Trump wins last-minute reprieve temporarily blocking BBC access to his business records
Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging its 2024 “Panorama” documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack defamed him.
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My adult kids are big earners. Should I do a Roth conversion now so they aren’t taxed as much on their inheritance?
Inherited IRAs can create a tax liability for heirs, but this should not be your first concern.
Opinion: Demis Hassabis’ new role exposes Google’s AI balancing act
Demis Hassabis’ new role highlights the tension between his scientific ambitions and Google’s pressure to commercialize and scale AI.
We're exiting our position in a spin-off play gone wrong
It will take time to restore credibility with investors after a disappointing first earnings report.
Dogs days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.
The U.S. jobs market isn’t getting much better for people looking for work — but it’s not getting any worse, either.
Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars
Burger King's U.S. business reported same-store sales growth of 8.5%.
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SoftBank gets $8.2 billion boost from Intel as OpenAI takes a backseat and more — today's expo signal.
SoftBank gets $8.2 billion boost from Intel as OpenAI takes a backseat
SoftBank on Thursday reported profit for its fiscal first quarter that beat market expectations.
SpaceX ramps up Tesla Megapack purchases in Q2 to power its AI data centers
SpaceX is using Tesla's big Megapack backup batteries to help power its Colossus AI data centers in Greater Memphis.
Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation
Cook was part of a 9-3 majority that voted last week to keep the central bank's benchmark borrowing rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%.
Changing how Medicare pays for hospice care could save the U.S. $7.6 billion a year — but at what cost to patients?
The hospice industry argues that the current payment system allows for providers to create individual care plans that meet patients’ specific needs.
5 things investors should know about the stock market’s latest rapid-fire comeback
What a difference a week makes. The S&P 500 has surged more than 6% over the past five days, its biggest gain since last year’s tariff tantrum.
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Opinion: Demis Hassabis’ new role exposes Google’s AI balancing act
Demis Hassabis’ new role highlights the tension between his scientific ambitions and Google’s pressure to commercialize and scale AI.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
Copper jumps to its highest level ever. What the metal is telling us
Once a reliable gauge if economic health, "Dr. Copper" may be giving complicated signals this year.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's left rehab, will work from home
"On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period," the 84-year-old McConnell said.
Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks
Trump's reported phone calls to the Fed chairman will complicate his efforts to prove he will act independently on inflation and interest rates.
As a woman of color who travels alone, is it a waste of money to visit places with zero diversity?
“I don’t want to spend a bunch of money and have a bad time.”
As Alphabet burns through cash on AI, it’s turning back to the bond market
Alphabet is utilizing its balance sheet with a fresh debt issuance as heavy AI investments eat into its free cash flow.
Micron’s stock claws back to buck the memory-chip selloff
While Sandisk and Western Digital shares were down, Micron erased its intraday losses.
AppLovin stock tanks on Q2 revenue miss
Shares of AppLovin tanked 17% Thursday off a second-quarter earnings miss, falling short of analysts' expectations for revenue.
The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect
Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.
Chipotle’s stock extends its declines, but analysts aren’t sweating the jalapeno scare
“History has repeatedly shown that the sales impact of foodborne illness tends to be fleeting for restaurants,” one analyst noted.
AppLovin’s AI stumbles send the stock sliding toward its worst day in over a year
The software company also came up short on expectations for revenue in the latest quarter.
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