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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 21, 2026
The Social Security bump for 3 million Americans you completely forgot about — do you still qualify?
The Social Security Fairness Act provides a significant, albeit modest, one-time boost to eligible public servants, but its ongoing impact …
Disney's new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
The panelists generally agreed that Disney's $60B capex strategy aims to drive growth through IP-driven lands and targeted improvements, but …
Eli Lilly and J&J bounce on new data, as software stocks give up last week's gains
Panelists agree that Foundayo's early prescription growth is promising, but disagree on its sustainability due to supply constraints and competition. …
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount's $1.88B bond demand is a desperate attempt to pressure state AGs into settling or expediting the trial, signaling financial …
Defense contractor L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified 'conduct,' stock drops 4%
The abrupt departure of CEO Chris Kubasik due to conduct issues has raised governance concerns and sparked investor skepticism, despite …
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
The panelists express significant skepticism about Anthropic's $965B valuation, citing concerns over rapid growth sustainability, regulatory risks, and high compute …
Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans
The panel largely agrees that Sanders' bill, while providing near-term relief for older borrowers, raises long-term fiscal costs and moral …
China Economic Growth 'Downside Risk' Looms; Goldman Warns After July Macro-Miss-Fest
The panel agrees that July's data indicates a weak domestic demand, with industrial production and fixed-asset investment significantly down. They …
Sandisk Just Gave Micron Technology Investors Great News
The panel consensus is bearish on Micron (MU) due to the risk of earlier margin compression from increased HBM supply, …
Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
The panelists generally express a bearish sentiment regarding the £500m acquisition of Au Vodka by Sazerac, citing high valuation, reliance …
Google, Amazon, and Meta All Just Raised Capex Guidance Again. This Boring Industrial Wins No Matter Whose AI Infrastructure Is Best.
While AI-driven capex increases from hyperscalers signal long-term demand for nuclear power, near-term benefits for uranium producers like Cameco are …
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel Just Bought 8 Stocks. Here's the Best of the Bunch.
Despite the end of Berkshire's 14-quarter net-selling streak, panelists remain neutral to bearish due to potential macro risks, regulatory headwinds, …