Mortgage refinancing surges 35% in one week, as interest rates hit lowest level in over a year
Applications to refinance a home loan surged 35% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.
Instagram is failing to crack down on hate speech against women politicians as elections near, advocacy group says
Instagram failed to remove toxic comments directed at U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and other leading female politicians, the CCDH said in a report.
Wednesday’s big CPI inflation report could mark a change in thinking for the Fed
The news Tuesday was good for inflation, and investors hope it will get even better Wednesday.
Texas judge who owned Tesla stock recuses himself in Elon Musk’s X case against advertisers
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas has recused himself from X’s case against the World Federation of Advertisers.
Google launches first AI-powered Android update and new Pixel 9 phones
It comes as the company tries to get more AI features in front of consumers
This startup will sell methane-eating microbes to Whole Foods
Windfall uses “mems” — methane-eating microbes. These naturally occurring microscopic organisms live in the soil and eat methane as food for survival.
Is Netflix recession resistant? JPMorgan thinks so
Netflix provides “compelling value” even in an economic slowdown scenario, says JPMorgan.
FAFSA rollout was ‘a stunning failure,’ college aid expert says. Here’s how next year will compare
While still resolving the challenges that have plagued this year’s rollout, the Education Department said the launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA will also be delayed.
Wholesale inflation measure rose 0.1% in July, less than expected
The producer price index for July was expected to increase 0.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
With the A’s leaving Oakland, the Pioneer League B’s want fan investment in Bay Area baseball
The Oakland Ballers, the Pioneer League team designed to keep baseball in Oakland, is selling shares in itself in hopes of one day starting a liquid market.
