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MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season
A close look at valuations for the largest U.S. banks highlights opportunities for long-term investors.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Oil prices rise, but look to tally biggest weekly loss since June on ‘fragile' cease-fire
Traders wary that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

The $250 million daily bet: How the Iran crisis triggered a frenzy in leveraged oil trades
As investors have sought new ways to take advantage of volatile energy prices, interest leveraged or inverse ETFs are taking off.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Intel's stock is set to extend its hot streak. Here's the company's latest win.
Google and Intel are collaborating on CPUs and custom infrastructure chips to scale AI.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Your grocery bill will be the next casualty of the Iran war. Make these investment moves now to counter food inflation.
Four food-supply chokeholds are squeezing investor portfolios. Here's what to do before your grocery bill proves it in October.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

‘Several hurricanes have come close': I'm 73 and live in a mobile home in Florida. Do I ditch my $2,400 home insurance?
"I live in a 2016 double-wide mobile home with no mortgage."

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

CoreWeave's stock dips as the hype around new Meta deal quickly subsides
Wall Street has various questions about CoreWeave's new Meta deal and the company's financing plans.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

The shaky Trump-Iran cease-fire means being ready to exit any ‘war's over' stock-market rally
These signals for investors will make or break the truce — and oil prices.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

An earnings boom is around the corner, and it could blindside the stock-market bears
Wall Street expects earnings to reach a four-year high. That's too conservative, according to Deutsche Bank.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Don't start saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control
Open a 529 when a child is born — but don't start making regular contributions until you've reached these other, more urgent milestones.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Consumer spending partly recovers after winter freeze, but not enough to signal improved economy
Consumer spending accelerated in February as the weather improved and Americans bought more new cars and other goods, but the momentum could be ha

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Amazon's CEO doubles down on AI spending: ‘We are not going to be conservative'
Echoing the early days of AWS, Amazon is ignoring the doubters and aggressively pursuing its AI investments.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Inflation was getting worse before Iran war. PCE price increases show how much.
Shortly before the Iran war, a key measure of U.S. inflation rose at an excessive pace for the third month in a row, underscoring the latest challenge to the Federal Reserve in trying to squelch stubborn price pressures.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's a $350 reason to stop procrastinating.
So far, the IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns than at the same point last year.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Oil prices tick higher but stay below $100 a barrel on concerns about a ‘fragile' cease-fire
Traders wary that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

These signals will make or break the Iran cease-fire — and oil prices
Ride the "war's over" rally — but the reality of the Trump-Iran truce suggests being ready to sell oil and emerging markets.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

You think Iran is only about oil? No, it's also about your dinner table.
Four chokeholds are squeezing investor portfolios. Here's what to do before your grocery bill proves it in October.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

‘I feel pressured': My husband has early Alzheimer's and wants to visit Europe, but I'm terrified of flying. What should I do?
"My husband's memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function."

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

‘Dream coastal retreat': The late Hulk Hogan's charming Florida beach cottage listed for $4.5 million—next door to his mansion
Hulk Hogan's waterfront Florida "cottage" has been put on the market for $4.5 million, just two months after his primary residence—where he died in July 2025—was listed for just under $11 million.

MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2026

Oil prices rise as concerns about ‘fragile' cease-fire see Goldman warn of $115 crude by end of the year
Traders wary that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

S&P 500 smashes back above two key moving averages, in a rare display of strength. Here's what history shows happens next.
What a difference a day makes.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe': Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?
"Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year."

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

‘They essentially have a blackmail card up their sleeve': A look at Iran's plan to charge tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's plans to impose tolls on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz is turning the key waterway into a financial battlefield.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

‘I feel overwhelmed': I'm 56 and only have $60,000 in my IRA. Is it too late for me?
"My husband has a pension, but I worry that if he passes before me, I could be left with nothing."

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Corona brewer says shoppers are going for cheaper beer and wine, as it grows more cautious on demand
Constellation Brands pulled its longer-term outlook, after executives last year said concerns about ICE raids and higher prices were keeping Hispanic consumers from going out.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Intel's stock soars to a five-year high. This is what's driving its massive momentum.
Intel was the second-best performer in the S&P 500 on Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Bonds may be the real winner now that the world economy has sidestepped a historic oil crisis
The Iran crisis threatened "the largest geopolitical oil supply disruption in history," the Dallas Fed warned.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Google's AI lead is growing in this key area. That's good news for Alphabet's stock.
Custom chips give Google more compute power to deploy, an analyst notes.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Retail and travel stocks rally after Iran cease-fire — but it could take months for consumers to see lower prices
The cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally in shares of travel and retail giants Wednesday, on hopes that a break from surging fuel prices would help businesses manage costs and calm anxious consumers.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

‘Our FICO score is excellent': My husband and I are in our 70s. How do we raise $10,000 for a new roof?
"We currently have a home equity line of credit in the amount of $30,000 and a car loan of $15,000."

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Many Fed officials think rate cuts are still likely, March meeting minutes show
Some policymakers saw a "strong case" for a hike — but they were in the minority.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

How the ‘TACO' trade went from a light-hearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker
Since the start of President Trump's second term, nine of the 10 top days for the S&P 500 have been spurred by de-escalation either involving tariffs or Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Stock market celebrates the Iran cease-fire, but bond market shows we're not out of the woods yet
"We have to get a better sense of whether this conflict is over or just paused," one analyst said.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Micron and other memory stocks soar as Iran cease-fire refocuses attention on the AI boom
The memory trade had been coming undone in recent weeks, but it now looks to be back on in a big way following the announcement of a two-week cease-fire agreement with Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Here's when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds
Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn't hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Instagram shows me at least 4 ads a day for indexed universal life insurance. Do I need it? I'm 39, single, with no kids.
Don't think about indexed universal life insurance as a "stock alternative" as IULs are a type of life-insurance policy. Think about what kind of life insurance you'd want, if any.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Many Fed officials think the next move will be a rate cut, March meeting minutes show
Some policymakers saw a "strong case" for a hike — but they were in the minority.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Carnival's stock soars as the Iran cease-fire provides relief from surging fuel costs
The cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally in shares of travel and retail giants Wednesday, on hopes that a break from surging fuel prices would help businesses manage costs and calm anxious consumers.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The smart money is swapping risky bets on AI chips for guaranteed payouts
Institutional investors are pivoting toward the "picks and shovels" of the power sector — and opening a new frontier for AI-driven growth.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Main Street bankers are terrified of today's K-shaped economy—and longing for the ‘goldilocks‘ 1990s
Bank CEOs warn that stagnant wages for the bottom half of households are sowing the seeds of a 2008-style crisis, even as the wealthy thrive.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Iran moves to put the brakes on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Hormuz traffic is halted after attacks by Israel on Lebanon, Iranian news agency says.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Your local banker is getting worried that credit stress will bring the economy to its knees
Regional CEOs warn that lower-income families are hitting a breaking point as wages lag inflation and credit-card balances surge.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The real reason stocks are rallying so much after the Iran cease-fire
A huge relief rally was underway in the stock market Wednesday following a two-week cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Why home builders' stocks are getting such a big boost from the cease-fire deal with Iran
Falling interest rates and oil prices, which could put more money into the pockets of potential home buyers, provide some hope for a turnaround.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Interest rates are headed lower — real yields suggest a half-point Fed cut is coming
The Iran cease-fire may be the ‘green light' the Fed needs.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The New York Times says it has identified Satoshi, bitcoin's inventor. The crypto industry doesn't seem to care.
A report in the New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Oil and fertilizer stocks get pummeled but are still well above levels before the Iran conflict
Of the S&P 500's top 20 biggest decliners, 19 companies are in either the oil and gas or the fertilizer business, and the other one is in agriculture.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Why these 3 airlines are still raising bag fees even though passengers are already fed up with high prices
Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Waste, fraud and abuse is alive and well at Medicare Advantage
The Trump administration has just decided to spend another $13 billion of taxpayers' money on a federal boondoggle that already overcharges us $76 billion a year.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

These stocks in the S&P 500 are rising the most after Trump's cease-fire announcement
Travel-related companies and semiconductor manufacturers dominated the list of top U.S. stock performers early Wednesday.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The New York Times says it's identified bitcoin's inventor. The crypto industry doesn't seem to care.
A report in The New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Why SpaceX could trade like a meme stock after its blockbuster IPO
SpaceX has "a massive narrative, a founder with a loyal following, and a valuation likely driven in part by future potential," all ingredients for meme-like trading

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The U.S. government has found ‘alarming instances' of nursing homes drugging residents and falsifying medical records
Nursing homes are sedating vulnerable people to keep them docile

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The $7 billion reason the Big Ten is dominating college sports
A $7 billion TV deal and nationwide reach are fueling the Big Ten's dominance in college sports.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

What the market is pricing for Fed and global central-bank interest rates after the cease-fire
The two-week cease-fire agreed between the U.S. and Iran has left investors less worried that major central banks will raise borrowing costs this year.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Broadcom's stock picks up a rare downgrade. What's behind the contrarian call.
An analyst worries about a line from a recent Broadcom filing that suggests the company may be somewhat involved in the funding of an Anthropic data center.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Oil prices plunge below $94 a barrel, on pace for biggest drop since 2020, after U.S. and Iran agree to two-week cease-fire
Oil prices were plunging on Wednesday morning after Trump announced that Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Markets looking ‘through the noise' of Iran war — but key questions remain, says JPMorgan
There is still a lot of negotiating ahead, with conflicting demands from Washington and Tehran, according to the analysts

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Delta's stock soars after a well-timed earnings report showed higher fuel costs weren't an issue
Delta had better-than-expected earnings reported after the Iran cease-fire was announced.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Exxon and Shell reveal production hit from Iran war
Integrated oil majors Exxon Mobil and Shell each revealed how the Iran war hurt production in the first quarter.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The cease-fire mirage: Here's why stock-market bulls may already be getting ahead of themselves
Goldman Sachs senior trader sees limited upside for U.S. stocks after the cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The New York Times says it's identified Satoshi, the inventor of bitcoin
A report in The New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

The new high dose of Wegovy costs less than Zepbound
Novo Nordisk launched the high dose version of its GLP-1 injection at a price that's $50 cheaper than Eli Lilly's competing drug.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

A high dose of Wegovy will cost $50 less than Zepbound
Novo Nordisk launched the high dose version of its GLP-1 injection at a price that's $50 lower than the one for Eli Lilly's competing drug.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

We're in our 70s with no heirs. I like donating $30,000 from our $700,000 IRA to charity — my husband disagrees. Who's right?
"Our income — Social Security, his VA disability and three pensions — covers all expenses."

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Oil prices see biggest drop in six years after two-week cease-fire reached
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude slid following the announcement of a temporary truce between the U.S. and Iran

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Paige Lorenze finds a buyer for $2.5 million Connecticut home as she and tennis star Tommy Paul renovate new mansion
Dairy Boy founder Paige Lorenze may soon have some more cash to splash on renovations to the $4.7 million mansion she and fiancé Tommy Paul just purchased—after landing a buyer for her Connecticut starter home.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

‘I plan to exit corporate life': I'm 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55?
"I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my wife."

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Cease-fire means the bottom is in, declares strategist Tom Lee
Even as cease-fire details remain murky, noted strategist Tom Lee says the bottom has now been set for the U.S. stock market.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

‘The View' host Joy Behar tries an unusual strategy to sell her longtime Hamptons home
"The View" host Joy Behar is enlisting a unique new tactic to try to sell her longtime Hamptons home—by jacking up her latest asking price by more than $1 million, despite the property having been on the market for more than a year.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

What the market is now pricing for Fed and global central bank interest rates after the cease-fire
The two-week cease-fire agreed between the U.S. and Iran has left investors less worried that major central banks will raise borrowing costs this year.

MarketWatch
Apr 08, 2026

Then and now: Comparing where the S&P 500, crude and other markets are to the pre-war situation
The cease-fire reached between the U.S. and Iran on Tuesday night presents a marker showing how things have shifted in global financial markets.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Stock futures surge, oil prices slide as Trump announces two-week cease-fire with Iran
U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault on the country and make more time for negotiations between the two sides.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

From TV deals to titles: Why the Big Ten's money machine is just getting started
A $7 billion TV deal and nationwide reach are fueling the Big Ten's dominance in college sports.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

The Iran conflict isn't panicking investors — yet. That's about to change.
Credit spreads haven't blown out, the oil-futures curve isn't pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks shares pop as cybersecurity bulls finally get some AI validation
A new coalition announced by Anthropic suggests that the AI company is looking to partner with traditional cybersecurity vendors — not compete against them.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Apple's stock pares losses. Here's how to think about the latest saga with foldable iPhones.
Conflicting reports about the state of Apple's next hot device have investors jittery over what's been billed as a major catalyst for shares.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Levi's boosts its sales outlook, defying concerns about the impact of the Iran conflict
Shares of Levi Strauss climbed in after-hours trading Tuesday after the jeans maker raised its sales and profit outlook, despite concerns about surging gas prices and the Iran war.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

U.S. stocks end mixed after late-day rebound as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Stocks closed mixed Tuesday as President Trump intensified his threats against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by this evening.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Real-world oil prices just hit a record high, signaling acute stress in the energy market
As Trump's Iran deadline looms, the physical oil market is flashing something far more serious than currently reflected in futures contracts.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Ray Dalio says the Iran conflict could evolve into the next world war
Hedge-fund founder points out that the conflict between Israel, the U.S. and Iran isn't happening in a vacuum.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

You can't build financial security with a 90-day mindset. Why quarterly earnings reports hurt investors.
Slowing down the reporting cycle is a common-sense move that protects companies from short-termism — and investors from their own worst impulses.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

15 stocks to put on your list to buy when the market recovers
These stocks are good bets to outperform. because they're sensitive to changes in market liquidity.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Amazon's stock could soar 50%, as this analyst says investors are looking at AI spending all wrong
Amazon's aggressive AI investments are spooking investors — but one analyst believes they're necessary for the company to fulfill accelerating cloud demand.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Corona brewer's stock has rallied ahead of earnings amid signs of improving beer sales
Shares of Constellation Brands have bounced this year, amid hopes that beer drinking will pick back up.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Here's the real reason these 3 airlines are raising their bag fees
Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Corporate tax cuts from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill' aren't giveaways — the new law actually fuels investment
By restoring 100% bonus depreciation, the OBBBA is providing liquidity needed for economic growth.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Arm's stock is falling, as Morgan Stanley throws cold water on all the Wall Street hype
An analyst says ongoing Qualcomm litigation and a thornier competitive backdrop are among the factors that could hinder a sustained rally for Arm shares.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Anthropic appears to have overtaken OpenAI on this key financial metric
Anthropic shared that its annualized revenue has grown to $30 billion, in a sign of its rapidly evolving financial fortunes.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

U.S. oil prices top $116 a barrel after reports that Iran's Kharg Island is targeted with multiple strikes
Oil prices were rising on Tuesday after reports that the U.S. conducted strikes on military targets on they key island.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

The SEC is right: You can't build financial security with a 90-day mindset
Slowing down the reporting cycle is a common-sense move that protects companies from short-termism — and investors from their own worst impulses.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Nursing homes are drugging your parents to keep them docile — and falsifying medical records to cover it up
The U.S. government found "alarming instances" of inappropriate use of drugs on vulnerable people.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Why Intel is teaming with Elon Musk on an ambitious chip-making venture
Intel will bring its design and packaging experience to the ambitious Terafab project jointly led by Tesla and SpaceX.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

These energy stocks are especially cheap when you consider how expensive oil has become
A group of oil-related stocks is "trading ~30% below where its historic relationship with oil implies," according to one analyst.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Gen Z supersavers help propel IRA contributions to record highs
There is still time to make IRA contributions for 2025. The deadline is April 15.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Stocks fall as Trump's Tuesday night deadline for Iran looms: ‘The market is certainly on edge'
U.S. stocks were lower Tuesday — but with the S&P 500 still modestly positive in April — as President Donald Trump intensified his threats against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by this evening.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

How to move past your biggest money mistakes
Plus: Ways to keep "lifestyle creep" from wrecking your finances.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

These healthcare stocks offer value and rapid profit growth
An increase in the expected Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027 could be a catalyst for the industry.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

Here's an overlooked reason the housing market could soon get even worse
A Seaport analyst has turned bearish on multiple home-builder stocks, saying the outlook for job growth could be worse for the housing market over the long term than the recent jump in oil prices.

MarketWatch
Apr 07, 2026

The price Americans pay for medicine has gotten horribly out of control. Here's how to fix it.
We can start with laws that limit the power of pharmacy-benefit managers

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