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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.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Sky-high returns and earnings expectations could mean the end is near for this stock-market bull run
Never since 1950 have the S&P 500's price and earnings both been so far above the historical trend at one time, one strategist said.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Your Social Security check could go up by $74 a month next year
Social Security's cost-of-living-adjustment could be 3.8% in 2027, as inflation shows signs of cooling.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

IBM's stock is having 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

Jamie Dimon says ‘booming' markets and a ‘fine' consumer fueled JPMorgan's blowout profits
JPMorgan blew past earnings expectations for the second quarter, as CEO Jamie Dimon said markets are booming.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Social Security says it's handling disability claims better. But it may just be pushing more people away.
The rate of denials has increased in disability cases, research shows

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Bank of America's stock reverses premarket decline in wake of blockbuster earnings report
Investors initially appeared to be "selling the news" after the bank handily beat Wall Street's expectations

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

YouTube influencers talked me into getting a travel card at 20. Then I realized it wasn't for me.
How to decide whether a travel-rewards card is worth it. Plus: Protect yourself in the event that your credit-card points get devalued.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

I'm juggling 3 jobs with irregular pay. How can I budget when my income varies every month?
‘Is there a smart way to manage irregular income without feeling like every financial decision is a gamble?'

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Your stock portfolio is tied to the Japanese yen — and a looming intervention is flashing a major warning sign
What the link between the yen and U.S. stocks means for your portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 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 14, 2026

Why SpaceX and Tesla are ‘value' stocks, according to this fund manager
Tesla and SpaceX may be winners in the next evolution of value investing, says the president and chief investment officer of Tsai Capital, Christopher Tsai.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Consumer prices fall for first time since 2020 pandemic, but fight vs. high inflation isn't over
Plunge in gas prices during Iran ceasefire brings relief. Renewed conflict poses fresh threat.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

I'm 45 and want to buy an apartment. How can I turn $1,000 into $250,000?
"I just opened a brokerage account for the first time."

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Americans are getting better at paying off their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt burden
Despite some encouraging signs, millions of Americans are still struggling with credit-card debt — sometimes to pay for the most basic needs.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

AI vs. robo advisers: How they stack up against each other —and human financial advisers
Robo advisers are getting smarter as AI capabilities increase — but how much control are investors willing to hand over?

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Bank of America's stock falls despite blockbuster earnings report
Shares in Bank of America shares declined in premarket trading after the banking giant posted a 15% jump in revenue vs. a year earlier.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

IBM's stock dives toward worst day in nearly 40 years 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

Another warning sign is flashing for tech stocks — and this one comes from outside the U.S.
What the link between the Japanese yen and U.S. stocks means for your portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

My husband and I are retired. Our financial adviser, who is in his 30s, called us ‘you guyses.' Is that unprofessional?
"I'm wondering whether I should ask to work with someone closer to our generation."

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

These are the toughest places in America to sell a home right now
From Miami to Seattle, homeowners are seeing their homes sit on the market for longer before getting an offer.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Ericsson ends up on the wrong side of memory-chip price spike. The stock slumps.
Ericsson shares on Tuesday saw their worst reaction to earnings in nearly three years after the telecom-equipment maker revealed that rising component costs were eating away at margins — likely the huge surge in memory-chip prices.

MarketWatch
Jul 14, 2026

Oil prices see largest two-day percentage gain in four months on U.S.-Iran fighting
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's front-month contracts climbed on Tuesday as investors worry about further de-escalation in the Middle East

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