U.S. tech stocks pull back, dragging indexes a bit further below their latest records
The U.S. stock market is giving back a bit more of its record-setting rally on Tuesday.
The S&P 500 fell 0.5 per cent and was on track for a third dip after setting its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 397 points, or 0.8 per cent, as of 9:35 a.m.
Read MoreWhat are today's mortgage interest rates: May 19, 2026?
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Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance are often encouraged to monitor the mortgage interest rate climate daily.
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Read MoreWhy the Fed is going to have to raise interest rates in July, according to market vet Ed Yardeni
The Federal Reserve is transitioning to new leadership, but the market’s big question remains the same: are rates going up or down?
According to Wall Street veteragn Ed Yardeni, the answer is most likely up.
Read MoreHere's the Maximum Social Security Benefit at 62 — and How to Know How Much You'll Qualify For
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The maximum Social Security benefit for 62-year-olds is $2,969 in 2026.
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Most people won’t receive that much because it requires high earnings throughout one’s career.
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There’s a free online tool that can help you estimate your future Social Security benefit at every claiming age.
Stock Market Live May 20, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Ticks Higher Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
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Shares of Target are higher after the company beat earnings and raised guidance. For its first quarter, the company’s EPS of $1.71 was above estimates of $1.46. Revenue of $25.44 billion was above estimates of $24.64 billion.
The Burst
Can Netflix Double in Value in 5 Years?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back in the spotlight again. Not because it just dropped a new hit series but because investors are wondering something bigger. Can the stock double in the next five years?
It’s a fair question. After all, Netflix isn’t the underdog anymore. It’s not fighting Blockbuster. It is the blockbuster.
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Why Nuclear’s Next Frontier Could Be 240,000 Miles Away
This year, nuclear energy stocks have been some of the market’s best performers. Small modular reactor (SMR) developers like NuScale Power (SMR) and Oklo (OKLO) have been announcing a steady stream of partnerships, and Donald Trump, has pushed fresh executive orders aimed at accelerating the sector’s development.
Investors have plenty of reason to be excited but a surprising new catalyst has emerged,
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Will Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High Before the Election?
Will Bitcoin hit an all-time high before voters head to the polls?
While Bitcoin has demonstrated its potential to defy expectations, a new set of circumstances, including institutional support, hedge fund interest, and political influences, are converging, making the coming weeks critical for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
So how high can Bitcoin go?
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