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The airline says qualifying children could start with US$2,000 in Trump Accounts, though enrolment is opt-in and match details remain limited.

The acquisition gives Adobe access to technology that interprets plain-English instructions and executes multi-step marketing workflows, though financial terms and an integration timeline were not disclosed.

Nvidia’s latest results show powerful AI demand, but supply constraints, major commitments and falling margins raise the stakes for its next phase of growth.

The HerMoney founder says annuities can provide retirees with a predictable income stream, while warning that fees, complexity and limited flexibility require scrutiny.

The 29 individuals with fortunes above US$50 billion held a combined US$4.1 trillion in 2025, as billionaire wealth climbed to US$15.1 trillion.

A chef changing careers says learning about money after serious debt helped build an emergency fund and a path towards retirement savings.

The programme brings Cloudflare and SentinelOne into a network of more than 35 reported enterprise products and partner services.

SoFi posted record second-quarter results, but shares fell nearly 10% after management cited higher growth spending while holding adjusted EBITDA and earnings-per-share guidance steady.

Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.51% as investors awaited US employment data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

Rich Sparkle Holdings shares reached a reported US$4.75 before the Nasdaq opened, with no direct catalyst identified in the supplied report.

Spreads on the riskiest junk debt have reached their highest reported level since the market turmoil that followed last year’s “liberation day” tariff blitz.

The Financial Times reports that analysts and investors appear increasingly willing to challenge Donald Trump publicly, amid an intervention by the US Treasury in the bond market.

Starwood Property Trust reported $151.5 million in distributable earnings for the June quarter, but earnings per share trailed its $0.48 dividend.

The fund’s scale and bullion transparency are weighed against a 0.4% expense ratio, above some competing physically backed ETFs.

A Yahoo Finance and SmartAsset planning scenario examines how a 65-year-old couple with $1.5 million in an IRA and $4,200 in monthly Social Security payments could structure retirement income.

The U.S. national average reached US$5.850 a gallon as disruptions affecting Middle East flows and Russian refining reduced available supply.

Robinhood’s second-quarter revenue and profit beat average analyst estimates, while cryptocurrency and prediction-market activity helped lift its shares.

The dollar came under pressure ahead of forecast payroll data, while the euro and sterling recovered amid shifting central-bank rate expectations.

Ragnar Udd will take over from Kent Masters on 1 February 2027 as Albemarle manages volatile lithium prices and focuses on tighter capital discipline.

Citi maintained its Buy rating and US$166 price target, citing growth in Baidu’s AI businesses and possible Stock Connect eligibility.

Analyst Matthew VanVliet retained an Overweight rating, arguing Salesforce could remain embedded in enterprise technology stacks as AI adoption expands.

The deal adds Haynesville gathering and transportation infrastructure, including more than 4,000 miles of pipeline and 6 Bcf/d of capacity.

The leadership change comes as Adobe shares face investor concerns over generative AI and subscription software demand.

The deal would expand Flex’s power-conversion business as data-centre developers face rising electricity demands from artificial intelligence workloads.

The Federal Housing director said the instruction took effect immediately, widening access to a rival of FICO’s established mortgage-scoring model.

The AI company could file paperwork as soon as next week, according to the Financial Times, but the appointments and listing remain unconfirmed.

The Financial Times explores how nationalists, religious fundamentalists and technology leaders have turned away from the concept of a common future.

Investors welcomed the increased transparency as Microsoft revealed Azure revenue of $29.4 billion, a 42 per cent year-on-year surge driven by artificial intelligence demand.

The semiconductor equipment maker raised its quarterly payout to $0.33 per share, citing a 30% surge in revenue and strong demand for artificial intelligence chips.

Three decades of economic success in Texas are being challenged by the infrastructure demands of the rapidly expanding data centre sector.

Total American credit card balances have risen to $1.26 trillion, with new data revealing a stark divide between high-income consumers carrying lifestyle debt and lower-income groups facing reduced credit access.

As opposition to new data centre facilities grows in the US swing state, local politicians are scrambling to align their platforms with voter sentiment, with one observer warning that residents may ultimately bear the cost.

Precious metal prices fell further on Wednesday as renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran pushed energy costs higher and raised the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell on Wednesday after US airstrikes on Iran triggered a rise in oil prices, intensifying inflation concerns ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting.

The Artisan Global Opportunities Strategy posted a 12.65 per cent net return, lagging the MSCI ACWI Index as Insmed’s BRINSUPRI sales fell short of elevated expectations.

Vertex shares have underperformed the broader biotechnology sector over the past year, weighed down by commercialisation hurdles and pipeline setbacks, even as analysts maintain a moderate buy consensus.

Dell Technologies lifted its full-year revenue forecast by $25 billion after reporting a record $60.9 billion in AI server orders for the fiscal 2027 second quarter.

A one-month rally in corn, sugar, wheat, and soybeans is expected to push retail food prices higher by the second quarter of next year, according to analysts.

The fund’s Q2 2026 letter argues that Spotify’s recent share price drop reflects strategic investment in an AI-enabled product cycle, not structural cost issues.

CEO Christopher Kempczinski attributes weak second-quarter sales to inconsistent pricing by independent operators and the removal of digital loyalty offers.

A Financial Times opinion piece outlines five ideas to address the public relations challenges surrounding artificial intelligence, countering pessimistic views that the situation is hopeless.

The ChatGPT maker asserts its latest release represents a step towards artificial general intelligence, though specific benchmarks remain undisclosed.

The US regulator argues the rule creates strict liability for small donations and suppresses political speech, proposing to hand governance back to state and federal election laws.

The Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public session in Washington D.C. to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on public markets and review key regulatory frameworks.