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MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Microsoft is nearing a big milestone that solidifies its revival
Microsoft is close to reclaiming a $4 trillion market cap — and fresh records are also in sight.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Why you need to take a closer look at your favorite stock index
Also in Weekend Reads: A positive case for the bond market, how prediction markets can pull you in, and a warning to those who benefit from GLP-1s.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed's Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there's no basis to remove her.
Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook's removal from office. She hasn't been charged with a crime.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

AI chip stocks wobble even as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI issue
A new report paints OpenAI's financial picture in a more optimistic light.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
Even with the rising use of AI, picking market-beating stocks has not become any easier this year, a new report finds.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it's not even close
Musk's trillioniare status means he's wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Flu season is already here. Here's what to know about this year's flu shots.
This year's flu season has arrived about seven weeks earlier than in 2025 or 2024.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

‘I have no children': My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. She wants me to leave my home to her two children.
"The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close."

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here's who could pay the most.
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test' oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

‘I feel like a loser': I check my ETFs every day. They're up one minute, down the next. Should I be worried?
"I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit."

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Here's how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a "meaningful" threat to risk appetite, said Michael Hartnett, Bank of America's chief equity strategist.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Mortgage rates are soaring. In America, the smart money rents.
If buying a home right now is such a great idea, why doesn't Wall Street want to do it?

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Here's how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress as expected, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a "meaningful" threat to risk appetite, said Michael Hartnett, Bank of America's chief equity strategist.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Kalshi is coming for ‘Dancing with the Stars' fans
What to know before buying event contracts around your favorite reality shows and entertainers.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
SpaceX still has a ways to go before it can seriously challenge the three major wireless operators, but it's making moves to grow its capabilities.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

GLP-1 drugs could ease back and knee pain, but doctors say there are risks for older adults
Rapid weight loss can lead to issues with bone quality.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Aging bull: Why this 4-year-old stock-market rally still packs a punch
History shows bull markets that get past their fourth year rarely throw in the towel, according to Truist Advisory Services.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here's how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders
Component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are down about 15% in October, according to Nikkei Asia.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here's how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders.
Component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are down about 15% in October, according to Nikkei Asia.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

‘I feel like a loser': My ETFs go up one day and crash the next. Is this a bad sign?
"I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit."

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Why the price of this one ETF has gone exponential
An exchange-traded fund tied to freight futures is surging.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo set to sell $7 million Tennessee home he gave her in divorce
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are bidding farewell to their $7 million Tennessee home, which the country singer handed over to his former wife following their divorce.

MarketWatch
Oct 09, 2026

Why one Wall Street firm sees parallels to the late 1970s and recommends shorting U.S. stocks
The artificial-intelligence build-out is most often associated with the dot-com boom at the end of the last century, but quants at one Wall Street giant identify another parallel: to the bell-bottomed, polyester suit, high-inflation era of the late 1970s.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

SpaceX's Starlink Mobile plans are pressuring AT&T and Verizon shares
SpaceX plans to purchase Grain Management's 800 MHz spectrum portfolio in a move to bolster its mobile ambitions. The news is lifting cell-tower stocks.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Micron, Nvidia and AI chip stocks fall as report on OpenAI's revenue causes ‘undue concern'
OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly fell short of expectations — but analysts say that reflects differences in how the figure is reported, not weakness in AI demand.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

PepsiCo CEO's message to employees: If you're not producing growth, you're out
PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta says that everything at the company that is not related to growth will not be part of the company.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Feel like a pumpkin-spice burrito? Analysts try to wrap their heads around a possible Starbucks-Chipotle tie-up.
Starbucks investors would likely not be happy about the company adding debt to finance a deal to buy Chipotle, given that it already has a high debt load.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

A big AI super PAC tried to follow crypto's playbook to influence the midterms. Critics say it's not working out.
The political action committee says it's "continuing to build a durable coalition that wants America to remain the global leader in AI development."

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

With mortgage rates soaring above 7.5%, the smart money rents in America
If buying a home right now is such a great idea, why doesn't Wall Street want to do it?

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

How to downsize like a pro — and free yourself from being a ‘prisoner of your possessions'
Seven tips for painlessly moving in retirement.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here's who it would benefit — and hurt.
Amendment 3's passage could add momentum to other states' efforts to slash property taxes

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

The options market is reminding investors there's a cure for rising bond yields — higher yields
The MOVE Index — the Treasury market's "fear gauge" — has reached heights that in the past suggested yields may have peaked, at least for now.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Bond yields fell, as the Treasury market passed a crucial test of investor confidence
Higher bond yields aren't only about inflation and the Iran war. But it means a higher cost of capital.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Ken Paxton is right. Tax cuts will mean Social Security and Medicare cuts.
It doesn't matter if you are a Republican or Democrat. Math is math.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Rising interest rates: The good, the bad and the ugly for retirees
Unlike higher gas prices, which hurt almost everyone, higher borrowing costs have an uneven impact.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

How to provide guaranteed retirement income while paying no commissions
Unlike the stock market, whose future returns are anything but assured, a TIPS ladder's payout is guaranteed.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

I keep comparing myself to my more financially successful friends. How can I stop?
"It's become clear that some of the people I grew up with are going to have very different lives from me"

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Why a longtime skeptic of Palantir's stock is finally saying it's time to buy
Palantir's total addressable market could get a lot bigger, while its business model should sustain its lead against competitors, an analyst says

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

The good, the bad and the ugly of rising interest rates
Unlike higher gas prices, which hurt almost everyone, higher borrowing costs have an uneven impact.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

The Treasury market is facing a crucial vote of investor confidence
Higher bond yields aren't only about inflation and the Iran war. But it means a higher cost of capital.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

My husband inherited $3 million. He wants a vacation home, but I want to save for retirement. Who's right?
"I keep thinking about giving each child $750,000 toward a house."

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Layoffs haven't been this low since the 1960s. It's great if you have a job — but not if you don't.
It isn't easy for anyone looking for work now to find a job. Yet people who already have jobs probably don't have to worry much about losing them.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

I'm a 68-year-old widow and give money to my two adult children. Am I putting my retirement at risk?
"I also have $310,000 in an IRA and $46,000 in savings. My house is paid off."

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

This chart shows the No. 1 reason why the cost of raising kids jumped 60% in eight years
"The birth-rate crisis is really an affordability crisis."

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Who will benefit more from AI agents when it comes to spending - companies or you?
There's an agent arms race unfolding, supercharging the battle for your wallet

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

GLP-1s could offer unexpected relief from back and knee pain, but doctors urge caution
Rapid weight loss can lead to issues with bone quality, particularly in older adults.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Tesla's big AI gamble puts its EV business under a microscope
Investors are left with unanswered questions as the company leans on car sales to help fund its expensive AI ventures.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

A strategist who called the Asian financial crisis sees parallels with the AI boom
Albert Edwards, well-known for his generally bearish views on equity markets, finds the economicbenefits of AI to be a promise rather than a reality at present.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

After a 33% gain in the first half, this fund manager grew tired of the AI trade. Here's where he's looking now.
Bill Hench, of First Eagle, stepped away from the artificial-intelligence trade with small-capitalization bets on a recovery of the U.S. housing construction market.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

A true ‘nuclear renaissance' is taking shape, and these stocks could be big winners
The nuclear-energy industry has been having a moment, but analysts say some companies look better positioned than others to capitalize on a wave of AI-fueled demand.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Samsung just did something no tech company has ever done, and investors still aren't satisfied
Since the stock peaked in June, Samsung shareholders have been unimpressed with record profits and shareholder return programs.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Oil prices are jumping again. How the S&P 500 has performed on days crude has seen big gains may be surprising.
The S&P 500 moves on days oil prices have gained 3% may come as a surprise.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

French bonds are suffering through their worst decade since 1803 — and investors are bracing for more pain
The spread between France's 10-year government bond and Germany's equivalent reached its widest last week in available Bloomberg data, dating back to 1990.

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

I'm a 68-year-old widow. My two adult children keep asking me for money. Are they taking advantage of me?
"I also have $310,000 in an IRA and $46,000 in savings. My house is paid off."

MarketWatch
Oct 08, 2026

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens find a buyer for $1.2 million Texas home—in less than a week
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her NFL star husband, Jonathan Owens, have landed a buyer for their sprawling Texas property—just days after listing the home they resided in while finishing up their custom mansion.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Rising yields are quietly crashing the stock market's earlier winners of 2026
Surging Treasury yields have begun to hammer parts of the stock market that might easily be overlooked, especially with the spotlight once again shining brightly on a small group of glamorous tech companies.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Higher yields are taking their toll on all areas of the stock market, except the one that matters
Technology is the only one of the S&P 500's 11 sectors that gained since Sept. 1, as Treasury yields have climbed to multi-decade highs.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Options traders are betting on a dramatic drop in interest rates
Recent options activity points to bullish positioning for long-term bonds and utilities.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up on a supercharged AI laptop
Powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, the latest Windows laptop is designed to run AI models and workloads directly on the device.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Stocks are increasingly their own best hedge. This chart shows why.
For decades, investors concerned about stocks sought succor in the bond market. But these days, the best shield against an outbreak of volatility might just be owning other stocks.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Fed's minutes show no appetite for a series of interest-rate hikes
September's rate hike was viewed by many officials as needed just in case inflation remains sticky.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

SpaceX may chase ‘stunning' AI returns by taking on a lot of debt to buy Nvidia chips
A report says SpaceX is considering raising $40 billion to finance the purchase of advanced graphic processing units and related systems.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Washington and Wall Street chose to delay paying their bills — and to put them on your tab
The polite word for what the government and Wall Street are doing is deferring payment, like opening a tab at a bar that somebody else will pay later.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

The ‘Magnificent Seven' are now big enough to move the economy. Why that could be a problem.
Imagine a small group of companies whose value is greater than the entire economy of almost every single country in the world. By market value, that's roughly where the "Magnificent Seven" group of tech companies now stands.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

College students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here's what it's costing them.
Nearly 9 out of every 10 students who use credit cards report doing so to pay for basic living expenses such as food, housing and gas.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Micron's ridiculously cheap stock could triple from here, according to this analyst's math
A D.A. Davidson analyst thinks investors aren't properly appreciating the company's growth potential or the impact of an upcoming buyback program.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

This part of the bond market offers compelling yields with minimal risk
You can earn good yields with very low price risk in ultrashort bond funds.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

‘He grew up wealthy': My husband inherited $3 million. He wants a vacation home. I want to save for retirement. Who's right?
"I keep thinking about giving each child $750,000 toward a house."

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

These decisions you make in your 20s — not your income — determine whether you'll spend decades in debt or retire comfortably
Don't just focus on stock picks when you're thinking of building retirement wealth

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Parental controls aren't just for kids anymore
Worse than taking away your parents' car keys? Taking away their cell phone. How to protect your aging parents.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Intel investors get some reassurance from Elon Musk over a major chip endeavor
Elon Musk and Intel's CEO have said the company's involvement in the Terafab chip plant will continue, boosting shares.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

These two hard-hit stocks are poised for a comeback, says fund manager
CoStar and Duolingo are two stocks that have faced investor pessimism, but present potential, according to Baillie Gifford.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Meta stock scores a rare ‘golden cross' buy signal as investors swarm to its top-charting AI agent
Meta Platforms, whose stock has thrived after the introduction of an artificial-intelligence assistant, just got another piece of good news.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

SpaceX reportedly is looking to borrow as much money as the company generates in revenue to buy Nvidia chips
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks with banks and investors to borrow $40 billion to fund a purchase of Nvidia chips, according to a Financial Times report.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Elon Musk and Intel CEO shore up chipmaker's role in Terafab project — and here's what the news is doing to the stock.
Elon Musk and Intel's CEO have said the company's involvement in the Terafab chip plant will continue, boosting shares.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

AMD's chief executive is planning to invest ‘tens of billions' as Asia tour addresses supply-chain chokepoints
AMD's CEO has been meeting executives in Taiwan and South Korea.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

AMD's chief executive is planning to invest ‘tens of billions' as Asian tour addresses supply-chain chokepoints
AMD's CEO has been meeting executives in Taiwan and South Korea.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Longtime tech bull Dan Ives says these are his top tech plays going into 2027
Investors are "underestimating the scale and scope" of the AI spending wave, said Dan Ives as he laid out five stocks to own.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

‘He grew up wealthy': My husband inherited $3 million. He wants a vacation home. I want to save for retirement.
"I keep thinking about giving each child $750,000 toward a house."

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

SpaceX reportedly is looking to raise as much money as the company generates in revenue to buy Nvidia chips
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks with banks and investors to borrow $40 billion to fund a purchase of Nvidia chips, according to a Financial Times report.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Josh Brolin sells Atlanta-area mansion for $4 million after slashing price
Actor Josh Brolin has sold his lavish Sandy Springs, Ga., estate for $4 million—a final sale price falling just under $1 million less than the original asking price of $4.999 million.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

A Laguna Beach gem renovated by Diane Keaton is up for grabs for $10.3 million
Boasting breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the charming 4-bedroom home is located on a triangular 0.4-acre oceanfront lot with direct access to a sandy beach via a wooden staircase.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Meta's stock sees a golden cross as shares thrive since Muse introduction
Meta Platforms, whose stock has thrived after the introduction of an artificial-intelligence assistant, just got another piece of good news.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

Meta stock achieves a golden cross as shares thrive since Muse introduction
Meta Platforms, whose stock has thrived after the introduction of an artificial-intelligence assistant, just got another piece of good news.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

A popular tech fund is now overbought. That's no reason to sell, history shows.
A surge to record highs for technology stocks has pushed them to what is considered by technical analysts to be overbought levels, but history shows investors should not use that as reason to cut their exposure.

MarketWatch
Oct 07, 2026

How one trend-following fund outperformed rivals by bringing humans back into the decision-making process
One trend-following fund has outperformed rivals this year by deciding to take profits.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

Oct. 9 has loomed large in stock-market history. Why investors still shouldn't buy into an October jinx.
Not just one, but two, major market turning points since 2000 have occurred on that day.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

‘People in the U.S. need to wake up': As a mortgage loan officer, I rejected applications from wealthy couples. Here's why.
"People in the U.S. need to wake up."

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

The S&P 500 is back in record territory as the ‘Magnificent Seven' ride to the rescue
After trading sideways for much of the past year, the "Magnificent Seven" have been staging a comeback, helping to re-energize a bull market threatened by rising bond yields and stubbornly high crude-oil prices.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

Trump waives rules on red-dyed diesel, but local tax and other concerns remain
Highway drivers will be allowed to use a red-dyed farm fuel that's tax-exempt through the end of 2026.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

‘Trump accounts' could force MAGA children to own New York Times stock
This is going to bring a lot of problems that almost anyone could have predicted

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

Marvell just impressed Wall Street with ‘good numbers plus a better story'
Marvell's stock is popping after the company not only delivered with its financial forecasts but also demonstrated its diversified mix of customers and products.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

How Meta's stock can surge to $1,000, according to the biggest bull on Wall Street
A Wells Fargo analyst warns of a near-term profit hit from AI infrastructure spending and legal costs — but thinks that will set up massive gains by 2028.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life
Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often plague older adults.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

These 5 chip stocks are cheaper than the S&P 500 — and offer faster growth
Micron and Nvidia are among high-profile semiconductor companies that have been raking in cash and still have inexpensive stocks.

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

‘The pain was excruciating': A friend in her 80s fell down her basement stairs. What could we have done to prevent it?
"She developed pleural effusion — fluid between the lungs and ribs — compressing her lungs and making it hard for her to breathe."

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

As a mortgage loan officer, I rejected wealthy couples. Here's what can get your application declined.
"People in the U.S. need to wake up."

MarketWatch
Oct 06, 2026

Worse than taking away your parents' car keys? Taking away their cell phone. How to protect your aging parents.
Parental controls aren't just for kids anymore.

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