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CNBC - Business
10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday after the S&P 500's record close
U.S. stock futures are little changed after the S&P closed above 5,500 for the first time on Tuesday. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The S&P 500 Isn't as Diverse as It Used to Be. Here's Why That Matters.
As tech and financial stocks have come to dominate the index, volatility and interest-rate sensitivity have picked up. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records in Holiday-Shortened Session
Tesla shares notch their longest winning streak in almost a year; Paramount Global stock jumps thanks to deal news. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Freddie Freeman still hits doubles at a time they are dwindling. He's two shy of 500
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is two doubles away from 500 in his career. Only 64 other MLB players have reached the doubles milestone. -
MarketWatch - Business
Paramount stock and bonds snapped up on report deal with Skydance is back on
The deal between Shari Redstone and Skydance Media that was scrapped a few weeks ago has been revived -
The Wall Street Journal - World
India's Sensex Rises 0.3%, Led by Tech, Auto Stocks
Indian shares were higher, led by gains in tech, auto and bank stocks, as hopes for Fed rate cuts helped buoy markets across Asia.India -
MarketWatch - Business
Hedge fund selling of tech stocks has limited potential for crash, JPMorgan says
Hedge funds in June sold off tech stocks at their fastest rate on record. This sell-off has limited the potential for a crash, JPMorgan said. -
The Guardian - World
Euro 2024 Daily | The grateful eight completed by Turkey’s glorious melting pot
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!. The European Championships has a big problem: how are they going to fit 3,000,000 Turks inside the Olympiastadion (capacity 74,475) for their quarter-final against the Netherlands on Saturday? ... -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit jumps in May to highest level in 19 months
The U.S. international trade deficit widened 0.8% in May to $75.1 billion, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the largest deficit since October 2022. -
The Hill - Politics
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed confidence among central bankers that elevated interest rates were having the desired effect of cooling the economy toward a soft landing and 2-percent annual inflation. “The vast majority ...Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
ADP says 150,000 private-sector jobs created in June, smallest gain in five months
U.S. businesses add a modest 150,000 new jobs in June, paycheck company ADP said, to mark the smallest increase in five months, possibly another sign the labor market is cooling. -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
CBS Sports - Sports
LeBron James, with new Lakers deal, will become first NBA player to hit $500 million mark in career earnings
James' new contract will take him beyond $500 million in career earningsNBA -
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Financial Times - Business
Oil prices rally as peak driving season gets under way
Brent crude has risen about $10 a barrel since early June as US stockpiles dwindle -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Two Flawed Favorites, One Cinderella and the Wide-Open Euro Quarterfinals
The quarterfinal lineup for soccer’s European Championships features misfiring giants, free-scoring heavyweights, an unlikely outsider and an aging GOAT who just can’t buy a goal. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
Inc. - Business
AI Deals Push VC Funding Total to 2-Year High
While the number of investments isn't climbing, the huge amounts of capital needed for AI development drove the quarterly figure to $55.6 billion.Artificial Intelligence -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
Stock indexes were mixed in the shortened trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both on pace to hit fresh records. The Dow industrials slipped. -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon has a pre-Prime Day coupon sale on Govee smart lighting
Add some mood lighting to your home with these fun Govee smart lights that you can save on right now. -
Financial Times - Business
Jeff Bezos to offload $5bn of Amazon stock
Tech giant’s biggest shareholder set to take his sale of shares to more than $13bn this year but still holds 9% stake -
MarketWatch - Business
Buy this retailer’s stock as an AI play, analyst says
D.A. Davidson’s Michael Baker points to one retailer that stands to get a big AI boost in the coming months. -
The New York Times - Tech
How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space
Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more. -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates post biggest increase in two months, going back over 7%
Mortgage applications fell 2.6% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Mortgage -
CBS Sports - Sports
LeBron James contract: Lakers star gives himself flexibility with two-year, $104M maximum deal
LeBron is heading back to the Lakers but can become a free agent again next summerNBA -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause
LeBron James and the Lakers are discussing the possibility of taking money off the $104-million max contract in order to maintain flexibility to improve the roster.NBA -
GameSpot - Tech
Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 6: The Power Of Two, A Fight Club Reference, And Everything Else We Learned
Now six episodes deep into the first season of Star Wars: The Acolyte, we're getting close to the end now, with only two more to go. I'm not sure it feels like we're actually that close to wrapping up this story, but that's because we probably ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Lakers hire two former head coaches to bring experience to JJ Redick's coaching staff, per report
Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan are both reportedly joining the teamNBA -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
The Hill - Politics
Former California Senator says Biden should get two weeks to prove himself after debate
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer said President Biden should get two weeks to prove to the American people that he’s up for the job of president, amid concerns about his standing at the top of the Democratic ticket. In an interview with Los ...California -
ESPN - Sports
Murray, Raducanu teaming up for mixed doubles
Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will team up in mixed doubles at Wimbledon. -
GameSpot - Tech
Xbox Servers Are Back Up After Extended Downtime
Xbox's online servers went down on July 2, with some people reporting that they are having difficulty connecting to games and services on the platform. The issues were widespread and long-lived, as it took Microsoft hours to clear out the issues ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Niclas Larsson, Film Director, Waits for Success in New York’s Garment District
The film director grew up in Sweden with a love of American movies. Now he would like you to see his surreal debut, “Mother, Couch,” in a theater.New York -
Financial Times - World
Campaign catch-up: election-eve predictions and verdicts
The panel casts ahead to the election results, and reviews the six-week campaigns -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
‘The Bear’ Gets a Glow Up. Is That a Good Thing?
Styles staffers talk about the show’s turn to fine dining and its flashy cameos. -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu through as Kartal sets up Gauff meeting
Emma Raducanu cruises past Belgium’s Elise Mertens to join fellow Briton Sonay Kartal in the Wimbledon third round. -
MarketWatch - Business
Is it ‘Joe-ver’ for Biden? It’s now up to the donors.
Democrats need money to keep campaigning through the November election. That means donors have the power to force the party’s hand now.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Beware shadow banks gobbling up more risk
Policymakers are directly or inadvertently fuelling the rise of the asset manager lender -
MarketWatch - Business
A Trump trade war won’t be good for the stock market, warns Dr. Doom
Nouriel Roubini, the economist who is nicknamed “Dr. Doom” for his often-gloomy predictions, says a Trump win could spark a stock-damaging trade war.Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock pares gains as next moon mission approaches
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. pared their recent gains as the space-exploration company’s next moon mission approaches.