The Brutalist Report

MarketWatch

• Play the AI boom without the bubble risk via these ‘transition’ stocks, says Bank of America [3h]
• How the fragile AI ecosystem may be one of the biggest risks to markets this year [3h]
• I was asked, ‘Should we adopt AI?’ in a job interview. I said yes, but my answer fell flat. Was this a trick question? [3h]
• ‘I don’t want to step on any toes’: I manage a $80K trust for a 15-year-old relative. How do I deal with nosy relatives? [5h]
• ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ author E.L. James lists her L.A. mansion for $7.25 million [5h]
• Is the stock market open on MLK Day? Does the post office deliver mail? [5h]
• Micron’s stock gets an $8 million vote of confidence from this industry veteran [6h]
• College sports has a new money problem — and St. John’s may be the latest example: ‘It’s the Wild West’ [16h]
• These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000 [17h]
• Verizon outage spurs calls for mandatory refunds when cell service is disrupted: You shouldn’t have to ‘beg for it’ [18h]
• Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026 [18h]
• The S&P 500’s final push to 7,000 could be tougher than it looks [18h]
• Can I leave my 401(k) with my employer when I retire? [19h]
• Trump unveils his ‘Great Healthcare Plan.’ Analysts don’t expect much of an impact. [19h]
• There’s one thing that could make Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ perfect [19h]
• Verizon customers are getting $20 after outage — but specifics on its cause remain elusive [20h]
• This mix of stocks and bonds delivered double-digit gains last year — yet too many investors dismiss it [20h]
• 14 million Americans are getting access to these game-changing investment accounts — without risking their Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid benefits [20h]
• Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is a fresh drag on software stocks. Are investors overreacting? [21h]
• Why Nvidia’s stock isn’t partying like other parts of the chip sector this year [21h]
• Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together this year [21h]
• Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in over 3 years as home-buying activity picks up [21h]
• Gen Z men believe they’ll buy a home someday — but see their finances getting worse. What gives? [21h]
• Why Rocket Lab’s stock could cool off after a blistering rally [22h]
• Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead [22h]
• These under-the-radar stocks combine fast growth with big upside potential [23h]