Top Financial News provided by CBS Marketwatch©

• Sandisk’s stock is plunging, but some analysts are getting even more bullish
  One new stock-price target implies nearly 85% upside from current levels.
• The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz
  Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
• ‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?
  “I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”
• I’m 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more?
  “When I pass, all my retirement income is reduced to $30,000 a year.”
• Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market
  Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.
• SpaceX’s stock threatens to fall below the IPO price. Do investors face a ‘crisis’ if it does?
  The company has shed more than $800 billion in market value from its $2.67 trillion peak in less than a month.
• Lindsey Graham died from a rare heart condition. Here’s how to know if you’re at risk.
  Aortic dissections are extremely rare; however, people with a family history or who have been diagnosed with certain genetic syndromes have an elevated risk
• You don’t have to be rich to be financially independent. Here’s how to take control of your money.
  Relying on a high salary or a hot stock is a dangerous trap. Why the most secure people plan for sudden crisis.
• Stock pickers know they can’t outsmart the market. That doesn’t stop them from trying.
  How to satisfy your inner trader without derailing your long-term investment goals.
• Billionaires are loading up on these superior stocks. Why it pays to follow their money.
  The second quarter was a six-year best for U.S. stocks — here are the three sectors poised to lead the next leg higher.

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.