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Jul 09, 2026

Mortgage rates jump as tensions with Iran spook bond investors
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is driving mortgage rates up, adding hundreds of dollars a month in extra costs for prospective home buyers.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Micron's stock surges on multibillion-dollar U.S. manufacturing push
The memory-chip giant is reversing its recent slide after increasing its investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

This is why paper checks refuse to die
While some retailers still accept checks, an attempt to pay with anything other than cash or card is likely to result in a blank stare from a Gen Z cashier.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

‘I've plenty of time on my hands': Advisers bombard me with offers of free steak dinners. Is it wrong to go for the food?
"I get hungry for a meal at a good restaurant."

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

PepsiCo cut snack prices again, but not enough to get American consumers to buy more
PepsiCo's North America business lagged in the latest quarter, and the stock was having its worst day in 15 months, even as strength in international business led to an earnings beat.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

8 things I learned about travel expenses after a family tragedy
Make this vital purchase before your next vacation.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Home prices hit new all-time high, deepening affordability woes
Home prices continue to climb even as buyers retreat from the market, according to fresh data from the National Association of Realtors.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

‘I've no idea how they got her number': My student-loan servicer called a friend after I missed a payment. Is that legal?
"She said it's the second message they have left."

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

The U.S. and China are today's leaders in AI. These countries could be the next-stage champions.
Economists at Bank of America spotlight South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as likely to gain from both the build-out and adoption of artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Salesforce's stock may look like a bargain — but that's just a mirage, analyst says
KeyBanc downgraded Salesforce shares, citing doubts about the company's AI narrative.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Schwab strategists warn of a major market shift: The era of easy index gains is officially over
More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that's just starting, says Charles Schwab.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Gen Z-ers share how they're achieving financial freedom — and the old ideas they're leaving behind
A stable job and a nice home have become less accessible to young Americans. Many are taking new paths to pursue their dreams.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

PepsiCo cuts prices on snacks. It's not enough to drive growth in North America.
PepsiCo's stock was set to fall as the company's North America business lagged, but strength in international business led to an earnings beat.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

A warning for the U.S. dollar: The historic bond-market buffer that protected the currency is fading.
Major dislocations in America's foreign policy have given a stimulus to a dedollarization trend among central banks.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

This chart shows stamp prices since 1885 as USPS hikes postage again this weekend
The new rate will go into effect on July 12, and will be the eighth price increase over the last five calendar years

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder.
The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

10 stocks for momentum traders to consider buying — and 10 to avoid or sell short
These investments have a tendency to crash and burn

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

My retirement savings will suffer if I delay Social Security. How do I choose between the two?
"By claiming earlier, I could preserve more of my portfolio and allow those assets to continue compounding."

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

‘The money would have been life-changing': My father told my grandmother to slash my inheritance. Is that fair?
"I could have bought a home for what I hope will be a growing family."

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

‘I get $1,460 in Social Security': My millionaire ex-husband, 74, refuses to pay alimony. What can I do?
"I have very little money, while my ex's financial statements show assets in the millions."

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Major drugmaker loses $27 billion in market value after failed trial
Two companies announced on Thursday that the heart disease drug they had been developing failed its Phase III trial.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

SK Hynix Nasdaq listing may become the second-largest equity offering ever, trailing only SpaceX's
Friday's offering of SK Hynix may become the second-largest equity offering ever.

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver buys $750,000 home in Alabama after sudden exit from squad
Netflix sensation and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders darling Reece Weaver has already turned the page on her time with the team—and planted new roots in the state of Alabama

MarketWatch
Jul 09, 2026

7-Eleven made $349 million from surge in gasoline prices in the U.S. last quarter
Convenience store operator 7-Eleven on Thursday disclosed a $349 million profit from the surge in gasoline prices during the last quarter, even as fewer Americans filled their tanks.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Levi's is finding new ways to win customers — by looking toward tops and ‘denim luxury'
Jeans maker raises its full-year outlook for the second straight time, but shares fall after hours

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Did you mess up on your taxes? The IRS just made it easier to avoid paying a penalty.
It's a ‘major taxpayer win,' according to one advocate inside the IRS

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Oil prices extend gains after hours as U.S. forces conduct additional strikes on Iran
Oil prices settled at their highest levels in more than two weeks on Wednesday, then extended their gains in after-hours trading after the U.S. military said it launched additional strikes on Iran.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Investors haven't been this bullish on the dollar in a decade. How the buck can keep climbing.
A crowded bet on a stronger U.S. dollar may depend on whether Wednesday's jump in oil prices proves lasting, as renewed Middle East tensions revive inflation concerns and bolster expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to keep policy tight.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

This chart shows stamp prices over the years as USPS hikes postage again this weekend
The new rate will go into effect on July 12, and will be the eighth price increase over the last five calendar years

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is back under ‘full-conflict conditions' — and energy markets are scrambling
Oil prices surge as U.S. and Iran trade strikes; but even without further disruption, volatility appears here to stay for energy markets

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Oil ends at its highest price in over two weeks as flare-up in U.S.-Iran hostilities suggests end to cease-fire
Oil prices touched their highest levels in more than two weeks on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he believed the cease-fire with Iran was over.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Nvidia's stock trades at a juicy discount, according to BofA
An analyst recommends investors take advantage of the "enhanced" buying opportunity brought upon by sustained underperformance.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Higher gas prices aren't the only way rising tensions with Iran will hit home
Wall Street expects President Trump's call that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and home builders more than it will help oil companies.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

More than two-thirds of tech stocks are at least 20% off recent highs. What's happening to the AI trade?
Major semiconductor names have been falling hard as investors take profits following a blockbuster second quarter.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Jeff Bezos's space company may be seeking a valuation more than twice as big as Rocket Lab's
Blue Origin is reportedly targeting a $130 billion private-market valuation, which would be just a fraction of SpaceX's nearly $2 trillion market capitalization.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

With Micron's stock well off its peak, investors want proof that the AI boom can last
Investors in memory stocks are looking for signs that elevated pricing can be sustained for years without demand suffering.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

A ‘few' Fed officials said there was a case for a rate hike in June, minutes from Warsh's first meeting show
A "few" Federal Reserve officials said there was a case for raising interest rates in June, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank's meeting last month.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Oil surges as Strait of Hormuz is back into ‘full conflict conditions'
Even without further disruption, volatility is here to stay for energy markets

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

The case for having Big Oil in your 401(k) or IRA
Energy exposure may help you sleep better at night.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Why a founder at age 50 is twice as likely to find success as one at age 30
Older workers are fighting ageism by starting their own businesses — and they're outperforming younger entrepreneurs

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

All entry-level jobs require 3-5 years of experience. How am I supposed to get that if no one will hire me?
How to get experience if no one is willing to be your first employer.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Rocket Lab's stock could surge 250% as the company takes a page out of SpaceX's book, analyst says
Morgan Stanley says the bull case for the rocket-launch stock is now much rosier as the company diversifies its business.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Oil prices touch two-week highs after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
Oil prices touched their highest levels in more than two weeks on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he believed the cease-fire with Iran was over.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Why the stock market's biggest laggards might be your best defense against a summer selloff
Low-volatility stocks are having a moment after a long stretch of underperformance.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Insurance giant says it's turning to AI to replace as many as 1,800 jobs
Allianz Partners will axe between 1,500 and 1,800 roles from its workforce of close to 23,000

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

I started retirement with $3 million. Now I'm 89 and down to $2 million. What if I get sick?
Even if you're not worried about your normal spending anymore, a long-term-care need is still a problem for any budget.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

‘I'll happily wait': Does delaying Social Security make sense for high earners like me?
"In many states, Social Security benefits are exempt from state income tax."

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Oil prices surge after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is "a waste of time"

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Iran war will leave an inflation scar on the U.S. through 2027, IMF says
The conflict with Iran hasn't hurt the U.S. and global economies as much as expected, but it will leave a lasting legacy: Another bout of high inflation that won't disappear quickly.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

‘She wants him gone': My friend took in a homeless man as a caretaker. After 10 years, how can she evict him?
"He lived rent-free, helping her with health-related issues and other tasks."

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?
Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

As a red-hot global stock market stumbles into bear territory, this Wall Street bull spots a dip worth buying
Tom Lee of Fundstrat says he's buying the dip, and not scared off by Samsung's losses

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Kevin Warsh plans to stop scripting the Fed's next moves. It could trigger a wild ride for traders.
James Bullard, a former president of the St. Louis Federal Reserve, said Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could decide on policy changes without signaling to the market first, sparking volatility

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

It was the world's hottest stock market. Now South Korea has entered bear territory.
The cumulative impact of several different narratives - competition, sustainability, excessive leverage, international outflows- has sapped the Korean market of its upward mobility since clocking up a record high in June.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is "a waste of time"

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

‘I'd hate to end up with an unexpected tax bill': I'm 73 and still work full time. Can I avoid paying taxes on my Social Security benefits?
"I'm actually earning more each week than I ever have before."

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Dakota Johnson quickly sells $6 million midcentury modern home in L.A.
"Fifty Shades" star Dakota Johnson has officially sold her stunning Los Angeles home for just a few dollars under her $6 million asking price—just days after putting it on the market.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

After selling her $5 million Westchester home, Drew Barrymore shows off her RV
Drew Barrymore is going back to basics for her summer getaway this year—revealing that she is ready to take an adventure in an RV.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

Alibaba just had its best day in 10 months. Is it time for China techs to catch up?
Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S., Korean and Taiwanese companies.

MarketWatch
Jul 08, 2026

It was the world's hottest stock market. Now South Korea's stock market has entered bear-market territory
The cumulative impact of several different narratives - competition, sustainability, excessive leverage, international outflows- has sapped the Korean market of its upward mobility since clocking up a record high in June.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Plot twist: Gen Z is buying houses after all. Here's how they're doing it.
Despite soaring housing costs, younger buyers are finding a way in.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

AI-related debt sells off sharply as Amazon looks to borrow another $25 billion
Bonds financing the massive artificial-intelligence buildout were hit hard by selling on Tuesday, as Amazon.com set out to borrow another $25 billion in new debt.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Crude prices rise as U.S. launches strikes on Iran shortly after canceling its license to sell oil
Oil futures climbed late Tuesday after the Treasury Department canceled a license granted on June 21 to allow for the sale of Iranian oil.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Think the U.S. stock market is too heavily exposed to AI? It's even worse abroad.
Stock-market concentration is hardly just an issue in the U.S.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

GameStop investors clear the way for a fresh attempt at buying eBay
Shareholders approved a change that will let the video-game retailer issue more stock.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Oil prices rise as the U.S. cancels Iran's license to sell oil
Oil futures climbed late Tuesday after the Treasury Department canceled a license granted on June 21 to allow for the sale of Iranian oil.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Apple is closing in on Nvidia as it looks to reclaim title of largest U.S. company
Once the face of the AI trade, Nvidia's valuation has compressed to levels not seen since 2013 while Apple shares continue to power higher

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Adobe's stock is temptingly cheap. Should investors bite?
Adobe has become a polarizing stock in the face of questions about its AI future.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Elon Musk's Terafab could give a major boost to this corner of the chip sector
SpaceX could spend about $135 billion on wafer-fab equipment over the next five years, UBS said.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Wednesday's Fed minutes will be revealing — but not in the way investors hope
Minutes of the Fed's June meeting will give more insight on how new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh intends to run the central bank.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

It can take as little as 5 minutes online to get prescribed a GLP-1 for weight loss. Why that's risky.
The research suggests that these companies prioritize "quick prescriptions" over good care

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Bond traders are watching this tracker to figure out the real odds of Fed rate hikes
A Fed gauge of wage growth is due to be updated on Friday, followed by a June reading on consumer inflation next Tuesday.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Tesla's stock could rise 20% thanks to the potential for a SpaceX merger, analyst says
Some on Wall Street see an increasing likelihood that Elon Musk's two biggest companies will combine.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Plot twist: Gen Z is buying houses after all
Despite soaring housing costs, younger buyers are finding a way in. Here's how.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

12 stocks favored to soar in the sector that has missed the 2026 market rally
The S&P 500's consumer discretionary sector is the only one of 11 sectors to decline so far this year.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Trump floats idea of Australia's retirement system again. But what about Social Security?
The president said his administration was working on a plan based on the Austrialian system, days after the launch of "Trump accounts" for children.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Rivian's stock sale triggers worst rout for the shares in nearly two years
Rivian's stock is down 13% as Wall Street frets about the EV maker's cash troubles.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

NATO announces billions in defense deals. What investors should watch for now.
A number of major defense companies, including Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have announced billions of dollars worth of backlogs

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

I found a simple way to save money on frozen pizza. What's your best money-saving trick?
"I changed my approach to cooking."

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

‘I make my own pizza': What's the best way you've found to save money?
"Saving money doesn't have to be about pizza — it could be coffee, cooking, cleaning, vacations, or anything else."

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Micron's stock falls as investors wonder if the memory market is near the top
"Most investor feedback continues to point to a skittish AI tape," one analyst said.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

We're spending $7,000 to attend 7 weddings this year — and that's after cutting corners
Plus: How to decline a wedding invitation without feeling like a jerk

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

SpaceX wins wild praise, with one analyst going so far as to predict a 400% stock surge
Wall Street is using colorful language as analysts cheer major upside potential for SpaceX's stock.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

SpaceX's two lead underwriters have a $1 trillion chasm between their valuations as IPO quiet period ends
The two lead underwriters on SpaceX's initial public offering, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, have a valuation gap of more than $1 trillion as they both initiated coverage at buy.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

The trade of the year is entering a new phase, says Goldman Sachs. Here's what it means for stocks.
Goldman Sachs says the HALO trade has worked well this year, but a tougher phase relying on earnings performance lies ahead.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

‘I claimed Social Security at 62': At 76, I'm working at Walmart. Why do I still owe payroll taxes?
"It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65."

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Condos are getting cheaper — but list prices don't include this fast-growing hidden cost
New lending requirements, rising insurance premiums and aging buildings have contributed to the rising cost of condo ownership.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

American workplaces are hostile to workers caring for aging family members. These companies are doing things differently.
Offices are about to be full of employees who have another job taking care of a loved one. Some companies are trying to adjust.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Russia's oil refineries are burning — and, now, so is its bond market
Fuel shortages in Russia may achieve what nothing — and nobody — else could: force Putin to the negotiating table.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

The bull market got a new lease on life — can it last?
The market-timers' bullishness is a mile wide but only an inch deep

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

‘Our family is broken beyond repair': My brother took over my parents' finances. What can I do?
"Without telling me, my brother petitioned for sole guardianship of our mother."

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Why these global stocks with a high barrier to entry are winning the war on AI disruption
Goldman Sachs says the HALO trade has worked well this year, but a tougher phase relying on earnings performance lies ahead.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Just how K-shaped is the U.S. economy? The top 10% spend nearly as much, excluding essentials, as bottom 70% combined
The gulf between the rich and everyone else is laid out in a stark analysis done by Bank of America's economists on household spending.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

‘I make my own pizza.' What's the best way you've found to save money?
"Saving money doesn't have to be about pizza — it could be coffee, cooking, cleaning, vacations, or anything else."

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Tough crowd for Samsung as record quarterly earnings brings out the sellers
Samsung Electronics shareholders proved a difficult audience to please.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Former ‘Grey's Anatomy' star Katherine Heigl is selling her gorgeous Utah home for $10.6 million
Katherine Heigl is selling her longtime Utah retreat 14 years after she left the Hollywood spotlight to enjoy a quieter life with her family at the extraordinary mountain home.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

Dennis Quaid lists L.A. home for $5.2 million and makes the move to Nashville
The sun-soaked lifestyle he was able to enjoy at the home wasn't enough to keep Quaid tethered to California, with the actor revealing recently that he made the decision to quit Los Angeles altogether.

MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2026

SpaceX's two lead underwriters have a $1 trillion chasm in their valuation as quiet period ends
The two lead underwriters on SpaceX's initial public offering, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, have a valuation gap of more than $1 trillion as they both initiated coverage at buy.

MarketWatch
Jul 06, 2026

Trump calls Walmart ‘patriotic' for cutting beef prices — in a stark change of tune
The president hasn't always approved of Walmart's moves, having criticized the chain's response to tariffs last year.

MarketWatch
Jul 06, 2026

The Nasdaq-100 has been far more volatile than the S&P 500. Now add SpaceX to the mix.
While SpaceX is due to join the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday, it won't become part of the S&P 500 for at least another year — likely furthering the volatility spread between those two indexes.

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