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US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street have tanked following reports of Israel’s strikes on Iranian locations, also leading to a surge in crude oil prices.

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Amid this year’s market turmoil, I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) contributions until things settle down.

Though this approach sounds tempting, it’s better to stick with your investment strategy instead of waiting for conditions to improve.

Running the numbers

To test how a “wait and see” approach would have fared compared with continuing to invest,

 » Read more about: It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy  »

Arguably, one of the most essential factors everyone must consider when setting aside money for retirement is taxes. While there is no way to get out of paying taxes at the end of the day,

 » Read more about: We’re on track to spend our brokerage money until 59½ – how do we minimize the tax hit on our equity funds?  »

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes ticked higher on Thursday following another encouraging update on inflation across the country.

The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to pull back with 1.6% of its record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 101 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%.

 » Read more about: Wall Street ticks closer to its record after Oracle rallies  »

Social Security payments are expected to rise by around 2.5% next year, but a new and significant concern is looming for 2026.

The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment will be 2.5%, up from last month’s 2.4% prediction. TSCL’s model prediction has increased for four consecutive months.

 » Read more about: Social Security benefit update: COLA estimate reveals a new and big concern  »

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday after a strong outlook from Oracle fueled optimism around artificial intelligence, offsetting worries about tension in the Middle East and a drop in Boeing shares.

Oracle surged 13.3% to record highs after the cloud service provider raised its annual revenue growth forecast,

 » Read more about: S&P 500 ends higher as Oracle reignites AI rally  »

 » Read more about: Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip with Trump's economic agenda in flux  »

-A message from Edward Jones Financial Advisor Natali Sanchez-

– It’s important to save for retirement, but only half of Americans have calculated how much money they’ll need, according to the 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Yet without knowing how much you’ll need,

 » Read more about: Finance column: Is your retirement at risk?  »

Artem Milinchuk, Founder and Head of Strategy of FarmTogether.

In the wake of recently enacted tariff escalations—most notably on imports from China and Mexico—the spotlight has returned to the global trade policies shaping U.S. agriculture.

 » Read more about: How Tariffs Could Impact U.S. Agriculture—And Implications For Investors  »

HENDERSON, Nev. — Despite having one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL last season, the Las Vegas Raiders opted against making a significant investment in the position group this offseason.

Though they signed free-agent veteran guard Alex Cappa and drafted offensive tackle Charles Grant and guard Caleb Rogers in the third round,

 » Read more about: Raiders minicamp: Pete Carroll hoping reconfigured offensive line pays dividends  »