Investors have shrugged off threats to the economy. With fourth-quarter earnings due, will company CEOs?
For the fourth quarter, at least, Wall Street still expects another round of solid results for the companies in the S&P 500 Index. View Source…
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6 stocks and ETFs that these unsung market heroes see outperforming in 2026
Top stock-market newsletter editors share gems from their ‘buy’ list. View Source Michael Brush MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 12, 2026 1:57 pm
Inflation fighter? Risk hedge? Why gold investors shouldn’t believe all they hear.
Popular reasons for gold’s surge fall short. View Source Mark Hulbert MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 12, 2026 1:56 pm
Why stocks are rising despite Trump’s new pressure campaign against Fed’s Powell
The “sell America” trade may be more about hedging America, one analyst said. View Source Christine Idzelis MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 12, 2026 12:42…
Crucial questions about wealth taxes could be answered this year — including whether wealthy people move to avoid them
A new year has unleashed a new round of debate on how much more money America’s super-rich should be paying in taxes. View Source Andrew…
Shocked by Trump’s criminal probe into Jerome Powell? 5 things you need to know.
There’s more to the probe aimed at the Federal Reserve chair than meets the eye. View Source Brett Arends MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 12,…
These 6 reasons for gold’s surge are keeping investors bullish
Inflation hedge? Risk hedge? Popular explanations for gold’s bull market fall short. View Source Mark Hulbert MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 12, 2026 11:46 am
The eldercare crisis is about to get much worse as millions more Americans turn 85
The “silver tsunami” is about to crest. Watch out for the undertow. View Source Harry Margolis MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 12, 2026 11:40 am
What the surge in gold and silver to fresh records says about the mindset of investors to start 2026
A rise to record highs in gold and silver after another tumultuous weekend for news headlines tied to Trump and the Federal Reserve, and to…
Inflation hasn’t gone away. CPI likely to show sticky prices and delay next Fed interest-rate cut.
The December U.S. jobs report was just good enough to persuade investors the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates again in January. Stubborn inflation could…