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Aug 7, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
The U.S. Economy Just Experienced Its 5th Largest Month of Job Losses Since 2020. Here's Why It's Both Good and Bad News
While a weaker labor market suggests potential cracks in the U.S. economy, it also could keep the Federal Reserve from hiking interest rates in September.

Aug 7, 2026 by Micah Zimmerman
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 15% of Pershing Square's Portfolio in a $2.4 Billion Microsoft Stake. Is It Still a Buy After the Rally?
Microsoft still looks attractive after its rally, but only if you believe, like Bill Ackman, that its AI investments and cloud leadership will deliver far greater long-term value than the market currently recognizes.

Aug 7, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Historically, Berkshire Hathaway Has Only Bought Back Stock Below Its Intrinsic Value. Here's How Investors Can Apply Warren Buffett's Discipline to Their Own Portfolios.
Berkshire Hathaway has been disciplined in its stock buybacks; you can use that same discipline to grow your investment portfolio.














