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WASHINGTON — The United States and Vietnam are moving toward finalizing a trade agreement that could reshape the economic relationship between the two nations, the White House said Sunday. The deal, which is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, will set reciprocal tariffs ranging from zero to twenty percent and may remove some … Read more
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans could see larger tax refunds or smaller tax bills when filing returns in 2026, due to the combined effects of President Donald Trump’s latest tax and spending package and a lag in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updates. Economists estimate the total savings could reach as high as $50 billion, though … Read more
Two of the most closely watched artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ/SMCI) and Intel (NASDAQ/INTC), may be headed for a significant correction, according to Wall Street analysts. Despite both companies’ partnerships with Nvidia and substantial year to date gains, recent forecasts suggest steep potential declines of up to 69% for Supermicro and 66% … Read more
BALTIMORE (TECHY QUANTUM) —The Social Security Administration announced Friday that benefits for millions of Americans will rise by 2.8% in 2026, marking a moderate cost of living adjustment as inflation stabilizes. The increase translates to an average monthly boost of about $56 for retirees beginning in January, according to the agency. The annual COLA affects … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (TECHY QUANTUM) — Oracle Corp. (NYSE/ORCL) may soon join an exclusive group of technology titans including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Nvidia that have each surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization. Analysts and industry observers say Oracle’s expanding artificial intelligence capabilities, robust cloud infrastructure growth, and surging demand from enterprise clients are … Read more
WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire chief executive and founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the White House confirmed Thursday. The announcement marks one of the most consequential acts of clemency under Trump’s current administration and underscores his pivot toward a … Read more
LONDON, ( TECHY QUANTUM) ~ Oil prices rose sharply Thursday after the United States announced new Russia oil sanctions, targeting major producers Rosneft and Lukoil in an effort to curb Moscow’s energy revenue amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The move, part of a coordinated Western campaign, sent global crude benchmarks higher and prompted Asian … Read more
The gold market advanced on Thursday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions and trade concerns that have strengthened the metal’s appeal as a safe haven asset. Spot gold climbed 0.6 percent to $4,119.54 per ounce as of 0720 GMT, rebounding from a near two week low in the previous session. US gold futures for December delivery … Read more
WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — The United States government’s gross national debt has climbed beyond $38 trillion, marking a historic milestone and the fastest trillion dollar increase ever recorded outside of the pandemic era. The figure, published in the Treasury Department’s latest report this week, comes just two months after the national debt reached $37 trillion … Read more
BERLIN (TECHY QUANTUM) — China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s top trading partner in the first eight months of 2025, reversing last year’s trend as renewed US tariffs and weaker export demand hit Europe’s largest economy, preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office showed. Trade between Germany and China reached 163.4 billion euros … Read more
