Warsh pick doesn’t end talk that Powell may stay on to protect Fed’s independence
Some Fed watchers say the choice of Warsh means it’s more likely that Powell will continue to stand in Trump’s way. View Source Greg Robb…
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The ‘January barometer’ for stocks comes with a big asterisk this year
If the first month of 2026 can be any guide to the rest of the year, investors should buckle up. View Source Joy Wiltermuth MarketWatch.com…
My direct report told my boss I was ‘judgmental and belittling’ for giving her feedback. How am I supposed to manage her?
“She does not seem to trust or accept my judgment on her ideas, and she often asks me to go to my boss for a…
Think you can’t afford a house? More than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K.
The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels. View Source Aarthi…
These overlooked stocks are a backdoor way to play the AI chip boom
Materials suppliers Entegris and Qnity aren’t household names, but they benefit from both the AI frenzy and a broader chip-sector recovery. View Source Britney Nguyen…
My pension enables me to delay Social Security benefits. What if I want survivor benefits sooner?
”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” View Source Alessandra Malito MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 31, 2026…
‘I’m rich in everything but parents’: I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my boyfriend?
“I’m a 40-year-old woman in a committed relationship, and I’ve experienced the loss of both of my parents.” View Source Quentin Fottrell MarketWatch.com – Top…
Buy Microsoft’s stock while it’s down? First ask yourself this question.
Microsoft’s stock is potentially compelling for long-term investors who believe the business is fundamentally “better than average,” according to a portfolio manager. View Source Emily…
Eager for an OpenAI or Anthropic IPO? Then Trump’s Fed pick is good news.
Kevin Warsh supports President Trump’s desire for lower interest rates, and that could be a catalyst for blockbuster artificial-intelligence IPOs. View Source Christine Ji MarketWatch.com…
‘Bearish engulfing’ patterns are warning you: Don’t buy the dip in gold-miner stocks
A bearish technical pattern that appeared in a widely traded gold-mining ETF, as well as in Newmont’s stock, is warning investors to think twice before…