Key Points The Social Security benefit paid to retired workers is based on work history, lifetime income, and claim age. In 2026, the maximum monthly benefit for retired workers is $2,969 at age 62 and $5,181 at age 70. Very few people qualify for the maximum benefit, but you can raise your Social Security payout by working for at least 35 years and claiming at age 70. The $23,760 Social Security ...
Key Points The Social Security benefit paid to retired workers is based on work history, lifetime income, and claim age. In 2026, the maximum monthly benefit for retired workers is $2,969 at age 62 and $5,181 at age 70. Very few people qualify for the maximum benefit, but you can raise your Social Security payout by working for at least 35 years and claiming at age 70. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › The Nationwide Retirement Institute reports that only 8% of surveyed adults can identify all the factors that determine the maximum Social Security benefit. That is problematic because Social Security is generally the largest source of income in retirement, meaning benefits have a substantial impact on living standards for millions of Americans Read on to see the maximum Social Security benefit at different claim ages in 2026 and to learn what it takes to qualify for the biggest payout. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » How Social Security benefits are calculated for retired workers The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses three variables to calculate Social Security benefits for retired workers: (1) work history, (2) lifetime earnings, and (3) claiming age. The first step is determining the primary insurance amount (PIA), the benefit a worker receives if they start Social Security at full retirement age (FRA). The PIA is calculated by plugging inflation-adjusted earnings from the 35 highest-paid years of work into the benefits formula, which changes annually to account for increases in the average wage. The second step is adjusting the PIA for early or delayed retirement. Workers who claim Social Security before FRA receive a smaller payout, typically less than 100% of their PIA. Workers who claim Social Security later than FRA get a larger pay...
Based on several reports, the largest initial public offering (IPO) in stock market history, SpaceX, is less than three weeks from becoming a reality. Elon Musk's space and artificial intelligence (AI) conglomerate is seeking to raise approximately $75 billion and earn a $1.75 trillion valuation ahead of its expected June 12 debut. And thanks to recent rule changes by the Nasdaq exchange, SpaceX c...
Based on several reports, the largest initial public offering (IPO) in stock market history, SpaceX, is less than three weeks from becoming a reality. Elon Musk's space and artificial intelligence (AI) conglomerate is seeking to raise approximately $75 billion and earn a $1.75 trillion valuation ahead of its expected June 12 debut. And thanks to recent rule changes by the Nasdaq exchange, SpaceX can be fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100 after just 15 trading days. Combining two of the hottest addressable markets on Wall Street -- the space economy and AI -- with Musk's track record of outsize returns (shares of Tesla have soared over 26,000% since their June 2010 IPO) clearly has investors excited. But one dive into SpaceX's prospectus (i.e., S-1 registration statement) should take the wind right out of its sails. Admittedly, I wasn't a fan of the offering prior to its S-1 being made public. But the SpaceX prospectus is far worse than I could have imagined. SpaceX's valuation is historically unjustifiable For starters, history shows that every company at the forefront of a game-changing technology over the last three decades has topped out at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio between 30 and 45 (with a little wiggle room at both ends). The key point being that P/S ratios above 30 for companies on the leading edge of Wall Street's hottest trends aren't sustainable. SpaceX generated consolidated sales of $18.67 billion in 2025. If it snags a $1.75 trillion valuation, it would be trading at a P/S ratio of almost 94. Even at its roughly $1.5 trillion market cap on private-market trading platforms, its P/S ratio is still over 80. Where's the growth at xAI? Perhaps the wildest realization from SpaceX's prospectus is that xAI, the AI start-up responsible for building and training large language model Grok, which has a total addressable market of $26.5 trillion (including AI infrastructure), per the prospectus, is apparently getting its lunch eaten by OpenAI, Anthropic, and other A...
Key Points Investor buzz is growing ahead of SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, which combines two of Wall Street's hottest addressable markets: AI and the space economy. SpaceX's valuation looks historically unjustifiable, while sales growth at AI start-up xAI is underwhelming. Meanwhile, SpaceX's (perfectly legal) smoke-and-mirrors accounting can't mask substantia...
Key Points Investor buzz is growing ahead of SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, which combines two of Wall Street's hottest addressable markets: AI and the space economy. SpaceX's valuation looks historically unjustifiable, while sales growth at AI start-up xAI is underwhelming. Meanwhile, SpaceX's (perfectly legal) smoke-and-mirrors accounting can't mask substantial net losses. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Based on several reports, the largest initial public offering (IPO) in stock market history, SpaceX, is less than three weeks from becoming a reality. Elon Musk's space and artificial intelligence (AI) conglomerate is seeking to raise approximately $75 billion and earn a $1.75 trillion valuation ahead of its expected June 12 debut. And thanks to recent rule changes by the Nasdaq exchange, SpaceX can be fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100 after just 15 trading days. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Combining two of the hottest addressable markets on Wall Street -- the space economy and AI -- with Musk's track record of outsize returns (shares of Tesla have soared over 26,000% since their June 2010 IPO) clearly has investors excited. But one dive into SpaceX's prospectus (i.e., S-1 registration statement) should take the wind right out of its sails. Admittedly, I wasn't a fan of the offering prior to its S-1 being made public. But the SpaceX prospectus is far worse than I could have imagined. SpaceX's valuation is historically unjustifiable For starters, history shows that every company at the forefront of a game-changing technology over the last three decades has topped out at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio between 30 and 45 (with a little wiggle room at both ends). The key point being that P/S ratios above 30 for companies ...
Gri-spb/iStock via Getty Images It's been a minute since I last covered the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF ( SGOV ); the last time was in January, when I discussed moving part of my cash stash over to the CSHI ETF. That was a good decision, for the record, although the volatility I warned investors should expect did hit. So far this year, SGOV did its job, holding steady, even if it came at t...
Gri-spb/iStock via Getty Images It's been a minute since I last covered the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF ( SGOV ); the last time was in January, when I discussed moving part of my cash stash over to the CSHI ETF. That was a good decision, for the record, although the volatility I warned investors should expect did hit. So far this year, SGOV did its job, holding steady, even if it came at the cost of a bit of return. Data by YCharts But for those who were prepping cash to deploy into the market for times when I wrote, “ It is Time To Be Greedy, ” around the market bottom back in March, SGOV was definitely the better cash position. That was nearly 1,000 points on the S&P 500 ago, a rise of nearly 14%, and now I'm feeling like it's time to raise cash once again. I'm not calling a top, but new contributions to my investment accounts will be headed toward SGOV in the immediate future. SGOV Overview Here's SGOV by the numbers for starters: Inception: 5/26/2020 Price: $100.62 Div. Frequency: Monthly Yield (30d): 3.54% Yield (TTM): 3.91% Effective Duration: 0.10yr Avg. Yield to Maturity: 3.64% AUM $91B ER 0.09% Click to enlarge The fund's strategy is fairly straightforward: maintain a portfolio of U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities of less than 90 days. This creates a duration that is not very sensitive to interest rates and yields around the same as money markets. It's safe to call SGOV a “cash equivalent,” and it's been a stronghold through past market corrections. The fund pays monthly, and the market tends to price in the dividends ahead of time, leading to this sawtooth pattern in the share prices. As the days go on leading up to the dividend, the price rises to compensate for investors exiting the fund ahead of the ex-dividend date. The dividend is paid out, and then the cycle restarts. Data by YCharts The net asset value ("NAV") and price track fairly evenly because the fund is so liquid. So, while investors are always cautioned to enter limit orders f...
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Nvidia (NVDA 1.86%) delivered yet another showstopping earnings report last week, beating estimates, reaching records, and forecasting more impressive growth ahead. This is as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom marches on, and as tech giants and AI customers of all sizes rush to get in on Nvidia's top graphics processing units (GPUs) to power their projects. Yet, all of this good news wasn't en...
Nvidia (NVDA 1.86%) delivered yet another showstopping earnings report last week, beating estimates, reaching records, and forecasting more impressive growth ahead. This is as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom marches on, and as tech giants and AI customers of all sizes rush to get in on Nvidia's top graphics processing units (GPUs) to power their projects. Yet, all of this good news wasn't enough to push Nvidia stock higher. In fact, in the two trading sessions following the report, the stock actually fell a total of 3.6%. Of course, this isn't a huge drop, but it doesn't reflect a huge sign of confidence in Nvidia either. Nvidia's latest update should have wowed investors, propelling the stock into a fresh new cycle of gains. But it didn't. Here's what I think is going on with the shares after the AI giant's blowout earnings report. Nvidia's AI empire First, let's start out with a bit of background on the Nvidia story so far and a summary of the latest quarter. Nvidia has built an AI empire, including its star product -- the GPU -- as well as a full portfolio of related products and services. The idea is that a cloud service provider like Amazon and its customers or big tech players such as Meta Platforms may turn to Nvidia for all of their AI needs. Nvidia also has built out platforms to serve specific industries and specialties, such as robotics -- and these may be key growth drivers in the future stages of the AI story. This strategy has resulted in explosive revenue growth for Nvidia, and at high levels of profitability on sales. The company has surpassed analysts' expectations quarter after quarter -- including the latest period -- and this has led to solid stock performance over time too. For example, the stock has soared 1,300% over the past five years. Expand NASDAQ : NVDA Nvidia Today's Change ( -1.86 %) $ -4.09 Current Price $ 215.42 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.2T Day's Range $ 214.84 - $ 221.07 52wk Range $ 132.92 - $ 236.54 Volume 5.8M Avg Vol 17...
Key Points Nvidia stock has rocketed higher over the past few years, but it fell after the recent earnings report. The AI giant had a fantastic quarter, reporting an 85% increase in sales. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) delivered yet another showstopping earnings report last week, beating estimates, reaching records, and forecasting more impressive growth ahead. This ...
Key Points Nvidia stock has rocketed higher over the past few years, but it fell after the recent earnings report. The AI giant had a fantastic quarter, reporting an 85% increase in sales. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) delivered yet another showstopping earnings report last week, beating estimates, reaching records, and forecasting more impressive growth ahead. This is as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom marches on, and as tech giants and AI customers of all sizes rush to get in on Nvidia's top graphics processing units (GPUs) to power their projects. Yet, all of this good news wasn't enough to push Nvidia stock higher. In fact, in the two trading sessions following the report, the stock actually fell a total of 3.6%. Of course, this isn't a huge drop, but it doesn't reflect a huge sign of confidence in Nvidia either. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Nvidia's latest update should have wowed investors, propelling the stock into a fresh new cycle of gains. But it didn't. Here's what I think is going on with the shares after the AI giant's blowout earnings report. Nvidia's AI empire First, let's start out with a bit of background on the Nvidia story so far and a summary of the latest quarter. Nvidia has built an AI empire, including its star product -- the GPU -- as well as a full portfolio of related products and services. The idea is that a cloud service provider like Amazon and its customers or big tech players such as Meta Platforms may turn to Nvidia for all of their AI needs. Nvidia also has built out platforms to serve specific industries and specialties, such as robotics -- and these may be key growth drivers in the future stages of the AI story. This strategy has resulted in explosive revenue growth for Nvidia, and at high levels of profitab...
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) delivered yet another showstopping earnings report last week, beating estimates, reaching records, and forecasting more impressive growth ahead. This is as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom marches on, and as tech giants and AI customers of all sizes rush to get in on Nvidia's top graphics processing units (GPUs) to power their projects. Yet, all of this good news wasn't ...
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) delivered yet another showstopping earnings report last week, beating estimates, reaching records, and forecasting more impressive growth ahead. This is as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom marches on, and as tech giants and AI customers of all sizes rush to get in on Nvidia's top graphics processing units (GPUs) to power their projects. Yet, all of this good news wasn't enough to push Nvidia stock higher. In fact, in the two trading sessions following the report, the stock actually fell a total of 3.6%. Of course, this isn't a huge drop, but it doesn't reflect a huge sign of confidence in Nvidia either. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on a little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly," providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Nvidia's latest update should have wowed investors, propelling the stock into a fresh new cycle of gains. But it didn't. Here's what I think is going on with the shares after the AI giant's blowout earnings report. Image source: Getty Images. Nvidia's AI empire First, let's start out with a bit of background on the Nvidia story so far and a summary of the latest quarter. Nvidia has built an AI empire, including its star product -- the GPU -- as well as a full portfolio of related products and services. The idea is that a cloud service provider like Amazon and its customers or big tech players such as Meta Platforms may turn to Nvidia for all of their AI needs. Nvidia also has built out platforms to serve specific industries and specialties, such as robotics -- and these may be key growth drivers in the future stages of the AI story. This strategy has resulted in explosive revenue growth for Nvidia, and at high levels of profitability on sales. The company has surpassed analysts' expectations quarter after quarter -- including the latest period -- and this has led to solid stock performance over time too. For example, the stock ha...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – May 26, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Micron Technology, Inc. MU, Murphy USA Inc. MUSA and Vertiv Holdings Co VRT. Micron & 2 Other Momentum Stocks to Buy Now for Big Upside Investors seeking exceptional returns should focus on Wall Street’s strongest momentum names. To identify stocks with continued upside potential, they can follow Richard Driehaus’...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – May 26, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Micron Technology, Inc. MU, Murphy USA Inc. MUSA and Vertiv Holdings Co VRT. Micron & 2 Other Momentum Stocks to Buy Now for Big Upside Investors seeking exceptional returns should focus on Wall Street’s strongest momentum names. To identify stocks with continued upside potential, they can follow Richard Driehaus’s celebrated “buy high and sell higher” strategy, which earned him a place on Barron’s All-Century Team. By applying the Driehaus strategy, Micron Technology, Inc., Murphy USA Inc. and Vertiv Holdings Co have emerged as strong momentum plays and attractive buying opportunities. A Deep Dive Into Richard Driehaus’s Winning Investment Strategy Regarding the strategy, Driehaus once said: “I would much rather invest in a stock that’s increasing in price and take the risk that it may begin to decline than invest in a stock that’s already in decline and try to guess when it will turn around.” In line with this insight, the American Association of Individual Investors (“AAII”) considered the 50-day moving average as one of the key criteria when creating a portfolio in line with Driehaus’ philosophy. It is calculated by dividing the numerator (month-end price minus 50-day moving average of month-end price) by the 50-day moving average of the month-end price. Another momentum indicator — positive relative strength — has also been included in this strategy. A positive percentage 50-day moving average indicates that the stock is trading at a price higher than its 50-day moving average level, indicating an uptrend. Moreover, AAII found that Driehaus primarily focuses on strong earnings growth rates and impressive earnings projections to pick potential outperformers. Companies with a strong history of beating estimates are also given importance in this strategy, which was made to provide better returns over the long term. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here...
undefined The United Arab Emirates, Australia and Vietnam are the three most attractive markets in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for overseas expansion, while the Chinese mainland offers long-term potential despite a complex regulatory and operational landscape, according to a new report by Vistra and Euromonitor International. The findings provide a guide for companies seeking growth in a regi...
undefined The United Arab Emirates, Australia and Vietnam are the three most attractive markets in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for overseas expansion, while the Chinese mainland offers long-term potential despite a complex regulatory and operational landscape, according to a new report by Vistra and Euromonitor International. The findings provide a guide for companies seeking growth in a region that remains a major engine of the global economy but can present complex regulatory, tax and labor hurdles.