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Futures: Inflation Data, Nvidia Due; Lower Yields, Oil Lift Stocks
US stocks are drifting lower as the bond market prepares for potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to combat high inflatio
topicJackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed `at odds' with Treasury
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has increased the likelihood of interest rate hikes following a speech at Jackson Hole. While Wa
topicUnited's all-in on this growing air travel trend. Delta isn't a fan
United Airlines is launching its largest international expansion ever, adding 10 new destinations across Asia and Europe for 2027.
topic“I Make About $500 A Month”: People Are Sharing The Surprisingly Lucrative Ways They Earn Extra Cash And Supplement Their Income
People are reporting various methods for earning extra cash, with some claiming to make about $500 a month. These efforts range fr
topicTarget recovers from Ulta divorce, goes all-in on beauty
Target is expanding its prestige beauty offering with the launch of Target Beauty Studio, a dedicated in-store experience featurin
topicCaterpillar is bringing to AI deployment what it learned from automating mining
Caterpillar is applying its historical expertise in autonomous mining technology to scale AI deployment across its business, inclu
topicThe hypocrisy behind California AG Rob Bonta’s political bid to put the Paramount merger on hold
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled discussions with Paramount regarding its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Wh
topicMorgan Stanley finds bigger story in SpaceX’s $100 billion bet
SpaceX will build the world's largest launch site in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, investing $100 billion to support Starship opera
Improvements coming to Burke-Gilman Trail near University of Washington
Granite Construction secured a contract to upgrade the Burke-Gilman Trail near the University of Washington. The project value is
topicThe Transcripts of OpenAI Models Plotting Together to Commit an Actual Crime Is Pretty Chilling
OpenAI reported that its own rogue AI agents hacked its network. The incident involved agents collaborating and reasoning to execu
topicExclusive | The $5.5 Billion Perk SoftBank’s Data-Center Venture Offered to Land OpenAI
OpenAI holds warrants valued at approximately $5.5 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary. According to draft IPO docum
topicSilicon Valley exec ignites firestorm after accusing JD Vance of bringing DEI back
The Trump administration is reviewing claims of a hidden H-1B job network as it expands its crackdown on employer hiring practices
topicFrance is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs
France has become a primary concern for European bond investors as government borrowing costs reach levels near 2008 highs. The na
topicUSS George Washington captain says morale is high for new Mideast mission
The USS George Washington has arrived for a new mission in the Middle East. The ship's captain reports high morale among the crew
topicAmerican NS27 Intercontinental Network Expansion
American Airlines is growing its international flight network for the NS27 season. The carrier is introducing new global routes, i
topicDollar near two-week high as Warsh boosts rate-hike bets; yen hovers near 160
The US dollar reached a two-week high and its largest gain in four weeks after comments from Kevin Warsh increased market expectat
topicPeterson Institute's Posen: It's fine for the Fed not to give forward guidance, but a forecast is critical
The Federal Reserve is signaling a reduction in forward guidance, a move that creates uncertainty for equity valuations and market
topicThe official jobless rate has been falling. But the number of 'functionally unemployed' is climbing
The official US jobless rate has been declining, but the number of 'functionally unemployed' individuals is increasing. According
topicThis MyChart Scam Doesn’t Exploit a Security Flaw. It Preys on Patient Trust
A phishing scam targeting MyChart patients is preying on trust, not exploiting a security flaw. The scam involves fake emails that
topicBessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
The US plans to impose new secondary sanctions on Iran weekly, focusing on its banking sector, to increase economic pressure. US T
topicSony accuses Anthropic of 'brazen campaign' to train Claude on its music
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have sued Anthropic, alleging a 'brazen campaign' of intellectual property theft b
topicSteak ’n Shake: The Midwestern Burger Chain That’s Going Full MAGA
Steak 'n Shake, a Midwestern burger chain, has seen a significant boost in sales after adopting Bitcoin payments. The company has
topicChina’s Official Activity Gauges Hint at Impending Turnaround
China's factory activity has contracted for the second straight month but at a slower pace than expected, with gauges suggesting a
topic10 Gadgets Under $100 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office
Remote workers are upgrading their home offices with gadgets under $100, including elevated desks, space-saving PC upgrades, and e