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Synchrony, credit card issuer to Amazon and Walmart, partners with OpenAI
Avishek Das | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSynchrony Financial, the credit card issuer for brands including Amazon, Walmart and Lowe's, is working with OpenAI to allow shoppers to buy products directly inside ChatGPT using their store…
Supreme Court again rejects Trump bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict
Writer E. Jean Carroll arrives at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where former U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive to ask a federal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting…
Meta battle with California AG could have ‘astronomical’ consequences
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is seen in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting in the office of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., March 26, 2026.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesIf New Mexico created the blueprint for…
Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here’s why
Wall Street's so-called "fear gauge" has fallen to its lowest level of 2026 so far, reflecting relative market tranquility in a year marked by geopolitical turbulence — but the calm appears unlikely to last. Strategists warn that…
Alibaba challenges Meta with new laptop-ready AI model
A man walks past the Alibaba logo displayed at its booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, China July 16, 2025. Florence Lo | ReutersMeta wants to lead in open-source AI. China's Alibaba just reminded the U.S.…
Russia targets Danube port after major attack on Moscow
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop a load of water during a fire at Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries' logistics complex near the town of Podolsk, outside Moscow on August 16, 2026.Tatyana Makeyeva | Afp | Getty ImagesRussia…
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears end
Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Ali Saeedi | Getty ImagesShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a halt over the weekend ahead of the expiry date of the…
Treasury yields edge lower as investors look ahead to latest FOMC minutes
Treasury yields moved lower on Monday as traders looked ahead to the latest FOMC minutes due later in the week.The 10-year Treasury note yield — the main benchmark for mortgages, auto loans and credit card debt — was more than 2 basis…
China’s economy slows across the board in July as retail sales barely grow
BEIJING, CHINA - 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags and enjoying the bustling scene. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesChina's economy…
Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
A lot of cars are lined up for importing and exporting cars to the port.Kokouu | E+ | Getty ImagesJapanese automakers are looking vulnerable to fallout from the Iran war and any turnaround in the yen.Toyota, Honda and Nissan benefited in…