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Apple raised the monthly subscription price for Apple TV to $14.99 on Friday, up from $12.99, while the annual plan increased to $119 from $99. The company also raised the individual Apple One bundle price to $21.95 from $19.95. The price adjustments follow significant content additions since Apple

At his Jackson Hole keynote, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh dedicated a section to artificial intelligence, calling the current moment a 'hinge point in history.' Warsh stated that annualized token sales at the two leading AI labs now exceed $100 billion, representing a more than 500% increase

On Friday, Aug 28, Federal Reserve overnight reverse repo (RRP) usage fell to $175 million with one counterparty, down from $456 million on the previous trading day.

According to Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at FOREX.com, gold has rallied 15% through August and currently trades around $4,601.60 per ounce on growing concerns over U.S. government debt. The U.S. Treasury's announcement to increase long-dated bond purchases to reduce borrowing costs has

According to Moneydj, in late August 2026, U.S. rare earth producers secured significant government backing. MP Materials received a $400 million convertible preferred stock investment from the U.S. Department of Defense, along with a 10-year price guarantee of $110 per kilogram for

According to CNBC, Affirm Holdings (AFRM) stock popped 7% on Friday after the buy now, pay later company reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings. The company posted Q4 revenue of $1.17 billion, beating the $1.11 billion estimate, and guided first-quarter revenue to $1.19–$1.22 billion,

Gap (GAP) stocks surged 15% on Friday after the apparel retailer reported second-quarter earnings of $0.52 per share, exceeding Wall Street's $0.48 estimate, and raised its full-year profit forecast to $2.35 to $2.45 per share from $2.30 to $2.40 per share. The rally occurred despite Old Navy, Gap's

According to CNBC reporting, Meta Platforms and other major Big Tech firms faced significant pressure on their balance sheets in their June quarter as artificial intelligence infrastructure investments surged. Meta's free cash flow plummeted 91% year over year while capital expenditure jumped 88% to

On Friday, Gap Inc. stock surged 15% after reporting second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.52 per share, beating the $0.48 consensus estimate, and raising its full-year profit guidance to $2.35–$2.45 per share from $2.30–$2.40. The company's flagship Gap brand posted 10% comparable-sales growth.

According to Bloomberg television interview, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey downplayed second-round inflation risks ahead of the central bank's September 17 rate decision. Bailey stated at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium

According to CNBC, on Friday, August 28, Apple raised the monthly price of Apple TV to $14.99 from $12.99, or $119 per year from $99 per year. The price of Apple One, a bundle subscription that includes Apple TV, iCloud storage, Apple Music and other services, increased to $21.95 from $19.95 per mon

According to Baker Hughes, the number of U.S. energy company drilling rigs remained unchanged in the latest week.

Imax opened the door to a potential sale in December when CEO Rich Gelfond signaled the company's willingness to consider offers, but nearly nine months later no major suitors have emerged despite the stock hitting an all-time high and box office breaking records. The company held preliminary

The U.S. oil drilling count declined to 447 in the week of August 28, compared with 452 the prior week, according to energy data.

This week ending August 28, the total number of U.S. oil drilling rigs fell to 447, compared to 452 in the prior week, according to drilling data.

The U.S. oil rig count remained unchanged at 588 for the week of Aug 28, holding steady from the previous week's 588.

U.S. natural gas rig count rose to 132 in the week ending August 28, up from 127 in the previous week, according to energy data.

According to Odaily, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X that the U.S. invented modern derivatives markets but has failed to keep pace with global financial innovation as the world shifts to around-the-clock perpetual contracts. Armstrong urged the U.S. to open stock perpetual futures and

According to CNBC, Marvell Technology shares fell 6% on Friday (August 28) despite beating Q2 earnings expectations, as its raised fiscal 2028 revenue outlook of $18 billion failed to meet elevated investor expectations. The chipmaker reported Q2 revenue growth of 37% to $2.7 billion, beating

US consumer confidence in the economy declined in August compared to the previous month, according to data released by the University of Michigan on local time 28th. The August Consumer Sentiment Index final reading came in at 51.7, representing a 6.3% decrease from July's 55.2. The decline