Articles

Metals Stocks: Gold prices retreat as traders await this week’s U.S. inflation data

Gold futures tumble on Monday after clinching their strongest one-day gain in a month on Friday following the release of the Labor Department's June jobs report.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks open slightly higher as inflation data and earnings season loom

U.S. stocks opened slightly higher Monday ahead of crucial inflation and the start of second-quarter earnings season.

: Icahn Enterprises’ stock jumps 11% after Carl Icahn amends loan agreement

IEP pops after Carl Icahn and banks finalize amended loan agreements that untie his personal loans from the trading price of his company.

Need to Know: It’s time to pause on U.S. stocks, say Citigroup strategists. They say invest in these places instead.

Citigroup has gone lukewarm on U.S. stocks, saying risks of a recession are not going away and megacap growth stocks could be in for a pullback.

Market Snapshot: Too early to celebrate? Why inflation data means a pivotal week for the U.S. stock market lies ahead

Next week's June CPI report will give investors more clarity on potential for further interest-rate hikes after July. It may either give a green light to a continued stock-market rally or kill the baby bull market after a flurry of U.S. employment data left investors puzzled about the future stance of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

Market Extra: ‘Rolling recession’ turns to ‘rolling expansion,’ says top Wall Street economist

A 'rolling recession' is morphing into a 'rolling expansion' that points to a broader stock-market rally in the second half, says economist Ed Yardeni.

Therese Poletti's Tech Tales: Driverless cars are driving San Francisco crazy — ‘They are not ready for prime time’

The City of San Francisco is trying to rein in the growth of driverless cars and their problems. It may have to resort to legal action.

: These money and investing tips are designed to fit any stock and bond portfolio

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.

MarketWatch First Take: With Meta’s Threads, Zuck seized an opportunity and took a page from Steve Jobs

Meta Platforms Inc.'s new entry into the social media space, Threads, has seized an opportune moment amid much frustration with Twitter, with Mark Zuckerberg also deploying elements of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's well-known copycat tactic.

Outside the Box: How Australia is loosening China’s grip on the world’s crucial minerals

Australia is becoming a leader and power player in the Indo-Pacific.

The Ratings Game: Meta is in good shape — even without Threads and its strong debut

KeyBanc raised its price target for Meta's stock because of healthy fundamentals that don't even include the boost from Threads.

: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target July sales events could mark a turnaround in consumer spending, says Placer.ai

Amazon’s Prime Day, Best Buy’s Black Friday in July, Walmart’s Plus Week and Target’s Circle Week are all on deck.
1 1,692 1,693 1,694 1,695 1,696 1,805