MGM CEO leaves door open to People Inc. bid as casino dealmaking heats up
The Wall Street Journal reported MGM was exploring an offer for People Inc. after People Inc. withdrew its $48.30-per-share proposal to buy the rest of MGM.
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Senators clinch construction permitting deal before election jet-set
A legislative deal to ease construction permitting sets up potential action in Congress when lawmakers return after the November election.
Sen. Hawley: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at rogue AI hearing
A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday is examining rogue AI, after a series of AI cyberattacks and increasing warnings about the risks of the technology.
Two trades that just happened in 'Magnificent Seven' stocks point to big gains ahead
Options volume was more than 50% above the 30-day average in both names Wednesday.
Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz hit prewar levels, but fuel shipments remain constrained
It is unclear how long the recovery can be sustained given that it relies on the U.S. military protecting tankers in the Persian Gulf.
Kalshi traders see high odds Anthropic's IPO is announced this year
The higher odds come after the artificial intelligence company reportedly warned investors in its IPO prospectus that its models could be dangerous.
Fed watchdog finds renovation failures, but no grounds for criminal referral
The long-awaited report by the Fed's inspector general said it found no reasonable grounds to believe federal criminal law had been violated.
Nvidia is approaching a breakout level. Plus, what we want to see from Micron
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Trump administration starts sending $500 Obamacare refund checks — who stands to benefit
The refunds come after millions of people lost premium subsidies for their health insurance and right before the midterm elections.
Treasury launches student loan support center as new data show 9.3 million borrowers in default
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was launching a "Default Loans Support Center" for student loan borrowers who've fallen behind.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reports more than $250 million in income last year
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick unwound his ties to Cantor Fitzgerald as the billionaire financier joined the Trump administration.
DOJ accuses Minnesota federal judges of misconduct for NY Times immigration interviews
The Department of Justice seeks the recusal of the judges who spoke to The New York Times from any cases involving the Department of Homeland Security.
Higher interest rates can be scary for stocks — but it's not that simple
Investors should be more selective when interest rates are on the rise. That doesn't mean leave the market all together.
The market search for balance sheet cash cow 'quality' stocks is shifting with mega AI spend
With AI spending consuming the cash of the market's richest companies, balance sheet metrics led by free cash flow are getting more investing attention.
Stellantis CEO reconfirms 2026 guidance, says turnaround plan continues as automaker's shares hit new low
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Wednesday reconfirmed the company's 2026 guidance and its plans to be cash flow positive by 2027.
Senate Democrats sink 'toothless' stock trading ban, data center bill in last act before election recess
Two separate proposals to ban member stock trading while in office and address data center-related utility costs failed Wednesday amid Democratic opposition.
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FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks
The probe adds to the mounting scrutiny that OpenAI and Anthropic have been facing over their safety practices following the Hugging Face hack.
The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children
The Hampshire group says it has seen a rise in demand and it needs more volunteer bakers.
We're scooping up shares of 2 stocks that fell victim to a September swoon
Both stocks have pulled back this month, but our reasons for owning them have not changed.
Parents who want to help their kids in a tough job market should avoid this 1 move, says career expert
Some well-meaning career advice from parents is "totally useless" for new grads today, according to journalist Jodi Kantor.