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July 22 Social Security Distributions: Who Qualifies for This Week's Payment
The second group covers people who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, a program designed for certain low income individuals with limited resources. Their Social Security payment also went out on July 2, following an SSI payment issued the day before, on Wednesday, July 1.
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Warren Buffett Is Behind Berkshire Hathaway's Massive Alphabet Investment. Here's What He Likes About the Company.
Last year, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.18%) (BRKB 0.45%) made a big investment that seemed out of place to many investors who follow the company and its chairman, Warren Buffett, closely. The company bought about $4 billion worth of Alphabet (GOOG 2.06%) (GOOGL 2.05%). The size of the investment suggested Buffett, who historically avoids technology stocks,…
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FSTA vs. XLP: How These Popular Consumer Staples ETFs Compare for Investors
Targeting the consumer staples sector often appeals to investors seeking a defensive posture, as these companies provide essential goods people buy regardless of the economic climate. This comparison examines two popular options — the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) and the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) — that offer…
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Love Stock Market Gains But Hate Risk? Here's 1 ETF Worth Looking At.
Key Points Investing in the stock market isn’t for the faint of heart. The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF caters to investors who are prone to stress over market swings. While it may be a suitable investment for you, there are drawbacks to know about. Some investors are more naturally risk-averse than others, kind of…
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3 Green Energy Stocks to Buy in July
Quick Read FSLR’s 17% monthly pullback resets entry into a name posting 50% EBITDA margins, while GEV’s Q1 orders surged 71% on AI power demand. After 15 years of flat consumption, US electricity demand now grows 2.1% annually, with data centers driving a projected 50% generation increase by 2050. Act now: the analyst who called…
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Can Micron Technology Become the New Nvidia?
Key Points As Nvidia’s sales expand, that helps create demand for Micron’s chips. Micron could become a much larger company over the next few years. Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has had a phenomenal 2026 so far, rising around 240%, though it was up around 300% until a few days ago before artificial intelligence (AI)-centric stocks…
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SpaceX Stock Is Now Well Below Its IPO Price. Here's Why I Still Wouldn't Buy Shares.
Key Points SpaceX now trades well below its IPO price, but the business is growing quickly. There are many technical challenges the company needs to overcome to be successful. Shares of the stock trade at extreme multiples, even if you think its most optimistic growth assumptions come true. That happened fast. Space Exploration Technologies(NASDAQ: SPCX)…
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Here’s How Much Traders See Tesla Stock Moving After Earnings
Tesla shares are down 13% since the start of the year.Credit: Mario Tama / Getty Images Key Takeaways Tesla’s next earnings report is set to be released Wednesday afternoon, with traders anticipating more volatility from the EV maker’s stock following the report. Sales and profits are projected to have grown in the second quarter, but…
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Utility ETFs Soar 8% YTD on AI Power Demand. Here’s Which One to Buy
Quick Read XLU trades at 23x earnings, which is above its 17x historical norm, as Constellation and Vistra add direct AI data center power pricing exposure. VPU delivers similar returns to XLU with broader diversification, while RSPU prevents any one stock from dominating the way NextEra does at 14%. Utility stocks returned to focus in…
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Spend the IRA First, Claim Social Security Last: The Order That Adds Six Figures for $500,000 Retirees
Quick Read Retirees with $500,000 in a traditional IRA who delay Social Security to 70 can collect roughly $259,200 more over 20 years than those who claim at 62. Claiming Social Security at 62 permanently cuts benefits by up to 30%, while waiting until 70 grows them to $2,480 versus $1,400 monthly on a $2,000…
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