1 month ago
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Social Security is the retirement income lifeline for millions of Americans and garners its share of confusing headlines. From the full retirement age and cost-of-living adjustment to the rules for claiming benefits while still working, here is what's expected to change in 2027.
A common concern among those planning for retirement is an ever-increasing Social Security "full retirement age."
Geoffrey Schmidt, a certified public accountant and founder of Holy Schmidt!, a retirement education resource, told Yahoo Finance that many seniors ****** ume the full retirement age keeps climbing.
"It doesn't. It has finished its long, slow climb to 67. Anyone born in 1960 or later has a full retirement age of exactly 67, and that group reaches it in 2027," Schmidt said. "Under current law, it does not go any higher. So if you've been worried they'll keep moving the goalposts on you, at least on the retirement age, that increase is over."
#Retirement #schmidt #Social #holy
Social Security is the retirement income lifeline for millions of Americans and garners its share of confusing headlines. From the full retirement age and cost-of-living adjustment to the rules for claiming benefits while still working, here is what's expected to change in 2027.
A common concern among those planning for retirement is an ever-increasing Social Security "full retirement age."
Geoffrey Schmidt, a certified public accountant and founder of Holy Schmidt!, a retirement education resource, told Yahoo Finance that many seniors ****** ume the full retirement age keeps climbing.
"It doesn't. It has finished its long, slow climb to 67. Anyone born in 1960 or later has a full retirement age of exactly 67, and that group reaches it in 2027," Schmidt said. "Under current law, it does not go any higher. So if you've been worried they'll keep moving the goalposts on you, at least on the retirement age, that increase is over."
#Retirement #schmidt #Social #holy
2 months ago
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Maybe you only think about the Federal Reserve when interest rate decisions make headlines. However, the Fed does much more than that, and it often impacts Americans' personal finances.
Discover how Fed rate moves affect your money.
The Federal Reserve acts as a bank for banks. It holds bank deposits, lends money to financial institutions, and facilitates the process by which banks borrow funds from each other.
The Federal Reserve also ensures the smooth operation of the banking system and guides the nation's economy by managing U.S. currency and by steering interest rates.
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Maybe you only think about the Federal Reserve when interest rate decisions make headlines. However, the Fed does much more than that, and it often impacts Americans' personal finances.
Discover how Fed rate moves affect your money.
The Federal Reserve acts as a bank for banks. It holds bank deposits, lends money to financial institutions, and facilitates the process by which banks borrow funds from each other.
The Federal Reserve also ensures the smooth operation of the banking system and guides the nation's economy by managing U.S. currency and by steering interest rates.
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2 months ago
Updated Sept 15, 2026, 1:23 pm EDT / Original Sept 15, 2026, 12:51 pm EDT
Nicholas Colas doesn’t see
5% Treasury yields
as a stock market spoiler. Instead, the co-founder of DataTrek Research sees them as a healthy reset of interest rates that could pave the way for more sustainable growth.
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Rising oil prices and a 10-year Treasury yield climbing to around 5% have raised concerns about consumer spending and restaurant operating costs.
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Nicholas Colas doesn’t see
5% Treasury yields
as a stock market spoiler. Instead, the co-founder of DataTrek Research sees them as a healthy reset of interest rates that could pave the way for more sustainable growth.
Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Rising oil prices and a 10-year Treasury yield climbing to around 5% have raised concerns about consumer spending and restaurant operating costs.
#nicholas
2 months ago
Updated Sept. 3, 2026 5:03 pm ET
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1219 ET [Dow Jones]—Gains in bitcoin through August have inspired optimism in the cryptocurrency ******* e, with CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed index at 77 out of 100, a “greed” reading. But the foundation of these gains are possibly not as strong as some may have hoped. “Perpetual-futures positioning shows the move up came mostly from shorts being liquidated and covered; few new long positions were opened, and shorts have started to rebuild,” say ******* ysts with CryptoQuant in a note. Bitcoin has broken through the $80,000 mark, trading up 4.7% to $81,054. Ethereum rises 4.7% to $2,506, XRP climbs 7.4% to $1.45, and Solana is up 4.8% to $104.45. (kirk.maltaiswsj.com)
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1219 ET [Dow Jones]—Gains in bitcoin through August have inspired optimism in the cryptocurrency ******* e, with CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed index at 77 out of 100, a “greed” reading. But the foundation of these gains are possibly not as strong as some may have hoped. “Perpetual-futures positioning shows the move up came mostly from shorts being liquidated and covered; few new long positions were opened, and shorts have started to rebuild,” say ******* ysts with CryptoQuant in a note. Bitcoin has broken through the $80,000 mark, trading up 4.7% to $81,054. Ethereum rises 4.7% to $2,506, XRP climbs 7.4% to $1.45, and Solana is up 4.8% to $104.45. (kirk.maltaiswsj.com)
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2 months ago
Brennan **** et Management recently released its Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Investors were optimistic about a potential truce with Iran, highlighted by a mid-June memorandum for negotiations on regional security and sanctions, causing oil prices to drop and the market to rally. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, investors remain focused on a surge in AI infrastructure spending, which is expected to heavily influence the global economy, although questions about the returns from this investment loom. Overall, the S&P 500 remains at high valuations, seemingly unfazed by these challenges, while there are few pockets of value left, mostly outside the U.S. market. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Brennan **** et Management highlighted Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) as a notable contributor. Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) is a telecommunications and media company that provides cable and mobile services in Latin America. On August 28, 2026, Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) stock closed at $93.38 per share. The one-month return of Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) was -1.10%, and its shares gained 93.04% over the past 52 weeks. Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) has a market capitalization of $15.64 billion.
Brennan **** et Management stated the following regarding Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) and GTX operate in vastly different businesses, but our investment journey with each shares some similarities. We believe that both are good businesses. TIGO is an oligopoly of an essential service (broadband and cell phone). Meanwhile, GTX is an oligopoly provider of turbochargers to the automotive industry with a potentially valuable new product portfolio focused on industrial and electric vehicle (EV) markets. At the time of purchase, both stocks were hated and exceptionally cheap. TIGO operated in riskier Central and South American markets and had a mixed operating history (to be kind). The prior management team executed a fantastic acquisition (buyout of minority partner in Guatemala) but funded it via a rights offering at stock prices ~60% below where the deal was announced. GTX was a post bankruptcy special situation name, and we initially bought preferred shares that ultimately were forcefully converted to common stock. As EV sales expanded across the world, there was understandable concern that GTX's core turbocharger business was at risk and huge uncertainty arose about whether the company could ever crack the EV market. At the time of purchase TIGO traded for ~17% forward free cash flow yield (post rights offering) while GTX sported valuations only slightly higher…." (Click here to read the full text)
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In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Brennan **** et Management highlighted Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) as a notable contributor. Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) is a telecommunications and media company that provides cable and mobile services in Latin America. On August 28, 2026, Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) stock closed at $93.38 per share. The one-month return of Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) was -1.10%, and its shares gained 93.04% over the past 52 weeks. Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) has a market capitalization of $15.64 billion.
Brennan **** et Management stated the following regarding Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ:TIGO) and GTX operate in vastly different businesses, but our investment journey with each shares some similarities. We believe that both are good businesses. TIGO is an oligopoly of an essential service (broadband and cell phone). Meanwhile, GTX is an oligopoly provider of turbochargers to the automotive industry with a potentially valuable new product portfolio focused on industrial and electric vehicle (EV) markets. At the time of purchase, both stocks were hated and exceptionally cheap. TIGO operated in riskier Central and South American markets and had a mixed operating history (to be kind). The prior management team executed a fantastic acquisition (buyout of minority partner in Guatemala) but funded it via a rights offering at stock prices ~60% below where the deal was announced. GTX was a post bankruptcy special situation name, and we initially bought preferred shares that ultimately were forcefully converted to common stock. As EV sales expanded across the world, there was understandable concern that GTX's core turbocharger business was at risk and huge uncertainty arose about whether the company could ever crack the EV market. At the time of purchase TIGO traded for ~17% forward free cash flow yield (post rights offering) while GTX sported valuations only slightly higher…." (Click here to read the full text)
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2 months ago
You can make money in any stock market. Luckily, you only have to prepare for bullish and bearish markets. While each market has different catalysts that determine the bullishness or bearishness of the current trend, knowing how to navigate these markets can open the doors to higher returns.
I optimize my portfolio and investment decisions to increase the probability of making money. It's not a guarantee, but having a game plan for each market type is better than being unprepared. Here's how I navigate bull and bear markets.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
I like Warren Buffett's mentality of buying and holding companies for multiple years rather than buying shares and then strategically exiting after an earnings report. Those moves sound flashy when they work, but they can also backfire. Even if you win those types of trades, you incur short-term capital gains, which are taxed less favorably than long-term capital gains.
Knowing what a company does, which catalysts will influence its stock price, and what it did in its recent earnings is vital before making any investment. You need this information to outperform the S&P 500 in both bearish and bullish markets.
#markets #NVIDIA #money #bearish
I optimize my portfolio and investment decisions to increase the probability of making money. It's not a guarantee, but having a game plan for each market type is better than being unprepared. Here's how I navigate bull and bear markets.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
I like Warren Buffett's mentality of buying and holding companies for multiple years rather than buying shares and then strategically exiting after an earnings report. Those moves sound flashy when they work, but they can also backfire. Even if you win those types of trades, you incur short-term capital gains, which are taxed less favorably than long-term capital gains.
Knowing what a company does, which catalysts will influence its stock price, and what it did in its recent earnings is vital before making any investment. You need this information to outperform the S&P 500 in both bearish and bullish markets.
#markets #NVIDIA #money #bearish
3 months ago
Alibaba's net income collapsed 75% as capex surged 75%, swinging free cash flow to a 45 billion yuan outflow last quarter.
Burry exited Alibaba for JD.com months ago and says the stock must fall another 50% before he'd consider buying again.
Alibaba is raising $10.2 billion through a 3.7% dilutive share sale while insider purchases by Tsai and Wu totaled just $15 million.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Alibaba didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
The AI spending boom has created an uncomfortable split in technology stocks. Investors are willing to reward companies that can turn massive infrastructure investments into recurring revenue, but they are becoming less forgiving when those investments crush profits and cash flow first.
#free #stocks #tsai #NVIDIA
Burry exited Alibaba for JD.com months ago and says the stock must fall another 50% before he'd consider buying again.
Alibaba is raising $10.2 billion through a 3.7% dilutive share sale while insider purchases by Tsai and Wu totaled just $15 million.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Alibaba didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
The AI spending boom has created an uncomfortable split in technology stocks. Investors are willing to reward companies that can turn massive infrastructure investments into recurring revenue, but they are becoming less forgiving when those investments crush profits and cash flow first.
#free #stocks #tsai #NVIDIA
3 months ago
Many people who claim Social Security do so because they've retired and they're ready to stop working. In some cases, however, you may want to double-dip and both work and collect benefits.
The problem is, if you try to do that before you've reached your full retirement age (FRA), your work could affect the amount of Social Security you actually get to bring home. Here's what you need to know about the rules before you start applying for jobs while getting your benefits.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The first thing to know is that work rules change after full retirement age. Post-FRA, you can work as much as you want, and you still get the full amount of your Social Security benefits.
In fact, if you are working and earn more than you did earlier in your career (on an inflation-adjusted basis), you could end up increasing your benefit.
#benefits #working
The problem is, if you try to do that before you've reached your full retirement age (FRA), your work could affect the amount of Social Security you actually get to bring home. Here's what you need to know about the rules before you start applying for jobs while getting your benefits.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The first thing to know is that work rules change after full retirement age. Post-FRA, you can work as much as you want, and you still get the full amount of your Social Security benefits.
In fact, if you are working and earn more than you did earlier in your career (on an inflation-adjusted basis), you could end up increasing your benefit.
#benefits #working
3 months ago
Lowe's (LOW) stock rose 2% on Wednesday after the company reported an earnings beat but gave a more cautious outlook, citing "pressure" in do-it-yourself (DIY) consumer spending.
In the second quarter, Lowe's revenue came in at $26 billion, just below the $26.1 billion the Street expected. Adjusted earnings per share, which included a $0.11 benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds, came in at $4.27, above the $4.22 the Street predicted based on Bloomberg estimates.
"Our total home strategy is working," Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison told Yahoo Finance. "This strategic framework has enabled us to drive five consecutive quarters of positive comps. … With the DIY under pressure, we still have been able to deliver."
Poor weather during the Memorial Day weekend weighed on weather-sensitive outdoor and seasonal categories, as did competitors' use of tariff refunds to put up promotions on items like grills, patio, and live goods.
Amid a tough housing backdrop that disproportionately affects DIY customers, Lowe's same-store sales grew 0.2%, below the 0.7% expected.
#refunds
In the second quarter, Lowe's revenue came in at $26 billion, just below the $26.1 billion the Street expected. Adjusted earnings per share, which included a $0.11 benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds, came in at $4.27, above the $4.22 the Street predicted based on Bloomberg estimates.
"Our total home strategy is working," Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison told Yahoo Finance. "This strategic framework has enabled us to drive five consecutive quarters of positive comps. … With the DIY under pressure, we still have been able to deliver."
Poor weather during the Memorial Day weekend weighed on weather-sensitive outdoor and seasonal categories, as did competitors' use of tariff refunds to put up promotions on items like grills, patio, and live goods.
Amid a tough housing backdrop that disproportionately affects DIY customers, Lowe's same-store sales grew 0.2%, below the 0.7% expected.
#refunds
3 months ago
Bank Leumi ($LUMI), Israel's biggest lender, is partnering with Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: $GLXY) to offer cryptocurrency trading to its customers.
The crypto trading will be available starting in 2027, making Bank Leumi the first Israeli lender to provide such a service.
Customers of Leumi and its mobile app will be able to buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: $ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: $SOL) through the bank's app.
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The crypto trading will be available starting in 2027, making Bank Leumi the first Israeli lender to provide such a service.
Customers of Leumi and its mobile app will be able to buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: $ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: $SOL) through the bank's app.
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MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times
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3 months ago
Leading e-commerce and tech company Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been rallying recently, after posting strong quarterly earnings numbers, hitting a new all-time high of more than $287 along the way. It's now up around 19% for the year, and its market cap is hovering around $3 trillion. The business has been doing exceptionally well as its growth rate has been solid, and its growth opportunities are plentiful.
But has the stock gotten too expensive, or can it still be a good buy at its current levels?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
A key reason investors have been bullish on Amazon's stock of late has been due to its popular cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS). In the most recent quarter, which ended on June 30, AWS achieved its fastest growth rate in 18 quarters -- 37%. Not only is that important from a growth angle, but AWS also generates the best margins for the business; thus, a strong performance will also boost the bottom line. Of the $27.5 billion in operating income that Amazon posted last quarter, $16.6 billion, or 61%, came from AWS.
Despite spending heavily on artificial intelligence (AI), investors are becoming bullish that Amazon's efforts are paying off; CEO Andy Jassy says that "our AI and chips businesses each eclipsed run rates of more than $25 billion." All in all, the business is doing exceptionally well, with Amazon beating expectations on top and bottom lines for this most recent quarter.
#signal
But has the stock gotten too expensive, or can it still be a good buy at its current levels?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
A key reason investors have been bullish on Amazon's stock of late has been due to its popular cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS). In the most recent quarter, which ended on June 30, AWS achieved its fastest growth rate in 18 quarters -- 37%. Not only is that important from a growth angle, but AWS also generates the best margins for the business; thus, a strong performance will also boost the bottom line. Of the $27.5 billion in operating income that Amazon posted last quarter, $16.6 billion, or 61%, came from AWS.
Despite spending heavily on artificial intelligence (AI), investors are becoming bullish that Amazon's efforts are paying off; CEO Andy Jassy says that "our AI and chips businesses each eclipsed run rates of more than $25 billion." All in all, the business is doing exceptionally well, with Amazon beating expectations on top and bottom lines for this most recent quarter.
#signal
3 months ago
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Performance was primarily impacted by customers extending operating runs to capitalize on favorable refining economics, leading to a significant deferral of planned turnaround and maintenance activity.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East created a dual headwind, driving higher crack spreads that incentivized customer deferrals while directly impacting regional business operations.
A less favorable revenue mix and lower labor utilization in Mechanical Services compressed margins, though this was partially offset by stability in nested and recurring Inspection and Heat Treating activity.
Management identified a lack of consistency in commercial execution and labor planning during the initial 120-day diagnostic period, prompting a shift toward clear ownership and accountability.
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Performance was primarily impacted by customers extending operating runs to capitalize on favorable refining economics, leading to a significant deferral of planned turnaround and maintenance activity.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East created a dual headwind, driving higher crack spreads that incentivized customer deferrals while directly impacting regional business operations.
A less favorable revenue mix and lower labor utilization in Mechanical Services compressed margins, though this was partially offset by stability in nested and recurring Inspection and Heat Treating activity.
Management identified a lack of consistency in commercial execution and labor planning during the initial 120-day diagnostic period, prompting a shift toward clear ownership and accountability.
#activity #tell #performance
3 months ago
Few retail investors could pass on the chance to buy pre-IPO stock in ******* eX. But what seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime turned into a curse for some early ******* eX speculators.
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal profiled the New Jersey-based investment firm Late Stage Capital that claimed to offer access to pre-IPO companies like ******* eX.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
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A recent report from The Wall Street Journal profiled the New Jersey-based investment firm Late Stage Capital that claimed to offer access to pre-IPO companies like ******* eX.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#wealth #jersey
