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Investors are counting on two very different assets for safety as cracks in the world order widen in January

By MarketWatch.com | Joy Wiltermuth | 1/28/2026 8:00 AM

Gold and U.S. stocks aren’t known for both reaching record highs at the same time. Welcome to the “haven” plays to start 2026. ... Read full Story

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This top stock-picker spotted Nvidia and GLP-1s early — and made over 200%. Here’s what he’s buying now.

By MarketWatch.com | Charlie Garcia | 1/28/2026 7:50 AM

Citrini Research founder James Van Geelen identifies potential big money trends and stakes his claim far ahead of the crowd. ... Read full Story

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‘I feel like this does us a disservice’: My brother wants his $1 million inheritance in advance. Should he pay interest?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 1/28/2026 7:33 AM

“The total value of our family trust is $4 million.” ... Read full Story

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‘They upset me every time I see them’: How long do I keep my mother’s IRS and medical records? She died 4 years ago.

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 1/28/2026 6:32 AM

“Her low income did not require her to file taxes, and once she moved to the care facility, I got her on Medi-Cal.” ... Read full Story

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How both sides of the ‘Sell America’ debate can be right as dollar falls and stocks climb

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 1/28/2026 6:11 AM

There are two opposing views of whether the so-called “sell America” trade is happening. ... Read full Story

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Despite questions about AI’s long-term profitability, OpenAI and Anthropic accelerate investment

By MarketWatch.com | Jules Rimmer | 1/28/2026 5:07 AM

OpenAI’s latest funding round suggests a valuation of up to $830 billion, while Anthropic’s implies $350 billion ... Read full Story

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ASML bookings blow past estimates as SK Hynix plans capital-expenditure boost

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 1/28/2026 4:16 AM

Rarely have two earnings reports so neatly aligned, as microchip equipment maker ASML Holding reported surprisingly strong orders growth as memory-chip producer SK Hynix said it would make a “considerable increase” in capital expenditure. ... Read full Story

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This Intel executive bought the dip as the stock sank on earnings disappointment

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 1/28/2026 4:07 AM

CFO David Zinsner recently scooped up $250,000 worth of stock, reflecting “belief in Intel and commitment to creating shareholder value.” ... Read full Story

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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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basketball

Rockets vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, Jan. 31 from proven model

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jan 31 2026

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

fashion

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

FFNEWS

ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

by FreightWaves | Jan 30 2026

health

Healthgrades Names America’s Best Hospitals for 2026

by Healthline.com | Jan 30 2026

how_to

I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

by CNET | Jan 31 2026

lifestyle

Minnie Driver then and now: see her transformation in photos as she turns 56

by Hello! Magazine | Jan 31 2026

mental

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

by thehealthy.com | Dec 22 2025

music

“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

by NYS Music | Jan 31 2026

nutrition

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 2026

odd_fun

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

politics

Thune to local officials on ICE response: ‘You can’t just try and encourage all these protests’

by The Hill | Jan 31 2026

science

'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jan 31 2026

technology

New molecular electronics technology could exceed silicon chip density by 1,000 times

by Interesting Engineering | Jan 31 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.

Investors are counting on two very different assets for safety as cracks in the world order widen in January

This top stock-picker spotted Nvidia and GLP-1s early — and made over 200%. Here’s what he’s buying now.

‘I feel like this does us a disservice’: My brother wants his $1 million inheritance in advance. Should he pay interest?

‘They upset me every time I see them’: How long do I keep my mother’s IRS and medical records? She died 4 years ago.

How both sides of the ‘Sell America’ debate can be right as dollar falls and stocks climb

Despite questions about AI’s long-term profitability, OpenAI and Anthropic accelerate investment

ASML bookings blow past estimates as SK Hynix plans capital-expenditure boost

This Intel executive bought the dip as the stock sank on earnings disappointment

‘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.

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Rockets vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, Jan. 31 from proven model

The Wolf and His King

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

Healthgrades Names America’s Best Hospitals for 2026

I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

Minnie Driver then and now: see her transformation in photos as she turns 56

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

“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

Thune to local officials on ICE response: ‘You can’t just try and encourage all these protests’

'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes

New molecular electronics technology could exceed silicon chip density by 1,000 times

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

9.Look: Michigan State Police capture mini donkey named Dolly Parton

10.Look: Kangaroo found hopping loose down Texas road