Sorry investors, but there’s no such thing as an early ‘Santa Claus rally.’ Here’s when the real gains typically happen.
Analysts like to overhype stockmarket rallies in the fall, but the numbers show Santa only arrives once a year Source：MarketWatch
The house, the kids’ college and the raise: Where people in their 30s and 40s go wrong
Big life decisions in your 30s and 40s will determine just how well you retire. Source：MarketWatch
McDonald’s new bet on chicken hits a snag as franchisees say the birds are too big
McDonald’s franchisees have complained about “tough meat” and other issues with new handbreaded chicken, an analyst said. Source：MarketWatch
These energy stocks are poised to profit from an imminent AI power crunch
Bloom Energy and Solaris Energy would benefit from an urgency around securing power to AI developers. Source：MarketWatch
Meet the financial-literacy teacher who helps high-school students open their own Roth IRAs
Christopher Jackson got hurt before his first NFL game. He now coaches teens on building wealth. Source：MarketWatch
Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment.
Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you. Source：MarketWatch
‘You need only watch episodes of Judge Judy’: I’m in my 70s. Why do people keep making the same avoidable financial mistakes?
“Consider some familiar examples of poor decisions: accumulating creditcard debt or failing to plan for retirement.” Source：MarketWatch
This strategist says it’s a matter of when, not if, the AI bubble pops. Here’s how to prepare for that.
TS Lombard says the AI investment theme is a bubble destined to pop. What investors shouldn’t try to do is time when that will happen. Source：MarketWatch
Two stock picks to capitalize on Wall Street’s misguided AI fears
Sowmdeb Sen of Silvant Capital Management highlights companies poised to benefit from the acceleration of AI spending. Source：MarketWatch
The excitement around Moderna’s cancer vaccine is cooling. Here’s why.
Investors had “incredibly high” expectations around the Phase 3 data for the drugmaker’s experimental cancer treatment. Source：MarketWatch
Retail investors are getting cold feet about stocks, just when the market needs them most
Last week’s carnage for hedge funds highlighted the relative decline in trading activity among retail investors. Source：MarketWatch
The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet
America won’t be picking a president Nov. 3, but this is how the voting results could affect fuel prices, taxes and more. Source：MarketWatch