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

The Dow Industrials closed lower on Thursday as Treasury yields continued to climb. The 30-stock index is heading for a fourth consecutive losing week.

‘We made a bad, bad decision’: I learned the hard way how to manage my aging father’s money September 25, 2026
“When my father died, his trust was the Bible.”
Quentin Fottrell
I spend my time and money caring for my aging mother — yet she gave my brother $100,000. Should I pull back? September 25, 2026
“My mother started having more trouble getting around. First a knee replacement, then a fall.”
Quentin Fottrell
This is why you might see 8% mortgage rates soon September 25, 2026
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Philip van Doorn
Choosing these AI-exposed college majors could dent your job prospects — and lower your pay September 25, 2026
At a time when many college students say they are rethinking their academic focus because of AI, new findings supply hard data on the potential costs of these decisions.
Andrew Keshner
How do I know when to ask someone out? I’m 21 and I don’t want to waste my money or my time. September 25, 2026
“What signs of mutual interest should someone realistically look for?”
Aditi Shrikant
Micron investors should get ready for a seesaw ride, analyst says September 25, 2026
The timing of an Nvidia product ramp may require a balancing act for Micron investors, as some estimated revenue shifts toward next year instead of this year.
Britney Nguyen
Apple’s expensive new iPhones could be a double-edged sword for the company September 25, 2026
Bernstein analysts suggest Wall Street isn’t properly modeling the extent to which gross margins, a profit metric, could take a hit due to the rising costs of smartphone components.
Hannah Pedone
Tesla’s stock falls as launch of Semi truck fails to excite investors September 25, 2026
Autonomous trucking represents a compelling opportunity for Tesla, but it’s unclear what the company’s initial Semi targets look like.
William Gavin
I just started dating someone I really like, but he’s moving to Mexico for six months. Should I spend the money to visit him? September 25, 2026
“Traveling is something we both want in a partnership.”
Aditi Shrikant
8% mortgage rates are ‘not an impossibility’ as the 30-year fixed rate surges September 25, 2026
With the 10-year Treasury up sharply and the outlook for the U.S. economy looking unclear, some say 8% mortgage rates are back on the table.
Aarthi Swaminathan