How Micron's $50 billion Boise buildout is reshaping its hometown
Micron's AI-fueled rise and expansion are creating jobs and wealth in Boise, Idaho, while adding pressure to housing, traffic and the city's identity.
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Seahawks player on his real-estate side hustle: ‘I brought my Super Bowl ring to the open houses’
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. went from substitute teaching to a Super Bowl championship in a matter of months. Winning a ring, however, hasnât convinced him to abandon his backup plan.
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that an accelerated buyback of government debt could be higher than the announced $4 billion.
Concerns about Tighter Global Supplies Underpin Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.08 (+0.46%) on Wednesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +2.70 (+0.50%).
Mercury Systems (MRCY): Is This Defense Stock Entering a New Growth Phase?
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its "Small Cap Equity Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 13.69% in the second quarter of 2026, tr…
California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies'
California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states' antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC's David Faber.
Stocks Slip as Soaring Crude Prices Push Bond Yields Higher
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.20% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.24%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are d…
Corn Rallying to Near the Spring Highs as Weaker Tour Yields Continue
Corn prices are off to an early rally on Thursday, with contracts up 5 to 6 cents. Futures rallied into the Wednesday close, as contracts were up 8 to 10 cents in most front months, with deferreds fractionally to 5 ¼ ce…
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections
During a brainstorming session earlier this summer, a group of comedians and employees at beverage company Liquid Death kicked around an idea for a brazen new advertising campaign that would humorously shed light on the…
‘There is considerable tension’: My grandmother, 99, wants to cut my mother out of her will. Should I intervene?
“Grandma feels that she was pressured by my mother into taking out a $50,000 HELOC.”
Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill expected to boost the sector.
Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan
Bond yields edged higher on Thursday morning after pulling back sharply during the previous session following the Treasury Department's move to dramatically ramp up government debt repurchases in a bid to shore up longe…
Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Should we buy him stocks instead?
Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Should we buy him stocks instead? “He also has a brokerage account, but there’s only $500 in it.” Read at source
Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder says
Humanoid robots may be a decade away from their "ChatGPT moment," Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing has said, following his company's soaring market debut.
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 20th
Albertsons Companies, Inc. ACI is a retail holding company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 5.1% downward over the last 60 days.
Bank of America sends message on Capital One stock
Capital One Financial has spent more than a year integrating Discover while investors watch whether the massive acquisition can translate into faster growth and stronger returns.
Travelodge boss resigns amid criticism over handling of assaults; oil price tops $93 a barrel – business live
In the markets, oil prices have risen further to three-week highs as there is no sign of an end to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Hyundai's new flagship vehicle is a large luxury Genesis EV
SAN FRANCISCO — Hyundai Motor's newest luxury flagship vehicle is an all-electric large SUV called the Genesis GV90.
Call-buying bonanza around Trump's Hyperliquid comments includes some eyebrow-raising trades
Wednesday was already shaping up to be the best for crypto assets in recent memory, with bitcoin trading the highest since June as President Donald Trump scheduled a meeting with industry leaders.
Retirees: This investment gives you a guaranteed 5% safe withdrawal rate
Retirees: This investment gives you a guaranteed 5% safe withdrawal rate TIPS yields are at or close to 20-year highs. Read at source
Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains
Semiconductor shipments continued to power Japan's exports in July, helping clock the fastest growth since October 2022, beating expectations.
Stocks Finish Mixed as Bond Yields Fall and Chipmakers Slide
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.21% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.22%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU2…
Cattle Falling Despite a Resurgence in Beef
Live cattle futures are falling $1 to $1.25 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few $359 dressed sales creeping in following last week’s $225-228 live and $362-368 dressed action. The…
The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful
Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.