A key cryptocurrency bill could flop because of Trump’s crypto ventures and banks’ objections
The Clarity Act’s progress in May helped lift the price of bitcoin, but now the measure is facing obstacles in the full Senate. Source:MarketWatch
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband’s full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
“Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years.” Source:MarketWatch
This country is buying up the most homes in America right now, even as international sales dry up
International buyers only bought about 67,000 homes in the U.S. over the last 12 months ending in March, a nearrecord low, according to the National…
Economy is poised to show strong second-quarter growth — but only after a look under the hood
The U.S. economy churned out another robust rate of growth in the second quarter even as the Iran war boosted inflation, but that might not be so readily…
Gen Z stays home almost every weekend because going out isn’t worth the money
Forget FOMO: Fear of financial regret is keeping younger Americans at home on Saturday night. Source:MarketWatch
Two rival AI super PACs are backing the same congressman. What gives?
The artificialintelligence industry is following in the crypto sector’s footsteps in working to influence elections. Source:MarketWatch
Think a 1% advisory fee sounds cheap? It is actually eating 15% of your investment returns.
Investing legend Charles Ellis says that most stock pickers are playing a “loser’s game.” Source:MarketWatch
Oil prices rise after U.S. and Saudi Arabia attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s frontmonth contracts climbed on Wednesday on the risk of more fighting. Source:MarketWatch
A profit squeeze is coming for tech. This manager is betting on these unglamorous stocks instead.
MFS Investment Management’s chief global investment strategist, Robert Almeida, says investors are focusing too much on the Federal Reserve, when their…
The dollar’s rally matters — but it still won’t help Fed’s Warsh win the inflation fight
A strong dollar is doing far less for the fight against inflation than might be expected. Source:MarketWatch
Oil is up 40% and tech is tumbling. Why it’s time to go all-in on stocks, according to these bullish strategists.
Strategists at the bank, led by Max Kettner, are betting on equities as they have remained resilient despite geopolitical volatility and pullbacks in the…
SK Hynix shares sent sprawling once more as earnings miss steepens decline
Weakness in SK Hynix shares can be attributed to excessive leverage by retail investors, fears of Chinese competition and a failure to live up to aggressive…