Happy Monday! What if the smartest way to protect your wealth isn’t what you expect? Ray Dalio’s bold warning and surprising strategy could shift how you think about not only protecting your wealth, but growing it. Read on to learn more.

Also, live sports are quickly becoming the MVP of the streaming wars, with media giants rushing to score exclusive rights to win viewer loyalty. As the game changes, check out these three stocks to watch that could help you come out on top.

Plus, Benzinga is hosting the biggest Fintech conference of the year. Click here for more details, and come join the biggest names in Fintech.

In Today's Edition

• MARKET RECAP

• MARKET HEATMAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

• ONE FOR THE ROAD

Gold, Bitcoin Or Both? Ray Dalio Weighs In

The biggest risk to your wealth may not come with headlines or sudden market crashes — it could be happening quietly, day by day, as the value of the dollar slowly declines.

Legendary investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is raising the red flag, citing the U.S. government’s ballooning debt and relentless deficit spending as catalysts for a slow-burning dollar devaluation.

His solution? A surprisingly specific allocation that’s catching Wall Street’s attention: 15% in either gold or Bitcoin. Why that number — and why now? Read on to find out.

August is delivering earnings from NVIDIA and other sector-driving names — and the volatility could be massive. This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. ET, 42-year Wall Street veteran Matt Maley goes live to show how he’s trading short-term setups that can close in days, not weeks. If you want to be ready before the market reacts, start here.

Last Week: U.S. indexes finished the week on a mixed note with the Dow eking out a small gain, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both finished negative on the day. For the week, the major indexes were all positive, with the Dow up 2%, and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 up 1%. Retail sales for July rose 0.5% month-over-month, matching economists’ forecasts and offering reassurance about consumer resilience amid inflation pressures. However, consumer sentiment took a hit, falling to 58.6 in August, from 61.7 in July. Treasury yields climbed as global bond markets sold off, while the dollar weakened and oil prices declined.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be watching the home builder confidence index which is expected to move up for the second consecutive month. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Fabrinet (FN) which will report earnings after the market close today.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) was in the spotlight Friday as the health care provider had its best day since 2008, rising more than 12% after filings showed Warren Buffett, as well as numerous hedge funds, had been building positions within the company. But that wasn’t the only big mover of the day. Read on for the full breakdown.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Where Fintech’s Future Takes Shape

The 11th annual Benzinga Fintech Day & Awards is where ideas become deals. Join top-tier VCs, tech founders and decision-makers from leading financial institutions on November 10, 2025, in NYC. Explore key topics like 24/5 trading, bridging digital assets and equities and the future of retail investing. From speed networking to 1:1 investor meetings, this is where fintech conversations drive action — and results. Celebrate innovation, spark partnerships and shape what's next.

On This Day In 1982…

The New York Stock Exchange shattered records as 132.7 million shares changed hands, marking the first time trading volume topped 100 million shares in a single day. The surge reflected a wave of investor optimism and growing public interest in the stock market during the early 1980s. It was a sign of how rapidly Wall Street was evolving, setting the stage for the high-volume trading environment that would become standard in the decades to come. Today, volume on the New York Stock Exchange exceeds $4 billion.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“You can't predict. You can prepare.“

— Howard Marks

3 Stocks To Watch As Sports Deals Take Off

The game is changing, and not just on the field.

A wave of blockbuster sports deals is transforming the streaming landscape, with major players like Disney and Fox making bold moves that could redefine how we watch and invest in live sports. From securing rights to marquee leagues and events such as the NFL or the Indianapolis 500, the message is clear: sports content is becoming the crown jewel of the streaming strategy.

As traditional broadcast continues to fade into the background, streaming giants are racing to lock down exclusive rights. For investors, the question isn't which platform will air the next big game; it's which stocks are about to score big.

Read on to see what three streaming stocks are best positioned to capitalize.

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