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U.S. stock futures, dollar and bitcoin drop as investors await clarity on Trump's latest tariff plans
MarketWatch· 2026-02-23 02:17
Core Viewpoint - U.S. stock-index futures experienced a decline as investors reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned most of President Trump's tariffs [1] Group 1 - The Supreme Court ruling has significant implications for trade policies and investor sentiment [1] - The ruling may lead to changes in the pricing of goods and services affected by the tariffs [1] - Investors are assessing the potential economic impact of the ruling on various sectors [1]
Gold sheds its safe-haven status. Is it just another momentum play now?
MarketWatch· 2026-02-22 17:00
Gold sheds its safe-haven status. Is it just another momentum play now? - MarketWatch## Market Snapshot# Gold sheds its safe-haven status. Is it just another momentum play now?## The precious metal traded mostly sideways over the past week, even as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalatedPublished: Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ETShareResizeGold has been acting less and less like a safe haven. Photo: MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphotoGold has been on a spectacular, record-breaking bull run for muc ...
Tariffs costs and refunds take the spotlight as Home Depot, TJX and other retailers report earnings this week
MarketWatch· 2026-02-22 15:00
Core Viewpoint - The Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of the Trump administration's tariffs introduces uncertainty for store chains, impacting their pricing strategies and supply chain management [1] Group 1: Tariff Impact - The Supreme Court's ruling affects a significant portion of tariffs that were previously imposed, which may lead to changes in import costs for various goods [1] - Store chains may face challenges in adjusting to the new tariff landscape, potentially affecting their profit margins and pricing strategies [1] Group 2: Industry Response - Retailers are likely to reassess their supply chains and pricing models in light of the Supreme Court's decision, which could lead to shifts in market dynamics [1] - The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs may prompt store chains to adopt more cautious approaches in their inventory management and pricing strategies [1]
This week's slump in asset-manager stocks was driven by private-credit fears. Here's what's worrying investors.
MarketWatch· 2026-02-21 13:30
Core Viewpoint - The recent decline in asset-manager stocks is primarily attributed to investor concerns regarding the lending standards in the private-credit industry, particularly linked to a fund managed by Blue Owl Capital [1] Group 1: Market Impact - Shares of Blue Owl Capital (ticker: OWL) experienced a significant drop, with weekly losses reaching approximately 12% [1] - Other asset managers with exposure to private-credit businesses, including Ares Management (ARES), Blackstone (BX), Apollo Global Management (APO), and KKR & Co. (KKR), also saw declines in their stock prices during the week [1] Group 2: Investor Sentiment - Investor fears have intensified regarding the potential spillover effects from the private-credit sector, leading to broader anxiety in the market [1] - The selling pressure on asset managers indicates a growing concern about the stability and lending practices within the private-credit industry [1]
Could these 6 non-AI chip stocks be the next leg of the AI boom?
MarketWatch· 2026-02-21 13:00
Core Viewpoint - Analog chips have largely missed out on a broader semiconductor rally over the last two years, but this trend may be on the verge of changing [1] Industry Summary - The semiconductor industry has experienced a significant rally, yet analog chips have not participated in this growth [1] - There is an indication that the market dynamics for analog chips may be shifting, potentially leading to increased demand and investment opportunities [1]
The Supreme Court's tariff ruling has economists even more stressed about worsening U.S. debt
MarketWatch· 2026-02-21 12:30
The Supreme Court's tariff ruling has economists even more stressed about worsening U.S. debt - MarketWatch## Economic Outlook# The Supreme Court's tariff ruling has economists even more stressed about worsening U.S. debt## The budget deficit is only headed higherPublished: Feb. 21, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. ETShareResize---Listen(4 min)The U.S. Treasury Department manages the $30 trillion government bond market. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court decision striking down most of the Trump administration's tariffs ...
Don't expect lower prices now that the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs
MarketWatch· 2026-02-20 21:52
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs is a massive blow to the president's agenda — but for cost-conscious consumers, the immediate impact could be more economic question marks, with few price cuts in store. ...
This once-hot cancer-detection company's stock got cut in half after a failed trial
MarketWatch· 2026-02-20 21:26
This once-hot cancer-detection company's stock got cut in half after a failed trial - MarketWatch# This once-hot cancer-detection company's stock got cut in half after a failed trial## Illumina's stock also took a hit, as the gene-sequencing company remains a major Grail shareholderPublished: Feb. 20, 2026 at 4:26 p.m. ETShareResize---Listen(3 min)Grail's stock was the Nasdaq's biggest loser Friday, after a key trial of its Galleri early-detection cancer test failed to meet its primary endpoint. Photo: Grai ...
How you can take advantage of two stock-market trends
MarketWatch· 2026-02-20 21:11
How you can take advantage of two stock-market trends - MarketWatch# How you can take advantage of two stock-market trends## Also in Weekend Reads: Reactions to the Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, AI and your taxes, and a deeper look into business-development companiesPublished: Feb. 20, 2026 at 4:11 p.m. ETShareResize---Listen(7 min)The S&P 500 index is weighted by market capitalization. So far this year, an equal-weighted indexing approach has outperformed the index itself. This type of acti ...
CoreWeave's stock drops. Why a $4 billion Blue Owl funding snag has investors on edge.
MarketWatch· 2026-02-20 19:03
CoreWeave has pioneered the neocloud boom by renting artificial-intelligence infrastructure to some of the biggest names in tech. But its reliance on private credit financing could be a looming issue. ...