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‘I don’t own a house’: I’m 50 with $2 million and I’m scared about losing my job. Can I retire early?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 1/28/2026 2:15 AM

“My monthly expenses are around $6,000. That includes rent.” ... Read full Story

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Texas Instruments forecasts something that hasn’t happened in 16 years, lifting its stock

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 1/27/2026 11:18 PM

The company’s outlook implies revenue in the first quarter could be higher than what it was in the fourth quarter as a recovery takes hold. ... Read full Story

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Apple CEO Tim Cook says he’s ‘heartbroken’ after Minneapolis shootings, calls for de-escalation

By MarketWatch.com | Mike Murphy | 1/27/2026 10:43 PM

Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday he’s “heartbroken” by the recent events in Minneapolis, and that he has voiced his concerns about the situation with President Donald Trump. ... Read full Story

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Here’s how Microsoft can prove the doubters wrong this earnings season

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 1/27/2026 9:20 PM

Increasing its cloud capacity is key for Microsoft, as the company can’t currently meet all is AI demand due to a shortage of graphics processing units. ... Read full Story

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Everyone’s looking for political fireworks from Powell’s press conference. Here’s what to expect.

By MarketWatch.com | Greg Robb | 1/27/2026 9:14 PM

Experts debate Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future ahead of his Wednesday remarks, which will follow the central bank’s decision on interest rates. ... Read full Story

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Dollar tumbles to a four-year low as Trump claims it’s ‘doing great’

By MarketWatch.com | Isabel Wang | 1/27/2026 5:54 PM

The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in four years on Tuesday despite President Donald Trump claiming it was “doing great” in a speech in Iowa. ... Read full Story

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These home buyers are suing one of the biggest mortgage lenders in America. Why you should pay attention.

By MarketWatch.com | Aarthi Swaminathan | 1/27/2026 5:31 PM

A class-action lawsuit against mortgage-lending giant Rocket Companies accuses the company of illegally steering homebuyers toward using their services and away from cheaper alternatives. ... Read full Story

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UnitedHealth’s stock falls 20% after saying it expects revenue to decline in 2026

By MarketWatch.com | Jaimy Lee | 1/27/2026 5:28 PM

The health insurer was also surprised by a very small Medicare Advantage rate proposal. ... Read full Story

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Pinterest is slashing jobs and office space as it switches focus to AI roles

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 1/27/2026 5:18 PM

Pinterest’s stock drops after a disclosure that it plans to cut about 15% of its workforce, as it reallocates resources to AI-focused roles and products. ... Read full Story

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Here’s how Amazon is looking to take on Walmart at its own game

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 1/27/2026 5:13 PM

Amazon is looking into opening a supercenter retail location, while closing its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores. ... Read full Story

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UPS will cut a lot more jobs as its Amazon business shrinks, and investors like it

By MarketWatch.com | Jules Rimmer | 1/27/2026 12:24 PM

UPS said it expects 2026 earnings per share to be about the same as 2025, which would snap a three-year streak of EPS declines. ... Read full Story

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Cloudflare’s stock pops on viral Moltbot. Here’s how a cybersecurity company became the newest AI winner.

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Ji | 1/27/2026 12:18 PM

The rise of autonomous personal assistants like Moltbot is creating a new bull case for companies that help secure digital identities and local data, analysts said. ... Read full Story

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Micron’s stock is surging as the company looks to cash in on a ‘desperate’ market

By MarketWatch.com | Britney Nguyen | 1/27/2026 11:55 AM

The memory-chip company is adding a new facility that will boost capacity, but not before setting the stage for two years of big price increases. ... Read full Story

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Happy new year? Americans are in a foul mood despite a seemingly strong U.S. economy.

By MarketWatch.com | Jeffry Bartash | 1/27/2026 11:38 AM

The stock market keeps hitting record highs, unemployment is low and the economy is growing surprising fast, but Americans were in a foul mood as the new year got under way. ... Read full Story

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More young adults are asking their parents to pay their bills: ‘I’m broke and it’s an unfair society’

By MarketWatch.com | Aditi Shrikant | 1/27/2026 11:38 AM

Parents may feel that the younger generation is entitled, while their children feel like they reached adulthood in a volatile economic environment. ... Read full Story

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AI spending gets a reality check as Big Tech reports earnings this week. Here’s what to watch.

By MarketWatch.com | Jurica Dujmovic | 1/27/2026 11:32 AM

S&P 500 index funds are heavily dependent on whether the Magnificent Seven are making profitable decisions. ... Read full Story

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GM’s stock pushes to a new record, as carmaker calls for higher profit ahead

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 1/27/2026 11:10 AM

GM is adjusting to declining customer interest in electric vehicles as the automaker boosted its dividend and announced a new stock buyback. ... Read full Story

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Another government shutdown is looming. Should you rush to file your taxes early?

By MarketWatch.com | Andrew Keshner | 1/27/2026 11:09 AM

There’s a lot riding on this tax-filing season going smoothly for consumers, investors and the economy. ... Read full Story

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This chart tracks the ‘single greatest predictor’ of stock-market returns — and it’s never done this before

By MarketWatch.com | Mark Hulbert | 1/27/2026 11:03 AM

Individual stock ownership is a contrarian indicator. It’s flashing a warning. ... Read full Story

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Puma stock climbs as Chinese sports company swoops in for big stake

By MarketWatch.com | Jules Rimmer | 1/27/2026 4:58 AM

China’s Anta Sports paid a big premium but doesn’t appear likely to launch bid for all of Puma. ... Read full Story

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art

Sorin Neamțu at Suprainfinit Gallery

by Contemporary Art Daily | Jan 29 2026

auto

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

by carbuzz.com | Jan 30 2026

beauty

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

book

The Wolf and His King

by BookPage | Jan 30 2026

connecticut

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

by CT Mirror | Jan 30 2026

entertainment

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

food

Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

by THE MANUAL | Jan 30 2026

mental

People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80

by thehealthy.com | Dec 22 2025

nation

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

by upi.com | Jan 30 2026

new_jersey

Op-Ed: NJ families need relief from high energy prices. Community solar can deliver

by NJ Spotlight | Jan 30 2026

odd_fun

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

real_estate

Ellen DeGeneres shops for new mansion same day she calls for ICE buying boycott

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

technology

Convert, edit, and OCR PDFs for life for just $30

by PCWorld | Jan 31 2026

wellness

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

‘I don’t own a house’: I’m 50 with $2 million and I’m scared about losing my job. Can I retire early?

Texas Instruments forecasts something that hasn’t happened in 16 years, lifting its stock

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he’s ‘heartbroken’ after Minneapolis shootings, calls for de-escalation

Here’s how Microsoft can prove the doubters wrong this earnings season

Everyone’s looking for political fireworks from Powell’s press conference. Here’s what to expect.

Dollar tumbles to a four-year low as Trump claims it’s ‘doing great’

These home buyers are suing one of the biggest mortgage lenders in America. Why you should pay attention.

UnitedHealth’s stock falls 20% after saying it expects revenue to decline in 2026

Pinterest is slashing jobs and office space as it switches focus to AI roles

Here’s how Amazon is looking to take on Walmart at its own game

UPS will cut a lot more jobs as its Amazon business shrinks, and investors like it

Cloudflare’s stock pops on viral Moltbot. Here’s how a cybersecurity company became the newest AI winner.

Micron’s stock is surging as the company looks to cash in on a ‘desperate’ market

Happy new year? Americans are in a foul mood despite a seemingly strong U.S. economy.

More young adults are asking their parents to pay their bills: ‘I’m broke and it’s an unfair society’

AI spending gets a reality check as Big Tech reports earnings this week. Here’s what to watch.

GM’s stock pushes to a new record, as carmaker calls for higher profit ahead

Another government shutdown is looming. Should you rush to file your taxes early?

This chart tracks the ‘single greatest predictor’ of stock-market returns — and it’s never done this before

Puma stock climbs as Chinese sports company swoops in for big stake

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Sorin Neamțu at Suprainfinit Gallery

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

The Wolf and His King

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

Op-Ed: NJ families need relief from high energy prices. Community solar can deliver

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

Ellen DeGeneres shops for new mansion same day she calls for ICE buying boycott

Convert, edit, and OCR PDFs for life for just $30

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

2.Ohio man's stocking stuffer delivers $100,000 lottery prize

3.11-year-old juggler breaks world record using a pindaloo

4.Watch: Raccoon stows away to Belarus in shipped car

5.Watch: Bighorn sheep rescued from frozen river in Colorado

6.Maryland man collects his second big lotter prize in under 2 years

7.Watch: Semi crash covers Wisconsin highway in beer kegs

8.Watch: Production error turns 'crying horse' toy into viral sensation

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10.Look: Kangaroo found hopping loose down Texas road