Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) stock fell more than 7% in premarket trading Friday as investors locked in profits despite the company’s better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results. The decline came even as Nasdaq futures rose 1.39% and S&P 500 futures gained 0.62%.
The stock is also testing its 50-day moving average after retreating from July highs.
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US stocks traded modestly higher in the early afternoon on Friday as investors assessed the durability of the recent technology rebound while monitoring geopolitical risks surrounding US-Iran negotiations.
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According to recent research from the Pew Research Center, roughly half of American adults reported using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, up from 33% in 2024. However, 40% believe AI will have a negative impact on society over the next two decades. With 63% of Americans believing that AI is advancing too quickly,
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ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is one of the first investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.
She once revealed that ARK was the first public asset manager to gain Bitcoin (BTC) exposure in 2015 when the cryptocurrency wasn’t worth even $500.
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Today,
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Cybersecurity stock CrowdStrike (CRWD) was near its post-earning bear gap, presenting an attractive options play for bulls …
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Delaying Social Security until 70 earns a guaranteed 8% annual credit, boosting a $2,000 monthly benefit to roughly $2,480, even though only about 4% of retirees claim at that age.
Personal savings rates have fallen to just 3.9% in early 2026,
Many people assume that savvy retirement planning means claiming Social Security
at the optimal time, yet most don’t follow that rule. According to recent
research, the vast majority of workers plan to claim benefits early rather than
wait for the maximum payout. Understanding the trade-offs in timing your
benefits is critical to building a strong retirement
plan.
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Georgians receiving SSI are likely to receive a payment today, a change of pace from their normal schedules, with Social Security coming soon. This is because the first of the month lands on a Saturday this year. Here’s what we know:
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Garmin (GRMN -0.62%) reported record second-quarter results this week, and the stock took off. As of midday Friday, shares were up 22.4% for the week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Investors already expected a strong year,
The Trump administration in recent weeks has pressured current and former US law enforcement officials to help corral support for a milestone cryptocurrency law that critics say could be exploited by narcotraffickers, terrorists, and other criminal groups, according to multiple people briefed on the matter.
The pressure comes as the legislation has faced headwinds in the Senate,