Layoff plans in October fell to the lowest level since 2023 as companies turned their attention to retaining existing employees and adding seasonal help ahead of the holidays.
US employers announced 43,994 job cuts in October, up slightly from September but down 71% from a year earlier, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Job cuts have been muted this year as the labor market stays in "low hire, low fire" mode. Announced cuts in the first 10 months of the year are at their lowest level since 2022.
"This is a low-fire environment," Andy Challenger, chief revenue officer at Challenger, said in a statement. "Employers are holding on to the workers they have heading into the holidays, and the hiring they are announcing is largely short-term, seasonal work. Companies want the flexibility to meet holiday demand without adding permanent headcount."
Food companies announced nearly 10,000 layoffs in October, followed by the technology sector's 5,600 cuts. Tech companies have announced more than 170,000 job cuts this year, usurping their total for all of 2025.

#announced #since

Hunter Schafer attended the WIRED World Fair in Miami on Wednesday, where she took part in a panel discussion.
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For an event exploring the intersection of technology, creativity and culture, Hunter's NIHL by Neil Grotzinger Spring 2027 look felt particularly fitting. With her upcoming television series Blade Runner 2099 being her latest project, the futuristic aesthetic also seemed especially relevant, even if this wasn't an official promotional appearance.
The neon-yellow hooded top, covered in intricate floral embellishments, has an almost otherworldly quality, while the contrasting printed skirt adds to the unconventional aesthetic. The combination of traditional decorative techniques and futuristic design makes this an interesting choice for the occasion.
By swapping the runway's chunky boots for lilac pumps, she gave the outfit a more feminine feel while keeping its unconventional appeal.

#wired #schafer #fair

Princess Diana remains one of the most influential royal style figures decades after her death. From glamorous evening gowns to casual sweatshirts, her clothes attracted enormous attention and often carried meanings that went far beyond fashion. Few pieces illustrate that fascination better than her famous red Black Sheep sweater, featuring rows of white sheep and a single black one standing apart from the flock.
Diana first wore the Warm & Wonderful sweater in 1981, shortly after her engagement to Prince Charles. The playful design quickly attracted attention, particularly because the lone black sheep invited interpretations about Diana's own position within royal life. Those interpretations remain speculative, but there is clear evidence that she valued the garment. After the original sweater was damaged, Buckingham Palace contacted the designers seeking a repair or replacement. Diana later appeared publicly in the replacement.
Years later, the original sweater was rediscovered and offered at auction through Sotheby's in 2023. Before the sale, it carried an estimate of $50,000 to $80,000. Its significance came from more than Diana simply having worn it. The accompanying correspondence helped establish its history, while photographs of Diana wearing the distinctive design made it instantly recognizable to collectors and royal fashion enthusiasts.
The final result dramatically exceeded expectations. The sweater sold for $1.143 million, including fees, setting a record at the time for an item of clothing worn by Diana at auction. The price also demonstrated how dramatically demand for objects connected with the princess had grown. Other pieces from her wardrobe had already achieved impressive results, including a purple Victor Edelstein evening gown that sold for more than $600,000 earlier in 2023.
Diana's wardrobe continues to attract this level of interest because her clothing became closely connected with her public identity. Early in her royal life, she embraced romantic dresses and traditional silhouettes. Over time, her wardrobe became increasingly confident, incorporating streamlined tailoring, memorable eveningwear and relaxed casual pieces.

#pieces #princess #evening #casual

A married couple over 65 who haven't claimed Social Security can pull about $47,500 from an IRA and owe the IRS nothing.
Collecting the average benefit shrinks the tax-free IRA withdrawal to about $34,000, because half of Social Security counts toward taxable income.
Past the zero-tax line, the Social Security tax torpedo makes each extra IRA dollar count nearly twice, producing an effective marginal rate of about 19%.
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A married couple where both spouses are over 65 can take a surprisingly large IRA withdrawal next year and owe the IRS nothing. How large depends mostly on one question: have they started Social Security yet?

#free #collecting #past

Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson appear to have one thing in common beyond their successful careers. The couple shares a thoughtful approach to gift-giving. In a new interview, the "Saturday Night Live" star opened up about why he enjoys finding meaningful presents and admitted that his wife is even better at it. Jost also reflected on the gifts they treasure most and how they spend the holiday season together as a family.
While promoting Kay Jewelers' new holiday campaign, Colin Jost spoke to People about the importance of giving meaningful gifts. The comedian said he enjoys putting thought into every present instead of choosing something at random.
"I don't like getting just a random thing if it doesn't feel meaningful," Jost said. He explained that he likes finding gifts that remind people of a special memory or moment in their lives.
However, Jost admitted that Scarlett Johansson has the upper hand when it comes to thoughtful presents. "She's an excellent, very thoughtful and generous gift giver," he said. "I think we're a good gifting match."
The comedian added that many of the best gifts they have ever received came from each other. He even joked that their children are the greatest gifts of all. Jost and Johansson share son Cosmo, while the actress is also mother to daughter Rose from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac.

#jost #johansson #scarlett #thing

Archival couture rarely looks this playful, and Sienna Miller's minidress proved it by turning heads in Los Angeles with glossy pink satin and a shape that refused to stay simple. The hemline carried plenty of drama, while the back held an even bigger surprise. Pale tones, soft ruffles and a vintage pedigree set the mood for the "Madden" premiere.
Sienna Miller, 44, wore Emanuel Ungaro to the Los Angeles event. According to Check The Tag, the piece comes from the label's Spring/Summer 1992 Couture collection.
The strapless dress skimmed her frame in blush-pink satin. A straight, structured neckline sat above a gathered waist, which gave the fabric a softly ruched finish. Below, a tiered ruffle trimmed the hem and also added movement with every step.
The back of the dress added a touch of fun. A large, bow-like swirl of satin sat at the hip, which turned the short silhouette into something more sculptural. On Miller, the minidress looked playful yet polished, with the volume at the back and the ruffle at the front echoing one another.
The "American Sniper" actress kept her accessories minimal. Pale pink sandals with slim ankle straps kept the palette tonal, while a statement ring added a hint of sparkle. Her blonde hair was pulled into a high, loose ponytail, with a few strands left out to frame her face. Soft, rosy makeup and a pink lip completed the look.

#pink #satin #angeles #soft

A single ticket in New Jersey won the $847 million Powerball Wednesday night, one of the 10 biggest jackpots in the lottery's history.
The ticket holder matched the winning numbers, 15, 34, 41, 53 and 56, as well as the red 21 Powerball, to take the prize.
The winner can either take a one-time payment of $363.1 million before taxes, or they can choose an annuity that is paid out over the next 29 years.
A total of 25 people won $50,000 in the draw, while four Power Play winners boosted their prizes to $100,000.
The win ends the three-month Powerball jackpot drought, after the last grand prize winner claimed $1.04 billion in Illinois, which was the eighth-largest win in the game's history.

#history #take #wednesday

Roth conversions count as income, so retirees over 65 near $75,000 can lose the new $6,000 senior deduction without warning.
A $40,000 conversion for a single retiree costs about 23% rather than the quoted 22%, while $100,000 nearly erases the deduction.
Converting only up to the income threshold, waiting until 2029, or paying conversion tax from taxable savings can protect the deduction.
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Congress handed people 65 and older a new tax break last year, and it comes with a tripwire that most of the articles celebrating it skipped. The deduction is worth up to $6,000 a person for tax years 2025 through 2028. It starts to shrink once your income passes $75,000 if you are single, or $150,000 if you file jointly, and it shrinks fast: 6 cents for every dollar over the line. At $175,000 single or $250,000 joint it is gone.

#income #single #converting #conversions

A widow who stays as beneficiary on her late husband's IRA avoids roughly $172,000 in forced taxable income over four years before his RMD clock starts.
Filing single cuts her Medicare IRMAA threshold in half to $109,000, so a $40,650 RMD alone can trigger $974 in extra annual Part B premiums.
Contributing to or missing a required distribution from the inherited IRA permanently strips away the deferral option the IRS otherwise allows surviving spouses.
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Consider a combined case. A 74-year-old widow's husband dies this year at 68, and she's the sole beneficiary of his $1 million traditional IRA. The custodian's spousal claim form offers to move the money into an IRA in her own name, and that looks like the tidy choice.

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Mckenna Grace paired her micro minidress with Sonia Petroff jewelry for an interview during "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" press run. The 20-year-old portrays Maysilee Donner and her sister Merrilee Donner in the movie. She has delivered several striking looks throughout the press run.
Mckenna Grace joined co-star Joseph Zada on the new episode of the Spanish talk show "La Revuelta." Styled by Molly ***** son, the "Gifted" actress accessorized with Sonia Petroff Swan Earrings. Crafted from brass with 24-carat gold overlay, the earrings wrapped around the ear in an ear-cuff silhouette.
The top arch resembled a slender, graceful swan neck ending in a downturned beak, while the base fanned out into a stylized wing. Further, brilliant Swarovski diamonds adorned the wings' feathers. A single ***** rous pearl sat right at the bend where the neck met the plumage.
Grace paired the beautiful earrings with the Sau Lee Caspian Jacquard Print Dress. The metallic gold minidress features a high Mandarin-style collar framing a keyhole chest cutout. The bodice hugged her torso and cinched at the waist before falling into a short hemline with a little side slit for ease of movement.
The metallic gold jacquard wove an ornate, textured surface pattern that caught light from every angle, echoing the opulence of the gilded jewelry. Meanwhile, the short hemline put her long legs on full display. She paired the dress with sheer black tights, elongating the leg line. Black slingback pumps completed her look. Together, the tights and the shoes created a streamlined vertical line.

#grace #Gold #mckenna #jacquard

Dutch Bros Executive Chairman Travis Boersma sold 2.39 million shares worth about $106.4 million.
Dutch Bros' Q3 revenue rose 30% to $549.8 million, but EPS missed Street estimates.
On Stocktwits, retail sentiment jumped to 'extremely bullish' from 'bearish'.
Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) stock plunged overnight as third-quarter (Q3) earnings miss and a $106.4 million stock sale by Executive Chairman Travis Boersma rattled investors, overshadowing revenue growth even as retail traders doubled down on the coffee chain's long-term potential.
Dutch Bros stock traded over 15% lower overnight. The stock had registered gains for the past three weeks.

#bros #Stock #executive #travis

A tiny blue dress has stolen the spotlight this Halloween. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's baby daughter stepped into Halloween "Alice in Wonderland" style, complete with a satin skirt and sparkling tulle. Her parents also built a full storybook world around her, from a rabbit-hole tunnel to towering playing cards for her first Halloween celebration.
The photos appeared on Beau Society's Instagram account with the caption "We're all mad here…" The post also thanked the event lead, the venue, and the florists, photographer, photobooth, and design team.
Amid the snapshots covering the party, it was the protagonist who stole the show. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's seven-month-old daughter, Harper Haize Allen, was dressed as a tiny Alice in her parents' wonderland.
The party's theme was "Allen's in Wonderland," a play on "Alice in Wonderland" by customizing it for the Allen family. Additional photos shared by Raven Moore, wife of Allen's teammate DJ Moore, showed an entrance shaped like a giant clock that led into a long black-and-white tunnel.
Inside, red flowers hung over a signpost pointing to "Wonderland," beside an oversized red-spotted mushroom. Marquee letters spelled out "We're all mad here." They were flanked by giant King and Queen of Hearts cards, resembling Steinfeld and Allen respectively. Checkered floors, oversized chess pieces and standing playing cards completed the scene.

#steinfeld #hailee #josh #we 're

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The queen of Spain makes outfit repeating look so good. Today, Queen Letizia attended the 30th Ibero-American Summit 2026 held at the Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid, Spain, and for the occasion, she brought out a favorite dress of hers: a one-shoulder midi from Madrid-based brand Delpozo.
The navy dress with a bare shoulder, midi sleeves, and a pencil detail has the most elegant silhouette—one which is made even more chic by the large rosette that adorns the covered shoulder.
Letizia, who regularly supports the Spanish heritage label, has pulled the dress out several times before, including to the 50th anniversary celebration of Spanish sports newspaper AS in 2017, on a trip to Paris in 2018, and for the Princesa de Asturias Awards in 2020, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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#shoulder #letizia #madrid #hearst

In the three decades since red carpets have become synonymous with Hollywood couture, celebrity stylists have outpaced fashion editors, models, moguls and, more recently, content creators as the true arbiters of the town's taste. No one else has the number of media impressions that top Hollywood stylists do, with many of them pulling in millions of followers. Of course, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Taylor Swift have 500 million-plus Instagram fans each, but much of the engagement is driven by what their stylists are putting on their backs.
That's why, as this year winds down, THR reached out to the many pros who've now achieved fame in their own right for dressing the most visible personages in the world. What did we learn? The newish Parisian design duo behind Matières Fécales — Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran — have captured stylists' hearts the most, while Matthieu Blazy's Chanel, Jonathan Anderson's Dior and Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent also number among Hollywood's favorite designers. Feathers still are flying on red carpet fits for all genders. The sheer look continues to show off, but cutouts and two-piece looks are taking over the body-part wars. Lace, lingerie and leather are now completely red carpet-worthy. Slinky close fits and strong tailoring are forever. And so, apparently, is fashion's idolization of Zendaya. We could have easily included three or more of her looks, but to keep the list varied and fun, we chose only one top fit per actor or actress. The methodology behind the list included tabulating the top 10 looks chosen by 50-plus stylists, prioritizing by the number of votes each look received, and then, to break ties, bringing in rankings. The result: a realistic look at coming trends and which designers and designs rank the highest for Hollywood, by the world's top tastemakers.
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#hollywood #stylists #look #plus

A $310,000 taxable gain from selling an S&P 500 fund pushes a single filer's MAGI to $390,000, triggering $6,355 in annual Medicare IRMAA surcharges two years later.
Selling all at once costs $13,575 in combined surcharges and investment taxes, which is cheaper than splitting the sale over two or three years due to compounding IRMAA brackets.
Rebalancing stocks to bonds inside a traditional or Roth IRA avoids MAGI impact entirely, since those trades never appear on Form 1040.
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Consider a hypothetical 68-year-old who bought an S&P 500 index fund in a taxable brokerage account in 1996. He now wants less stock risk and plans to sell and move into bonds. The 10-year Treasury yielded 4.91% on November 2, so the switch looks reasonable. For a sense of scale, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) has risen 466.8% in price since November 1999 alone.

#irmaa #november #years #bonds

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory met a fiery end on Wednesday morning, nearly 22 years after it launched to study the most powerful explosions in the universe.
Data from the US ******* e Force estimates the 3,200-pound ******* ecraft plunged into Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia around 7:39 a.m. ET.
While most of the observatory was expected to burn up as it blazed through the thick inner band of Earth’s atmosphere, NASA predicted some pieces of the vehicle would survive.
It was not immediately clear whether any surviving debris hit land. Previously, NASA had predicted that the “risk of harm coming to anyone on Earth is unlikely, approximately 1 in 2,100.”
If Swift were launched today, it would likely have to adhere to far stricter safety guidelines regarding end-of-life planning, according to The Aerospace Corporation, which is a federally funded research and development center.

#observatory

Joan Crawford's rivalries in Hollywood are well documented, with much attention paid to her rivalry with Bette Davis
In the introduction to Jungle Red! The Making of MGM's The Women, friend and film historian Jeanine Basinger dismisses the notion that Davis was Crawford's most significant adversary, pointing instead to Norma Shearer
Basinger and author Illeana Douglas explore the complex dynamic between Crawford and Shearer in the deep-dive on the film
Jeanine Basinger's unique friendship with Joan Crawford has left her with particular insights about the star's life behind the scenes.
Basinger writes the introduction for Illeana Douglas's book, Jungle Red! The Making of MGM's The Women, where she talks about Crawford's role in the 1939 comedy. The film historian touches on Crawford's feud with Norma Shearer on the set and compares it to one of Crawford's most well-known rivalries.

#basinger #film #jeanine

Fidelity National Information Services reported third quarter 2026 sales of US$3.45b and net income of US$356m, and also affirmed a US$0.44 quarterly dividend payable in late December.
The business paired stronger earnings with a lower 2026 outlook, paused buybacks to cut debt, and announced CFO James Kehoe's departure, which sharpened the focus on execution and balance sheet discipline.
We will now look at how Fidelity National Information Services' lowered guidance and CFO transition could reshape the broader investment narrative.
Spot 30 resilient stocks with low risk scores that pair steadier balance sheets with more predictable outlooks if Fidelity National Information Services' guidance cut and CFO change leave you wanting a smoother ride.
For an investor to stay with Fidelity National Information Services, the core belief is that its mix of banking, payments and capital markets software can keep shifting toward higher margin, recurring contracts, even as client behavior gets choppier. The Q3 2026 report supports that thesis on execution, with higher sales, stronger net income and better earnings per share from continuing operations.

#national

A $450,000 IRA withdrawal to buy a condo counts as taxable income, pushing a couple's MAGI to $550,000 and triggering $12,710 in extra Medicare premiums for 2028.
Social Security sets IRMAA using tax returns from two years prior, so a 2026 withdrawal raises 2028 premiums and Form SSA-44 offers no relief for voluntary withdrawals.
Spreading IRA withdrawals over four years at $112,500 annually keeps MAGI below the surcharge threshold, while splitting across just two years saves almost nothing.
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A married couple, both 66, find the condo they want to retire to. It costs $450,000. They want to own it outright, so they plan to withdraw $450,000 from his traditional IRA this year, before accounting for the taxes they'll owe. Two years from now, Social Security will send each of them a letter with a Medicare bill neither one planned for.

#years #security #withdrawal #income

California's proposed billionaire tax appeared headed for defeat on Wednesday in one of the final verdicts from voters in an election week that saw a wave of anti-billionaire sentiment elsewhere.
The latest results on Wednesday afternoon showed California's Proposition 40 down by over 11 percentage points, with 60% of votes counted but the race not yet formally called.
The referendum would amend California's constitution and impose a one-time 5% tax on California residents and trusts with ***** ets over $1 billion on Jan. 1, 2026. The revenue would primarily go toward healthcare, as well as food ***** istance and education.
Some ***** ets, such as real property and certain retirement accounts and pensions, were excluded.
The measure was estimated to impact about 200 billionaires in the state. It faced fierce opposition from many in Big Tech and lost steam with voters as Election Day neared.

#wednesday #election #voters #proposed

NFLX shares have fallen 33% year to date to near their 52-week low, despite a Q3 operating margin of 34.6% and a record $4.8 billion buyback quarter.
Netflix's 29% operating margin dwarfs Disney's (DIS) 15% and Spotify's (SPOT) 13%, yet its P/E multiple sits far closer to Disney's than Spotify's.
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Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spent 2026 extending its reach. It added live NFL games, built its own ad technology and brought outside networks onto its platform.
The stock fell anyway, and that gap is why the setup deserves a closer look. The 24/7 Wall St. price target for Netflix is $76.26, which means 22.9% upside from $62.05.

#netflix #Stock #spot

California's proposed billionaire tax appeared headed for defeat on Wednesday in one of the final verdicts from voters in an election week that saw a wave of anti-billionaire sentiment elsewhere.
The latest results on Wednesday afternoon showed California's Proposition 40 down by over 11 percentage points, with 60% of votes counted but the race not yet formally called.
The referendum would amend California's constitution and impose a one-time 5% tax on California residents and trusts with **** ets over $1 billion on Jan. 1, 2026. The revenue would primarily go toward healthcare, as well as food **** istance and education.
Some **** ets, such as real property and certain retirement accounts and pensions, were excluded.
The measure was estimated to impact about 200 billionaires in the state. It faced fierce opposition from many in Big Tech and lost steam with voters as Election Day neared.

#wednesday #election #voters #appeared

A married couple over 65 with no other income can withdraw $47,500 from a 401(k) in 2026 and owe $0 in federal tax.
Three stacked deductions fully offset the $47,500 withdrawal: a $32,200 standard deduction, a $3,300 age add-on, and a new $12,000 senior deduction.
The zero-tax math breaks once Social Security begins, as benefits start becoming taxable when combined income exceeds $32,000 for joint filers.
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A married couple, both 66, have a large traditional 401(k) and a simple plan for 2026. They will withdraw $47,500 to cover living expenses and have no other income. That means no pension, no wages and no Social Security yet. Under 2026 rules, that withdrawal produces $0 in federal income tax. The tax code makes that possible.

#security #withdrawal

CD ownership among American families surged 65%, jumping from 6.5% to 10.7% between 2022 and 2025, driven by higher deposit rates.
Median CD balances rose 23% while mean balances grew only 4%, signaling gains spread broadly among typical savers rather than wealthy account holders.
Treasury bills currently yield up to 4.39%, well above the national average 12-month CD rate of 1.76%, which trails inflation running at 3.7%.
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For much of the last decade, bank certificates of deposit paid so little that many savers didn't bother with them. A CD is a savings account that holds money for a fixed term. A saver agrees to leave money with a bank for a set period, like 12 months, and the bank pays a fixed rate.

#deposit #account #rate

BUFFALO Funds, an actively managed mutual fund advised by Kornitzer Capital Management, released its third-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Buffalo Growth Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. The Buffalo Growth Fund advanced 4.57% in Q3, significantly outperforming the Russell 3000® Growth Index's 0.45%. The primary driver of this outperformance was stock selection in Information Technology, particularly among hyperscaler stocks that benefited from higher cloud revenue. However, rising oil prices and inflation challenged the market, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time since July 2023 and prompting caution within the Fund. The fund has reduced some positions, noting the cost of capital's impact on business models. There is optimism for hyperscalers following the upcoming Anthropic IPO, which could provide investor transparency for future capex. Also, check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its Q3 2026 investor letter, Buffalo Growth Fund noted that it sold its position in SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) during the quarter. SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) is a US-based semiconductor company that provides data storage devices and solutions using NAND flash technology for AI developers and enterprise workloads. On November 03, 2026, SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) closed at $1,126.52, with a $160.29 billion market capitalization. Driven by strong momentum, SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) has surged 335.83% year-to-date, trading within a 52-week range of $164.56 to $2,354.39.
Buffalo Growth Fund stated the following regarding Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) in its Q3 2026 investor letter:
"In the previous quarter we determined the portfolio was lacking exposure to the memory ***** e and initiated small positions in both Micron and Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK). Unfortunately, the timing on Sandisk was poor as the stock advanced rapidly through the end of June and then experienced the bottom drop out with nasty momentum unwind in July. We decided to take losses on Sandisk and move on from a ***** e that has historically been incredibly cyclical. Typically, cyclical businesses like this aren't where we focus our time and this experience reminded us of that."
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#Growth

Berkshire bought 924,281 SIRI shares across three days, raising its stake to over 125 million shares at roughly $27 million total.
Sirius raised full-year guidance for the second straight quarter, with free cash flow rising 14% and EBITDA margins expanding to 32%.
Pandora monthly users fell 7%, net leverage sits at 3.3x adjusted EBITDA, and management warned of a harder Q4 for subscribers.
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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) disclosed in a Form 4 filed Nov. 3, 2026, that it bought 924,281 shares of Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) on Oct. 30, Nov. 2, and Nov. 3. The purchases raised its beneficial ownership to 125,731,398 shares. Investing.com estimated the buying at about $26.9 million, with weighted average prices of $28.8913 on Oct. 30 and $30.233 on Nov. 3.

#shares #berkshire #raised #free

On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Nov. 3, 2026, Eaton (NYSE:ETN) raised its full-year 2026 organic revenue growth guidance, which excludes acquisitions and currency shifts, to a midpoint of 14%.
Management also raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance, a profit measure that excludes one-time items and non-cash expenses, to a midpoint of $13.75. Expanding factory capacity allows the company to convert a record backlog, which represents unfilled customer orders, into long-term margin expansion.
Three things management said stand out.
Eaton restructured its international operations early and expanded its product lineup in high-demand markets like data centers. Electrical Global, the division serving international power markets, sharply accelerated its organic growth by gaining share with the same global customers that Eaton serves in North America.
We now expect organic growth about 16% in 2026, well above our prior guidance, and more than double the 7% we delivered in 2025. This acceleration is no accident. It reflects deliberate strategic moves we made over the past few years.
-- Paulo Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer

#eaton #guidance #earnings #full

LTC and Realty Income pay monthly dividends yielding 4.90% and 5.61%, generating roughly $204 and $234 per month on a $50,000 investment.
EPR Properties yields 6.25% with an AFFO payout ratio of just 60%, but its top 10 tenants control 68% of base rent.
Across all four holdings, $200,000 invested produces about $938 a month, aligning paydays with recurring household bills.
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Rent, utilities, insurance premiums, and groceries all come due every month, but most dividend stocks pay only four times a year. If you live off a portfolio, that gap means holding extra cash or selling shares to cover the months with no payment. Monthly-paying stocks line up payments with bills.

#income #monthly #bills

My wife and I are elderly. I have an individual retirement account (IRA) worth about $100,000, and we have a trust set up through our children to protect our ****** ets. If one or both of us have to go into a nursing home, can they take our IRA? What do we need to do to protect it?
-Dawn
Long-term care (LTC), which may include nursing home stays, is expensive and can quickly suck up savings you may have intended for something else.
How do you prevent that from happening? The specific answer depends on variables you didn't reveal. But in my experience, when people talk about "protecting" ****** ets from LTC costs, they often have Medicaid in mind. So what does that look like? (And if you need more help planning for long-term care costs, consider working with a financial advisor).
Qualifying for Long-Term Care Through Medicaid

#term #protect #home

President Donald Trump has been in the White House for nearly six years, spanning two nonconsecutive terms. Over that time, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and growth-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) have delivered well-above-average annual returns, compared to most other presidents since the late 1890s.
One of the key catalysts powering Wall Street's bull market, the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out, was well underway before Trump's second term began. But make no mistake about it: Wall Street and investors have also benefited immensely from the president's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (signed into law in December 2017), which lowered the peak marginal corporate income tax rate to 21% (the lowest rate since 1939), fueling record S&P 500 share buybacks.
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President Trump's tariff and trade policy may be doing more harm than good. Image source: Official White House Photo by Molly Riley.
President Trump has also made tariffs a huge part of his economic growth plan. Said Trump,

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