Here's When Social Security Payment Funds Could Run Out, Congressional Report Says
Congress has historically waited until the last minute to address Social Security funding crises, as seen in the early 1980s. — Daily Voice
Social Security’s retirement fund is running out of money faster than previously expected, according to a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Read MoreStock Market Live February 19, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Slips on Walmart Outlook
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With speculation of a potential conflict with Iran, oil prices are up another $1.31 to $66.50.
We have to consider that Iran is one of the world’s leading suppliers,
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Read MoreUS stock indexes drift lower as Walmart swings and oil prices rise
NEW YORK (AP) — The majority of U.S. stocks are falling on Thursday, but gains for Walmart, Deere and other companies are helping to limit the damage.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and was potentially heading for its first loss in four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 141 points,
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The fund, which trades under the ticker OBDC, also announced on Wednesday that it would sell $1.4 billion worth of holdings to institutional investors, creating the liquidity for investors to get their capital back.
OBDC shares were down about 2% on Thursday.
Read MoreWarren Buffett becomes the latest billionaire media investor: His company just invested $352 million in the New York Times
Just five years after Berkshire Hathaway sold all 31 of its papers and Warren Buffett deemed the industry “toast,” the investor has rejoined a legion of billionaires with their money in media.
A quarterly update the conglomerate filed with the SEC just revealed that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway invested a whopping $351.7 million in the New York Times.
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Is Figma’s Stock a Falling Knife or a Hidden Bargain?
It didn’t take long for Figma to go from Wall Street’s darling to one of its biggest disappointments.
After a blockbuster debut this summer, the stock has been sliding steadily, leaving many early investors deep in the red. But is the sell-off a warning sign, or has the market simply overreacted?
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Figma grew revenue 41% year over year and turned a $178 million cash burn into $62.5 million in positive operating cash flow,
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Is SoFi The Next Fintech Powerhouse?
SoFi Technologies has evolved far beyond its origins as a student loan refinancer. Today, it’s a full-fledged digital financial platform offering everything from brokerage accounts to mortgages, all through a single app.
That simplicity and accessibility have made SoFi a go-to brand for Millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly prefer managing their finances entirely online.
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UPS Stock Is Sinking But This Dividend Giant May Be Poised for a Comeback
United Parcel Service may be a household name, but lately, its stock performance has left investors anything but comforted.
UPS started 2025 on the back foot. In the first quarter, revenue slipped slightly, margins were underwhelming, and earnings per share were up just 4% year-over-year. What’s more telling? U.S. daily delivery volumes were down by around the same amount.
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