Social Security Payment Dates for 2026: When Your Benefits Will Arrive
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When you receive your Social Security benefits depends on the month and day you were born.
The Social Security Administration follows a general schedule for mailing out checks to its more than 74 million beneficiaries.
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Read MoreDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Little Changed After S&P 500 Sets Record Closing High; Gold, Silver Hit Fresh Records; Markets to Close Early Today
Stock futures were little changed Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 ended at a record closing high. Markets will shut early today and be closed tomorrow for Christmas.
Nasdaq 100 futures and those associated with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial average all ticked 0.1% lower.
Read MoreConsumer spending powers the US economy. A K-shaped economy will further test this dynamic in 2026.
The US economy exits 2025 with one phrase defining consumers — K-shaped.
This year, the division between the economic haves and have nots widened, with sentiment souring as those in the middle of the income distribution were pressured by a softening labor market and feared inflation resulting from tariffs.
As of November,
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Read MoreWall Street hovers near record levels and will close early
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street was largely unchanged early Wednesday as markets hovered near record levels on a holiday-shortened trading day.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.1% as of 9:45 a.m. Eastern. The S&P 500 index was up less than 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.1%.
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Why Rivian’s Stock Is Suddenly Popping
Shares have ripped higher recently, and the reason has less to do with flashy announcements and more to do with something far more fundamental, Rivian is fixing the hardest part of the EV business.
On the surface, Rivian Automotive looked like it was catching its breath in 2025. No new models. No headline-grabbing unveilings.
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AMD Just Raised the Bar With a Bold 5-Year Plan
CEO Lisa Su has unveiled a long-term forecast that forces investors to rethink where AMD could be heading.
The new guidance fundamentally reshapes how AMD’s role in the AI ecosystem should be valued.
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AMD forecasts explosive growth, including 60% annual expansion in data centers.
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Costco’s Secret Profit Engine
Beneath the surface, Costco isn’t just about cheap gas, hot dogs, and fancy electronics, but the financial engine is far less obvious, and far more powerful than most casual shoppers realize.
If you’re thinking about buying Costco stock, understanding these three fundamentals could change how you see the company’s long-term investment case.
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Annual fees generate the majority of net income,