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Trump says U.S. has captured Maduro. What happens next in markets.

The swift and successful U.S. operation to capture Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro is likely to pressure oil and could unleash a reaction in other financial markets on Monday.

Retirement investors should beware our volatile ‘Marie Antoinette’ market

Volatility is not the typical retirement investor’s friend.

January’s first trading days predict the stock market’s year — or so they say

Why the stock market’s odds of rising in 2026 are the same regardless of seasonal indicators.

Stocks need to find their footing fast if investors hope to keep the bears away

Bullish technical indicators are breaking down.

Could retail actually rebound in 2026? These are the chains — and trends — to watch.

Beyond the biggest chains, the past few years have largely been ones to forget for retailers, as shoppers have remained wary about spending amid a battle with higher living costs. Yet some analysts see a path toward a slightly better 2026.

The consequences of AI slop and a hopeful look at what will follow it

Also, new artificial-intelligence reviews for Medicare approvals and an opportunity in the stock market for early 2026

MarketWatch’s 7-day money challenge: How to get rich(er) in 2026

Are you ready to take control of your money so it works harder for you in 2026? Here’s the playbook to get your finances in top shape.

Berkshire Hathaway’s stock starts its post-Buffett life with a bullish ‘golden cross’

The chart pattern appears a little more than two months after the last one. History suggests it’s a good thing for the stock.

How Netflix delivered a $30 million gift to movie-theater owners with ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Netflix’s screening of the final episode of ‘Stranger Things’ in around 600 theaters was a big hit for cinema owners over the New Year’s holiday.

How saving as little as $12 a week can add up $110,000 in retirement

Every week, Don’t Short Yourself will feature money tips to help you earn it, stack it and grow it.

Tesla EV sales fall short of Wall Street’s low expectations

Tesla’s rough year took it to its second straight annual sales decline, and saw it lose its global EV sales leadership to China’s BYD.

How we live an upscale lifestyle abroad on a Social Security budget

It’s possible to have a lifestyle on a Social Security budget that includes traveling and dining out.
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