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"Something is off at Target"

Aug 19, 2026

Loose Change Daily - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Money Morning Live Presents

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5 Money Ideas Worth Your Time

Wednesday, August 19, 2026  ·  Morning Edition

Good morning.

Five Wednesday Money Ideas: Something is off at Target. AI is showing its bubble, and it's not pretty. America is still hunting for deals.

 

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Money Idea #1

Something Is Off at Target

Target reports this morning.

The real question is whether your cart still shows up when gas and rates pinch.

Here's What We Uncovered →

Money Idea #2

The SpaceX IPO Just Ended. Now the Real Opportunity Begins.

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Most investors are still talking about the IPO. Larry Benedict isn't.

He says the SpaceX IPO was never the big opportunity. It was the trigger.

And now that it's done, the "Final Phase of Elon's Master Plan" has begun... meaning billions of dollars could be forced into ONE specific ticker at any time. Larry is revealing the name today, completely free.

See What Comes After the IPO →

Money Idea #3

AI Is Showing Its Bubble, and It's Not Pretty

Nasdaq sank about 1.3%. Chip names got punched.

The AI boom is still real. The price tag is finally getting an argument.

Here's Our Take →

Money Idea #4

Washington Is Betting More Than the Company Is Worth

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Here's a number that shouldn't be possible.

On May 21, 2026, a federal board voted unanimously to lend roughly $3 billion to one American mining company. That loan is bigger than the company's entire market cap.

One of those valuations is wrong. The papers get signed in the second half of this year. After that, the market does the correcting.

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Money Idea #5

America Is Still Hunting for Deals

TJX reports today. Off-price is where tight budgets go shopping.

When full-price feels wrong, the treasure hunt gets busy.

Here's What We Found →
 

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