Stock Markets Closed and Post Office Services Suspended on Labor Day
The NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day, while USPS mail delivery is suspended; some banks and…
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Business
Private Security Spending Surges Past $50 Billion as Fears of Violence Drive Demand
Rising tensions and high-profile incidents are fueling a boom in the private security industry, now valued above $50 billion, with communities like…
Business
Volkswagen Approves Plan to Eliminate 50,000 Jobs
The German automaker's supervisory board unanimously approved a plan to cut approximately 50,000 positions, part of a broader restructuring effort.
Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record $15.1 Trillion as AI Boom Drives Record Headcount
The number of billionaires reached a record 3,795 in 2025, with total wealth surging to $15.1 trillion, driven largely by the artificial…
Retirees in Their 70s Face Financial Trade-Off Between Proximity to Family and Rising Costs
A couple in their 70s seeks advice on relocating from a low-tax state to California to be near their children, despite the…
From Doubt to Wealth: How Self-Education in Investing Changed One Person’s Retirement Outlook
A MarketWatch contributor shares how overcoming initial confusion about wealth accumulation led them to master investing and move beyond reliance on Social…
Entertainment
Melanie Lynskey Reveals New Zealand Property Prices Are Out of Reach
Actress Melanie Lynskey says she can no longer afford to buy a home in her native New Zealand due to soaring property…
Technology
Nvidia’s Equity Portfolio Surges to $99 Billion, Solidifying Role as Top Tech Investor
Nvidia's equity investments have skyrocketed more than tenfold in a year to $99 billion, positioning the chipmaker as one of the world's…
Argentina’s Milei Threatens Sanctions on Falklands Oil Projects as Trump Questions U.S. Support for Britain
President Javier Milei escalated the Falklands dispute by threatening sanctions on oil firms, while Donald Trump cast doubt on U.S. defense commitments…
Global Bond Sell-Off Lingers as Reliable Demand Fades, El-Erian Warns
Renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian says global government bond sell-off likely not over, citing structural buyer shortages and rising yields.