Social Security COLA 2027: Why Retirees May Want to Temper Their Expectations
The odds of an above-average 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are looking better and better, with just five months to go until the official announcement. The latest projections have increased sharply, reflecting growing concerns about inflation.
But retirees hoping for a benefit boost to improve their quality of life are almost certain to be disappointed.
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Read MoreDow Jones seen remaining in red, oil eases on reports of Iran sanctions lifted
US stocks have been predicted to start Monday trading in the red, as they ended last week, with investors continuing to worry about rising bond yields, stubborn inflation and the economic fallout from higher oil prices.
Dow Jones futures were down around 262 points or 0.4%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were down around 0.3% as Walkl Street’s key equity indexes continued to retreat from record highs seen last week.
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Read MoreThe S&P 500 is blowing minds and defying the odds: Stat of the day
2026 has been a year to remember for investors, and it isn’t even Memorial Day yet.
Stat of the day: There has been only one 5% or more pullback for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) this year, Truist chief investment officer Keith Lerner pointed out in a new note (see chart below).
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Read MoreIs Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio (FSENX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
On the lookout for a Sector – Energy fund? Starting with Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio (FSENX) is one possibility. FSENX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance.
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Bernstein Reiterates Outperform on Diamondback Energy (FANG) Amid Oil Supply Concerns
With a 5-year average revenue growth rate of 41.9%, Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is included among the 11 Best Long Term US Stocks to Buy Right Now.
On May 11,
Read MoreThe Burst
Why Did NVIDIA Invest In Little-Known AI Stock?
For nearly two years, the stock market has been steadily bidding up companies like NVIDIA and Microsoft that have emerged as front-runners in the AI race. In addition to these mega-cap companies, though, there are also many smaller companies trying to fill niche spaces in the AI market.
One such company is Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS),
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2 Stocks Set To 2x In 24 Months
It’s been a volatile stretch for the markets. Between trade tensions, economic jitters, and mixed signals from policymakers, investors have had no shortage of reasons to stay on edge. The S&P 500 has slipped into correction territory, down more than 10% from its highs thanks in part to uncertainty over tariffs and recession fears.
But for seasoned investors,
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Spotlight: Why Tesla Crushes Competitors
“Tesla is nothing more than a car company.” That’s the line skeptics used to repeat when trying to downplay the firm’s valuation.
“How could a car company be worth nearly a trillion dollars? And why would a single car manufacturer be valued at almost as much as the sum total of all other car makers combined?”
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