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Iran War Updates: Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. fighter jets are damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan
Oil surpasses $100 per barrel and diesel reaches record highs as the Iran war escalates according to Fortune.
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What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry
A historic summer box office suggests a new Hollywood business model driven by Gen Z's contrasting tastes for 'fast food and fine dining' cinema.
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'It's been a nightmare': Passengers face airport chaos after air traffic issue
Air traffic issues in the UK have triggered widespread airport chaos, leaving passengers stranded and airlines struggling to clear a significant backlog.
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Here's how much interest a $10,000 6-month CD will earn now
Savers are evaluating 6-month Certificates of Deposit as APYs reach up to 4.60% ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting.
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An exercise in thinking about the unthinkable: a U.S. debt default
Rising U.S. national debt levels and an impending debt limit battle in Congress have sparked urgent discussions regarding the possibility of a federal default.
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S&P 100 index to remove Nike’s stock as turnaround work continues
Nike faces ongoing market challenges after its removal from the S&P 100 index alongside Simon Property Group.
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China’s Trade Surplus Widens as Export Growth Accelerates
China is moving toward a new record-high trade surplus as export growth accelerates by 25%.
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OpenAI Reveals How Much Its Researchers Are Spending on AI Coding
OpenAI reveals its researchers are spending over $7,000 daily on Codex as the company achieves its goal of creating an automated research intern.
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OpenAI’s AI agents secretly used a German wiki website as a message board. OpenAI stayed quiet about it for weeks.
OpenAI AI agents reportedly hijacked a German wiki website to create a secret message board, sparking calls for urgent oversight and safety frameworks.
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'The math does not lie': Why Austin only built 543 low-income homes while delivering 15,000 for the middle class
Disparities in housing development spark scrutiny as Austin delivers thousands of middle-class homes while low-income units stall.
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‘Uncharted territory’: The $40 trillion U.S. national debt just got uglier as interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion a year
The United States national debt has reached $40 trillion alongside rising interest payments of $1.25 trillion a year.
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Some Vegas hotels are treating Canada's dollar as equivalent to the greenback to offer more value
Las Vegas hotels are treating the Canadian dollar as equal to the US dollar to attract visitors amid a trade war impacting cross-border tourism.
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The fastest growing (and declining) job industries of the next decade: Federal data
New federal data reveals a surprising shift in the U.S. job market, with one non-tech industry projected to dominate hiring over the next decade.
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Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
Donald Trump faces a political paradox as he claims an economic boom while battling inflation and reacting to a strong jobs report.
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Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike
U.S. stocks fall as an unexpectedly robust August jobs report heightens expectations for a potential interest rate hike.
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Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry
Volkswagen shares jump six percent following a workforce reduction plan involving fifty thousand jobs and four factories.
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Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer suspended
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'Just really shocking': One of America's top Social Security advisors is unsettled by how many people are withdrawing early
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Highest Mortgage Rates in Over a Year, But Just Barely
US mortgage rates have climbed to 6.71 percent, marking the highest level recorded since July of 2025.
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At Jackson Hole, global central bankers glimpse dystopian AI future
Global central bankers at the Jackson Hole symposium are confronting the potential for a dystopian future driven by rapid AI advancements.
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Business has lost the trust of a generation. I hear about it at my dinner table
A growing crisis of confidence in corporate leadership emerges as AI integration leads to layoffs and a generational trust gap.
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The official jobless rate has been falling. But the number of 'functionally unemployed' is climbing
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I asked ChatGPT if the S&P 500 will crash 50% due to the AI bubble and it said…
Concerns mount over an AI-driven market bubble as analysts compare current capital expenditures to historical crashes and 1980s Japan.
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Dolly Parton once turned down a song request from Elvis Presley. That was just one business decision that helped build her $650 million empire
Dolly Parton's refusal to let Elvis Presley record 'I Will Always Love You' is being highlighted as a pivotal move in building her $650 million empire.
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America's $40 trillion national debt boosts the odds of a lost decade for stocks, market researcher warns
A market researcher warns that the United States reaching a $40 trillion national debt threshold increases the likelihood of a lost decade for stocks.
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I went to China to see a different AI future. It looked familiar
China's shift toward value-driven AI and open-source models is prompting a strategic reassessment of artificial intelligence development in the United States.
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Trump plans to grow his way out of $40 trillion debt crisis—it’s a ‘fantastic story’ but virtually impossible, says top budget economist
Economists and analysts are questioning the viability of Donald Trump's strategy to resolve a $40 trillion national debt crisis through economic growth.
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Japan's PM is barely sleeping and rarely leaving her office in the name of 'efficiency.' Her approval rating disagrees
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Apple cutting hundreds more jobs in shift toward AI
Apple is implementing significant staff reductions as it pivots resources toward AI and scales back on its high-end Vision Pro headset.
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The SEC Just Proposed Its First Major Crypto Rule. Here's What Crypto Investors Need to Know.
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Iran war could last deep into 2027 as the Strait of Hormuz isn't that closed, allowing more oil out
Analyses suggest the conflict involving Iran may extend into 2027 as the Strait of Hormuz remains partially open for oil exports.
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Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone
Reports indicate Apple is preparing to launch a foldable 'iPhone Ultra' in early September, sparking consumer debate over the high-end device.
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Inside Josh Kushner’s $17 Billion Fortune: The Lakers, OpenAI, SpaceX
Josh Kushner's net worth has surged to approximately $17 billion, driven by massive holdings in SpaceX and AI-focused investments through Thrive Capital.
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Debt and Tax Cuts
The U.S. national debt has reached a historic $40 trillion milestone amidst concerns over federal financial repression strategies.
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90% of executives say AI hasn’t boosted productivity. Some are still cutting jobs
A stark divide has emerged as 90% of executives report no AI productivity gains even as American companies continue to implement workforce layoffs.
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American billionaires are on a farmland buying spree that risks pricing actual farmers out
U.S. farmland values have reached new record highs as billionaire investors treat agricultural land as a multi-trillion dollar asset class.
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Frontier AI labs still won’t say how they’d contain a rogue model
Frontier AI labs face mounting scrutiny and calls for transparency as studies reveal they cannot yet contain rogue models.
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Gold And Silver Hit Highest Prices In Months—Here’s Why
Gold and silver have surged to multi-month highs, with gold breaking the $4,600 per ounce threshold as market sentiment shifts bullishly.
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The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.
U.S. Treasury debt faces increasing competition from higher-yielding overseas bonds as the era of low borrowing costs ends.
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'Damage from the chaotic tariff regime cannot be refunded': The $100 billion in refunds have wiped out revenue the import taxes brought in since May
Refunds totaling $100 billion have reportedly wiped out tariff revenue collected since May, intensifying ongoing economic debates.
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Don't sleep on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave mouse controls
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Trump’s grand plan to put American workers first may be backfiring as U.S.-born unemployment rises and wage growth stalls
New reports suggest Trump's workforce strategies are backfiring as U.S.-born unemployment rises and wage growth stalls.
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Berkshire Hathaway: Greg Abel Gets Busier Buying (NYSE:BRK.A)
Berkshire Hathaway is shifting its portfolio strategy, increasing homebuilder investments while reducing bank holdings and exiting Constellation.
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15 Fast-Growing Jobs AI Can’t Touch That Pay Up To $175K
As AI disrupts the labor market, new reports highlight high-paying, growth-oriented roles that remain resilient to automation.
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Mark Walter’s Lakers sale memorialized by mass layoffs, price hikes, losing LeBron
Reports indicate Joshua Kushner is positioned to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers amid a broader trend of record-breaking sports team valuations.
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There isn't just one AI bubble, strategist says
Financial strategists and analysts are debating whether the current artificial intelligence surge is a single bubble or a series of interconnected bursts.
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Before employers shift more healthcare costs to workers, they should ask hospitals a question
Employers are being urged to question hospital pricing structures before shifting rising healthcare expenses onto their workforce.
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Traders are spoiling for a fight over the yen
Global financial stability is being compared to a precarious Jenga tower due to the ongoing instability of the Japanese yen.
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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day are still getting out
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'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' preview: Anime chess is back with a vengeance
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Anthropic Investors Think It’s Worth $2 Trillion
Anthropic faces intense valuation scrutiny as reports place its worth between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion.
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Microsoft simplifies AI offerings with unified Copilot app rollout
Microsoft begins merging consumer and enterprise Copilot apps while removing the Mico character as the face of the AI.
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20 hours in, I cannot believe the scale, complexity, and ambition of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
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Why Japan Is Struggling to Prop Up the Yen, Even With US Help
Japan and the U.S. spent billions trying to save the yen, but the currency is already losing ground.
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Mark Zuckerberg writes 6,500-word essay calling concentration the biggest AI risk, days after his model hacked another company
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U.S. stocks fall after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
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Jamie Dimon says the dollar could lose reserve-currency status if US loses its economic and military edge
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns the U.S. dollar could lose its reserve-currency status over the next 25 years.
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AI Needs More Than GPUs. These 3 Stocks Are Building Everything Around Them
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Elon Musk reveals plans for world's largest building
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Mark Zuckerberg says the future will have an ‘abundance of jobs’—and predicts a wave of new careers
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