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AI is so big, it’s now impossible for investors to avoid
Exposure to the artificial-intelligence boom has become virtually impossible for investors to avoid. The theme hasn’t just cornered the stock market. It has systematically swallowed up corporate credit and venture capital, too.
United Airlines gets hit by a $6 billion added-fuel-cost headwind
Investors zero in on United’s potentially fatter jet-fuel bill — the airline said it expects nearly $6 billion in additional fuel expenses for the year.
The trucking market is tighter than it’s been in years — but investors are upbeat on J.B. Hunt
Shares of the trucking giant jump 8% after hours, as fuel charges and demand for its railroad-connection business lift results
‘I don’t want to sound callous’: Why base your Social Security claim on life expectancy? We could die at any time.
“The actual date of death ultimately affects only the surviving beneficiaries.”
Small-cap outperformance is persisting — and these 15 quality stocks pay rich dividends
Think large caps are still the best bet? The data say you are looking in the wrong place.
This powerful stock-market momentum trade has hit a wall after seeing biggest unwind since 2001
So far, the selloff hasn’t done much to dent the S&P 500, as other stocks and sectors have picked up the slack
Aave launches V4 on Avalanche, laying groundwork for tokenized credit markets
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-what-is-ethereum-credit-1.png" alt="Aave launches V4 on Avalanche, laying groundwork for tokenized credit markets" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The deployment marks Aave V4’s first expansion beyond Ethereum and introduces lending infrastructure designed to support future markets for tokenized real-world assets.</p>
It’s a buyer’s market for bonds
Bonds are out of fashion with big investors — which makes them an interesting investment opportunity for the rest of us.
America’s oil refiners could more than triple profits as Iran war sparks massive boom
U.S. oil refiners are about to report a historic profit surge as the industry takes advantage of supply disruptions.
Securitize, Cantor target tokenized IPOs for public markets
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-ipo-models-that-exist.jpg" alt="Securitize, Cantor target tokenized IPOs for public markets" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald are developing infrastructure for tokenized IPOs and secondary equity offerings within the existing US securities framework.</p>
More people are reaching their 60s than ever before — and it’s an incredible investing opportunity
The world is getting older. Here’s how that’s going to change things.
Copper is shadowing the AI hyperscaler stocks — but wait for a dip before buying
Copper prices have climbed 12.5% since the start of the year, with Nvidia and Broadcom up around the same amount in that time.
BlackRock has best-ever start to a year as investment flows double and profits surge
Shares of BlackRock were rallying toward their best day in more than a year on Wednesday, after strong inflows into exchange-traded funds and buoyant markets helped the world’s biggest asset manager beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the latest quarter.
You are missing the bond deal of the decade — and it is guaranteed to beat inflation
TIPS are offering a rare gift — and it is time to lock in a generous payout.
Bitcoin hits $65.5K as more surprise US inflation data sparks three-week BTC price high
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/7552b571-76b5-4748-93ec-700e9cd6eeff-2.png" alt="Bitcoin hits $65.5K as more surprise US inflation data sparks three-week BTC price high" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin moved up to its highest levels since June 22 as US PPI inflation numbers provided the week’s second surprise macro data drop.</p>
PayPal’s battered stock is getting a record boost from a report of buyout interest
Shares of PayPal, the struggling payments processor, were having their best day ever on Wednesday, after the release of a report that rival Stripe is teaming up with private-equity group Advent International on a bid.
Paychecks are rising faster than prices for a change — but when will consumers feel the relief?
Wage growth in June outpaced inflation, after falling behind during April and May.
Is Robinhood Chain’s success bullish or bearish for ETH the asset?
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-does-robinhood-chain-finally-change-the-investment-case-for-eth.jpg" alt="Is Robinhood Chain’s success bullish or bearish for ETH the asset?" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Surging volumes on Robinhood Chain could be very good for Ethereum, but only if the “ETH is money” crowd turn out to be right. </p>
Crypto firms face AML risks during post-MiCA migration, says AMLA chair
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-setting-court-precedent-for-mica.jpg" alt="Crypto firms face AML risks during post-MiCA migration, says AMLA chair" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>AMLA is expanding its crypto oversight as firms complete the transition to the EU’s MiCA licensing regime.</p>
Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rules
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-us-crypto-bills-compared-stable-act.png" alt="Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rules" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Japan’s revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act introduces crypto insider trading rules, tougher penalties and new oversight requirements for crypto businesses.</p>