Sam Altman, the chief executive who unleashed ChatGPT on the world, has called artificial intelligence an equalizing force that will collectively lift us all up.
But evidence is piling up that the A… [+94 chars]

Evidence is mounting that artificial intelligence is helping the richest people and cities pull further ahead.

The Washington Post

A new force is increasing inequality in America - The Washington Post

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight… [+7903 chars]

Relatively few wealthy families are addressing the question of when an aging parent should give up control, advisors and lawyers told CNBC.

CNBC

How wealthy families can prepare for aging parents and avoid a succession crisis - CNBC

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to v… [+3180 chars]

The National Association of Realtors has released a new index that uses factors in local economies to indicate future demand.

Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data - CNBC

OAKLAND, California (Reuters) A former engineering director at Meta Platforms testified on Wednesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a culture that treated child safety as secondary to growth and e… [+4564 chars]

A former engineering director at Meta Platforms testified on Wednesday that ​CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a culture that treated child safety as secondary to growth and engagement on Facebook and Instagram.

NBC News

Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial - NBC News

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The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts.

U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns - NPR

Dave Petso has been a wealth manager in Boise, Idaho since the 1980s. His business has survived multiple recessions, the bursting of the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis.
For most of Pet… [+15472 chars]

Micron's AI-fueled rise and expansion are creating jobs and wealth in Boise, Idaho, while adding pressure to housing, traffic and the city's identity.

How Micron's $50 billion Boise buildout is reshaping its hometown - CNBC

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The U.S. bond market is raising alarm bells for the economy, forcing the Trump administration to take emergency measures to ease the immediate impact on American pocketbooks. 
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The U.S. bond market is raising alarm bells for the economy, forcing the Trump administration to take emergency measures to ease the immediate impact on American pocketbooks.  Long-term borrowing costs hit their highest levels across the world on Tuesday, wit…

The Hill

Bond markets rattle economy, forcing controversial buyback ‘Band-Aid’ - The Hill

Bitcoin led a rally in major cryptocurrencies and inched back above $71,000 late on Wednesday after President Donald Trump hosted top crypto industry executives and called on Congress to pass the sta… [+3043 chars]

Bitcoin inched towards the $70,000 mark for the first time since early June as Trump pushed Congress to pass the stalled CLARITY Act.

Forbes

Bitcoin Soars Above $70,000 After Trump Urges Passage Of Clarity Act - Forbes

Haldenby, whose business consists of up to 15 staff in the UK at any one time, with sister companies also in the US and Australia, said he was "in shock" when he received an email detailing the price… [+8 chars]

Richard Haldenby says his average monthly bill for Harvest had risen from $130 (£95.50) to $2,110.

BBC News

Harvest price hike hits business with 1500% increase in bills - BBC

The effects of Scott Bessent's intervention in bond markets are proving short-lived: Yields are on the rise again.
The Treasury secretary's move to ratchet up bond repurchases had temporarily cooled… [+687 chars]

Live updates on markets and the top finance, economics and business stories. Plus the latest on oil prices, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

The Wall Street Journal

Stock Market Today: Bond Market Steady After Treasury Intervention, Nasdaq Futures Tick Up — Live Updates - WSJ

It's the day after one of the surprise healthcare stories of 2026.
Moderna (MRNA) shares fell 12% in premarket trading on Thursday after a stunning 177% gain yesterday on news that the biotech and p… [+3137 chars]

Wall Street weighs in on a big day for Moderna.

Yahoo Entertainment

After Moderna stock surge of 177% on cancer drug breakthrough, here's what Wall Street thinks happens next - Yahoo Finance

HONG KONG (AP) Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan, founder of the Evergrande real estate group, has been sentenced to life in prison and the companies were fined a total of more than $2 billion, a… [+3760 chars]

A Chinese court has sentenced Hui Ka Yan, founder of property developer Evergrande, to life in prison. The court in the southern city of Shenzhen also fined Evergrande Group and Evergrande Real Estate group a total of $2.35 billion. Evergrande collapsed with …

Associated Press

Chinese court sentences Evergrande founder to life in prison for fraud - AP News

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 22: Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum on July 22, 2026 in Xi'an,… [+4257 chars]

Unitree founder Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots could take up to 10 years to reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT.

Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder says - CNBC

Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill expected to boost the sector. 
Bitcoin was last seen trading around 5.2% higher at $7… [+2469 chars]

Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.

Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act - CNBC

Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul on Thursday after the company announced a massive stock buyback. 
The company said it is accelerating its 40 trillion won ($28.7 billion) share repurchase… [+1299 chars]

Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul after the company announced a massive stock buyback.

SK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback - CNBC

Genesis is going big. The luxury automaker has officially unveiled the new GV90, its first full-size, three-row SUV and the largest model in the brand's lineup. Based on the Neolun concept that debut… [+6168 chars]

The 2027 Genesis GV90 is the brand's new flagship SUV, complete with three rows of seats and a coach door option.

Motor1 

2027 Genesis GV90 Debuts As A Flagship SUV With Coach Doors - Motor1.com

Preliminary Route Report with Lane Akre, eastern Tour leader
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Illinois corn yield come in 7.7% below last year's Tour, with soybean pod counts down 3.3%. Western Iowa corn yields and pod counts also come in below 2025.

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