May 2025 Social Security updates: Payment quirks, suspensions, and eligibility rules explained
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits must stay alert this May. Changes to the Social Security payment schedule, new compliance requirements, and longstanding eligibility rules could impact when — or even if — you receive your monthly payment.
Double SSI payments in May 2025, but none in June
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will notice an unusual pattern this month.
Read MoreStock Market News: Dow Set to Open Up
U.S. stocks looked set to rise on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he was set to announce the first trade deal since he unveiled sweeping tariffs on countries across the world.
Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 295 points, or 0.7%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.9%,
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Read MoreRaymond James hosts 1st Micronesia investment, retirement plans conference on Guam
Raymond James & Associates Inc. successfully hosted its Inaugural Micronesia Investment and Retirement Plans Conference for its clients in the region, bringing together a distinguished lineup of finance professionals, industry experts, and business leaders to discuss evolving trends in capital markets, wealth management, and retirement planning across the region.
The April 24 conference at Hyatt Regency Guam welcomed over 150 attendees.
Read MorePalantir Just Posted Blowout Earnings, So Why Did the Stock Tank?
On the surface, Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is firing on all cylinders. Revenue is accelerating. Margins are expanding. The company just posted its sixth consecutive quarter of profitability, a first in its history. And yet, within hours of reporting one of its strongest earnings beats to date, the stock cratered by double digits.
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Read MoreBuy, sell or hold: How should retail investors look at gold amid easing global tensions?
Should you buy gold now?
After slipping to Rs 93,080 on May 12 from Rs 96,416 per ten gram (999 purity) on May 9, physical gold prices rose to Rs 94,344 at 6 pm on May 13, as per the India Bullion and Jewellery Association (IBJA).
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Bull Vs Bear Case for Apple
Apple (AAPL) has created an unparalleled ecosystem, consistently reports strong financials, and has ultra-loyal customers — collectively resulting in a wide moat. Considering shares are down around 25% year to date, it may be a tempting buy, but could the tech giant’s stock dip even further?
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How Apple Obliterates Google and Microsoft
When Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, decided to make Apple his largest holding, many heads turned. Traditionally, Buffett steered clear of the tech sector. Yet, Apple accounts for almost 50% of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio.
Buffett’s initial investment in Apple dates back to the first quarter of 2016. If you had followed his lead back then,
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