Stocks Close Lower on Worries About US Economy
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday fell by -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) fell by -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) fell by -0.13%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
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Corn Following Wheat Higher on Friday
Corn is in rally mode, taking back the Thursday losses, with contracts up 9 to 10 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 9 3/4 cents at $4.28.
Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?
Social Security is less than seven years from insolvency, at which point the law calls for a 24% across-the-board benefit cut. Yet despite facing large deficits, Social Security now pays the wealthies…
Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday acknowledged mental health challenges aboard the USS Lincoln after reports that a sailor jumped overboard amid the aircraft carrier's long Mid…
Tori Dunlap's Her First $100K made Inc. 5000 after growing it from a blog to a multi-million dollar business
Money expert Tori Dunlap started Her First $100K with a personal financial goal: Save $100,000 by the time she turned 25. She reached that milestone in 2019, at 25 years and three months old, after sa…
Here’s the real reason oil prices aren’t moving higher
Energy prices matter—but the bigger shock may hit other areas that feed into inflation and growth.
Liberty Live earnings up next: Can revenue surge narrow losses?
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize…
Upcoming Dividend Run For NWL?
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Newell Brands Inc (NASD: NWL), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation …
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Lawmakers elected to Congress in 2026 are likely to be tasked with shoring up Social Security ahead of its looming 2032 funding shortfall, and that effort could be affected by the outcome of a Connect…
The Mediterranean diet is the best out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.
You might feel like you’re hitting your stride in your 40s and 50s — you’ve established a career, maybe you’re raising a family and you’re finally feeling like you know who you are.
Heartflow (HTFL) Rockets 46%: What Analysts Say and Where Hedge Funds Stand
Heartflow Inc. (NASDAQ:HTFL) climbed by 46 percent week-on-week, making it the fourth-highest gainer on the stock market last week, thanks to its strong revenue performance that helped bolster its gro…
Upcoming Dividend Run For CPF?
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Central Pacific Financial Corp (NYSE: CPF), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at t…
Wheat Bulls Put Premium in Heading into the Weekend
The wheat complex led the grain rally on Friday, following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts were up 11 3/4 to 22 cents on Friday, with a weekly gain of 35 cents. KC HRW futures led the wheat…
Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
European equities have historically struggled to ignite the kind of investor enthusiasm enjoyed by U.S. stocks and certain fast-growing Asian markets. The continent has fewer high-growth companies, sh…
Billionaire Bill Ackman doubles down on these stocks in Q2
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has been busy putting billions of dollars to work after completing one of the biggest milestones in the history of Pershing Square.
Soybeans Holding Higher on Friday
Soybeans are trading with contracts 3 to 7 cents higher at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 5 1/4 cents at $11.45 1/2. Soymeal futures are up 1.30 at midday, with Soy Oil …
Cattle Face Losses on Friday
Live cattle futures faced Friday pressure, but bounced off the lows to close with contracts 85 cents to $2.60 lower. August was $8.07 lower on the week. There were no new deliveries issued against Aug…
Wheat Bulls Put Premium in Heading into the Weekend
The wheat complex led the grain rally on Friday, following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts were up 11 3/4 to 22 cents on Friday, with a weekly gain of 35 cents. KC HRW futures led the wheat…
Wheat Rallying as Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal
The wheat complex is rallying across the three markets on Friday following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts are up 23 to 25 cents on Friday. KC HRW futures are leading the rally, with contra…
Morgan Stanley sends a blunt Tesla message to investors
The spending is going up. The margins are going down. Free cash flow is negative. And a Wall Street analyst who covers one of the most closely watched stocks in the market just published a note saying…
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy?
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy? “We were advised to return the bonus and take out a home-equity loan.” Read at source
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion? “I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.” Read at source
Cotton Posting Gains Heading into the Weekend
Cotton futures are in rally back mode on Friday, with contracts 96 to 133 points higher across most months. Crude oil is trading 66 cents per barrel higher, with the US dollar index $0.335 lower.
An active fund holding a whopping 800 stocks is beating major indexes. Here’s how.
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings recently joked on X that "President Trump should hire Nancy Pelosi in retirement to manage Americans' stock market portfolios. She beat the S&P 500 by 559%. We …