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MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Oil prices climb after Iran reports attacks on key oil and gas field and Trump issues waiver on Jones Act shipping law
Oil prices jumped Wednesday despite the Trump administration announcing it will issue a temporary waiver on a law known as the Jones Act.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Have Amazon and Nvidia become value stocks? This metric says yes.
One of the the biggest stock-market stories of 2026 so far has been investors' growing affinity for value stocks.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Your March Madness bracket could wreck your stock portfolio — so ‘sit on your hands' until April 6
College basketball and your money — the stock market often loses when your team does,

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

This commodities strategy can protect you from inflation, scarcity and even price declines
A dynamic commodities strategy can enhance an investment portfolio's returns over the long term.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

I opened a 0% credit card to pay $11,000 in vacation debt. What could go wrong? Quite a lot, it seems.
"We've been aggressively paying down our credit cards."

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Trump waives Jones Act shipping law in an effort to lower oil prices
President Donald Trump on Wednesday took the much-anticipated step of waiving a 1920 law known as the Jones Act in an effort to combat soaring prices for crude oil and other key commodities.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why is everything so expensive? America has a wage problem — not a price problem.
Cheap imports broke the middle class, and curbing inflation won't fix the wage gap.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

‘Never get outhustled.' ServiceNow's CEO shares his best career advice.
Bill McDermott said he was able to rise through the ranks at Xerox before moving on to CEO roles at SAP and ServiceNow, largely because he worked harder than the people around him.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Oil prices climb after Iran reports attacks on key oil and natural gas field
Oil prices were popping early Wednesday morning after Iran said U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit one of its key natural gas field, while nearby oil and petrochemical facilities also came under attack.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

It's a ‘black swan' moment in oil but nowhere else. The stock market is at risk of a 20% fall, say these strategists.
Almost everything except for bonds - stocks, interest rates, credit, gold and the U.S. dollar - is having "very normal white swan types of moves."

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Wholesale prices surge again and show inflation flowing through pipeline of the economy
The cost of wholesale goods and services surged in February for the third month in a row, underscoring the challenge faced by the Federal Reserve in vanquishing inflation even before the recent spike in oil prices.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why does everything feel so expensive? Look at wages, not the CPI.
American workers are producing more than ever — but a decades-long wage gap has left them struggling with even the basics.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

How March Madness basketball could bust your portfolio bracket
Fans of losing teams more likely to dump shares than winners are to buy.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Macy's proves Wall Street wrong again by growing sales, and the stock surges
Macy's stock surges as for the third straight quarter comparable sales rose from a year ago while analyst were expecting a decline.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Here's the exact amount of money you need to make to be financially secure
The yearly thresholds for achieving financial security range from roughly $62,700 for one-person households over age 65 to $169,300 for families with two or more adults and three or more kids.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Fed's Powell to deliver a gut check for markets as stocks climb alongside oil prices
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to speak Wednesday on the economy and interest rates for the time since the start of the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why Europe may be the best place to bet on defense stocks
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates and European countries increase budgets, demand for weaponry has continued to boom.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Oil prices dip after Iraq resumes oil exports via pipeline to Turkey
Traders are hoping the move will show the region may be less reliant on the Strait of Hormuz than initially feared.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Nvidia says it's now getting orders from China. Is this the catalyst to get the stock out of its trading range?
Nvidia's share price has stalled in the last six months despite a robust order book and positive earnings developments. Wider AI capex concerns have weighed on the stock.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why the real ‘black swan' of the Iran war is the lack of them in stocks, bonds or almost anything but oil
Almost everything except for bonds - stocks, interest rates, credit, gold and the U.S. dollar - is having "very normal white swan types of moves."

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

My wife and I made big blunders on our Social Security benefits. Is it too late to fix it?
"She would receive $200 more per month if she had received half of my benefit."

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Instead of shopping they're quietly stockpiling cash — ‘shadow saving' — and it could short-circuit the global economy
Households in China aren't broke, the available data indicate. They're just exhibiting a reluctance to spend.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

I opened a 0% credit card to pay $11,000 in vacation debt. Why can't I get a higher credit limit? My debt utilization is only 10%.
"We've been aggressively paying down our credit cards."

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Jessica Simpson says she is keeping the $18 million L.A. mansion she shared with ex Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson has reportedly decided to hold on to the $17.9 million Los Angeles mansion she bought with her estranged spouse, Eric Johnson, who is understood to have moved out of the property .

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Country music star Miranda Lambert lists Texas estate that includes her childhood home for $1.6 million
Miranda Lambert is selling a sprawling 25-acre Texas property that encompasses both her childhood dwelling and the adjacent home she bought after her first record deal.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Lululemon hopes more new gear will revive sales. Wall Street thinks it might not be enough.
Yoga-wear maker reports earnings results as founder tries to shake up the board. A Jefferies analyst says Lululemon's forecast suggests challenges endure.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

3 signals will reveal if the Iran oil shock is just a blip — or the new normal
Beyond the $100 barrel, there are "second-round" effects that can hit your portfolio.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Micron's stock gains officially carry the company into an exclusive club
Micron joins only 15 other S&P 500 components that are worth $500 billion or more.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Medicare premiums could double over next the decade, wrecking retirement budgets
"Seniors face a dramatic reduction in the affordability of Medicare Part B," according to a report from Congress.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you'd expect
Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants reports earnings this week amid concerns over rising oil prices and a strike at a large U.S. meatpacking plant.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Global oil prices end at more than 3-year high as Strait of Hormuz shipping activity remains limited
Global oil prices settled at their highest level in three-and-half years on Tuesday, as some nations refused a U.S. call for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Nebius's stock falls as investors get a wake-up call on the cost of competing in AI
The neocloud company has new deals with major tech companies, and just announced that it will be taking on debt to help finance data centers.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Nebius's stock falls on a bond offering. Here's why investors are sobering up.
The neocloud company has new deals with major tech companies, and just announced that it will be taking on debt to help finance data centers.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

A picture of a retirement plan is worth a thousand words — and could help you save more
Just a few strokes of a pen could help you better understand complicated financial concepts.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Lilly gets rare downgrade as analysts question hype over GLP-1 pills and Zepbound's cash sales
If middle-class Americans lose their jobs to AI, that could mean fewer cash sales of weight-loss drugs like Zepbound.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Hundreds of ships remain trapped at the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran decides which can pass
Traffic through the key waterway is increasingly conditional and has been limited to about two ships per day, compared with about 100 previously.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

The ‘smart money' on Wall Street hates these bonds — but they may be a golden buying opportunity for you
Three important — and potentially useful — things leap out of the latest BofA fund-manager survey.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Oil prices climb as Strait of Hormuz shipping activity remains limited
Global oil prices were poised to end above $100 a barrel for a fourth session in a row on Tuesday, as some nations refused a U.S. call for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

American, Delta defy oil-price spike and boost revenue outlooks as travel demand accelerates
Delta soothes investor fears over the effect of rising oil prices by raising revenue guidance, and the stock surges.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

U.S. doesn't need help in Iran, Trump says, as NATO members rebuff plea and oil prices climb
President Trump had previously said "numerous countries" would help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

These software stocks have turned things around and outperformed since the Iran conflict began
Some of the weakest areas of the market in 2026 have turned into outperformers since the Iran conflict began, according to Deutsche Bank Research.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Major U.S. ports navigate uncertainty as conflict with Iran threatens global shipping
American ports are far removed from the conflict in the Middle East, but they are seeing rising bunker-fuel prices and increased uncertainty.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Expect quarterly earnings reports to remain the norm even if they're no longer required
Competitive pressure and investor demand may have more to do with how frequently public companies reveal their financial results in the future than the SEC does.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Uber's stock powers higher as Nvidia robotaxi deal helps avert ‘doomsday' scenario
Uber and Nvidia aim to launch autonomous ride-hailing in up to 28 cities in less than two years.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Warner Bros. says sale to Paramount is a victory for shareholders, but the biggest winners are its executives
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stands to walk away with up to $1 billion, depending on how quickly the sale to Paramount closes.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Why Nvidia's stock is shrugging off a $1 trillion revenue forecast
There are questions about how much upside is really implied by Nvidia's new outlook. In the meantime, investors may be looking for clearer growth opportunities elsewhere.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Oil prices climb on ‘mixed signals' as Iran conflict drags on
Global oil prices were poised to end above $100 a barrel for a fourth session in a row, as U.S. calls for help to secure the crucial waterway fall on deaf ears and reports that Iran is allowing some crude tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz offer a "mixed signal" for the market on the situation in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

How CoreWeave's ‘situationship' with Big Tech could cause a 30% stock drop
Bernstein analysts say CoreWeave's business could be cannibalized as Big Tech customers build their own data-center infrastructure.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

5 reasons Amazon's stock could be a major AI winner
A Needham analyst thinks AI agents will help Amazon's business, not hurt it.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Social Security benefit cuts are coming — and they will hit current retirees hard
Even as Social Security's finances have deteriorated, voters have responded with systemic denial.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Tesla investors may have to wait even longer for a rocket-powered sports car
The unveiling of Tesla's long-delayed Roadster has now been pushed back to "probably" late April.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

After I totaled my car, I set out to find a used one for under $10,000
The average used car now costs around $26,000. Here's how I bought a Lexus for $8,000.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

A man used ChatGPT to cure his dog. Here are the stocks for the new age of programmable medicine.
The age of programmable medicine may be upon us.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

A recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks, says Moody's
The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natural gas as it consumes.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

MrBeast's finance app for kids is backed by a bank that's faced regulatory scrutiny and a fintech partner's failure
The YouTuber's new fintech venture relies on Evolve Bank & Trust, a partner bank of the now-collapsed Synapse that has dealt with numerous setbacks.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Why fund managers may be caught off guard by a ‘ripper of a rally'
It hasn't taken long to see some bullish technical signals in the market.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Here are the stocks for the new age of programmable medicine
The age of programmable medicine may be upon us.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

3 signals that reveal if the Iran oil shock is just a blip — or the new normal
Beyond the $100 barrel, there are "second-round" effects that can hit your portfolio.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Mortgage rates are moving higher at a crucial juncture for the housing market
Much of the new home supply has been built away from cities. Add in higher gas prices due to the Middle East conflict and things look even more challenging.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Delta defies oil-price spike and boosts its revenue outlook as travel demand accelerates
Delta soothes investor fears over the effect of rising oil prices by raising revenue guidance, and the stock surges.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Fund managers increased their cash reserves at the outset of war by the most since COVID emerged
The deterioration in investor sentiment from last month to this has been marked but it's nowhere near as bad as it was after Liberation Day in April 2025

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

China is emerging as a winner from Iran war volatility, says veteran strategist
China's alliance with Tehran is helping its cargoes of crude to clear Hormuz, its economic data are improvig and Xi holds the cards in negotiations with Trump.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Rose the dog might have just heralded the age of programmable medicine — and here are the stocks that benefit
The age of programmable medicine may be upon us.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Veteran strategist highlights how China is coming out on top of the Iranian war
China's alliance with Tehran is helping its cargoes of crude to clear Hormuz, its economic data are improvig and Xi holds the cards in negotiations with Trump.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

I'm 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest. Will this be a drain on our retirement?
"I earn an annual salary of $116,000. My wife's annual income is about $55,000."

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

Ivana Trump's N.Y. townhouse finally sells after more than 3 years on the market—at a big discount
Late socialite Ivana Trump's palatial New York City townhouse has finally found a buyer—more than three years after it was put on the market for $26.5 million.

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

‘Inspirational and moody': Rufus Wainwright lists a quirky, storybook home in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon for $2.3 million
Music legend Rufus Wainwright has put his vibrant Spanish-style residence on the market in Los Angeles for $2.3 million—more than 10 years after he picked up the unique abode.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

This biotech is working on a GLP-1 pill that could be better than the Wegovy version
This experimental pill helped people lose about 16% of their body weight after about a year of treatment

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Moody's says a recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks
The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natural gas as it consumes.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption. Thank industry analysts?
It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Upstart's stock rises as analyst says investors have been ignoring a key catalyst
A BTIG analyst sees 55% more upside for Upstart's stock, saying the fintech company's plan to obtain a banking charter could reduce its risky exposure to private credit.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Warren Buffett's parting gift to Berkshire Hathaway: A $2 billion Iran oil windfall
If you need any further evidence of the wisdom of holding some energy stocks in your 401(k) and other retirement accounts, look at Berkshire Hathaway.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

‘I'm so screwed': How can I afford to care for a mom with dementia and send my teen to college?
You don't have to lose everything — not your savings or your wits — when you become a caregiver.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI is facing a growing number of lawsuits over AI-generated deepfakes
A class-action lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs based in Tennessee claims xAI facilitated the creation of child pornography and distributed it.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Dollar is benefiting from Iran conflict as investors worry about inflation
One of the biggest beneficiaries of the Iran conflict has been the battered U.S. dollar, which traded near one of its strongest levels in months on Monday.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

A picture of a retirement plan is worth a thousand words
Just a few strokes of a pen could help you better understand complicated financial concepts.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Trump says ‘numerous countries' will help reopen the Strait of Hormuz but declines to name them
"Numerous countries have told me they're on the way," says U.S. president.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move
One of the more unusual takeaways from the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran is which winners and losers are emerging in financial markets.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Chase cut my credit-card limit due to lower usage. Will this affect my credit score and lead other banks to do the same?
"I'm wondering whether this could cause a ripple effect in which other banks might do the same with my lesser-used credit cards."

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Why some Facebook and Instagram advertisers are freaking out about a new payment policy
Meta won't let some advertisers pay with credit cards anymore — and these business owners are feeling the pain.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

These stocks are cheaper ways to invest in Palantir's success
Palantir is selective about its customers, and investors might want to consider buying shares of some of its partners, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

‘It's complicated': My husband, 61, wants to leave me everything. His kids will hate me. What should I do?
"I would likely give little to nothing to his children because they are irresponsible spendthrifts."

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Here's how much more U.S. drivers are paying at the pump as the Iran conflict enters a third week
U.S. drivers are paying the highest per-gallon price for gasoline at the pump since the fourth quarter of 2023 as the Iran conflict entered a third week on Monday.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

These parents did the impossible: Retired in their 30s while raising young kids
A new generation of money-minded parents is urging young people who want to start families to map a path to early financial independence so they can prioritize their families.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Your bigger tax refund could be ‘completely' eaten up by soaring gas and energy prices if the Iran conflict continues
Refunds are almost 11% higher than the same point last year, the IRS said.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Strategy's stock has soared 35% off its February low, more than doubling bitcoin's gain
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Strategy's stock would amplify bitcoin's volatility — and it's been doing just that.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Medicare premiums could double over next the decade, sabotaging retirement budgets
"Seniors face a dramatic reduction in the affordability of Medicare Part B," according to a report from Congress.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Record Oscar haul for Warner Bros. caps off a topsy-turvy year for the legendary studio
The studio's films took home 11 Oscars after a banner year at the box office and a tumultuous and politically charged sales process for its parent company.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Tesla's stock rises as investors embrace ambitious foray into making AI chips
Elon Musk's planned chip fab could cost hundreds of billions of dollars, according to analysts.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Chinese stocks could fall by up to 10% if Trump-Xi summit is delayed, Morgan Stanley strategists say
President Donald Trump has threatened to postpone a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping if China does not help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Oil prices fall as traders weigh impact of strikes on vital hubs and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. attacked Kharg Island while a U.A.E. trading hub was hit by drones.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

I'm 37 and won a settlement. I maxed out my IRA. How do I invest the $21,000 I have left?
"I would love for this money to buy me some more freedom."

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Meta may lay off 20% of staff while making two big statements about AI
The company reportedly plans mass layoffs as it sees productivity benefits from AI and faces investor pressure to offset its heavy spending.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Will Meta really cut 20% of its staff — and is AI to blame?
The Facebook parent company is reportedly considering mass layoffs as investors question whether the company is overspending on AI.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Strategist provides a formula for how long the Iran war lasts
Iran cannot withstand much more of the bombing, a strategist contends, and the rest of the world will eventually coordinate a response, thereby eventually eliminating Iran's leverage.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Higher prices help Dollar Tree grow sales faster than its top rival
Dollar Tree's stock could snap a three-day losing streak that saw the stock drop 8%.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

This biotech is working on an oral GLP-1 drug that could be better than the Wegovy pill
This experimental pill helped people lose about 16% of their body weight after about a year of treatment

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

The IRS has changed the tax rules for 2026 — here's how to keep more money and not overpay
From the new SALT cap to 401(k) ‘super catch-ups,' this guide can keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

Trump has 15 days to end the Iran war or markets face a brutal April repricing — from oil to the S&P 500
Wall Street bets on a March end to the Iran conflict — but Tehran is playing for a November U.S. regime change.

MarketWatch
Mar 16, 2026

‘Selling will be a very difficult process': My mom, 93, owns a timeshare in Florida. How can I disclaim this inheritance?
"I want to address this issue proactively before it becomes urgent."

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