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Nearly 200 parties reached an agreement Wednesday at the U.N Climate Change Conference to phase out fossil fuels, but the oil market isn’t exactly shaking in its boots — and for good reason.

A change-of-control provision means bondholders could cash out if the company is sold and the credit downgraded.

As creator of the world’s first “midlife wisdom school,” Chip Conley wants to reinvent how people perceive midlife: Not as a crisis, but as a chrysalis. 

Here’s a look at what MarketWatch staffers and readers consider to be 2023’s most talked-about stocks — and the key issues that will drive their performances in the year to come.

‘I have almost double his pension income, as his former wives took a considerable share’

So much for the 60/40 portfolio. A new research paper says investors are far better off solely in stocks, then trying to maintain a balanced portfolio.

The 2024 Porsche 911 remains the high-end sports car against which all others are measured. It’s an awesome machine. Pricing starts at $114,400.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the large luxury sedan for heads of state, captains of industry, and winners of lotteries. Pricing starts at $117,300.

Don’t leave money on the table because the rules have changed. Here’s how to max out 2023 retirement contributions, and how to save even more in 2024

Older millennials are having a harder time buying a home than their younger counterparts, report suggests.

Financial conditions have eased ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting this week, with U.S. stocks extending their rally on Monday afternoon as investors prepare for the Fed’s upcoming decision on interest rates and projections for where rates may be headed in 2024.

Traders see the Federal Reserve getting closer to 2% inflation next year, as measured by annual core and headline readings from the consumer price index.

U.S. gasoline prices at the pump are declining, and may even drop below $3 a gallon on average before the year is done.

One of Wall Street’s most vocal bears is seeing signs of softness in corporate earnings, which could impede stocks’ ability to continue climbing in 2024.

Bonds rise along with stock after a report of a $21-a-share offer for department-store chain.

The rally in the year’s final stretch could be at risk if the Federal Reserve crushes expectations for rate cuts in 2024. 

The rally lifting U.S. stocks to fresh 2023 highs in the year’s home stretch could be at risk if the Federal Reserve on Wednesday crushes expectations for interest-rate cuts in 2024. 

Some places are simply unforgettable in winter, offering distinctive experiences and traditions. Here are 5 favorites, both snowy and non-snowy.

There are nearly 20 million U.S. adults age 55 and older who have difficulty with one or more basic daily activities, study says.

November sees 34 company bankruptcies, lower than previous months