White House Considers 90-Day Diesel Export Ban As Prices Surge Diesel prices above year-ago levels keep pressure on US drivers, small businesses, and fleets as export-ban talks continue without a signed policy. Motor1 · Sep 30
Capital One Financial Earnings Preview: What to Expect Capital One is heading into earnings with cautious expectations, while improving fundamentals reflect optimism going forward. Barchart · Sep 30
Your Credit Limit Jumped to $30,000: Asking the Bank to Lower It Can Cost You Points Before a Mortgage A credit card issuer just raised your limit to $30,000, and your first reaction might be to ask for a smaller number. That can feel sensible if a huge limit seems like an invitation to overspend, but lowering it can create a credit-score problem before a mortgage application. The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 30
The Dealer Wants $3,000 for an Extended Warranty — What Would That Money Do in a Repair Fund Instead? A $3,000 extended warranty sounds very different depending on where the money sits. Give it to the dealer, and it buys a contract with specific coverage, exclusions, deductibles, and claim rules. Keep it in a dedicated repair fund, and the entire $3,000 remains available for whatever the car actually needs. Clever Dude · Sep 30
You're more likely to live paycheck to paycheck if you earn less than $50k—or more than $500k, finds Goldman Sachs Lower-income individuals are struggling with day-to-day expenses, while higher-earners were dealing with costs like caregiving and housing. Fortune · Sep 30
McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit over the McRib. Plaintiffs claim the sandwich doesn’t actually contain rib meat: ‘Materially misled’ The company says the lawsuit distorts the facts We Got This Covered · Sep 30
The Fed Faces a Crucial Inflation Test Wednesday: What the PCE Report Could Mean for Interest Rates The August Personal Consumption Expenditures price index will be closely watched after the Fed raised interest rates and signaled that additional tightening could be necessary before the end of the year. International Business Times · Sep 30
The AI agents are spiraling out of control As OpenAI discloses multiple incidents of its technology going rogue and the UN warns of uncontrollable agents, Meta is putting an AI agent in the hands of millions The Guardian - US · Sep 29
Trump’s tariffs loom over talks as G20 meets in US Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said. France 24 · Sep 30
This Telecom Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by Nearly 15%. T-Mobile raised its quarterly dividend by 14.7% to $1.17 per share on Sept. 24, lifting the annual payout to $4.68 after adjusted free cash flow reached $4.8 billion in Q2. Barchart · Sep 29
Global Market: Yuan heads for seventh straight quarterly gains as exporters boost dollar sales China’s yuan strengthened against the dollar, heading for its seventh straight quarterly gain, supported by exporter dollar selling, stronger factory activity and a weaker U.S. currency. The yuan has gained 4.3% this year. Beijing’s latest measures to support infrastructure, technology and housing also improved investor sentiment and economic recovery expectations. The Economic Times · Sep 30
Gold heads for monthly decline, US inflation data looms On Wednesday, gold prices remained stable, although they are poised for a monthly decline. Market participants are scrutinizing US inflation metrics to gauge the Federal Reserve's upcoming policies. The anticipated rise in interest rates is impacting gold alongside other precious metals. Additionally, a significant drop in consumer confidence has emerged… The Economic Times · Sep 30
US to factor trade-deal tariff caps into new duties on excess capacity US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized the administration's focus on tariff caps during ongoing investigations. Excess industrial capacity, especially in China, remains a key concern for the US government. Greer indicated that trade agreements play a significant role in managing these issues effectively. The Group of 20 is also addressing… The Economic Times · Sep 30
There’s Nothing ‘Precious’ About the Charts of Gold and Silver Prices Here Gold has one of the worst charts I am seeing in the market right now. Barchart · Sep 29
Barchart · Sep 29 FICO Stock Plunges 26% in Worst Day Ever as FHFA Dismantles Its 30-Year Mortgage Monopoly — But One Buried Detail May Limit the Damage Fair Isaac is having its worst day ever after a tweet from Bill Pulte. Here's what traders need to know.
InsideEVs · Sep 29 Connected Cars Share A Lot More Data With Companies Than Owners May Realize Researchers tested 21 new vehicles and 30 companion apps to see just who the cars phoned home to. Their findings may make you think twice about connected cars.
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Billionaire Bought 8 Homes in Gated Florida Community for His Children's Tutors and Staff, Some Even Have Pools Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison bought eight homes in a gated Boynton Beach community for household staff and his children's tutors, spending nearly $10M.
Barchart · Sep 29 State Street's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know State Street is anticipated to announce its third-quarter results in October, and analysts predict a double-digit growth in the company’s bottom-line figure.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Etsy is using AI to get inside shoppers’ heads – and boost sales The AI profiles analyze shoppers’ purchase history, preferences and habits, including whether they’re buying for themselves or someone else
Barchart · Sep 29 What You Need To Know Ahead of Fastenal's Earnings Release Fastenal is gearing up to report its third-quarter results in October, and analysts are expecting a double-digit increase in earnings.
Barchart · Sep 29 Snap-on Earnings Preview: What to Expect Snap-on is set to report its Q3 earnings soon, with analysts expecting single-digit year-over-year EPS growth.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 16 American trucking companies file for bankruptcy as diesel costs soar Rising costs in areas such as insurance and maintenance are pushing some trucking companies to the brink
The Economic Times · Sep 29 OpenAI targets $30 billion in new funding at $1.4 trillion valuation The company is seeking a valuation of around $1.4 trillion, not including the money raised, said the people, potentially vaulting it back above longtime rival Anthropic’s most recent private market valuation. Bloomberg News previously reported OpenAI was mulling a new round at a $1.2 trillion valuation.
Barchart · Sep 29 The $1.45 Billion Question Facing Vertiv Investors The AI opportunity is really a power opportunity, and Vertiv is making an expensive bet on it.
The Times of India · Sep 29 US to lend 40 million barrel oil from strategic reserve as Ukraine war strains global supply The United States has proposed a loan of 40 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies. This initiative is designed to counteract rising oil prices, which have been significantly impacted by the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. As Indian refiners brace for a decline in…