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Mark Zuckerberg of $META, reportedly seeks to become a part owner of the brand Supreme

We have another significant development in Mark Zuckerberg's fashion interests, extending beyond his personal wardrobe choices. According to The Financial Times, Meta is in discussions with the European eyewear company EssilorLuxottica. This deal could lead to Meta acquiring a small but notable stake in the company, which owns

47% say their financial situation is getting worse, up by 17 percentage points since 2021

According to Gallup, 162 million Americans, or 62% of U.S. adults, own stock. This marks a 1% increase from 2023. Stock ownership declined following the recession. From 2001 to 2008, an average of 62% of Americans owned stock, but that number dropped to as low as 52% in 2013

Americans are suddenly finding it harder to land a job — and keep it

Americans are suddenly finding it harder to land a job — and keep it, per CNN. Many employers were hesitant to mandate a return to the office, fearing that workers might quit. If these employees did leave, they were likely to find another job that matched their preferences relatively quickly, often

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said his top priority if reelected to the White House will be to “drill, baby, drill” to lower the cost of energy

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said his top priority if reelected to the White House will be to “drill, baby, drill” to lower the cost of energy. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has stated that if he is reelected, his top priority will be to "drill, baby, drill"

US voters think they will be better off financially under Donald Trump

Nearly half of American voters believe they would be better off if Donald Trump wins the presidential election, according to a recent poll conducted at the start of a Republican convention, which is expected to focus on the aftermath of an assassination attempt on the candidate. The nationwide poll was

64% of US workers said they experienced or witnessed poor workplace treatment due to political views

According to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, 4% of U.S. workers reported experiencing or witnessing mistreatment in the workplace due to political views. The survey gathered responses from 1,024 U.S. workers between June 28 and July 1. Discussions about politics at work

Gen Z start investing when they’re 19, on average

Gen Z start investing when they’re 19, on average, according to a Charles Schwab. That compares with 32 for Gen X and 35 for baby boomers. According to Gallup, 162 million Americans, or 62% of U.S. adults, own stock. This marks a 1% increase from 2023. Stock ownership

The number of new homes for sale in the Southern Region (FL, GA, TN, TX, etc.) has spiked up to nearly 300,000

According to Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure Consulting, the surge in home building has created what he describes as a "massive housing bubble" in the South. The current inventory of newly built homes for sale in the Southern region has risen to nearly 300,000, the highest level

Canadian unemployment could exceed 7% if interest rates aren't cut soon

Canada's unemployment rate is on track to reach or exceed seven percent this year if the Bank of Canada (BoC) doesn't implement interest rate cuts "sooner rather than later," a National Bank economist cautions. The labor market is "struggling" and should not

Robinhood, $HOOD, has introduced Joint Investing Accounts

Robinhood, $HOOD, has introduced Joint Investing Accounts. Keep Investments in One Place: Customers can seamlessly transition from individual investments to their joint account with just a tap. This streamlines the investment process, making it more convenient to manage all investments in one location and ensuring that both account holders have

3 in 5 Americans today are investing in stocks

According to Gallup, 162 million Americans, or 62% of U.S. adults, own stock. This marks a 1% increase from 2023. Stock ownership declined following the recession. From 2001 to 2008, an average of 62% of Americans owned stock, but that number dropped to as low as 52% in 2013

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state. Governor Newsom's order targets the numerous tents and makeshift shelters that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots, and occupy city parks throughout California. However, the decision to remove these

Former president Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential bid because he doesn’t think she can beat Donald Trump

Former president Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential bid because he doesn’t think she can beat Donald Trump. Former President Barack Obama has not endorsed Kamala Harris's presidential campaign because he doubts her ability to defeat Donald Trump, according to a source close to the

Elon Musk of Tesla, $TSLA, has said he’d fight Meta, $META, CEO Mark Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules”

Elon Musk of Tesla, $TSLA, has said he’d fight Meta, $META, CEO Mark Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules” In August 2023, after widespread speculation about a potential cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta Platforms chief announced that the SpaceX CEO was not serious

Musk: “At no point did I say that I was donating $45 million a month to Trump, that was a fiction made up by the Wall Street Journal"

Reporter: “Mr Musk, are you still going to donate to Trump? Are you still donating $45 million?” Musk: “At no point did I say that I was donating $45 million a month to Trump. That was a fiction made up by the Wall Street Journal.” “What’s been reported in

The US dollar can't be dethroned as the world's dominant currency, according to Morgan Stanley

The US dollar can't be dethroned as the world's dominant currency, according to Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley's recent report indicates that the U.S. dollar's status as the dominant global reserve currency is likely to persist. Despite discussions about alternatives, such as

Millennials having fewer kids could be a drag on the economy for the next decade

Millennials are having fewer children compared to previous generations, which could negatively impact economic growth for more than a decade. Some child-free millennials, known as DINKs (Double Income, No Kids), are using the money saved from not having children to indulge in luxury vacations, flashy boats, and other high-end purchases.

Kamala Harris has decided not to speak at the Bitcoin conference

Kamala Harris has decided not to speak at the Bitcoin conference, per CEO David Bailet. This decision has ignited controversy and debate within the cryptocurrency community, highlighting the complex relationship between the current administration and the digital asset industry. Bailey shared his thoughts on social media, saying, “No surprise. What

CrowdStrike, $CRWD, the cybersecurity firm that crashed millions of computers with a botched update all over the world last week, is offering its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card as an apology

CrowdStrike, $CRWD, the cybersecurity firm that crashed millions of computers with a botched update all over the world last week, is offering its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card as an apology, per TechCrunch. CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that recently caused a global disruption by crashing millions of computers

The most important financial problems facing US families

The most important financial problems facing US families: Meanwhile, Home prices reached a new peak in June for the second consecutive month, highlighting the housing market's growing unaffordability for millions of Americans, according to the Wall Street Journal. "The spring home-buying season, typically the busiest time of

Sunday was the hottest day in recorded history

Copernicus’ preliminary data shows that the global average temperature on Sunday was 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record set on July 6, 2023, by 0.01 degrees Celsius (0.02 degrees Fahrenheit). Both Sunday’s temperature and last year’s record significantly exceeded the

The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just twice this year, in September and December, as resilient U.S. consumer demand warrants a cautious approach despite easing inflation

Persistently resilient U.S. consumer demand warrants a cautious approach despite easing inflation, according to a growing majority of economists in a Reuters poll. Declining price pressures over the past few months and recent signs of labor market weakness have given several members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)

Home prices hit a new high in June for the second straight month, at $426,900

Home prices hit a new high in June for the second straight month, at $426,900. Home prices reached a new peak in June for the second consecutive month, highlighting the housing market's growing unaffordability for millions of Americans, according to the Wall Street Journal. "The spring

Donald Trump says he has never discussed or thought of Jamie Dimon or Larry Fink for US Treasury Secretary

Former President Donald Trump said in a recent interview that he would consider nominating JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary. However, on Tuesday, he denied making such a statement, claiming he doesn’t know who said it or where it came from. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek

Apple, $AAPL, is working on a foldable iphone that could be released as early as 2026

According to Bankrate’s analysis of Redfin and Zillow housing data, renting is cheaper than buying a typical home in all 50 of the largest U.S. metro areas. In 21 of these metros, the monthly cost of owning is at least 50 percent higher than the monthly cost of