Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.…
Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different. Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit. Source：Cointelegraph
Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress as expected, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a “meaningful” threat to risk appetite,…
Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026. Source：MarketWatch
As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
SpaceX still has a ways to go before it can seriously challenge the three major wireless operators, but it’s making moves to grow its capabilities.…
Nvidia and Micron shares bounce as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI matter
A new report paints OpenAI’s financial picture in a more optimistic light. Source：MarketWatch
Aging bull: Why this 4-year-old stock-market rally still packs a punch
History shows bull markets that get past their fourth year rarely throw in the towel, according to Truist Advisory Services. Source：MarketWatch
Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here’s how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders
Component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are down about 15% in October, according to Nikkei Asia. Source：MarketWatch
‘I feel like a loser’: My ETFs go up one day and crash the next. Is this a bad sign?
“I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit.” Source：MarketWatch
Why the price of this one ETF has gone exponential
An exchangetraded fund tied to freight futures is surging. Source：MarketWatch
Sam Altman-backed bitcoin insurer Meanwhile secures $37.5 million in Bain Capital Crypto-led round
Meanwhile has signed 15 brokers serving highnet worth clients across markets iSwitzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE. Source：CoinDesk