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SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face
The SEC published its Regulation Crypto Assets proposal in the Federal Register on August 21, 2026. The framework allows eligible
topicHormuz crisis hides a deeper oil threat that could outlast the war
Oil prices reached a three-week high due to the war with Iran and a trade freeze in the UAE, though prices later dipped as investo
topicMohamed El-Erian says 30-year Treasury yield at 5.27% signals a structural shift that will make America more expensive
The 30-year Treasury yield has hit 5.27%, a level Mohamed El-Erian describes as a structural shift that will increase costs across
topicUS corporate AI debt surge tests investor limits as fatigue emerges
Investors are demanding higher yields for AI-related bonds as fatigue grows over a surge in US corporate debt. This trend follows
topicMaker of Clear Eyes Recalls Nearly 40,000 Bottles Over Contamination Risk
The FDA reports a nationwide recall of nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes eye drops. The recall stems from sterility issues and t
topicPrenups cover more than just marriage and divorce these days
Younger couples and non-wealthy individuals are increasingly adopting prenuptial agreements as a tool for financial safeguarding.
topicInside Josh Kushner’s $17 Billion Fortune: The Lakers, OpenAI, SpaceX
Josh Kushner has amassed a $17 billion fortune driven by Thrive Capital's investments in OpenAI and SpaceX. The venture capital fi
topicPrediction: Nvidia Will Be a $6 Trillion Company Before 2026 Is Over and Its Run Kickstarts This Week
Nvidia is preparing to release its Q2 earnings this week, a move analysts view as a critical test for the broader AI trade. While
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion as of July. The company is now pursuing an initial public offerin
topicTesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China because door handles may be difficult to open following crashes. This action
topicColumbia House closure sparks nostalgia for a bygone music scam
Columbia House is going out of business after 71 years of operation. The mail-order giant, which once sold pop music for a penny,
topicOil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty
Global oil supply is tightening as risks in the Strait of Hormuz combine with intensifying sanctions on Iran. While WTI and Brent
topicHarvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors
Harvard Business School has introduced a startup bootcamp costing $699 that utilizes AI avatars of its faculty to act as coaches.
topicI created a viral AI watermark remover. I wasn't ready for all the attention.
Coders have developed workarounds to remove invisible watermarks from AI-generated text, including those used by Anthropic's Claud
topicCongress made it cheaper to build manufactured homes. They’re still expensive to buy.
Congress passed a housing law that reduces the cost to build manufactured homes, though buyers still face high purchase prices. Th
topicAnthropic Is Reportedly Being Upfront With Would-Be Investors About AI Backlash
Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering and will list public backlash against artificial intelligence as a risk fact
topicY'all Street is booming: What financial giants like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are building in Texas
Morgan Stanley is expanding its operations outside New York City by establishing a presence in Dallas. The firm has secured a larg
topicThe biggest U.S. stocks have done great for you. Experts say not to get greedy
Financial experts are advising investors to diversify their portfolios despite strong performance from the largest U.S. stocks. Wh
topicScott Bessent just kicked the bitcoin debasement trade into another gear: Chart of the Day
Bitcoin's price has surged above $75,000 for the first time since May, driven by a crypto market rally. The recent surge is attrib
topicBeyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test
China is transitioning humanoid robots from technical displays to industrial tools, but wide adoption faces significant infrastruc
topicDave Portnoy’s theory why Pizza Hut’s wild name change is a genius move
Pizza Hut is temporarily rebranding as 'HUT' to celebrate the upcoming NFL season. The limited-time name change is seen as a marke
topicRed Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp after promotion helped push chain toward bankruptcy
Red Lobster has reintroduced its Endless Shrimp promotion after a previous version contributed to the chain's bankruptcy. The new
topicACE Robotics chairman says robot brains will have 'ChatGPT moment' by end of 2027
ACE Robotics chairman predicts robot brains will have a 'ChatGPT moment' by end-2027, driven by AI models that help robots underst
topicIf a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says Buying and Holding These Stocks Is a Smart Move
The stock market is approaching its highest valuation ever, sparking concerns of a potential crash. Some analysts predict a 10% co