StockMarketWatch
4 market-moving issues investors should watch now that the midterms are over
The Democrats’ election sweep on Tuesday could have far-reaching consequences for markets and the economy.
News
Not thousands of headlines. The few lines that move price. For traders: straight from the source, clear and simple.
StockMarketWatch
‘I have no financial safety net’: I’m 66, rely on Social Security and have $500 in savings. What politician speaks for me?
“In the wake of the midterm elections, how many Americans are living in poverty?”
StockMarketWatch
These stocks have soared the most today after the Democrats trounced Trump
Stanley Black & Decker’s stock was the strongest performer among the S&P 500, while several tech players and associated power providers showed sharp declines.
StockMarketWatch
These 12 stocks are good bets to beat the 10-year Treasury over the next decade
Investment newsletters’ favorite Dividend Aristocrat stocks
StockMarketWatch
Watch out for Big Tech companies like Meta and Alphabet issuing more shares and diluting your stock ownership
The Big Tech companies known as hyperscalers may be tempted to issue more shares as interest rates rise and the stock market holds up, which can hurt their current shareholders.
StockMarketWatch
Hospital stocks rally while drugmakers brace for scrutiny. Here’s what the Democratic wave means for healthcare.
The Democratic victory in the midterm elections could be a huge boon to the nation’s largest hospitals.
StockMarketWatch
What Trump can achieve without approval from a Democratic-led Congress
The president will have plenty of power to move markets by himself.
StockMarketWatch
The U.S. economy is barreling ahead — but there’s one big problem
The largest part of the U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace just ahead of the holiday shopping season, but business leaders were not in a festive mood due to stubborn inflation.
StockMarketWatch
Micron and other chip stocks slip as election results strike at the core of data-center optimism
Democratic victories in Texas and other states raise long-term questions about the AI buildout, though they do not “unwind projects already funded.”
StockMarketWatch
Qualcomm sat out the semiconductor rally. Can a SpaceX partnership change that?
The company is furthering its expansion outside of the handset market — by powering Starlink Mobile.
StockMarketWatch
Three things that explain what’s changing with Obamacare in 2027
Affordable Care Act premiums are increasing again, and these plans have new rules.
StockMarketWatch
Big Tech’s $500 billion spending spree leaves a lot less for shareholders
AI is changing the bargain between large technology companies and their shareholders,
StockMarketWatch
Tesla and SpaceX shares slide as Musk’s political push falls flat
The billionaire spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the U.S. election. Now, investors are worried about less favorable policies under new Democratic officials.
StockMarketWatch
Treasury opens the door to changes in how it finances the growing U.S. debt. Here’s what you need to know.
Some potential changes that may take place after the next several quarters.
StockMarketWatch
ADP says businesses add 86,000 jobs in October. Labor market shows small signs of improvement.
More industries are hiring, but they are still cautious
StockMarketWatch
Datadog’s stock extends steep declines in the wake of earnings
Datadog failed to top expectations with its revenue forecast.
StockMarketWatch
Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How Friday’s jobs report may trigger a major market repricing.
Unexpectedly hot jobs data could affect the number and timing of future rate hikes
StockMarketWatch
Midterm elections deliver a ‘blue wave.’ The stock market sees green.
Wall Street finds reasons to cheer the Democrats’ sweep. Plus: Microsoft’s AI-era buyouts and a retiree’s appetite for a “free lunch.”
StockMarketWatch
CVS Health plans to split in two. Here’s what is driving the massive healthcare breakup.
The healthcare giant surprised analysts with the decision to separate its business.
StockMarketWatch
The AI trade has been ‘sold to death’ but Goldman strategist highlights silver lining from Democratic sweep
Corporate decision makers may decide to accelerate their plans to expand compute capacity and take advantage of the status quo rather than risk a new administration and different rules in 2029
News text belongs to its source; only the headline and a short summary appear here.