President Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policy, aimed at rewriting the rules of global commerce, has so far failed to curb U.S. imports or slash
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These 3 Sectors Are Crushing Tech in 2026. Time to Invest?
Industrials, energy, and materials stocks are outperforming the market this year. Unless you live under a rock, you’re well aware that the tech sector
Here's How Much the Annual COLA Added to the Average Social Security Retirement Benefit Last Month
Retirees received a bit more in January even as inflation cooled. Seniors are increasingly reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement.
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So far in February, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA) has sent out benefits to five groups of recipients, across four payment dates. And
Lawmakers Move to Protect Social Security Retirees From Huge Tax Bill
Some retirees face a big tax bill if lawmakers don’t act. Taxes on Social Security have become a hot-button issue. President Trump pledged to
3 International Stock Market ETFs to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever
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The top story of the 2026 stock market is not about how high the next leg of the bull market goes, but which areas
Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Slip Ahead of GDP, Inflation Data; Oil Prices Steady Around 6-Month High
The major stock indexes were mixed in early trading on Friday after the release of a slew of economic reports that will factor into
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq falter as US GDP cools, Fed-favored PCE inflation heats up
US stocks slid on Friday as investors digested economic data that showed US economic growth cooling in the fourth quarter, while the Fed’s favored
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Despite the underlying momentum, sharp swings in trade policy over the course of the year sent the economic data on a roller coaster ride.