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Diesel prices push to new all-time high as oil prices jump after key Saudi pipeline shut
U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.52 per gallon following an attack on the Saudi East-West pipeline. The disruption forced Sa
topicStock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Brent Climbs
U.S. stock indexes showed mixed results on Friday as a decline in oil prices countered pressure from the bond market. Brent crude
topicU.S. Oil Inventories Jump as Cushing Stocks Keep Falling
U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 1.786 million barrels, contradicting analyst predictions of a draw. This rise comes as sto
topicFed expected to hike interest rates for first time since 2023. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates to fight inflation driven by energy prices. This move raises the cost of mortgage
topicPassenger Says United Made Her Sit Next to Man Pleasuring Himself
United Airlines is investigating claims from a 25-year-old woman who says she was forced to sit next to a man masturbating on a Un
topicNew Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
Representative Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) has introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to allow workers in physically
topicCruise ship passenger who jumped overboard was US father-of-three on anniversary trip
The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for Thomas Gigler, a computer programmer and father of three who jumped from the Carni
topicWhy Amazon Blocked Meta’s AI Agent From Making Purchases
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from its store to prevent the agent from making purchases. The move stems from a dispute o
Fewer stocks are carrying the market than at any time since the dot-com peak
A small number of stocks are currently driving the market to record highs, creating a level of concentration not seen since 1999.
topicMcDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a sweeping restaurant makeover and new protein-focused menu
McDonald's will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its global restaurants. The investment targets restaurant upg
topicAnthropic CEO calls for the AI industry to slow down
Former President Trump may meet with AI CEOs on September 29 as industry leaders clash over deployment speeds. Nvidia CEO Jensen H
topicCanada Set to Hit Back at Trump Tariffs, Risking Wider Trade War
The United States and China have agreed to favorable terms for select nonsensitive items, including consumer products, medical dev
topicGold hits over 3-month high ahead of US inflation data, Fed chair speech
Gold prices remain at a three-month peak as investors prepare for upcoming US inflation data and a Federal Reserve chair speech. M
topicOil tops $100, European stocks drop on fresh Gulf attacks
Oil prices exceed $100 following Gulf attacks and regional instability. In response to burdensome costs for Italian consumers, Eni
topicAnthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Recent intelligence reports provide no updated information regarding Anthropic's cybersecurity status or the specific issues causi
topicAmericans feel they have lost their agency
Individuals are challenging institutional control over personal agency through political agitation and medical opposition. In Indi
topicStocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a three-day state visit from September 23 to 25. Trum
topicStock Market Today: Dow Skids As Trump Threatens Iran; Medical Diagnostics Plays Swoon (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones industrial average declined after President Trump issued threats against Iran. This geopolitical tension pushed medi
topicWhy It’s Time to Load Up on Micron Stock
Micron Technology shares surged 17% over the last month, outperforming a stagnant broader market. This rally positions the company
topicBofA CEO’s Trading Revenue Warning Sends Bank Stocks Falling
Bank of America shares dropped 7.91% for the week ending September 18, falling from $63 to $58. CEO Brian Moynihan drove the decli
topicA Bay Area transit ‘death spiral’ could double Bay Bridge delays, report says
Traffic delays on the Bay Bridge could double or more if voters reject transit tax measures in November, according to a study by S
topicBeloved burger chain files bankruptcy, leaving 314 stores in limbo across 15 states
A major Wendy's franchisee has filed for bankruptcy, placing 314 restaurants across 15 states in legal limbo. The filing occurred
topicMcDonald’s Plans to Spend $8.5B to Help Its Franchisees as Competition Rises
McDonald's will invest $8.5 billion by 2036 to modernize its restaurants and support franchisees. The investment focuses on restau
topicAsian Stocks, Bonds to Slide on Inflation Jitters: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks and bonds face volatility as investors react to inflation jitters and a global bond selloff. While some indices like