Microsoft is nearing a big milestone that solidifies its revival
Microsoft is close to reclaiming a $4 trillion market cap — and fresh records are also in sight. Source：MarketWatch
Why you need to take a closer look at your favorite stock index
Also in Weekend Reads: A positive case for the bond market, how prediction markets can pull you in, and a warning to those who benefit from GLP1s.…
Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there’s no basis to remove her.
Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook’s removal from office. She hasn’t been charged with a crime. Source：MarketWatch
HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits
The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with realtime settlement and risk…
Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users
Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected…
More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
Even with the rising use of AI, picking marketbeating stocks has not become any easier this year, a new report finds. Source：MarketWatch
Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close
Musk’s trillioniare status means he’s wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D.…
Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots.
This year’s flu season has arrived about seven weeks earlier than in 2025 or 2024. Source：MarketWatch
‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. She wants me to leave my home to her two children.
“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.” Source：MarketWatch
Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases. Source：Cointelegraph
Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.…
Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different. Source：MarketWatch