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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 21, 2026

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Every Social Security Beneficiary Should Have This Day Marked on Their Calendar

The panel generally agrees that the projected 3.6% COLA for 2027 is not a significant boost for retirees or the …

Nasdaq · Aug 21, 2026
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Short Sellers Lose Nearly $3 Billion As Bitcoin’s Price Spikes

The panelists agree that the recent Bitcoin rally was likely driven by a short squeeze rather than a fundamental shift, …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 21, 2026
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Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?

The panel agrees that the $40tn debt milestone is less about the nominal figure and more about the rising interest …

BBC Business · Aug 21, 2026
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Paul Krugman dismisses bond market panic as 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.3% and national debt nears $40 trillion

The panel agrees that the recent spike in 30-year Treasury yields poses significant risks, including potential credit stoppage, market liquidity …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 21, 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices vs. Arm Holdings: Comparing Revenue Trends Between These Artificial Intelligence Companies

While AMD shows impressive top-line growth, its margin durability and reliance on foundry capacity are concerns. ARM's shift into chip …

Nasdaq · Aug 21, 2026
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Morgan Stanley's Preferred Stock, Series O Shares Cross 6.5% Yield Mark

The panel consensus is bearish on MS.PRO, citing significant risks including non-cumulative dividends, tail credit risks, and potential regulatory pressures …

Nasdaq · Aug 21, 2026
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Babcock & Wilcox (BW): This Legacy Power Company Just Found Its AI Gold Rush

Despite a massive $14B pipeline and strong bookings, BW faces significant execution risks, including labor shortages, permitting delays, and reliance …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 21, 2026
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Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries

The panel generally views the recent price action as a liquidity and policy-signaling episode rather than a genuine inflation regime …

CNBC · Aug 21, 2026
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US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived

The Treasury's buyback failed to significantly impact long-end yields, suggesting that fiscal sustainability and growth expectations are the dominant factors, …

BBC Business · Aug 21, 2026
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Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says

The panel consensus is bearish, with concerns about political implementation risks, potential constitutional deadlock, and CAD currency depreciation. The deal's …

BBC Business · Aug 21, 2026
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Longer-dated Treasury yields rise as Bessent's bond buyback rally fizzles out

The panel agrees that the Treasury's bond buyback program is ineffective in stabilizing long-term yields due to persistent supply concerns, …

CNBC · Aug 21, 2026
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Oil prices head for second weekly rise as U.S. vows to turn up economic pressure on Iran

Participants agree that refinery margins, particularly for diesel, are driving the current oil price dynamics more than geopolitical risks. They …

CNBC · Aug 21, 2026