3 Social Security Rules Too Many Retirees Don't Know About
If there’s one program that’s truly vital to retired Americans, it’s Social Security. Those monthly benefits can be a lifeline, particularly for those without much savings.
Social Security is a complex program that’s loaded with rules, and it’s important to understand its ins and outs. Here are three Social Security rules some retirees may not know about —
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Read MoreSocial Security's Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Is Set to Make History 3 Different Ways
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One of the most anticipated days of the year for Social Security’s more than 71 million traditional beneficiaries — the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal — is rapidly approaching.
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Two of President Trump’s policies are directly affecting consumer prices and influencing next year’s Social Security COLA estimates.
Cathie Wood Invested Roughly $1.4 Billion of Ark Invest's Flagship ETF in Just 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
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Cathie Wood’s company, Ark Invest, has several exchange-traded funds that give investors exposure to a basket of tech stocks.
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Ark’s flagship fund is the ARK Innovation ETF, which has about $6.42 billion in assets under management.
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Wood and her team have devoted a significant portion of this amount to three stocks heavily involved in space,
Walmart Is Down 24%. Is It Finally the Ultimate Dividend King Stock to Buy and Never Sell?
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Walmart’s payout has risen for 53 straight years, but its dividend yield lags the S&P 500 average.
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The company’s P/E ratio is close to its average for the last five years.
Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) stock has been on a rapid growth trajectory since the beginning of 2024.
Read MoreStock Market Highlights Today: Sensex closes over 300 points down, Nifty ends below 24,100 points
Indian markets are likely to take cues from Q1 FY27 GDP data due on August 31, crude oil prices and the US August non-farm payrolls report due on September 4. Investors will also track domestic PMI readings, GST collections, forex reserves, the rupee, auto sales and foreign investor flows.
The US jobs report could be particularly important for expectations around the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision,
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Is Lululemon Losing Its Shine, or Just Catching Its Breath?
When an apparel brand starts showing signs of stress, sales sliding, margins crumbling, losses mounting, the Street doesn’t hesitate to slap the “dying business” label on it.
That’s why it might surprise some investors that Lululemon doesn’t actually fit that description right now. In Q2, sales rose, margins held within historical ranges, and earnings only marginally dipped.
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Ken Griffin’s Big Trim in Palantir
In the second quarter of 2025, Ken Griffin’s Citadel Advisors sharply reduced its holding in Palantir Technologies, selling nearly half of its position.
The move raised about $75 million in cash and followed a familiar pattern for Griffin, who has been building and trimming his Palantir stake in waves since 2021.
This latest sale has investors wondering: why would one of Wall Street’s most sophisticated fund managers cut exposure to a stock riding the artificial intelligence boom?
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Is Target Stock a Hidden Gem for Patient Value Investors?
Target (NYSE: TGT) hasn’t had the best run lately. In fact, shares have slid 29.9% so far this year, a sharp contrast to the broader market, with the S&P 500 flat on the year. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when you consider Target was already on the back foot coming into 2025.
But here’s the twist,
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