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MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Americans are paying $2 billion more for gas this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year
The unofficial start of the summer travel season marks a major test for consumers and the economy. And the pressures on consumers caused by higher gas prices are about to get worse, experts say.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

The oil shock meets the Fed ‘curse': What Kevin Warsh means for your portfolio
Market downturns typically tag new central-bank leaders. And Warsh faces a tough choice between crushing demand or saving the bull market.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

I almost fell for a scammer. This one rule saved me — and could help you, too.
Scams are sophisticated and come in many shapes and forms. It's easy to be fooled.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Nvidia's on a new path, and if you own an S&P 500 index fund your money is riding on it
Also in Weekend Reads: reactions to the SpaceX IPO filing, how to make a Roth IRA conversion mistake and accurate advice from the Moneyist

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

This bond strategy can protect your portfolio even if interest rates go up
A little-known investing formula shows exactly how long to hold bonds to neutralize interest-rate hikes.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Trump tells Warsh ‘to be totally independent' as Fed chair. Some doubt whether he means it.
President Donald Trump and new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appeared together Friday at the White House for Warsh's swearing-in ceremony.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Warsh gets a much warmer Wall Street welcome as Fed chair than his recent predecessors
For only the 10th time in eight decades, a new Fed chair has been sworn in. Stocks are rising, as is historically typical, even if the last two swear-ins saw sharp selloffs.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

The new-Fed-chair ‘curse' and $100-plus oil are already testing Kevin Warsh — and the stock market
Market downturns typically tag new central-bank leaders. And Warsh faces a tough choice between crushing demand or saving the bull market.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Trump tells Warsh ‘to be totally independent' as Fed chair. ‘Don't look at me,' president says.
President Donald Trump and new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appeared together Friday at the White House for Warsh's swearing-in ceremony.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Consumer sentiment sinks to an all-time low. Is it just because of Democrats' anger at Trump?
A long-running survey of how Americans feel about the economy sank to another all-time low — but not just because Democrats are furious at President Trump and his policies.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

‘He didn't really pay attention': I told my friend he left millions on the table in retirement. Did I do the right thing?
"He lived very frugally and maxed out his 401(k)s."

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

I'm in my 30s and half my money is in Vanguard's Information Technology ETF. Is that risky?
"I was told as a kid to just put money into index funds or individual stocks, leave them alone and never sell."

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

An adviser told me I can save 35% of the taxes on a Roth conversion. Is that true?
The age-old rule applies: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Does the stock market close early today? How Memorial Day weekend affects trading hours.
The holiday weekend affects the bond market's hours on Friday. Here's what you need to know.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Nvidia spent $18.6 billion on venture investments in 3 months. Where does the cash trail go?
A rapidly growing asset class on Nvidia's balance sheet reveals how deeply tethered its future is to the financial health of its partners

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed chair today — after first swearing-in at White House in 40 years
President Donald Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House on Friday, a White House official said.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Nvidia made one of the biggest buyback announcements ever. It may not be enough.
There's confidence in the business, but some analysts want to see it go higher.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

BJ's Wholesale's earnings show that cheap gas matters for people
Consumers are increasingly feeling the pressure of stubbornly high inflation, particularly as the continuation of the Iran war has kept oil and gas prices at historically high levels.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

A ‘toxic cocktail' is now threatening stocks, and the S&P 500 could drop 15%, according to this hedge fund
Zweig-DiMenna's proprietary model tells them inflation will be rising in the next 3-6 months and bond yields have not risen sufficiently to compensate investors for that

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

As bullish bets surge here's the option play to protect portfolios from a likely pullback, says Goldman Sachs
Materials, tech and energy sectors offer an attractive hedging opportunity

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

As bullish bets surge, here's the Goldman Sachs options play to protect portfolios from the likely pullback
Materials, tech and energy sectors offer an attractive hedging opportunity

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

‘We have longevity in the family': My sister is turning 67. Should she wait until 70 to claim Social Security?
"Others say she should start at full retirement age."

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Stay ahead of the crowds with this ultimate summer road-trip checklist
These road trip tips can help you avoid breakdowns, manage gas costs, and stay safer during the start of the summer travel season.

MarketWatch
May 22, 2026

Real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky says ‘Reaganomics' is the answer to housing affordability problem
Umansky isn't sold on California's proposed billionaire tax—warning that the initiative is shortsighted, and could end up doing more harm than good.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

‘Buffett Indicator' warns of a market top — 8 crucial signs that stocks are running on fumes
From a grotesque 230% valuation gap to a ticking energy crisis, this unstoppable market is more fragile than it looks.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Stocks tread water — but a wave of volatility is building
S&P 500 analysis shows technical sell signals are flashing despite Nvidia earnings hype.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

NYC's Mamdani boasts new $50 World Cup ticket program: ‘That is five lattes in New York City!'
World Cup ticket prices are down 22% over the last 60 days, according to one ticket tracking website.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI is draining SpaceX's cash, with little to show for it
SpaceX's AI division, which houses the Grok platform, generated $818 million of revenue in its last quarter, resulting in an operating loss of $2.47 billion.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Annuity payouts are the highest they've been in years. Thanks, inflation.
A silver lining to the cloud of high interest rates.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Local TV faces financial pinch as political ad spending increasingly moves online
Midterm ad spending on local TV stations is expected to fall 7% this cycle compared with 2022, while online spending could jump 35%.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

I'm 66 and have $85,000 in my HSA. When should I start spending it?
Most people don't save in an HSA, so there's little consensus on when to start drawing down the funds.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Trump's AI executive order was set to feature voluntary participation by companies. He has delayed it.
President Trump said Thursday that he had postponed a signing ceremony for the order because he "didn't like certain aspects of it." Here's what's going on.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Oil prices turn lower on hopes for Iran deal; crude supplies are declining as travel season starts Memorial Day weekend
Physical supplies of oil through the Strait of Hormuz are 95% below regular levels.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

The bond market just flipped the script on investors — Wall Street is acting like nothing's wrong
When credit and stocks disagree, credit is the one telling the truth.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says
"That's an indication of stress," Walmart's CFO said, as Wall Street looks for signs of the Iran war's impact on consumers.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Nvidia's Jensen Huang wants to be king of a brand-new empire
The chip maker is paving its way into a potential $200 billion market for central processing units.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Canada and India now have generic Wegovy. Here's why the U.S. doesn't.
Over the next year, countries that are home to 40% of the world's population are set to get access to Ozempic and Wegovy generics that could cost as little as $15 a month.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Mortgage rates jump to over 6.5% — the highest level since the Iran war started
Rates hit an eight-month high but are still lower than they were a year ago.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

The surprising cost of caring for aging parents: divorce
Mental-health and financial pressures can strain even strong marriages.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

I accidentally saw my co-worker's W-2 and she makes $15K more than me for the same job. What should I do?
"How do you advocate for yourself without coming off whiny?"

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Nvidia can deliver chips — but it can't buy Big Tech out of its credit and power-grid crisis
Corporate profits can't fix a chaotic trade war with China, climbing credit premiums and AI infrastructure limits.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

U.S. economy is showing the strain from Iran war as nearly 3-month conflict drags on
The U.S. economy is showing the strain of the nearly three-month old conflict with Iran, new S&P surveys showed. Another flareup in inflation has raised business costs and pared customer demand.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

I'm 66 and have $85,000 in my HSA. Should I spend it all by a certain age?
Most people don't save in an HSA, so there's little consensus on when to start drawing down the funds.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

SpaceX has a lot riding on its imminent Starship rocket launch
The launch, which could happen as soon as Thursday, comes ahead of "an IPO that's basing so much" on narrative and symbolism.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Bond yields are in the ‘danger zone.' Here's why that's not hurting the market — yet.
Do bond yields no longer matter for stock markets?

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Oil prices jump as crude stockpiles are being quickly depleted — and travel season starts Memorial Day weekend
Physical supplies of oil through the Strait of Hormuz are 95% below regular levels.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Is your college grad moving back home? How to help them build savings — and protect your retirement.
As the class of 2026 looks toward the future after securing their diplomas, some are preparing to move from their dorm room back to their childhood bedroom.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

There's a ‘powerful' new weight-loss drug. A new study shows it produced 28% weight loss.
The injection is different than Zepbound and Foundayo.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Debt-fueled bets are turbocharging the South Korean stock market as Kospi jumps 8%
News that Samsung management had managed to negotiate successfully with labor unions prompted a rally in South Korean stocks, augmented by the bullish comments from Nvidia's CEO about the AI industry and chip demand.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence has Americans worried about jobs. Now there's a new AI worry.
The upsurge in U.S. inflation, reaching a three-year high, has been fueled by rising oil prices and the residual effects of the Trump tariffs. But another thing is adding to the problem: the boom in artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Why a ‘meaningful' selloff for stocks is needed to bring down bond yields
BCA Research warns that the stock market is too hot for the bond market to cool down.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Quantum stocks soar as the Trump administration looks to be buying in
The U.S. government is set to provide $2 billion in grants and take stakes in nine quantum-computing companies, the Wall Street Journal reports.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Lilly's experimental shot produced 28% weight loss. That beats Zepbound.
The injection is different than Zepbound and Foundayo.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Walmart sees slowing sales growth and warns of a profit miss, in contrast to rival Target
Walmart's stock falls as investors express disappointment in the earnings outlook.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

‘My husband is leery of my plan': We are both 60 and have $5 million. Is now a good time to dip into our savings?
"We have been scrimping for a long time."

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Is the stock market closed on Memorial Day? Does the post office deliver mail?
The holiday weekend will impact the bond market's hours on Friday. Here's what you need to know.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

As Iran war drags on, this is how quickly global oil stocks are being depleted — and travel season is starting soon
Physical supplies of oil through the Strait of Hormuz are 95% below regular levels.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

I'm executor of a $400,000 estate. The beneficiaries insist on selling their stock. Can I stop them?
"I would like to keep the shares rather than liquidating them."

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Chase Stokes has sold his South Carolina home for $3 million after wrapping up final season of ‘Outer Banks'
"Outer Banks" actor Chase Stokes has wasted no time in leaving behind the Netflix series that launched him to fame—and the home where he has spent the last 7 years shooting the popular series.

MarketWatch
May 21, 2026

Actor Niko Foster is selling a stand-out Nevada mansion for $22 million
The 14,000-square-foot home is located in an exclusive community just outside of Las Vegas with unobstructed views of the Strip, as well as an array of upscale amenities.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

‘Credit termites' are lurking in the bond market and eating away at your portfolio
Jamie Dimon was wrong about ‘cockroaches.' Opaque AI loans and high leverage are hollowing out the economy — again.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Your bond portfolio is facing a ‘termite' infestation far worse than Jamie Dimon's ‘cockroaches'
JP Morgan Chase CEO warned of credit-market ‘cockroaches.' But opaque AI loans and excessive leverage — ‘credit termites' — are hollowing out the economy.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Gen Z may be shying away from buying cosmetics, as higher gas prices hit spending
E.l.f. Beauty says it will cut prices on some products, following tariff-related increases last year and concerns about the rising cost of gas.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Gen Z may be shying away from cosmetics, as higher gas prices hit spending
E.l.f. Beauty says it will cut prices on some products, following tariff-related increases last year and concerns about the rising cost of gas.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Investors are flocking to an offshore crypto platform for an early shot at trading the SpaceX IPO
A fast-growing offshore market is giving investors around the world an opportunity to trade what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history before it even happens — all while completely bypassing Wall Street.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

I inherited a house. My CPA says I should sell within a year to avoid capital gains. Is he right?
"We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value."

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

The ‘stunning' end to Trump's case against the IRS raises tax-law questions that will be analyzed for years
$1.776 billion fund and audit ban raise many new questions for Trump and the IRS

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

An updated ‘misery index' shows economic stress is nearing a warning zone as stocks push higher
A new gauge of household "misery" that includes mortgage rates has been moving in a worrisome direction that could mean weaker returns for the S&P 500

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

I found my co-worker's W-2 in a book — she makes $15,000 more than me for the same job. What should I do?
"How do you advocate for yourself without coming off whiny?"

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Has Google lost its AI edge? How its ‘unexciting' strategy could actually pay off.
Critics worry Google is losing ground to flashier rivals, but rapid Gemini adoption and AI-native integrations are driving monetization behind the scenes.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Fed interest-rate rate hike chances grow, minutes from Powell's last meeting suggest
Fed officials see a growing risk that inflation could stay higher for longer.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Oil prices post biggest drop in 2 weeks, airline stocks surge on hopes the U.S.-Iran war will soon end
Oil futures marked their biggest one-day decline in two weeks Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to the months-long stalemate in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Vox's sale marks the end of an era for a once-booming form of digital media. Here's how it all came undone.
Companies like BuzzFeed, Vice and Vox were once worth billions, but shifting audiences and declines in advertising have sent their values plummeting.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Fed minutes show increased chances of interest-rate hike
Fed officials see a growing risk that inflation would stay higher for longer.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Artificial intelligence was supposed to reduce prices. Instead AI is boosting inflation.
The upsurge in U.S. inflation, reaching a three-year high, has been fueled by rising oil prices and the residual effects of the Trump tariffs. But another thing is adding to the problem: the boom in artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

GameStop ups its stake in eBay after its buyout bid was rejected
eBay may have shot down GameStop's $56 billion buyout offer this month, but the videogame retailer continues to show interest in the online auction platform.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Global oil prices drop below $105 a barrel, airline stocks surge on hopes the U.S.-Iran war will soon end
Oil futures were extending their declines on Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to the months-long stalemate in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Constellation's and Vistra's stocks rally as power-grid operator speeds up data-center deals
The move is grid operator PJM's admission that its capacity can't meet data-center-driven demand.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

I found my coworker's W-2 in a book — she makes $15,000 more than me for the same job. What should I do?
"How do you advocate for yourself without coming off whiny?"

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Global oil prices drop below $105 a barrel on hopes the U.S.-Iran war will soon end
Oil futures were extending their declines on Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to the months-long stalemate in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Here's why Target's turnaround may not be as smooth as the latest results imply
Target's turnaround efforts include everything from redesigned shopping carts to a "concierge" service for baby products. But the retailer's optimism about those plans has run up against skepticism from investors, who sent shares lower on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Want to live a more meaningful life? Write your own obituary.
By summarizing the life you've lived so far and the life you want to have from now on, you add meaning and intentionality to your days.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Micron's stock gets a boost. Are Samsung's problems helping?
A looming strike by Samsung workers could further tighten memory supply and boost prices, analysts said.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Jeff Bezos says Elon Musk's timeline for data centers in space is ‘probably not right'
"Some of the timelines we hear are very short," Bezos said of the technology core to SpaceX's IPO, but they are a "little ambitious."

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

These 15 S&P 500 stocks could be contrarian ways to play the market's uneven rally
These stocks have declined this year, while the consensus estimates for the companies' earnings per share have soared.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

More states are offering caregiver tax credits for families — but they only offset a fraction of expenses
Family caregivers often experience financial strain and career setbacks.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Is gambling culture is taking over shopping? New crypto debit card lets you ‘buy now, pay maybe'
Critics say new payment model shows gambling culture has hijacked everyday spending

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Global oil prices drop below $108 a barrel after Trump reaffirms he would end the war in Iran ‘very quickly'; Hormuz sees increased tanker traffic
Oil futures were sliding on Wednesday following comments from President Trump that the war in Iran would be ended "very quickly."

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

‘Even better than tech.' A scramble into this sector is coming, warns veteran wealth manager.
Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors says investors need more energy sector exposure, and his company owns everything from drillers to producers.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

This relentless bull market is about to face its biggest test yet
This rip-roaring AI-powered bull market has already overcome a handful of potentially existential challenges — from the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to last year's tariff tantrum.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Target's turnaround plan involves upscale baby gear and revamped shopping carts — and it's starting to work
Target just topped earnings expectations and boosted its outlook.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Oil prices decline after Trump reaffirmed he would end the war in Iran ‘very quickly'
On Tuesday, the Strait of Hormuz saw "one of the busiest days since the closure."

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

‘It will not bring you happiness': I have advice for your single, childless 62-year-old multimillionaire reader
"Go to Walmart and pay off someone's layaway account."

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

I was bought out of the family business for $160,000. My relatives each made $3 million when it sold. Was I cheated?
"My brother believes that I should share in the profit on the sale of the property."

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

Jennifer Lopez relists Beverly Hills estate—now for $10 million less
Jennifer Lopez has put the sprawling Beverly Hills mansion she once shared with ex-husband Ben Affleck back on the market with a big price cut—weeks after the Affleck gifted her his share of the unsold estate.

MarketWatch
May 20, 2026

‘I experienced many years of poverty': I worked until 70. Why do wealthy retirees look down on those with less savings?
"The majority of people are struggling to make ends meet."

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Is RFK Jr.'s ‘carnivore diet' healthy? Here's what you need to know.
There isn't much high-quality research linking the carnivore diet with beneficial long-term health outcomes like eliminating visceral fat. People should know that.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

I'm selling my $1 million home. Will my agent really charge less than a 6% commission?
"Legislation introduced in 2024 was designed to finally upend the traditional 6% real-estate commission model."

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Are businesses passing on higher energy costs to their customers? Fed minutes may have the answer.
The market is concerned about the Fed's readiness to react to high inflation.

MarketWatch
May 19, 2026

Buckle up for $120 oil changes. Why car care is about to get more expensive.
Drivers are in a jam. But skipping and delaying maintenance may mean bigger repairs later.

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