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MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Why Southwest Airlines' stock is soaring to its highest close in years
Wall Street cheered news that Southwest's transformation appears to be taking hold.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Microsoft's stock may be ‘dead money' even after historic $357 billion market-cap wipeout
Microsoft's stock tumbled over the company's decision to prioritize internal AI development over immediate cloud revenue.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Lululemon is looking to catch the Labubu wave. It's two years late.
Lululemon's offerings are late to the game — the plush-toy mania is several years old — and are a distraction from what Lululemon is known for, an analyst says.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Lockheed Martin's stock is having its best month in half a century. Thanks, President Trump.
Lockheed Martin's stock is headed for its best month since 1980, after the defense contractor provided an upbeat earnings outlook amid strong demand from Trump's Defense Department for its missiles and fighter jets.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

As SpaceX prepares for its IPO, Elon Musk's empire could get even more intertwined
Elon Musk, the world's richest individual, could bring two of his biggest holdings closer together.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Yale is offering free tuition if your family makes less than $200K. Here's what that says about being middle-class today.
A six-figure household income may not mean what it once did.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Software stocks suffer worst day in 10 months, widening the gap with hot chip stocks
A look at the best and worst S&P 500 stocks this year shows how tech investors have piled into semiconductor plays and bailed on software.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

‘I feel like this does us a disservice': My brother wants his $1 million inheritance in advance. Should he pay interest?
"The total value of our family trust is $4 million."

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Tesla could slide back into cash-burn mode as Elon Musk pursues his costly AI vision
The company's capital expenditures are set to surpass $20 billion this year, more than double what they were last year.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Copper prices settle at a record high as metals are going ‘absolutely bonkers' right now
Prices for gold, copper and other metals are going "absolutely bonkers" right now, says a Marex analyst.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

4 tips to file your taxes like a pro — and get your refund faster
Expecting a bigger tax refund? There's no money back until you get through tax filing.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

The bond market is sending a clear signal about Fed independence
The U.S. bond market doesn't seem all that anxious yet about President Trump's efforts to sway the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Trump says he'll announce his Fed pick next week. Here's who's in the lead, according to prediction markets.
President Donald Trump said he'll announce his nominee to chair the Federal Reserve next week — and prediction markets are pointing strongly to a Wall Street veteran getting the job.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Should you ever cancel a credit card? Bilt's confusing rewards shake-up puts renters in a tough spot.
A credit card aimed at renters is revamping its rewards program, leaving some users to wonder if the new version of the card is still worth it.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Copper prices touch a record high as metals are going ‘absolutely bonkers' right now
Prices for gold, copper and other metals are going "absolutely bonkers" right now, says a Marex analyst.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Dollar turbulence starts to seep into the Treasury market
The once-mighty U.S. dollar was having another turbulent day earlier on Thursday, and the impact of its lasting weakness against major rivals appeared to seep into the $30 trillion Treasury market.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Why Southwest Airlines' stock is soaring toward its best day in 17 years
Wall Street cheered news that Southwest's transformation appears to be taking hold.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

NBC has the Super Bowl and the NBA, but lost $552 million on streaming games. Is it worth it?
Comcast said its Peacock streaming service booked a $552 million adjusted Ebitda loss in the fourth quarter, largely due to costs associated with its NBA broadcast deal.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

How Nvidia's stock can get back to its winning ways after an underwhelming stretch
Nvidia's stock has trailed the chip sector this year, but Morgan Stanley thinks some investor concerns are overblown.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Why Elon Musk is making a smart move by killing off Tesla's Model S and Model X
One analyst estimates Tesla could ultimately make $25 billion a year by selling Optimus robots manufactured on former Model S and Model X production lines.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

How a partial government shutdown this weekend would differ from the last one — and what it could mean for you
A partial federal government shutdown is looming as Senate Democrats threaten to hold up funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Royal Caribbean's stock soars as people keep booking cruises at a record pace
Royal Caribbean's stock was having its best day in years after the cruise operator's full-year profit and revenue outlooks were above Wall Street forecasts.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

The maid of honor won't put expenses on her credit card for the bachelorette party. As a bridesmaid, should I be offering?
"I still haven't been reimbursed for the cabin deposit I paid for the wedding weekend."

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

U.S. oil prices surge by nearly 5% on bets that U.S. strike on Iran is imminent
Oil prices rallied Thursday by nearly 5%, with the global benchmark touching its highest level since July as tensions between the U.S. and Iran worsened, raising concerns over disruptions to the global flow of crude.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Meet the teen investors building a path to the new American dream
As more kids invest, new ‘Trump accounts' are poised to make it even easier.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

The U.S. trade deficit isn't actually falling due to tariffs. It's still near a record high.
The trade deficit fell a few months ago to a 16-year low, but it turns out it was fool's gold. The U.S. is still running a trade gap near historically high levels.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Mastercard's stock rises as earnings send an upbeat message about spending
An analyst notes Mastercard got off to a strong start this year, which "defies fears of slowing consumer spend."

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Central banks have slowed their purchases of gold, but investors have more than made up the difference
The World Gold Council said total demand for gold smashed records last year.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Fed chief Powell says a frail U.S. labor market has stabilized. Low jobless claims back him up.
Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the U.S. jobs market seems to have stabilized after a big letdown last year, justifying a decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The latest jobless-claims report appears to support his claim.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Central banks have actually slowed their purchases of gold, but investors have more than made up the difference
The World Gold Council said total demand for gold smashed records last year, but central-bank interest has a strong rival.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Surprisingly strong software growth sends IBM's stock surging
Surprisingly strong software growth sent IBM shares surging in early trade on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Here's what 2026 could look like for Levi's: more dresses, less denim and an AI ‘stylist'
Levi's sees sales of tops, dresses and non-denim bottoms growing fast.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Data-center demand helps Caterpillar to best quarter ever — but there's a tariff sting
Caterpillar's backlog increased by 71% from a year ago, reaching a record for the construction-machinery maker.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

The battered dollar could fall even further if it breaks below this key level
A breach below a key support level for the U.S. dollar could trigger a sharp decline and potentially open the door to further downside.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Gold's soaring so fast it's topped Goldman target set only last week. Now a JPMorgan analyst plots path to $8,500.
A JPMorgan strategist calculates impact on gold prices were households to swap out bonds for the yelllow metal in balanced portfolios.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Top Bank of America strategist says the long bond is nearing the key line in the sand
Bank of America's chief investment strategist states the U.S. Treasury cannot allow the 30-year bond yield to exceed 5%.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

Gundlach says keep betting on weak dollar and ‘real' things over ‘hype'
DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach is so convinced of his weak dollar view that he used his own money to buy gold miners and land last summer.

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

‘I'm worried about cash flow': I'm 71 with a $2.7 million IRA and $470K in stocks. Why can't I relax?
"My home is paid for and has an estimated value of $700,000."

MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2026

SAP shares get punished for slight miss on backlog
Shares of SAP were hammered on Thursday as the German software giant reported slower backlog growth than expected in the fourth quarter and also guided to a slight deceleration this year.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

‘I‘m facing an ethical dilemma': My widowed mother is cutting my step siblings out of the family trust. Do I have a responsibility?
"My mother has now hired an attorney to revise the trust and remove her late husband's children as beneficiaries."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

York Space tests the market's hunger for satellite stocks as it upsizes its IPO
Ahead of an expected SpaceX IPO later this year, a much smaller satellite company is headed for the public markets.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Why Microsoft's stock is getting punished after earnings
Investors focused on the balance between AI spending and AI revenue wanted more juice from Microsoft's cloud business in the latest quarter.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Investors cheer the end of Southwest's open-seating era, as airline forecasts a big 2026 profit
Southwest's five-decade-long era of open seating ended on Tuesday.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

AT&T's earnings impress as subscriber growth booms and the stock jumps
AT&T added 283,000 fiber subscribers and 421,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in the latest quarter, reflecting a push for "convergence" of connectivity offerings.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

S&P 500 touches 7,000 for the first time, led by a surprising group of stocks
The S&P 500 on Wednesday blew past another psychological barrier, hitting 7,000 for the first time in history — before pulling back.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

ServiceNow says AI is ‘really kicking in' — but it's not enough to help the stock
Shares of the software company were set to extend declines despite a better-than-expected forecast.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Southwest says assigned seats will make it more profitable this year, as stock rallies
Southwest's five-decade era of open seating ended on Tuesday.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

10,000 flights canceled, a $200 million hit from the storm and a plunging stock: American Airlines' bad week
American "is not in a position of strength as a business" to weather the reputational hit, which may further weaken customer preference for the airline, at least in the short term.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

How do I open a ‘Trump account'? The IRS has one simple solution for you.
People can't contribute money to the tax-advantaged accounts for children until July, but they can start the process of opening one now

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

The diaper wars go deluxe as Pampers, Huggies chase shoppers ready to pay more for premium products
Pampers parent P&G and Huggies seller Kimberly-Clark, who were once locked in a price war, are now pushing premium versions of their diapers.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

I'm 28 and earn $120K. My ‘very poor' friends assumed I was picking up the dinner tab. Should I ask them to pay me back?
"I felt way too uncomfortable."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Investors are ready for the Supreme Court to strike down Trump's tariffs. Now it's up to the economy to pick up.
Investors appear increasingly confident around U.S. trade developments. The focus instead has turned to a steady economy.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

‘The house has quadrupled in value': I bought a house with my brother, but he did not contribute. How do I fix this?
"My brother lived with me for eight years, then left to live abroad, married and followed his dreams."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Google is backing a Tesla founder's push to power AI data centers
Redwood Materials has secured some high-profile backers as AI makes energy storage more critical.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

More teens are investing in the stock market as the American dream falls out of reach
As more kids invest, the new Trump accounts are poised to make it even easier.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

‘It's an expensive piece of equipment': My neighbor asked to borrow my snowblower. Do I say yes?
"The projected snowfall this weekend doesn't look to be changing too much."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

The best investors avoid ‘revenge trading' and other raw emotions. Here's how you can too.
It's not stock charts; it's your mindset. This veteran trader's insider tips can sharpen your skills.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Oil hits 4-month high as Trump renews Iran threats, but crude's momentum may be fleeting
President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Iran Wednesday, warning that a "massive armada" was headed to the Middle Eastern country and that time was running out for Tehran to reach a nuclear deal.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Look beyond the S&P 500 at this group of stocks that is less pricey, and less concentrated
You may already have added small-cap and international exposure. Don't forget about midcap stocks.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Starbucks rewards investors who have been betting the turnaround is taking hold
Starbucks sees a second straight quarter of growth in sales of stores open at least a year, in a sign that the turnaround is taking shape.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

GE Vernova is riding the AI wave, as demand for electric-grid equipment builds
GE Vernova beats earnings expectations and raised it full-year outlook, but the stock falters as the wind-power business lost a lot more money than feared.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Loading up on your employer's stock is tempting in a bull market. But how much is too much?
Employees face "double jeopardy" in the stock's decline portfolio and increased job risk.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

This top stock picker spotted Nvidia and GLP-1s early — and made over 200%. Here's what he's buying now.
Citrini Research founder James Van Geelen identifies potential big money trends and stakes his claim far ahead of the crowd.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

‘I'm completely disgusted by the lack of accountability': I bought a dud mattress — twice. How can I get my money back?
"I have been living in mattress hell."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Medicare is about to start negotiating the prices of these 15 drugs
The 15 drugs selected for negotiation include Eli Lilly's breast-cancer drug Verzenio.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

My wife and I are retiring to Mexico. Will she get Social Security survivor benefits on my record if I die first?
Social Security has different survivor rules for citizens and noncitizens residing abroad.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Micron and other chip stocks are seeing a big boost after these comments
Seagate says prices could go higher for its storage products as supply remains tight due to AI.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

S&P 500 hits 7,000 for the first time, led by a surprising group of stocks
The S&P 500 on Wednesday blew past another psychological barrier, hitting 7,000 for the first time in history.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

I'm 65 and inherited an IRA. Can I give it away without paying taxes on it?
Money in tax-deferred accounts comes with strings that heirs often aren't expecting

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Deutsche Bank's offices raided, reportedly over allegations tied to Roman Abramovich
Germany's federal criminal police office on Wednesday carried out a raid on the country's largest bank, Deutsche Bank, reportedly on money-laundering allegations tied to Russian magnate Roman Abramovich.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Starbucks rewards investors with another quarter of growth in a key sales metric
Starbucks said growth in stores open at least 13 months was much better than expected — and the stock was headed toward a 10-month high.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

These stocks are the market's new momentum plays as Big Tech loses steam
A veteran money manager shares his top picks.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Medicare is about to start negotiating the prices of some medications administered by doctors
The 15 drugs selected for negotiation include Eli Lilly's breast-cancer drug Verzenio.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Investors are counting on two very different assets for safety as cracks in the world order widen in January
Gold and U.S. stocks aren't known for both reaching record highs at the same time. Welcome to the "haven" plays to start 2026.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

This top stock-picker spotted Nvidia and GLP-1s early — and made over 200%. Here's what he's buying now.
Citrini Research founder James Van Geelen identifies potential big money trends and stakes his claim far ahead of the crowd.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

When Intel's stock sank on earnings, this executive bought the dip
CFO David Zinsner recently scooped up $250,000 worth of stock, reflecting "belief in Intel and commitment to creating shareholder value."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Why this hedge-fund veteran says investors should own both high-flying gold and the sinking U.S. dollar
The former head of commodities at Bridgewater says current dollar "freakout is overblown." Own dollar and gold, he advises.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

AT&T's earnings impress as subscriber growth booms and the stock soars
AT&T added 283,000 fiber subscribers and 421,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in the latest quarter, reflecting a push for "convergence" of connectivity offerings.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

How both sides of the ‘Sell America' debate can be right as dollar falls and stocks climb
There are two opposing views of whether the so-called "sell America" trade is happening.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

Despite questions about AI's long-term profitability, OpenAI and Anthropic accelerate investment
OpenAI's latest funding round suggests a valuation of up to $830 billion, while Anthropic's implies $350 billion

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

ASML bookings blow past estimates as SK Hynix plans capital-expenditure boost
Rarely have two earnings reports so neatly aligned, as microchip equipment maker ASML Holding reported surprisingly strong orders growth as memory-chip producer SK Hynix said it would make a "considerable increase" in capital expenditure.

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

This Intel executive bought the dip as the stock sank on earnings disappointment
CFO David Zinsner recently scooped up $250,000 worth of stock, reflecting "belief in Intel and commitment to creating shareholder value."

MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2026

‘I don't own a house': I'm 50 with $2 million and I'm scared about losing my job. Can I retire early?
"My monthly expenses are around $6,000. That includes rent."

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he's ‘heartbroken' after Minneapolis shootings, calls for de-escalation
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday he's "heartbroken" by the recent events in Minneapolis, and that he has voiced his concerns about the situation with President Donald Trump.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Texas Instruments forecasts something that hasn't happened in 16 years, lifting its stock
The company's outlook implies revenue in the first quarter could be higher than what it was in the fourth quarter as a recovery takes hold.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Dollar tumbles to a four-year low as Trump claims it's ‘doing great'
The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in four years on Tuesday despite President Donald Trump claiming it was "doing great" in a speech in Iowa.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

These home buyers are suing one of the biggest mortgage lenders in America. Why you should pay attention.
A class-action lawsuit against mortgage-lending giant Rocket Companies accuses the company of illegally steering homebuyers toward using their services and away from cheaper alternatives.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

UnitedHealth's stock falls 20% after saying it expects revenue to decline in 2026
The health insurer was also surprised by a very small Medicare Advantage rate proposal.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Why shares of UnitedHealth, Humana and other insurers tanked — and took the Dow with them
Shares of UnitedHealth, Humana and other health insurers were clobbered Tuesday after a preliminary payment proposal for Medicare Advantage fell way short of analyst expectations.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

GM's stock pushes to a new record, as carmaker calls for higher profit ahead
GM is adjusting to declining customer interest in electric vehicles as the automaker boosted its dividend and announced a new stock buyback.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Investors are making a big bet on Big Tech's AI spending. They're about to learn if it paid off.
A reality check is coming as the Magnificent Seven report earnings. Here's what to watch.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

This chart tracks the ‘single greatest predictor' of stock-market returns — it's never done this before
Individual stock ownership is a contrarian indicator. It's flashing a warning.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Investors aren't scared of record gold and silver prices. Wall Street's price targets are struggling to keep up.
Price pullbacks in gold and silver are being treated as opportunities — and that says a lot about investor confidence.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Trump's ‘not a huge fan' of raiding your 401(k) to buy a home — and he's right
Workers shouldn't focus on homeownership at the expense of other financial goals.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

When Tesla reports earnings, this could be the biggest highlight
The Elon Musk-led EV maker has had trouble selling cars the way it once did. But a growing energy business and AI plans are helping pick up the slack.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

S&P 500 investors are making a big bet on Big Tech's AI spending. They're about to learn if it paid off.
A reality check is coming as the Magnificent Seven report earnings. Here's what to watch.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

This chart shows why upward pressure on long-term Treasury yields matters to borrowers and stocks
If the 10-year Treasury yield reaches or exceeds 4.5%, it could be a challenge to the market, says BNY

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Here's how Amazon is looking to take on Walmart at its own game
Amazon is looking into opening a supercenter retail location, while closing its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Here's what happens to your HSA when you go on Medicare — and how to keep the tax savings going
Tax planning becomes a priority if you're still working and can no longer fund an HSA.

MarketWatch
Jan 27, 2026

Everyone's looking for political fireworks from Powell's press conference. Here's what to expect.
Experts debate Fed Chair Jerome Powell's future ahead of his Wednesday remarks, which will follow the central bank's decision on interest rates.

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