SpaceX postponed a crucial launch — and its stock went on to close below IPO price for second day
Shares in SpaceX declined about 4% in premarket trading on Friday after aborted mission.
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Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift
It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.
How to find the best mortgage rate — it could save you $3,300 a year
Buyers who skip comparison shopping often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.
AI may force these workers to retire earlier than planned
Older workers now face two major impediments: looming Social Security cuts and rapidly evolving workplace priorities
Chinese automakers are taking on the UK — and many Brits are embracing it
The surge comes as China's auto exports have boomed in recent years as the country's appetite for new models has cooled.
Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008
Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere.
Ranch dressing and stuffed raccoons: Some of the World Cup’s biggest winners as Spain and Argentina face off in the final
As the World Cup wraps up, the off-field battle for eyeballs, ad dollars and viral fame has already crowned some champions
As semiconductor stocks slump, one AI-adjacent sector is thriving — and these are the stocks to buy
Another way to exploit the AI evolution is available for investors
Expo News Today — July 17, 2026
Sweden's Saab posts record orders as fighter jet maker cashes in on higher defense spending and more — today's expo signal.
Sweden's Saab posts record orders as fighter jet maker cashes in on higher defense spending
European governments ramp up defense spending and book orders with the region's companies.
Oil rises as Iran threatens retaliation if Trump targets country's critical infrastructure
Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the United States and Iran.
Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates
The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.
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Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO goes for just under $1 million at Sotheby's auction
The high price for the garment is a sign that collectors are looking to bid on artifacts and collectibles from the artificial intelligence boom.
The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say
The Trump administration is taking steps to control who gets access to the latest frontier models, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs
The smoke coming from active wildfires in Canada has led to unhealthy air quality in swaths of the U.S., which could affect the World Cup final in New Jersey.
The World Cup–winning side will make $50 million — and the IRS gets a cut
“It doesn’t make a difference who wins the game. The IRS will get a piece.”
SpaceX postponed a crucial launch — and its stock went on to close below IPO price for second day
Shares in SpaceX declined about 4% in premarket trading on Friday after aborted mission.
Meet Kimi K3, the newest Chinese AI model haunting Silicon Valley
Moonshot AI’s new open model is catching up to Anthropic and OpenAI, raising questions about the future of the AI race.
Taco Bell says it has removed lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak from its restaurants
Taco Bell, which the CDC linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, will likely recover soon from the health safety scare, according to analysts.
The average stock is having a moment as semiconductors struggle. It’s a sign of a healthy market.
It has been a good week to be average on Wall Street.
19 (mostly) tech stocks that have fallen at least 25% in July
Seven of the worst performers for the month were still up by triple digits for 2026.
How your winning stock-index fund can turn on a dime
Also in Weekend Reads: The changing bond market, housing-market opportunities and advice from the Moneyist.
Look on the bright side: Energy companies are booming
You can’t beat them. Maybe you should join them.
Chip stocks have entered a bear market. A BofA analyst says not to panic.
The semiconductor sector is undergoing a reset and has a tendency to underperform in the third quarter.
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