‘He’s never been good with money’: If I set up an annuity for my brother, 65, would it jeopardize his Supplemental Security Income?
“I was shocked to learn that his monthly Social Security benefit will be only $700.”
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German factory orders rise faster than expected; Asian shares fall on tech pullback – business live
Germany’s biggest arms maker Rheinmetall slashes outlook after cancelled government contract; crude oil prices hold below $80 a barrel
SpaceX insiders get their first chance to cash out — but the stock’s slide will limit their opportunity
Up to 911.5 million SpaceX shares will become available for sale Thursday, but a separate tranche of up to 455.8 million shares will stay locked up due to the stock’s weak performance.
Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates, despite Switch 2 sales slump
Nintendo reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday, beating analysts' revenue and profit estimates, even as its Switch 2 console sales saw a sharp decline.
Stock Indices Fall from Early Highs and Settle Mixed
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.83%. September E-mini S&P futures (E…
Google is expanding its AI empire — and losing the people who built it
Depending on where you sit, Google either has the most enviable position in artificial intelligence or is bleeding top talent to leading AI labs and other startups on the frontline of innovation.
SoftBank gets $8.2 billion boost from Intel as OpenAI takes a backseat
SoftBank on Thursday reported profit for its fiscal first quarter that beat market expectations, driven by a huge gain on its stake in Intel, while a rise in ByteDance's value helped its Vision Fund division.
‘I don’t wish to be cold-hearted’: My elderly relative can no longer care for himself. Am I wrong to leave his care to the state?
On Sunday, President Donald Trump and Erika Kirk, the wife of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke in Arizona in front of tens of thousands of people—honoring Charlie Kirk with different messages.
U.S. ready to return to 'commitments,' Iran says, after Trump signals deal is near
Iran said the U.S. was ready to "return to commitments," while denying that negotiations were ongoing with Washington, after President Donald Trump signaled a deal was in the making.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'
JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has warned that leverage across financial markets remained elevated, adding that investors should be mindful that hidden borrowing could amplify market disruptions.
Stock Indices Fall from Early Highs and Settle Mixed
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.83%. September E-mini S&P futures (E…
Soybeans Bounce Off Intraday Weakness, Still Close with Losses
Soybeans saw losses of 2 to 3 ½ cents across most contracts on Wednesday, with deferreds fractionally mixed. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 3/4 cents at $11.29 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $…
Velocity Fin earnings beat by $0.01, revenue topped estimates
Robinhood (HOOD) stock fell 7% on Thursday after the trading platform reported earnings and revenue that topped forecasts and announced its CFO would be leaving the company in the first quarter of next year.
Earnings call transcript: ADM lifts 2026 outlook after strong Q2 profit beat
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that she's ready to support an interest rate hike unless the inflation numbers improve.
Soybean Weakness Extends to Wednesday
Soybeans are trading with contracts down 3 to 5 ¼ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 5 3/4 cents at $11.28 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.20 to $3.00, with Soy Oil 30 to 40 points …
Earnings call transcript: HSBC beats Q2 2026 estimates as buybacks resume
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Meta releases Muse Code coding agent in beta
OpenAI ChatGPT Plus vs Anthropic Claude Pro vs Google Gemini AI Pro vs xAI SuperGrok vs Moonshot Kimi K2.6 vs Meta Muse Spark vs MiniMax M2.7 vs Microsoft Copilot Pro vs Perplexity Pro — Evaluated Across 10 Categories –…
We're downgrading Honeywell Aerospace after a shockingly bad earnings debut
The company slashed its full-year guidance on key metrics in its first earnings report since separating from the Honeywell conglomerate in June.
Stocks Supported by Stellar Earnings
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +…
Figma’s push into AI agents drives an earnings beat
Figma just reported one of the cleanest cash flow quarters in SaaS — and its stock still fell nearly 50% this year. The design platform pulled in $333 million in Q1 2026 revenue (up 46%), generated $89 million in free c…
How parents can keep saving for retirement during the expensive childcare years
A typical week for Diana Carter, a 35-year-old entrepreneur with three kids based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and her husband, involves coordinating day care drop-offs and pick-ups for their middle child.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary as voters pivot to the left
Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive, anti-establishment Democrat running for Senate in Michigan, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in one of the most closely watched and impactful primary elections of the 2026 midterm election.
Google's AI reshuffle: Chief scientist Jeff Dean exits and Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO
Google's AI divisions are getting reshuffled, the search giant announced on Wednesday, with chief scientist Jeff Dean leaving the company after 27 years.