I got an unexpected $1,000 medical bill. Here’s why I’m not paying it yet.
Before you pay any medical bill, take these steps to check it — and possibly lower it. Source:MarketWatch
Las Vegas home prices post largest drop in the nation
Among the largest U.S. cities, Las Vegas saw the biggest drop in home prices, while Chicago saw the biggest increase. Source:MarketWatch
Markets eye Bank of Japan meeting on Friday as yen repeats 40-year US dollar lows
Analysis warned of a repeat of the 2024 yen carrytrade unwind that pressured crypto markets ahead of the next Bank of Japan interestrate meeting.…
Apple is now letting you lease an iPhone like a car. Here’s what to know.
The program represents a historic shift in how the company sells its consumer electronics — just as consumers are worried about high prices. Source:MarketWatch
Core Scientific lands AMD AI deal as bitcoin mining operation winds down
The agreement accelerates Core Scientific’s pivot from bitcoin mining toward AI data centers, following the termination of its ASIC agreement with Block.…
Binance makes fighting crypto crime more difficult, says new report
The New York Times says a quiet change to Binance's compliance rules is forcing international law enforcement to navigate slowmoving government treaties to get…
Boeing’s stock rallies as surprisingly large loss is offset by upbeat revenue and backlog
Sales outpace Wall Street expectations as defense business comes through while commercial airplane sales miss mark. Source:MarketWatch
Meta is up against a wall of AI pessimism heading into earnings
Following Alphabet’s earnings last week, investors will be closely scrutinizing Meta’s AI spending. Source:MarketWatch
Forget oil. A surging El Niño could kill Fed rate cuts — and these stocks stand to win.
Climate disruption could prolong inflation. Look to refiners, tanker operators and agricultural stocks. Source:MarketWatch
PayPal expands stablecoin push as crypto assets factor into Q2 results
PayPal highlighted growth of stablecoins and AIdriven payment tools in Q2 while reporting $8.68 billion in revenue and an $81 million cryptorelated earnings…
Oil prices decline further after Trump claims ‘deep talks’ are underway with Iran
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate’s frontmonth contracts fell again as the U.S. and Iran continue to pause fighting. Source:MarketWatch
Apple kept fake bitcoin wallet on App Store after $875,000 theft report, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit alleges Apple kept a fake bitcoin wallet app on its store after one user reported an $875,000 theft, leading to another user having roughly $840,000…