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Retirement Planning News 1 October 2025

Generation X Money Meltdown: 95% Have Costly Regrets, 81% Fear Retirement Unaffordable

Generation X Money Meltdown: 95% Have Costly Regrets, 81% Fear Retirement Unaffordable

A Generation Wary of Retirement Recent studies paint a stark picture of Gen X’s finances. According to an Allianz Life consumer survey, 81% of Gen X worry they won’t be able to afford their desired retirement lifestyle due to higher living costs allianzlife.com. About 70% say inflation has forced them to cut retirement contributions allianzlife.com. Only 19% believe now is a good time to invest, down from 30% just last quarter – the lowest optimism of any generation allianzlife.com. Allianz’s Kelly LaVigne (VP of consumer insights) warns: “As Gen X approaches retirement, it is time for them to get serious

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Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed. Roivant Sciences Ltd shares leapt on Friday after the company reported positive mid-stage results for its immune-modulating drug brepocitinib in a rare skin disease, and paired the readout with its quarterly financial update. The Nasdaq-listed stock closed up 22.4% at $25.82, leaving traders to gauge whether the move has legs when U.S. markets reopen on Monday, Feb. 9. It matters because Roivant is trying to turn a late-stage pipeline into approvals, and the market has been quick to reward biotechs that can show clean efficacy in controlled trials. The company
Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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