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Space stocks are accelerating towards making up a trillion-dollar economy, and 2024 is the year many could go stratospheric. Space stocks are more than just a tourist pipe dream, a sentiment that burned investors of the ill-fated Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE). Instead, investors bullish on space’s future should look to companies providing real value today while

Money-management firm Fisher Investments late Tuesday denied a report that it’s in sale talks with private-equity firm Advent International. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported Tuesday that acquisition talks were underway. No further details were revealed, and the Journal reported that it’s possible no deal will be made, or that

Just like a fresh musical act that stormed up the charts, the curse of the sophomore effort clouds the hottest stocks to watch in 2024, if we’re being perfectly honest. After dodging the recession bullet last year, the Wall Street gods might not grant us good tidings over the next 365 days. Still, that doesn’t

Yields on 1- through 30-year U.S. Treasurys went higher on Tuesday as traders reflected on the factors that drove the Secured Overnight Financing Rate to a record high last week. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y jumped 8.9 basis points to 4.337%, from 4.248% last Friday. Yields move in the opposite direction

The year 2023, in terms of technology, was an incredible year. It was the year in which artificial intelligence and other sectors within technology were boosted. This new year we can also take advantage of a good tech rally with companies that have great potential. Here are three millionaire-maker tech stocks that you can analyze

As the calendar flips to 2024, the streaming world looks more expensive and less expansive than a year ago. Changes are everywhere: Most of the major streaming services have raised prices over the past year; Amazon is adding commercials to Prime Video in January; corporate consolidation is looming; and there are significantly fewer shows being

Happy New Year! As you’re recovering from ringing in 2024 on Monday, Jan. 1, keep in mind that many offices and services will be shut down — including U.S. financial markets. So if you’re wondering what’s open and what’s closed for New Year’s Day, then here’s a rundown of what you can expect. Is the

In the bustling world of investing, there’s a hidden gem often overlooked by many: under-the-radar dividend stocks. These offbeat opportunities, tucked away from the common market, provide an amazing mix of stable income and room for growth. These income stocks are not as flashy or attention-grabbing as popular tech companies or rapidly growing startups, but

Billionaire investor and Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was caught on video Sunday apparently throwing a drink on an opposing fan. A video making the rounds on social media Sunday appeared to show Tepper, standing in a luxury box, tossing a drink at a nearby Jacksonville Jaguars fan before walking away. The Jaguars beat the

It’s getting to be time to break open the bubbly. Yes, New Year’s Eve is upon us. And that means people will be looking to toast the new year with a sip of Champagne or another sparkling wine. Americans certainly have a taste for the fizzy stuff. The U.S. is the top export market for

Think about your first job. Maybe it was delivering pizza, bagging groceries, busing tables or doing landscaping work. Did you get enough training to avoid potential injuries? Chances are, you didn’t, and your boss or supervisor just told you to get to work. Employing young people helps them in many ways. They can learn a trade,

The Year Ahead Property owners pocketed billions of dollars by refinancing properties when rates were low. They aren’t going to throw it away now. 10 Listen (7 min)

(Updated with Friday’s closing prices.) The 2023 rally for stocks in the U.S. accelerated as more investors bought the idea that the Federal Reserve succeeded in its effort to bring inflation to heel. The S&P 500 SPX ended Friday with a 24.2% gain for 2023, following a 19.4% decline in 2022. (All price changes in

This year was certainly one for the books for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. The graphics processing unit maker seized upon artificial intelligence like no one’s business and didn’t let go. NVDA stock soared 237% in 2023 and was the best-performing stock amongst the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks. Yet 2024 might be more of a challenge. Investors

The U.S. stock market staged a remarkable rally in 2023, but 173 stocks in the S&P 500 were still down for the year. Here’s a roundup of how well the 11 sectors of the S&P 500 fared through 10 a.m. Eastern time on Friday: Sector or index 2023 price change 2022 price change Price change

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week’s ETF Wrap. In this week’s edition, we look at ETF strategies that have exploded in popularity in 2023, and whether they will continue to gain momentum in the year ahead. Please send tips or feedback to [email protected] or to [email protected]. You can also follow

Franklin Wireless Corp.’s stock was up by 8.7% on Thursday after 3.2% shareholder Sinnet Capital Partners requested a special dividend and a stock buyback. Sinnet Capital said Franklin Wireless FKWL, +10.03% should pay a special dividend of $1 a share, execute a $10 million Dutch tender buyback and hire an investor-relations company to issue press

Electric vehicle battery startup QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock is heading into the new year in fine style, up 25% for the year. QuantumScape is shipping prototype batteries to customers, with one customer surpassing design targets. Yet there are clouds around all those silver livings. QuantumScape has sufficient funds for the next few years but will require

BaTeLab’s shares fell in their trading debut in Hong Kong, sliding below their initial offering price in a lackluster start for the Chinese semiconductor company backed by electric-vehicle giant BYD 1211, +3.12%. Shares of the Chinese integrated-circuit provider declined as much as 14% early on Thursday before paring losses. It was last down 2.8% at

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a well-known player in the U.S. cyber-defense industry. The company won’t easily dominate the global cybersecurity market. Despite the high price, we still rate PLTR stock a “B” for its potential rally in 2024. Palantir Technologies is a favorite among momentum-focused technology stock investors. For instance, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest purchased over 1.5 million shares of Palantir