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MarketWatch
May 14, 2026

What the biggest mid-cycle earnings acceleration on record means for the stock market
A trader looks back to figure out why he missed the stock-market surge from late March.

MarketWatch
May 14, 2026

‘Several days have passed': The restaurant failed to process my 20% tip. Is it cheating the staff?
"When I use a credit card, tips are usually added immediately."

MarketWatch
May 14, 2026

The stock market is breaking the rules of the inflation playbook. Here is what is different this time
A look at which assets are following the script, and which aren't, on day 75 of the war

MarketWatch
May 14, 2026

We're in our 40s. Our mortgage is nearly paid off — how should we invest our extra $1,500 a month?
"We already deposit $1,000 each month into the American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio Class A fund."

MarketWatch
May 14, 2026

Nvidia moves one step closer to a breakthrough on Chinese exports after reaching another milestone
Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang has been lobbying for a long time for the ability to export advanced semiconductor chips to China in the face of opposition from both Washington and Beijing. It appears a breakthrough might have been made.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Cerebras's massive IPO will be a fresh test of investor excitement for AI infrastructure
Late Wednesday, the company priced its IPO at $185 a share, far above the top of its previously announced range of $150-$160.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Retailers keep tinkering with their AI shopping assistants, in search of better service
Amazon will combine its Rufus AI shopping assistant with its Alexa platform, just two weeks after CEO Andy Jassy sang Rufus's praises.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Cisco to cut jobs so it can invest more in AI, and the stock rockets toward a record
Cisco's stock soars into record territory, after the networking giant announced plans to invest more in AI and upbeat earnings report.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Cerebras's IPO will be a fresh test of investor excitement for AI infrastructure
The inference-chip maker could be valued at 100 times its revenue when it goes public on Thursday.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

The world lost nearly 1 billion barrels in oil supply over the past 75 days. Why investors aren't worrying enough.
Global oil prices have climbed by nearly 50% since the the end of February, but the rise pales in comparison to an estimated loss of nearly 1 billion barrels since the start of the Iran war 75 days ago.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

April's inflation spike leaves Warsh and the Fed zero excuses not to raise rates
Bond markets won't wait for the central bank to combat inflation.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Ford's stock paces the S&P 500. The carmaker is putting a very Tesla spin on things.
Ford's stock had its best day in six years, after Morgan Stanley gave a rosy outlook for the automaker's energy business.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

The Iran war could be a $300 billion shock — driving up mortgage rates and squeezing wages
The Trump administration and Congress can act now to bring down energy costs and make Americans' lives more affordable.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Here's how to invest when the stock market gets this concentrated
Leaning into a concentrated market may not be a bad move, but be prepared to act quickly.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

The real cost of the Iran war isn't higher prices — it's market paralysis
Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

5 tests Kevin Warsh will face as Fed chair
Wall Street and Washington will be watching to see how he reacts to political pressure and whether he can get the central bank on board with the major changes he favors.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Inflation will likely be higher for longer. Your retirement plan isn't built for that.
Official CPI masks double-digit spikes in healthcare, insurance and energy. Meanwhile, an outdated strategy quietly drains your portfolio.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Cathie Wood's flagship fund is largely missing out on a booming tech-fueled bull run
Cathie Wood's flagship ETF actively invests in shares of companies expected to be disruptive and innovative. But so far this year, the fund appears to be missing out on big gains tied to technology and artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Trump's China visit could rattle markets if it doesn't bring an Iran breakthrough
There are concerns that a lack of Chinese intervention in the Iran conflict could prompt renewed U.S. military action as early as next week.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Roast my house, Reddit! Desperate home sellers are asking strangers for help getting offers.
As homes linger on the market, sellers are inviting feedback on why buyers aren't biting — even if it's laced with insults.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

My overseas flight costs $1,000. Is it better to wait until after the Iran war to buy my ticket?
Summer and fall travel, even for those not wanting to cross the ocean, will be pricier this year.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

In pushing for ‘Rush Hour 4,' Trump is acting like a shadow executive producer
The "Rush Hour" franchise, starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, has been dormant since 2007, but President Donald Trump has been pushing to get a fourth installment made.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

This White House darling just became the 12th-most valuable private company. An IPO will be coming.
Defense contractor Anduril, which is helping build President Trump's "Golden Dome" antimissile shield, completed a funding round at a $61 billion valuation.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Is inflation heading to 6%? Probably not — but it will get worse before it gets better.
In the dark recesses of the economy, price pressures are bubbling up and foretelling another wave of inflation. Is inflation really heading to 5% or 6% again like during the bad days of the pandemic?

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

I have $500,000 in retirement savings. Is it wise to invest it with a single firm?
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation provides coverage of up to $500,000 for stocks, bonds and mutual funds, including up to $250,000 in cash.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Why a buzzy fund that advertised stakes in hot startups like Anthropic suddenly plunged
Shares of closed-end fund Destiny Tech100 have been whipsawed this week, reflecting the promise and peril of trying to access stocks before their IPOs.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

What CEOs from Tesla, Nvidia and over a dozen other companies hope to gain by joining Trump in China
A key part of President Donald Trump's visit to China this week is his effort to bring along with him at least 17 executives from prominent U.S. companies. Here's what it means for them.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Why 3.8% inflation actually feels like an 8% hit to your retirement savings
Official CPI masks double-digit spikes in healthcare, insurance and energy. Meanwhile, your outdated strategy quietly drains your portfolio.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Is AI power really the new oil? Soon it will trade just like a commodity.
CME Group plans to launch futures that would let investors bet on the price of computing power.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Semiconductor names have never before held this much sway over the stock market. Here's how much of a problem that could be.
Semiconductor stocks have become an unusually large force in the U.S. stock market, underscoring how much of the latest rally in indexes like the S&P 500 has been powered by the artificial-intelligence trade.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Airfares are up 21% since last year. Here are the summer destinations where you can still get a deal.
Airlines have raised fares, cut routes and hiked bag fees in response to increasing jet-fuel prices.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

20 stocks in the S&P 500 of companies with soaring sales and improving profit margins
This earnings season's big winners include makers of AI-oriented hardware, but the list also includes some surprises.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Few Americans can afford long-term care — but this state program could be a game changer
Washington state has embarked on a bold experiment that bolsters families by giving all workers a way to earn access to $36,500 worth of long-term care when they need it.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Republicans are ‘secretly' using ‘Trump accounts' to privatize Social Security. It's a lousy idea.
Ted Cruz argued that "Trump accounts," are the Trojan horse that the GOP used to sneak Social Security privatization past the public.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Wholesale prices jump to 4-year high and point to even more inflation in the next few months
The latest look at wholesale prices points to even higher inflation in the next month or two. The producer price index jumped 1.4% in April to mark the biggest rise in four years.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

5 tests Kevin Warsh will face on the first day as Fed chair
Wall Street and Washington will be watching to see how he reacts to political pressure and whether he can get the central bank on board with the major changes he favors.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Putin addresses Zelensky as ‘mister' for the first time. Morgan Stanley says it means a vibe shift in peace negotiations.
After more than four years of war, markets have become accustomed to the conflict. But any lasting peace agreement would have huge implications for stock markets, energy prices and commodities.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

What's at stake as Trump and an army of CEOs go to China
Iran, trade and Taiwan are on the agenda for Trump's visit to China.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Alphabet is the top holding of this five-star fund that is also finding 240% gains in the ‘unsexy' side of the AI buildout
Moving across market caps has kept the Chase Growth Fund agile and one step ahead of the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

‘I have zero envy': I'm 75, enjoy working and live below my means. Why are more people not like me?
"I did two basic things right: I married the right person and chose a trade I can practice until I die."

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

I want to go on a trip this fall. Should I wait until the Iran war ends to book my flight?
"Currently tickets from New York City are sitting at over $1,000."

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

My wife and I retired with 22 times our income. Why don't more people do what we did?
"The vast majority of people I've known are intimidated by money's power, imbue it with almost magical qualities."

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

‘He is retired': Should my husband take his Social Security at 62 and invest it?
"His Social Security benefit would be $1,600 per month, since he stayed home with the kids while I worked."

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Morgan Stanley boosts S&P 500 target. Why Mike Wilson says the market has already priced in the biggest risks.
It's the season for new stock-market price targets, and Morgan Stanley joined the upper echelon of Wall Street targets for the S&P 500 with its new outlook released Wednesday.

MarketWatch
May 13, 2026

Nvidia's Jensen Huang got the last Air Force One seat to China. Why it's so crucial for the chipmaker.
Traders are interpreting the late addition of Nvidia's CEO to the Air Force One passenger list as a signal that good news about export licenses may be in the offing

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The real cost of the Iran war isn't just higher prices — it's market paralysis
Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Here's the silver lining for stocks and 5% Treasury yields
Higher rates mean higher costs for borrowers, but 5% isn't a level that's prone to sticking around in the Treasury market

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Is AI power really the new oil? Soon it will trade like just like a commodity.
CME Group plans to launch futures that would let investors bet on the price of computing power.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Copper prices are now at their highest level on record. AI is only part of the story.
Copper refining now has a Strait of Hormuz problem.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

What former poker champion turned investing coach Annie Duke says most of us get wrong about risk
The author of ‘Quit' talks about market bubbles, costly investing mistakes and why investors freeze at the worst time.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Intel's stock just guided the chip sector toward a sharp selloff. Here's why.
Analysts note "buyer exhaustion" and market concerns about what the latest inflation data may mean for future data-center spending commitments.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Clothes just saw the biggest price jump in three years. How much more will shoppers pay?
Analysts said manufacturers and retailers raised prices in response to — and in further anticipation of — the effects of the Iran war.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This bearish ‘key reversal' chart pattern could be why chip stocks suffered a rare selloff
A bearish chart pattern in the South Korea's Kospi Composite Index could act as a warning for the U.S. chip sector, given that the two have moved in sync during their recent sharp run ups.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Boeing could finally reignite its China business. Will that breathe new life into its stock?
Wall Street is hoping Boeing is about to announce a big order from China, cementing its turnaround.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Inflation is now rising faster than your salary. Here's how long that could last.
The price squeeze that Americans are feeling has reached a level last seen three years ago.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

‘It's not like they can just order in DoorDash': Americans from cruise-ship outbreak could be quarantined until mid-June
The Andes virus has a long incubation period, and the World Health Organization said there may be more infections "in the coming weeks."

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The Pentagon now estimates the Iran war is costing $29 billion. The overall economic toll is much greater.
Beyond near-term military expenses, there are also longer-term Pentagon costs and many other economic effects.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

There's an estrogen-patch shortage — but these other menopause treatments can help
Despite the shortage of some estrogen patches, we must not forget that there are many options in hormone therapy.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Hold stocks or fold 'em? Former World Series of Poker champion Annie Duke tells you how to decide.
Admitting a trade went wrong is the hardest move in investing. The author of "Quit" talks about how to avoid this costly mistake.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

As airfares soar 21%, these are the cheapest cities to fly into
Some airlines have raised fares, cut routes and hiked bag fees in response to increasing jet-fuel prices.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Social Security's COLA could rise as much as 4.2% in 2027, boosted by Iran war impact and inflation
Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Why the oil crisis could become a full-blown catastrophe within a month
Global crude reserves are rapidly depleting, pushing the world toward scarcity.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

SpaceX and Google may become even more tightly linked through this far-out venture
The companies are reportedly in discussions over potential space-based data centers.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Your parents' rules for getting rich don't work anymore, Mrs. Dow Jones says — but this does
Here are 3 new rules for building wealth from finance educator Mrs. Dow Jones.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This hidden cost of the Iran war hits the stock market even harder than inflation
Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Did rents really surge in April and boost inflation? Here's the real story.
The rising shelter costs are actually slowing. Unfortunately, other prices are rising again.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

America's day of fiscal reckoning draws closer
Inflation just wiped out all the U.S. wage gains since Donald Trump was elected president.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Why Intel's stock is falling and guiding the chip sector toward its worst day of the year
Analysts note "buyer exhaustion" and market concerns about what the latest inflation data may mean for future data-center spending commitments.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Google AI legend raises big money for startup targeting this cutting-edge goal
Demis Hassabis is the co-founder and CEO of Google's DeepMind artificial-intelligence lab, which has spun out a startup called Isomorphic Labs to use AI to accelerate the creation of new drugs.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

These 10 ‘HALO' stocks protect your portfolio from the AI bubble
High capital-intensity, asset-heavy companies offer a proven hedge against ‘Magnificent Seven' volatility.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds
Investors were ditching U.S. government debt early Tuesday as higher energy prices from the Iran war pinch Americans' pocketbooks and push up the cost of living.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

EBay unbans Ryan Cohen as it rejects GameStop's takeover attempt
The e-commerce company had permanently banned Cohen's eBay account, which included GameStock merch and other items listed for as much as $14,000.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Social Security's COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by Iran war impact and inflation
Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

What to know about investing in SpaceX — or any company — before it goes public
IPOs generate a lot of excitement. Make sure your expectations are informed — and realistic.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Social Security's COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by war impact and inflation
Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The ‘DRAM' memory ETF has gotten off to a blazing start. Here comes a leveraged version.
Investors want easy exposure to the hot memory sector — including dominant overseas players.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Under Armour's stock heads for worst day in 4 years as rising costs eat away at earnings
Under Armour's losses were wider than expected, and the outlook was below forecasts as rising costs take a bite.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

3 new rules for building wealth
Some of your parents' old rules don't work as well anymore. Here's what does, according to Mrs. Dow Jones.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Under Armour's stock tumbles as surging costs eat away at earnings
Under Armour's losses were wider than expected, and the outlook was below forecasts as rising costs take a bite.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This dot-com survivor says AI build-out is more like 1997 than 1999 — and still urges investors to hold more cash
The riveting gains for microchip stocks have many analysts drawing parallels to 1999, just ahead of the dot-com crash, when the build-out of a key technology led to parabolic moves and frenzied speculation.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

Inflation jumps to 3-year high, CPI shows, and that's not the end of it
The U.S. inflation rate leaped to a nearly three-year high of 3.8% in April because of higher gas prices — and the pain for consumers isn't going away soon.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

I'm 68. Is it wise to invest my $500,000 retirement savings with a single investment firm?
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation provides coverage of up to $500,000 for stocks, bonds and mutual funds, including up to $250,000 in cash.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The ‘godfather of crypto' predicts $1 million bitcoin, but it's going to fall first
Michael Terpin explained his theory of four-year cycles in the bitcoin price that bottom during midterm-election years. One more correction is coming before another bull market.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The Ryan Cohen saga gets a new twist as eBay shoots down GameStop's takeover offer
eBay says the $56 buyout deal is "neither credible nor attractive" and cheers its standalone prospects.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

This dot-com survivor says AI buildout is more like 1997 than 1999 — and still urges investors to have more cash
The riveting gains for microchip stocks have many analysts drawing parallels to 1999, just ahead of the dot-com crash, when the build-out of a key technology led to parabolic moves and frenzied speculation.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

My retirement fund is like an AI version of me. It keeps working when I'm not able to.
"Not taking care of your money becomes, in a visceral sense, not taking care of yourself."

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

With Keir Starmer premiership on the brink, British government debt, currency and stocks fall
British government debt fell sharply on Tuesday, with reports suggesting Prime Minister Keir Starmer may face a leadership challenge or even resign as early as today.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

When couples have a PTO gap, it can take a big toll on their relationship
"Gap relationships," where there is a discrepancy between how two people operate their lives, have become a topic of interest — and ire.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

The hottest stock market in the world finally met its match: taxes
The idea that citizens should get a cut of the booming profits of tech companies derailed one of the hottest stock markets in the world on Tuesday.

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

‘She is very angry with me': My daughter, 30, has issues with drugs. Should I take half the profit from the sale of her house?
"My thought is to invest it on her behalf for someday, when she gets her life together."

MarketWatch
May 12, 2026

With Keir Starmer premiership on the brink, British government debt tumbles further
British government debt fell sharply on Tuesday, with reports suggesting Prime Minister Keir Starmer may face a leadership challenge or even resign as early as today.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Meet the Nvidias of power — 5 stocks winning Big Tech's $700 billion AI energy grab
Infrastructure giants such as GE Vernova and Bloom Energy are the new gatekeepers of the AI grid.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

BuzzFeed's stock more than doubles as beleaguered media company gets a lifeline
Shares of BuzzFeed were up more than 130% in the extended session after the company said Byron Allen's family office agreed to take a majority stake.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

AI investment ‘advice' is 50% more likely to pump you up — and trip you into costly blunders
AI fuels impulsive actions — a human ‘defense coach' is your best bet to win the market's ‘loser's game.'

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Oil price charts produced a pattern not seen in 36 years. What happened last time?
Brent crude futures charts produced a technical pattern that hasn't been seen in 36 years, and what that could mean for oil prices.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock drops as earnings come with a big disappointment
Investors had been excited early Monday about speed breakthroughs at the satellite company. But the after-hours earnings report showed a sizable revenue miss.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Stocks are hitting record highs even as Iran war drags on. How long can it last?
The S&P 500 finished above 7,400 for the first time ever but Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' also spiked

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Cash-strapped homeowners may soon have no choice but to repair their aging houses. These stocks can benefit.
Home Depot and Lowe's have struggled this year, but UBS analysts say they're due to benefit as homeowners reach a tipping point with units built during the mid-2000s housing boom.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Figuring out how to watch NBA playoff games has been a struggle. And — sorry, sports fans — it's only getting worse.
NBA playoff games have been split up among myriad networks and streaming services, leaving fans scratching their heads about where to find the games. Matters become a bit simpler in the later rounds of the playoffs, though.

MarketWatch
May 11, 2026

Here's the next AI ‘battleground' — and how investors can get in on the action
Lumentum's stock has been red hot, but there are plenty of lesser-known ways to capitalize on the growing connectivity needs of AI data centers, according to Bernstein.

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