This is the net worth you need to be considered rich in America The 10-percent threshold has increased as household assets such as homes and stocks have risen in value over the past two years The Independent UK · Sep 23
Delaying Marriage, a Home or Kids? One Delay Compounds Against You for Decades—Here’s Which Delaying marriage, buying a home or having children can all change a household’s financial trajectory. But they do not operate on the same clock, and treating them as three versions of the same decision misses the biggest difference. The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 23
Chili’s ready to open more restaurants across the US after seeing a sales explosion Chili’s is planning to expand in strong markets including California, Texas and Florida, while targeting growth in Ohio, the Southeast, D.C. and smaller towns The Independent UK · Sep 23
McKinsey: Cheaper AI models, bigger AI bills McKinsey experts explain why per-token savings aren't reaching the bottom line, and what leaders should track instead of cost per token. Fortune · Sep 23
Americans Feel Worse About Their Finances This September—Should You Postpone a Big Purchase Too? Americans entered September feeling less comfortable about their finances, and that mood could affect decisions about cars, appliances, travel, home projects, and other expensive purchases. A September Catawba College-YouGov survey found that 74% of Americans felt financial pressure from rising prices, while 68% said higher prices had caused them to… The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 23
Microsoft to keep shareholder proposal rights through 2027, even as SEC reduces oversight Under an agreement with conservative activist Paul Chesser, seen by Reuters, Microsoft will continue to apply existing thresholds for investors to submit resolutions for a vote, even as the SEC considers changes that critics say would sideline individual investors, religious groups, unions and others who have had a say through… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Americans Are Growing More Worried About AI. Nearly 3 In 4 Say Tech Firms Aren't Doing Enough To Prevent Harm. More than half of Americans surveyed said slowing AI development would be good. International Business Times · Sep 23
OpenAI punted. Anthropic stalled. The hottest imminent IPO fits on your finger Oura has grown from $1.6 million to $60.8 million in net income—and I’ve been one of its 5.7 million subscribers for years. Fortune · Sep 22
The Tesla Semi Just Got A Massive Boost From The Biggest U.S. Electric Truck Order Ever The record-setting order will double the number of electric Class 8 trucks in the U.S. InsideEVs · Sep 23
US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document shows The US Export-Import Bank plans to provide up to $7 billion in financing for critical minerals and energy projects in Argentina, as Washington seeks greater access to the region’s resources. The Economic Times · Sep 23
Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs But industry trade group says plan would backfire and lead to even higher prices for gasoline The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Diplomatic Hopes in the Middle East Knock Crude Prices Lower October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -1.19 (-1.24%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0176 (+0.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Tuesday’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week high... Barchart · Sep 22
Tesla faces major trial for allegedly allowing rampant race discrimination against Black workers It could cost the company millions of dollars if it loses. We Got This Covered · Sep 22
Trump says administration is weighing diesel export restrictions A diesel export ban is gaining steam as a possible lever the White House can pull, without the need for congressional action, to help contain skyrocketing prices that are causing economic shock waves and becoming a midterm campaign headache for Republicans. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he personally supports… Roll Call · Sep 22
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 Mass Layoffs Loom as Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Gets Cleared Following State Settlement Paramount Skydance has settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 US states, advancing its $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition while concerns over debt, savings and job losses persist.
Barchart · Sep 22 The Case for Buying Netflix Stock While Netflix’s near-term growth trajectory is facing some pressure, the significant pullback indicates that negatives are already priced in the stock.
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Bitcoin price today: How did BTC USD hit $86,000 after $999 million Bitcoin ETF inflow defied Fed rate hike and CLARITY act failure? Bitcoin has surged to $86,000, continuing its upward trajectory despite the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike. The influx of nearly $1 billion into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reflects robust investor confidence. Additionally, the CLARITY Act's failure to pass seems to have alleviated concerns, prompting a positive market reaction.
Saving Advice · Sep 22 10 Places Americans Are Getting Tired of Being Asked to Tip in 2026 You order a $5 coffee, tap your card, and suddenly the screen is asking whether you’d like to add 20%, 25%, or 30%. Five minutes...
International Business Times · Sep 22 Diesel Prices Have Hit Record Highs. The Trump Admin Is Considering An Export Ban. "We're examining whether it's feasible in terms of the overall refining capacity and whether a full or partial ban would work," Bessent said.
Barchart · Sep 22 Mid-America Apartment Communities Stock: Is MAA Underperforming the Real Estate Sector? Mid-America Apartment Communities has fallen short of the real estate sector over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
Medical Daily · Sep 22 Indiana Appeals Court Revives Negligence Claim Against DoorDash Over App Design Allegedly Linked to Distracted Driving An Indiana appeals court revived a negligence claim against DoorDash over app design allegedly linked to distracted driving. Here is what it means.
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 'We Screwed Up': Doordash To Pay $131.5m After NYC Probe Into Payments to 264,000 Workers DoorDash will pay $131.5m to 264,000 New York City delivery workers after a city investigation found widespread underpayments and delayed wages.
Barchart · Sep 22 Netflix Stock Valuations Seem Attractive Amidst Growth Deceleration Concerns Wells Fargo downgraded Netflix to "Underweight." Why, and how should you play NFLX here?
The Independent UK · Sep 22 New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects Democratic attorneys general from California and New York are suing the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as it seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Three out of four Americans say AI firms not doing enough to prevent disaster, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Three-quarters of Americans, some 73%, worry that AI companies haven't gone far enough to prevent AI from causing serious harm to society, as concerns grow about where the technology may lead, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.