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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is here — but the glory days of magazines like Vogue are long gone

By MarketWatch.com | Lukas I. Alpert | 4/28/2026 1:45 PM

The original 2006 movie chronicled the world of fashion magazines at their peak, but since then ad pages and Vogue’s legendary September issue have been cut in half. ... Read full Story

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Micron’s stock has boomed on AI optimism. Now comes the ‘tricky part.’

By MarketWatch.com | Britney Nguyen | 4/28/2026 1:13 PM

One analyst says the next leg of the Micron rally needs to come from something other than what’s driven the stock up so sharply over the past year. ... Read full Story

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How to get into the best college possible and pay the least for it

By MarketWatch.com | Beth Pinsker | 4/28/2026 12:47 PM

Eight tips from admissions adviser Andy Lockwood shared on MarketWatch’s “Don’t Short Yourself Live.” ... Read full Story

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Bill Ackman is placing a bet on individual investors with dual Pershing Square public offerings

By MarketWatch.com | Gordon Gottsegen | 4/28/2026 12:14 PM

The hedge fund is giving away shares to any investor who buys five or more shares in the IPO of its new closed-end fund. ... Read full Story

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‘I’m not interested in long-term care insurance’: I’d like to retire at 55. How much will I have to pay for healthcare?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 4/28/2026 8:54 AM

“The only thing holding me back is worrying about medical costs.” ... Read full Story

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Oracle, Nvidia and other buzzy tech stocks fall as the ‘OpenAI complex’ comes under pressure

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 4/28/2026 8:47 AM

A Wall Street Journal report said that the ChatGPT maker missed some financial targets. ... Read full Story

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Global oil prices top $111 a barrel after reports that Trump is unhappy with Iran’s proposal to end war

By MarketWatch.com | Isabel Wang | 4/28/2026 8:33 AM

Brent crude futures for June delivery climbed to above $111 a barrel as the endpoint of the U.S.-Iran conflict remains unclear. ... Read full Story

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Could a jet-fuel shortage turn your European summer vacation into a nightmare?

By MarketWatch.com | Claudia Assis | 4/28/2026 8:30 AM

Jet-fuel prices in Europe are among the most emblematic effects of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the disruptions the conflict has caused in energy markets. ... Read full Story

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Watch for these 21 best-in-class stocks to keep powering the tech rally, analysts advise

By MarketWatch.com | Barbara Kollmeyer | 4/28/2026 8:12 AM

Expect the push higher for tech stocks to keep going, says Barclays as Wall Street gets on board. They flag their favorite picks across tech sectors. ... Read full Story

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How to spot the silent fees and hidden costs your adviser isn’t mentioning

By MarketWatch.com | Morey Stettner | 4/28/2026 8:10 AM

From revenue-sharing ‘kickbacks’ to advisory fees on idle cash, here are the two questions you need to ask to protect your returns. ... Read full Story

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What Paul Tudor Jones is warning us against doing as the S&P 500 hits record heights

By MarketWatch.com | Jules Rimmer | 4/28/2026 8:08 AM

Jones is concerned about excess leverage in the system, about the S&P valuations and a deluge of equity supply but he does sense an opportunity in Japan ... Read full Story

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UPS leaves full-year outlook intact even as quarterly earnings top target, and stock falls

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 4/28/2026 7:12 AM

UPS’s stock falls after quarterly revenue beats expectations, but the full-year outlook was kept unchanged. ... Read full Story

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California is one step closer to America’s first billionaire wealth tax — and the divide between red and blue state taxes is getting deeper

By MarketWatch.com | Andrew Keshner | 4/27/2026 8:56 PM

This year is shaping up to be a milestone moment for state income taxes after last year’s massive changes to federal income taxes. ... Read full Story

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Bed Bath & Beyond is seeing new life, as rare sales growth lifts stock more than 25%

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 4/27/2026 8:34 PM

Management highlights the “first quarter of significant revenue growth in 19 quarters.” But the stock is still well below its meme-stock-era highs. ... Read full Story

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Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates.

By MarketWatch.com | Fabio Natalucci | 4/27/2026 8:20 PM

Fed’s communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise. ... Read full Story

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It’s China’s duty-free retail mecca and a tropical oasis, to boot. For Beijing that’s no longer enough.

By MarketWatch.com | Tanner Brown | 4/27/2026 8:00 PM

The island province of Hainan has new marching orders. ... Read full Story

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‘We believe it’s real’: My mom received a check from a class-action lawsuit. It bounced. Could this be a scam?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 4/27/2026 6:30 PM

“Now they are deducting that amount from her account.” ... Read full Story

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Arm’s stock snaps a seven-day winning streak as it loses some of its AI glow

By MarketWatch.com | Hannah Pedone | 4/27/2026 6:09 PM

Arm shares led Nadsaq 100 decliners on Monday, reflecting more general pressure on AI names and specific concerns about whether Arm will play a role in a potential Qualcomm-OpenAI chip. ... Read full Story

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Qualcomm’s stock gains as an AI opportunity emerges

By MarketWatch.com | Britney Nguyen | 4/27/2026 5:23 PM

The company is reportedly developing chips for OpenAI. ... Read full Story

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There’s a pizza price war going on, and Domino’s is feeling the pain

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 4/27/2026 2:41 PM

Domino’s will lean into “pizza innovation” as one way to engage customers who are getting more selective with their spending. ... Read full Story

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Cows’ methane burps may be fueled by a newfound organelle in gut microbes

by Science News | Apr 30 2026

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Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

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Where the Girls Were

by BookPage | May 01 2026

entertainment

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

by ET Online | May 01 2026

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Xeneta: The worst may be over after air cargo prices surge in April

by Air Cargo News | May 01 2026

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GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer?

by MarketWatch.com | May 01 2026

golf

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

by NY Times | Apr 15 2026

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Here’s how to crush Tehran in three moves

by New York Post | May 01 2026

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Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

by marca.com | Apr 28 2026

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Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts

by Fox News | Apr 30 2026

science

Proton beam timing tool could check radiotherapy energy before nearly every treatment

by phys.org | May 01 2026

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An Outdoor Icon Made a New Balance Challenger No One Saw Coming

by Gear Patrol | May 01 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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Secret Britain: 30 little-known British places you must visit

by Wanderlust | May 01 2026

world

South Korea exports jump 48% in April

by United Press International, Inc. | May 01 2026

Word of the Day

Beltane

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 1, 2026 is:

Beltane • \BEL-tayn\ • noun

Beltane refers to the Celtic May Day festival.

// Beltane falls each year approximately halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice.

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Examples:

“On May 1, we celebrate what began as the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane. ... It started at sundown April 30, when, according to Celtic lore, the evil spirits that had wreaked havoc on humans since Halloween had a last fling before the dawning of May 1 cast them into their annual six-month exile. The night of April 30 is still celebrated, especially abroad, with bonfires and revelry.” — Deane Morrison, The Owatonna (Minnesota) People’s Press, 26 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

To the ancient Celts, May Day marked the start of summer, and a critical time when the boundaries between the human and supernatural worlds were removed, requiring that people take special measures to protect themselves against enchantments. The Beltane fire festival originated in a summer ritual in which cattle were herded between two huge bonfires to protect them from evil and disease. The word Beltane has been used in English since the 15th century, but the earliest known instance of the word in print—as well as the description of that summer ritual—appears in an Irish glossary commonly attributed to Cormac, a king and bishop who lived in the south of Ireland near the end of the first millennium.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is here — but the glory days of magazines like Vogue are long gone

Micron’s stock has boomed on AI optimism. Now comes the ‘tricky part.’

How to get into the best college possible and pay the least for it

Bill Ackman is placing a bet on individual investors with dual Pershing Square public offerings

‘I’m not interested in long-term care insurance’: I’d like to retire at 55. How much will I have to pay for healthcare?

Oracle, Nvidia and other buzzy tech stocks fall as the ‘OpenAI complex’ comes under pressure

Global oil prices top $111 a barrel after reports that Trump is unhappy with Iran’s proposal to end war

Could a jet-fuel shortage turn your European summer vacation into a nightmare?

Watch for these 21 best-in-class stocks to keep powering the tech rally, analysts advise

How to spot the silent fees and hidden costs your adviser isn’t mentioning

What Paul Tudor Jones is warning us against doing as the S&P 500 hits record heights

UPS leaves full-year outlook intact even as quarterly earnings top target, and stock falls

California is one step closer to America’s first billionaire wealth tax — and the divide between red and blue state taxes is getting deeper

Bed Bath & Beyond is seeing new life, as rare sales growth lifts stock more than 25%

Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates.

It’s China’s duty-free retail mecca and a tropical oasis, to boot. For Beijing that’s no longer enough.

‘We believe it’s real’: My mom received a check from a class-action lawsuit. It bounced. Could this be a scam?

Arm’s stock snaps a seven-day winning streak as it loses some of its AI glow

Qualcomm’s stock gains as an AI opportunity emerges

There’s a pizza price war going on, and Domino’s is feeling the pain

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TD Ameritrade

Cows’ methane burps may be fueled by a newfound organelle in gut microbes

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

Where the Girls Were

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

Xeneta: The worst may be over after air cargo prices surge in April

GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer?

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

Here’s how to crush Tehran in three moves

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts

Proton beam timing tool could check radiotherapy energy before nearly every treatment

An Outdoor Icon Made a New Balance Challenger No One Saw Coming

Pelé's life in pictures

Secret Britain: 30 little-known British places you must visit

South Korea exports jump 48% in April

Word of the Day

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