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Top Asset Manager Urges Gen Z to Move Beyond Casual Trading Mindset

Long-term strategy, disciplined research, and fundamentals seen as key to building sustainable wealth

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Leah Rosenfeld

AI Anxiety Is Pushing Young Graduates Back to School Despite a Strong Job Market

Fears over automation, job security, and long-term career prospects are driving a new wave of graduate school interest

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Rachel Steinberg

Gas Prices Set to Gradually Decline as Iran Ceasefire Eases Oil Market Pressure

Analysts expect modest relief at the pump in the coming weeks, though geopolitical risks and seasonal demand could limit the pace of decline.

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Augusta Parker

Economy

Japan Inflation Climbs Again as Energy Shocks Return, But Underlying Price Growth Shows Mixed Signals

Rising fuel costs linked to global conflict push headline inflation higher, while core measures soften, keeping pressure on policymakers at the Bank of Japan.

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Rachel Steinberg

NYC Mayor Targets Luxury Second Homes With New Tax Proposal, Sparking Clash With Citadel

A high-profile jab at billionaire Ken Griffin ignites backlash from Citadel as debate intensifies over taxing ultra-wealthy property owners in New York City.

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Leah Rosenfeld

Japan Inflation Picks Up Again as Energy Risks Resurface, But Underlying Price Pressure Softens

Rising fuel concerns linked to Middle East tensions push headline inflation higher, while deeper price indicators show easing momentum below the central bank’s target.

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Leah Rosenfeld

Investing

Investing Shouldn’t Be a Hobby, Says $3 Trillion Asset Manager CEO as He Urges Gen-Z to Focus on Long-Term Wealth Building

Capital Group chief Mike Gitlin encourages younger investors to move beyond speculation and adopt disciplined, fundamentals-driven investing habits

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Alina Sinclair

Private Credit Stress Is Spilling Into Private Equity and Raising Systemic Risks

Rising defaults, tighter liquidity, and refinancing pressure are exposing the fragile link between two of finance’s fastest-growing markets

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Augusta Parker

Oil Prices Slide as Diplomatic Signals Between U.S. and Iran Ease Market Fears

Mixed signals from Washington and Tehran, alongside shipping tensions in the Persian Gulf, reshape short-term oil price expectations

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Augusta Parker

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Japan Inflation Climbs Again as Energy Shocks Return, But Underlying Price Growth Shows Mixed Signals

Rising fuel costs linked to global conflict push headline inflation higher, while core measures soften, keeping pressure on policymakers at the Bank of Japan.

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Rachel Steinberg

Texas Instruments Surges Nearly 20% After Blowout Earnings Fueled by AI Chip Demand

Strong results and bullish guidance tied to data center expansion push shares toward their biggest single-day gain in over two decades.

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Leah Rosenfeld

Regeneron Strikes Pricing Pact With Trump, Expands Access to Breakthrough Hearing-Loss Therapy

Biotech giant agrees to reduce drug costs for select Americans while pledging free access to a first-of-its-kind gene therapy, signaling a broader shift in pharmaceutical pricing strategies.

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David Goldfarb

Intel Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings Beat Signals Long-Awaited Turnaround

Robust quarterly results and renewed revenue growth boost investor confidence, as government backing and AI demand fuel optimism around the chipmaker’s recovery.

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Alina Sinclair

Nike Slashes 1,400 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Push to Accelerate Growth Strategy

Sportswear giant deepens cost-cutting efforts with a second wave of layoffs in 2026, focusing heavily on tech roles as it sharpens its “Win Now” transformation plan.

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Rachel Steinberg

NYC Mayor Targets Luxury Second Homes With New Tax Proposal, Sparking Clash With Citadel

A high-profile jab at billionaire Ken Griffin ignites backlash from Citadel as debate intensifies over taxing ultra-wealthy property owners in New York City.

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Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Betting Scheme Tied to Maduro Operation

Federal prosecutors allege misuse of classified military intelligence in a landmark case that raises new concerns over prediction markets and insider trading risks.

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David Goldfarb

Japan Inflation Picks Up Again as Energy Risks Resurface, But Underlying Price Pressure Softens

Rising fuel concerns linked to Middle East tensions push headline inflation higher, while deeper price indicators show easing momentum below the central bank’s target.

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Leah Rosenfeld

Oil Prices Climb as Middle East Tensions and Hormuz Disruptions Keep Markets on Edge

Despite a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension, supply fears and geopolitical risks continue to push crude higher, with traders focused on the fragile stability of key shipping routes.

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David Goldfarb

Alibaba Pushes Qwen AI Into Smart Vehicles, Turning Cars Into Voice-Controlled Service Hubs

From ordering meals to booking hotels, Alibaba’s in-car AI expansion signals a shift as automakers double down on software-driven experiences amid slowing EV growth.

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Augusta Parker

DeepSeek Unveils V4 AI Model Preview, Escalating Global Race for Cost-Efficient Intelligence

China’s fast-rising AI contender signals a new phase of competition with a powerful yet affordable model, intensifying pressure on global tech firms to rethink spending and innovation strategies.

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Alina Sinclair

Magic Spoon — The Startup Reimagining Cereal for the Protein Generation

How two founders turned nostalgic breakfast cereal into a high-protein, low-sugar direct-to-consumer food brand

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Leah Rosenfeld

DBS CEO Flags Cybersecurity and AI Risks as Top Banking Concerns in Unpredictable Threat Landscape

Tan Su Shan highlights constant vigilance, stress testing, and strict data governance as financial institutions face rising digital and AI-driven risks

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Augusta Parker

Investing Shouldn’t Be a Hobby, Says $3 Trillion Asset Manager CEO as He Urges Gen-Z to Focus on Long-Term Wealth Building

Capital Group chief Mike Gitlin encourages younger investors to move beyond speculation and adopt disciplined, fundamentals-driven investing habits

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Alina Sinclair

RFK Jr. Signals Support for Curbing Junk Food Ads on Television

Health secretary backs potential restrictions while favoring voluntary industry action amid looming pushback from major food companies

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Rachel Steinberg

BMW Doubles Down on Sedans as It Defies Industry Shift Toward SUVs

German automaker unveils next-generation 7 Series with EV-inspired technology while targeting aggressive global growth

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Leah Rosenfeld

Lululemon Taps Nike Veteran Heidi O’Neill to Lead Turnaround as CEO

Leadership shake-up comes amid slowing sales, rising competition, and investor pressure on the athleisure giant

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David Goldfarb

Meta Expands Internal Data Tracking to Power Next-Gen AI Development

New monitoring initiative captures employee interactions across major platforms to accelerate model training and performance

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Augusta Parker

Japanese Automakers Tighten Grip on India’s Car Market as Hybrids Take the Lead

Slow EV adoption and infrastructure gaps push Indian buyers toward hybrid vehicles, strengthening the dominance of Japanese brands

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Alina Sinclair

Justin Trudeau Questions Relevance of Global Institutions in a Rapidly Changing World

Former Canadian leader highlights geopolitical shifts, AI-driven wealth creation, and the risk of widening inequality on the global stage

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Rachel Steinberg

Microsoft Bets Big on Australia with Landmark $18 Billion AI Expansion

Tech giant deepens partnership with Canberra to scale cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workforce skills in its largest regional investment to date

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David Goldfarb

Roche Navigates Currency Headwinds as U.S. Expansion Takes Center Stage

Strong underlying growth masked by Swiss franc surge while the pharma giant accelerates investment in its largest market

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Augusta Parker

L’Oréal Surges After Blowout Quarter Beats Expectations

Strong global demand and resilient beauty spending push the cosmetics giant far beyond forecasts, signaling continued momentum across key markets

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Alina Sinclair

Glossier — The Startup That Turned “No-Makeup Makeup” Into a Billion-Dollar Beauty Empire

How Emily Weiss built a Gen Z beauty brand from a blog and reshaped modern cosmetics marketing

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Augusta Parker

Global Policymakers Warn of Rising Economic Risks as U.S.–Iran Conflict Intensifies

Central bankers and finance officials flag inflation, growth slowdown, and market instability as key global concerns

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Alina Sinclair

UK Inflation Climbs to 3.3% as Energy Shock From Iran Conflict Hits Consumers

Fuel, food, and transport costs push price pressures higher while Bank of England faces tougher rate decisions

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Rachel Steinberg

Top Asset Manager Urges Gen Z to Move Beyond Casual Trading Mindset

Long-term strategy, disciplined research, and fundamentals seen as key to building sustainable wealth

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Leah Rosenfeld

UK Defense Budget Under Fire as Spending Gaps Challenge Starmer Government

Rising security threats and funding shortfalls intensify pressure for a long-term military strategy

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David Goldfarb

Tim Cook Built Apple’s $4 Trillion Empire by Leading on His Own Terms

Operational discipline, ecosystem growth, and steady innovation define a new era beyond Steve Jobs’ legacy

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Augusta Parker

UK Expats in Dubai Reconsider Low-Tax Life as Regional Tensions Rise

Security concerns and policy shifts test the appeal of the UAE’s tax advantages for British professionals

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Alina Sinclair

United Airlines Cuts 2026 Outlook as Rising Fuel Prices Pressure Margins

Strong quarterly performance overshadowed by geopolitical tensions and escalating operating costs

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Rachel Steinberg

Gates Foundation Initiates Epstein Review While Planning Major Workforce Reduction

Internal restructuring and external scrutiny mark a pivotal moment for one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations

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Leah Rosenfeld

Polymarket Expands Into High-Leverage Perpetual Contracts Trading

New derivatives offering intensifies competition across crypto platforms and prediction markets

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Leah Rosenfeld

DOJ Files Fraud Case Against SPLC Over Alleged Covert Funding Activities

Federal prosecutors claim organization secretly financed groups it publicly opposed, raising serious accountability concerns

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David Goldfarb

Apple Accelerates Chip Independence with Key Leadership Shift in Hardware Division

Johny Srouji’s elevation signals a deeper push toward full in-house silicon control across Apple’s ecosystem

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Augusta Parker

SpaceX Eyes $60 Billion Move for Cursor as AI Ambitions Accelerate

Strategic partnership with coding startup could reshape the future of AI-powered software development

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Alina Sinclair

Boba Guys — The Startup That Turned Bubble Tea into a Cult Brand in America

How two friends built a premium tea chain that reshaped U.S. bubble tea culture

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David Goldfarb

USA Rare Earth Strikes $2.8 Billion Deal for Brazil’s Serra Verde to Reshape Global Supply Chains

Strategic acquisition aims to reduce dependence on China as competition for critical minerals intensifies worldwide

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Augusta Parker

Kevin Warsh Signals Tighter Fed Focus as He Pushes for Policy Discipline and Independence

Chair nominee emphasizes inflation control, warns against mission creep, and faces political scrutiny ahead of confirmation

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Rachel Steinberg

FBI Chief Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

High-stakes legal battle centers on contested reporting, media accountability, and the strict “actual malice” standard for public figures

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

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