Tesla Beats Profit Estimates but Trims 2026 Spending Plan
Tesla’s third-quarter adjusted profit topped forecasts and free cash flow turned positive, but a lower 2026 spending target weighed on the shares.
Sarah Walton
Social Security Benefits to Rise 3.6% in 2027
Social Security benefits will rise by 3.6 percent in 2027, adding about $75 a month to the average retired worker’s benefit, the Social Security Administration announced October 14. The adjustment will begin with benefits payable in January and affects nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries, according to the agency. The increase is larger than the … Read more
Options Trading Activity Hits New Highs as Investors Manage Market Risk
Options volume reached a record in the second quarter of 2026. Here is what the surge in trading, short dated contracts and volatility means for investors.
Stimulus Check July 2026: What Americans Need to Know About Tariff Rebate Proposals
Talk of a new stimulus check has resurfaced heading into July 2026, but the reality on the ground is far more complicated than the headlines suggest. No federal legislation authorizing a direct payment to Americans has passed Congress, and eligible recipients should not expect a check in their mailbox or bank account this month. However, … Read more
VOO ETF Analysis: Performance, Holdings and the 2026 Outlook
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is the largest ETF in the world by total fund assets, holding over $1.7 trillion across its share classes as of May 2026. It launched in September 2010 and has since become the default vehicle for long-term retail investors seeking low-cost exposure to the U.S. equity market. The fund tracks … Read more
Tesla Stock Analysis and Forecast After the SpaceX IPO: What the Numbers Actually Say
Tesla (TSLA) is trading around $406 per share as of mid-June 2026, roughly 20% below its all-time high of $498.88 set in December 2025. The SpaceX IPO landed on June 12 and, at least on day one, did not trigger the capital rotation out of Tesla that some analysts feared. TSLA closed up 1.8% on … Read more
SCHD Q2 2026 Dividend: Ex-Date June 24 and What Income Investors Need to Know
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHD) is heading into one of the most anticipated dividend events of the year. The Q2 2026 ex-dividend date is confirmed for June 24, 2026, with the distribution paid on June 29. That gives investors still on the sidelines a narrow window to act. This article covers everything … Read more
Retirement and Stimulus Check Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Right Now
A complete 2026 guide covering Social Security COLA, full retirement age changes, new 401k and IRA contribution limits, the stimulus check debate, and actionable strategies to maximize your retirement income this year.