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Dec 12, 2025

‘This seems absolutely insane': Our children pay rent on our investment properties. Our lawyer says they should still buy us out.
"They have already paid the mortgage. It makes no sense to require them to ‘pay' it again."

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

These stocks could land big profits from filling Big Tech's critical water needs
Charlie Garcia responds to readers concerned about the scarcity of ultrapure water and the Japanese stocks that provide it.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Tilray's stock takes off on hope that cannabis will soon be treated more like steroids than heroin
Tilray's stock, and shares of other cannabis companies, soared after reports provided investors hope that President Trump would move to have marijuana reclassified as a much less dangerous drug than it is now.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Here's how much money Heisman Trophy finalists Mendoza, Pavia and Love made from NIL deals this season
The Heisman Trophy award may not come with a cash prize, but these finalists have already scored millions through their name, image and likeness deals.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Block the Warner Bros. sale, break up ‘Big Streaming' — and give us lower prices
Either Netflix or Paramount buying Warner Bros. Discovery would be an unhappy ending for streaming customers.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

The stock market's ‘Santa Claus rally' hasn't come to town yet — despite what you're hearing
The stock market's odds of rallying before Christmas are no better than they are at any other time of year — and maybe even worse.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Investigating a financial adviser can keep you out of trouble. This free online tool makes it easy.
Some red flags are worse than others. Here's how to uncover the information you need.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Try this 30-second trick to keep your holiday spending from wrecking your credit score
The simple step of setting up spending notifications in your credit-card app can help you avoid using up too much of your credit limit, saving your credit score and preventing you from falling into a debt spiral.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Wealthfront's stock stumbled out of the gate, in a bit of bad timing for the IPO
Wealthfront's stock got off to a slow start, as it debuted amid a quiet IPO market on a day the broader stock market sold off.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

More home buyers are turning to this type of mortgage in an unaffordable market — but sometimes it works against them
Even in a market where buyers should have the upper hand, misperceptions about FHA loans can create barriers.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Budgets are tight — but Gen Z and millennial shoppers can't stop buying perfume
Sales of beauty products have grown faster in recent months than earlier in the year and are expected to shine during the holiday quarter. And among these classic last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers, sales of fragrances are growing most of all.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Stocks are selling off Friday. Is it fatigue, or something else?
The S&P 500 is now in danger of a weekly loss.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

You've just won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot. Here are the 5 money moves you need to make next.
But even if you're not a big lottery winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing, it's still worth heeding this advice for managing a significant sum of money

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Either Netflix or Paramount buying Warner Bros. would be an unhappy ending for streaming customers
Block the Warner Bros. Discovery sale, break up ‘"Big Streaming" and give subscribers lower prices.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Here's the latest mystery spooking Broadcom investors — but not analysts
Broadcom's lack of disclosure around its newest AI customer — the company's fifth — has investors confused about the company's work with OpenAI.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Living to 100 like Dick Van Dyke is becoming more common. Can you afford it?
The odds of becoming a centenarian are improving. Here's how to plan for the possibility.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Stocks to buy for 2026 as the AI trade comes under pressure
Also, year-end retirement and tax-planning tips.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

‘Is this really what college bowl games have become?' Critics say games sponsored by Pop-Tarts and mayonnaise take attention away from football.
Notre Dame recently decided to pass up an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

A squash game saved this famous trader's life. How prevalent is male breast cancer?
The investor Steve Eisman said he has breast cancer and is undergoing treatment for the disease.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Fermi's first tenant for massive Trump-named power project backs out of funding deal
Fermi, co-founded by a former secretary of energy, Rick Perry, said its first potential tenant of Project Matador has backed out of an agreement to provide $150 million in advance funding.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Fermi's first tenant of massive Trump-named power project backs out of funding deal
Fermi, co-founded by a former secretary of energy, Rick Perry, said its first potential tenant of Project Matador has backed out of an agreement to provide $150 million in advance funding.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Why Alphabet and Amazon could be two of the best AI stocks next year
As AI spending rises, these two Big Tech names will be best-positioned to deliver a return on investment, according to JPMorgan.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

‘Inflation remains too high.' Two Fed dissenters who rejected latest interest-rate cut explain why.
The Fed could have waited for delayed economic reports on inflation and employment, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Costco's profits rise as pizzas, pies and Black Friday see record sales
Costco shows investors a mixed financial snapshot on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

America needs to get tough on technology — not make Nvidia chip deals with China
Chip-import dependence is a national-security threat. A "chip-for-chip" tariff could be a $230 billion revenue windfall and spur U.S. semiconductor production.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Lululemon's ousting of CEO draws praise from activist founder Chip Wilson
Yoga-apparel retailer's CEO joins the ranks of departing retail executives after tumultuous year.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Investors fear Time just jinxed the AI stock-market rally with its 2025 person of the year
Will the so-called magazine-cover curse strike again?

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

What other tariffs could Trump roll back as economic worries persist?
President Donald Trump wants to show he's trying to address the high cost of living, so he has rolled back tariffs on many grocery items and made pointed remarks at White House events.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

What the stock market's post-Fed-meeting optimism may be getting wrong about the U.S. economy
The U.S. stock market just booked fresh record highs, despite economic challenges.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Lululemon CEO joins the ranks of departing retail executives after tumultuous year
CEO departure adds another wrinkle to Lululemon's attempts to return to glory days.

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

My Taiwanese immigrant friend started working in Walmart for minimum wage and retired with $2 million. What was her secret?
"She owns two houses and lives with a disabled son."

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Bezos and Musk target AI through space. These Earthly stocks could benefit.
The investing edge is spotting where capital for orbital AI goes first, says Matthew Tuttle

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

‘The stress at my job is getting worse every day': I'm 61, earn $177K, and have a 401(k) with $965K. Do I retire and downsize?
"I don't want to end up in a nursing home on Medicare like my grandma."

MarketWatch
Dec 12, 2025

Bill Cosby saves $7 million Manhattan townhouse from foreclosure after sale of another N.Y. home
Disgraced actor Bill Cosby's $6.99 million New York City townhouse has been taken off the market after he managed to save the property from impending foreclosure.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Why Broadcom's stock is falling, even as earnings showed strong AI demand
AI semiconductor revenue at Broadcom could double this quarter after seeing 74% growth in the latest period.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

My mother-in-law, 81, is guilting us into paying for her ‘bucket list' trip to Italy. Do we say no?
"I have my own trip to Europe planned for next year and I can't afford both trips."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

OpenAI strikes back in the chatbot race against Google with new ChatGPT model
The new version of ChatGPT, called GPT-5.2, shows "OpenAI is back on top of the benchmarks," analyst says.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Why Michigan's Sherrone Moore probably won't get paid the millions left on his contract — unlike other recently fired college football coaches
Moore is the latest example of college football coaches getting fired with millions of dollars owed to them. Here's why his situation may be different.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

‘Where are we vulnerable?' My husband and I are in our 50s. Our $450K mortgage is paid off. We have $500K in IRAs.
"We will not be downsizing our home, but we do have rental income of about $1,500 per month."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Mortgage rates have fallen under Trump. Here's what that really means for home buyers.
Interest rate cuts can't fix America's "structural housing shortage," Fed chair Jerome Powell said.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

‘January effect' arrives early as small caps are roaring past the Dow and S&P 500
Seasonality favors U.S. stocks through year-end — especially the Russell 2000.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Lululemon CEO joins the ranks of departing retail executives after tumultuous year at the athleisure company
CEO departure adds another wrinkle to Lululemon's attempts to return to glory days.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

The Fed cut rates, but bitcoin didn't budge. What gives?
Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, even after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its policy rate by 25 basis points and signaled that it will begin injecting additional liquidity into short-term funding markets starting Friday.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Costco's profits are rising. But what about its sales?
Costco shows investors a mixed financial snapshot on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Dow, S&P 500 end at records because investors feel good about the economy — beyond the AI boom
Investors were moving away from tech stocks, and using that money to push other parts of the market to new records

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

The Dow and S&P 500 are soaring — but this unloved stock index is absolutely roaring
The "January effect" for small-cap stocks now arrives in December.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Cruise and other travel stocks keep climbing, with a little help from the Fed
Cruise stocks led the market higher Thursday, and shares of other travel companies also rallied, as the Fed's rate cut helped boost the prospects of consumer spending on vacations.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Senators' war with Social Security continues — this time it's about slashing visits to field offices
The Social Security Administration reportedly wants to cut the number of visits to field offices in half in fiscal year 2026, with no more than 15 million in total, and move more individuals to self-service online options.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

OpenAI strikes back in the chatbot race against Google
A new version of ChatGPT, based on the GPT-5.2, comes as Google has stepped up its game with its rival Gemini offering.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

‘There's nothing affordable in the Affordable Care Act' — and people will likely pay even more in 2027 than 2026. Here's why.
The future is bleak for Obamacare premiums as people flee higher insurance costs.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Meta's stock may actually be an overlooked AI winner. Why bulls say to buy the dip.
Meta's AI spending concerns are overblown, according to Morgan Stanley, who sees potential for the stock to surge to $1,000.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

The bond market is rallying off the Fed's latest rate cut — but that could change come January
The central bank delivered another quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday. Why that decision "could look reckless" come January, according to one investment manager.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Rivian teases its AI future, but its stock drop shows Wall Street isn't impressed
The electric-vehicle maker is hosting its first-ever "Autonomy and AI Day."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Why Visa's stock is pacing Dow gainers en route to its best day in eight months
The Fed's interest-rate cut could help turn around a market laggard. BofA sees "a great business on sale."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Senate votes on ACA fail, threatening a rise in healthcare costs for everyone
Republican and Democratic lawmakers could not advance a pair of stopgap plans in the Senate that would address the expiring Obamacare subsidies

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

You don't need to be NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to understand how hard it is to stay retired
Philip Rivers's unretirement, at age 44, probably feels familiar to the growing number of retirees — including FIRE members — who return to work. And it's often not about money.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

72% of people say they'd be happier if they saved or invested more money. Far fewer said spending more would bring happiness.
While financial happiness is typically framed as a choice between spending on material goods or spending on experiences, many Americans are expressing a different desire for their money: saving more.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Disney makes a ‘dramatic shift' on AI content with $1 billion OpenAI investment
Disney's deal with OpenAI will allow fans to make short-form clips using Disney characters.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Looking for the next Nvidia? This analyst recommends quantum stocks — but patience is required
Quantum computing could be a $205 billion market within a decade, according to an analyst who recommends IonQ, Rigetti and D-Wave shares for investors willing to look past "lumpy" revenue.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Failure of Senate votes on ACA threatens a rise in healthcare costs for everyone
Republican and Democratic lawmakers seem poised to not advance a pair of stopgap plans in the Senate that would address the expiring Obamacare subsidies

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Oracle drags down Nvidia and other AI stocks as bubble fears intensify
Shares of Oracle plunged 14% Thursday morning and sent a shiver through the entire AI trade as investors questioned the sustainability of Big Tech's spending.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

I'm subletting my apartment to tenants who complain about the Wi-Fi. Do I have to pay for faster service?
"I've never had any issues with my internet, so I'm not sure what's going on."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Should you refinance now? This could be the Fed's last rate cut for a while.
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, possibly for the last time for a while. What's the best move home buyers and homeowners can make right now — and what could be a costly mistake?

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Eight stock picks to play one of the healthiest corners of the market
The healthcare sector of the U.S. stock market as a whole is cheaply priced, which can make it attractive to investors concerned that the S&P 500 has gotten too expensive several years into a bull market.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

There are a few weeks left to supersize your Roth conversion without raising your tax bill
Tax-law changes may allow you to increase the transaction you had planned.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Disney bets big on AI content, with a $1 billion investment in OpenAI
Disney's deal with OpenAI will allow fans to make short-form clips using Disney characters.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Jobless claims surge after Thanksgiving, but low layoffs still the norm in the labor market
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Thanksgiving jumped to a three-month high, but the increase was exaggerated by the holiday and there's little evidence of rapidly rising U.S. layoffs.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

This long-term mortgage won't make housing affordable — and could wreck your retirement
A 50-year mortgage is a poor solution to America's housing crisis. What's needed are more homes.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Winklevoss twins laud Trump in wake of crypto exchange's disastrous IPO
Investors in Gemini Space Station shares finally had something to really cheer about.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Winklevoss twins thank Trump for his help in wake of Gemini Space Station's disastrous IPO
Investors in Gemini Space Station shares finally had something to really cheer about.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Jobless claims surge after Thanksgiving, but low layoffs is still the norm in the labor market
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Thanksgiving jumped to a three-month high, but the increase was exaggerated by the holiday and there's little evidence of rapidly rising U.S. layoffs.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Eli Lilly's newest weight-loss drug relieved pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Eli Lilly's "triple g" drug helped patients lose about 28.7% of their body weight while also reducing pain associated with knee osteoarthritis in a Phase 3 trial.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

NFL quarterback Philip Rivers couldn't stay retired. Here's why millions of other Americans can't either.
Philip Rivers's unretirement, at age 44, probably feels familiar to the growing number of retirees — including FIRE members — who return to work. And it's often not about money.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

The Fed will help drive a 10% gain for stocks in 2026, says one of Wall Street's most accurate forecasters, Tom Lee
A wall of worry headed into 2026 won't stop stocks from logging more gains, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

‘This feels like an opportunity': I'm 55, earn $78,000 and have no kids. My mother gave me $10,000. What should I do?
"I also have $1,000 on a credit card, which will be paid in full next month."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

My Taiwanese immigrant friend worked in Walmart for minimum wage and retired at 87 with $2 million. What was her secret?
"She owns two houses and lives with a disabled son."

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Investor who bought former Kanye West home in Malibu threatened with foreclosure
The Malibu beach house is being turned into a unique members-only investment opportunity after the latest owner was threatened with foreclosure, having defaulted on his $18.5 million mortgage.

MarketWatch
Dec 11, 2025

Gundlach keeps finding 1995 parallels as Fed finally catches up to 2-year Treasury


MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela. Why one analyst says it's ‘a smart move.'
The U.S. seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, in a move likely to ramp up tensions with the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

This longer-term mortgage won't make housing affordable — and could wreck your retirement
A 50-year mortgage is a poor solution to America's housing crisis. What's needed are more homes.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Americans are facing a growing healthcare crisis — and your medicines are at risk
To guarantee Americans the medication they need, the U.S. must stop relying on China and India.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

‘I am increasingly resentful': My husband of 10 years has $1 million and cars worth $200K. Why won't he give me money?
"I maintain the household, walk the dogs and cook regular meals for us both."

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Adobe's AI-driven earnings beat is not enough to boost the stock
The software company said its record fiscal 2025 results reflect global attention and use of its AI tools

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Carvana's stock zooms to record, longest winning run as S&P 500 inclusion is within sight
The online used-car retailer's stock has gained nearly 50% over a 12-day winning streak, and is aiming for an all-time high.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

The Fed cut rates. Biotech didn't notice.
Biotechs are instead spending their time advancing the kind of smart science that will catch the eye of cash-rich pharmaceutical companies.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Dow gains almost 500 points, S&P 500 ends shy of record high after Fed's final rate cut of 2025 bolsters case for early start to ‘Santa Claus rally'
The S&P 500 index narrowly missed a fresh record close Wednesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with strong gains after the Federal Reserve's decision to deliver a final quarter-point rate cut for 2025, which gave investors optimism that equities can keep climbing through year-end.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Bigger tax refunds — up to $2,000 on average — could give stocks a boost next year
Tax-rebate checks are expected to arrive in the second quarter for consumers, but the bulk of relief from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is geared toward businesses

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Oracle's mixed earnings fail to dispel AI fears, and the stock falls
While the company beat EPS estimates and increased its AI deal pipeline, concerns over its financing strategy remain.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

When your health insurer owns your doctor, you're left paying the price
Health insurers increasingly employ the doctors who provide the medical care they pay for, creating a conflict of interest.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

SpaceX is eyeing a $1.5 trillion valuation. That's good news for Google.
Google-parent Alphabet bet in SpaceX appears to have paid off in a big way, as it invested in the company 10 years ago when it was believed to be worth just $10 billion.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Should you refinance your mortgage now? This could be the Fed's last rate cut for a while.
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, possibly for the last time for a while. What's the best move home buyers and homeowners can make right now — and what could be a costly mistake?

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

My insurance company hit me with a $2,000 bill to remove a mole. Can I fight it?
"Why doesn't the doctor have to inform me of how much something will cost beforehand?"

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

GE Vernova is riding the electrification wave, and the stock sees a record rally
GE Vernova's stock soars into record territory after the electrification company boosts its long-term outlook for financial returns and plans to return more cash to shareholders.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

This longer-term mortgage won't make housing affordable — and could even wreck your retirement
A 50-year mortgage is a poor solution to America's housing crisis. What's needed are more homes.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Gemini deals ChatGPT a fresh blow as Google's AI momentum builds
While ChatGPT still holds the lead in total users, Gemini is growing six times faster, according to a recent report.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Chewy subscriptions strength helps extend the streak of growing ‘pegged' customers
Chewy sees Autoship sales continuing to increase as a percentage of total sales, helped by growth in the Chewy subscription program.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Carvana's stock zooms to longest winning run on record, as S&P 500 inclusion is within sight
The online used-car retailer's stock has gained nearly 50% over a 12-day winning streak, and is aiming for an all-time high.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

What happens when a career-change expert has to reimagine her own career?
Three lessons in unretirement.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

How stocks usually react to December Fed days — and why Powell's final meeting of 2025 could be different
Investors were bracing for the Federal Reserve's final interest-rate decision of 2025 on Wednesday, with history showing that the S&P 500 index has tended to see a modest gain on Fed days in December.

MarketWatch
Dec 10, 2025

Broadcom's stock is a ‘top pick' on Wall Street ahead of its earnings report. Here's why.
Enthusiasm for custom chips made by Broadcom has been sweeping Wall Street going into the company's earnings report on Thursday, and some analysts are keeping an upbeat outlook for its next few years.

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