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Most FDA advisers say peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 should be made available in the U.S. Here’s what happens next.

The FDA is deciding whether seven peptides can be legally compounded, potentially opening the door to broader use in Americans.

The August stock-market slump is a myth — so why does Wall Street keep repeating it?

More than 200 years of data show stocks typically gain in August, while market volatility sits well below average.

S&P 500 flashes sell signals — options traders are bracing for wild swings in Apple, Meta and Microsoft

Nervous investors set the stage for massive post-earnings moves in Wall Street’s biggest stocks.

Yes, the AI stock selloff looks terrifying. But it might actually save the bull market.

The hottest tech trades of 2026 just got slammed — smart investors are buying anyway.

AMD’s rivalry with Nvidia is increasingly moving into a new realm

The chip makers are best known for competing in the GPU business, but they’re stepping up their offerings in the attractive market for server CPUs.

The stock market’s calm is cracking. Here’s how to prepare for an August shock.

August is historically brutal for market volatility. Here’s how to protect your portfolio.

Trump rolls out a new wave of global tariffs. Here are the latest rates.

President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are making a fresh move with tariffs on Thursday.

ServiceNow’s stock falls as a new AI threat overshadows earnings beat

While ServiceNow’s earnings beat proved that its AI momentum is picking up, the launch of OpenAI Presence reignited fears of enterprise software disruption

These 16 states are offering tax-free shopping days as back-to-school costs soar to over $800 per student

As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, parents and students are on a mission to find back-to-school bargains.

Tesla sees a $214 billion wipeout as investors pan Elon Musk’s plan to spend ‘as fast as we can’

Tesla’s stock has its worst drop in a year after the company’s earnings call leaves Wall Street with more questions than answers.

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.

U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.

Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.

The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.

Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series

Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest.

What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?

The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer.

Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins

Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields.

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto

Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.

One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream

The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch.

Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives

The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business.

US stock futures steady after tech-fueled wipeout; tariffs, Iran tensions in focus

Japan’s Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries

Poultry firm recalls nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs over potential salmonella, US FDA says

Scribe Therapeutics prices IPO at $15 per share on Nasdaq

SpaceX delays Starship’s 13th test flight to Friday due to weather

Japan manufacturing PMI steady in July

Chinese AI stocks: the full landscape from chips to cloud

Australia’s ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named

Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash

HSBC sells Singapore life insurance unit to Allianz for $2.1 bln

Trump to slap 'sweeping' new tariffs on 60 trade partners as global duties expire

The Trump administration has ramped its tariff actions back up since the president's trade agenda suffered major legal setbacks earlier this year.

U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit

The APEC statement is the first to include open-source cooperation at a minister level, said Li Lecheng, China's industry and information technology minister.

Intel's stock jumps as chipmaker rides AI boom to fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years

Intel rallied after the company reported blowout earnings and guidance.

U.S. to see higher generic drug prices thanks to tariffs, CEO of leading India pharma firm warns

CEO of Indian pharma company Dr Reddy's has warned that Trump's proposed tariffs on generic drugs will make them more expensive for patients.

Oracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billion

Oracle will supply on-premises software to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite

This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Shortsighted stock market can no longer brush off war: 'It's too hard to ignore $100 oil'

After staying flat as the U.S.-Iran war heated up again, equities tumbled on Thursday after oil prices crossed $100 per barrel.

China's largest memory chipmaker sparks fears of a cash drain as it readies for public debut

CXMT is stoking fears that its blockbuster stock market debut could pull cash from China's equities.

OpenAI's Hugging Face hack triggers 'AI Kill Switch' bill in Congress

OpenAI disclosed this week that some of its AI models went rogue and hacked into open-source developer platform Hugging Face.

As Honda CR-V leads U.S. sales, automaker teases new American-built pickup truck

The future of the Ridgeline midsize pickup truck had been in flux, and the automaker said there will be a temporary production stoppage for the truck.

AARP to Congress: 'We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes'

New legislation aims to break the stalemate on overhauling Social Security. AARP, which advocates on senior issues, says it opposes them.

Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players

Amazon is bringing Luna to the Prime Video streaming service, while Microsoft will test an ad-supported streaming of titles that people own.

Tesla, Alphabet lose hundreds of billions in value in post-earnings stock plunge

Both Tesla and Alphabet signaled higher spending as they invest in artificial intelligence.

10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since January 2025 as surging oil rekindles inflation fear

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Wednesday, following oil prices higher, as traders also reacted to a slump in weekly claims for unemployment insurance.

Amazon cracks down on use of AI images by sellers after New York law

A recently enacted New York law mandates that companies disclose when an ad includes a "synthetic performer" in place of a human actor.

Allianz to buy HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit for $2.09 billion

Allianz to acquire Singapore insurance business from HSBC

Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launch

Indian startup Skyroot joins Chinese and American private companies in the race to launch satellites in low orbit.

Intel's turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan gains steam with another strong quarter

It's hard not to be impressed by Tan, who, in a little more than a year, has transformed the company.

Congress splits on war powers resolutions to force Trump to abandon Iran war

Trump would be nearly certain to veto any measure to curtail his ability to wage war with Iran.

Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries

Southwest hired a ship this spring to send fuel from Houston to Los Angeles in case of supply shortages.