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MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Is a $130 Costco executive membership the new VIP status?
Executive membership has grown by 9.1% to nearly 40 million — and these social-media stars are celebrating it in a viral video

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Micron's stock is rising. Here's the big question heading into earnings.
Memory prices have been on a tear. Just how much will that flow through to Micron's profits?

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

How to tackle your bucket list before it's too late, according to the Oscar-nominated director of the film ‘Retirement Plan'
"I'm on top of the hill with a view in both directions," reports John Kelly, whose animated short ponders life in retirement and the meaning of time.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Musk admits xAI was ‘not built right' as it contends with a founder exodus
Half of xAI's co-founders have left the company over the last few months as the generative AI firm has lost some ground to rivals.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

How BuzzFeed spiraled from a $1.7 billion media darling to the brink of bankruptcy
An early investor in BuzzFeed blamed the former digital-media darling's decline on its management: "They blew it."

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Here's a deep look at the global oil market and all the efforts to save it
Also in Weekend Reads: The technical case for the S&P 500 to fall 10%, private-credit fears, safe havens for investors, and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Global oil prices climb back above $100 as U.S. waiver on some Russian oil sanctions fails to quell supply concerns
A temporary U.S. removal of sanctions on Russian tankers at sea failed to calm concerns over prolonged disruptions to the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

The Iran war is already the biggest threat to global shipping and supply chains since COVID
The price of food, AI chips and more could rise as supply-chain disruptions touch industries across the spectrum.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Can Adobe's next CEO turn around its battered stock?
A leadership transition and lackluster growth in yearly subscription value have intensified questions about Adobe's near-term trajectory.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

The Iran conflict came just as Americans were feeling better about the economy
A swath of consumers across incomes reported declines in expectations for their personal finances. Economists worry that consumers will pull back their spending.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

This MarketWatch portfolio of hated stocks is crushing the stock market in 2026
Pariah Capital's strategy is one thing that's been winning during the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

15 stocks in the S&P 500 showing double-digit gains since the attack on Iran began
The materials sector of the S&P 500 has been the strongest of the index's 11 sectors since Feb. 27.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Job openings jump to 3-month high, but businesses aren't actually hiring more people
Job openings in the U.S. showed a surprising pop in January, but it's far from clear if the increase is sustainable. Other evidence suggests the labor market is still very sluggish.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

HOA fees are becoming more common for single-family homes — and top $500 a month in these hot spots
The unwelcome surprise of expensive HOA fees is yet another cost pushing homeownership further out of reach for many.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

A BofA strategist sees parallels between European Central Bank rate-hike expectations and the global financial crisis
The probability of an increase by June has risen to 75% amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

The Fed's favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon
The core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in the past year. The Iran conflict will push it even higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Trump is scrambling to quell the rise of $100 oil. But the market keeps circling one cure.
Other efforts to coax oil down prices — now at $100 a barrel — are like putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound, says analyst

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Oil prices retreat from $100 after U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on some Russian oil
Oil prices were retreating from the key $100 level, after the U.S. government temporarily removed sanctions on Russian oil currently at sea.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 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
Mar 13, 2026

GDP grew at a tepid 0.7% pace in the fourth quarter. The future is foggy, too.
Iran conflict and Supreme Court tariff ruling add to air of uncertainty around the economy

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Fed's favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon
Core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in past year. Iran conflict will push it even higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Filing taxes is painful enough without worrying that your accountant is judging you
Your tax preparer becomes an intimate partner during tax season — but they're far too busy to worry about your money choices.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Ulta Beauty's stock heads for worst day in 2 years as consumers get pickier about cosmetics
Ulta Beauty's stock was among the S&P 500's biggest decliners after a downbeat earnings outlook.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Brent oil futures climb above $100 on continued disruption to Strait of Hormuz traffic
Prices have spiked after Iran's new supreme leader broke his silence and called for the Strait of Hormuz to stay closed.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Why a 1980s conflict may be the best market analog for the current Iran situation
Citi's global macro strategy team led by Dirk Willer went in search of historical analogs, looking through the last five oil crises

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

‘Healthcare is important to me': I'm worried about relocating to Florida from New Jersey. Are hospitals there under stress?
"The issue is not the weather, high insurance premiums or high maintenance fees."

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Trump is scrambling to quell the rise of $100 oil. But the market keeps circling one answer.
Other efforts to coax oil down prices — now at $100 a barrel — are like putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound, says analyst

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

The S&P 500 just broke a major support. Another 10% decline is likely.
This is a good time to take risk off the table — and these stock-market charts prove it.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

A toxic mix of private-credit panic and climbing bond yields is hammering financial stocks
A toxic brew of climbing bond yields and a broadening panic about the stability of private-credit lenders has helped push the S&P 500 financial services sector to its lowest level since May.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Why Adobe's stock is falling despite an earnings beat
Adobe's longtime CEO is stepping down, and the lack of acceleration on a key metric signaled that AI isn't driving significant financial benefits yet.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Ulta Beauty says it's ‘increasingly mindful' of effects that global conflicts have on shoppers, as profit forecast sinks stock
Shares of Ulta Beauty slid after hours on Thursday after the cosmetics retailer forecast a profit and same-store sales for this year that were below Wall Street's estimates, adding that it expects more selective consumer spending and that it was "increasingly mindful" of conflicts abroad.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

CrowdStrike's stock snaps longest winning streak in a year, but analysts are increasingly bullish
CrowdStrike's AI momentum and flexible subscription model look appealing to Wall Street analysts.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Shoppers seeking a tariff refund from retailers are likely out of luck
A new lawsuit alleges that Costco owes shoppers refunds for tariffs, but experts say that's a tough call.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Howard Schultz joins ‘Billionaire Bunker' residents Zuckerberg and Bezos in move to Florida
Several tech execs have relocated to the Sunshine State. And many of them moved within the last few months. Now it's the Starbucks chieftain's turn.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Investor who lost everything in private credit wishes several thousand more people had warned him of the risks
The turmoil currently sweeping through the $3 trillion private credit market has investors stampeding out of the funds.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

U.S. Treasurys look like the bad boyfriend at the start of a Hallmark movie, finance expert says
"I think one thing to keep in mind is that currently markets don't have a better, great option than U.S. Treasury debt," Yale Budget Lab's executive director Martha Gimbel told the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Global oil prices settle above $100 for first time since 2022, as Iran ramps up strikes and vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices settled at the highest levels since August 2022 after Iran's new leader said the crucial Strait of Hormuz should remain closed and that the country will continue attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Mortgage rates swing back above 6%, raising tricky questions for buyers and sellers
A recent dip below 6% had buyers and sellers feeling hopeful about a thawing housing market, but the Iran war has added uncertainty.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

11 stocks to harden your portfolio against Iran risk
Focus on stocks that are stable when investors flee to safety and stock-market liquidity dries up.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Howard Schultz joins Zuckerberg, Bezos in moving to the ‘Billionaire Bunker' of Florida
Several Big Tech execs headed to the Sunshine State. And many of them moved within the last few months.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

A key gauge of inflation expectations just logged its highest reading in almost 4 years
Investors are bracing for faster price increases. That could be bad news for the Trump administration.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

These stocks may offer a haven for investors amid private-credit troubles
There is a sweet spot for regional banks that are becoming more efficient as they steer clear of loans tripping up private-credit fund managers

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

How AI could drive a renaissance for blue-collar workers
Humans may need reskilling, but there will be a growing need for jobs that involve repairing and supervising expansive robotic fleets, analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

I'm rethinking my retirement plan. Why would anyone choose poorly performing investments?
Overreliance on "past performance" can send you down the wrong path.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Here's how the Iran conflict may have helped crypto prices recover, even as stocks struggle
Investors exposed to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have been on a wild ride over the past year.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Trump's next move to stop oil's surge may involve a shipping law from 1920
Jones Act waivers are under consideration to ensure energy and agriculture products flow to U.S. ports, the White House says.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Here's a rare chance to invest before big stock-index funds and Wall Street dive in
Vietnam is expected to be promoted to ‘emerging' market from ‘frontier' market. Here's when you'll need to act.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Mortgage rates are back above 6%. So spring homebuying season kicks off with a tricky calculation for both buyers and sellers.
A recent dip below 6% had buyers and sellers feeling hopeful about a thawing housing market, but the Iran war has added uncertainty.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Trump is tapping America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to fight rising gasoline prices. How much oil is left in it now?
A much-anticipated and record-breaking release of crude oil from the world's emergency stockpiles is starting, as the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is set to provide nearly half of the backup supplies.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

‘I am stuck in a low-income trap': I'm a teacher and very good at my job. Will I ever earn six figures?
"My low salary requires me to have multiple other part-time jobs."

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Oil tops $100 again as Iran ramps up strikes and new leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices spiked again on Thursday morning after Iran ramped up its strikes on infrastructure in the Gulf.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Dollar General's stock drops, as sales growth to slow more than expected
Dollar General's stock falls after a quarterly earnings beat, as the outlook for a key sales metric disappointed.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Netflix is spending up to $600 million to buy Ben Affleck's AI startup. What exactly is it buying?
A week after backing away from buying Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix decides to buy rather than build AI tools for filmmakers.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Rivian is fulfilling its promise to launch a $45,000 EV, but there's a catch
The EV maker just revealed pricing details for its new R2 lineup. Rivian will first launch a $57,990 model, with plans to debut a $45,000 variant in late 2027.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Deutsche Bank says its private-credit exposure has increased to $30 billion — one of the highest of Wall Street banks
Despite concerns over the struggling industry, the banking giant aims to increase its offering.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

‘Sluggish but generally stable' jobless-claims data ease concern raised by February payrolls report
First-time unemployment claims at 213,000 are little changed for a third straight week.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

U.S. economic outlook cut by Goldman over the Iran war — and the fear goes beyond oil
Goldman Sachs economists Manuel Abecasis and David Mericle in a new research note looked at the economic implications of the Iran war on the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Oil price target hiked for second time in a week at Goldman Sachs
If Strait of Hormuz stays shut through March then a 2008-type price spike is possible

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

America is on the brink of stagflation, warns Nobel prize-winning economist
Joseph Stiglitz says the four horsemen of the economic apocalypse are nearing.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Oil tops $101 before dipping as Iran ramps up strikes and IEA calls conflict biggest supply disruption in history
Oil prices spiked again on Thursday after Iran ramped up its strikes on infrastructure in the Gulf.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Deutsche Bank reveals $30 billion exposure to private credit — and that it wants to do more
Despite concerns over the struggling industry, the banking giant aims to increase its offering.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Nobel prize-winning economist warns that America is on the brink of stagflation
Joseph Stiglitz says the four horsemen of the economic apocalypse are nearing.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Larry Ellison lost his title of the world's richest person last year — but has just gained a chunk of money back
Oracle's rally on Wednesday was a boon for billionaire co-founder Larry Ellison.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 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 12, 2026

Home buyers beware: HOA fees are topping $500 a month in these hot spots
The unwelcome surprise of expensive HOA fees is yet another cost pushing homeownership further out of reach for many.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Here's a rare chance to front-run Wall Street's best and biggest players
Vietnam is expected to be promoted to ‘emerging' market from ‘frontier' market. Here's when you'll need to act.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Two new Democratic bills would cut income taxes for millions of Americans. Here's who they would help the most.
Two U.S. senators are proposing supersized standard deductions to shrink people's tax bills.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Dollar General sees fastest growth in a key sales metric in 3 years. Why the stock is falling.
Dollar General's reported a quarterly earnings beat, but the full-year outlook called for sales growth to slow.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Goldman cuts U.S. economic outlook over the Iran war — and the fear goes beyond oil
Goldman Sachs economists Manuel Abecasis and David Mericle in a new research note looked at the economic implications of the Iran war on the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Quantum-computing technology may not be so futuristic after all, according to IBM
The company sees ways to integrate quantum processors with CPUs and GPUs in modern supercomputers — years before large-scale quantum computers have their moment

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Oil taps $101 as Iran dramatically changes strategy and IEA calls conflict biggest supply disruption in history
Worries come despite International Energy Agency members agreeing to release the largest ever amount of oil from emergency supplies.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

The chorus of disapproval for private credit gets louder as Morgan Stanley fund is the latest to cap withdrawals
Investors are becoming increasingly nervous about problems mounting in the $3 trillion private credit market where some creditworthiness is deteriorating in some sectors and truthful valuations are hard to ascertain.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

The truth behind 401(k) withdrawal numbers: People aren't being reckless — they're desperate
The good news is that low-income workers taking out hardship withdrawals are still saving, thanks to auto-enrollment.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Goldman warns of $150 oil peak as it hikes price target for second time in a week
If Strait of Hormuz stays shut through March then a 2008-type price spike is possible

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

‘I have no savings': I'm inheriting $400,000. I'm 64 with $900 in Social Security. What should I do?
"I have no experience with any life other than paycheck to paycheck."

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Investors trying to make money on the Iran conflict are gambling blind. Don't even try.
It's been pure mayhem in the financial markets.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Dow futures down more than 500 points as Brent crude again tops $100 a barrel
Stock futures tumbled after hours on Wednesday, building on earlier losses for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as crude-oil prices pressed higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Salesforce makes a big splash in the debt market so it can quickly buy back 14% of its stock
The software giant will conduct $25 billion worth of accelerated share repurchases after management previously signaled that the stock is too cheap.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

The next 7 days in Iran will determine if we face stagflation or a total global recession
Your portfolio probably isn't ready for the Iran conflict's escalation.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Dow futures down nearly 500 points as oil prices continue to climb
Investors receive a few more updates related to the oil market Wednesday evening

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Petco is leaning on services, fresh food and pet tarantulas — and it is paying off
Shares of Petco Health & Wellness jumped after hours on Wednesday after the pet-supplies retailer said it expects sales to rebound this year, as efforts to overhaul its store selections and lean more into services like dog grooming and training are starting to pay off.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

As Starbucks' Howard Schultz heads to Miami, here's a list of other billionaire business leaders moving to Florida
A few Big Tech execs have also headed to the Sunshine State in recent months

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Options traders are pricing in ‘disaster' as Iran conflict intensifies. Here's how investors might profit.
The Iran conflict has sparked tumult in global equity markets, with major indexes in some markets, including South Korea, falling into correction territory.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

The S&P 500's biggest gainer since the Iran conflict started is not an oil stock
CF Industrials shares have been the S&P 500's biggest gainers since the Iran conflict began, as fertilizer prices have climbed more than oil futures prices.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

The 70% odds that say your portfolio isn't ready for the Iran conflict's escalation
The next seven days of the Iran conflict will set the stage for stagflation or global recession

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Options markets are bracing for ‘disaster' as Iran conflict intensifies, Nomura says. Here's how a trader might profit.
The Iran conflict has sparked tumult in global equity markets, with major indexes in some markets, including South Korea, falling into correction territory.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

‘There is no policy response' that can stop the rise in oil prices: Carlyle's Currie
Wednesday brought the strongest effort so far to ensure adequate global supplies of crude oil amid the conflict in the Middle East — but one expert said the IEA's decision to release an unprecedented amount of crude from its reserves won't halt climbing oil prices.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

United Airlines just set a daily record for bookings, but that isn't helping the stock
Rising crude prices have been a major drag on U.S. airlines stocks, but in the middle of Spring Break season and as people look ahead to summer air travel, United Airlines says it is breaking booking records.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Education Department slashed monitoring of student-loan servicers after Trump administration cuts
The Education Department stopped monitoring calls between servicers and borrowers and reviewing borrower data for accuracy, watchdog finds.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Campbell's stock heads toward a 23-year low, as it warns of more price cuts to recharge demand
The company's CEO said the company has "a more cautious view for the balance of the year."

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays
The Trump administration's new replacement tariffs could result in a lower effective rate of 9.1%, according to a strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

The real inflation rate? Try 3.3% — and that's before the jump in gas prices.
The latest CPI data don't even factor in the Iran conflict. Here are some takeaways.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Meta further diversifies beyond Nvidia as it unveils four custom AI chips
The tech giant's AI chips are used to train and power its ranking and recommendations systems and AI models.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Defense stocks are the market's newest safe havens — and this ETF is a pure play
The iShares Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded fund profits from the U.S and global military buildup.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat': Will America's war with Iran really push up our utility bills?
"She is reading alarmist headlines about Iran in the newspapers."

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

‘He has been emotionally abusive': My father, 75, is on oxygen and destitute. What do I owe him?
"He has less than $20,000 to his name and no income besides Social Security."

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Crude oil is trading like a ‘meme stock,' these charts show
Crude-oil prices haven't been this volatile in years — and individual investors can't seem to get enough.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Why the IEA's largest-ever release of oil reserves is pushing up crude prices
The largest-ever release of oil from the International Energy Agency's emergency stockpiles lifted prices for the commodity up by more than 5% on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

‘I didn't ask a man to rear-end my car': Social Security is replacing my disability benefits. Will the fund run out of money?
"I didn't ask a man to rear-end my car at a red light."

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

This oil company's top executives cashed in as the stock climbed to a 16-month high
A number of C-suite executives had sold during the rally on the back of the Iran conflict.

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