Here's who we know is going to the Trump-Xi dinner so far
BEIJING — With two days to go before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to land in the U.S., very little is known about which Chinese executives will join him.
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All Iranian airlines will be shut down from Sept. 23, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Princeton’s 15-year run as the nation’s top college is over. MIT is now No. 1.
A change in methodology in the U.S. News rankings helped boost schools where students have high earnings
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Crude Prices Plunge and Chipmakers Soar
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +1.49% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +2.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ…
U.S. strikes Greenland deal for 'permanent control over security,' will send forces to Danish dog-sled outpost and reopen Cold War base: report
Trump said the agreement with Greenland and Denmark would give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in the Danish island territory.
Jamie Dimon says hyperscaler AI spending could hit $1 trillion next year
The artificial intelligence spending boom is showing little sign of slowing, with investment across the hyperscaler ecosystem potentially reaching $1 trillion next year, according to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
Morgan Stanley Upgrades NNN REIT to Overweight from Equal-Weight
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Investors rush into India’s National Stock Exchange IPO at valuation multiple above Nasdaq
The $2.3 billion initial public offer of shares in India's National Stock Exchange has received a frenzied response from investors, drawing bids worth more than $10 billion despite its hefty price-to-earnings multiple, …
Cocoa Prices Supported by Forecasts for Dry Weather in the Ivory Coast
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) closed up +24 (+0.45%) on Monday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26) closed up +27 (+0.69%).
Stocks had a great day on the surface. But something alarming occurred not seen since 1999
The stock market just posted a banner day by nearly any measure on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite surged 2% to a new record. The broader S&P 500 jumped about 1.5% and now sits less than 1% below a new high.
Should Investors Chase the AI-Fueled Rally in AMD or META Stock?
Advanced Micro Devices AMD) and Meta Platforms META) were two of Monday’s biggest mega-cap winners, with both stocks surging roughly 10% as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence returned in force.
Cocoa Prices Rebound on Forecasts for Dry Weather in the Ivory Coast
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) is up +24 (+0.45%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26) is up +22 (+0.58%).
Bitcoin hits an 8-month high — and sends a clear message about risk appetite right now
The lack of clarity around crypto’s regulatory framework hasn’t stopped bitcoin from surging, as investors haven’t abandoned hopes for clearer U.S. rules.
Much of Trump’s promised midterm election spending has yet to surface, new filing shows
President Donald Trump's flagship super PAC grew its $400 million-plus war chest again in August, even as Republican candidates press him to put more of it to work with six weeks to go before the 2026 midterm election.
OpenAI proposes development of global AI standards to guide alignment, RSI
OpenAI on Monday posted a set of proposals for safety and security in the development of frontier artificial intelligence with a heavy focus on alignment research and a computing technique known as recursive self-improv…
Investors discover their new favorite consumer AI play in Meta. Options volume is surging
Options traders are treating Meta like it's the next big thing for the consumer artificial intelligence trade. Trading volume was about 4.5 times the 30-day average in Meta options Monday, with almost $3.9 billion in to…
Texas Gov. Abbott orders data center permit halt weeks after issuing moratorium
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the state's environmental regulator to halt all data center-related permits until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of the existing waitlist for data c…
Trump, Xi seek trade stability and deals, but AI, tariffs and Iran loom large. What to watch
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's aims of bolstering trade stability and clinching economic wins could be scrambled by a roiling debate over artificial intelligence, as well as shifting U.S. tariffs…
Retailer Revolve announces partnership with Donatella Versace
Retailer Revolve announced on Monday a partnership with design icon Donatella Versace to create a new beauty and fashion business aimed at young consumers, according to a press release.
Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat
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Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Crude Prices Plunge and Chipmakers Soar
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +1.49% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +2.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ…
AT&T’s stock looks like the smartest bet in the wireless sector, analyst says
AT&T was not actually acquired by a company called Game of Thrones Corp. earlier this year, though consumers could be forgiven for wondering. AT&T cell phone stores across the land seemed to have been taken over by a va…
Hawkish Fed Comments Boost the Dollar
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.20% on Monday. The dollar moved higher on Monday amid hawkish Fed comments. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said the Fed may have to …