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‘When he doesn’t get money, he becomes angry’: My brother has led a life of chaos and financial ruin. What is my moral obligation?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 3/3/2026 9:03 AM

“Without clear distance and boundaries, he will pull me down with him.” ... Read full Story

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Why Best Buy’s stock is soaring, even as sales and full-year outlook disappoint

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 3/3/2026 8:24 AM

Best Buy’s earnings beat was enough to please investors, who had low expectations ahead of the retailer’s quarterly results. ... Read full Story

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Forget the oil spike — the Iran conflict could unlock a generational Middle East peace dividend

By MarketWatch.com | Eric Wallerstein | 3/3/2026 8:13 AM

America’s attack supports the case for U.S. assets. It’s also bullish for Iran. ... Read full Story

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Trump has less than 30 days to end the Iran conflict or he’ll lose his inflation battle

By MarketWatch.com | Kenneth Rapoza | 3/3/2026 8:10 AM

Markets expect a “Venezuela II” scenario in which the bad guy falls, order returns and oil drifts lower. ... Read full Story

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Why Treasurys are failing their biggest test in decades — and what you should own instead

By MarketWatch.com | Mark Hulbert | 3/3/2026 7:55 AM

U.S. government bonds began losing their safe-haven status long before the attack on Iran. ... Read full Story

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SpaceX’s stock could trade like Tesla ‘on steroids’ after its IPO, analyst says

By MarketWatch.com | William Gavin | 3/3/2026 7:48 AM

SpaceX plans to go public this year. If it does, its stock could be even more volatile than Tesla’s. ... Read full Story

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Blackstone said its flagship private-credit fund saw heavy outflows

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 3/3/2026 7:43 AM

Blackstone said it redeemed more investments than usual in its flagship private-credit fund, in another sign of the stress the industry is facing. ... Read full Story

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Opendoor CEO says his firm is offering mortgages at 4.99%. Some are puzzled how.

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 3/3/2026 3:42 AM

The chief executive of Opendoor Technologies says his company is offering mortgages a full percentage point below the national average, a move that puzzles some observers wondering about its effect on the company’s business. ... Read full Story

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Facing backlash, OpenAI’s Sam Altman says he made a ‘sloppy’ mistake in Pentagon deal

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 3/2/2026 11:28 PM

The OpenAI CEO admits he came off as “opportunistic” in how he announced the company’s new government deal and says he will amend the language to emphasize restrictions ... Read full Story

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MongoDB’s stock sinks after earnings, signaling more tough times for the software sector

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 3/2/2026 9:23 PM

A “planned” transition involving the exits of two sales leaders is also rattling investors. ... Read full Story

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SoFi’s stock rises as CEO Anthony Noto reacts to recent selloff with a $1 million purchase

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 3/2/2026 8:28 PM

Noto, who already owns a SoFi stake worth about $215 million on paper, has been known to buy the dip before. ... Read full Story

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Apple launches new iPhone and iPad Air as it gears up for a major AI push

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Ji | 3/2/2026 7:16 PM

The company is boosting the storage capacity of its devices, a move thought to be a prelude to expected Siri enhancements later this year. ... Read full Story

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How this under-the-radar U.S. natural-gas exporter could capitalize on a potential shortage in Europe

By MarketWatch.com | Claudia Assis | 3/2/2026 6:01 PM

The U.S. is the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, and one relatively obscure U.S. company seems ready to reap the benefits of a surge in global natural-gas prices following the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran and the widening conflict in the Middle East. ... Read full Story

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Chevron’s stock surges to a record as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran spark an oil rally

By MarketWatch.com | Claudia Assis | 3/2/2026 5:58 PM

Investors leaned onto U.S. energy stocks on Monday, with the widening conflict in the Middle East boosting shares of major U.S. exploration and production and integrated-energy companies, in particular Chevron. ... Read full Story

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The smartest money moves to make as the Iran conflict rattles markets

By MarketWatch.com | Venessa Wong | 3/2/2026 5:35 PM

You may have opportunities to optimize for short-term volatility, financial planners told MarketWatch. ... Read full Story

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Nvidia’s stock is Morgan Stanley’s new top chip pick — replacing Micron

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 3/2/2026 5:18 PM

An analyst sees a “surprisingly good entry point” for Nvidia investors given the stock’s recent sluggish performance. ... Read full Story

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Here is the ‘worst-case scenario’ for oil and the Strait of Hormuz

By MarketWatch.com | Myra P. Saefong | 3/2/2026 2:58 PM

Oil climbed to its highest price since June on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East brings with it an inherent risk to the world’s available crude supplies. ... Read full Story

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Why CrowdStrike’s stock just got an upgrade ahead of earnings

By MarketWatch.com | Hannah Pedone | 3/2/2026 2:40 PM

An analyst sees minimal risk to the company’s guidance and thinks shares have been overly punished by a broad selloff in the software sector. ... Read full Story

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HBO Max and Paramount+ will become one streaming service. What does that mean for you?

By MarketWatch.com | Lukas I. Alpert | 3/2/2026 2:04 PM

HBO Max and Paramount+ collectively reach over 200 million subscribers worldwide, which is more than Disney+, nearly on par with Amazon’s Prime Video and just behind Netflix. ... Read full Story

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Bonds head for biggest selloff in nine months as Iran conflict sparks unusual Treasury moves

By MarketWatch.com | Joy Wiltermuth | 3/2/2026 1:41 PM

Mortgage rates and more will be vulnerable to the surge in the 10-year Treasury yield. ... Read full Story

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

auto

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

by carbuzz.com | Mar 17 2026

book

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

connecticut

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

fashion

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

finance

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

golf

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

new_jersey

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

odd_fun

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

people

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

by marca.com | Mar 17 2026

soccer

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

upstate

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

world

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

‘When he doesn’t get money, he becomes angry’: My brother has led a life of chaos and financial ruin. What is my moral obligation?

Why Best Buy’s stock is soaring, even as sales and full-year outlook disappoint

Forget the oil spike — the Iran conflict could unlock a generational Middle East peace dividend

Trump has less than 30 days to end the Iran conflict or he’ll lose his inflation battle

Why Treasurys are failing their biggest test in decades — and what you should own instead

SpaceX’s stock could trade like Tesla ‘on steroids’ after its IPO, analyst says

Blackstone said its flagship private-credit fund saw heavy outflows

Opendoor CEO says his firm is offering mortgages at 4.99%. Some are puzzled how.

Facing backlash, OpenAI’s Sam Altman says he made a ‘sloppy’ mistake in Pentagon deal

MongoDB’s stock sinks after earnings, signaling more tough times for the software sector

SoFi’s stock rises as CEO Anthony Noto reacts to recent selloff with a $1 million purchase

Apple launches new iPhone and iPad Air as it gears up for a major AI push

How this under-the-radar U.S. natural-gas exporter could capitalize on a potential shortage in Europe

Chevron’s stock surges to a record as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran spark an oil rally

The smartest money moves to make as the Iran conflict rattles markets

Nvidia’s stock is Morgan Stanley’s new top chip pick — replacing Micron

Here is the ‘worst-case scenario’ for oil and the Strait of Hormuz

Why CrowdStrike’s stock just got an upgrade ahead of earnings

HBO Max and Paramount+ will become one streaming service. What does that mean for you?

Bonds head for biggest selloff in nine months as Iran conflict sparks unusual Treasury moves

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

Word of the Day

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