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Lead · MarketWatch · 3m ago

My older brother, who has no children, cut our only sister out of his will. I’ll get everything. Do I tell her?

“I’m torn between respecting my brother’s wishes and being fair to my sister.”

MarketWatch46m ago
Nvidia is gearing up for one of Wall Street’s most anticipated earnings calls in years
Jensen Huang’s sudden departure has made Tuesday’s earnings call “the most important in the company’s history.”
Earnings
MarketWatch47m ago
Budget airlines are going upscale with first-class seats and faster wifi
Forget no-frills: Frontier and JetBlue are chasing luxury flyers, and Wall Street is buying in.
MarketWatch2h ago
I inherited $1.4 million from my father. Am I wrong to ask my husband of 25 years for a postnuptial agreement?
“He has always said he wants his daughter to inherit a chunk of his estate, and I’ve never objected to that.”
CNBC2h ago
Lutnick faces questions over Nvidia spy scandal. His sons' firm has ties to the chipmaker
Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia CEO has brought renewed scrutiny to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family's financial ties to the chipmaker.
Management
MarketWatch7h ago
China’s hottest stocks these days have one thing in common: names that sound like sheep
Shares of fish processors, lighting manufacturers and appliance makers have soared ahead of the Year of the Sheep. Investor appetite has had little to do with the status of their businesses.
CNBCNov 14
How Nvidia turmoil and a Democratic Congress could reshape the AI trade, according to ETF experts
ETF experts say Nvidia’s leadership turmoil and Democratic control of Congress could shift AI demand to the benefit of other Big Tech stocks, rival chipmakers.
CNBCNov 14
Eric Trump-backed robot soldier startup can't pay staff after founder borrowed $4.6 million from company to buy home
Eric Trump-backed robot startup Foundation Future Industries has run low on cash and missed payroll, as CEO Sankaet Pathak faces scrutiny over a $4.6 million company loan.
Management
CNBCNov 13
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says central bank 'has definitely got work to do' on inflation
The policymaker expressed concern about the latest inflation data, telling CNBC that the central bank likely will need to take action.
Rates & macro
CNBCNov 13
How the Jensen Huang affair changes the outlook for U.S.-China relations
The political climate heading into next week's Trump-Xi summit is drastically different from the last meeting in September.
CNBCNov 13
Oil prices rise after Trump says no Iran deal needed: 'We've got their Strait'
Oil prices were mixed on Thursday, after the latest comments from President Donald Trump raised worries that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was not in sight.
Capital allocation
CNBCNov 12
In a policy switch, the Fed says its October 2027 meeting will not see a vote on interest rates
There will be seven voting meetings next year, with the October session set up as extra time for policy deliberation without a formal vote or post-meeting statement.
Rates & macro
CNBCNov 12
China's Ministry of State Security thrust into the spotlight by Nvidia CEO affair
China's Ministry of State Security is getting attention after news of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged MSS spy.
Management
CNBCNov 11
Prediction markets tied to clinical trials and drug approvals draw lawmakers' ire
Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Ron Wyden are asking what steps the Department of Health and Human Services has taken to mitigate risks from the markets.
CNBCNov 11
Fed's Goolsbee calls inflation report 'borderline disturbing' as central bank weighs more hikes
The consumer price index rose more than expected in October, raising alarm among Federal Reserve officials.
Rates & macro
CNBCNov 11
Alibaba announces plans to list T-Head, its Nvidia chip rival
Alibaba noted it had already filed confidentially on Sept. 11 to list T-Head on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
CNBCNov 10
Fed Governor Waller sees December hike likely, opens door to possible half-point increase
The policymaker said he "is leaning toward" a rate increase in December and could support a half-point hike depending on inflation data.
Rates & macro
CNBCNov 10
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since July
Americans may finally find some relief at the pump.
CNBCNov 10
Polymarket says annualized revenue has topped $1.8 billion
Amid growth of its U.S. exchange, the prediction market platform’s current annual run-rate is $1.8 billion.
EarningsRates & macro
CNBCNov 9
Jensen Huang exit odds are low on prediction markets after Nvidia probe
Prediction markets traders price relatively low odds that the Nvidia CEO will depart in the near term.
ManagementDistress
CNBCNov 9
Goldman CEO Solomon says AI financing remains strong despite market jitters
Goldman CEO David Solomon says investor appetite for AI infrastructure remains strong despite a reset in AI stocks and political uncertainty around data centers.
Management
CNBCNov 7
Why the prognosis for healthcare stocks is uncertain ahead of Congress’ new makeup
Healthcare stocks may struggle to find momentum as the Democrats get ready to take over Congress.
CNBCNov 7
Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline
Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday it accelerated its share repurchases during the third quarter, as operating and overall profits took a hit.
EarningsBerkshire
CNBCNov 6
Nasdaq drops into correction territory — here’s what typically happens next
Nasdaq’s slide into correction territory puts its history of recoveries in focus. Here's what history shows.

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My older brother, who has no children, cut our only sister out of his will. I’ll get everything. Do I tell her?

Nvidia is gearing up for one of Wall Street’s most anticipated earnings calls in years

Budget airlines are going upscale with first-class seats and faster wifi

I inherited $1.4 million from my father. Am I wrong to ask my husband of 25 years for a postnuptial agreement?

Lutnick faces questions over Nvidia spy scandal. His sons' firm has ties to the chipmaker

China’s hottest stocks these days have one thing in common: names that sound like sheep

How Nvidia turmoil and a Democratic Congress could reshape the AI trade, according to ETF experts

Eric Trump-backed robot soldier startup can't pay staff after founder borrowed $4.6 million from company to buy home

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says central bank 'has definitely got work to do' on inflation

How the Jensen Huang affair changes the outlook for U.S.-China relations

Oil prices rise after Trump says no Iran deal needed: 'We've got their Strait'

In a policy switch, the Fed says its October 2027 meeting will not see a vote on interest rates

China's Ministry of State Security thrust into the spotlight by Nvidia CEO affair

Prediction markets tied to clinical trials and drug approvals draw lawmakers' ire

Fed's Goolsbee calls inflation report 'borderline disturbing' as central bank weighs more hikes

Alibaba announces plans to list T-Head, its Nvidia chip rival

Fed Governor Waller sees December hike likely, opens door to possible half-point increase

U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since July

Polymarket says annualized revenue has topped $1.8 billion

Jensen Huang exit odds are low on prediction markets after Nvidia probe

Goldman CEO Solomon says AI financing remains strong despite market jitters

Why the prognosis for healthcare stocks is uncertain ahead of Congress’ new makeup

Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline

Nasdaq drops into correction territory — here’s what typically happens next

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My older brother, who has no children, cut our only sister out of his will. I’ll get everything. Do I tell her?

Nvidia is gearing up for one of Wall Street’s most anticipated earnings calls in years

Budget airlines are going upscale with first-class seats and faster wifi

I inherited $1.4 million from my father. Am I wrong to ask my husband of 25 years for a postnuptial agreement?

Lutnick faces questions over Nvidia spy scandal. His sons' firm has ties to the chipmaker

China’s hottest stocks these days have one thing in common: names that sound like sheep

How Nvidia turmoil and a Democratic Congress could reshape the AI trade, according to ETF experts

Eric Trump-backed robot soldier startup can't pay staff after founder borrowed $4.6 million from company to buy home

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says central bank 'has definitely got work to do' on inflation

How the Jensen Huang affair changes the outlook for U.S.-China relations

Oil prices rise after Trump says no Iran deal needed: 'We've got their Strait'

In a policy switch, the Fed says its October 2027 meeting will not see a vote on interest rates

China's Ministry of State Security thrust into the spotlight by Nvidia CEO affair

Prediction markets tied to clinical trials and drug approvals draw lawmakers' ire

Fed's Goolsbee calls inflation report 'borderline disturbing' as central bank weighs more hikes

Alibaba announces plans to list T-Head, its Nvidia chip rival

Fed Governor Waller sees December hike likely, opens door to possible half-point increase

U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since July

Polymarket says annualized revenue has topped $1.8 billion

Jensen Huang exit odds are low on prediction markets after Nvidia probe

Goldman CEO Solomon says AI financing remains strong despite market jitters

Why the prognosis for healthcare stocks is uncertain ahead of Congress’ new makeup

Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline

Nasdaq drops into correction territory — here’s what typically happens next

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