The 2026 Social Security Trustees’ report highlights the fragile condition of the Social Security trust fund. If Congress fails to make changes to the program, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will be depleted by 2032. At that point, current and future Social Security beneficiaries will see their benefits cut by 22%.
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The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.00%) has been hitting record highs, and its valuation has been near record highs as well. However, the broader index has stagnated over the past two weeks, and as of this writing, it’s down 3% in June. There are a lot of things going on in the markets right now,
Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) is one of the 9 Most Oversold Strong Buy-Rated Stocks to Invest In Now.
On June 29, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) to $169 from $175 and kept an Overweight rating. Morgan Stanley noted that oil prices have declined since the U.S.
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For the better part of the last 3.5 years, the stock market has been unstoppable. The timeless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) just blasted to a fresh all-time high, while the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and technology-fueled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) vaulted to record highs in early June.
Nifty PSU Bank Index tracks the performance of 12 public sector banks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Nippon India ETF Nifty PSU Bank BeES is the biggest ETF in this category, with assets under management (AUM) of ₹4,078 crore.
These ETFs replicate the index by investing in its constituent stocks in similar proportions,
Although there has been heightened volatility recently, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) has been a strong performer, producing a fantastic total return of 111% in the past five years (as of July 2). The market is clearly enamored with innovative businesses that benefit from various secular trends, which can lead to outsize growth potential in the future.
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For many, Social Security is seen as a cornerstone of retirement planning. However, depending too heavily on it can be a risky strategy. While Social Security will likely remain a source of income, there are several reasons to consider other options to ensure a comfortable retirement.
With uncertainties surrounding the future of benefits and the inherent limitations on income replacement,
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On July 1, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told a European central bank panel that “inflation risks have come down.”
That single line sent the crypto market scrambling. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reclaimed $60,000 more or less immediately, and the entire sector bumped upward.
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ServiceNow is demonstrating outstanding performance and expects that to continue in the near term.
The market has been worried that agentic AI could negatively impact its opportunities.
Even at the lower price, ServiceNow stock trades at a premium price.
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