Mortgage refinance boom takes hold, as weekly demand surges 20%
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CNBC - Business
Surging AI demand could cause the world's next chip shortage, research says
A surge in demand for AI semiconductors and AI-enabled smartphones and laptops could lead to the next global chip shortage, according to Bain & Company.15 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Mortgage interest rates drop for the 8th week. Should you lock one in now?
Mortgage rates are at their lowest point in over two years. But does it really make sense to lock one in now?31 minutes ago - Mortgage -
Inc. - Business
First, Take Care of You: The Crucial Role of Self-Care in Leadership
Self-care isn't selfish. It's strategic.41 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
Startup Wiz Ponders Share Sale at $20 Billion Valuation
The U.S.-Israeli cybersecurity company is considering a deal to let shareholders sell off between $500 million to $700 million, months after scrapping a $23 billion buyout by Google parent Alphabet.44 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Nelson Peltz's Trian takes board seat at pest control maker Rentokil
Rentokil Initial said on Wednesday that Trian partner Brian Baldwin would join the Terminix owner's board effective next week.50 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Here's our counter to analyst negativity about iPhone 16 demand — plus, Nvidia jumps again
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
These 10 in-demand startups are hiring right now—many roles are remote and pay $100,000 or more
Artificial and health-care startups are some of the buzziest small employers to work for, according to a new LinkedIn report.1 hour ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys All-Pro WR CeeDee Lamb takes ownership of 'craziness,' aims for 2023-like rebound: 'It's gonna be fun'
Lamb didn't talk to the media after a Week 3 performance filled with 'craziness'1 hour ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
In debt? This trick could save you money on your credit-card bill — and takes less than 20 minutes
American Express and U.S. Bank are among the major issuers that have lowered APRs on some credit cards following the Fed’s big rate cut.2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Israel sends unidentified bodies to Gaza as Palestinian officials demand answers
Israel returned the bodies on Wednesday of 88 Palestinians killed in its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, which the territory’s health ministry refused to bury before Israel discloses details ...2 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump social-media stock ‘DJT’ rises as insiders hold on to their shares
Trump Media & Technology Group Inc.’s stock was up on Wednesday as a two-day deadline passed with no fresh filings from insiders selling stock.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Arsenal’s Frida Maanum: ‘Every time I step on the pitch now I don’t take it for granted’
Norwegian on recovering from collapse at Molineux, European hopes and being ‘the spider in the net’ in midfield. Frida Maanum stabbed her forefinger at the cannon on her chest and screamed towards ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Target Hospitality’s stock tumbles 20% after buyout committee disbanded
Target Hospitality Corp.’s stock tumbled 20% Wednesday, after the provider of modular housing said it has disbanded a special committee created to review a buyout offer after the bidder failed to ...3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Nearly 50-pound Pesto the baby penguin takes internet by storm
At just 9 months old, Pesto the baby king penguin weighs more than both his parents combined: "Our chonky king."4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris holds 7-point lead over Trump in national survey
Vice President Harris now holds a 7-point lead over former President Trump, according to a new national survey. The survey, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, found Harris leading with 46.61 percent ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Mortgage refinance boom takes hold, as weekly demand surges 20%
Applications to refinance a home loan surged 20% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Refinances surge 175% from a year ago, as mortgage rates remain at a 2-year low
Mortgage applications rose 11% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.6 hours ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene strengthens to Category 1 hurricane and expected to intensify as it takes aim at Florida
Tropical Storm Helene strengthens as it churns toward Florida6 hours ago - Florida -
MarketWatch - Business
Nelson Peltz’ activist fund Trian Partners takes seat on Rentokil’s board
Trian Partner’s Brian Baldwin has been appointed to Rentokil Initial’s board, just weeks after its share price plunged 18% on a profit warning about its North American business7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Attempt to arrest Brazilian music star highlights boom in online gambling
Arrest order for Gusttavo Lima, swiftly overturned, shows unregulated betting as criminal headache and health crisis. In less than 24 hours, Gusttavo Lima, one of the most famous Brazilian country ...7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I’ve done 20 hours of flights in a month’: Olivier Giroud on adapting to life in MLS
France’s all-time leading scorer joined LAFC during the midseason break. As he learns the demands of the league, his teammates are trying to adjust to his style . It took all of three league games ...7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Mexico’s datacentre industry is booming – but are more drought and blackouts the price communities must pay?
Many fear the arrival of tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the state of Querétaro will place too much of a strain on scarce water and electricity resources. In a nondescript ...7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘As long as it takes’: on the frontline of the Boeing strike, workers brace for a long battle
Union members picketing in Renton, Washington, say they won’t accept low pay offers nearly two weeks into strike. Workers have manned a picket line outside Boeing ’s airplane factory in Renton, ...8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Poll tracker: Will Trump or Harris win the US presidency?
The FT tracks polling in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Nelson Peltz’s Trian takes seat on Rentokil board
Trian head of research Brian Baldwin appointed as non-executive director following profit warning at pest control group9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Dan Biggar: ‘I quite enjoyed taking flak and proving people wrong the next week’
The former Wales fly-half on breaking the mould to survive in the No 10 jersey, disappointment over concessions from players’ strike threats and life by the beach in Toulon. “I’m certainly not your ...10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Echo Spot review: Amazon’s Alexa takes aim at the bedroom
Smart alarm clock ticks most boxes with distraction-free screen and room-filling sound. Amazon’s latest attempt to usurp the humble bedside alarm clock is the revamped Echo Spot, equipped with a ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Minke whale sightings surge but basking sharks decline, finds Hebrides study
When sighting rates for basking sharks are high they are low for minke whales, says monitoring programme. The highest ever recorded numbers of minke whales and the lowest number of basking sharks ...12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
‘Can of Ham’ sale tests demand for City of London skyscrapers
Owner of building at 70 St Mary Axe says ‘core capital’ is returning to office market13 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Royals seize on throwing error in 10th to beat Nationals 1-0 and hold on to 2nd AL wild card
Kyle Isbel snapped Kansas City’s 27-inning scoreless streak by sprinting home on a throwing error in the 10th inning, Cole Ragans gave up three hits in six innings, and the Royals held on to the ...13 hours ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Red Wings Take Break from Camp to Support Tigers' Playoff Push
As the Tigers push for an improbably playoff berth, the Red Wings ventured across Woodward Ave to lend their support21 hours ago -
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