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Trump posts AI video of Iran’s Kharg in ’smithereens’, no evidence of attack

China property stocks slide as new mortgage rules raise funding concerns

Nikkei 225 tests bear flag support at 65,083: Live levels

SK Hynix consolidates above Ichimoku cloud: Live levels

Ather Energy shares rise after new Konarc electric scooter launch

Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss

Analysis-Toyota and Honda may get stuck with the bill for Trump’s Canada tariffs

Why is China Merchants Bank stock rising today?

After a +187% return: A new list of AI picks for September is coming VERY SOON

China mortgage overhaul: These are the potential winners and losers

Trump threatens to blow up Iran's Kharg Island oil hub as hostilities escalate once again

The last major U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out in late July.

Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed `at odds' with Treasury

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance reinforced expectations of a relatively tighter stance at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September.

France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs

France's debt burden and political gridlock are pushing borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008.

China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before traveling to the U.S. for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

BYD shares slide as fierce China competition dents first-half earnings

BYD shares slid after the automaker released its latest results on Friday, despite higher second-quarter profit and overseas growth.

Aon nears $17 billion deal to buy insurance broker USI from KKR, WSJ reports

Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion deal, including debt, to acquire insurance brokerage USI from KKR, the Journal reported.

China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.

National Park Service backs Trump’s 250-foot arch despite ‘adverse effects’ on historic sites

The park service is backing the arch, despite finding that it would adversely affect historic sightlines and other visual relationships among nearby landmarks.

Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer’s access road

The Trump administration is considering a Yosemite land exchange that could give a developer more direct park access.

Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials

Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.

India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank sees shares rise after CEO announces surprise exit

Shares of HDFC Bank were up even as the company's chief executive officer made a surprise announcement to not seek reappointment.

Meta- and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms gets regulatory nod for IPO

India's largest digital and telecom operator, Jio Platforms, got a regulatory nod for an IPO, but the National Stock Exchange, another mega issue, is still awaiting regulatory clearance.

Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations sold gas a distributor says went unpaid for

A federal lawsuit claims that fuel distributor KRSM failed to pay for $4 million worth of fuel, some of which the company sold to the Freedom Fuel network.

K-beauty giant APR's shares up 100% this year ahead of U.S. Costco launch in September

APR is accelerating its U.S. retail expansion with a Costco launch in September, as the K-beauty company's shares have surged nearly 100% this year.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Broadcom and Palo Alto Networks report. Plus, it's jobs week.

Icelanders reject reopening talks to join the EU despite Trump's Greenland threats

Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening talks to join the European Union.

What caused Nvidia's nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explores the linkage between Nvidia's stock, the oil market, and the Federal Reserve.

Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis

One challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.

The 'choose your own adventure' earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently

Retailers have diverged on how they've reported tariff refunds in their earnings this quarter, with some choosing to lower prices and others boosting margins.

OpenAI to end model access to Cursor after acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.

What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals

When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.

China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back

Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.

Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for consistent income

These three dividend stocks offer steady income in turbulent markets.

Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar

Iran's president says sanctions are hitting imports and exports, as its supreme leader urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar.

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.

I'm a psychologist who studies couples: The happiest couples never fight about this 1 thing (it's not sex or money)

Psychologist and relationship expert Mark Travers says the happiest couples have stopped fighting about who's doing more. Here's how to avoid it.

Op-ed: Salesforce just revealed the next battleground in AI — and it's not the models

For the past year, markets have vaporized roughly $2 trillion in software value by asking the wrong question about AI.

Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues

The tire maker has an ongoing turnaround plan as the company tries to restructure its business, refinance and pay down years of debt.

U.S. stock futures slip as chances of rate hike rise after Warsh’s Jackson Hole comments

U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday, as investors ponder the likelihood of a fresh interest-rate hike and as new fighting between the U.S. and Iran threatens to reignite the conflict.

‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

“The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance.”

‘My main goal is to help people’: I’m single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?

“I also own my home and an SUV outright, with no outstanding debt.”

‘I feel shoehorned’: My father funded my $800,000 Roth IRA. Does that give him the right to say how I invest it?

“His argument is essentially that, since my parents provided the money for the Roth, they have a say in how I invest it.”

My mother, 91, has dementia. Every bank says I need her signature to unlock her $100,000 stock certificate. What can I do?

“These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries.”

My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?

“I specifically rejected Contractor A because of his reputation.”

Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.

“I’m curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary.”

Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.

“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”

These charts show how leverage-happy investors are transforming the stock market

A rush of retail investors and quant funds has caused a shift toward more borrowed money and more short-term trading.

Party balloons could become a ‘luxury’ as the Iran war spurs a helium shortage

Dollar Tree says a helium squeeze has hit sales of balloons and party supplies. Researchers note this could foreshadow higher costs for other industries that depend on the gas.

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.