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MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Roth IRA conversions as early as your 20s and 30s? It's not a crazy idea.
Most people don't get a break in their tax rate until they retire, but there could be earlier opportunities

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Alphabet and Tesla took a hit from soaring AI spending. Will Microsoft, Meta and Amazon be next?
Big Tech's binge is draining free cash flow — and the bond markets are taking notice.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Software stocks are rising, and these 6 are expected to withstand the AI threat
Most software companies are expected to show a slowing pace of sales growth over the next two years. Oracle and DigitalOcean are among the exceptions.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

This is the ideal retirement strategy if you want to keep your healthcare costs down
Plus, more ways to lower how much you pay out of pocket for medical care in retirement.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Your healthcare could now cost $185,500 in retirement — and that doesn't include long-term care
Rising prices for care and managing chronic conditions helped drive up the forecast.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Stop snacking all day: Eating for only 8 or 9 hours a day may keep your mind sharp.
A new study found cognitive improvements for shorter durations of eating

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Tech fund manager says the market is misreading Alphabet's second-quarter earnings
Investors should focus more on earnings growth and less on capital expenditures, says Catalyst Funds' chief investment officer.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

The Fed isn't your biggest worry. The central-bank decision that actually impacts your 401(k) lands in Tokyo.
Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America's debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Micron's stock sinks toward worst monthly drop in 11 years as China fears escalate
Investors are worried about China's domestic supply of chips and manufacturing tools, analysts noted.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Roth conversions as early as your 20s and 30s? It's not a crazy idea.
Most people don't get a break in their tax rate until they retire, but there could be earlier opportunities

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Las Vegas home prices post largest drop in the nation
Among the largest U.S. cities, Las Vegas saw the biggest drop in home prices, while Chicago saw the biggest increase.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 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 28, 2026

I got an unexpected $1,000 medical bill. Here's why I'm not paying it yet.
Before you pay any medical bill, take these steps to check it — and possibly lower it.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Apple is now letting you lease an iPhone like a car. Here's what to know.
The program represents a historic shift in how the company sells its consumer electronics at a time when consumers are worried about high prices.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

PayPal delivers an earnings beat — and suggests it's not against a merger deal
"If we see levers or a path that we believe would create superior value for our shareholders than executing our current strategy, we would, of course, carefully consider them," CEO says

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

As chips sell off, rattled investors should heed this Cisco Systems lesson from the last millennium
The market should recover its poise within the next few days, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Boeing's stock rallies as surprisingly large loss is offset by upbeat revenue and backlog
Sales outpace Wall Street expectations as defense business comes through while commercial airplane sales miss mark.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Meta is up against a wall of AI pessimism heading into earnings
Following Alphabet's earnings last week, investors will be closely scrutinizing Meta's AI spending.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Forget oil. A surging El Niño could kill Fed rate cuts — and these stocks stand to win.
Climate disruption could prolong inflation. Look to refiners, tanker operators and agricultural stocks.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Oil prices decline further after Trump claims ‘deep talks' are underway with Iran
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate's front-month contracts fell again as the U.S. and Iran continue to pause fighting.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Emerging China threat puts a scare into AI hardware stocks. Is the ‘picks and shovels' trade breaking down?
Asian stocks sold off sharply on Tuesday amid reports that China is now capable of manufacturing DUV lithography machines.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

UPS turns the page as job cuts and Amazon ‘glide down' are completed
UPS's stock rallies after reporting an earnings beat and raised outlook.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Leveraged ETFs are booming in 2026. But they're also being shut down at a record pace.
Exchange-traded funds designed to make magnified bullish and bearish bets on swings in stocks and other areas of financial markets are closing down at a record pace.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

How the fight over Cracker Barrel's logo marked the beginning of the end for its CEO
Cracker Barrel must decide between appealing to its most loyal diners or potentially alienating them by breaking from its roots.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

As semis sell off, rattled investors should heed last millennium's lesson from Cisco Systems
The market should recover its poise within the next few days, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

‘Picks and shovels' trade comes unstuck as AI hardware stocks plunge on competitive threat from China
Asian stocks sold off sharply on Tuesday amid reports that China is now capable of manufacturing DUV lithography machines.

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

‘She is on Medicaid': My sick friend pleaded with me to be her executor. Can I decline after she dies?
"She is in poor health and owns a home with a reverse mortgage that has been used to help pay for her caregivers."

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

My financial adviser is against a withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is he making a mistake?
"His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets."

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

‘I'm in my peak earning years': I'm working beyond 70. Will that help increase my Social Security?
"I plan to retire at the end of my 70th year and transition to Medicare."

MarketWatch
Jul 28, 2026

Actor Orlando Bloom tries again to sell Malibu beach house — now for $10 million
Hollywood star Orlando Bloom is making another attempt to sell his longtime Malibu beach mansion—relisting the property at a big discount, just a few weeks after it was taken off the market.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Nvidia's potential new deal with OpenAI would revive a spooky tech-bubble habit, analyst warns
Investors are fretting over a report that Nvidia could backstop an OpenAI data-center lease, in what would be the largest such arrangement yet.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Stop snacking. Restricting eating for only 8 or 9 hours a day may keep your mind sharp.
A new study found cognitive improvements for shorter durations of eating

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

More cracks emerge in AI-related bonds as Meta, Microsoft earnings loom
‘The money has to come from somewhere,' says Bryce Doty at Sit, of pressure heavy AI-debt supply and the rest of the bond market

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Apple reclaims title of world's largest company after historic stretch of outperformance
Apple's stock is on track to see its best monthly performance in more than two decades relative to the Nasdaq-100.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

‘I know what he wants to do,' Trump says of Fed's Warsh, as president presses for rate cuts
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh "wants to do the right thing" but is facing a Fed board that might oppose him, the president said.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

This small-cap fund is built to win the earnings-report games companies play
Brandon Nelson of Calamos Investments considers the earnings-season beat-and-raise pattern in identifying companies primed for sustainable growth and improving profit margins.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

SpaceX's stock falls to a new low despite a near-flawless Starship flight
SpaceX's earnings report next week could unleash a further wave of selling, as some insiders will soon be able to unload shares.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Big Tech is forcing consumers to pay for its AI boom. Voters are pushing back.
State regulators are making Big Tech pay for its own grid build-out — leaving traditional utility stocks exposed to a political reckoning.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Micron and other chip stocks fall as China steals the spotlight
CXMT had a strong public debut in Shanghai, and now investors are weighing the prospect of a manufacturing breakthrough that could make China's chip industry more competitive.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Should you get paid to care for a family member?
Serving as a family caregiver isn't just exhausting. It can be financially devastating, as well.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

The AI boom shows no sign of slowing — and the U.S. economy is reaping the benefits
Insatiable demand for computer memory and other technologies needed to build artificial intelligence boomed again in the second quarter, and could spur another above-average increase in economic growth.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Do I need to hire a broker to find an apartment in New York City?
"Maybe some apartments are not being listed for rent or are being snapped up by people who are using brokers."

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Could voter rage over AI data centers tank your utility stocks? Run this 5-part risk test to find out.
State regulators are making Big Tech pay for its own grid build-out — leaving traditional utility stocks exposed to a political reckoning.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Policy uncertainty is muddling retirement planning — and advisers are just as confused
Market optimism may be masking deep retirement risks.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Investors are playing it safe — just like in 2021. Here's how AI makes this time different.
Investors have been pivoting toward high-quality megacap stocks as more companies adopt artificial-intelligence tools.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Oil prices see largest one-day declines in two months after U.S. and Iran pause strikes
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude front-month contracts fell on Monday after the U.S. paused attacks on Iran.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

These risk strategists have a new formula for the Iran ‘TACO' trade. It seems to be working.
Signum Advisors predicted a Trump administration policy pivot on Iran last week. Then hostilities were paused this weekend.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Here's how to use the salary ranges in job postings to get paid more
Virginia and Maine are the latest states pushing for salary transparency.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

For 44 years, this investor held aces in the long-bond game. He just folded.
Lacy Hunt's about-face on long-term Treasurys marks the end of an era. Here's what it means for your money.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

He brought AI to Wall Street in 1994 — but won't trust ChatGPT with his money
Vasant Dhar built one of the first AI-driven hedge funds. Here's what he wants investors to know about the technology.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Is your AI data-center stock vulnerable to voter backlash? Use this 5-part test to find out.
Anger over soaring electricity bills is separating winning utility stocks from the losers.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Navigating the Fed's next move? Here's why these trades may be an investor's best weapon.
Citigroup strategists suggest protecting from jitters over a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve via small caps.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

‘It's a high price to pay': My adviser says I don't need a withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is he right?
"His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets."

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Oil prices see largest one-day declines in two months amid pause in strikes
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's front-month contracts fell on Monday after the U.S. paused launching attacks at Iran.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

Fivefold increase for Chinese chip maker CXMT in Shanghai debut
CXMT closed its first day of trading with a market capitalization of $85 billion

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 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 27, 2026

A look at Cher's $85 million Malibu home, after she spent $1 million in legal fees in lawsuit
Singing sensation Cher will be forced to pay the $1 million in legal fees that she incurred during a bitter legal battle against the widow of her ex-husband Sonny Bono.

MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2026

‘Ransom Canyon' star Josh Duhamel: The self-described ‘doomsday prepper' quickly sells $3.4 million L.A. home
"Ransom Canyon" star Josh Duhamel has officially closed on the sale of his Los Angeles home, selling the picturesque property for more than his asking price.

MarketWatch
Jul 26, 2026

Oil prices sink, stock futures rally as U.S. and Iran pause attacks, Wall Street awaits busy week
U.S. stock-index futures rallied and oil prices tumbled on Sunday as the U.S. and Iran took a pause from fighting, and as Wall Street gears up for the Fed's meeting and key earnings reports from Big Tech companies.

MarketWatch
Jul 26, 2026

The S&P 500's earnings growth has gone bonkers thanks to one company
Markets are gearing up for the busiest week of second-quarter earnings season.

MarketWatch
Jul 26, 2026

There's a technical ‘triple threat' for stocks, but also places investors can hide
Treasury yields and oil prices surged, and the dollar confirmed the breakout toward a longer-term uptrend, to push the S&P 500 below key chart support.

MarketWatch
Jul 26, 2026

The Treasury market is sending Fed Chair Kevin Warsh a clear warning about rates
Rising Treasury yields show how "enormously worried" the market is about inflation — and whether the Fed will back up its tough talk with action

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Yes, the AI stock selloff looks terrifying. But it might actually save the bull market.
The hottest tech trades of 2026 just got slammed — smart investors are buying anyway.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Is your index fund an accidental bet on AI? These two massive ETFs show why it might be.
South Korean stocks weren't a big deal in emerging-markets funds. Artificial intelligence changed that.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Oil prices may fall, but gasoline prices won't. Look at the trap we're in.
The Iran war isn't causing your energy bill to soar. Blame Wall Street for that.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Here's the net worth you need to start getting ahead in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond in the U.S.
About three-fourths of Americans lack the wealth needed to prosper in today's economy, according to a new benchmark developed by the Aspen Institute.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Think this stock market is in a bubble? These earnings numbers say otherwise.
Stay with the AI trade and overweight technology stocks, according to one earnings expert.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 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 25, 2026

Forget Nvidia. These 5 S&P 500 stocks are quietly going all in on AI.
The "Mag Seven" has become the "Bag Seven." Sharp tech investors are looking elsewhere.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

The super rich use 401(k)s and IRAs to sidestep taxes on millions of dollars. This proposed law would cut them off.
More than 200 individuals had a total of more than $85 billion in tax-sheltered retirement accounts

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Pro stock pickers cannot beat simple math — war in the Middle East is proving it
Active stock pickers almost always lose against the broad market. They can't beat simple math.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

SpaceX isn't the wireless threat that investors fear — unless someone breaks this unspoken agreement
It would likely be too expensive and time-consuming for SpaceX to build a mobile network on its own. But the major wireless carriers have to hope one of their rivals doesn't sell out.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

We have $8 million in traditional IRAs. Should we tap them to buy a house — and take the tax hit?
"We would rather pay taxes upfront than pay mortgage interest."

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

Investors are in the dark about the Fed's decision this week — and that's just how Warsh wants it
Will Kevin Warsh support a rate hike? Fasten your seat belts for the decision on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Jul 25, 2026

I want to transfer $17,000 in credit-card debt. Why did Wells Fargo offer me only a $4,000 credit limit?
"I asked why the limit was so low, but they couldn't give me an explanation."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Would you take $65,000 today, or flip a coin for a chance to win $1.3 million?
Your answer to this viral poll question probably says a lot about the state of your finances.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

FDA advisers say six popular peptides can be compounded. Here are the issues they considered.
A group of experts, some of whom work in the peptide industry, said the Food and Drug Administration should allow six peptides to be compounded, in a move that could widen access to the popular wellness products for Americans.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

I'm 38, lost my job, and have to move back in with my parents. What did I do wrong?
My emergency fund is running out — I thought I did everything right

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

The world is facing its largest oil shock ever. Here is why prices are not higher.
Oil prices aren't yet near the level economists had said would put the global economy in jeopardy of a recession.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Don't rush to save Social Security, AARP tells Congress: ‘It should be debated openly — not through an accelerated process'
The Promise Act would curtail proper debate, the senior-focused organization said.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Before you ask AI to invest your life savings, you need to understand its hidden biases
Bots can build a portfolio in seconds — but wait until you see where their financial advice fails.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

The stock market is completely unprepared for a 6% yield on the 30-year Treasury
Long-bond spike would crush stock gains and deepen bond-fund losses.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

The bond market hasn't been this calm since the dot-com bust and the financial crisis. History warns of a rude awakening.
Junk-bond spreads are near the lows reached before the financial crisis of 2007-09. Here's how to hedge before the market wakes up.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

This energy company sidestepped Iran war challenges by pushing into data centers
SLB has looked beyond the Middle East, capitalizing on revenue opportunities in other regions and in the AI market.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Why Intel, Micron and other major chip stocks are falling — even as the rest of tech holds up
There isn't one "smoking gun" catalyst — but investors could be reacting to Chinese memory developments, Korean stock-market weakness and Intel's inability to sustain postearnings gains

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Can AI-powered ETFs beat the stock market?
"So far, AI isn't poised to steal portfolio managers' jobs."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Farmers are already set for a $55 billion payday — why does Washington want to give them more?
Lawmakers fuel the national debt crisis with an $11 billion farm bailout nobody needs.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Your retirement math may have a surprising flaw
Stress-test your retirement plan against late-life healthcare and housing shocks.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Jensen Huang has a high-stakes message for AI policymakers
As Washington considers tighter restrictions on open-weight AI over concerns of intellectual-property theft, Nvidia and other tech companies are pushing back.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Verizon's stock rises after earnings — and a surprise entry into a new AI business area
Thanks to its "dark fiber" deal with Google, Verizon has a "new revenue stream that's above our core business," its CFO says.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 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 24, 2026

Are 7% mortgage rates next? The Treasury market is flashing a warning sign for home buyers.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to its highest level of 2026.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Why there are still more Trump tariffs expected — even after this past week's rollouts
The Trump administration's trade fights are far from over, even after its big move on Thursday evening to maintain its elevated tariffs for 60 economies.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Do I use $300,000 of my $1.2 million retirement savings so my daughter can attend her dream college?
"Our daughter is a highly ranked competitive softball pitcher with a 3.94 GPA."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

FDA advisers vote against sleep peptide as they debate safety and health claims
The FDA's advisory committee is meeting for two days to discuss whether seven peptides — which have become popular in wellness circles — should be allowed to be compounded.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

How you can get financial advice from MarketWatch tailored to your needs
Also in Weekend Reads: Rough waters signaled by the bond market, hope for stocks amid earnings season and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

U.S. economy had begun to speed up — until Iran peace talks failed and oil prices surged again
S&P Global surveys find rising inflation and supply woes.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

I lost my job, my emergency fund is running out and now I have to move back in with my parents. What did I do wrong?
I'm 38 and thought I did everything right. What should I do now?

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Intel earnings show just how dramatically the company has come back from being ‘near-dead'
The company is impressing analysts with its profit performance.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Pay raises keep shrinking. Here's how much smaller they'll be next year.
One solution is getting a different job — but that's not so simple.

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