The general state of the stock market seems quite healthy, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index making new all-time intraday and closing highs on several recent days. However, there Read more
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Charting the approach of S&P 2,000
CINCINNATI (MarketWatch) — The S&P 500 Index continues to grind slowly, but steadily, toward the headline 2,000 mark. Against this backdrop, the U.S. markets’ bigger-picture technicals continue to support the Read more
S&P 500 vies for technical breakout
CINCINNATI (MarketWatch) — Despite recent volatility, the major U.S. benchmarks are rattling the cage on uncharted territory. Most notably, the S&P 500 Index is challenging its all-time high — S&P Read more
This device promises aging baby boomers injury-free exercise
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Meet LEO — a device that promises to help you avoid exercise injuries. Aging baby boomers, this wearable band’s for you. LEO is a band worn Read more
DuPont, Nike, KB Home are stocks to watch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday’s session are DuPont, Nike Inc., and KB Home. DuPont DD, -0.42% : The Read more
Corrections: Time will tell if Google smartwatch ticks
A June 26 MarketWatch column incorrectly identified the clients and partners of Appetizer Mobile. The column has been corrected.
Bed Bath & Beyond, GoPro, Nike are stocks to watch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., GoPro Inc., and Nike Inc. After Read more
Google, Barnes & Noble are stocks to watch Wednesday
An earlier version of this story included companies that are scheduled to report earnings on Thursday, not Wednesday. The errors have been corrected. SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies Read more
Wisconsin Energy, Oracle, GE are stocks to watch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — A spurt of acquisition announcements or talk of deals involving Wisconsin Energy Corp., Oracle Corp., and General Electric Co. may set those shares up for active Read more
Stocks to watch: Oracle, Smith & Wesson, Family Dollar
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday’s session are Oracle Corp., Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., and Family Dollar Stores Read more