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Air taxi company Beta wraps first test flights in U.S. government's pilot program
Beta on Friday said it wrapped up the first test flights in the U.S. government's sweeping electric vertical takeoff and landing pilot program aimed at making the vision of flying taxis a reality.
Where to put cash right now: Should you lock in at 4% — or wait for the next Fed rate decision?
The Federal Reserve has been consistently lowering interest rates over the last year, making a certificate of deposit (CD) account a less appealing prospect than it was in 2023 and 2024 when interest rates were higher. …
Crude Oil Prices Retreat as US-Iran Peace Talks Set to Continue
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Friday closed down -0.67 (-0.93%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed down -0.0541 (-1.78%).
Dollar Recovers as T-note Yields Rise
The dollar index (DXY00) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to r…
All entry-level jobs require 3-5 years of experience. How am I supposed to get that if no one will hire me?
Working in tech can be a lucrative careerâand there are many ways to get your start. Explore five types of tech jobs for candidates with no experience.
Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is down -1.40 (-0.33%).
Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: SIO
Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Friday were Bank of America, trading up about 1% with over 9.9 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Exxonmobil Holdings, up about 0.5% on volume of ove…
Senate Democrats want hearings on Trump’s crypto holdings and foreign investors
Five top Senate Democrats on Friday renewed calls for hearings into President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings, citing his new financial disclosure and questions about foreign and unidentified investors in his fam…
How the U.S.-Iran deal set the stage for renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz
Iran wants to shut down a U.S. Navy-protected shipping lane through Oman's waters that has allowed oil and gas tankers in the Persian Gulf to exit the Strait of Hormuz without seeking Tehran's permission.
US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE
The White House’s plan to extend its AI technology advantage through the export of U.S. technology relies on dated assumptions of its unipolar technological dominance. As other countries develop their own national AI an…
Soybeans Showing Steady Friday AM Trade
Soybeans are holding steady on Friday morning. Futures were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionally to 8 cents lower. Open interest suggested new selling, up 8,425 contracts. The cmd…
SK Hynix opens at $170 on Nasdaq. Chairman tells CNBC 'demand is enormous'
SK Hynix opened at $170 per share on the Nasdaq on Friday, rising about 14%, as U.S. investors jumped at the opportunity to get a stake in South Korea's second-most valuable company.
Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts 'corrupt' provision
The Commerce Department on Friday moved toward easing export controls on the United Arab Emirates, including by saying it will "favorably review" export license applications for MGX, the UAE-backed investment firm that …
What the big housing bill means for buyers as home prices hit new record high
Melbourne is facing a genuinely softer patch through 2026, with ANZ Research forecasting a 1.7% fall in house prices this year, while Domain's FY27 forecast is even more cautious.
Trump purges Election Assistance Commission members, months before midterms
President Donald Trump ousted the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, with less than four months before midterm elections, the White House confirmed Friday.
These are America's 10 most expensive states for 2026, where inflation is punishing residents
"It's the most regressive tax that anyone in Washington could come up with," he said at his Senate confirmation hearing on April 22. "If you were trying to do the most harm to the least well off among us, inflation woul…
Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices as Geopolitical Risks Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.19%, an…
Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices as Geopolitical Risks Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.19%, an…
Oil Shock Revives Rate-Hike Fears as Gold Tests $4,000 Support
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly market wrap, where we take a look back at these last five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data, and headlines that had the most impact on gold prices a…
Alpha Compute returns $6M in Toncoin, exits treasury model
Alpha Compute (Nasdaq: ALP) has initiated the return of the final tranche of approximately $6 million in Toncoin/GRAM to Brisk Thrive and Hogarth Ventures, affiliates of Animoca Brands, removing liabilities tied to TON …
Traders fall back in love with Meta. Here's where bulls see it going
Meta Platform's AI efforts are looking like the recipe for a comeback after an almost year-long drought in shares of the $1.7 trillion market-cap company. Shares of Mark Zuckerberg's social media giant jumped more than …
Stocks Settle Higher as Chipmakers Rally and Crude Prices Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26)…
Stocks Settle Higher as Chipmakers Rally and Crude Prices Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26)…