These 7 Stocks Pack Explosive ‘Sawtooth’ Earnings Volatility Next Week
The S&P 500 is surging toward all‑time highs, buoyed by record gains in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000. Current trading hovers just above the 7,330 support level, with a broader safety net down to 7,000. Despite the rally, a technical sell signal remains active because the index has not closed above its +4σ modified Bollinger Band at 7,600. The market’s upward momentum therefore faces a key technical hurdle as investors eye upcoming earnings volatility.
Marvell’s Stock Falls Despite ‘Exceptional’ AI Demand Driving a Stronger Growth Outlook
Marvell Technology reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $2.418 billion, up 28% year‑over‑year, and raised its full‑year outlook to $11.5 billion—a 40% increase—driven by a 50% surge in its data‑center segment. The company highlighted "exceptional" AI‑related bookings and expects its 800G and 1.6T...
SpaceX Just Won a $2 Billion Contract to Make Satellites for the Space Force
SpaceX has been awarded a $2.29 billion fixed‑price contract by the U.S. Space Force to build satellites for its Space Data Network Backbone. The program envisions a low‑Earth‑orbit constellation that could number in the hundreds or thousands, delivering high‑speed communications to...
Why Double-Digit Earnings Growth Won’t Stop the Next Bear Market
Corporate earnings across the S&P 500 have recently posted double‑digit growth, prompting some analysts to claim the bull market is secure. Mark Hulbert argues that such rapid profit expansion historically coincides with the final phase of a rally, not its...
These Underdogs Are a Big Reason S&P 500 Profit Growth Is the Fastest in Nearly 5 Years
Q1 2026 saw the S&P 500 post its fastest earnings growth in almost five years, with the seven AI‑focused giants delivering a 63.2 % EPS surge, the strongest since Q2 2021. The remaining 493 companies contributed a 17.4 % earnings increase, the quickest pace...
This Bond Strategy Can Protect Your Portfolio Even if Interest Rates Go Up
Investment‑grade corporate bond funds are positioned to deliver solid returns even if interest rates climb, according to Mark Hulbert. The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) currently offers a 30‑day SEC yield of 4.46%, translating to roughly a 2.0%...
I’m 66 and Have $85,000 in My HSA. When Should I Start Spending It?
A 66‑year‑old with an $85,000 health‑savings account wonders when to start drawing down the funds. Because contributions cease once Medicare enrollment begins, the account now functions as a tax‑free retirement cash reserve. At a 7% compound rate, the balance could...
The Oil Shock Meets the Fed ‘Curse’: What Kevin Warsh Means for Your Portfolio
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve chair amid a sharp oil‑price shock stemming from tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Historical data shows the S&P 500 typically falls about 12% in the first three months after a...
The Bond Market Just Flipped the Script on Investors — Wall Street Is Acting Like Nothing’s Wrong
The bond market has abruptly turned bullish on higher rates, with the 10‑year Treasury yield climbing above 4.6% and the forward curve now pricing hikes instead of cuts. This shift follows a steep rise in inflation indicators, including a 6%...
‘My Husband Is Leery of My Plan’: We Are Both 60 and Have $5 Million. Is Now a Good Time...
A 60‑year‑old couple with a $5 million net worth wonders whether to tap non‑retirement savings for home improvements. The adviser stresses preserving an emergency cash reserve, using tax‑efficient withdrawal sequences, and funding their child’s lifelong medical needs before discretionary spending. A...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Wants to Be King of a Brand-New Empire
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable chipmaker, announced its entry into the central processing unit market with Vera, its first standalone AI‑focused CPU launched in March. CFO Colette Kress said the product opens a new $200 billion total addressable market, with early...
Canada and India Now Have Generic Wegovy. Here’s Why the U.S. Doesn’t.
Novo Nordisk’s GLP‑1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have entered the Canadian market as generics, and multiple Indian manufacturers have already launched lower‑priced versions. In India, generic prices are up to 80% below the brand‑name rates, and upcoming launches in Brazil,...
This Hack Can Save You Hundreds on Airfare This Summer
MarketWatch’s Genna Contino reveals a simple booking trick that can shave hundreds off summer airline tickets, leveraging incognito browsing and flexible date searches. The piece also shares AI‑generated prompts to streamline vacation planning and explains the rise of “trip stacking,”...
Jennifer Lopez Relists Beverly Hills Estate—Now for $10 Million Less
Jennifer Lopez has relisted her Beverly Hills mansion for $49.95 million, a $10 million reduction from the previous asking price. The property, which she now fully owns after a divorce settlement that transferred Ben Affleck’s share to her, is being offered for...
I’m Selling My $1 Million Home. Will My Agent Really Charge Less than a 6% Commission?
The 2024 antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors was meant to break the entrenched 6% commission model by making fees more flexible and transparent. In practice, sellers in Hawaii, including a $1 million Maui home, still pay roughly 5.5%...