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General Motors new tab has renewed its joint venture with China’s SAIC Motor Corp for another 20 years enabling ‌the U.S. automaker to use China as an export hub amid rising competition from Chinese brands in and outside their home market.

GM renews China joint venture with SAIC for 20 years after restructuring Posted August 5, 2026 4:35AM ET General Motors has recently announced the renewal of its joint venture with China’s SAIC Motor Corp for an additional 20 years. This… more ›
Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to target people: Americans lost more than $893 million from AI-related crimes last year, according to the FBI.

AI is giving hackers an edge. Here’s how to protect yourself from online scams Posted August 5, 2026 4:11AM ET Cybercriminals are deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics, and the rise of artificial intelligence is a significant factor in this troubling trend.… more ›
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched a paid service to give Wall Street firms and institutional investors the “fastest access” to the social media site’s most influential accounts.

Why Trump Media’s sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial Posted August 5, 2026 4:06AM ET Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled an innovative paid service aimed at providing Wall Street firms and institutional investors with… more ›
Walgreens is continuing to close stores as part of its multiyear turnaround, but the pace has slowed, with fewer than 100 closures expected in 2026 and a recent list of about a dozen specific locations announced.

Walgreens reveals latest round of store closures Posted August 5, 2026 3:59AM ET In a significant shift in its operational strategy, Walgreens is moving forward with its multiyear turnaround plan, which includes the closure of several store locations. However, the… more ›
The wealthy are expecting to be asked to pay more over the next year — and fear the effects of government policy more than they worry about global unrest

The tax threat that is keeping millionaires up at night Posted August 5, 2026 3:55AM ET In the coming year, an interesting dynamic is emerging among the wealthy: an expectation of increased financial contributions due to changing government policies. As… more ›
When a fellow church member nearly transferred $50,000 to a stranger, I knew I had to act fast.

Impostor scams have already defrauded Americans of $1.8 billion this year. Here’s how to spot one. Posted August 5, 2026 3:38AM ET When a Fellow Church Member Almost Lost $50,000: A Lesson in Vigilance In our increasingly connected world, the… more ›
The US dollar has weakened after the US and Japan jointly intervened to boost the yen.

US dollar shaken after intervention to strengthen Japanese yen Posted August 5, 2026 3:45AM ET The recent intervention by the US and Japan aimed at strengthening the yen has had notable repercussions in the foreign exchange market. As a result… more ›
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 powered to record highs in the stock market Tuesday, cheered by comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said a deal with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday.

Stock Market Shifts Into Overdrive As S&P 500, Dow Score All-Time Highs; Nasdaq-100 Soars 3% Posted August 5, 2026 3:38AM ET On Tuesday, the stock market celebrated a remarkable rally as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500… more ›
Advanced Micro Devices delivered its second-quarter earnings report after the close of trading on Tuesday. While results beat expectations, AMD’s margin guidance implies no additional expansion in the third quarter.

AMD earnings send the stock sharply lower. Here’s what to know. Posted August 5, 2026 3:33AM ET Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recently released its second-quarter earnings report, surprising analysts by exceeding expectations. However, investors noted that the company’s margin guidance… more ›
China’s Fiscal pressure sparks retroactive campaign and tougher controls on future offshore capital flows

China launches global tax hunt going back decades Posted August 5, 2026 3:29AM ET As China grapples with increasing fiscal pressure, the government has launched a retroactive campaign aimed at regaining control over offshore capital flows. This initiative reflects heightened… more ›