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Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again: What It Means If You’re House Hunting

America’s Housing Market Splits in Two: Luxury Sales Climb as Starter-Home Buyers Get Squeezed

Strait of Hormuz Deal Uncertainty Keeps Global Oil Markets on Edge

SpaceX Insider Lockup Expiry Tests Investor Appetite as Hundreds of Millions of Shares Hit the Market

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

S&P 500 Wavers Ahead of Key Inflation Data as Oil Spikes on Middle East Tensions

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America’s Housing Market Splits in Two: Luxury Sales Climb as Starter-Home Buyers Get Squeezed

Wall Street Sights StaffAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C., headquarters of the agency Todd Blanche now leads as attorney general
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in Narrow 50-49 Vote

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A "for sale" sign in front of a house, representing homebuyers navigating rising mortgage rates
Personal Finance

Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again: What It Means If You’re House Hunting

Gulraj AnsariAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026
U.S.

America’s Housing Market Splits in Two: Luxury Sales Climb as Starter-Home Buyers Get Squeezed

Wall Street Sights StaffAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Deal Uncertainty Keeps Global Oil Markets on Edge

James CarterAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026
Senate Votes Down Iran War Powers Resolution
U.S.

Senate Votes Down Iran War Powers Resolution

Wall Street Sights StaffAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

The Senate voted down a resolution that would have limited military action against Iran, after Sen. John Fetterman crossed party lines to vote with Republicans, leaving the administration’s current authority unchanged.

Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Deal, Major Questions Remain
WORLD

Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Deal, Major Questions Remain

James CarterAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

Trump announced an agreement for Hamas to fully disarm and for Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza, building on last year’s ceasefire — though major questions remain about how the deal would actually be implemented.

Amazon to Spend $220 Billion on AI Capex, Still Won’t Meet Demand
BUSINESS

Amazon to Spend $220 Billion on AI Capex, Still Won’t Meet Demand

EmilyAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company will spend $220 billion on AI infrastructure this year and still won’t have enough capacity to meet demand, as capex becomes the most closely watched number in Big Tech earnings.

Amazon Stock Jumps 10% as Apple Slides on Weak China Sales
STOCK MARKET

Amazon Stock Jumps 10% as Apple Slides on Weak China Sales

SarahAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

Amazon stock jumped as much as 13% on blowout Q2 results while Apple slid on weak China and Services numbers, as South Korea’s KOSPI surged 18% in an unprecedented single-day rally led by SK Hynix.

Fed Rate Pause vs. Rate Cut: What’s the Difference for Investors?
STOCK MARKET

Fed Rate Pause vs. Rate Cut: What’s the Difference for Investors?

SarahJuly 31, 2026July 28, 2026

A rate pause and a rate cut send very different signals to markets. Here’s the difference and what each one usually means for your portfolio.

Crude Oil Set for Biggest Monthly Surge Since March Amid US-Iran War
STOCK MARKET

Crude Oil Set for Biggest Monthly Surge Since March Amid US-Iran War

SarahJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Crude oil is on pace for its biggest monthly surge since March, up roughly 21% in July, as the US-Iran war and a stalled Strait of Hormuz standoff strain global supply — even as prices dipped slightly Thursday.

Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Refund?
Personal Finance

Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Refund?

Gulraj AnsariJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement over its Prime membership practices. Here’s what the settlement covers, who may be eligible, and how to check for a refund.

SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Launches
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SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Launches

Wall Street Sights StaffJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

SpaceX has won $1.6 billion in orders from the US Space Force to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, carrying Pentagon satellites for detecting and tracking airborne threats.

US and Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Oil Prices Jump
WORLD

US and Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Oil Prices Jump

James CarterJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

The US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq after days of drone attacks on American forces and Saudi oil facilities, sending oil prices higher and prompting warnings of further escalation.

Nike’s China Sales Plunge 30% as Local Rivals Gain Ground
BUSINESS

Nike’s China Sales Plunge 30% as Local Rivals Gain Ground

EmilyJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Nike, once the top-selling sneaker brand in China, has seen sales in the country fall roughly 30% as domestic competitors take market share. Here’s what’s driving the decline.

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