Oil prices rise after vessel reports being hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said a ship reported being struck by an “unknown projectile” in the waterway. Source:MarketWatch
I got two email invitations from friends. Is this a phishing scam — or am I suddenly popular?
“I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list.” Source:MarketWatch
If I marry my girlfriend, 67, will she lose her Supplemental Security Income and divorced spouse benefits?
“She has been living with me for four years.” Source:MarketWatch
AI displacement in the workplace is increasing – and affecting young people most
AI disruption is adding 15 basis points to the unemployment rate at present, says Morgan Stanley Source:MarketWatch
Energy shock delivers 144% boost in profits for BP
The British oil giant reported net profit of $5.7 billion in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street consensus. Source:MarketWatch
Meg Ryan finds a buyer for picturesque $15.25 million Hamptons property
Actress Meg Ryan will have fewer sleepless nights after securing a buyer for her opulent Hamptons estate—just a few weeks after she listed the property for…
As ‘Spider-Man’ joins ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax, are premium movie screens worth the extra price?
Some movie fans call premium screenings a “gimmick.” Others are driving six hours to see “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm. Source:MarketWatch
This indicator is giving the bull market another lease on life
Stockmarket timers recently rushed to the exits, which is bullish from a contrarian perspective. Source:MarketWatch
Traders in the world’s most important financial market are bracing for a wild stretch ahead
Volatility is ticking higher in the $30 trillion Treasury market as investors bet that yields will push higher. Source:MarketWatch
Palantir’s stock gains as AI drives turbocharged growth
Companies are turning to Palantir for greater autonomy over their AI models and data, according to CEO Alex Karp. Source:MarketWatch
Microsoft’s stock is on a run not seen in 26 years — erasing its year-to-date losses
The rally in Microsoft shares “has legs” because its capital spending is showing a payoff. Source:MarketWatch
Cyclospora outbreak is linked to two deaths in Michigan as case counts continue to rise
It’s rare for cyclosporiasis to cause death. These are the first deaths associated with the largestever cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. Source:MarketWatch