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After more than half a century of production, the energy giant says it is time to leave UK waters

Why BP is finally giving up on North Sea oil and gas Posted July 31, 2026 8:43PM ET The energy landscape is shifting as a prominent energy giant announces its departure from UK waters after more than 50 years of… more ›
As drivers get sticker shock, big oil gets a windfall

Exxon and Chevron reported a combined $26.5 billion windfall for the second quarter, as many drivers struggle to afford the price of gas. Posted July 31, 2026 5:58PM ET The Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Drivers and Oil Companies… more ›
Wondering what rich people are doing with their money and where they’re investing? A new Bank of America Private Bank study offers an inside look at the high net worth crowd.

People With $25 Million Are Doing This With Their Money Now Posted July 31, 2026 5:51PM ET In recent years, understanding the financial habits of the affluent has become increasingly fascinating. A new study by Bank of America Private Bank… more ›
Tech companies are bringing job candidates back into the office for an extra screening measure: whether they are using AI.

Tech firms are bringing job interviews back in person to stop AI use, RTO guru says Posted July 31, 2026 3:57PM ET Tech companies are increasingly implementing a new strategy in their hiring processes by bringing job candidates back into… more ›
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund, Situational Awareness, has offloaded its stock portfolio after booking major losses, according to media reports

Implosion of Situational Awareness hedge fund has Wall Street betting the bottom is in for the AI trade Posted July 31, 2026 3:50PM ET Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Sells Off Stock Portfolio After Major Losses In recent news, Leopold Aschenbrenner’s… more ›
How investors should brace portfolios for tech volatility with cross-asset holdings that are too tilted towards innovation and not protected enough against inflation

Innovation-Driven Stocks Become a Bigger Part of Markets so the Economy and Investor Portfolios Should Brace Portfolios for Tech Volatility Posted July 31, 2026 2:14PM ET In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, investors must be vigilant about navigating the inherent… more ›
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud and other charges against a Florida-based real estate business and its founders who were featured last year on an investment show promoted by Elon Musk’s X.

SEC Charges Entrepreneurs Tied to Investment Show on Elon Musk’s X Posted July 31, 2026 2:04 AM ET The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against a real estate business based in Florida, along with its founders,… more ›
Anthropic Says Its A.I. Systems Broke Into Computers at 3 Organizations

The disclosure followed OpenAI’s report last week that its own artificial intelligence had hacked into the network of an online library. Posted July 31, 2026 3:42AM ET Anthropic’s AI Systems: A Cause for Concern? Recent reports have surfaced indicating that… more ›
Tesla Weighs Sale of China Business to Pave Way for Potential SpaceX Merger

The U.S. automaker, Tesla, could sell or spin off the business in its second-largest market over geopolitical concerns Posted July 31, 2026 3:26AM ET Tesla Considers Selling Chinese Operations to Facilitate SpaceX Merger In a surprising turn of events, Tesla… more ›
In Hopkins Minnesota there’s a line of people waiting to pick up pints of ice cream they ordered for about $15 a pop.

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy Posted July 29, 2026 11:30AM ET In the charming city of Hopkins, Minnesota, a delightful scene is unfolding as locals queue up for a sweet treat. A line of… more ›