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Wall Street’s biggest bear says the S&P 500 could drop to 4,200. Here’s his advice for right now.
Published: March 5, 2025 at 6:37 a.m. ET Heading into 2025, most Wall…
As Trump prepares for his speech to Congress, a look at his economic promises and where they stand
As President Donald Trump prepares to give his first big speech to…
I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?
I am 69 and have been working for the same company for…
Sweeping tariffs are finally here. Americans say they aren’t ready — especially this group.
The annual price tag on more tariffs could be over $1,200, by…
Markets brace for tariffs on Canada and Mexico to have ‘immediate effects’ on these sectors
Christine Idzelis Christine Idzelis is a markets reporter at MarketWatch and is…
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in…
My husband gave his son, 30, who has struggled with drug addiction, his credit card. It did not go well.
My husband has a 30-year-old son who has struggled with drugs and…
Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
Cuts affect payroll, information technology, security and travel.
Why bitcoin bulls aren’t happy about Trump’s plans for something they’ve long wanted: a crypto reserve
Published: March 3, 2025 at 5:34 p.m. ET A backlash over President Donald…
The man who fixed Social Security when it went broke in the ‘80s has some advice for today’s politicians
John Svahn was SSA commissioner during the program’s last major legislative reform.
10 dividend stocks for investors who also want growth
These companies have attractive dividend yields, and analysts expect them to show…
Opinion: Stock investors had better hope these Americans keep propping up the economy
Published: March 3, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. ET U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF sees ‘bearish engulfing’ pattern after being its most overbought in years
After the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF’s historic spike to new highs, it…
Gold looks to score another record-high settlement, but it’s ‘no gold rush’
Gold futures extended their rally on Tuesday and may mark a third…
My stepmother wants me to relinquish my rights to my father’s estate. What now?
Unfortunately, he died unexpectedly last September. He had been battling a terminal…
NYCB’s stock continues its slide despite an analyst’s vote of confidence
Wall Street’s negative sentiment around New York Community Bancorp continued Monday even…
Dow Jones slips as S&P 500 struggles to find direction after record high
U.S. stocks traded slightly lower Monday, pausing a rally after the S&P…
Fed has the luxury of making policy without pressure of urgency, Bostic says
With the labor market strong and growth above trend, there isn’t pressure…
Traders will be looking for subtle signs of shift at ECB meeting
Christine Lagarde is expected to give little away at the European Central…
February job report, Powell’s visit to Capitol Hill are on investors’ radar this week
It is a crucial week for economists and investors as key economic…
