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MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Four companies, including AI and data-center plays, are joining the S&P 500 index
Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent and EchoStar are the newest entrants to the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

That viral Big Arch burger video could be worth at least $18 million to McDonald's in free publicity
Rivals like Burger King and Wendy's have also been biting off that McDonald's CEO video — and industry experts say it's good for business for everybody.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Defense-tech stocks are the hot trade as Iran conflict widens
In a week when conflict in Iran sent the U.S. equity market into a tailspin, technology stocks tied to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence have proved more resilient than sectors investors have typically treated as safe havens.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Oil surge sparks Treasury market's worst weekly rout since ‘liberation day' chaos
Government bonds globally were hit hard by surging oil prices as the Iran conflict extends into the weekend

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Defense companies agree to ramp up output after meeting with Trump
The meeting came shortly after a Trump social-media post appearing to rule out talks with Iran as the conflict drags down stocks and as oil prices shoot up.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

‘I have a legal and a moral question': My dad left when I was 9, reconnected with me in my 50s and now needs money. What do I owe him?
"After the divorce was finalized, he and his partner moved out of state to a place where there would be no child-support enforcement."

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Oil prices are surging. Will that help Tesla and others sell more EVs?
A 9% jump in gasoline prices in a week could make electric vehicles look more affordable to consumers.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Crude-oil futures haven't been this overbought since 1990. That doesn't mean the rally is over.
A momentum indicator for a crude futures chart has soared to its highest level in 36 years, but as the Wall Street saying goes, overbought doesn't mean over.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

U.S. oil prices notch record weekly gain of nearly 36%, as Middle East conflict spurs worries over production cuts
Oil prices rallied Friday to set a record weekly gain, with the Middle East starting to feel a squeeze in production and storage capacity as the Iran conflict ran through a seventh day.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Gold prices post worst week since January. The dollar gets part of the blame.
Gold and silver rose after weak jobs data were reported, but still finished lower for the week.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Stagflation? $150 oil? Not all 401(k)s are losing money.
The problem with crises like this is that stocks and bonds can both fail.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

This is the age when women's wages tend to stop growing — and the gender pay gap gets even worse
It's about more than just wages, as women also fall behind in wealth, career opportunities and investing confidence.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Why you shouldn't blame AI for the weak jobs data
Economists and Wall Street analysts say there is very little overlap between February's labor-market weakness and AI's impact on jobs.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

S&P 500 changes are due out soon. These AI stocks could join the index.
Lumentum and Coherent have market caps of more than $40 billion, well above the threshold for S&P 500 inclusion.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Only about 8 ships a day are passing through the Strait of Hormuz — 94% fewer than usual
With the conflict in Iran raging, the number of oil tankers and cargo ships making their way through the strategic waterway has plummeted.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

The true cost of daylight-saving time is a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy
Research suggests the U.S. loses more than just an hour of sleep when we spring forward by turning the clocks back.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

These niche plans drove 83% of Medicare Advantage sign-ups in the past year
Growth in Medicare Advantage plans has slowed in the past year and would be almost nonexistent if not for specialty plans that cater to people with chronic conditions or to low-income subscribers — and that bring in much more money than individual plans.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

U.S. oil surges over 11% toward a record weekly gain, as the Middle East conflict spurs worries over production cuts
U.S. oil prices rallied Friday and were on track to set a record weekly gain of 35%, as the Middle East begins to feel a squeeze in production and storage capacity as the Iran conflict runs through a seventh day.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

My elderly relative gave her lawyer power of attorney — now he's forcing her into a nursing home. Should I get involved?
"A person who is used to controlling others does not like being controlled."

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Here's how the oil-price surge might be reversed
Also in Weekend Reads: A reversing stock-market trade, tales for tax time and what to stream this month (and which streamers to cancel).

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

U.S. oil surges 14% toward a record weekly gain, as the Middle East conflict spurs worries over production cuts
Oil futures were trading at their highest levels since the summer of 2024 on Friday as the Iran conflict entered a seventh day, with no sign of it ending anytime soon.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

This Danish biotech's new weight-loss drug disappointed investors, and its stock is tumbling
Zealand Pharma obesity drug showed disappointing weight loss in a Phase 2 trial.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Older workers embrace job hopping — and it's good for their retirement prospects
Moving from job to job allows workers to trade up to higher-paying employers.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

These stocks in the S&P 500 have dropped the most since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran
A disappointing Friday employment report helped send stocks down further, with cruise operators hammered

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Defense companies are meeting Trump today. Here's what he'll ask for after demanding Iran's surrender.
Oil prices, bond yields hit session highs after weak jobs report against Mideast backdrop

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

As a pediatrician, I'm worried MAHA's sweeping changes to vaccines for kids are confusing parents
The CDC now urges "shared clinical decision-making" around certain pediatric vaccines. I'm a pediatrician. We already do that.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Robinhood's new $695 Platinum card vs. $895 Amex Platinum: Which one has better perks?
The investing app is stepping into the premium credit-card market long dominated by American Express and big banks.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Gold is facing its worst week since January. The dollar gets part of the blame.
Gold and silver rose after weak jobs data were reported.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

After 46 years working, I'm not retiring — instead, I take a vacation every month. Is that a good life in your 70s?
"I've owned my own company for the last 15 years. It's worth $8.5 million."

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

You can step back from your job without destroying your career. Here's how.
Workers are looking to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether — but there are tradeoffs.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Marvell's stock rockets 18% as data-center business demand grows as ‘at a record pace'
Marvell's stock was up in after-hours trading on Thursday after an upbeat earnings report and full-year guidance.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

A shocking percentage of people earning more than $300,000 live paycheck to paycheck. Why these wealthy people burn through cash.
The group with the lowest rate of living paycheck to paycheck was households earning $200,000 to $300,000.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Winter Storm Fern cast a chill on retail sales, but spending slump is unlikely to last
Sales at U.S. retailers fell in January for the first time in three months as Winter Storm Fern depressed spending at car dealers, gas stations and brick-and-mortar stores.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Disappointing weight-loss-drug trial results from Zealand Pharma send shares tumbling
Zealand Pharma obesity drug showed disappointing weight loss in a Phase 2 trial.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

The 4% rule is done — 5 signs your $1 million retirement portfolio can survive the new withdrawal reality
Here's what financial planners know but many retirees discover too late.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

The cost of healthcare in retirement keeps getting scarier
These healthcare estimates don't even include everything you might need.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

MAHA's sweeping changes to pediatric vaccines have made parents more confused than ever
The CDC now urges "shared clinical decision-making" around certain pediatric vaccines. I'm a pediatrician. We already do that.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Gap's Athleta brand sales continue to fall, and that's sinking the retailer's stock
The smallest of Gap's brands continues to be a flash point for investors.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Anthropic's meteoric rise shocked the market — but the AI crown remains up for grabs
Anthropic is fast catching up to OpenAI as the king if AI, but it's too soon the say it will take, and then hold, the crown.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

The ‘everybody loses' scenario: Why the Iran conflict is breaking this classic portfolio strategy
Shifting correlations are a problem for investors. says Morgan Stanley.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Trump professes no concern for rise in gasoline prices that have jumped over the last week
President Donald Trump often talks about gasoline prices — but now that they're increasing, he says he is not concerned.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Oil at 22-month high as Qatar minister warns prices could reach $150
Oil futures traded at their highest levels since the summer of 2024 on Friday as the war against Iran entered a seventh day with no sign of it ending anytime soon.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Energy and metals have been hot but a rally for agriculture commodities may now be getting under way, says technical analyst
An agriculture rally seems to be kicking into gear, says Fundstrat's Mark Newton.

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

South Korea's wild week ends on a flat note. Here's what Goldman Sachs expects next.
Goldman Sachs raises its index earnings forecast for the third time this year and sets a 7,000 target for the KOSPI, 25% above current levels

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

My husband and I have $13.5 million and 3 kids, but one is an addict. How do we fairly divide our estate?
"We are the first generation on either side of our families to experience this level of success."

MarketWatch
Mar 06, 2026

Oil at 20-month high as Qatar minister warns of halt to energy shipments
Oil futures traded at their highest levels since the summer of 2024 on Friday as the war against Iran entered a seventh day with no sign of it ending anytime soon.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Anthropic has ‘no choice' but to fight Pentagon's ‘supply-chain risk' designation in court, CEO says
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that the AI company has "no choice" but to legally challenge the Pentagon's move to declare it a supply-chain risk.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in March 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Shows like HBO's ‘DTF St. Louis' and ‘Rooster,' Paramount's ‘The Madison' and Netflix's ‘Peaky Blinders' movie jump out of the gate as Emmy season gets underway

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Trade Desk's stock soars, as a potential OpenAI partnership gives investors reason to cheer
Shares of Trade Desk were having their best day in nearly a year on Thursday amid reports of a potential partnership with OpenAI.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

My mother will live in her second husband's house if he dies before her. Will his kids be hopping mad?
"She chose a lovely man whose family has a history of remarkable longevity."

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

FIFA World Cup games in Massachusetts may be in danger amid funding fight. Here's what fans can do.
Are World Cup games in jeopardy? Here is what happens to your $885 ticket if games move.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

The scary numbers on retirement healthcare: You'll need up to $469,000 saved
These healthcare estimates don't even include everything you might need.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

This Gap brand continues to be an underperformer, and it is dragging the retailer's stock
The smallest of Gap's brands continues to be a flash point for investors.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

‘I don't own a home': I'm 62, unemployed and have $1.5 million for retirement. Can I afford to divorce my husband?
"He has no loyalty to me or our vows."

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Costco's stock chart sees first bullish ‘golden cross' in 3 years as earnings are released
A bullish "golden cross" pattern appears in Costco's stock chart for the first time in nearly three years, on the same day the latest quarterly report is slated to be released.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Robinhood's new $695 Platinum card vs. $895 Amex Platinum: Which has better perks?
The investing app is stepping into the premium credit-card market long dominated by American Express and big banks.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Marvell's stock soars as robust AI-driven demand drives an earnings beat
Marvell's stock was up in after-hours trading on Thursday after an upbeat earnings report and full-year guidance.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Why the U.S.'s ‘newfound oil' in Venezuela won't offset an Iran oil shock
Oil is still "baking in the mother of all supply shocks" since the 1973 oil embargo, says one energy-market investor.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

U.S. oil prices top $80 after Iran reportedly attacks tanker in the Persian Gulf
Oil rallied Thursday, with U.S. prices climbing above $80 for the first time in over a year, following a report that Iran attacked a U.S. oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

My brother is paranoid, alone and has forgotten that he sold his house. How can we help?
His lawyer said, "He's gone off the deep end."

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Why Broadcom's earnings report has Wall Street so upbeat on a bad day for chip stocks
The chip maker said it has visibility into more than $100 billion in AI chip revenue in 2027, and some analysts see even more upside.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Investors betting on international stocks trouncing the U.S. are getting a rude awakening from the Iran conflict
The outperformance of international stocks is faltering as oil prices climb to $80 barrel.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Trump has a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz. Here are the obstacles it faces.
"Too small for the risk": The plan to have the U.S. government provide an insurance solution for ships trapped in the Persian Gulf may be impractical, analysts said.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Why making $300,000 a year can feel worse than making $200,000
Households earning more than $300,000, who are in roughly the top 5% of earners, reported higher rates of living paycheck to paycheck than many who earned less.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

U.S. stocks swept up by growing fears of an oil shock
The Dow tumbled 1,000 points as oil prices touched $80 a barrel and rising Treasury yields worry investors.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Spring forward, fall back: How daylight-saving time flips an S&P 500 gain into a loss
The Sunday that loses an hour is typically followed by one of the market's worst-performing Mondays.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Kroger extended its streak of sales misses — but that's not hurting its profits
Kroger's stock stood out Thursday with healthy gains amid a broader stock market selloff, after the grocery giant reported quarterly profits that beat expectations and showed that it was earning more money on each dollar of sales.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

These stocks are set for high-stakes earnings moves. Here's your trading playbook.
S&P 500 remains stuck in a range — despite the bears' best efforts to swipe it down.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Trade Desk's stock soars, as a potential OpenAI partnership gave investors reason to cheer
Shares of Trade Desk were having their best day in nearly a year on Thursday amid reports of a potential partnership with OpenAI.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Will the bank get suspicious if I deposit $150,000 in cash into my checking account?
"I live in a state with no inheritance tax. I assume I can make this deposit legally."

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Seven REIT stocks pass a strict financial screen, with dividends as high as 6.27%
Bally's Casino in Blackhawk, Colo., is among the facilities owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties, which passed a financial screen of real-estate investment trusts.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Tax season can be poison for couples. Here's how to keep the peace.
Blended families, income inequality and investing blunders are in the spotlight at tax time.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

MAHA's sweeping vaccine changes and social media have parents more confused than ever
The CDC now urges "shared clinical decision-making" around certain pediatric vaccines. I'm a pediatrician. We already do that.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

You can step back from your job without torpedoing your career. Here's how.
Workers are looking to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether — but there are tradeoffs.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Costco's stock chart sees a bullish ‘golden cross' just before earnings are released
A bullish "golden cross" pattern appears in Costco's stock chart for the first time in nearly three years, on the same day the latest quarterly report is slated to be released.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Nvidia is shifting focus away from China chip sales
The chip maker has reportedly stopped production of its H200s for China at TSMC, and is focusing instead on Vera Rubin

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Last year's top central-bank buyer of gold may now turn into a seller
The chief of Poland's central bank has proposed selling some the country's 550 metric tons to fund defense spending.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Pivotal February jobs report likely to show less hiring — but the unemployment rate is crucial
An increase of about 50,000 in February would be seen as another sign the labor market is thawing.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

I scrapped $70 million in sales to build a more profitable business. Here's what I learned.
Tibi founder Amy Smilovic talks about building the fashion retail giant — her way — and answers the question every successful entrepreneur faces.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Jobless claims and Challenger, Gray point to declining layoffs. What about hiring plans?
The number of people who lost jobs and applied for unemployment benefits at the end of February clung to recent lows and added to a flurry of signals suggesting the labor market has stabilized.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO makes a one-time-only announcement: We're buying back stock
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said the company started buying back shares this week. And he spent all of his take-home pay doing the same.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Jobless claims and Challenger Gray point to declining layoffs. What about hiring plans?
The number of people who lost jobs and applied for unemployment benefits at the end of February clung to recent lows and added to a flurry of signals suggesting the labor market has stabilized.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

I walked away from $70 million in sales to remake my brand. Shrinking the business actually made it more profitable.
Tibi founder Amy Smilovic talks about building the fashion retail giant — her way — and answers the question every successful entrepreneur faces.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

British billionaire's retail company builds stake in Puma
Frasers Group has become the second company this year to build a stake in the sporting giant.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

More people taking money out of their 401(k)s isn't necessarily the crisis everyone thinks it is
Workers are taking hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, but people needing emergency access to funds can be helped in other ways.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

BlackRock's target-date funds are about to get riskier. Here's what you need to know.
Hiking risk between the ages of 45 and 60 could result in greater retirement wealth about 75% of the time, the asset manager said.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

This stock-market correction signal just triggered for only the third time in seven years. Here's the message for investors.
Variant Perception said its S&P 500 "Correction Signal" has only been triggered three times since 2019.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

The ‘dean of valuation' pours cold water on the Citrini AI doomsday scenario
Damodaran sees value in the Citrini paper but does not agree with its vision of the future

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Oil prices rise again as conflict in Middle East escalates
Brent futures advanced close to the highs reached on Tuesday.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

‘I don't own a home': I'm 62, unemployed and have $1.5 million saved. Can I afford to divorce my husband?
"He has no loyalty to me or our vows."

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

Here's Chamath Palihapitiya's unsympathetic response to complaint about SPAC losses
The host of All-In gave a blunt reply to an investor who said he bought the SPACs promoted by Palihapitiya.

MarketWatch
Mar 05, 2026

A piece of Hollywood history: Gorgeous Palm Springs estate once owned by Cary Grant listed for $12.7 million
Known as Villa Paradiso, the sprawling Spanish Revival compound holds a special place in the actor's family history, having served as his favorite retreat for many years.

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

How to step back from your job without killing your career
Many workers are looking to take a breather from their job or to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether. It can be done.

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

Broadcom says AI is not disrupting its software business, and its stock climbs
The chip maker sees sales growth in its infrastructure software accelerating, showing that it's focused on and investing in that business.

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

Okta's stock rises as momentum in AI agents fuels an earnings beat
Okta beat earnings expectations for the latest quarter, but guidance for the current quarter was below forecasts.

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

‘I don't earn enough to support us and our baby': My unemployed husband lost $22,000 trading sports cards. What now?
"I intervened, shut the business down and got him into therapy and support for gambling-type behaviors."

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

Why the rise in 401(k) hardship withdrawals may not be such a problem
More people are taking hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, according to a recent Vanguard report, and while not ideal, this isn't the five-alarm fire that it may appear to be.

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

‘When he doesn't get money, he becomes angry': My brother has led a life of chaos and financial ruin. What is my moral obligation?
"Without clear distance and boundaries, he will pull me down with him."

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

Broadcom's stock climbs after it says AI is not disrupting its software business
The chip maker sees sales growth in its infrastructure software accelerating, showing that it's focused on and investing in that business.

MarketWatch
Mar 04, 2026

Okta's stock rallies as momentum in AI agents fuels an earnings beat
Okta beat earnings expectations for the latest quarter, but guidance for the current quarter was below forecasts.

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