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MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

The stock market is completely unprepared for a 6% yield on the 30-year Treasury
Long-bond spike would crush stock gains and deepen bond-fund losses.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

The bond market hasn't been this calm since the dot-com bust and the financial crisis. History warns of a rude awakening.
Junk-bond spreads are near the lows reached before the financial crisis of 2007-09. Here's how to hedge before the market wakes up.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

This energy company sidestepped Iran war challenges by pushing into data centers
SLB has looked beyond the Middle East, capitalizing on revenue opportunities in other regions and in the AI market.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Why Intel, Micron and other major chip stocks are falling — even as the rest of tech holds up
There isn't one "smoking gun" catalyst — but investors could be reacting to Chinese memory developments, Korean stock-market weakness and Intel's inability to sustain postearnings gains

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Can AI-powered ETFs beat the stock market?
"So far, AI isn't poised to steal portfolio managers' jobs."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Farmers are already set for a $55 billion payday — why does Washington want to give them more?
Lawmakers fuel the national debt crisis with an $11 billion farm bailout nobody needs.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Your retirement math may have a surprising flaw
Stress-test your retirement plan against late-life healthcare and housing shocks.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Jensen Huang has a high-stakes message for AI policymakers
As Washington considers tighter restrictions on open-weight AI over concerns of intellectual-property theft, Nvidia and other tech companies are pushing back.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Verizon's stock rises after earnings — and a surprise entry into a new AI business area
Thanks to its "dark fiber" deal with Google, Verizon has a "new revenue stream that's above our core business," its CFO says.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

College kids are moving into retirement communities for reasons beyond ‘cheap rent'
Students are forging intergenerational bonds while planning game nights and teaching gym classes, but "by 7:30 or 8, things get pretty quiet here."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Are 7% mortgage rates next? The Treasury market is flashing a warning sign for home buyers.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to its highest level of 2026.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Why there are still more Trump tariffs expected — even after this past week's rollouts
The Trump administration's trade fights are far from over, even after its big move on Thursday evening to maintain its elevated tariffs for 60 economies.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Do I use $300,000 of my $1.2 million retirement savings so my daughter can attend her dream college?
"Our daughter is a highly ranked competitive softball pitcher with a 3.94 GPA."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

FDA advisers vote against sleep peptide as they debate safety and health claims
The FDA's advisory committee is meeting for two days to discuss whether seven peptides — which have become popular in wellness circles — should be allowed to be compounded.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

How you can get financial advice from MarketWatch tailored to your needs
Also in Weekend Reads: Rough waters signaled by the bond market, hope for stocks amid earnings season and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

U.S. economy had begun to speed up — until Iran peace talks failed and oil prices surged again
S&P Global surveys find rising inflation and supply woes.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

I lost my job, my emergency fund is running out and now I have to move back in with my parents. What did I do wrong?
I'm 38 and thought I did everything right. What should I do now?

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Intel earnings show just how dramatically the company has come back from being ‘near-dead'
The company is impressing analysts with its profit performance.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Pay raises keep shrinking. Here's how much smaller they'll be next year.
One solution is getting a different job — but that's not so simple.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

The 30-year Treasury yield is closing in on 5.2%. A surge to 6% could slam stocks.
Long-bond yield spike is increasingly possible — threatening to deepen losses for popular long-term Treasury and TIPS ETFs.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

SAP's stock rises on strong revenue, but analysts warn of guidance risks
The stock has dropped 40% since the start of the year on concerns that artificial intelligence may entirely disrupt the software company's business model.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Charter sees further ‘erosion' of its internet business, sending the stock sharply lower
The company lost more broadband subscribers than expected, although it hauled in more than 400,000 new mobile lines.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

A panicking Fed is just what the bond market needs, says Bank of America's chief strategist
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh probably needs to hike soon to reassure the long end of the Treasury curve, says Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

American Express rides a boom in Platinum cards to its strongest spending growth in years
Cardmember perks are resonating, an Amex executive says. "It's really about access."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Can AI replace your financial adviser? Why bots still can't match human judgment.
Before you ask AI how to invest $5,000, read this first.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

‘It's nothing personal': Should I tell my 96-year-old stepmother that I don't want her inheritance?
"I would likely be the one responsible for dealing with the house."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Farmers are already set for a $55 billion payday — why does Washington want to give them even more?
Lawmakers fuel the national debt crisis with an $11 billion farm bailout nobody needs.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Verizon's stock rises as earnings show the company is no longer a ‘hunting ground'
The wireless company beat subscriber expectations while pulling back on costly promotions.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

‘We are not romantically involved': I'm marrying my platonic best friend of 20 years. Should I leave him my home?
"I own my home outright, have no children or other dependents."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Why fixing the housing crisis for under-40s could trigger 10% Treasury yields
Bond prices will dive as structural inflation builds, says hedge fund manager

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

I will definitely claim Social Security early. Why do so few people talk about the elephant in the room?
"The strongest argument for claiming benefits earlier goes beyond the traditional break-even analyses."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

China is winning the war in the Middle East, and gold and the dollar will start to feel it, strategist says
China's resilience in the face of the U.S.-Iranian conflict has one strategist saying that gold will be the big winner and the U.S. dollar the loser from the revolution in the world order.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Here's how much revenue S&P 500 companies make from overseas
The U.S. stock market really is domestic — barely over a quarter of revenue from America's top 500 companies comes from abroad.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

As geopolitical tension spikes, these market veterans say a classic stock-market buying opportunity has arrived
The S&P 500 has moved below its 50-day moving average, presenting a strong buying opportunity, according to Yardeni Research and Fundstrat.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

‘I'm still confused': I sold $80,000 in shares on June 30, so why didn't I receive my dividend?
"To my surprise, the proceeds from the sale were credited to my money-market settlement fund."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Here's what each additional month of Iran-conflict disruption means for oil prices
JPMorgan analysts said oil has been remarkably restrained despite fresh hostilities over the Iran war, but much depends on China.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I saved $2 million for retirement, should my Social Security become optional?
"At that point, they arguably no longer need the government's retirement safety net."

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood home of Martin Short's late daughter is listed for $1.8 million
The California home where Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, died has been listed for sale, just five months after her death.

MarketWatch
Jul 24, 2026

Wise Group shares tank after U.S. bank charter rejected. What's next for the fintech.
Wise Group shares fell as much as 11% on Friday as the U.K.-headquartered, U.S.-listed fintech had its application for a national bank charter denied.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Most FDA advisers say peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 should be made available in the U.S. Here's what happens next.
The FDA is deciding whether seven peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be legally compounded, potentially opening the door to broader use in Americans.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

AMD's rivalry with Nvidia is increasingly moving into a new realm
The chip makers are best known for competing in the GPU business, but they're stepping up their offerings in the attractive market for server CPUs.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The stock market's calm is cracking. Here's how to prepare for an August shock.
August is historically brutal for market volatility. Here's how to protect your portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Trump rolls out a new wave of global tariffs. Here are the latest rates.
President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are making a fresh move with tariffs on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

ServiceNow's stock falls as a new AI threat overshadows earnings beat
While ServiceNow's earnings beat proved that its AI momentum is picking up, the launch of OpenAI Presence reignited fears of enterprise software disruption

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

These 16 states are offering tax-free shopping days as back-to-school costs soar to over $800 per student
As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, parents and students are on a mission to find back-to-school bargains.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Tesla sees a $214 billion wipeout as investors pan Elon Musk's plan to spend ‘as fast as we can'
Tesla's stock has its worst drop in a year after the company's earnings call leaves Wall Street with more questions than answers.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

S&P 500 flashes sell signals — options traders are bracing for wild swings in Apple, Meta and Microsoft
Nervous investors set the stage for massive post-earnings moves in Wall Street's biggest stocks.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Lockheed Martin's stock skyrockets as push to build more missiles faster pays off
Lockheed Martin's stock jumps as a ramp up in missile production helped lead to an earnings beat and raise.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

T-Mobile's stock sinks despite customers pouring into premium plans
The wireless carrier has focused on amassing "higher quality accounts" after introducing new plans last year.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Alphabet's massive profit growth is ‘illusory', as SpaceX and Anthropic help mask a historic cash drain
Earnings quadrupled on paper, but an analyst says that performance was propped up by unrealized gains from equity investments.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

A ‘generational buying opportunity' guarantees inflation plus 3% a year, says this hedge-fund manager
Bob Elliott sparks buzz highlighting the bargain level of TIPS.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Imax's CEO says it's time to hike prices as tickets to ‘The Odyssey' resell for $1,000
People are flying across the country to see Christopher Nolan's epic fantasy blockbuster "The Odyssey," the first full-length movie shot only with Imax cameras.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

How to find the best mortgage rate — it could save you $3,300 a year
Buyers who skip comparison shopping often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Global oil tops $100, settles at 2-month high after Houthis strike Saudi tankers and Trump threatens ‘military punishment' on Iran
Oil futures climbed sharply Thursday, with global benchmark Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since May, after Yemen's Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The rising cost of capital for companies today is starting to spook the stock market: ‘The worry is the spending might not pay off'
Alphabet says it plans to throw even more money at the AI build-out. The Iran war, oil back at $100 a barrel and rising bond yields make it all the more difficult for the market to stomach.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

These 16 states are offering tax holidays as back-to-school costs soar to over $800 per student
As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, parents and students are on a mission to find back-to-school bargains.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The stock market's calm surface is cracking. Here's how to prepare for an August shock.
August is historically brutal for market volatility. Here's how to protect your portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

AT&T won't need to worry about SpaceX for ‘years,' analyst says
However, that doesn't mean Starlink won't be an overhang on wireless stocks.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Still waiting for the free $1,000 to hit your child's ‘Trump account'? Here's what to know.
Around $1.5 billion has been deposited into the accounts since their launch earlier this month, the Treasury Department said.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I have saved $2 million for retirement, should Social Security be optional?
"At that point, they arguably no longer need the government's retirement safety net."

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Most FDA advisers say the BPC-157 peptide should be made available in the U.S. Here's what happens next.
The FDA is deciding whether seven peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be legally compounded, potentially opening the door to broader use in Americans.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The Treasury market is flashing a warning sign for home buyers. Are 7% mortgage rates next?
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to its highest level of 2026.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Most FDA advisors say the BPC-157 peptide should be made available in the U.S. Here's what happens next.
The FDA is deciding whether seven peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be legally compounded, potentially opening the door to broader use in Americans.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Global oil tops $100 after Houthis strike Saudi tankers and Trump threatens ‘military punishment' on Iran
Oil futures climbed sharply Thursday, with global benchmark Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since May, after Yemen's Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Are you looking for financial advice? This is the best way to ask for it.
Whether you're emailing an expert or posting on a public forum, you need some ground rules

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Lockheed Martin's stock has best day in 25 years as push to build more missiles faster pays off
Lockheed Martin's stock jumps as a ramp up in missile production helped lead to an earnings beat and raise.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The August stock-market slump is a myth — so why does Wall Street keep repeating it?
More than 200 years of data show stocks typically gain in August, while market volatility sits well below average.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

As defense spending surges, these stocks could make you the most money
Palantir tops a screen of defense companies for growth through 2028, but most of the expected best growers are small-cap stocks.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

These franchises have the lowest startup costs — and none are fast-food restaurants
You don't have to be a millionaire to open one of these franchises. Some require only a $50,000 investment.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Alphabet's massive profit growth is just an illusion, as SpaceX and Anthropic help mask a historic cash drain
Earnings quadrupled on paper, but an analyst calls that an "illusory" performance propped up by unrealized gains from equity investments.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If you have saved $2 million for retirement, should Social Security be optional?
"At that point, they arguably no longer need the government's retirement safety net."

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

For young investors, $100,000 was once the gateway to wealth. Today, it's double that.
While this investing benchmark is still worth celebrating, young people who want to feel rich in today's economy need to have a lot more.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Global oil prices top $100 after Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabian tankers
Oil futures climbed sharply Thursday, with global benchmark Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since May, after Yemen's Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

IBM lowered its guidance. Now it's time to deliver, analysts say.
Despite lowering guidance for revenue, IBM maintained its expectation for free cash flow to increase by about $1 billion in 2026.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The FDA is about to decide which peptides could soon become widely available in the U.S. Here's what happens next.
The FDA is deciding whether seven peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be legally compounded, potentially opening the door to broader use in Americans.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Japan's $1.8 trillion pension giant might bring money home. That could jolt U.S. stocks and the Fed.
Japan's pension titan selling foreign assets could push U.S. yields up and sap demand for the dollar.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Lockheed Martin's stock leaps as push to build more missiles faster pays off
Lockheed Martin's stock jumps as a ramp up in missile production helped lead to an earnings beat and raise.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Oil nears $100 a barrel after Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabian tankers
Brent crude rose to over $98 a barrel following the news that the rebel group attacked the vessels in the Red Sea.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The U.S. premium for SK Hynix is set to stay after Korean regulatory ruling
The huge premium commanded by SK Hynix ‘s American depository receipts over its domestically-listed ordinary shares is likely to remain, after restrictions were put in place on the number of ADRs that can be created by converting local shares.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

AI stocks are echoing a 1990s market split. JPMorgan warns the next few weeks are critical.
The different price action between artificial-intelligence hyperscalers and chip and infrastructure stocks is a throwback to a setup in the late 1990s, argues JPMorgan.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

T-Mobile earnings rise as customers pour into premium plans
The wireless carrier has focused on amassing "higher quality accounts" after introducing new plans last year.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Why beat-and-raise earnings reports are no longer enough to push the stock market higher
The changing inflation landscape could spell trouble for corporate America.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Surging IPO activity is one of the four horsemen of a market bubble, according to this portfolio manager
Strategists conclude the IPO wave doesn't necessarily portend a dangerous market bubble - yet

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

‘It would feel like a burden': My stepmother, 96, owns the house I grew up in. Is it wrong to tell her I don't want to inherit it?
"I would likely be the one responsible for dealing with the house."

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

The late James Van Der Beek's former Beverly Hills home up for rent for $13,950 a month
Late "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek's former Beverly Hills home has been offered up for rent—five months after the actor died following a battle with cancer.

MarketWatch
Jul 23, 2026

Texas Instruments shares are sliding, and its rival is doing even worse. What's going on in the world of analog semiconductors.
Texas Instruments shares were falling while STMicroelectronics stock was diving on Thursday, after both makers of analog semiconductors struggled to meet heightened expectations after reporting strong demand in the second quarter.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

IBM just cut its outlook, but not by as much as investors feared
IBM's official earnings report comes after a bruising profit warning last week.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

IBM just cut its outlook. Why its stock is bouncing higher anyway.
IBM's official earnings report comes after a bruising profit warning last week.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

ServiceNow's stock rises as earnings show momentum in cybersecurity
Against a gloomy backdrop for software sentiment, ServiceNow just topped revenue expectations.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

The Treasury market touches a worrying milestone not seen since 2007
There are a host of challenges at work as the ‘long' 30-year Treasury yield logs its longest stretch above 5% in 19 years

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

Global oil prices settle at 6-week high after topping $95 a barrel, as hopes dim for de-escalation of Iran war
Oil prices settled at six-week highs on Wednesday after the U.S. struck Iran for the 11th night in a row and President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if Tehran fires on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

We have $8 million in traditional IRAs. Should we tap them to buy a house — and take the tax hit?
"We would rather pay taxes upfront than pay mortgage interest."

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

‘Owning a pet has become a luxury' — vets worry about higher prices and shrinking pet population, survey finds
A Morgan Stanley survey shows that U.S. vet practices are growing sales by raising prices as they contend with fewer visits —a formula that analysts say is unsustainable.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

More than 70% of recent home buyers were counting on mortgage rates to drop. Now they're stuck.
Refinancing to a lower rate isn't an option for many homeowners, who now face "financially unsustainable" mortgage payments.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

The bull market faces higher likelihood of a Fed rate hike as Iran crisis intensifies
Treasury yields are approaching the highest levels seen since the Iran war started in February as oil price rises and odds of a Fed rate hike narrow.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

The super rich use 401(k)s and IRAs to sidestep taxes on millions of dollars. This proposed law would cut them off.
More than 200 individuals had a total of more than $85 billion in tax-sheltered retirement accounts

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

The chip sector's recent calm is masking a turbulent outlook in the options market
Relatively high volatility readings for chips warn there could be further downside — and that it's not yet worth the risk to buy the dip.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

This ‘intrinsic value' small-cap stock strategy keeps benefiting from deep research
Joseph A. Gabelli described an approach that combines discounted valuations for companies with additional "catalysts" to send stock prices soaring.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

Intel earnings will pit red-hot AI demand against a sluggish PC market
Intel's stock has fallen 25% from its June high, but remains a standout gainer in 2026.

MarketWatch
Jul 22, 2026

This the best way to ask strangers on the internet for financial advice
Whether you're emailing an expert or posting on a public forum, you need some ground rules

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