Investors’ search for safety has made toothpaste stocks more expensive than tech
Wall Street is fleeing tech for toothpaste and shampoo. Even those stocks are getting expensive. Source：MarketWatch
It’s not just California’s billionaire tax. Wealth is on the ballot in the midterm elections.
Several states are dealing with ballot measures tied to taxing the rich — and there may be even more initiatives on this front in 2028. Source：MarketWatch
Looking for AI stocks that are still cheap? Consider these two under-the-radar picks.
Simon King of Saturna Capital names two stocks tied to base metals, for investors who want to look beyond the beaten path for AIrelated trades.…
It’s no secret what the best financial advice for retirement is — but most people ignore it anyway
Research can prove a lot of facts, but that doesn’t mean it changes how people act. Source：MarketWatch
Elon Musk promised a SpaceX share to every kid in America — don’t hold your breath
Trick or treat? Musk has a long record of saying things have little relation to reality. Source：MarketWatch
Is your annuity really guaranteed? Read this before you buy one.
The payout of the annuity you just bought or renewed may be less than advertised, so there are questions you can ask before you sign anything to make sure what…
Here’s why GM’s stock is having its worst day in over a year
The automaker lowered its fullyear profit expectations as it plans to pause some truck production. Source：MarketWatch
Pending home sales sink to 25-year low as buyers flee high mortgage rates
Contract signings to purchase homes fell in September to the lowest level on record, as buyers fled the housing market in the wake of the average 30year…
Money-saving tips to cope with higher prices — from our readers
I asked people what they’re doing to make life more affordable today. I’ll definitely be trying some of these. Source：MarketWatch
Salesforce gets a chilly investor response to a $6 billion deal at a 58% premium
Salesforce said on Tuesday that it is making a nearly $6 billion acquisition at a 58% premium, but Wall Street’s response was frosty. Source：MarketWatch
Meet the college students trying to reverse an obscure ban on trading onion futures
In the U.S., investors can legally trade futures contracts tied to all sorts of commodities, from pork bellies to oil to the computing power needed to power…
Meta is back on offense — and its next move could signal higher AI spending across Big Tech
Meta could be the first major tech company this earnings season to foreshadow higherthanexpected AI costs for next year. Source：MarketWatch