Social Security is being paid out on Wednesday, August 26: who gets benefits?
Across the United States, certain Social Security recipients are to get their latest monthly payment this week, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) completes its three-Wednesdays distribution cycle for August 2026.
Who receives Social Security on Wednesday, August 26?
Of the just over 71 million recipients of Social Security benefits in the U.S.,
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Read MoreAlibaba’s $10.2 billion fundraising pressures Chinese tech stocks amid supply concerns
Alibaba just told the market it needs $10.2 billion for AI. The market responded by selling Chinese tech stocks.
The e-commerce and cloud computing giant announced plans to raise HK$80 billion (roughly US$10.2 billion) through new share placements, with every dollar earmarked for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move landed alongside CCSH Corporation,
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 10 months during rally
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust accounted for $1.3 billion of last week’s inflows
August 24, 2026 / 10:14 IST
It remains to be seen whether Bitcoin’s rally will translate into sustained demand and a new bull market
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds had their strongest weekly inflow in 10 months last week as the original cryptocurrency surged.
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Read MoreTrump administration predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Sunday (Aug 23) warned that Canada would be “foolish” to think it could win a trade war with the United States, predicting a “devastating” impact on its northern neighbour.
Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late on Friday, putting into force new 50 per cent US tariffs impacting about US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods,
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Read MoreJim Cramer Sold 1 AI Chipmaker Over $80 Billion in Debt. But He Defended NVIDIA
Jim Cramer dumped one AI chipmaker over an $80 billion debt raise, then turned around and shrugged off the identical financing practice at NVIDIA. Whether that double standard holds up depends entirely on what NVIDIA reports after the bell tonight.
The split screen from Aug. 25 is the setup investors need to understand heading into tonight’s earnings report.
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Market Commentary: 1 AI Stock Under $10 Hits 52-Week Low
If you’re looking for an investment opportunity that has been touted as Google for Earth data, Planet Labs may fit the bill.
The company, founded by former NASA engineers blends technology, geospatial intelligence, and revenue growth into one compelling narrative, yet recently hit an all-time low. So is now the time to buy?
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65% of Bill Gates Portfolio Is In 3 Stocks
Diversify is the name of the game. Spread your eggs across a lot of baskets. That’s what the professionals say, but why then do the rich do the exact opposite so often?
Take Bill Gates, for example, he’s got 65% of his portfolio allocated to just 3 stocks. Billions upon billions of dollars are invested in less than a handful of stocks and one of them in particular is likely to really surprise you.
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