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Jun 30, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Most Retail Investors Have Never Heard of SEC Proposal That Would Cut Financial Information in Half
Long-term investors are skeptical the SEC's Semiannual Reporting proposal (S7-2026-15) will benefit them.
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Jun 29, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
Commercial Real Estate Investing Statistics for 2026
Here are the statistics you need to know about CRE.
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Who Holds the Most Bitcoin? A Breakdown by Investor, Fund, Company, and Country
Explore the top holders by person, country, company, ETF, and wallet -- plus how Bitcoin is distributed across millions of addresses.
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Jun 25, 2026 by Lou Whiteman
The Largest Defense Contractors in the World, Ranked by Revenue
U.S. companies dominate defense revenue, but EU defense spending has jumped 71% since 2014.
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Jun 23, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The Average Social Security Check
The average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,935 as of May 2026.
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Jun 17, 2026 by Jack Caporal
What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.?
The average retirement age in America is 63 for women and 65 for men. How has that changed over time?
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Jun 15, 2026 by Lyle Daly
The Largest Robotics Companies in the World
From industrial robotics to humanoids, here are the leaders for each robotics sub-market.
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Jun 12, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The Biggest IPOs Ever: How the Top 10 Global Listings Performed, and How SpaceX Stacks Up
SpaceX raised $75 billion at IPO, nearly three times the all-time record.
Artificial intelligence technology
Jun 10, 2026 by Jack Caporal
7 in 10 Individual Investors Plan to Buy OpenAI or Anthropic at IPO – And Most Are In It for the Long-Term
Among Americans who invest in the stock market, 70% plan to buy shares in OpenAI, Anthropic, or both at IPO. For most who don't plan to buy, the obstacle is unfamiliarity, not distrust of AI.
A person in a data center room.
Jun 10, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Data Center Revenue: Nvidia Made More in One Quarter Than AMD, Intel, and IBM in a Year
Several companies are cashing in on the billions in spending that are defining the AI era.
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Jun 10, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Historical U.S. Inflation Rate by Year, Spending Category, and Region
Track how the U.S. inflation rate has changed over time, spending categories, and regions.
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Jun 3, 2026 by Lou Whiteman
SpaceX Stock: 7 Things Every Investor Should Know Ahead of the SpaceX IPO
Starlink is profitable. The AI bet is enormous. And Musk controls 85% of the votes.
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Jun 3, 2026 by Lyle Daly
The Largest Companies by Market Cap in July 2026
Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet are the biggest companies by market cap.
sports betting board
May 28, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Sports Betting vs. Investing: What Really Grows Your Cash?
Short answer: Sports betting usually loses money. Saving and investing, while less exciting and adrenaline-pumping, are far more reliable ways to grow your money over time, according to historical data.
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May 23, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
What Is the Average Stock Market Return? The S&P 500's Long-Run Record
Here's what you need to know about the long-term performance of the most popular market index.
space-stocks-infographic
May 22, 2026 by Rich Smith
SpaceX’s Market Share in the Commercial Space Launch Industry - What Investors Need to Know
SpaceX grew its U.S. market share 4x in 17 years, conducting 80% of U.S. space launches in 2025.
Man and woman in living room looking at investing news on a laptop
May 21, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Gen Z vs. Boomers: What Each Generation Thinks About Long-Term Investing
Every generation agrees that stocks are the best long-term investment. How each one actually invests tells a different story.
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May 20, 2026 by Jack Caporal
How Are Banks, Credit Card Networks, and Payment Processors Adapting to Stablecoins?
Wall Street, meet stablecoins: Banks and payment giants are racing to find their place in the new financial landscape.
crypto-currency-investor.jpeg
May 20, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Which Stablecoins Are the Largest and Most Popular in 2026?
From Tether to USDC and DAI, these are the top stablecoins of 2026 ranked by market cap, trading volume, and adoption across crypto and traditional finance.
marijuana-taxes
May 20, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Marijuana Tax Revenue by State
Marijuana can bring in big bucks for state governments.
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