Stock Markets
Mortgage rates near six-month highs test the market’s rate-cut narrative
Mar 26, 2026 05:00Mortgage rates are holding near recent highs, challenging expectations of imminent easing. The backdrop could cool housing activity and shift investor sentiment on the timing of cuts.
Retail investors are “all-in” on stocks, a contrarian signal hits a bearish extreme
Mar 26, 2026 05:00Sentiment gauges show unusually heavy retail bullishness, which some strategists read as contrarian. The indicator has reached one of its most bearish levels historically, per a MarketWatch columnist.
Fundrise Innovation Fund swings after 1,200% spike, highlighting retail demand for private AI bets
Mar 26, 2026 05:00Fundrise’s Innovation Fund saw sharp volatility following a reported 1,200% surge. The move underscores retail interest in accessing private-market AI exposure through app-based products.
Arm shares jump after CEO outlines $15 billion revenue target for first in-house CPU
Mar 25, 2026 01:01Arm shares jump after CEO outlines $15 billion revenue target for first in-house CPU. Key context, implications, and what to watch next.
Oil slides and U.S. stock futures rise after cease-fire proposal report in Iran conflict
Mar 25, 2026 01:01Oil slides and U.S. stock futures rise after cease-fire proposal report in Iran conflict. Key context, implications, and what to watch next.
30-year Treasury yield nears 5% again, renewing pressure on equity valuations
Mar 25, 2026 01:01Long-term U.S. yields climbed back toward 5%, a move that can tighten financial conditions and weigh on high-valuation equities.
Micron shares fall despite blowout results as investors take profits and debate peak margins
Mar 25, 2026 01:01Micron shares fall despite blowout results as investors take profits and debate peak margins. Key context, implications, and what to watch next.
Oil rebounds after sharp drop as traders reassess Middle East risk premium
Mar 24, 2026 05:01Crude oil prices bounced back as traders reevaluated how geopolitical risks in the Middle East may affect supply and pricing.
Unusual futures volume spiked before Trump post jolted stocks and oil
Mar 24, 2026 05:01A surge in futures trading volume drew scrutiny after a Trump post helped move equities and crude oil prices.
Asia stocks trim gains as oil rebounds above $100 and Japan inflation cools
Mar 24, 2026 05:01Asian equities eased as crude oil rebounded above $100 and softer Japanese inflation influenced rate expectations.
OpenAI warns investors about Microsoft dependence ahead of expected IPO
Mar 24, 2026 05:01An investor document reportedly highlights OpenAI’s reliance on Microsoft and long-term compute commitments as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Biggest S&P 500 movers: Super Micro slides more than 33%
Mar 22, 2026 23:01A roundup of the day’s largest S&P 500 moves, led by a steep drop in Super Micro shares.
S&P 500 snapshot: weekly pullback leaves index down nearly 5% year to date
Mar 22, 2026 23:01A MarketWatch readout for March 20 shows the S&P 500 closing at 6,506 with a 5‑day loss of about 1.9% and year‑to‑date performance near -5%.
Global equities end the week lower as Nikkei drops 3.4% and Europe slides
Mar 22, 2026 23:01Global stock markets finished the week in the red, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.4% and broad declines across Europe.
Micron revenue nearly triples as AI-driven memory demand boosts guidance
Mar 22, 2026 07:01Micron reported sharply higher revenue, citing AI-driven memory demand, and raised guidance as pricing and mix improved.
Alibaba shares slide after revenue miss and profit drop, despite cloud momentum
Mar 22, 2026 07:01Alibaba shares fell after the company missed revenue expectations and posted a steep profit decline, even as cloud performance showed momentum.
Salesforce taps debt markets to fund a major buyback after AI sell-off
Mar 22, 2026 07:01Salesforce is turning to debt financing to support a large share-repurchase program after an AI-driven sell-off pressured the stock.
Oil eases as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude; volatility remains high
Mar 20, 2026 07:01Oil prices pulled back after reports the U.S. is considering releasing sanctioned Iranian crude, though traders say geopolitical and supply risks keep volatility elevated.
Asia stocks mixed after Wall Street slides on energy shock and Hormuz risk
Mar 20, 2026 07:01Asian markets traded mixed following a Wall Street pullback as investors weighed energy-price volatility and rising geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz.
FedEx shares jump after Q3 beat and raised outlook on cost cuts
Mar 20, 2026 07:01FedEx stock rose after the company beat Q3 expectations and lifted guidance, citing cost reductions and improving operational efficiency.
S&P 500 Hovers Near 200-Day Moving Average as Analysts Warn of Deeper Pullback
Mar 19, 2026 09:01The S&P 500 is testing a key technical level near its 200-day moving average as strategists debate whether the selloff has further to run.
Fed holds rates as energy shock lifts inflation expectations and pressures equities
Mar 19, 2026 09:01The Fed left rates unchanged while markets digested an energy-driven jump in inflation expectations and weaker risk appetite.
Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.75% and flags inflation risks from higher energy costs
Mar 19, 2026 09:01The BOJ kept policy steady, warning that energy-driven price pressures could keep inflation risks elevated.
Asia markets mixed as Shanghai slips and Hong Kong edges higher
Mar 17, 2026 23:00Asian equities were split in early trade, with mainland China weaker while Hong Kong posted modest gains.