MARKETS

HSBC strategists predict the AI trade could surprise to the upside in H2 2026 despite persistent scrutiny. Why valuations may climb again and what it means for markets.

At 76, a former Walmart employee on Social Security still owes payroll taxes. We explain the mechanics, the rise of older workers, and the financial strain it creates.

Why value stocks beat growth in high inflation, and the single overlooked metric portfolio experts are wrong about. Analysis and historical context.

A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on June 29, 2026, blocked a legal move that could have triggered a US bond default. Here’s what happened and why it matters for your money.

Explaining the 8% annual benefit boost for waiting to claim Social Security, the real breakeven point, and why the popular advice to delay isn’t universal.

Analyst Michael Wilson warns the silver and semiconductor momentum trade is nearing a climax. Learn the drivers, risks, and what it means for ordinary investors.

U.S. markets continue to attract global capital and the dollar stays dominant, defying widespread expectations of a shift. Here’s what’s really driving the flows.

A patient received a donation request after gallbladder surgery. We analyze the financial and ethical implications of hospitals soliciting funds from recent patients.

Micron’s net profit margin is about to rank third in the S&P 500. The AI memory boom has turned a cyclical chipmaker into a high-margin powerhouse. Analysis inside.

Health insurers often dictate treatment plans, but AI and digital health records may shift power back to doctors. Explore the market and patient impact.