Investor Alert

New York Markets Close in:

NewsWatch

Oct. 25, 2021, 9:00 a.m. EDT

The bad news for Facebook does not extend to its earnings — yet

By MarketWatch

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Facebook Inc.'s Teflon sheen has been impenetrable, even as the past few weeks of bad news has put its brand name and investors to such a test that the company is reportedly planning a name change. Financially, though, the worst may actually be yet to come. See full story.

Tech will dominate this week, but here’s one up-and-coming sector investors shouldn’t overlook

Here's one scrappy sector that isn't getting enough credit lately as investors zero in on inflation and big tech. See full story.

Holiday earnings forecasts have been lumps of coal so far, and here come the biggest ones

Holiday earnings forecasts are disappointing investors so far, and the biggest boxes under Wall Street's tree are coming this week. See full story.

This key stock-market indicator has switched to a ‘buy’ signal

Also, an aggressive strategy to trade the top of what might be a trading range for the S&P 500. See full story.

An Ether futures ETF is next likely step after ProShares watershed bitcoin moment, a former SEC official explains

Every week we highlight the most timely news in the crypto and blockchain industry, from developments in digital-asset companies, exchanges, funds and ventures, as well as important sector research and data. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Event promoters, bars and restaurants are among those hosting 'Squid Game' events — minus the risk of executions, of course. See full story.

Link to MarketWatch's Slice.