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Stubborn inflation raises prospect of Fed rate hike
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation and faster economic growth, signaling the end of the l
topicGates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Bill Gates advocated for the smart use of artificial intelligence during his foundation's Goalkeepers gathering, arguing that incr
topicWorld leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate things
World leaders and officials have gathered in New York to tackle global climate challenges alongside the United Nations General Ass
topicAlibaba plans $10 billion Hong Kong share placement to fund AI spending
Alibaba revealed new artificial intelligence chip technologies and ambitious plans for advanced models on Tuesday, positioning the
topicBank of America resets Micron stock price target after earnings
Bank of America has updated its target for Micron stock following the company earnings report. This development follows a volatile
topicThe double-whammy that's about to hit the US economy
The US economy is battling a stagflationary oil shock alongside mounting economic headwinds. Oil prices have risen above $100, whi
topicBattle over prediction markets heads to U.S. Supreme Court
Legal challenges regarding state oversight of prediction markets in New Jersey, Nevada, Utah, Iowa, and Michigan are proceeding to
topicFed interest rate hike adds to midterm tremors for GOP
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan have started a new cycle of interest rate increases to combat return
Trump says he told Fed chief to ‘do what you want’ ahead of interest rate hike
Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports the Federal Reserve's recent quarter-point interest rate increase and suggests a more
topicChina's Huawei says AI chip demand outstrips supply as it steps up Nvidia challenge
Huawei is releasing a series of new products to end its reliance on advanced semiconductor imports from the United States. The com
topicBitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze forces out $648 million of bearish bets
Bitcoin surged past $85,000 to hit an 8-month high, briefly reaching $87,000 on September 21. A massive short squeeze forced out $
topicIs Moderna, Merck's mRNA cancer vaccine win the start of a 'personalized medicine revolution'?
Moderna shares rose 9% after the company secured a Presidential Symposium slot at Europe's leading oncology congress to present Ph
topicS&P 500 ends higher as strong inflation data cements rate-hike bets
Wall Street indexes opened higher on Tuesday, led by the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100. The Nasdaq reached an intraday record hi
topicStock futures edge higher as key consumer inflation report looms ahead: Live updates
U.S. stock futures are trending higher as investors prepare for a Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a key consumer inflat
topicAviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has introduced an AI-driven air traffic control management tool designed to lower flight ca
topicCapitol agenda: Nvidia’s clout tested as AI debate shifts
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has rejected warnings that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction, labeling such claims as d
topicFAA grounds flights at major Northeast airports after fiber line cut
Flight operations in the Northeast are recovering after a fiber line cut caused widespread ground stops and thousands of delays. A
topicTech giants warn time is running out to prepare for AI threats
Artificial intelligence industry leaders are presenting their concerns regarding AI threats to the UN Security Council. This high-
topicOil Prices Surge as Fighting in Middle East Escalates
U.S. diesel prices have exceeded $6.50 per gallon as the conflict with Iran continues and Russian refineries face strikes. Preside
topicToys R Us planning major comeback ahead of holiday season
Toys R Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the United States before the holiday season. This expansion aims to increase
topicAMD, Intel, Meta, Warner Bros., Moderna, Grail, Strategy, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market
Meta Platforms stock rose 10% following an increase in price targets and strong download numbers for Muse AI. The surge added $25
topicStrategy resumes bitcoin purchases as BTC rallies back to $84,500
Michael Saylor's Strategy has purchased 950 BTC, marking the company's first acquisition of the cryptocurrency since August. The m
topicVolkswagen woes deepen as blue-chip index exit follows latest profit warning
Volkswagen has been ejected from the Euro Stoxx 50 blue-chip index amid a worsening financial crisis. The carmaker lowered its 202
topicForbes drops America's richest people list; David Steward, Lukas Walton lead for Missouri and Illinois
World Wide Technology founder David Steward is the wealthiest person in Missouri with an estimated fortune of $12.3 billion. The 7