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MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Astera Labs' stock climbs as the company strives to make AI chips more powerful
The connectivity company also issued upbeat earnings results

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Oil futures fall after Trump pauses U.S. effort to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz
Crude-oil futures fell late Tuesday after President Donald Trump said his latest effort to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be paused, to buy more time to reach an agreement to end hostilities with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Betting on long Treasury bonds when yields near 5% has been a slam-dunk trade over the past few years. Is this time different?
"There is not a ‘break-the-glass' solution," says former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of backup plans if the U.S. can't finance its debt.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Amazon's stock has come alive, setting the company up to join an exclusive club
Amazon's stock needs to rise less than 2% for the company's market cap to top $3 trillion — something only four other companies have ever achieved.

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May 05, 2026

Super Micro's stock surges as Wall Street cheers its margin recovery
Shares of the AI server maker jumped 18% as investors shrugged off a revenue miss and celebrated a rebound in gross margins.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Upstart's stock is getting punished after earnings. Here's the big gripe.
The AI lending company came up short on a key profit metric, but its CEO says that analysts may have mismodeled seasonal trends.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Super Micro's stock surges as Wall Street cheers a margin recovery
Shares of the AI server manufacturer jumped 16% as investors shrugged off a revenue miss to celebrate a rebound in profit margins.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

The latest sign of Sandisk's ascent: It's now bigger than Western Digital, which spun it off
Last year's separation unlocked value for both companies. Upbeat industry dynamics played a big part as well.

MarketWatch
May 05, 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
May 05, 2026

These are the fastest-growing jobs for new college graduates — even in this low-hire market
The post-inflation job market has been especially hard for new grads, but there are ways they can help themselves prepare for the search.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

The food inflation crisis will soon be all investors are talking about
As fertilizer costs hit 2026 highs and U.S. farmers cut planting, investors are looking to these stocks to hedge against food scarcity.

MarketWatch
May 05, 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 a surprise episode of Hulu's ‘The Bear' are among the highlights of the month

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

This narrow shipping lane is how Trump now wants oil tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz
If the U.S. succeeds in shepherding more vesses out of the strait safely, hundreds of ships still stuck on either side of the strait, including massive oil tankers, would find their way to markets, taking off some of the pressure that has led global crude prices rise more than 50%.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

The last time semiconductor stocks rose this far this quickly, the dot-com bubble burst
The rolling 25-day performance for one index of semiconductor stocks has reached its highest level since March 9, 2000 —the day before the dot-com bubble peaked.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Nursing homes are in trouble — and there's a good chance you'll end up in one
More worrying signs of neglect in America's nursing homes.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Cheaper protein shakes are crushing this industry stalwart
Shares of BellRing Brands, the maker of Premier Protein drinks and PowerBar snacks, are tumbling more than 40%.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Here's how I turned my kids into ‘thousandaires' managing their own money by their 18th birthdays
At some point, you have to hand over financial control to your newly minted adult.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Intel is now worth more than Oracle as its stock explodes higher
Intel is on track to surpass its record market-cap level achieved back in 2000, with enthusiasm building over the potential for a partnership with Apple.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Palantir's stock falls despite upbeat earnings. Here are Wall Street's quibbles.
Analysts flagged the lagging performance of the international commercial business and noted that the stock's sky-high valuation leaves little room for error.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Job openings were low before Iran war. Now businesses have another reason not to hire.
The number of job openings in the U.S. and the speed at which businesses hire to fill them are still depressed — a depressing thought for anyone looking for work.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

This big part of the economy was stung by Iran war, but it hasn't slowed down much
The largest part of the economy took a hit in April from the fallout from the Iran war, a survey showed, but businesses still grew at a fairly robust pace even as they grew more cautious.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Spain to conduct health inspection of ship with hantavirus outbreak before passengers can leave
Health officials now believe a couple was infected with hantavirus before boarding the cruise ship.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Taylor Sheridan wrote almost every word of ‘Yellowstone.' Can spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch' succeed without him?
He's written hit after hit, but Sheridan is not involved in writing the primary ‘Yellowstone' sequel — and that could test of his magic touch.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

What the growing gap between Americans with good and bad credit says about today's economy
The gap in overall financial well-being between super prime and subprime has now "surpassed" 2019 levels.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Moving in together? Have these 4 essential money talks first.
"You know what's not romantic? Finding out your partner has $80,000 in credit-card debt."

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Micron's stock soars as new report throws cold water on the bear case: ‘This time is different.'
IDC analysts say that the memory market can break from its historical tendency to see dramatic booms and busts.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

PayPal's stock falls after earnings. Here's what's spooking Wall Street.
PayPal's June-quarter guidance came up short, overshadowing signs of momentum in the latest period.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

‘Like 10 Manhattan Projects going off all at once': AI is rewiring the entire global economy, says this BlackRock exec
The head of BlackRock's fundamental equities global technology team, Tony Kim, says AI is rewiring the global economy, and that will just keep going.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Coinbase will lay off 14% of its staff as AI spurs ‘a new way of working'
Coinbase will pivot to more "one-person teams," meaning that employees will be asked to act as engineers, designers and product managers all in one — with the help of AI.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Taylor Sheridan wrote almost every word of ‘Yellowstone.' Can its spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch' succeed without him?
He's written hit after hit, but Sheridan is not involved in writing the primary ‘Yellowstone' sequel — and that could test of his magic touch.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

This gold-timing indicator just hit a bottom — and history says a strong rally is next
Gold and gold miners perform best right after investors give up. This "extreme pessimism" is the contrarian tailwind the market has been waiting for.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Anheuser-Busch InBev volumes rose just 1%, and the stock market is delighted.
Anheuser-Busch InBev shares surged on Tuesday as the brewer of Budweiser, Corona and Michelob reported volume growth of 0.8% in the first quarter.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

We are retirees. Are we too old to take out a mortgage in Pennsylvania so we can escape the Florida heat?
"We are 66 and 76, respectively. We own our home, which is paid off."

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Here are 13 reasons why large caps will now beat small caps, according to UBS
Positioning, earnings, momentum and historical evidence suggests large caps are set up to outperform small-cap stocks in the near term, says a team of strategists.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

‘Like 10 Manhattan Projects going off all at once.' How AI is rewiring the global economy, says this BlackRock exec.
The head of BlackRock's fundamental equities global technology team, Tony Kim, says AI is rewiring the global economy, and that will just keep going.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Why this bullish stock-market timer flipped to bearish
There were enough net decliners on the NYSE for Tom McClellan, editor of the McClellan Market Report, to flip to bearish from bullish.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

I have enough money for both of us. Should we make our kids beneficiaries on my husband's modest $150,000 IRA?
"I have enough retirement income and Social Security to see me through my lifetime."

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

America is using less oil, and the Iran conflict could further reduce its thirst for hydrocarbons
The U.S.'s lessened dependency on crude also shows a decline in consumption of crude derivatives such as gasoline and diesel, even as prices at the pump are a major source of frustration for Americans right now.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

How beleaguered are beer sales? Anheuser-Busch InBev volumes rose 1% and the stock market is delighted
Anheuser-Busch InBev shares surged on Tuesday as the brewer of Budweiser, Corona and Michelob reported volume growth of 0.8% in the first quarter.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

Michael Jackson's Neverland estate in the spotlight with new biopic
Michael Jackson's iconic Neverland Ranch has become synonymous with the pop star's lavish lifestyle—and the property features prominently in a divisive new biopic about the chart-topping singer.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

The late Hulk Hogan's beachfront Florida home gets $2 million price cut
The Florida mansion where wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died has undergone a significant $2 million price cut—less than three months after it first hit the market.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

HSBC's darkest scenario: stock markets down 35% and oil at $145
HSBC Holdings on Tuesday said it's made a big push into digital assets, including a tokenized gold product that's already seen $1 billion in value traded, as the bank's stock slumped on unexpectedly high provisions.

MarketWatch
May 05, 2026

This is why stocks keep rallying, according to Morgan Stanley
The steady increase in earnings growth expectations has led to a compression in the price-earnings multiple for the S&P 500 index. Furthermore, the growth is broader and more sustainable, Morgan Stanley argues

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Your Spirit loyalty points are probably worthless now — but these other airlines may match your rewards
Loyal customers who amassed thousands of points through flight purchases and credit-card swipes might not see a penny in compensation for their accumulated rewards.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘If all six have hantavirus, that's very worrisome': This is the key question about the cruise-ship outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak is the result of the Andes virus.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The silent crisis taxing your grocery bill could get a lot louder
As fertilizer costs hit 2026 highs and U.S. farmers cut planting, investors are looking to these stocks to hedge against food scarcity.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Here's what the growing gap between Americans with good and bad credit says about the economy
The gap in overall financial well-being between super prime and subprime has now "surpassed" 2019 levels.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Why this bullish stock-market timer is about to flip to bearish
There were enough net decliners on the NYSE for Tom McClellan, editor of the McClellan Market Report, to flip to bearish from bullish.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Circle leads crypto stocks higher as stablecoin deal puts critical bill back in play
Progress on the long-stalled Clarity Act is helping to put some spring back in crypto's step

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

AMD's stock has surged ahead of earnings, but this analyst sees a problem ahead
AMD may not be able to sufficiently capture CPU upside because it doesn't manufacture its own chips, an analyst says.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Spirit Airlines is no more, but discount plane tickets are here to stay
There's still a place for low-cost carriers, even if it's getting tougher for them to compete.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Elon Musk gets just a slap on the wrist as he settles Twitter lawsuit
A proposed settlement with U.S. regulators would have Musk pay just $1.5 million. He was accused of cheating investors out of $150 million.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

5 charts that explain why this ‘teflon market' remains so resilient
One Wall Street veteran believes fundamentals remain strong, which should help keep stock prices elevated

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Palantir posts its fastest revenue growth ever while calling out ‘AI slop'
Palantir earnings beat expectations on the heels of explosive demand in the company's core U.S. market.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The secret to lowering gas prices in the U.S.? Selling American oil overseas.
Believe it or not, one of the best ways the U.S. can help lower oil prices for Americans is to export its oil to other countries. And that's exactly what the industry has been doing, at record levels.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Beef prices are near record levels. The DOJ wants to know if something shady is afoot.
The summer grilling season, smaller cattle herds, droughts, wildfires, processing-plant closures and other supply disruptions have helped push meat prices to record highs this year. Now, the U.S. government is investigating whether corporate consolidation is also at play.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Global oil prices top $114 and settle at 4-year high after Iranian attacks on U.A.E. revive worries of further supply disruptions
Global oil prices surpassed $114 per barrel on Monday after Iran ramped up attacks on energy facilities and ships in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Amazon is taking on FedEx and UPS. That may not be so simple.
FedEx and UPS shares are falling, but one analyst isn't sure that Amazon's new service will have a significantly disruptive effect.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘We're worried the honey pot will run dry': Does the government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs?
There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program's imminent funding issues.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

This chart is a flashing warning sign that the Fed might yet rattle the markets with rate hikes by year-end
The U.S. bond market is increasingly concerned that accelerating inflation could pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to try and tamp down price pressures — even as U.S. stocks continued to trade near record highs on Monday.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Optics is the next big AI bottleneck. This company could be an underrated beneficiary.
GlobalFoundries just introduced a new technology to boost the use of co-packaged optics in AI data centers.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘If all six have hantavirus, that's very worrisome': This is the key question about the cruise-ship outbreak.
A rare form of the hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak concerns the Andes virus.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Get ready to work for 60 years — as living to 100 becomes the new norm
America's older population is expected to expand in the coming years. That will change how we work, save and live.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Anthropic and OpenAI are following Palantir's playbook as they seek to grow AI usage
The artificial-intelligence labs have both finalized new joint ventures that aim to broaden their reach by embedding engineers with customers to offer refined, customized AI solutions.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Hospitals are still relying on fax machines and photocopies — and it's costing you
In the age of AI, there's no reason the U.S. health system should be stuck in the analog era.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Here's just how quickly Micron has risen up the ranks of the top U.S companies
At the start of last year, Micron wasn't even among the top 100 U.S. companies. Its fortunes have changed dramatically since then.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Global oil prices top $114 a barrel on worries over supply disruptions due to renewed Middle East tensions
Global oil prices were surging back above $114 per barrel on Monday, with renewed tensions in the Middle East again at the forefront despite the U.S.-Iranian cease-fire agreed to about a month ago.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Here's how much EV drivers say they're saving on fuel as gas tops $4 a gallon
Electric-vehicle drivers are taking a victory lap as the war in Iran has slowed global oil supplies and pushed up the cost of gasoline.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Tesla just hit a ‘symbolic' self-driving milestone. Real-world success will be tougher.
Tesla has reached the threshold Musk once said would be required to achieve "safe unsupervised self-driving," but the company still faces various hurdles.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Global oil prices climb back above $110 a barrel after disputed report of Iran strike on U.S. warship
Oil is off to a volatile start to the week on a disputed report of a strike on a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

GameStop launches a $56 billion bid for eBay — but the math isn't working out
While eBay shares are rising, Wall Street is questioning the financial engineering that would be required for GameStop to acquire a company nearly three times its size.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Bitcoin busted through $80,000 for the first time since January. Here's the crucial level it needs to hold right now.
Analysts say bitcoin needs to hold on to at least $79,500 to drive a meaningful push higher.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Oil prices climb after disputed report of Iran strike on U.S. warship
Oil is off to a volatile start to the week on a disputed report of a strike on a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The markets are in the early stages of pricing in stagflation. Here's what happens next.
Citi's team of quantitative analysts have studied the market and say, it's beginning to smell like stagflation.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘He is constantly criticizing her': My son-in-law told my daughter to give up her job. Do I intervene?
"In 2025, she made $35,000-$40,000 working as a physical therapist."

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on a record $397 billion in cash. And it's not the only firm reluctant to invest in the stock market.
Berkshire Hathaway has added to a giant pile of cash, and sending a message for investors to be patient.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘I always did the graveyard shift': I worked for 54 years. Why on earth would I wait to claim Social Security at 70?
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget published a paper suggesting capping Social Security at $100,000 for a married couple.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The California wealth tax has a loophole—here's how much billionaires could save
California's billionaire tax has sparked an exodus of some of the state's wealthiest residents. But for those who remain, there is one loophole that could help them to save millions.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Kylie Jenner knocks $2.26 million off the price of her SoCal mansion
Reality star Kylie Jenner doesn't appear too keen to "keep up" the price of her longtime Hidden Hills home—having already slashed a sizable $2.26 million from her asking price.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz
Investors appeared skeptical Sunday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work to "free" neutral shipping that's been stranded in the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

U.S. stock futures rise, oil falls as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. stock-index futures rose and oil prices fell Sunday, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work to "free" neutral shipping that's been stranded in the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 03, 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
May 03, 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
May 03, 2026

OPEC announces modest boost in oil production. But here's why it's a mostly symbolic move.
In a largely symbolic move, the OPEC nations announced Sunday that they would slightly increase crude production in June, as the war with Iran continues to stifle the world's supply of oil.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

The market is riding high on an AI spending boom — but what could crack this rally?
Earnings have dazzled in Q1, but continued upward revisions to 2026 outlooks have been highly concentrated.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

S&P 500 profits haven't been this rich in at least 15 years — but there's more to the story
Three Big Tech companies have had an outsize impact on first-quarter profit performance.

MarketWatch
May 03, 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
May 03, 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
May 02, 2026

These financial adviser fees pinch your portfolio — and 2 questions can stop them
From revenue-sharing ‘kickbacks' to interest on idle cash, hidden costs may be eroding your returns.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates.
Fed's communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market
ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Spirit Airlines made this critical mistake that drove its demise
Spirit has canceled all future flights and is immediately shutting down.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Private credit isn't safer than banks — it's just better at hiding losses
Investors have no idea that fund returns can reflect clever accounting instead of investment skill.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

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

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

No kids, no care: Solo agers are hiring professional ‘next-of-kin' for major life decisions
They have financial security and a retirement map — but lack someone authorized to advocate for them.

MarketWatch
May 02, 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
May 02, 2026

Become a ‘lazy' millionaire: This one habit can add a 20% bonus to your retirement
The S&P 500 just banked its best month since 2020 — but to keep those gains, stop celebrating and focus long-term.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Google is now a glorified venture-capital fund thanks to its SpaceX and Anthropic stakes
Google's early investments in SpaceX and Anthropic look like some of the "most successful venture bets any public company has ever made," one expert says.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

How this Japanese toilet maker became an unlikely AI winner
Toto is "aiming to achieve a toilet that never needs cleaning." It's also supplying electrostatic chucks — a semiconductor-manufacturing component critical to the memory-chip boom.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Meet the unsinkable U.S. economy — oil prices are surging, Iran tensions are rising, but it won't crack
High tariffs, stubborn inflation, government shutdowns, war with Iran, rising oil prices — nothing in the turbulent past year has poked a hole in a seemingly unsinkable U.S. economy.

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