'Funflation' is on the rise as hobbies get pricier, but consumers keep spending anyway
The Bank of America's latest analysis suggested that "funflation" — the increased cost of fun — may be rising, but consumers aren't cutting back.
Finance & markets
Horizon Kinetics buys $352 in Texas Pacific Land (TPL) stock
A 10% owner of Texas Pacific Land Corp added 1 share, with filings showing over 10 million shares beneficially owned overall.
Corn Rallies off Early Lows on Friday with Trade Details to Come Monday
Corn futures found strength throughout the Friday session, as contracts closed 10-15 cents off the early lows and steady to a penny higher. December managed to post a ¾ cent gain on the week. The CmdtyView national aver…
Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions
Boeing said it flagged a software glitch last month on some 737 Max aircraft that could affect certain landing procedures, as the manufacturer seeks federal approval for the fourth and final model in its best-selling ai…
OpenAI agents aggressively accessed UN data website more than 16,000 times
OpenAI agents flooded a United Nations website with search requests and employed multiple aggressive methods to access data from the system in June, an independent research report published Saturday found, according to …
Form 4 Culp Inc For: 26 September
The right to 12,941 common shares depends on Mark remaining a director at the earlier of the one-year grant anniversary or a qualifying annual meeting.
Soybeans Pulling Off Early Lows as Monday Announcement Calms Selling
Soybeans are rallying nearly 20 cents off the early session lows, with contracts up ½ cent to a penny lower in the nearbys. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 cent at $12.61. Soymeal futures are dow…
Form 4 Intel Corporation For: 26 September
SiTime Corp (SITM) moved up by 8.67%. The Technology Equipment sector is up by 2.69%. The company outperformed the industry. Top 3 stocks by turnover in the sector: Micron Technology Inc (MU) up 5.49%; Intel Corp (INTC)…
Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he approved new fuel economy standards, reversing former President Joe Biden's stricter policies meant to fuel electric vehicle adoption.
Cotton Holding onto Midday Losses on Friday
Cotton futures are trading with midday losses of 100 to 110 points at midday, with nearby and thin October up 60 points. Crude oil is down $2.55 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.253 lower.
Wheat Pulling Off Lows, but Still Feeling Friday Pressure
The wheat complex is trading with contracts 3 to 7 cents lower at midday, but bouncing off the early session lows. Chicago SRW is showing 6 to 7 cent losses on the day. KC HRW futures are slipping 5 to 6 cents at midday…
White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission
The White House on Friday evening announced plans to claw back $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding, prompting criticism from lawmakers.
Social Security checks are projected to be cut by $540 a month in just six years
Social Security’s future may be even more dire than expected as time is running out to shore up the program’s finances.
OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge
OpenAI said Friday that it is conducting an "extensive" review of its models' activities following the Hugging Face breach, after additional examples of unusual or unauthorized agent activity were disclosed this week.
‘We lived within our means’: I earned $30,000 as a pastor and still retired comfortably. Why don’t you tell people that?
‘We lived within our means’: I earned $30,000 as a pastor and still retired comfortably. Why don’t you tell people that? “As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.” Read at source
Trump Rejected Iran's Proposal on the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The American leader made this statement to reporters at the White House.
Cattle Rallying to Close out the Week
Live cattle futures are up 60 cents to $1.72 at midday. Early cash trade has been reported at $348-355 dressed in the North, with $222-223 live sales. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the…
A 10% risk-free yield? For some, yes.
This could be a bargain, especially for very high earners and those in high-tax locations. Read at source Read at source
Hogs Bulls Failing to Follow Through with Friendly Hogs & Pigs Report
Lean hog futures are down 45 to 65 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was $79.19 in the Friday morning report, up 18 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 27 cents on September 2…
Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, telling aides he expects to resume bombing the country after November's midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal repo…
From $6 eggs to $50,000 cars, these charts show how inflation has defined the past 5 years
Rising prices have been crushing consumer confidence and biting at Americans’ wallets for more than five years now.
Barclays Initiates Coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Equity Right at Overweight
Fintel reports that on September 25, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Equity Right (OTCPK:LGNDZ) with a Overweight recommendation. This analyst action is accompanied by other re…
Do this one thing to help prevent your parents from being scammed
Scam texts are annoying for everyone. For older adults with memory issues, they can become financially disastrous. Rob from Kennesaw, Georgia, is dealing with that exact situation. His mom uses her iPhone for nearly eve…
Supply glut, lab-grown alternatives: What's behind the fall of diamond prices to record lows
Natural diamonds have lost more than half of their value over the past five years. On average, a 1-carat stone now goes for $3,898, or 51% less than its average price of $8,007 in 2021, data from diamond trading platfor…