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Key PointsMillions of seniors saw their Social Security benefits increase significantly as a result of a 2025 law change.They could be at risk of paying a large Social Security benefit tax this filing season.The new senior tax deduction could offset at least a portion of this for some beneficiaries.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook ›Millions of Americans saw a Social Security benefit boost last year thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act. If you were among them, you probably got a permanent increase to your checks as well as a one-time payment for benefits going back to…

Megacap tech stocks are becoming more realistically valued and still offer solid growth.

U.S. M2 hit a record $22.4T in January, why Bitcoin hasn’t followed, and what could change nextU.S. broad money supply (M2) reached a record $22.442 trillion in January 2026.That put M2 up $922.4 billion (+4.29%) from January 2025, setting a new high for a metric that often anchors “liquidity up, risk up” narratives.M2 Money Supply (Source: FRED)Unlike during the bull market, Bitcoin has not delivered a clean “M2 = up” response since August 2025.Either liquidity transmission is delayed, it is being diverted through new plumbing (spot ETFs and stablecoins), or it is being dominated by other forces, including real yields,…

Norwegian’s sales miss and downbeat booking and profit outlooks spark concern about demand for cruises.

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The speed with which AI is transforming our lives is head-spinning. Unlike previous technological revolutions – radio, nuclear fission or the internet – governments are not leading the way. We know that AI can be dangerous; chatbots advise teens on suicide and may soon be capable of instructing on how to create biological weapons. Yet there is no equivalent to the Federal Drug Administration, testing new models for safety before public release. Unlike in the nuclear industry, companies often don’t have to disclose dangerous breaches or accidents. The tech industry’s lobbying muscle, Washington’s paralyzing polarization, and the sheer complexity of…

Rio Tinto Group approved a $473 million mine expansion at its Richards Bay Minerals unit, ending a prolonged suspension of the South African project.

(RTTNews) – Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME) announced Loss for its fourth quarter of -$41.209 million The company’s bottom line came in at -$41.209 million, or -$0.55 per share. This compares with -$23.506 million, or -$0.31 per share, last year. The company’s revenue for the period fell 91.9% to $2.5 million from $31 million last year. Zymeworks Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: -$41.209 Mln. vs. -$23.506 Mln. last year. -EPS: -$0.55 vs. -$0.31 last year. -Revenue: $2.5 Mln vs. $31 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do…

I’m not proud to admit that I love property as entertainment, especially smooth-brained “reality” shows in which peptide-plumped, pilates-honed NYC Amazons in towering Louboutins scrap over commission on Upper West Side condos. It’s a world where make-believe sums of money are bandied around, drama is manufactured, people say “I’m super excited” without any part of their preternaturally glossy faces moving and every surface is Carrara marble. I’m never more at peace than when I’m slumped under a crisp-strewn blanket, muttering “that’s hideous” at a $26m (£19m) penthouse.Inevitably, social media cottoned on to my proclivities and now offers me endless real…

Becker Capital Management Inc. reduced its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Free Report) by 2.5% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 296,427 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,498 shares during the period. Becker Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. were worth $25,119,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Darwin Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. by 237.4% in the third quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns…