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MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Your Spirit loyalty points are probably worthless now — but these other airlines may match your rewards
Loyal customers who amassed thousands of points through flight purchases and credit-card swipes might not see a penny in compensation for their accumulated rewards.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘If all six have hantavirus, that's very worrisome': This is the key question about the cruise-ship outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak is the result of the Andes virus.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The silent crisis taxing your grocery bill could get a lot louder
As fertilizer costs hit 2026 highs and U.S. farmers cut planting, investors are looking to these stocks to hedge against food scarcity.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Here's what the growing gap between Americans with good and bad credit says about the economy
The gap in overall financial well-being between super prime and subprime has now "surpassed" 2019 levels.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Why this bullish stock-market timer is about to flip to bearish
There were enough net decliners on the NYSE for Tom McClellan, editor of the McClellan Market Report, to flip to bearish from bullish.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Circle leads crypto stocks higher as stablecoin deal puts critical bill back in play
Progress on the long-stalled Clarity Act is helping to put some spring back in crypto's step

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

AMD's stock has surged ahead of earnings, but this analyst sees a problem ahead
AMD may not be able to sufficiently capture CPU upside because it doesn't manufacture its own chips, an analyst says.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Spirit Airlines is no more, but discount plane tickets are here to stay
There's still a place for low-cost carriers, even if it's getting tougher for them to compete.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Elon Musk gets just a slap on the wrist as he settles Twitter lawsuit
A proposed settlement with U.S. regulators would have Musk pay just $1.5 million. He was accused of cheating investors out of $150 million.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

5 charts that explain why this ‘teflon market' remains so resilient
One Wall Street veteran believes fundamentals remain strong, which should help keep stock prices elevated

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Palantir posts its fastest revenue growth ever while calling out ‘AI slop'
Palantir earnings beat expectations on the heels of explosive demand in the company's core U.S. market.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The secret to lowering gas prices in the U.S.? Selling American oil overseas.
Believe it or not, one of the best ways the U.S. can help lower oil prices for Americans is to export its oil to other countries. And that's exactly what the industry has been doing, at record levels.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Beef prices are near record levels. The DOJ wants to know if something shady is afoot.
The summer grilling season, smaller cattle herds, droughts, wildfires, processing-plant closures and other supply disruptions have helped push meat prices to record highs this year. Now, the U.S. government is investigating whether corporate consolidation is also at play.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Global oil prices top $114 and settle at 4-year high after Iranian attacks on U.A.E. revive worries of further supply disruptions
Global oil prices surpassed $114 per barrel on Monday after Iran ramped up attacks on energy facilities and ships in the Middle East.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Amazon is taking on FedEx and UPS. That may not be so simple.
FedEx and UPS shares are falling, but one analyst isn't sure that Amazon's new service will have a significantly disruptive effect.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘We're worried the honey pot will run dry': Does the government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs?
There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program's imminent funding issues.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

This chart is a flashing warning sign that the Fed might yet rattle the markets with rate hikes by year-end
The U.S. bond market is increasingly concerned that accelerating inflation could pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to try and tamp down price pressures — even as U.S. stocks continued to trade near record highs on Monday.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Optics is the next big AI bottleneck. This company could be an underrated beneficiary.
GlobalFoundries just introduced a new technology to boost the use of co-packaged optics in AI data centers.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘If all six have hantavirus, that's very worrisome': This is the key question about the cruise-ship outbreak.
A rare form of the hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak concerns the Andes virus.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Get ready to work for 60 years — as living to 100 becomes the new norm
America's older population is expected to expand in the coming years. That will change how we work, save and live.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Anthropic and OpenAI are following Palantir's playbook as they seek to grow AI usage
The artificial-intelligence labs have both finalized new joint ventures that aim to broaden their reach by embedding engineers with customers to offer refined, customized AI solutions.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Hospitals are still relying on fax machines and photocopies — and it's costing you
In the age of AI, there's no reason the U.S. health system should be stuck in the analog era.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Here's just how quickly Micron has risen up the ranks of the top U.S companies
At the start of last year, Micron wasn't even among the top 100 U.S. companies. Its fortunes have changed dramatically since then.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Global oil prices top $114 a barrel on worries over supply disruptions due to renewed Middle East tensions
Global oil prices were surging back above $114 per barrel on Monday, with renewed tensions in the Middle East again at the forefront despite the U.S.-Iranian cease-fire agreed to about a month ago.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Here's how much EV drivers say they're saving on fuel as gas tops $4 a gallon
Electric-vehicle drivers are taking a victory lap as the war in Iran has slowed global oil supplies and pushed up the cost of gasoline.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Tesla just hit a ‘symbolic' self-driving milestone. Real-world success will be tougher.
Tesla has reached the threshold Musk once said would be required to achieve "safe unsupervised self-driving," but the company still faces various hurdles.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Global oil prices climb back above $110 a barrel after disputed report of Iran strike on U.S. warship
Oil is off to a volatile start to the week on a disputed report of a strike on a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

GameStop launches a $56 billion bid for eBay — but the math isn't working out
While eBay shares are rising, Wall Street is questioning the financial engineering that would be required for GameStop to acquire a company nearly three times its size.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Bitcoin busted through $80,000 for the first time since January. Here's the crucial level it needs to hold right now.
Analysts say bitcoin needs to hold on to at least $79,500 to drive a meaningful push higher.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Oil prices climb after disputed report of Iran strike on U.S. warship
Oil is off to a volatile start to the week on a disputed report of a strike on a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The markets are in the early stages of pricing in stagflation. Here's what happens next.
Citi's team of quantitative analysts have studied the market and say, it's beginning to smell like stagflation.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘He is constantly criticizing her': My son-in-law told my daughter to give up her job. Do I intervene?
"In 2025, she made $35,000-$40,000 working as a physical therapist."

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on a record $397 billion in cash. And it's not the only firm reluctant to invest in the stock market.
Berkshire Hathaway has added to a giant pile of cash, and sending a message for investors to be patient.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

‘I always did the graveyard shift': I worked for 54 years. Why on earth would I wait to claim Social Security at 70?
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget published a paper suggesting capping Social Security at $100,000 for a married couple.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

The California wealth tax has a loophole—here's how much billionaires could save
California's billionaire tax has sparked an exodus of some of the state's wealthiest residents. But for those who remain, there is one loophole that could help them to save millions.

MarketWatch
May 04, 2026

Kylie Jenner knocks $2.26 million off the price of her SoCal mansion
Reality star Kylie Jenner doesn't appear too keen to "keep up" the price of her longtime Hidden Hills home—having already slashed a sizable $2.26 million from her asking price.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz
Investors appeared skeptical Sunday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work to "free" neutral shipping that's been stranded in the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

U.S. stock futures rise, oil falls as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. stock-index futures rose and oil prices fell Sunday, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work to "free" neutral shipping that's been stranded in the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

‘The numbers don't lie': If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I'd have $4 million. Is the system broken?
"I do better than many citizens because I've contributed at the highest level."

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

‘We are old school': I've been married for 40 years. Should I have kept my money separate?
"We have all of our financial accounts joint except for our IRAs."

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

OPEC announces modest boost in oil production. But here's why it's a mostly symbolic move.
In a largely symbolic move, the OPEC nations announced Sunday that they would slightly increase crude production in June, as the war with Iran continues to stifle the world's supply of oil.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

The market is riding high on an AI spending boom — but what could crack this rally?
Earnings have dazzled in Q1, but continued upward revisions to 2026 outlooks have been highly concentrated.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

S&P 500 profits haven't been this rich in at least 15 years — but there's more to the story
Three Big Tech companies have had an outsize impact on first-quarter profit performance.

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

‘I am her scapegoat': My mother-in-law squandered all her money. Do we buy her a house so she's not homeless?
"She blames me for her poor relationship with her son and grandchildren."

MarketWatch
May 03, 2026

‘I hope to retire early': I'm 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble?
"We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts."

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

These financial adviser fees pinch your portfolio — and 2 questions can stop them
From revenue-sharing ‘kickbacks' to interest on idle cash, hidden costs may be eroding your returns.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates.
Fed's communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market
ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Spirit Airlines made this critical mistake that drove its demise
Spirit has canceled all future flights and is immediately shutting down.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Private credit isn't safer than banks — it's just better at hiding losses
Investors have no idea that fund returns can reflect clever accounting instead of investment skill.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

These 3 companies are keeping the lights on for AI's energy demand — and cashing in
The headlines focus on apps, but the big money is flowing to agentic AI's boring industrial backbone.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

No kids, no care: Solo agers are hiring professional ‘next-of-kin' for major life decisions
They have financial security and a retirement map — but lack someone authorized to advocate for them.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

The next recession could actually be a win for stocks — if you can tune out the market noise
Corporate profit margins and P/E multiples — not GDP forecasts — are the real tools to surviving a bear market.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Become a ‘lazy' millionaire: This one habit can add a 20% bonus to your retirement
The S&P 500 just banked its best month since 2020 — but to keep those gains, stop celebrating and focus long-term.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Google is now a glorified venture-capital fund thanks to its SpaceX and Anthropic stakes
Google's early investments in SpaceX and Anthropic look like some of the "most successful venture bets any public company has ever made," one expert says.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

How this Japanese toilet maker became an unlikely AI winner
Toto is "aiming to achieve a toilet that never needs cleaning." It's also supplying electrostatic chucks — a semiconductor-manufacturing component critical to the memory-chip boom.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Meet the unsinkable U.S. economy — oil prices are surging, Iran tensions are rising, but it won't crack
High tariffs, stubborn inflation, government shutdowns, war with Iran, rising oil prices — nothing in the turbulent past year has poked a hole in a seemingly unsinkable U.S. economy.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

EV drivers are taking a victory lap — right past the gas stations selling $4-a-gallon fuel
Electric-vehicle drivers are taking a victory lap as the war in Iran has slowed global oil supplies and pushed up the cost of gasoline.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

America's biggest oil companies are making less money than before the Iran war
Even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it will take months for oil and gas flows to get back to normal, Exxon and Chevron warn.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

This Japanese toilet maker seeking ‘the perfect flush' is moonlighting as a hot AI play
Toto is "aiming to achieve a toilet that never needs cleaning." It's also supplying electrostatic chucks — a semiconductor-manufacturing component critical to the memory-chip boom.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

‘We're all worried the honey pot will run dry': Does the U.S. government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs?
There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program's imminent funding issues.

MarketWatch
May 02, 2026

Japan just put a ‘Band-Aid' on the yen. Why high oil prices could soon rip it off.
Concerns about high oil prices are adding to inflation fears in Japan, as the BOJ just moved to rescue the yen from a roughly 40-year low.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Apple just gave a clue that a big AI acquisition may be in the cards
With Apple officially retiring its net-cash-neutral target, some suspect the company will look to conduct more transformative M&A, beyond the smaller deals it made in the past.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer?
GameStop is reportedly interesting in buying eBay, which has done a better job of adapting to changing consumer preferences.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Thinking of raiding your 401(k) for a hardship withdrawal? Ask these questions first.
Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Social Security screwed up — and it cost widows and widowers over $50 million
Thousands have been short-changed of their Social Security payments as a result of blunders by the Social Security Administration

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Trump talks up his push to lower costs, as analysts see bruising midterms for GOP due to economic worries
President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a wide-ranging speech that focused in part on his efforts to lower taxes and other costs, as analysts predict defeats for his party in November's midterm elections due to voters' affordability concerns.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

It now costs $160 to fill up America's top-selling vehicle as the Iran war nears its 10th week
Regular unleaded gas is up almost 50% since the start of the Iran war, to $4.42 a gallon late Friday morning, according to GasBuddy.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Apple just gave a clue that an AI acquisition may be in the cards
Apple is officially retiring its net-cash-neutral target, and some suspect the iPhone maker is preparing for a major acquisition to close the gap in the AI race.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

‘Why do Americans think we can do socialism?' asks hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin
The hedge-fund manager's recent comments came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, singled out Griffin's ownership of a $238 million penthouse.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Pickleball gets its largest-ever investment: $225 million. ‘It's still a growth sport - it's not just a fad.'
As valuations in major sports leagues like the NFL have surged, institutional investors have turned to smaller, fast-growing sports.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Pickleball gets its largest-ever investment: $225 million. ‘It's still a growth sport — it's not just a fad.'
As valuations in major sports leagues like the NFL have surged, institutional investors have turned to smaller, fast-growing sports.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

If Spirit ends up shutting down, these airlines stand to benefit
A shuttered airline would open up precious airport slots, gates and routes, and could create opportunities for other carriers to expand.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Wall Street is finding a new use for the latest retail-trading obsession
As more people start using prediction markets, Wall Street is finding ways to derive value from them.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

New Fed chair Warsh will have a fight on his hands if he pushes for interest-rate cuts
Statements from three officials show inflation fears are giving them cold feet about any more rate cuts.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

‘I'm very late to the game': I'm 48, earn $65,000, have $48,000 in debt and no retirement. Am I doomed?
"I do not have any inheritance from anyone coming my way as I lost most of my immediate family when young."

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Roblox had a child-safety problem. Now it has a revenue problem.
The gaming platform lowered its annual revenue projections, saying new age-verification programs have caused engagement to drop.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Trump to talk up his push to lower costs, as analysts see bruising midterms for GOP due to economic worries
President Donald Trump on Friday is slated to give a speech about his efforts to lower taxes and other costs, as analysts predict defeats for his party in November's midterm elections in large part due to voters' affordability concerns.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Here's how much Tesla paid Elon Musk last year
The CEO made 2.5 million times more than the median employee at Tesla in 2025. But that's not the full story.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

How investors might be overdoing their bets on semiconductor stocks
Also: thoughts on the oil trade, advice from the Moneyist, and what to stream this month.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Spirit's days of offering no-frills flights may be numbered as shutdown looms
Spirit says it's operating as usual, but the Wall Street Journal reports that a potential government bailout for the airline has fallen through.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Ask these questions before raiding your 401(k) for a hardship withdrawal
Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

A major Sandisk transformation is under way, and analysts say it could send the stock even higher
New long-term agreements are a sign that hyperscalers are willing to pay high prices for memory. They'll also make Sandisk's earnings less volatile.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Embattled U.S. manufacturers show their mettle, grow for the fourth month in a row despite Iran war
American manufacturers grew in April for the fourth month in a row — the longest streak in four years — but an embryonic recovery faces fresh hurdles from rising oil prices and higher inflation tied to the Iran war.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Here's what B. of A.'s Michael Hartnett thinks investors should buy and sell in May
A cyclical uptick in economic activity in May, presaged by the boom in semiconductors, should see a reversal in the most in and out of favour sectors.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

These 5 AI-proof jobs are hiring — here's how much they pay and how to get them
Careers that are not as vulnerable to AI right now share a few common traits: they require physical presence, specialized training, or real-time human interaction.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Trump signs order to create retirement plans for workers who lack them
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to create access to retirement plans for millions of workers whose employers don't provide one.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Can GLP-1s curb alcohol use? A new study says the drugs can reduce heavy drinking.
A "gold standard" trial found that semaglutide helped reduce drinking in people with obesity who sought out treatment for alcohol-use disorder.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Twilio's stock is soaring. The software group says its AI-voice tool is seeing ‘unprecedented demand.'
The software company's stock rose about 23% in a boost to the sector that has been dragged down over concerns about artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

LIV Golf has lost its Saudi funding. Players who want to rejoin the PGA Tour likely face financial penalties.
A Saudi sovereign fund reportedly poured more than $5 billion into the golf league. The fund now says its investment priorities have changed.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Will Trump's new executive order make it easier to save for retirement?
Experts have been working to fix this problem for decades — but outside of workplace plans, success has been hard to come by.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

New homeowners pay 3 times more in property taxes than their neighbors in some places. Here's what they can do about it.
The "newcomer tax" is steep — and spreading.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

3 questions to ask before raiding your 401(k) for a hardship withdrawal
Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Software stocks are finally priced for a comeback, this veteran strategist says. He's buying.
Fundstrat managing partner and head of research Tom Lee says investors are underestimating how strong software companies will rise to the AI challenge.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Twilio's stock is soaring. The company says it's because of ‘unprecedented demand' for one AI function.
The software company's stock rose 20% in a boost to the sector that has been dragged down over concerns about artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

Berkshire's stock has suffered in a post-Buffett world. Why that's actually a good thing.
New CEO Greg Abel has the biggest investment shoes to fill — but he also had the best coach, which gives him "the best chance of success."

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

‘There is an imbalance of power': My husband has cancer. Why must we wait two hours for a 10-minute CT scan?
"This letter is in memory of all the patients who died waiting for their medical appointments to begin."

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

A year after selling $2.7 million Austin mansion, actress Haylie Duff and Matt Rosenberg call off 12-year engagement
Haylie Duff has split from her fiancé, Matt Rosenberg, 12 years after the former couple announced they were engaged—and six years after they relocated their family from California to Texas.

MarketWatch
May 01, 2026

The S&P 500's newest member is this under-the-radar software stock
Veeva Systems' stock is soaring upon news that it will soon join the benchmark index.

MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2026

Alphabet hits a milestone as it closes in on Nvidia
Alphabet added a record $421 billion to its market cap as massive cloud growth and AI momentum sent shares soaring.

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