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Health insurance open enrollment: Use this ‘algorithm’ to pick a plan, financial advisor says
Millions of Americans face open enrollment decisions for 2027 health insurance plans, with experts recommending a two-question framework to navigate varying premiums, networks, and cost-sharing options.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
More than 42 million Americans carry federal education debt totaling $1.7 trillion. Rising tuition costs, recent policy changes, and a volatile job market are making student loans increasingly risky financial investments.
Pope walking and recovering ‘as expected’ after surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV has begun walking and resumed normal eating following lung surgery to remove a lower lobe, with doctors reporting his recovery is progressing as expected.
US Social Security benefits to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027
US Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent starting in 2027, one of the decade’s largest cost-of-living adjustments, affecting 72 million recipients.
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‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The British Chambers of Commerce has joined calls to scrap the UK’s state pension triple lock policy, arguing the savings should address youth unemployment, amid ongoing debate over its multibillion-pound cost.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now permit mortgage lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for mortgages or obtain better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Families have until Dec. 31 to contribute to Trump Accounts for 2026. The $5,000 annual limit includes employer deposits and employee deferrals, with penalties for overfunding.
Salesforce stock jumps 18% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain
Salesforce shares surged 18% after the cloud software company reported second-quarter results and full-year guidance that exceeded analyst expectations, boosted by a $2.6 billion gain from its Anthropic investment stake.
Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security
Okta shares surged 20% after the identity software provider exceeded fiscal second-quarter estimates, driven by strong demand for AI security tools and identity management solutions.
Marvell shares tumble 6% as outlook underwhelms despite 37% revenue growth
Marvell Technology shares declined 6% Friday despite reporting 37% revenue growth and raising its fiscal 2028 revenue outlook to $18 billion, as investors found the guidance insufficient.
Dell surges 9% after lifting fiscal 2027 forecast on AI server strength
Dell Technologies shares surged 9% in extended trading after reporting fiscal second-quarter results and raising full-year guidance, driven by strong demand for AI-optimized servers and infrastructure.
Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates on AI demand, continues acquisition spree
Palo Alto Networks beat quarterly estimates on strong AI security demand, with revenue jumping 34% year-over-year. The company announced an acquisition and issued upbeat forward guidance.
Oracle’s stock edges up on earnings beat as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles
Oracle’s stock rose 4% in extended trading after the company posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubling year-over-year.
MARA Holdings Shares Fall 5.7% After JPMorgan Double Downgrade
MARA Holdings shares fell 5.7% in pre-market trading after JPMorgan downgraded the Bitcoin miner to Underweight, citing concerns about its capital-light joint venture strategy and recent earnings miss.
Scholar Rock Shares Rise 9.1% After FDA Approves ISEMBYLD for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Scholar Rock shares rose 9.1% in pre-market trading after FDA approval of ISEMBYLD for spinal muscular atrophy treatment in patients aged two and older.
Wheat Showing Mixed Early Trade on Monday
Wheat futures traded mixed across three exchanges on Monday, with Chicago SRW and Kansas City HRW contracts declining while Minneapolis spring wheat showed mixed performance ahead of September contract expiration.