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The Stock Market Keeps Climbing. But the U.S. Economy is Moving at a Slower Pace

The U.S. stock market is thriving with record accomplishments. At the same time, the economy appears to be slowing down.

International Business Times · Jul 13

Major Tech Companies Are Betting on Agentic AI. Kraken is Rebuilding Its App Around It.

Kraken is the latest tech company to place its bets on agentic artificial intelligence. The cryptocurrency exchange company announced that it plans to restructure its entire flagship app around agentic AI.

International Business Times · Jul 13

Trump Released His 2025 Financial Disclosure. Now Democrats Want An Investigation Into His Crypto Holdings

A group of five senior Senate Democrats is renewing the push for congressional hearings into President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency business interests.

International Business Times · Jul 13

The U.S. And Iran Further Escalated Strikes In The Hormuz Strait. Now a Top Tehran Official Says The MOU Is In 'Crisis'

A top Iranian official said the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is in "crisis" after the nations escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Jul 13

Wealth Inequality Gaps Are Narrowing. Now the K-Shaped Economy is Losing Its Shape, New Data Shows

For years, economists have described the U.S. recovery as "K-shaped," meaning higher-income households benefited disproportionately from rising asset values, stronger investment returns, and housing appreciation.

International Business Times · Jul 13

Russian Missiles Target Kyiv Drone Factory Hours After Lindsey Graham's Visit

A Ukrainian drone factory in Kyiv was destroyed by Russian missiles days after US Senator Lindsey Graham toured the site. Here's what we know about the strike and its implications.

International Business Times · Jul 12

How Did Lindsey Graham Die? Cause of Death and Inside Senator's Final Hours Before His Shocking Demise

Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after experiencing chest pain and cardiac arrest following a diplomatic visit to Ukraine, highlighting his enduring commitment to foreign policy until his final hours.

International Business Times · Jul 12

Q2 Earnings, Economic Data: A Trigger-Heavy Week Looms Over Investor Sentiment

Data on retail sales, industrial production, housing starts and consumer sentiment will likely steer the investor sentiment in the next five days.

International Business Times · Jul 12

Trillion-Dollar Panic? Elon Musk Abruptly Halts Live TV Appearance as Fresh SpaceX Concerns Mount

Elon Musk abruptly postponed a live CNBC interview just before airtime, ducking questions on SpaceX's market debut, Tesla and his Grok AI model as investors hunted for clues.

International Business Times · Jul 12

Deep Skepticism About AI Companies Is The National Mood: US Respondents Favor Strict Federal Oversight

An overwhelming 81% respondens of a survey said the government should have the authority to block the release of a risky AI system. The survey by Verasight, a non partisan research firm, also indicates the public demand for strict federal oversight of AI firms as tech layoffs amid higher corporate…

International Business Times · Jul 12