Concerns About Retiring Amid Economic Uncertainty: Expert Insights
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If last week’s decline in the stock market has left you apprehensive about your retirement, you’re not alone. Each year, millions of Americans turn 65, adding to the anxiety surrounding retirement planning.
Despite some recovery in Monday’s trading following notable losses on Thursday and Friday, investors are still grappling with the implications of the Trump administration’s tariff strategies on markets and economies globally.
Experts in retirement advise maintaining caution and a level-headed approach for those nearing retirement. Their recommendations include reassessing retirement objectives, increasing savings, managing expenses, and delaying substantial portfolio adjustments.
Marcos Segrera, a wealth manager at the financial firm Evensky & Katz / Foldes, commented, “The outcome of these situations is unpredictable. Avoid making long-term decisions based on short-term data.”
In light of current market conditions, Investopedia consulted various professionals, many of whom recommend engaging with financial planners for a one-off consultation to assess retirement readiness.
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–Sarina Trangle
CVS Stock Rises Following Medicare Developments and Financial Outlook
2 hr 9 min ago
Shares of CVS Health (CVS) surged on Tuesday after the company revised its projections for the year upward and appointed a new chief financial officer.
The stock gained further momentum after an announcement late Monday that the federal government would provide higher payments to Medicare insurers, including CVS’s Aetna, than originally anticipated.
CVS expects to meet or surpass its adjusted earnings target of $5.75 to $6 per share, while analysts anticipate an average of $5.89. The company also welcomed new CFO Brian Newman from UPS and chief medical officer Amy Compton-Phillips from Press Ganey.
CVS shares increased by approximately 7%, marking an impressive 54% rise year-to-date and positioning it as the top performer in the S&P 500 after a challenging 2024.
–Andrew Kessel
Key Supermicro Price Levels to Monitor as Stock Climbs
2 hr 58 min ago
Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) rose in early trading on Tuesday, building on an 11% jump from the previous day, following a few days of declines attributed to market turmoil fueled by tariffs.
Analysts from J.P. Morgan noted that Supermicro could raise its global prices by only 4%, considering the tariffs affecting its hardware.
After experiencing a decrease in late October, Supermicro shares have seen fluctuations within a defined ascending channel, recently navigating below the lower trendline.
Despite hitting a significant low, Monday’s trading session produced a bullish engulfing pattern, which may indicate a “bear trap,” enticing investors to sell limited support before prices rebound.
Investors should keep an eye on critical resistance levels around $48 and $63, while also noting key support levels near $26 and $17.
–Timothy Smith
Levi Strauss Signals Surgical Approach to Tariff-Related Price Adjustments
3 hr 33 min ago
Levi Strauss (LEVI) shares saw an early boost before retreating after reporting a better-than-expected profit in the first quarter and providing an optimistic outlook concerning new tariffs.
In its earnings announcement, Levi’s revealed adjusted earnings per share of $0.38, surpassing the projected $0.28, and reported revenue of $1.53 billion, in line with expectations.
Levi’s CFO stated that the company anticipates minimal impact from tariffs during the second quarter, as most inventory is already imported. However, significant challenges could arise later this year as adjustments might be necessary.
The company plans to adopt precise pricing adjustments due to tariffs, leveraging a task force to minimize potential impacts across its 20 importing countries.
Following the earnings report, JPMorgan upgraded Levi’s stock rating while adjusting the price target, predicting that tariffs would reduce profits this year but noting that Levi’s could mitigate 75% of those costs.
–Aaron McDade
Investors Should Monitor Humana’s Stock After Medicare Payment Updates
4 hr 45 min ago
Humana (HUM) shares surged in premarket trading after the U.S. government announced increased payments to Medicare insurers for the upcoming year.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed that Medicare Advantage payments for 2026 would rise by an average of 5.06%, exceeding the initially proposed 2.83% increase.
Despite facing a 20% decline over the past year due to rising medical costs and reduced membership enrollments, Humana shares climbed by 18%, reaching $300 prior to market opening.
Humana’s shares have been trading in a symmetrical triangle pattern since hitting their 52-week low, indicating a consolidation phase that may precede a price break.
The stock’s recent rebound after breaking out of this pattern signals a positive shift in investor sentiment, making key resistance levels around $300, $336, and $383, worth watching, as well as a critical support level at $213.
–Timothy Smith
Futures Indicate Strong Opening for Major Indexes
5 hr 20 min ago
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average are up by 2.8%, suggesting a potential gain of over 1,000 points at the market’s opening.
S&P 500 futures have also increased by 2.7%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 2.6%, indicating a positive outlook for major indexes at the start of trading.
