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Jul 16, 2026

He backed Tesla and SpaceX before anyone else — here is the ‘impossible' bet Tim Draper is making now
Veteran venture capitalist weighs in on the AI bubble and four huge opportunities he missed.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Alphabet's stock falls as Gemini delays suggest Google is struggling to keep up in the AI race
Alphabet shares fell more than 4% on Thursday, reflecting concerns that the Google parent company is falling further behind in the artificial-intelligence race.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

‘They are relentless': A scammer is trying to change the email on my empty Robinhood account. What do they have to gain?
"I've just been ignoring their attempts."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Semiconductor stocks are on the verge of a bear market. Is the thrill in the chips trade gone?
The PHLX Semiconductor Index hit a record high in late June and has since tumbled nearly 20%

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

10 U.S. metro areas where builders are slashing prices on new homes
Existing-home prices just hit a new record high — but there are plenty of newly built homes selling at a discount, as desperate builders cut prices.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Netflix is getting stingier about its viewing data, and Wall Street isn't happy
Netflix's stock is falling in the wake of mixed earnings and a new plan to cut back on the publication of ‘What We Watched' reports.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

As SpaceX's stock notches first close below IPO price, the company is gearing up for a crucial launch
The megarocket's success is SpaceX's "single most important watch item," one analyst says.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

He backed Tesla and SpaceX before anyone else — here is the ‘impossible' bet he is making now
Veteran venture capitalist Tim Draper weighs in on the AI bubble and four huge opportunities he missed.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

The U.S. stock market is looking like a rubber band ready to snap
The S&P 500 has been treading water for more than a month now, but beneath the surface of the U.S. equity market, big changes are taking shape.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Running out of money is not the saddest retirement mistake you can make. This is.
The saddest financial mistake in retirement has nothing to do with running out of money.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock is sinking as the SpaceX rival looks to raise more cash
AST SpaceMobile also pushed back a satellite-launch target.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Wildfire smoke ‘a growing cardiovascular threat' as Chicago, Detroit, NYC among world's most polluted cities today
"It is a growing cardiovascular threat": Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City are considered some of the world's most polluted cities Thursday.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Trump's media company wants traders to pay to get president's market-moving social-media posts first
"Truth API" will be available to institutional customers starting next month.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Micron has turned into ‘the most important stock in the market.' So is it time to worry?
While investors are concerned about a memory peak, analysts say the stock still looks cheap relative to various earnings scenarios.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Palo Alto Networks' stock has been on a tear — and it could go even higher, according to these bulls
The company's shares have roughly doubled over the past three months, as investors have warmed to the idea that AI is increasing the need for cybersecurity products.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

SpaceX's Starship is set for takeoff — and its floundering stock could use the lift
The megarocket's success is SpaceX's "single most important watch item," one analyst says.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

My wife's 2011 Ford Fiesta was totaled. Should we accept a $2,000 insurance settlement or give up the car for $2,700?
"The hood is bent, the radiator is cracked, and the front bumper is destroyed."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

I'm 67, own two homes outright worth $2.8 million, but I have $19,000 in credit-card debt. Should I get a HELOC?
"My son was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, which may be related to burn-pit exposure during his military service in Afghanistan."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire. Most are too deep in debt to get there.
More than 80% of Americans worry about running out of money in retirement: "It really keeps them up at night."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Is SpaceX's stock a bust because it fell below $135? Look what happened after Meta's IPO.
Close to half of major IPOs sink below their offering price — and stay there for several years. Here's why SpaceX is no different.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Mortgage rates jump to the highest level of 2026
Mortgage rates edged up to the highest level in a year, delivering a fresh blow to the housing market.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

I'm 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more?
"When I pass, all my retirement income is reduced to $30,000 a year."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Oil is facing a supply crunch — and the war in Iran isn't the only problem
Constraints on Russia's refining system have added to the existing crisis, strategists at J.P. Morgan said.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Retail sales get a boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. The economy hasn't lost its mojo.
Sales at retailers rose in June as Americans bought more new cars and spent more online during Amazon's annual summer sales event, signaling steady growth in the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

He backed Tesla and SpaceX before anyone else — here is the impossible bet he is making now
Veteran venture capitalist Tim Draper weighs in on the AI bubble and four huge opportunities he missed.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

UnitedHealth now has an improved outlook for the year. Its stock is rallying.
UnitedHealth's leadership pointed to "product design changes, improved medical management and better aligned pricing."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

The Lehman Bros. moment of the AI bubble is coming, says this critic warning of fallout for tech stocks and the entire market
OpenAI is going down, and taking investors and an entire industry with it, argues artificial-intelligence critic Ed Zitron.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Retail sales get boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. Economy hasn't lost its mojo.
Iran war and high inflation have limited impact

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Japan tried tightening the way Kevin Warsh suggested. Here's how it worked out.
Japan tried what Kevin Warsh suggested — tightening through a balance-sheet reduction rather than hiking interest rates.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

GE boosts profit outlook, but stock falls as booming order growth cools
GE Aerospace's stock falls after earnings, again, with recently rapid order-book growth slowing.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

‘Respect is important': If my financial adviser said, ‘Hey,' my wife and I would walk out. Where do you draw the line?
"I met with a financial representative who was not aware that AT&T was the shortened form of American Telephone and Telegraph."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Almost half of Americans say they can't afford to save for retirement right now
If you expect Social Security will make up most of your retirement income, you're far from alone

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

The stock market has a ‘Magnificent Seven' problem — but not the one bears are warning about
Wall Street is terrified of a trillion-dollar AI bill — but the payoff is in sight.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

UnitedHealth's stock rallies on improved outlook for the year
UnitedHealth's leadership pointed to "product design changes, improved medical management and better aligned pricing."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Turbo-charged SK Hynix volatility shows no sign of abating as AI euphoria swings to fatigue
SK Hynix shares continued their rollercoaster ride Thursday with a 12% collapse following on from Wednesday's near 9% jump.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Hyundai Motor deal with SoftBank for Boston Dynamics stake is as wild as the robot videos
Hyundai Motor may have just struck an incredible bargain — or maybe SoftBank is hard up for cash.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

I'm 67, own two mortgage-free homes worth $2.8 million, but I have $19,000 in credit-card debt. Should I get a HELOC?
"My son was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, which may be related to burn-pit exposure during his military service in Afghanistan."

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

TSMC posts record quarter — but expectations are now ‘exceptionally high,' says fund manager
TSMC's stock declined in New York as investors likely sold the good news to lock in profit.

MarketWatch
Jul 16, 2026

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin pull $19 million Hamptons home off the market—again
The Baldwins have once again pulled their longtime Hamptons property off the market—just weeks after trimming $1 million off its asking price and revealing they would be spending the summer in Spain.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

AI is so big, it's now impossible for investors to avoid
Exposure to the artificial-intelligence boom has become virtually impossible for investors to avoid. The theme hasn't just cornered the stock market. It has systematically swallowed up corporate credit and venture capital, too.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

United Airlines gets hit by a $6 billion added-fuel-cost headwind
Investors zero in on United's potentially fatter jet-fuel bill — the airline said it expects nearly $6 billion in additional fuel expenses for the year.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

The trucking market is tighter than it's been in years — but investors are upbeat on J.B. Hunt
Shares of the trucking giant jump 8% after hours, as fuel charges and demand for its railroad-connection business lift results

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Your Netflix bill is up 29% in just over a year. It's time for Washington to step in.
Netflix is still a Wall Street favorite — and a target for government regulators

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

This powerful stock-market momentum trade has hit a wall after seeing biggest unwind since 2001
So far, the selloff hasn't done much to dent the S&P 500, as other stocks and sectors have picked up the slack

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

What makes this cyclospora outbreak different — and why it might not end until August
It's possible that the cyclosporiasis sickening people across the U.S. has more than one source.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Who qualifies for the bigger IRS tax break on gas — and how to get the most of it
Gas prices could return to $4 soon, some fuel-industry experts say.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

The U.S. oil reserve is at a 40-year low — but the government says there's still plenty of breathing room
Energy Department says operational minimum for the storage caverns is about 70 million barrels, a level far lower than oil industry estimates

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Food banks, affordable-housing providers scramble as inflation hammers low-income Americans
One Dallas food bank says demand for food assistance has surpassed what was seen during the financial crisis and the pandemic, a Federal Reserve survey has found.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Why the huge premium on SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares may prove short-lived
If Korea allows mutual conversion, then the ADR premium may contract.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

This isn't a plan to save Social Security. It's a plan to have a plan.
A bipartisan group of senators, most of whom are retiring, is trying to move the ball forward just a little.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

AI is killing the cover letter — but here's when it still pays to send one
"For really everyone other than AI providers, the process is broken."

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

IBM employees losing $400 million on the company's stock should be a wake-up call
Don't put all your eggs in one basket

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

A big dividend cut and a $2 billion charge: Conagra's results signal more pain ahead for food industry
Conagra Brands' stock was up a bit on Thursday, but the company's results and forecast were the latest dose of bad news for the packaged-food industry.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

What the launch of SK Hynix leveraged ETFs tells us about the hottest trade on Wall Street
Investors are still enthusiastic about the memory boom, and are looking for new ways to cash in.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Permanent daylight-saving time would be a win for tourism, but other sectors have big concerns
One lawmaker points to benefits such as more time to do "outdoor leisure activities."

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Small-cap outperformance is persisting — and these 15 quality stocks pay rich dividends
Think large caps are still the best bet? The data say you are looking in the wrong place.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

SpaceX's stock breaks below its IPO price for the first time. Why it could still fall further.
SpaceX has lost more than $800 billion in market value from its closing high seen a month ago.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

It's a buyer's market for bonds
Bonds are out of fashion with big investors — which makes them an interesting investment opportunity for the rest of us.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

America's oil refiners could more than triple profits as Iran war sparks massive boom
U.S. oil refiners are about to report a historic profit surge as the industry takes advantage of supply disruptions.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

More people are reaching their 60s than ever before — and it's an incredible investing opportunity
The world is getting older. Here's how that's going to change things.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Copper is shadowing the AI hyperscaler stocks — but wait for a dip before buying
Copper prices have climbed 12.5% since the start of the year, with Nvidia and Broadcom up around the same amount in that time.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

BlackRock has best-ever start to a year as investment flows double and profits surge
Shares of BlackRock were rallying toward their best day in more than a year on Wednesday, after strong inflows into exchange-traded funds and buoyant markets helped the world's biggest asset manager beat Wall Street's earnings expectations for the latest quarter.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

You are missing the bond deal of the decade — and it is guaranteed to beat inflation
TIPS are offering a rare gift — and it is time to lock in a generous payout.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Buying a house is getting easier by one measure. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.
Home prices are growing much slower than they did during the pandemic-era buying frenzy.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

PayPal's battered stock is getting a record boost from a report of buyout interest
Shares of PayPal, the struggling payments processor, were having their best day ever on Wednesday, after the release of a report that rival Stripe is teaming up with private-equity group Advent International on a bid.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

How this small-cap stock picker's ‘ownership' approach has helped him beat the Russell 2000
An active value and quality-based approach can be an advantage in a part of the stock market dominated by index funds.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

‘It's heartbreaking': My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?
"I've always been a little skeptical of the government's encouragement to delay claiming benefits."

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Most Americans don't know how to prevent dementia. Here's what you can do.
‘Brain health is a lifelong commitment — it's never too early or too late to start'

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

This Wall Street ‘theme-o-meter' has a clear message: The artificial-intelligence bull market is back
UBS says its top theme right now is that leadership for artificial-intelligence stocks is returning, and earnings season may prove how investors have been too pessimistic.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Wholesale prices show first drop in almost a year on lower gas prices, but inflation still too high
Wholesale prices fell in June for the first time in 10 months largely due to lower gas prices, but it's unclear if the recent slowdown in inflation will persist in light of renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

BlackRock profits jump as assets under management hit a record $15 trillion
Shares in the fund manager rise as company says its will boost quarterly buybacks to $550 million

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

SpaceX ushered in a ‘new era' for investing in space. Why the stock is now cratering.
After surging in May, the space sector has tumbled as investors are feeling an "investment coma" in the wake of the record-breaking SpaceX IPO.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Netflix earnings are coming. Here's what's needed to prop up the tumbling stock.
Netflix reports quarterly earnings on Thursday. The streaming platform's stock has dropped more than 40% over the past year.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Industrials could be the next big bottleneck trade. Here are some stocks that could benefit.
The next big bottleneck trade might have more to do with bearings than microchips.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Luxury stocks rally on Richemont sales beat — but the sector still needs China, says analyst
The luxury company that owns Cartier reported a 20% increase in sales year-on-year, boosting its stock.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

‘They cut off online access': My mother's bank balance plummeted after her death. What's going on?
"Since her death, her bank balance fell to $9,000 from $16,000."

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

It's boom and bust in the hedge-fund world as both liquidations and new launches spike
The number of hedge-fund liquidations reached a two-year high in the first quarter, a period which also saw a boom in new launches.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Why the huge premium on SK Hynix's U.S. listing may prove short-lived.
If the Korean depository allows conversion, then the ADR premium on SK Hynix may contract.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Stripe and Advent reportedly team up to bid for battered PayPal. Michael Burry says the offer isn't enough.
PayPal, the struggling payments processor, rallied in premarket trade on Wednesday on a report that rival Stripe is teaming up with private-equity group Advent International on a bid.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

‘I don't want to sound callous': Why base your Social Security claim on life expectancy? We could die at any time.
"The actual date of death ultimately affects only the surviving beneficiaries."

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

ASML is scrambling to build more capacity after blockbuster beat-and-raise quarter
Shares in the Dutch company climbed 6% in pre-market trading after it lifted its outlook by up to 19% for 2026.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

Still struggling to find a buyer, actress Aubrey Plaza cuts price of $5 million L.A. home
Aubrey Plaza has lowered the price of her Spanish-style California compound by nearly a half-million dollars—less than two months after she relisted the property at a drastically reduced ask.

MarketWatch
Jul 15, 2026

A $53 billion lifeline? Stripe and Advent reportedly team up to bid for battered PayPal.
PayPal, the struggling payments processor, rallied in premarket trade on Wednesday on a report that rival Stripe is teaming up with private-equity group Advent International on a bid.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Brace for $4 gas again: How U.S.-Iran tensions are threatening to end the price break at the pump
Americans got some relief at the gas pump in recent weeks, enough to slow down inflation. That might not last long as the U.S. and Iran continue to vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Your monthly Netflix bill is up 29% in just over a year. Critics say Washington needs to fix it.
Netflix is still a Wall Street favorite — and a target for government regulators

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Your monthly Netflix bill is up 29% in just over a year. It's time for Washington to step in.
Netflix is still a Wall Street favorite — and a target for government regulators

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Three powerful forces are draining family wealth — and your estate plan is completely unprepared
From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family's inheritance and what to do about them.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

What IBM's profit warning means: Hardware is ‘eating everyone's lunch'
The company said the shortfall in its software and infrastructure business was tied to clients spending on memory ahead of price hikes.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Wall Street has set a sky-high bar for companies to clear this earnings season. They just might pull it off.
Analysts have set a sky-high bar for second-quarter earnings. However, Piper Sandler thinks corporate America can still clear it.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Skip the lettuce, cook your other greens and more advice on avoiding cyclosporiasis
The outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which causes diarrhea, has sickened about 6,700 people since May.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

IBM's stock just had its worst day ever after the surprise release of an earnings miss
IBM's stock plunges after a preliminary release of profit and revenue that were well below expectations.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Lucid denies bankruptcy talk, but the stock still sinks to a record low
EV maker's stock down more than 50% intraday, then pares the bulk of those losses after Lucid says ‘the rumors are completely false'

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

The next boost to Apple's stock could come from an iPhone price hike
Morgan Stanley estimates that the iPhone 18 lineup could see a $200 price increase from the previous generation.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

IBM workers pay a $400 million price for investing in company stock
Don't put all your eggs in one basket

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Homes are getting more affordable. So how come you still can't afford to buy one?
Home prices exploded over the past five years. They're now going up more slowly, but incomes have still not kept up.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

These are the obstacles still keeping women from retirement security
Yes, women still need a "retirement security day." Here's why.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

This overlooked index is a better investment than the S&P 500
We did the math over a 30-year period, and it's not even close.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Paychecks are rising faster than prices for a change — but when will consumers feel the relief?
Wage growth in June outpaced inflation, after falling behind during April and May.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Global oil prices on track to notch back-to-back rise, remain ‘tethered to the Hormuz narrative'
Global oil prices Tuesday were on track to notch their largest two-day rise since mid-March, buoyed by further escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Taco Bell reportedly being investigated by health officials, as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads
Shares of Taco Bell parent Yum Brands were down nearly 4% on Tuesday.

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