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markets

AI Buzz Drives Big Money Into Global Stocks

July 10, 2026

Global equity funds pulled in a record $49. 23 billion last week, the biggest weekly inflow in three weeks. The surge comes as investors feel optimistic about AI‑related tech and expect the Federal Reserve to slow its rate hikes. Manufacturing data from June showed strong demand for AI chips and

opinion

Young Investors Are Playing Smart, Not Reckless

July 10, 2026

Recent data shows that half of Gen Z and a large portion of Millennials are putting money into crypto, sports betting, and prediction markets. These choices reflect how the traditional ways of building wealth—like saving for a home or a pension plan—have become less realistic. When the median

finance

From Listening to Wealth: A Story of $3. 5 Billion in Advice

July 9, 2026

Brian Sak grew up as the go‑to friend for classmates who needed help. While studying at Texas A&M, he imagined a future in psychology but switched to finance after realizing the extra schooling would be too much. A career at Equitable Advisors began in 2003, and he quickly became a top producer. In

technology

Asian Investors Shift Focus to AI‑Resilient Companies

July 9, 2026

Recent market highs driven by artificial intelligence have sparked doubt among investors about the sustainability of rapid profit growth and the return on large infrastructure outlays. At a recent conference in Singapore, fund managers expressed caution, noting the need to balance enthusias

business

Global Oil Supply Gets a Tech‑Style Makeover

July 9, 2026

Oil prices haven’t shot up even when the world’s biggest shipping chokepoint was briefly closed. Traders now see a network of tankers, ports and storage sites that can be checked online in real time. This “Amazon of oil” lets buyers spot empty vessels, know who owns them and redirect cargo quickly

politics

City Stores vs Local Bodegas: A Growing Tension

July 8, 2026

A recent press event in East Harlem sparked a debate about how city officials are engaging with small grocery owners. Business leaders from the borough reported that city representatives visit their stores and ask for detailed sales data. They say the questions focus on best‑selling items, wee

politics

Are Prediction Markets Really Just Bets in Disguise?

July 6, 2026

Utah has a clear rule about gambling: it's out. Yet some companies are finding sneaky ways to bring sports betting into the state. They call their bets "event contracts" or "derivatives" to avoid the usual rules. This trick lets them market sports wagers as investments, even though most Utahns see r

finance

Weekly Market Shifts: What Moved Stocks and Why

July 6, 2026

The stock market ended the week with mixed results. The Dow Jones hit a new high at 52, 900 points, up 1. 14%, while the Nasdaq dropped 1. 61% as tech stocks lost ground. The S&P 500 stayed nearly flat. A weaker-than-expected jobs report showed only 57, 000 new jobs in June, far below forecasts, but

crypto

How Crypto Betting Tricks Took Over Social Media

July 4, 2026

Polymarket, a crypto-based betting site, tried a sneaky way to get attention. They paid popular online creators to pretend they were making huge profits from risky bets. Between late 2024 and mid-2025, these influencers posted videos showing themselves winning big—like predicting Donald Trump would

finance

Robinhood’s big crypto and prediction market moves: what’s really changing?

July 3, 2026

Robinhood is making big changes to how people trade, but not all of them are about crypto. The company just launched its own blockchain network called Robinhood Chain, which runs on top of Ethereum’s tech. This network is meant to help people trade things like tokenized stocks and use decentralized