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Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. have hit a series of record lows recently, a far cry from the heady days of 2021 that turned the movie-theater chain into a meme-stock phenomenon.  AMC shares AMC, -2.14% continued their slide Wednesday and are on pace to extend their losing streak to six days. The stock is

With the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz capturing global attention, discerning investors must identify stocks with concrete revenue gains from AI. Analysts project the AI revolution as the fourth industrial revolution, foreseeing widespread applications across industries. Notable sectors like cybersecurity have successfully employed AI for threat detection, showcasing its potential beyond early adopters like Google. That

U.K. consumer prices accelerated unexpectedly in December, driven by new taxes on tobacco products, and likely pushing out calls for rate cuts at the Bank of England. The consumer price index–which measures a wide basket of goods and services prices–rose 4.0% on year, from a 3.9% increase in November, data from the Office for National

The green revolution is making our future look clean and green. IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023 states that the world is set to change significantly by 2030. It also adds that the share of renewable energy will be 50% of the global electricity mix. Renewable energy is the way to go ahead and, although these energy

U.S. benchmark oil futures ended lower on Tuesday, pressured by strength in the U.S. dollar and worries surrounding demand, but continued tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted tanker traffic and threatened oil supplies in the region provided support for global oil prices. Price action West Texas Intermediate crude CL00, -0.63% CL.1, -0.63% CLG24,

For investors banking on some volatility in 2024, now may be a good time to consider rebalancing one’s portfolio. After all, the beginning of the year is often the time many investors consider the balance of their portfolios. Wisely, they want to position themselves for a given 12-month period. Over the next year, interest rates

Donald Trump was projected as the runaway winner in Iowa’s Republican presidential caucuses on Monday night, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was projected as coming in second place. Nikki Haley, a former ambassador to the U.N. and governor of South Carolina, was on track to finish third, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy appeared on course for

Chip stocks, especially those that would benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) craze, had an amazing rally in 2023. Notably, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the chipmaker most critical to designing high-end chips for training large language models (LLMs), saw its share price increase by more than 239% last year. The CHIPS Act, another notable piece of legislation

Dear Quentin, I appreciate and learn from your column, and read it religiously. Several of your recent readers have asked you questions about wills or what happens when someone dies without a will. I would like to add my experience to the scenarios you have already addressed in recent months, as it adds to your

Oil and gas giant Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has held up better than its bigger rivals over the past year. Its shares rose 8% compared to a 10% decline by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and a 17% drop by Chevron (NYSE:CVX). This is undoubtedly good news for investors who hold SHEL stock. Yet the British integrated energy stock

Dear Quentin, My dad cosigned for my private Sallie Mae student loan in September 2018.  I thought it was a federal loan because I believe they did both types of loans. I started paying back the $153,000 interest-only loan in September 2022, while my dad paid towards the principal and the balance increased. They removed

Despite how strong the stock market grew in 2023, there were more than a few pockets of despair in the market. We know the S&P 500 was driven higher almost wholly on the strength of the Magnificent 7 stocks, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 also experienced superb gains.  Of course, the

U.S. stocks are struggling to advance in early 2024, as investors digest the start of company earnings reports kicked off by Wall Street banks and eye inflation ahead of a closely-watched retail sales report. “The stock and bond markets are marking time,” said Yardeni Research in a Jan. 11 note. “They might continue to do

The upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics presents a monumental advertising opportunity for brands globally. As the flagship television event of 2024, the Paris Olympics promises an unmissable opportunity for global giants to local businesses. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 3.05 billion viewers tuned in globally. An even higher engagement rate is anticipated, particularly among American viewers

Dear Quentin, Recently, my parents sold their condo to fulfill their long-standing desire to live in my downtown condo, offering them greater convenience for shopping, socializing with friends, and fostering a stronger connection to the community. My parents propose to use the proceeds from their condo sale to pay off my mortgage, an amount that

The artificial intelligence (AI) trade is alive and kicking. Companies tied to AI are rallying to start 2024 after a brief pullback. The continued upsurge in AI stocks comes as companies make announcements about increased production, new consumer products, and enhanced capabilities related to generative AI. The focus among analysts and investors this year centers

Dear MarketWatch,  My spouse and I are in our 50s and live in very nice housing provided by his job. We were late to saving as we both worked for nonprofits and teaching jobs for many years, and have two special-needs children. We have no debt. We are now both making relatively decent money and

Negative news stories surrounding electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) can be off-putting for investors. As the old saying goes, volatility can bring opportunity. As you encounter seemingly worrisome developments with Tesla, we encourage you to consider potential dip-buying strategies for TSLA stock.          For the foreseeable future, there will always be issues and

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said that a social-media post on X falsely stating that it had approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds was created after an “unauthorized party” obtained control over the phone number connected with the agency’s account on the platform. The markets regulator said its staff would “continue to assess whether

So far this decade, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock crushed it during the pandemic bull market. The stock recovered strongly in 2023, reaching a new all-time high in December. Since then, however, shares in the fast casual restaurant chain operator have pulled back. Following last year’s big rebound, the stock also sports an arguably-rich valuation