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Business, Finance, Stocks

Federal Reserve’s Imminent Rate Hike: A Paradoxical Boost for Equities?

Financial markets are bracing for an anticipated interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this week, with a significant 90% probability priced in for the…

Business, Finance, Stocks

Bank of America Signals Investment Banking Slowdown, Shares Dip

Bank of America anticipates a significant downturn in its investment banking fees for the third quarter, projecting a decline of over 10% compared to the same period last year. The bank’s chief executive, Brian Moynihan, also indicated that trading revenue is expected to remain relatively flat. This forecast follows a strong second quarter, where the […]

Business, Energy, Policies, Stocks

Trump Administration Repeals Landmark Power Plant Carbon Emission Rules

The federal government has officially dismantled key environmental mandates set during the previous administration, rolling back requirements that forced fossil-fuel power plants to capture the vast majority of their carbon dioxide emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency announced the immediate repeal of regulations that mandated existing coal-fired facilities and newly constructed natural gas plants control 90% […]

Business, Stocks, Technology, World News

China Dismisses AI Slowdown Calls as ‘Fear-Mongering,’ Citing Global Governance Concerns

China’s Foreign Ministry has publicly rebuked calls from prominent artificial intelligence executives in the United States to pause or slow down the rapid advancement of AI technology. A spokesperson for the ministry, Guo Jiakun, stated that such appeals amount to “fear-mongering” and that a confrontational approach would only hinder the establishment of effective global AI […]

Business, Policies, Stocks, Technology

Trump Dismisses AI Safety Warnings as a Hoax, Vows to Protect Unfettered U.S. Tech Growth

President Donald Trump has strongly rejected escalating calls for government oversight of artificial intelligence, dismissing existential warnings from industry leaders as a hoax designed to curb American technological dominance. In a series of social media statements, the president defended rapid data center expansion and criticized tech executives advocating for a cautious approach to development, framing […]

Business, Policies, Stocks

Trump-Aligned Super PAC Launches $21 Million Offensive in Key Midterm Races

A newly established super PAC with deep ties to Donald Trump’s political apparatus has officially entered the midterm fray, reporting approximately $21 million in independent expenditures. The group, known as No Going Back PAC, filed its initial disclosures with the Federal Election Commission, signaling a significant escalation in financial support for Republican candidates in high-stakes […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Stocks, Technology

Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Huang During Tech Summit, Dismisses AI Concerns as ‘Hoax’

During a prominent technology conference in Los Angeles, former President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance via speakerphone, calling Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to discuss the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry and the construction of data centers. The impromptu call occurred while Huang was on stage at the All-In Summit, where attendees shared videos of the […]

People, Policies, Stocks

Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate Floor Following Three-Month Recovery from Fall

Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Capitol on Monday, ending a 92-day public absence following a severe fall at his Washington residence in mid-June. The 84-year-old Kentucky lawmaker, who is serving out the final months of his historic tenure in Congress, arrived in a wheelchair as the Senate reconvened from its five-week summer recess. […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Stocks, Technology

Broadcom CEO Reaffirms Robust AI Demand, Dismissing Slowdown Concerns

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has expressed unwavering confidence in the sustained demand for AI infrastructure, even as prominent figures in the artificial intelligence community advocate for a more measured pace in developing advanced models. Tan’s remarks come in the wake of an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, which called for a moderation in frontier […]

Business, Policies, Stocks, Technology

Beijing Imposes Strict Exit Bans Amid Escalating Tech Export Controls

China has implemented a series of stringent measures that formally restrict citizens from leaving the country if they are found to be in violation of national tech export controls. This regulatory push is designed to tighten oversight on cross-border technology transfers and prevent unauthorized capital and intellectual property flight, particularly through regional hubs like Singapore. […]