Hyundai CEO's Answer For The EV Slowdown: Build Robotaxis Hyundai's CEO said it plans to build 'tens of thousands' of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo. The first deliveries start next quarter. InsideEVs · Sep 19
‘The Trend Is Clear’: How EVs Are Closing In On Gas Car Prices The average new EV costs only 9.4% more than a gas car, with incentives playing a shrinking role in that shift. InsideEVs · Sep 19
Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years ‘Father Time always wins,’ Buffett, 96, says as his son, Howard, steps in as the $1tn conglomerate’s new chair The Guardian - US · Sep 18
Amazon is investing $230 million in higher pay, benefits, and college perks for more than 100,000 Whole Foods workers—bumping up hourly pay to $21 U.S. Whole Foods workers will now get healthcare plans starting at $5 a week, college perks, and free Amazon Prime. Fortune · Sep 18
Paramount, states could settle Warner Bros. $110 billion deal challenge this weekend, sources say Paramount and several states are nearing a settlement regarding the Warner Bros. acquisition. Discussions include independent content monitoring for CNN and the number of theatrical releases. This potential agreement could resolve a significant hurdle for Paramount's expansion plans. Paramount faces a daily fee until the deal officially closes. The acquisition… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Wells Fargo Just Downgraded Netflix Stock. Here's Why. Wells Fargo cautions against betting on a swift recovery in Netflix stock. Here’s why analyst Steven Cahall is bearish on NFLX shares. Barchart · Sep 18
Nearly 5 Million Americans Have a Net Worth Of At Least $5 Million. Here's Where They Are. A decade of research into Treasury and IRS records found private businesses play an outsized role in creating wealth at the top. International Business Times · Sep 18
Should You Keep $20,000 in Checking? Probably Not — Here’s Where the Money Could Go Instead Seeing $20,000 sitting in your checking account can feel reassuring, especially when bills, repairs and surprise expenses seem to arrive at the worst possible time. But a large checking account balance can create a different problem: thousands of dollars may be earning little or nothing when they could be working… Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 18
Is Corpay Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq? Corpay has rallied the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s outlook. Barchart · Sep 18
$50,000 Saved, $20,000 Owed: Should a Retiree Pay Off Debt Before Medicaid Becomes a Concern? Imagine entering retirement with $50,000 in the bank but still owing $20,000 across credit cards, a car loan, and perhaps a remaining mortgage balance. Paying... Saving Advice · Sep 18
Xi's coming to America: US won't announce new tariffs until leaders meet next week US and Chinese negotiators are set to meet over the weekend to discuss any agreements ahead of Xi's state visit. The trip would be Xi's first to the US since 2023, when he met former President Joe Biden during a visit that included attending the APEC summit in San Francisco. The Economic Times · Sep 18
FCC grants Paramount's indirect ownership request for Gulf funds in Warner Bros. Discovery buyout As Paramount looks to take over Warner Bros The Independent UK · Sep 18
Jennifer Garner joined Once Upon a Farm in 2017; 9 years later, her 7% stake was worth about $64 million after its $724 million IPO Jennifer Garner ventured into the food industry by being a co-founder of Once Upon a Farm in 2017. The company made waves in February 2026 with its initial public offering, where Garner's investment was initially valued at about $64 million. By August 2026, her stakes had decreased to around $55… The Economic Times · Sep 18
In the Name of Tax Fairness, Politicians Propose Special Tax Penalties on Data Centers State and federal policymakers are attempting to exclude data centers from run-of-the-mill tax exemptions. Reason · Sep 18
We Got This Covered · Sep 18 The Federal Reserve increases interest rates after three years to combat inflation and leaves Trump fuming: ‘We are the Best Credit in the World’ A sober, serious, and responsible decision.
Motor1 · Sep 18 Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are EV Sales New data shows that sales for new and used electric vehicles rose in August.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 18 USDA Corrects Milk Pricing Table for Ohio County, Removes Outdated South Dakota Entry The U.S. Department of Agriculture has corrected two errors in the federal regulations used to help determine minimum prices for milk, including a 10-cent discrepancy affecting Morgan County, Ohio.
The Economic Times · Sep 18 US manufacturing output falls in August after rising for seven straight months US factory production declined unexpectedly in August after seven months of increases. Higher oil prices and rising interest rates are expected to moderate future activity. Artificial intelligence buildout is providing some support to the manufacturing sector. Motor vehicles and computer equipment production saw notable decreases last month. Overall industrial production…
The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 18 Another Fed Rate Hike Would Hit Some Borrowers Almost Immediately — Others Might Barely Notice The Federal Reserve just raised its target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75% to 4%, and its September projections point to a median year-end rate of 4.1%. That leaves open the possibility of another increase before 2026 ends, but the effect would not land equally across household budgets.
The Economic Times · Sep 18 Amazon settlement: More Prime customers may now qualify for refunds of up to $200. Check eligibility, payment dates and who qualifies Amazon settlement: Amazon Prime customers are eligible to receive their share of a $2.5 billion settlement over the company's business practices. Under the revised order, eligible customers do not need to file a new claim. Amazon will automatically send the Amazon settlement payments to those who qualify. These payments are…
Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 18 You Have 5 Credit Cards but Only Use 2: Should You Close the Others? If you have five credit cards but regularly reach for only two, closing the other three may seem like obvious financial housekeeping. Fewer accounts can mean fewer statements, fewer passwords and less temptation to spend, but unused credit cards can still play an important role in your credit profile. Closing…
The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 18 Amazon Prime Refunds Expand: More Consumers Will Get Automatic Payments, With Up to $200 Possible More Amazon Prime customers could receive money from the company’s $2.5 billion Federal Trade Commission settlement under a newly approved process that expands automatic refunds and could eventually bring total payments to some eligible consumers to as much as $200.
The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 18 Which Debt Should Go First? The Highest Rate Isn’t Always the Whole Answer Paying off debt sounds simple until several bills land on the same kitchen counter. A credit card carries a high APR, a smaller loan could disappear quickly, and another balance has a promotional rate that will change later.
The Economic Times · Sep 18 In 2011, Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary and Ron Burkle invested $2.5 million in Airbnb; 5 years later, their stake was worth about $90 million as the startup became a global giant Actor Ashton Kutcher was an early investor in Airbnb, joining in 2011. He and partners invested $2.5 million, which grew significantly. This investment was part of Kutcher's broader technology venture portfolio. He cofounded A-Grade Investments and Sound Ventures, backing many tech companies.
The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 18 Can You Have Too Much Money Sitting in Savings? Believe it or not, you can have too much money sitting in savings, although there is no universal dollar amount that crosses the line. Cash provides something investments cannot: quick access without worrying about a market drop at the exact moment a bill arrives.