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MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

From Allbirds to AI, the meme-stock frenzy is warning you to own this quality ‘antimeme' portfolio instead
These dividend-paying stable winners are likely to outperform a meme-themed ETF.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Halliburton's outlook backs one analyst's view to buy oil-service stocks now
Halliburton's stock was gaining Tuesday after the company's profits more than doubled, beating expectations, even as the Middle East conflict took a bite out of the oil-services giant's results.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

The Dow Jones Transportation Average is on a historic tear. Here are 6 charts you need to see.
The Dow Jones Transportation Average, seen as a proxy for the health of the U.S. economy, has been on a historic run lately following a protracted period of subpar returns.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Why Social Security faces a financial reckoning just a few years from now
Did policymakers in 1983 do a good job fixing Social Security?

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Tim Cook's secret weapon that turned Apple into a $4 trillion empire
Tim Cook will leave the CEO post after 15 years marked by supply-chain dominance.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

These stocks are popping after Amazon and Anthropic expand their chip partnership
Amazon's Trainium chip is seeing more traction, and suppliers Astera Labs, Credo and Marvell stand to gain.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

McDonald's $3 menu kicks off today. Here's why Wall Street is already a fan.
UBS analysts say the new more affordable menu options further support McDonald's value strength.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

GE sees fuel prices higher than they are now through the summer due to the Iran conflict
GE Aerospace's stock falls as the full-year outlook was kept mostly intact despite a big first-quarter earnings beat.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

These alternative index strategies are beating the S&P 500 after the stock market's new highs
Invesco has nine factor approaches to tracking the S&P 500. All but one have beaten the index this year, and two have stood out since the stock market's March 30 low.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

ChatGPT is so 2025 — these 3 sectors are the real AI gold mines for 2026
Money is flooding into AI. Defense, healthcare and agentics are the big winners, writes Mark Minevich.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

I paid $4,500 instead of filing an insurance claim. Here's when you should do the same.
Two smart ways to save on insurance as premiums skyrocket. Plus: sign up for the next Don't Short Yourself Live Q&A on cutting college costs.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Retail sales jump to a 3-year high due to surging gas prices, but consumers also aren't showing any quit
In March, sales at U.S. retailers posted the biggest gain in three years, but the increase was driven by higher gasoline prices and rising inflation, both of which could sap the economy if they don't ease soon.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Retail sales jump to 3-year high due to surging gas prices, but consumers also aren't showing any quit
Sales at U.S. retailers posted the biggest gain in March in three years, but the increase was driven by higher gasoline prices and rising inflation, both of which could sap the economy if they don't ease soon.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

GE sees oil prices staying high through the summer due to the Iran conflict
GE Aerospace's stock falls as the full-year outlook was kept mostly intact despite a big first-quarter earnings beat.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

‘This is unbelievable': My adviser made $300,000 trading options. Now I'm being killed by taxes. Do I fire him?
"I am getting hit with IRMAA in two years."

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Halliburton's earnings take a hit from the Iran conflict, but they still top forecasts
Halliburton's stock gains after profit more than doubled and beat expectations, even as the Middle East conflict took a bite out of the oil-services giant's results.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

The chatbot era is over — these 3 sectors are the real AI gold mines for 2026
Capital is flooding into AI. Defense, healthcare and agentics are the big winners, writes Mark Minevich.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Traders pile into call options as fear of missing out grows, according to Cboe
Easing geopolitical concerns turns focus more toward individual stock options amid earnings season

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

The current oil shock most resembles the first Gulf War, says UBS. What that means for prices.
Analysts at the Swiss multinational bank said today's oil supply shock most similarly resembles the Gulf War.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Financial literacy will get serious treatment in high schools starting next year
A new Advanced Placement course will connect business education to real life.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

The ‘blue sky' scenario that could take the S&P 500 to 8,000 by year's end, according to JPMorgan
JPMorgan has revised upward its S&P 500 target for the end of 2026, with earnings optimism a big driver.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Oil will fall to the mid $80s in a best-case scenario, says UBS
Analysts at the Swiss multinational bank said today's oil supply shock most similarly resembles the Gulf War.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

This is the No. 1 financial worry for retirees right now
Older Americans have a lot to be gloomy about, new research shows

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

UnitedHealth's stock surges as profit beats expectations by widest margin in five years
The healthcare giant increased its earnings guidance for the year and revealed unexpectedly strong first-quarter results.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Primark owner warns of impact of war in Iran on outlook — making it one of the first European retailers to do so
Associated British Foods reported an 18% decline in operating profit and said it was tracking a possible downturn in consumer spending

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

‘This is unbelievable': My adviser made $300,000 trading options. Now I'm being killed by taxes. Do I complain?
"I am getting hit with IRMAA in two years."

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Ben Affleck gives Jennifer Lopez his share of $60 million, 24-bathroom Beverly Hills mansion
Actor Ben Affleck has reportedly given his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, his portion of their $60 million Beverly Hills marital home "for free," after the former couple spent more than a year trying to sell the home,

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Lizzo finally sells her Beverly Hills mansion at a big loss
Pop sensation Lizzo has finally sold her beleaguered Beverly Hills, Calif., mansion—but has taken a $3.9 million loss on the property after spending more than a year trying to secure a buyer.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

Alaska Air says it will spend more on fuel this quarter than it earned the last two years
Alaska Air detailed the cost of the Iran war, and they're big: some $600 million extra in fuel costs, which is more than their entire profits the last two years.

MarketWatch
Apr 21, 2026

The end of freedom of the seas: Why global shipping may never be the same
Freedom of maritime navigation has long been considered a staple feature of the post-war liberal order but all this is changing in the era of competing superpowers

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Anthropic has ‘unprecedented' demand — and it's leaning on Amazon for support
Amazon is investing another $5 billion in the maker of Claude.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after overseeing 1,900% stock surge. His successor faces big challenges.
John Ternus is expected to usher in a renewed focus on hardware as Apple positions itself for the age of AI.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock falls after failure of Jeff Bezos-backed satellite launch
Blue Origin successfully launched AST SpaceMobile's satellite to orbit, but it was at the wrong altitude.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Do I earn too much to contribute to an IRA?
You may not be eligible — here are your options.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

McDonald's $3 menu is about to kick off. Here's why Wall Street is already a fan.
UBS analysts say the new more affordable menu options further support McDonald's value strength.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Psychedelic stocks surge after Trump supports using drugs like LSD for mental health
An executive order aims to speed up how quickly psychedelic drugs for mental illness can move through the regulatory process.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

The stock market's record rally now faces these two big risks
A touch-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz isn't the only risk facing investors this week.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Businesses trying to claim tariff refunds are already running into problems
It wasn't all smooth sailing on Monday as the federal government started the process of accepting claims for massive amounts of tariff refunds.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Okta's stock is surging. Here's why identity security has become the next hot thing.
Barclays turned bullish on Okta just days after Raymond James did, as customers are reinvigorating investment into identity security for the first time in years.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Global oil prices climb back above $95 a barrel, as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and cease-fire deadline looms
Oil futures climbed again on Monday as investors closely monitored the status of potential U.S.-Iran peace talks ahead of Wednesday evening's cease-fire deadline.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Did JetBlue just admit to surveillance pricing? Airline now says viral post about $230 fare hike was an error.
JetBlue is now walking back advice given to a customer via social media to search for fares in incognito mode.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Stock market's rally to record highs faces these two looming risks
A touch-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz isn't the only risk facing investors this week.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Jersey Mike's could be one of the biggest restaurant IPOs during a tough time for the sector
The sandwich shop has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as fast-food and sit-down chains are stuck in a discount war to win over inflation-fatigued consumers.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Jersey Mike's has picked a tough time for restaurants to go public
The sandwich shop has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as fast-food and sit-down chains are stuck in a discount war to win over inflation-fatigued consumers.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Kevin Warsh's testimony to Congress is out early. He wants the Fed to ‘stay in its lane.'
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, will tell Congress that he wants the central bank to "stay in its lane" and focus on its task of fighting inflation.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Why Cadence's ‘ChatGPT moment' may have already arrived
The rise of agentic AI tools should drive more demand for the company's electronic design automation systems, an analyst says

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

I'm planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house, rent and invest the $500,000?
"Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month."

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Bonds could lag stocks for the rest of 2026, according to this contrarian signal
Record bond-fund inflows are a warning sign that lower returns are ahead.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

This AI power company ousted its CEO. Why that could help it sign up its first customer.
Shares of Fermi, which was co-founded by Rick Perry, a former U.S. secretary of energy, were tumbling Monday after the surprise disclosure that its CEO was giving up that role. Some analysts say that could actually be good news.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Do I earn too much to have an IRA?
You may not be eligible — here are your options.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

One company is responsible for half of S&P 500 earnings revisions since Iran war's start
Talk about a narrow foundation: one company is responsible for half of the increase in S&P 500 earnings expectations since the Iran war started.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Psychedelic stocks jump as high as 40% after Trump supports using drugs like LSD for mental health
An executive order aims to speed up how quickly psychedelic drugs for mental illness can move through the regulatory process.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

‘Some stocks have risen, but others have flopped': I will soon inherit my parents' $1.5 million estate. Do I fire the adviser who charges a 3% fee?
"This broker does not achieve returns better than the S&P 500."

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

AST SpaceMobile's stock is falling after failure of Jeff Bezos-backed satellite launch
Blue Origin successfully launched AST SpaceMobile's satellite to orbit, but it was at the wrong altitude.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

I get a 15% discount on my company's stock. Am I foolish for not buying?
"A coworker told me she invested about $6,000 and it's already up to $12,000."

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Not just ‘complacency.' Here's why asset markets are so resilient when it comes to energy shocks.
Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen says markets and investors are right not to overreact to the Iran war.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Global oil prices climb back above $95 a barrel after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and says ‘no plans' for new peace talks
Oil futures were rising again after uncertainty was thrown over when shipping may return to normal levels through the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are even taking place on Monday.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Psychedelic stocks rally with Trump's support
An executive order aims to speed up how quickly psychedelic drugs for mental illness can move through the regulatory process.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

USA Rare Earth is taking on China, with a $2.8 billion move into Brazil
USA Rare Earth will buy Brazil's Serra Verde, which is seen as representing more than half the non-China heavy rare-earth element supply.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

SocGen benchmarked the Iran war to every crisis since 1956. Here's when oil prices return to normal.
Analysts at Societe Generale forecast full normalization to occur toward the end of the year

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

The real meaning of UAE reportedly requesting a dollar swap line
The U.nited Arab Emirates has formidable reserves and holdings of U.S. Treasurys that make a financial crisis after just seven weeks of war improbable. More likely, the Emiratis are sending diplomatic and economic signals to the U.S. and China

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Why a $33 billion stock market buying spree is now winding down
Goldman has been warning that the latest leg higher for stocks is "a bit much," and that a big wave of buying could be about to slow.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Why the hidden mechanics behind the market's record run may no longer be helping stocks
Frantic option action has supported equities

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

I will retire in my early 50s. I have $3.2 million — only $200,000 is in a traditional IRA. Have I beaten the IRS?
"Approximately $506,000 is in a Roth IRA."

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Oil futures climb after Strait of Hormuz closed again as peace talks thrown into uncertainty
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude have risen to levels reached before Friday after the shipping route was shut again

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

Singer Meghan Trainor finally sold her SoCal home for $6.8 million just before canceling her tour
Singing sensation Meghan Trainor has finally sold her big California home for $6.8 million after nearly two years of trying—hours before pulling the plug on her upcoming tour.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

‘Red flags': Ryan Seacrest on what he looks for in a date, and he lists stunning Napa Valley estate for $19.8 million
TV personality Ryan Seacrest has opened up about his dating red flags, and has just relisted his sprawling Napa Valley estate for $19.8 million.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

World's leading political risk consultant says a collapse in the Strait of Hormuz cease-fire is still a big threat
Eurasia Group estimates the chances of the cease-fire holding are about 65% but acknowledges that risks of negotiations collapsing are still clear and present, with the positioning of both sides unpredictable.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

American Airlines says it's not interested in merging with United. One analyst sees consolidation elsewhere.
American Airlines late Friday took the unusual step of rebuffing a merger before it was even made.

MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2026

The narrow foundations of the current rally — one company is responsible for half of S&P 500 earnings revisions
Talk about a narrow foundation: one company is responsible for half of the increase in S&P 500 earnings expectations since the Iran war started.

MarketWatch
Apr 19, 2026

U.S. stock futures tumble, oil surges as this weekend's Iran developments rekindle uncertainty
After a three-week-long rally that's brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 19, 2026

Investors brace for renewed volatility after this weekend's Iran developments
After a three-week-long rally that's brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 19, 2026

The S&P 500 has blown past 7,000 in an epic comeback rally. Here's why it can keep going.
The Iran war may or may not be nearing a conclusion. But as far as the stock market is concerned, it's no longer been worth worrying about.

MarketWatch
Apr 19, 2026

The S&P 500 blows past 7,000 in an epic comeback rally. Here's why it can keep going.
The Iran war may or may not be nearing a conclusion. But as far as the stock market is concerned, it's no longer been worth worrying about.

MarketWatch
Apr 19, 2026

I'm planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house and invest the $500,000?
"Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month."

MarketWatch
Apr 19, 2026

‘It is their fault': My condo board forgot to bill for storage fees. Must I pay retroactively?
"They now intend to bill us for seven to eight months of storage fees."

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

New York City is floating a $500 million second-home tax — and it would hurt industries that support thousands of jobs
Surcharge on luxury units is a gamble that the ultrawealthy won't leave for low-tax states.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

New York City is floating a $500 million second-home tax. It would hurt industries that support thousands of jobs
Surcharge on luxury units is a gamble that the ultrawealthy won't leave for low-tax states.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Caregiving has become so crazy expensive that it's financially devastating to most families
Only the wealthiest Americans can bear the costs of long-term care, new research found

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Private credit not only won't spark a financial crisis — it may be more stable than your bank
With 65% equity cushions and 10-year lockups, Wall Street's ‘anti-banks' won't face a ‘Lehman moment.'

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

This is the defense sector's fastest grower — and a $20 billion trade most investors are missing
‘Drone-killing' technology is now a must-have for government agencies — from Washington to Riyadh.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Big Tech's giant headache: billions in AI capital spending and investors demanding quick results
Implementing AI carries plenty of risks — most of which stem from its tremendous potential.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

This ‘hidden' price of oil is going to hit your electric bill next
Investors are betting on peace — but they're not looking at the whole picture.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May' slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues
You don't have to exit the market to survive a summer lull. Here's your ‘stay and play' strategy for the 2026 election cycle.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Mayor Mamdani's $500 million war on the rich will force New York City's top taxpayers to Florida
Proposed second-home tax on New York City luxury units is a gamble that the ultrawealthy won't race for the exit.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Nearly 90% of American adults are vulnerable because they are missing this key document
Here's why your family is likely to end up in court if something happens to you.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

It's ridiculously easy for kids to get hooked on gambling. Here's how parents can help.
The rise of sports-betting apps and prediction markets has turbocharged teen gambling on games — and parents often have no idea.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

These Alzheimer's drugs were supposed to revolutionize the way we fight the disease. The reality is more complicated.
A scientific report has raised questions about how much Leqimbi and Kisunla — the "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs that have hit the market in the last few years — really help slow the disease.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Trump expects his Fed chair nominee to cut interest rates. Here's how Kevin Warsh might try to do it.
Warsh will be pressed on his outlook for rates at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

Reed Hastings created a work culture that made Netflix a giant. Can it survive without him?
Hastings insisted that employees be ready to give and receive constructive criticism at all times and that people should be willing to argue for their ideas.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

The real outcome of the Iran war: America is now the world's most secure energy power
Trump's message is ‘buy American' — the U.S. has fuel and is a safe alternative to the Gulf

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

How to slay the U.S. tax-code dinosaur
We could rescue Social Security and Medicare and balance the federal budget by scrapping the entire federal tax code and replacing it with three simple flat taxes.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

A new era of AI crime has arrived with Anthropic's Mythos
Anthropic's new model is a frightening reminder of the threat posed by AI — and it's not clear what the solution is.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

AI companies are rationing compute. That's a boon for traditional software, one analyst says.
A closely followed iShares software ETF just had its best week in 25 years, as some believe the sentiment around AI may be changing — at least for now.

MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2026

‘I have full guardianship': My son has special needs. If I buy him a condo, will that hurt his benefits?
"Another option would be for me to purchase the condo myself and have him pay me rent."

MarketWatch
Apr 17, 2026

Cal-Maine's stock falls as DOJ reportedly weighs bigger crackdown on major egg producers
Egg prices crossed the $6 barrier in March of last year, but they have since fallen as farmers have replenished their flocks.

MarketWatch
Apr 17, 2026

Why do older sellers get less money for their homes than younger sellers?
Buying and selling a home can be the most significant financial decisions that families face.

MarketWatch
Apr 17, 2026

Meta reportedly eyes more layoffs, targeting 10% of staff
The social-media giant is aiming to cut around 8,000 employees in May as it continues to invest heavily in AI products.

MarketWatch
Apr 17, 2026

Nvidia rival Cerebras is taking another swing at an IPO
The AI-chip company last filed to go public in late 2024 before scrapping its plans.

MarketWatch
Apr 17, 2026

Most U.S. farmers can't afford all the fertilizer they need this year. Opening the Strait of Hormuz comes too late.
Urea fertilizer prices have climbed 47% since the end of February, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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