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MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

FedEx is getting more upbeat about the year, despite surging fuel costs
Shares of FedEx rose in extended trading Thursday after the package-delivery giant said it expected slightly better sales and profits for this year, even as the Iran war threatens larger shipping disruptions and drives fuel prices higher.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The S&P 500 just flashed a bearish sign — but more damage is being done beneath the market's surface
There's considerable damage being done below the surface of the stock market as oil prices surge, and no end in sight to the Iran conflict

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

These charts suggest the bears aren't done with the stock market yet
Even savvy institutional investors are wary of "buying the dip."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The bond market is flashing a signal not seen since before the 2008 crisis
Troubling developments unfolded in the U.S. bond market on Thursday that had some investors drawing comparisons with the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Private-credit ‘cockroaches' and record valuations threaten to derail any post-Iran stock-market recovery
The S&P 500 is expensive on 18 of 20 metrics and a private-equity logjam could force big investors to dump stocks.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

AI wants to spend your money for you. Should you trust it?
The latest AI technology expands beyond chatbots giving financial advice.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Tesla has ‘lots of irons in the fire' — but its stock is unusually calm
Tesla shares have been less volatile than usual as investors wait to see the early results of Elon Musk's forays into robotaxis and chip making.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The world's largest natural-gas complex is now battered. Here's who will benefit.
The war in the Middle East is reshaping the world's energy supply chains, but perhaps nowhere else the change may be as dramatic as on LNG markets. The U.S., the world's top LNG exporter, could step into the breach.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘We're not too worried about gas prices': Retailers like Darden and Dollar General say their customers are fine, for now
Who's afraid of $4 gas? Not the executives of these restaurant and retail-store chains.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

A high dose of Wegovy that helped people lose 21% of their weight in a clinical trial was just approved
Novo Nordisk's 7.2 mg dose of Wegovy will compete against Lilly's GLP-1 injection.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

An end to the Iran conflict should rally stocks — but only briefly
Private-credit cracks, high stock valuations and shaky IPO prospects will curb investors' enthusiasm.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Powell says he'll remain Fed chair until the Senate confirms his replacement. Trump allies are looking for a way to stop him.
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to replace Powell, is currently stuck in a Senate quagmire.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices ease back from $119 a barrel as Trump tries to soothe markets about Iran conflict
Global benchmark oil prices were pulling back from their highest level in nearly four years on Thursday afternoon after President Trump said he wouldn't send troops to the Middle East, helping to ease energy-market concerns about the Iran conflict.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The TV megamerger that knocked Jimmy Kimmel off the air is illegal, state officials say
Eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust suit against the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger, which the Trump administration backed after Nexstar moved to suspend Kimmel's show.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

More Americans want to work into their 70s. Smart companies will work with them.
Many companies invest in early-career development but neglect retaining institutional knowledge at the other end of the career spectrum

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices trade at $110 a barrel after Trump threatens to ‘blow up' the world's largest gas field
Global oil prices are back near their highest levels in nearly four years Thursday after Iran targeted energy production in the Gulf region.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

The ‘smart money' fled software stocks after that viral AI doomsday report. Here's where it's going.
The Citrini selloff wasn't panic — it was an X-ray of the tech sector.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Get an Lp(a) test — and 3 other things you must do now for heart health
I'm a cardiologist. Here are the most important new guidelines that younger people need to know about when it comes to their heart health.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

American teens spend an average of 5 hours a day on social media. Here's what it's costing them.
Heavy usage of certain types of social media may be contributing to a drop in youth well-being, according to Gallup's new World Happiness Report.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Why Micron's stock is sliding despite Nvidia-like earnings performance
Micron Technology is crushing expectations to a degree that's reminiscent of Nvidia's breakout performances at the beginning of the artificial-intelligence boom three years ago, a Deutsche Bank analyst noted.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

When will you retire? Maybe never.
Some want to work to keep busy. Others can't afford to stop.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

My friend was laid off from our company, but I wasn't. How should I console her?
You can empathize with your friend without demonizing your own position or potentially patronizing her about how everything will be OK.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

I'm supporting friends through breakups, layoffs and family deaths. Are Uber Eats gift cards appropriate?
"The costs are starting to rack up."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘We're living the simple life': I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse. We retired with $6 million. Here's how we did it.
"It probably makes little sense, given our lifestyle, to obsess over retirement accounts."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

How America's war is turning into a European market nightmare
The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran are hurting European markets most of all, with interest-rate expectations surging for both the Bank of England and European Central Bank on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Alibaba's stock slips as a big drop in net income overshadows AI progress
While Alibaba's cloud and AI units delivered another quarter of triple-digit growth, the company's costly pivot to rapid e-commerce delivery led to an earnings miss.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Is the economy really losing jobs? The low number of unemployment filings says no.
Is the U.S. economy really losing jobs, as the February employment report found? Not according to the low number of people applying for jobless benefits.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

HSBC's CFO said the bank would turn to AI to cut costs. Now the bank is reportedly consider 20,000 job cuts.
The bank is considering to get rid of roughly 10% of its total workforce, as the bank is focused on "staff-related inflation."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Rivian's stock is popping as the EV maker becomes the latest to partner with Uber
Uber plans to invest as much as $1.25 billion in the EV maker as they partner on robotaxis.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘Epic Fury' has already canceled out Big Beautiful Bill's tax refunds — even if the Iran war ended today
A group of Stanford economists pit tax refunds versus rising gasoline prices — and the results aren't good for American households.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices surge again after Trump threatens to ‘blow up' the world's largest gas field
Global oil prices are jumping back toward their highest levels in nearly four years early Thursday after Iran targeted energy production in the Gulf region.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

That viral ‘obituary' for software stocks vaporized billions. Here's the part the market is finally admitting.
The Citrini selloff wasn't panic — it was an X-ray. The "smart money" is quietly exiting the tech sectors AI is disrupting.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

State Street strategist still sees three rate cuts in 2026. The market expects zero.
A strategist at State Street Bank said he was surprised that the market doesn't expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — and is still predicting three cuts this year.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

A record 111 million Americans can't pay their credit-card bills in full
Most credit-card holders are inching closer to maxing out their credit lines, according to researchers at The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

It's time to rethink how we define obesity as millions turn to GLP-1s
BMI is just B.S. It doesn't accurately define what it means to be overweight.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

JPMorgan cuts S&P 500 target as analysts say the domino effects from oil-price shock aren't baked in
JPMorgan's strategists are concerned about the geopolitical overhang on the U.S. equity market while Panmure Liberum is worried about the second and third order impacts of a sustained oil price shock

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Here's why stocks haven't fallen harder due to the Iran war
There are a few under-the-surface factors that are supporting the stock market.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

HSBC's CFO just said the bank would turn to AI to cut costs. Now the bank is reported to consider 20,000 job cuts.
The bank is considering to get rid of roughly 10% of its total workforce, as the bank is focused on "staff-related inflation."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Epic Fury has already cancelled out Big Beautiful Bill's tax refunds - even if the Iran war ended today
A group of Stanford economists pit tax refunds versus rising gasoline prices — and the results aren't good for American households.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

‘Six figures are missing': My aunt's attorney took over her bank account. Two random doctors declared her incompetent. How do I fix this?
"The attorney found two doctors — one who briefly spoke to her and signed off, and another who never saw her and simply stamped the form."

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Oil prices surge after Iran attacks Middle East energy facilities
U.S. President Trump warns of devastating response if Tehran persists in targeting the region's oil and gas production.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are still trying to sell $20 million Hamptons mansion—now on social media
Hilaria Baldwin is attempting to leverage her Instagram following to help her and Alec Baldwin in their desperate hunt for a buyer for their $20 million Hamptons mansion.

MarketWatch
Mar 19, 2026

Almost 1 in 3 Americans doesn't know when — or even if — they can retire
Some want to work to keep busy. Others can't afford to stop.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Social media is eroding young people's happiness. Low-income teens may be most at risk.
Heavy usage of certain types of social media may be contributing to a drop in youth well-being, according to Gallup's new World Happiness Report.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why Starbucks' turnaround plans might not win over the younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Five Below stock continues its tear, as upbeat outlook eases fears of consumer slowdown
Shares of Five Below rallied after hours Wednesday after the teen-centric discount retailer offered an upbeat forecast for this year and said shoppers across all income levels were buying at its stores, helped by efforts to draw younger shoppers and keep apace with viral trends online.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why this costly Starbucks revamp might not win over the younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Swarmer's stock surges nearly 1,100% in two days, underscoring fervent demand for drones
Defense-technology stocks have been hot in recent months, and now investors are pouring into Swarmer shares following this week's IPO.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Powell offers his clearest statement yet on staying at the Fed even as leadership shifts
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he will stay on as "chair pro tem" if his successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by mid-May when Powell's term expires.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

U.S. stocks have reached a critical line in the sand. Why the next move could be a 10% drop.
U.S. stocks were flirting with a critical threshold on Wednesday that, if broken, could portend another 10% drop for the S&P 500, according to one technical analyst.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Dow falls nearly 800 points after Powell makes one thing clear: There's no rush to rescue the market
"The markets are reacting negatively to the likelihood that the Fed is on hold for the time being," says one strategist.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Powell warns of ‘new inflation' from the Iran conflict as gas prices jump 30%
The energy crisis is going to hit you in your 401(k) as well as in your gas tank if Jerome Powell is right.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

I asked ChatGPT for its March Madness picks. It went haywire.
But for first-round upsets, the big AI platforms have some hot tips

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Betting scandals leave pro sports just one way to save the $165 billion gaming market
As indictments mount, fans and stock investors are losing trust that only an integrity commissioner can restore.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Powell delivers his most definitive answer yet on how long he'll stay on as Fed chair
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he will stay on as "chair pro tem" if his successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by mid-May when Powell's term expires.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Netflix more likely to raise prices with Warner Bros. deal out of the way, Citi says
Netflix is in a better position to raise subscription prices now that it is out from under the shadow of M&A and regulatory scrutiny, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet says

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market
As indictments mount, the gaming industry faces a trust deficit with fans and stock investors that only an integrity commissioner can fix.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

I'm rethinking my retirement plan. How can I judge the best investments?
Overreliance on "past performance" can send you down the wrong path.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Lumentum's new revenue forecast further fuels one of the market's hottest stocks
The company is targeting a massive $2 billion quarterly revenue run rate within two years, driven by increasing demand for optical solutions for advanced AI workloads.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

China's middle class is quietly stockpiling cash — ‘shadow saving' — and it could short-circuit the global economy
Households aren't broke, the available data indicate. They're just exhibiting a reluctance to spend.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Why Starbucks' expensive revamp might not win over a younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Treasury market flashes sign of growing stagflation risks
A worrisome trading pattern in the roughly $30 trillion Treasury market points to concerns about the economy and inflation.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Attack on key Iran gas field marks escalation of conflict, lifting global oil prices by 5%
Oil prices jumped Wednesday despite the Trump administration announcing it will issue a temporary waiver on a law known as the Jones Act.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

Swarmer's stock surges 1,100% in two days, underscoring fervent demand for drones
Defense-technology stocks have been hot in recent months, and now investors are pouring into Swarmer shares following this week's IPO.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

The true value of Kalshi's ‘$1 billion' March Madness prize? To you, 8 cents.
The odds of picking a perfect bracket are somewhere around 6.5 billion to 1.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

The 6 biggest changes to Social Security over the past 20 years that affect how much money you'll get in retirement
Maximum benefits are up 103%, but dark days loom.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

What is the Jones Act? Trump's waiving the century-old shipping law — and this stock is getting hurt.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday took the much-anticipated step of waiving a 1920 law known as the Jones Act in an effort to combat soaring prices for crude oil and other key commodities.

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 18, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

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

MarketWatch
Mar 17, 2026

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

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