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Day trading is about to get a lot easier for beginners. Things could get ugly.
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 16:50
Core Viewpoint - Finra has voted to eliminate the $25,000 minimum equity requirement for its pattern day-trading rule, which is expected to increase participation in day trading among retail investors [1] Group 1 - The removal of the $25,000 barrier aims to make day trading more accessible to a broader range of investors [1] - This decision may lead to an increase in trading volume and market activity as more retail investors engage in day trading [1] - The change reflects a shift in regulatory approach towards fostering greater participation in the financial markets [1]
First Amazon conquered retail. Now it's quietly building a $35 billion business that's changing how companies operate.
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 16:30
The company is increasingly focusing on supplying businesses with what they need, from janitorial supplies to kitchen equipment. ...
These chip stocks are rising off Trump's latest proposal to boost U.S. manufacturing
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 15:56
Shares of U.S. chip manufacturers were moving higher on Friday morning after a report that the Trump administration is considering a new plan to move more chip production stateside. ...
This is flying under the radar but could yield risk-off moves in popular tech stocks, says Bank of America
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 15:45
Core Viewpoint - Bank of America strategists are monitoring riskier asset plays for signs of stress, which could impact the momentum of popular trades like tech stocks [1] Group 1 - The focus is on identifying stress signals in riskier asset classes [1] - A potential decline in momentum for tech stocks is anticipated if stress is observed [1]
If the stock market's 3-day drop freaked you out, ‘you're taking too much risk'
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 14:57
Stocks were on track Friday to snap a three-day losing streak that may have felt worse to investors than history indicates it should, according to analysts at Bespoke Investment Group. ...
Boeing's stock takes off as Max 737 restrictions look set to ease
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 14:36
Boeing would regain the ability to sign off on final safety inspections on 737 Max jets, signaling that the jet maker's turnaround could be taking hold. ...
Paccar is a big winner of Trump's tariff on heavy trucks, but so are some non-U.S. companies
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 14:31
Core Viewpoint - Shares of Paccar Inc. experienced a significant increase as investors reacted positively to President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on heavy trucks imported from outside the U.S. [1] Company Summary - Paccar Inc. saw a surge in its stock price following the tariff announcement, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's prospects in the heavy truck market [1]. Industry Summary - The imposition of a 25% tariff on heavy trucks is expected to impact the competitive landscape of the heavy truck industry, potentially benefiting domestic manufacturers like Paccar Inc. [1].
‘People have predicted dollar doom for decades. What makes this time actually different?
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 14:20
"You keep pushing bitcoin as some kind of salvation, but it crashes 75% regularly.†...
TikTok deal looks like Oracle and the U.S. scored — but you can guess the real winner
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 14:18
After four extensions of the statutory deadline to ban TikTok or force its Chinese owners to divest, President Donald Trump has now signed an executive order transferring the app to U.S. ownership. ...
Consumer spending is strong again — and the U.S. economy is all right
MarketWatch· 2025-09-26 12:52
Core Viewpoint - Despite high tariffs, persistent inflation, and challenges in job searching, consumer spending in the U.S. has increased in August, contributing positively to the economy [1] Group 1 - Consumer spending has shown resilience, indicating that Americans are continuing to spend despite economic pressures [1] - The increase in spending is crucial for maintaining economic momentum in the U.S. [1]