Top Financial News provided by CBS Marketwatch©

• Investors are ready for the Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Now it’s up to the economy to pick up.
  Investors appear increasingly confident around U.S. trade developments. The focus instead has turned to a steady economy.
• ‘The house has quadrupled in value’: I bought a house with my brother, but he did not contribute. How do I fix this?
  “My brother lived with me for eight years, then left to live abroad, married and followed his dreams.”
• Google is backing a Tesla founder’s push to power AI data centers
  Redwood Materials has secured some high-profile backers as AI makes energy storage more critical.
• More teens are investing in the stock market as the American dream falls out of reach
  As more kids invest, the new Trump accounts are poised to make it even easier.
• This chart tracks the ‘single greatest predictor’ of stock-market returns — it’s never done this before
  Individual stock ownership is a contrarian indicator. It’s flashing a warning.
• ‘It’s an expensive piece of equipment’: My neighbor asked to borrow my snowblower. Do I say yes?
  “The projected snowfall this weekend doesn’t look to be changing too much.”
• The best investors avoid ‘revenge trading’ and other raw emotions. Here’s how you can too.
  It’s not stock charts; it’s your mindset. This veteran trader’s insider tips can sharpen your skills.
• Oil hits 4-month high as Trump renews Iran threats, but crude’s momentum may be fleeting
  President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Iran Wednesday, warning that a “massive armada” was headed to the Middle Eastern country and that time was running out for Tehran to reach a nuclear deal.
• Look beyond the S&P 500 at this group of stocks that is less pricey, and less concentrated
  You may already have added small-cap and international exposure. Don’t forget about midcap stocks.
• Starbucks rewards investors who have been betting the turnaround is taking hold
  Starbucks sees a second straight quarter of growth in sales of stores open at least a year, in a sign that the turnaround is taking shape.

Wall Street Journal Market News©

• Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
  U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.
• Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
  Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.
• DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
  Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.
• Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
  Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
• Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat
  Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.
• Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens
  The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.
• Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts
  U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.
• Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon
  QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.
• Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player
  Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.
• What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
  There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.
• Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends
  Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.
• U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward
  The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.
• Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says
  Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.
• The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared
  There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.
• Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series
  Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest.
• What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?
  The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer.
• Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins
  Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields.
• In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto
  Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.
• One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream
  The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch.
• Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives
  The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business.