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Business 85d ago

US national debt passes $40 trillion as Treasury doubles bond buybacks

A record debt load and a bond-market buyers' strike prompted Washington to expand debt repurchases the same day the $40 trillion threshold was confirmed.

US national debt passes $40 trillion as Treasury doubles bond buybacks
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“No, I don't think so.”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, US President · Euronews · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

Panera launches rewards program with 500 bonus points

The bakery-cafe chain is offering free bonus points to members who make a purchase before September 1.

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“Panera is giving away 500 free bonus points to every member who makes one purchase before September 1”— Panera · AL.com · full quotes →
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BNP Paribas warns of 'K-shaped' bond market amid Treasury uncertainty

Unpredictable US debt management strategy could drive higher borrowing costs, echoing 2023 selloff dynamics.

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“this is a Band-Aid, right? This is not a cure for the situation we are in.”— Guneet Dhingra, Head of US Rates Strategy, BNP Paribas · Bloomberg Television · full quotes →
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Judge halts $10M Spirit Airlines data sale to Google over privacy concerns

A court delays the transaction after flight attendants raise questions about the sale of 7.5 billion transaction records.

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“The data includes 7.5 billion transaction records going back to 2008.”— Baltimore Sun, News outlet · full quotes →
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Fast-food chain replaces pumpkin spice with new fall coffee flavor

A major quick-service restaurant is swapping its seasonal pumpkin spice offering for an alternative fall beverage.

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“The flavor can be used in a lineup that includes frappes, lattes, and iced coffee.”— Brandon Champion, Reporter · AL.com · full quotes →
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Apple products drop to all-time lows in Best Buy 60th anniversary sale

Best Buy's 1-day sale event features up to $450 off iPad mini, $400 off MacBook Pro, and steep discounts on AirPods and iPhone Air.

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“AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off are some of the best prices ever”— 9to5Mac · full quotes →
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Moderna stock crashes 25% after cancer vaccine breakthrough

Shares plunge $18 billion in value one day after a record 176% surge on positive trial results.

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“Moderna's stock retreated on Thursday following a record-setting jump a day earlier, cutting more than $18 billion from the company's market valuation”— Forbes, Financial news outlet · full quotes →
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Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan business, targets 1,000 branches in 3 years

The Indian financial services firm announced expansion into gold lending with plans to open 300 branches by end of FY27.

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“It will start with opening up to 300 gold loan branches by the end of FY27 across high-potential markets”— Aditya Birla Capital, Company announcement · The Hindu · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week

30-year fixed rates decline again, marking sustained downward movement in lending costs.

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Tempus AI's Personalis deal gains investor attention after Moderna cancer vaccine results

Shares of both companies surged following Moderna's cancer therapy announcement, but observers say the $1.5B acquisition terms are unlikely…

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“The deal would have passed by without much notice, but Personalis' technology is crucial to building the revolutionary personalized cancer therapies announced…”— Rohan Goswami, Semafor reporter · Semafor · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

Bezos warehouse hiring claim sparks debate over worker conditions

A billionaire's assertion about employing genius-level talent draws criticism over grueling labor practices.

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“He may well have 1000 Einsteins and Mozarts working in his warehouses right now, but they can't do anything with their abilities what with having to work 18…”— Garwboy, Mastodon user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

Mortgage rates drift lower despite bond market swings in mid-August 2026

30-year rates fluctuate between 6.68% and 6.69% as refinance rates lag purchases.

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“Today's Mortgage Rates, August 17, 2026: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.69%”— Wall Street Journal, Financial news outlet · Mastodon (WSJ Buy Side) · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

France fines Boohoo €2.3m for fake discounts and false labeling

French consumer watchdog finds 95% of the fast-fashion retailer's listings violated rules on pricing and synthetic material labels.

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“Fashion site also broke rules on labelling by using terms 'leather' or 'suede' for synthetic products”— Guardian · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

Mortgage rates ease but stay elevated year-over-year

Interest rates on home loans decline again but remain significantly higher than August 2025 levels.

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Micron rallies past $1,000, then retreats as bond yields rise

Memory chip maker's stock surged to a key threshold this week before falling back amid broader market pressure.

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“Micron stock can 'double again'”Jim Cramer— Jim Cramer, CNBC financial analyst · Yahoo Finance / Google News · full quotes →
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US gaming market revenue dropped in July 2026

The American gaming sector saw a noticeable decline in July, with revenue falling across major categories.

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Danone wins regulator approval for €1bn Huel acquisition

French food giant clears competition review to buy UK nutrition brand Huel.

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“French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.”— Danone · BBC Business · full quotes →
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Economist examines 'burrito-gate' to explain America's affordability paradox

Justin Wolfers analyzes why Americans feel an affordability crisis despite rising real wages since early 2026.

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“Wars disrupt energy. Droughts destroy crops. Tariffs make imports more expensive. Prices go up when supply goes down. The rising cost of a burrito tells this…”Justin Wolfers— Justin Wolfers, Economist · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Business 85d ago

EA staff fear Saudi ownership will censor game projects

Employees worry new Saudi Arabian owners will block games that don't align with government preferences.

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“Projects just won't get signed because they don't align explicitly with what the Saudi government wants”— EA staff (unnamed), Game developers · Gamesradar · full quotes →
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Indian markets rebound with Sensex up 500+ points on global cues

Positive overseas signals lift stock indices as all 30 Sensex firms trade higher.

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“All 30 Sensex firms were trading in positive territory during the early deals”— The Hindu · full quotes →
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AI buildout needs $2T in debt; Wall Street may cover only half—analyst

Apollo's chief economist warns that traditional bond markets cannot finance the massive capital demands of AI infrastructure expansion.

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“AI-related borrowing accounts for more than 40% of new long-term, investment-grade corporate debt, and… Apollo estimates the 'AI ecosystem' could support more…”— Torsten Slok, Apollo Global Management chief economist · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Oxfam warns it cannot guarantee future of charity shops amid online competition

The charity is reviewing its warehouse operations and high street stores as donations fall and secondhand online sellers gain ground.

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“cannot give guarantees on the future of its high street shops in a "difficult economic climate"”— Oxfam · The Guardian · full quotes →
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MS NOW launches membership program for 'super fans' in September

The left-leaning cable news network aims to grow its digital business and monetize audiences beyond traditional cable viewers.

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“the left-leaning cable news network will roll out the program aimed at engaging its existing 'super fans,' and offering ways to reach and monetize new…”— Rebecca Kutler, MS NOW President · Semafor · full quotes →
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Business 86d ago

Indian markets extend losses as crude oil surges past $91

Sensex and Nifty fall for a seventh consecutive day, with rising oil prices cited as a key driver of investor concern.

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India's Gen Z driving mega boom in beauty market, fueled by e-commerce

Rising incomes and the world's largest youth population are reshaping India's cosmetics sector.

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“E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.”— BBC Business · BBC · full quotes →
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Amylyx upsizes stock offering to $500M after avexitide results

Biotech firm raises capital following positive drug development news, pricing shares at $35.50.

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Energy markets flash warning signs as Iran-Russia conflict drags on oil supply

CNN reports oil and gas markets showing stress signals tied to the Iran-Russia conflict, as independent analysis flags a fast-draining US…

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“Time remaining at that rate to statutory tank bottom, as of today, 19 August 2026: 61 days (or eight weeks, five days).”— moira@mastodon.murkworks.net, independent data analyst · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Gold hits two-month high, breaking summer stagnation

Gold price climbs above $4,550, its strongest level since early June, after weeks of sideways trading.

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“The price of gold rose above $4,550 on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since early June.”— Forbes · full quotes →
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Kohl's offers up to $100 in Kohl's Cash this weekend

The department store is running the promotion alongside up to 50% off school supplies, apparel and beauty items.

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“The department store is also running up to 50% off on school supplies, apparel and beauty items right now.”— Advance Local Express Desk · PennLive · full quotes →
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MS NOW launches direct-to-consumer streaming service Sept. 9

The cable news network enters the subscription market to compete with CNN and Fox News offerings.

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“MS NOW is calling subscribers "members" and is promising a more connective experience with its content and talent.”— MS NOW · LA Times · full quotes →
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Equinor acquires 17% stake in Chevron's Namibia deepwater exploration block

Norway's Equinor joins Chevron, QatarEnergy, and local firms in development of southern Africa's emerging oil hotspot.

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“Equinor is partnering with Chevron in Namibia, joining a number of major energy companies hoping to turn the southern African country into the world's next oil…”— News24 · full quotes →
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Lyntris shares plunge 11% in trading debut after downsized IPO

Defense contractor raises $297.5M but stock falls sharply on first day of trading.

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“Lyntris Inc. shares fell 11% in its trading debut, after the company and some of its shareholders raised $297.5 million in a downsized initial public offering.”— Bloomberg Markets, Financial news outlet · full quotes →
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