The Brutalist Report

MarketWatch

• U.S. stocks are up this year even as tech slides, with some already rallying more than 10% [47d]
• GM becomes the latest carmaker to write down billions in pivot away from EVs [48d]
• Stocks face their first real test of 2026 with Friday’s pivotal jobs report and possible tariff ruling [48d]
• How Trump’s control over Venezuela’s oil gets him close to a seat at OPEC’s table [48d]
• The S&P 500 is losing the momentum that had been fueling stock investors [48d]
• Americans just spent a record $20 billion with buy-now-pay-later. Here’s what to do if you overdid it. [48d]
• Nvidia had a chilling effect on these power stocks. Are investors being too harsh? [48d]
• Why Alphabet’s stock can further reign as ‘king’ of the AI trade in 2026 [48d]
• Aerospace, defense stocks surge after Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military spending budget — but are investors too optimistic? [48d]
• Trump wants oil at $50. He thinks Venezuela can help — but oil drillers might not go along. [48d]
• Nike needs more than Tim Cook to rescue its stock, amid ‘longer than expected’ turnaround [48d]
• GM’s stock gets an almost ‘silly’ upgrade. Why this analyst is now bullish on its prospects. [48d]
• Bessent touts Trump’s tariffs as markets gird for Supreme Court ruling [48d]
• MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 5: Set up these helpful alerts to control your spending [48d]
• Could ‘Trump accounts’ make your kids millionaires? Maybe – with this strategy. [48d]
• Why does Australia’s retirement system outrank America’s? [48d]
• The IRS just announced when you can start filing your taxes. Here’s what to expect this tax season. [48d]
• Amazon and these four tech stocks can benefit most from the next AI wave, according to Bank of America [48d]
• Softer sofas, fewer coat sizes and simpler packaging: tariffs are changing more than just the prices of products [48d]
• Copper looks better than aluminum medium-term, says JPMorgan as it downgrades Alcoa [48d]
• Layoffs show no sign of rising: Jobless claims still very low historically [48d]
• Trade deficit plunges to 16-year low due to U.S. gold rush and shrinking imports [48d]
• The best money advice that I ever got was boring — and life-changing [48d]
• U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff [48d]
• These 5 economic and market forces can power solid growth for jobs and stocks in 2026 [48d]
• 5 portfolio moves to make now that could pay off this year [48d]
• Would you have invested in Berkshire Hathaway stock at the start of Warren Buffett’s career? [48d]
• Oil’s ‘Maduro trade’ faded fast — and won’t come back until Venezuela stabilizes [48d]
• How to compete with AI in a bleak job market, according to this software giant’s CEO [48d]
• Some savvy investors are seeking riches in Venezuela. It isn’t only about oil. [48d]