‘I’m Renovating a Historic Abandoned Store into the Homestead of My Dreams’

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A Virginia resident is transforming a 120-year-old abandoned general store into her dream homestead—and sharing every step of the journey with hundreds of thousands of followers online. Emma Shaye, 32, purchased the property in the fall of 2024 for $23,000 following a deeply personal loss. The previous year, she lost her mother to multiple system […]

AUDUSD retraces some of the gains seen yesterday. What next for traders?

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Oregon governor puts the kibosh on plans for Salem data center

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek canceled plans for a data center in Salem.Oregon Governor’s Office Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek canceled the proposed sale of 32 acres of state-owned land that was part of a plan for a proposed data center project. Processing Content On Thursday, Kotek directed the Department of Administrative Services to terminate a pending […]

Mortgage Applications Fall 6.4% as Rates Continue Upward March

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Mortgage application activity pulled back last week as higher borrowing costs weighed on both home purchase and refinance demand. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 6.4% decrease in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending July 24. Purchase applications decreased 4% from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted […]

Bitcoin vs. XRP: Which Is the Better Long-Term Buy?

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At a current market capitalization of more than $1.3 trillion, Bitcoin (BTC -0.94%) is the world’s dominant digital asset. However, it’s been in a bear market. As of July 30, its price is 49% off the October 2025 record. Launched in 2012, XRP (XRP -1.27%) is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies on the market. It […]

Prediction: SpaceX Stock Is About to Sink Even More After Plunging Over 40%

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Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -3.41%), more commonly known as SpaceX, burst onto the investing scene earlier this year in spectacular fashion. The space technology company founded by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, set the record for the largest IPO in history. SpaceX became the most talked-about stock on the planet. However, the sizzle quickly […]

I’m a Microsoft Veteran. Here’s Who I’d Hire for the AI Transition

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rob Collie, a former Microsoft engineering leader. Collie’s book about organizational AI strategy, “Fair Game,” will be published on August 11. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I spent 13 years at Microsoft and was one of the founding engineers behind Power BI, a […]

Muni bonds will carry Trump administration’s plan for Dulles

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, standing behind President Trump, talks about plans to remake Dulles airport Wednesday in the Oval Office.Bloomberg News President Donald Trump announced a municipal bond-heavy plan to overhaul and expand Washington Dulles International Airport near the nation’s capital. Processing Content “It’s considered one of the worst airports anywhere in the world. We’re […]

EURUSD bounces higher and back toward key retracement target

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The EURUSD has been on its own rollercoaster ride today, plunging sharply lower before staging an equally impressive rebound during the North American session. The initial selloff pushed the pair back below a key swing area between 1.1471 and 1.1482, a former resistance zone that had capped rallies since mid-June. That break triggered additional downside […]

Barkin: Rate decision still a “close call”

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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not […]