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MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Super Micro's stock sinks 28% after co-founder's indictment. Here are Wall Street's biggest questions.
While Super Micro wasn't named in a recently unsealed lawsuit, analysts say the charges raise concerns about credibility and controls.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

‘This guy has no manners': My Airbnb guest requested I buy bacon and beer. The $30 bill remains unpaid. Do I insist?
"I don't want him to retaliate with a bad review."

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Unilever shift to beauty proceeds with talks to sell division that sells mayonnaise and Marmite
The consumer-goods company has been making efforts to focus on its beauty and well-being products

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Markets are getting closer to a buying opportunity as investors capitulate, says Bank of America strategist
The pressure on Trump to deescalate in the Middle East is building. Markets need to be convinced oil is back below $100 forgood before they can rally concertedly.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

‘Selling will be a very difficult process': My mom, 93, owns a timeshare in Florida. How can I disclaim this inheritance?
"I want to address this issue proactively before it becomes urgent."

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Fed's Waller says he doesn't support rate hikes, sees inflation cooling in the second half of the year
If oil prices stay high for months, they could bleed through to other prices, Fed governor Christopher Waller said Friday.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Why peak uncertainty about the Iran war signals a stock-market rally may be near
History shows markets tend to bottom about three weeks into a crisis

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Why Britain's bond market is in free fall as key yield reaches 17-year high
Bond markets across the globe are under pressure, but the U.K. government bond market is under attack like no other.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

I'm 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest. Will this be a drain on our retirement?
"I earn an annual salary of $116,000. My wife's annual income is about $55,000."

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Micron's stock is spectacularly cheap, as these numbers show
The memory-chip stock stands out when factoring in its inexpensive valuation, strong growth profile and sky-high margins

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick
The consumer-goods company has been making efforts to focus on its beauty and well-being products

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Crypto firms want the perks of being a bank but without the rules — putting your money at 2008-level risk
With help from Washington, new crypto trust-banks are bypassing guardrails governing traditional banks.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

History says these 2 overlooked asset classes are the only real shield against 1970s-style stagflation
Wall Street fears higher prices and slower growth will sink all stocks — but small-caps and housing hold their own.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Financial advisers used to say no to bitcoin. Now they're saying maybe — but with a catch.
Crypto-curious clients are forcing wealth managers to rethink their opposition. Many use a 5% rule to manage the risk.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Soaring healthcare costs are forcing people to make troubling trade-offs, like skipping meals — and the situation is about to get worse
Here's one woman's plan: "Shopping for cheaper groceries, not buying clothes, avoiding getting sick, not being as social."

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Oil prices rise as Trump reportedly mulls new measures for Kharg Island
Israel said it would not target energy infrastructure anymore after being told by the U.S. president not to.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Asian economies running out of fuel, and time, as the fallout from Epic Fury widens
It's not just oil prices that are damaging Asian economic prospects: disrupted travel, food supplies and remittances all worsen current accounts, push up inflation and weaken currencies

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

I'm 30 and want to save $420,000 in 10 years. But I work for the Fed and can't invest in bank-specific ETFs. What are my options?
You'd need to set aside roughly 20% of your annual income to reach this goal.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Here's what happens after the S&P 500 breaks under the 200-day moving average following a long run
The S&P 500 on Thursday snapped a 214-session run over its 200-day average — but an examination of the data finds dipping below isn't necessarily so terrible.

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

‘The money is tax-free': I'm 76 and won $50,000 in a settlement related to cancer from nuclear waste. What should I do with it?
"The money is tax-free and does not affect our income, which comes from investments and Social Security."

MarketWatch
Mar 20, 2026

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song buy a new luxury home in L.A. for $10.3 million
Not long after they sold their big Toluca Lake estate for $14.24 million, the couple have reportedly snagged a deal on a home in Sherman Oaks, Calif.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Super Micro co-founder engaged in backdoor scheme to divert Nvidia chips to China, U.S. government says
Shares of Super Micro fall, though the company itself was not named in the federal indictment that charged Wally Liaw and two others

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The Trump administration just greenlit the TV megamerger at the center of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. It still may not be legal.
Eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust suit against the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger, which the Trump administration backed after Nexstar moved to suspend Kimmel's show.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

FedEx is upbeat about shipping demand despite surging fuel costs — and the stock is rallying
Shares of FedEx rose in extended trading Thursday after the package-delivery giant said it expected slightly better sales and profits for this year, even as the Iran war threatens larger shipping disruptions and drives fuel prices higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

This is when Trump will need an Iran-conflict offramp if oil prices aren't contained
Talk of $200 a barrel oil isn't hyperbole until peace talks emerge or the Strait of Hormuz reopens, says a veteran oil analyst

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

This is Jeff Bezos's plan to rival Elon Musk in the race for space-based data centers
Blue Origin plans to launch an up-to-51,600-satellite constellation called ‘Project Sunrise' to power AI.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Rivian's stock pops as the EV maker becomes the latest to partner with Uber
Uber plans to invest as much as $1.25 billion in the EV maker as they work together on robotaxis.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Planet Labs' stock soars as the satellite company says AI will unlock more business
The company, a Google partner, delivered record revenue for its latest fiscal year, reflecting growing demand for satellite imagery.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Investors are bracing for wild trading on Friday as first ‘triple witching' of 2026 collides with Iran conflict
Friday is the first day of spring. It is also the first "triple-witching" options expiration during what has already been a busy year for markets.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Trump administration looks to shift student-loan responsibilities to Treasury Department
The move comes as officials work to severely diminish the Education Department, which oversees the $1.7 trillion student-loan portfolio

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

FedEx is getting more upbeat about the year, despite surging fuel costs
Shares of FedEx rose in extended trading Thursday after the package-delivery giant said it expected slightly better sales and profits for this year, even as the Iran war threatens larger shipping disruptions and drives fuel prices higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The S&P 500 just flashed a bearish sign — but more damage is being done beneath the market's surface
There's considerable damage being done below the surface of the stock market as oil prices surge, and no end in sight to the Iran conflict

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

These charts suggest the bears aren't done with the stock market yet
Even savvy institutional investors are wary of "buying the dip."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The bond market is flashing a signal not seen since before the 2008 crisis
Troubling developments unfolded in the U.S. bond market on Thursday that had some investors drawing comparisons with the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Private-credit ‘cockroaches' and record valuations threaten to derail any post-Iran stock-market recovery
The S&P 500 is expensive on 18 of 20 metrics and a private-equity logjam could force big investors to dump stocks.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

AI wants to spend your money for you. Should you trust it?
The latest AI technology expands beyond chatbots giving financial advice.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

My wife and I made a big blunder on our Social Security benefits. Is it too late to fix it?
"She would receive $200 more per month if she had received half of my benefit."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Tesla has ‘lots of irons in the fire' — but its stock is unusually calm
Tesla shares have been less volatile than usual as investors wait to see the early results of Elon Musk's forays into robotaxis and chip making.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The world's largest natural-gas complex is now battered. Here's who will benefit.
The war in the Middle East is reshaping the world's energy supply chains, but perhaps nowhere else the change may be as dramatic as on LNG markets. The U.S., the world's top LNG exporter, could step into the breach.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘We're not too worried about gas prices': Retailers like Darden and Dollar General say their customers are fine, for now
Who's afraid of $4 gas? Not the executives of these restaurant and retail-store chains.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

A high dose of Wegovy that helped people lose 21% of their weight in a clinical trial was just approved
Novo Nordisk's 7.2 mg dose of Wegovy will compete against Lilly's GLP-1 injection.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

An end to the Iran conflict should rally stocks — but only briefly
Private-credit cracks, high stock valuations and shaky IPO prospects will curb investors' enthusiasm.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Powell says he'll remain Fed chair until the Senate confirms his replacement. Trump allies are looking for a way to stop him.
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to replace Powell, is currently stuck in a Senate quagmire.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices ease back from $119 a barrel as Trump tries to soothe markets about Iran conflict
Global benchmark oil prices were pulling back from their highest level in nearly four years on Thursday afternoon after President Trump said he wouldn't send troops to the Middle East, helping to ease energy-market concerns about the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The TV megamerger that knocked Jimmy Kimmel off the air is illegal, state officials say
Eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust suit against the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger, which the Trump administration backed after Nexstar moved to suspend Kimmel's show.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

More Americans want to work into their 70s. Smart companies will work with them.
Many companies invest in early-career development but neglect retaining institutional knowledge at the other end of the career spectrum

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices trade at $110 a barrel after Trump threatens to ‘blow up' the world's largest gas field
Global oil prices are back near their highest levels in nearly four years Thursday after Iran targeted energy production in the Gulf region.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The ‘smart money' fled software stocks after that viral AI doomsday report. Here's where it's going.
The Citrini selloff wasn't panic — it was an X-ray of the tech sector.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Get an Lp(a) test — and 3 other things you must do now for heart health
I'm a cardiologist. Here are the most important new guidelines that younger people need to know about when it comes to their heart health.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

American teens spend an average of 5 hours a day on social media. Here's what it's costing them.
Heavy usage of certain types of social media may be contributing to a drop in youth well-being, according to Gallup's new World Happiness Report.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Why Micron's stock is sliding despite Nvidia-like earnings performance
Micron Technology is crushing expectations to a degree that's reminiscent of Nvidia's breakout performances at the beginning of the artificial-intelligence boom three years ago, a Deutsche Bank analyst noted.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

When will you retire? Maybe never.
Some want to work to keep busy. Others can't afford to stop.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

My friend was laid off from our company, but I wasn't. How should I console her?
You can empathize with your friend without demonizing your own position or potentially patronizing her about how everything will be OK.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

I'm supporting friends through breakups, layoffs and family deaths. Are Uber Eats gift cards appropriate?
"The costs are starting to rack up."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘We're living the simple life': I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse. We retired with $6 million. Here's how we did it.
"It probably makes little sense, given our lifestyle, to obsess over retirement accounts."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

How America's war is turning into a European market nightmare
The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran are hurting European markets most of all, with interest-rate expectations surging for both the Bank of England and European Central Bank on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Alibaba's stock slips as a big drop in net income overshadows AI progress
While Alibaba's cloud and AI units delivered another quarter of triple-digit growth, the company's costly pivot to rapid e-commerce delivery led to an earnings miss.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Is the economy really losing jobs? The low number of unemployment filings says no.
Is the U.S. economy really losing jobs, as the February employment report found? Not according to the low number of people applying for jobless benefits.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

HSBC's CFO said the bank would turn to AI to cut costs. Now the bank is reportedly consider 20,000 job cuts.
The bank is considering to get rid of roughly 10% of its total workforce, as the bank is focused on "staff-related inflation."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Rivian's stock is popping as the EV maker becomes the latest to partner with Uber
Uber plans to invest as much as $1.25 billion in the EV maker as they partner on robotaxis.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘Epic Fury' has already canceled out Big Beautiful Bill's tax refunds — even if the Iran war ended today
A group of Stanford economists pit tax refunds versus rising gasoline prices — and the results aren't good for American households.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices surge again after Trump threatens to ‘blow up' the world's largest gas field
Global oil prices are jumping back toward their highest levels in nearly four years early Thursday after Iran targeted energy production in the Gulf region.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

That viral ‘obituary' for software stocks vaporized billions. Here's the part the market is finally admitting.
The Citrini selloff wasn't panic — it was an X-ray. The "smart money" is quietly exiting the tech sectors AI is disrupting.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

State Street strategist still sees three rate cuts in 2026. The market expects zero.
A strategist at State Street Bank said he was surprised that the market doesn't expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — and is still predicting three cuts this year.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

A record 111 million Americans can't pay their credit-card bills in full
Most credit-card holders are inching closer to maxing out their credit lines, according to researchers at The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

It's time to rethink how we define obesity as millions turn to GLP-1s
BMI is just B.S. It doesn't accurately define what it means to be overweight.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

JPMorgan cuts S&P 500 target as analysts say the domino effects from oil-price shock aren't baked in
JPMorgan's strategists are concerned about the geopolitical overhang on the U.S. equity market while Panmure Liberum is worried about the second and third order impacts of a sustained oil price shock

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘It's complicated': My husband, 61, wants to leave me everything. His kids will hate me. What should I do?
"I would likely give little to nothing to his children because they are irresponsible spendthrifts."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Here's why stocks haven't fallen harder due to the Iran war
There are a few under-the-surface factors that are supporting the stock market.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

HSBC's CFO just said the bank would turn to AI to cut costs. Now the bank is reported to consider 20,000 job cuts.
The bank is considering to get rid of roughly 10% of its total workforce, as the bank is focused on "staff-related inflation."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Epic Fury has already cancelled out Big Beautiful Bill's tax refunds - even if the Iran war ended today
A group of Stanford economists pit tax refunds versus rising gasoline prices — and the results aren't good for American households.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘Six figures are missing': My aunt's attorney took over her bank account. Two random doctors declared her incompetent. How do I fix this?
"The attorney found two doctors — one who briefly spoke to her and signed off, and another who never saw her and simply stamped the form."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Oil prices surge after Iran attacks Middle East energy facilities
U.S. President Trump warns of devastating response if Tehran persists in targeting the region's oil and gas production.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are still trying to sell $20 million Hamptons mansion—now on social media
Hilaria Baldwin is attempting to leverage her Instagram following to help her and Alec Baldwin in their desperate hunt for a buyer for their $20 million Hamptons mansion.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Almost 1 in 3 Americans doesn't know when — or even if — they can retire
Some want to work to keep busy. Others can't afford to stop.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Social media is eroding young people's happiness. Low-income teens may be most at risk.
Heavy usage of certain types of social media may be contributing to a drop in youth well-being, according to Gallup's new World Happiness Report.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why Starbucks' turnaround plans might not win over the younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Five Below stock continues its tear, as upbeat outlook eases fears of consumer slowdown
Shares of Five Below rallied after hours Wednesday after the teen-centric discount retailer offered an upbeat forecast for this year and said shoppers across all income levels were buying at its stores, helped by efforts to draw younger shoppers and keep apace with viral trends online.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why this costly Starbucks revamp might not win over the younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Swarmer's stock surges nearly 1,100% in two days, underscoring fervent demand for drones
Defense-technology stocks have been hot in recent months, and now investors are pouring into Swarmer shares following this week's IPO.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Powell offers his clearest statement yet on staying at the Fed even as leadership shifts
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he will stay on as "chair pro tem" if his successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by mid-May when Powell's term expires.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

U.S. stocks have reached a critical line in the sand. Why the next move could be a 10% drop.
U.S. stocks were flirting with a critical threshold on Wednesday that, if broken, could portend another 10% drop for the S&P 500, according to one technical analyst.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Dow falls nearly 800 points after Powell makes one thing clear: There's no rush to rescue the market
"The markets are reacting negatively to the likelihood that the Fed is on hold for the time being," says one strategist.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Powell warns of ‘new inflation' from the Iran conflict as gas prices jump 30%
The energy crisis is going to hit you in your 401(k) as well as in your gas tank if Jerome Powell is right.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

I asked ChatGPT for its March Madness picks. It went haywire.
But for first-round upsets, the big AI platforms have some hot tips

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Betting scandals leave pro sports just one way to save the $165 billion gaming market
As indictments mount, fans and stock investors are losing trust that only an integrity commissioner can restore.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Powell delivers his most definitive answer yet on how long he'll stay on as Fed chair
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he will stay on as "chair pro tem" if his successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by mid-May when Powell's term expires.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Netflix more likely to raise prices with Warner Bros. deal out of the way, Citi says
Netflix is in a better position to raise subscription prices now that it is out from under the shadow of M&A and regulatory scrutiny, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet says

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market
As indictments mount, the gaming industry faces a trust deficit with fans and stock investors that only an integrity commissioner can fix.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

I'm rethinking my retirement plan. How can I judge the best investments?
Overreliance on "past performance" can send you down the wrong path.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Lumentum's new revenue forecast further fuels one of the market's hottest stocks
The company is targeting a massive $2 billion quarterly revenue run rate within two years, driven by increasing demand for optical solutions for advanced AI workloads.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

China's middle class is quietly stockpiling cash — ‘shadow saving' — and it could short-circuit the global economy
Households aren't broke, the available data indicate. They're just exhibiting a reluctance to spend.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why Starbucks' expensive revamp might not win over a younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Treasury market flashes sign of growing stagflation risks
A worrisome trading pattern in the roughly $30 trillion Treasury market points to concerns about the economy and inflation.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Attack on key Iran gas field marks escalation of conflict, lifting global oil prices by 5%
Oil prices jumped Wednesday despite the Trump administration announcing it will issue a temporary waiver on a law known as the Jones Act.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Swarmer's stock surges 1,100% in two days, underscoring fervent demand for drones
Defense-technology stocks have been hot in recent months, and now investors are pouring into Swarmer shares following this week's IPO.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

The true value of Kalshi's ‘$1 billion' March Madness prize? To you, 8 cents.
The odds of picking a perfect bracket are somewhere around 6.5 billion to 1.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

The 6 biggest changes to Social Security over the past 20 years that affect how much money you'll get in retirement
Maximum benefits are up 103%, but dark days loom.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

What is the Jones Act? Trump's waiving the century-old shipping law — and this stock is getting hurt.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday took the much-anticipated step of waiving a 1920 law known as the Jones Act in an effort to combat soaring prices for crude oil and other key commodities.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Oil prices climb after Iran reports attacks on key oil and gas field and Trump issues waiver on Jones Act shipping law
Oil prices jumped Wednesday despite the Trump administration announcing it will issue a temporary waiver on a law known as the Jones Act.

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