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MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

These stocks are taking big hits from worries about higher gasoline prices
Stocks of a number of consumer discretionary sector companies were falling amid worries that rising gasoline prices as a result of the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict would hurt consumer sentiment and spending.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's blockade of Iranian ports takes effect. Stocks are shrugging off escalation concerns.
The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with the escalation pushing oil prices higher but not rattling U.S. stocks that much.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

This is the real reason behind the U.S. dollar's climb as the Iran conflict drags on
The U.S. dollar is up this year, based on Monday afternoon trading levels, following failed talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend to end the conflict in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Is OpenAI outgrowing Microsoft? A new Amazon alliance raises the stakes.
A reported leaked memo from OpenAI's revenue chief signals a deepening rift with Microsoft, as the ChatGPT creator deepens its relationship with Amazon.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Streaming viewers are OK with double the commercials as ‘subscription fatigue' sets in
As streaming costs go up, viewers are looking for better deals — and many say they'd watch more ads for lower prices, a new survey shows.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

My friend's girlfriend went ‘ballistic' after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?
"He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

The $20 billion drone-killer trade most investors are missing
The Iran war has turned counterdrone technology into the defense sector's fastest-growing niche.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

If you've ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away' — now is the time
The stock market's "Halloween Indicator" is statistically significant during just one year of the presidential cycle.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's blockade of Iran ports takes effect. Stocks are shrugging off escalation concerns.
The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with the escalation pushing oil prices higher but not rattling U.S. stocks that much.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Alzheimer's affects men and women's brains differently, new research shows. What it could mean for testing and care.
It's "a move away from a one-size-fits-all framework for Alzheimer's disease."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Oil prices rise nearly 6% as U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports takes effect
Oil prices surged nearly 6% in Monday dealings as the U.S. military began a blockade of Iranian ports following failed negotiations over the weekend between the U.S. and Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Goldman's stock falls as record equities revenue wasn't good enough for investors
Goldman's earnings and revenue beat expectations, but not by as much as investors had hoped.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Goldman Sachs has the top rank among the S&P 500 by this remarkable statistic
The investment bank has consistently rewarded its shareholders.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's blockade of Iran ports takes effect. Stocks aren't fazed for now.
The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports. President Donald Trump and the Pentagon both said the blockade would be starting at 10 a.m. Eastern.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Private credit not only won't spark a financial crisis — it may be more stable than your bank
With 65% equity cushions and 10-year lockups, Wall Street's ‘anti-banks' won't face a ‘Lehman moment.'

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

My friend's girlfriend went ‘ballistic' after he gave his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?
"He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

The best places to invest now are Chinese tech stocks and this out-of-fashion sector, according to Bank of America
The stock market is now too big to fail, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett reckons. So no rate increases before the midterms and a Sino-American detente in May

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Energy prices have probably peaked, according to Morgan Stanley's top strategist. Here's what that means for stocks.
Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Why the best stock-markets bets are Chinese tech stocks and this out-of-fashion sector, according to Bank of America
The stock market is now too big to fail, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett reckons. So no rate increases before the midterms and a Sino-American detente in May

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Stocks can rally even without a ‘full return to normality,' says HSBC
There's too much focus from investors on the war in Iran, analysts led by Max Kettner wrote in a note.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. oil prices rise back above $104 a barrel after Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices were surging back above $100 per barrel on Monday morning after a breakdown in talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Goldman didn't deliver the blowout earnings that was expected, and the stock is falling
Goldman's earnings and revenue beat expectations, but not by as much as investors had hoped.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Private credit is actually built to survive the ghosts of the great financial crisis
With 80% equity cushions and 10-year lockups, Wall Street's "anti-banks" won't face a "Lehman moment."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Why ‘Rule of 10' stocks like Nvidia and Meta are now poised for a comeback, according to Goldman Sachs
Higher bond yields have been hitting secular growth stocks, but that may be about to change.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

‘He didn't seem very alert': Our CPA said we owe the IRS $443, but we're actually due a refund of $637. Do we fire him?
"We're both concerned about the accuracy of our returns."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Energy prices have probably peaked. What that means for stocks, according to Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson.
Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

‘It feels awkward': I gave my friend's daughter cash for her wedding. Silence. Do I say something?
"They cashed the check 10 days after the wedding."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Populism lost in Hungary but still may win the war, one strategist argues
A strategist argues Viktor Orban's defeat was against the prevailing trend, but the Iran war will cement a new global regime of deglobalization, state expansion and stubborn inflation.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Oil prices rise as failed deal between U.S. and Iran raises risk of prolonged war
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude both climbed above $100 a barrel on Monday after a breakdown in talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Keep calm and carry on buying the dip, says JPMorgan
Any investor who has a time horizon of at least three months should use any weakness in stocks to buy, says a new research note from JPMorgan strategists.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Mariah Carey lists ‘MTV Cribs' penthouse in New York City for a whopping $27 million
Pop diva Mariah Carey is selling her longtime New York City penthouse for $27 million—24 years after it was featured in a now-infamous episode of "MTV Cribs."

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Why elevated U.S. tariffs could stick around for years — even after Trump leaves office
A substantial majority of American business leaders are planning for U.S. tariffs to stay elevated for years — and that's a reasonable expectation, according to trade specialists at PwC.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Watch out for more tax cuts — or even tax hikes — as Republicans try for another budget bill
While Americans are still getting used to the GOP tax overhaul enacted by Congress last year, it's possible that more tax changes could be coming.

MarketWatch
Apr 13, 2026

Leonardo DiCaprio takes his $20 million Malibu beachfront mansion off market even after lowering the price
DiCaprio originally put the home on the market in July 2025—listing it both for sale, with an asking price of $23 million, and for rent for $65,000 a month.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity
If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

Trump says he's closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?
News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend
Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

Stock-market futures drop, oil surges above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend
Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

‘I feel pressured': My husband has early Alzheimer's and wants to visit Europe, but I'm terrified of flying. What should I do?
"My husband's memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function."

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

April's stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear
The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz as Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.
As U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, U.S. stock futures were sliding and oil was climbing, based on trading via a crypto-based trading platform.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

How Beyond Meat sank from a $14 billion plant-based protein powerhouse to a penny stock
There's a lot more to Beyond Meat's fall from grace than just falling sales and mounting losses.

MarketWatch
Apr 12, 2026

Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.
Markets were pointing to a shaky start, based on trading via a decentralized crypto-based trading platform.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

United Airlines wants even higher ticket prices. It'll get them — with or without the Iran war.
United's new ‘luxury' strategy is a risky bet for investors when fares and complaints are sky-high.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

My wife and I want to move to Malaysia. Will we receive Social Security benefits there?
‘Would we have to forget about those benefits and live off of other income?'

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

Corporate tax cuts from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill' aren't giveaways — the new law actually fuels investment
By restoring 100% bonus depreciation, the OBBBA is providing liquidity needed for economic growth.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

Here's when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds
Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn't hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

Interest rates are headed lower — real yields suggest a half-point Fed cut is coming
The Iran cease-fire may be the ‘green light' the Fed needs.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

The $7 billion reason the Big Ten is dominating college sports
A $7 billion TV deal and nationwide reach are fueling the Big Ten's dominance in college sports.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

How unruly do your fellow passengers need to be for an airline to give you compensation?
One flier told MarketWatch that a fellow passenger sprayed them with perfume. She contacted the airline's CEO.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

The average tax refund is over $3,500 — and you've got less than a week to file
So far, the IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns than at the same point last year.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

Gen Z supersavers help propel IRA contributions to record highs
There is still time to make IRA contributions for 2025. The deadline is April 15.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

I have $30,000 in student debt. What's the worst that could happen if I don't pay it?
"I'd rather spend my disposable income on traveling or experiences."

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

We're in our 70s with no heirs. I like donating $30,000 from our $700,000 IRA to charity — my husband disagrees. Who's right?
"Our income — Social Security, his VA disability and three pensions — covers all expenses."

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

Here's a look at the known damage to Gulf energy facilities as the U.S. and Iran meet for talks
Nearly six weeks of war in Middle East saw more than 60 energy facilities struck across at least nine countries in the Persian Gulf.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

‘I plan to exit corporate life': I'm 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55?
"I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my wife."

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Can we write off their donations?
"There were substantial donations made."

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

What if Trump actually wanted this outcome in Hormuz all along?
Cambridge University professor Helen Thompson says the consistent ‘thread' through the second Trump administration has been resetting the energy part of the world geopolitically.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

A short-covering rally has stocks on shaky footing. Here's what could happen next.
U.S. stocks have staged a blistering rebound, but who exactly has been doing the buying?

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

LinkedIn executive reveals the biggest mistake you can make with AI at work
"If you're overusing AI, that means you're not doing anything unique as a human in that process."

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

It's been one of Wall Street's most heated AI debates — and it may be totally missing the point
Are copper cables or optical components best positioned to support the AI-networking boom? An analyst sees room for both technologies to win big.

MarketWatch
Apr 11, 2026

Will AI start ‘going rogue'? The chorus of warnings is getting louder.
As AI models get more powerful, there's growing risk they will go off the rails or get misused by bad actors.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Are you a ‘HENRY'? Why 90% of financial advisers will waive their minimums to get your business.
Most advisory firms' $500,000 or $1 million thresholds are actually just branding tools. Here's how to tell if you're actually a good fit for their services.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

How chaotic do your fellow passengers need to be for an airline to give you compensation?
One flier told MarketWatch that a fellow passenger sprayed them with perfume. She contacted the airline's CEO.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Software stocks are getting pulverized — but bitcoin's rebound hints that a bottom might be in
Bitcoin's relative strength on Friday may offer a bullish clue for battered software shares — that is, if a past relationship still holds.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Americans would love this $25,000 hybrid SUV — but it's not available here yet
Chinese vehicles may not be for sale in the U.S. yet, but they're already getting positive reviews. "Other automakers should be paying attention," said a vehicle-test editor at Edmunds.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Investors are gloomy about inflation and risk-taking ahead of Saturday's Iran talks
The economic toll of the Iran conflict is starting to show up at home.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

It's OK to postpone saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control
When should parents start saving for college? The answer may surprise you.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Here's the real cost of economy airfare after all the fees. ‘What's next — an add-on for access to the bathroom?'
Airlines are now making over $100 billion a year from add-on fees.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Nike's stock hits 12-year low, as some analysts are losing faith in management
Nike's chief innovation officer is leaving, just as analysts worry whether the execution of the company's turnaround needs an outside perspective.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Oil just logged its worst week in years as U.S.-Iran weekend talks raise a bigger question
Oil prices finished lower on Friday, with U.S. and global benchmark crude contracts posting their worst weekly percentage losses in nearly six years, as talks loomed between the U.S. and Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Iran defies Trump ahead of talks by doing a ‘very poor job' of opening Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of U.S.-Iranian talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Iran's de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorny issue, with traffic through the waterway still severely limited.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

What's at stake for markets as the U.S. and Iran talk this weekend
The Iran war has jolted oil prices and stocks over the past six weeks, leaving investors on edge over negotiations slated for this weekend.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Marvell's stock is soaring toward its first fresh high in a year. Here's what's driving the momentum.
The narrative around Marvell is refocusing around the company's optical business.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

‘That is painful': Inflation is on the verge of rising faster than your pay
"Inflation is almost eating up the entirety of Americans' wage gains already," one economist says.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Buying a car out of state can save you thousands of dollars — but ask these 3 questions first
Stubbornly high car prices are pushing more buyers to expand their search radius beyond state lines to find a deal.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.
Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Tesla is approaching a major milestone — but it may not be enough to lift the stock
Investors need proof that Tesla's driverless technology is improving in order to justify the stock price, Morgan Stanley says.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

AI spending will boost productivity — but first it'll make even the most efficient firms look like slackers
Companies and investors can expect a painful transition — and the economy will be impacted as well.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

OpenAI is making a high-stakes advertising bet. Will that help it beat Anthropic?
OpenAI is doubling down on ads as a core pillar of its business, reportedly targeting $100 billion in advertising revenue by 2030.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Intel's stock hasn't been this hot in 38 years. It now has a ‘renewed lease on life.'
Intel stands to benefit from a CPU boom and a growing array of partnerships, but an analyst notes it's "not out of the woods yet."

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

‘Tip of the inflation iceberg': Social Security's COLA forecast rises to 3.2%
Consumer prices surged in March, thanks to the conflict with Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Nvidia's stock extends its hot streak — and that's great news for the S&P 500
Nvidia shares are up for the eighth session in a row.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

This might be the best time for you to load up on Big Tech stocks
Also in Weekend Reads: How to recover from financial mistakes, solutions for a tax problem and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

You have until April 15 to claim this $8,000 Roth IRA freebie — no matter what your income
All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Palo Alto Networks' stock leads another dramatic software selloff. Here's what investors need to know.
Investors seem increasingly spooked by Mythos, a forthcoming Anthropic model that the company has said is so powerful it could penetrate existing cyber defenses if it's misused by bad actors.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

A major long-term risk for investors is baby boomers liquidating their investments
As baby boomers retire, they will go from buyers of stocks to sellers.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Americans blame Iran war for worsening economy, pushing consumer sentiment to record low
Consumers' views sour on business conditions and personal finances, and inflation expectations soar.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Americans blame Iran war for worsening economy, pushing sentiment to record low
Consumers' views sour on business conditions and personal finances, and inflation expectations soar.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

‘Our FICO score is excellent': My husband and I are in our 70s. Do we take out a $10,000 loan for a new roof?
With inflation surging in March, don't expect lower rates on your loans.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Social Security needs modest revenue increases and benefit cuts — not extreme borrowing
The Cassidy-Kaine proposal does virtually nothing to solve Social Security's financial problems

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

You only really need to know one thing to save for retirement
Saving for your future can be this simple.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

CoreWeave's stock pops as new Anthropic deal highlights intense scramble for AI compute
The deal follows an expanded arrangement with Meta that was announced on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Global chaos has become a permanent guest in your portfolio. This strategist says Big Tech and emerging markets are now essentials.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is not an aberration from the new geopolitical order — it is an expression of it and investors need to adjust to this fast, says a Nuveen strategist.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Wall Street's fear gauge just flashed an unusual signal that could carry the S&P 500 to 7,400 within months
The falling VIX is a third sign that the bottom for stocks is in says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Brent oil faces its worst weekly drop since 2022, as weekend talks loom between U.S. and Iran
A U.S. delegation is set for talks with Iran on Saturday as part of the cease-fire. But Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, endangering the agreement.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

AI will boost productivity. But first it will drag the economy down.
Companies and investors can expect a painful monthslong transformation that makes even the most efficient firms look like slackers.

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

My second husband will leave me $540,000 if I bequeath him my $130,000 net worth. What will happen to my two sons?
"I doubt he would pass anything on to them."

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

Oil prices struggle for gains ahead of talks between U.S. and Iran, with cease-fire on the line
A U.S. delegation is set for talks with Iran on Saturday as part of the cease-fire, however Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, endangering the agreement

MarketWatch
Apr 10, 2026

TSMC reports forecast-beating revenue, as AI chip demand defies geopolitical tensions
Sterling sales figures for the first three months will provide much-need reassurance to investors that demand for high-end chips for use in AI compute is still robust

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