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Inflation may ebb and flow, but Warren Buffett’s two lessons for fighting it are timeless.

1. Become so good at what you do that people will pay a premium for your skills.
2. Own stock in businesses that don’t need constant infusions of cash to keep profits growing.

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Warren Buffett is a name that does not need any introduction. The world’s most successful investor who is currently worth over US$130Bn, Buffett is leaving behind a lot of lessons as he retires later this year. His approach to picking stocks to invest has been a masterclass for investors across the globe.

Especially in a market like India,

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The U.S. government’s gross national debt has climbed past $37 trillion, a record-breaking milestone that underscores the rapid growth of America’s fiscal obligations and the mounting cost pressures on taxpayers.

The Treasury Department confirmed the figure Tuesday in its latest daily financial report.

In January 2020, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that gross federal debt would not surpass $37 trillion until after fiscal year 2030.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rallied to records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to top its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 483 points,

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By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record number that highlights the accelerating debt on America’s balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers.

The $37 trillion update is found in the latest Treasury Department report issued Tuesday which logs the nation’s daily finances.

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Stellar Lumens (XLM) is catching attention again. From a year-to-date low near $0.21, the token has surged to around $0.44. Technical chart patterns and solid project fundamentals suggest it could climb another 40–42%, pushing toward $0.63–$0.64 in the coming months.

Chart Patterns Point to a Breakout

Three key bullish patterns are shaping XLM’s technical outlook:

1. Falling Wedge (Nov 2024 – Apr 2025): The token formed a falling wedge with converging downtrend lines.

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Midweek often brings a change in market mood and today could be no different. With key policy headlines, Q1FY26 results, and global news in play, the session might see some sharp movers. Let’s find out which stocks are gearing up to make waves today.

Market recap

The stock market closed lower on August 12 after a choppy session,

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