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MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Will American companies get tariff refunds after the Supreme Court decision? What we know so far.
The Supreme Court's decision striking down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs left at least one big question unanswered: What about refunds?

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariffs. The president is already rolling out new ones.
The U.S. Supreme Court said President Trump exceeded his authority in using a 1977 law to justify a large swath of his tariffs, but that does not mean he's now unable to slap tariffs on other countries' products.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

CoreWeave's stock drops. Why a $4 billion Blue Owl funding snag has investors on edge.
CoreWeave's below-investment-grade credit rating has reportedly spooked lenders, raising questions about how the neocloud can maintain its capital-intensive business.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Retailers could win big on a repeal of Trump's tariffs. Here's why the stocks aren't rising.
Target, Nike and Hasbro stand to be big beneficiaries as the SCOTUS ruling could lower costs, analysts say, but stocks of retail giants like Walmart and Costco fell.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

The biggest purchase in life now seems unaffordable — and that's putting consumers in a sour mood
Americans are gloomy about spending despite encouraging inflation and unemployment trends.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Why Nvidia is ‘highly motivated' to keep investing in OpenAI
The chip maker's investment is a hedge against Google and a way to keep demand for its chips, an analyst says.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Adding these stocks to your 401(k) could protect against crises like a war with Iran
Subverting the conventional wisdom that the only stock exposure you need is in the broad indexes.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Trump's tariff loss is a win for your relationship
The Supreme Court decision just made ‘money talks' with your partner a lot less stressful.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Will the U.S. give tariff refunds after the Supreme Court decision? What we know so far.
The Supreme Court's decision striking down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs left at least one big question unanswered: What about refunds?

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

What a fiasco. Trump's tariffs are an economic and legal mess.
The fog of the Trump administration's tariffs is unrelenting. The Supreme Court's rejection of them creates even more confusion and uncertainty.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

This satellite maker's stock is soaring. Here's why it can still rally a lot more.
Satellogic stands out in the space sector, says Cantor Fitzgerald, because the cost to launch its spacecraft is a fraction of those of some rivals.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

The economy caught a chill from Winter Storm Fern and tariffs are a lingering problem, S&P finds
The U.S. economy got sidetracked in February by tariff-related price increases, sluggish sales and the previous month's Winter Storm Fern, but top executives were also more optimistic that business will improve later in the year.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariffs. Here's what the president could try to use instead.
The U.S. Supreme Court said President Trump exceeded his authority in using a 1977 law to justify a large swath of his tariffs, but that does not mean that he's now unable to slap tariffs on other countries' products.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

GDP grew 2.2% in 2025. The economy might do better this year.
The U.S. expanded at a subpar 1.4% annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, depressed by a record 43-day federal shutdown that caused a big decline in government spending.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Fed's favorite inflation gauge shows there is more work to do to tame price increases
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed that prices rose close to 3% in 2025, leaving the central bank with more work to do to get cost-of-living increases back down to prepandemic lows.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Here's what Paramount would have to do for Netflix to walk away from its Warner Bros. deal
A MoffettNathanson analyst says that if Paramount pushes its price above $32 per share, Netflix may be too disciplined to continue bidding on something that is ‘not a must have'

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

This type of 401(k) plan could boost retirement savings up to 22% — but it comes at a price
More young workers are being nudged into these tailored 401(k) accounts. Should you make the switch?

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Opendoor's stock rallies as the home buyer shows progress in pivot to leaner business model
The home buyer said it's making progress on becoming a less-capital intensive, more profitable business.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

GDP grew 2.2% in 2025. The economy might do even better this year.
The U.S. expanded at a subpar 1.4% annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, depressed by a record 43-day federal shutdown that caused a big decline in government spending.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Gold's push back above $5,000 is picking up steam, but it's been a bumpy week
Gold prices are attempting to cement a recovery above the $5,000 level.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

The Fed's favorite inflation gauge shows it has more work to do to tame price increases
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose close to 3% in 2025, leaving the central bank more work to do to get cost-of-living increases back down to pre-pandemic lows.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

I paid $90 for access to the JFK Capital One Lounge. Is it worth getting a $395-a-year credit card for unlimited access?
"I didn't mind paying the fee, but I wonder if getting a bougie card is worth it."

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Tariff-proof your partnership: How couples can turn economic hurdles into financial wins
You don't need to follow politics for trade policy to affect your relationship. It already does.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

This chemical company gives up its title as the top dividend yielder, so it can save cash
LyondellBasell cut its dividend in half, as the long downturn in the chemicals industry looks set to continue.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

Citigroup's plan to survive AI aftershocks: Bet on bonds and small-cap stocks
Smaller companies, cyclicals and bonds will help protect investors in a market that's teeming with AI uncertainties, says Citigroup.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

The economy just flashed a Goldilocks signal — and it's been doing a lot of that lately
The tone of U.S. economic data has a Goldilocks feel, a strategist says.

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

My wife's credit-card payment is three months overdue. As an authorized user, am I in trouble?
"All correspondence regarding the account was sent to my wife's email."

MarketWatch
Feb 20, 2026

‘Borderline hoarder': Tori Spelling says her $12,000-a-month rental where she lives with her 5 kids is a mess
TV personality Tori Spelling has admitted that she is living like a "borderline hoarder," and that she no longer feels comfortable having people visit her California rental home.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

United Airlines' best loyalty perks will soon be reserved for its cardholders. Is the card worth it?
Frequent flyers who hold a United Airlines co-branded credit or debit card can soon earn up to twice as many miles as noncardholders, effectively rewarding the airline's biggest spenders.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

People still want to see BTS and Harry Styles concerts, lifting Live Nation's sales
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that topped Wall Street's expectations, helped by bigger shows, international expansion and more upsells at concerts.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

4 reasons cybersecurity stocks are primed for a breakout
Shares of most of the cybersecurity companies Jefferies covers are trading at the lowest valuations seen over the past five years.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Nvidia options are priced for a perfect earnings outlook. These are your smarter trades.
Earnings reports will flood the market next week. Could this be the juice the S&P 500 needs?

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

This is the sobering way most Americans plan to use their tax refunds this year
Tax refunds are projected to be larger this year, on average — and Americans are thinking hard about how to spend them.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Trump's tariffs may be struck down — but the hit to small business is just beginning
A Supreme Court tariff reckoning won't rescue Main Street from the damage it's suffered.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

‘It's a life-changing sum': Can I stop my kids from using their inheritance to support political causes I vehemently oppose?
"I would hate for our money to end up in the hands of organizations that oppose everything we have supported throughout our lives."

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

What investors can do about seller's remorse — and how to decide when to buy a stock back
Regret selling a stock or asset too early? That's something that happens to billionaires, too.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

The S&P 500 is undergoing a historic shift that could reshape the stock market
After years of record highs on Wall Street powered by a narrow group of megacap tech leaders, 2026 begins with that base starting to crack.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Why your portfolio may face one last rate-hike surprise before May
Interest rates typically go up when a Fed chair steps down.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

‘Many politicians work well into their 80s': I'm 71 and earn $300K for a Fortune 200 company. Do I work until I'm 75?
"My company is eager to retain me because of the 45 years of knowledge and experience I bring."

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

4 reasons cybersecurity stocks are primed for a turnaround
Shares of most of the cybersecurity companies Jefferies covers are trading at the lowest valuations seen over the past five years.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Microsoft's stock is trading at a rare discount to Alphabet's, as the ‘Magnificent Seven' reshuffle intensifies
The artificial-intelligence trade is upending the long-standing pecking order of Big Tech valuations as investors hunt for the next big winners and losers.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Why you shouldn't fall in love with the S&P 500
What Wall Street doesn't tell you about the long-term return on your investments.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Here's what's driving the U.S. dollar to its strongest position in almost a month — and it's not just Iran tensions
The dollar was heading on Thursday toward its strongest position against major rivals in the past month, helped by support from investors this week that boiled down to more than just one simple catalyst.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Deere's stock is having its best month in 50 years, as the tractor maker rides the AI boom
Deere's stock surged further into record territory Thursday after a big earnings beat and a bullish outlook for full-year sales growth.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

A $10K credit to be voluntarily bumped from your cruise? Passengers are scoring lucrative deals as trips get overbooked.
Just like airlines, cruise lines are sometimes booking too many passengers as sailing trips become more popular.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

My husband, 73, wants to sell our $300K rental and buy an annuity. Is that wise?
"He believes the annuity will net $1,600 per month, the same as the rent from the house."

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Wayfair's stock sinks, as investors worry expansion plans will hurt profits
Wayfair's stock was suffering its worst postearnings reaction in nearly four years, after the company unexpectedly swung to a net loss for the latest quarter and warned that profit margins may narrow.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Walmart's stock rallies after CFO indicates profit outlook will likely be raised
Shares of Walmart rallied Thursday after the company indicated that the downbeat profit outlook it had provided was basically a way for the retail behemoth to underpromise so it could overdeliver.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Relaxing immigration policies in America may actually save lives
New research says targeted immigration policies can address workforce shortages and support the U.S. population as it ages.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

The shale boom that made the U.S. the world's top oil producer is nearing a crucial turning point
The shale-oil revolution that transformed the U.S. into the world's top oil producer is entering a new phase — one that could see America's hard-fought lead in energy erode in fewer than five years as oil production growth peters out.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Trump's tariffs may fall — but the squeeze on small business is just beginning
A Supreme Court tariff reckoning won't rescue Main Street from the damage it's suffered.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

U.S. trade deficit is tariff-proof. Imports jump to record high in 2025.
High tariffs were supposed to slash chronically large U.S. trade deficits. Turns out they really didn't. The trade deficit in 2025 was the third-largest ever.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Swapping homes could save you hundreds of dollars on your summer vacation — especially if you live in a World Cup host city
Millions of international visitors are expected to flock to the U.S. this summer to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And with hotel prices on the rise due to increased demand, tourists are seeking alternative lodging options.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Walmart's stock falls as the outlook for future profits wasn't good enough
Walmart's stock drops after quarterly revenue from its U.S. stores and the outlook for profits this year were below Wall Street's projections.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Deere's stock jumps toward another record. The construction business is booming again.
Deere's stock surges further into record territory after a big earnings beat and a full-year outlook for sales outperformance.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

This stock-market strategy combines value, quality and momentum for stellar performance
This fund has an unusual approach for setting its portfolio of stocks once a year and letting it ride.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Hims & Hers is spending more than $1 billion in a push to expand globally
Hims & Hers' stock surges as a $1.2 billion deal to buy an Australia-based telehealth company affirms the health-and-wellness company's global ambitions.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Why America's small businesses still pay even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
A tariff reckoning won't rescue Main Street from the damage it has suffered.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Say goodbye to the 4 p.m. closing bell: Your stocks are becoming 24/7 digital cash
Tokenized equities — real shares of stock wrapped or reissued as blockchain tokens — threaten traditional brokerages.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Why the Fed could deliver one final sting to your portfolio before Powell's exit in May
Interest rates typically go up when a Fed chair steps down.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

As OpenClaw's popularity has surged, so too has this computer-maker's stock
The advent of a popular open-source project that lets users create personal AI agents is lifting shares of the company making hobbyist computers.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Global oil benchmark hits 6-month high amid fears of U.S.-Iran conflict
Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, on Thursday rose above $71 a barrel for the first time since late July, amid fears supplies could be compromised by a U.S. attack on Iran.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

While Wall Street is betting against software, retail investors have poured in — and done well
Retail investors have been a mighty force to start 2026 and they've not shying away from battered software stocks.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Palantir's stock has dropped a third from its peak. Michael Burry has a new line of attack.
Michael Burry, the former hedge-fund manager chronicled in "The Big Short" for his bets against the housing market during the subprime-mortgage crisis, went through Palantir's 10-K.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

This fund that now says it'll never open up for withdrawals has El-Erian making Bear Stearns parallels
A $1.6 billion fund at the center of concerns over private debt is now abandoning plans to let investors withdraw their money.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Airbus can't get enough engines. The stock is falling.
Plane maker Airbus on Thursday said it's having trouble sourcing enough engines as it outlined guidance that disappointed investors.

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

My ex-wife took out a $100K Parent PLUS loan for our son. Am I morally or legally obliged to pay it off?
"Our son makes $45,000 a year and has no immediate prospects for significantly increasing his income."

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

‘I won't take out a loan': I need $18K in house repairs. Do I take it from my Roth, 401(k) or IRA?
"I plan to be debt-free in less than two years."

MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2026

Christian Bale's $22 million California foster care village is taking shape
Actor Christian Bale's $22 million foster care village is on track to be completed this year, bringing to fruition the on-screen star's 17-year dream to provide siblings in foster care with a safe space to live together.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

What oil hitting $70 a barrel would signal about rising U.S.-Iran tensions
It looks unlikely that the U.S. would try destroying Iranian oil infrastructure because the Trump administration has talked about bringing energy prices down, says strategist

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Will Microsoft's stock finally rebound? A board member just bet $2 million on a turnaround.
There have been a few instances of insider purchases in the wake of the recent software selloff, with the latest coming from Microsoft director John Stanton.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Etsy is selling Depop to eBay at a markdown, in latest move to focus on basics. Both stocks are rallying.
Etsy on Wednesday said it was selling the online secondhand-clothing site Depop to eBay for around $1.2 billion, in an effort to focus more deeply on its main marketplace business.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

‘This is stressful for my parents': My siblings harass our mother and father for money. Should they be cut out of their will?
"My parents have asked me to help them secure their assets when they pass on."

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

‘Magnificent Seven' stocks rise — but hardly enough to reverse a brutal February
A violent rotation away from Big Tech stocks this year could hobble the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

After record sales, murky forecast sinks Carvana's stock
Shares of Carvana tumbled some 20% after hours on Wednesday, after the online used-car retailer's outlook for the year ahead offered few specifics, following a year in which sales growth surged.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Figma's stock soars as AI earnings momentum helps ease investors' doubts
Figma's revenue grew 40% in the fourth quarter as net dollar retention rate increased to 136%

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

DoorDash users want more complex deliveries, and that's hitting profits
DoorDash reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday, with profit beating expectations but sales missing the mark.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

The bullish breakout in these stocks suggests the housing market has turned a corner
With U.S. housing starts perking up, investors may be looking at an early entry point for a broad recovery for home builders and their stocks.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

U.S. stocks are falling behind. It could be the beginning of an epic shift toward global markets.
International markets have been outperforming their American rivals recently. Investors could still be in the early innings of a years-long trend.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

America's anti-immigration policies could be putting your aging parents' and grandparents' lives in danger
New research says targeted immigration policies can address workforce shortages and support the U.S. population as it ages.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

What oil hitting $70 a barrel would signal about Iran and U.S. tensions
It looks unlikely that the U.S. would try destroying Iranian oil infrastructure because the Trump administration has talked about bringing energy prices down, says strategist

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Fed minutes reveal discussion of a possible rate hike if inflation doesn't cool
Several officials would have supported a statement by the Fed indicating that interest rates could rise if inflation remained high.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

‘We have no prenup': I want rights of survivorship in our marital home. My wife prefers tenants in common. Now what?
"She is an old-school farm girl who inherited all her money and wants to pass it down to her children."

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Palo Alto Networks' stock falls after earnings. These analysts see a good chance to buy.
Some analysts encourage investors to look past a muddy outlook and focus on the company's recent momentum and AI opportunity.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

This chart shows why stocks aren't all they're cracked up to be
What Wall Street doesn't tell you about the long-term return on your investments.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Why Nvidia's deal with Meta is an ‘Intel killer,' according to this analyst
The use of Nvidia CPUs could signal a significant shift toward Arm-based chips in the data center.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

How Amazon's ‘underappreciated' AI potential could drive the stock 50% higher
Both AWS and the Amazon retail business have big opportunities to reap the financial benefits of AI.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

‘She spent over $1,000 a month on weight-loss drugs': My son wrecked his finances after meeting his girlfriend. Who's to blame?
"My son is smart — he really is — but he was in love."

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

You can invest in SpaceX before its IPO — but should you?
Various funds promise exposure to SpaceX and other hot private companies, but investors should be aware of the risks and nuances.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Hassett says New York Fed staff should be disciplined over study finding Americans paid for Trump's tariffs
Trump economist's criticism comes ahead of possible Supreme Court ruling on tariffs this week.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

8 ways you may be squandering money in retirement
Expenses that made sense during your peak earning years can drain your resources once you stop working.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Moderna got the FDA to change its mind and review its flu vaccine after some concessions
Moderna's stock was surging after the FDA said it would review the biotech's flu-vaccine candidate, a week after it had refused to do so.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

My small church wants to sell some property, but the trustees can't agree on what to do with the money
Investing for an entity other than yourself can be tricky, especially if you're doing it as a group.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Housing starts jump to highest level in five months, showing momentum going into the new year
New housing construction rebounded in the final two months of last year, a sign there could be gradual improvement in the beaten-down sector in 2026.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

‘This is stressful': My siblings are financial horrors. Should my parents cut them out of their will?
"My parents have asked me to help them secure their assets when they pass on."

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

The surprising reason the U.S. economy is growing so fast
Business investment - think AI - is primed to help the U.S. economy expand for a sixth straight year.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Palantir's stock is winning over Wall Street. Another analyst just turned bullish.
A recent "unjustifiable" selloff has led analysts to take a second look at Palantir's business and AI advantage.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

These are the only recession signals that matter to investors now
Economist finds residential investment, equipment and durable goods are best signals of an economic contraction.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Crude-oil futures rise on U.S.-Iran tensions
Traders are assessing the possibility that the U.S. would attack Iran, and are considering the disruption that could cause to markets.

MarketWatch
Feb 18, 2026

Why a 40-year Wall Street veteran is telling clients to sell everything American
Andy Constan says the rest of the world now offers more opportunities.

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