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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 17, 2025

I have early Alzheimer’s and my husband has stage 4 kidney disease. We just inherited $50,000. What...

Given the couple's serious health conditions and their combined retirement savings of $49,000, the additional inheritance of $50,000 could significantly impact their financial plan...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 17, 2025

How Wall Street’s most hated stocks have performed against tariffs — and the smart money

The recent update on the hypothetical ‘Pariah Capital’ portfolio reveals how certain unpopular stocks have responded financially to tariff changes and investment strategies favored...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 17, 2025

BlackRock’s stock rallies as Wall Street shrugs off a massive client redemption

Despite a significant withdrawal from an Asian client, investor confidence remained steady, boosting the company's shares amid optimistic remarks about regional business growth fro...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 17, 2025

Arm’s stock is rising as analysts say an intriguing move could be on the horizon

Investors are responding positively to the chipmaker’s potential shift toward developing proprietary AI processors, which analysts believe presents a significant growth opportunity...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Fed’s Williams says tariffs are pushing up inflation, and he expects even higher prices in coming mo...

According to New York Fed President John Williams, recent trade restrictions have contributed to rising inflation, with expectations that these price increases will continue to gro...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Meme-stock mania returns as retail traders pump shares of this heavily shorted pandemic-era darling

Driven by heightened activity from individual investors coordinating online, Opendoor Technologies Inc. experienced a notable surge in stock value, significantly impacting market d...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Trump blasts trade deficits in goods as a big threat to the U.S. Why economists are dismayed.

President Trump’s upcoming tariffs aim to address persistent trade imbalances in goods, a move that has drawn concern from economists about potential economic consequences and inte...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

United Airlines just tweaked its profit outlook for the year. It’s still not enough for the stock.

United Airlines adjusted its annual earnings forecast, reflecting improved economic conditions, but the updated guidance has not yet positively influenced investor confidence in th...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Trump may be testing the waters by threatening to fire Fed’s Powell. Why the game he’s playing is so...

Reports of President Trump's consideration to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Powell caused volatility in financial markets, leading to a decline in stocks and the dollar alongside...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley earnings beats were fueled by trading surge as deal pipelines grow

Despite surpassing profit expectations driven by increased trading activity and expanding deal flow, shares of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley declined as investors appeared cauti...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Trump ‘not planning’ to fire Fed’s Powell as Washington speculates he will  

Speculation about a potential change in Federal Reserve leadership caused significant volatility in financial markets, reflecting concerns about future monetary policy and its impa...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Why won’t the Fed cut rates in July? Its favorite inflation gauge is telling it not to.

The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain current interest rates in late July is influenced by persistent inflation metrics that suggest economic conditions do not yet warrant a r...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Wall Street braces for Treasury to try lowering 10-year yields with more buybacks. The problem? It c...

Efforts by the Treasury to reduce 10-year bond yields through increased repurchases may have limited impact, as some experts believe such measures will only marginally influence ov...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Johnson & Johnson’s stock rallies after an earnings beat and raised outlook, lifting pharma stocks

The increase in Johnson & Johnson’s shares following stronger-than-expected earnings and an improved forecast contributed to positive momentum across the pharmaceutical sector’s ma...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Can the dollar regain its A-list status? Whatever happens will impact your wallet.

Changes in the U.S. dollar’s position as a preferred global currency could influence exchange rates, investment decisions, and the overall cost of goods and services for consumers...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

The market’s been wrong on the Fed for three straight years — this Deutsche Bank strategist says it’...

According to Deutsche Bank’s Henry Allen, investors have consistently underestimated Federal Reserve actions for years, and ongoing tariff-related risks could further impact inflat...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Short seller Jim Chanos goes head-to-head with bitcoin evangelist on MicroStrategy’s premium

Jim Chanos, known for his successful short positions, is now challenging the market value investors assign to MicroStrategy’s assets linked to bitcoin holdings.

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Bank of America is profiting from U.S. consumer resilience, tariff jitters

Bank of America maintained its annual forecast while gaining financially from increased trading activity driven by concerns over tariffs and the steady spending habits of U.S. cons...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Corporate mergers are often massive wealth destroyers — but a breakup can make you money

Separating large companies can sometimes create shareholder value, as merging businesses frequently face challenges that reduce financial performance despite initial optimism about...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

ASML shares slide as chip-equipment giant says sales might not grow at all next year

The potential stagnation in revenue next year has raised concerns among investors, leading to a decline in the stock price of the company specializing in semiconductor manufacturin...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 16, 2025

Are airline stocks set to rally like it’s 2024? Here’s what might be missing this time around.

Investors are assessing whether recent gains in Delta Air Lines indicate a broader recovery in the airline industry, potentially impacting stock valuations and market expectations...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

He broke the Bank of England — now he’s coming for America. How to bet with this trading legend usin...

Stanley Druckenmiller’s strategic investment decisions highlight potential risks in America’s debt market, suggesting opportunities for investors to consider exchange-traded funds...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

A warning for all Americans — this is not a good time to put things on credit

Rising tariffs and inflation are expected to increase costs and interest rates, potentially impacting employment stability and making borrowing or using credit more expensive for m...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

MicroStrategy’s stock pulls back, and Wall Street’s only bear makes his case

MicroStrategy’s recent share decline reflects growing investor caution influenced by falling bitcoin values and a prominent analyst’s negative outlook, potentially impacting the co...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

Rocket Lab’s stock has surged to record highs — here’s why

Rocket Lab's share price reached unprecedented levels due to strong market confidence and increased investor interest in the company's recent developments within the space industry...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

Nvidia’s stock pops as China win may pave the way for $5 trillion market cap and beyond

An analyst raised Nvidia’s price target significantly after the company’s potential approval to resume sales of its H20 chip in China, indicating a substantial increase in its over...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

MP Materials’ stock heads for a new high. What’s behind Apple’s new rare-earths deal.

Apple’s $500 million investment in rare-earth magnets from a Texas facility supported by MP Materials highlights a strategic partnership that could impact supply chains and market...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

Bond market sends troubling signal on inflation that should concern investors

Recent movements in the U.S. bond market suggest rising inflation expectations, which may lead to increased market volatility and pose challenges for those with diversified investm...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

Social Security costs could rise if fertility rates stay low

If birth rates remain below replacement levels, the funding and sustainability of Social Security programs may face increased pressure due to a smaller future workforce contributin...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 15, 2025

Tariffs have played a small role so far in rising inflation: 4 things we learned from the CPI report

The recent consumer-price index data indicate that while tariffs have contributed modestly to cost increases, their overall impact on everyday expenses remains limited in the curre...

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