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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

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

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

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.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Nebius's stock soars after Nvidia investment. Here's what to know.
Nvidia continues to strike AI relationships that come alongside financial investments.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Oracle's stock surges. Here's how it finally left the AI penalty box.
Oracle is benefiting from its new bring-your-own-chip policy, which helps protect margins as the company wins more cloud business.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

‘I'm so screwed': How can I afford to care for a mom with dementia and send my teen to college?
You don't have to lose everything — not your savings or your wits — when you become a caregiver.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Uber's stock rises as new Amazon robotaxi partnership is ‘a positive surprise'
Amazon's Zoox still needs regulatory approval to use its custom-built robotaxis for commercial service

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Oil futures edge up but stay under $100 a barrel as IEA unveils largest-ever release of reserves
Oil futures rose modestly on Wednesday as traders digested the largest-ever release of emergency government reserves to counter the disruption to supplies from the attack on Iran.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

‘I have lost nearly everything': My mother's trustee changed her $1 million will and my attorney fleeced me. What can I do?
"My attorney, who described himself as a minister doing ‘God's work,' had me sign a 40% contingency agreement."

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Unreliable nursing-home ratings raise disturbing questions — leaving families at a dead end
The government's "star" ratings for nursing homes are misleading, new research finds.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

As Iran conflict and oil roil investors, here's the next line in the sand for the S&P 500
Where the S&P 500 goes next is clearly hinging on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. Here's a fresh line in the sand.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Campbell's stock heads toward a 23-year low as soups and snack sales are down again
The company's CEO said the company has "a more cautious view for the balance of the year."

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

This may be the best way to play energy stocks if oil stays above $80 a barrel
Opinions on where oil prices are headed from here could be an important decision driver.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Oil futures rise as traders await decision on reserves
Oil futures rose on Wednesday as traders awaited what could be a historic release of emergency government reserves to counter the disruption to supplies from the attack on Iran.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

Why European Central Bank officials are weighing hiking interest rates into a supply shock
Traders increased bets on a possible interest rate rise in the eurozone this year after officials on Wednesday said the bloc's central bank may be forced to act if the Iran war risks an inflation spike.

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

German defense giant stock that's surged has run out of gas
Rheinmetall came up short of analysts expectaions for growth, net income and operating margins. Third Bridge warns its ambitious growth plans will present difficulties in execution

MarketWatch
Mar 11, 2026

More pain in private credit as JPMorgan reportedly tightening lending while a $33 bln fund sees heavy redemptions
The troubled private-credit industry was under further pressure after a report that JPMorgan Chase was tightening its lending criteria while a $33 billion fund was reported to have seen heavy withdrawals.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

What's next for crude-oil prices as wealthy nations consider a release of their reserves
Panic in the oil market has calmed down, with prices pulling back from the week's highs near $120 a barrel after a group of wealthy nations said they will consider a coordinated release of emergency global crude reserves

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

New Social Security whistleblower alleges DOGE worker improperly accessed data and planned to share it
According to a report, a former DOGE software engineer allegedly told co-workers that he had two databases of U.S. citizens' information.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Medicare Advantage insurers are overcharging taxpayers and seniors billions of dollars. Why is anyone surprised?
The big for-profit health insurers who run the Medicare Advantage program aren't happy with the latest government watchdog report

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Trump's Iran attack is saddling your portfolio with a costly ‘risk tax' — and you can't escape it
America's use of ‘hard power' is pricing a security risk premium into every asset class.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

My ex-boyfriend won't pay me child support even though he earns $25,000 more than me. What can I do?
"I earn $100, 000 and I'm currently shouldering the mortgage, maintenance — specific to a co-op — and normal kid expenses."

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Oracle's stock rises as AI demand spurs an earnings milestone not seen in 15 years
For the first time in over a decade and a half, Oracle says it grew both revenue and earnings by at least 20%.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Why CrowdStrike's stock just won another fan on Wall Street
AI could increase the need for cybersecurity offerings, not cut into CrowdStrike's business, according to Morgan Stanley.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Trump's new world order is taxing your portfolio as diplomacy fades and uncertainty reigns
America's use of ‘hard power' is pricing a security risk premium into every asset class.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

‘Cruising used to feel special.' Cruise lines were struggling even before the Iran conflict.
Cruise stocks were among the S&P 500's biggest decliners since the Middle East conflict, and it's not just about rising fuel prices

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Oil futures lose more than 11%, as energy ministers consider release of emergency crude reserves
Oil futures settled sharply lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the overnight session, as world leaders considered releasing emergency crude supplies with the Iran conflict stretching into an 11th day.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

10-year Treasury yield trades below key level after a drop in oil prices eases inflation fears
Treasury yields were edging up Tuesday, but traded below levels seen Monday when inflation fears tied to oil's surge were rising.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Tesla and Google team up to push their own fix for rising electricity bills
The Big Tech giants joined a coalition that aims to work with U.S. lawmakers and regulators to utilize more of the electric grid and lower costs.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance
Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Obamacare enrollment is plunging as costs soar, pushing down stocks like Centene
Americans are opting out of the Affordable Care Act, and health insurance companies are taking a financial hit.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

7 software stocks to buy as the sector shows signs of life
Software stocks have bounced off their lows, and a D.A. Davidson analyst recommends focusing on those with compelling growth rates.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

These chip stocks could be winners in a prolonged Iran conflict
The stock market isn't reflecting it, but analog-semiconductor stocks are prime "defensive" beneficiaries, according to an analyst.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

Why ‘drill, baby, drill' isn't lowering gas prices — and 6 ETFs to trade the Iran conflict
Why should oil and gas companies drill? Prices have been — and still are — too low for them to bother.

MarketWatch
Mar 10, 2026

This aging expert says this one thing can help your cognitive and physical health
Attitudes about getting older can actually change the quality of your retirement, new research finds.

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