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MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

The S&P 500's newest member is this under-the-radar software stock
Veeva Systems' stock is soaring upon news that it will soon join the benchmark index.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Alphabet hits a milestone as it closes in on Nvidia
Alphabet added a record $421 billion to its market cap as massive cloud growth and AI momentum sent shares soaring.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

The memory trade is faltering as Western Digital's stock slides in the face of earnings beat
Investors are panning upbeat results from Western Digital and Sandisk after massive one-year stock rallies.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

SpaceX may face an easier path to S&P 500 entry if these newly proposed rules take hold
As SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly gear up for IPOs, S&P Dow Jones Indices is considering whether to allow ‘fast-track' entry and relax profitability requirements.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Saving for retirement when you make less than $35,000 won't be much easier with Trump's new executive order
Experts have been working to fix this problem for decades — but outside of workplace plans, success has been hard to come by.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Mortgage rates increase to 6.3% — but home buyers aren't scared away
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is still lower than it was a year ago.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Gold posts its biggest 2-month drop ever. How its price could still double over the next 5 years.
Gold prices cemented the worst two-month decline in history on Thursday, based on the price of heavily-traded futures contracts.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

LIV Golf has lost its Saudi funding. Golfers who rejoin the PGA Tour may face financial fallout.
A Saudi sovereign fund reportedly poured more than $5 billion into the golf league. The fund now says its investment priorities have changed.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Could Powell's decision to stay worsen relations between the Fed and the White House?
"I think there's a point where standing up to Trump moves into poking the bear with a sharp stick," one analyst says.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Stocks clock their best month since 2020 as Wall Street shakes off Iran oil shock
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite just tallied their best month in six years, surprising the bears focused on oil prices.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

These stocks were the biggest winners during the S&P 500's best month since 2020
The S&P 500 rose 10.4% in April, led by a gain of more than 18% for the communication-services sector.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

I know I'll never own an apartment. Can I renovate my rental and still get my security deposit back?
"Why not just make my rental my project? Is this a bad idea?"

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Oil's surge to $125 a barrel just made the next bet for traders a lot harder
Global oil prices topped $125 a barrel this week — their highest in almost four years

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Nvidia used to benefit from AI spending increases. So why did the stock just slide?
Investors seem worried about the potential for increased competition in the AI-chip market.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

How a screw-up by Social Security cost widows and widowers over $50 million
Thousands have been short-changed of their Social Security payments as a result of blunders by the Social Security Administration

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

America's protein obsession rages on. Chipotle, Hershey and others are capitalizing.
Americans are on a health and weight-loss kick, and they're increasingly turning to protein to get the most out of what they eat.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

I use a wheelchair and my apartment elevator has been broken for 16 days. I haven't been reimbursed for my hotel. Do I have a legal case?
"I was supposed to be able to move back on Friday, but it's looking less certain now, and the property manager has been providing fewer updates recently."

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Trump signs order creating retirement plans for workers who lack them
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to create access to retirement plans for millions of workers whose employers don't provide one.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Can one bad week ruin your retirement savings? How about 3 bad years?
It's not so much what's happening in the market as what you do about it.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

‘I'm not interested in long-term care insurance': I'd like to retire at 55. How much will I have to pay for healthcare?
"The only thing holding me back is worrying about medical costs."

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Social Security credit for being a mom? It's a new idea before Congress.
A new bill would give you Social Security credit for looking after your children or your aging parents.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

S&P 500 pushes to new highs. Here is the ‘line in the sand' for this bull run.
Why 7,000 is the ‘make-or-break' level for the current rally.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

These 3 companies are keeping the lights on for AI's energy needs — and they're cashing in
The headlines focus on apps, but the big money is flowing to agentic AI's boring industrial backbone.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Target-date funds are ‘a flawed tool.' Here's how you can do better.
Your 401(k) is probably in a target-date fund. This simple hack may help you earn more.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Palantir's stock could rise from this ‘underpenetrated' sector core to its DNA
The company could benefit from rising government spending on software, according to Oppenheimer.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Is Hertz a meme stock again? Shares soar 20% on Uber partnership.
Hertz said it will support Uber Technologies' efforts to launch robotaxi services in California.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Caterpillar rides strong AI power demand to a big earnings beat — and a stock surge
The stock was seeing its biggest gain in six months and boosting the Dow Jones Industrial Average by more than 500 points.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Lilly is selling $12.9 billion of GLP-1 drugs every three months — and expects to sell even more
Eli Lilly said its tirzepatide franchise had another stellar quarter.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Microsoft just can't win Wall Street's trust. The stock is falling as spending fears linger.
Despite strong cloud growth and a surge in Copilot adoption, Microsoft's latest results were overshadowed by an increase in AI spending.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Is one bad week enough to ruin your retirement savings? How about 3 years?
Models show it's not so much what's happening in the market as what you do about it.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Mortgage rates increase to 6.3%, but that's not stopping home buyers
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is still lower than it was a year ago.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Meta embodies everything Wall Street hates about AI right now
Meta is increasing spending faster than revenue, and some on Wall Street aren't sure that the company's investments will pay off.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Target-date retirement funds are more popular than ever. Critics say you can do better.
Your 401(k) is probably in a target-date fund. This simple hack may help you earn more.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

These stocks have been the biggest winners during the S&P 500's best month since 2020
The S&P 500 was up 9.6% for April, led by a gain of nearly 18% for the information technology sector.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

U.S. jobless claims sink to a 57-year low. Jobs aren't easy to find — or lose.
The U.S. jobs market is showing surprising staying power.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Oil prices retreat after touching four-year high as traders focus on Iran developments
Oil futures fall Thursday, reversing direction after reaching a four-year high on a report that President Donald Trump is considering escalating the war in Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in May 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Netflix's ‘Lord of the Flies,' Apple's ‘Star City' and the return of Hulu's ‘Deli Boys' are among the highlights of the coming month

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Trump to sign order creating retirement plans for workers who lack them
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday to create access to retirement plans for workers whose employers don't provide one, building on promises made during his State of the Union address to boost retirement security for millions of Americans.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

U.S. economy rebounded in first quarter, driven by sizzling-hot business investment
Consumer spending cooled slightly in the first three months of the year.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Inflation rate leaps to nearly 3-year high after Iran war. The Fed's hands are now tied.
A key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve to set interest rates posted the biggest increase in March in almost three years, marking another major hurdle for a resilient but harried U.S. economy.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

‘The numbers don't lie': If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I'd have $4 million. Is the system broken?
"I do better than many citizens because I've contributed at the highest level."

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Forget buy the dip. Now retail investors are ‘trading the mania' in chip stocks, and it's about to get messy.
Goldman Sachs' traders say investors have been chasing the hot semiconductor sector, but with some high-stakes bets that may be hard to get out of should things go wrong.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Caterpillar handily beat Wall Street estimates — not for the first time
The construction manufacturer reported a 38% rise in sales in its construction industries arm.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Inflation rate leaps to nearly 3-year high due to Iran war. Now the Fed's hands are tied.
A key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve to set interest rates posted the biggest increase in March in almost three years, marking another major hurdle for a resilient but harried U.S. economy.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Scammers are targeting student-loan borrowers trying to make payments. Do this to protect yourself.
Borrowers have been contending with major changes to the program in recent years, and scammers are capitalizing on their confusion.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

South Korean stocks just enjoyed their second-best month ever — and now the market is bigger than the U.K.
The primary factors behind the strength of the Korean market is the boom in the market for high-end memory chips used by AI developers

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Why the 60/40 portfolio is crushing it — despite market chaos and inflation fears
This time-tested mix of stocks and bonds thrives in uncertainty — and maybe because of it.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Will I get my deposit back on my rental if I make minor renovations — and paint the walls a different color?
"Why not just make my rental my project? Is this a bad idea"

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Royal Caribbean says people booking cruises aren't so worried about Iran anymore
Cruise bookings slowed in March and into April, but are now back above year-ago levels, Royal Caribbean says.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Lilly's stock rallies as sales of GLP-1 drugs nearly double
Sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound both beat expectations

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Oil prices drop after earlier reaching four-year high as Iran developments eyed
Oil futures tumbled in the early hours of Thursday, reversing direction after reaching a four-year high on a report that President Donald Trump is considering escalating the war in Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

‘We are old school': I've been married for 40 years. Should I have kept my money separate?
"We have all of our financial accounts joint except for our IRAs."

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Why Morgan Stanley shifted its call on Federal Reserve rate cuts after the FOMC meeting
Core inflation is too sticky for the Fed to ease and it's likely to remain that way until events in the Middle East stabilize, says Morgan Stanley.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni claims she lost $40 million over ‘mean girl' image
Actress Blake Lively has reportedly told a New York court that she lost more than $40 million as a result of "reputational damage" she suffered during her ongoing feud with her former costar, Justin Baldoni.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

I'm 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest rate. 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
Apr 29, 2026

Why Alphabet's stock is the standout gainer on Big Tech's monster earnings day
Alphabet's earnings beat and strong cloud growth are helping to justify raised spending projections.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Sandisk shares have soared over 3,000% in a year. Is a stock split next?
The S&P 500's top-performing stock of the year has crossed the $1,000 threshold, fueling some speculation that management could announce a 10-for-1 stock split.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

‘I hope to retire early': I'm 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble?
"We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts."

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Is the Intel stock hype overdone? How to make sense of the latest big move.
"The excitement is at a point where every little bit of possible good news is driving shares higher," one analyst says.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Lululemon has lost its cool, and is stuck with customers who only follow ‘generic athletic brands,' founder says
After a weeklong silence following Lululemon's new CEO pick, Chip Wilson, the struggling yoga-wear's founder-turned-most vocal critic, weighed in on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

More diners are eating at Chipotle despite higher prices, bucking Wall Street's concerns about restaurants
Shares of Chipotle jumped 6.2% after hours on Wednesday, after the company managed to eke out a surprise same-store sales gain for the first quarter.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Bitcoin is having its best month in a year — but the retail crowd is looking elsewhere
Robinhood and other retail trading platforms have seen bitcoin trading volumes tumble.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA flops in its first day of trading
The closed-end fund sank more than 18% from its $50 offering price. Shares of the hedge-fund firm itself struggled, too.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Powell won't leave the Fed, pushing back further against Trump
"I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined," the outgoing Federal Reserve chair said Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Why Qualcomm's stock is soaring even in the face of a weak outlook
Investors are looking beyond the current quarter at hints of meaningful AI opportunity ahead.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Iran war fuels bond-market selloff, as inflation fears put future Fed rate cuts in doubt
The oil shock and elevated inflation were top worries for investors in the bond market Wednesday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell concluded his final press conference at the helm of the U.S. central bank.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

The U.S. produces the most oil in the world. So why are gasoline prices so high?
Americans are paying the highest prices for gasoline in nearly four years, leading to frustration at the pump and to worries about higher inflation and a weaker economy.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Ford's profit jumps as carmaker powers through an EV slowdown
Ford gets hefty tariff refund and raises outlook for the year.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Stocks may be missing this looming danger in the oil market
Iran is running out of places to put its oil — and in just a few weeks, global crude supply could take another hit that few investors are prepared for.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA flops on first day of trading
Shares of PSUS sank 18% in the first few minutes of trading

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Powell says he'll stay at Fed as governor after his term as chair ends in mid-May
"I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined," the outgoing Federal Reserve chair said Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Can Shake Shack's new sandwich challenge the McRib, one of the most celebrated menu items in fast-food history?
The McDonald's McRib has become an icon. Just ask Homer Simpson.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

The chicken-wing trade keeps collapsing and Wall Street is left seeking a Wingstop bottom
Executives at the chicken-wing chain say higher gasoline prices affected first-quarter sales.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Why it's time for ‘sell in May and go away' to die
One of the most popular pieces of conventional investing wisdom couldn't be more misguided, according to a recent analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Micron's stock is gaining. Here's why the semiconductor trade has sprung back to life.
Strong results from Seagate and NXP are boosting semiconductor-sector sentiment.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Did the economy actually get stronger during the Iran war? Here's what the numbers tell us.
The U.S. economy got off to a slow start in 2026, but it appears to have finished strong at the end of the first quarter, despite the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

These workers are allowed to save $35,000 a year in their 401(k)s. Here's how many actually do it.
Super catch-up contribution rates are low: "Most people don't have that kind of discretionary income."

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Iran war is fueling a bond selloff ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's final press conference
The oil shock and elevated inflation are top worries for investors in the bond market as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prepares to deliver the final press conference of his career at the central bank's helm.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Construction on new homes hits 15-month high, but it doesn't mean home buyers can rejoice
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Construction on new homes jumps to a 15-month high, but the real-estate slump isn't over
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Government waste, fraud and abuse rose 13% last year — despite Musk and DOGE saying they'd cut $1 trillion from the budget
Cutting it all still won't save the budget.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

‘I'm very late to the game': I'm 48, earn $65,000, have $48,000 in debt and no retirement. Am I doomed?
"I do not have any inheritance from anyone coming my way as I lost most of my immediate family when young."

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

SoFi just set a slew of lending records, but here's why its stock is falling
The company didn't raise its full-year outlook despite beating expectations in the latest quarter.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

The next recession could actually be a win for stocks — if you can tune out the market noise
Corporate profit margins and P/E multiples — not GDP forecasts — are the real tools to surviving a bear market.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says a credit-led recession would be ‘worse than people think'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says an economic downturn sparked by weakness in credit would encompass more than just the private credit segment and be more severe than many expect.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

The key global oil contract tops $115 as Strait of Hormuz impasse continues
Oil futures rallied further Wednesday, with the key contract nearing its highs reached in the early days of the Iran war with little progress made on getting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

‘Dirty soda' is going mainstream. Coke and Pepsi are trying to cash in.
Drinks like Dirty Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola Cherry Float are helping the two beverage giants prop up sales. Other major brands are jumping in on the trend as well.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

I'm 33, single, and like my carefree lifestyle. Do I need a financial planner?
"I want to know what responsible budgeting looks like if you're single."

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Why this Soros alum is betting on copper and cables over AI chips
Renaud Saleur is looking past politics to bank on megatrends like electrification, natural resources and AI bricks and mortars.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Can Shake Shack's new sandwich challenge the McRib, one of the most celebrated items in fast-food history?
The McDonald's McRib has become an iconic menu item. Just ask Homer Simpson.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

$200 oil - and two other scenarios - could tip the world into a recession, says this global bank
Oil prices reaching $200 — and two other scenarios — could tip the global economy into a recession, according to the latest quarterly outlook from BNP Paribas, the French banking giant.

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

The key reasons why one bank now says U.S. stocks will outperform European equities
Earnings, consumer resilience, positioning and corporate buybacks are the fundamental pillars on which the HSBC call to upgrade U.S. stocks rests

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

‘I am her scapegoat': My mother-in-law squandered all her money. Do we buy her a house so she's not homeless?
"She blames me for her poor relationship with her son and grandchildren."

MarketWatch
Apr 29, 2026

Actor Patrick Dempsey recalls fond memories of his tiny home town in Maine
"Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey has lifted the lid on his childhood growing up in a quaint Maine town—revealing the stark differences between that experience and the life he lives today.

MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2026

Starbucks is seeing a resurgence, thanks to younger and lower-income customers
Coffee chain hikes outlook as sales top Wall Street's hopes

MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2026

The stock market's comeback from the Iran-inspired selloff hasn't been as powerful as you might think
Yes, the S&P 500 has powered back into record territory. But its equal-weighted sibling is still languishing below its previous peak.

MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2026

It's time for a Microsoft ‘reset.' Here's what investors should focus on now.
With the cloud narrative now better understood, Microsoft has an opportunity to refocus investors around software and dispel negative sentiment.

MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2026

Bloom Energy is riding the AI wave with a major lift from Oracle
Wall Street is validating Bloom's ‘vision,' and AI accelerating it, CEO says.

MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2026

Here's where Robinhood's retail traders have flocked as the Iran conflict rages on
Prediction markets have been a haven for Robinhood traders seeking to ride out volatility.

MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2026

This is the most critical question facing U.S. investors right now — and it has nothing to do with Iran
Chip stocks have pulled back from a parabolic rally, and there are technical and historical reasons for investors to worry that a deeper selloff in the sector will hurt the broader stock market.

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