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MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

A picture of a retirement plan is worth a thousand words
Just a few strokes of a pen could help you better understand complicated financial concepts.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Trump says ‘numerous countries' will help reopen the Strait of Hormuz but declines to name them
"Numerous countries have told me they're on the way," says U.S. president.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move
One of the more unusual takeaways from the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran is which winners and losers are emerging in financial markets.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Chase cut my credit-card limit due to lower usage. Will this affect my credit score and lead other banks to do the same?
"I'm wondering whether this could cause a ripple effect in which other banks might do the same with my lesser-used credit cards."

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Why some Facebook and Instagram advertisers are freaking out about a new payment policy
Meta won't let some advertisers pay with credit cards anymore — and these business owners are feeling the pain.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

These stocks are cheaper ways to invest in Palantir's success
Palantir is selective about its customers, and investors might want to consider buying shares of some of its partners, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 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 16, 2026

Here's how much more U.S. drivers are paying at the pump as the Iran conflict enters a third week
U.S. drivers are paying the highest per-gallon price for gasoline at the pump since the fourth quarter of 2023 as the Iran conflict entered a third week on Monday.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

These parents did the impossible: Retired in their 30s while raising young kids
A new generation of money-minded parents is urging young people who want to start families to map a path to early financial independence so they can prioritize their families.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Your bigger tax refund could be ‘completely' eaten up by soaring gas and energy prices if the Iran conflict continues
Refunds are almost 11% higher than the same point last year, the IRS said.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Strategy's stock has soared 35% off its February low, more than doubling bitcoin's gain
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Strategy's stock would amplify bitcoin's volatility — and it's been doing just that.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Medicare premiums could double over next the decade, sabotaging retirement budgets
"Seniors face a dramatic reduction in the affordability of Medicare Part B," according to a report from Congress.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Record Oscar haul for Warner Bros. caps off a topsy-turvy year for the legendary studio
The studio's films took home 11 Oscars after a banner year at the box office and a tumultuous and politically charged sales process for its parent company.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Tesla's stock rises as investors embrace ambitious foray into making AI chips
Elon Musk's planned chip fab could cost hundreds of billions of dollars, according to analysts.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Chinese stocks could fall by up to 10% if Trump-Xi summit is delayed, Morgan Stanley strategists say
President Donald Trump has threatened to postpone a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping if China does not help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Oil prices fall as traders weigh impact of strikes on vital hubs and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. attacked Kharg Island while a U.A.E. trading hub was hit by drones.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

I'm 37 and won a settlement. I maxed out my IRA. How do I invest the $21,000 I have left?
"I would love for this money to buy me some more freedom."

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Meta may lay off 20% of staff while making two big statements about AI
The company reportedly plans mass layoffs as it sees productivity benefits from AI and faces investor pressure to offset its heavy spending.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Will Meta really cut 20% of its staff — and is AI to blame?
The Facebook parent company is reportedly considering mass layoffs as investors question whether the company is overspending on AI.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Strategist provides a formula for how long the Iran war lasts
Iran cannot withstand much more of the bombing, a strategist contends, and the rest of the world will eventually coordinate a response, thereby eventually eliminating Iran's leverage.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Higher prices help Dollar Tree grow sales faster than its top rival
Dollar Tree's stock could snap a three-day losing streak that saw the stock drop 8%.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

This biotech is working on an oral GLP-1 drug that could be better than the Wegovy pill
This experimental pill helped people lose about 16% of their body weight after about a year of treatment

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

The IRS has changed the tax rules for 2026 — here's how to keep more money and not overpay
From the new SALT cap to 401(k) ‘super catch-ups,' this guide can keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Trump has 15 days to end the Iran war or markets face a brutal April repricing — from oil to the S&P 500
Wall Street bets on a March end to the Iran conflict — but Tehran is playing for a November U.S. regime change.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 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 16, 2026

Risks of a bear market are growing, says Goldman Sachs. Here are the trades to make.
Elevated oil prices can hurt economic growth, making cyclical stocks less attractive

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

A big buying opportunity is looming, say two of Wall Street's biggest banks
Morgan Stanley says get your shopping list ready while JPMorgan says use any stock-market weakness to add to positions.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

U.S. oil futures top $100, then fall back, after series of strikes on vital hubs
The U.S. attacked Kharg Island while a UAE trading hub was hit by drones.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

UniCredit's $40 billion offer for Germany's No. 2 bank comes with unusual twist — it expects to fail
UniCredit's bid to buy Germany's second-largest bank took another step forward on Monday after it said will launch a bid at a 4% premium.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Nicolas Cage just bought a new 2-unit luxury condo for $6.5 million in a coveted Manhattan building
Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has reportedly snapped up a sprawling two-bedroom condo in the heart of Manhattan for $6.5 million—and took out a $4.55 million mortgage for the deal.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Billionaire Google founder Sergey Brin reportedly buys $51 million Miami mansion from LVMH CEO
Google co-founder Sergey Brin seems to be on a real estate buying spree, picking up a Florida megamansion after recently buying two other homes totaling $92 million.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

U.S. stock futures, oil prices bounce around as investors weigh developments in Iran conflict
U.S. stock-index futures reversed early losses on Sunday as the market braced for more volatility in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

U.S. stock futures bounce back, oil falls as investors weigh developments in Iran conflict
U.S. stock-index futures reversed early losses on Sunday as the market braced for another surge in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

U.S. stock futures dip, oil climbs again as investors brace for escalation of Iran conflict
U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday as the market braced for another surge in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

‘It's all about oil': FedEx's transportation costs will be key to this week's earnings
With results due this week from FedEx and retail names like Lululemon and Macy's, we'll likely hear more about consumers' attitudes, as gas prices and shipping costs spike and the conflict widens in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

Individual investors are chasing oil's surge amid Iran conflict; institutions are thinking about what comes next
A popular oil fund pulled in $1 billion from investors in 9 days, while an ETF that tracks the S&P 500 shed $12.6 billion

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

Panic is slowly gripping the stock market. Expect the selling to pick up this week.
Options traders are signaling trouble, and systematic funds are expected to cut their exposure to U.S. stocks.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

Start on your bucket list now, says the Oscar-nominated director of the film ‘Retirement Plan'
"I'm on top of the hill with a view in both directions," reports John Kelly, whose animated short ponders life in retirement and the meaning of time.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

These parents retired in their 30s and 40s while raising young kids. Here's how they pulled it off.
A new generation of money-minded parents is urging young people who want to start families to map a path to early financial independence so they can prioritize their families.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

Individual investors are chasing oil's Iran conflict surge, institutions are thinking what comes next
A popular oil fund pulled in $1 billion from investors in 9 days, while an ETF that tracks the S&P 500 shed $12.6 billion

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

Is a $130 Costco executive membership the new VIP status symbol?
Executive membership has grown by 9.1% to nearly 40 million — and these social-media stars are celebrating it in a viral video.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

‘It's all about oil' as FedEx kicks off earnings this week
With results due this week from FedEx and retail names like Lululemon and Macy's, we'll likely hear more about consumers' attitudes, as gas prices and shipping costs spike and the conflict widens in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Mar 15, 2026

Nvidia's big GTC event is on deck, and the company faces a very high bar this year
Nvidia "is having a harder time moving the needle" these days, one analyst notes.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

Can my wife switch to my Social Security benefits if she was born after 1954? I receive a lot more than she does.
"We heard something about this no longer being allowed."

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

Medicare Advantage is facing a reality check — and seniors are the ones who will pay for it
Once lucrative for insurers and a safe haven for patients, Medicare Advantage is getting squeezed.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

‘I find that advice questionable': Is it time to rethink the rule of tapping your Roth last — after your 401(k) and IRA?
"I've read this advice again and again."

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

Defense stocks are the market's newest safe havens — and this ETF is a pure play
The iShares Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded fund profits from the U.S and global military buildup.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

The financial sector is sending some spooky technical signals about the stock market
Broken trendlines and a looming ‘death cross' pattern bode badly for the financial sector, and therefore the rest of the stock market.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home': I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life. Am I doing enough?
"I have $560,000 in my IRA, $125,000 in stocks and $50,000 in savings."

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

These parents retired in their 30s and 40s while raising young kids. Here's how they pulled off the impossible.
A new generation of money-minded parents is urging young people who want to start families to map a path to early financial independence so they can prioritize their families.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

These 4 cybersecurity stocks are Wall Street's favorite AI-proof plays
While the broader software sector stumbles, cybersecurity platforms are emerging as essential infrastructure needed to channel rising traffic from AI agents.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

Here are the ways private-credit pain could hurt your portfolio
Big banks are increasingly seeing their shares impacted by worries about underwriting quality at private lenders.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

Soaring gas and energy prices could ‘completely eat up' your bigger tax refund if the Iran conflict continues
Refunds are almost 11% higher than the same point last year, the IRS said this week.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

It was unthinkable a couple of weeks ago, but could the next move by the Fed be a rate hike?
With fuel prices soaring since the start of the war with Iran, a question has surfaced that was almost unimaginable a few weeks ago.

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

‘I find that advice questionable': Is it time to rethink the myth of tapping your Roth last — before your 401(k) and IRA?
"I've read this advice again and again."

MarketWatch
Mar 14, 2026

Panic is slowly gripping the stock market. Expect the selling to pick up next week.
Options traders are signaling trouble, and systematic funds are expected to cut their exposure to U.S. stocks.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

This little-known energy company's stock is rallying as Trump invokes 1950 powers for offshore California drilling
Trump's executive order opens the door for Sable Offshore's production in Southern California.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

‘I didn't ask a man to rear-end my car': Social Security is replacing my disability benefits. Will the fund run out of money?
"I didn't ask a man to rear-end my car at a red light."

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation faces new delay, key senator says. Here's why.
A key U.S. senator warned that Kevin Warsh's confirmation as the next head of the Federal Reserve faces a fresh delay amid a legal setback to the Justice Department's criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Think Russian oil will calm the Iran conflict's supply panic? Here's what the math reveals.
Russian oil can reach markets fast. The Iran conflict's supply fears, however, are much bigger.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Warren Buffett's sage advice about fear and greed is a trap in this market
Instead of buying more stocks when volatility rises, you should sell.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Investors are shunning U.S. debt as a haven play during the Iran conflict
The 10-year Treasury yield had its steepest two-week climb in almost a year on Friday due to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

S&P 500 and Nasdaq face a lost decade as 2000 dot-com bubble parallels turn real
"This time is different" are the four most dangerous words in investing.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Global oil prices end week above $100, as U.S. waiver on some Russian sanctions fails to quell supply concerns
A temporary removal of U.S. sanctions on Russian tankers at sea failed to calm concerns over prolonged disruptions to the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Why oil probably won't go to $150 a barrel
Three reasons to be skeptical of the current panic.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Is a $130 Costco executive membership the new VIP status?
Executive membership has grown by 9.1% to nearly 40 million — and these social-media stars are celebrating it in a viral video

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Micron's stock is rising. Here's the big question heading into earnings.
Memory prices have been on a tear. Just how much will that flow through to Micron's profits?

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

How to tackle your bucket list before it's too late, according to the Oscar-nominated director of the film ‘Retirement Plan'
"I'm on top of the hill with a view in both directions," reports John Kelly, whose animated short ponders life in retirement and the meaning of time.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Musk admits xAI was ‘not built right' as it contends with a founder exodus
Half of xAI's co-founders have left the company over the last few months as the generative AI firm has lost some ground to rivals.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

How BuzzFeed spiraled from a $1.7 billion media darling to the brink of bankruptcy
An early investor in BuzzFeed blamed the former digital-media darling's decline on its management: "They blew it."

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Here's a deep look at the global oil market and all the efforts to save it
Also in Weekend Reads: The technical case for the S&P 500 to fall 10%, private-credit fears, safe havens for investors, and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Global oil prices climb back above $100 as U.S. waiver on some Russian oil sanctions fails to quell supply concerns
A temporary U.S. removal of sanctions on Russian tankers at sea failed to calm concerns over prolonged disruptions to the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

The Iran war is already the biggest threat to global shipping and supply chains since COVID
The price of food, AI chips and more could rise as supply-chain disruptions touch industries across the spectrum.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Can Adobe's next CEO turn around its battered stock?
A leadership transition and lackluster growth in yearly subscription value have intensified questions about Adobe's near-term trajectory.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

The Iran conflict came just as Americans were feeling better about the economy
A swath of consumers across incomes reported declines in expectations for their personal finances. Economists worry that consumers will pull back their spending.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

This MarketWatch portfolio of hated stocks is crushing the stock market in 2026
Pariah Capital's strategy is one thing that's been winning during the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

15 stocks in the S&P 500 showing double-digit gains since the attack on Iran began
The materials sector of the S&P 500 has been the strongest of the index's 11 sectors since Feb. 27.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Job openings jump to 3-month high, but businesses aren't actually hiring more people
Job openings in the U.S. showed a surprising pop in January, but it's far from clear if the increase is sustainable. Other evidence suggests the labor market is still very sluggish.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

HOA fees are becoming more common for single-family homes — and top $500 a month in these hot spots
The unwelcome surprise of expensive HOA fees is yet another cost pushing homeownership further out of reach for many.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

A BofA strategist sees parallels between European Central Bank rate-hike expectations and the global financial crisis
The probability of an increase by June has risen to 75% amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

The Fed's favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon
The core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in the past year. The Iran conflict will push it even higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Trump is scrambling to quell the rise of $100 oil. But the market keeps circling one cure.
Other efforts to coax oil down prices — now at $100 a barrel — are like putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound, says analyst

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Oil prices retreat from $100 after U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on some Russian oil
Oil prices were retreating from the key $100 level, after the U.S. government temporarily removed sanctions on Russian oil currently at sea.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

‘I'm experiencing issues with arthritis': I'm 68 with $3 million saved. Why am I not ready for a life of leisure?
"I can draw $4,300 a month in Social Security if I retire this summer."

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

GDP grew at a tepid 0.7% pace in the fourth quarter. The future is foggy, too.
Iran conflict and Supreme Court tariff ruling add to air of uncertainty around the economy

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Fed's favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon
Core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in past year. Iran conflict will push it even higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Filing taxes is painful enough without worrying that your accountant is judging you
Your tax preparer becomes an intimate partner during tax season — but they're far too busy to worry about your money choices.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Ulta Beauty's stock heads for worst day in 2 years as consumers get pickier about cosmetics
Ulta Beauty's stock was among the S&P 500's biggest decliners after a downbeat earnings outlook.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Brent oil futures climb above $100 on continued disruption to Strait of Hormuz traffic
Prices have spiked after Iran's new supreme leader broke his silence and called for the Strait of Hormuz to stay closed.

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

Why a 1980s conflict may be the best market analog for the current Iran situation
Citi's global macro strategy team led by Dirk Willer went in search of historical analogs, looking through the last five oil crises

MarketWatch
Mar 13, 2026

‘Healthcare is important to me': I'm worried about relocating to Florida from New Jersey. Are hospitals there under stress?
"The issue is not the weather, high insurance premiums or high maintenance fees."

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Trump is scrambling to quell the rise of $100 oil. But the market keeps circling one answer.
Other efforts to coax oil down prices — now at $100 a barrel — are like putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound, says analyst

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

The S&P 500 just broke a major support. Another 10% decline is likely.
This is a good time to take risk off the table — and these stock-market charts prove it.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

A toxic mix of private-credit panic and climbing bond yields is hammering financial stocks
A toxic brew of climbing bond yields and a broadening panic about the stability of private-credit lenders has helped push the S&P 500 financial services sector to its lowest level since May.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Why Adobe's stock is falling despite an earnings beat
Adobe's longtime CEO is stepping down, and the lack of acceleration on a key metric signaled that AI isn't driving significant financial benefits yet.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Ulta Beauty says it's ‘increasingly mindful' of effects that global conflicts have on shoppers, as profit forecast sinks stock
Shares of Ulta Beauty slid after hours on Thursday after the cosmetics retailer forecast a profit and same-store sales for this year that were below Wall Street's estimates, adding that it expects more selective consumer spending and that it was "increasingly mindful" of conflicts abroad.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

CrowdStrike's stock snaps longest winning streak in a year, but analysts are increasingly bullish
CrowdStrike's AI momentum and flexible subscription model look appealing to Wall Street analysts.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Shoppers seeking a tariff refund from retailers are likely out of luck
A new lawsuit alleges that Costco owes shoppers refunds for tariffs, but experts say that's a tough call.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Howard Schultz joins ‘Billionaire Bunker' residents Zuckerberg and Bezos in move to Florida
Several tech execs have relocated to the Sunshine State. And many of them moved within the last few months. Now it's the Starbucks chieftain's turn.

MarketWatch
Mar 12, 2026

Investor who lost everything in private credit wishes several thousand more people had warned him of the risks
The turmoil currently sweeping through the $3 trillion private credit market has investors stampeding out of the funds.

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