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MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

Meredith Whitney famously called the 2008 financial crisis. Here's the new problem with the U.S. economy, she says
Meredith Whitney is worried about a bifurcated economy. Here is how she's playing that.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

Strategist Tom Lee says the S&P 500 can reach as high as 7,000 — if two conditions are met
Strategist Tom Lee is raising his sights on the stock market — if two key conditions are met.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

EVs put Ford and other automakers at a crossroads: Who will innovate the assembly line of the future?
There's a race to build more vehicles more efficiently, with Ford, Tesla and others trying to revamp the way cars are made

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

‘I consider myself pretty lucky': I'm 65 with $4 million. Do I buy an annuity to protect against Social Security's demise?
"Do I pay off my 4% mortgages instead of investing my cash?"

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

A stablecoin boom will force a return to dollar dominance — but not just yet, this strategist says
Michael Kelly of PineBridge says the dollar will be choppy until the Fed rate cycle wraps up.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

4 arrested for breaking into Brad Pitt's $5.5M home in alleged string of L.A. burglaries
Four suspects have been arrested for breaking into actor Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home in what police believe to be a string of burglaries that took place across L.A.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

Taylor Swift's impact has shown up in economic data before. Now it's Oasis getting blame for hot U.K. inflation.
U.K. inflation came in hot in July — but a famous Manchester band may be to blame.

MarketWatch
Aug 20, 2025

Tuesday was a key day, as momentum plays flopped while value stocks rallied. But was it a shift or a blip?
Tuesday was a remarkable day in markets — not so much for the overall movement in the major indexes, but what happened underneath.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million
The tennis star's comeback wasn't about trophies. It was about health insurance, she said.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Intel's stock surges on SoftBank investment and potential U.S. government stake. Here's why the rally could crumble.
More investment can't solve Intel's main problem: It doesn't have enough customers.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Why small-cap stocks may be running out of ‘runway' after recent outperformance
The recent outperformance in small-cap stocks will probably run out of steam, after rallying on increased optimism that the Fed will lower rates over the next year, according to RBC Capital Markets.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Do you have a lottery addiction? With the Powerball jackpot now at $643 million, this man's story may be telling.
Adam Osmond gambled away a fortune on lottery games, but eventually sought help.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

This economist said in 2018 that bitcoin was more likely to drop to $100 than hit $100K. Here's what he says he got wrong.
Kenneth Rogoff, a professor at Harvard University and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, admitted his 2018 prediction that bitcoin was more likely to drop to $100 than climb to $100,000 has proven far off the mark.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

America has 5 wealth classes. See where you fit in — and how much it takes to reach the upper echelons.
Most Americans will make it to some rung of the middle class. Here's how much you need to get to the next tier these days.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

We earn $150K and want to vacation every two months. Can we still meet our savings goals, or are we living in fantasyland?
One of the lingering effects of the pandemic is that there are more remote jobs. Perhaps you should consider abandoning your permanent home base and pursuing a more nomadic lifestyle.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

How Trump is using the Fed chair selection process to pressure Powell to lower rates
The TV-style approach could present the White House with an excuse to meet with some current Fed officials who don't support lowering rates.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Nexstar-Tegna deal puts Trump move to eliminate broadcast ownership rules to the test
Nextstar is looking to buy Tegna in a $6.2 billion cash deal — but will the FCC allow it despite a conflict with current TV ownership rules?

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Why the Russell 2000 has a real chance to beat the S&P 500 — finally
Small-cap stocks look primed for their big moment. But we've been here before.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers
Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Why adding private equity to your 401(k) can put your retirement on the line
Alternative-investment options may feel like progress — but they also increase the chance of confusion and costly missteps.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Why adding private equity to your 401(k) puts your retirement on the line
Alternative-investment options may feel like progress — but they also increase the chance of confusion and costly missteps.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

The U.S. jobs report has never been so under the gun. Here's why fixing it won't be easy.
The critical U.S. jobs report is under the hot glare of a suspicious Trump White House, but there's no quick or easy fix for the most important economic survey in the world.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Are you willing to take big risks for big returns? You may be a newbie investor.
Newer investors tend to be more comfortable with risk than more experienced investors, according to a study by Fidelity.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Nearly 50% of adults are now ordering kids' meals. ‘It's economical and it's filling.'
It seems we're all in the mood for miniburgers and chicken fingers.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Home Depot says tariffs will lead to price increases, but they won't be across the board
Home Depot said tariff rates are "significantly higher" on some imported goods than they were in May.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Palo Alto Networks' earnings beat sparks investor confidence in the cybersecurity industry
The company's strong performance last quarter points to a "bright spot" in the cybersecurity and software space.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

This is the one group splurging on summer fun
Americans are worried about the extent to which tariffs will raise prices and are fretting about the health of the job market.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

10 questions to ask if you want to move abroad when you retire
Your answers will help determine if expat life is a good fit for you.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Viking Therapeutics' stock tumbles after results of oral weight-loss drug trial. It has company.
Viking Therapeutics on Tuesday announced that a trial showed its oral weight-loss drug works — and like a larger rival, its stock price immediately suffered.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

My stepmother's lawyer called us ‘greedy' for fighting for our father's estate. When will it end?
"During the marriage, all his real estate ended up in trusts he didn't fully understand."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

European defense stocks in retreat. Ukraine peace could derail the rally.
Prospect of peace may crimp demand in the sector that has rallied this year.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

My wife and I are in our 50s and have $11 million. We're not leaving it to our kids. Is that wrong?
"We have retired from full-time work."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Home Depot sees U.S. sales accelerate, suggesting home-improvement slump may be over
Home Depot is seeing customers engaging more broadly in smaller home-improvement projects.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Gold has crushed stocks, bonds and even bitcoin in 2025. This banking giant just got more bullish.
UBS Global Wealth Management strategists see plenty of drivers to keep pushing gold beyond the record run it has seen in 2025.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

The Fed is the best defense against U.S. sovereign downgrade, says rating agency
Some of the U.S debt metrics compare unfavourably with emerging market credits with much lower ratings

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

‘I can only rely on me': How do I protect myself from my parents' nursing-home bills?
"I learned a long time ago that I could only rely on myself."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

‘I can only rely on myself': How do I protect myself from my parents' nursing-home bills?
"I learned a long time ago that I could only rely on myself."

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Chinese EV maker XPeng said it narrowed loss on record sales
Chinese EV maker XPeng said it narrowed its losses as revenue more than doubled in the second quarter.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

U.K. to drop demand for ‘back door' into iPhones, as Apple reportedly expands Indian production
The U.K. is acceding to U.S. government request to drop its demand for Apple to provide a so-called "back door" into the iPhone, as the company reportedly is expanding its production of the mobile phone in India.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

‘Million Dollar Listing' star Josh Flagg adds a $9.2 million Hamptons home to his growing real-estate portfolio
"Million Dollar Listing" star Josh Flagg has reportedly added an opulent $9.2 million Hamptons dwelling to his already-impressive property portfolio.

MarketWatch
Aug 19, 2025

Chamath Palihapitiya warns ‘no crying in the casino' as he launches another SPAC after a string of failures
Chamath Palihapitiya has carried out what some might consider to be a threat — launch a new special purpose acquisition company despite a checkered record in doing so.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Intel's stock rallies after $2 billion investment by Japan's SoftBank
Intel Corp. shares jumped in after-hours trading Monday after the chipmaker announced a $2 billion investment by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Palo Alto Networks' stock rises as earnings point to future sales boom
The cybersecurity company's recent "platformization" push has paid off, and investors are optimistic about future growth.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Why a ‘wall of money' is unlikely to flood into stocks when the Fed cuts rates, this Goldman strategist says
Investors hope Fed Chair Jerome Powell will set the table for rate cuts in September during his Friday speech at Jackson Hole

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Palantir's stock is sliding. Here's why this short-seller thinks even a $40 price tag is ‘generous.'
Andrew Left argues that investors have overhyped Palantir stock, and its valuation pales in comparison to a true AI leader like OpenAI.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Opendoor's stock is rocketing again. What can make it keep going?
Opendoor shares are skyrocketing again as noted bull Eric Jackson said that the company needs to dive deeper into AI and rethink its business model.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

US Open prize money this year is the most ever given out at a tennis tournament: $90 million
The men's and women's singles winners will each earn $5 million at the 2025 US Open

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Spike Lee swings from ‘Highest 2 Lowest' with new film and cancellation of ESPN documentary
"Highest 2 Lowest" reunites Spike Lee with Denzel Washington, but the director's Colin Kaepernick documentary has been canceled due to creative differences.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Three NFL teams are now worth over $10 billion — and one of them cost just $500 when it was founded
NFL teams are worth so much now that most billionaires couldn't buy one on their own.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

A retirement crisis can start with a $400 emergency. It doesn't have to be that way.
We need to rethink how benefits work — not just for the long term, but for right now

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Stocks often rise the week of the Fed's big Jackson Hole gathering. Don't count on it this year.
Later this week, economists, central bankers and members of the business press will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyo. for the Kansas City Fed's annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Home-builder stocks are hot — these are expected to show the best growth numbers
These home builders are showing the best growth potential for sales and for earnings.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

The bull case for Nvidia just got stronger, according to these Wall Street analysts
"Insatiable" AI demand and revenue opportunities from China are leading analysts to raise their price targets as Nvidia prepares to report earnings.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

My friend's father gifted her Tesla and Google stock. They could be worth millions. Will they be split 50/50 in her divorce?
"My friend is working on an exit plan."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

The biggest winners of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce podcast
After years of speculation, Taylor Swift finally appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast "New Heights," in an episode released on Wednesday night.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

My friend's father gifted her Tesla and Google stock. Will they be split 50/50 in her divorce?
"My friend is working on an exit plan."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

The AI fears that hurt this stock are overblown, analyst says
Duolingo's stock was rising Monday after KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded the digital-education app.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Denmark raised its retirement age to 70. Should the U.S. do the same?
We should also restore balance to our system, but inequality precludes an across-the-board increase

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Home builders boost sales incentives to 5-year high as they struggle to sell newly built homes
Home builders' confidence in the housing market fell in August, the National Association of Home Builders said.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Advisers are too quick to sell winners. One firm found a solution.
A brokerage discussed a novel solution to what's known as the disposition effect — selling winners too early and losers too late.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

How social media convinces investors they're the next Warren Buffett — or smarter
Internet investing sites and tips give people a false — and costly — sense of their abilities, studies show. Legendary investor Howard Marks has a solution.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

How one strategist solves the great market paradox playing out right now
The market is not oblivious to risks right now; it's well aware of them but maintaining equilibrium in the process.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Without this Jackson Hole signal, stocks could slide 15% in the fall, says one strategist
Fed Chair Powell's speech may disappoint investors, according to Evercore's Emanuel

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

I'm single, 75, and living with kidney disease and a pacemaker. I've no long-term care insurance. Will I be OK?
"My income is $120,000 per year which includes $60,000 in Social Security and a pension."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

This car is the next big thing in driving — and you can invest in it right now
Autonomous vehicles are gaining speed — and Tesla and Uber have the inside lane. And pay attention to Nvidia and other AV infrastructure plays.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Is Nvidia a Republican or a Democrat? These political ETFs have voted.
ETFs that combine investing and politics tap into investors' polarized views. Why they shouldn't get your vote.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

A buyout firm reportedly has Dayforce in its sights. Shares of the HR software group are soaring.
Buyout firm Thoma Bravo could announce a deal in the next few weeks to take Dayforce private, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Without this signal at Jackson Hole, stocks could slide 15%, says this strategist
Fed Chair Powell's speech may disappoint investors, according to Evercore's Emanuel

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

This Fed watcher says a September rate cut is not yet a done deal — and a ‘messy' compromise awaits
Changing labor market dynamics and sticky inflation suggest rate traders may be too optimistic about the pace of Fed rate cuts.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Are Tesla and Google stocks received as a gift subject to division in a divorce?
"My friend is working on an exit plan."

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg rankles neighbors for buying up cluster of Palo Alto homes
In the years since buying his first home there, Zuckerberg has purchased 10 others in an apparent bid to create a kind of property buffer.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

As her kids turn 18, Angelina Jolie may be looking to sell her historic $24.5 million L.A. estate
Jolie is said to be getting ready to sell the home she has lived in for the last 8 years—as she prepares for a move away from the U.S.

MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2025

Novo Nordisk shares are rising. The FDA approves another use for Wegovy.
The FDA approved Wegovy for use in a form of liver disease.

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

The Powerball jackpot is now $605 million, but this man warns that playing the lottery can become an addiction
Adam Osmond gambled away a fortune on lottery games, but eventually sought help

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

U.S. stock futures inch higher following Trump-Putin summit; Wall Street awaits Fed's Jackson Hole meeting
U.S. stock-market futures rose slightly Sunday, after Friday's summit between U.S. and Russian leaders ended without a major breakthrough and as investors await this week's Fed gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

I'm a senior who barely survives on $1,300 a month. No way could I live on $1,000.
"We seniors are pressured and scammed into buying a lot of things we don't need."

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

How safe are cruise-ship water slides? A recent incident on a Royal Caribbean sailing raises concerns.
The slides are an increasingly popular attraction on many of the mega vessels operated by cruise lines.

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

Walmart and rivals report earnings, for the clearest look yet at tariffs' impact on consumers. Will CEOs talk about the elephant in the room?
The nation's biggest retailer reports results on Thursday as signs emerge that U.S. tariffs could be nudging prices higher.

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

Investors are plowing into homebuilder stocks. Will Jackson Hole prove them wrong?
Previously unloved stocks are making a big comeback before Jackson Hole, the Federal Reserve's annual summer economic summit

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

Walmart and rivals report, for the clearest look at the consumer yet. Will CEOs talk about the elephant in the room?
The nation's biggest retailer reports results on Thursday as signs emerge that U.S. tariffs could be nudging prices higher.

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

Teachers spending big on classroom supplies can look forward to broader tax breaks — but there's a catch
The IRS already offers a educator expense deduction. Here's what's ahead.

MarketWatch
Aug 17, 2025

My aunt barely spends any money. Will we receive the contents of her safe-deposit box when she dies?
"I am asking for my mom, who is on a fixed income. It would be a nice boon."

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

?Trump has perfected a tax on corporate America — just don't call it a tax. Here's how it could affect stocks.
The art of the steal: Trump's Nvidia deal opens a ‘pay to play' floodgate to do business. If you can't afford the toll, don't approach the booth.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Most boomers and Gen X-ers are terrified about running out of money in retirement — even if they're already retired
Anxiety has been peaking for people in and approaching retirement — how to manage it

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Why your stock portfolio may actually ‘feel' depressed that summer is almost over
Halloween merchandise and pumpkin-spice lattes in August are reminders that winter is coming.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

An obsession with avoiding the estate tax cost this top exec his marriage. Now his son is speaking out.
The documentary "Death & Taxes" delves into Harvey Schein's obsession with avoiding the IRS

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

I have $140,000 in a 401(k) and earn $45,000 a year. Can I retire in 20 years?
"My 401(k) retirement planner shows I'll likely be short $1,500 every month during my retirement."

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

What is the worst financial mistake you've ever made?
Listening without prejudice to people's worst financial decisions may be helpful in helping you to avoid the same fate.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

‘She has no immediate family': Will my mother receive the contents of my aunt's safe-deposit box after she dies?
"I am asking for my mom, who is on a fixed income. It would be a nice boon."

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft share this one thing — and it'll keep the stocks fired up
To anyone still shouting "bubble": Please sit down.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

If you're feeling FOMO, envy and greed about record stock prices, you're not alone. That's how market bubbles form.
Investors are seeing stock-market bubbles everywhere. Why they might be spot-on.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

How safe are cruise-ship water slides? A recent incident on a Royal Caribbean sailing begs the question.
The slides are an increasingly popular attraction on many of the mega vessels operated by cruise lines.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

These are the ‘affordable luxuries' even people trying to save money can't resist splurging on
Consumers are still seeking out these types of "affordable" luxuries even in a cautious spending environment.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Inflation alarm bells went off again and prices are rising. Just how bad is it going to get?
The biggest increase in wholesale prices in three and a half years stunned Wall Street, but is tariff-related inflation really set to soar? The proof is far from ironclad.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Why nearly 7 in 10 new college grads are looking for jobs close to family
Gen Z college graduates are prioritizing work-life balance and saving money when selecting their first job.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Turning stocks and bonds into crypto-style trades won't be happening soon. Here's why.
Regulators and crypto bulls want to move all stocks and bonds onto a blockchain. But turning that vision into reality may still be a long way off.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Getting married when you're older can be a financial minefield. How to protect yourself.
When retirees tie the knot, prenups really matter. Skip them at your peril.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

The old software investing playbook is dead. Here's where to put your money now.
Software companies are facing a reckoning as AI lowers barriers to entry. Experts share how to find winners in an evolving competitive landscape.

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

‘I personally don't care about her money': What happens to my aunt's safe-deposit box after she dies?
"I am asking for my mom, who is on a fixed income. It would be a nice boon."

MarketWatch
Aug 16, 2025

Why UnitedHealth? Buying the stock was actually a ‘classic Buffett move.'
Shares of some of UnitedHealth's peers got a bump in the wake of Berkshire's investment in the healthcare giant, and they all look cheaper based on price relative to expected earnings.

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