Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The major averages sold off on Wednesday as a sharp surge in Treasury yields heightened traders’ fears of more interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

A new bill in Congress would lower the retirement age to 60. See who would qualify. September 24, 2026
A new bill calling for lowering Social Security’s full retirement age from 67 to 60 for workers in physically demanding jobs could put additional strain on the trust fund that backs the system and create a two-tiered system among workers, retirement experts said.
Jessica Hall
‘We made a bad, bad decision’: I learned the hard way how to manage my aging father’s money September 24, 2026
“When my father died, his trust was the Bible.”
Quentin Fottrell
My husband and I are in our 50s and have no kids. We have $2 million in IRAs and 401(k)s. Do we really need a will? September 24, 2026
“We have no debt and own our primary home, a vacation home, as well as my mother’s home in another state.”
Quentin Fottrell
Oracle’s stock is falling as investors fear a data-center setback September 24, 2026
A recent report noted that Oracle is looking to protect itself from paying some expenses if a high-profile data-center project gets delayed.
Emily Bary
Do this one thing to help prevent your parents from being scammed September 24, 2026
“I felt like I was talking to a robot,” said one adviser about a client who was ensnared in a romance scam.
Beth Pinsker
Social Security overpaid my 82-year-old mother by $20,000. What else is hiding in her finances? September 24, 2026
“My mother has a pension, Social Security, investments and a house probably worth over $1 million.”
Quentin Fottrell
These Gen Z-ers are choosing ETFs over sports bets. How younger investors told us they’re building wealth. September 24, 2026
Gen Z is entering the market unusually young, with easier access to investing than previous generations but vastly different amounts of money to put to work.
Genna Contino
The S&P 500’s newest tech stock is now its best performer September 24, 2026
Shares of data-storage company Everpure were leading S&P 500 gainers on Thursday.
Emily Bary
3 questions to ask your parents about their estate plan — other than ‘How much money do you have?’ September 24, 2026
These questions can jump-start a conversation about estate planning, even if your parents don’t want to talk about it.
Venessa Wong
I spend my time and money caring for my aging mother — yet she gave my brother $100,000. Should I pull back? September 24, 2026
“My mother started having more trouble getting around. First a knee replacement, then a fall.”
Quentin Fottrell