The Second Cold War Comes Into Focus
Former president Obama’s advisors used to tout his approach as “no drama Obama.” But there was plenty of drama during Obama’s presidency ranging from his sending a few billion in cash to Iran to fund the terrorist regime to surrendering the ideological war to Islam in his 2009 Cairo speech. There was much,
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Read MoreDo Options Traders Know Something About Starbucks Stock We Don’t?
Investors in Starbucks Corporation SBUX need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the June 18, 2026 $40.00 Call had som …
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Read MoreBitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Bleed as Crypto Funds Shed $1.07 Billion, Ending 6-Week Win Streak
Crypto investment products suffered $1.07 billion in outflows last week, ending a six-week run of gains and marking the third-largest weekly withdrawal of 2026, according to a Monday report from CoinShares.
Analysts attributed the reversal primarily to renewed geopolitical anxiety tied to Iran,
Read MoreSocial Security Insolvency Fears Grow As Trust Fund Reserves Face 2033 Depletion — Here’s What To Know
Social Security insolvency has become a growing concern among Americans, many of whom worry their benefits could be unavailable by the time they reach retirement age, Yahoo! Finance reports.
The 2025 Social Security Board of Trustees report noted that “the fund’s reserves will become depleted,” with the program able to pay 100% of scheduled benefits only through 2033 — three calendar quarters earlier than projected in last year’s projection.
Tech stocks lift European shares, Middle East caution lingers
By Twesha Dikshit
May 20 (Reuters) – European shares rose on Wednesday, aided by technology shares, but gains were capped as investors remained cautious amid war-driven inflation fears that continued to pressure bonds, while markets kept a close watch on U.S.-Iran developments.
The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.2% at 612.84 points,
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Will NVIDIA 2x Over The Next Year?
The introduction of the Chinese generative AI model has created a storm on Wall Street, and tall trees are the first to bear the brunt of it. Big tech names have shown weaknesses and AI-related stocks have faced issues as the fear of the new-gen AI model, DeepSeek, and circumstances surrounding its creation spread through the market.
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IonQ Stock Is on Fire, Will It Last?
If you’ve been tracking hot tech trends lately, you’ve probably noticed quantum computing popping up more and more. And no surprise, it’s one of the buzziest corners of the tech world, right alongside artificial intelligence.
In fact, a report two years ago from McKinsey predicted that quantum tech could unlock $1.3 trillion in value across industries like automotive,
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1 Dividend Aristocrat To Be Wary Of
Residential real estate investment trust (REIT) Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) operates in West Coast markets, primarily acquiring, developing, and managing multifamily residential properties. It has a portfolio of more than 60,000 apartment units, primarily located in California and Seattle.
Founded in 1971 and going public in 1994,