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Ownership
MarketWatch launched on 30 October 1997 as a joint venture between Data Broadcasting Corporation and CBS (originally CBS MarketWatch). Dow Jones & Company acquired it in January 2005 for about $528 million. Dow Jones, and therefore MarketWatch, has been owned since 2007 by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, sitting alongside The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.
Funding
MarketWatch is funded by advertising and digital subscriptions and is integrated into News Corp's Dow Jones financial-news business. It receives no state or party funding.
Affiliation & stance
MarketWatch is a commercial financial-news site owned by Dow Jones / News Corp, a publicly traded company controlled by the Murdoch family. It has no party or government control and maintains a market-focused, broadly centrist editorial profile, so it is INDEPENDENT (privately/commercially owned).
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 265
73/100
Factual
73/100
Objective
316
Articles
316
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
The case for Nvidia’s stock to march even higher after clinching its first record high in months
The article discusses why Nvidia's stock price is expected to rise further following its recent achievement of reaching a new high in months. Analysts point to the company's undervalued stock and its pivotal position within the artificial intelligence industry as key factors driving this optimism.
Reflection debuts Beam, an open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost
Reflection AI has launched Beam, a large open-weight AI model designed to compete with prominent Chinese models such as DeepSeek, Qwen, and Z.ai, offering similar performance at significantly reduced computational costs. Beam is a 501-billion-parameter model with 23 billion active parameters, trained on 23.8 trillion tokens, and features a 1 million token context window. According to Reflection, Beam performs on par with Z.ai’s GLM-5.2 and surpasses current leading Western open models while requiring 3–4 times less inference compute. The company positions Beam as a 'workhorse model' for enterprises, governments, and developers. Reflection, founded in 2024 by two former Google DeepMind researchers, has secured significant funding and partnerships, including a $7 billion deal with SpaceX and Nebius for access to Nvidia’s GB300 chips. The firm aims to enable 'AI factories,' allowing organizations to customize and deploy localized AI systems based on their own data.
This rare stock-market divide means an elevated chance of a big surge — or a deep plunge
The article highlights a rare divergence between the two-month returns of the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average, indicating a potential for significant market movement either upwards or downwards. This split suggests differing performance trends within the broader stock market, which could signal underlying economic shifts or investor sentiment changes. The piece notes this as an unusual occurrence, implying it might increase the likelihood of substantial market volatility. However, the article stops short of providing detailed analysis or expert commentary on the implications of this divergence.
Trump promises $100 checks for 20 million seniors for Medicare
President Trump announced that his administration will send approximately $100 to over 20 million senior citizens to assist with Medicare Part B premiums. The payments, described as 'checks,' will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Trump referred to as a 'Slush Fund.' Eligible seniors will receive either a direct deposit of $90 or paper checks starting in early October. While the payment is intended to reduce monthly premiums, it will cover less than half of the standard $202.90 Part B premium. This move comes amid Trump's efforts to improve economic sentiment ahead of the midterms, following other financial promises such as potential $5,000 payments for adults if Republicans win the election and $500 Obamacare rebate proposals. Critics note that many of these promises lack concrete implementation plans.
Etched fields funding offers at $40B+ valuation, sources say
Etched, an AI chip startup that recently raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation, is now receiving acquisition offers valued between $40 billion and $50 billion, according to undisclosed sources. The company is exploring potential deals but has not commented on the matter. Etched focuses on developing full AI hardware systems using its proprietary chips, aiming to compete with NVIDIA. The startup has attracted significant interest from venture capitalists due to its rapid growth and promising technology. Etched has already secured over $1 billion in customer orders, including from quant trading firm Jane Street, and has recruited engineers from NVIDIA. The company operates a data center in Silicon Valley and a production facility in Taiwan, leveraging partnerships with TSMC. Etched has experienced rapid valuation increases, raising $300 million at $10.3 billion and then $700 million at $21 billion within months.
Investors see big opportunity in ferocious 2026 bond-market rout
Investors are increasingly viewing the anticipated 2026 bond-market downturn as a significant opportunity, particularly attracting savers and those seeking lower-risk investments. The bond market is expected to experience turbulence, which has sparked interest among individuals looking to capitalize on potential shifts in financial markets. This development reflects changing investor sentiment toward fixed-income assets amid economic uncertainties. While the exact nature of the 2026 market conditions remains speculative, the growing attention highlights a shift in strategy among conservative investors.
Go ahead and get that poetry degree. Republican law won’t prevent people with humanities majors from getting student loans.
The article discusses new federal regulations aimed at holding colleges accountable by requiring most bachelor’s and graduate degree programs to meet certain standards. These rules are part of broader efforts to improve transparency and accountability in higher education. The piece notes that these changes do not affect students pursuing degrees in the humanities, allowing them to continue accessing student loans without additional restrictions.
AI chatbots recommend shopping at Walmart over just about anywhere else, analysts find
A report by UBS suggests that AI-powered chatbots are increasingly recommending Walmart as a preferred shopping destination compared to other retailers. The findings highlight the growing influence of artificial intelligence in shaping consumer behavior and retail competition. This trend indicates that AI systems may be altering traditional retail dynamics by prioritizing specific brands based on algorithmic assessments. The implications suggest potential shifts in market strategies as retailers seek to optimize their presence in AI-driven recommendation systems.
Western Digital and Seagate shares bounce back as analysts downplay the Toshiba threat
The article discusses the impact of potential increased production by Toshiba on the hard disk drive market, noting that analysts believe Toshiba still lags behind Western Digital and Seagate. Despite any expansion efforts by Toshiba, the analysts suggest that these two companies remain ahead in terms of capacity and market position.
Microsoft’s blazing stock comeback isn’t even close to being over, analyst says
An analyst from Melius Research suggests that Microsoft's stock is poised for continued growth, positioning the company as a favorable investment amid investor interest in safer opportunities within the AI sector.
‘I don’t want to die on the sales floor’: I’m 67 and earn $19.50 an hour at a big-box store. When can I finally retire?
The article features a personal account from a 67-year-old worker who earns $19.50 per hour at a big-box store. The individual has begun receiving Social Security benefits at age 66, earning $2,410 monthly, and holds $214,000 in a 401(k) retirement account. They express frustration over the low hourly wage and question when they can afford to retire, highlighting concerns about financial stability in later life despite having some retirement savings.
My wife never went back to work after raising our kids. Do I have to share my retirement savings 50/50?
The article discusses a personal financial question regarding the division of retirement savings between a spouse who continued working and another who did not. The author raises the issue of whether they are legally obligated to split their retirement savings equally with their spouse, who chose not to return to work after raising their children.
Saudi Aramco’s CEO may be too downbeat about the road to restocking global oil supplies
The article discusses concerns about Saudi Aramco’s CEO being overly optimistic regarding the restoration of global oil supply levels. It mentions that some analysts believe record oil production and alternative shipping routes, such as those available once the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, could help replenish global oil supplies.