Retail sales slump in July. Cheaper gas and Amazon Prime hangover are the chief culprits.
Sales at U.S. retailers fell in July for the first time in 14 months, but not because the economy sputtered. Americans spent less at gas stations because of…
U.S. national debt about to reach bleak $40 trillion milestone — and it’s likely hit $50 trillion soon
Bank of America’s chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett, expects that debt milestone will be reached by 2029. That’s creating some preferences for stocks…
Applied Materials shares are down on guidance and margin concerns. Analysts call it time to buy.
Analysts see the semiconductor company continuing to grow from a boost in demand amid the race to dominate the artificialintelligence industry.…
Tesla’s stock is bouncing. Here’s what the options market says you should do.
Here’s what the options market is saying you should do with Tesla’s stock, and as Target and Walmart report earnings next week. Source：MarketWatch
Rates are at multiyear highs, yet stocks hit fresh records. Here’s how long the defiance may last.
The relationship between bond yields and equities has turned negative again, says LPL Financial Source：MarketWatch
Batten down the hatches and allocate defensively because global liquidity has peaked, argues veteran strategist
In a world of rising interest rates, CrossBorder Capital’s Mike Howell believes investors should maintain a defensive posture, hedge against inflation, buy…
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy?
“We were advised to return the bonus and take out a homeequity loan.” Source：MarketWatch
‘American Pie’ star Seann William Scott lists stunning Malibu waterfront home for $17.5 million
“Role Models” actor Seann William Scott is selling his longtime Malibu estate after an extensive renovation and listed it for more than four times the price he…
Reddit is joining the S&P 500 after months of speculation. Analysts have these concerns.
After past snubs, socialmedia site Reddit has landed a spot on the S&P 500, sending shares on an afterhours rally Thursday. Source：MarketWatch
Markets are looking eerily calm as investors chase FOMO rally
By nearly every headline measure, investors have never looked more relaxed in a year not short of wild rides. But that calm may not be as reassuring as it…
Workday’s stock sees a record surge. Could a buyout spark a software revival?
Shares of the HR software company rose 18% on Thursday on reports of a potential privateequity acquisition. Source：MarketWatch
‘I didn’t know what else to do:’ Patients take their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn
Pushed to their limits, patients are turning to social media to plead for help getting their medical care covered. Source：MarketWatch