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How to play payments stocks after essentially their worst run in 15 years
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 19:21
J.P. Morgan recommends shares of Visa and Toast, which have both struggled for momentum in 2025 despite having quality businesses. ...
Tesla is the only Big Tech stock without a new high this year — but it's getting closer
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 19:11
The EV maker's shares are within roughly 6% of their record high, achieved last December. ...
‘Crazy' investors are betting too much on the U.S. stock market
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 18:56
They're breaking one of the basic rules of investing ...
Even Paramount now thinks Netflix is winning the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 18:31
Paramount Skydance had been considered the front-runner in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, but signaled on Thursday that it felt it is losing to Netflix in a process it deemed unfair. ...
Costco's stock turns negative for the year as U.S. sales trends decelerate
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 17:41
Rather than how much sales rise for a retailer, investors sometimes care more about how that growth has changed over time. ...
This analyst's top chip pick isn't flashy, but it could benefit from ‘unprecedented' momentum
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 17:33
Applied Materials should benefit from upcycles in both the DRAM and leading-edge foundry industries, TD Cowen says ...
Meta's stock could be just getting started as Zuckerberg takes aim at ‘black hole' of spending
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 17:31
Meta Platforms could be set to scale back its artificial-intelligence ambitions, much to the relief of anxious investors. ...
Is anybody hiring? A weakening U.S. job market may push the Fed to cut rates again.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 17:14
The economy is barely adding jobs — and it might even be losing them. ...
Wegovy's prices are going down, but they are ‘wildly different' — and confusing
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 17:01
Core Insights - The cost of medical services for patients is influenced by their medical coverage, federal policies, and corporate pricing strategies [1] Group 1 - The complexity of medical costs is increasing due to a combination of federal policies and corporate pricing strategies [1] - Patients' ability to navigate these costs is also a significant factor in determining their overall expenses [1]
Why Microsoft's controversial OpenAI partnership is actually a safety net for the stock
MarketWatch· 2025-12-04 15:09
Core Insights - Microsoft has effectively transferred the risks associated with OpenAI while retaining the benefits, positioning itself as a leading player in the AI sector among major tech companies [1] Company Summary - The strategy employed by Microsoft allows it to leverage OpenAI's advancements without bearing the associated risks, enhancing its competitive edge in the AI market [1] - Analysts view this maneuver as a significant advantage for Microsoft, suggesting it is the best investment opportunity within the Big Tech landscape focused on AI [1] Industry Summary - The AI industry is witnessing a shift where companies like Microsoft are finding ways to mitigate risks while capitalizing on technological advancements [1] - This trend indicates a growing confidence in AI technologies and their potential for substantial returns, attracting more investments from major tech firms [1]