Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now
President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.
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States are coming after prediction markets — and setting up a costly legal battle over who gets to regulate them
Prediction markets like Kalshi are regulated in different ways across states. There’s a better way for them to thrive.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Matt Zames is taking an unpaid position to help his former JPMorgan colleague Frank Bisignano tackle modernization of the SSA, CNBC has learned.
When it comes to stock buybacks, anything SK Hynix can do, Samsung can do bigger
As demand far outstrips supply in the memory-chip market, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are generating outsize profits and throwing off huge free cash flow. Now both companies plan to return lots of this to shareholders
NATO member Romania scrambles F-16 fighter jets to destroy drone near critical European gas project
It comes weeks after Romania’s Air Force destroyed a Russian drone in its airspace.
Expo News Today — August 21, 2026
Taiwan's AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists say and more — today's expo signal.
Taiwan's AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists say
Taiwan's economic growth could moderate due to its vulnerability to risks of capex slowdown, macroeconomic downturns, and concentration in semiconductors.
Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try
Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.
Neocloud stocks like CoreWeave are having a moment — and time’s running out to cash in
The neoclouds are destined to be “cyclical leasing companies,” according to BCA analyst Noah Weisberger, which implies low valuations for the stocks.
U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year on their favorite teams—many find themselves in debt as a result
As football season approaches, many Americans are planning to take on debt to pay for tickets, memorabilia, parlays and more.
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Bessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately.
You’ve all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here’s how it’s changing lives — for better or worse.
AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it’s just going to get bigger.
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Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis is getting closer; recommends gold and bitcoin
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a forthcoming debt crisis.
Most Americans aren't anti-vaccine. They're uncertain — and that's a growing public health challenge
The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.
Former JPMorgan exec takes on Social Security advisory role
Matt Zames will take on an unpaid adviser position at the Social Security Administration, according to reports.
‘The estrangement isn’t about politics’: My daughter hasn’t spoken to me for 4 years. Do I leave her a monthly annuity?
“You’ll have to trust me when I tell you that she had love, support and opportunities.”
An overlooked AI winner names a new CFO — plus, Nvidia's key earnings loom
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now
President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.
As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate seat at risk, Husted defends energy policy
Vice President JD Vance joined Sen. Jon Husted and other GOP leaders at a Middletown, Ohio, steel plant, as data center fears loom.
Ken Griffin says Citadel unwound more than 80% of risk tied to Situational Awareness portfolio
In a letter to clients, Griffin addressed the firm's purchase of assets from Situational Awareness for the first time.
Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China
Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.
Trump, Vance and Bessent try to calm the bond market with ‘alternative facts’
Maybe this stuff works on TV or on the stump. But it doesn’t work on Wall Street, where people can count.
Trump tariff deadline looms as Canada says it's working to resolve 'trade issues' with U.S.
Businesses have warned that Trump's new 50% duties could cripple their U.S. sales if they take effect.
The Treasury, the Fed and the threat to your money
Also in Weekend Reads: The Gen Z online sports-betting trend, what’s next for Apple as Tim Cook exits, and a bullish take on Nvidia heading into earnings.
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