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Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines.

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A plan to save Social Security involves high earners paying more in taxes — without getting more in benefits

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

Eliminating the tax cap is just one of the proposals that could help shore up Social Security’s finances.

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Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. You’ll now save more money if you donate earlier in the year.

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

Congress changed three charitable-deduction rules this year. The most common way people give money to charities these days is now also probably the most expensive way.

Stock

Sandisk’s stock has rebounded nearly 35% this week. This is the latest catalyst.

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

Analysts weighed in positively on the company’s new financial targets — helping to further a rally that’s brought shares up more than 60% from their recent low point.

Stock

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking health-insurance CEO

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive, pled guilty to federal stalking charges ahead of a high-profile state murder trial in New York set to begin next month.

Commodities

Thursday links: a chronic condition

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

MarketsCXMT topped Tencent as China's most valuable company. (bloomberg.com)South Korea's stock market has bounced. (marketwatch.com)Prediction marketsDon't expect many prediction market inside traders to get prosecuted. (nytimes.com)Apex is teaming with Kalshi on prediction markets. (wealthmanagement.com)Novig doesn't allow 18-20 year olds on their platform. (wired.com)TradingCharles Schwab ($SCHW) is rolling out single stock futures for customers. (citywire.com)EToro agrees to acquire TradeZero. (theblock.co)Why Singapore's stock exchange is a laggard. (economist.com)Fund managementGoldman Sachs ($GS) is doubling down on 'Boomer candy' ETFs. (wsj.com)Mary Childs talks with Amelia Pollard of the FT about the Situational Awareness story. (podcasts.apple.com)Why private asset manager M&A is challenging: carried interest. (pitchbook.com)Pershing Square is jumping on the pre-IPO fund bandwagon. (fa-mag.com)AIA look at just how much the hyperscalers have committed to new compute. (ft.

Longform links: replacing the experience

Commodities

Friday links: middle class Americans

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

MarketsRIsk on! Consumer staple stocks are undeperforming. (allstarcharts.com)We're nearing 24/7 stock trading. (barrons.com)Treasury bondsThe 30-year Treasury bond auction came in at 5.216%, the highest level since 2001. (finance.yahoo.com)Hedge funds play a growing role in the Treasury market. (ft.com)Fund managementWhy Jane Street refinanced its public bonds at a high cost to itself. (ft.com)Want to work at Citadel? You are signing at minimum two-year non-compete. (bloomberg.com)T Rowe Price ($TROW) has experienced 21 straight quarters of outflows. (ft.com)FoodWhy Starbucks ($SBUX) and McDonalds ($MCD) are pushing refresher drinks. (slate.com)A look at Chipotle ($CMG) nominal and real burrito prices over time. (marginalrevolution.com)New Yorkers are lining up for half-price sushi. (nytimes.com)Sports bettingA review of "Over/Under: An Unexpected History of Sports Betting" by David Bockino. (wsj.com)Kalshi was ordered to stop offering sports betting in Washington State. (nytime

Analysis

Ugh…

Market Expert Aug 15, 2026

I did not have COVID on my August bingo card, but — goddamn — there it is. Coming back from Maine, I felt a little run down — 5 days of fishing, drinking, and cigars will have that effect. I missed an MiB recording, an evening seeing J.B. Smooth, and then had to… Read More The post Ugh… appeared first on The Big Picture.

Analysis

MiB: Filippo Gori, J.P. Morgan co-head of Global Banking

Market Expert Aug 14, 2026

On this special, bonus episode of Masters in Business, I speak with Filippo Gori, co-head of Global Banking at J.P. Morgan. Gori shares insights from his climb through the firm’s ranks across London and Hong Kong, plus discuss the current state of banking, capital markets and more. A transcript of our conversation is… Read More The post MiB: Filippo Gori, J.P. Morgan co-head of Global Banking appeared first on The Big Picture.

Insurance

What Investors Should Know About Private Credit, Wall Street’s Favorite Thing to Argue About

Market Expert Aug 14, 2026

Private credit has been a big topic in the financial press this year, inspiring headlines about “worry,” “pain,” cockroaches, and investors asking for their money back. You may have seen discussions of whether its problems could contaminate the rest of the financial system—but also about whether more investors should have access to it. This post […] The post What Investors Should Know About Private Credit, Wall Street’s Favorite Thing to Argue About appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

Forex

The Market Observatory: Weak Jobs Report Clouds Fed Rate Path [Video]

Market Expert Aug 14, 2026

Will weak jobs data change the rate outlook for the Fed? In the latest episode of the Market Observatory, Chris Fasciano and Sam Millette talk headline risk, hot inflation, and what the central bank will do next.