Saturday’s college football game at the Alamodome Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, saw a major tragedy unfold after a US airman died from a fall ahead of kickoff. Naval Academy midshipmen arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at an event for Anduril Industries, Inc., at Sparrows Point Shipyard, Tuesday, Oct. 6. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) … Read more
Micron and SK Hynix stocks fell in early trading on Tuesday. Shares of US-based Micron Technology fell 4%, while SK Hynix shares dropped 5% as memory-chip stocks faced a global sell-off. The selling pressure increased after South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index plunged. Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung shares fall as China’s CXMT sparks memory-chip competition … Read more
S&P 500 futures fell on Tuesday: Futures linked to the S&P 500 slipped as investors assessed quarterly earnings from major US banks and tracked losses in chip stocks. Dow futures remained slightly higher, while Nasdaq futures came under greater pressure. S&P 500 futures fall as chip stocks slide and US bank earnings begin. (Photo by … Read more
US stock futures fell on Thursday morning as investors worried about inflation and rising oil prices. At the same time, investors were also looking ahead to the new US corporate earnings season. The market was caught between optimism over company earnings and fresh concerns about inflation. US stock futures fall as oil prices and inflation … Read more
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Wednesday as heavy selling hit the crypto market. The fall was driven by forced selling of crypto positions and wider worries in financial markets. Bitcoin falls as crypto liquidations hit the market. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, fell as much as 2.4% to $83,583. Ether dropped … Read more
A clip from Donald Trump’s speech at a luncheon of AI and tech leaders at the White House caused a stir on social media amid the 80-year-old’s record-low approval ratings. Trump hosts a luncheon for tech leaders in the East Room of the White House in Washington on September 29. (REUTERS) In the clip, Trump … Read more
Shawn Michaels is remembered for his high-energy performances, signature wrestling moves and distinctive stage costumes. However, preserving the outfits worn by the WWE legend presented a different kind of challenge. The synthetic materials used in some wrestling costumes can deteriorate over time, leaving conservators with the difficult task of protecting both the fabric and its … Read more
Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday even as Middle East supply risks remained high. Brent crude futures fell 1.1% to $107.55 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 1.6% to $104.11 a barrel. Despite Wednesday’s fall, both oil benchmarks remained close to four-month highs. Oil prices fall as Fed rate hike expectations and Middle … Read more
Companies that do business with the U.S. government are largely failing to meet federal targets for hiring military veterans, a new analysis finds. The agency overseeing federal contractors has been cut back and isn’t auditing veteran hiring. Among federal contractors in the S&P 500, 2.4% of new hires were veterans in 2025, less than half … Read more
Gold prices have started September well below their record high. As of September 2, 2026, spot gold was trading at $4,333.35 per ounce, according to the latest market data. The price was down 2.75%, or $122.51, from the previous close of $4,455.86. Gold prices fall below the 2026 record high as investors watch interest rates … Read more