Why Alphabet’s stock can further reign as ‘king’ of the AI trade in 2026
As the Google parent company edges closer to a $4 trillion market capitalization, a new bull cheers AI advantages that can keep the rally going.…
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Supposedly ‘normal’ U.S. jobs report could throw curveballs. Here’s a cheat sheet.
The pivotal U.S. jobs report for December is supposed to be the first normal one since the government shutdown, but it could prove devilishly hard…
Trump wants oil at $50. He thinks Venezuela can help — but oil drillers might not go along.
The president seeks to provide some relief at the nation’s gas pumps, but some consider crude prices at $50 a barrel as too low for…
Even Warren Buffett couldn’t keep beating the market without fail. Here’s why.
Would you have invested in Berkshire Hathaway stock at the start of Buffett’s career? View Source Mark Hulbert MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 8, 2026…
Nike needs more than Tim Cook to rescue its stock, amid ‘longer than expected’ turnaround
Needham analysts downgraded Nike stock on slow turnaround progress, while China “has become a puzzle that management is struggling mightily to put back together.” View…
GM’s stock gets an almost ‘silly’ upgrade. Why this analyst is now bullish on its prospects.
Shares of Ford and GM have logged nice gains in the past year, and Piper Sandler says that capitulations on EVs bode well for their…
Bessent touts Trump’s tariffs as markets gird for Supreme Court ruling
In a speech Thursday, the Treasury secretary also pressed the Federal Reserve for more interest-rate cuts. View Source Robert Schroeder MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January…
MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 5: Set up these helpful alerts to control your spending
You’ve done a ton of hard work to figure out a path to becoming wealthier in 2026 and beyond. It’s time to put up simple…
Could ‘Trump accounts’ make your kids millionaires? Maybe – with this strategy.
The accounts, which are set to become available on July 5, are for children born between 2025 and 2028. View Source Alessandra Malito MarketWatch.com –…
Stock investors and oil companies could have a long wait before making any real money in Venezuela
Infrastructure and economic rebuilding hinges on the U.S. lifting sanctions. View Source Kenneth Rapoza MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 8, 2026 9:29 am