I Asked ChatGPT If Retirees Can Live on Social Security Alone — Here’s What It Said
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US stock futures today: Market stuck between hope and fear as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq face Fed test, retail reality, and global politics
U.S. stock futures were little changed early Monday as traders weighed everything from the Federal Reserve’s next move to the health of the American consumer and fresh geopolitical risks. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all drifting in cautious territory, caught between hopes for rate cuts and fears of slowing demand, with global politics adding yet another layer of uncertainty.
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Read MoreNifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on August 18 after Trump-Putin meeting
The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday, tracking key positive developments over the weekend, including the proposed GST reforms, a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, among others.
The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-up start for the Indian benchmark index.
Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump this week called on a Federal Reserve governor to resign over an accusation of mortgage fraud, the latest effort by his administration to exert greater control over one of the few remaining independent agencies in Washington.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook says she won’t leave her post.
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5 Buffett Stocks On Sale
Today, we wanted to share something different: 5 top stocks on sale in Warren Buffett’s portfolio. The benchmark for determining valuation was a discounted cash flow forecast analysis. So, without further ado, let’s kick off with Occidental Petroleum, which has garnered a lot of attention over the past twelve months.
Occidental Petroleum
Not only does OXY have 29.3% upside to fair value based on our calculations but it’s also a significant holding for Buffett.
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Is Today The Top In The Market?
If one analyst is to be believed, today should mark the top in the market. Cem Karsan pinpointed January 17, 2024 a few months ago as the day when market tailwinds would subside in favor of market headwinds, but how could he be so specific in his date selection? And will be be right?
Key Points
- At VIXperation in January,
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