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Social media influencers have made owning a laundromat look like an easy way to make money, with videos showing buckets of quarters and stacks of cash rolling in. But some aspiring entrepreneurs who bought into the hype are finding out the hard way that these businesses are costly to maintain, and the income is anything but passive.
In a new report, The Wall Street Journal examined the growing popularity of laundromat ownership on social media, where videos of owners collecting cash have attracted millions of views. What gets far less attention are the expenses and day-to-day headaches that come with running 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
A single line on your car insurance policy could be inflating your premium by up to 30% — here's what to change
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
#Social #Media #laundromat #journal
In a new report, The Wall Street Journal examined the growing popularity of laundromat ownership on social media, where videos of owners collecting cash have attracted millions of views. What gets far less attention are the expenses and day-to-day headaches that come with running 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
A single line on your car insurance policy could be inflating your premium by up to 30% — here's what to change
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
#Social #Media #laundromat #journal
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Apple stock bought at $25.02 in 2016 now sits at $352.64, leaving a $92,905 embedded gain inside a $100,000 position.
A single filer with zero 2026 income can sell up to $65,550 of long-term gains at 0% federal tax by combining the standard deduction and the 0% bracket.
The gift strategy beats inheritance outright only when the embedded gain is $65,550 or less, with the crossover basis sitting at $34,450 on a $100,000 position.
At the national average savings rate, $40,000 earns about $150 a year. In one of today's top-rated high-yield accounts, the same balance earns $1,200 or more. See the current best rates, side by side.
A 66-year-old widow bought shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in November 2016 at a split-adjusted $25.02. Ten years later the stock trades at $352.64, a 1309.61% gain. Her position is now worth $100,000.
#gain #Apple #Stock #year
A single filer with zero 2026 income can sell up to $65,550 of long-term gains at 0% federal tax by combining the standard deduction and the 0% bracket.
The gift strategy beats inheritance outright only when the embedded gain is $65,550 or less, with the crossover basis sitting at $34,450 on a $100,000 position.
At the national average savings rate, $40,000 earns about $150 a year. In one of today's top-rated high-yield accounts, the same balance earns $1,200 or more. See the current best rates, side by side.
A 66-year-old widow bought shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in November 2016 at a split-adjusted $25.02. Ten years later the stock trades at $352.64, a 1309.61% gain. Her position is now worth $100,000.
#gain #Apple #Stock #year
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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%.
The biggest 401k decisions tend to get made once and never revisited: when to roll it over, what to hold inside it, and when to start taking money out. That is exactly what the report: 401k & IRA Tips and Answers was created to address, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
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
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%.
The biggest 401k decisions tend to get made once and never revisited: when to roll it over, what to hold inside it, and when to start taking money out. That is exactly what the report: 401k & IRA Tips and Answers was created to address, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
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
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Over the last four years, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and growth-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) have been virtually unstoppable. The artificial intelligence (AI) data center build-out has fueled an investing frenzy similar to what was witnessed in the mid-to-late 1990s with the internet.
But the stock market isn't without headwinds. Arguably, the biggest obstacle to the continuity of this bull market rally is persistently elevated inflation. The bad news for investors is that the Federal Reserve's initial inflation forecast for November shows things are getting downright ugly for Wall Street.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 16x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ****** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his colleagues may need to get more aggressive with rate hikes. Image source: Official Federal Reserve Photo.
Though there's no perfect inflation prediction tool, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Inflation Nowcasting tool does an exceptional job of accounting for new economic data and adjusting inflation forecasts in real time.
#inflation #data #market #jones
But the stock market isn't without headwinds. Arguably, the biggest obstacle to the continuity of this bull market rally is persistently elevated inflation. The bad news for investors is that the Federal Reserve's initial inflation forecast for November shows things are getting downright ugly for Wall Street.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 16x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ****** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his colleagues may need to get more aggressive with rate hikes. Image source: Official Federal Reserve Photo.
Though there's no perfect inflation prediction tool, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Inflation Nowcasting tool does an exceptional job of accounting for new economic data and adjusting inflation forecasts in real time.
#inflation #data #market #jones
2 days ago
Mckenna Grace has been bringing some serious glamor to her latest press appearances. The actress stepped out in a striking gold ensemble while promoting "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" in Spain. Her appearance on the Spanish television show "La Revuelta" was all about making a statement. She wore a daring outfit that perfectly complemented the occasion, featuring a micro minidress with a slit and a cutout.
For the appearance, McKenna Grace wore a stunning Sau Lee Caspian Jacquard Print Dress that combined a body-hugging silhouette with several eye-catching details. The metallic gold micro minidress featured a textured jacquard finish. This shimmered under the studio lights, giving the outfit a luxurious appearance.
However, the most striking feature was the massive cutout across the chest. The dress featured a halter-style neckline that wrapped around her neck before opening into a dramatic asymmetrical cutout. A small slit along one side of the skirt added another playful detail. This allowed the minidress to reveal even more of her legs as she moved around the television set.
Grace paired the gold number with sheer black tights and glossy black pointed-toe heels. The darker accessories created a striking contrast against the shimmering fabric while keeping the attention on the dress. Her blonde hair was styled into a sleek, low ponytail with a neat side part. She completed the look with gold-toned statement earrings from Sonia Petroff, which complemented the metallic finish of the outfit.
The Sau Lee dress also seemed particularly fitting for her upcoming film. Its rich golden color and textured appearance subtly echoed the extravagant fashion **** ociated with the Capitol in "The Hunger Games" universe. While the outfit was not presented as a direct reference to the franchise, its dramatic silhouette felt appropriate for the dystopian world.
#Gold #striking #cutout
For the appearance, McKenna Grace wore a stunning Sau Lee Caspian Jacquard Print Dress that combined a body-hugging silhouette with several eye-catching details. The metallic gold micro minidress featured a textured jacquard finish. This shimmered under the studio lights, giving the outfit a luxurious appearance.
However, the most striking feature was the massive cutout across the chest. The dress featured a halter-style neckline that wrapped around her neck before opening into a dramatic asymmetrical cutout. A small slit along one side of the skirt added another playful detail. This allowed the minidress to reveal even more of her legs as she moved around the television set.
Grace paired the gold number with sheer black tights and glossy black pointed-toe heels. The darker accessories created a striking contrast against the shimmering fabric while keeping the attention on the dress. Her blonde hair was styled into a sleek, low ponytail with a neat side part. She completed the look with gold-toned statement earrings from Sonia Petroff, which complemented the metallic finish of the outfit.
The Sau Lee dress also seemed particularly fitting for her upcoming film. Its rich golden color and textured appearance subtly echoed the extravagant fashion **** ociated with the Capitol in "The Hunger Games" universe. While the outfit was not presented as a direct reference to the franchise, its dramatic silhouette felt appropriate for the dystopian world.
#Gold #striking #cutout
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Tuesday's midterm vote is behind us, and chip stocks came into it bruised. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) ended Election Day at $518.52. That was around 22% under the fund's highest close ever, set on June 22, but it still left the fund up about 44% in 2026.
What have chip stocks usually done over the 12 months after a midterm vote?
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 went back to the PHLX Semiconductor Index, a widely watched chip benchmark with daily data going back far enough to cover the past eight midterms. For each one, I compared the index's close on Election Day to its close on the same date a year later, on price alone.
The record's impressive. But I think where chip stocks start this time is a reason to lower expectations.
#election #midterm
What have chip stocks usually done over the 12 months after a midterm vote?
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 went back to the PHLX Semiconductor Index, a widely watched chip benchmark with daily data going back far enough to cover the past eight midterms. For each one, I compared the index's close on Election Day to its close on the same date a year later, on price alone.
The record's impressive. But I think where chip stocks start this time is a reason to lower expectations.
#election #midterm
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Originally appeared on E! Online
Kellie Pickler is putting a tough chapter behind her.
The "Red High Heels" singer reached a property settlement with her late husband Kyle Jacobs' parents, Reed and Sharon, following his 2023 death, according to documents obtained by People on Nov. 4.
The terms of the settlement are confidential, though the docs stated that Pickler, 40, and her in-laws "have fully resolved all claims, disputes, and requests for relief by and between them" and that the parties are "satisfied with the distribution of **** ets" of his estate.
After Jacobs died by suicide at age 49, Pickler and his parents became engrossed in a legal battle over his property. His parents alleged that Pickler refused to give them Jacobs' belongings—such as his guns, jewelry and musical instruments—according to May 2024 documents obtained by People.
#pickler #parents #property #originally
Kellie Pickler is putting a tough chapter behind her.
The "Red High Heels" singer reached a property settlement with her late husband Kyle Jacobs' parents, Reed and Sharon, following his 2023 death, according to documents obtained by People on Nov. 4.
The terms of the settlement are confidential, though the docs stated that Pickler, 40, and her in-laws "have fully resolved all claims, disputes, and requests for relief by and between them" and that the parties are "satisfied with the distribution of **** ets" of his estate.
After Jacobs died by suicide at age 49, Pickler and his parents became engrossed in a legal battle over his property. His parents alleged that Pickler refused to give them Jacobs' belongings—such as his guns, jewelry and musical instruments—according to May 2024 documents obtained by People.
#pickler #parents #property #originally
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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
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.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ****** ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
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
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Single retirees with provisional income above $34,000 face federal taxes on up to 85% of their Social Security benefits.
Provisional income combines your AGI, tax-exempt interest, and 50% of your annual Social Security benefit to determine your tax exposure.
Roth IRA withdrawals are excluded from AGI, potentially reducing provisional income to zero and shielding Social Security from federal taxes entirely.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ***** ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
There are many older Americans today who live on Social Security alone. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is $2,088, which amounts to about $25,000 per year.
#security #federal
Provisional income combines your AGI, tax-exempt interest, and 50% of your annual Social Security benefit to determine your tax exposure.
Roth IRA withdrawals are excluded from AGI, potentially reducing provisional income to zero and shielding Social Security from federal taxes entirely.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ***** ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
There are many older Americans today who live on Social Security alone. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is $2,088, which amounts to about $25,000 per year.
#security #federal
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Democrats in Congress gained the power Tuesday night to more forcefully investigate President Trump and rein in his agenda, setting up confrontations that are likely to define the final two years of his presidency.
As party leaders on Wednesday celebrated retaking the House and Senate, they vowed to put Trump and his administration on the defensive with subpoenas and hearings, a role that voters made clear they want them to play. But they also said the top priority would be the issue that swept them to power: making life more affordable.
"We are going to work hard to drive costs down with the president or without him, period," Sen. Chuck Schumer, who is poised to become Senate majority leader, said at a news conference.
Schumer's fellow New Yorker and the House Democratic leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, echoed those priorities on CNN: "We ran on affordability, we won decisively on affordability, and now we have a responsibility to govern on affordability."
With power split between the legislative and executive branches, to what degree Washington avoids gridlock will depend on how Trump wields his veto pen and how the Democrats negotiate with him — and how they follow through on pledges to investigate what they called a corrupt administration.
#democrats #president #administration #leader
As party leaders on Wednesday celebrated retaking the House and Senate, they vowed to put Trump and his administration on the defensive with subpoenas and hearings, a role that voters made clear they want them to play. But they also said the top priority would be the issue that swept them to power: making life more affordable.
"We are going to work hard to drive costs down with the president or without him, period," Sen. Chuck Schumer, who is poised to become Senate majority leader, said at a news conference.
Schumer's fellow New Yorker and the House Democratic leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, echoed those priorities on CNN: "We ran on affordability, we won decisively on affordability, and now we have a responsibility to govern on affordability."
With power split between the legislative and executive branches, to what degree Washington avoids gridlock will depend on how Trump wields his veto pen and how the Democrats negotiate with him — and how they follow through on pledges to investigate what they called a corrupt administration.
#democrats #president #administration #leader
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Tesla (TSLA) and **** eX (SPCX) stock fell on Wednesday after Democrats took control of both houses of Congress in a "Blue Wave" that flipped Texas, home to both companies, with potential implications for CEO Elon Musk.
Musk spent $224 million backing Texas Republicans, including $158 million in September alone, per The New York Times, part of at least $446 million he gave to Republican candidates and groups before the vote. Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated Gov. Greg Abbott to become the first Democratic governor of Texas since 1990, and Democrat James Talarico beat Republican Ken Paxton for the Senate seat.
Tesla and **** eX both dropped by over 2% despite the broad market rally, which includes Big Tech.
"Both of these stocks have major headline risk if we get a blue sweep," Vikram Rai of FirstNew York told Bloomberg ahead of the election.
#tesla #democrat
Musk spent $224 million backing Texas Republicans, including $158 million in September alone, per The New York Times, part of at least $446 million he gave to Republican candidates and groups before the vote. Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated Gov. Greg Abbott to become the first Democratic governor of Texas since 1990, and Democrat James Talarico beat Republican Ken Paxton for the Senate seat.
Tesla and **** eX both dropped by over 2% despite the broad market rally, which includes Big Tech.
"Both of these stocks have major headline risk if we get a blue sweep," Vikram Rai of FirstNew York told Bloomberg ahead of the election.
#tesla #democrat
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Despite the ongoing affordability and cost-of-living crisis, Americans are trying to save as much money as possible for retirement. According to Fidelity's latest report, (1) the average savings rate for a 401(k) participant hit a record high of 14.4% (employee and employer contributions combined) in the second quarter of 2026.
Despite this ferocious pace of savings, many older Americans are anxious about their retirement prospects. In fact, 75% of pre-retirees over the age of 50 told F&G Annuities & Life (2) they were considering or had already delayed their retirement as of 2026.
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
A single line on your car insurance policy could be inflating your premium by up to 30% — here's what to change
#Retirement #savings #according #life
Despite the ongoing affordability and cost-of-living crisis, Americans are trying to save as much money as possible for retirement. According to Fidelity's latest report, (1) the average savings rate for a 401(k) participant hit a record high of 14.4% (employee and employer contributions combined) in the second quarter of 2026.
Despite this ferocious pace of savings, many older Americans are anxious about their retirement prospects. In fact, 75% of pre-retirees over the age of 50 told F&G Annuities & Life (2) they were considering or had already delayed their retirement as of 2026.
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
A single line on your car insurance policy could be inflating your premium by up to 30% — here's what to change
#Retirement #savings #according #life
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GLD and IAU let investors hold gold inside a regular brokerage IRA without a separate custodian, vault, or storage fees.
The IRS treats any IRA-owned coins taken home as a taxable distribution, plus a 10% penalty for owners under 59½.
Gold IRAs pile on custodian fees, storage fees, and dealer markups above spot price, which hit $3,929 an ounce in late 2026.
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A common pitch in late-night gold ads goes like this: roll your IRA into gold and keep the coins in a safe at home. Part of that is real. A gold IRA, an individual retirement account that holds physical precious metal, is allowed under federal tax law. The home safe is where it gets tricky. If the account owner takes possession of the coins, the IRS treats them as a withdrawal. That means taxable income and possibly an early withdrawal penalty.
#late
The IRS treats any IRA-owned coins taken home as a taxable distribution, plus a 10% penalty for owners under 59½.
Gold IRAs pile on custodian fees, storage fees, and dealer markups above spot price, which hit $3,929 an ounce in late 2026.
Read More: Learn 7 ways to generate income with a $1,000,000+ portfolio (sponsor)
A common pitch in late-night gold ads goes like this: roll your IRA into gold and keep the coins in a safe at home. Part of that is real. A gold IRA, an individual retirement account that holds physical precious metal, is allowed under federal tax law. The home safe is where it gets tricky. If the account owner takes possession of the coins, the IRS treats them as a withdrawal. That means taxable income and possibly an early withdrawal penalty.
#late
2 days ago
The 2026 midterm results are in, and the Democrats won in a landslide. So what does this mean for Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) stock? Apparently, nothing good.
Shares of the NAND flash memory giant sold off 8.6% through 11:50 a.m. ET Wednesday as nervous investors wonder what a sea change in government might mean for artificial intelligence data centers -- and for Sandisk's sales of memory to outfit them.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 16x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ****** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Image source: Getty Images.
StreetInsider.com is blaming the midterm election results for "renewed selling pressure" on AI and memory chip stocks. As the thinking goes, "potential tighter oversight of AI infrastructure and data-center expansion" would be bad news for memory sales growth, and a Democratic Congress is seen as more likely to pass such regulations than the former Republican-led Congress was. And some Wall Street ****** ysts agree. As the election approached, Fox Advisors downgraded Sandisk stock to equalweight, and Wells Fargo cut its price target on the stock.
#Stock #midterm
Shares of the NAND flash memory giant sold off 8.6% through 11:50 a.m. ET Wednesday as nervous investors wonder what a sea change in government might mean for artificial intelligence data centers -- and for Sandisk's sales of memory to outfit them.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 16x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ****** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Image source: Getty Images.
StreetInsider.com is blaming the midterm election results for "renewed selling pressure" on AI and memory chip stocks. As the thinking goes, "potential tighter oversight of AI infrastructure and data-center expansion" would be bad news for memory sales growth, and a Democratic Congress is seen as more likely to pass such regulations than the former Republican-led Congress was. And some Wall Street ****** ysts agree. As the election approached, Fox Advisors downgraded Sandisk stock to equalweight, and Wells Fargo cut its price target on the stock.
#Stock #midterm
2 days ago
US stocks jumped on Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a seismic midterm election, paving the way for a divided government.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 2.8%, or around 1,400 points, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed 1.7%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) traded up by 1.8% as Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) stocks touched record highs.
Markets swiftly repriced a Democratic sweep of the House and Senate — and the potential for ballot measures and newly elected officials to restrict data center construction. Chip stocks, including Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron (MU), fell more than 1%. Meanwhile, other parts of the tech sector offset some of those losses with Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) each hitting all-time highs.
Investors will also be watching for policy actions on housing and pharmaceuticals in the aftermath of the election.
As Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre pointed out on Tuesday, midterm elections have a history of shaping stock performance in the near term but don't tend to move markets much over the long term.
#midterm #highs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 2.8%, or around 1,400 points, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed 1.7%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) traded up by 1.8% as Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) stocks touched record highs.
Markets swiftly repriced a Democratic sweep of the House and Senate — and the potential for ballot measures and newly elected officials to restrict data center construction. Chip stocks, including Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron (MU), fell more than 1%. Meanwhile, other parts of the tech sector offset some of those losses with Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) each hitting all-time highs.
Investors will also be watching for policy actions on housing and pharmaceuticals in the aftermath of the election.
As Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre pointed out on Tuesday, midterm elections have a history of shaping stock performance in the near term but don't tend to move markets much over the long term.
#midterm #highs
2 days ago
More than 1 in 5 Americans in their prime working age have nothing saved for retirement. That's according to The Penny ****** der's 2026 State of Retirement Report, which found that the median amount saved is less than $37,000.
The Penny ****** der's Pollfish survey asked 1,000 U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 60 about their retirement planning. Among the survey's findings:
22% of U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 60 say they have $0 saved for retirement. And 24% currently put nothing from their income toward retirement.
The median amount saved is $36,708. The average amount saved (including those with $0) is $147,159, but that number likely skews higher because of a small percentage of ultra-wealthy households raising the average.
28% reduced or paused retirement contributions in the past year to pay for current living expenses.
#Retirement #penny #nothing #adults
The Penny ****** der's Pollfish survey asked 1,000 U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 60 about their retirement planning. Among the survey's findings:
22% of U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 60 say they have $0 saved for retirement. And 24% currently put nothing from their income toward retirement.
The median amount saved is $36,708. The average amount saved (including those with $0) is $147,159, but that number likely skews higher because of a small percentage of ultra-wealthy households raising the average.
28% reduced or paused retirement contributions in the past year to pay for current living expenses.
#Retirement #penny #nothing #adults
2 days ago
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Homeowners are spending more to sell their home, and many underestimate what it will cost to prep, market, and close a deal. Factor in a growing number of buyer's markets, and sellers' profits are being squeezed too.
Owners who put their house on the market in the past three years shelled out an average of nearly $82,000 to sell their home, up 22% from 2025, according to new research by Clever Real Estate.
Here are the numbers sellers will want to consider before listing.
Read more: Is it a good time to sell your house?
#House #advertiser #homeowners #factor
Homeowners are spending more to sell their home, and many underestimate what it will cost to prep, market, and close a deal. Factor in a growing number of buyer's markets, and sellers' profits are being squeezed too.
Owners who put their house on the market in the past three years shelled out an average of nearly $82,000 to sell their home, up 22% from 2025, according to new research by Clever Real Estate.
Here are the numbers sellers will want to consider before listing.
Read more: Is it a good time to sell your house?
#House #advertiser #homeowners #factor
2 days ago
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Living off $10,000 a month, or $120,000 a year, in retirement may seem like plenty. It's $2.4 million if you retire at 65 and live 20 years, and nearly double the $5,094 a month not-yet-retired Americans polled by Schroders for its 2026 US Retirement Survey said they would be comfortable with.
But how far $10,000 in monthly income goes in retirement depends on where you retire. The cost of living, including rent, groceries, healthcare, utilities, transportation, and taxes, varies from place to place. The good news is that, except in cities such as New York or Los Angeles, $10,000 a month goes a long way.
But how much? From Florida to Texas, here's a look at how much $10,000 a month gets you in five popular retirement destinations across the country.
Ranked the best place to retire in 2026 by WalletHub, Orlando is popular with retirees because of its warm climate, countless golf courses, and tax-friendly policies — including no income, estate, or inheritance tax. The city boasts several music venues, art galleries, fishing facilities and adult volunteering opportunities.
#retire #place #goes
Living off $10,000 a month, or $120,000 a year, in retirement may seem like plenty. It's $2.4 million if you retire at 65 and live 20 years, and nearly double the $5,094 a month not-yet-retired Americans polled by Schroders for its 2026 US Retirement Survey said they would be comfortable with.
But how far $10,000 in monthly income goes in retirement depends on where you retire. The cost of living, including rent, groceries, healthcare, utilities, transportation, and taxes, varies from place to place. The good news is that, except in cities such as New York or Los Angeles, $10,000 a month goes a long way.
But how much? From Florida to Texas, here's a look at how much $10,000 a month gets you in five popular retirement destinations across the country.
Ranked the best place to retire in 2026 by WalletHub, Orlando is popular with retirees because of its warm climate, countless golf courses, and tax-friendly policies — including no income, estate, or inheritance tax. The city boasts several music venues, art galleries, fishing facilities and adult volunteering opportunities.
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2 days ago
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
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
2 days ago
SPY rose in five of six Novembers after midterms, gaining as much as 6% in 2002 and 2022 following severe bear markets.
DIA finished higher in all six post-midterm years, with gains ranging from 5% to 20%, fitting a broader presidential-cycle pattern.
In 2018, SPY gained nearly 2% in November then crashed 9% in December, ending the year 7% below pre-election levels.
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Election nights tend to rattle retirement savers, but Wall Street opened Wednesday more calmly. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY), the most widely held stand-in for the benchmark S&P 500, traded at $763.08 before the open on November 4. That was up 1.16% from its November 3 close of $754.35. Reuters reported that stocks rallied and the dollar dipped after what it called a Democratic midterm sweep. But one session tells a 401(k) holder very little. The more useful guide is how the index behaved in the weeks and months after past midterms. That record shows a steady winning run, along with a few sharp breaks.
#midterms #midterm #december
DIA finished higher in all six post-midterm years, with gains ranging from 5% to 20%, fitting a broader presidential-cycle pattern.
In 2018, SPY gained nearly 2% in November then crashed 9% in December, ending the year 7% below pre-election levels.
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Election nights tend to rattle retirement savers, but Wall Street opened Wednesday more calmly. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY), the most widely held stand-in for the benchmark S&P 500, traded at $763.08 before the open on November 4. That was up 1.16% from its November 3 close of $754.35. Reuters reported that stocks rallied and the dollar dipped after what it called a Democratic midterm sweep. But one session tells a 401(k) holder very little. The more useful guide is how the index behaved in the weeks and months after past midterms. That record shows a steady winning run, along with a few sharp breaks.
#midterms #midterm #december
2 days ago
The largest domestic Outback Steakhouse franchisee in the U.S., Out West Restaurant Group (affiliated with Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings), has reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on Monday, November 2.
The company operates approximately 60 Outback Steakhouse locations across Western states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico.
According to Bloomberg Law, the restaurant group reported less than $50,000 in **** ets and between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities. However, limited information about the bankruptcy filing is publicly available.
Amid the bankruptcy filing, Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, plans to acquire 61 restaurants operated by Out West.
The $26.3 million deal reportedly involves the purchase of the restaurant group's **** ets, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Sunday, November 1.
#bankruptcy #november
The company operates approximately 60 Outback Steakhouse locations across Western states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico.
According to Bloomberg Law, the restaurant group reported less than $50,000 in **** ets and between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities. However, limited information about the bankruptcy filing is publicly available.
Amid the bankruptcy filing, Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, plans to acquire 61 restaurants operated by Out West.
The $26.3 million deal reportedly involves the purchase of the restaurant group's **** ets, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Sunday, November 1.
#bankruptcy #november
2 days ago
The "Magnificent Seven" was popularized in 2023 by Bank of America ****** yst Michael Hartnett as a term for seven rapidly appreciating tech-focused growth companies. In 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) were instrumental in driving the Nasdaq Composite's (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) monster 43.4% gain -- with all seven companies posting even bigger returns.
Big gains followed in 2024, with every Magnificent Seven stock except for Microsoft outperforming the Nasdaq and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). But in 2025, only Nvidia and Alphabet outperformed both indexes. And after last week's sell-off, the only Magnificent Seven stock left standing above the indexes is Apple, which surpassed Nvidia as the world's most valuable company on Oct. 30.
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Here's what separates Apple from its Magnificent Seven stock peers, and if the tech stock is a buy now.
Apple is up 26.8% year-to-date, outpacing the major indexes, the broader tech sector, and its Magnificent Seven peers.
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Big gains followed in 2024, with every Magnificent Seven stock except for Microsoft outperforming the Nasdaq and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). But in 2025, only Nvidia and Alphabet outperformed both indexes. And after last week's sell-off, the only Magnificent Seven stock left standing above the indexes is Apple, which surpassed Nvidia as the world's most valuable company on Oct. 30.
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 »
Here's what separates Apple from its Magnificent Seven stock peers, and if the tech stock is a buy now.
Apple is up 26.8% year-to-date, outpacing the major indexes, the broader tech sector, and its Magnificent Seven peers.
#magnificent
2 days ago
Democrats have regained control of Congress, winning back the U.S. House and Senate as Republican midterm losses mount.
Coming into the night, Republicans held 53 of the Senate's 100 seats, compared with 45 held by Democrats. To wrest back control of the Senate, Democrats needed a net gain of at least four seats. As at 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Democrats had won 54 Senate seats to the GOP's 44.
Democrats won a series of key Senate seats. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in one of the most closely watched races. James Talarico beat Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, becoming the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in the Lone Star State since 1988.
Annie Andrews beat GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina to flip a Senate seat. In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins, putting an end to her three-decade tenure. Sen. Jon Ossoff comfortably won reelection in Georgia. Other Senate seats to flip to the Democratic Party included Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
In the 435-seat House, the GOP held 218 seats, compared with 214 held by Democrats. To retake control of the House, Democrats needed a net gain of three seats — and the AP said early Wednesday that the party had exceeded that figure.
#democrats #seat
Coming into the night, Republicans held 53 of the Senate's 100 seats, compared with 45 held by Democrats. To wrest back control of the Senate, Democrats needed a net gain of at least four seats. As at 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Democrats had won 54 Senate seats to the GOP's 44.
Democrats won a series of key Senate seats. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in one of the most closely watched races. James Talarico beat Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, becoming the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in the Lone Star State since 1988.
Annie Andrews beat GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina to flip a Senate seat. In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins, putting an end to her three-decade tenure. Sen. Jon Ossoff comfortably won reelection in Georgia. Other Senate seats to flip to the Democratic Party included Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
In the 435-seat House, the GOP held 218 seats, compared with 214 held by Democrats. To retake control of the House, Democrats needed a net gain of three seats — and the AP said early Wednesday that the party had exceeded that figure.
#democrats #seat
6 days ago
Altria has raised its dividend 61 times in 57 years and yields ~6%, while Realty Income has raised its payout 115 consecutive quarters and yields ~6%.
Kinder Morgan carries a $9.6 billion project backlog, over 60% tied to power generation, while AT&T uses just 46% of adjusted EPS to fund its dividend.
VICI Properties yields ~7.5% with 100% portfolio occupancy and 39.6-year average lease terms, but its stock trades well below the average **** yst target of $31.
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Retirees need two things from a dividend stock: the check must arrive on schedule, and it must grow faster than the cost of groceries. This month's list covers five cash-generating businesses in five different industries: tobacco, net-lease real estate, gaming real estate, natural gas pipelines, and telecom. In every case, earnings or cash flow will cover the payout, and each company has years of payment history behind it. Several of them pay in November, including Realty Income (NYSE:O), whose next monthly dividend of $0.2715 a share is scheduled to arrive on November 13.
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Kinder Morgan carries a $9.6 billion project backlog, over 60% tied to power generation, while AT&T uses just 46% of adjusted EPS to fund its dividend.
VICI Properties yields ~7.5% with 100% portfolio occupancy and 39.6-year average lease terms, but its stock trades well below the average **** yst target of $31.
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Retirees need two things from a dividend stock: the check must arrive on schedule, and it must grow faster than the cost of groceries. This month's list covers five cash-generating businesses in five different industries: tobacco, net-lease real estate, gaming real estate, natural gas pipelines, and telecom. In every case, earnings or cash flow will cover the payout, and each company has years of payment history behind it. Several of them pay in November, including Realty Income (NYSE:O), whose next monthly dividend of $0.2715 a share is scheduled to arrive on November 13.
#november #raised
6 days ago
A Michigan retiree couple needs roughly $927,000 invested at a 4% withdrawal rate, versus $1.07 million in Florida.
Florida homeowners pay $8,471 yearly for insurance versus $2,415 in Michigan, a $6,000 gap that requires $151,000 in extra savings.
Michigan exempts Social Security and offers married couples a $128,080 retirement deduction, potentially zeroing state tax on a $37,000 IRA withdrawal.
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Retiring to a lake town in Michigan or Wisconsin often raises questions about snow and winter conditions compared with a move to Florida. Winter is one factor in that comparison, but the rest of the picture gets mentioned less often: insurance, taxes, housing, and summers. This piece runs the numbers for a couple at full retirement age.
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Florida homeowners pay $8,471 yearly for insurance versus $2,415 in Michigan, a $6,000 gap that requires $151,000 in extra savings.
Michigan exempts Social Security and offers married couples a $128,080 retirement deduction, potentially zeroing state tax on a $37,000 IRA withdrawal.
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Retiring to a lake town in Michigan or Wisconsin often raises questions about snow and winter conditions compared with a move to Florida. Winter is one factor in that comparison, but the rest of the picture gets mentioned less often: insurance, taxes, housing, and summers. This piece runs the numbers for a couple at full retirement age.
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6 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Georgia GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins can call him whenever he wants to ask for help for his state. But if Georgia reelects Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Trump says it could be another story.
"There's a big difference between that and Pee-wee Herman calling," Trump said last week in Perry, Georgia, using his derisive nickname for Ossoff. The president acted out a hypothetical scenario at his rally where Ossoff called to ask for money for his state, with Trump responding, "I don't give a **** what he wants."
It's been a recurring theme at Trump's rallies this month: From North Carolina to Ohio to Kansas, the president has dangled the idea that his administration would be far less likely to help states where Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump has sandwiched the threats into rallies where he has announced goodies like new semiconductor investments, a submarine repair center and fewer limits on a certain type of diesel, underscoring to the audience the types of tangibles an all-Republican Washington could continue to deliver for voters should his party remain in power after November.
But the president's utterances — part of a larger political strategy that's anchored on making the midterms about himself and activating conservative voters — have also injected politics into processes that have traditionally remained apolitical, such as doling out disaster aid and providing benefits for veterans.
#Trump #state
"There's a big difference between that and Pee-wee Herman calling," Trump said last week in Perry, Georgia, using his derisive nickname for Ossoff. The president acted out a hypothetical scenario at his rally where Ossoff called to ask for money for his state, with Trump responding, "I don't give a **** what he wants."
It's been a recurring theme at Trump's rallies this month: From North Carolina to Ohio to Kansas, the president has dangled the idea that his administration would be far less likely to help states where Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump has sandwiched the threats into rallies where he has announced goodies like new semiconductor investments, a submarine repair center and fewer limits on a certain type of diesel, underscoring to the audience the types of tangibles an all-Republican Washington could continue to deliver for voters should his party remain in power after November.
But the president's utterances — part of a larger political strategy that's anchored on making the midterms about himself and activating conservative voters — have also injected politics into processes that have traditionally remained apolitical, such as doling out disaster aid and providing benefits for veterans.
#Trump #state
7 days ago
ORCHARD PARK - One of the most fascinating aspects of the Buffalo Bills' 5-1 start is how efficient Josh Allen and the offense have been, and given the terrible play of the defense, it's exactly what has been needed.
The Bills lead the NFL in points per game at 32.8, and since the defense has allowed at least 29 points in five of the games, every point was necessary, and that will probably be the case Sunday at Highmark Stadium when the Bills host the Baltimore Ravens.
But here's what's crazy: The Bills have scored all these points despite the fact that they have run just 359 plays, tied for the second-fewest in the NFL. Yes, some of that has to do with playing only six games while others have played seven, but consider this: While the Bills average 59.8 offensive snaps, the Chicago Bears average 72.1, and the Los Angeles Rams average 68.2.
"I just think it's efficiency. Like, I go back to Week 1 when we had the ball at our two-yard line, and then I think three plays and we scored," said center Connor McGovern, recalling a series against the Texans late in the first half when the Bills actually went 96 yards to take a 24-14 lead, one of nine TD drives this season that have been achieved in six plays or less. "We're able to just get up there, calm, cool, if we get that first first down we're just rolling with that."
Of course, part of the low offensive snap count has to do with the Bills' defense not being able to get off the field and the opposition has averaged 32 minutes of time of possession. That's a key reason why the Bills are in hyper speed mode so often.
#bills #average
The Bills lead the NFL in points per game at 32.8, and since the defense has allowed at least 29 points in five of the games, every point was necessary, and that will probably be the case Sunday at Highmark Stadium when the Bills host the Baltimore Ravens.
But here's what's crazy: The Bills have scored all these points despite the fact that they have run just 359 plays, tied for the second-fewest in the NFL. Yes, some of that has to do with playing only six games while others have played seven, but consider this: While the Bills average 59.8 offensive snaps, the Chicago Bears average 72.1, and the Los Angeles Rams average 68.2.
"I just think it's efficiency. Like, I go back to Week 1 when we had the ball at our two-yard line, and then I think three plays and we scored," said center Connor McGovern, recalling a series against the Texans late in the first half when the Bills actually went 96 yards to take a 24-14 lead, one of nine TD drives this season that have been achieved in six plays or less. "We're able to just get up there, calm, cool, if we get that first first down we're just rolling with that."
Of course, part of the low offensive snap count has to do with the Bills' defense not being able to get off the field and the opposition has averaged 32 minutes of time of possession. That's a key reason why the Bills are in hyper speed mode so often.
#bills #average
7 days ago
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Canelo Alvarez was originally scheduled to fight Christian Mbilli on Sept. 12, but the fight was pushed back and now has a new date, Saturday, Oct. 31. (Fight night = fright night!) Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) will challenge super middleweight champion Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) for the WBC ***** le. It's not the only ***** le fight on the card, either; you can also catch Rafael Espinoza vs. Lorenzo Parra sparring for the featherweight WBO ***** le and a bout between Jaime Munguia and Nikita Zon for Munguia's WBA super middleweight ***** le.
You can tune in to the Alvarez vs. Mbilli fight at home on DAZN PPV, where it will cost $79.99, but if you want to save a little, you can also watch the fight with DAZN's PPV subscription plan, which is just $49.99/month and gets you more than 12 PPV fights per year.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Alvarez vs. Mbilli fight, including the schedule, fight card, prices, and more.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
#card
Canelo Alvarez was originally scheduled to fight Christian Mbilli on Sept. 12, but the fight was pushed back and now has a new date, Saturday, Oct. 31. (Fight night = fright night!) Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) will challenge super middleweight champion Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) for the WBC ***** le. It's not the only ***** le fight on the card, either; you can also catch Rafael Espinoza vs. Lorenzo Parra sparring for the featherweight WBO ***** le and a bout between Jaime Munguia and Nikita Zon for Munguia's WBA super middleweight ***** le.
You can tune in to the Alvarez vs. Mbilli fight at home on DAZN PPV, where it will cost $79.99, but if you want to save a little, you can also watch the fight with DAZN's PPV subscription plan, which is just $49.99/month and gets you more than 12 PPV fights per year.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Alvarez vs. Mbilli fight, including the schedule, fight card, prices, and more.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
#card
7 days ago
CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez rescued the Guardians in the American League Division Series with a tremendous three-game run to lift Cleveland to the ALCS, but with their playoff journey coming to an end all the focus turns to an injury that hamstrung him for the second half of the season.
Ramirez underwent hamate bone surgery in mid-June and returned to the lineup July 22, but he was struggling to be as productive while playing through the left wrist/hand issue. It can often be difficult for hitters to fully return to form in the aftermath of a hamate bone surgery.
His season numbers had already been a bit down from his career averages, but after the procedure he hit just .229 with a .598 OPS over the final 53 games, a stretch that included only two home runs, as his power seemed to be sapped.
It was painfully clear Ramirez was playing while hurt and the procedure was having a negative impact. It was also unlikely he'd do further damage, and the Guardians appreciated anything the star third baseman might be able to give them. A one-handed Ramirez is still a better sight in the everyday lineup than calling someone off the bench, especially as he insisted to play every day.
"I mean, obviously, it took a toll on him," said Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, who also reiterated his commitment to Cleveland while some rumors about the Seattle Mariners had stated to run rampant. "He was out there giving us everything he had. He wasn't playing at 100 percent, but that never changed his demeanor or the way he went about his business. And I think that just speaks to who he is as a person and a baseball player.
#surgery
Ramirez underwent hamate bone surgery in mid-June and returned to the lineup July 22, but he was struggling to be as productive while playing through the left wrist/hand issue. It can often be difficult for hitters to fully return to form in the aftermath of a hamate bone surgery.
His season numbers had already been a bit down from his career averages, but after the procedure he hit just .229 with a .598 OPS over the final 53 games, a stretch that included only two home runs, as his power seemed to be sapped.
It was painfully clear Ramirez was playing while hurt and the procedure was having a negative impact. It was also unlikely he'd do further damage, and the Guardians appreciated anything the star third baseman might be able to give them. A one-handed Ramirez is still a better sight in the everyday lineup than calling someone off the bench, especially as he insisted to play every day.
"I mean, obviously, it took a toll on him," said Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, who also reiterated his commitment to Cleveland while some rumors about the Seattle Mariners had stated to run rampant. "He was out there giving us everything he had. He wasn't playing at 100 percent, but that never changed his demeanor or the way he went about his business. And I think that just speaks to who he is as a person and a baseball player.
#surgery
