Not what it seems: Clarifying the DOGE allegations about Social Security
Many readers have been emailing me asking for my help in understanding the allegations made by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency about sloppy recordkeeping at the Social Security Administration. Here are three typical questions.
Q: What is going on with the DOGE reports about Social Security recipients who are supposedly 120 years old?
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Read MoreSocial Security Gets Major $205-Billion Boost After COVID Deaths
So many Americans died of COVID-19 during the pandemic that the Social Security program received a boost of $205 billion, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
Why It Matters
The new report from NBER sheds light on the way the pandemic affected the Social Security program,
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Read MoreA Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: 1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 36% to Double Up on Right Now
It is a beautiful thing when you find a feel-good stock that offers market-beating potential. A perfect example of this combination today is animal healthcare specialist Zoetis (ZTS 1.93%).
Whether helping our furry friends at home, keeping livestock healthy, or doing its part to battle the bird flu outbreak that has sent egg prices sky high,
Read MoreFundstrat’s Tom Lee Says Positive Setup for Stock Market Forming, Sees Incoming Rebound for 2025
Fundstrat’s head of research Tom Lee says that the US stock market is most likely about to benefit from a bullish setup despite its recent correction.
In a new interview with CNBC, Lee says in the face of tariffs and political uncertainty, markets still appear to be climbing a wall of worry, or the tendency for assets to ascend higher despite otherwise negative sentiment.
Read MoreBuy These 3 Carillon Mutual Funds for Sustainable Returns
Raymond James Investment Management oversees Carillon mutual funds that provide investment options in stocks, bonds and mutual funds as well as a mix of asset classes. The funds are managed by teams focusing on research and managing risks differently, which offers a unique approach to investing. Carillon emphasizes the incorporation of impact along with governance factors in their investment decisions.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Brilliant Billionaire Buys Under-the-Radar Wide Moat Stock
In B2B sales and marketing, few companies have built as powerful a toolset as the one that caught Stan Druckenmiller’s eye.
With a unique moat in its vast proprietary database, accelerating AI-driven insights, and a growing foothold in emerging markets, this SaaS firm has become a must-have resource for enterprise sales teams.
Yet while bulls can point to a host of positive attributes,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is The Santa Claus Rally Real?
Every seasoned trader has heard the phrase “Santa Claus Rally,” but very few understand precisely why it happens. Is it random or is there something structural under the surface that repeats like clockwork each year?
Beyond the whimsical idea of holiday cheer spilling over into the markets, there are structural and behavioral dynamics at play that make the final weeks of the year particularly conducive to market gains.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
10 Billion Reasons To Own This Recession-Proof Stock
With concerns of an impending recession looming large and Goldman Sachs pivoting away from momentum stocks to value stocks, one stock that may fit the bill is Procter & Gamble.
Although the share price has been somewhat volatile subsequent to fiscal Q4 2024 earnings results, P&G bounced back nicely to make an assault on all-time highs.
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