Chris Whalen thinks hot inflation will weigh on the US economy for years after the Iran war ends.
The veteran analyst says supply disruptions in the Middle East will take a long time to normalize.
He said he expected inflation to rise to the high single-digits,
Investors in American Express Company AXP need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the April 17, 2026 $230 Callhad some of the highest …
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A quiet shift is taking place in the nuclear energy space, and a recent update from the International Atomic Energy Agency brings that into clearer view. The agency raised its outlook for nuclear power expansion in 2026 for the fourth year in a row, while its longer-term projection points to global capacity more than doubling by 2050.
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In March, the average retired worker brought home a Social Security benefit of $2,079.49. Though this annualizes to less than $25,000, this income is nevertheless vital to helping aged workers make ends meet.
For many of the 54.1 million retired workers currently receiving a Social Security payout, no annual announcement is of greater importance than the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA),
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q1 2026 earnings next week on April 22 after the market closes. The stock has gained 12.6% in the last five days and is now approaching the $400 level. Meanwhile, Wall Street is deeply split on Tesla ahead of Q1 earnings, with price targets ranging from as low as $25 to as high as $600.
Christian Weedbrook, the founder and CEO of Toronto-based Xanadu Quantum Technologies, became a billionaire this week without NVIDIA investing a single dollar in his company. His 46.4 million multiple-voting shares were worth approximately $1.5 billion as of midday Friday, after Xanadu’s stock surged nearly fivefold in six trading sessions. The catalyst was not anything Xanadu did.
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Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ETF (NYSEARCA:NDIV) targets 10% or greater total annualized income by pairing high-dividend energy and natural resource stocks with covered call option premiums. That dual-income pitch draws investors who want commodity-sector exposure without sacrificing yield.
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BW Energy (OB:BWE) has drawn attention after very strong multi year total returns, with the share price also rising over the past 3 months.
While complex market strategies might get attention simply because they sound smart, investors shouldn’t ignore those opportunities that might seem boring, as they can be less risky. Successful investing is partly about protecting the downside, which can make for a smoother ride to building wealth.
If you’re new to investing,
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Most people understand that claiming Social Security benefits before reaching your full retirement age (or FRA) results in smaller payments. But how much smaller?
It depends on how much earlier you initiate these benefits. If you file at the earliest possible age of 62 rather than this year’s FRA of 67,
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