US economy strength boosts rate hike expectations for September 2026
The U.S. Treasury’s Secretary, Scott Bessent, has highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy, pointing to resilient consumer spending, rising wages for lower-income workers, and a significant increase in investments. Core inflation has reportedly dropped to 2.6%, a figure that aligns with recent core consumer price index (CPI) data. Furthermore, record levels of investment are being channeled into the United States,
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Read MoreThe Degens are Winning in Oil ETFs
The attraction to make short-term market bets is real. When you think what everyone knows is wrong, it’s tempting to place a bet. And while Kalshi and Polymarket may be better venues for “someone is wrong on the internet” proof-trading,
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Read MoreSocial Security alert: Senior citizens group issues warning as $500 a month benefits cuts loom
One of the country’s largest senior citizen groups is speaking out against a new plan to save Social Security.
AARP said the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone, or PROMISE, bill introduced by Sens. Duck Durbin, D-Ill., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and six other lawmakers would remove public input from its important role in reforming Social Security.
Read MoreStock market today: Dow and S&P 500 rise, Nasdaq slips as oil decline outweighs chip sell-off
US tech stocks regained their footing on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks underscored concerns about AI circular financing deals, countering a drop in oil prices and earnings optimism.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line.
Read MoreHere's What the Average and Maximum 2027 Social Security COLA Increase Could Look Like, According to Recent Estimates
Key Points
Nearly a month into the third quarter of 2026, the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) projections are beginning to come into focus. We’re still missing several key numbers needed for the official calculation, but we have a rough idea of where things could end up.
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Micron Is Down 42%, Why It Might Be a Screaming Buy?
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is no stranger to volatility, but its recent price action has been brutal even by semiconductor standards. Since peaking in June of last year, the stock has tumbled 42%. And nearly 30% of that decline happened in just the past month.
So, is this a falling knife or an undervalued gem in the chip sector?
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Jack’s Fintech Giant Just Quadrupled Profits
The stock market has a way of turning heroes into villains overnight, and Block is a perfect case study. Just a few years ago, it was one of the hottest names on Wall Street, riding high on the wave of digital adoption.
Fast forward to today, and the stock is trading nearly 80% below its all-time highs.
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1 Social Media Stock Savvy Investors Are Watching
Reddit, often referred to as “the front page of the internet,” has a claim to fame that over 400 million monthly active users engage with it across 130,000 active communities.
There is no two ways about it, Reddit has carved out a niche in the social media landscape that is distinct from giants like Facebook and Twitter.
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