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Charlie Garcia responds to readers about the opportunities and obstacles for investors in quantum computing.

After three straight years of 10% or greater returns for the S&P 500, gains in year four are typically more subdued. But that doesn’t mean 2026 won’t be another great year for stocks.

“I am 66 years old and have been retired for about a year and a half.”

Robots that mimic humans are set to create a $5 trillion market. But it will take years and a lot of improvements to get there.

MarketWatch asked the leading LLMs for their top stock picks — but the answers suggest AI may be following the herd instead of truly reasoning.

“I delayed collecting my benefits until this year, when I turned 70.”

Collectibles may offer eye-catching returns, but not all financial experts are on board.

Also: Year-end tax and retirement planning advice and 2026 previews for semiconductor stocks, Tesla and bitcoin.

Stocks have never seen three negative “Santa Claus rally” periods in a row. After two straight misses, history says the odds favor a comeback this year.

Late December is, by definition, a seller’s market for appreciated assets.

As shoppers dealing with higher living costs continue to seek out bargains, Target has struggled to compete with Walmart.

There are 50 new tech billionaires in 2025 because of AI, including the seven co-founders of Anthropic.