Expo News Today — August 12, 2026
Treasury yields are little changed as investors await key inflation data and more — today's expo signal.
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Treasury yields are little changed as investors await key inflation data
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was largely flat at 4.682%.
Cava’s sales surge as diners swap lettuce for grain bowls and pitas amid food-safety scare
Cava Group says some diners have switched up their orders to avoid lettuce, but the fast-casual chain has still been able to sport sales growth despite a summer of food-safety scares impacting the restaurant industry writ large.
Oracle’s stock has taken a hit as AI spending concerns resurface
A lack of clarity around Oracle’s future AI spending plans is keeping investors on the sidelines, one analyst believes.
Social Security expands list of conditions to 314 illnesses for faster disability claims
The “compassionate allowances” list speeds consideration for benefits.
A historically strong stretch for the U.S. stock market is about to begin
Some investors are worried that this AI-powered bull market might be getting a little long in the tooth as it approaches its fourth birthday.
Is inflation really slowing? Fed rate hike hinges on July price report.
A surprising decline in U.S. jobs last month isn’t enough to discourage the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates soon, but a tame inflation report for the second straight month could do the trick.
Airbnb has added thousands of new hotel listings. Will that damage the brand’s identity?
The home-rental company is leaning into hotels and third-party amenities to transform into a “one-stop shop” for travel.
Baby products company Frida is expanding into kids’ personal care
Baby products company Frida is launching a new category of personal care items for kids, tapping into a growing market and largely untapped space.
Expo News Today — August 11, 2026
Eli Lilly takes weight-loss pill battle global with first Foundayo approval outside U.S. and more — today's expo signal.
Eli Lilly takes weight-loss pill battle global with first Foundayo approval outside U.S.
Lilly's Foundayo wins U.K. approval, taking its weight-loss pill battle with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy beyond the U.S. market.
U.S. oil tops $84 as Hormuz deal hopes dwindle and deadlock deepens
U.S. crude is back above $84 as last week's anticipation of a U.S.-Iran deal dissipates.
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Super Micro stock is rallying after results. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
Here’s what analysts are saying about Super Micro.
I found a $100 bill in the communal washer at my Airbnb. What should I do?
“The landlord has not been here in months, so I assume it was a previous tenant.”
CoreWeave surges 18% in premarket after a 'cleaner quarter'. Here's what's happening
AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.
China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus makes first international flight — could COMAC challenge the aviation duopoly?
China’s C919 has made its first scheduled international commercial flight, a milestone in COMAC’s bid to challenge Boeing and Airbus globally.
New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies
In letters to four prediction market platforms, City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the council was also actively considering legislation to address concerns.
Is $1 million enough for a household to retire? The answer keeps changing.
“Some readers — and couples — would be grateful to retire on half that amount.”
AI capex could hit $1.6 trillion next year, says fund manager who sees more echoes of 1998 than the dot-com bust
A T. Rowe Price fund manager thinks the hyperscalers can comfortably fund their investment spending, and moreover, derive high returns on that invested capital with a short payback schedule.
Another AI lab is burning through cash as Tencent earnings rise
It’s not just American artificial-intelligence companies burning through cash as they roll out ever-more advanced models.
Chinese tech giant Tencent posts revenue beat on accelerating games sales, AI-driven ads
Tencent stock was down 26% so far in 2026 as the company faces intense competition in China in AI and investors grow jittery about its rising spending.
Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?
“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”
Musician John Oates sells his idyllic Colorado ranch for $6.9 million
Rock ‘n’ roll legend John Oates, best known as half of the duo Hall & Oates, has sold the Aspen ranch he has owned for 35 years.
World's largest sovereign wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit as it reveals SpaceX stake for the first time
The fund — currently valued at around $2.34 trillion — is an investor in more than 7,000 companies across 60 countries.
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