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MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

The S&P 500 has only risen this quickly 4 times since WWII. Once, a historic stock-market crash followed.
The S&P 500 has rapidly climbed at an historic pace seen on these four occasions since WWII, according to Deutsche Bank Research.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

The Iran war is jacking up fertilizer prices and forcing farmers to make tough calls. ‘If I guess wrong, I lose the farm.'
One of the biggest challenges Preston Arrington faces on his 2,100-acre corn and soybean farm is the surge in the price of fertilizer.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Buying into SpaceX, Anthropic and other mega-IPOs could be a problem for your index fund
Index rules and timelines will divide winners and losers.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

This winning high-yield bond strategy limits risk while seeking under-the-radar opportunities
Hunter Hayes of Intrepid Capital described an "incredibly healthy" market for high-yield bonds and a conservative approach to investing in the space.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

I was a slave to credit-card debt, then I got laid off and turned my life around. Here's how I did it.
"I have steadily increased my assets by more than 10% since being laid off."

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Alphabet's relentless AI spending is giving new shine to Broadcom's stock
The company's "aggressive" cadence and performance improvements for its switching chips will also keep it ahead of competitors, an analyst said.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Trump taps Pulte for a top intelligence job. This makes an IPO for Fannie and Freddie look even more unlikely.
Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tumbled Tuesday as traders reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement that Bill Pulte, the chair of the two government-backed mortgage giants, would serve as acting director for national intelligence.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

NYC bar uses prediction markets to hedge against a new financial risk: A Knicks victory
Wall Street investors use financial derivatives to hedge against shifts in interest rates and exchange rates. Farmers use them to lock in the price of their crops. Now, one New York City bar is using Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction-markets platform, to hedge against another kind of risk.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

This space stock is rising as Blue Origin predicts quick recovery from big explosion
Blue Origin says it should be able to launch its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2026, which could help AST SpaceMobile.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Job openings leap to a 2-year high — but there's a big catch
The number of U.S. job openings jumped to a two-year high of 7.6 million in April, a surprising increase that suggest businesses might be ready to hire more people after big slowdown in job creation last year.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

‘It will not bring you happiness': I have advice for your single, childless 62-year-old multimillionaire reader
"Go to Walmart and pay off someone's layaway account."

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Wall Street's AI stock-picking secrets aren't coming to your portfolio
Retail robo-advisors excel at tax-loss harvesting and portfolio discipline, but market-beating returns aren't part of the package.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

I spent months waiting for the perfect job after college. It's one of my biggest regrets.
How to stop "doomjobbing" while you're looking for work.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

It's official: More money is now spent building data centers than the government spends on transportation
A notable milestone was quietly reached in the April construction-spending report released by the Census Bureau on Monday: Construction spending on data centers overtook public spending on transportation.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Many Americans now need $20,000 in an emergency savings fund. Yes, really.
The old rules of thumb are broken — here is why a three-month cash buffer is ‘almost dangerous'

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Americans are using buy-now-pay-later for gas and groceries, showing just how expensive daily necessities are now
With gas prices up more than $1 a gallon from last year's average, Americans are turning to buy-now-pay-later at the pump.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Why the most important company enabling AI isn't Nvidia, according to this fund manager
Portfolio manager Jonathan Cofsky talks about where to find the winners in the AI landscape and one company that is beating all comers.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

My husband and I are 75. We have $1.5 million in stocks and $425,000 in savings. Is that too much cash?
"We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires."

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

‘It is such a fine line': I am a CFP and see nothing wrong with networking on the golf course. Am I wrong?
"I would love to develop working relationships with almost everyone I play golf with."

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

One way to get hired right now: Be willing to go to the office five days a week
New research finds remote- and hybrid-work arrangements have been more of a barrier to breaking in for young workers.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Oil prices drop after Trump tries to reassure traders that peace deal is coming
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's front-month contracts both edged lower after hitting monthly highs during Monday's session.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Why the most important company to enable AI isn't Nvidia, according to this fund manager
Portfolio manager Jonathan Cofsky talks about where to find the winners in the AI landscape and one company that is beating all comers.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

I am 71. Would it be foolish to sell $10,000 in stock to visit my grandchildren in Thailand?
"I am comfortable living on my Social Security and pension income."

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

My sister, mother and I are giving my son $20,000 toward a down payment. Do we report it to the IRS?
"I'm confident that I will never exceed the lifetime gift-tax exemption."

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Gold is an awkward asset for central banks to hold. It's now moved ahead of U.S. debt anyway.
The debt of the world's biggest economy is no longer the primary reserve asset for central banks worldwide.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Nvidia's Huang said Marvell could join the trillion-dollar club — and the stock immediately surges
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the semiconductor company "so essential" to the development of artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Musician Charlie Puth sells unique Studio City mansion for $2.1 million amid world tour
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has sold an ultramodern "sculptural" residence in Studio City for $2.1 million—less than a year after putting the architectural marvel on the market.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Jennifer Lopez offers a poolside peek of her new $18 million L.A. mansion
Lopez shared a series of photos and videos from her weekend on Instagram, revealing a glimpse at her picturesque property and the renovations she has done since buying it last year.

MarketWatch
Jun 02, 2026

Japan's newly crowned top company gets a downgrade on AI ‘mania' concerns
Deutsche Bank analyst downgraded SoftBank to hold.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Job seekers are using ‘AI role-play' to negotiate salary. Here's how to do it.
These AI prompts can help make you a master salary negotiator at your next job interview.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

As Micron's stock blows past $1,000, Wall Street sees more gains in store
Micron stands to benefit from a favorable pricing environment, low competition — and now a new Nvidia chip, analysts say.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

I'm 55, married and want a $1.5 million long-term care policy. Can I expect any nasty surprises?
"I'm not looking for a ‘don't do it' opinion."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Alphabet asks shareholders to foot an $80 billion bill for AI expansion
Berkshire Hathaway is buying Alphabet's stock at a discount as part of a newly announced equity offering.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

OpenAI's next legal battle is against states that claim its models are dangerous
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI for putting children at risk, and said other states will likely also launch legal actions.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

OpenAI's next legal battle is against states who claim its models are dangerous
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI for putting children at risk, and said other states will likely also launch legal actions.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Many big oil tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz — and may not return once they escape
There's doubt massive tankers, once the backbone of global crude flows, will be returning in quite the same numbers to the Middle East.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Investors are piling into bullish options bets — another sign that the stock market is getting overheated
Investors' aggressive buying of bullish call options has become yet another indication of just how frothy the U.S. equity market is becoming.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

The AI trade is remaking the global stock-market order
To truly understand the scale of this AI rally, look no further than South Korea.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

The federal government plans to make it harder for you to sue your employer over alternative 401(k) investment options
The Department of Labor's proposal suggests six factors employers should consider when offering alternative investments in workplace retirement plans.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Trump backs down on his ‘anti-weaponization' fund. Funding for immigration enforcement should now get the Senate's OK.
Trump administration officials on Monday confirmed reports that they're retreating on their controversial "anti-weaponization fund," after a significant portion of the Republican-run Senate voiced objections and held off on passing a bill to provide money to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agencies.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Barry Diller's $12.4 billion offer for MGM is a big bet that Vegas is back
Las Vegas has suffered from uneven tourism trends as well as sports-betting competition, but analysts say there's reason to believe things are looking up for Sin City.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

HPE's stock soars toward record gain as earnings show a networking bonanza
The artificial-intelligence buildout is driving intense demand for networking and servers, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise is reaping the rewards.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Wall Street isn't about to share its AI stock-picking secrets with your robo-adviser
AI financial advisers aren't the brilliant investors you'd expect.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

These home-builder stocks look cheap after Berkshire's ‘vote of confidence' in the sector
After two years of underperformance, most home builders remain profitable and many stocks are trading at relatively low valuations.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Global oil prices trim early gains but still top $95 a barrel after Trump says peace talks with Iran are back on following a pause
Talks with Iran were "continuing, at a rapid pace," and Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacking each other in Lebanon, President Trump said in a post on Truth Social Monday afternoon.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Did Trump spark an IBM stock rally? It's complicated.
IBM's strong stock momentum Monday comes as the software sector continues its comeback.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Wall Street keeps its AI stock-picking secrets — here's what robo advisers actually do
AI financial advisers aren't the brilliant investors you'd expect.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Microsoft's stock chart just flashed a bullish signal for a software comeback
Software stocks are shaking off AI jitters as Microsoft shares break above their 200-day moving average.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

I am 71. Would it be foolish to sell $10,000 in shares to visit my grandchildren in Thailand?
"I am comfortable living on my Social Security and pension income."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

YouTube is now Hollywood's horror-film pipeline — and the new model for moviemaking
The box-office bonanza over the weekend of YouTube-generated horror films "Backrooms" and "Obsession" is being viewed as a possible sea-change moment for Tinseltown.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Anthropic just set the stage for a blockbuster IPO — beating OpenAI to the punch
SpaceX is gearing up for its listing and OpenAI is expected to soon file confidentially for its own IPO.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Strategy's stock drops after rare bitcoin sale tests ‘never sell' narrative
Strategy's stock slid Monday after the company disclosed a rare bitcoin sale, rattling investors who have long treated the company as a one-way bet on the cryptocurrency.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Global oil prices jump 7% to top $97 a barrel after Iran reportedly suspends talks with U.S. and fully closes Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and global oil prices were surging Monday after Iran reportedly suspended talks with the U.S. and closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

SpaceX says it will reserve 5% of its IPO shares for staff, friends and family
In a new filing, the company also clarified the nature of its multibillion-dollar deal with rival Anthropic.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Intel and AMD shares fall as Nvidia sets its sights on a new market
Nvidia's new PC CPU changes the competitive landscape, an analyst says, but the company still has a ways to go before it gains serious traction.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Silicon Valley was built on public money — now it's fighting California's billionaire tax
"Cyberselfish" author says tech elite believe that taxes are for "little people."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

U.S. manufacturers extend best hot streak since 2022, so why aren't business leaders happy?
American manufacturers grew in May for the fifth month in a row — the biggest winning streak in four years — but lingering anxiety about the Trump tariffs and a rise in inflation tied to the Iran war left business leaders anxious.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

The massive run-up in AI stocks this year may be built on a ‘token mirage'
Trading veteran Kevin Muir, author of the Macro Tourist on Substack, raises questions about true demand for artificial intelligence.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Global oil prices jump 5% to above $95 a barrel after Iran reportedly suspends talks with U.S. and fully closes Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and global oil prices were surging on Monday after hopes for a peace deal between Washington and Tehran were dashed.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

U.S. oil prices rise above $90 a barrel after fresh wave of attacks between U.S. and Iran
Both the U.S. and global oil prices were climbing on Monday as hopes for a peace deal between Washington and Tehran were again clouded.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

A ‘volatility spasm' is set to provide the toughest test yet to the 9-week-old stock-market rally
A bunch of catalysts this month may cause tremors in the market, says SpotGamma

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

‘King Keytruda's reign continues.' Investors aren't wowed by a promising new lung cancer drug.
The highly anticipated study found that ivonescimab reduced the risk of death by 34% compared with another drug

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

I'm 55, married and want a $1.5 million long-term care policy. Do I get a traditional or hybrid?
"I'm not looking for a ‘don't do it' opinion."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Big Tech hates California's billionaire tax — but loves taxpayers' money
Author of ‘Cyberselfish' points out that Silicon Valley was built on government dollars — and now its elite want to pull up the ladder

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

‘He threatened to cut the roots': A tree fell onto my neighbor's property during a storm. Then all hell broke loose.
"The neighbor estimates damage from the tree at approximately $6,000 or more."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Arm's stock may be the biggest beneficiary of Nvidia's new AI effort
Nvidia's new RTX Spark PC chip uses Arm technology.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

A ‘volatility spasm' is set to give the toughest test yet to the nine-week-old stock-market rally
A bunch of catalysts this month may cause tremors in the market, says SpotGamma

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Another dire problem for Social Security: Trustees may be calculating the birth rate wrong
Don't expect a baby boom to save Social Security.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Intel and AMD shares fall more than Nvidia rises on new PC superchip
Nvidia and Microsoft have announced the launch of PCs powered by the RTX Spark chip, which is built for artificial intelligence agents.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Doctors stood up and cheered mid-presentation for this historic pancreatic cancer treatment
The announcement of a successful late-stage treatment that nearly doubles the survival for patients with deadly pancreatic cancer brought an audience of doctors and other global oncology professions to their feet on Sunday.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

‘I am 71 and comfortable': Should I sell $10,000 in stock to visit my grandkids in Thailand — or dip into my $50,000 savings?
"The trip is worth the expense, especially while I am still healthy enough to travel."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen list $9.9 million Martha's Vineyard property where they wed 31 years ago
Actors Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson are selling one of the most significant homes in their property portfolio, where they hosted A-list guests, including Tom Hanks and President Bill Clinton.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Dakota Johnson lists stunning midcentury modern ‘tree house' in L.A. for $6 million
Actress Dakota Johnson is selling her West Hollywood home that she has lived in for the last 10 years—having purchased it with the money she made from starring in "Fifty Shades of Grey."

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway finds a use for 2% of its $397 billion cash pile with home-builder deal
Berkshire Hathaway has finally cracked open its wallet. A little.

MarketWatch
Jun 01, 2026

Why doctors stood up and cheered mid-presentation for a historic pancreatic cancer treatment
The announcement of a successful late-stage treatment that nearly doubles the survival for patients with deadly pancreatic cancer brought an audience of doctors and other global oncology professions to their feet on Sunday.

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

Oil rises, U.S. stock futures inch higher as Wall Street looks to extend its winning streak
U.S. stock-index futures rose slightly on Sunday, as Wall Street looks to stretch the market's record-setting rally into June.

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

Jerome Powell warns that politicizing Fed will erode its credibility
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve's independence "a priceless asset" that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

‘There is zero transparency': My friend's sister controls their mother's estate. How can we stop her from stealing?
"The sister claims she does not have to explain herself to anyone."

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

Oil rises, U.S. stock futures flat as Wall Street looks to extend its winning streak
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as Wall Street looks to stretch the market's record-setting rally into June.

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

Government is now an active investor — and it's why your portfolio needs ‘home-court advantage'
Globalization is giving way to geopolitical power cartels and a structural shift toward domestic, state-subsidized industries.

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

Here's what's worth streaming in June 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
HBO's ‘House of the Dragon,' Hulu's ‘The Bear' and Apple's ‘Cape Fear' will try to compete with the World Cup

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

It's not just tech stocks: The broad-based strength of the market right now gives investors reason to stay the course
While tech is still leading the party, more parts of the market are starting to join in.

MarketWatch
May 31, 2026

Here's how Gap's yoga-wear maker Athleta went from must-have to ‘generic'
Athleta's expected recovery has been pushed out for three straight years, as an attempt to widen its appeal ended up "appealing to no one in particular."

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

As Big Tech's power demand surges, data centers bring utilities a huge new profit center
The market hasn't fully priced the next logical step for the AI buildout: Big Tech acquiring regulated utilities outright.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

China's next export shock walks on two legs — and costs less than a used car
Beijing is funding humanoid robots to slash Chinese factory costs and build a competitive advantage.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

Why double-digit earnings growth won't stop the next bear market
Spiking S&P 500 profits often signal the final innings of a bull market. History says stocks are on thin ice.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

America is losing the AI productivity war to 3.5 million Chinese STEM graduates
Big Tech's structural mistakes are costing stock investors and fueling a massive talent crisis.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

This bear market signal Wall Street ignores is putting your money at risk right now
Veteran trader Steve Burns prepares for a 50% decline and exposes the 3 "deadly stock-market sins" destroying portfolios.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

My friend, 62, earns $20,000 a year. Should she take Social Security now — and claim survivor's benefit at 67?
"I calculated her break-even point to be around age 78."

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

My husband took out a $100,000 Parent PLUS loan for his daughter. She dropped out, citing mental-health issues. Should we refinance?
"There is little to no chance that she will ever be able to repay these loans."

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

The stock index you invest in isn't always the most important decision. Here's what matters even more.
Time in the stock market is more important than index selection — and the Dow's 130-year history proves it.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

This mutual fund lets you buy SpaceX stock before the IPO — but what are you actually getting?
The hype surrounding SpaceX and the scale of its ambitions will surely drive short-term demand for shares in the IPO.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

The death of Nascar driver Kyle Busch is renewing the debate around indexed universal life insurance
If you're looking for a "sure thing" in a retirement plan, indexed universal life is probably not the answer.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

Your retirement plan may have a ‘blind spot' that could leave you without enough money
Planning for the unexpected should be the most expected part of your retirement plan.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

‘I feel like I'm living a lie': My husband and I pretend we're strapped for cash in front of friends. Is that bad?
"I've found that acting ‘normal' means others treat me like one of the group."

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

The U.S.-China rivalry is killing global supply chains. Your portfolio needs a ‘home court advantage.'
Globalization is giving way to geopolitical power cartels and a structural shift toward domestic, state-subsidized industries.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

Wall Street's red-hot momentum trade is still winning, as strategy delivers best 2-month gain on record
The S&P 500 Momentum Index is ripping higher as semiconductor stocks power the stock market upward.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

I'm cutting my 401(k) contribution to 3% for one year to help with moving expenses. Is that risky?
"I'm in my early 30s so I have quite a bit of time to save for retirement."

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

What would cause the Fed to hike rates this year? The answer might surprise you.
Later this month, the Kevin Warsh-led central bank will start preparing a possible pivot to tighter policy.

MarketWatch
May 30, 2026

‘I have no preexisting conditions': I'm 56, earn $198,000 and want to retire early. Can I afford private healthcare?
"I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth my while achieving FIRE."

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