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With OpenAI and Anthropic waiting in the wings to go public, pre-IPO wealth planning is suddenly urgent.

Massive SpaceX IPO Minted Thousands of Millionaires—and Left Financial Advisors With a Blueprint for the Next Mega Offerings Posted August 5, 2026 2:23AM ET As the tech landscape shifts, the anticipation surrounding potential public offerings from major AI players like… more ›
Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Trial for March Posted August 5, 2026 3:18AM ET In a significant development in the entertainment industry, Paramount has made headlines with its ambitious $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. This monumental acquisition isn’t… more ›
Whatnot’s fast-moving auctions and feverish ‘breaks’ hook users hoping to buy prized sports cards—plus fashion, tools, food and nearly anything else

The Live Shopping App Where Some People Bid Until They’re Broke Posted August 5, 2026 3:13AM ET Whatnot has quickly emerged as a popular platform for those passionate about collecting. Its fast-moving auctions and thrilling ‘breaks’ capture the attention of… more ›
US government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the global financial crisis because of concerns the Iran war will force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

US government borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007 Posted July 31, 2026 10:15PM ET US government borrowing costs have reached their highest levels since the global financial crisis, driven largely by apprehensions surrounding the Iran war. This geopolitical tension… more ›
KKR & Co. is weighing one of its first investments in a new unit that provides capital to alternative asset managers, a push it said could eventually grow into a $100 billion business.

KKR’s $100 Billion Push to Finance Its Rivals Starts to Build Posted July 31, 2026 10:05PM ET KKR & Co. is setting its sights on a promising new venture that focuses on providing capital to alternative asset managers. This strategic… more ›
Almost four years into the artificial intelligence boom, the world’s biggest tech companies are still making grand promises about the future. The problem is, they’re burning through their cash in the process.

Dwindling cash and soaring memory costs: Tech’s AI buildout has ballooning price tag Posted July 30, 2026 9:57PM ET The AI Boom: Promises and Pitfalls Almost four years into the artificial intelligence boom, tech giants are continuing to make ambitious… more ›
Y’all Street launches: Texas Stock Exchange goes live in Dallas

The TXSE, backed by BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Charles Schwab, plans to facilitate IPOs starting in 2027 Posted July 31, 2026 9:48PM ET Exciting news has emerged from the heart of Dallas as the Texas Stock Exchange officially goes live,… more ›
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cleared quantum computing firm IonQ’s as it opens a new $1.8 billion tab for the acquisition of chipmaker ‌SkyWater Technology, after the agency’s leaders disagreed over whether to impose conditions

FTC approves IonQ acquisition of SkyWater semiconductor ‍foundry Posted July 31, 2026 9:31PM ET The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently granted clearance to the quantum computing firm IonQ, paving the way for a significant acquisition worth $1.8 billion.… more ›
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos for £120mafter a long process of trying to offload it as the supermarket chain aims to focus on its main food business.

Sainsbury’s agrees to sell Argos for £120m Posted July 31, 2026 9:03PM ET Sainsbury’s has officially announced its decision to sell Argos for £120 million, marking the end of a lengthy process aimed at offloading the retail chain. This strategic… more ›
Elon Musk launched a new banking feature, X Money, along with an X-branded Visa debit card, allowing users to send money to each other on the social media platform.

Elon Musk launches X Money, X-branded Visa card. See new feature Posted July 31, 2026 8:54PM ET Elon Musk has recently rolled out an exciting new banking feature known as X Money, which is set to revolutionize the way users… more ›