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© sommart sombutwanitkul / Shutterstock.com If QQQ already feels like a tech-heavy bet, iShares Nasdaq Top 30 Stocks ETF (NASDAQ:QTOP) takes the same idea and strips it down further. QTOP holds only the 30 largest names on Nasdaq, weighted by market cap, resulting in a portfolio dominated by a handful of AI-era giants and almost…

Warren Buffett’s recent remarks have stirred optimism among Alphabet investors, as he confirmed his personal role in Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to acquire a substantial stake in the tech giant. Buffett stated, “I initiated it,” indicating his keen interest in Alphabet’s future prospects. This endorsement by the veteran investor has added confidence to Alphabet’s strategic direction,…

Social Security is critical for most U.S. retirees, and about 39% of them would have incomes below the poverty line without it, according to the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Thus, whether you’re collecting Social Security benefits already or are looking forward to eventually doing so, it’s smart to keep an eye on…

(Bloomberg) — After last week’s wipeout in chips and the broader selloff in technology stocks, pressure is building for the biggest spenders on artificial intelligence to justify their expenditures to beleaguered traders with increasingly itchy fingers hovering over their sell buttons. Most Read from Bloomberg The AI euphoria that drove the stock market to all-time…

Key Points Interested in VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF? Here are five stocks we like better. Nuclear energy has gained renewed policy support as artificial intelligence and data center demand increase the need for reliable electricity. The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF offers broad exposure to uranium miners, nuclear utilities, reactor services and related infrastructure…

Key Points Salesforce maintains a leading position in the enterprise software market through its integrated cloud and AI-driven platforms. Dell Technologies is pivoting its business toward high-growth AI infrastructure and optimized hardware for data centers. Which of these technology leaders offers the best potential for your portfolio in 2026? Investors choosing between Salesforce(NYSE:CRM) and Dell…

When a company announces the largest single-year infrastructure spend in corporate history, investors are right to get nervous. Amazon (AMZN +1.13%) plans to pour roughly $200 billion into capital spending in 2026, most of it aimed at artificial intelligence (AI), and CEO Andy Jassy knows how that sounds. His response was blunt: The company is…

When you make your retirement plan, you must understand the reality of what Social Security is able to do. Your retirement benefits could help cover your costs, but are far from enough to live on. That’s because Social Security only replaces around 40% of pre-retirement income, and if you can’t replace around 70% to 80%,…

In the coming days, millions of benefits recipients in the U.S. are scheduled to get their latest monthly money, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) rounds off July 2026’s payment timeline for the Social Security program. Who gets Social Security on Wednesday, July 22? Of the country’s 71.3 million Social Security beneficiaries, many are paid…

2026-07-18T09:35:01.245Z Citadel Securities says 9 of 10 market signals it tracks have turned green, but one major risk remains Citadel Securities is upbeat about continued strength in the market despite recent struggles in the AI trade, with one major test looming for Wall Street. 3 min read 2026-07-18T09:10:02.474Z A $2 billion wealth advisor is worried about…