U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move
U.S. stockindex futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for…
Here’s the real reason oil prices aren’t moving higher
Oil prices are not higher largely because the world does not want as much oil as it used to — and that’s arguably the more troubling story. Source:MarketWatch
The Mediterranean diet is the best out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.
It’s not just about eating well. It’s about cooking at home and sharing those meals with friends and family. Source:MarketWatch
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation. Source:MarketWatch
5 expensive surprises new homeowners face — and how to avoid them
Buying a house is a serious undertaking, but the cost of owning one is a different ballgame. Source:MarketWatch
AI inflation is putting even more pressure on the Fed. Could higher interest rates be next?
One thing the Federal Reserve could always count on to keep inflation low was falling prices for computers, cell phones and other hightech stuff — but not…
Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend
Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia — plus Gen Z shoppers who are even pairing them with running shorts. Source:MarketWatch
A decade of internal AI battles is finally catching up to Google
DeepMind, acquired by Google in 2014, has been a cornerstone of the company’s AI strategy — and also a chronic source of organizational friction.…
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.” Source:MarketWatch
This old-school way of investing money is better than ever — even in the age of AI and mega-IPOs
The “golden ratio” for portfolio construction — 60% stocks, 40% bonds — works again, but after a few tweaks, Source:MarketWatch
The ‘Hindenburg Omen’ keeps flashing. Should investors worry about a stock-market crash?
Among the more popular indicators monitored by Wall Street’s technical strategists, the “Hindenburg Omen” definitely has the coolest name — and is among the…
Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock
Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines. Source:MarketWatch