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Is it bad that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? Yes, and here’s why
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Is it bad that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? Yes, and here’s why

Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmfulIt was bound to happe…

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Issues “Positive” Ratings Outlook for Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.
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Kroll Bond Rating Agency Issues “Positive” Ratings Outlook for Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.

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Bookies.com Updates UK Apple Pay Casinos Guide to Reflect New UKGC Wagering Rules and Bonus Restrictions
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Bookies.com Updates UK Apple Pay Casinos Guide to Reflect New UKGC Wagering Rules and Bonus Restrictions

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Hennion and Walsh’s Kevin Mahn unveils ‘AIR 7’ stocks as part of AI strategy
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Hennion and Walsh’s Kevin Mahn unveils ‘AIR 7’ stocks as part of AI strategy

Hennion and Walsh’s Kevin Mahn unveils ‘AIR 7’ stocks as part of AI strategy…

All-In Liquidity: S32 founder Bill Maris offers analysis on fund construction
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All-In Liquidity: S32 founder Bill Maris offers analysis on fund construction

All-In Liquidity: S32 founder Bill Maris offers analysis on fund construction…

Why US-regulated Bitcoin perpetuals could change crypto trading
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Why US-regulated Bitcoin perpetuals could change crypto trading

US-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures could give retail and institutional traders new ways to access crypto derivatives.…

AI won’t transform your business—until you redesign work itself
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AI won’t transform your business—until you redesign work itself

Simply implementing AI solutions will not be enough to bring about organizational change. The real shift occurs when work itself is redesigned—and most companie…

Oppenheimer doubles down on stock market outlook for 2026
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Oppenheimer doubles down on stock market outlook for 2026

When Oppenheimer set its year-end S&P 500 target at 8,100 in December, the index was sitting at 6,870, and the number was the highest target on Wall Street,…

Why accounting may look completely different by 2040
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Why accounting may look completely different by 2040

AI, increasing regulatory complexity, and a looming "silver tsunami" are reshaping the skills required for success in accounting.…

Current price of oil as of June 16, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 16, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.…

Salesforce makes gutsy bet to win AI agent race
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Salesforce makes gutsy bet to win AI agent race

Salesforce (CRM) wants to sell AI agents to everyone, including companies that may never log into Salesforce. This is a strategy the company has been pushing al…

A new technology is learning how to move money
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A new technology is learning how to move money

For the past two years, the story of AI on Wall Street has mostly been about speed. Faster research, faster summaries, faster answers to questions an analyst wo…

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
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Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?…

China's retail sales posted their first drop in over three years as domestic demand sours
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China's retail sales posted their first drop in over three years as domestic demand sours

Retail sales fell 0.6% in May, missing expectations of flat growth, while fixed-asset investment contracted more than forecast…

Starbucks plans 5,000 new stores, but they won’t look the same
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Starbucks plans 5,000 new stores, but they won’t look the same

After closing hundreds of stores nationwide, Starbucks is reshaping its U.S. footprint as part of a broader turnaround strategy to reverse slowing sales growth …

Like, Subscribe, Invest: The Social Media Money Makeover
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Like, Subscribe, Invest: The Social Media Money Makeover

Maximilian Brichta breaks down the rise of personal finance influencers — who they are, how they tell their money stories, and why snackable content on TikTok a…

A ChatGPT prompt almost killed Ryan Serhant’s $50 million NYC penthouse deal. Here’s how he saved it
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A ChatGPT prompt almost killed Ryan Serhant’s $50 million NYC penthouse deal. Here’s how he saved it

At Fortune's Brainstorm Tech, broker Ryan Serhant explained how a chatbot nearly blew up a $50 million NYC penthouse sale—and why he says AI still can't replace…

Marketing jobs are among the most exposed to AI. Adobe and LinkedIn are teaming up to ensure the industry is upskilled—not replaced
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Marketing jobs are among the most exposed to AI. Adobe and LinkedIn are teaming up to ensure the industry is upskilled—not replaced

In a Fortune exclusive, Adobe and LinkedIn announce new coursework designed to teach marketing professionals how to properly use AI.…

Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax isn’t far off Labour’s housing policy. Not that you’ll ever hear Starmer say it | Anna Minton
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Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax isn’t far off Labour’s housing policy. Not that you’ll ever hear Starmer say it | Anna Minton

The UK has its own progressive policies such as the second home and ‘mansion’ taxes. So why isn’t the PM shouting it from the rooftops?In April, to mark the day…

Morgan Stanley drops stark warning about Warsh’s Fed
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Morgan Stanley drops stark warning about Warsh’s Fed

Investors should expect a leaner, quieterFederal Reserve coming up very soon. That’s Morgan Stanley’s forecast for Kevin Warsh’s debut as Chair of the Federal R…

Another veteran analyst doubles down on stock market message
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Another veteran analyst doubles down on stock market message

A year ago, a price target of 7,700 for the S&P 500 by the end of 2026 would have sounded aggressive to most strategists. By May, the index had already rall…

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.…

Nvidia’s $20 billion debt boom reinforces Bitcoin miners' AI pivot
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Nvidia’s $20 billion debt boom reinforces Bitcoin miners' AI pivot

Nvidia’s planned bond sale reinforces booming AI infrastructure demand, strengthening the case for Bitcoin miners pivoting toward AI data centers.…

Why brands are spending billions on 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Why brands are spending billions on 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the largest tournament in the competition's history. Hosted jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the…

An absurd illustration of Britain’s housing problem | Letters
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An absurd illustration of Britain’s housing problem | Letters

Readers respond to an article about what was once the UK’s most expensive house, which has lain empty for yearsGrand properties lying empty when we’re in the mi…

‘It’s more exciting than ketchup!’ How chilli crisp became the hottest condiment – and how to make your own
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‘It’s more exciting than ketchup!’ How chilli crisp became the hottest condiment – and how to make your own

This crunchy, spicy wonder has made a fortune for its Chinese creator – and inspired hundreds of British-Asian versions. Time to get tasting …Walk down the spec…

Dick's Sporting Goods CEO sees writing on the wall for consumers
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Dick's Sporting Goods CEO sees writing on the wall for consumers

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for sports.  From the Winter Olympics to the North American-hosted World Cup, these first six months have had some play…

15 ecosystems quietly running the planet, one species at a time
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15 ecosystems quietly running the planet, one species at a time

A few specific places on Earth contain a disproportionate share of all known species — and understanding why those places are so productive explains a great dea…

Why Costco won't cut gas prices as quickly as rivals
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Why Costco won't cut gas prices as quickly as rivals

While gas prices remain over $4, they have fallen for three straight weeks, and news on the potential end of the hostilities in Iran set the stage for further d…

Current price of oil as of June 15, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 15, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.…