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Gen Z's Top Cities: Where Socializing Beats the Bar Scene

Time Out's survey of 18-29 year olds reveals Gen Z prioritizes day-to-day socializing over weekend nightlife. Cape Town, Kuala Lumpur, and Mexico City offer the lowest costs. Tokyo and Shanghai rank high for third spaces.

Commodities23d ago

India Commodity Demand Holds Firm in Q2 Earnings Calls

Warrior Met Coal reports 2.7% India demand growth. Glencore, Cummins, and CNH also see resilient demand. Crown adds can capacity. Next test: monsoon and festival season.

Stocks23d ago

Small borrowers repay: 0.22% default rate, Shah says

Amit Shah cites a 0.22% default rate on small unsecured loans as proof borrowers repay, and sets a one-year deadline for 1,400 UCBs to join NUCFDC.

Crypto23d ago

Bybit Sues North Korea, Nears $80M Recovery From $1.5B Hack

Bybit filed a US civil suit against North Korea's Lazarus Group for the $1.5B hack, recovering $48.4M and freezing $30.5M. The lawsuit seeks return of funds plus RICO damages.

Crypto23d ago

CLARITY Act faces first 60-vote Senate test in September

Thune's cloture filing sends the CLARITY Act to a September Senate floor vote, the first test of whether it can clear a 60-vote threshold.

Stocks23d ago

Berkshire Burns $35B in Cash on Alphabet Stake, Buybacks

New CEO Greg Abel spent $14.5B on Alphabet shares and buybacks in Q2, shrinking Berkshire's cash pile to $365.5B from nearly $400B. Operating earnings rose 16%.

Earnings23d ago

Berkshire Hathaway buys back $4.5 billion of its own shares

Berkshire spent $4.5B on buybacks in Q2, its largest since 2021, as operating earnings surged to $13B. Abel's dealmaking pushed Alphabet into top holdings. Alpha Score 53.

Stocks23d ago

Veterans Levy Covers $120,000 St. Clair County Must Pay

Illinois AG opinions say counties must fund VAC offices; St. Clair's 2026 levy instead pays $120,000 on county obligations, with 2027 rent set at $100,000.

Crypto23d ago

CLARITY Act Faces 17% Passage Odds Ahead of Sept. 15 Cloture Vote

Senate holds cloture vote on Sept. 15 for the CLARITY Act. No bipartisan deal exists yet — ethics provision, stablecoin yield concerns, and BRCA rule block progress. Polymarket gives passage a 17% chance.

Earnings23d ago

Berkshire earnings climb 16% as Abel puts cash to work

Operating earnings rose 16% to $12.98B as Abel ramps buybacks and stock buying. Cash pile dips to $365.5B. Insurance weakens.

Stocks23d ago

Army Tests 100 New Weapons in Mojave Combat Exercise

Project Convergence saw 10,000 troops test prototype drones and command gear near a simulated near-peer adversary. The tension: soldiers held back for more reps.

Stocks23d ago

NYC Short-Term Rentals: $1,900 for a Room in Manhattan

A 22-year-old medical sales worker paid $1,900 a month for a room in a shared Manhattan apartment. The city's short-term rental market is punishing for newcomers.