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PeopleImages/Shutterstock Social Security recipients could see their largest cost-of-living bump since 2023 next year, but for many retirees, it may still feel like they’re

Key insight: Major recordkeepers and independent advisors alike are turning 401(k) defined contribution plans into client acquisition engines, competing directly to convert plan participants

Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in

This year has been pretty decent for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 adding about 13% despite geopolitical woes, AI investment and payoff concerns,

Investors oftentimes react swiftly to market news, such as the latest jobs numbers, inflation reports, and changes to interest rates. Those are all factors

NASDAQ record high, AI/semiconductor stock gains, and broadening buying. Decoding the substance of the 70,000 yen recovery 1. Today’s Conclusion The Nikkei 225 has

A projected 3.5% COLA could add $70 monthly to a $2,000 benefit, but Social Security has not announced the official increase. ChatGPT composite *Social

Wall Street is having a much bigger year than New York City budget officials were expecting, with first-half profits already blowing past what the

Citi Head of U.S. Equity Trading Strategy Stuart Kaiser discusses the Federal Reserve’s strategy to anchor inflation expectations. Kaiser explains why the Fed is

U.S. equities moved higher yesterday, with technology shares providing notable support to the broader market. The S&P 500 advanced 51.23 points, or 0.7%, to