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Kalshi perpetual futures trading ‘perps’ crosses $1 billion in volume
Kalshi's logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface, with a blurry betting curve projected in the background in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to…
Trump says U.S. must ‘respond’ after Iran shoots down helicopter over
US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks with the press aboard Air Force One as he flies from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, June 5, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday…
Jeffrey Epstein assistant Lesley Groff questioned by House panel
Lesley Groff (C), a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesLesley Groff,…
Trump family Alt5 Sigma crypto venture left investors with steep losses
Eric Trump, left, and Donald Trump Jr. pose for pictures outside the Nasdaq MarketSite after ringing the opening bell to celebrate the closing of Alt5 Sigma’s adoption of its cryptocurrency deal with World Liberty Financial, in New York,…
Rivian bets R2 EV can turn it into a household name like Tesla
Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe (right) speaks with longtime employee and engineer Max Koff during a launch event on June 2, 2026 for the company's R2 SUV in Park City, Utah.Michael Wayland / CNBCPARK CITY, Utah — Rivian CEO RJ…
Oil falls as Trump tries to convince market an Iran deal is close
Oil prices fell Tuesday as President Donald Trump sought to convince the market that a deal with Tehran was days away, despite the barrage of strikes between Israel and Iran this week. U.S. crude oil futures were down about 2% to $89.40…
Orlando Bravo says AI is boosting software companies
The "SaaSpocalypse" is over, and AI now offers software companies an "enormous tailwind," the founder and managing partner of private equity giant Thoma Bravo has said.Software-as-a-Service stocks came under pressure in February, when…
Why drug development is heading to orbit
The highly anticipated SpaceX mega-IPO is part of a space frenzy that is moving beyond satellite connectivity, launch vehicles, and aerospace defense to the pharmaceutical sector. A growing number of companies are heading to lower Earth…
India’s growth story faces its toughest test yet in Modi’s third term
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering at AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi, India February 19, 2026.Press Information Bureau | Via ReutersIn his 12th year as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi continues to be popular in…
Indonesia raises rates in surprise move as rupiah lingers near record lows
A bundle of Indonesian rupiah and US dollar banknotes arranged at a currency exchange office in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, June 8, 2026. Indonesia's finance and central bank officials said over the weekend they will boost efforts to…