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As stock-market rally broadens, it's tough for the S&P 500 to keep advancing without tech
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 23:56
Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500's tech sector has experienced a decline this month despite a significant rally on Friday [1] Group 1 - The tech sector within the S&P 500 is currently down for the month, indicating potential challenges in this industry [1] - The recent rally on Friday did not prevent the overall decline in the tech sector, suggesting volatility and uncertainty in market performance [1]
Elon Musk gets a win in the long-running legal battle over his Tesla pay
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 22:28
A Delaware judge previously rejected the 2018 package, but Friday's ruling said it would have been unfair for Musk to have been left uncompensated for years of work. ...
After Trump's move to reclassify cannabis, here's what Wall Street is thinking
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 20:17
Group 1 - The cannabis industry is currently awaiting tax relief and expanded research opportunities [1] - Analysts are focused on the timing of when these changes will occur [1]
Rocket Lab's stock blasts toward new high. Here's what's driving the surge.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 19:16
The rocket-launch company just completed a government contract months ahead of schedule — and won a new one. ...
Infosys's stock suddenly surges 50% — then cools off. Inside Wall Street's big Friday mystery.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 18:12
Core Insights - The stock movement has generated significant speculation within the investment community [1] Group 1 - The unusual stock movement has raised questions and discussions among investors [1]
A bullish indicator for Alphabet's stock just flashed in the prediction markets
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 17:06
Core Viewpoint - Alphabet and Nvidia are nearly tied in the odds of becoming the world's largest company by the end of next year according to Polymarket [1] Group 1 - Alphabet's odds of being the largest company are closely matched with those of Nvidia [1]
Trump to announce new drug-pricing deals later today
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 15:45
Core Viewpoint - The White House is preparing to announce additional agreements with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing drug prices [1] Group 1 - The upcoming deals are part of a broader initiative to make medications more affordable for consumers [1] - The administration's focus on lowering drug prices reflects ongoing concerns about healthcare costs in the United States [1]
Consumers say they are in a sour mood, but their spending habits say something different
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 15:33
Core Insights - Consumer sentiment is reported to be near a record low at the end of 2025, indicating a challenging economic environment for businesses and industries [1] Group 1: Consumer Sentiment - The current consumer sentiment reflects significant concerns among consumers, which may impact spending and investment decisions across various sectors [1] - Despite the low sentiment, there are indications that not all news is negative, suggesting potential areas for recovery or growth [1]
Carnival's stock will pay a dividend again — and other earnings highlights
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 15:29
Core Insights - The cruise operator's earnings report highlighted strong pricing and bookings trends [1] Group 1 - The company reported robust pricing strategies that have positively impacted revenue [1] - There has been a notable increase in bookings, indicating strong demand for cruise services [1]
Nvidia's stock is unusually cheap, one analyst says. Why he thinks there are big gains ahead.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-19 15:25
With a quick look at conventional metrics, Nvidia's stock might not entirely scream "cheap.†But the stock is unusually inexpensive when doing a deeper dive, according to a Bernstein analyst. ...