Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100 Steady as Oil Hits 7-Month High
US Economic Calendar to Spotlight the Fed
US futures posted modest gains during the Asian session on February 20. The Dow Jones E-mini advanced 44 points, while the Nasdaq 100 E-mini and the S&P 500 E-mini climbed 42 points and 11 points,
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Read MoreFederal and State Benefits for Families Caring for Disabled Children
Key Takeaways
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is crucial for families with children with disabilities.
- Children’s SSI payments vary by state due to state-specific supplements.
- SSI benefits for disabled adults change after they turn 18.
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is available if the disability occurred before age 22.
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Read MoreUS trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods widened in 2025, but the gap with China narrowed in the full year, government data shows (Patrick T. Fallon)
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The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025,
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Read MoreTesla hit with major setback amid reports about rivals' big moves: 'Panicked'
Tesla stock took a tumble in early February as fears grew that the company would lose more of its hold on the electric vehicle market, with an American-Chinese collaboration the point of contention.
In late January,
2 High-Flying Stocks Retail Investors Love That Can Plunge Up to 62%, According to Select Wall Street Analysts
Palantir and AST SpaceMobile have soared as much as 1,630% over the trailing three years — but not everyone on Wall Street shares enthusiasm for these stocks.
Roughly three decades ago, the advent and proliferation of the internet changed the business landscape forever. But just as important, the internet broke down information barriers that had existed between Wall Street and Main Street for more than a century.
The Burst
Alphabet’s Comeback Wasn’t Luck, But Classic Mispricing
The speed of Alphabet’s reversal has surprised many investors, but the more interesting story is how such a dominant business ever became that cheap in the first place, and why the momentum it regained isn’t likely to stall heading into 2026.
Key Points
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Alphabet’s rally stemmed from deep mispricing,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is Buffett’s Biggest Bet On Sale?
Over the past 12 months, Berkshire shares have gained just under 6% less than the S&P 500.
With Warren Buffett preparing to step down as CEO at year end, investors are reassessing what Berkshire looks like in its next chapter and whether the stock offers value at today’s price.
Key Points
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Berkshire trades at reasonable levels but not at prices that signal clear undervaluation,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is Micron the Smartest Way to Ride the AI Chip Boom?
Micron Technology has been one of the biggest winners of 2025 so far. The stock has rocketed by almost 3x year to date, as investors wake up to the fact that memory chips, once seen as boring, cyclical commodities, are now an indispensable backbone of the AI revolution.
The chipmaker’s DRAM and NAND memory chips are quietly powering the world’s largest data centers,
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