How Trump proxy stock ‘DJT’ has come to reflect election-betting data
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shares extended their recent rally Wednesday as the stock continues to reflect betting data ahead of the Nov. 5…
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10-year Treasury yield ends at 3-month high as volatility gauge hits 2024 peak
U.S. government debt sold off for a third session on Wednesday, pushing long-dated Treasury yields further into three-month highs, as investors remained wary that the…
Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy
Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October 23, 2024 12:12 pm
Oil prices end lower with weekly U.S. crude supplies up by over 5 million barrels
Oil futures settled lower Wednesday as official U.S. data showed an unexpected weekly climb in domestic crude inventories, prompting prices to post their first loss…
How did the bungled FAFSA rollout affect America’s students? It depends on who you look at.
Government data indicate more students will be using financial aid this year — at the same time that enrollment among college freshman is likely to…
Harris trades: These healthcare stocks could rally if she wins — or drop if Trump triumphs
Certain healthcare stocks rank among the “Harris trades,” meaning stocks that could rally on a win by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, small-cap banks…
Bitcoin bulls aim for $90,000 as crypto plays catch-up to MicroStrategy rally
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top…
A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee…
Walmart and Aldi are trying to one-up each other with supercheap Thanksgiving meals — and other retailers are waiting in the wings
Good news for Thanksgiving shoppers: Your holiday meal could be cheaper than it was last year. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October 23, 2024…
The stock market gains the most when this political party occupies the White House
The S&P 500’s annualized total return has been 11.0% in years when a Democrat is president and Congress is Republican-controlled. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top…