Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday, reversing course as the Iran war drives up global energy prices and fuels inflation.
The Fed raised the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing its target range to between 3.75% and 4% — its highest level since December 2025.
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Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Nasdaq futures lead gains
US stock futures moved higher on Friday, with Nasdaq 100 futures leading gains as a decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns.
Read MoreThe 3 investing rules used by Warren Buffett to turn $10K into billions — that still work in 2026
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I Don't Plan to Claim Social Security at 62, but This 1 Thing Could Change My Mind
Claiming Social Security at age 62 has never really appealed to me. Yes, you get more checks, but it permanently reduces your monthly benefit by 30%. My plan has always been to wait until I qualify for my largest possible checks at age 70.
But that’s not set in stone. A major life change could force my hand and lead me to sign up for Social Security earlier than I intended,
Read MoreBanking, tech stocks power Bursa Malaysia higher
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rallied on Tuesday, with the benchmark index gaining nearly 1% as strong buying in banking, semiconductor and technology stocks lifted the broader market in tandem with gains across regional equities.
The benchmark FBM KLCI rallied 16.56 points, or 0.99%, to 1,683.50, just shy of its intraday high of 1,684.34,
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Extraordinary Buying Opportunity in Market Leader
Happy July 4th to our American readers.
PayPal has faced its fair share of difficulties but with the S&P 500 setting new all-time highs, this beaten down market leader may be on the cusp of returning to former glories.
While PayPal rode the wave of an upsurge during the pandemic lockdowns that drove contactless ordering,
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Up 10x Is Palantir Still a Deal?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) has been one of the undisputed victors in the AI boom and has defined the stock market for the past two years.
In the last 12 months alone, PLTR shares are up more than 350% on the back of rapid growth in the commercial business and tremendous investor enthusiasm for AI applications in the corporate world.
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Why You MUST Own Blue-Chip Stocks
Some of the most tried and true investing strategies can make buying stocks less risky over time. Among the best strategies is blue chip investing: buying stocks of well-known companies with solid financial track records.
These stocks have several competitive advantages. While they are not immune to market downturns,