Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election. Source:Cointelegraph
Bitcoin grinds toward $87K as US equities hit new record highs
Bitcoin price action was kept in check by overhead ask liquidity while US stocks broke out to new alltime highs. Source:Cointelegraph
Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life
Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often…
These 5 chip stocks are cheaper than the S&P 500 — and offer faster growth
Micron and Nvidia are among highprofile semiconductor companies that have been raking in cash and still have inexpensive stocks. Source:MarketWatch
Worse than taking away your parents’ car keys? Taking away their cell phone. How to protect your aging parents.
Parental controls aren’t just for kids anymore. Source:MarketWatch
Prediction markets are coming for pop culture
What to know before buying event contracts around your favorite reality shows and entertainers. Source:MarketWatch
Polymarket overhauls smart contracts with new Protocol V2 rollout
Polymarket begins its Protocol V2 rollout ahead of a planned November transition for new prediction markets, while existing positions remain on the current…
America’s renters are emerging as a political movement
Housing policy has long prioritized homeownership. As young Americans face the prospect of renting indefinitely, more tenants are seeking political clout.…
Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies
Constellation’s stock is rising sharply following a deal that equates to as much power as would be supplied by a new nuclear reactor. Source:MarketWatch
America’s favorite index is misleading investors about the state of the stock market
For decades, the S&P 500 has been the preferred benchmark for monitoring the performance of the U.S. stock market. But these days, it is behaving less like a…
Wall Street is hyping AI. This fund manager is betting instead on fires, HVAC and Berkshire Hathaway.
The coportfolio manager at Heartland Advisors urges investors to shut out Wall Street’s hype on AI and look for companies that can use its technology as costs…
Live updates: A drop below $84,000 could put $80,000 in play for bitcoin
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday. Source:CoinDesk