TD Asset Management Inc. expands its TD Target Maturity Bond ETFs lineup with new TD Target 2031 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (“TBCK”)
TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2026 /CNW/ – TD Asset Management Inc. (“TDAM”), the manager of TD Exchange-Traded Funds (TD ETFs), has announced the launch of TD Target 2031 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (“TBCK”), which begins trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Part of the broader TD Target Maturity Bond ETFs suite,
Read MoreIs Your August Social Security Check Smaller Than Expected? Here's Why
If you count on Social Security as part of your retirement plan, an unexpected drop in your monthly deposit can be unsettling. But when your August check comes in smaller than the benefit amount on your award letter — or smaller than what you received a few months ago — it usually isn’t a mistake.
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Read More8 states tax Social Security benefits, 42 don’t: Here’s the list
If your income is over certain levels, the federal government will take a slice of your Social Security benefits at tax time. States handle taxes for Social Security differently, however.
Forty-two states exempt Social Security from state taxes but eight do not and even those rules vary from place to place.
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Read MoreHe Withdrew $70,000 From His 401(k) and Earned $10,000 Welding. Social Security Counted Only the Smaller Number.
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Social Security’s earnings test ignores 401(k) withdrawals entirely, counting only wages and net self-employment income against the 2026 limit of $24,480.
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A $70,000 traditional 401(k) withdrawal enters IRS provisional income calculations, potentially making up to 85% of Social Security benefits taxable at ordinary rates.
Evercore’s Top Strategist Says the Best Earnings Are Behind Us. He Still Wants You Buy Tech
Julian Emanuel, Evercore ISI’s chief equity derivatives and quantitative strategist, said on CNBC this week that megacap tech results this quarter were “breathtaking” and then said, “the other side of breathtaking is it is likely to be as good as it gets.” In the same breath, he told viewers to stay long on technology into 2027.
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Why Warren Buffett Loaded Up on Heico
Berkshire Hathaway quietly raised its stake in Heico by over 11% last quarter, bringing its total position to about 1.3 million shares. That move turned heads because Heico isn’t a typical Buffett pick. It’s not cheap by traditional value metrics, and it doesn’t sell iconic brands like Coca-Cola or Geico.
So why did Berkshire,
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1 Infrastructure Specialist That’s Suddenly on Sale
Once investors saw how fast CoreWeave revenues were accelerating, hesitation disappeared. Shares didn’t just climb, they exploded, rising more than 4x in a matter of weeks.
That kind of surge rarely lasts forever, and over the past month CoreWeave has given back roughly 35%. The pullback has left investors wondering whether something fundamental has changed or whether this is simply the kind of temporary reset that follows massive gains.
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Why Roblox Stock Has Doubled & Might Just Be Getting Started
If you blinked, you might have missed it, Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has turned into one of the hottest stocks of 2025.
Up over 2x year-to-date, the company’s market cap has surged past $80 billion, stunning many who once dismissed the platform as a pandemic fad. But here’s the best part, there’s reason to believe Roblox is only just getting warmed up.
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