The High Cost of a Digital Mirage
The lavish lifestyle of Aiden Pleterski, a young man who branded himself the Crypto King, may have been funded entirely by the hopes and dreams of his investors. During a…
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Tuesday, 20 October 2026 Markets, money and the people who move them
The Hidden Cost of Free Shares for American Children
It sounds like a windfall from a modern fairy tale. Elon Musk recently announced plans to grant every child under eighteen in the United States a share of…
Amazon Targets Nvidia’s Software Stronghold With New Open Source Tool
Family Dynasty Versus Fresh Perspective in Race for New Orleans Constable
Washington Tightens Tech Grip With New Ban on DeepSeek Software
Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife’s baby in ‘horrific’ robbery
AI still needs a human touch. Accenture is the latest proof consulting stocks can thrive.
When artificial intelligence first burst onto the scene as a transformative global force, investors were quick to predict the demise of several legacy industries. For a while, it seemed that…
Caterpillar plans $1 billion investment in manufacturing facility in Sanford, North Carolina
Caterpillar Inc. has announced a massive one billion dollar investment in North Carolina aimed at ramping…
Editor’s Picks
Nike CEO Warns of New Layoffs Next Year Amid Changing Operating Model
Nike CEO Elliott Hill has warned employees that more job cuts are on the horizon as the sportswear giant implements a sweeping overhaul of its operating…
What to know about booking holiday travel this year
Planning a getaway for the upcoming holiday season is shaping up to be a costly endeavor as airfares hit ten year highs. Driven by stubbornly high…
McDonald’s is testing ads on its drive-thru menus
McDonald’s is experimenting with a new way to monetize those few minutes of waiting in the drive-thru line. The fast food giant has launched a limited…
Your 401(k) is funding the AI boom. Here’s what that means for your retirement
For millions of American workers, the road to retirement feels like a steady climb managed by autopilot. Most people contributing to a 401(k) never actually pick…
David Ellison Mulls Tapping Elon Musk for Paramount Investment While Closing in on Warner Bros. Takeover: Report
David Ellison is reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing Elon Musk into a syndicate of equity investors as he nears the finish line of a massive…
Are Younger Generations ‘Giving Up’ on Investing and Using Gambling Sites to Build Wealth?
For many members of Gen Z and the Millennial generation, the traditional path to wealth feels less like a roadmap and more like a fairy tale.…
AI blurs lines in campaign ads: ‘People are seeing things that didn’t happen’
The landscape of American political campaigning is shifting into a surreal new era where the line between reality and fabrication is becoming dangerously thin. Recent attack…
Ohio farmers are getting crushed by our politicians’ failure to fight for us
For Joe Stimmell, a lifelong resident of Ashland County who has spent over two decades farming corn, soybeans, and cattle alongside his family, the current economic…
Reagan and Thatcher shaped Anglo-American politics for generations. Now something new is taking shape.
For decades, the political landscape of the English speaking world was defined by the shadow of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Their joint crusade against the…
Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes
Financial markets opened the week on a shaky note as Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures dipped following comments from President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict with…
Cocaine, crypto and soccer: Accused kingpin from Uruguay fights U.S. case
Sebastian Marset once operated as a ghost in the global narcotics trade, earning a reputation as the King of the South for allegedly shipping massive quantities…
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Bitcoin Transfers to IRGC
The United States government has ramped up its crackdown on Tehran’s financial networks, designating the Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank as a sanctioned entity. Part of a…
Stock car driver, 18, inspired by dad in world bid
At just 18 years old, Brooke Kitson has already made history in the high octane world of stock car racing. The teenager from March, Cambridgeshire, recently…
Trump made over 1,000 July stock trades worth up to $270m, filings reveal
New financial disclosure filings have revealed that Donald Trump engaged in a flurry of market activity throughout July, executing more than one thousand stock trades with…
4 Stocks to Buy Before They Bounce Back
Market volatility has left many investors feeling uneasy as treasury yields climb and the Federal Reserve continues its tightrope walk with interest rates. However, seasoned analysts…
Business
Earnings, deals and the boardroom decisions that set the agenda.
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Debuts With 38 MPG. But It’s Not A Traditional Hybrid
Nissan eyes increasing U.S. production as new Rogue hybrid launches
Nissan is preparing to ramp up its domestic manufacturing footprint as it gears up for the launch of the 2027 Rogue. During a recent appearance at the New York International…
Volkswagen Group Warns ‘We Have No Time To Lose’ As Problems Worsen
Markets
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Politics
Elections, regulation and central-bank politics — read for what they cost and who pays.
All Politics- VOTE: Should musicians avoid making political statements during live concerts?
- Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House coverage ban
- Key senators reject White House proposal on NIH grants
- Rival Senate candidates Andrews, Graham make dueling Greenville stops
- GOP Rep. Salazar says she spoke with Trump and he is ‘very receptive’ to her warning about Hispanic voters
- Democrats privately sounding alarm on GOP spending ahead of midterms
Crypto
Bitcoin, Ethereum and the rules being written around them.
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Sanctions Evasion
Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as crypto shakes off Clarity failure and higher interest rates
Best Crypto Casinos 2026 – 5 Fastest Bitcoin Gambling Sites Ranked by Trust
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Investing
Portfolio ideas, fund flows and the real cost of chasing a trade.
How much could investing $10,000 in a CD right now earn you in one year?
For anyone sitting on extra cash, certificates of deposit remain one of the safest ways to secure a guaranteed return without risking principal in the volatile stock market. While many…
Stocks
Breakouts, sell-offs and sector rotations, with the numbers behind each move.
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Intel surges 12% as CPU stocks rally. Here’s what’s driving the move
Intel shares saw a significant jump today, climbing 12 percent as investors poured money back into…
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Vikings Week Two Stock Market Report
The Minnesota Vikings may not be playing beautiful football, but they are finding plenty of ways…
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Can Paramount+ Lift Paramount Skydance Stock While The Warner Deal Sits In Court?
Paramount Skydance is currently fighting an uphill battle to regain investor confidence after seeing its stock…
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AMD hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock rides 5-day rally
Advanced Micro Devices reached a historic milestone on Monday as its stock price soared ten percent,…
