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MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Anthropic's latest hire led AI at Tesla, worked at OpenAI and received high praise from Elon Musk
Tesla's former head of artificial intelligence, Andrej Karpathy, is joining Anthropic — while his old boss, Elon Musk, ties SpaceX more tightly to the AI startup.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Elon Musk ditched California, but the state will get a much-needed win from SpaceX's IPO
Elon Musk stormed out of the state and took the headquarters of SpaceX and Tesla with him. But many current and former employees still call it home.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Is RFK's ‘carnivore diet' healthy? Here's what you need to know.
There isn't much high-quality research linking the carnivore diet with beneficial long-term health outcomes like eliminating visceral fat. People should know that.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Home Depot says its customers are healthy, but here's where they are holding back
Shares of Home Depot crept higher on Tuesday after the home- improvement giant kept its full-year outlook intact — a relief for investors worried that higher gasoline prices due to the Iran war would further crimp consumer spending.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Is Nvidia spending its cash on the right things? Investors will soon get an update.
Nvidia pays a "token" dividend, and while an increased payout could broaden the stock's investor base, the company has been finding other uses for its cash.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Writing your own obituary can help you live a better life. Here's how to get started.
By summarizing the life you've lived so far and the life you want to have from now on, you add meaning and intentionality to your days.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Trump says he'll let Warsh ‘do what he wants to do' with interest rates. It's a remark that Fed watchers have been bracing for.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shifted his message for the Federal Reserve, suggesting he'll give some slack to incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh after putting unprecedented pressure on the U.S. central bank for more than a year.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Crude oil is going the long way around the world as countries scramble to plug Hormuz supply hole
The near-standstill at the Strait of Hormuz has forced countries to get much-needed energy products via routes that were relatively quiet only a few months ago.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Buy now, pay maybe? This new crypto card brings ‘the casino to the checkout line'
Financial products have been increasingly adding gamelike features that create competition or instant gratification to keep users hooked.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Oil shocks have historically triggered major market selloffs. Deutsche Bank says the Iran war is missing 3 key ingredients.
The red flags warning of a bigger pullback for stocks and other assets that are perceived to be riskier have not yet appeared, Deutsche Bank analysts said.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Retirees are worried about the cost of healthcare — and who can blame them?
The increase in Medicare Part B premiums has sparked concerns about out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Insurance brokers are getting big commissions to keep retirees in Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage brokers raked in $10 billion a year in commissions — but how many people are they helping?

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

‘I know end-of-life stuff can be expensive:' How much money should I expect to spend on care for my senior bulldog?
"I have pet insurance. Is that enough?"

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

The lifetime cost of care for someone with Alzheimer's is over $400,000. Here's how you can prepare for the expense.
"This will be a bigger and bigger concern as the population ages."

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Here are the stocks to buy — and avoid — to protect your portfolio against oil and yield shocks
Evercore strategists say as risks build for stocks, less-protected investors need more of these "all-weather" outperforming stocks.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Stocks look resilient, but watch for these factors to fall into place, Deutsche Bank says
Riskier assets like stocks, commodities and currencies have proved in recent history to be able to resist more significant selloffs, analysts said.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

This hack can save you hundreds on airfare this summer
Plus: AI prompts to plan your next vacation — and why "trip stacking" is trending.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Home Depot's stock turns lower as a sales miss offsets a ‘mildly positive' outlook
Home Depot's stock falls as earnings beat expectations but comparable sales rose less than Wall Street expected.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Investors haven't been this bullish since the peak of the 2021 meme-stock frenzy, according to this chart
By one measure, investors haven't been this bulled up on stocks since the heady days of the original meme-stock frenzy back in 2021.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Investors are all-in on stocks, and a June swoon could be next, BofA says
Investors are at the lowest cash levels since February 2024, just one sign that a market pullback could be coming this summer, warns a BofA survey of fund managers.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Investors are unprotected against oil and yield shocks. Here are the stocks to buy and avoid.
Evercore strategists say as risks build for stocks, less-protected investors need more of these "all-weather" outperforming stocks.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

CoreWeave's stock falls as new Google cloud venture may signal more competition ahead
A joint venture between Google and Blackstone isn't "immediately problematic" for CoreWeave, but rather a sign that the market could get more crowded, according to a Bernstein analyst.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

My late mother's bank account is $2,000 short. Can the bank legally refuse to provide her final statement?
‘I am the beneficiary on her checking account'

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Standard Chartered is cutting thousands of workers for AI. Its CEO calls them ‘lower-value human capital.'
The announcement of stiff job cuts at Standard Chartered reignites fears of sweeping changes in th employment market caused by automation and widespread adoption of AI to perform tasks previously the responsibility of humans.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

These charts offer a warning to the next generation — a new era of higher rates may be coming
This "pennant" chart pattern warns that Treasury yields could be headed much higher. But an alternative scenario is so good either.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Home Depot's stock rises as the full-year outlook was kept intact, a relief for worried investors
Home Depot's stock rises as earnings beat expectations, and the full-year outlook was affirmed.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Aluminum could hit $4,000 a ton amid most bullish set-up in over 50 years
Analysts see the metal's price soaring spurred by the largest supply shock since the 1950s.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

I'm selling my $1 million Maui home. Will my agent charge me less than a 6% commission?
"Legislation introduced in 2024 was designed to finally upend the traditional 6% real-estate commission model."

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

AI in focus as Standard Chartered Bank replaces ‘lower value human capital', slashing back office workers by 15%
The announcement of stiff job cuts at Standard Chartered reignites fears of sweeping changes in th employment market caused by automation and widespread adoption of AI to perform tasks previously the responsibility of humans.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Angelina Jolie lists L.A. estate once owned by a famous filmmaker for $30 million
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two years after confessing that she wanted to leave the U.S. for good.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

‘Family Feud' host Steve Harvey cuts the price of his luxury Georgia home to $4.75 million
Steve Harvey has cut the price of his longtime Georgia home—just four months after listing the enormous abode for $5.1 million.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Investors are piling into U.S. equity funds at the fastest pace in years. But now the pendulum may swing back, warns Barclays
Funds are fully invested and so the risk of a pullback has increased

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

ServiceNow's stock notches best day in a year — flashing a green light for the software sector
Application-software stocks are getting more love from Wall Street.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Palo Alto Networks hits a big milestone. Why cybersecurity stocks are so hot right now.
An analyst notes that investors have become more "discerning" as they look to separate AI losers from winners.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

The S&P 500 and most of its stocks are heading in opposite directions at a record pace. What investors should know.
Here are the S&P 500's top gainers in market value this year and this quarter

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

What NextEra and Dominion's giant utility merger means for your electric bill
Three-quarters of Americans say their home energy costs have climbed in recent years

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

The options market is flashing an ominous sign about Nvidia's looming earnings
The options market is sending investors a warning: Things are about to get bumpy.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Trump's IRS settlement features a $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization' fund for allies. Here's who may get the money.
Critics blast the potential taxpayer-funded payouts to Trump supporters and make an effort to stop them

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

U.S. physician tests positive for Ebola: He and six other Americans in Congo will be transported to Germany
The government is also banning entry for people without U.S. passports who were recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

These 4 market sectors look frothy — and Nvidia's isn't even the biggest bubble
S&P 500 has a 30% chance of crashing over the next two years. That's the good news.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Kevin Warsh will be the first Fed chair sworn in at the White House in almost 40 years
President Donald Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House on Friday, a White House official said.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk has lost his case against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Musk intends to appeal the verdict, according to his lawyer.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk loses his case against OpenAI and Sam Altman after just two hours of jury deliberation
Musk intends to appeal the verdict, according to his lawyer.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

The bond market has a warning for the Fed: Get serious about inflation and potential rate hikes ASAP
Tough talk from the Federal Reserve about rate hikes may be needed to ease the Treasury market's rout.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Nvidia's earnings will play second fiddle to these big investor debates
Morgan Stanley is looking to see how Nvidia is managing the memory crunch and whether it can generate significant revenue outside of GPUs.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

‘How much money do you make?' Since you can't ask your date that, ask this instead.
Intentionally discussing aspirations and values can help daters determine if they're financially compatible

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Oil climbs as Trump warns the ‘clock is ticking' on Iran, but there's a bigger danger lurking on the horizon
Oil futures climbed on Monday, getting a boost after President Donald Trump warned that the "clock is ticking" on Iran, but a loss of the buffers used to cushion supply disruptions could spark the next significant move higher for prices.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Some people lose far more weight than others on GLP-1s like Wegovy. Here's why.
Emerging research shows there are ‘super-responders' to GLP-1 drugs, and others who don't respond at all.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Lululemon hits back at its founder after months of attacks, saying he's just jealous
Lululemon says Chip Wilson has "coveted" the company since he left, and that his vision "appears to be frozen in time."

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

ServiceNow's stock heads for best day in a year — flashing a green light for the software sector
Application-software stocks are getting more love from Wall Street.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Ford takes its first big step toward being an energy business
Ford just inked a deal with a French electric-utility company.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

The oil market is reaching a ‘tipping point' that could create problems for stocks, according to this Wall Street legend
Evercore's Roger Altman said in a CNBC interview on Monday that a sharp rise in crude could destabilize markets before it may trigger "the second big inflation shock of this decade after COVID," especially if oil prices climb toward $150 a barrel or higher.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Arm's stock could rise another 45% as the ‘renaissance of CPUs' takes hold, analyst says
Arm is destined to play a starring role in the market for server CPUs, which could quadruple to $137 billion by the end of the decade, according to Bernstein.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Medicare Advantage brokers rake in $10 billion a year in commissions — but how many people are they helping?
Your insurance broker is getting a hefty commission to put you — and keep you — in a Medicare Advantage plan.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk compares his company's work to that of Jesus
In an interview on Monday, the billionaire said his Neuralink brain-implant company is progressing in its development of "Jesus-like technologies."

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

These 10 tech stocks have been models of consistency for a decade — none are chip stocks
Investors caught up in AI euphoria may need to be reminded that some industries go through slow periods.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

‘He didn't really pay attention': I told my friend he left millions on the table in retirement. Did I do the right thing?
"He lived very frugally and maxed out his 401(k)s."

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Trump administration backs nuclear fusion — as a company tied to Trump invests in it
Trump Media & Technology is set to merge with a fusion power company, as the broader fusion sector is seeing new regulations and receiving boosts from the White House.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Wall Street is set to reap a fee bonanza that could reach $1 billion from the SpaceX IPO
‘It's likely to be the biggest underwriting payday ever for an IPO in terms of the total dollar amount'

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

This chart shows why AI will eventually mean lower bond yields
Potential labor-market weakness following the widespread adoption of AI practices in the workplace should eventually lead to lower interest rates, Dario Perkins contends.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

I inherited a house. My CPA says I should sell within a year to avoid capital gains. Is he right?
"We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value."

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Three ways the AI boom may fizzle — and what happens to stocks next
A pullback in big tech capex may rattle markets, say Panmure Liberum strategists.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

‘He didn't really pay attention': I told my friend he left millions of dollars on the table in retirement. Was I right?
"He lived very frugally and maxed out his 401(k)s."

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

As these market drivers start to weaken, it's time for investors to buy protection, says Deutsche Bank
After Nvidia posts numbers on Wednesday, the positive impact of the U.S. earnings season is in the rear-view mirror and investors may once again be more focused on the disruption caused by events in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Here's where Treasury yields will peak and open up a rare opportunity to buy stocks and bonds, says Wall Street veteran
The Treasury yield could peak near 5% in coming weeks, which will be a chance to buy stocks, says Ed Yardeni.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

A ‘private celebrity compound': Selena Gomez lists her L.A. estate for $6.5 million
Selena Gomez is preparing to bid farewell to her former bachelorette pad, listing the sprawling Encino home for $6.49 million, just 6 months after she married Benny Blanco.

MarketWatch
May 18, 2026

Musician Sheryl Crow is selling part of her Nashville estate for $1.8 million
Country music legend Sheryl Crow is offloading a small slice of her extravagant Nashville estate for $1.8 million—more than a decade after adding the 2.2-acre parcel to her longtime Tennessee compound.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

Dow futures drop, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate
U.S. stock-index futures fell and crude prices rose on Sunday, after the market's rally stalled last week as oil prices rose sharply amid the impasse in the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

Dow futures slip, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate
U.S. stock-index futures fell and crude prices rose on Sunday, after the market's rally stalled last week as oil prices rose sharply amid the impasse in the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

Your 3-6 months of emergency savings won't cut it — why the job market now demands an 18-month cash cushion
Artificial intelligence will displace some jobs and replace others. Here's how to make sure you're on the right side of change.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency
A rare strain of Ebola virus likely caused 80 deaths in Congo and Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

Walmart and Target are about to show just how much shopping habits have changed due to the Iran war
Walmart has said that customers start to cut spending when gas prices hit $4.50 to $5 a gallon.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

Nvidia is getting some help as it props up S&P 500 earnings growth
Micron is expected to be the second-largest contributor to the index's overall earnings growth — behind Nvidia, whose impact will likely diminish.

MarketWatch
May 17, 2026

These hidden forces are driving the runaway stock-market rally
Bullish options traders and heavy buying of leveraged ETFs are playing a role in the historic swing higher for stocks. They're also being tested.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

AI investment ‘advice' is 50% more likely to pump you up — and trip you into costly blunders
AI fuels impulsive actions — a human ‘defense coach' is your best bet to win the market's ‘loser's game.'

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

I have $310,000 in cash from a maturing CD. Where should I put it next?
A "tsunami" of CDs coming due is vexing savers who are worried about redeploying their money.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

‘She is very angry with me': My daughter, 30, has issues with drugs. Should I take half the profit from the sale of her house?
"My thought is to invest it on her behalf for someday, when she gets her life together."

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

Few Americans can afford long-term care — but this state program could be a game changer
Washington state has embarked on a bold experiment that bolsters families by giving all workers a way to earn access to $36,500 worth of long-term care when they need it.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

Meet the Nvidias of power — 5 stocks winning Big Tech's $700 billion AI energy grab
Infrastructure giants such as GE Vernova and Bloom Energy are the new gatekeepers of the AI grid.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

Social Security's COLA could rise as much as 4.2% in 2027, boosted by Iran war impact and inflation
Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

What former poker champion turned investing coach Annie Duke says most of us get wrong about risk
The author of ‘Quit' talks about market bubbles, costly investing mistakes and why investors freeze at the worst time.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

My wife and I retired with 22 times our income. Why don't more people do what we did?
"The vast majority of people I've known are intimidated by money's power, imbue it with almost magical qualities."

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

‘I'm already feeling anxious': My ex-husband offered to give me a $30,000 lump sum for child support. Is there a catch?
"He has not paid the last two months, and it is not court-ordered."

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out — but the economy will be fine as long as they keep spending
Nearly three months into the Iran war, Americans are still spending plenty of money to keep the economy on the up and up.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

Small caps are still riding high despite latest setback. But more trouble could lie ahead.
The small-cap Russell 2000 led U.S. stocks lower on Friday — yet it has outperformed all major indexes except the Nasdaq in 2026.

MarketWatch
May 16, 2026

‘He is retired': Should my husband take his Social Security at 62 and invest it?
"His Social Security benefit would be $1,600 per month, since he stayed home with the kids while I worked."

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Are you ‘doomjobbing' while looking for work? Know the signs — and do this instead.
"It was soul-crushing," says one job hunter, who only found work once she stopped making this popular application mistake.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

This hedge fund just dumped the ‘big three' airline stocks, as the industry faces soaring fuel costs
Appaloosa sold off its entire positions in Delta, American and United, while loading up on shares of Amazon and Uber.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Berkshire's Abel sours on some of Warren Buffett's picks, while betting big on Delta
Warren Buffett exited U.S. airlines back in 2020, but successor Greg Abel placed a $2.8 billion fresh bet on Delta.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

George Soros's fund buys Berkshire Hathaway stock — now that Buffett is gone
The value of Soros Fund Management's equity holdings increased during the first quarter in a down market, as it boosted stakes in Nvidia and Apple.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

$668,603,360,342 — that's how much people have legally bet on sports since the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling
States have collected over $12 billion in tax revenue from sports betting since it was legalized in some states.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Stocks and bonds get swept up in a selloff, as Trump's China visit fails to pry open the Strait of Hormuz
Fears of a 2022-style inflation problem are bubbling back up, but there's also hope for a Trump pivot on the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

This ‘safe haven' bond is projected to pay 5.1% this year — with almost no risk
The April 2032 inflation-protected U.S. TIPS bond looks like a pretty good deal.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Your 3-6 months of emergency savings is dangerous — the new job market forces an 18-month cash cushion
Artificial intelligence will displace some jobs and replace others. Here's how to make sure you're on the right side of change.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Your 3-6 months of emergency savings won't cut it — why the job market demands an 18-month cash cushion
Artificial intelligence will displace some jobs and replace others. Here's how to make sure you're on the right side of change.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Optical stocks are booming. Here's how to invest in one of the most explosive areas of tech.
Investors are pouring money quickly into a new ETF that invests in companies involved with photonics and photolithography.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Don't fear a summer stock crash: Market history shows this massive spring rally isn't a trap
The stock market's momentum is not built on borrowed time.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Stephen Colbert's show is ending. Is it a sign of what's to come for late-night TV?
The worsening economics of television have put pressure on networks to reconsider the value of late-night shows, although the specter of President Trump also hangs over Colbert's departure.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

5 money moves that made this 32-year-old dad a millionaire in just 9 years
A low starting salary, global pandemic, unaffordable housing market, graduate school and two kids didn't stop Blake Edwards and his wife from becoming millionaires by their early 30s.

MarketWatch
May 15, 2026

Your 6-month emergency savings won't cut it: The AI layoff wave is forcing an 18-month cash cushion
Artificial intelligence will displace some jobs and replace others. Here's how to make sure you're on the right side of change.

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