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Jul 02, 2026 · 7 min read

How high hopes for Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plans cost borrowers

The Biden White House's lofty expectations for its loan forgiveness efforts inadvertently damaged the financial situation of many student loan borrowers. 

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Jul 02, 2026 · 4 min read

Stock market gains minted nearly 1 million new millionaires in 2025, new UBS report says

Global personal wealth surged by 10.8% in 2025, the biggest jump since 2017, per UBS.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 3 min read

Trump says 'everybody's profiting' from recent market rallies — but it’s mostly the 1%

A large share of U.S. households have no exposure to equities and have not benefited from the bull market.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 8 min read

Led by Buc-ee’s and new rival Dolly Parton, America’s gas station chains are in a mega-sizing era

Gas station chains led by Buc-ee's are coming closer to rivaling America's big box stores in size, and Dolly Parton is getting in on the retail trend.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 3 min read

Autonomous drone startup Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion as investors pile into defense

Defense tech startups are raising record amounts on both sides of the Atlantic amid a flurry of investment in the sector.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 1 min read

US unemployment ticks down in June, supporting hawkish Fed pivot

While job growth figures underwhelmed, the overall picture of the US labour market remains robust

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Jul 02, 2026 · 4 min read

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday

The June jobs report came in weak, and Palantir landed a big upgrade.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 4 min read

High-end camping and a capital raise: AutoCamp is banking on summer travel to fuel growth

AutoCamp offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 5 min read

Most prediction market contracts have low volume, leaving users exposed to volatility and bots

Prediction market volume has grown exponentially but several markets never make it over $10,000.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 4 min read

Tesla deliveries jump 25% over last year, blowing past expectations

Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 2 min read

Ford Q2 sales drop 10.3% due to F-Series production issues, falling EV demand

Ford said its EV sales fell by 40.7% during the quarter compared with a year earlier, while sales of its F-Series trucks, including the F-150, fell 11%.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 3 min read

Microsoft commits $2.5 billion and 6,000 employees to new AI implementation unit

Microsoft is the latest tech company to form a business focused on helping customers understand and implement artificial intelligence.

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