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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

A key piece of the next consumer-price report risks upsetting the bond market

The upcoming June consumer-price index release could influence bond market stability by revealing how recent trade policies may have affected inflation trends and investor confiden...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

Why McDonald’s value meals have turned Goldman Sachs bullish on the stock

Goldman Sachs raised its rating on McDonald’s, highlighting the strong performance of affordable menu options as a key factor driving confidence in the company’s future financial g...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

MP Materials won a big rare-earth contract with Uncle Sam, and the stock rockets

Securing a major government contract to develop a new magnet manufacturing facility significantly boosted MP Materials’ market value, reflecting increased investor confidence in it...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

Stock indexes are back near record highs — even if individual stocks aren’t

The recent market upswing has been largely driven by a small group of major technology companies, highlighting a concentrated financial trend despite broader stock performance vari...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

AMD’s stock is rallying as analysts make their case for a 40% gain from here

Analysts have highlighted AMD's competitively priced MI350 AI accelerators, suggesting the company's shares could see substantial growth due to strong positioning against Nvidia's...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

Read this before putting any of your own money into one of those Trump accounts for babies

The new policy allocates $1,000 to specialized savings accounts for infants, offering potential long-term financial benefits through tax advantages and strategic management recomme...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

A $500 billion wall of money will lift the stock market in the second half, says JPMorgan

JPMorgan strategists anticipate substantial capital inflows from both domestic retail and international investors, which may contribute to notable stock market growth in the latter...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

‘I’m in California and plan to stay here’: I’m 61, lost my job and live off my $425K IRA. My house h...

At age 61, relying on a $425,000 retirement account and substantial home equity totaling $650,000, navigating a prolonged job search poses important considerations for financial st...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

Microsoft’s stock gets an upgrade. Why these analysts say it’s underappreciated in AI.

Analysts from Oppenheimer highlighted that Microsoft's expanding AI-related income and the increasing value of its Azure cloud services are likely undervalued by current market pri...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 10, 2025

Why Trump might not get rapid interest-rate cuts even after he replaces Fed chief Powell

Despite a change in Federal Reserve leadership, several economic factors and policy constraints could prevent a swift reduction in borrowing costs under the new administration's di...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Bitcoin hits record high. Why the crypto’s rally may lose steam after briefly topping $112,000.

Bitcoin’s recent surge to an unprecedented value highlights growing investor interest, though potential geopolitical conflicts could impact market stability and future cryptocurren...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Costco’s monthly sales growth accelerates, following slowdown earlier this year

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported $26.44 billion in sales for the recent five-week period ending July 6, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year and a faster pace of monthly revenue...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Nutella with your Corn Flakes? This cereal giant’s stock rallies on word of a $3 billion deal.

The potential acquisition of WK Kellogg by the Italian company behind Ferrero Rocher and Nutella has positively influenced market confidence, reflecting expectations of a significa...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

How Trump’s 50% copper tariffs threat could hurt America’s AI ambitions

Implementing steep tariffs on copper imports could increase costs and delay access to essential materials, potentially slowing down advancements and investment in the United States...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Millions of Americans are about to see their student loans accrue interest again. Here’s what to kno...

Starting in August, interest will resume accumulating on student loan balances for many borrowers, including those participating in certain repayment plans, potentially increasing...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Trump just released 7 more tariff letters. Here’s how the rates compare to his ‘liberation day’ leve...

The recent tariff adjustments affect seven countries with varying rates, as some decrease compared to early April, others rise, and one remains unchanged, impacting international t...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Here are five charts investors should be watching right now

These visual data representations reveal discrepancies between economic indicators, market forecasts, and asset valuations, potentially signaling increased risk for equity investme...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Should Apple replace Tim Cook as CEO? These analysts want a dramatic change.

Analysts suggest that appointing a CEO with stronger product expertise could help Apple capitalize on emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence, potentially impacting the c...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Why this veteran advisor says it’s speculative not to have crypto in portfolios

According to Ric Edelman, incorporating cryptocurrencies into investment portfolios now could offer significant financial opportunities, as most investors have yet to recognize the...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Ad giant WPP issues second profit warning this year. It blames a deteriorating economy.

WPP’s recent profit warning highlights concerns over declining client expenditures and challenges in acquiring new business, reflecting broader economic difficulties that could imp...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Merck dives into COPD treatments with $10 billion purchase of Verona Pharma

The $10 billion acquisition by Merck highlights the growing market potential of COPD therapies and significantly impacts Verona Pharma’s valuation in the pharmaceutical sector.

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Why interest-rate cuts won’t be the fuel the stock market needs to rocket higher

Changes in interest rates do not reliably influence stock market performance, as investor responses to rate reductions vary and do not consistently lead to significant market gains...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

What will it take for the Fed to cut rates in September? Look here for clues.

Market participants are closely examining recent Federal Reserve discussions to assess the economic conditions and policy signals necessary for a potential reduction in interest ra...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 09, 2025

Think you’ve missed the stock-market rally since ‘liberation day’? Think again.

Recent studies suggest that despite initial fears, the rapid market surge following liberation day could present valuable opportunities for investors seeking financial growth.

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 08, 2025

Oil prices are climbing because a new battle for global market share is brewing

Rising crude costs reflect heightened competition among key producers, impacting global supply dynamics and influencing energy markets despite recent agreements to increase oil out...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 08, 2025

CoreWeave’s stock has quadrupled since the IPO — and that’s just one reason some analysts are cautio...

CoreWeave's rapid stock increase highlights strong market interest, but dependency on a single major client and upcoming insider share sales contribute to cautious outlooks from so...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 08, 2025

Circle’s stock should be worth less than half what it is now, analyst says

An analyst from Mizuho suggests that the market value of Circle Internet’s shares may be significantly overestimated, indicating a potential decline of nearly 60% from current trad...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 08, 2025

Home sellers have gotten tired of cutting prices. So they’re yanking their houses off the market.

A decline in willingness to lower asking prices has led many homeowners in struggling real estate areas to remove their properties from sale, impacting overall market availability...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 08, 2025

Return of the Rishi: Sunak back at Goldman Sachs

Rishi Sunak’s return to Goldman Sachs marks a notable shift as he reenters the financial sector following his leadership during a challenging election period for the U.K. Conservat...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 08, 2025

Here’s why Enphase and other solar stocks are tanking after Trump’s latest move

The recent executive order limiting renewable energy incentives has led to decreased investor confidence, causing a notable decline in the market value of companies specializing in...

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