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MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

This near-7% rule looks better for retirees than the 4% rule
The recent bad news from the turmoil in the bond market — which has seen long-term interest rates rising to multidecade highs — is also good news for those nearing or in retirement.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Should bond investors worry with Warsh running the Fed?
The formerly drama-free investment vehicle, U.S. government debt, is now causing some concern.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Trump to meet with oil execs about cutting gas prices, as his Venezuelan SPR plan faces skepticism
The president and his fellow Republicans look set to focus on affordability as the midterms near.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

The collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks helped the American aluminum industry. Here's what Trump should do next.
Some in Washington see aluminum policy as a fight over smelters — the plants that actually make raw aluminum. But the numbers say otherwise.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

22 best-performing stocks of August, as the software industry continues its recovery
The energy and technology sectors did well in August, while Moderna's stock was the best performer by a wide margin.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Sam Altman once called ads a ‘last resort.' Now OpenAI is on track for $1 billion in revenue from them.
The company is making it easier for businesses across the world to take out ads on ChatGPT.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Wall Street banks keep astronomical price targets on SpaceX's stock as it tries to blast off again
The AI boom features Citigroup's $12 trillion market-capitalization projection for SpaceX. Here's what investors need to know about investment-bank research.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

How to trade a well-paying job for more work-life balance — without going broke
As caregiving demands rise, many professionals are rethinking what success means to them.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Wall Street banks are keeping astronomical price targets on SpaceX's stock as it struggles to achieve post-IPO exit velocity
The AI boom features Citigroup's $12 trillion market-capitalization projection for SpaceX. Here's what investors need to know about investment-bank research.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Global oil prices top $91 a barrel after U.S. and Iran exchange fire for the first time in a month
Every extra dollar in oil prices now lands in a market that has suddenly rediscovered the possibility of another interest-rate hike.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

My friend is charging everyone $80 to attend her 30th birthday party. She says it's to cover the open bar. Is it rude to not go?
"I think she would take it personally if I didn't attend."

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Party balloons could become a luxury as the Iran war spurs a helium shortage
Dollar Tree says a helium squeeze has hit sales of balloons and party supplies. Researchers note this could foreshadow higher costs for other industries that depend on the gas.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

‘Her life was very challenging before we got custody': At 62, how can we afford to put our granddaughter through college?
"Neither of us attended college, even though we have done well for ourselves, so we have no experience with this process."

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Fed up with bitcoin? That's exactly why you should buy.
The best time to buy bitcoin is when everyone hates it, and that time appears to be now.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in September 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Prices are rising again, but a slew of fan-favorite shows — including Apple's ‘Slow Horses,' Netflix's ‘The Gentlemen' and Paramount's ‘MobLand' — are returning for new seasons

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

‘I'm leaving money on the table': I'm 64 and my husband is 70. Should I take spousal benefits or wait for my own?
"I paid a significant amount into Social Security."

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

America is asking the wrong question about its $40 trillion in debt, this MIT expert warns
The federal debt may be sustainable, but rising burdens may still be troublesome to the U.S. economy, says one expert.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Historic $7.5 million L.A. home restored by ‘Rocky Horror' actor Tim Curry finds a buyer just hours after his death
The late actor's former Los Feliz home was later owned by a host of other famous faces, including "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, "The Pitt" actor Noah Wyle, and "The Big Bang Theory" comedian Jim Parsons.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Here's what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's California mansion could really be worth, and how much it costs to keep it up
The couple's decision to move back to the U.K. has raised a host of questions about what they plan to do with the opulent home in California, where they have been residing for the past six years.

MarketWatch
Aug 31, 2026

Brent oil tops $90 after first U.S. and Iran fighting in a month
Oil prices jumped on Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in a month.

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

U.S. stock futures slip as chances of rate hike rise after Warsh's Jackson Hole comments
U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday, as investors ponder the likelihood of a fresh interest-rate hike and look ahead to fresh labor data and tech earnings this week.

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

U.S. stock futures flat as chances of rate hike rise after Warsh's Jackson Hole comments
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as investors ponder the likelihood of a fresh interest-rate hike and look ahead to fresh labor data and tech earnings this week.

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

‘It's the ultimate regifting': My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?
"The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance."

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.
"I'm curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary."

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

These charts show how leverage-happy investors are transforming the stock market
A rush of retail investors and quant funds has caused a shift toward more borrowed money and more short-term trading.

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

Party balloons could become a ‘luxury' as the Iran war spurs a helium shortage
Dollar Tree says a helium squeeze has hit sales of balloons and party supplies. Researchers note this could foreshadow higher costs for other industries that depend on the gas.

MarketWatch
Aug 30, 2026

AI isn't eating software after all — and the sector's ‘epic' rally could run through October
Months of panic that AI would replace subscription software are easing after a strong week of software earnings.

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

Am I too old for Roth conversions? I'm 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
"We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year."

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

Why would someone lock up money by rolling it into a 401(k)?
When done right, rollovers can be a great tool.

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

Tim Cook wasn't a ‘product guy' — so he re-engineered Apple instead
Dismissed as "not a product guy," the outgoing CEO proved that supply-chain mastery could take Apple to new heights.

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

Where are all the new jobs? Hiring slows again — and it probably won't speed up soon.
The U.S. labor market seemed to be on upswing after a surge in new employment early this year — but a summer slowdown in hiring and fewer help-wanted ads suggest it won't get any easier to find a job.

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

I'm managing a pathological liar who never does her work. How do I deal with her?
"I want to send the message that she'd better keep my name out of her mouth."

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

Corporate earnings have been growing at a blistering pace. Here's why that's not likely to last.
The recent blistering pace of earnings growth is unsustainable.

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

‘I feel shoehorned': My father funded my $800,000 Roth IRA. Does that give him the right to say how I invest it?
"His argument is essentially that, since my parents provided the money for the Roth, they have a say in how I invest it."

MarketWatch
Aug 29, 2026

The S&P 500 keeps climbing on days when stocks broadly struggle. Here's what's going on.
Investors' intense focus on AI is at times adding to the might of a small club of Big Tech stocks with mega market values to potentially make or break a single trading session for the S&P 500.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Microsoft's stock seals its longest winning streak of the year as AI software fears fade
Microsoft's software offers capabilities that will be critical for AI, one analyst notes.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

‘We are committed Christians': Our son and daughter-in-law cut us off over politics. Should we change our $3 million will?
"We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established."

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Nvidia's revenue forecast is so huge that Wall Street wonders if SpaceX is the reason
SpaceX plans to spend tons of money on chips and recently announced it will only buy Nvidia's. But other high-profile companies need more processing power as well.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Dolly Parton's music, books and theme park see spikes in interest following her death
Dolly Parton, musician, actor and literacy advocate, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Kevin Warsh gets what every Fed chair hopes for: a bond market that trusts his word
Kevin Warsh passed another big test as a new Federal Reserve chairman on Friday: He said the central bank still has work to do on inflation, and the bond market took him at his word.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

AI wants to help you pick a Medicare plan. Should you let it?
Using artificial-intelligence tools to help navigate Medicare's open-enrollment season might seem like an easy way to simplify what can be an overwhelming decision.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Meet Generation Renter — young Americans who don't expect to ever own a home
Also in Weekend Reads: How to start investing, an AI boost for an old industry and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Should I use my financial institution's ‘free' advisers?
Buyer beware: There's no shortcut for getting proper financial advice.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Is it a bad idea to withdraw from my retirement account to pay off my last $1,000 in credit-card debt?
"I don't want this debt hanging over my head anymore."

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Why you shouldn't use AI to pick a Medicare plan
Using artificial-intelligence tools to help navigate Medicare's open-enrollment season might seem like an easy way to simplify what can be an overwhelming decision.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

3 charts that show why Americans no longer believe hard work is enough for financial success
Views on what it takes to get ahead in the U.S. are undergoing a ‘sea change.'

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

U.S. economy created fewer new jobs in 2025-2026, it turns out. Just how bad was it?
The economy created slightly fewer jobs from the spring of 2025 to the spring of 2026 than originally reported, new government figures show, leaving intact an image of a sluggish labor market in which hiring was unusually slow.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

PayPal's stock slides as a takeover bid is said to fall through. What's next for the company?
Reports of a takeover offer have propped up PayPal's stock in recent months, but now the company may have to execute a turnaround on its own.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

The bull market for stocks is defying everything, but Bank of America warns that an autumn reality check is coming
The midterm elections and a potential end to the Iran war could present challenges to this bullish stock market, Bank of America strategists said.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Should I use my financial institution's free advisers or hire someone independent?
Buyer beware: There's no shortcut for getting proper financial advice.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

How the private-listing war between Zillow and Compass could cost home buyers and sellers
Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Home prices in Chicago have jumped more over the past year than in any other U.S. city
Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particularly in the Midwest, are seeing big gains.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Micron's Chinese rival just reported its first earnings as a public company — and sales are booming
CXMT, the Chinese memory-chip producer, on Friday reported its first financials as a public company that showed that how much it is benefiting from surge in artificial-intelligence services lifting prices.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

How a plan to fix a $326 billion hole on bank balance sheets could underpin a Warsh and Bessent Treasury twist
It looks like Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are acting in a coordinated way to reduce long-term bond yields, according to Citrini Research.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

PayPal's stock sinks as suitors reportedly walk away from their takeover bid
Reports of a takeover offer have propped up PayPal's stock in recent months, but now the company may have to execute a turnaround on its own.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Truckers are finally making real money again, and AI is a big reason why
Data-center construction is one of the factors behind a trucking boom that has pulled the industry out of a freight recession.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Is Anthropic worth $2 trillion? Here's how the company is trading in a new tokenized market.
Not all fund managers are convinced by the valuation but perpetual futures are already pricing Anthropic

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Should I use my financial institution's free advisers or hire an independent?
Buyer beware: There's no shortcut for getting proper financial advice.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

On the six-month anniversary of the Iran war, divisions appear on Wall Street over the trajectory for oil prices
Oil supply has been rising out of the Gulf, but strategists at RBC Capital Markets warn of a lot more hurdles facing the market.

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?
"I specifically rejected Contractor A because of his reputation and chose Contractor B because of his reputation."

MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2026

Marvell Technology shares slump as investors question Google deal. Here's what Wall Street is saying.
Strategists at a number of banks noted that investors' eyes were firmly on news about the company's recent partnership with Alphabet's Google, with expectations ultimately left unmet.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Judge says Trump administration's blacklist of Anthropic was illegal
The Trump administration violated Anthropic's First Amendment rights when it blacklisted the AI company earlier this year, a federal judge ruled late Thursday.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

CrowdStrike's stock jumps after record-breaking earnings. Wall Street is lapping it up.
A number of Wall Street banks, including Jefferies, raised their price targets for the cybersecurity's stock following its record-breaking results.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Marvell boosts its forecasts, but the stock slides as Wall Street wonders if there's more to the story
Analysts are crunching the numbers on Marvell's recently announced Google deal and how much fresh upside it really offers.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

The options market is signaling further gains for the S&P 500, but one indicator is flashing a warning
Options bets and volatility are sending buy signals, which sets up the stock market for a potential upside breakout.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

20 stocks likely to lose money even if the bull market continues
Certain stocks are such poor bets that they are likely to lose ground even in bull markets.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Nvidia is getting too big, and that's a problem
The chip giant has become the corporate equivalent of the Los Angeles Dodgers as it outspends and outmaneuvers the competition.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Good Good Golf ad fallout deepens as Callaway ends partnership, retailers pull gear and Golf Channel delays show
A controversial ad from Callaway Golf that was made by Good Good Golf has caused a firestorm online for showing a male player shoving a female golfer to the ground after she attempts to use his driver.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

This new Social Security math could lead us down a dangerous road
What are taxpayers entitled to?

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

‘She looked into COBRA': My friend was laid off and lost her health insurance. How can she find affordable coverage?
"The cost is absolutely ridiculous."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

How will stocks perform when the Fed chair speaks at Jackson Hole? Here's what history tells us.
Kevin Warsh is due to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech since taking the helm at the Federal Reserve. Here's what to expect from markets.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

‘The estrangement isn't about politics': My daughter hasn't spoken to me for 4 years. Do I leave her a monthly annuity?
"You'll have to trust me when I tell you that she had love, support and opportunities."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

SpaceX's $100 billion spaceport plan has investors asking where all the money is coming from
The company will need to raise a lot of debt in order to fund its ambitions, according to an analyst.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

We're in our 50s and have $1.5 million in traditional 401(k)s. Is it too early to start Roth conversions?
"The last adviser we worked with lost a significant portion of our portfolio."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit
This month, the U.S. Treasury Department made two ominous announcements: that it will no longer require shell companies to identify who owns them, and that the U.S. federal debt has hit $40 trillion.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Is my wealth manager's fee too high? I'm paying 1.2%, but he's not doing much.
"He doesn't seem to be protecting me from market downturns."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Salesforce's stock rockets 20% and gives the software sector a major lift
Salesforce's earnings showed that AI isn't killing traditional software, and that the operators of major AI models are willing to strike partnerships with legacy vendors.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

How Foot Locker went from a sneakerhead destination to a store struggling to get rid of old shoes
Dick's Sporting Goods has faced challenges fixing Foot Locker since acquiring it last year. Some skeptics are asking: "Why buy it in the first place?"

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?
"We don't know whether they have signed leases or are renting month to month."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

‘My main goal is to help people': I'm single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?
"I also own my home and an SUV outright, with no outstanding debt."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Copper's record run is sending three clear messages about the state of financial markets today
Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Is Nvidia heading for $1 trillion in annual revenue? One analyst now thinks that's possible.
Nvidia's stock is moving higher after earnings.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Salesforce sparks a software-stock rally — and pushes back on AI doomsday fears
Salesforce's earnings showed that AI isn't killing traditional software, and that the operators of major AI models are willing to strike partnerships with legacy vendors.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Buying 30-year bonds? Locking in today's rates could hurt your retirement planning.
Right now the bond market is acting in a way it hasn't in two decades, and a lot of people are going to be caught off guard by what that means for the "safe" part of their money.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

CrowdStrike's stock has jumped after record-breaking earnings. Wall Street is lapping it up.
A number of Wall Street banks, including Jefferies, raised their price targets for the cybersecurity's stock following its record-breaking results.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Why these analysts say bitcoin will double by next year — and could reach $500,000 by the end of the decade
Bitcoin has had a revival lately. Bernstein analysts think the cryptocurrency is headed for a new high of $300,000 by 2029.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Here's how the private-listing war between Zillow and Compass could cost home buyers and sellers
Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Bond jitters, AI demand and tariff threats. Inside the new darling of the hard-asset trade: copper.
Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Salesforce stock is jumping. What Wall Street is saying about its earnings and its Anthropic relationship.
Shares in the software company climbed in premarket trading. Citigroup and Jefferies both lifted their price targets for the stock.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Jackson Hole is Warsh's chance to win over his Fed colleagues — and investors
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has yet to earn the trust of his central-bank colleagues or financial-market participants who remain wary of his approach to curbing inflation and his ties to the White House.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

2 charts show why beaten-down Treasury bonds may be due for an epic rebound rally
The mounting U.S. debt is an intractable problem. A quick look at the numbers shows how interest payments are set to snowball, but short-term relief could be coming.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Why these analysts say bitcoin will double by next year — and could reach $500,000 at the end of the decade
Bitcoin has had a revival lately. Bernstein analysts think the cryptocurrency is headed for a new high of $300,000 by 2029.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Nvidia stock is climbing after another set of blockbuster results. Here's what Wall Street is saying.
Shares of Nvidia rose in premarket trading on Thursday. Goldman Sachs and Citigroup raised their price targets for the stock.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Second straight rate hike for Asia's number-three economy as Nvidia-led AI expansion continues
The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia's third-largest economy is being powered by an AI boom that Nvidia's second-quarter results confirmed is far from being over.

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

My mother, 91, has dementia. Every bank says I need her signature to unlock her $100,000 stock certificate. What can I do?
"These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries."

MarketWatch
Aug 27, 2026

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk downgraded to sell after 70% stock-price dive from peak
While Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk has fallen on tough times, Wall Street analysts have still been reluctant to advise investors to sell the stock, until Deutsche Bank lowered the boom on Thursday.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

What to know about Hugging Face, the open-source AI startup reportedly catching Nvidia's eye
New reports outline deal talks between the two companies as open-source AI technology comes more into focus.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Fed's Lisa Cook denies committing mortgage fraud, says Trump has no grounds to remove her from office
Cook's lawyer says she made an inadvertent error listing her apartment in Atlanta as a primary residence

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

Salesforce's stock gets an Anthropic boost — and more highlights from earnings
Salesforce cleared Wall Street's second-quarter expectations and deepened its ties with AI lab Anthropic.

MarketWatch
Aug 26, 2026

CrowdStrike's stock soars after AI fuels the cybersecurity company's ‘best quarter in history'
Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings were roaring after the cybersecurity company revealed a record-breaking quarter, one partially boosted by fears about the power of artificial intelligence.

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