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POWER POINT What I’m hearing from energy insiders Open. Closed. Down. Up. That’s the recent rhythm of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH). It’s also the subsequent moves in crude oil prices. I’m almost reluctant to write anything concrete here because by the time you read it, it may already be dated. But Power Insider has…

An IPO is the first public sale of a company’s stock. Individual investors may be able to buy IPO shares either through an eligible brokerage or on the public market after trading begins. However, access is often limited, and you may not be guaranteed shares, Wealth Enhancement explains. Additionally, given the nature of these sales,…

Quick Read VGT and SMH deliver AI exposure from two angles: 326 broad tech holdings or 26 concentrated chipmakers built for semiconductor-focused growth. Morgan Stanley estimates over 80% of nearly $3 trillion in AI infrastructure spending expected through 2028 has yet to be deployed. Artificial intelligence has been one of the predominant forces moving markets…

Drones have revolutionized warfare in the Middle East and Ukraine. Drone attacks are among Iran’s core tactics for striking US bases and targets in Gulf states. The US military has deployed sea drones to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This month, US forces also launched drone boat attacks in the first combat…

If you’re seeing Social Security in the news a lot lately, there are a couple of reasons. The first is that the program’s trustees recently shared an unfavorable financial update. To make a long story short, benefit cuts could happen as soon as 2032 if lawmakers don’t act. The other Social Security headlines you might…

© Steve Heap / Shutterstock.com For many retirees, that first Social Security payment is a milestone years in the making. But when that initial check arrives, some beneficiaries are surprised to find that it’s smaller than what they expected. Here are a few reasons why your Social Security check may look different, and what, if…

Key Points Micron reported triple-digit revenue growth last quarter, and the company guided for triple-digit revenue growth in the current quarter. DRAM and NAND flash memory prices more than doubled in the past year due to demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Micron’s sales are projected to reach $250 billion in fiscal 2027, but its valuation…

Few events are more exciting for investors than the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs with regulators. A 13F is a required filing for money managers overseeing at least $100 million in assets. Although 13F filings detailing second-quarter trading activity aren’t due until Aug. 14, investors tracking Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.50%)(BRKB 0.48%) don’t have to wait…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Upland, CA USA – June 19 2023: The TESLA Delivery Center in Upland supports Tesla-designed and manufactured electric vehicles throughout Southern California. Tesla’s next earnings report is on July 22. getty Tesla stock has fallen about 7% so far in 2026 and the shares are poised to possibly fall further during the…

Investing.com — Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan became the first policymaker under Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to publicly advocate for an interest-rate increase on Thursday, potentially setting up a dissent at the central bank’s meeting on July 28-29. “Inflation has been too high, for too long, and does not appear to be on track…