What AI companies want for the millions they're spending on elections
AI executives and companies are betting that spending millions in the 2026 midterm elections will allow them to influence AI bills being developed in Congress.
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Wheat Trading Fractionally Mixed on Thursday Morning
Wheat is showing slightly mixed trade on Thursday, with Chicago holding higher. The wheat complex closed the midweek session with weakness across the three markets. Chicago SRW contracts closed with Wednesday losses of …
Here's Why Eli Lilly (LLY) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term
Wednesday looked like a repeat of Tuesday, as another jump in crude oil (WTI) and Treasury yields knocked the stock market lower until noon. Still, buying primarily in Information Technology stocks, namely the beaten-up…
From $124 to $938 in a Year, Is Another Rally Coming For Micron?
After surging 683% in a year, MU pulled back to $938 and sits within 2% of our HOLD price target.
Xtract Resources begins production at Zambian copper project
The Board of Xtract Resources Plc ("Xtract" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of initial production at the Silverking copper-silver project in Zambia. The Project is operated through a joint vent…
Arkansas is America's Most Improved State in 2026 as workers move to Walmart's home for low costs, high quality of life
Kevin and Janeen Seguin decided it was time for a change of scene. And as fully remote workers for Utah-based Intermountain Health, they had every option in the world.
Soybean
The soy market faded on Friday as beans went into the weekend with 12 3/4 to 20 1/2 cent losses. The August contract was pushed the hardest before the delivery period. November closed the week as a net 19 1/4 cent loss.…
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, July 9, 2026: Rates moving upward today
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US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines.
Bond issuance backing AI investment tops $250B, testing limits of voracious investor demand
Debt financing for AI-related needs — be it for data center construction or general liquidity amid aggressive spending — is accelerating in 2026, testing the limits of investor demand. July already has featured a $25 bi…
My retirement savings will suffer if I delay Social Security. How do I choose between the two?
Social Security reform is no longer in vogue these days, even on the right. Across the political spectrum, ignoring the program's fiscal challenges and design flaws is now taken to be politically astute. It isn't hard t…
Meta jumps into AI coding market in effort to chase Anthropic and OpenAI
Three months after unveiling its first artificial intelligence model under the leadership of AI chief Alexandr Wang, Meta is rolling out a major update as it attempts to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic in critical are…
Sony To Set Up U.S. Stablecoin Trust Bank
Japanese technology giant Sony (NYSE: $SONY) has received approval to establish a U.S. national trust bank subsidiary to support the issuance of dollar-denominated stablecoins.
Kyverna Therapeutics’ (KYTX) Insights into Stiff Person Syndrome and Beyond
Jacob Funds, a mutual fund company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The recent quarter began against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East and concerns …
Intel Stock Has Crashed 21% in a Week. Here's What Actually Broke the Rally.
For most of 2026, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) was the comeback story of the chip sector. The stock had more than tripled on the belief that its new 18A manufacturing process would finally put the company back on the leading ed…
Why is Måsøval stock surging today?
The main shareholder in the Norwegian salmon farmer is reviewing its ownership in the company, while chief executive Helge Kvalvik is stepping down.
Methanex (MEOH) Moves 6.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Methanex (MEOH) shares rallied 6.4% in the last trading session to close at $48.87. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to…
Cotton Falling Lower on Thursday
Cotton futures are trading with 65 to 96 point losses so far on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil prices are back up $1.88/barrels. The US dollar index is up $0.975 to $100.410.
Here's how Trump Account assets may affect your college aid eligibility
Following a massive publicity push in the lead-up to the official launch of Trump Accounts on July 4, more than 6 million American children have been signed up, according to the latest tally from the U.S. Department of …
PepsiCo reports that US consumers scaled back on snacks and soda as inflation bites
PepsiCo (PEP) quarterly results showed that North American consumers remain under pressure as they focus on essentials and budget for higher gas prices.
Best CD rates today, Thursday, July 9, 2026: Lock in up to 4.10% APY
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FMC Technologies (FTI) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
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