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This MarketWatch portfolio of hated stocks is crushing the stock market in 2026

Pariah Capital’s strategy is one thing that’s been winning during the Iran conflict.

15 stocks in the S&P 500 showing double-digit gains since the attack on Iran began

The materials sector of the S&P 500 has been the strongest of the index’s 11 sectors since Feb. 27.

Job openings jump to 3-month high, but businesses aren’t actually hiring more people

Job openings in the U.S. showed a surprising pop in January, but it’s far from clear if the increase is sustainable. Other evidence suggests the labor market is still very sluggish.

A BofA strategist sees parallels between European Central Bank rate-hike expectations and the global financial crisis

The probability of an increase by June has risen to 75% amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

‘I’m experiencing issues with arthritis’: I’m 68 with $3 million saved. Why am I not ready for a life of leisure?

“I can draw $4,300 a month in Social Security if I retire this summer.”

GDP grew at a tepid 0.7% pace in the fourth quarter. The future is foggy, too.

Iran conflict and Supreme Court tariff ruling add to air of uncertainty around the economy

Fed’s favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon

Core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in past year. Iran conflict will push it even higher.

Filing taxes is painful enough without worrying that your accountant is judging you

Your tax preparer becomes an intimate partner during tax season — but they’re far too busy to worry about your money choices.

Brent oil futures climb above $100 on continued disruption to Strait of Hormuz traffic

Prices have spiked after Iran’s new supreme leader broke his silence and called for the Strait of Hormuz to stay closed.

Why a 1980s conflict may be the best market analog for the current Iran situation

Citi’s global macro strategy team led by Dirk Willer went in search of historical analogs, looking through the last five oil crises

‘Healthcare is important to me’: I’m worried about relocating to Florida from New Jersey. Are hospitals there under stress?

“The issue is not the weather, high insurance premiums or high maintenance fees.”

Trump is scrambling to quell the rise of $100 oil. But the market keeps circling one answer.

Other efforts to coax oil down prices — now at $100 a barrel — are like putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound, says analyst
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