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Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking health-insurance CEO. That could affect the state’s case.
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive, pled guilty to federal stalking charges ahead of a high-profile state murder trial in New York set to begin next month.
College can cost $100,000 a year. Here's how families are covering the tab
Because families struggle to pay for school, many students and their parents increasingly depend on federal and private aid to help foot the bill.
Here’s who could pay higher Social Security taxes under proposals to shore up the program
Eliminating the tax cap is just one of the proposals that could help shore up Social Security’s finances.
AI inflation is putting even more pressure on the Fed. Could higher interest rates be next?
One thing the Federal Reserve could always count on to keep inflation low was falling prices for computers, cell phones and other high-tech stuff — but not anymore.
Berkshire adds $17 billion to Alphabet stake
Google parent Alphabet is now the third largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio.
Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend
Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia — plus Gen Z shoppers who are even pairing them with running shorts.
How long will software-defined cars last? The auto industry doesn't know yet
Cars that run on software offer benefits automakers and many customers say older cars cannot compete with. But some analysts worry the vehicles might not last.
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.”
This old-school way of investing money is better than ever — even in the age of AI and mega-IPOs
The “golden ratio” for portfolio construction — 60% stocks, 40% bonds — works again, but after a few tweaks,
The ‘Hindenburg Omen’ keeps flashing. Should investors worry about a stock-market crash?
Among the more popular indicators monitored by Wall Street’s technical strategists, the “Hindenburg Omen” definitely has the coolest name — and is among the more controversial.
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An active fund holding a whopping 800 stocks is beating major indexes. Here’s how.
For diversification in the stock market, there are actively managed alternatives to index funds.
Between earn-nothing cash, broken long-term bonds, these are the safety trades of 2026 market
Investors have flocked to short-term investments like ultra-short bond funds in anticipation of a stock market correction and with long-term bonds broken.
Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs
A U.S. appeals court has ruled in favor of Gilead Sciences against companies known as alternative funding programs that import medicines from overseas.
AI’s infrastructure boom is getting more leveraged — and harder to track
AI’s infrastructure boom is increasingly being funded through bonds, leases and private capital, while leveraged investors add another layer of market risk.
Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after Trump's claim that the waterway would soon become U.S. territory.
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy?
“We were advised to return the bonus and take out a home-equity loan.”
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.”
Think interest rates are high now? These charts offer a different perspective.
Also in Weekend Reads: 10 remarkable housing markets, stock picks, and health-insurance battles.
Owning a home is overrated. Renting is now often a much better money move.
There are better ways to think about investments than homeownership.
Marijuana reform is emerging as a midterm elections issue on both sides of the aisle
With November's midterms fast approaching, cannabis reform is an issue. It's popular with voters, but its power to tilt elections remains uncertain.
Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend
Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia. Gen Z shoppers are even pairing them with running shorts.
Will Trump accounts and grandparent 529s bring down the price of college in the future?
Caps on student borrowing could also play into how America pays for college.
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