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MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The real cost of the Iran war isn't just higher prices — it's market paralysis
Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Here's the silver lining for stocks and 5% Treasury yields
Higher rates mean higher costs for borrowers, but 5% isn't a level that's prone to sticking around in the Treasury market

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Is AI power really the new oil? Soon it will trade like just like a commodity.
CME Group plans to launch futures that would let investors bet on the price of computing power.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Copper prices are now at their highest level on record. AI is only part of the story.
Copper refining now has a Strait of Hormuz problem.

MarketWatch
May 12, 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 12, 2026

Intel's stock just guided the chip sector toward a sharp selloff. Here's why.
Analysts note "buyer exhaustion" and market concerns about what the latest inflation data may mean for future data-center spending commitments.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Clothes just saw the biggest price jump in three years. How much more will shoppers pay?
Analysts said manufacturers and retailers raised prices in response to — and in further anticipation of — the effects of the Iran war.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This bearish ‘key reversal' chart pattern could be why chip stocks suffered a rare selloff
A bearish chart pattern in the South Korea's Kospi Composite Index could act as a warning for the U.S. chip sector, given that the two have moved in sync during their recent sharp run ups.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Boeing could finally reignite its China business. Will that breathe new life into its stock?
Wall Street is hoping Boeing is about to announce a big order from China, cementing its turnaround.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Inflation is now rising faster than your salary. Here's how long that could last.
The price squeeze that Americans are feeling has reached a level last seen three years ago.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

‘It's not like they can just order in DoorDash': Americans from cruise-ship outbreak could be quarantined until mid-June
The Andes virus has a long incubation period, and the World Health Organization said there may be more infections "in the coming weeks."

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The Pentagon now estimates the Iran war is costing $29 billion. The overall economic toll is much greater.
Beyond near-term military expenses, there are also longer-term Pentagon costs and many other economic effects.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

There's an estrogen-patch shortage — but these other menopause treatments can help
Despite the shortage of some estrogen patches, we must not forget that there are many options in hormone therapy.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Hold stocks or fold 'em? Former World Series of Poker champion Annie Duke tells you how to decide.
Admitting a trade went wrong is the hardest move in investing. The author of "Quit" talks about how to avoid this costly mistake.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

As airfares soar 21%, these are the cheapest cities to fly into
Some airlines have raised fares, cut routes and hiked bag fees in response to increasing jet-fuel prices.

MarketWatch
May 12, 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 12, 2026

Why the oil crisis could become a full-blown catastrophe within a month
Global crude reserves are rapidly depleting, pushing the world toward scarcity.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

SpaceX and Google may become even more tightly linked through this far-out venture
The companies are reportedly in discussions over potential space-based data centers.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Your parents' rules for getting rich don't work anymore, Mrs. Dow Jones says — but this does
Here are 3 new rules for building wealth from finance educator Mrs. Dow Jones.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This hidden cost of the Iran war hits the stock market even harder than inflation
Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Did rents really surge in April and boost inflation? Here's the real story.
The rising shelter costs are actually slowing. Unfortunately, other prices are rising again.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

America's day of fiscal reckoning draws closer
Inflation just wiped out all the U.S. wage gains since Donald Trump was elected president.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Why Intel's stock is falling and guiding the chip sector toward its worst day of the year
Analysts note "buyer exhaustion" and market concerns about what the latest inflation data may mean for future data-center spending commitments.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Google AI legend raises big money for startup targeting this cutting-edge goal
Demis Hassabis is the co-founder and CEO of Google's DeepMind artificial-intelligence lab, which has spun out a startup called Isomorphic Labs to use AI to accelerate the creation of new drugs.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

These 10 ‘HALO' stocks protect your portfolio from the AI bubble
High capital-intensity, asset-heavy companies offer a proven hedge against ‘Magnificent Seven' volatility.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds
Investors were ditching U.S. government debt early Tuesday as higher energy prices from the Iran war pinch Americans' pocketbooks and push up the cost of living.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

EBay unbans Ryan Cohen as it rejects GameStop's takeover attempt
The e-commerce company had permanently banned Cohen's eBay account, which included GameStock merch and other items listed for as much as $14,000.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Social Security's COLA could rise 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 12, 2026

What to know about investing in SpaceX — or any company — before it goes public
IPOs generate a lot of excitement. Make sure your expectations are informed — and realistic.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Social Security's COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by 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 12, 2026

The ‘DRAM' memory ETF has gotten off to a blazing start. Here comes a leveraged version.
Investors want easy exposure to the hot memory sector — including dominant overseas players.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Under Armour's stock heads for worst day in 4 years as rising costs eat away at earnings
Under Armour's losses were wider than expected, and the outlook was below forecasts as rising costs take a bite.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

3 new rules for building wealth
Some of your parents' old rules don't work as well anymore. Here's what does, according to Mrs. Dow Jones.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Under Armour's stock tumbles as surging costs eat away at earnings
Under Armour's losses were wider than expected, and the outlook was below forecasts as rising costs take a bite.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This dot-com survivor says AI build-out is more like 1997 than 1999 — and still urges investors to hold more cash
The riveting gains for microchip stocks have many analysts drawing parallels to 1999, just ahead of the dot-com crash, when the build-out of a key technology led to parabolic moves and frenzied speculation.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Inflation jumps to 3-year high, CPI shows, and that's not the end of it
The U.S. inflation rate leaped to a nearly three-year high of 3.8% in April because of higher gas prices — and the pain for consumers isn't going away soon.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

I'm 68. Is it wise to invest my $500,000 retirement savings with a single investment firm?
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation provides coverage of up to $500,000 for stocks, bonds and mutual funds, including up to $250,000 in cash.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The ‘godfather of crypto' predicts $1 million bitcoin, but it's going to fall first
Michael Terpin explained his theory of four-year cycles in the bitcoin price that bottom during midterm-election years. One more correction is coming before another bull market.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The Ryan Cohen saga gets a new twist as eBay shoots down GameStop's takeover offer
eBay says the $56 buyout deal is "neither credible nor attractive" and cheers its standalone prospects.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This dot-com survivor says AI buildout is more like 1997 than 1999 — and still urges investors to have more cash
The riveting gains for microchip stocks have many analysts drawing parallels to 1999, just ahead of the dot-com crash, when the build-out of a key technology led to parabolic moves and frenzied speculation.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

My retirement fund is like an AI version of me. It keeps working when I'm not able to.
"Not taking care of your money becomes, in a visceral sense, not taking care of yourself."

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

With Keir Starmer premiership on the brink, British government debt, currency and stocks fall
British government debt fell sharply on Tuesday, with reports suggesting Prime Minister Keir Starmer may face a leadership challenge or even resign as early as today.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

When couples have a PTO gap, it can take a big toll on their relationship
"Gap relationships," where there is a discrepancy between how two people operate their lives, have become a topic of interest — and ire.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The hottest stock market in the world finally met its match: taxes
The idea that citizens should get a cut of the booming profits of tech companies derailed one of the hottest stock markets in the world on Tuesday.

MarketWatch
May 12, 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 12, 2026

With Keir Starmer premiership on the brink, British government debt tumbles further
British government debt fell sharply on Tuesday, with reports suggesting Prime Minister Keir Starmer may face a leadership challenge or even resign as early as today.

MarketWatch
May 11, 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 11, 2026

BuzzFeed's stock more than doubles as beleaguered media company gets a lifeline
Shares of BuzzFeed were up more than 130% in the extended session after the company said Byron Allen's family office agreed to take a majority stake.

MarketWatch
May 11, 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 11, 2026

Oil price charts produced a pattern not seen in 36 years. What happened last time?
Brent crude futures charts produced a technical pattern that hasn't been seen in 36 years, and what that could mean for oil prices.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock drops as earnings come with a big disappointment
Investors had been excited early Monday about speed breakthroughs at the satellite company. But the after-hours earnings report showed a sizable revenue miss.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Stocks are hitting record highs even as Iran war drags on. How long can it last?
The S&P 500 finished above 7,400 for the first time ever but Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' also spiked

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Cash-strapped homeowners may soon have no choice but to repair their aging houses. These stocks can benefit.
Home Depot and Lowe's have struggled this year, but UBS analysts say they're due to benefit as homeowners reach a tipping point with units built during the mid-2000s housing boom.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Figuring out how to watch NBA playoff games has been a struggle. And — sorry, sports fans — it's only getting worse.
NBA playoff games have been split up among myriad networks and streaming services, leaving fans scratching their heads about where to find the games. Matters become a bit simpler in the later rounds of the playoffs, though.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Here's the next AI ‘battleground' — and how investors can get in on the action
Lumentum's stock has been red hot, but there are plenty of lesser-known ways to capitalize on the growing connectivity needs of AI data centers, according to Bernstein.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Moderna's stock has rallied on hantavirus research that is ‘early-stage' in nature
The biotech company has a pre-clinical program with the U.S. Army and a vaccine center at a Korean university.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Micron's stock soars to fresh highs as a ‘virtuous cycle' for memory unfolds
As AI models get larger, more memory will be needed to improve them, therefore creating ongoing demand, one analyst says.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

U.S. households face serious pain beyond gas prices as diesel nears record highs
Diesel is what powers the trucks, trains and tractors. It's what the U.S. economy runs on.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Nvidia has added an Oracle's worth of market cap in just four trading days
Nvidia's stock is on pace to record its best four-session gain of 2026 after severely lagging the chip sector in the year to date.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Figuring out where to watch NBA playoff games has been a struggle — and it may only get worse for sports fans
NBA playoff games have been split up among a myriad of networks and streaming services, leaving fans scratching their heads about where to find games.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock is on the rise as investors gear up for earnings from the SpaceX rival
Investors are optimistic about new speed breakthroughs at the satellite company.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Strategy's Michael Saylor raps about how he gets shareholders to pay for bitcoin buys
Strategy has sold more common stock to buy bitcoin, and Executive Chair Michael Saylor has posted a video on X in which he raps about using the "equity ATM" in an effort to hurt those who bet against the company and bitcoin.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Inflation is getting worse. Just how bad is it going to get?
The surge in gasoline prices tied to the Iran war is set to drive U.S. inflation to a three-year high — and it might get worse before it gets better.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Iren's stock pulls back as investors assess the steep price of the AI buildout
Iren will take on debt in the wake of its new Nvidia partnership. One analyst said Monday's stock drop is an overreaction.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Nearly half of women are cheating themselves out of free money
This is almost a guaranteed way to end up with too little money in retirement.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Intel's stock extends its hot streak. This is the latest source of optimism.
The company is reportedly working with South Korea's SK Hynix on new chip-packaging technology.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Lumentum builds on its scorching stock rally after earning a spot in this hot index
Lumentum's stock performance ranks fifth in the S&P 500 this year. Now the optical company is set to join the Nasdaq-100.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Micron's stock soars toward fresh highs as a ‘virtuous cycle' for memory unfolds
As AI models get larger, more memory will be needed to improve them, therefore creating ongoing demand, one analyst says.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Think robocalls are annoying? AI is making them dangerous.
The FCC is trying to fix customer service by bringing call centers back to the U.S. The real threat: AI-driven scams that regulators can't touch.

MarketWatch
May 11, 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 11, 2026

A ‘race against time': Hormuz closure could push Brent to $150 a barrel by summer, warns Morgan Stanley
Oil is climbing to start the week as Morgan Stanley is warning that crude prices are being held at bay from much higher losses. But that could change.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

‘Technically, I'm not sick': Can I take paid sick leave for my egg-retrieval fertility treatment?
"I'm a hard worker who pretty much never takes sick days."

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Investors are now telling companies to invest in growth, not their own stocks, Goldman Sachs finds
The stock market is rewarding companies that seek out secular growth opportunities and don't just rely on financial engineering to drive shareholder returns.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Oil market won't return to normal this year if Iran conflict isn't solved within weeks, Aramco CEO says
Oil futures for December have gained 47% this year, a sign that traders don't anticipate a quick return to normal.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

A ‘race against time.' Hormuz closure could push Brent to $150 a barrel by summer, warns Morgan Stanley.
Oil is climbing to start the week as Morgan Stanley is warning that crude prices are being held at bay from much higher losses. But that could change.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

AI plays in emerging markets offer more upside than in the U.S. at present, says JPMorgan
Asian tech stocks offer superior exposure to the U.S. AI boom — and at better valuations. Renewed dollar weakness could boost returns further.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

There's a new top target for the S&P 500 as ‘melt-up' intensifies
‘We've never seen anything like this,' says Wall Street veteran Yardeni

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

There's a new top target for the S&P 500 as the ‘melt-up' intensifies
‘We've never seen anything like this,' says Wall Street veteran Yardeni

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

‘I'm not an extravagant spender': I'm in my 70s with a $90,000 income. Can I afford my dream home with a pool?
"My current house is all paid off, and it's worth $650,000."

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

As Trump heads to China, here's how much the dollar is overvalued, according to Goldman Sachs
China may allow its currency to succumb to upward pressure as part of its trade negotiations with the U.S. The renminbi is cheaper than it has been for several decades, according to GS forex strategists

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

‘I nearly made a major misstep': I claimed my Social Security benefits at 64 instead of 70. Here's why.
"It's remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives."

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

The investor who backed Nvidia in 2016 and a memory-chip maker in 2024 now has a third conviction call
Josh Wolfe, a venture-capital investor who uses the ideas from his portfolio companies to invest in the stock market, says he has identified a third strong conviction call that will lift hardware stocks.

MarketWatch
May 10, 2026

U.S. stock futures fall, oil surges as Trump calls Iran's latest offer to end war ‘totally unacceptable'
U.S. stock-index futures fell and oil prices rose on Sunday, after President Donald Trump called Iran's response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the war "totally unacceptable."

MarketWatch
May 10, 2026

Powell's legacy as Fed chair is fighting inflation and Trump. He may lose the battle against both.
Jerome Powell will be remembered for how the struggles against inflation and to preserve Federal Reserve independence ultimately end.

MarketWatch
May 10, 2026

‘Fibermaxxing' has spurred the launch of fiber sodas and gummies. Is the craze going too far?
Companies are rushing to cash in on "functional snacking," but experts warn that the health benefits of fiber treats might not be all they're cracked up to be.

MarketWatch
May 10, 2026

Big Tech's AI spending is depriving investors of juicy payouts
Goldman Sachs expects S&P 500 share buybacks to grow only 3% this year, as a shaky economic backdrop and AI cost pressures force spending reconsiderations.

MarketWatch
May 10, 2026

‘The S&P 500 seems to be doing particularly well': I'm 66. Is this a good time to invest $100,000 in the stock market?
"I own my home and I have no debt."

MarketWatch
May 10, 2026

Stocks are walking a tightrope to fresh record highs — as a handful of names do most of the heavy lifting
Investors are caught on a tightrope — watching a very narrow band of tech stocks lift the stock market to fresh record highs, while looking down below for signs of trouble.

MarketWatch
May 09, 2026

The most prestigious role in AI has no job description
Everyone from Anthropic to tiny startups is hiring for the "member of technical staff" — but does anyone know what it means?

MarketWatch
May 09, 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 09, 2026

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

MarketWatch
May 09, 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 09, 2026

8 multibillion-dollar companies later, this serial entrepreneur shares his proven blueprint for massive returns
Billionaire investor Brad Jacobs explains why the biggest mistake investors make today is failing to take advantage of ‘infinite capital.'

MarketWatch
May 09, 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 09, 2026

Stuck in ‘survival spending'? 5 ways to build wealth even when the odds seem stacked against you.
Solve problems, concentrate wealth and manage risk to get ahead.

MarketWatch
May 09, 2026

S&P 500 record profits are a double-edged sword — and it could slash your returns
With profit margins now twice their historical average, big U.S. stocks are priced for perfection.

MarketWatch
May 09, 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 09, 2026

Zuckerberg's ‘Multi Mark' AI clone is a huge red flag for Meta shareholders
Replacing authentic leadership with a digital doppelgänger isn't innovation — it's a high-tech retreat from accountability.

MarketWatch
May 09, 2026

My niece is on Social Security Disability Insurance. Will she lose her health insurance if I buy her a house?
"She has not been able to get approved for a mortgage, so I want to help her."

MarketWatch
May 09, 2026

The unsinkable U.S. economy cruises on, despite headwinds from the Iran war
The economy keeps expanding in the face of macro obstacles.

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