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Latest financial news · Updated Jul 04, 2026
Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever – Here’s Why
The panel agrees that the 2032 Social Security trust fund depletion poses a significant risk, with the potential for a …
Planning to Retire at the End of 2026? 3 Essential Moves to Make.
The panel consensus is that the article's advice is outdated and overly simplistic for a 2026 retiree, ignoring real-world frictions …
US SNAP Payment-Error-Rate Hits High Of 10.62%
The 10.62% SNAP error rate and $10.1B in improper payments raise concerns about state-level mismanagement, with potential penalties kicking in …
SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand
The panel generally agrees that SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 will lead to significant short-term price volatility due to its …
SpaceX Looks to Reshuffle the Deck in the Enterprise Coding Market With Its $60 Billion Deal for Cursor
The panel is largely bearish on the $60 billion acquisition of Cursor by SpaceX, citing high valuation, regulatory and integration …
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Is Sitting on Nearly $400 Billion in Cash. Is a Stock Market Crash Coming?
The panel agrees that Berkshire's $397B cash pile is not a crash signal, but rather a reflection of persistently high …
Ukraine Closes Week Of Record Drone Attacks On Russia By Hitting Important Weapons Plant
While Ukraine's strike on Titan-Barrikady demonstrates its widening long-range strike capability, the overall impact on Russia's defense-industrial base is likely …
AbbVie (ABBV) to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics
Panelists express concern over the high premium paid for Apogee's early-stage pipeline, the extended timeline for closing the deal, and …
Here’s What JPMorgan Thinks About Microsoft (MSFT) and Chevron’s 20-Year Agreement
The Microsoft-Chevron 20-year behind-the-meter gas plant deal is seen as a mixed bag, offering energy security and diversification but also …
Dow Jones goes in hard on Verizon
The removal of Verizon from the Dow Jones Industrial Average is primarily a result of index mechanics, not a reflection …
Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
The panel agrees that the immediate risk in the Strait of Hormuz is a temporary disruption, but the key risk …
The Average Dividend Yield is 1%. Want More Income? These 3 Stocks Offer Yields of Up 5.9%
The panel consensus is bearish on EPD, O, and PEP, warning of risks in their high-yield strategies. Key concerns include …