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Boeing Stock Just Got Upgraded. Why This Analyst Says Shares Can Gain 25% barrons
Broadcom Stock Is Trading Higher Monday: What's Going On? benzingaBroadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock is trading higher on Monday after the company announced the launch of the latest enhancements to VMware Tanzu Cloudhealth. The Details: Broadcom released Intelligent Assist, a generative artificial…
Bill Ford says he has no plans to leave the family business chicagotribuneAt a time of great uncertainty for the automotive industry, one thing is certain: Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., says he plans to stay in his role for “a while.” “Everybody has a sell-by date,” Ford told reporters after…
What's Going On With Disney Stock Monday? benzingaShares of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) are treading water on Monday. New reports indicate the company is initiating another round of layoffs impacting several hundred employees globally. What To Know: Disney is reportedly cutting…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink closes a $650M Series E techcrunchElon Musk’s brain computer interface startup Neuralink closed a $650 million funding round, the company announced in a blog post on Monday. The Series E fundraise included investors such as ARK Invest, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and…
Trump's Attack on the Federalist Society Is a Bad Omen for Originalism reasonPresident Donald Trump remade the Republican Party in his own MAGA image. Will he now do the same to the conservative legal movement? During his first term, Trump benefited immeasurably from his association with Leonard Leo, the former…
Calgary home sales drop 17 per cent in May amid ongoing economic uncertainty, CREB says theglobeandmailThe Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city dropped 17 per cent in May compared with last year as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on the housing market, while new listings and inventory were up. The board says 2,568…
DOE orders Constellation to delay retiring 760 MW to ease PJM ‘emergency’ utilitydiveDive Brief: - Declaring an emergency in parts of the PJM Interconnection’s footprint, the U.S. Department of Energy on Friday ordered Constellation Energy and PJM to continue operating 760 MW of oil- and gas-fired peaking capacity in…
50% tariffs could end Canadian steel exports to U.S financialpostFrancois Desmarais, vice-president of Trade & Industry Affairs at Canadian Steel Producers Association , talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the Canadian steel industry’s reaction …
Trans-Identifying Athlete Wins 2 Girls' Track Events In California zerohedgeTrans-Identifying Athlete Wins 2 Girls' Track Events In California Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A transgender-identifying athlete won two girls’ events at the California high school championship on May 31, despite…
Dow trims losses, S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb in final hour of trade — follow live marketwatch
Walt Disney Co. to Lay Off Hundreds wsjWalt Disney is laying off several hundred people globally across multiple divisions, including marketing for film and television, TV publicity, casting and development, and corporate financial operations.
Trump Got Battered by Federal Courts Across the Country in May newsweekVoice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. President Donald Trump was dealt a brutal hand last month by federal district courts across the country as they struck down—or at least temporarily paused—a number of the administration's…
Fire at Iraqi domestic gas pipeline contained, oil ministry says reuters
It sounds like Laurene Powell Jobs has seen prototypes of Jony Ive's mystery AI device — and was impressed businessinsiderLaurene Powell Jobs is an investor in Ive's IO and LoveFrom. Bing Guan/Reuters Investor Laurene Powell Jobs is privy to Jony Ive and Sam Altman's secretive AI device. The ideation process has been a "wondrous thing to behold," she said in…
Amazon Stock Is Up, So What is the Best Play Here? barchart
What's Going On With Meta Shares Today? benzingaMeta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) shares are trading higher Monday following reports that the company is preparing to launch a fully automated ad creation system powered by artificial intelligence by the end of 2026. What To Know: The…
Grindr’s Abrupt Return to Office Was ‘Union Busting,’ NLRB Lawyer Tells Judge bloomberg
Ukraine carries out massive drone attack on Russian bombers businessinsiderUkraine carries out massive drone attack on Russian bombers Ukrainian forces carried out a massive drone attack on Russia that took over a year and a half to plan and execute.
Why Overall Consumer Confidence Is Critical to the Markets You Follow barchart
Google Glass is back in the AI glasses game with Android XR smart glasses techcrunchRemember Google Glass and the reign of the “glasshole”? Well, Google’s giving face tech another shot with Android XR glasses that look like actual glasses this time. Remember Google Glass and the reign of the “glasshole”? Well, Google’s…
One Piece Season 2 – Everything We Know, Cast List, Release Date newsweekVoice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. One Piece fans have been left at sea since 2023 when season one of the live-action Netflix series wrapped with Luffy and the team on their journey to Arlong Park, where Luffy came face to…
5 electrifying books to read this June to spark your imagination theweekWhen you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Summer reading is still a pastime worth indulging, especially with a consistent stream of…
How the US and China Play the Fentanyl Blame Game bloomberg
What 'Russia's Pearl Harbor' Says About Trump's Golden Dome newsweekVoice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Almost like it was a premonition, military analyst Max Boot warned in a Saturday Washington Post op-ed that the future of warfare wouldn't be fought with massive space-based missile…
Neuralink secures $650 million in latest funding round investing
Why investors should care about Nvidia’s ‘unusual’ relationship with CoreWeave marketwatch
Palantir Is Reportedly Building a US ‘Spy Machine.’ How Should You Play PLTR Stock Here? barchart
Trump Condemns Antisemitic Boulder, Colorado Attack youtubeThe man arrested over an attack at an event in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza that left at least eight injured was criminally charged by US prosecutors in Colorado. Mohammed Sabry Soliman was charged with a hate crime in a criminal…
Neuralink raises $650M in Series E funding round breakingthenewsElon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink announced a $650 million Series E funding round with participation from major investors including ARK Invest, Sequoia Capital, and the Qatar Investment Auth...
Two exiled Belarusian publishers share Prix Voltaire for defending their language and culture reuters
Trump administration seeks pause on tariff ruling, citing trade talks impact investing
Milky Way’s chance of colliding with Andromeda galaxy is less than previously thought, astronomers report pbsAstronomers reported Monday that the probability of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies colliding is less than previously thought.
Dem senators pen stern letter urging Noem to reinstate cyber review board go.theregisterDem senators pen stern letter urging Noem to reinstate cyber review board Remember Salt Typhoon? Anyone? A group of Democratic senators has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to reestablish the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB),…
Dutch Coalition Risks Collapse After Failure of Migration Talks bloomberg
Musk's Neuralink raises $650 million in latest funding round investing
To deliver intelligence to Trump, DNI Tulsi Gabbard eyes creative solutions msnbcDonald Trump doesn't like to read intelligence reports, so officials are considering new ideas — including turning briefings into Fox News-style segments.
Salesforce buys Moonhub, a startup building AI tools for hiring techcrunchSalesforce has quietly snapped up Moonhub, a startup building AI to vet and hire talent. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. In a post on Moonhub’s website on Monday, the company said that its entire Menlo Park, California-based team…
Bitcoin Goes All In on MAGA, Shedding Its Antigovernment Slant wsjDespite wins under President Trump, some crypto factions are wary of politicizing the industry.
Video: Norwegian Cruise passenger injured in weather accident thestreetAlthough the tropics were quiet as the Atlantic hurricane season kicked off on June 1, May 30 and 31 brought unusually high winds to multiple ports around the world where cruise ships were docked. Winds gusts in certain ports were so…
Fintech Faces a Slowdown. Why Visa Stock Is One to Own While PayPal Isn’t barrons
Ottawa’s counter-tariffs see $617-million boost for import duties in March theglobeandmailOttawa collected an extra $617-million in import duties this past March compared to a year earlier as counter-tariffs against U.S. trade restrictions came into effect. The federal government’s latest fiscal monitor report, published late…
S&P 500 Turns Positive Despite Trade Tensions barrons
Musk's Neuralink raises $650 million in latest funding round reuters
Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here nytimes
First Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Federal Marijuana Prohibition reasonIn 2005, in Gonzales v. Raich, the Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to the federal prohibition of the cultivation, distribution, and possession of marijuana, even where legal under state law for medicinal purposes. Many…
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says Retirement ‘Several Years Away’ pymntsJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said his retirement is “several years away.” Asked about his plans by Marie Bartiromo during an appearance on Fox Business’ Mornings With Maria that aired Monday (June 2), Dimon also said he may remain at…
THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Pitch Perfect' nearly 13 years later businessinsiderRebel Wilson had a fan-favorite role in "Pitch Perfect." Universal Pictures; DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters "Pitch Perfect" hit theaters almost 13 years ago, shedding light on collegiate a cappella. Anna Kendrick went on to star in movies like "A…
UN and Egyptian leaders meet with Iran to discuss nuclear program as enrichment continues pbsIranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.
Leadership may be in flux at the CFTC, but former agency chairs see a path forward for it to take on crypto regulation theblockThe CFTC is seeing a wave of departures among its top leadership, with all senior officials either recently leaving or set to step down.
Tesla Superchargers are being removed from the N.J. Turnpike as state opts for third-party EV chargers fastcompanyThe New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) announced its plans last week to transition to Universal Open Access chargers for electric vehicles as soon as June 6. In preparation for the transition, the NJTA asked Tesla to remove 64 existing…
Amazon is selling 'lightweight' $70 Eddie Bauer pants for $35, and shoppers wear them year-round thestreetTheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. A lightweight pair of pants is a summer must-have. Whether you have plans to travel, hike, or just hang…
What you need to know about Moderna’s new COVID vaccine, just approved by the FDA fortuneModerna, over the weekend, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved its second-generation COVID vaccine, but only for specific populations: all adults 65 and over and those between 12 and 64 with at least one…
Why the demise of Trump’s NASA pick is different from his other personnel failures msnbcJared Isaacman was just days away from becoming the new NASA administrator. So why did Donald Trump pull his own nominee?
Treasury head Scott Bessent says Jamie Dimon should relax about the bond markets: ‘For his entire career he’s made predictions…none of… fortuneTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed worries about the U.S. debt this Sunday, just days after JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, a longtime deficit hawk, once again warned about the effects of U.S. spending on bond markets. Dimon’s…
'Fantasy math' masks tax bill's U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money cnbcThe massive package of tax cuts House Republicans passed in May is expected to increase the U.S. debt by trillions of dollars — a sum that threatens to torpedo the legislation as the Senate starts to consider it this week. The Committee…
Ukraine Just Changed the War. Why Aren’t Defense Stock Rallying? barrons
How Corporate America Is Taking a Stand Against Trump thehill
Polish PM calls confidence vote following Nawrocki win breakingthenewsMore to come......
Disney lays off hundreds of employees cbsnewsWalt Disney Co. confirmed it is laying off several hundred employees as part of a cost-cutting measure.
Never Forget Their Excuses For Lockdowns zerohedgeNever Forget Their Excuses For Lockdowns Authored by John Tamny via The Brownstone Institute, The worst arguments against the lockdowns inspired by the coronavirus were medical and statistical. To see why, it’s worth remembering that…
T-Mobile offers customers free Slurpee, Whopper and much more thestreetWhen it comes to fast food restaurants and convenience stores, everyone has their favorite delights. The Whopper is Burger King’s signature dish, of course, while it is hard to pass by a 7-Eleven and not pick up one of their refreshing…
DraftKings, Other Sports-Betting Stocks Fall On Illinois Tax News investorsDraftKings stock, FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment and other sportsbook operators fall after Illinois advances betting tax. The post DraftKings, Other Sports-Betting Stocks Fall On Illinois Tax News appeared first on Investor's…
Musk's smog-belching Colossus datacenter slammed by civil rights group go.theregisterNAACP claims that 'temporary' gas turbines were an attempt to get around environmental laws Elon Musk's smog-belching Colossus AI datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee, is once again catching heat, this time from the National Association for…
Israeli forces open near aid site, killing 3, Gaza health officials say pbsIsraeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site, health officials and a witness said.
SEC seeks feedback on in-kind creations and redemptions for WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund theblockIn-kind redemptions enable investors to redeem their stake in the fund using the underlying asset — bitcoin, in this case — rather than cash.
Officials, community mull future of Oak Brook’s endangered Fordon horse barn chicagotribuneA historic horse barn in Oak Brook that is owned by the Oak Brook Park District faces an uncertain future as community leaders determine whether to repurpose, relocate or demolish the structure. What initially was a very local issue drew…
Where we stand on Bullpen stock Boeing after its incredible 7-week run higher cnbcEvery weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Stocks were mixed to start the week . The market on the…
AI Coding Assistants Give Tech Powers to Small Businesses pymntsSmall businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistants to slash their technology development expenses while maintaining competitive digital capabilities, according to industry practitioners. AI…
Diamond wars: The future of lab-grown vs natural diamonds #shorts #diamonds #labgrowndiamond youtubeFor the first time ever, more than half of engagement rings are made with lab-grown diamonds. Despite the boom, jeweler De ...
American Retail Giants Demand Chinese Suppliers Cover Up To 66% Of US Import Tariffs zerohedgeAmerican Retail Giants Demand Chinese Suppliers Cover Up To 66% Of US Import Tariffs Last week we showed that contrary to conventional wisdom, inflation - so widely and erroneously expected to soar after Trump's tariffs - had not only…
How to Master the Art of Pivoting and Turn Setbacks Into Strategic Advantages entrepreneurHere's how setbacks — whether it's a product flop, a missed market or internal friction — can become the turning points that drive lasting growth.
Pro-Trump Nationalist Wins Poland's Presidential Election youtubeKarol Nawrocki, a historian-turned-politician and nationalist, has won the presidential election in Poland, beating his government-backed rival. As head of state, Nawrocki can undermine Prime Minister Donald Tusk by vetoing key…
WH: Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky breakingthenewsWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the press on Monday that President Donald Trump is "open" to the idea of having a meeting with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts, Vladimir Putin ...
Redfin: These 31 major housing markets have shifted to buyer’s markets fastcompanyWant more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the pandemic housing boom, housing demand surged rapidly amid ultralow interest rates, stimulus relief, and the…
Why This IBM Exec Says AI Adoption Should Be Led by HR incAfter undergoing a major culture change, the tech company uses AI to measure whether employees are ‘okay with failure.’
The Guardian view on regenerating neighbourhoods: levelling up was a good idea, Labour should reclaim it | Editorial theguardian‘Left-behind’ places have not had much attention since last year’s election. Now their champions are fighting back A boost to Sure Start-type investment in local children’s services is expected to feature in next week’s spending review –…
Scoop: U.S. nuclear deal offer allows Iran to enrich uranium axiosThe nuclear deal proposal the U.S. gave Iran on Saturday would allow limited low-level uranium enrichment on Iranian soil for a to-be-determined period of time, Axios has learned, contradicting public statements from top officials. Why it…
Epstein files saga under Trump DOJ and FBI misses the mark — for victims, especially msnbcInstead of devoting thousands of hours to document redactions, the agencies should determine how to more effectively — and emphatically — respond to sex abuse victims.
Zscaler, Vectra AI Expand Cloud Cybersecurity Partnership investorsCybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) on Monday said it will expand a partnership with Vectra AI to provide its customers with artificial-intelligence-based threat detection and response tools over more cloud-based products. Zscaler stock rose…
Trump Warns Rand Paul: Vote No, Face Kentucky’s Wrath tippinsightsPresident Donald Trump on Monday celebrated a string of wins and issued a pointed warning to Senator Rand Paul ahead of a key vote. Trump congratulated Paul Ingrassia, Esq., on his appointment to head the Office of Special Counsel and…
Housing-related stocks under pressure as U.S. construction spending dipped youtubeFor access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: ...
Zscaler, Vectra AI Expand Cloud Cybersecurity Partnership investorsCybersecurity firm Zscaler will expand a partnership with Vectra AI to provide its customers with artificial intelligence-based threat detection tools over more cloud-based products. The post Zscaler, Vectra AI Expand Cloud Cybersecurity…
Jim Cramer says TJX stock is an 'anomaly' right now — and a bargain cnbc"The stock got hit off one of the best quarters, and that's just not right," Jim said Monday.
Sean Combs' former assistant returns to stand in sex trafficking trial nbcnewsDefense attorneys worked to discredit testimony from a former personal assistant to Sean Combs during his federal sex trafficking trial, noting her failure to mention multiple assault allegations during talks with investigators.
Meta Stock Hits Three-Month High After AI Ad Automation Report; Advertising Stocks Fall investorsFacebook parent Meta Platforms (META) believes its artificial intelligence tools could soon fully automate the process of creating advertising campaigns, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The news was viewed as positive for Meta…
How the New World Screwworm is making a deadly comeback theweekThe New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating parasite, is spreading across Mexico. This has led to a suspension of cattle imports from Mexico to the U.S. Without intervention, the parasite will propagate further, affecting livestock,…
Meta Stock Hits Three-Month High After AI Ad Automation Report; Advertising Stocks Fall investorsMeta stock gained following a report that it is planning to offer a tool that creates fully automated ads using AI. The post Meta Stock Hits Three-Month High After AI Ad Automation Report; Advertising Stocks Fall appeared first on…
Trump Scraps NASA Nomination for SpaceX-Linked Jared Isaacman as Musk Exits DOGE observerJust days before his expected Senate confirmation, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman—closely aligned with Elon Musk’s SpaceX—has been withdrawn as President Donald Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator. The announcement came…
Disney to cut hundreds of employees in latest round of layoffs latimesThe layoffs, which hit hundreds of workers in television, film and corporate finance, come three months after the company shed 200 workers in TV.
Yuga Labs sells off Moonbirds IP as push to clean house continues blockworksYuga Labs sells off Moonbirds IP as push to clean house continues Yuga cofounder Greg Solano says it’s time to be thoughtful, ‘but also kinda fucking ruthless’ Yuga Labs and Moonbirds/Shutterstock and Adobe modified by Blockworks This is…
US Manufacturing Shrinks, Again | Open Interest 6/2/2025 youtubeGet a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller, Katie Greifeld and Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Stocks ...
Circle that rejected Ripple's acquisition offer has a major announcement finance.yahooCircle that rejected Ripple's acquisition offer has a major announcement originally appeared on TheStreet. New York-based stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, which rejected acquisition offers by crypto industry giants such as Ripple…
Apple Appeals European Commission Order on Interoperability With Competitors’ Products pymntsApple reportedly filed an appeal against an order from the European Union’s antitrust regulator that requires the company to make its iOS operating system more compatible with other companies’ products. The company filed its appeal Friday…
Claim Over Penn's Alleged Knowing Toleration of Anti-Semitic Behavior Dismissed, reasonFrom today's decision by Judge Mitchell Goldberg (E.D. Pa.) in Yakoby v. Trustees of Univ. of Pa.: Plaintiffs, Jewish students attending the University of Pennsylvania ("Penn"), allege it engaged in antisemitic conduct that warrants a…
Ex-CEO of addiction-treatment center network charged with targeting journalists, including spray-painting their homes and throwing bricks… fortuneThe founder and former CEO of New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction treatment centers has been charged with orchestrating threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire Public Radio journalists who published sexual misconduct…
US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears three-year low theguardianManufacturing survey signals third monthly decline in output in a row amid uncertainty over tariffs US manufacturers warned on Monday that Donald Trump’s trade war is hitting production, pushing the dollar close to a three-year low…
Florida man says he suffered "catastrophic injuries" from Disney ride cbsnewsEugene Strickland is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for $50,000 over injuries he said he sustained after using one of the park's water slides.
Second Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Yields No Ceasefire Progress tippinsightsThe second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul ended Monday with little progress, despite high tensions after a dramatic Ukrainian drone strike on Russian bombers. The talks, lasting just over an hour, yielded only an…
Fintech Chime readies IPO but faces drastically lower valuation ftThe market has begun to thaw in recent weeks on hope that the worst of Donald Trump’s tariff threats has passed
San Jose doctor in spicy ‘Dragon Balls’ lawsuit against Los Gatos Thai restaurant drops lawyer, represents self siliconvalleyA San Jose doctor who sued a Los Gatos restaurant claiming its “Dragon Balls” appetizer was so spicy it burned her internally has dropped her lawyer and is representing herself in the court case. Harjasleen Walia in July 2023 filed a…
Court Filing Reveals OpenAI’s Goals for ChatGPT. They Want You Using AI Everywhere incThe leading AI maker wants its signature product to be much more than a useful chatbot. That could change our daily work and home lives forever.
The 'Hustle' He Started Out of His Station Wagon Became a Nationwide Business That's About to Hit $300 Million: 'Everything We Do Is… entrepreneurThe 'Hustle' He Started Out of His Station Wagon Became a Nationwide Business That's About to Hit $300 Million: 'Everything We Do Is Pretty Simple' Mike Adair, founder and CEO of Red's All Natural, quit finance to give entrepreneurship a…
Federal student loan rates soften for 2025-26, making borrowing slightly more affordable bostonheraldAfter years of steady increases and record highs, federal student loan interest rates will finally soften this summer — making college slightly more affordable for student borrowers in the upcoming academic year. Related Articles …
9 Ways Winning Startups Build Inclusive Teams From the Start entrepreneurDiversity and inclusion are your competitive advantages. Startups that can combine these into their founding DNA are not only more resilient but also more creative and agile.
Eastern and Nordic NATO countries push for 5% of GDP in defence spending euractivThe proposal includes major boosts to military investment, signalling shifting priorities amid growing security concerns.
Japan eyes next-gen geothermal tech that eases site limitations asia.nikkei
Daily Digest: Chime's valuation falls with IPO, Longtime S.F. diner shutters bizjournalsMeanwhile, Sutter Health this week will break ground on a new San Francisco facility.
EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions euronewsDespite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties. EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will meet his US counterpart Ambassador Jamieson Greer on Wednesday on the sidelines of an…
Steel Prices Jump Ahead of Trump’s New Tariffs incTrump announced on Friday the new steel and aluminum levies, which take effect on June 4, intensifying a global trade war.
Dye & Durham names LexisNexis veteran as CEO as predecessor pushes for sale of company theglobeandmailDye & Durham Ltd. announced a permanent chief executive officer Monday, five-plus months after an activist investor campaign led to an overhaul of the board and the departure of previous CEO Matt Proud. The Toronto legal software company…
Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy? nytimesTia Hodge with her husband, Jason, and their daughter Naveah at their home in Austell, Ga. Mrs. Hodge uses a buy now, pay later service to help cover the cost of groceries.
The Brief – Poland’s un-Solidarity movement euractivIn today’s Poland, outrage is currency, grievance is gospel, and anyone preaching compromise might as well be speaking a foreign language.
Vietnamese American salon owners sue California alleging labor code is discriminatory latimesIn the lawsuit, Vietnamese American salon owners say California's labor code is discriminatory because it unfairly requires nail technicians to be classified as employees.
The Daily: Metaplanet ramps up bitcoin buys as Strategy slows down, global Ethereum funds see best inflow run since 2024, and more theblockThe following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Monday links: being useful abnormalreturnsThis content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or…
Trump: Boulder Attacker Exploited Biden’s Border, Will Face Trump-Era Justice tippinsightsPresident Donald Trump condemned the Boulder, Colorado attack as an act of terrorism and demanded the deportation of the suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who allegedly overstayed a visa. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the attack…
This is what Britain really needs to defend itself – and it doesn’t include spending billions on arms | Karen Bell theguardianSpending should be focused on the immediate threats we face: underfunded public services and an escalating climate crisis Karen Bell is professor of social and environmental justice at the University of Glasgow The UK government has now…
Bank of Canada expected to hold policy rate as bar to cut is ‘quite high’ financialpostEconomists expect the Bank of Canada to maintain its cautious approach by holding its policy rate in place on Wednesday as it continues to assess the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
Snowflake finance veep says big corps migrate at a glacial pace go.theregister$100 million+ deals are beholden to enterprises' on-prem upgrade cycles Snowflake's ability to grow in the market for larger enterprise customers is hampered by the renewal cycle for older, on-prem data warehouse and analytics tech.…
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Prisoner Swap in Latest Talks youtubeRussia and Ukraine wrapped up a second round of talks in Istanbul that failed to bring the two sides closer to ending the war, but laid the groundwork for a new exchange of prisoners. The Russian delegation handed over peace proposals…
2 High-Yield Stocks for a Lifetime of Safe Income 247wallstKey Points in This Article: High-yield dividend stocks, offering 5% or more, provide substantial income and inflation protection, but risk unsustainable payouts if fundamentals are weak. Chasing yield can lead to “yield…
The MicroStrategy playbook: The good, bad and ugly blockworksThe MicroStrategy playbook: The good, bad and ugly Is this Grayscale’s GBTC all over again? NeoLeo/Shutterstock and Adobe modified by Blockworks This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. A specter…
Vietnam's Hoa Phat to make high-speed train rails with German tech asia.nikkei
Majority of Bill Gates’ $200BN pledge to go to Africa semaforThe News The “majority” of the $200 billion Bill Gates plans to give away over the next 20 years through the Gates Foundation will be used to promote development and innovation in Africa, the philanthropist said. The organization, in a…
Can Nvidia and other U.S. companies still get in on China's booming AI industry? marketwatch
Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' voice actor, killed in San Antonio shooting nbcnewsJonathan Joss, the voice actor best known as John Redcorn from "King of the Hill," was killed in a San Antonio, Texas, shooting on Sunday, according to police.
A running list of all the celebrities Trump has pardoned theweekPresident Donald Trump has enthusiastically embraced his constitutional power to pardon those convicted of federal crimes across both his terms in office. His pardons have often reflected his personal interests and perceived opportunities…
UK unveils naval expansion in plan for ‘war-fighting readiness’ euractivThe UK has unveiled its largest Royal Navy expansion since the Cold War, aiming for "war-fighting readiness" without increasing its defence spending plans.
No victims died following attack at Boulder rally for Israeli hostages axiosNo victims died as of Monday morning following an attack being investigated as terrorism in Boulder, Colorado, local police said. The big picture: Multiple people were left with burns on Sunday near a rally calling for the release of…
Sources: xAI is launching a $300M secondary stock offering that values the group at $113B, allowing staff to sell shares to new investors t
Consensys Acquires Web3Auth to Reinvent MetaMask Onboarding coindeskConsensys, the Ethereum infrastructure company behind the popular MetaMask wallet, said it has acquired Web3Auth, a provider of wallet infrastructure, in a move aimed at improving usability and developer accessibility across its…
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk wsjGain insight on Galp’s Bacalhau project, Orsted and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
The World of Work semaforWatch live on June 12 at 9 a.m. ET The global workforce is at an inflection point. New technologies are reshaping how we work and even who we call a coworker. Meanwhile, five years since the pandemic began, managers are struggling to…
UnitedHealth investors approve $60mn pay for returning CEO ftStephen Hemsley received stock option award after retaking the reins while keeping the board chair title
Chime Financial IPO: Digital banking service sets target stock price as Nasdaq listing date nears fastcompanyDing, ding, ding! Chime Financial is finally ready to go public. The 13-year-old digital banking services company has set a target valuation of $11.2 billion for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), according to a filing…
What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case nytimesProsecutors aren’t the only ones arguing for a smaller Google. Some critics say it might be better for investors, customers and innovation.
Bill Gates says most of his $200 billion in wealth will be given to Africa cbsnewsBill Gates said on Monday that most of the $200 billion he plans to donate over the next two decades will be aimed at helping Africa.
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler demands GOP launch probe into DHS handcuffing his aide axiosRep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will seek a congressional investigation after a Department of Homeland Security officer handcuffed one of his staffers at his office. Why it matters: The incident — part of a series of…
Canadian dollar pushes through 73 cents U.S. on more tariff turmoil and possible Bank of Canada hold financialpostThe Canadian dollar pushed past 73 cents U.S. on Monday on the rising chances of the Bank of Canada holding interest rates this week as rising tariff risks weaken …
Circle ups IPO share count, price ahead of NYSE listing blockworksThe stablecoin issuer now plans to offer 32 million Class A common stock shares at a price of up to $28 each
Rob Citrone’s macro hedge fund Discovery Capital gains 7% in May fnlondon
China says US moves on computer chips and student visas ‘seriously violate’ tariffs truce bostonheraldBy CHRISTOPHER BODEEN TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China criticized the U.S. on Monday over moves it alleged harmed Chinese interests, including issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and…
Elon Musk Returns to His Tech Empire, Fighting Questions of Inattention nytimesAs Mr. Musk steps away from Washington, he faces concerns over his prolonged absence from his businesses including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and X.
Elon Musk’s xAI seeks $113bn valuation in $300mn share sale ftDeal to allow investors to buy into group following March takeover of X
Monday assorted links marginalrevolution1. Fentanyl seizures from Mexico are dropping dramatically (trend is pre-Trump), a good piece. 2. Good essay on Flushing, Queens. 3. Claims about Planet Nine. 4. “The analysis finds that legislators in the top wealth quintile are…
Stern Brothers’ lead international equities sales trader joins Siebert Williams Shank thetradenewsSiebert Williams Shank has appointed Anthony Santostefano as managing director, global equity sales trading. In the role, he will focus on global equities trading and multi asset market intelligence. Prior to this, Santostefano most…
Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease? abcnews.goA construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration should be able to ease flight limits on New Jersey’s biggest airport…
Treasury's Bessent says US is 'never going to default' as debt limit deadline looms foxbusinessTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said that the U.S. government will never default on its debt as the federal government faces a looming deadline to address the debt limit this summer. Bessent appeared on CBS News' "Face the…
L.A. media mogul Byron Allen hires investment bank to sell television stations latimesAllen's move marks a significant retrenchment after spending more than $1 billion to load up on stations in small and medium-sized markets.
The wild hunt for clean energy minerals voxThe Silver Peak lithium mine in Clatton Valley, Nevada. The world is hungry for more stuff: televisions, phones, motors, container ships, solar panels, satellites. That means the stuff required to make stuff is in high demand, and none…
Dimon predicts ‘tough time’ for US bond market thehillJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he sees a “tough time” ahead for the bond market as Republicans work to pass a tax cut and domestic agenda bill that could add trillions to the national debt. The Republican-controlled House passed its…
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Samsung Plots Wide-Ranging AI Partnership With Perplexity techSamsung is closing in on an extensive partnership with AI startup, Perplexity. As revealed by Bloomberg, Samsung is set to invest in Perplexity and integrate its technology into the tech giant’s devices. It’s thought that the announcement…
Calculate mortgages costs as interest rates remain near recent highs washingtonpostSee the difference in monthly costs between a typical mortgage signed today and one signed just a few months ago.
Riot Platforms Taps Data Center Veteran to Expand Beyond Bitcoin Mining coindeskhas hired industry veteran Jonathan Gibbs as its Chief Data Center Officer, marking a strategic move by the bitcoin miner to branch out beyond crypto into the broader data infrastructure business. Gibbs brings over 15 years of experience…
3 Hidden Social Security Loopholes Retirees Should Know About 247wallstKey Points Understanding the inner workings of Social Security could help you get more benefits. There are tricks you can employ to boost your monthly payments — even once you’ve filed. Make sure you understand how…
Crypto Treasury Strategy News: Hong Kong's Reitar and VivoPower coindeskReitar Logtech Holdings Ltd. has announced plans for a landmark $1.5 billion bitcoin BTC acquisition through a treasury diversification initiative aimed at enhancing its financial resilience and fueling logistics tech expansion. Through…
IBM Patent Introduces Context to Fix Hallucinations thedailyupsideIBM Patent Introduces Context to Fix Hallucinations “By introducing such context, there is a greater confidence that the output of the artificial intelligence model is more accurate.” Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the…
Get Free Summer Treats and Activities With These June Deals todayNBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to shares how to get free bowling, fishing, doughnuts, smoothies and more in to kick off the summer in June.
Wall Street drifts as oil prices jump, US manufacturing slumps thehillU.S. stocks are drifting on Monday following some discouraging updates on U.S. manufacturing, the area of the economy that President Donald Trump is trying to revive through his trade war and tariffs. The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower in midday…
San Jose business leaders learn to support mental health in the workplace siliconvalleyA mentally healthy workplace is a productive workplace. That’s the simple concept explored at a May 29 “Lunch and Learn” session hosted by the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Santa Clara County…
Shifting Away from Search, Businesses Need to Keep Up With the AI ‘Answer Economy’ thedailyupsideShifting Away from Search, Businesses Need to Keep Up With the AI ‘Answer Economy’ The future of online visibility in the age of AI is already dramatically changing the role of SEO. Sign up to get cutting-edge insights and deep dives into…
China: US severely violated trade truce thehillChina on Monday accused the United States of violating their recent trade deal and vowed to take measures to defend its national interests. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce pushed back on President Trump’s recent claim that Beijing had…
Big San Jose hotel goes up for sale in tough Bay Area lodging market siliconvalleySAN JOSE — A big San Jose hotel has been put up for sale by a real estate company that had halted payments on the loan for two San Francisco hotels in the face of a feeble Bay Area lodging market. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose…
Millions of User Passwords at Risk Due to Linux Vulnerabilities techMillions of Linux users around the world are vulnerable to password theft due to two critical local information-disclosure vulnerabilities. The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) unearthed the vulnerabilities, which target core dump…
Warren Buffett Owns 5% Of The Short Treasury T-Bill Market – Here’s How You Can Get In 247wallstThis post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. If any investor has stood the test of time, it’s Warren Buffett, and with good reason. For…
How Enterprises Can Fortify Cybersecurity ‘Weak Links’ thedailyupsideHow Enterprises Can Fortify Cybersecurity ‘Weak Links’ The recent LexisNexis breach highlights the need to go “back to basics,” one expert says. Sign up to get cutting-edge insights and deep dives into innovation and technology trends…
Carbon Removals Not Growing Fast Enough For Climate Goals – NS asiafinancialThe carbon removal industry is set to a hit a major milestone this year — that of removing 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — but its pace of growth is not nearly enough to play any meaningful role in climate goals,…
Madrid’s Galería de las Colecciones Reales marginalrevolutionVisitors don’t seem to know about this place yet, but it is one of the finest artistic venues in Spain. Taken from the royal collections and opened only a few years ago, it has one of the best displays of 16th Brussels tapestries you will…
Newton’s sustainable investment head exits fnlondon
U.S. Goods Imports Drop in April After Pre-Tariff Spike statistaU.S. goods imports fell by almost 20 percent in April, as many of the sweeping tariffs announced by the Trump administration came into effect. Consumer goods and industrial supplies were most affected by the expected trade slowdown, as…
Dutch Minister Says China ‘Biggest Threat’ to Chip Tech Secrets asiafinancialDutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans warned on Saturday that China was “intensifying” efforts to gain access to the country’s chip technology, adding that Beijing was the Netherlands’ “biggest cyber threat.” “The semiconductor…
Stay Ahead of Stock Market Volatility With An Outperforming Strategy investorplaceEditor’s note: “Stay Ahead of Stock Market Volatility With An Outperforming Strategy” was previously published in May 2025. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. For the past several months, since…
Amundi names new head of markets and product strategy, ETF and indexing thetradenewsRoss Finlayson has joined Amundi as the firm’s new head of markets and product strategy within the ETF and indexing business. In his new position, London-based Finlayson is set to help drive the growth of the business by leading a…
China Happy With US Restrictions on Its Students, Democrat Says asiafinancialA prominent US Senator says China’s Communist Party is likely to strongly support the White House move to revoke visas for Chinese students studying in the US. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, who is a key figure on the…
Weekly Stock Grader Analysis: Upgrades & Downgrades on Top Blue-Chip Stocks investorplaceDuring these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s…
The Military Imbalance in the Taiwan Strait statistaU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew some controversy over the weekend after he called China a "real" and potentially "imminent" threat and said that the country was “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the…
How French billionaires push the far-right agenda dwOn May 20, a hearing of a French billionaire before a parliamentary enquiry committee was intended to lift the lid on what the committee had earlier called an "outright ecosystem of political conquest." The lid, however, had to be kept…
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“Germany Steps Up to Replace ‘Unreliable’ US as Guarantor of European Security” nakedcapitalismYves here. Wowsers. This post exemplifies the fevered anti-Russian hawkery that has taken hold in far too many power centers in Europe. I don’t want to pre-empt readers flexing their intellectual muscles by taking apart the factually and…
Filing: neobank Chime plans to sell 26M shares in its IPO at $24 to $26, giving it a valuation between $10.3B and $11.1B; its two… theinformation
Wall Street tiptoes into June amid mixed trading as oil prices jump bostonheraldBy STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting on Monday, as momentum slows following their sprint through May, which was their best month since 2023. The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower in early trading.…
1995: When I Testified Before the Train Wreck Known as Congress misesPresident Trump hosted Elon Musk for a farewell press conference on Friday. Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team savvily exposed federal follies and spurred over $100 billion in canceled federal contracts and…
Deloitte cuts UK partner promotions by a quarter fnlondon
EU antitrust fines food delivery giants in landmark cartel case euronewsThe investigation marks the first-ever EU antitrust case involving a minority shareholding, as well as the first enforcement of EU competition rules concerning labour markets.
A UK government trial with 20K+ civil servants using Microsoft's Copilot AI for three months found a 26 minute average daily time saving,… t
U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Drops Sharply After Pre-Tariff Surge statistaU.S. goods imports fell by almost 20 percent in April as companies tried to come to terms with new realities amid a whirlwind of tariff announcements. While the worst fears didn’t come to pass after President Trump paused the reciprocal…
Tysons AI startup pWin.ai secures $10M to streamline government contract proposals bizjournalsA Tysons-based startup is using AI to help how government contractors approach proposal writing.
M&S boss's pay hits £7m before cyber attack chaos bbcM&S boss's pay hits £7m before cyber attack chaos Marks & Spencer's (M&S) chief executive's total yearly pay jumped to £7m, before a cyber attack knocked-out online orders, hit contactless payments and disrupted stocks in stores. Stuart…
Democrats begin the long 2028 campaign in South Carolina, 'for whatever reason' semafor
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move to Arlington Heights — or a domed stadium on the lakefront chicagotribuneThe Chicago Bears embarked on a new era in February 2023 with the purchase of a site in Arlington Heights where the team hopes to build a new enclosed stadium with a massive entertainment and residential development. In April 2024, the…
Wells Fargo CEO ‘very, very confident’ that Fed’s leash on bank’s growth will go away bizjournalsThere's a lot at stake for Wells Fargo and its customers when it comes to the Federal Reserve removing an asset cap on the bank.
Belgian watchdog checking Telegram for EU anti-terror compliance euronewsThe regulator received more than 450 injunctions issued against Telegram. Messaging app Telegram is being scrutinised by the Belgian telecoms regulator to check whether the platform complies with EU rules combatting terrorist content…
JP Morgan director joins RBC to expand the firm’s quantitative structuring thetradenewsRBC Capital Markets has named Geoffroy Samarcq as its new head of multi asset quantitative investment strategy (QIS) structuring, effective July 2025. The new role will see Samarcq managing the multi asset QIS structuring teams out of…
Capitol agenda: Thune stares down ‘Medicaid moderates’ politicoIt’s megabill crunch time in the Senate. Arm-twisting over what to change in the House-passed version of the “big, beautiful” bill will largely play out behind closed doors the next few days. Strategy huddles include Senate Finance’s…
EU readying 'countermeasures' if tariffs deal with US crumbles abcnews.goThe European Union is preparing “countermeasures” against the United States if the two sides cannot reach a deal after surprise U.S. tariffs on steel rattled global markets and complicated the ongoing negotiations between Brussels and…
Why Gen Z Is Turning Away from Leadership—and What It Means for the Future of Work observerA quiet revolution is underway in the workplace. As baby boomers retire and millennials move into senior roles, many companies have turned their attention to cultivating Gen Z as the next generation of leaders. But a curious and…
How much work is too much in a relationship? voxIf you’ve been to an engagement party, bridal shower, or wedding, you’ve probably heard a well-meaning relative offer these sage words of wisdom: Marriage is work. Hard work. Persistent work. A lifelong project. The adage is instructive,…
Trump threatened to tariff Apple and Mattel. Here’s how he could do it edition.cnn
Retailers shift supply chains to reduce risks from Trump’s tariffs on China foxbusinessA number of retailers are working to reduce their exposure to China as President Donald Trump's trade war with the second-largest economy rages on. In recent earnings reports, executives have indicated that they are restructuring their…
Tensions Flare Beyond Trade seekingalphaListen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Spotify. Survey Monday As tensions between the U.S. and China mount, do you think their temporary truce on tariffs will…
Jonathan Anderson makes history as Dior's new creative director bbcDesigner Jonathan Anderson is the first person to head both the men's and women's collections at the French fashion house.
What Should the Optimum Growth Rate of Money Supply Be? misesIt is widely held that a growing economy requires a growing money supply, because economic growth gives rise to a greater demand for money. It is also believed that failing to accommodate the increase in the demand for money, will lead to…
Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump abcnews.goThe U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending
I Demand +7% Yields For My Retirement seekingalphaCo-authored with Hidden Opportunities In the 1950s, Marjorie Bradt received a modest gift from her father: just over $6,000 worth of AT&T (T) stock. She didn’t sell it. Instead, she quietly enrolled in the company’s dividend reinvestment…
Our economy isn’t built for the biological clock voxEveryone should have the right to decide if and when they have children. Yet over the past 50 years, the United States has built an economy that increasingly works against fertility — demanding more years in school and longer hours at…
Warning To All BDC Investors seekingalphaAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ARCC, MAIN, PBDC, BXSL, TRIN either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am…
China calls Trump’s trade deal accusations ‘groundless’ washingtonpostChina and the United States are accusing each other of reneging on their tariff truce as tensions rise over rare earths exports, computer chips and student visas.
Sahara dust cloud smothers the Caribbean en route to the southern US apnews
Travel bleg for Avila, Salamanca, Segovia, and other smaller places nearby marginalrevolutionYour suggestions are most welcome, thank you! The post Travel bleg for Avila, Salamanca, Segovia, and other smaller places nearby appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Comments how about you stay in your country amerifat? by…
How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare? bbcHow can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare? Eligible working parents of children from nine months old can now apply for 30 hours of free childcare a week in England from September. The government hopes the scheme will…
Links 6/2/2025 nakedcapitalismWater Tornadoes? Flamingos Use This Clever Trick To Trap Prey SciTech Daily Middle America’s indie perfume boom Dirt Letting Kids Be Kids Zvi Mowshowitz Climate/Environment Canada facing nearly 100 out of control wildfires triggering…
Seattle’s Other Monorail: Some Lessons for California misesWhile this page has covered rail boondoggles in California and elsewhere, we also look at Seattle, which looked at building a monorail system, but then later wisely back off, saving the city‘s taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars of…
Mainland investors set to buy another US$100 billion of Hong Kong stocks: HSBC scmpMainland Chinese households are sitting on 160 trillion yuan (US$22 trillion) in cash, mostly stashed away in bank time deposits, and about a third of it could flow into stock markets in Hong Kong and elsewhere as lower interest rates…
Work Advice: Manager hints that age, caretaking make me bad at my job washingtonpostTurn to your own connections, and maybe a lawyer, to protect your rights.
US airlines charged passengers more to fly alone morningbrewThe Wright brothers almost never flew together, but it turns out one of the aviation industry’s newer innovations is to charge you more for going it alone. Bring a buddy, save some money? The booking site Thrifty Traveler reports that the…
10 Monday AM Reads ritholtzMy back-to-work morning train Chicago plane reads: • It’s the Midwest’s time to shine: Baby boomers explain why they left the Sunbelt and moved back north: Domestic migration to the Sunbelt has slowed, and the Midwest is a beneficiary.…
ETFs are outpacing mutual funds despite market volatility. Are rookie retail investors at risk? cbc.caCanadians are putting more of their investment money into exchange-traded funds, according to recent data, even as the U.S.-led trade war rocks global stock markets — and some experts say that rookie retail investors are at higher risk.
New steel tariffs fuel international fallout morningbrewPresident Trump held a rally Friday evening at a US Steel plant in West Mifflin, PA, and announced he would double the current tariff rate on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% as of June 4. Now, some Canadian, EU, and British…
Hong Kong lawmakers support fully portable MPF accounts scmpSome Hong Kong lawmakers expressed support for allowing “full portability” in the city’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF), which would allow members to move their entire pension balance to a different provider once a year. A Legislative…
Archaeologists find new evidence of ancient slave labor in southern Iraq apnews
This is the worst job market in years for college grads edition.cnn
Old Dominion's new album, 'Barbara,' won't lean on band's record-breaking laurels apnews
BTG Pactual eyes Hong Kong expansion as China and Brazil strengthen ties scmpBrazilian investment bank BTG Pactual is seeking to expand its operations in Asia, eyeing opportunities arising from the growing demand for data centres among Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firms, as Beijing and Brasília strengthen…
Rutabaga Toy Library lets families sign out toys a month at a time nprRutabaga Toy Library lets families sign out toys a month at a timeKids get over some toys pretty quickly. Enter the Rutabaga Toy Library, one of several similar businesses where families can sign out Tinker Toys and scooters for a month…
The ‘Medicaid moderates’ are the senators to watch on the megabill politicoThe Senate’s deficit hawks might be raising the loudest hue and cry over the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill.” But another group of Republicans is poised to have a bigger impact on the final legislative product. Call them the “Medicaid…
‘Freedom Cities’ and Our Tech Overlords’ Visions for the Future nakedcapitalismExamining the techno-monarchists’ plans for a United American Emirates.