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The US national debt hit $40 trillion, raising mortgage costs by $2,500 a year and auto loan costs by $120, the Yale Budget Lab found. Treasury buybacks offered only temporary relief.
After decades in California, I finally visited Ojai. The small town's authentic charm, great food, and stunning mountain views made it my top SoCal getaway.
Forrester's new research maps AEGIS controls to 23 technology domains for securing agentic AI, showing where existing tools cover gaps and where new investment is needed.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 63% of Americans believe Donald Trump and his family improperly benefited from crypto. Half of Republicans agreed his business interests shape government decisions. A Senate vote on the Clarity Act is expected in September.
Big Sky Industrial plans first helium production by early 2026, targeting $130M in 45Q carbon credits and 125,000 metric tons of annual CO2 capture from its Montana asset base.
Tether and Circle minted $3B in two days, pushing combined stablecoin supply past $256B. But large mints don't automatically mean Bitcoin buying—here's what to track instead.
The new $150 credit for U.S. Squarespace purchases covers most of a basic annual plan. Cardholders can stack it with portal cash back or use it on Google Workspace for a year of Gemini Pro.
Pakistan invites foreign crypto firms to apply for licenses under its new Virtual Assets Act, ending a decade-long ban and offering clear rules, banking access, and regulatory oversight.
China launches Chang'e-7 next week to hunt frozen water in shadowed lunar craters. The hopper probe and rover will target the south pole for future base planning.
The RISE program will use the Canton Network to consolidate welfare payments across three US states, marking one of the most ambitious government blockchain deployments to date.
Iran’s missiles hit near the UAE. Europe’s gas storage is low. California may get a new pipeline. Hedge funds are already betting on energy infrastructure.
Symbiotec Pharmalab raised Rs 526 crore from 10 anchor investors at Rs 988 per share. The Rs 1,757-crore IPO opens August 24, with listing set for September 1.
The rare disease drug developer's lead asset missed in a Phase 3 trial, putting pressure on the rest of the pipeline to deliver and raise questions about the profitability timeline.
Pizza Hut's temporary 'Hut' rebrand for the NFL season gets Dave Portnoy's endorsement; the Barstool founder sees an opportunity to steer ad dollars to his media company.
Nomura's crypto arm wins Japan's first new exchange license since 2022 as the FSA shifts crypto to financial instrument rules, adding insider trading oversight.
Ross Stores Q2 comps surged 10% as TJX posted just 1%. CEO Conroy's merchandising and pricing strategy is winning share. Store expansion targets raised for 2026.
IEEE Quantum Week 2026 in Toronto features keynotes from Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM, and IonQ as quantum computing moves toward commercial applications across industries.
Etherscan now shows ENS names and Farcaster profiles on address pages, tying once-anonymous Ethereum wallets to a single identity card via Web3.bio.
Walmart Connect revenue surged 43% and Target ad revenue rose 29%, outpacing core retail sales. Amazon advertising services grew 26%.
Pepcoin jumps 22% as crypto markets rebound and an S-1 filing for a PEPE ETF draws attention. Token outflows hit 4.54 trillion, the highest since 2024.
Prime Minister Modi detailed a regulatory shift to a 'permitted unless prohibited' model and highlighted the PLI scheme covering 14 sectors for manufacturing growth.
Suit alleges Capricor altered its pre-specified statistical analysis plan for Dermamiocel BLA without FDA review or agreement. Stock dropped 64% on July 27.
The Treasury doubled long-duration bond buybacks, injecting liquidity and weakening the dollar. Bitcoin surged 23.6% to $77K, ETFs pulled $1.6B, and the Fear & Greed Index swung from 29 to 72.
Buckle reported net income for its fiscal second quarter ended August 1, 2026. Management reiterated the company's policy of not providing future sales or earnings guidance during the call.
Gross margin widened 120 bps, cash flow turned positive. The industrial MRO platform added 1,200 customers and raised its full-year outlook to 16-18% growth.
Ava Labs exec John Nahas says crypto is in a 'pubescent teenage phase' but he's never been more bullish. Bitcoin climbs above $77k as Avalanche pivots to enterprise.
Co-op opened a new London store on Fulham Palace Road on Friday, creating 15 jobs and offering groceries, coffee, and parcel services near Charing Cross Hospital.
Bob & Berts opens Warrington café on Aug. 26, first in new UK expansion phase. 28-store chain, £24.3m sales in FY26, adds 20 jobs at 135-seat Golden Square outlet.
Targa's 20-year Exxon deal locks in cash flows, funds three plants (825 MMcf/d) and a pipeline, raising FY26 capex to $5B. First facilities due H1 2028.
Morrisons Palmers Green now lets shoppers order home, garden and DIY products from The Range, wilko and Homebase alongside groceries. The 800 sq ft hub opened Aug. 21 and offers next-day collection or home delivery.