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The Nasdaq-100 has been far more volatile than the S&P 500. Now add SpaceX to the mix.

While SpaceX is due to join the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday, it won’t become part of the S&P 500 for at least another year — likely furthering the volatility spread between those two indexes.

Unintentionally childless: Study: More women worldwide are affected by infertility

More and more women around the world are seeking help because they cannot conceive naturally. The number could still rise immensely. Experts see an important reason for the problems.

Jim Cramer says these are the 5 stocks to buy during this market rotation

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should use the latest market rotation as an opportunity to buy high-quality companies.

U.S.-Belgium match could draw record TV audience amid the Trump World Cup controversy

Some industry experts are predicting all-time viewing records for a U.S. soccer game

Talk of US-China decoupling is getting loud – but neither side is ready for a clean break

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. In this article, Sylvia Ma examines the numerous financial links between the two economies that make a true decoupling a difficult affair. On a landmark visit to Beijing in 1986, the New York Stock Exchange chairman at the time, John...

Big Oil Heads for Record Profits as Trump Turns Up the Heat on Gas Prices

The oil majors are set for windfall earnings for the second quarter, which saw crude oil prices jump to a four-year high due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The earnings at both ExxonMobil and Chevron are expected to have tripled in the April to June quarter compared to the first quarter, as the worst supply disruption in the history of oil markets crippled oil flows from the Middle East, triggered crude price spikes and heightened volatility, and depleted oil inventories, including in t

Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out

In a closely watched outcome, Canada on Monday chose a major German defence contractor over its South Korean competitor to build a US multibillion-dollar fleet of submarines, as mid-tier nations increasingly work together in the face of a less reliable United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa chose Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)’s package over Hanwha Ocean Company’s. The move is expected to strengthen ties between Canada and Nato, which is holding a two-day summit.

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project needn’t neglect agriculture

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is positioned as the city’s next engine of growth – a long-term solution to land supply, economic transformation and cross-boundary integration. Just as importantly, the government has stressed that this massive undertaking will embed nature conservation and urban-rural integration at its core. Yet, a growing contradiction lies at the heart of this vision. The very landscapes that could support a green, sustainable and liveable Northern Metropolis – its remaining.

Planning a wedding, trying to get the perfect mix of “castle wedding” and “small animal breeding club” without ruining myself financially

Hello everyone, I've been reading here for a while and thought I'd ask about my experiences because I'm currently in the middle of wedding planning and, to be honest, I'm a little overwhelmed. I also wanted to know what's normal and what's not. Briefly about me: I (34) have built up a solid cushion over the last few years through fairly consistent saving and investing (approx. 100k). Now the wedding is coming. And somehow I feel like I mentally vacillate between: Wi

Trump hints at public ‘contribution’ from US AI firms, sparking speculation

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that leading American artificial intelligence companies would make a public “contribution” to the country, offering few details but fuelling speculation about a greater government role in the booming industry. Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday morning, Trump said tech companies “making tremendous amounts of money” will be making “a contribution to the people of our country”. “We’re going to have guardrails … You know that. But [AI] can be used...

Syria: Macron is the first Western head of state to visit Syria

France has historically had close relations with Damascus. But now it's also about tangible business and security interests.

Parents have concerns about Scalable Capital

Hi, all of my money (99%) is in Scalable Capital's overnight money for the 2.5% interest. Also a small savings plan on the FTSE all World. I am a student and have small expenses of less than €50 per month, which I get paid in pocket money in cash. If I need something larger, I'll get it from Scalable within 24 hours. I also have ETFs from them in my portfolio that I transferred via portfolio transfer. But they serve as a long-term investment for 20 years + you

If the stock market’s double bubble bursts, it could usher in the next crash

While valuations still look extreme relative to history, the recent pace of corporate earnings growth has also meaningfully diverged from the long-term trend.

$3,500 Nissan: Japan's subsidies make new EVs cheaper than used ones

New MUFG president targets ROE on par with JPMorgan

India can no longer take Nepal for granted

Taiwan's biopharma sector steps into spotlight with rush of IPOs

Southeast Asian tourism pivots on Iran war as travelers stay local

Savings measures: Draft: In the future, only twelve months of parental benefit

After the birth of a child, parents can receive money from the state during a career break. But Family Minister Prien suggests changes.

Armament: German arms company receives mega submarine contract

The contract to build up to twelve submarines for Canada goes to the German manufacturer TKMS. The share price rose significantly when the news became known.

Shell And ExxonMobil Are Betting Billions On Nigeria's Deepwater Comeback

Nigeria is trying to rebuild its energy industry from the ground up, not only trying to recover lost crude production, but working to turn itself into Africa’s dominant refining, gas, capital markets and energy export hub. The clearest test is the Dangote Refinery. The 650,000-barrel-per-day plant has already changed Nigeria’s fuel market and is now preparing for what could become the largest IPO in African history. Dangote Refinery is seeking to raise around $4 billion at a valuation of roughly

China's Alibaba bans Anthropic AI for employees after 'distillation attack' accusation

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has put Anthropic's Claude Code on a high-risk software list.

Submarines from Kiel: TKMS wins billion-dollar contract from Canada

Canada has made a decision: the order for twelve submarines goes to the Kiel shipbuilder TKMS. The record volume has the stock market rejoicing in advance.

What to expect from the US at the 2026 NATO summit

Here are a few things we’re monitoring during this week’s alliance summit in Turkey.

Thales acquires Exail Technologies stake as it expands undersea warfare footprint

Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri also announced today an agreement to acquire four underwater technology firms.

Trump says he is building a White House helipad for more powerful Marine One helicopter

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers. Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the South Lawn, where the president had UFC build a temporary arena for a cage fight celebrating his 80th birthday. He said the project would be privately funded and estimated its cost at up to US$6

Platner Senate campaign taking 'time to reflect' on path forward after sexual assault allegation

Platner and his campaign denied the accusations made by 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot in a POLITICO article published Monday.

Micron’s stock gains, signaling a ‘return to optimism’ about the chip sector

Investors are looking forward to Samsung’s earnings and SK Hynix’s ADR listing, experts say.

Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to Texas

Toyota said it is investing $3.6 billion to move production of the Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico to its San Antonio manufacturing campus in Texas.

Saudi Arabia Ships 34 Million Barrels Through Hormuz Despite Thin Tanker Traffic

Saudi Arabia has shipped roughly 34 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz since the June 17 ceasefire, according to Kpler cargo-tracking data, even though only about 27 commercial vessels per day have been transiting the waterway with active AIS signals, according to IMF PortWatch. Commercial traffic remains at roughly one-third of its pre-war level of about 84 daily vessel transits, even as crude exports continue to recover. On July 4, only 25 vessels crossed the strait with act