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Wall Street's wild week rattles investors' confidence while highlighting a growing divide within markets
MarketWatch· 2026-02-07 14:00
"It seems like there are two different markets right now,†one strategist says. ...
‘It's existential': How Big Tech found itself in a $650 billion spending spiral
MarketWatch· 2026-02-07 13:30
The market has spoken: It doesn't like the massive AI spending spree of the "Big Four†hyperscalers. But the companies are barreling ahead anyway. ...
Gen Z is obsessed with 2016, and beauty stocks like e.l.f. and Ulta are riding the nostalgia wave
MarketWatch· 2026-02-07 13:00
Core Viewpoint - The nostalgia for 2016 among Gen Z is expected to drive a new boom cycle in the beauty industry, particularly benefiting companies like e.l.f. Beauty and Ulta Beauty [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - Gen Z's current social media trend involves sharing photos from 2016, indicating a longing for that era when social media was less commercialized [1] - The year 2016 is identified as a peak time for bold makeup styles, which contrasts with the subsequent trend of "no-makeup makeup" [1] Group 2: Company Impact - Companies such as e.l.f. Beauty and Ulta Beauty are positioned to benefit from this nostalgia-driven trend, potentially leading to increased sales and market interest [1] - The anticipated "supercycle" in beauty products, especially makeup, suggests a significant opportunity for growth for these companies [1]
Bitcoin's 50% plunge from highs ‘hurts a little' — but it isn't shaking these investors' conviction
MarketWatch· 2026-02-07 13:00
"Volatility is the price of admission with bitcoin,†one investor says. ...
Software stocks have been crushed. Here's how to play the sector as the dust settles.
MarketWatch· 2026-02-07 12:30
Core Viewpoint - Investors are encouraged to evaluate potential buying opportunities in undervalued software stocks following what analysts describe as "indiscriminate selling" [1] Group 1 - The recent market activity has led to a significant decline in software stock prices, prompting a reassessment of investment strategies [1] - Analysts suggest that the selling pressure may have been excessive, creating potential entry points for investors [1]
Tech stocks have been shaky, but these 20 companies could still see rocketing sales growth
MarketWatch· 2026-02-07 12:00
Core Insights - Sandisk and Micron are projected to experience industry-leading revenue growth in the upcoming years [1] Company Summary - Sandisk is expected to capitalize on increasing demand for storage solutions, which will drive its revenue growth [1] - Micron is also positioned to benefit from the expanding market for memory products, contributing to its anticipated revenue increase [1] Industry Summary - The overall industry is likely to see significant growth, with both companies at the forefront of this trend [1] - The demand for advanced storage and memory technologies is expected to rise, further enhancing the revenue potential for Sandisk and Micron [1]
This year's Super Bowl ads tell you the AI bubble is about to burst
MarketWatch· 2026-02-06 23:40
Opinion: This year's Super Bowl ads tell you the AI bubble is about to burst - MarketWatch## Outside the Box# Opinion: This year's Super Bowl ads tell you the AI bubble is about to burst## Why the artificial- intelligence advertising spree could be the last hurrah — like the dot-coms in 2000Published: Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. ETShareResize---Listen(8 min)Photo: MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphotoDuring Super Bowl XXXIV on Jan. 30, 2000, 14 of the 61 television advertisements were for internet startu ...
Tesla's stock rallies to end a rough week
MarketWatch· 2026-02-06 21:18
The company is making inroads on two potential growth segments: driverless cars and solar energy. ...
Dow closes above 50,000 for first time after rough week for U.S. stock market
MarketWatch· 2026-02-06 21:03
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points Friday, ending above 50,000 for the first time in history and cementing a strong stock market rebound. ...
Oil markets are on edge over elevated risks of a U.S. military strike against Iran this weekend
MarketWatch· 2026-02-06 20:57
The weekend brings fresh Iran sanctions and risks of a U.S. move against Tehran. ...