Social Security is issuing payments today, Wednesday, Oct. 15: here’s who will receive a check.
Millions of Social Security recipients will continue to receive their monthly benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that it will maintain regular payment schedules despite the ongoing government shutdown. SSA confirms payment dates remain unchanged In a statement dated October 1, the SSA emphasized that the payment dates will not change. The announcement […]
New Law Required by Monday for U.S. Troops to Receive Pay on Wednesday
Government Shutdown Raises Concerns for U.S. Troops’ Pay Reports indicating that U.S. troops might not be compensated due to the ongoing government shutdown have caused anxiety among service members. President Trump has assured that they will be paid, but Congress must act swiftly to pass essential funding legislation by Monday in order to ensure that […]
Wednesday market overview: Varied yet steady performance drives stocks to record levels
Market Update: A New Quarter, Similar Trends As the new quarter begins, market behavior seems to remain consistent. Last week, the S&P 500 hit the 6700 mark twice, but for now, it’s climbing. Companies like Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia have contributed to this upward trend. However, the recent lifting of various regulatory pressures has sparked […]
Gold price today, Wednesday, October 1: Gold surpasses $3,900 as government shutdown starts
Gold Futures and Government Shutdown Update Gold futures kicked off with a record price of $3,887.70 per ounce on Wednesday. This was an increase of 1.2% from Tuesday’s closing price of $3,840.80. Early trading even nudged gold prices higher, pushing it to around $3,900. The US government faced a shutdown on Wednesday morning after party […]
Guide to the government shutdown starting on Wednesday
The government is expected to start closing down around 12:10 AM on Wednesday. The Senate is set to conduct a test vote aimed at overcoming the filibuster concerning the interim spending bill that was recently passed by the House. This, unfortunately, requires a 60-vote majority, highlighting the need for bipartisan support. Hence, a government shutdown […]
Reasons Behind Iren Stock’s 17% Rise on Wednesday
Iren’s Surge on Hump Day Iren easily navigated past the midweek slump, concluding the day with a remarkable gain of over 17%. This boost can be attributed to three positive notes from analysts, significantly enhancing the company’s outlook. Notably, this increase outperformed the S&P 500, which dipped by 0.3% on the same day. Among the […]
Stocks aim to recover on Wednesday following a decline late on Tuesday.
Stock Market Update – September 24, 2025 Welcome to Wednesday’s stock market update. As we dive into today’s happenings, it seems like the market might be leaning slightly downward overall, but there are still some individual stocks making significant moves. For those tracking stocks with market caps above $2 billion on Finviz, let’s take a […]
Social Security is issuing payments today, Wednesday, September 24: this is who will receive a check
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security payments each month. Today – Wednesday, September 24th – the Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute the last of this month’s payments. You can find more details in the Distribution Timeline. Who is receiving Social Security checks today, September 24th? Today’s payments go to specific recipients […]
Hints and Solutions for Wednesday, September 24th
It’s another day and time for another pip puzzle. I always count on Pipskeek to help me solve these challenges. Yes, I’m referring to you, dear reader. Let’s get those dominoes lined up and enjoy this lovely fall day! Looking for Tuesday’s pip? Check out this guide! How to Play Pip The PIP game features […]
The Phoenix Mercury achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday night.
Phoenix Mercury’s Game 2 Victory Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury faced a tough moment when she missed a layup at the buzzer that could have clinched a vital win against the New York Liberty in Game 1. But surprisingly, she remained upbeat after the game. “I’ve filmed that thousands of times,” the six-time All-Star […]