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Microsoft has a new Anthropic partnership. Will Claude Cowork offer an AI advantage?

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Ji | 3/9/2026 1:02 PM

Microsoft is evolving its Copilot offering from chatbot to agent through a new arrangement with Anthropic. ... Read full Story

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Here’s what finfluencers like Dave Ramsey and Vivian Tu really think of ‘Trump accounts’

By MarketWatch.com | Venessa Wong | 3/7/2026 9:00 AM

After opening a “Trump account” to receive any “free” money you’re eligible for, personal-finance experts say parents may be better off directing their own dollars toward other account types for kids. ... Read full Story

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‘I don’t own a home’: I’m 62, unemployed and have $1.5 million for retirement. Can I afford to divorce my husband?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 3/7/2026 8:58 AM

“He has no loyalty to me or our vows.” ... Read full Story

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‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 3/7/2026 8:30 AM

“She is reading alarmist headlines about Iran in the newspapers.” ... Read full Story

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Spike in oil prices triggers talk of an economic doomsday scenario

By MarketWatch.com | Myra P. Saefong | 3/7/2026 8:30 AM

Another week of record gains could lift oil prices close to their all-time highs — levels that invite talk of an economic doomsday. ... Read full Story

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These 6 stocks could be major winners of an upcoming optics ‘supercycle’

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Ji | 3/7/2026 8:00 AM

Optical components are becoming a critical chokepoint in AI infrastructure, as the data-center buildout drives strong demand for more efficient data-transfer methods. ... Read full Story

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Trump is offering $20 billion in reinsurance for oil tankers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why it might not be enough.

By MarketWatch.com | Claudia Assis | 3/7/2026 8:00 AM

Supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf “are accelerating faster than expected” as storage options dwindle and force production shut-ins as early as next week, J.P. Morgan analysts said. ... Read full Story

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Telecom stocks have had a great start to the year — and they’re still quite cheap

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 3/7/2026 7:30 AM

Several companies in the S&P 500’s communications sector trade at low price-to-earnings valuations, with attractive dividend yields well supported by cash flow. ... Read full Story

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Fed ‘utterly paralyzed’ as Iran conflict stokes stagflation fears

By MarketWatch.com | Greg Robb | 3/7/2026 7:00 AM

Weak jobs report, higher gas prices move central bank to the sidelines. ... Read full Story

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We have $13.5 million and 3 kids, but one is an addict. How do we fairly divide our estate?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 3/7/2026 6:58 AM

“We are the first generation on either side of our families to experience this level of success.” ... Read full Story

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This stock-market correction signal just triggered for only the third time in seven years. Here’s the message for investors.

By MarketWatch.com | Barbara Kollmeyer | 3/5/2026 9:09 AM

Variant Perception said its S&P 500 “Correction Signal” has only been triggered three times since 2019. ... Read full Story

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Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO makes a one-time-only announcement: We’re buying back stock

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 3/5/2026 8:57 AM

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said the company started buying back shares this week. And he spent all of his take-home pay doing the same. ... Read full Story

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Jobless claims and Challenger Gray point to declining layoffs. What about hiring plans?

By MarketWatch.com | Jeffry Bartash | 3/5/2026 8:36 AM

The number of people who lost jobs and applied for unemployment benefits at the end of February clung to recent lows and added to a flurry of signals suggesting the labor market has stabilized. ... Read full Story

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I walked away from $70 million in sales to remake my brand. Shrinking the business actually made it more profitable.

By MarketWatch.com | Michael Sincere | 3/5/2026 8:20 AM

Tibi founder Amy Smilovic talks about building the fashion retail giant — her way — and answers the question every successful entrepreneur faces. ... Read full Story

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British billionaire’s retail company builds stake in Puma

By MarketWatch.com | Nora Redmond | 3/5/2026 8:12 AM

Frasers Group has become the second company this year to build a stake in the sporting giant. ... Read full Story

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The most expensive state for in-home caregiving may surprise you — and it costs almost $9,000 a month there

By MarketWatch.com | Beth Pinsker | 3/5/2026 8:07 AM

The cost of care for an aging parent, whether in their own home or in a nursing facility, varies greatly depending on where they live. ... Read full Story

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More people taking money out of their 401(k)s isn’t necessarily the crisis everyone thinks it is

By MarketWatch.com | Beth Pinsker | 3/5/2026 7:58 AM

Workers are taking hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, but people needing emergency access to funds can be helped in other ways. ... Read full Story

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BlackRock’s target-date funds are about to get riskier. Here’s what you need to know.

By MarketWatch.com | Jessica Hall | 3/5/2026 7:53 AM

Hiking risk between the ages of 45 and 60 could result in greater retirement wealth about 75% of the time, the asset manager said. ... Read full Story

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‘He has been emotionally abusive’: My father, 75, is on oxygen and destitute. What do I owe him?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 3/5/2026 7:31 AM

“He has less than $20,000 to his name and no income besides Social Security.” ... Read full Story

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The global economy is facing untold damage even if the Iran conflict ends tomorrow, warns this energy-industry expert

By MarketWatch.com | Barbara Kollmeyer | 3/3/2026 9:06 AM

Investors are failing to grasp the enormity of the fallout from U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran, says this energy expert. ... Read full Story

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

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Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

by carbuzz.com | Mar 17 2026

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The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

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New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

by ET Online | Mar 13 2026

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Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

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Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

by GameSpot | Mar 17 2026

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

by Billboard | Mar 17 2026

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Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

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Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | Mar 17 2026

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Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

by Self.com | Mar 17 2026

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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.

Microsoft has a new Anthropic partnership. Will Claude Cowork offer an AI advantage?

Here’s what finfluencers like Dave Ramsey and Vivian Tu really think of ‘Trump accounts’

‘I don’t own a home’: I’m 62, unemployed and have $1.5 million for retirement. Can I afford to divorce my husband?

‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?

Spike in oil prices triggers talk of an economic doomsday scenario

These 6 stocks could be major winners of an upcoming optics ‘supercycle’

Trump is offering $20 billion in reinsurance for oil tankers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why it might not be enough.

Telecom stocks have had a great start to the year — and they’re still quite cheap

Fed ‘utterly paralyzed’ as Iran conflict stokes stagflation fears

We have $13.5 million and 3 kids, but one is an addict. How do we fairly divide our estate?

This stock-market correction signal just triggered for only the third time in seven years. Here’s the message for investors.

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO makes a one-time-only announcement: We’re buying back stock

Jobless claims and Challenger Gray point to declining layoffs. What about hiring plans?

I walked away from $70 million in sales to remake my brand. Shrinking the business actually made it more profitable.

British billionaire’s retail company builds stake in Puma

The most expensive state for in-home caregiving may surprise you — and it costs almost $9,000 a month there

More people taking money out of their 401(k)s isn’t necessarily the crisis everyone thinks it is

BlackRock’s target-date funds are about to get riskier. Here’s what you need to know.

‘He has been emotionally abusive’: My father, 75, is on oxygen and destitute. What do I owe him?

The global economy is facing untold damage even if the Iran conflict ends tomorrow, warns this energy-industry expert

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

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

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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2.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

3.Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

4.Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

5.Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

6.Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

7.Watch: Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

8.Sister's reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

9.Watch: 'Cheetozard' auction results in a Guinness World Record

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