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MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

CrowdStrike's stock soars after AI fuels the cybersecurity company's ‘best quarter' ever
"Every enterprise will run on AI, and securing it is the largest market opportunity in our history," CEO George Kurtz says.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Salesforce's stock surges as AI momentum fuels revenue growth
Salesforce cleared Wall Street's second-quarter expectations and deepened its ties with AI lab Anthropic.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

I just had my first baby and don't want to go back to work. Is quitting for a year a bad idea?
"I really don't want to miss my baby's first year."

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

5 affordable cities to retire in the U.S. right now
You don't have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

I need to get out of my job, but I've signed a noncompete. Can I still leave for a competitor?
"I've been unhappy for a while."

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Two-thirds of parents are failing at this vital safety measure for their children
Here's why most parents balk at this legal task.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

The biggest risk to retirement plans may no longer be a stock market crash or inflation
An obsolete datapoint may be sabotaging your retirement outcome

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown
Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco' nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit
The social-media giant's agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt
"The interest payments are starting to snowball," said Joe Boyle at Hartford Funds.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Meta's stock rises after child-safety settlement — and looks poised to head even higher from here
The company's agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over the stock, an analyst says.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns
The Microsoft co-founder is urging technology leaders and government officials to better acknowledge the risks AI poses to jobs and human connections.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

China is collecting on old debts but won't pay its own
China's leaders are working to recoup hundreds of billions of dollars worth of unpaid taxes. At the same time, the country is defaulting on a significant obligation.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

12 stocks for ‘bottom-fishing' investors looking for cheap growth opportunities
Companies with stocks near 52-week lows that analysts expect to roar back include Dick's Sporting Goods, McDonald's and L3Harris.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Your portfolio can recover from a bear market, but can it survive you living to 110?
A longer life may be the biggest risk to retirement plans

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Consumer spending sees the smallest increase in seven months. Is the economy getting weaker?
Consumer spending rose in July at the slowest pace in seven months, suggesting the U.S. economy lost a little steam after the end of the 2026 Word Cup and start of the third quarter.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Consumer spending posts smallest increase in 7 months. Is the economy getting weaker?
Americans spend less on gas, new cars and recreational vehicles

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

There's so much betting against long-term bonds that a turnaround could catch investors off guard, says Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities' strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed's target. Rate hike might be in play.
The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potentially pushing the Federal Reserve closer to a vote to raise interest rates next month.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

The renter generation: Young Americans, shut out of homeownership, brace to rent forever
People once believed if they worked hard, they could become homeowners, but ‘we're coming to terms with the fact that perhaps most won't. And that's the new normal.'

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Wall Street's biggest optimist says ‘I wouldn't jump into the AI trade right now'
Ed Yardeni, who has been called the most bullish person on Wall Street, says he hasn't been bullish enough on the stock market.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

I'm 56 with $1.4 million and want to retire in 5 years. Do I move to California, New York or overseas?
"How do I prepare for market drops or crashes just before or after retirement?"

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.
"I'm curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary."

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Two-thirds of parents don't have this vital document they need in case of emergency
Here's why most parents balk at this legal task.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit's stock is sliding
Cost-conscious customers giving up on TurboTax sent Intuit shares sliding in early Wednesday trade.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

‘The relationship quickly deteriorated': My friend's lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?
"His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney's fees."

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it's time to buy the dip, says strategist.
A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

SAP stock slumps as UBS downgrades stock on ‘slow' move into AI
SAP stock slumped on Wednesday, making it the worst-performing large-cap European stock, after a UBS analyst criticized the German database giant's slow rollout of artificial-intelligence-based tools.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Oil prices extend slide as Iran and Oman eye temporary Hormuz deal
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's October contracts declined by almost 7% and 9% in five days, respectively.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

The S&P 500 has three hurdles to clear before a move to 8,000, says this strategist
If the market can safely negotiate this week's three major clearing events, the S&P 500 benchmark should rally toward the 7,900 to 8,000 level, one closely followed strategist says.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Callaway Golf's apology for ad showing woman being shoved to the ground exposes a major industry blind spot
The viral ad shows a male golfer pushing a female golfer to the ground. Since 2019, women and girls made up nearly 60% of net golfer growth.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Tax tips for TikTok stars, after judge says influencer can't write off his Grammy tickets
3 tax pitfalls for ‘influencers' — and tips to avoid them that could help all taxpayers.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Options traders are betting on the quietest Nvidia earnings reaction in years. It could be an opportunity for AI bulls.
Nvidia's quarterly earnings announcement has been a major stock-market event ever since the AI boom began in earnest with the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Has AI gotten any better at stock picking?
Beating the market is difficult, even with AI's help.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don't own any bonds
Strong earnings growth over the past few quarters has helped lift U.S. stocks into record territory. Now, rising Treasury yields are threatening to temporarily derail the rally.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

SpaceX to build Musk's vision for a spaceport that until now ‘only existed in science fiction'
SpaceX says it will invest $100 billion to launch thousands of rockets from "Starbase, Louisiana," with construction set to start in 2027.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Why AMD can beat rivals Intel and Nvidia in the market for data-center CPUs
The chip maker is strongly positioned to gain share in the market for data-center CPUs and to see profit from revenue, a Raymond James analyst says.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Here's where it takes new homeowners almost 40 to 50 years to break even on buying a house
In some markets, renting and investing can build wealth faster than buying a house.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

This driverless-truck company could be a ‘long-term winner' in a market Tesla plans to enter soon
Kodiak AI logged more than 40,000 paid driverless hours through the second quarter and is pushing to offer driverless highway operations by the end of 2026.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

‘There is considerable tension': My grandmother, 99, wants to cut my mother out of her will. Should I intervene?
"Grandma feels that she was pressured by my mother into taking out a $50,000 HELOC."

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Dick's Sporting Goods' epic drop hits other footwear giants, as shoppers sour on retro sneakers
Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-year outlook was slashed.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

‘It's the ultimate regifting': My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?
"The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance."

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?
How to get seniors to spend $12 trillion in home equity.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing
You don't have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

These growth stocks are still cheap, despite the S&P 500 being near a record high price-to-sales valuation
These are three of the 11 stocks among the S&P 500 that passed a screen, trading below their long-term average price/sales ratios, with estimates for very strong revenue growth through 2028.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Home prices in Chicago have risen more than in any other U.S. city over the past year
Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particularly in the Midwest, are seeing big gains.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Why Meta's stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card
An ongoing shortage of compute could provide Meta with the opportunity to sell its capacity for a big premium.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Dick's Sporting Goods' stock is having its worst day ever, as sneakers aren't selling without deeper discounts
Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-year outlook was slashed.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

You don't have to be rich to start investing. Here's a simple way to begin.
You don't need to be fluent in market jargon or have thousands of dollars stashed away to get started.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home in for more than 134 years
Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Stick with value stocks until everyone starts talking about them — they're still under the radar, this Wall Street firm says
BofA says investors continue to overlook value stocks, which work particularly well in a new era of higher interest rates and inflation.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here's how to protect yourself.
If you don't defend against Medicaid estate recovery, states are required to go looking for reimbursement, and real estate is often the only asset left.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Major Alibaba figures make purchases as Chinese giant sells $10 billion of stock
Major Alibaba shareholders have made big share purchases ahead of vital secondary market offering

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent's ‘economic D-Day' threat against Iran
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as traders shrugged off U.S. threats of an "economic D-Day" against Iran, while a flurry of headlines helped to renew hopes that the conflict could soon come to an end.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Why hire a warehouse worker for $30 per hour when a robot costs $10? JPMorgan expects booming humanoid demand.
The U.S. manufacturing industry will turn to robots to fill open jobs, according to JPMorgan research.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

The debt-fueled AI build-out may already be too big to fail
The Federal Reserve's pandemic corporate credit facilities have capped downside risks and remain part of its tool kit, says BofA Global

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent's ‘economic D-Day' for Iran
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's contracts for October delivery both declined by about 3%.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.
The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

He once mentored Scott Bessent. Now Stanley Druckenmiller is criticizing the treasury secretary.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illustrious investor Stanley Druckenmiller — his long-time ally and mentor.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Am I too old for Roth conversions? I'm 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
"We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year."

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it's crossed the $80,000 mark.
Bitcoin was hovering around the $80,000 level Tuesday after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department's plans to double its buy back of longer-dated Treasurys.

MarketWatch
Aug 25, 2026

Investors poured into Canadian ETFs right before trade talks broke down
Investors misread the mood music on U.S.-Canadian talks, in a big way.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer
Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it's closing in on $80,000.
Bitcoin was rising Monday near the $80,000 level that it last touched in May, after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department's plans to buy back longer-dated Treasurys.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

SpaceX plans to put Nvidia-powered AI satellites in orbit next year
Elon Musk's company now plans to launch orbital data centers by the end of next year.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Bessent's sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation
What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran's biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Trump's trade war with Canada could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing
That's good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?
"I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies."

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Trump's Canada trade war could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing
That's good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Oil prices pull back as Bessent launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran but holds off on new secondary sanctions
What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran's biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Here's how overvalued the stock market really is
Valuations today are so stretched that it may not take much more straw to break the camel's back.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk
A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Ford's $3 billion Canadian bet is getting caught in trade-war crosshairs
While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S. levies could be modest for the U.S. overall.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Dell's stock is up 235% this year — and earnings could propel it even higher, analysts say
The company faces a high bar heading into its upcoming report, but analysts think it can still exceed expectations.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Bessent tapping Treasury's rainy-day fund for buybacks isn't a ‘bazooka' to get markets to move his way
Bessent's move "does not change anything. It just reduces the cash that Treasury has on deposit," one analyst says.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Make these 7 money moves before taking out a private student loan
After the federal government put new limits on certain types of student-loan borrowing this summer, lending experts expect more students to turn to private loans to help cover tuition costs.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Global oil prices above $90 a barrel ahead of Bessent's ‘economic D-Day' announcement on Iran
What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran's biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

U.S. automakers and home builders are among the big losers as Trump launches a trade war against Canada
While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S. levies could be modest for the U.S. overall.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

It's time to bet big on Nvidia's stock, says this analyst who thinks the market has it all wrong
Nvidia's controversial financial plays could actually keep the company on top, according to this analysis.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Oil trades lower even as Bessent promises ‘economic D-Day' announcement on Iran
One key is how any new U.S. sanctions might affect China, the No. 1 buyer of Iranian crude oil.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home for more than 134 years
Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Temu owner's shares rise as results beat estimates despite tumbling profits
PDD Holdings reported a 12% decline in net profits in the three months ended June 30, surpassing Wall Street consensus.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

This market shift resembles the post-World War II era — and bond yields could have room to go higher, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Yields are the highest they've been in years — but are bonds cheap enough to buy? Two strategists disagree.
Bond yields are driven by the market's estimate of the average federal funds rate over the next 10 years, plus some compensation for the risks associated with predicting that. Barclays finds bonds at fair value but not cheap yet.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Think Medicare Advantage provides better care for chronic conditions? A new study suggests otherwise.
Medicare Advantage enrollees with diabetes aren't healthier than Americans on traditional Medicare — despite the grocery and gym perks.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Here are two trades to make ahead of a critical week for markets as Nvidia results and Jackson Hole loom.
There's a way to play more interest rate angst or an Nvidia inspired tech bounce says Evercore ISI

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Here are two trades to make ahead of a critical week for markets as Nvidia results and Jackson Hole loom
There's a way to play more interest rate angst or an Nvidia inspired tech bounce says Evercore ISI

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

‘My main goal is to help people': I'm single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?
"I also own my home and an SUV outright, with no outstanding debt."

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

The post-World War II market shift is here — and bond yields could have higher to go, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?
"We don't know whether they have signed leases or are renting month to month."

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified
The market's negative reaction to Alibaba's announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among global investors about the eventual payback on present AI spending

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks, and the other memory stocks are lower as well
Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks on Monday as investors reacted to its shareholder return plan, souring the mood for other memory-chip making rivals.

MarketWatch
Aug 24, 2026

There are six stocks that hedge funds and mutual funds are both overweight — and SpaceX is one
SpaceX, trading at 93 times next year's estimated earnings, seems hardly the stock to unite both short-term-focused hedge-fund managers and more long-term-oriented mutual-fund managers.

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

Stock futures flat as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest trade partners.

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

Stock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
U.S. stock-index futures dipped on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest trade partners.

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

‘The market is obviously on fire': Should I take $1,000 from my brokerage account to pay off my car loan?
"I'm curious whether there's a downside."

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

Nvidia is the beating heart of the AI boom and the stock market — which sets up a big test
Nvidia is due to report earnings on Wednesday, and "a very broad universe of companies" is tied to the themes that the chip giant represents.

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

I'm turning 70. Here's how I'm making this decade the richest of my retirement.
Tweaking my finances, work and life as I go from the "go-go" years to the "slow-go" years.

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

The Treasury's bond-market intervention isn't working. So what comes next?
You can't just sweep $40 trillion in U.S. national debt under a rug and forget about it — or so the bond market appears to be telling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

MarketWatch
Aug 23, 2026

We're in our 50s and have $1.5 million in traditional 401(k)s. Is it too early to start Roth conversions?
"The last adviser we worked with lost a significant portion of our portfolio."

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