Chord Energy (CHRD) Price Target Lowered to $151
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.
Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences.
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Read MoreWere You Prepared for These 3 Big Social Security Changes in 2026?
Major changes to Social Security are taking place this year. These updates affect when you can claim full benefits, how much your monthly checks have increased due to inflation, and how much of your income is taxed.
Understanding these shifts can help you make smarter financial decisions and avoid costly money mistakes. Learn what’s changing,
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Read MoreSocial Security Payments Now Delayed 30 Days for This Common Mistake
Most Social Security recipients receive benefits like clockwork, but certain situations can trigger unexpected delays. Understanding when and why payments might be held up helps retirees avoid financial disruption, especially when many depend on these funds for essential expenses.
Direct deposit changes now trigger the most common payment delays because the Social Security Administration overhauled its security protocols after fraudsters exploited vulnerabilities in the old phone system.
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Read MoreSocial Security is sending out payments on Wednesday, Feb. 25: here’s who gets a check
Next week, certain Social Security beneficiaries are to receive their latest monthly benefits, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) completes its three-Wednesdays payment cycle for February 2026.
On Feb. 25, the SSA is scheduled to distribute February’s monthly benefits to a particular group of Americans who claim retirement,
Read MoreFrom Risk-Off to Risk-On: Why Tech's Recent Downturn Is Just a Breather
Economic rhythms can change in ways that surprise the consensus. Entering early 2026, most investors were optimistic, with stocks entering their fourth year of this bull market at all-time highs.
Of course, markets have a way of surprising the masses. Former tech leaders have exhibited a classic risk-off posture—characterized by rotation out of high-growth stocks into more defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities.
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Read MoreThe Burst
AMD’s AI Advantage May Just Be Getting Started
While the spotlight often shines brightest on Nvidia, another chipmaker has been clawing its way into the conversation and could soon be in a position to steal the show.
That company is Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and it’s gearing up to report second-quarter earnings early next month.
With the stock already up 34% this year,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Tech Giant to Own Forever
Amazon doesn’t look like a traditional stock. It’s more like a portfolio hiding inside one ticker. The company spans multiple industries, each one a profit driver in its own right.
The most visible business is e-commerce. In the second quarter of 2025, Amazon pulled in $137 billion in sales.
What many investors miss is that over 60% of those sales now come from third-party sellers.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Deep Dive, How High Will This New Bank Go?
Since SoFi’s CEO began snapping up shares of the student lender, the price has approximately doubled. It’s not entirely a surprise given that SoFi is an all-in-one fintech firm offering personal loans, home mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and digital banking. Over and above the broad array of products it’s grown like a weed on the customer front too.
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