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Here’s what’s worth streaming in June 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more

HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ and Apple’s ‘Cape Fear’ will try to compete with the World Cup

S&P 500 sees $1.8 trillion wipeout, Nasdaq tallies biggest point drop on record: What investors need to know about Friday’s selloff

A remarkable two-month sprint higher for major stock-market indexes encountered its first major hiccup on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite plummeted more than 1,121 points — the…

‘This would be a one-time event’: How can I take extra money from my 401(k) without triggering higher Medicare premiums?

“I generally withdraw money from my traditional 401(k) for projects, larger expenses and sometimes just to stay ahead on upcoming bills.”

Bitcoin is suffering from an ‘attention’ deficit, as momentum traders have moved on

“The AI trade is sucking the blood out of crypto,” one analyst notes.

Top Goldman lawyer Ruemmler to remain with bank despite Epstein ties

General counsel resigned after revelations about relationship with disgraced financier but now will stay on as adviser

Marvell gets a spot in the S&P 500 — along with this data-center play

The new additions beef up the IT sector’s presence within the benchmark index.

Boeing to start 737 Max production on new assembly line July 6, CEO says

The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.

SpaceX signs $30bn deal to lease computing capacity to Google

Agreement comes ahead of a record-breaking initial public offering for Elon Musk’s rockets-to-AI conglomerate

First Google, now Meta? Big Tech may increasingly sell stock to bankroll $820 billion AI boom.

Stock investors may not love it — but bond investors already heavily engaged in funding the AI buildout are pleased.

These stocks fell the most Friday as Big Tech took a dive

Chip makers dominated the list of the day’s biggest losers among the S&P 500.

Marvell, Micron shares tumble as the chip sector suffers its worst day in 6 years

Investors are cooling on momentum stocks and considering the implications of a strong jobs report.

Nasdaq tumbles 4% as shares in chip and memory groups sink

Rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase send US bond yields rising sharply

Inside the CBS mutiny against Bari Weiss and David Ellison

A saga that started with Trump’s assault on ‘60 Minutes’ has turned into a full-blown crisis

Trump says US may take equity stakes in AI companies

President suggests ‘partnership’ will ease voter concerns about the technology ahead of November’s midterm elections

Investors boost bets for Fed rate rise after bumper US jobs report

World’s biggest economy adds 172,000 jobs in May in sign labour market is ‘turning the corner’

This hot new financial product has Wall Street spooked. What you should know before trying it out.

Perpetual futures have finally arrived in the U.S. Not everyone is thrilled.

How this traveler booked a $16,000 first-class Emirates flight for $400 — and you can, too

It’s trickier to find good deals with airline miles, but it’s still possible to get “insane value.”

The Fed may already be too late in hiking interest rates — which is bad news for these borrowers

Friday’s strong jobs report could soon feel like a double-edged sword for borrowers struggling to keep up with inflation and their bills.

Meta weighs big equity raising after blockbuster Google deal

Facebook parent could sell tens of billions of dollars in new stock as it seeks to finance AI infrastructure

US demands tougher rules for car parts in Mexico trade talks

Washington wants to reduce Chinese supplies from North America’s vehicles while increasing American content

As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola

Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.

Here’s what wild single-stock price swings may signal for your index fund

Also in Weekend Reads: The latest on SpaceX and other IPOs, a raw deal for Alphabet’s non-Berkshire shareholders and advice from the Moneyist.

Trump-run Kennedy Center took $2mn from ‘fake CIA operative’, lawsuit alleges

Donation by alleged conman follows accusations of cronyism and corruption at Washington’s top performing arts centre

‘DOGE’ wanted to declare 2.7 million people ‘dead’ at Social Security: whistleblower

This is the third whistleblower to come forward about alleged illegal activity by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Family offices bet on sports, from pickleball leagues to smart soccer balls

While AI startups dominate deal-making news, investment firms of the ultra-rich are still keen on sports.

Pugilistic Florida billionaire plots law firm stake sale to private equity

Move by largest US personal injury firm could cement buyout groups’ arrival in a sector that has long been off-limits

California’s proposed ‘billionaire tax’ is a terrible idea. We should do this instead.

Almost everything about this tax is bad, and it obscures something much better that we do need.

Social Security is looking at a $500-a-month cut. Could a new bipartisan commission make a difference?

A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure.

Elon Musk needs the cultish support of everyday investors to pull off the massive SpaceX IPO

“They’re going to have to own it”: Elon Musk wants retail investors to buy some $23 billion of SpaceX shares next week.

‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?

“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”

US economy blew past expectations to add 172,000 jobs in May

Figure marks latest sign of labour market rebound

Bulls declare victory in AI debate, but two classic signs of a market top are looming

The trend of ‘capex recycling’ is considered a problem by a TS Lombard analyst

Broadway's $1.9 billion season is the latest sign of consumers splurging on experiences

Sunday's Tony Awards follow a record-breaking season on Broadway. The awards often lead to further ticket sales for winning shows.

Here’s the downside to record-setting stock markets across the globe that are generating a wealth boom

While some Americans are enjoying the fruits of the stock market bonanza, their consumption is stirring inflation and lower-income consumers are missing out altogether, says Bank…

The IPO of this power generator for data centers quietly outshines Quantinuum

Innio’s stock soared in its debut, to outshine the shares of the more high-profile quantum-computing company, and Trump administration investment, Quantinuum.

We thought we found the perfect luxury retirement community, but it’s millions of dollars in debt. Are we trapped?

“If we were to leave, we would lose a portion of our buy-in — about $80,000.”

I own a house with my sister, but the mortgage is in her name. Could this come back to bite me?

“My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter live there and take care of utilities, yardwork and maintenance.”

My returns have been exponential — no, seriously!

The speed at which my portfolio is rising in value is ridiculous

Actor Tate Donovan sells lush oasis in Texas Hill Country after big price cut

“The O.C.” star Tate Donovan has officially sold his “extraordinary” Texas dwelling—just two months after bringing the property to the market for $1.9 million.

‘This is a tricky subject’: We’re in our 70s and our only child is 40. Do we leave her everything?

“It makes us feel uncomfortable.”

The stock market is at its frothiest since the global financial crisis, proclaims Citi. Why dip buyers shouldn’t bail yet.

Citigroup sees a rising number of red flags around global stock markets, but say investors shouldn’t be alarmed just yet.

SpaceX won’t make the S&P 500

Choose your index wisely

One quadrillion is the number used to describe the wealth effect of South Korea’s stock-market miracle

Having more than doubled already this year, Korea’s stock market returns have driven a wealth effect that under an optimistic scenario could generate a wealth effect among the…

How much value is AI really creating?

Eye-opening changes to the speed and volume of work are not always translating into genuine productivity

Elon Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation

Up to a quarter of the rocket builder’s $75bn float will be set aside for individual investors

Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation

Up to a quarter of the rocket builder’s $75bn float will be set aside for individual investors

Tehran property prices pick up as gold loses shine

Long-stagnant housing market has seen an unexpected revival as Iranians seek refuge from rampant inflation

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit

Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president

Did BP miss CRH warning signs before hiring Albert Manifold?

Former colleagues say businessman’s management style should have raised concerns as oil group weighed him as chair

The teenagers enlisted as agents of mayhem by Russia and Iran

Minors are being targeted to carry out hostile acts from Ukraine to western Europe and Israel