Buffett warns 'gambling mood' heightens valuation risk
Buffett warned at Berkshire's meeting that a 'gambling mood' among investors raises valuation risk, citing the Buffett indicator and June 2026 surveys.
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£5.5 billion bid lifts easyJet, sparks risk-on rally
Castlelake's £5.5 billion take-private bid for easyJet lifted European stocks and set a risk-on tone. Investors now await U.S. payrolls and AI earnings.
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Medicare proposes 2.4% pay boost for home health agencies
Medicare proposes a 2.4% boost to home health payments in 2027, adding $420M, with tighter enrollment and anti-fraud rules; CMS seeks 60-day comment.
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Banks on July 3, 2026: Holiday observed, branches may open
Federal holiday observed Friday, July 3, 2026. Many bank branches may open, but clearing and settlement schedules can vary. Check your bank's posted hours.
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Americans pay near-record steak prices as demand stays strong
U.S. steak prices are near record highs, with steak at $12.80 per pound in May. Strong demand for premium cuts and slow herd rebuilding keep prices high.
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Refinance rates in the mid-6% range raise monthly mortgage costs
Mid-6% refinance rates on July 1, 2026 are keeping monthly mortgage costs elevated. Rates, closing costs, and break-even math affect refinancing decisions.
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Trail Blazers acquire Ja Morant, commit roughly $87 million
Portland acquired Ja Morant from Memphis, taking on about $87 million in remaining salary and extra luxury-tax. The move reshapes Portland's backcourt.
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Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff, upends FedEx Cup and betting markets
Viktor Hovland beat Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship, shifting season earnings, FedEx Cup points and betting settlements.
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Record tappable home equity fuels lender rate competition
A record pool of tappable home equity and a crowded lender market are pushing competing mortgage, HELOC and personal loan rates this summer. Compare APRs.
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99% Adoption, 7% Confidence: Rethink Financial Marketing
Forbes reports Energize Marketing's 2026 study: 99% use intent data, but just 7% say it's very effective. Finance teams must fix follow-up and compliance.
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Brent near $78 as Citigroup warns another oil shock may loom
Brent traded near $78 as Citigroup warns another oil shock may loom, citing IEA data on spring inventory draws and a potential 2027 production surge.
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Micron stock jumps 15% after $41.46B quarter
Micron's Q3 revenue was $41.46B and EPS $25.11, sending shares up 15% as memory contracts and AI demand reshaped outlook ahead of the PCE release.
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Bill Would Remove $24,480 Social Security Earnings Cap
April 2026 bill would repeal the Social Security earnings test and remove the $24,480 cap, a change supporters say helps working seniors while critics warn it may lower lifetime payouts.
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AI bets face reality test after 10% market plunge
Goldman Sachs warns AI bets face a reality test after a roughly 10% selloff in South Korea, flagging CoreWeave IPO as a litmus test for investors.
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Morgan Stanley keeps 8,000 S&P target; warns Fed won't rescue
Morgan Stanley keeps an 8,000 S&P 500 yearend target, calls the sell-off a positioning correction, and warns the Fed is unlikely to backstop markets.
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63% of PE Deals Show Value in 12 Months, AI Accelerates
FTI Consulting finds 63% of private equity investments deliver measurable impact within 12 months, driven by AI adoption and standardized playbooks.
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Split courts leave $1.8 billion Trump fund in legal limbo
Conflicting rulings left a $1.8 billion settlement tied to Trump's IRS lawsuit in limbo as judges demand sworn declarations about the May 18 order.
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42% of College Prospects Say AI Will Shape Careers
42% of college prospects told an EAB April survey that AI will shape their career choices. Colleges and employers are adding AI credentials and upskilling.
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ChatGPT memory upgrade: personalization vs distortion
ChatGPT memory upgrade boosts personalization but can surface stale or sensitive recalls, users say. ZDNet and WSJ reported cases after April 10, 2025.
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$6.5 Million at 50: Quitting a $200K Job Is Doable
Can a 50-year-old quit a $200K job with $6.5M? A 3% withdrawal yields about $195,000. Planners advise stress-testing returns, taxes and healthcare.
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25% tariff eyed for Brazilian imports, consumers could pay
USTR proposes a 25% Section 301 tariff on many Brazilian imports, citing digital trade rules and illegal deforestation. Public comments are due July 15.
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Crypto Extortion Hijacks OnlyFans Creator, Demands Crypto
A gay OnlyFans creator's account was hijacked via a phishing DM. Attackers demanded cryptocurrency and contacted his employer. Wired and state trackers tie this to phishing-plus-crypto extortion.
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Golf buddy adviser ended friendship after 2 years
Two-year golf-club friendship ended when the reader refused to hire the man as his financial adviser. Fottrell warns: vet credentials, disclosures, fees.
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50% Off Summer Tech Week, but Inflation Complicates Upgrades
Retailers advertise up to 50% off during Summer Tech Week, but a 6.5% PPI rise and the Fed's next move could reduce savings and raise financing costs.
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Buffett's Cash Pile Signals Market Caution
Buffett's cash pile and Berkshire's Q1 2026 net selling underline his warning that markets can trade at 'foolish prices.' Advice for household investors.
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