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08/14/2026

Think you’re smarter about finances than the average U.S. adult?

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08/14/2026

More than half of Gen Z has redirected money from investing toward sports bets

The results of a recent survey from wealth-management platform Betterment are making America’s financial advisers cringe.

08/14/2026

More than half of Gen Z redirected money away from investing and toward sports betting over the past year

The results of a recent survey from wealth-management platform Betterment are making America’s financial advisers cringe.

08/14/2026

Why September is the worst month of the year for the stock market

The introduction of pumpkin-spice lattes to menus means the end of summer is approaching, along with positive vibes

08/13/2026

Markets are looking eerily calm as investors chase FOMO rally

By nearly every headline measure, investors have never looked more relaxed in a year not short of wild rides. But that calm may not be as reassuring as it looks.

08/13/2026

Workday’s stock sees a record surge. Could a buyout spark a software revival?

Shares of the HR software company rose 18% on Thursday on reports of a potential private-equity acquisition.

08/13/2026

Reddit is finally joining the S&P 500. But some analysts have concerns.

After past snubs, social-media site Reddit has landed a spot on the S&P 500, sending shares on an after-hours rally Thursday.

08/13/2026

Reddit is joining the S&P 500 after months of speculation. Analysts have these concerns.

After past snubs, social-media site Reddit has landed a spot on the S&P 500, sending shares on an after-hours rally Thursday.

08/13/2026

Why patients are taking their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn

Pushed to their limits, patients are turning to social media to plead for help getting their medical care covered.