Hollywood films in China 2026: Spider-Man and The Odyssey test renewed access
Studios are stepping up their China push, but uneven ticket sales and a weaker overall market temper any comeback narrative.
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Trump Warsh calls: president says one brief conversation, disputes repeated-contact reports
Trump said he spoke briefly with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh once in recent days, contradicting anonymous-source reports of multiple cal...
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Trump childhood vaccine executive order calls for fewer routine shots
Trump signed an order to reshape federal childhood vaccine guidance, including separate MMR visits, despite no evidence linking va...
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CrowdStrike, Palo Alto hit highs after Black Hat spotlights AI security risks
CrowdStrike and Palo Alto rose more than 5% to new highs as analysts linked AI-agent risks to cybersecurity demand.
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Goldman’s Ashok Varadhan gives three reasons to stay invested
Goldman’s Ashok Varadhan sees rates holding steady, AI productivity easing inflation and oil falling later in 2026.
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HHS food ingredient oversight proposal would require GRAS notices
HHS proposed requiring food makers to tell the FDA when they deem an ingredient safe, expanding visibility without requiring prema...
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U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls below 300 million barrels
The U.S. emergency crude-oil stockpile fell to 298.7 million barrels, its lowest level since 1983, after releases tied to supply d...
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Intel stock sale prompts fresh purchase by Cramer charitable trust
Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust bought 100 Intel shares after a $15 billion stock sale pushed the chipmaker’s shares lower.
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Higher-for-longer interest rates could keep pressure on household borrowing
The Fed held rates at 3.50% to 3.75% in July, and possible further tightening would affect borrowers and savers differently.
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RAP student loan marriage penalty can raise bills for joint filers
RAP uses a married couple’s combined income for joint filers, potentially lifting payments most when only one spouse has federal l...
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House Democrats seek AI testimony after reported cyber incidents
Democrats led by Rep. Greg Casar asked Speaker Mike Johnson to invite major AI-company CEOs to testify about reported model securi...
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Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz reopening remains unresolved
Brent and WTI futures climbed early Aug. 10 as Iran denied direct U.S. talks and shipping through Hormuz remained constrained.
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