Following a modest 2.8% increase this year, early projections from the Senior Citizens League suggest next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could shrink to 2.5%, intensifying concerns over retirees' eroding purchasing power amid rising healthcare costs.
As fourth-quarter earnings season concludes, regional banks present a tale of resilience and divergence. While the group broadly met revenue expectations, individual performances—from First Citizens BancShares' robust results to The Bancorp's significant miss—highlight the varied challenges and strategies shaping the industry's path forward.
A 73-year-old Colorado woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of her 85-year-old husband at their Pueblo senior living facility, ending a marriage that spanned over 40 years.
Healthpeak Properties reported robust Q4 2025 results, beating estimates and announcing an IPO for its senior housing REIT, Janus Living. However, the stock fell sharply as investors weighed cautious forward guidance against long-term strategic shifts.
French specialty chemicals leader Arkema and China's Senior Technology have entered a comprehensive collaboration to fast-track the development and industrial-scale production of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, targeting the booming electric vehicle and energy storage markets.
Citizens Financial Group's shares have significantly outperformed major indices over the past year. Following robust Q4 earnings, Wall Street maintains a bullish stance, with price targets suggesting substantial potential gains ahead.
Healthpeak Properties reported resilient fourth-quarter results, driven by strength in its Outpatient Medical and Senior Housing segments, which helped counter a prolonged downturn in Life Science. The company announced a major portfolio repositioning, including a strategic lab acquisition and plans to spin off its Senior Housing portfolio into a new publicly traded REIT, Janus Living.
Citizens analyst Brian McKenna raises Main Street Capital's price target to $74, citing its scale and diversified portfolio as key drivers for steady growth in a shifting private capital landscape. The firm's recent full exit from KBK Industries underscores its successful investment strategy.
Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Healthpeak Properties (DOC) with a neutral stance, highlighting improving occupancy trends and cash flow visibility in its senior housing segment, while the REIT moves forward with plans to spin off its senior housing assets into a new public entity.
Healthcare REIT National Health Investors (NHI) is aggressively expanding its senior housing operating portfolio, acquiring nine properties for $105.5 million while pursuing a pipeline of potential deals worth up to $359 million. This strategic shift raises questions about execution risks and financial leverage in a competitive sector.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) climbed over 7% after RBC Capital reaffirmed its confidence in the company's long-term prospects, citing strong industry tailwinds and improved operational positioning.
A significant tax deduction increase for seniors, set for 2026 under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' is projected to hasten the depletion of Social Security trust funds by roughly six months, raising urgent questions about the program's long-term solvency.
Marsh McLennan Agency unveils a group captive insurance solution designed specifically for senior living communities, aiming to provide stable liability coverage and risk management support in a challenging market.
DoorDash is deploying autonomous delivery robots in the suburbs while advocating for legislation to improve food access for rural seniors, signaling a strategic push beyond its urban core into new markets and use cases.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) have skyrocketed over 224% in the past year, drawing intense scrutiny from investors. As the stock hovers near analyst targets, the market debates whether its valuation still has room to run or if it's overheated in the face of sector headwinds.
First Citizens BancShares delivered Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above analyst forecasts, yet its stock fell. While management pointed to strong fundamentals, analysts probed pressures on margins, tech spending, and integration challenges.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) rallied sharply, reaching their highest level since 2016, fueled by a significant price target increase from RBC Capital and optimistic preliminary earnings guidance for 2025.
An early projection suggests a smaller cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, renewing concerns about benefits keeping pace with retirees' actual expenses.
As Iran grapples with economic turmoil, state-imposed internet restrictions are costing the economy an estimated $37.4 million per day, while VPN demand surges nearly 600% as citizens seek digital lifelines.
Chinese courts have executed four senior members of a Myanmar-based criminal organization for murder, trafficking, and running a multi-billion dollar scam operation that exploited thousands, including Chinese citizens. The move is part of a broader crackdown on cross-border cyber fraud hubs.
