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Asian Stocks, Bonds to Drop on Oil, Inflation Woes: Markets Wrap
Asian share markets are declining as AI stocks drag down indices and Middle East supply concerns push oil prices higher. Investors
topicOil prices hold near 6-week highs on US-Iran attacks
Oil prices rose to a one-week high following six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis at the Yanbu and Taif areas of Saudi
topicMeta's standoff with Amazon over Muse could be a sign of things to come
Amazon blocked Meta's Muse AI assistant from shopping on its platform starting September 21. The retailer cites terms of service v
topicStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as bond sell-off troubles markets, China's Xi Jinping lands in US
Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are falling as a bond sell-off pushes Treasury yields higher. This climb in yields is spe
topicMcDonald’s to spend $8.5B on revamping restaurants and staff training to boost sales
McDonald's will invest $8.5 billion by 2036 to upgrade restaurants and improve staff training to drive sales growth. This multibil
topicBitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100
Bitcoin is consolidating near $86,000 following a 13% rally that pushed the asset to its highest level since January. The surge dr
topicEnveda Raises $311 Million From Leading AI and Biotech Investors to Bring Pharma Into the 21st Century
Biotech startup Enveda has raised $311 million in Series E funding to advance AI-discovered, nature-derived medicines. The funding
topicAmazon is bringing its controversial drone delivery service to Portland
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service to Portland. This move is part of a broader national rollout of the compa
Anyone who has used CVS’ website is owed money. Here’s how to get a payment
CVS has agreed to a $20.5 million class action settlement regarding data privacy issues. Individuals who have used the CVS website
topicAU: Unemployment rate reaches post-COVID era high of 4.6pc in August
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in August, marking a high for the post-COVID era. The increase exceeded forecasts and c
topicCities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules
Municipalities across the United States are resisting a Federal Communications Commission plan under the Trump administration to p
topicSharp weapon discovered by TSA tucked inside unusual item in passenger's carry-on bag
Transportation Security Administration officers at Dallas Love Field discovered a pocket knife concealed inside a toothpaste tube.
topicJPMorgan Chase Sued For Discrimination After Employee Allegedly Bashed For ‘Gay Job’
JPMorgan Chase is facing a discrimination lawsuit brought by an employee who claims the bank targeted him for his involvement in P
topicAndreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
Andreessen Horowitz has launched the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a new educational institution designed as an alternative to trad
topicFertitta’s $17.6B takeover bid approved by Caesars shareholders - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Caesars stockholders approved a takeover bid from Tilman Fertitta. A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing from Wednesday
topicFrugal Fannie's closing Massachusetts store after 43 years
Frugal Fannie's is closing its fashion warehouse in Westwood, Massachusetts. The store has operated in the state for 43 years. Mul
topicMorgan Stanley Investment-Bank List Leaked in Email Misfire
A Morgan Stanley staffer accidentally leaked a confidential list of more than 100 investment banking deals in Asia by attaching th
topicSeattle City Council votes to ban surveillance pricing in sale of groceries
The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to prohibit grocery stores from using AI-based surveillance pricing. This ban prevents retailer
topicWarren Buffett’s son worked on a farm instead of going to college
Howard Buffett has become the new Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, stepping into the role to maintain the legacy established by his
topicU.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Unexpected Build
U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 3 million barrels, an unexpected build that caused oil prices to fall. This gain occurred
topicSome GLP-1 companies facing lawsuits over vision loss. What to know
Hundreds of patients have filed lawsuits alleging that GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, caused vision l
topicHow the US gave up its edge to China in processing vital rare earth minerals
China is utilizing its control over rare earth minerals and processing to gain leverage during a summit between President Trump an
topicYouTube adds new creator tools like video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, and live dubbing
YouTube is deploying new creator tools including video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, and live dubbing to enhance content perfor
topicThe Nasdaq’s rapid rise to a record is sending a message to investors: Don’t wait for a pullback to buy
The Nasdaq reached a new record high as an artificial intelligence rally drove tech stocks back up. While the S&P 500 recently pos