The world in a glance.

Inside Alexandr Wang’s bid to revive Meta’s AI edge

Muse Spark model has brought momentum, but doubts linger over whether billionaire prodigy can close the gap with rivals

A guide for the perplexed on AI

Should we think of this technology as boon, bane or bubble?

Warsh set to revamp Fed’s signals to Wall Street

Former top officials say central bank chair is keen to roll back forward guidance on rates

Will the Middle East crisis save Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos empire?

Some bond investors believe the group’s debt is unsustainable, but others think its scale and edge will see it through

Taking care of your family shouldn’t wreck your retirement

Unpaid family work is costing caregivers $1,000 a month. Here is how Congress wants to help them catch up.

US and Iran exchange renewed fire as tensions rise over stalled peace talks

Centcom says Tehran launched ‘several’ ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain

The S&P 500 climbs for a 9th straight day — but the ‘breadth paradox’ is sending a rare warning

The S&P 500’s latest string of records has come with a catch: Fewer stocks are participating in the rally.

Palo Alto Networks’ earnings show AI brings new urgency to cybersecurity, but stock still dips

The “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity,” Palo Alto Networks’ CEO said.

Palo Alto Networks’ earnings show AI is a friend, not a foe, to revenue outlook

The “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity,” Palo Alto Networks’ CEO said.

This space stock rises as Blue Origin predicts quick recovery from big explosion

Blue Origin says it should be able to launch its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2026, which could help AST SpaceMobile.

Why Virgin Galactic’s stock just had its worst day ever, after a record-smashing 7-day run

The space-tourism company made a move to pay off some debt, but investors aren’t happy that it will issue new shares to do so.

Cliffwater’s flagship private credit fund redemption requests hit 17%

Fund with net assets of $31bn aimed at retail investors limits withdrawals in latest sign of exodus from sector

Ulta shares pop as beauty retailer beats Wall Street expectations and hikes earnings outlook

Ulta Beauty beat on the top and bottom lines for its fiscal first quarter on Tuesday as CEO Kecia Steelman praised the company's strategy.

Victoria's Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook

Victoria's Secret has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Hillary Super, who said the company is winning over young shoppers across all incomes.

Chinese investors fear missing out on SpaceX IPO after crackdown

Beijing warns brokers about overseas share sales amid fears of capital flight

Cliffwater’s flagship private credit fund hit with 17% redemption requests

Fund with net assets of $31bn aimed at retail investors limits withdrawals in latest sign of exodus from sector

Dollar General says customers are buying less food because driving is too expensive

“This pressure has been more pronounced on customers in rural communities as they work to minimize trip distance,” the discount retailer’s CEO said.

Trump signs watered-down AI vetting order after Maga infighting

President’s directive will allow the US government to gain early access to cutting-edge models

My late husband had a higher Social Security benefit. We both claimed at 62. Can I get more on his record?

Early benefit claiming can affect your ultimate payment amount, though not always for survivors.

Trump signs a scaled-back executive order on AI. Critics say it’s almost meaningless.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that aims to set up a framework for AI companies to voluntarily inform the federal…

The S&P 500 is climbing for a 9th straight day — but the ‘breadth paradox’ is sending a rare warning

The S&P 500’s latest string of records has come with a catch: Fewer stocks are participating in the rally.

SpaceX, Anthropic and other mega-IPOs could leave your index fund completely out of luck

Index rules and timelines will divide winners and losers.

Anthropic to expand Mythos access to more than 15 countries

About 150 organisations will be given advanced cyber security model following requests from around the world

Microsoft targets Anthropic with new model releases

Software giant’s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says focus is on developing products for business users

Goldman’s David Solomon sees ‘more greed than fear’ on Wall Street

Comments underscore bullish outlook that helped push S&P 500 to records on half of all trading days last month

The S&P 500 has only risen this quickly 4 times since WWII. Once, a historic stock-market crash followed.

The S&P 500 has overcome worries about artificial intelligence and the fallout from the war in Iran to stage one of its strongest two-month showings on record.

The Iran war is jacking up fertilizer prices and forcing farmers to make tough calls. ‘If I guess wrong, I lose the farm.’

One of the biggest challenges Preston Arrington faces on his 2,100-acre corn and soybean farm is the surge in the price of fertilizer.

Buying into SpaceX, Anthropic and other mega-IPOs could be a problem for your index fund

Index rules and timelines will divide winners and losers.

This winning high-yield bond strategy limits risk while seeking under-the-radar opportunities

Hunter Hayes of Intrepid Capital described an “incredibly healthy” market for high-yield bonds and a conservative approach to investing in the space.

I was a slave to credit-card debt, then I got laid off and turned my life around. Here’s how I did it.

“I have steadily increased my assets by more than 10% since being laid off.”

Trump taps Pulte for a top intelligence job. This makes an IPO for Fannie and Freddie look even more unlikely.

Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tumbled Tuesday as traders reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement that Bill Pulte, the chair of the two government-backed mortgage…

Trump appoints real estate heir Bill Pulte as national intelligence chief

Housing industry executive and staunch ally of the president to take up role in acting capacity

This space stock is rising as Blue Origin predicts quick recovery from big explosion

Blue Origin says it should be able to launch its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2026, which could help AST SpaceMobile.

Adnoc plans new UAE pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Move by state-run oil group comes as Iran war highlights region’s reliance on key shipping route

Many big oil tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz — and may not return once they escape

There’s doubt massive tankers, once the backbone of global crude flows, will be returning in quite the same numbers to the Middle East.

It’s official: More money is now spent building data centers than the government spends on transportation

A notable milestone was quietly reached in the April construction-spending report released by the Census Bureau on Monday: Construction spending on data centers overtook public…

Americans are using buy-now-pay-later for gas and groceries, showing just how expensive daily necessities are now

With gas prices up more than $1 a gallon from last year’s average, Americans are turning to buy-now-pay-later at the pump.

Many Americans now need $20,000 in an emergency savings fund. Yes, really.

The old rules of thumb are broken — here is why a three-month cash buffer is ‘almost dangerous’

Why the most important company enabling AI isn’t Nvidia, according to this fund manager

Portfolio manager Jonathan Cofsky talks about where to find the winners in the AI landscape and one company that is beating all comers.

My husband and I are 75. We have $1.5 million in stocks and $425,000 in savings. Is that too much cash?

“We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires.”

Audemars Piguet's watch prices remain stable after controversial Swatch collab

The Royal Pop collection of brightly colored watches on lanyards is part of AP's longer-term strategy of attracting the next generation of collectors.

One way to get hired right now: Be willing to go to the office five days a week

New research finds remote- and hybrid-work arrangements have been more of a barrier to breaking in for young workers.

Why young America is trending socialist

Democrats need to show they can deliver for a disaffected Gen Z

Musician Charlie Puth sells unique Studio City mansion for $2.1 million amid world tour

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has sold an ultramodern “sculptural” residence in Studio City for $2.1 million—less than a year after putting the architectural marvel on the market.

Jennifer Lopez offers a poolside peek of her new $18 million L.A. mansion

Lopez shared a series of photos and videos from her weekend on Instagram, revealing a glimpse at her picturesque property and the renovations she has done since buying it last…

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.2% in May as ECB prepares to raise rates

Middle East energy shock pushes price growth to highest level in nearly 3 years

Israel’s Netanyahu faces backlash after Trump call

Prime minister failed to follow through on threat to bomb Hizbollah after pressure from US president

Japan’s newly crowned top company gets a downgrade on AI ‘mania’ concerns

Deutsche Bank analyst downgraded SoftBank to hold.

Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says

Historic bullion rally boosts metal’s share of reserves to 27% while central banks diversify away from dollar

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe

Washington has signalled openness to additional countries hosting nuclear-capable bombers