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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

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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

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

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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

New Investigation Reignites Satoshi Mystery, Points to Blockstream CEO Adam Back

Fresh analysis links early Bitcoin activity to prominent cryptographer, but lack of definitive proof keeps identity debate unresolved.

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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

Contributor:

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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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

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Leah Rosenfeld

$160 Billion Tariff Refund Wave Begins as U.S. Retail Giants Prepare for Massive Payouts

New federal claims portal opens, but delays, legal risks, and policy uncertainty could slow the return of billions to importers

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David Goldfarb

Amazon Deepens AI Push with Potential $25 Billion Anthropic Expansion Deal

Massive cloud and chip commitments signal an escalating race among tech giants to dominate next-generation AI infrastructure

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Augusta Parker

Marvell Jumps on Google AI Chip Deal Buzz While Broadcom Faces Market Pressure

Potential partnership reshapes competitive dynamics in custom silicon as Big Tech accelerates AI infrastructure spending

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Alina Sinclair

China Pulls Ahead in Humanoid Robot Shipments as Global AI Investment Strategies Split

Rapid commercialization in China contrasts with high-valuation U.S. bets, reshaping the future of robotics and artificial intelligence

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Rachel Steinberg

Kospi Surges to Historic Peak as Asian Markets Diverge Amid Fragile Middle East Outlook

Tech-led rally in South Korea defies geopolitical tension as investors stay optimistic despite rising U.S.–Iran risks

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Leah Rosenfeld

Oil Slips as Geopolitical Signals Clash Ahead of Critical Iran Ceasefire Deadline

Markets swing on uncertainty as mixed U.S.–Iran messaging and Strait of Hormuz tensions keep energy traders on edge

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David Goldfarb

Victory Giant Delivers Explosive Market Debut with Massive Hong Kong IPO Surge

Strong investor appetite for AI-linked supply chain players fuels one of the year’s biggest listings despite global uncertainty

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Augusta Parker

Apple’s Next Era Begins as John Ternus Takes Charge of AI Ambitions

New leadership signals a strategic pivot as Apple races to close the gap in artificial intelligence while defending its hardware dominance

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Alina Sinclair

Kering Unveils Aggressive Turnaround Plan to Restore Gucci and Double Profitability

Luxury group targets margin expansion, store rationalisation, and brand revival after prolonged slowdown

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Alina Sinclair

Duolingo — The Startup Making Language Learning Free, Addictive, and Global

How a gamified education startup became one of the world’s most downloaded learning platforms

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Rachel Steinberg

Rising Gas Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Are Squeezing America’s ‘Fun Economy’

Strong overall spending masks a sharp pullback in entertainment and travel as consumers grow cautious

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Leah Rosenfeld

Berkshire Hathaway Lags as S&P 500 Hits Record High in Rapid Market Rebound

Broad market surge leaves Buffett’s conglomerate trailing amid shifting investor sentiment and leadership transition

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David Goldfarb

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rallies on Landmark Warship Deal with Australia

Japan’s first-ever naval export signals policy shift and strengthens defense ties in the Indo-Pacific

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Augusta Parker

AI Agent Boom Faces Reality Check as Costs Surge and Systems Grow More Complex

Silicon Valley leaders warn that scaling AI agents is expensive, inefficient, and far more chaotic than expected

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Alina Sinclair

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

Amazon’s Delivery Shift Could Deepen the Urban Rural Shipping Gap in the U.S.

Cutbacks in USPS volume threaten higher costs, slower service, and growing inequality in last-mile logistics

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Leah Rosenfeld

AI Coding Startup Cursor Targets $50 Billion Valuation in Massive New Funding Push

Proposed $2 billion round highlights surging investor demand for AI-driven software development tools

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David Goldfarb

China Holds Key Lending Rates Steady as Growth Strengthens but Global Risks Persist

Stable domestic momentum and rising inflation give policymakers room to pause while geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook

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David Goldfarb

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

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Ceasefire Teeters and Oil Markets Reignite Volatility

Renewed vessel attacks, failed diplomacy, and shipping shutdowns push U.S.-Iran tensions back toward open conflict

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Alina Sinclair

L’Oréal — The Beauty Giant Built on Scientific Innovation

How a 1909 French startup became the world’s largest cosmetics and beauty company

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Augusta Parker

New York Fed Warns Conflict Risks Could Push Inflation Higher While Slowing U.S. Growth

John Williams highlights rising energy costs, supply chain strain, and growing stagflation risks as geopolitical tensions ripple through the economy.

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Alina Sinclair

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.7 With Stronger Performance and Reduced Cyber Risk Capabilities

New AI model improves coding and reasoning performance while deliberately limiting advanced cybersecurity capabilities compared to Claude Mythos Preview.

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Rachel Steinberg

India’s Smaller Cities Are Driving the Next E-Commerce Boom

Rapid growth beyond metro hubs is reshaping online retail, with Amazon and Flipkart racing to capture demand from emerging consumers.

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Leah Rosenfeld

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