hedge fund run by an AI wunderkind in his mid-20s has apparently just been carried out on a stretcher.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Meta's stock falls hard. Here's why the company is in Wall Street's doghouse.
Meta's spending on AI is ramping, and investors want proof that the company can make serious money in areas other than advertising.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Why Microsoft's stock soared to a historic gain after earnings
The company's cloud business is sporting impressive growth, and Microsoft expects to avoid heading into cash-burn mode as it spends up on AI.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Warsh's Wall Street cred takes a hit as investors doubt the Fed chair's inflation-fighting resolve
Kevin Warsh insists the Federal Reserve will do whatever it takes to reduce U.S. inflation to its 2% target, but investors aren't buying it.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

The warning signal insiders are sending
Corporate insiders haven't been this bearish in more than 20 years.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks get major boosts in the wake of Microsoft's earnings
Microsoft is spending heavily on AI but is also taking a "responsible" approach to its financials, an analyst said.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

The cyclospora outbreak is the biggest ever. Why this ‘unusual' outbreak is so hard to manage.
The complexity of the cyclospora outbreak raises questions about whether it could last longer than previous outbreaks, which usually end in August.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

My financial adviser says I don't need a tax-efficient withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is that madness?
"His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets."

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

College kids are moving into retirement communities for reasons beyond ‘cheap rent'
Students are forging intergenerational bonds while planning game nights and teaching gym classes, but "by 7:30 or 8, things get pretty quiet here."

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

A break below this critical stock-market threshold used to signal panic for investors. Not anymore.
This year provides a good illustration of how this strategy often falls flat.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Mortgage rates jump to their highest level in a year and show few signs of falling
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate steady, but political and economic developments are pushing mortgage rates higher.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

My friend and her husband own real estate. How can her children from a previous marriage get their fair share?
"Her husband is open to a trust, but he wants to be the administrator."

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Caregivers deplete their savings and many have stopped trying to save. Should they get paid?
Serving as a family caregiver isn't just exhausting. It can be financially devastating, as well.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

5 microcap software stocks expected to soar by triple digits as the companies' sales pop
These companies are all expected to show very rapid revenue growth through 2028.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Americans are spending plenty — but they're saving much less
Consumer spending rose again in June to cap off a strong second quarter, but households had to dig deep into their savings to pay for their purchases after a recent surge in inflation.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

People from this country are buying up the most homes in America right now, even as international sales dry up
International buyers only bought about 67,000 homes in the U.S. over the last 12 months ending in March, a near-record low, according to the National Association of Realtors.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Looking for a second home? Sellers in these vacation areas could be ready to make a deal.
House hunters could find good prices in second-home markets across the South and Midwest.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Meta's stock is falling hard. Here's why the company is in Wall Street's doghouse.
Meta's spending on AI is ramping, and investors want proof that the company can make serious money in areas other than advertising.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

PCE inflation gauge falls for the first time since the pandemic. The danger is far from over.
The main inflation barometer used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates fell in June for the first time since the pandemic, underscoring why the Fed took no action this week to raise borrowing costs.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Why Microsoft's stock is soaring toward a historic gain after earnings
The company's cloud business is sporting impressive growth, and Microsoft expects to avoid heading into cash-burn mode as it spends up on AI.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

‘Love Island USA' winners are using their $100,000 prize money to pay bills and student loans. Many Americans can relate.
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai aren't spending their reality-TV winnings on shopping sprees just yet.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

‘I feel lucky': I'm 71 and inherited $20,000. What should I do with this money?
"I have an IRA, a high-yield savings account, four CDs and checking and savings accounts."

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Wall Street just suffered a historic crash in highflying stocks. Why a quick tech rebound could be a trap.
A bounce may be coming for those momentum stocks that have been brought back to earth, which could open up another selloff, says BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

GDP grew so-so 1.5% in the second quarter, but don't be fooled. The economy was much stronger than it looked.
The U.S. economy sped up in the spring even as the Iran war dragged on, boosted by the twin engines of consumer spending and business investment.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Fed-favored PCE inflation gauge falls for first time since pandemic, but danger far from over
The main inflation barometer used to set U.S. interest rates fell in June for the first time since the pandemic, underscoring why the Federal Reserve took no action this week to raise borrowing costs.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Congrats, Gen Z, you're turning 30. Here are the most important money moves to make next.
Your parents may have shared advice that was fine when they were 30, but "the world has changed significantly" since then.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

This global equity fund boasts a 150% five-year return for investors, despite holding few U.S. stocks
The CIO of Ranmore Funds isn't too keen on U.S. valuations at present, but the beaten-down software sector is luring him back in.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Nearly half of small-cap and midcap stocks are losing money
Wall Street is evolving into a winner-take-all contest.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

‘Don't get suckered like I did': I paid $185 to the wrong passport website. Can I get my money back?
"I will file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau."

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Why you shouldn't worry about the stock market's break below its 50-day moving average
Moving-average timing systems stopped working several decades ago.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Social Security's biggest problem isn't a design flaw. It's a missing trust fund.
Should policymakers look beyond the payroll tax to cover this share of the deficit?

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

The World Cup winners wore Adidas shirts. But the company's investors are still crying foul.
The sportswear company's stock declined 17% after it reported a 30% hike in marketing expenditure.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

My friend and her husband own extensive real estate. How can her children from a previous marriage get their fair share?
"Her husband is open to a trust, but he wants to be the administrator."

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

‘The View' Host Joy Behar finally finds a buyer for $7 million Hamptons home after 2 years
"The View" host Joy Behar has found a buyer for her longtime Hamptons residence—nearly two years after the elegant dwelling was first brought to the market.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Samsung delivers record-setting profits, but the shares still can't catch a break from investors.
Although supply constraints are still severe and demand for its memory chips relentless, there is still skepticism among investors about the longevity of the AI capex boom and the threat of cheap chips from China.

MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2026

Investors are overlooking healthcare stocks and should consider these top picks, says JPMorgan
Eli Lilly, AbbVie and Danaher Corporation are among the bank's top picks for stocks in the sector.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Why SoFi's stock drops, even after its earnings beat expectations
Investors were disappointed by the neobank's restrained guidance.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Why the USO oil ETF is a better buy than crude futures as the Iran war rages
The United States Oil Fund has climbed by 58% since the start of the Iran war, more than double the gain of WTI crude futures.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Chipotle lifts its sales forecast even as a lettuce-linked outbreak slows foot traffic
Mexican fast-casual chain acknowledged ‘softening' traffic in the second half of July, but it's taking a rosier view of its full-year prospects.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Stocks and bonds see wild ‘Fed Day' swings as Wall Street's ‘crash cushion' evaporates
Major equity indexes put in their worst "Fed Day" performance since December 2024, while the yield on the 30-year bond shot higher.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Bond market is calling Warsh's bluff on inflation fight as yields surge
The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond touched its highest level since 2007 during Warsh's press conference.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Rising Medicare Part D premiums could drive more people into Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage plans could be the winners of a decision by the Trump administration to put an early end to a program that kept the cost of Medicare prescription drug plans lower.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here's how it pulled off its turnaround.
Trendier products, faster service and more food options boost Starbucks' earnings.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Qualcomm's stock falls as memory woes weigh on earnings
The chip company came up short on its bottom line.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

‘Love Island USA' winners are spending their $100,000 prize money in a very relatable way
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai aren't spending their reality-TV winnings on shopping sprees just yet.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Robinhood puts up record revenue as volatility drives a trading bonanza
Prediction-market revenues on the popular trading app increased tenfold during the second quarter.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Looking for a second home? Sellers in these markets could be ready to make a deal.
House hunters could find good prices in second-home markets across the South and Midwest.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

I'm managing a former colleague who just can't keep up with her workload. How do I handle this without being a jerk?
"I wish she would just find somewhere else to work."

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Americans are living longer than our retirement system can handle — and many of us are unprepared
Watch out for these 4 major financial pitfalls.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Do-nothing Fed? Maybe not. Now Wall Street zeros in on rate hike in September.
Markets should be ‘on alert for a hike in September, particularly with war clouds pushing up energy prices again,' one economist says

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Ford's big-truck bet is paying off — and Wall Street is taking notice
A turnaround story could be in the works at Ford, which gets less love than GM on Wall Street.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Individual investors are dumping stocks at the fastest pace since the COVID crash
Individual investors just recorded "their largest net selling of single stocks since the COVID crash," according to Vanda Research.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

I've seen families destroyed by this common estate-planning mistake. Here's how to protect yours.
It's not enough to do everything "right" on paper.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Why SoFi's stock is dropping, even after its earnings beat expectations
Investors were disappointed by the neobank's restrained guidance.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Global oil prices top $88 a barrel after Trump vows retaliation for surprise Iranian attack on U.S. troops
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would order heavy strikes after Iran targeted American forces in the Middle East with ballistic missiles overnight.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

‘Time will tell whether that was a good bet': My adviser got me a full SpaceX IPO allocation. Was I lucky?
"Investors frequently receive only a small fraction of the shares they request — if they receive any at all."

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

A key cryptocurrency bill could flop because of Trump's crypto ventures and banks' objections
The Clarity Act's progress in May helped lift the price of bitcoin, but now the measure is facing obstacles in the full Senate.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

‘We already have wills': We're in our 60s with $1.5 million. Should we set up a trust to prevent conflict among our heirs?
"I realize that probate can be lengthy, public and expensive."

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband's full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
"Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years."

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

This country is buying up the most homes in America right now, even as international sales dry up
International buyers only bought about 67,000 homes in the U.S. over the last 12 months ending in March, a near-record low, according to the National Association of Realtors.

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

My stepdad is in the military and dying of cancer. Will my mom automatically get his money?
"My worry is that one of his kids from his other marriage or one of his siblings will pop up and say they deserve his assets."

MarketWatch
Jul 29, 2026

Economy is poised to show strong second-quarter growth — but only after a look under the hood
The U.S. economy churned out another robust rate of growth in the second quarter even as the Iran war boosted inflation, but that might not be so readily apparent in the latest report on gross domestic product.

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