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MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

From Iran to Venezuela, why the oil market is on edge this weekend
Weekends now seem to be the worse time for oil traders to let their guard down.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Trump wants to let you take money from your 401(k) to buy a house. Putting it back is complicated.
If you can avoid the 10% penalty, does that make it a good deal?

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

‘I have no mortgage': Is it reckless to cancel my homeowner's insurance? I can't justify $4K a year anymore.
"My deductible is $5,000."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

My mom, 90, has dementia. My brother wants her to buy a $500K property near his house. Does that make any sense?
"I can't, for the life of me, see how this makes sense on any level — personal or financial."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Micron's stunning stock gains are encapsulated by this milestone
Micron Technology is now worth more than $400 billion, just a few weeks after topping a $300 billion valuation.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Education Department pauses plan to seize wages, tax refunds of defaulted student-loan borrowers
The announcement comes a little more than a week after the agency had planned to start warning defaulted borrowers their wages would be garnished.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Trump tried to give Powell one last shove out the door. Now he's likely to stay at the Fed.
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair ends in May — but he can choose to stay on as a Fed governor until 2028.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Trump tried to give Powell one last shove out the door. Now he's likely to stay.
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair ends in May — but he can choose to stay on as a Fed governor until 2028.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Colleges could go tuition-free if their endowment-fund managers just invested in this stock index
Buy-and-hold S&P 500 investors outperform college endowment managers. Could this be why?

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

I started working as a dishwasher at 13. Social Security refuses to acknowledge this. Am I being cheated?
"I am 69, and started collecting Social Security when I was 66½."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

I started working as a dishwasher at age 13. Social Security refuses to acknowledge this. Am I being cheated?
"I am 69, and started collecting Social Security when I was 66½."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

I'm 62, retired and want to keep saving. Is there an age limit for Roth IRAs?
Some retirement-saving strategies do not get cut off just because you stop working.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

These 3 factors matter the most now for investors in AI, crypto and tech stocks
Winning companies will be able to pass a stress test for sustainability, regulatory compliance and financial strength.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

How investors reward a corporate chief's resistance to Trump's request
Also: A warning about gold, a hot tech subsector and an investor's change of heart about Elon Musk.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Warsh's chances of becoming Fed chair jump as Trump suggests he doesn't want Hassett in that job
The contest to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve took another turn Friday, as President Donald Trump hinted that he may want to keep economist Kevin Hassett in his current White House job.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

How to get the most bang for your buck when buying a TV
Every week, our newsletter Don't Short Yourself will offer you money tips to help you earn it, stack it and grow it

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Bitcoin's rally wasn't enough to push it past $100K this week. Here's what it needs to get out of this rut.
Bitcoin's rally this week is similar to the ones it saw during its 2022 bear market.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Is inflation actually lower than we think? This economist says yes.
New York Fed says inflation and import prices are overstated.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

These stocks have the most to lose from Trump's push to lower electricity prices
The stocks of Constellation Energy and Vistra dropped after investors were spooked by the Trump administration's plan to push large technology companies to help lower electricity prices for consumers.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock soars to a fresh record as the SpaceX rival nears a big win
The satellite maker may get a slice of a $151 billion U.S. defense program.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Do I really need a will if I rent and don't have kids? I'm just giving away jewelry.
It can seem like a lot of work to make decisions about giving away your worldly possessions.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Verizon blames software hiccup for outage. Growing tech complexity and ‘telecom arrogance' could be bigger culprits.
Verizon says a "software issue" is to blame for an outage that caused frustration in the Northeast.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

‘Your whole life is on the phone.' Should companies like Verizon be forced to refund you the next time there's a major outage?
In the meantime, here's how to claim the $20 credit Verizon is offering in response to this week's service disruption.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

The economy is shockingly strong by one measure. This year could be even better.
Stubborn inflation, high tariffs and plunging job creation didn't do much to slow the economy in 2025. Now the stage is set for even stronger growth.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Inflation could unexpectedly climb this year. How these market veterans are preparing.
A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve's independence is raising the possibility that inflation may push higher than expected in 2026, upsetting traders' expectations for stable to lower prices.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Why a ‘hiccup' in the AI supply chain is a top market risk for 2026
A compromised Fed and political tensions are also among the five factors worrying Scott Helfstein at Global X.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Play the AI boom without the bubble risk via these ‘transition' stocks, says Bank of America
Bank of America analysts suggest defense, infrastructure and transition materials represent the optimal indirect exposure to AI

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

How the fragile AI ecosystem may be one of the biggest risks to markets this year
A compromised Fed and political tensions are also among the five factors worrying Scott Helfstein at Global X.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

‘The house has quadrupled in value': I bought a house with my brother, but he did not contribute. How do I fix this?
"My brother lived with me for eight years, then left to live abroad, married and followed his dreams."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

I was asked, ‘Should we adopt AI?' in a job interview. I said yes, but my answer fell flat. Was this a trick question?
The interviewer replied, "That would be nice, but we don't have the money to integrate it right now."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

My mom, 90, has dementia. My brother wants her to buy a $500K house near his house. Does that make any sense?
"I can't, for the life of me, see how this makes sense on any level — personal or financial."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

‘I don't want to step on any toes': I manage an $80K trust for a 15-year-old relative. How do I deal with interfering relatives?
"I also want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents' authority."

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

‘Fifty Shades of Grey' author E.L. James lists her L.A. mansion for $7.25 million
Author E.L. James has put her sprawling Los Angeles home on the market for $7.25 million—having slashed a staggering $1 million from her original asking price.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Is the stock market open on MLK Day? Does the post office deliver mail?
The Monday holiday commemorates the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

MarketWatch
Jan 16, 2026

Micron's stock gets an $8 million vote of confidence from this industry veteran
Former TSMC co-CEO Mark Liu just bought up Micron's stock at a time when it's essentially never been hotter. The purchase implies he thinks the stock's rally still has legs.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together
Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

This stock-and-bond blend made double-digit gains last year — investors still dismiss it
Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Young men are worried about having enough money — but confident they'll own a home. What gives?
Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals for Gen Z — and a tall order in today's economy.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

‘I have an economics degree from a fantastic university': I'm 71 with $3 million and earn $250K. Is it time to retire?
"I have a home worth $1.2 million and owe $300,000 at 3% interest."

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

‘I will soon turn 65': My son wants to live in my investment property for less than market rent. Do I say yes?
"I would like to quit working."

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

College sports has a new money problem — and St. John's may be the latest example: ‘It's the Wild West'
St. John's fired its basketball program's general manager, Matt Abdelmassih, this week. He was reportedly managing a $10 million roster.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026
A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve's independence is raising the possibility that inflation may push higher than expected in 2026, upsetting traders' expectations for stable to lower prices.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000
More stocks are making new 52-week highs and volatility is low.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Verizon outage spurs calls for mandatory refunds when cell service is disrupted: You shouldn't have to ‘beg for it'
In the meantime, here's how to claim the $20 credit Verizon is offering in response to the outage.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

The S&P 500's final push to 7,000 could be tougher than it looks
Wall Street is inching toward a historic milestone just as the ride is getting bumpier in the stock market.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Can I leave my 401(k) with my employer when I retire?
There are a few options for your 401(k) when you leave a job — some are better than others.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Why Trump's ‘Great Healthcare Plan' strikes Wall Street as so underwhelming
The Trump administration on Thursday rolled out what it's calling the "Great Healthcare Plan," with elements that include funding for health savings accounts and a call for Congress to write into law the pricing deals that President Trump has made with drugmakers.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

There's one thing that could make Trump's ‘Great Healthcare Plan' perfect
President Trump has at long last unveiled his healthcare plan, putting "great" in its name. Here's how it could be better.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

This stock- and bond blend made double-digit gains last year — yet too many investors dismiss it
Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

This stock-and-bond blend made double-digit gains last year — yet too many investors dismiss it
Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Verizon blames ‘software issue' for outage — but specifics remain sparse
Verizon says a "software issue" is to blame for an outage that caused frustration in Northeast U.S. cities.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Young men are insecure about money — but confident they'll own a home. What gives?
Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals — and a tall order in today's economy.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

14 million Americans are getting access to these game-changing investment accounts — without risking their Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid benefits
ABLE accounts have expanded eligibility to those up to age 46.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Anthropic's Claude Cowork is a fresh drag on software stocks. Are investors overreacting?
Anthropic's new tool has some on Wall Street even more fearful that traditional software will become obsolete. Others see a buying opportunity.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together this year
Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in over 3 years as home-buying activity picks up
It's a major shift from where rates were a year ago: Last January, the 30-year rate averaged 7.04%.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Gen Z men believe they'll buy a home someday — but see their finances getting worse. What gives?
Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals — and a tall order in today's economy.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Goldman Sachs sees M&A accelerating, as companies believe the ‘art of the deal' is now possible
Shares of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley rallied into record territory Thursday, with the Wall Street dealmakers benefiting from a significant upswing in merger and acquisition activity.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Why Rocket Lab's stock could cool off after a blistering 263% rally in the past year
Rocket Lab's stock price already reflects the impact of major recent milestones and renewed enthusiasm for the space sector, a KeyBanc analyst argues.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

These stocks are the biggest winners as TSMC earnings supercharge the AI trade
Taiwan Semiconductor is making a lot of money — and spending heavily within the AI ecosystem.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead
New research has found that 50% of patients regain the weight they lost if they stop taking Wegovy and Zepbound

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

‘Tell me I'm not crazy': My mom, 90, has dementia. My sibling wants her to buy a $500K house nearby. Does that make any sense?
"I can't, for the life of me, see how this makes sense on any level — personal or financial."

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Boston Scientific is buying Penumbra for $14.5 billion to get into the business of removing blood clots
Penumbra's stock was up about 12% after the deal was announced Thursday morning.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Jobless claims — aka layoffs — fall below 200,000. Labor market shows signs of bottoming out.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell in early January to a 1½-month low and dropped below the key 200,000 threshold for only the second time in a year, possibly a sign of improvement in a frail U.S. labor market.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

These under-the-radar stocks combine fast growth with big upside potential
The companies are projected to grow sales rapidly through 2027, and many of the stocks are expected to show double-digit increases this year.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Amazon's stock could face this sneaky AI risk
Some on Wall Street think agentic commerce could help Amazon's business, but a Raymond James analyst worries the trend could eat into the company's dominance.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Goldman Sachs's revenue fell for first time in 2 years — Apple Card was the problem
Goldman Sachs beat fourth-quarter profit expectations by a wide margin, amid particular strength in the investment banking and equities businesses, but the stock fell as revenue disappointed.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Banks were the sector be in last year — and may be in 2026, too, says JPMorgan
The end of the era of interest-rate repression across most major economies has benefited banks immensely.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Jobless claims — aka layoffs — fall below key 200,000 threshold. Labor market may be improving.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell in early January to a 1 1/2-month low and dropped below the key 200,000 threshold for only the second time in a year, possibly a sign of improvement in a frail U.S. labor market.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' is rising — here's how investors can protect their portfolios before it's too late
U.S. markets have been fairly calm so far in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the VIX or the stock market's "fear gauge," from creeping higher.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Boston Scientific is buying Penumbra for $14.5 billion, gaining entry to ‘fast-growing' vascular segments
Penumbra's stock was up about 14% after the deal was announced Thursday morning.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Airline miles and hotel points threatened as Trump takes aim at credit-card rules
While some experts doubt the measure will actually become reality, they thought it would disproportionately curb rewards for lower-income spenders if enacted, while high-flyers would be able to keep cashing in on rewards.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Here's how much money you need to make to afford a $400,000 home
Homeownership is a key pillar of the American Dream, but exactly how much does one need to earn in terms of an income or salary to afford it?

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

I refused to invest in Tesla for years — but now's the time to bet on Elon Musk
Telsa isn't just a car company — it's an undervalued AI empire.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Most of copper's rally has happened, Goldman Sachs says. They fear a correction is coming.
Although there are fundamental justifications for copper's rally in 2025, Goldman Sachs said speculative inflows contributed the majority of the upward momentum in prices.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

The ‘risky trinity' is the most underappreciated market threat right now. These are the stock moves to make.
The Leuthold Group says investors should worry about converging themes of AI, bitcoin and private credit. They are taking shelter in these sectors.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

If you want to invest in helping the environment, don't bother with ESG funds
Companies with good "environmental, social and governance" ratings are actually worse for the environment.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

How investors can protect their portfolios as the stock market's ‘fear gauge' rises
U.S. markets have been fairly calm so far in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the VIX or the stock market's "fear gauge," from creeping higher.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

BlackRock assets surge to $14 trillion record as it looks to private markets
The world's biggest asset manager said on Thursday that the value of its assets under management (AUM) increased by a record $698 billion.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

‘The house has quadrupled in value': I bought a house with my brother. He never contributed. How do I remove him?
"My brother lived with me for eight years, then left to live abroad, married and followed his dreams."

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

TSMC breaks big revenue milestone in thumping fourth quarter, raises guidance on revenue and AI capex for 2026
TSMC's stock jumps 5% after announcing a stonking set of 4Q numbers that have positive implications the companies it supplies and those who supply it.

MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026

Amy Schumer buys a Manhattan apartment for $6.25 million, then officially files for ‘amicable' divorce from Chris Fischer
Comedian Amy Schumer has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Chris Fischer, one month after she confirmed that the duo had split.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

‘I still have a mortgage': I'm no longer confident that my costs will actually fall in retirement. What can I do?
"I think my withdrawals from my 401(k) and IRA may need to be larger than my current take-home pay."

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Why oil experts say U.S.-Iran tensions feel different this time compared with previous crises
Oil experts are factoring in the possibility of revolutionary upheaval in Iran as tensions with the U.S. flare back up.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Verizon's outage may have annoyed users, but it didn't bother investors
Verizon's stock rose Wednesday, despite reports of widespread outages of the company's wireless service.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Your wealth and investments are on the line if Trump torpedoes the Fed's independence
When politicians get involved with central-bank decisions, inflation, the dollar and the stock market all become less predictable.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

3 ways to invest in what could become a $200 billion market for humanoid robots
Analysts see investment opportunities in makers of components, defense technology and critical minerals that will be vital to the future of robotics.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Microsoft's stock may be an AI winner — but it's not acting like one
Morgan Stanley says the stock looks "well underpriced" in part due to heavy corporate enthusiasm for the company's AI offerings.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Businesses across the U.S. are beginning to pass tariff costs to consumers, Fed's ‘beige book' finds
Only two of a dozen Fed districts reported slight price growth. The rest saw higher costs.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

How Trump's affordability push is prompting Wall Street to rethink what's next for tariffs
Doubts have begun to emerge on Wall Street about how current tariff levels fit with the Trump administration's new affordability push.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Wall Street is now wondering how Trump's tariffs align with his ‘affordability' pivot
Doubts have begun to emerge on Wall Street about how current tariff levels fit with the Trump administration's new affordability push.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

The wait for a tariff ruling could signal a Trump win — or a refund headache
The likelihood of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Donald Trump in a closely watched tariff case increased moderately Wednesday after the court again held off on releasing its decision.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Trump says the economy is better under him than Biden. Here's how they stack up.
The U.S. economy is enjoying "super-high growth" and hardly any inflation, President Donald Trump contends, after several years of floundering before he took office. Is he right?

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

It took my boyfriend 10 years and $100K to get his degree. How can I tell him to get it together?
If you aren't both working toward similar goals, this relationship might not be viable over the long term.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Saks files for bankruptcy. These big fashion brands — and tech names — are waiting to get paid.
The Chapter 11 filing announced on Wednesday for the iconic, century-plus-old retailer — which oversees Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Off 5th — could ripple through to other parts of the industry

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

I'm just giving away jewelry when I die. Do I really need a will?
It can seem like a lot of work to make decisions about giving away your worldly possessions.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Want to be a rich old lady? Throw a party — really.
When you get together and click some buttons, you can accomplish lots.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

I'm 57 with $400K in retirement savings and $94K in debt. How do I restructure my loan payments?
"I am considering taking a distribution from one retirement account to pay off the personal loan."

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

He was in the room for Trump's Venezuela pitch. Now this American oilman says he's ready to start drilling.
Alex Cranberg, a self-described wildcatter, says he wants U.S. companies to be "bold but smart" in the region.

MarketWatch
Jan 14, 2026

Cybersecurity stocks fall, but an analyst wonders if China fears are just ‘fake news'
Shares of Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and other cybersecurity players dropped on news of a reported crackdown from Beijing.

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