, August 03, 2026

The Noise

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  Jul 26, 2026

Shein Blames Tariffs for Losing Money Selling $4 Shirts

The retailer won approval β€Œfrom China for its Hong Kong ​listing on July 10, clearing the way for a listing after failed attempts in New ⁠York and London....

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  Jul 26, 2026

Gen X Discovers Buying High and Selling Low Twice in One Lifetime

Many Americans in the 50-55 age range have 10 to 15 work years left, extending 401(k), IRA growth investing, but they can't afford an ill-timed market crash....

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  Jul 26, 2026

Industrials Now Overpriced in Two Sectors Simultaneously

The industrials sector of the stock market is benefitting from the AI infrastructure boom with its P/E ratio up close to tech levels and investor flows strong....

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  Jul 26, 2026

Americans Line Up for AI Money That Doesn't Exist

AI riches are already concentrated among a handful of powerful companies, but there are plenty of new, some radical, ideas about how to spread the wealth....

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  Jul 26, 2026

Tax Deferral Ends, Wealthy Discover Calendars Exist

A key incentive in place for current Opportunity Zone investors β€” deferring taxation of reinvested capital gains β€” will end on Dec. 31....

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  Jul 26, 2026

Social Security: A Retirement Plan for People Who Don't Have One

You can start collecting Social Security benefits at age 62, but there's a real upside to waiting....

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