Social Security is paid out on Wednesday, August 26: who benefits?
In the U.S., some Social Security beneficiaries are to get their latest monthly money next week, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) completes its three-Wednesdays payment cycle for August 2026.
Who gets Social Security on Wednesday, August 26?
Of the more than 71.3 million recipients of Social Security benefits nationwide,
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Read MoreIf a Bear Market Is Coming, This Is the Single Best Investing Decision You Can Make
In 2026, it can feel like each time the market takes one step forward, it snaps back just as quickly, unable to find the footing needed for a prolonged rally. The worry then becomes that if stocks can’t rebound from a broad sell-off, a bear market may loom, which would be the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.87%) falling by 20% or more from its recent highs.
Read MoreIntuitive Surgical: Stock Price Too High Even For Great Business
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My analysis is focused on high-quality companies, that can outperform the market over the long-run due to a competitive advantage (economic moat) and high levels of defensibility.
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Read MoreDow Jones sells off 700 points as bond yields rebound; Walmart sinks on weak results
The impact of the US Treasury Department’s intervention to calm bond yields was short-lived as benchmark indices on Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, August 20 as the same bond yields staged a rebound from lower levels and poor results from large constituents contributed to the weak sentiment.
The Dow Jones ended the session with losses of 700 points,
Read MoreUK’s Warren Buffett ditches ‘do nothing’ strategy — Here’s what he did next
Terry Smith, founder of Fundsmith, is often called the UK’s answer to Warren Buffett due to their somewhat identical investment approach of identifying exceptional businesses and managing a portfolio with long-term holdings.
Smith’s original ‘Do nothing’ strategy advocates buying quality companies at reasonable prices and avoiding active management.
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Market Commentary: 1 Unlikely AI Play You Should Not Ignore
When you think of AI plays, Airbnb is not the first company that springs to mind. Yet, Brian Chesky’s firm has made a splash by snapping up GamePlanner.ai for $200 million.
Although it’s not apparent at first glance how artificial intelligence plays into the Airbnb business model, a deeper dive reveals the genius behind the acquisition.
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Has The AI Bubble Officially Burst?
You’ll never guess who has turned bearish on AI? It seems one of the most prestigious names on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs, has done a U-turn and is betting against a continuation of the momentum previously seen in artificial intelligence stocks.
While Goldman has a long history of staying bullish, often for too long,
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