Gold Prices Ease as Stronger Dollar Limits Demand Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision
Gold prices moved lower on Tuesday as the US dollar remained close to its highest level in nearly a month, while investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement and comments from Chair Kevin Warsh.
Read MoreAI ETFs Have Now Become a $65 Billion Market
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Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon may have irked the internet when she said the artificial intelligence revolution has begun,
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Read MoreTradr Launches Two Leveraged ETFs on SK hynix
SKHA and SKHN seek 2X long and short exposure to South Korea’s memory chip leader
NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched two single-stock leveraged ETFs with long and short exposure to SK hynix Inc.’s U.S-listed shares (Nasdaq: SKHY).
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Read MoreThe Social Security Admin is sending out payments on Friday, July 31: who gets benefits?
Later this week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is due to send out an early payment to certain benefits recipients in the United States.
Who gets paid by the Social Security Admin on July 31?
On Friday, July 31, beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income scheme (SSI) are scheduled to receive their monthly money for August 2026.
Read MoreVUG vs. VTI: Which Vanguard ETF Is the Better Buy for Growth Stocks?
Investors are grappling with a big question right now: Are U.S. growth stocks overvalued? The artificial intelligence (AI) trade has driven massive gains for growth stock investors in the past few years, but there are reasons to wonder if that momentum can continue.
Recent Vanguard research projects that U.S. value stocks will outperform U.S.
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Read MoreThe Burst
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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Read MoreThe Ivy
What’s Buffett Doing With Google Now?
Berkshire Hathaway stunned the market this quarter by initiating a multibillion-dollar position in Alphabet just months before Warren Buffett steps down as CEO.
While Berkshire trimmed its long-held Apple stake yet again, it bought almost 18 million Class A shares of Alphabet at just north of $200 per share, now worth over $5.5 billion.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
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.
Key Points
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Annual fees generate the majority of net income,