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Disney Is Set to Report Earnings Thursday. Here’s What You Need to Know

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Disney Is Set to Report Earnings Thursday. Here's What You Need to Know

Key Takeaways Disney is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell Thursday. Wall Street analysts said they’ll be particularly focused on growth in Disney’s streaming business. Walt Disney Co. is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell Thursday, with Wall Street analysts looking for growth from its streaming […]

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Think You’re Earning Enough? Here’s the Average Income for Ages 45–54

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Think You’re Earning Enough? Here’s the Average Income for Ages 45–54

Key Takeaways Households ages 45–54 earn a median income of $91,880—the highest of any group—reflecting peak career years, greater experience, and often two full-time earners. Income levels vary widely across groups, with homeowners and college graduates earning substantially more than renters and those without a college degree. Income is just one piece of the puzzle—tracking

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An HSA Sounds Great for Taxes: Here’s Why It Might Not Be Right for You

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An HSA Sounds Great for Taxes: Here’s Why It Might Not Be Right for You

Open enrollment season is here, bringing with it the annual rush of decisions about health insurance and related benefits. For many, one option often rises above the rest: the Health Savings Account (HSA). Why? Because of the HSAs’ so-called “triple tax advantage.” That includes pre-tax contributions, tax-free investment growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical

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These Analysts Predict an AI Sell-Off. Here’s the Long-Short Trade They Suggest

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These Analysts Predict an AI Sell-Off. Here's the Long-Short Trade They Suggest

Key Takeaways BCA researchers in a note this week recommended shorting the stocks of U.S. hyperscalers and going long Asian chipmakers in anticipation of an AI stock pullback. There’s a good chance Big Tech’s massive AI investments deliver subpar returns on investment, BCA says, which it believes will depress their stock valuations even if their

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Here’s Where This Fund Manager Says You Should Look for Stock-Market Bargains

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Here's Where This Fund Manager Says You Should Look for Stock-Market Bargains

Key Takeaways GMO, founded by veteran value investor Jeremy Grantham builds investment strategies on the premise that all asset classes eventually revert to their historical means. Co-head of asset allocation John Thorndike says investors don’t need to “hide out,” but should avoid the most expensive parts of the global market. Last week’s action in stocks

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The Fed Is Turning to These Data Sets During the Shutdown. Here’s What They Reveal About the Economy

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The Fed Is Turning to These Data Sets During the Shutdown. Here’s What They Reveal About the Economy

Key Takeaways Officials at the Federal Reserve are missing critical data during the government shutdown, relying instead on reports from private companies. There are indications that hiring continued to slow since the government’s most recent report in August. Private-sector inflation data was mixed, with one index rising to a two-year high and another showing prices

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Are You Keeping Up? Here’s the Average Income for 35–44-Year-Olds

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Are You Keeping Up? Here's the Average Income for 35–44-Year-Olds

Key Takeaways The median household income for ages 35–44 was $86,473, according to the latest Federal Reserve data. That’s just behind 45–54-year-olds. Income varies widely across groups, with homeowners and college graduates earning more than renters and those without a degree. Income is only part of the equation—tracking net worth provides a clearer view of

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IRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2026: Here’s What’s New

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IRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2026: Here’s What’s New

Every year, the IRS adjusts certain tax thresholds and amounts to keep pace with inflation, and this year is no different. In addition to new tax brackets and higher standard deduction and estate limit amounts, the IRS just unveiled new income tax thresholds for capital gains in 2026. If you have investment income, these updated

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