Finance & markets
Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause
Bill Gates warned governments are not adequately preparing for how AI could displace workers, strain social systems and create global risks.
Daily Dividend Report: BEN,MOV,FMNB,GEF.B,QNBC
Franklin Templeton announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on September 30, 2026.…
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled due to an antitrust lawsuit, leaving WBD in limbo during a pivotal moment for media.
The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein | Nils Pratley
China’s fashion giant will list in Hong Kong with a shrunken price tag – and big questions over its business model
Cathie Wood bets on 'disrupter' stock with bullish analyst call
Solana, a high-speed blockchain network used for payments, trading, and crypto applications, is bringing its flagship annual conference to the UK.
Wednesday's ETF Movers: MLPX, SGDM
In trading on Wednesday, the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.3% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of DT Midstream, up about 4.…
Williams-Sonoma earnings beat by $0.04, revenue topped estimates
Massive earnings miss. Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) reported adjusted EPS of $0.24 for Q4 2025, missing the consensus estimate of $1.53 by 84.3%. The social entertainment platform’s results fell sharply short of Wall…
Photronics earnings beat by $0.10, revenue topped estimates
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB - Get Free Report)'s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $29.32, but opened at $37…
‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?
Gifting money to your children or grandchildren is more than just a financial boost â itâs a chance to support them meaningfully and teach them about managing money.
Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.
Moderna stock rallied, while Klarna and CoreWeave were among the week’s worst losers.
Two-thirds of parents don’t have this vital document they need in case of emergency
Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, unforeseen emergencies arise that exceed even the most well-cushioned of emergency funds. Catastrophic events like major medical expenses, the unexpected death of a family member,…
Burnham says rising energy prices are ‘difficult’ as typical annual bill rises to £1,723 from October – business live
Gas and electricity bills to rise by £60, or 4%, to highest level in three years, regulator Ofgem announces
Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding
Intuit, Inc. engages in the provision of business and financial management solutions. It operates through the following segments: Small Business and Self-Employed, Consumer, Credit Karma, and ProTax. The Small Business …
Meta, states discuss mid-trial settlement in teen addiction case
Meta Platforms (META) has agreed to pay as much as $16.68 billion and overhaul key features across Facebook and Instagram to resolve a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 U.S. states accusing the social media giant of delibe…
Stocks Settle Higher as Lower Crude Prices Ease Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.64%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
Soybeans Extend Gains to Tuesday’s Close
Soybeans posted gains of 11 ½ to 14 cents across the board on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/4 cents at $12.01. Soymeal futures were steady to $1.10 higher on the day, with Soy Oil b…
AL Sydbank reports first-half profit of DKK 1.8bn
AL Sydbank’s half-year report shows that the positive trend from Q1 has been sustained and strengthened in several areas. Profit has improved, lending has increased and the amalgamation of the organisation is proceeding…
FTSE 100: Global Investor Demand Keeps Record High Within Reach
Gold enters 2026 at record highs after an exceptional rally driven by strong central bank demand, macro uncertainty, and a shift in strategic asset allocation. We remain positive on our gold outlook, with macro tailwind…
Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.
HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech
BEIJING — U.S.-based personal computing and printing firm HP has signed a multi-year global agreement for licensing certain WiFi patents from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, the companies announced Wednesday.
Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?
I thought I was writing an interesting column about demographic changes and structural forces in the economy, but “the pig and the python” struck a nerve. America’s Boomers told me so.
Cattle Extend Losses to Tuesday, as Early Cash Business Falls
Live cattle futures were down 72 cents to $2.65 lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade picked up a few sales at $218 on Tuesday, down $7-8 from last week, with a few dressed sales of $345 in the north. Feede…