The Brutalist Report

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• Vanguard’s S&P 500 index fund changed how we invest — but there may be a smarter way to get into the market [10d]
• Maybe the snowbirds are right? One state dominates this list of best places to retire. [10d]
• This maneuver is boosting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz [10d]
• The S&P 500 usually falls in September. Why this year should be different. [10d]
• How to profit from September stock-market weakness [10d]
• The 10-year Treasury yield just crossed a key threshold that should make people ‘sit up and take notice’ [10d]
• Jerome Powell still has one vote on whether rates go up — the same as Kevin Warsh [10d]
• Amazon’s stock slips as the FTC alleges billions of dollars in hidden ad fees [10d]
• Why Dell’s stock stands to gain from developments at Nvidia and SpaceX [10d]
• Tesla’s stock is leading S&P 500 gainers as investors prepare for a Cybercab launch [10d]
• Here’s how to invest using a winning strategy that offers a spin on traditional stock index funds [10d]
• Meta’s stock looks too cheap, analysts say. Why it’s now set up for a Google-style rally. [10d]
• The 10-year Treasury yield is breaking out and 5% could be just the beginning. Here’s why that matters. [10d]
• PG&E, other utility stocks sink as California leaves investors exposed to wildfire liability [10d]
• Bessent now says debt-reduction plan could be months away. It will face hurdles when it arrives. [10d]
• This near-7% rule looks better for retirees than the 4% rule [10d]
• Should bond investors worry with Warsh running the Fed? [10d]
• Trump to meet with oil execs about cutting gas prices, as his Venezuelan SPR plan faces skepticism [10d]
• The collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks helped the American aluminum industry. Here’s what Trump should do next. [10d]
• 22 best-performing stocks of August, as the software industry continues its recovery [10d]
• Sam Altman once called ads a ‘last resort.’ Now OpenAI is on track for $1 billion in revenue from them. [10d]
• How to trade a well-paying job for more work-life balance — without going broke [10d]
• Nvidia just made a $3.5 billion move that could expand its AI empire [10d]
• Wall Street banks are keeping astronomical price targets on SpaceX’s stock as it struggles to achieve post-IPO exit velocity [10d]
• My friend is charging everyone $80 to attend her 30th birthday party. She says it’s to cover the open bar. Is it rude to not go? [10d]
• ‘Her life was very challenging before we got custody’: At 62, how can we afford to put our granddaughter through college? [10d]
• Fed up with bitcoin? That’s exactly why you should buy. [10d]
• Here’s what’s worth streaming in September 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more [10d]