Why more companies are fighting over consumers’ beauty, health and wellness spending
As consumers become more educated about the products they’re buying and look to make more holistic purchases, a new retail category is emerging. What were once three separate sections — beauty, health and wellness — have converged into one large category…
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Trump hits out at US central bank’s decision to hike interest rates
Live Reporting Edited by Kathryn Armstrong, Lisa Lambert and Dulcie Lee with business reporter Michael Race in Washington DC US interest rates raised for first time in three years US interest rates have been raised for the first time in more than three…
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OpenAI boss says world ‘right to be afraid’ but should trust AI firms
The boss of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says people should have more faith in AI firms to keep the tech safe, amid rising public concerns about the risks. “The world should trust that we are going to do the right thing because it’s the right thing…
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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’
The president of the European Commission has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”. Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday she wanted to work on “opening the door”…
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Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as US strikes Iranian oil tankers
Brent crude touched $100 a barrel on Wednesday, its highest since July. US diesel prices hit a record $5.90 a gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA. US stock futures fell in premarket trading, with Dow futures down 0.57%. Brent crude, the global oil…
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Nvidia stock: Should investors buy the dip amid AI slowdown fears?
Nvidia stock fell nearly 3% as AI slowdown fears hit chipmakers. Bernstein says investors should buy weakness in Nvidia and Broadcom. SpaceX and open-source AI could support Nvidia chip demand. Nvidia stock NVDA fell nearly 3% on Monday as concerns over…
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Why SpaceX stock is up around 1% on Friday
SpaceX stock rose 1% after recovering from an early Friday decline. New compute agreement is worth $1.11 billion monthly, or $13.3 billion annually. William Blair says the deal reinforces SpaceX’s growing AI opportunity. SpaceX SPCX stock rose more than…
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WTI crude oil price forecast as Middle East risks remain elevated: can it hit $120?
Crude oil price pulled back even after Saudi Arabia shut down the East-West pipeline. There is a risk that Iran will have an October Surprise ahead of the election. Iranian leaders will meet the GCC members on Monday. WTI crude oil prices drifted lower…
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Trump’s $5,000 dividend plan raises debt, inflation and funding concerns
Trump proposes $5,000 payments for about 240 million US adults. The dividend could cost $1.2 trillion and require congressional approval. Funding and inflation risks could put pressure on US Treasuries. President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 “Trump…
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How will private credit and equity stocks react to Fed rate hikes?
Top private credit stocks have pulled back in the past few days. The odds that the Federal Reserve will hike rates have jumped. Higher rates and crude oil prices may squeeze their portfolio companies. Top companies in the private credit industry have…
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Top crypto price predictions today: Pi Network, Pepe Coin, Zcash
Pi Network has formed a rising wedge pattern, pointing to a retreat. Zcash price has become highly overbought after the recent rally. Pepe Coin price has formed a bullish pennant pattern. The crypto market remained on edge during the weekend as investors…
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Nvidia says every $1 it invests brings back $100: so why does the stock keep falling?
Nvidia says its AI investments are not circular financing despite concerns. Huang argues small Nvidia investments can unlock far larger chip demand. Investors still question if AI infrastructure demand is truly independent. Nvidia chief executive Jensen…
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Arrest Made After Black Woman Found Hanged from Tree in Mississippi
An arrest has been made following the death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanged from a tree in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August. The information available identifies Fortune as a black woman. It does not provide details…
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Firefighters Report Benefits From Glutathione Treatment as Union Raises Safety Concerns
Glutathione, an antioxidant, has been offered as a treatment to firefighters at some of the largest wildfires in the United States in recent years, according to the available information. Some firefighters say the treatment helped them, while their union…
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Federal Reserve Issues Enforcement Action Involving Former Heritage State Bank Lending Officer
The Federal Reserve Board announced on July 16, 2026, that it had issued an enforcement action involving the former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank. The announcement identifies the individual’s former position and the bank but does not…
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Agencies Seek Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Guidance
Agencies are seeking public comment on proposed guidance for managing third-party risks while also issuing a statement addressing community bank engagement with core service providers, according to information released September 11, 2026. The proposed…
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