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The artificial intelligence safety debate triggered by a dire warning about the fate of humanity has united longtime enemies and opposing political foes across Washington and Silicon Valley.
Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes rose and poverty declined in 2025, according to new Census Bureau data released Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve meets to decide whether inflation still requires higher interest rate…
October WTI crude oil (CLV26) closed up +4.44 (+4.38%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26) closed up +0.1481 (+4.46%).
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) is down -114 (-1.89%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26) is down -74 (-1.69%).
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC's Jim Cramer that she is not worried about the possibility of AI agents using weapons of mass destruction to kill, but said, "We do need to take safety seriously."
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared differing views on artificial intelligence safety during Salesforce's Dreamforce conference, days after the debate burst into the mainstream.
If you think you have a great business idea that needs to be shared with the world, you’re in good company. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that over 5 million new business applications have been filed every year…
A majority of respondents to the CNBC Fed Survey now forecast at least two rate hikes over the next one year, with a third predicting three or more. It's a stark change from last month when just 46% expected a hike ahea…
A contentious hearing is underway as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears before the House Financial Services Committee for his annual testimony. Bessent on Tuesday initially struggled to get a word in as protesters…
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Honda Motor CO Ltd (OTC: HNDAF), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail…
As researchers warn that AI could pose catastrophic risks, some of the pioneers who helped develop the technology are weighing in with additional warnings on the dangers of unfettered advances in capability.
Investors need to pay close attention to BFST stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
After the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and other artificial intelligence companies spent the weekend warning of the dangers of advanced AI and calling for a slowdown in model development, President Donald Trump filled u…
There is emerging evidence that the live herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine might protect against dementia. However, the existing data are limited and refer only to the live vaccine, which is now discontinued in the Unite…
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, will donate $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Oregon and its Providence Heart Institute, according to a press release published Tuesday.
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Softbank (OTC: SFTBF), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s participation in the meeting of G20 foreign ministers is currently being worked out. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a briefing, accor…
One of our favorite pipeline plays--Enbridge (ENB)--has taken a tumble. It's set up a sweet buying opportunity.
Oracle stock is trading at a genuine crossroads. After its worst week in nearly two months, shares closed at $150.28, a sharp reversal from an open near $164.43 and a session high of $166. That single candle captures a …
The strategy for 2027–2029 centers on accelerating organic growth, scaling AI, and expanding in high-potential segments, with ambitious financial targets including 7–9% EPS CAGR and a 75% payout ratio. Operational excel…
The U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in cryptocurrency that it alleges proceeds from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products. The complaint, brought by th…
STS Group AG's first half of 2026 lays a strong foundation for meeting its full-year targets
The Resolution Foundation have spotted that private sector pay growth in the UK has fallen to its weakest level since the start of the decade.
Some economists are calling on the central bank to wait before raising interest rates, out of concern the economy may be vulnerable beneath the surface.
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