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Feb 04, 2026

Gold's back over $5,000 and silver's surging as well
Gold futures reclaimed the $5,000 level on Wednesday, as the yellow metal was back on vogue after suffering through the worst performance in 46 years just last week.

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

Novo Nordisk CEO tells investors to expect weight-loss drug pricing to go down before it comes back up
Recently-appointed CEO Mike Doustdar has repeatedly reset expectations since his arrival. Pricing and regulatory pressure is fierce and pessimistic revenue guidance has seen the stock clobbered 17% in Copenhagen.

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

Santander says $12 billion U.S. bank deal will cost less than 7 times earnings. The market isn't buying it.
Santander shares fell on Wednesday, as Spanish investors reacted to the banking giant's latest $12 billion acquisition.

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

Explain this financial paradox to me like I'm 16. Why would I, or anyone, lease a car?
"‘What's the point of paying thousands of dollars?"

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

The one market where volatility is rising even as stocks surge
In South Korea, its version of the VIX volatility index has soared along with its stock market. That's unusual.

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen pulls his $8.5 million California bachelor pad off the market
Allen had listed the home in December, but pulled it from the market after his wife revealed they were expecting a baby.

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

As romance with Jennifer Aniston heats up, boyfriend Jim Curtis lists N.Y. apartment for $1.5 million
Jim Curtis' listing of the New York apartment suggests he may be preparing to relocate to Los Angeles full time in order to spend more time with Aniston, whom he gushed about on the "Today" show.

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

‘I am the third trustee': My selfish brother is executor of our family estate. Can I retitle property in my name?
"I am not looking to hire an attorney."

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

‘I'm worried about cash flow': I'm 71 with a $2.7 million IRA and $470K in stocks. Why can't I relax?
"My home is paid for and has an estimated value of $700,000."

MarketWatch
Feb 04, 2026

‘I'm spooked': Gold is back above $5,000, but is it a high-risk bet for your retirement?
"Before you ask, there is nothing extreme about 5% of my ‘alternative' assets."

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Stocks fall as S&P 500 dragged down by tech. Is the selling over?
An ETF focused on software stocks just saw its worst day since April 2025.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

‘I'm rich in everything but parents': I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my fiancé?
"I'm a 40-year-old woman in a committed relationship, and I've experienced the loss of both of my parents."

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Super Micro logs record revenue from AI demand, and the stock surges
Super Micro's revenue exploded to $12.7 billion as delayed orders finally materialized, but aggressive competition and rising costs pushed gross margins to a razor-thin 6.3%

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 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
Feb 03, 2026

Elon Musk's plans for SpaceX data centers in orbit could cost $5 trillion a year, analysts say
Analysts at research firm MoffettNathanson say ‘the capital needs would simply be enormous'

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Consumers are sending investors a clear message about stocks for 2026
When shoppers are in a buying mood, their list includes the stock market.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Wall Street expects Warsh to live with the Fed's ‘bloated' balance sheet
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, has long expressed a desire to shrink what he calls the central bank's "bloated" balance sheet. But doing so is not as easy as it might sound.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Trump signs funding bill to end the government shutdown. Friday's jobs report looks like the only big casualty.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a funding package into law just hours after the House of Representatives passed it in a 217-214 vote, ending a partial government shutdown that had lasted four days.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Chipotle's outlook for the year casts doubt on a restaurant-industry rebound
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. fell sharply after hours on Tuesday, after the fast-casual Mexican chain's same-store outlook came in below expectations, and the company outlined steps it planned to take to regain growth.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Novo Nordisk's stock tumbled as drugmaker lays out case for declining sales in 2026
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy blamed pricing pressures and competition for its downbeat outlook.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Pfizer's stock fell after mixed response to weight-loss data for drug set to compete with Lilly's Zepbound
Pfizer on Tuesday hailed a study of a weight-loss-drug candidate while forecasting a profit decline due to the impact of the Trump administration's policies on pricing and tariffs.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Trump and Warsh aren't holding a joint press conference. What this says about the Fed's next chapter.
Economists have expressed surprise and disappointment about the absence of any public remarks, which had been a routine part of the Fed nomination process going back almost 30 years.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

These 2 charts show why buying a house is the hardest it's been in decades
Home buyers across America have had little relief from sky-high home prices over the last few years. Two charts explain why that's not likely to change soon.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Oracle's monster $25 billion debt financing points to anxieties around AI funding
Oracle plans to raise up to another $25 billion this year but said the sales would be either equity or equity-linked issuances.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Software stocks sink, extending their historic underperformance. What comes next?
"Momentum is a powerful force in capital markets," an analyst says, and right now it's not on the side of software stocks.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

‘I didn't find out until after it was done': Chase cut my credit-card limit due to low usage. Could this affect my credit?
"This is the first time I've ever had a credit limit lowered."

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

House passes funding bill to end the government shutdown. Friday's jobs report looks like the only big casualty.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a funding package to halt a partial government shutdown, meaning the latest closure only lasted for four days.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Novo Nordisk's stock tumbles as drugmaker lays out case for declining sales in 2026
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy blamed pricing pressures and competition for its downbeat outlook.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

This powerful economic indicator is sending a clear message about stocks for 2026
When consumers are in a buying mood, their shopping list includes the stock market.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Trump and Warsh aren't holding a joint press conference. It could signal a new era of less Fed talk.
Economists have expressed surprise and disappointment about the absence of any public remarks, which had been a routine part of the Fed nomination process going back almost 30 years.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Wall Street's ‘smart money' bought gold and silver just before they crashed. Learn from their predictable mistakes.
It should surprise absolutely nobody that global fund managers were heavily overinvested in commodities just before commodity prices collapsed at the end of last week.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Two airline stocks are favored by Citi for the short haul, but Delta might be a lower-risk play
Citi analyst John Godyn considers all of the airlines he covers to be high-risk investments, except for one.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro faces a tough road ahead. Here's what to expect.
Josh D'Amaro will become the ninth person to serve as Disney's CEO in its 102-year history.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Alphabet's stock is the hottest in Big Tech, raising the bar for earnings
Alphabet's stock has rallied 80% in the last six months on AI enthusiasm. Here's how the Google parent can keep the momentum going.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Investors are asking if they need to own gold and silver at all
Precious metals may be done falling — but they're not done being tested.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Gold and silver rally after a two-session drop: Why the memelike moves are so unusual
Gold and silver rose for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week's record-setting shakeout.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

The IRS is trying to make the best of a government shutdown. Here's how to protect your refund.
The federal tax collector is using Biden-era funding to continue normal operations through next week, as filing season continues.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Now that SpaceX and xAI have merged, is Tesla next?
Experts are split on the merits of a possible Tesla-SpaceX combination, which could further Elon Musk's dream of corporate "convergence," but potentially at a cost to Tesla shareholders

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Nvidia's stock needs a spark. Here's how it can generate one.
After a stretch of underperformance, Nvidia's stock could come alive after earnings, upcoming industry events and the expected launch of new AI models by companies using its Blackwell chips.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

60% of buyers paid below asking price in 2025. Here's where they found the best deals.
A quarter of recent home buyers who paid below the list price got a discount of 10% or more, the highest share since 2012

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Pfizer's stock falls after mixed response to weight-loss data for drug set to compete with Lilly's Zepbound
Pfizer on Tuesday hailed a study of a weight-loss-drug candidate while forecasting a profit decline due to the impact of the Trump administration's policies on pricing and tariffs.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

The House is pushing to end the government shutdown today — here's what betting markets are signaling
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Tuesday on passing a funding package to halt a partial government shutdown, meaning the latest closure could be only four days long.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

How a single tech heavyweight managed to pull the rug from under gold and global markets
Panmure Liberum's Joachim Klement says last week's Microsoft jolt triggered a contagion effect across trendy assets.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

PayPal's stock heads for near-historic decline upon ‘dramatic' CEO change
PayPal just saw a major slowdown on a metric closely watched by investors. Soon, HP veteran Enrique Lores will be tasked with turning the company around.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

The scariest part of buying my fiancée's engagement ring (hint: it wasn't the price)
How I found find peace of mind after making one of the most important purchases of my life — and what I learned can help you, too.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Galaxy Digital reports $482 million loss as bitcoin slumps
Galaxy Digital, the cryptocurrency company run by billionaire Michael Novogratz, on Tuesday reported a $482 million loss in the fourth quarter as the value of bitcoin and other digital assets fell.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Palantir's stock pops against a bleak software backdrop
Investors are cheering Palantir's bullish 2026 revenue guidance as the company's AI strategy continues to be a bright spot in the software sector.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

PepsiCo cut prices on Doritos, Cheetos after customer complaints about affordability
PepsiCo's stock was set to pull back, despite an earnings beat and a raised dividend.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Pfizer study finds patients lose up to 12% of their weight after taking once-a-month drug
Pfizer on Tuesday hailed a study of a weight-loss-drug candidate while forecasting a profit decline due to the impact of the Trump administration's policies on pricing and tariffs.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

PayPal's stock slides as disappointing earnings usher in a CEO change
PayPal just saw a major slowdown on a metric closely watched by investors. Soon, HP veteran Enrique Lores will be tasked with turning the company around.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

How a single tech heavyweight managed to pull the rug on gold and global markets
Panmure Liberum's Joachim Klement says last week's Microsoft jolt triggered a contagion effect across trendy assets.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Merck's outlook for 2026 comes in below expectations as pipeline faces make-or-break year
Merck's stock falls as the full-year revenue and profit outlooks were below expectations.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Merck's outlook for 2026 comes in lower-than-expected as pipeline faces make-or-break year
Merck's stock falls as the full-year revenue and profit outlooks were below expectations.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Gold and silver rally, after 13% fall over two sessions for yellow metal
Gold and silver rose for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week's record-setting shakeout.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

‘I'm spooked': Do gold and silver belong in my retirement portfolio after their dramatic fall in value?
"Before you ask, there is nothing extreme about 5% of my ‘alternative' assets."

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

During the worst day for gold in 46 years, options traders made bets the metal could hit $20,000
During Friday's gold price meltdown, open interest in options on gold rose significantly with traders placing large wagers on the gold price doubling, tripling and even quadrupling

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

A year after his death, Gene Hackman's $6.25 million Santa Fe estate finds a buyer in just a few days
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman's longtime New Mexico home has an offer, mere days after it was put on the market for $6.25 million.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

Tennis pro Tommy Paul finds a buyer for $2.8 million Florida home in just days
It could be game, set, match for tennis pro Tommy Paul's newly listed $2.8 million Florida abode, which has found itself a buyer mere days after it was put on the market.

MarketWatch
Feb 03, 2026

OpenAI reportedly has its own issues with Nvidia after Jensen Huang's underwhelming support


MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Teradyne's stock soars after this ‘absolute blowout' forecast that was fueled by AI
The company, which makes equipment for testing semiconductors, gave profit guidance that was about 60% above what analysts were expecting.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in February 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more
With a few notable exceptions, the Winter Olympics is putting a chill on new streaming releases

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

AMD's stock rises ahead of earnings. Why investors are feeling upbeat.
AMD could do a better job than Intel at capitalizing on the AI-fueled boom in traditional server chips.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

SpaceX officially acquires xAI. Here's how Elon Musk justifies the move.
Musk says the newest merger of companies he owns is necessary to create "a sentient sun to understand the universe."

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Where home buyers have landed the best deals we've seen on houses in over a decade
Home buyers are scoring big discounts, on both new and existing homes. Here's where the deals are, and where buyers are still paying above the asking price.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

How the stock market's big turnaround on Monday put the S&P 500 back in record territory
Small-caps and other signs of the ‘rotation' beyond mega-cap tech were out in force to start February

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Silver plunges into a bear market for the first time since 2022. Here's how long it may last.
A more than 30% one-day drop in silver late last week pulled prices for the metal into a bear market for the first time since 2022.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

What would end this government shutdown — and how tax refunds and air travel are affected in the meantime
A partial U.S. government shutdown entered its third day Monday, but the closure is widely expected to be short-lived.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Palantir's stock surges as AI demand drives another record quarter
Palantir's guidance vastly exceeds expectations, with the company projecting 61% growth for the year

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

These software stocks could rise as much as 75%. But is now the time to buy?
ServiceNow, Shopify and Twilio are stocks that appear to stand out in this beaten-down sector, but some believe it's too soon to buy.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

This Micron stock chart is sending an ominous signal, if history is any guide
The chip company's stock is higher above its long-term trend tracker than during the dot-com bubble or the Windows 95 craze.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Gold now down nearly $1,000 from peak as silver extends losses after a record 31% one-day slump
Gold and silver failed to recover lost ground Monday after a selloff Friday in precious metals that saw gold fall significantly from record highs and silver post its biggest daily loss in 46 years.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Crucial U.S. jobs report delayed again. What happens next?
The January jobs report won't be published Friday as scheduled due to the partial government shutdown, but investors probably won't have to wait long for critical insights into the health of the labor market.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

The dollar's rebound probably won't last
The U.S. dollar was attempting to bounce back from its January slide.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Gold now down nearly $1,000 from peak as silver struggles to recover from a record 31% slump
Gold and silver were struggling to recover lost ground Monday after a selloff Friday in precious metals that saw gold fall significantly from record highs and silver post its biggest daily loss in 46 years.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Bitcoin briefly tumbles below $75K, but these investors see a buying opportunity
Bitcoin hit its lowest level since the "liberation day" selloff last April.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Here's the one thing the bond market is hoping to avoid on Wednesday
Any sign that the Treasury might significantly increase the sizes of its future note and bond auctions could rattle traders.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Tesla's stock falls as bleak new sales figures signal more pain for beleaguered EV business
Tesla saw sharp January declines in new-vehicle registrations in several European markets.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

People who work for a paycheck have less money than you think
The top wealth holders outpace everyone else.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Many U.S. households feel like they can't get ahead financially — and they're right
The top wealth holders outpace everyone else.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

The government shutdown has delayed Friday's jobs report. Here's how the latest closure could end.
Tax refunds and air travel are also being affected.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Palantir's stock looks less ‘frothy' and is now worth buying, this analyst says
One analyst sees a path to $200, as Palantir's new government contracts and expanding margins could help the stock rebound.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Home prices are so high that more than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K
The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

There's a big new oil-and-gas merger, but shareholders aren't happy
Devon plans to buy Coterra in an all-stock deal, as the companies look to increase scale so they can compete with larger rivals in the Permian Basin.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Nvidia and Oracle are sending similar warning signs about the AI trade
Oracle is raising more debt and Nvidia is walking back its OpenAI investment target. Both are signs that the AI trade could be on shaky ground, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

U.S. manufacturers had a very good January — it's the rest of the year that's the problem.
U.S. manufacturers got a burst of new orders in January and business grew for the first time in 11 months, but the improvement appeared tied to the start of a new year and probably doesn't herald an end to a tariff-induced slump.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Here's the real reason gold prices plunged — and why the selloff likely isn't over yet
Gold investors are still too bullish.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

‘This is our second marriage': We're in our 60s. How do we split expenses if we move in together and rent one house?
"We have been taking turns living in his house and my house."

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Wall Street can't get a handle on Kevin Warsh. Expect a volatile market until it does.
It's going to be a bumpy ride for investors. These stock-market sectors could provide a refuge.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Michael Saylor's Strategy sees bitcoin trade below the purchase price of its holdings
The bitcoin holdings of Michael Saylor's Strategy were briefly underwater in a sign of the unwinding in cryptocurrency value this year.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Walt Disney firing on all cylinders but higher costs zap the bottom line
Walt Disney Co. missed expectations on net profit but came in slightly ahead on adjusted earnings per share and revenue.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

There's another big oil-and-gas merger, but shareholders aren't happy
Devon plans to acquire Coterra in an all-stock deal, as consolidation within the oil-and-gas sector continues.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Walt Disney reports solid gains in revenue but sees decline in net profit due to higher costs
Walt Disney Co. missed expectations on net profit but came in slightly ahead on adjusted earnings per share and revenue.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Nvidia's OpenAI investment may not be as big as once hoped — and tech stocks are falling
Jensen Huang said Nvidia still plans to invest in OpenAI but dialed back expectations around the size of the commitment.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Europe just started building a ‘kill switch' for U.S. tech — and the market isn't priced for it, says this strategist
Zoom and Microsoft are among those companies that could lose business as Europe seeks tech sovereignty, says Matthew Tuttle

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

The appointment of Kevin Warsh is a market stabilizing mechanism, claims Morgan Stanley
Strategist Mike Wilson believes Warsh will serve as a credibility anchor for the current government's monetary policy.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Gold now down nearly $1,000 from peak as silver attempts to stabilize following record 31% slump
A volatile day is setting up for precious and base metals on Monday with silver and China selling in focus.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Michael Saylor's Strategy sees bitcoin holdings trade below purchase price
The bitcoin holdings of Michael Saylor's Strategy were briefly underwater in a sign of the unwinding in cryptocurrency value this year.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Oil prices are falling sharply. Lowered U.S.-Iran tensions and metals spillover is being blamed.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump said he was hopeful over negotiations with Iran, taking some of the fear premium out of the commodity.

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

‘Hell of a story, isn't it?': My brother stole $500K from my ailing father. Can we get justice?
"I split our father's estate on the understanding that no such $500,000 transfer had been made."

MarketWatch
Feb 02, 2026

Italian lender loses nearly half its value on profit warning, CEO exit
An Italian specialty finance lender that buys up the invoices from the Italian public sector lost nearly half of its value on Monday after the ousting of its chief executive and a profit warning.

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