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Medicare Advantage is facing a reality check — and seniors are the ones who will pay for it
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Medicare Advantage is facing a reality check — and seniors are the ones who will pay for it

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Once lucrative for insurers and a safe haven for patients, Medicare Advantage is getting squeezed.

Oil futures rise as traders await decision on reserves
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Oil futures rise as traders await decision on reserves

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Oil futures rose on Wednesday as traders awaited what could be a historic release of emergency government reserves to counter the disruption to supplies from the attack on Iran.

Obamacare enrollment is plunging as costs soar, pushing down stocks like Centene
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Obamacare enrollment is plunging as costs soar, pushing down stocks like Centene

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Americans are opting out of the Affordable Care Act, and health insurance companies are taking a financial hit.

As Iran conflict and oil roil investors, here’s the next line in the sand for the S&P 500
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As Iran conflict and oil roil investors, here’s the next line in the sand for the S&P 500

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Where the S&P 500 goes next is clearly hinging on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s a fresh line in the sand.

‘I didn’t ask a man to rear-end my car’: Social Security is replacing my disability benefits. Will the fund run out of money?
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‘I didn’t ask a man to rear-end my car’: Social Security is replacing my disability benefits. Will the fund run out of money?

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

“I didn’t ask a man to rear-end my car at a red light.”

‘Cruising used to feel special.’ Cruise lines were struggling even before the Iran conflict.
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‘Cruising used to feel special.’ Cruise lines were struggling even before the Iran conflict.

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Cruise stocks were among the S&P 500’s biggest decliners since the Middle East conflict, and it’s not just about rising fuel prices

‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life. Am I doing enough?
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‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life. Am I doing enough?

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

”I have $560,000 in my IRA, $125,000 in stocks and $50,000 in savings.”

Why European Central Bank officials are weighing hiking interest rates into a supply shock
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Why European Central Bank officials are weighing hiking interest rates into a supply shock

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Traders increased bets on a possible interest rate rise in the eurozone this year after officials on Wednesday said the bloc’s central bank may be forced to act if the Iran war risks an inflation spike.

German defense giant stock that’s surged has run out of gas
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German defense giant stock that’s surged has run out of gas

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Rheinmetall came up short of analysts expectaions for growth, net income and operating margins. Third Bridge warns its ambitious growth plans will present difficulties in execution

More pain in private credit with JPMorgan reportedly tightening lending while a $33 billion fund sees heavy redemptions
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More pain in private credit with JPMorgan reportedly tightening lending while a $33 billion fund sees heavy redemptions

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

The troubled private-credit industry was under further pressure after a report that JPMorgan Chase was tightening its lending criteria while a $33 billion fund was reported to have seen heavy withdrawals.

Research links: excluded variables
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Research links: excluded variables

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

Tuesdays are all about academic (and practitioner) literature at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s edition including a look at...

Tuesday links: a very simple model
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Tuesday links: a very simple model

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

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Transcript: Ed Perks, Franklin Income Investors CIO / Franklin Advisers President
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Transcript: Ed Perks, Franklin Income Investors CIO / Franklin Advisers President

Market Expert  Mar 11, 2026

      The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Ed Perks, Franklin Income Investors CIO / Franklin Advisers President, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here.   ~~~… Read More The post Transcript: Ed Perks, Franklin Income Investors CIO / Franklin Advisers President appeared first on The Big Picture.

An already chaotic spring travel season is colliding with effects of Iran conflict
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An already chaotic spring travel season is colliding with effects of Iran conflict

Market Expert  Mar 10, 2026

Americans who thought spring break would offer rest and relaxation after a tough winter may be in for a rude awakening.

‘I am stuck in a low-income trap’: I’m a teacher and very good at my job. Will I ever earn six figures?
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‘I am stuck in a low-income trap’: I’m a teacher and very good at my job. Will I ever earn six figures?

Market Expert  Mar 10, 2026

“My low salary requires me to have multiple other part-time jobs.”

‘I find this very worrying’: A friend lost her home. Why are foreclosures on the rise?
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‘I find this very worrying’: A friend lost her home. Why are foreclosures on the rise?

Market Expert  Mar 10, 2026

“She is wondering if she will ever get her $100,000 in equity back.”

Treasury yields halt climb after Trump reportedly signals Iran war may end soon
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Treasury yields halt climb after Trump reportedly signals Iran war may end soon

Market Expert  Mar 10, 2026

The yield on the 2-year Treasury note had been rising Monday on inflation fears after oil prices surged.

Older workers embrace job hopping — and it’s good for their retirement prospects
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Older workers embrace job hopping — and it’s good for their retirement prospects

Market Expert  Mar 10, 2026

Moving from job to job allows workers to trade up to higher-paying employers.

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