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Updated 2026-08-18 14:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

MarketWatch reports that U.S. investors are sitting on profits, making them vulnerable to a downturn in economic newsflow. CNBC shares a personal story about the financial implications of childhood stock accounts for adults.

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CNBC

My fiance discovered a secret childhood stock account—what I learned about investing for your kids

My fiance's grandparents funded a custodial account for him in the 90s—a move which comes with major financial implications now that he's an adult.

2026-08-18 14:17 UTC

MarketWatch

U.S. investors have been buying stocks all month and are now sitting on profits. Here’s what might make them sell.

Given investors are sitting on unrealised gains and there are few short positions still open, the markets are more vulnerable to a downturn in economic newsflow.

2026-08-18 14:18 UTC