Key Points Eight states still tax some of their seniors' Social Security benefits. Some West Virginia residents could still owe these taxes on their 2025 returns. Federal Social Security benefits taxes apply to residents of all states and are becoming increasingly common. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › You're never as aware of how much things cost as you are when you're living on a fixed income. You do what you can to keep expenses down on everyday items, like shopping around and buying things on sale. But other costs are harder to control. Many retirees encounter this problem when they have to give a portion of their Social Security benefits back to Uncle Sam every year. This can cost thousands of dollars per year. For residents in the eight states listed below, there's another costly tax they could encounter in retirement. 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 » These 8 states still tax Social Security benefits In addition to federal benefit taxes, residents in the following eight states could also owe state Social Security benefit taxes: Colorado Connecticut Minnesota Montana New Mexico Rhode Island Utah Vermont West Virginian seniors with adjusted gross incomes (AGIs) greater than $50,000 for single adults or $100,000 for married couples could also owe state taxes on a portion of their Social Security benefits when they file their 2025 returns. However, West Virginia has eliminated its benefit tax for 2026 and beyond. Just because your state appears on the list above doesn't mean you're guaranteed to owe state benefit taxes. Most of these states have exemptions for low- to middle-income seniors. If you're not sure whether a state benefit tax will affect you, consult with an accountant for personalized advice. Federal benefit taxes will be a bigger...

Key Points Veritone's share price sank in February as investors moved out of software and AI stocks. Macroeconomic jitters also dragged the stock lower. Veritone's valuation has been rising in March, and the stock could be poised for a big move when the company reports earnings this coming week. 10 stocks we like better than Veritone › Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) stock suffered a big sell-off in February. The company's share price fell 21% in a month of trading that saw the S&P 500 index fall by 0.9% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index sink 3.4%. Veritone specializes in software tools used to turn unstructured data into actionable insights and saw a big valuation pullback last month as investors broadly reduced exposure to AI stocks and software plays. The company's share price is now down roughly 36% year to date. 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 » Veritone stock slipped amid pressures for AI stocks AI software stocks saw a tough month of bearish trading in February as investors digested risks connected to the possibility that new artificial intelligence (AI) tools will disrupt many existing business models. Investors also pivoted out of high-risk, speculative stocks in the month in response to an uncertaint outlook on the macroeconomic front. Veritone has attracted some attention as a meme stock over the last year, and its growth story seemingly hinges on delivering AI software wins. With the company's valuation gains over the next year connected to its meme-stock status and potential AI-related opportunities, the stage was set for the tech specialist's share price to sink last month as investors pivoted away from those types of stocks. Veritone has been rising ahead of the company's next quarterly report Veritone has managed to climb 5.7% in March's trading so far despite volatil...

2026北京亦庄半程马拉松暨人形机器人半程马拉松定于4月19日开跑。 全球首个人形机器人半程马拉松即将迎来第二届赛事。2026北京亦庄半程马拉松暨人形机器人半程马拉松定于4月19日开跑，这场融合体育竞技与尖端科技的特色赛事，串联科创街区与生态公园，兼具科技感与体验感，正成为观察具身智能产业进化的重要窗口。 不过与首届赛事相比，今年的看点不止于赛道。作为赛事参与举办方，首程控股将稀缺参赛资格定向回馈股东，以产业资源赋能股东价值，凸显公司在机器人与具身智能领域的生态整合能力。 对于首程控股而言，这场赛事具有特殊的“阅兵”意味。公司通过管理的北京机器人产业发展投资基金及旗下多支产业基金，已系统布局数十家机器人企业，覆盖从核心零部件到整机集成、从底层算法到场景应用的全产业链。 被投企业中，既有在2025年亦庄半马中获得冠军的“天工Ultra”（来自北京人形机器人创新中心），也有获得亚军的“小顽童”（来自松延动力）等。它们在去年首届赛事中已展示出初步的运动能力，经过一年的算法迭代与结构优化，今年的表现备受期待。 让机器人跑马拉松，本质上是对运动控制、环境感知、续航稳定等核心能力的极限测试。赛道上的每一步，都是对技术成熟度的实战检验。而这种“以赛代测”的模式，正在成为首程控股推动被投企业技术迭代的重要手段。 作为深耕机器人产业链的核心平台，首程控股持续将产业资源转化为股东可感知的真实福利，将顶级科技赛事名额定向开放，既强化股东黏性，也向市场传递公司从资产运营向机器人产业生态运营商转型的清晰路径。 获得资格的股东将亲身下场，与来自首程被投企业（如宇树科技、银河通用、星海图、松延动力等）的人形机器人同台竞速。具体来看，首程控股本次回馈股东的权益并非单一参赛名额，而是三位一体的深度生态体验。 首先，股东免抽签，提交持仓证明审核通过即可获得参赛资格；其次，在赛道、补给区、休息区，股东可近距离接触首程被投机器人企业，直观感受具身智能技术落地成果；最后，首程核心团队全程驻场，股东可面对面交流公司战略、投资逻辑与产业布局。 PS 当前，股东专属通道已由首程控股官方于3月6日正式发布，面向全体首程控股持股股东开放。与大众渠道需公开抽签不同，符合条件的股东提交持股证明（含股东名称及持股信息的持仓截图）即可参与申领，审核通过后获得直通邀请码，直接锁定参赛资格，大幅降低参与门槛。 股东权益申请截止：...

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Over the past decade, Ethereum (ETH 1.49%) has been one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies on the planet. During that time period, the price of Ethereum has skyrocketed by an astonishing 70,000%. So can Ethereum turn in an encore performance over the next five years? If the answer to that question is "yes," then investors should get in now, while Ethereum is trading at a bargain-basement price of just $2,000. That's 60% below its all-time high from last August. Ethereum and the future of DeFi The key to Ethereum's future is decentralized finance (DeFi), which remains the single most important sector of the blockchain and crypto world. Even a decade after launch, Ethereum remains a DeFi powerhouse, accounting for nearly 60% of Total Value Locked (TVL) in crypto. No other blockchain even comes close. This market dominance is due to Ethereum's first-mover advantage as a blockchain innovator. Ethereum pioneered the concept of smart contracts in 2015, and has been at the forefront of every single major trend in the DeFi world since then. That includes stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, which are arguably the two most important trends in blockchain finance right now. Over the next decade, it's hard not to see Ethereum maintaining its market-leading role. Ethereum has earned a reputation as the preferred blockchain of Wall Street, and it now has an opportunity to become the biggest beneficiary of the blurring of the line between traditional finance and blockchain finance. Ethereum as the infrastructure for AI Even better, Ethereum is preparing for the future of artificial intelligence (AI). According to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum blockchain can provide the infrastructure for AI. When new artificial intelligence projects launch, they could choose to launch on Ethereum first. As Buterin sees it, Ethereum provides the perfect mix of speed, scalability, and security required for the next leap forward with artificial intelligence. On...

格隆汇3月8日｜APK-INFORM称，乌克兰2026/27年度粮食出口量将增长4%，从2025/26年度的4018万吨增至4196万吨；乌克兰2026/27年度粮食出口或包括1400万吨小麦、2500万吨玉米、250万吨大麦。

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在外長記者會上，外長王毅談及與多國的關係，強調中方歡迎合作，會堅持公平正義，又認為必須捍衛聯合國地位。 美國政府年初軍事介入委內瑞拉，並俘虜總統馬杜羅，巴拿馬政府又強行接管長和港口營運權，引發法律訴訟。在外長記者會上，有記者問到這些事件會如何影響中方在拉丁美洲的外交布局，王毅表示，中國與拉美合作不針對第三方，亦不受第三方干擾。 外長王毅說：「拉丁美洲的資源屬於拉美人民，拉美國家走甚麼道路，要由拉美人民自己選擇，與誰交朋友，要由拉美國家自己決定。」 近期接連有歐洲領導人訪華，王毅表示，中歐關係最重要的是歐洲要樹立正確對華認知。 王毅指出：「中歐合作的事實表明，相互依賴不是風險，我們樂見歐洲的朋友們走出保護主義的『小閣樓』，來到中國市場的『健身房』。」 談及中印關係，王毅表示，兩國領袖去年在天津會面後，關係已進一步提升。 王毅說：「兩國互信合作有利於共同發展，分裂對抗無助於亞洲振興。」 王毅表示，中方持續與鄰國打擊網賭電詐，去年遣返數萬人回國，亦堅決反制針對中國企業被無理打壓。 王毅稱：「我想告訴海外的同胞們，你面前的世界亂象叢生，你身後的祖國穩如泰山。」 面對全球各地動亂，美國總統特朗普成立「和平委員會」，王毅就表示，必須堅持聯合國主導地位。 王毅指出：「儘管聯合國並不完美，但沒有聯合國，這個世界只會更加糟糕。脫離聯合國，另搞一套、另起爐灶，甚至拼湊各種小集團、小圈子，都不得人心、也不可持續。」 中國年底於深圳主辦亞太經合組織(APEC)峰會。王毅表示會積極落實亞太共同體，規劃區域互聯互通，推動數字、智能及綠色轉型。

Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty Images REITs ( VNQ ) have just suffered one of their worst five-year stretches, which has led many to believe that they're poor investments due to recency bias. But in reality, over the long run, REITs have been some of the most rewarding investments in the entire financial market. For the 20-year period ending with the pandemic-fueled market crash, REITs earned 15%-plus average annual returns, massively outperforming the broader stock market ( SPY ), tech stocks ( QQQ ), bonds, gold ( GLD ), and other asset classes: NAREIT via book "The REIT Advantage" If we extend this time period to include the two recent REIT bear markets (pandemic crash and historic surge in rates), REITs have still outperformed most asset classes over the past 51 years, earning double-digit average annual total returns: NAREIT via book "The REIT Advantage" This strong long-term performance is often surprising to investors, but it really shouldn't be. There are good reasons why REITs are such incredibly rewarding investments over the long run. Let's dissect REIT returns and review each component to better understand how they derive these strong returns for their shareholders. There are really four main components to REIT returns: Component #1: Cash Flow Yield The first component of returns is the rental income that REITs earn. This rental yield will vary depending on the property sector but will typically be in the 5-8% range. As an example, the popular net lease REIT Essential Properties Realty Trust ( EPRT ) is commonly buying convenience stores at an 8% cap rate with 15-20 year leases and no landlord responsibilities, which means that the tenant is responsible for all property expenses, including even the maintenance, property taxes, insurance, etc. Essential Properties Realty Trust But that's not exactly your cash flow yield. You still need to account for leverage and management cost. EPRT will commonly use a 40% loan-to-value when acquir...

Esteban Alejandro/iStock via Getty Images Advantage Energy ( AAVVF ) reported several records. Most of these records were due to an acquisition that enabled this company to get through some tough times. Right now, that acquisition is worth a bit less due to weak liquids pricing (before the Iran crisis began.) But the Iran crisis could quickly change that. When that is combined with some expected first-quarter natural gas pricing that has improved due to a challenging La Niña, this first quarter could turn out to be one for the ages. Fourth Quarter Earnings This company was able to take advantage of strengthening natural gas prices in some of the markets served to end up with a darn good quarter despite the AECO volatility. (Note: Advantage Energy is a Canadian company that reports using Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.) Advantage Energy Fourth Quarter 2025, Summary Results (Advantage Energy Management Discussion And Analysis, Fourth Quarter 2025) Advantage Energy has managed to separate the liability for Entropy from itself. Those liabilities are now nonrecourse even though Entropy is consolidated into results. Furthermore, Entropy is a development stage company (essentially), whereas Advantage is an ongoing concern. The big deal is that the records broken have been accomplished in such a way as to allow the debt (that is attributed to Advantage itself) to be reduced materially in spite of weak oil prices. Adjusted funds flow went well into record territory to produce a record free cash flow for the fiscal year that shows the bank indebtedness dropping quickly. Now the first quarter could produce even more free cash flow. Last Article The last article noted that La Niña would likely help the expected strengthening of natural gas prices. That would appear to have occurred. We will know the full effect sometime during the spring when the natural gas storage levels are reported for the end of winter. Longtime readers may remember that back in the third quarter,...

美股市场正在经历一场反常的“虚假繁荣”。 3月8日，高盛销售与交易团队发布研报指出，尽管地缘政治头条新闻频出，标普500指数的波动看起来相对平稳，但市场内部的定价逻辑已发出明确警告。 高盛流动性分析专家李·科珀史密斯（Lee Coppersmith）直言不讳地指出：“恐慌信号表现出的市场压力，远比新闻标题所暗示的要沉重得多。” 恐慌信号与指数表现的“剪刀差” 从历史数据看，自1950年以来，地缘政治风险加剧通常会引发标普500约4%的周跌幅，且市场通常能在一个月内修复至震荡前水平。 此次美股指数的跌幅（-3.4%）尚在可控范围内，但问题在于“内部压力”。 高盛的“美国波动恐慌指数”（US Vol Panic Index）在周五收于9.72。这表明，虽然大盘看起来没崩，但市场对坏消息的容忍度已经降至冰点。 科珀史密斯警告称：“在相对平静的指数表象下，市场交易呈现出极高的脆弱性，一旦出现坏消息，风险敞口将迅速扩大。” 投资者：一边 加码对冲 ，一边 拒绝降仓 市场当前的防御策略体现了一种矛盾的心态：大家在买保险，但并不打算撤退。 高盛数据显示，美股已连续三周呈净卖出状态，主要动力来自对冲需求。 最显著的迹象是，美股做空类ETF的仓位单周猛增8.3%，这是自“关税解放日”以来规模最大的一次激增，也是过去五年内的第二大增量。 投资者在公司债、能源、小盘股和大型股ETF中大规模加仓空头头寸。 然而，这种对冲行为并未转化为实质性的风险暴露调整。 高盛数据显示，市场总杠杆率仅小幅降至307.4%，仍处于过去五年99%的历史极高分位；净杠杆率仅下降1个点至79.2%。这意味着，投资者仅仅是在原有仓位的外围加了层防护罩，而非真的在“去风险”。 拥挤的“AI船舱” 目前的市场领导地位极度集中，这本身就是最大的系统性风险。 高盛PB（大宗经纪）持仓数据显示，对“中长期动量因子”的净敞口已推高至基金股票仓位的55%-60%，创下多年新高。这意味着市场所有的钱都压在了同一种风格的赢家身上。 这种拥挤在上涨时是推力，但在领导力出现裂痕时就是灾难。 事实上，这种震荡已经开始体现在对冲基金的业绩中。2月27日至3月5日期间，高盛基本面多空（Fundamental L/S）组合预估下跌3.22%，创下2022年6月以来最差表现。 市场的“暴力轮动”也印证了这一点：今年以来领涨的铜矿、存储芯片和金属板...

中共中央政治局委員、外長王毅稱，將會繼續優化人員往來政策，令中國公民出境更順暢安全。有全國政協委員表示支持，稱可望便利內地公務員有更多機會到境外交流。 外長王毅表示，在「十五五」時期會積極統籌外交外事資源，為推動中國式現代化營造更有利的外部環境，包括會繼續拓展人員往來政策。 外長王毅說：「進一步釋放免簽紅利，完善各項配套服務，讓外國朋友來華旅遊生活更加舒適便捷，讓中國公民『走出去』更加順暢安全。」 有全國政協委員表示支持，指現時內地公務員或國企員工到境外或國外旅遊較為困難，認為這個情況未來可望「鬆綁」。 全國政協委員林大輝稱：「隨著國家擴大改革開放，我相信這方面會優化，令更多人，包括體制內或體制外的人士，有更多人有機會出去學習、考察及旅遊。」 中國旅遊研究院院長戴斌指出：「不單拓展我們的視野，在海外展現我們中國的形象；第二，我們希望通過更多國外旅遊目的地，搭上中國旅遊出境的這樣一個紅利，實現亞洲旅遊促進計劃，讓更多一帶一路沿線國家、全球南方國家能享受到這個出境紅利。」 外交部資料顯示，截至今年二月，可以免簽來華的國家有50個，包括35個歐洲國家及6個美洲國家等。

机构突发警告 这个周末，可能是全球金融市场近5年来最焦虑的一个周末。 昨天，又有两个中东国家被迫加入减产行列。 科威特国家石油公司宣布，受美以伊战事威胁霍尔木兹海峡船只通行安全等因素影响，遭遇 “不可抗力”，已开始削减原油产量和炼油加工量。 阿联酋阿布扎比国家石油公司也在一份声明中表示，正 “管理海上生产水平以应对存储需求”。 而在前几天，伊拉克已经因为储油罐趋于饱和而开始限产，沙特阿拉伯最大炼油厂遭无人机袭击后被迫关闭，卡塔尔全球最大液化天然气出口设施也已停工。 中东原油出口约占全球 45% ，是全球能源供应的绝对核心。如今随着一个 个 主要产油国减产，叠加霍尔木兹海峡被封锁，全球能源价格短期失控风险，正在变得越来越大。 麦格理全球能源策略师发出严厉警告： “ 霍尔木兹海峡关闭几周将引发一系列连锁反应，可能将原油价格推高至每桶 150 美元甚至更高。” 上周，国际油价录得历史罕见的最大单周涨幅 —— 纽约 原油 价格 周涨 35.63% ，创下自 1983 年有记录以来的最大周涨幅。 而这一切，可能仅仅是更大风暴的前奏。 01 以伊冲突对全球经济最直接也最致命的冲击，是切断全球能源运输生命线。 霍尔木兹海峡有多重要？ 每天约有 2000 万桶原油从这里运往全球，相当于全球海运原油总量的五分之一。 而今，高盛的监测数据显示，海峡石油流量已暴跌约 90% ，意味着日均 1800 万桶供应消失。 摩根大通大宗商品分析师在 3 月 7 日的最新报告中估算，海湾地区的供应中断规模可能从目前的约 150 万桶 / 日，在本周末升至 300 万桶 / 日，下周末超过 400 万桶 / 日；若成品油储罐容量耗尽，停产规模甚至可能逼近 600 万桶 / 日。 这个数字，是 2022 年 4 月俄罗斯产量峰值降幅的 17 倍！ 目前，海峡封锁直接引发中东产油国的连锁减产，而且危机发酵的速度远远超出了市场的预期。 摩根大通此前预测的 25 天供应缓冲期，也已彻底失效。 冲突仅爆发 6 天，伊拉克就已削减约 150 万桶 / 日的原油供应。 科威特作为出口通道完全依赖霍尔木兹海峡的国家，已宣布石油及炼油产品销售不可抗力，减产从每日 10 万桶启动，预计短期内扩大至近三倍，旗下三座合计日处理能力 140 万桶的炼厂被迫降低加工负荷，储油空间或在数日内耗尽。 阿联酋虽拥有绕开海峡的替代管道，...

The flags of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union ahead of the Group of Seven (G-7) Leaders' Summit in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The war in Iran will present the G7 countries with one of the most significant diplomatic tests in modern history. The group - comprising the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom - has come under strain during both of U.S. President Donald Trump's tenures. However, the decision by Washington and Tel Aviv to attack Iran on Feb. 28 and trigger a widespread wave of strikes across the Middle East and international military bases in the region, will test the alliance under extreme circumstances. Aftermath of an Israeli and the U.S. strike on a police station, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour | Via Reuters France, which currently holds the G7 presidency, has called an emergency meeting to address the Middle East. Finance Minister Roland Lescure said he and his counterparts, as well as G7 central bank governors, will meet over the coming days. Speaking to Franceinfo radio, he said: "I have spoken to various counterparts, in particular [U.S. Treasury Secretary] Scott Bessent ... to discuss the state of the situation, so we can assess any responses that might be needed." Diplomacy in tatters The dispute between the U.S. and Spain will be a particular source of tension. Madrid's refusal to allow the U.S. military access to its bases has led Trump to threaten to "cut off all trade with Spain", while Bessent told CNBC that "the Spanish put American lives at risk." European leaders have rallied around Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a bid to protect Europe's sovereignty. However, each G7 nation is also navigating their own path through this international dispute. watch now VIDEO 19:55 19:55 Watch CNBC's full interview with T...

Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money. A government plan for the legal change has 69% backing, according to preliminary official estimates on Sunday. A similar proposal from a group called the Swiss Freedom Movement only has 47% support. That means a tie-breaker question is unlikely to be needed. Polls ahead of the plebiscite had suggested the government’s plan had more popular appeal. The vote marks a rare moment of circumspection on the nature of money that sought to take the electoral temperature rather than simply rely on consumer behavior to judge the views of citizens. Cash use for payments has rapidly declined , dropping to just 30% of transactions two years ago, from 70% less than a decade before. Even so, the Swiss are fond of their francs, and still use coins with designs dating back to the mid-19th century. During the period of negative interest rates that ended in 2022, big quantities of money were taken out of bank accounts to avoid fees, and stored in bills instead. Today, the average resident has almost $10,700 sitting at home, the biggest tally in all economies where the Bank for International Settlements collates data . In a separate vote, the Swiss look set to back ending a tax structure that disadvantages double-income couples, dubbed the “ wedding penalty .” Public broadcaster SRF projected that the reform will pass with 56% backing. Political scientist Lukas Golder from GFS Bern described the first numbers as unambiguous, providing a “clear signal.” The result is unlikely to change, Golder told SRF. A separate vote to end a tax structure that disadvantages double-income couples, dubbed the “ wedding penalty ,” looks like a close call. Final results are due later on Sunday. Switzerland’s fiscal system currently favors couples in which one partner — often the husband — earns significantly more than the other, or where only one partner w...

Investing.com — Internet stocks are potentially entering a "trough of AI disruption disillusionment," according to Bernstein analysts, who suggest the sector may be finding a valuation floor despite persistent bearish narratives. Worsening sentiment regarding massive capital expenditure and existential disruption risks has fueled a recent de-rating. Bernstein argues that GAAP P/E multiples have returned to "reasonable" levels. The report notes that while bearish arguments have historically "packed a bigger punch," the combination of solid incumbent earnings and a shift in AI lab focus toward the enterprise sector could stabilize consumer-facing internet platforms. Valuation support amid AI anxiety The strategist team at Bernstein highlights a significant disconnect between the "AI bear narratives" and the underlying financial health of major internet players. The lack of immediate investor urgency to step back into the basket, and the de-rating, has reached a point where valuations are beginning to reflect the "worst-case" scenarios of displacement. Analysts believe the market is currently overlooking the durability of incumbent earnings, which have remained resilient even as sentiment suggests a looming "it can always go lower" scenario. Leading AI labs’ focus on enterprise-grade tools, rather than direct consumer replacement, is viewed as a potential catalyst for a sentiment shift. Adoption timelines for disruptive consumer AI remain extended, but entrenched internet platforms have a window to integrate generative features without immediate loss of market share. Incumbents have an opportunity to prove their competitive moats during this transition period, potentially re-rating the sector as "disruption disillusionment" peaks. Search for a sentiment floor The report suggests that the floor is not yet firmly established, but the "internet testament" of continuous de-rating may be nearing its limit. Investors remain cautious, yet the lack of further significant downw...

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You can break stock investing into two different styles: growth and value. Growth stocks have outperformed lately as the S&P 500 Growth index returned 37.9% over the last year through Nov. 22. That's about 10.9 percentage points higher than the S&P 500 Value index. Naturally, you'll want to pick a company that can sustain the momentum. Fortunately, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) still has strong growth potential. That may surprise some, given how fast the company's sales have grown since its 1997 initial public offering (IPO). Annual sales went from about $148 million to $470 billion during this period. While sales likely won't grow at that breakneck pace, Amazon remains my top growth stock. Growth engine Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been growing sales at a rapid clip for some time. That seems set to continue for the foreseeable future. Growth may accelerate as companies and organizations continue rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI). AWS is Amazon's cloud-computing business that offers various services from its data centers. Organizations have increasingly been using data to make key decisions, and that seems set to continue as they keep using machine learning and AI. The unit's sales grew more than 19% to $27.5 billion. With the highest operating margin out of Amazon's three segments, it remains a key profit driver. AWS' operating income increased nearly 50% to $10.4 billion and accounted for 60% of Amazon's total operating profit. Since these centers require large amounts of space and energy, AWS' large size remains a competitive advantage. AWS has a market-share lead of 31%, in this fast-growing area. That's followed by Microsoft's Azure (20% share) and Alphabet's 12% share. Several smaller competitors have less than 5% of the market. Other areas Amazon's other two segments, North America and international, encompass wide-ranging businesses. These include its online and physical retail operations, subscription services like Prime, and advertising. These have be...

We’re in the heart of tax season already, and the Bipartisan Policy Center has made clear that Americans should expect larger tax refunds in 2026 than in recent years. This is likely welcome news to retirees, who have been coping with economic headwinds like inflation in the post-COVID era. Getting a little extra back from ... Filing Your Taxes? Here’s The Truth About Changes to Social Security Tax Changes

Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame fcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images The spring time change can mean waking up a little groggy. But the situation may be worse for many teenagers who appear to be getting less sleep than ever, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. That's concerning because adolescents really need their beauty rest. "Sleep plays a crucial role in adolescent brain development," says Tanner Bommersbach, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. "It's important for emotional regulation in teenagers and important for their overall physical and mental health." Sponsor Message Bommersbach says that it's been clear for some time that teens are sleeping less now than they once did. But he and his colleagues wanted to know if that loss of sleep has been impacting certain groups of adolescents disproportionately. They analyzed data from almost 121,000 high school students included in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey to understand trends in insufficient sleep, defined as less than eight hours per night. The bottom line is that things have gotten worse. Roughly three out of four American adolescents across all demographics reported insufficient sleep in 2023, which is up by 8% since 2007. This trend was driven by an increase in teens getting very short sleep of five hours or less, which swelled from 15.8% to 23.0% over that same time period. In addition, they found Black students showed a greater increase in getting too little sleep compared to white students, says Bommersbach. "But in general, we were seeing large increases across the population regardless of a student's age, sex, or race and ethnicity." The rise in insufficient sleep didn't appear to depend on certain risk behaviors either. "Regardless of mental health symptoms, substance use, how many hours a day they're watching TV or they're on social media, we saw widespread ...

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