New Year, New Rules: 5 Social Security Changes for 2026

As the final quarter of 2025 unfolds, attention is shifting to the impending policy landscape of the new year. The Social Security Administration is poised to implement several consequential modifications beginning January 2026, changes that will directly impact current beneficiaries and future planning alike. The Five Key Adjustments for 2026 Revised Earnings Threshold for Beneficiaries:…

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Over 300 Stocks Doubled in 2025!

In this week’s edition of Motley Fool Money, analysts delve into a dynamic market landscape where growth has been both broad and remarkable. The program’s panel, featuring contributors Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast, explores the forces driving exceptional performance across multiple sectors. Market Performance Highlights More than 300 publicly traded companies have seen…

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EU Faces Renewed US Ire After ESG Cutbacks Fail to Calm Tensions

The European Union’s ambitious plan to lead the world in corporate sustainability transparency, now significantly pared back, is encountering a resurgent wave of criticism from across the Atlantic. A year of deliberate dilution to the bloc’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory architecture has failed to quell a core dispute with the United States, setting…

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People Moves: Gallagher Taps EY’s Hughes as Tax Specialist in Private Equity/M&A Team

In a strategic move to bolster its expertise in complex financial transactions, global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has secured the services of seasoned tax adviser Tom Hughes. The Strategic Hire Tom Hughes joins Gallagher’s London office. He was recruited from the ‘Big Four’ professional services firm EY. Role and Responsibilities Hughes assumes…

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Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq’s assets for about $20 billion in largest deal on record

In a seismic shift for the semiconductor industry, computing titan Nvidia has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire key assets from Groq, a specialized AI chip startup founded in 2015. The transaction, valued at approximately $20 billion, represents the most significant acquisition in Nvidia’s history and signals a major consolidation of power within the…

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As Trump’s tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets

While international trade tensions escalate, one ancient superfood is charting a remarkably resilient course. Fox nuts, more commonly known as makhana in their native India, are emerging unscathed from recent U.S. tariff pressures, buoyed by a potent dual engine: unwavering domestic consumption and a wave of burgeoning international interest. The Domestic Pillar: A Health-Conscious Home…

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Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria

The U.S. President has confirmed a targeted military operation in Nigeria aimed at neutralizing an Islamic State (ISIL) affiliate cell, directly linking the action to recent sectarian violence. Operation Details and Justification The strike was characterized as a precision counter-terrorism measure. The administration provided a specific justification, stating the targeted cell was responsible for a…

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