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Retail investors may think tech stocks are overvalued, but they’re still bullish
The stock market just had two strong back-to-back years. While some retail investors are starting to get wary, many are still feeling bullish.MarketWatch - 29m -
Tech sector plunges as Wall Street’s fears over stretched stock valuations intensify
U.S. stocks were selling off Monday, amid fears China’s AI company DeepSeek could disrupt profits for Big Tech stocks.MarketWatch - 1h -
Trouble Sleeping? Even If You’re Happy at Work, Your Job May Be to Blame, a 10-Year Study Reveals
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After TikTok, the WiFi router in your home may be next Chinese tech ban target
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DeepSeek story is bad news for Nvidia and the microchip makers. It may be worse for these stocks.
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Boeing may soon sell some of its businesses. That could finally boost the stock.
A leaner Boeing would finally excite Wall Street.MarketWatch - 9h -
How to lower your investment risk when stocks are so expensive
Also, President Trump’s dominance of AI; cryptocurrency in the first week of his second term; his change-of-mind about tax deductions; and other personal-finance coverage.MarketWatch - 2d -
Beyond Oracle and Nvidia, these stocks and sectors can benefit from the Stargate AI venture
Here’s a roadmap to the next stages of the buildout of AI in the U.S.MarketWatch - 3d -
Puma stock slumps, a day after Adidas rally. New Speedcat range may be to blame.
Puma shares slumped on Thursday as the German apparel maker’s preliminary fourth-quarter numbers disappointed analysts.MarketWatch - 4d -
Why Trump may need big companies to spend less on stock buybacks
Tech companies have gone big on stock buybacks, but the industry may need to spend more on capital expenditures to realize the president’s economic goals.MarketWatch - 5d -
Tesla’s ‘Trump bump’ fades as stock falls alongside rest of EV sector
Investors still expect Musk to benefit more broadly from Trump 2.0.MarketWatch - 5d -
Space stocks surge after Trump inauguration with 'broad excitement' about sector, analyst says
Pure-play space stocks flew higher on Tuesday, in a rally described as exuberance about the sector after President Donald Trump's inauguration.CNBC - 5d -
Tech is now betting on AI ‘agents.’ Will they boost stocks or take your job?
Software companies like Salesforce are marketing their newest generative artificial-intelligence products as “agents” and “digital labor” — but analysts doubt agentic AI’s ability to take jobs or ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Why OpenAI’s Agent Tool May be the First AI Gizmo to Improve Your Workplace
AI is exciting, powerful and controversial, and some critics doubt the tech delivers on its promise. But the next big wave of AI ‘agents’ may prove genuinely helpful.Inc. - 6d -
Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different
Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to powerBBC News - 6d -
Best Running Underwear to Beat Burn on Your Bits (2025)
Running outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Here are the best WIRED-tested underwear, balms and anti-chafe solutions.Wired - Jan. 20 -
US stocks post best week since Donald Trump’s election win
Easing underlying US inflation pressures and strong bank earnings ‘emboldened the bulls’ on Wall StreetFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Why S&P 500’s financials sector just booked its best day since early November
Bank stocks were surging Wednesday.MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
Large-cap U.S. stocks may be heading for a lost decade, this contrarian warns. What to buy instead.
Contrarian investor Steven Jon Kaplan says he won’t be buying large-cap U.S. stocks for a decade possibly, as he sees bubble signs everywhere.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Why your 401(k) may be breaking the first rule of investing
Are you as diversified as you think?MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
JPMorgan, Citi, Wells Fargo and Goldman’s earnings results may boost banks stocks further
The largest banks in the U.S. may justify further gains in stock prices if their earnings updates in the coming days include any upside surprises around loan growth or a boost from lighter ...MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
California fires could make this pricey travel insurance add-on more essential
Insurers have seen a rise in cancel-for-any-reason policies. Here’s what travelers should know before buying in.MarketWatch - Jan. 12 -
What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill, now that medical debt may not hurt your credit score?
Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Your best pictures as snow and frost envelop UK
The UK's coldest January night in 15 years saw temperatures in northern Scotland drop to -18.9C.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Do you still have to pay your mortgage if your house burns down? Some multimillion-dollar homes may not qualify for disaster relief.
The multimillion-dollar homes burning in the L.A. wildfires may not qualify for mortgage relief.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Why these ETF bets in stocks and bonds may pay off in 2025, according to BlackRock
Heading into 2025, ETF investors appeared enthusiastic about prospects for the U.S. bull market to keep running.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Consider flipping your 60/40 portfolio to 40/60 as bonds become more attractive than stocks
It’s no longer the glory days for the classic 60/40 investment strategy.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
These defense and aerospace stocks may reap the benefits of the hypersonic-missile race
Defense company Kratos and subcontractors Rocket Labs and Leidos are involved in a five-year, $1.45 billion U.S. government contract for testing hypersonic missiles.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Palantir’s stock sees sharpest drop since May as momentum cools
Bears criticized Palantir’s valuation for months as shares climbed higher. Is Wall Street paying more attention to the multiple now?MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Super Bowl odds, best bets: Model simulations for every playoff team and rankings for best value picks
The SportsLine Projection Model's simulations say Detroit will bring home its first Super Bowl championshipCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Citigroup’s stock is a banking-sector bargain as ‘inflection point’ looms, analyst suggests
Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg upgrades Citigroup to overweight from equal weight on bullish 2025 prospects.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine
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These stock-trading moves can boost your portfolio if the ‘Santa Claus rally’ fails
Despite year-end selling, market conditions look promising for 2025.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Why it's time to tweak your investments after lofty stock returns in 2024
Investors may need to tweak their portfolio holdings following a 23% gain in the S&P 500 index in 2024.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Our best and worst stocks in 2024 actually had a lot in common
AI spending, the Federal Reserve's easing campaign and Donald Trump's election victory were key themes for the market and our stocks in 2024.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
What stocks’ worst stumble since 1952 in the final days of 2024 may mean for 2025
Here’s how the S&P 500 has historically performed annually after stumbling in the final days of a year, according to Bespoke Investment Group.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Unity Software stock is rallying. Roaring Kitty posted a meme. They may or may not be connected.
Unity Software stock is rising after a post from Keith Gill that may or may not have anything to do with the company.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Forget all your troubles, forget all your cares: Petula Clark’s 20 best songs – ranked!
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Diet and exercise strategies that may lower your 'biological age'
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