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‘She says it’s just money’: My friend pays for everything. I should be grateful, but I can’t stand her anymore.

“On each of these weekends away, she’s probably spending $500.”

A ‘death cross’ is coming for the dollar. Why Trump will be happy.

Don’t look now, but there are some technical reasons to believe that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was right when he declared to the financial markets that “I am the house now.”

My husband and I are in our 50s and have no kids. We have $2 million in IRAs and 401(k)s. Do we really need a will?

“We have no debt and own our primary home, a vacation home, as well as my mother’s home in another state.”

Microsoft’s stock has roared back to life, closing at its highest level of the year

Microsoft shares got off to a rough start this year, but investors have warmed to the company’s AI narrative over the last few months.

Apple’s expensive new iPhones could be a double-edged sword for the company

Bernstein analysts suggest Wall Street isn’t properly modeling the extent to which gross margins, a profit metric, could take a hit due to the rising costs of smartphone components.

Micron investors should get ready for a seesaw ride, analyst says

The timing of an Nvidia product ramp may require a balancing act for Micron investors, as some estimated revenue shifts toward next year instead of this year.

Tesla’s stock falls as launch of Semi truck fails to excite investors

Autonomous trucking represents a compelling opportunity for Tesla, but it’s unclear what the company’s initial Semi targets look like.

A 10% risk-free yield? For some, yes.

This could be a bargain, especially for very high earners and those in high-tax locations.

These under-the-radar risk factors may explain why some older people are more vulnerable to scams

Criminals use sophisticated techniques to form deep emotional attachments to their victims

Trump’s ban on Canadian alcohol starts Tuesday, but these well-known brands will avoid it

Labatt and Molson beers and Fireball shots won’t disappear in the U.S. — here’s why

Stablecoin firm Circle finance chief Fox-Geen to step down

FTC chair suggests AI developers should be liable for conduct of agents

Paramount Skydance to move stock listing to NYSE from Nasdaq

Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 1.13%

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.93%

Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds

Insurance allocator TFP Group files for U.S. initial public offering

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 1.76%

OpenAI probe finds AI models interacted beyond intended web tasks

New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding and outages from nor’easter

Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeaways

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.

Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight delays trickle in

Flight disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.

CEO who posted 'Lake America' sweatshirt photos is no longer with the company

Smith on Sept. 11 had posted an allegedly AI-edited photo on Facebook of her family dressed in "Lake America" sweatshirts.

U.S. appeals court upholds Pentagon designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk

In a 2-1 decision, a federal appeals court upheld the Department of Defense's blacklisting of Anthropic.

Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms

The decision is the second in less than a month by an appeals court that states have a role in regulating sports-related event contracts.

Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations

Coca-Cola is trying to maintain growth as consumers face higher gas and grocery prices.

How recent grads and college students should be thinking about AI, the CV, and the job market

It is getting harder for college students and recent graduates to be seen in the job market as AI is used as a hiring tool and demanded by employers as a skill.

History shows financial calamities occur when rates rise rapidly like this: 'Something always breaks'

The 10-year Treasury note yield is spiking to levels not seen in years, and that may be a bad omen for financial markets.

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks

The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.

Meta's 'powerful breakout' sets up a unique trading strategy, says Mike Khouw

With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.

Saudi Arabia crude oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began despite pipeline outage

Saudi exports are rising despite escalating attacks on its infrastructure from Iran-backed militants in Yemen and Iraq.

U.S. crude oil falls nearly 8% for the week after Tehran and Washington hold talks at the U.N.

Iran has asked the U.S. to meet the same conditions laid out in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, Iran's foreign minister said.

Warsh's regime change at the Fed pushes ahead – and meets resistance

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is driving rapid change in some areas, while his emerging policy framework suggests further rate hikes remain possible.

See which incumbents have the biggest cash advantage in the tightest U.S. House races

Incumbents hold commanding cash advantages in many of the U.S. House 2026 midterm election races expected to help decide control of Congress.

Trump says Scott Bessent won't be AI czar

President Donald Trump said Treasury Secretary Bessent doesn't want to be what the president is calling the "Super Intelligence czar."

What we want to see next week from one of Jim Cramer's 6 stocks to buy

Micron has all the leverage heading into earnings as memory supply constraints persist. But how long will this favorable cycle last?

NIH funding cuts delayed a promising childhood brain cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't have

A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.

Atlanta is getting pandas: China's Xi revives a longtime diplomatic strategy at summit with U.S.

Chinese President Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive.

The iced coffee debate reflects 'everything wrong with hiring right now,' says career expert

Iced coffee is at the center of an intergenerational hiring debate taking place across the internet. A career expert says it reflects a broken job market.

Microsoft packages business AI in single app as it tries to compete with Anthropic

With Microsoft still searching for a winning AI strategy, the company its updating its Copilot app to combine more capabilities.

10-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high—and some investors see opportunity to buy bonds

The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007. Here’s what higher yields can mean for bond investors and borrowers.

New study reveals the estate-planning choices that are likely to pit heirs against each other

The study identified contested trust disputes by examining thousands of civil filings that were scheduled to come before San Francisco Superior Court.

Top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Stocks are heading for a higher open, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are poised to post winning weeks.

Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far

AI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in recent weeks.

China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows

A private survey shows a rebound in China's exports to the U.S. as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.

Novo is betting on its next chapter as Eli Lilly gains more ground in GLP-1s

As Novo works to turn itself around, some analysts say Lilly has advantages that could help it maintain its position at the top of the obesity drug market.

Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's new Muse Charm device is intended to put his company ahead of rivals like OpenAI and Google in AI agents and consumer hardware.

Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns

The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

10-year Treasury yield is little changed to end a volatile week

The 10-year Treasury note yield was relatively unchanged on Friday after recent selling pressure intensified.

30-year fixed mortgage rate jumps sharply Thursday to 7.45%

The 30-year fixed rate surged to 7.45%, the highest level since April 2024 as bonds sold off and yields rose.

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.