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Historic “Silver Tsunami” Rocks Markets & Main Street – 70% Silver Rally Meets $10T Baby Boomer Exodus

Historic “Silver Tsunami” Rocks Markets & Main Street – 70% Silver Rally Meets $10T Baby Boomer Exodus

Spot silver traded near $48–49 per ounce in early October, its highest since 2011, after a 60–70% gain this year. Silver mining stocks such as Pan American Silver and First Majestic Silver have surged in tandem. Analysts forecast silver could hit $55–60 per ounce within months. Meanwhile, a wave of Baby Boomer retirements threatens millions of small businesses, with most owners lacking succession plans.
30 October 2025
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Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, raising average retiree checks by about $56 per month. Nearly 71 million Social Security recipients and 7.5 million SSI beneficiaries will see the increase, with higher SSI payments starting Dec. 31, 2025. Military and federal retirees will get similar boosts. Medicare Part B premiums are projected to rise to $206, offsetting much of the COLA gain.
28 October 2025
2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

The Social Security Administration set a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, raising average monthly benefits by about $56 for 75 million Americans starting in January. The standard Medicare Part B premium is projected to rise to $206, up $21 from 2025. VA disability and federal pensions will see similar increases. SSI recipients get a 2.8% boost effective Dec. 31, 2025.
26 October 2025
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Retirement Alert: 90% of Americans Are Giving Up Big Social Security Checks (Act Now Before It’s Too Late!)

Retirement Alert: 90% of Americans Are Giving Up Big Social Security Checks (Act Now Before It’s Too Late!)

Nine in ten U.S. workers plan to claim Social Security before age 70, despite warnings that waiting could increase lifetime payouts by about $182,000. Nearly 87% of non-retired Americans worry about having enough retirement income, and over half fear outliving their savings. The 2026 Social Security COLA is forecast at 2.6–2.8%, but rising Medicare and living costs will offset much of the increase.
24 October 2025
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Social Security COLA 2026: The Raise EVERYONE Is Talking About — And Why It Might Fall Short

Social Security COLA 2026: The Raise EVERYONE Is Talking About — And Why It Might Fall Short

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 24, delayed by the recent government shutdown. Early estimates put the increase at 2.7%, or about $54 more per month for the average retiree. Rising Medicare Part B premiums and costs for essentials are expected to offset much of the gain. Senior groups argue the current COLA formula understates retirees’ expenses.
24 October 2025
Retiring at 62? It Could Cost You $182K — and 90% of Americans Are Doing It Anyway

Retiring at 62? It Could Cost You $182K — and 90% of Americans Are Doing It Anyway

Ninety percent of U.S. workers plan to claim Social Security before age 70, despite losing out on up to $182,000 in lifetime benefits, according to recent surveys. Credit card debt has reached $1.2 trillion at nearly 25% APR, while 58% of Americans say their retirement savings are behind. Over half admit to limited knowledge of Social Security rules. Retirees are shifting 401(k) contributions into bonds as markets hit record highs.
21 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • UK Shares with Over 20 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth: Murray Income Trust and Primary Health Properties
    April 9, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Two UK shares stand out for long-term dividend growth. Murray Income Trust (LSE:MUT) boasts 26 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 4.41% yield. This investment trust spreads risk by holding UK blue-chip stocks and can smooth payouts through income reserves. Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) offers 25 years of dividend growth with a 7.79% yield, despite recent share price declines tied to interest rate sensitivities. PHP's income is backed mainly by NHS tenants, providing defensive cash flows. Both stocks exemplify reliable income streams amid varying market conditions, catering to investors seeking steady dividend growth over multiple decades.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 3:37 AM EDT UK Shares with Over 20 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth: Murray Income Trust and Primary Health Properties April 9, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Two UK shares stand out for **long-term dividend growth**. Murray Income Trust (LSE:MUT) boasts 26 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 4.41% yield. This investment trust spreads risk by holding UK blue-chip stocks and can smooth payouts through income reserves. Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) offers 25 years of dividend growth with a 7.79% yield, despite recent share price declines tied to
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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