Here's the Maximum Social Security Increase You Could Get From a 3.6% 2027 COLA
The maximum 2027 Social Security benefit increase will be $187, assuming a 3.6% COLA.
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Soybeans Rallying with Product Strength
Soybeans are trading with Friday gains of 17 to 20 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 19 cents at $12.51. Soymeal futures are $8 to $8.20 higher on the day, with Soy Oil back up 230 to…
Dollar Strength and Increased Middle East Oil Flows Weigh on Crude Prices
Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices posted modest losses on Friday after the dollar index ($DXY) rallied to a 2-week high. Also, signs of larger crude supplies transiting through the Stra…
Better Growth Stock ETF: Vanguard's Large-Cap VUG vs. Invesco's Small-Cap RZG
The Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.35% charged by the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF.
Wheat Rallying into the Weekend
The wheat complex is trading with the three exchanges extending gains on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are showing 22 to 23 cent gains so far on Friday. KC HRW futures are showing 25 to 26 cent gains on the day. MPLS sp…
Better International ETF: the iShares IEFA vs. State Street's SPDW
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF manages significantly more assets under management (AUM) and offers a higher dividend yield than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF.
Why I Think the Best Dividend Stock Isn't a Tech Name: It's Realty Income
There are technology stocks that pay dividends, and I own some. But it is a competitive industry with fast-changing trends. If you are looking for a great dividend stock to buy and hold, you'll be better off building yo…
IonQ's Massive Shift: Vertical Integration Raises High-Stakes Execution
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is evolving from a quantum computing specialist into a broader strategic technology platform. Record growth, vertical integration, and an ambitious hardware roadmap could strengthen its position in the…
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Sold Broadcom and Bought These Artificial Intelligence (AI) Giants Instead
Stanley Druckenmiller was early to spot the potential for some of the biggest AI chipmakers in the market. He bought Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) for his Duquesne Family Office portfolio in late 2022. He ultimately made hundre…
SEC Filings Just Revealed the Smart Money Is Overweight SpaceX. Should You Buy It Now?
Recently released quarterly filings show large stakes in SpaceX among institutional investors.
Chevron's Microsoft Data Center Deal Was a Bigger Story Than Its Earnings. Here's Why.
Chevron entered a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply electricity for a new data center in Texas.
Nebius: Massive Billion-Dollar AI Deals Raise Critical Stakes
Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS) is turning extraordinary demand for AI infrastructure into billion-dollar contracts, rapid revenue growth, and additional capacity. Its latest quarter provides powerful evidence that commercial mom…
These 2 Expenses Might Eat Up More of Your 2027 Social Security COLA Than Expected
Medicare Part B premiums and Social Security benefit taxes might consume some or all of your COLA.
Everus Construction Director Sparby Buys 1,000 Shares at $144.95
This transaction was executed as a direct acquisition of common stock; Sparby maintains no reported indirect holdings.
CoreCivic Exec Sells 29,000 Shares, Netting Nearly $1 Million
Anthony L. Grande, EVP, Chief Development Officer of CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW), sold 29,199 shares of common stock on Aug. 17, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Why Tesla's Optimus Robot Might Have a Hollywood "Problem"
Hollywood portrays robots in homes, but real adoption starts in industry, where they are already in extensive use.
Social Security's Falling 2027 COLA Estimate Has a Silver Lining Retirees Should Know About
Earlier this year, one Social Security expert was projecting a 4.7% COLA for 2027.
Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains as Real Strength Spurs Long Liquidation
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is down -0.64 (-3.52%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is down -13.20 (-2.52%).
Nebius Stock Surged 200% in Just 1 Year. Is It Still a Buy?
Nebius Group's (NASDAQ: NBIS) stock has surged after the artificial intelligence infrastructure company delivered a blockbuster second quarter.
I Wouldn't Touch This Hydrogen Stock Yet -- Here's the One Number I'm Waiting On
Bloom Energy's product backlog is expanding rapidly, but its services backlog is much larger.
What Happens When You Invest Just $100 a Month in the S&P 500 for 20 Years?
Over the past 100 years, the S&P 500 has generated an average annual return of around 10%.
Berkshire Hathaway Roughly Tripled $10,000 in a Decade. Did It Beat the Market?
The same $10,000 in an S&P 500 index fund, with dividends reinvested, grew to about $41,300.
Soybeans Rally with the Products on Friday
Soybeans posted 14 to 30 cent gains across most contracts on the Friday session. September was up 51 ¼ cents on the week, as November rallied 48 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 20 1/2 cent…
Falling ICE Inventories Boost Arabica Coffee Prices
December arabica coffee (KCZ26) closed up +3.20 (+1.03%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) closed down -26 (-0.73%).