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MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Apple has gotten too predictable. Can its next CEO bring back the element of surprise?
Wall Street is hoping that John Ternus will shift Apple's AI strategy by spending more, pursuing larger mergers and doubling down on innovation.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Walmart's stock slides as investors worry that pressure on consumers is getting worse
The supermarket chain said it's dealing with what is "arguably a softer consumer environment" than what it saw earlier in the year.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

‘Ghost offices' and long wait times: Social Security workers demand $3 billion and 20,000 hires
"The public is going to have a harder and harder time accessing these benefits," union official said.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

The rise in interest rates hit a ‘raw nerve' at the White House. Bessent's plan has analysts on edge.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made waves this week with his plan to at least double his department's buybacks of longer-dated Treasury bonds.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

The biggest loser from the Treasury's latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here's why.
An important pain threshold has been crossed, one currency-market expert warns.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

U.S. bond yields are already surging again a day after Bessent's debt-buyback plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

I hold my mother-in-law's power of attorney. I'm also her executor and trustee. Do I have too much power over her affairs?
"There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands."

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

The energy market's rising ‘crack spread' is threatening to break the American consumer
The energy market is sending a warning to cash-strapped consumers: Don't expect prices at the pump to come down anytime soon.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Is a bull market a bad time to buy him stocks instead?
"I'd love for our son to be able to attend college without needing to take out student loans."

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Conditions are ripe for a market ‘accident,' but surging bond yields alone won't cause it, concedes pessimistic strategist
The rise in bond yields renders markets more vulnerable to bad news, observes the "permabear" Albert Edwards of Société Générale.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Crypto comeback? Bitcoin, ethereum are headed for their best day in months as investors flock to hard assets
After months of slumber, digital currencies are waking up, with bitcoin and ethereum shooting higher on Thursday, as traders credited President Donald Trump's crypto-bill initiative and the disturbance in bond markets for helping to revive momentum in the hard-hit space.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Walmart's stock slides as U.S. sales are hit by falling drug prices
The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over six years.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

You've all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here's how it's changing lives — for better or worse.
AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it's just going to get bigger.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Treasury's buyback blitz may end up driving bond yields higher, warns JPMorgan. Here's its advice for investors.
Strategists Jay Barry and Jason Hunter are predicting fallout from the Treasury's move that they see as not even needed.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Most of Gen Z is now afraid AI will steal their jobs.
As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI's impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

A $420 camera for $10: China's young consumers would rather rent than buy. It's a problem for the government and the economy.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It's a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing's effort to get consumers spending.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Walmart shares slide as U.S. sales hit by falling drug prices
The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over six years.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

AMD is betting on dirt-cheap AI chips, but financing them is a major question mark
AMD just acquired a company whose chip is fast, inexpensive and a total mystery for lenders.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's front-month contracts both climbed after President Donald Trump said he was launching a "crushing economic operation" against Iran.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Why Bessent's Treasury operations have breathed life back into the gold trade
Gold is the reciprocal of the dollar and consensus among strategists is that Bessent's yield curve control will have a detrimental impact on the U.S. currency

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

‘There is considerable tension': My grandmother, 99, wants to cut my mother out of her will. Should I intervene?
"Grandma feels that she was pressured by my mother into taking out a $50,000 HELOC."

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Should we buy him stocks instead?
"He also has a brokerage account, but there's only $500 in it."

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

Wrestler Logan Paul lists California ‘LSD ranch' for $3 million
Decades ago, the property was used as the headquarters of an LSD operation run by former Harvard professor Timothy Leary.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

More SpaceX stock is about to hit the market. Here's what to know.
About 7% of SpaceX shares held by insiders are set to be made eligible for trading.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2026

7 things you should always keep in your car
For peace of mind on the road and safety here's what will keep you prepared for almost any scenario.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?
"I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Retirees: This investment gives you a guaranteed 5% safe withdrawal rate
TIPS yields are at or close to 20-year highs.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful
Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

ServiceNow's stock leads a software rally. Here's what's energizing investors.
There's growing confidence in the idea that traditional software companies will be able to withstand AI disruption.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

China wants its consumers to spend more. Its young people would rather rent.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It's a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing's effort to get consumers spending.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

A $420 camera for $10: China's young consumers would rather rent than buy. Beijing has a problem.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It's a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing's effort to get consumers spending.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Why the Treasury market's newfound calm could break down in September
A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world's largest companies plan to unleash a new wave of bond issuance.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

‘I brought my Super Bowl ring to the open houses': Seahawks player shares story of getting his real-estate license
Montorie Foster Jr. of the Seattle Seahawks got his real-estate license before becoming a Super Bowl champion.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

The national debt just hit $40 trillion. Here's how it can hurt Americans.
A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social Security recipient.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Moderna's cancer-vaccine breakthrough drives broad biopharma stock rally
The biopharmaceutical sector has struggled with a prolonged downturn in recent years but has been on an upswing of late.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Can I claim 50% of my husband's Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?
"I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Moderna's experimental vaccine prevents cancer recurrence, in ‘historic' win for personalized medicine. Its stock soared.
The candidate is a combination of an mRNA therapeutic vaccine and Merck's cancer drug Keytruda.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

You can now Venmo your kid's college tuition. But should you?
Some universities will begin accepting the nontraditional payment method as consumers seek flexible spending options.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Trump calls for passage of a key cryptocurrency bill as it falters in the Senate: ‘We need Congress to take the next step'
The Clarity Act is running into resistance because it doesn't limit the president's lucrative crypto ventures.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

My wife can claim $900 at 62. Should she take it now — or wait for her spousal benefit?
"She was a teacher at a school district, so didn't put much into Social Security."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Gen Z used to embrace AI. Now most young adults fear it will steal their jobs.
As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI's impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Fed minutes reveal growing support for rate hikes
The minutes make clear that Federal Reserve officials remained divided over the inflation outlook.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

I want to be a snowbird. Can my $2 million nest egg sustain two homes?
It's not the purchase price that's the biggest obstacle, but rather the continuing costs.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Want to bet on the bond rally? Check out these overlooked funds.
The Treasury just sparked a bond-market rally. Here is why it may not last.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

I hold my mother-in-law's power of attorney. I'm also her executor and trustee. Do I have ultimate authority?
"There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Treasury-market reprieve could be fleeting with deluge of corporate-bond issuance due in September
"From a bond investors perspective, the bottom line is about where you put your money to work," says Henry Song, portfolio manager at Diamond Hill

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Five reasons we're headed for a 10% stock-market correction — or worse
Summer is winding down, and "spooky season" will soon be upon us. That's just one cause for investor wariness.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Apple's stock could be the savviest buy within Big Tech, according to this analysis
While other "Magnificent Seven" companies spend big on AI, Apple's more conservative strategy has turned the stock into a valuable portfolio hedge against volatility.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

9 stocks to ride the industrial sector's blazing rally
Industrial stocks have gotten expensive, but here are some with the most attractive growth prospects.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

I want to be a snowbird, but I'm not sure my $2 million nest egg can sustain two homes
It's not the purchase price that's the biggest obstacle, but rather the continuing costs.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Marvell's stock pops on news of Google chip deal — and Broadcom's falls
Google will also get the option to purchase about $12 billion worth of Marvell's stock.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Should you Venmo your kid's college tuition? Here's what to know as schools add new payment options.
Some universities will begin accepting the nontraditional payment method as consumers seek flexible spending options.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Stocks, bonds and gold rally after Treasury indicates it will buy more government bonds to stop yields from surging
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at the market open.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway bet big on the U.S. housing market. You probably shouldn't follow suit.
Home-builder stocks are cheap, but it's not easy to time a rebound in the depressed housing market.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Moderna's experimental vaccine prevents cancer recurrence, in ‘historic' win for personalized medicine. Its stock is soaring.
The candidate is a combination of an mRNA therapeutic vaccine and Merck's cancer drug Keytruda.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

SK Hynix suggests its stock is too cheap as it embarks on $29 billion buyback
Following a sharp selloff in recent months, the South Korean memory-chip company says current share prices don't reflect the business's "intrinsic value."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Moderna's stock doubles on promising cancer-vaccine results
The vaccine candidate pairs an mRNA therapy with the cancer drug Keytruda.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

The bond selloff is rattling investors, but here's why they shouldn't expect a deeper stock downturn
Fundstrat's Mark Newton says it's not time to panic about surging bond yields driving a deeper stock rout. He offers technical evidence to back his case.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Should you Venmo your tuition? Here's what to know as colleges add new payment options.
Some universities will begin accepting the nontraditional payment method as consumers seek flexible spending options.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Target's grocery overhaul is helping it win back customers
The retailer has added more snacks and changed its presentation as it tries to become a destination for food purchases.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

Chinese robotic company's stock soars over 600% in trading debut
Unitree is first humanoid robot firm to list in mainland China

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

I'm my mother-in-law's power of attorney, executor and trustee. Do I hold all the power?
"There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

We're in our 50s and have $1.5 million in traditional 401(k)s. Is it too early to start Roth conversions?
"The last adviser we worked with lost a significant portion of our portfolio."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

The palatial Beverly Hills home that Paris Hilton rented is back on the market for a whopping $169,000 a month
The mansion that heiress Paris Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, rented before buying their own $63 million estate nearby has returned to the market with a sky-high asking price of $169,000 a month.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2026

My male co-workers with kids expect me to pick up their slack because I don't have children. Do I push back?
"They are always telling me how much harder their life is because they have kids."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods
Here's what's going on with the Trump administration's plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Cerebras's stock has been a post-IPO bust. Its comeback hinges on this new chip.
Cerebras is betting that its specialized chips will outpace traditional graphics processing units as AI agents become more widespread.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

‘This is very stressful': My son's roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won't pay. Can he fight this?
"They're saying the roof now needs to be completely replaced."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Meta is facing its ‘Big Tobacco' moment — and investors can profit
Even a loss in the landmark youth-safety trial would do little to hurt Mark Zuckerberg's empire.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Hidden Valley Ranch dressing may be a victim of this summer's salad scare
As the cyclospora outbreak has made consumers more cautious about salad purchases, one analyst points to sales declines for Clorox's Hidden Valley brand.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis it's not to late to get your finances in order
Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Here's a ‘ridiculously cheap' way to protect yourself against a stock-market selloff
Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' is signaling the all-clear, despite myriad looming risks.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

My co-workers complain about minor things and make every meeting miserable. How should I deal with them?
"They work from home, make six figures, have a good work-life balance and can take breaks pretty much whenever they want."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

America's growing debt pile will be the big focus Wednesday as global bond rout deepens
How much will the U.S. need to pay to convince the world to keep lending it money?

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Mortgage rates could move even higher — dealing a fresh blow to home buyers
Mortgage rates rose slightly due to a deepening bond-market selloff.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here's how it can hurt Americans.
A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social Security recipient.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

The Fed minutes are coming —and they're more crucial now as Warsh limits his communication
Investors are starved for information in a new world of "terse" communication from the central bank.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Here's the case for Nvidia's stock to climb 55%, according to BofA
An analyst is looking past financing risks and noting that Nvidia could appeal to investors through its enhanced share buybacks.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Soon you can buy Medicare Advantage plans at Costco. What you need to know.
The warehouse club becomes the latest consumer brand to offer health insurance.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Wall Street wants to turn sports betting into ETFs. Critics call it dangerous ‘nonsense.'
The convergence of investing, trading and sports betting may be getting a major shot in the arm — or shot on goal — starting with 32 new exchange-traded funds.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

AI chip stocks were riding high. Here's why Micron and others are now pulling back.
Analysts note high expectations, concerns about elevated Treasury yields and a potential letdown surrounding Anthropic's financial progress,

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Can you get a piece of State Farm's $5 billion cash-back dividend? Here's how to check.
If your car was insured by State Farm in 2025, you're in luck: You likely qualify for a dividend payment from the insurance giant.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Gambling is everywhere. How do financial advisers keep clients from going overboard?
Financial advisers tell us how they handle clients who love to gamble

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel infuriated Trump. Now Disney is suing the FCC over what it calls a ‘retaliatory campaign' against ABC.
Disney says the Trump administration "has attacked ABC's speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Is SpaceX an AI play or a space stock? Two months after the IPO, investors still can't decide.
Shares don't trade like the "Big Tech" stocks, and their correlation to the space sector is "mixed," according to a new analysis.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

6% Treasury yields are the biggest risk facing stocks right now. Here's why.
A global bond-market rout was starting to put some pressure on stocks on Tuesday, as major U.S. indexes headed for a third-straight session in the red.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

‘This is very stressful': My son's roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won't pay. How can he fight this?
"They're saying the roof now needs to be completely replaced."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

U.S. investors have been buying stocks all month and are now sitting on profits. Here's what might make them sell.
Given that investors are sitting on unrealized gains and there few short positions remain open, the markets are more vulnerable to a downturn in economic news flow.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

‘We are committed Christians': Our son and daughter-in-law cut us out of their lives after a political argument. Should we change our $3 million will?
"We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

‘Too many people go bankrupt': Should Medicare provide catastrophic coverage?
"Such a system would help ensure that no one is financially devastated by a serious illness or injury."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

I used a human travel agent instead of AI — and cut $2,000 off the price of my European vacation
Plus: Take our investing survey

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Why it's better to buy stocks at record highs than wait for the next crash
Record highs are what bull markets do. If you wait for a 20% drop, you could still pay more than what you'd pay now.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel infuriated Trump. Now Disney is suing the FCC over what it calls a ‘retaliatory campaign.'
Disney says the Trump administration "has attacked ABC's speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

How to manage estate planning after an Alzheimer's diagnosis
Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Disney sues FCC over broadcast-license threat
Disney says the Trump administration "has attacked ABC's speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

How do I deal with co-workers who constantly complain about the dumbest problems?
"They work from home, make six figures, have a good work-life balance and can take breaks pretty much whenever they want."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Home Depot revenue rises even as customers turn away from bigger projects
The home improvement retailer beat Wall Street estimates in its second quarter as its customers continued to take up smaller projects.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Stocks keep shrugging off rising Treasury yields. Here's the level that could finally trigger a selloff.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury yield continues to climb, but our call of the day from Strategas says that ascent will be much higher before stocks start to hurt.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

Fund managers have rarely been this bullish about stocks, says a Bank of America survey
Higher interest rates, a global slowdown, political instability and AI capex are just four things about which investors aren't especially troubled in late summer.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2026

The TI-84 has ruled math classes for decades. Can cheaper calculators gain ground?
SAT and AP tests now offer free digital graphing options for students, but it's harder than it seems for school districts to look beyond Texas Instruments.

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