Tech stocks today: Samsung strike talks break down, tech stocks bounce ahead of Nvidia earnings
A dispute over semiconductor workers’ bonuses in Korea could upend global technology supply chains and weigh on South Korea’s economy, as Samsung’s (016360.KS) labor union has threatened to go on strike on May 21 for 18 days.
On Sunday, Samsung and the union agreed to extend negotiations after the first round of government-mediated talks failed and a South Korean court granted a partial injunction that could compel workers to show up amid a strike,
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When the market is climbing, it’s easy to get excited about investing — you might buy popular stocks of the moment and benefit from their momentum or look for undiscovered treasures that could be the next to soar. But when indexes slip, investors sometimes hesitate to invest, worrying that, after they buy a stock,
Social Security benefits may rise under the 2027 “Trump Bump”: Good news or hidden risk?
Social Security benefits could rise more than expected in 2027, but retirees may want to be careful before treating the so called “Trump Bump” as simple good news.
The term refers to a potentially larger cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for Social Security recipients.
Read MoreTrump IRA Order Pressures Small Employers on Retirement Plans
President Donald Trump’s push to expand individual retirement account access must find a way to boost employee sign ups without dampening efforts to encourage small businesses to offer plans to their workers, according to benefits attorneys and industry officials.
A government-backed portal offering access to private-sector IRAs could cause smaller employers to direct their workers to the Trump IRA program rather than offer a plan of their own,
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Read MoreCathie Wood dumps more semiconductor stocks in blindsiding move
Cathie Wood built much of ARK‘s 2026 comeback on semiconductors. Now she keeps selling them.
On Monday, May 18, her ARK Invest funds sold more than $28 million of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor stock (TSM),
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1 Home Furnishings Stock Set to Rally Hard?
Mortgage rates remain near multi-decade highs, and existing home sales are still down about 30% compared to pre-pandemic levels. That slowdown has created a ripple effect, dragging down everything tied to housing, from builders to brokers to the companies selling furniture and décor.
One name that stands out in this group is RH.
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Beyond Meat’s Shocking Rebound
Few investors saw it coming. After spending most of the year circling the drain, Beyond Meat suddenly roared back to life last week, climbing more than 5x from its October lows.
At one point, the stock traded below $1, a price level that had many wondering if bankruptcy was next. Then came an eruption of retail enthusiasm that sent shares briefly rocketing toward $8.
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Paul Tudor Jones Just Dropped a Masterclass on How to Invest Now
Every fall, a tight-knit group of investors gathers for a friendly, but fiercely competitive, stock picking challenge. It’s hosted by Paul Tudor Jones, the legendary hedge fund manager. But it isn’t just for a good cause. The top picks from the event, backed by the likes of Bill Ackman and Stan Druckenmiller, would’ve returned 7x your money in just six months.
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