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 MoreMortgage Rates Today, August 27, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 6.73%
Factors influencing current mortgage rates
Today’s mortgage rates are influenced by economic and market conditions, as well as personal factors. The rate you’re quoted by a lender might be higher or lower than the national average. Here are some of the items considered when calculating your mortgage rate:
- 10-year Treasury yield: Current mortgage rates,
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Market Commentary: 3 Breakouts Signal Santa Claus Rally
Barely a couple of weeks ago, the tenor of the markets changed. Cathie Wood, the poster girl for high growth stocks, reported massive gains among her portfolio of stocks.
In a single week, Nurix Therapeutics gained 16%, Pinterest rose by 19%, Verve Therapeutics flew higher by 18%, Ceres was up 15%, Shopify soared by 22% and Palantir was up 20%.
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Buffett Has Sold For 7 Quarters In a Row, What Happens Next?
When it comes to investing, following the actions of top investors is a much smarter play than following their words. Take Warren Buffett, for example, who has a philosophy of betting on America long-term and a reputation for having a holding period of forever. You could be forgiven for becoming complacent about how long to hold a position if you listened to that advice.
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