BIZARRE: 61 - What They Never Told You

He Charged A Chevy Bolt At A Hyundai Dealer. Then He Got A $418 Bill

Why this dealership's charger has the most absurd electricity rate I've ever seen. And it's intentional.

InsideEVs · Sep 1

An expensive slice! Pizza Hut is sold by parent company for $1.5B

The sale follows store closures and AI delivery troubles, as Pizza Hut leans into nostalgia with its ‘classic’ U.S. locations

The Independent UK · Sep 1

US stocks today: US stocks end lower as oil, yields raise September jitters

US stocks started September lower as rising oil prices and Treasury yields heightened inflation and rate concerns. Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets pushed crude higher, while a global bond selloff lifted yields. Markets now price a 68.2% chance of a Fed hike this month.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

US Treasury bond yields ease from highs after data as Iran war escalation fans inflation concerns

U.S. Treasury yields retreated from earlier highs on Tuesday after economic data emerged. The manufacturing PMI fell to 54.6 in August, while job openings rose slightly. Oil prices surged due to renewed Middle East conflict, reigniting inflation concerns globally. This led to a significant global bond selloff and increased Fed…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior month

In July, US job openings saw an upswing, primarily thanks to advancements in the manufacturing sector. However, various industries experienced a significant drop in hiring during this timeline. The labor market's stability permits the Federal Reserve to concentrate on managing inflation, with financial analysts predicting a possible interest rate increase…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Amazon Sued by FTC and 22 States Over Alleged $20 Billion Advertising Overcharge Scheme

Amazon is facing a new federal lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly manipulating its advertising auctions and overcharging more than 1.2 million advertisers by more than $20 billion.

Clever Dude · Sep 1

Oil up more than 2% as renewed US-Iran strikes stoke supply fears

Oil prices surged as hostilities reignited between the United States and Iran. This escalation raised alarms over possible supply interruptions from the vital Middle East region. In a concerning incident, two Saudi oil supertankers were targeted by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Efforts are underway to negotiate a resolution…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

US manufacturing growth cools in August as input prices stay high

U.S. manufacturing activity cooled off in August after a period of strong expansion, with new orders experiencing a decline. Input prices remained high due to continued supply chain pressures. Employment in factories also decreased, but there was a mild uptick in export orders. Supplier deliveries were slower, highlighting ongoing supply…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal Includes 100-Year Concessions For Washington-Backed Company

NABEP is the second-largest private oil producer in Venezuela, and has given the U.S. Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital an equity stake of 35% in its corporate parent.

International Business Times · Sep 1

The Best Financial Decision May Be the One That Makes Your Net Worth Go Down

Net worth gets treated like the scoreboard of personal finance, but sometimes the smartest financial move makes that number smaller. Paying for a major home repair, replacing an unreliable car with cash, or using savings to eliminate expensive debt can leave someone with fewer dollars in the bank even while…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 1