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John Galliano's Met Gala 2027 exhibit canceled after backlash
Fashion designer John Galliano pays the price, again, for racist outbursts that upended his career more than a decade ago. His Met Gala 2027 exhibit has been canceled.
Streaming, Studio Entertainment Stock Prices Surged in August
It was a good month for entertainment stocks in August, led by Paramount, which saw its share price surge nearly 39% as Wall Street processed the long-term potential of its upcoming merger integration with Warner Bros. Discovery, despite some grinding regulatory reviews. At the same time, WBD saw its once-morbid (pre-asset sale) stock price increase … Continue reading "Streaming, Studio Entertainment Stock Prices Surged in August"
A 104-year-old farmer’s $183,000 Deere tractor sale tests a U.S. farm recovery
America’s aging farmers have been holding on to machinery for longer than usual as low crop prices and rising costs squeezed their finances.
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price
$198 through September 7th.
Xbox CEO Reacts To The Irony Of Rising Console Prices Being An Issue That Microsoft Itself Contributed To
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes it is "wonderful" that GPUs have use beyond gaming.
Rice-developed BuoyBeads bring biotechnology lessons to high school classrooms
A biotechnology kit developed at Rice allows high school students to create living materials.
Clashing Convictions Of Taliban And The West Is Costing Afghan Lives
Two sets of dogmas contend in Afghanistan: those of the Taliban and the West. Neither side pays the real price for their beliefs. Ordinary Afghans do with
Is Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Undervalued Following Its 2027 Ride And Halloween Plans?
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has put fresh attention on its stock after outlining a packed slate of 2027 capital projects and Halloween events, along with continued spending at parks like Carowinds and Carolina Harbor. Against this backdrop of new rides and expanded Halloween events, Six Flags Entertainment’s share price has been weak in recent months. The 30 day share price return is down 6.41% and the 90 day share price return is down 21.64%. This has contributed to a 1 year total...
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks
The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.
10 key questions about the proposed WakeMed-Atrium deal
Can WakeMed survive without Atrium? Would prices rise? Who would really control the hospital? Answers to your big questions about the deal.
Trump says Venezuelan oil will lower gas prices. Analysts disagree.
Analysts say Venezuela needs years of investment to boost oil production, and that 65 billion barrels won't materialize overnight.
Is electricity dimming oil’s political power?
Surging power demand is turning electricity prices into a political flashpoint across the U.S. and Europe.
Atlanta Falcons place former Washington football star on waivers
Former Washington Huskies star edge rusher Bralen Trice was placed on waivers by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices
Hey all, Jason here. When this hits your inbox, I should be en route to the airport — not to go anywhere myself, just to pick up my better half. I must admit, it’s been strange to be home alone (well, with two dogs) for two weeks! Really lets me “optimize” to spending more time on reading/writing/working, whether that’s healthy or not! Looking forward to getting back into a (somewhat) more balance routine. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading Compare Notes With the People Who Built Modern Fintech Partner content: Remitly CEO Sebastian Gunningham. Increase founder Darragh Buckley. Linda Du, Co-founder & President at Valon. They’ll unpack the decisions behind building and scaling major financial products: what they got right, what broke, what they would do differently, and how AI and new infrastructure are changing the operator playbook. Most events tell you where fintech is going. NerdCon puts the people who built the present in the room and asks them what comes next. Expect an operator-led conversation grounded in real products, real trade-offs and lessons earned the hard way. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% on Regular tickets with code FBW20 before standard pricing ends September 11. Meet the Builders Things To Know & Other Good Reads Advent and Stripe Abandon $50 Billion Pursuit of PayPal (Bloomberg) Trump Family’s New Crypto Bank Is Backed by Abu Dhabi Sheikh (Wall Street Journal) The multiplying risks of financing data centres (FT) Let the Bond Market Speak (Wall Street Journal) Did we waste a crisis? Modest proposals to reform deposit insurance. (Fintech Takes Banking) Untangling Guggenheim: How Private Credit Built Its Own Universe (Net Interest) The Hater’s Guide To Circular Financing — Part One (Ed Zitron) Fiat Ventures Rebrands to FGV Capital, Announces $35M Oversubscribed Fund II (BusinessWire) Socure Announces Strategic Growth Investment at $5.2B Valuation and Acquires Agentic Operations Platform Fravity (Socure) Listen: When Consumer Protection Disclosures Work Too Well (Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast) Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices When Andreessen Horowitz led EarnIn’s $39 million Series B in 2017, Alex Rampell, a partner at the storied venture capital firm, described EarnIn’s small-dollar advance product as “free,” relying on “entirely on voluntary contributions instead of fees.” Rampell favorably compared EarnIn’s approach to typical payday loans, writing, “Payday loans historically have had the potential to be a slippery slope for consumers into financial distress: opaque systems and steep fees that are hard to repay and set individuals back further than where they started. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, that kind of slide into debt can be extremely difficult to recover from.” But EarnIn’s product — which, the company says, isn’t a “loan,” legally speaking — ends up being anything but free for most users. While it is technically possible to take a no-fee advance from the company, most users incur “Lightning Speed” (instant funding) fees and/or ostensibly optional tips that combined can equate to annualized percent rates that can reach over 1,000%. With an average term of 9.77 days, even fees and tips that are small on an absolute dollar basis are equivalent to high APRs on an annualized basis. A lawsuit filed last week by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser against EarnIn describes the company and its product and business practices quite differently than Andreessen’s Rampell; “EarnIn’s business practices are unfair because they are immoral, unethical, oppressive and unscrupulous,” the complaint, filed in District Court in Denver, Colorado, says. EarnIn’s marquee product, Cash Out, isn’t a loan, the company says, as Cash Out is not “[f]orward [l]ooking” because “[t]he money is transferred based on earnings to date,” does not carry a mandatory fee to access funds, and is “non-recourse,” meaning EarnIn cannot pursue recovery from users who don’t repay advanced funds. EarnIn is sometimes referred to as an “Earned Wage Advance” service. Though, unlike some others in the broader category, EarnIn does not integrate with employers’ payroll or time and attendance systems. Rather, EarnIn attempts to verify a user’s income and employment, by examining direct deposit transaction data in their linked external bank account, by using GPS location and Bluetooth data to estimate a user’s time spent at work, if they work in a fixed location, and/or by having a user provided a work email address. While repayment is theoretically optional, as EarnIn would have no recourse, such as reporting non-payment to the credit bureaus or a collections agency, this is anything but clear to users of the EarnIn app, Colorado’s complaint argues. During the process of taking a Cash Out, users must agree to a preauthorized debit of the amount advanced, plus any expedited funding fee and/or tips. Though users technically can revoke this ACH authorization, the fact that they have this right isn’t presented to users during the Cash Out process, but rather is included in linked terms and conditions few users are likely to actually read. And users who do wish to revoke their ACH authorization must do so three or more days before the scheduled transaction date by emailing EarnIn’s customer support. Similarly, EarnIn’s marketing claims that it carries “no interest” and “no mandatory fees” is technically true, but is not the reality for many of the app’s users, the Colorado complaint argues. Further, EarnIn has extensively marketed to users the ability to “access your pay today,” to get “instant” funds, and to get funds “the same day you work” — when, in reality, this speed of access was only possible by paying the additional, undisclosed Lightning Speed fee. The Colorado complaint highlights this contradiction specifically, noting: EarnIn tells consumers that they can ‘Make any day payday with EarnIn’ and that there no ‘hidden’ or ‘mandatory fees.’ For a consumer to access their pay on the same day requested, they would have to pay the Lightning Speed fee. In the fine print of the advertisement EarnIn discloses that ‘[f]ees apply to use Lightning Speed,’ a direct contradiction to the larger text of the advertisement, and a fact that would not be immediately understood by a consumer as ‘Lightning Speed’ is not defined nor explained. Like other small-dollar lending services, rather than explicitly charge interest, EarnIn collects a markup on the optional Lighting Speed fee, which, given the nature of the transactions, many users opt for, as well as offering users the option to leave “tips.” EarnIn leverages either Real-Time Payments (RTP) rails or push-to-card via debit rails if a user opts for the optional Lightning Speed. But while these capabilities cost EarnIn, on average, $0.075 or $0.20 per transaction, respectively, EarnIn charges users significantly more. Initially, EarnIn charged as little as $1.99 for Cash Outs up to $24. But EarnIn has hiked these fees multiple times, and now charges $4.99 for Cash Outs up to $75 and $6.99 for those over $75. According to the Colorado complaint, EarnIn leverages “dark patterns” to manipulate users and to make it more difficult to avoid tipping. Examples of these “road blocks” highlighted in the complaint include: As of 2023, in the EarnIn app, a consumer attempting to get a loan under the default settings had to make at least eighteen separate taps to complete the transaction and reduce the tip to $0. There is an alternative method to leave a $0 tip, via the “Custom tip” feature, but EarnIn made this option difficult to access by visually deemphasizing it and positioning it near devices’ “home” button. Using language and imagery such as “Tip to pay it forward,” “Your generosity supports the service + helps,” “Your tips make a difference,” and “[t]he APR for this cash out is 0%. Your tips help support us.” While Lightning Speed and tipping are, in theory, both optional, in practice, users nearly always ended up paying something. According to the Colorado suit, users were charged either a tip or an expedite fee for more than 92% of transactions, with an average APR of nearly 388%. And, although the advances are “non-recourse,” EarnIn successfully collects on nearly all transactions — 99.18%, according to the complaint, which, Colorado argues, “demonstrat[es] that EarnIn’s advances function as high cost loans, not voluntary payments.” The share of EarnIn users incurring fees — despite the product being marketed as 0% APR — is hard to reconcile with Andreessen investor Rampell’s favorable description of EarnIn vs. “opaque systems and steep fees” associated with payday loans, which, Rampell says, can be “extremely difficult” for borrowers to extricate themselves from. According to Colorado’s suit, EarnIn’s Cash Out product “trapped many consumers in extreme cycles of high-cost reborrowing.” The suit gives an example of one consumer in the state, who took out a whopping 1,151 loans, paying a total of $4,038.50 in Lightning Speed expedited funding fees on loans that averaged the equivalent of 1,421% APR. Another Colorado user, the suit says, took out 1,033 loans, paying $8,561.22 in tips and fees at an average APR of 1,539% . These types of usage patterns demonstrate “the severe and repeated financial harm caused by EarnIn’s illegal lending model,” the Colorado complaint argues. In aggregate, from January 2023 through July 2025, EarnIn extended 3.1 million loans to 56,778 users in Colorado — an average of nearly 55 transactions per person during the time period. EarnIn lent more than $300 million and collected more than $16 million from Colorado users in Lightning Speed fees and in tips. Ultimately, the Colorado complaint argues that “EarnIn’s Cash Outs are loans under Colorado law, and EarnIn’s contention that its product is not a loan based on its disclaimer of any legal repayment obligation lacks any real-world significance given how the Cash Out transactions actually operate in practice.” Colorado further argues that “EarnIn was not working with companies here in providing consumers with funds but acted as a third-party lender and charged illegally high rates, used deceptive design strategies to extract some charges, and trapped consumers in repeat borrowing. Colorado will continue to stand up for consumers and hold companies accountable when they violate our credit laws or attempt to evade them through misleading practices.” Colorado’s suit alleges EarnIn assesses finance charge in excess of that permitted by Colorado law, that EarnIn failed to make legally required disclosures to Colorado borrowers, that EarnIn made supervised loans to consumers without obtaining the requisite license, that EarnIn violated the state’s Deferred Deposit Loan Act, that EarnIn engage in unfair and deceptive trade practices, and that EarnIn made false or misleading statements concerning price. The suit seeks a court order enjoining EarnIn from violating relevant Colorado laws, for EarnIn to refund amounts charged in excess of state law, fees, costs, and penalties, and other relief the court deems to be just. 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Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Q2 Quarterly Banking Profile: Five Quick Takeaways The FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, which is always worth a read, for the second quarter. The profile provides an aggregate snapshot about the overall health of the 4,238 institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, who, collectively, hold more than $26 trillion in assets and saw a total net income of more than $90 billion in the second quarter. Net income was up 12% vs. Q1 2026, with lower provisions and realized gains on securities helping to drive the improvement, somewhat offset by increases in non-interest expense and applicable income taxes. Overall net interest margin was basically flat quarter over quarter (up 1 basis point vs. Q1 2026), though community banks saw NIM grow by 10 basis points, to 3.81%. Unsurprisingly, given that interest rates haven’t changed, unrealized losses on securities changed little, edging up slightly to $326.7 billion vs. $325.1 billion in Q1 2026. Aggregate credit quality has remained benign, with asset quality actually improving slightly in Q2. Overall, institutions reported a 9 basis point decline in their past-due and non-accrual rate, to 1.44%. Net charge off rate also declined by 2 basis points, to 0.57%. And finally, the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund stands at $161.1 billion, making the DIF reserve ratio 1.48% — above the statutory minimum of 1.35%, but still below the designated target reserve ratio of 2%. [Paid Subscriber Exclusive] Nissan Withdraws ILC App, State Associations Plan BankChain Alliance, FDIC Defines “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” For First Time Automaker Nissan withdrew its application to charter a Utah industrial loan company and its corresponding application to the FDIC for deposit insurance last week, on August 19th. Nissan’s application had been outstanding for more than a year, as it originally applied in June 2025. Recent applications to the OCC to form national banks have been decisioned, one way or the other, substantially more quickly than has historically been the case.
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) After The Court Ruling Is It Still A Bargain
A recent Ninth Circuit court ruling that sports bets are not swaps has eased a regulatory hurdle for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT), with the stock gaining about 8% as investors reassessed legal risk. The court ruling arrived after a difficult stretch for Flutter Entertainment shareholders, with the year to date share price return down about 53% and the 1 year total shareholder return down roughly 67%. As a result, the recent 1 day share price gain of just over 7% mainly reflects investors...
What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro: Design Changes, Specs, and Costs
iPhone 18 Pro price rumors suggest a starting cost of $1,199 alongside possible display enhancements. Catch up on the expected camera changes.
Zooplankton tied to Maine lobster larva health declines as Gulf waters warm
A creature the size of a grain of rice could be the reason for recent declines in Maine's lobster harvest.
Is Oscar Health (OSCR) Fully Priced Following Raised 2026 Guidance?
Oscar Health (OSCR) recently reported record first half 2026 results and raised its full year guidance, a combination that appears to have supported renewed investor attention on the stock this month. At a share price of US$30.47, Oscar Health has seen some short term volatility, with a 7 day share price return down 4.9%. However, the 90 day share price return of 37.07% and 3 year total shareholder return of 363.07% suggest momentum has been strong over a longer stretch as investors react to...
Cost of Apple TV rises along with 'One' subscription bundle price hike
The new monthly cost follows similar increases from other streaming services, including fees to avoid ads
Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio
It turned out to be a big week for Apple news this week, as we not only got an official announcement about the upcoming iPhone event but also several hardware announcements including updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Anticipation continues to build for Apple's first foldable iPhone coming at next month's event, while subscribers to the Apple TV streaming service are getting hit with another price increase, so read on below for all of the details.
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Intel Sold Its NAND Memory Business for About $9 Billion. Micron Is Now Worth More Than Twice What Intel Is.
The chipmaker exited NAND memory in one of the semiconductor industry's biggest asset sales. Nearly six years later, the market has put a price on what it walked away from.
Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Ace Combat 7, Tales of Arise, and more at new low prices
A new Bandai Namco publisher sale is live on the Nintendo eShop, with various Switch 2 and Switch games discounted such as Ace Combat 7 and Tales of Arise. These titles are at new low prices. However, they’re far from the only games on sale. Dragon Ball, Digimon, Pac-Man, and many other titles / franchises are represented. Below is the...
Apple implements price hikes for its TV streaming service and 'One' subscription bundle
Apple TV now costs $14.99 per month after a $2 streaming price increase, while the Apple One bundle was also hiked to $21.95.
Apple implements price hikes for its TV streaming service and 'One' subscription bundle
Apple TV now costs $14.99 per month after a $2 streaming price increase, while the Apple One bundle was also hiked to $21.95.
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history,’ says it will substantially lower gas prices
Trump announces a major oil deal with Venezuela, saying the US secured majority control of 65 billion barrels and the agreement will lower gas prices.
Apple TV raises prices without offering an ad tier, testing how much viewers will pay
Apple TV, the streaming service known for series like “Ted Lasso” and “Severance,” is raising its prices, effective immediately.
Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent
Annual subscriptions see the biggest bump.
DPSCD board addresses funding gaps between sports teams
The Detroit school district provides $200 in funding for each K-8 sports team. That’s not enough, says DPSCD Board President LaTrice McClendon.
Panasonic Lumix L10 review: A stylish and capable compact camera
The LX100 II successor offers good speed and image quality at a fairly high price.
Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project sold for over $34,000
Someone did, in fact, buy the Steve Jobs 8th-grade science fair project for roughly the same price as a brand-new midsize sedan.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), Why Is It Getting Fresh Attention?
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME) is back in focus after forming STE, a joint venture with South Korea's SM Entertainment, to target the Greater China music market and develop a new Chinese idol group. For Tencent Music Entertainment Group, the share price has fallen 9.03% over the past 30 days and is down 51.51% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 64.32%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 33.04% points to longer term momentum that...
Amazon launches first M6 Mac mini deals, grab prices from $879
Preorder deals are in effect on the just-announced M6 Mac mini at Amazon. Pick up the 2026 desktop for as low as $879.99.
Apple TV Price Hike: Streaming Service Raises Monthly and Annual Plans
The streaming service now costs $14.99 per month, with Apple One rising to $21.95 per month.
Apple TV Streaming Service Receives Price Increase Today
As reported by Deadline, Apple TV has received a price increase today. In the U.S., the streaming service now costs $14.99 per month, up from $12.99 per month. The annual price for Apple TV is now $119, up from $99. The annual price for Apple TV is now $119, up from $99.
Apple TV Hikes Price, Will Now Cost $14.99 A Month In U.S.
Apple TV is the latest streamer to raise rates. Its monthly subscription price will increase by $2 to $14.99. on August 28.
Apple TV Raises Price of Streaming Service in US Effective Immediately
The subscription price for Apple TV will increase in the U.S. for new and existing subscribers beginning Friday, Aug. 28.
Prices are rising on entertainment, but families say budgeting for fun is non-negotiable
Economists say inflation has cooled from its peak, but the cost of entertainment is still reshaping how families spend.
Radiologists urge CMS to quash proposal that would slash pay for 2nd services delivered in same visit
Outlined in the 2027 proposed physician fee schedule, Medicare wants to pay 50% of full price in certain scenarios where patients visit an office and receive a second service on the same day.
Caviar launches wild iPhone 17 Pro with Geiger counter, titanium body, and Swiss watch
Caviar launches a custom iPhone 17 Pro with a built-in Geiger counter, titanium body, and Swiss watch, priced at $13,130 and limited to seven units.
U.K. Business Confidence Jumps Despite Lingering Energy Shock
Oil and gas prices remained elevated amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, but firms appear increasingly confident that strong consumer demand and a resilient economy can offset the pressure.
Fed's Hammack tells Fox Business inflation likely to ease slowly
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said Thursday the U.S. central bank is unlikely to get price pressures back to target even by next year, in an interview that also saw her reiterate her belief a rate hike is needed to quell high inflation.
Nintendo announces 2026 Blockbuster sale for Switch 2 and Switch, the full list of deals
Nintendo started up a new sale on the eShop today which is bringing lots of discounts for both Switch 2 and Switch. Rather than focusing on its own games, Nintendo decided to emphasize third-party titles. Games like Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Darwin’s Paradox are now at new low prices. Discounts are available for up to 80 percent off. The full...
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Invests $195 Million In New Orleans As Undervalued View Faces A Fresh Test
PENN Entertainment (PENN) is committing about $195 million to shift its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operations onto adjacent land, rebranding the complex as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, pending regulatory approval. For context, PENN Entertainment’s share price has pulled back in the short term, with a 30 day share price return of down 15.72% and a 90 day share price return of down 8.18%. The year to date share price return of 20.20% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder...
The Witcher 3 Price Quietly Increased Ahead of Remaster Release
The Witcher 3 has gotten a price increase ahead of the release of the game's remaster next month.
DraftKings, FanDuel re-up with NFL after riff over in-app streaming costs
After reports surfaced earlier this month that DraftKings and FanDuel were balking at the new price of partnering with the NFL’s official data provider, Genuis Sports, it appears the two major sportsbooks have come to terms with the league. The NFL announced on Thursday that DraftKings and FanDuel have re-signed as two of the league’s…
Driver provides priceless service to mental health patients
Blue Olson is a driver for Sanford behavioral health, and it’s his job to bring patients to their appointments in Bemidji.
Plaud's new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents
Plaud's new 'agentic' earbuds are priced at $249.
I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE early. It’s best feature just might be the price
Our tech reviewer just got to try Samsung’s latest mid-range phone, and he thinks the Galaxy S26 FE offers a solid set of features and specs for its price.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is now official and its price ends the FE's best streak
The Fan Edition has started at the same number since 2024. That run is over as of today.
"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles
As console prices skyrocket, Xbox leader Asha Sharma has called for change in the way companies sell them.
We must deliver on cost of living
By Ryan Gonzalez Insurance premiums are on the rise. Property taxes are increasing. Groceries are becoming more expensive. Gas prices are reaching record levels. Housing costs are becoming unsustainable. These are the concerns I hear from people in my district. But these issues are becoming more common across the state as people continue to live […]
Submission friction now beats price in where agents place business, Ivans finds
Ninety per cent of agents have cut business with a carrier specifically because of submission friction. That figure is the data-backed version of what every commercial lines agent already knows: re-keying data costs real placements, and it is no longer just a frustration - it is a distribution strategy decision
Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs could mean higher prices for Michigan consumers, business leader warns
Trump’s plan to import ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers, Republicans
Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices
Trump’s plan to import ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers, Republicans
Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards
We also spotted discounts on the Scuf Valor Pro, a 100W battery pack, and the lowest price yet for Doom: The Dark Ages.
Roy Price Is Now Betting on User-Generated Microdramas
The veteran executive has returned to entertainment with a company that allows users to collaborate on and upload their own microdramas.
States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.
Driven: The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring earns its keep
The "everyday" GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag.
Sword Health to acquire Headspace in all-cash deal
Virtual physical therapy platform Sword Health is planning to acquire digital mental health company Headspace in an all-cash deal, according to a regulatory filing from the latter. | The virtual physical therapy and mental health platforms are targeting a September close, per a regulatory filing. A price tag was not disclosed, but is being reported to land between $200 million and $300 million.
Xbox's 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Console Price and Release Date Revealed, Comes With Halo: Campaign Evolved
Xbox has revealed the price and release date for its 25th anniversary limited edition console, and it comes with a free game too.
Hersheypark slammed for reply to Dollywood ticket prices after Dolly Parton’s death
Hersheypark was slammed over its reply to a social media user praising Dollywood’s affordability after Dolly Parton’s death: ‘Our summer tickets are $49.99,’ Hersheypark wrote in ‘error.’
Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced
Official confirmation!
There's a $300 gotcha in an M5 Max Mac Studio upgrade
There was a pleasant surprise in yesterday’s announcement of the Mac Studio with M5 Max chip: the starting price is...
Lenovo launches flagship tablet with 2.5K 165 Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 24 GB RAM
Lenovo has launched the Legion Y700 Infinite in China with a 2.5K 165 Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It offers up to 24 GB of RAM and 5G, with prices starting at CNY 4,999 (about $744).
How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.
EV registrations up 42% through first half of 2026
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Arkansas spiked 42% in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2025 amid rising gas prices. By...
Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: Where to buy, release date, launch price
Go brighter, thinner, and get new stamina tracking from Garmin with these new models.
Nintendo Reveals Its Latest Switch 2 Bundles Just Ahead Of The Console's Price Increase
Let this serve as a reminder that the Switch 2 is getting more expensive next week.
Apple’s ‘new’ polishing cloth is the same except $10 cheaper
The same polishing cloth, but at a lower price.
Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition: Price, release date, and colorways
Three retro colorways, one mystery box, zero control over which one you get.
Galaxy S27 Ultra’s major redesign detailed in new renders, price hike rumored
Samsung’s new Galaxy S27 Ultra is getting a massive redesign and, thanks to the latest leak, we’ve got a better...
Nintendo relaunches Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 bundle at a much higher price
Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario Kart World bundle is returning at a higher price…
Nintendo Announces First Switch 2 Bundles to Launch Following the Console's September Price Hike
Nintendo has revealed its first Switch 2 console bundles for launch following the console's upcoming price rise.
Business coalition urges state to amend Mansion Tax
Long Island business organizations call on New York State to update the mansion tax threshold from $1 million to reflect current housing prices.
Pre‑orders are live for the new ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring a larger OLED display, a refreshed design, and clear advantages over the current Ally X
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is now available to pre‑order, giving Windows handheld fans a new OLED option with upgraded hardware and a premium standalone price.
Trump reminds voters that trade wars are also affecting prices
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.
The Yen's Wild Ride Is A Reminder That Currency Risk Is Business Risk
The U.S. bought yen for the first time since 1998. For small importers, currency swings and Japan’s energy costs can hit margins before prices ever change.
Gold hits highest level in three months as traders worry about US inflation and bond market jitters
Spot gold touches almost $4,700 an ounce while oil prices fall despite threat of heavy US sanctions on Iran and any country trading with it
US-Canada trade war escalates, small businesses brace for higher prices
Tariffs on plywood are expected to increase construction costs, potentially affecting hardware stores even when contractors purchase lumber elsewhere.
Trump administration proposes six-figure price tag for new H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security proposed making the $103,265 H-1B visa fee permanent after a federal judge blocked the temporary charge.
Los Angeles Lakers worth 'every bit' of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris
The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."
Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes
How high will the price of an iPhone go?
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Could Be 2% Undervalued Following Governance Changes
Governance changes at AMC Entertainment Holdings AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has put forward several corporate governance changes for a stockholder vote at its September 24, 2026 annual meeting, aiming to adjust how its board and investors share decision making power. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. Alongside these proposed governance changes, AMC Entertainment Holdings has seen a 67.92% 90 day share price return and a 65.84% year to date share price return, while...
iPhone 18 series prices confirmed to go up due to rising memory chip cost
The rising memory chip prices got the best of us. After introducing a notable price hike to its Mac and iPad lineup back in June due to an unbearable...
Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
US aims for ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iranian regime with new wave of secondary sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches Operation Economic Outcast, targeting Iran's economy with secondary sanctions to cut off global trade revenue.
iPhone 18 Pro’s new price might be better than expected
The iPhone 18 Pro is launching soon, and its new price might not be as expensive as some analysts have suggested.
Kean Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
(August 24, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act with Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Gabe Evans (CO-08), and Sharice Davids (KS-03). The bipartisan bill would create the first federal grant program dedicated to mental health care for firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers, addressing a gap in support that EMS workers have faced for years.
Trump wants cheaper beef. Republicans in key races warn his plan goes too far
Senate Republicans, including Tom Cotton and Tim Sheehy, push back on Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef to lower prices.
Amazon’s Kindle Price Hikes Are the Most Obscene Casualty of the RAM Crisis
You’re telling me the 16GB of storage inside a regular ol' Kindle is now worth $40 more?
AirTag 2 now just $20 each ahead of new feature coming soon
Last week delivered a collection of particularly notable price drops on current-generation Apple gear, from AirPods Pro 3 at 25%...
Seehra Lecture to focus on work-life balance
Faculty members are invited to reflect on ways to balance a meaningful life with work as Elaine Howard, a professor of sociology from Rice University, presents “A Career and a Life: Reimagining Academic Culture to Support Flourishing Faculty” from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room.
The Business of Broadway: Star-driven shows increase prices, demand this fall
If you want to stay ahead of the Broadway market, and get some good choices and availability, act in the next week or so.
Apple Preparing to Increase iPhone Prices
Apple is preparing to raise iPhone prices following similar moves from Samsung and Google, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple raised prices on almost every major product category two months ago, with affected Macs and iPads rising about 23% on average. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the iPhone faces the same memory and chip supply chain issues affecting Apple's other products, so a price increase "remains inevitable".
Google Pixel 11 Pro Bundle Hits Its Lowest Price on Amazon, With the Pixel Watch 5 Practically Thrown In
This 14% discount saves you $250 on the bundle, but it ends soon.
Fed up with high prices, California weighs penalties against hospitals, other entities
California is weighing stiff penalties for hospitals and other healthcare entities that don’t stay under state spending limits.