Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with Wall Street set to wrap up latest volatile week
US stock futures stayed in the green on Friday after snapping a recent losing streak, as signs of cooling inflation and waning AI worries buoyed Wall Street optimism toward the tail end of a topsy-turvy week.
S&P 500 futures (ES=F) rose 0.3%,
Read MoreIs Buffett’s Biggest Bet On Sale?
Over the past 12 months, Berkshire shares have gained just under 6% less than the S&P 500.
With Warren Buffett preparing to step down as CEO at year end, investors are reassessing what Berkshire looks like in its next chapter and whether the stock offers value at today’s price.
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Berkshire trades at reasonable levels but not at prices that signal clear undervaluation,
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Read MoreThe Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
You could buy all three of these players with $1,000 — or even less.
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have driven gains in the technology industry — and the overall stock market — over the past few years. The S&P 500 today is heading for its third straight double-digit annual increase thanks to this momentum.
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Read MoreThe S&P 500 Is Making History to End 2025, But Is It Something Investors Should Celebrate or Be Worried About?
Investors shouldn’t be worried — just aware of the why.
When something makes history in the stock market, it’s always best to clarify if it’s good or bad history. Sometimes, history can be comforting; other times, it can be concerning. Needless to say, both have very different implications.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.79%) is making history as one of the most expensive markets ever,
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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1,432 Reasons to Buy This Healthcare Cloud Stock
Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV), a software solutions provider for the life sciences industry, has seen some weakness amid the slowdown in cloud market demand as organizations cope with macro woes.
While the company saw its shares slumping by around 32% over the past three years,
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Philip Morris Surges 75%, Is Its Smoke-Free Pivot a Game Changer?
Shares of cigarette giant Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) have advanced considerably over the last year. The tobacco stock, long looked at mostly for its high dividend yield, has surged by over 75% in the last 12 months and over 20% in the last 30 days alone.
Why has PM stock rallied so far,
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Spotlight: 99% Lower, Time To Buy This Weed Stock?
Cannabis company SNDL, formerly known as Sundial Growers, has fallen more than 99 percent from its record closing high of $130. Now trading at less than $1.50 per share, the stock has been one of the biggest losers of the last few years. Its massive contraction in value, however, has left many investors wondering whether it has become oversold.
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