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What to know about Hugging Face, the open-source AI startup reportedly catching Nvidia’s eye

What to know about Hugging Face, the open-source AI startup reportedly catching Nvidia’s eye

New reports outline deal talks between the two companies as open-source AI technology comes more into focus....

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Fed’s Lisa Cook denies committing mortgage fraud, says Trump has no grounds to remove her from office

Fed’s Lisa Cook denies committing mortgage fraud, says Trump has no grounds to remove her from office

Cook’s lawyer says she made an inadvertent error listing her apartment in Atlanta as a primary residence...

6 hours ago
CrowdStrike’s stock soars after AI fuels the cybersecurity company’s ‘best quarter in history’

CrowdStrike’s stock soars after AI fuels the cybersecurity company’s ‘best quarter in history’

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings were roaring after the cybersecurity company revealed a record-breaking quarter, one part...

8 hours ago
Salesforce’s stock surges as AI momentum fuels revenue growth

Salesforce’s stock surges as AI momentum fuels revenue growth

Salesforce cleared Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations and deepened its ties with AI lab Anthropic....

10 hours ago
I just had my first baby and don’t want to go back to work. Is quitting for a year a bad idea?

I just had my first baby and don’t want to go back to work. Is quitting for a year a bad idea?

“I really don’t want to miss my baby’s first year.”...

10 hours ago
Two-thirds of parents are failing at this vital safety measure for their children

Two-thirds of parents are failing at this vital safety measure for their children

Here’s why most parents balk at this legal task....

12 hours ago
The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt

The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt

“The interest payments are starting to snowball,” said Joe Boyle at Hartford Funds....

13 hours ago
Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

The Microsoft co-founder is urging technology leaders and government officials to better acknowledge the risks AI poses ...

15 hours ago
China is collecting on old debts but won’t pay its own

China is collecting on old debts but won’t pay its own

China’s leaders are working to recoup hundreds of billions of dollars worth of unpaid taxes. At the same time, the count...

15 hours ago
12 stocks for ‘bottom-fishing’ investors looking for cheap growth opportunities

12 stocks for ‘bottom-fishing’ investors looking for cheap growth opportunities

Companies with stocks near 52-week lows that analysts expect to roar back include Dick’s Sporting Goods, McDonald’s and ...

16 hours ago
Meta’s stock gives up gains as Wall Street digests settlement in social-media addiction trial

Meta’s stock gives up gains as Wall Street digests settlement in social-media addiction trial

The social-media giant agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion as part of the settlement....

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S&P 500 is expected to reach fresh highs this year — but Barclays warns of risks

S&P 500 is expected to reach fresh highs this year — but Barclays warns of risks

Strategists at the bank warn of rising macroeconomic volatility, capital-supply concerns related to artificial intellige...

17 hours ago
U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed’s target. Rate hike might be in play.

U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed’s target. Rate hike might be in play.

The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potent...

17 hours ago
Wall Street’s biggest optimist says ‘I wouldn’t jump into the AI trade right now’

Wall Street’s biggest optimist says ‘I wouldn’t jump into the AI trade right now’

Ed Yardeni, who has been called the most bullish person on Wall Street, says he hasn’t been bullish enough on the stock ...

18 hours ago
I’m 56 with $1.4 million and want to retire in 5 years. Do I move to California, New York or overseas?

I’m 56 with $1.4 million and want to retire in 5 years. Do I move to California, New York or overseas?

“How do I prepare for market drops or crashes just before or after retirement?”...

18 hours ago
Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities

Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be set...

19 hours ago
Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.

Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.

“I’m curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary.”...

20 hours ago
Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding

Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding

Cost-conscious customers giving up on TurboTax sent Intuit shares sliding in early Wednesday trade....

20 hours ago
‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.”...

21 hours ago
Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it’s time to buy the dip, says strategist.

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it’s time to buy the dip, says strategist.

A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks....

21 hours ago
SAP stock slumps as UBS downgrades stock on ‘slow’ move into AI

SAP stock slumps as UBS downgrades stock on ‘slow’ move into AI

SAP stock slumped on Wednesday, making it the worst-performing large-cap European stock, after a UBS analyst criticized ...

21 hours ago
Oil prices extend slide as Iran and Oman eye temporary Hormuz deal

Oil prices extend slide as Iran and Oman eye temporary Hormuz deal

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s October contracts declined by almost 7% and 9% in five days, respectively....

21 hours ago
Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?

Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?

How to get seniors to spend $12 trillion in home equity....

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Callaway Golf’s apology for ad showing woman being shoved to the ground exposes a major industry blind spot

Callaway Golf’s apology for ad showing woman being shoved to the ground exposes a major industry blind spot

The viral ad shows a male golfer pushing a female golfer to the ground. Since 2019, women and girls made up nearly 60% o...

1 day ago
Tax tips for TikTok stars, after judge says influencer can’t write off his Grammy tickets

Tax tips for TikTok stars, after judge says influencer can’t write off his Grammy tickets

3 tax pitfalls for ‘influencers’ — and tips to avoid them that could help all taxpayers....

1 day ago
Options traders are betting on the quietest Nvidia earnings reaction in years. It could be an opportunity for AI bulls.

Options traders are betting on the quietest Nvidia earnings reaction in years. It could be an opportunity for AI bulls.

Nvidia’s quarterly earnings announcement has been a major stock-market event ever since the AI boom began in earnest wit...

1 day ago
Has AI gotten any better at stock picking?

Has AI gotten any better at stock picking?

Beating the market is difficult, even with AI’s help....

1 day ago
U.S.-Canada trade war threatens to worsen inflation for both economies. Neither can afford it.

U.S.-Canada trade war threatens to worsen inflation for both economies. Neither can afford it.

An actual trade war with Canada would undoubtably hurt the smaller neighbor to the north, economists say, but the U.S. w...

1 day ago
This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don’t own any bonds

This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don’t own any bonds

Strong earnings growth over the past few quarters has helped lift U.S. stocks into record territory. Now, rising Treasur...

1 day ago
SpaceX to build Musk’s vision for a spaceport that until now ‘only existed in science fiction’

SpaceX to build Musk’s vision for a spaceport that until now ‘only existed in science fiction’

SpaceX says it will invest $100 billion to launch thousands of rockets from “Starbase, Louisiana,” with construction set...

1 day ago
Here’s where it takes new homeowners almost 40 to 50 years to break even on buying a house

Here’s where it takes new homeowners almost 40 to 50 years to break even on buying a house

In some markets, renting and investing can build wealth faster than buying a house....

1 day ago
This driverless-truck company could be a ‘long-term winner’ in a market Tesla plans to enter soon

This driverless-truck company could be a ‘long-term winner’ in a market Tesla plans to enter soon

Kodiak AI logged more than 40,000 paid driverless hours through the second quarter and is pushing to offer driverless hi...

1 day ago
‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

“The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance.”...

1 day ago
5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing

5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing

You don’t have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision....

1 day ago
These growth stocks are still cheap, despite the S&P 500 being near a record high price-to-sales valuation

These growth stocks are still cheap, despite the S&P 500 being near a record high price-to-sales valuation

These are three of the 11 stocks among the S&P 500 that passed a screen, trading below their long-term average price...

1 day ago
Home prices in Chicago have risen the most in the U.S. over the past year

Home prices in Chicago have risen the most in the U.S. over the past year

Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particu...

1 day ago
Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card

Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card

An ongoing shortage of compute could provide Meta with the opportunity to sell its capacity for a big premium....

1 day ago
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock is having its worst day ever, as sneakers aren’t selling without deeper discounts

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock is having its worst day ever, as sneakers aren’t selling without deeper discounts

Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-ye...

1 day ago
You don’t have to be rich to start investing. Here’s a simple way to begin.

You don’t have to be rich to start investing. Here’s a simple way to begin.

You don’t need to be fluent in market jargon or have thousands of dollars stashed away to get started....

1 day ago
Major Alibaba figures make purchases as Chinese giant sells $10 billion of stock

Major Alibaba figures make purchases as Chinese giant sells $10 billion of stock

Major Alibaba shareholders have made big share purchases ahead of vital secondary market offering...

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