The Burst
Will This Airline Upstart Be a Massive Winner?
One reason Joby has survived the post-SPAC reckoning is its deepening relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense. The company holds a $131 million contract to deliver up to nine aircraft to the U.S. Air Force, and it has already delivered multiple units.
That relationship does more than generate modest revenue. Military testing accelerates certification,
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Is Intel Going to Soar In 2026?
After years of playing defense, Intel surprised investors in 2025 by showing genuine momentum. Shares climbed roughly 80% over the year, a sharp reversal from the stagnation that defined much of the past decade.
Massive U.S. government support tied to domestic chip manufacturing, key backing from SoftBank, and a high-profile partnership with Nvidia have materially strengthened Intel’s balance sheet.
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The Social Security Math Just Got Worse for Future Retirees
If you’re counting on Social Security to cover a large share of your retirement expenses, the latest projections from the program’s Trustees should read like bad news. In their latest report, the Social Security Trustees say the program’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund — which pays retirement and survivor benefits — is now expected to run out of reserves in late 2032.
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