Why buying crypto in a bear market may be a cheaper way to play the AI boom

Artificial intelligence may be one of the most crowded trades in financial markets right now — but bitcoin, which is currently mired in a bear market, could be a cheaper way to play the AI boom.
GM: Iran war causing cost increases, but pricey vehicles continue to sell
GM CEO Mary Barra said the Detroit automaker continues to monitor any change in customer spending, but so far, the company’s vehicle mix has remained healthy.
How to get into the best college possible and pay the least for it

Eight tips from admissions adviser Andy Lockwood shared on MarketWatch’s “Don’t Short Yourself Live.”
UPS beats Wall Street estimates on top and bottom lines
Package delivery giant UPS beat Wall Street estimates for its first-quarter earnings.
Watch for these 21 best-in-class stocks to keep powering the tech rally, analysts advise

Expect the push higher for tech stocks to keep going, says Barclays as Wall Street gets on board. They flag their favorite picks across tech sectors.
Coca-Cola tops estimates, raises earnings outlook as global beverage demand rises
Shares of Coke have risen just 6% over the last year, hurt by concerns about the broader economy.
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Bed Bath & Beyond is seeing new life, as rare sales growth lifts stock more than 25%

Management highlights the “first quarter of significant revenue growth in 19 quarters.” But the stock is still well below its meme-stock-era highs.
General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects
Aside from earnings and any change to GM’s 2026 guidance, investors are monitoring impact from the Iran war, tariffs and EV write-downs.
California is one step closer to America’s first billionaire wealth tax — and the divide between red and blue state taxes is getting deeper

This year is shaping up to be a milestone moment for state income taxes after last year’s massive changes to federal income taxes.



