Tuesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The Nasdaq Composite jumped to an all-time high and closed at a fresh record Monday as investors embraced the AI trade and looked past elevated Treasury yields.

‘Trump accounts’ could force MAGA children to own New York Times stock October 6, 2026
This is going to bring a lot of problems that almost anyone could have predicted
Brett Arends
My wife never went back to work after raising our kids. Do I have to share my retirement savings 50/50? October 6, 2026
“For 14 years I have gotten up every morning and gone to work while she has been free to pursue whatever interested her.”
Quentin Fottrell
Marvell just impressed Wall Street with ‘good numbers plus a better story’ October 6, 2026
Marvell’s stock is popping after the company not only delivered with its financial forecasts but also demonstrated its diversified mix of customers and products.
Hannah Pedone
How Meta’s stock can surge to $1,000, according to the biggest bull on Wall Street October 6, 2026
A Wells Fargo analyst warns of a near-term profit hit from AI infrastructure spending and legal costs — but thinks that will set up massive gains by 2028.
Christine Ji
My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and life savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene? October 6, 2026
“Both properties swill be solely in his name.”
Quentin Fottrell
‘I don’t want to die on the sales floor’: I’m 67 and earn $19.50 an hour at a big-box store. When can I finally retire? October 6, 2026
“I started taking Social Security at 66 and receive $2,410 a month. I have $214,000 in my 401(k).”
Quentin Fottrell
America’s renters are emerging as a political movement October 6, 2026
Housing policy has long prioritized homeownership. As young Americans face the prospect of renting indefinitely, more tenants are seeking political clout.
Jillian Berman
Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life October 6, 2026
Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often plague older adults.
Jessica Hall
These 5 chip stocks are cheaper than the S&P 500 — and offer faster growth October 6, 2026
Micron and Nvidia are among high-profile semiconductor companies that have been raking in cash and still have inexpensive stocks.
Philip van Doorn
‘The pain was excruciating’: A friend in her 80s fell down her basement stairs. What could we have done to prevent it? October 6, 2026
“She developed pleural effusion — fluid between the lungs and ribs — compressing her lungs and making it hard for her to breathe.”
Quentin Fottrell