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In the U.S., some Social Security beneficiaries are to get their latest monthly money next week, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) completes its three-Wednesdays payment cycle for August 2026.
Of the more than 71.3 million recipients of Social Security benefits nationwide,
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In 2026, it can feel like each time the market takes one step forward, it snaps back just as quickly, unable to find the footing needed for a prolonged rally. The worry then becomes that if stocks can’t rebound from a broad sell-off, a bear market may loom, which would be the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.87%) falling by 20% or more from its recent highs.
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My analysis is focused on high-quality companies, that can outperform the market over the long-run due to a competitive advantage (economic moat) and high levels of defensibility.
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The impact of the US Treasury Department’s intervention to calm bond yields was short-lived as benchmark indices on Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, August 20 as the same bond yields staged a rebound from lower levels and poor results from large constituents contributed to the weak sentiment.
The Dow Jones ended the session with losses of 700 points,
Sebi’s latest study shows its F O curbs reduced individual participation and total losses in FY26. But average losses per trader rose, indicating risky options behaviour remains entrenched.
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You turned 73 last year, looked at your traditional IRA balance, and decided to push your first Required Minimum Distribution to the April 1 deadline instead of taking it by December 31. Smart in theory. The problem: that April 1 grace period only applies to your first RMD.
The total return for the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.87%) during the first half of 2026 was 10.2%. That puts the index in some unique company. Over history, this tends to be a good omen for S&P 500 returns during the second half of the year.
Boston Federal Reserve president visits Dover businesses, speaks about state of US economy
DOVER, N.H. —
The president of the Boston Federal Reserve visited New Hampshire on Saturday to hear from Granite Staters about the economy.
