The coming week is headlined by two events that have the potential to reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy and drive volatility across the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, equities, and precious metals. The first—and arguably most important—will be Tuesday’s June CPI report, released at 8:30 AM ET. Inflation remains the primary focus for both the…

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Meta Platforms (META +6.16%) just closed out quite an eventful week. Shares of the social media giant jumped about 6% on Friday alone as investors warm back up to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The company has given them plenty to work with this year. Growth is accelerating, its new AI lab…

It’s been a fun few years for the stock market. Ever since the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.42%) index crashed by 20% in 2022, the market has enjoyed a fast-and-furious bull run. Much of that has been driven by artificial intelligence (AI), as investors have poured into stocks they see as the largest beneficiaries of…

7th Street Burger is a small chain of quick-service burger restaurants with dozens of locations across New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. Since opening in 2021, the chain has quickly built a reputation for its no-frills approach to smash burgers, featuring crispy patties, gooey cheese, and the chain’s signature sauce. I…