The stock market is flashing a warning last witnessed during the dot-com crash
The U.S. stock market has delivered impressive returns in 2026 despite economic uncertainty surrounding persistent inflation and elevated energy prices tied to the Iran conflict. Year to date, the broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.72%) has added 13%.
Strong corporate financial results have been the driving force behind the stock market’s double-digit gains.
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Read MoreMid-cap vs small-cap funds: Which category delivered stronger alpha in 3, 5, and 10 years?
Small-cap funds have delivered some eye-catching returns in recent years. But does that automatically make them better at creating alpha than mid-cap funds?
A comparison of direct plans tells a more nuanced story. While mid-cap funds have a slight edge in the 3-year return picture,
Never Paid Into Social Security? Here's How to Get Benefits Anyway.
One of the biggest myths about Social Security is that everyone is entitled to benefits once they reach a certain age. In reality, Social Security benefits are earned by paying taxes on wages.
Specifically, it takes 40 lifetime work credits to qualify for Social Security, and the value of a single credit changes each year.
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Read MoreThe Social Security Admin is paying out benefits on Tuesday, September 1: who gets a payment?
Early next week, over seven million U.S. benefits recipients are to get their latest monthly payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Who gets paid by the Social Security Admin on Tuesday, September 1?
Beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income scheme (SSI) are scheduled to receive their program benefits for September 2026.
Read MoreHow the US economy can look pretty good but feel pretty bad
It’s an unsettled environment. Many economic indicators are trending in a positive direction, but much is uncertain.
Tariffs. The war in the Middle East. Surging AI use. It’s enough to make households and businesses want to sit on their hands,
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Will This Titan Be The Biggest Winner of the AI Revolution?
For decades, Oracle was considered something of a tech stalwart, respected, reliable, and, frankly, a little boring. Known for its dominance in database management, Oracle’s steady performance made it a favorite among conservative investors, but rarely the centerpiece of high-growth conversations.
That’s changing, and fast. Thanks to a massive shift in enterprise computing driven by artificial intelligence Oracle is no longer just a database company.
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Forget Monster and Red Bull, Watch Celsius Now
Shares of Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) climbed higher last week after the company unveiled an expanded partnership with PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP).
Under the agreement, Celsius will assume ownership of PepsiCo’s Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada.
In exchange, PepsiCo will boost its stake in Celsius by investing almost $600 million in 5% convertible preferred stock,
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1 High Energy Drink To Buy on the Dip?
Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) is the maker of a line of energy drinks that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.
Once virtually unknown, Celsius has used social media marketing and celebrity influencer deals to rapidly build its brand awareness.
Although the product itself has been quite successful, the stock’s performance hasn’t matched it.