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Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already…

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key adjustments are increases in monthly payments as well as Medicare Part B premiums, and higher income limits for those working while receiving…

Key Takeaways According to a 2025 study, 93% of workers want 401(k) plans to offer lifetime income options. Still, lifetime income can come from sources like Social Security, pensions, annuities, and thoughtfully planned withdrawal strategies using bonds, investments, or income-focused funds. A sustainable withdrawal strategy also involves thinking about spending needs and tax implications, as…

The government’s labor data is a rearview mirror. For investors, US transportation stocks may be a better forecast of the road ahead. “The jobs report is backward-looking, while markets are forward-looking,” Keith Lerner, co-chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services, told Yahoo Finance. While investors squint at the lagging jobs report, the “physical” economy has…

© CL STOCK / Shutterstock.com The S&P 500 is the most well-known benchmark, and buying an ETF focused on this index could have yielded good long-term returns. However, investors can boost their returns by testing the waters and putting their money into ETFs that show more promise.  The weakness of indices like the S&P 500…

Stock futures pointed lower Wednesday ahead of the latest batch of bank earnings reports and an inflation reading, while safe-haven gold and silver futures surged to fresh record highs.  Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined a respective 0.6%, 0.4%, and 0.3%. Major stock indexes closed lower yesterday, with the Dow…

Warren Buffett is warning that the risks posed by rapid AI development are reminiscent of a geopolitical issue that defined much of his career: the development of nuclear weapons. Speaking in a two-hour special program that aired Tuesday night on CNBC, the now former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) said that AI leaders’ lack…

Why Jerome Powell is pushing back and why the US economy is caught in the middle Powell broke silence after DOJ subpoenas, warning of threats to Fed independence Central bankers globally supported Powell, emphasizing independence for stability. Political pressure on the Fed may harm its credibility and economic stability. Did our AI summary help? For…

Nvidia unveiled a massive upgrade to its DRIVE platform last week, which could help almost any car maker in the world produce an autonomous vehicle. Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab robotaxi could enter mass production at the end of 2026, but it’s already way behind the competition. Tesla stock is trading at such a high valuation that…

As of January 14, Tesla shares are trading at $446.85, down 0.5% over the past 24 hours. This follows the sharp rebound seen in November, with the stock now consolidating within a narrow range between $440 and $450, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. Technical indicators offer a mixed outlook. Tesla is hovering just above the…