Powerball jackpot posted at $604 million in Louisiana
Louisiana's Powerball jackpot was posted at $604,000,000 for the July 8, 2026 drawing, with a $266,300,000 cash option, numbers, prizes, how to claim, and next
·
2 min read
Finance — Page 2
Latest in Finance
Homeowner's $10,000 roof claim began with under $600 payout
Disabled senior's roof claim rose to $10,000 after a second adjuster found hail and gutter damage; estimates and weather records led to a higher payout.
·
3 min read
Blue Origin seeks $10B at $130B valuation
Blue Origin seeks about $10 billion at a $130 billion pre-money valuation to repair Cape Canaveral, return New Glenn to flight and accelerate commercial service
·
3 min read
Samsung stock falls 7% despite 19-fold profit surge
Samsung shares fell 7% on July 7 after a preliminary Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won prompted profit-taking; full Q2 results arrive end of July.
·
2 min read
SK Hynix U.S. listing could raise $29.4 billion
SK Hynix's Nasdaq listing may raise $29.4 billion, giving US investors direct exposure to the AI-memory boom. Pricing expected July 9, 2026. And lift ETFs.
·
2 min read
£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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
2 min read
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.
·
2 min read
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.
·
2 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
4 min read
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.
·
4 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
4 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
4 min read
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.
·
3 min read
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.
·
3 min read
$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.
·
3 min read