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Billionaire Jim Thompson’s daughter now runs his company Published May 18, 2026 3:55AM ET UPDATED 2:45PM ET Billionaire Jim Thompson’s legacy continues through his daughter, who now leads his company with a vision all her own. As a founder, Jim… more ›

Iran war remains stuck in stalemate Published May 18, 2026 3:45AM ET UPDATED 2:45PM ET Market Update: Dow Futures and Oil Prices in Turbulent Times In a day marked by uncertainty, Dow futures have experienced a notable decline. Investors are… more ›

New York Offers Details on a Pied-à-Terre Tax: Challenges Are Expected Published 3:30AM May 18, 2026 UPDATED 2:15PM ET New York City is taking steps to implement a pied-à-terre tax, aimed at taxing the secondary homes of wealthy individuals who… more ›

US Debt is Not the Real Problem Published May 18, 2026 3:20AM ET UPDATED 2:05PM ET Washington quickly brushed off a startling milestone in a mounting problem. The news that the national debt has outpaced the economy is alarming, yet… more ›

The World Can’t Get Enough U.S. Energy Published May 18, 2026 3:15AM ET UPDATED 2:00PM ET Overseas buyers are looking to America for oil and transportation fuels, helping deplete its domestic inventories In recent months, the demand for U.S. energy… more ›

Once upon a time, earning £100,000 was an aspirational benchmark, a sure sign of financial success reserved for the savviest business minds or professionals at the very top of their game. This figure marks a sharp increase from just 1.2… more ›

Meta-Backed Scale AI Wins $500 Million Defense Department Deal The Pentagon awarded a $500 million contract to Meta Platforms Inc.-backed Scale AI to help sift through data and assist in decision-making, the latest step in the US military’s effort to rely… more ›

S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher After Index Posts Another Record The S&P 500 index, a major indicator of U.S. equities, has recently achieved yet another record close, signaling strong investor confidence in the market. This surge in the index has… more ›

The Current State of the U.S. Economy: Bank Earnings, Credit Quality, and Crypto Regulation The U.S. economy has been attracting significant attention lately, driven by substantial investments in key sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing. The… more ›

Micron tops $700 billion market cap, stock extends rally amid AI-driven memory demand In recent weeks, Micron Technology Inc. has made headlines for reaching a remarkable milestone: surpassing a market capitalization of $700 billion. This achievement highlights the company’s pivotal… more ›