The Fed Holds – But Is a September Hike a Lock?

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Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). The Fed holds rates steady… Warsh puts on a masterclass in saying nothing… why AI might keep a rate hike at bay… two more hyperscalers report today… last chance for Luke Lango’s AI MegaDeal Event I wasn’t expecting new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh […]

Stocks Plunge on a Rout in Chipmakers and a Hawkish Fed Hold

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.06%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -1.59%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -2.23%. Stock indexes retreated on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 sliding to a 1-month […]

Dollar Falls as FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

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The dollar index (DXY00) fell to a 1-week low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.48%.  The dollar tumbled on Wednesday after the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged.  The dollar moved higher briefly early on Wednesday after crude oil prices surged more than +6% when President Trump said the US will “hit Iran hard” after […]

Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

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As of July 29, 2026, 18 Nifty 500 stocks closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). Among them, we highlighted the top eight that gained more than 4%, based on StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a […]

Is AI really a job killer? Some employers say they’re actually hiring more

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The fear that AI is killing jobs has been fueled by ongoing layoffs across corporate America, most recently at companies like Visa. Just this week, the payments giant revealed plans to shed 7% of its head count, a move that will impact 2,600 employees. While Bloomberg reported that AI wasn’t the only factor driving the […]

U.S. resumes strikes against Iran in retaliation for missile attack

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US President Donald Trump during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8 p.m. Wednesday stateside, retaliating against Iranian missile attacks on American forces in the region, […]

Privacy Focused Zcash (ZEC) Launches Ironwood Upgrade Following Orchard Security Vulnerability

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Privacy-focused Zcash has activated its Ironwood network upgrade, introducing a new shielded pool in response to a soundness flaw previously identified in the Orchard protocol. The upgrade, formally designated NU6.3, went live on July 28, 2026, at block height 3,428,143. It establishes a fresh shielded value pool also named Ironwood while limiting the older Orchard […]

Would you send your child to a school protected by attack drones?

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From special door locks and adaptable classrooms to routine drills, schools across the country continue to adapt to new tools and procedures to protect students from mass shootings. But the latest high-tech tool to combat shooters is moving beyond the hallway floors and into the skies. At least nine different schools in Colorado, Florida and […]

Shares of Microsoft extend gains to 7% after hours on capex guide

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My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband’s full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?

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“Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years.”