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Trump Accounts: The Real Math Behind a Kid's IRA
economy1 day ago

Trump Accounts: The Real Math Behind a Kid's IRA

24/7 Wall St. analyzes the Trump Accounts (530A) program—a government seed of $1,000 per child plus private philanthropy—that has opened millions of accounts and could theoretically reach about $13 million by age 55 with 18 years of $5,000 annual contributions and strong stock returns. Realistically, with smaller contributions (e.g., $50/month) and average market performance, a child might reach tens of thousands by 18 and $500k–$600k by 55 if left untouched. The article notes the tax treatment (earnings taxed as ordinary income, withdrawals taxed, with 529 plans or custodial Roth IRAs often being better), the potential risk of a child gaining full control at 18, and highlights philanthropic commitments (Dell, Micron, Dalio) that boost the program.

via 24/7 Wall St.|
#530a#economy#retirement-savings
Magnificent 7 Valuations Drift to Decade Lows Amid AI Spending
business2 days ago

Magnificent 7 Valuations Drift to Decade Lows Amid AI Spending

Morgan Stanley says the Magnificent Seven—NVDA, MSFT, GOOG, AMZN, META, AAPL, TSLA—are now trading at their cheapest valuation premium versus the S&P 500 in over a decade as AI infrastructure outlays weigh on cash flow and forward profitability; Alphabet is the notable outlier with YTD gains, but the group overall faces pressure from higher AI-capex financing costs and a potential Fed hike, signaling limited upside for Mag7 in the near term.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai-spending#business#capex
Markets wobble as Trump declares Iran deal over, dragging the S&P 500 lower
business2 days ago

Markets wobble as Trump declares Iran deal over, dragging the S&P 500 lower

The S&P 500 fell about 0.36% to around 7,477 after President Trump said an interim Iran deal was 'over', with tech names dragging the index while Broadcom rose on a chip-supply deal and Nvidia gained on China chip news; oil prices jumped and Treasuries yields rose as investors weigh possible escalation and a softer global growth outlook from the IMF.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#iran#oil-prices
Nasdaq-led rally: tech jitters ease bolster stocks
business5 days ago

Nasdaq-led rally: tech jitters ease bolster stocks

U.S. stocks edged higher as tech jitters cooled: the Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.8%, the S&P 500 gained roughly 0.5%, and the Dow ticked up around 0.2%. Strength in tech names helped the mood after a recent chip slump, with Nvidia-related signals and anticipation of Samsung’s results supporting optimism. Oil prices fell on higher OPEC+ output and easing inflation worries tied to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Investors awaited Monday’s services data for economic clues and the Fed minutes for any rate guidance.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#dow-jones#nasdaq
Dow hits fresh record as chip rally powers best quarter for the S&P since 2020
markets10 days ago

Dow hits fresh record as chip rally powers best quarter for the S&P since 2020

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow edging to a new record above 52,000, the S&P 500 up 0.8% for the quarter—the strongest since 2020, and the Nasdaq up about 1.5% as chipmakers rallied, with the SOX posting a record quarterly gain as oil fell and the dollar strengthened ahead of the June jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling preserving Federal Reserve independence.

via Yahoo Finance|
#best-quarter-since-2020#dow-jones#markets
Chip Rally Drives Dow to Fresh High; S&P 500 Caps Best Quarter Since 2020
markets10 days ago

Chip Rally Drives Dow to Fresh High; S&P 500 Caps Best Quarter Since 2020

US stocks rose on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2026, with the Dow nudging to a fresh record above 52,000, the S&P 500 up 0.8% for its best quarter since 2020, and the Nasdaq up about 1.5% as chip stocks led the rally; the Philadelphia SOX posted its best quarter on record. Investors weighed a stronger dollar and yen weakness against signs of Fed independence after a Supreme Court ruling and potential US-Iran talks, while oil slid and markets awaited the June jobs report.

via Yahoo Finance UK|
#chip-stocks#dow-jones#markets
Futures Hold Steady After Record Day as Quarter-End Cues Loom
markets11 days ago

Futures Hold Steady After Record Day as Quarter-End Cues Loom

U.S. stock futures were little changed after a record-setting session, with Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovering near flat as traders eye the end of the quarter, a stronger dollar and an easing oil glut. Oil prices slid toward quarterly lows while flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover; investors await key data (JOLTS and consumer confidence) ahead of Thursday’s jobs report, and Nike’s earnings are in focus amid a backdrop of dollar strength and potential Fed policy cues.

via Yahoo Finance|
#dow-jones#futures#markets
Stock Rally Enriches the Few, Widening the Wealth Gap
markets11 days ago

Stock Rally Enriches the Few, Widening the Wealth Gap

CNN explains that a broad stock-market rally has boosted spending primarily among wealthy Americans who own most stocks and significant home equity. The top 20% account for about 57% of discretionary spending and control about 87% of stock wealth, fueling GDP growth (the market has returned around 22% last year, 76% since 2023, and 327% over a decade) and lifting consumption by higher earners. Meanwhile, the wealth gap between rich and poor has widened, fueling dissatisfaction and calls for more equitable outcomes. Experts warn that if the rally fades, the economy could suffer a sharp slowdown since market wealth underpins a large share of consumer demand, creating a K-shaped dynamic where prosperity concentrates at the top and pain deepens for the rest.

via CNN|
#consumption#markets#sandp-500
AI jitters derail tech-led rally as Nasdaq, S&P 500 slip
markets14 days ago

AI jitters derail tech-led rally as Nasdaq, S&P 500 slip

US stocks slipped on Friday as AI jitters weighed on tech names, with the Nasdaq about 0.2% lower and the S&P 500 marginally down, snapping a two-week win streak; reports that OpenAI may delay its mega-IPO to 2027, along with a memory-chip cost squeeze and hotter-than-expected PCE inflation data, kept the AI trade under pressure, while Micron’s results underscored ongoing squeezes and Apple’s price hikes added to inflation fears. The Dow finished roughly flat for the week as oil prices fell on ongoing Middle East tensions, with Brent near $72 and WTI near $69.

via Yahoo! Finance Canada|
#ai-stocks#fed-rate-expectations#markets
Dow sinks 500 points as Warsh-led Fed signals tougher rate path
business23 days ago

Dow sinks 500 points as Warsh-led Fed signals tougher rate path

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 500 points on Fed day, erasing early gains after new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting, as the broader market also slipped (the S&P 500 down about 1.2% and the Nasdaq down 1.4%). The Fed kept rates unchanged, but several policymakers signaled possible hikes later this year, amplifying inflation concerns (annual inflation around 4.2%). Warsh offered limited projections, while Trump criticized the Fed’s stance, highlighting ongoing debate over monetary policy.

via The Independent|
#business#dow#fed
Dow Rises as Markets Pause Ahead of Warsh's Fed Debut and Hormuz Watch
markets24 days ago

Dow Rises as Markets Pause Ahead of Warsh's Fed Debut and Hormuz Watch

Stocks were mixed as investors awaited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting: the Dow rose about 0.8% after a record rally, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped roughly 0.3% and 0.7% as energy-market tensions from Iran and the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Global backdrop included a 31-year high BOJ rate hike, oil easing below $80 on Hormuz reopening hopes, and a continued post-IPO rally for SpaceX, with traders weighing whether the Fed will signal easier or tighter policy later this year amid inflation pressures.

via Yahoo Finance|
#dow-jones#federal-reserve-warsh#markets
BofA Bearish View vs Citi’s AI-Driven Upside for 2026 S&P
markets1 month ago

BofA Bearish View vs Citi’s AI-Driven Upside for 2026 S&P

Bank of America cautions that US stocks show too many red flags and maintains a bearish 2026 S&P 500 target of about 7,100 (around 6% below current levels), while Citi lifts its year-end target to 8,100 on higher earnings forecasts, with 2026 EPS around $350 and $400 in 2027 driven by AI tailwinds; Rob Haworth of U.S. Bank Asset Management also nudges his call to roughly 8,040 on AI-led growth and a resilient consumer. The divergence comes as AI-led tech rallies push valuations, but macro risks persist and some analysts warn earnings momentum could slow, potentially clouding the sustainability of near-term gains amid upcoming IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#bank-of-america#citi