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What Happens If You Claim Social Security Early and Then Change Your Mind? Options and Consequences Explained.
Key PointsIt's possible to withdraw your Social Security claim, as long as you meet specific criteria.Withdrawing your claim makes it as if you never filed, and your benefits will continue to grow. If you've reached full retirement age and decide you'd rather wait, you can suspend your claim.The $23...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-BofA Sell Side Indicator still shows room for more market gains
Nasdaq falls ~1%, S&P 500 dips. Dow slightly positiveTech weakest S&P 500 sector; Materials leads gainersEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.3%Dollar slips; crude up ~1%; gold rallies ~5%; bitcoin down ~1%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.29%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of marke...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Economic Indicator
TREASURIES-Treasury yields climb on Fed policy speculation under Warsh
Warsh's Fed leadership may lead to balance sheet reductionEconomic data delayed due to partial government shutdownRising productivity aids Fed's inflation battle, says BarkinBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as traders evaluated possible sh...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
US House to approve moving forward Tuesday on ending government shutdown, speaker says
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will approve moving forward with legislation on Tuesday to bring an end to the short government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm FX higher, stocks jump as risk sentiment improves after metals rout
MSCI LatAm stocks set for biggest daily jump since MarchBrazil central bank signals policy easing next monthUkraine bonds rally on ceasefire hopes By Purvi Agarwal Feb 3 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, after three sessions of declines, a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
Analysts tick up Mexico inflation forecasts
MEXICO CITY, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Private-sector analysts polled by Mexico's central bank expect slightly higher inflation at the end of this year and next compared to the previous month's poll, the bank said on Tuesday.They now expect headline inflation to wrap up this year at 3.95%, up from 3...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
US Senate committee to hold hearing with NTSB chair on deadly mid-air collision
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a Feb. 12 hearing with the head of the National Transportation Safety Board after the agency found a series of systemic failures by the Federal Aviation Administration led to a devastating mid-air collision that killed 67...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
This Leading Silver Stock's Bold Strike is Paying Off Big Time
Key PointsFirst Majestic Silver closed its needle-moving acquisition of Gatos Silver last year.The deal significantly increased its silver production.It enabled the miner to cash in on higher silver prices last year.10 stocks we like better than First Majestic Silver › In late 2024, First Majestic S...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008; silver also rebounds
Gold jumps over 5%, silver up over 9%Analyst sees gold resuming longer‑term riseNo US employment report on Friday due to partial government shutdownBy Anmol Choubey Feb 3 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday after a steep selloff over the previous two sessions and the b...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Olympics-Curling-Married mixed doubles teams balance demands of competition with family life
Curling is a lifestyle for Norway's Skaslien and NedregottenCanada's Gallant and Peterman take different approachFamily support crucial for curlers during competitionsBy Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 3 (Reuters) - In mixed doubles tournaments, where just two curlers must work to...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
US space stocks rise after Musk's SpaceX merges with xAI at $1.25 trillion valuation
Musk expects AI compute in space within 2-3 yearsSeraphim Space CEO sees space as backbone for AI's next waveSpaceX plans IPO potentially valuing it over $1.5 trillion -sourcesBy Jaspreet Singh Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. space stocks rose on Tuesday after Elon Musk announced the merger of SpaceX ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
3 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run
Key PointsNvidia is set to continue to benefit from the AI infrastructure buildout.TSMC is another AI infrastructure winner trading at an inexpensive valuation.Meta Platforms is seeing strong revenue growth powered by AI. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Even within the hot technology space, t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Other
UK's Mandelson set to retire from parliament's upper house over Epstein ties
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Britain's former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson intends to retire from the upper house of parliament, the chamber's speaker said on Tuesday. The announcement follows new revelations about Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein. House of Lords speaker Micha...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
KBank Signals Major Crypto Push With Stablecoin Wallet Trademarks as $SUBBD Reshapes Creator Economy
Thailand’s second-largest lender, Kasikornbank (KBank), is quietly fortifying its digital asset infrastructure. The banking giant isn’t just tinkering; trademark filings show they are securing IP rights for digital wallets and stablecoin solutions right before the anticipated IPO of their asse...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Gartner forecasts downbeat annual results on slowing demand at consulting unit
Feb 3(Reuters) - IT research firm Gartner IT.N on Tuesday forecast annual revenue and earnings below Wall Street expectations, as enterprises scaling back their spending dampened demand for its consulting services. Shares of the Stamford, Connecticut-based firm plunged more than 22% following the re...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
US SEC Chairman Atkins says co-operation with counterparts abroad is "vital"
BRUSSELS , Feb 3 (Reuters) - Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on Tuesday stressed the importance of working with markets regulators abroad."I think it's vital that we co-operate with our counterparts abroad," Atkins said during a fintech and reg...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 flights after second-stage issue
By Joey Roulette Feb 3 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX has paused flights of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket over an unspecified issue that its second stage experienced after successfully deploying Starlink satellites into orbit on Monday, the company said.After the two-stage Falcon 9 delivered ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
