Ray Dalio makes the case for gold as the precious metal hits new record high

Ray Dalio believes gold deserves a significant portion of one’s portfolio, saying the precious metal is still appealing even at record highs.

Student-loan borrowers should be prepared for major changes coming in 2026 December 30, 2025
Repayment plans and loan limits are set to change, while the Education Department remains in flux. “It will be a really significant year on student-loan policy,” one expert notes.
Jillian Berman
Meta acquisition is latest megacap tech bet on AI to finish the year December 30, 2025
Giant tech companies are closing the year with a flurry of deals as they position for further advances in artificial intelligence.
Steve Goldstein
This trader says AI IPOs and a falling dollar could drive the S&P 500 to 8,200 next year December 30, 2025
Samantha LaDuc has nailed some big calls on stocks in recent years. She sees another S&P 500 high coming in 2026, but an unhappy Main Street.
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What SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab and more have in store for 2026 December 30, 2025
SpaceX and Blue Origin are two of the leading players in the rocket launch business. Both have big plans for 2026.
William Gavin
You told us your financial New Year’s resolutions. Here’s how to make them happen. December 30, 2025
MarketWatch readers shared their money goals for 2026. These tips can help them — and you — embrace habits to build wealth, pay down debt, and more.
Genna Contino
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Will the post office deliver mail? December 30, 2025
As we greet 2026, be prepared for some holiday closures.
Charles Passy
The sneaky factor that Apple investors need to watch in the new year December 30, 2025
Just how well can Apple insulate itself from booming memory prices?
Emily Bary
These stocks doubled the S&P 500’s return in 2025 — why a 2026 repeat looks likely December 30, 2025
Valuation indicators now are extremely bearish for U.S. stocks. Non-U.S. stocks are a much better bet.
Mark Hulbert
What will it take for Amazon’s stock to finally take off? December 30, 2025
Amazon’s stock trailed its ‘Magnificent Seven’ counterparts in 2025. Growth in the company’s cloud-computing, advertising and retail segments could spark a turnaround.
Christine Ji
‘I’m fed up’: My selfish mother-in-law has controlled me for 30 years. How can I regain my power? December 30, 2025
“I’m almost 50 years old. Enough is enough. I am exhausted by it.”
Quentin Fottrell