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MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

High gas prices soak up more retail-sales dollars — and restaurants are paying the bill
Americans are spending more on gas and eating out less, a sign of stress on the economy tied to the conflict with Iran that's forced consumers to shift more dollars to needs instead of wants.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

An oil bull's ‘insane' bet: Why this veteran trader is buying energy stocks as crude prices tumble
Former institutional trader Kevin Muir pushes against the market tide with a call to buy oil now.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

Fewer dollars and fuzzier standards: inside the push to weaken Washington's toughest financial watchdog
The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

Goodbye, Allbirds. Hello ‘Smartbird': Once-trendy sneaker maker's bizarre transformation into an AI company becomes official.
Smartbird finalized the divestiture of its sneaker assets as the company eyes greener pastures in the AI-computing business.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

Gen Z needs to build credit to start adulting — but half say they can't get it. Here's how to start.
Five actionable steps for "motivated yet underinformed" young adults to build their credit — and their confidence.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

The paradox at the heart of credit markets: the biggest borrowers are the strongest credits
Credit-default swaps and credit spreads show no signs of stress despite more than $300 billion of issuance since the start of 2026. Investors know the AI story and are keen to absorb the supply.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

I inherited a $500,000 IRA. Can I reduce the tax burden by using it for my children's education?
"I would like to use my share to help fund college for my three children."

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

Bezos says the only thing holding back data centers in space is cost, not science
Jeff Bezos is a believer in the idea that data centers can be operational in space — and suggested that microchips could be built there too.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

How Pizza Hut fell from stuffed-crust glory to corporate castoff
"They struggled to figure out what the next big thing was," an analyst says in the wake of a recently announced private-equity buyout.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

An oil bull's ‘insane' bet: Why this veteran trader is buying energy stocks as prices tumble
Former institutional trader Kevin Muir pushes against the market tide with a call to buy oil now.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

The moment of peak stagflation has passed. Here's how some strategists recommend to trade it.
The heavy, imported-energy dependency of Europe made underweight a consensus recommendation for the last three months. Hopes for a peace deal, though, may reverse that trend and Barclays highlight luxury stocks there as an opportunity.

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

My mother was co-owner of my late grandmother's bank account. Should she share the money with her siblings?
"The will stated that the estate was to be divided equally among her children."

MarketWatch
Jun 17, 2026

BMW issues a big profit warning it once again blames on China. The automaker is plotting a major strategy shift
BMW was the worst performing major European stock on Wednesday after the luxury-car maker lowered its profit outlook, citing a downturn in China as well as the impact from the Middle East war.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Intel takes a major step toward turning around a business that's bleeding cash
Intel's new manufacturing process has entered a stage that signals the company is confident in its ability to bring on external customers, analysts say.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Wall Street can't stop talking about ‘MANGOS' stocks as the ‘Magnificent Seven' becomes passé
Wall Street has a new way to sell the artificial-intelligence trade: take the companies investors most want to own, including some they still cannot buy, and turn them into an acronym.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

The one-page pledge that forces your financial adviser to put you first
Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it's fueling a massive wave of fraud.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

A woman bought coasters at my garage sale for $2 — and emailed me that she's reselling them for $29. Was I ripped off?
"They were a birthday gift from a friend about six years ago."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Investors pile into moonshot SpaceX bets as first-day options trading shatters records
On Friday, SpaceX clinched the biggest IPO in the history of the U.S. equity market, raising more than $85 billion. On Tuesday, it followed that up with the biggest debut in the history of the U.S. options market.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Most people now get their news from social media. But many say they dislike it and are tuning out.
Audiences been increasingly getting news from social media for years — but many are now disillusioned, creating yet another challenge for media organizations.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become the fifth-largest company in the world. Now it's closing in on Microsoft.
SpaceX briefly surpassed Microsoft on an intraday basis before surrendering some gains.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

A woman bought coasters at my garage sale for $2 and is now reselling them for $29. Have I been bamboozled?
"They were a birthday gift from a friend about six years ago."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Record World Cup, NBA Finals ratings show live sports are TV's most valuable asset
"In this streaming-first world, live, shared moments are a rare thing. Sports is where that still exists."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

SpaceX trading hits ‘bonkers' levels as new ETFs see a massive cash influx
Newly launched leveraged ETFs are seeing heavy inflows as investors look for fresh ways to play the SpaceX hype.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Global oil prices end below $80 for the first time since the Iran war began. Ships still aren't passing through Hormuz.
Shipping data show that only a fraction of normal tanker volumes are moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

What have the U.S. and Iran agreed to? This is what markets are focused on.
The Trump administration and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace deal. As everyone waits for the text of the framework to get released, here is a rundown of what the key points are for markets.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Chicken tenders are taking over the world, and KFC is rushing to keep up
Goodbye bone-in wings, hello tenders and chicken sandwiches that can be easily eaten in the car.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Global oil prices break below $80 for the first time since the Iran war began. Ships still aren't passing through Hormuz.
Shipping data show that only a fraction of normal tanker volumes are moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

America's fertility rate has never been lower. Blame smartphones — and these 4 financial realities.
Having as many children as families want requires "gender equality, economic stability, decent health and confidence in the future."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

These life-insurance policies are booming. Here's who should — and shouldn't — buy one.
Indexed universal life insurance policies have a very specific purpose that can help families, if used correctly.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Want to improve your credit score? Here's how to ask for a credit-limit increase.
A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Oil may move through the Strait of Hormuz first, leaving fertilizer supplies stranded
The interim peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran seems to be doing little to answer some of the thornier questions about the Strait of Hormuz, including how much longer it will take for products other than crude to start moving through again.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

‘We own our home outright': I am 67 and earn $100,000. Do I take my $30,000-a-year Social Security now or wait?
"We have combined savings of $950,000 in retirement plans, Roth IRAs and Treasuries."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

What to know about Cursor, the AI coding startup SpaceX is buying for $60 billion
Newly public SpaceX is taking advantage of a previous agreement that gave it the option to acquire Cursor, whose engineers have already been working closely with the company.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

‘It's causing friction': I'm taking a trip with 14 friends. What is the fairest way to split the food bill?
"I'm worried it's going to make people irritable and ruin the trip."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become fifth-largest company in the world. Now it's closing in on Microsoft.
SpaceX briefly surpassed Microsoft as well on an intraday basis, before surrendering some gains.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

This little-known AI stock has beaten Micron and Arm this year, and now it's extending its lead
Rackspace shares are surging Tuesday following a new deal with AMD.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Tesla booted from the ‘Magnificent Seven' by a top fund manager. Here is the tech giant he's crowned.
T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn't in a bubble, but there's value in healthcare and utilities.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

I'm 20, and I'll be watching Kevin Warsh and the Fed this week. Here's why you should, too.
What the Fed's interest-rate decision really means for your borrowing, savings and financial future

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Robinhood is laying off nearly 300 people to keep a ‘high performance culture'
Robinhood's stock rallies toward a fifth straight gain, as stocks and crypto trading platform says job cuts come from a position of strength.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Want to splurge on travel in retirement? Here's how to plan for it.
A lot of people wait until retirement to take big trips. Plan ahead, and don't wait too long.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Americans' 401(k) balances hit record levels last year. See how you compare.
It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard's latest "How America Saves" report

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

The AI ‘bottleneck trade' has run its course, says this hedge-fund manager and early SpaceX investor
One hot AI trade that is starting to wind down is the "bottleneck trade," says Altreides Management managing partner Gavin Baker

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Chip index's climb is giving fund managers a fear of heights, Bank of America finds
Despite some warning signals from inflation and the direction of travel for Kevin Warsh, fund managers seem reluctant to reduce exposure but Michsael Hartnett expects some chips to be taken off the table over the quieter summer months ahead.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

SpaceX set to overtake Amazon as the fifth-largest company in the world. Now it's closing in on Microsoft.
The Elon Musk-led company announced that it plans to follow through on an option that allows it to purchase AI startup Cursor.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Micron and Sandisk shares are phenomenally ‘overbought.' Are memory stocks flying too close to the sun?
Booming AI demand has sent Micron and Sandisk shares far into overbought territory, but historic hardware backlogs are sustaining a rally.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

A veteran investor is kicking Tesla out of the ‘Magnificent Seven' — replacing it with this tech giant
T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn't in a bubble, but there's value in healthcare and utilities.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Robinhood is cutting 10% of its jobs to keep a ‘high performance culture'
Robinhood's stock, already riding a four-session winning streak, looked to continue its climb.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

As small-cap stock indexes have hit records, this ETF has beaten them
A more selective approach to small-cap indexing has helped this ETF outperform broad indexes.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

‘I'm a realist': I'm 50 with $6.5 million saved. Should I quit my $200,000 job and retire early?
"I have been considering leaving my job so that I can focus on my trading activities full time."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

Overnight price spike sees SpaceX overtake Amazon as America's fifth-largest company
A combination of a tiny free float, retail speculation, positive newsflow across globalmarkets and forced passive buying have seen the SpaceX share price jump 60% since listing.

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

My child was given a summer cabin. Should I pay for the $10,000-a-year maintenance and taxes?
"When the time comes, there will be a substantial inheritance to be split 50/50 between our two children."

MarketWatch
Jun 16, 2026

The peace deal is in the price: Goldman Sachs lowers its oil-price target to market levels
Risks to oil price assumptions in the event of a finalized peace deal are two-sided but the Goldman Sachs report notes that the global economy adjusted very flexibly to the largest oil production shock in history

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Here's when gas prices will come down if the U.S. deal to end the Iran war pans out
The average retail gasoline price was just above the psychologically significant $4-per-gallon mark on Monday.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Options traders are bracing for a very busy week, with June ‘triple witching' and launch of SpaceX contracts on deck
Options traders are bracing for what could be a very busy few days as a number of potentially market-moving developments are being crammed into a shortened four-day trading week.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

I'm 55 and earn $100,000. Should I take a $2,900 monthly pension — or $2,200 with 3% annual hikes?
"I plan to continue working until age 60."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Why Western Digital's stock was the S&P 500's biggest gainer on Monday
Storage stocks are hot as investor appreciation builds for the companies' pricing potential.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

The biggest risk to your retirement isn't a market crash — it's a crisis you probably haven't planned for
Health-related financial risks are the No. 1 threat to retirement security.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

SpaceX's massive $2.1 trillion valuation may soon become its own worst enemy
The biggest companies struggle to keep up with the stock market due to size alone.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

All eyes are now on the bond market as oil prices fall. Will the Fed hike rates?
The $30 trillion Treasury market is taking a wait-and-see approach to the U.S.-Iran peace framework deal and to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve chair.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

It could take years for oil prices to return to $67 a barrel. Here's why.
The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it will take an excess of global crude supplies and lower shipping costs for the market to see any semblance of normality.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Micron bulls are getting even more optimistic about memory trends as earnings draw closer
Demand for CPUs has driven expectations that pricing power for memory can last into next year, an analyst said.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

AMD flirts with a $900 billion valuation after beefing up its memory technology
AMD's stock is surging, with the company now worth more than JPMorgan Chase.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

I'm spending $170,000 to upgrade my home for my aging parents. Can I get tax breaks?
"Given that at least half of the remodeling cost is to accommodate my disabled mother, I'm wondering if some of this may be tax deductible."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Social Security gave me conflicting answers about my cheating ex-husband's record. What should I do?
"I was married to my former husband for 23 years. After repeated instances of infidelity, we divorced."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

My elderly mother and I own a home together. Will Medicaid force its sale?
"My sister thinks Medicaid will take the house my mom and I own together."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Social Security's woes are well known, but Medicare is also facing a fiscal crisis — in just 7 years
Medicare Part A, which pays for inpatient hospital stays, would see an 11% payment cut.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

The chip-stock rally is back in full force — thanks to two big geopolitical developments
Iran peace prospects are spurring gains for riskier stocks, and Anthropic's battle with the U.S. government could prompt a broadening of the AI buildout.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Fiserv CEO flees after presiding over 71% stock drop in his short tenure
The financial-services company "continues to look strategically adrift," an analyst says, as the stock falls further.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Here are 20 growth stocks you can buy at ‘value' prices
These stocks trade at or lower than half the P/E valuation of the S&P 500, while having much higher projected revenue growth rates than that of the index.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

SpaceX's stock jumps as the company reveals its IPO has raised another $10.7 billion
Underwriters on the already record-breaking IPO exercised the option to buy another 83 million shares.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Even Nvidia is joining the AI borrowing spree, with a historic $20 billion bond deal
Nvidia is launching a seven-tranche debt offering to refinance its existing debt, as investor appetite for AI credit surges.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Rocket Lab's stock rebounds, as one analyst says the SpaceX-fueled selloff was misguided
There's been much debate over whether SpaceX's public debut would lift other space stocks or suck up investors' attention.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Here's when gas prices will go down now that there's a deal to end the Iran war
Gas prices were just over the psychologically significant $4-per-gallon mark on Monday.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

20 growth stocks priced as value stocks
These stocks trade at or lower than half the P/E valuation of the S&P 500, while having much higher projected revenue growth rates than that of the index.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

My company fired one manager and is doing an ‘organizational reshuffling.' Am I going to get laid off?
"They let go of a pretty high-up manager who they only hired a month ago."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

How to work in retirement without seeing your Social Security checks slashed
Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn't lost forever.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Need a credit-score boost? Call your credit-card company and ask for this — but proceed with caution.
A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

These stocks have been beating the S&P 500 and could keep the bull market going, says Morgan Stanley
The bull market for stocks has been dogged by peak earnings revisions breadth and peak liquidity, but fear not says Morgan Stanley.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

The stock market is poised to go crazy if Warsh gives it the go-ahead, these strategists say
The research firm Citrini says hot inflation and jobs readings mask a more somber reality — and that's good news for the stock market.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Oil prices slump to three-month lows after U.S. and Iran agree to framework of peace deal
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after officials agreed to a 60-day ceasefire while final arrangements are being negotiated.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Gold's correction could lead to a rebound. Barclays recommends these stocks.
Crowded positioning, a pause in central-bank buying, an increase in the dollar and a rise in real interest rates all contributed to the 26% peak-to-trough decline in the gold prices.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Roku's sale to Fox for $22 billion raises a big question
Roku's stock is rallying to a four-year high after agreeing to be bought by Fox in a deal valued at $22 billion.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Social Security gave me conflicting answers about my cheating former husband's record. What should I do?
"I was married to my former husband for 23 years. After repeated instances of infidelity, we divorced."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Here's the potential stock-market reaction from new restrictions on AI models
Semiconductors could selloff and software stocks could get a boost after the U.S. government cracked down on model releases from a major AI model, says UBS

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

‘We own our home outright': I am 67 and earn $100,000. Do I take my $30,000 Social Security now or wait?
"We have combined savings of $950,000 in retirement plans, Roth IRAs and Treasuries."

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Elon Musk makes sky-high trillion-dollar forecast for SpaceX revenue
Elon Musk has a history of setting bold targets and then failing to achieve them . His latest forecasts for SpaceX revenue are more than double what his bankers expected.

MarketWatch
Jun 15, 2026

Oil prices slump to three-month low after U.S. and Iran agree to framework of peace deal
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after officials agreed to a 60-day ceasefire while final arrangements are being negotiated.

MarketWatch
Jun 14, 2026

Stock futures jump, oil prices fall as Trump says U.S. has reached peace deal with Iran
Oil prices fell and U.S. stock-index futures jumped Sunday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. has agreed to a peace deal with Iran, apparently ending months of hostilities that shut the Strait of Hormuz and sent the global economy into an oil shock.

MarketWatch
Jun 14, 2026

Will the real Kevin Warsh please stand up? Ahead of his first Fed meeting, economists honestly don't know what to expect.
Perhaps the only thing that can be said with certainty about Kevin Warsh's press conference following his first meeting as Federal Reserve chair this week is that he will have a captive audience.

MarketWatch
Jun 14, 2026

SpaceX shows investors still want moonshots. The Fed may test that theory this week.
Higher interest rates could make the AI growth story that's been powering the bull market harder to justify.

MarketWatch
Jun 14, 2026

My husband won't sell his home so we can live together full time. Is this a red flag after a decade of marriage?
"Our homes are 20 miles apart, and he still drives back and forth almost daily."

MarketWatch
Jun 14, 2026

I'm 60, retired with $3 million. My fiancée, 55, only has $1 million and plans to keep working. Are we compatible?
"Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing."

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

My plumber charged $160 to fix the cistern on my toilet — but created another problem. Do I pay again?
"The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise."

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

‘We are comfortable financially': My husband is in his 60s and has $500,000 life insurance. Is this a good time to cancel?
"Our kids are grown and independent."

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

Worried about a lower Social Security benefit? How to calculate the exact impact it will have on your retirement.
If benefits go down 22% in 2032 as predicted by the latest Trustees report, you need to know what that means for you.

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

The true national debt just hit $1 million per U.S. household
The effective U.S. national debt just crashed through $100 trillion for the first time in history, and now stands at an extraordinary 400% of annual gross domestic product — but almost nobody seems to care.

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

My wife and I are 61. We have $2.2 million and expect $5,000 in Social Security benefits. Do we claim early?
"We need our assets and income to support us for the next 25 years."

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

Millions of grandparents are spending their retirements raising their grandkids — and it's taking a financial toll
Grandparent-headed households are more likely to live in poverty.

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

When a World Cup team loses, its country's stock market also goes down. Here's the weird reason why.
Soccer's premier tournament brings a hidden danger to your investment portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jun 13, 2026

SpaceX employees now have enough wealth on paper to buy every home in this Texas city
2025 set an all-time high for first-time buyers who used financial assets to buy a home or fund a down payment, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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