Why the Stock Market Just Won’t Quit

Investors keep piling into equities despite tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and DeepSeek fears.
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The stock market just won’t crack. Bulls say it’s time for a breakout to new highs.
Stock-market bulls are looking for a breakout to the upside after equities remained resilient in the face of bearish news.MarketWatch - 5d -
Why the stock market bulls are rooting for the Eagles in the Super Bowl
Subjecting the Super Bowl Predictor to statistical scrutiny.MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
Why the bull market in stocks can live with higher inflation
Here’s why the U.S. stock market might not mind higher for longer interest rates.MarketWatch - 6d -
The bond market just sent a message about Trump’s second term. Stock investors should listen.
Calm in bonds suggests it’s time to pencil in stocks you like — but wait for market-moving headlines from Washington.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
4 portfolio tech stocks are making news — plus, why the market is looking past hot inflation
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Why the U.S. stock market may continue to hold up even as inflation rises again
Also: Municipal bond ETFs, Social Security timing and the Moneyist’s agony column.MarketWatch - 6d -
Bitcoin’s weakness may mean the U.S. stock-market rally isn’t sustainable. Here’s why.
Bitcoin’s recent weakness may indicate that the U.S. stock rally is more fragile than it seems.MarketWatch - 19h -
The Penny Isn’t Just a Coin: It’s Marketing the American Dream
Yes, the United States loses $85 million minting the penny. But what if we thought of it as a marketing asset, part of Brand America?Inc. - 4d -
AI Transforms the Labor Market, But Not Just by Replacing Jobs
Harvard economists dug into the way technology affects workplaces and hiring over several decades, and found that AI’s arrival is changing the type of worker companies need—already highly trained, ...Inc. - 1d
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Walmart’s Gloomy Sales Forecast Shows Customers Are Still Feeling the Inflation Squeeze
The company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year fell below analysts’ expectations.Inc. - 1h -
Why Bring Trustworthy Is a Leadership Hack That Drives Success
Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance.Inc. - 1h -
Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.Inc. - 1h -
Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs
Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.Inc. - 2h -
Is Standing at Work All Day an Occupational Hazard?
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Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying
Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.MarketWatch - 15m -
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - 16m -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - 23m -
Stagflation-like trend can’t be ruled out, Fed’s Musalem says
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Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for first time
Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.CNBC - 35m