AI contracts, not bitcoin, now drive miner valuations, and Cipher and TeraWulf look cheap
Compass Point analysts Michael Donovan and Ed Engel said markets are giving little credit to future AI data center pipelines despite billions of dollars in…
8 things I learned about travel expenses after a family tragedy
Make this vital purchase before your next vacation. Source：MarketWatch
Home prices hit a new all-time high this summer
Home prices continue to climb even as buyers retreat from the market, according to fresh data from the National Association of Realtors. Source：MarketWatch
‘I’ve no idea how they got her number’: My student-loan servicer called a friend after I missed a payment. Is that legal?
“She said it’s the second message they have left.” Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs?
Dealing with large post quantum signatures slowing down Bitcoin can be solved with bigger blocks, or aggregating signatures using STARK proofs.…
The U.S. and China are today’s leaders in AI. These countries could be the next-stage champions.
Economists at Bank of America spotlight South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as likely to gain from both the buildout and adoption of artificial…
Salesforce’s stock may look like a bargain — but that’s just a mirage, analyst says
KeyBanc downgraded Salesforce shares, citing doubts about the company’s AI narrative. Source：MarketWatch
Gen Z-ers share how they’re achieving financial freedom — and the old ideas they’re leaving behind
A stable job and a nice home have become less accessible to young Americans. Many are taking new paths to pursue their dreams. Source：MarketWatch
PepsiCo cuts prices on snacks. It’s not enough to drive growth in North America.
PepsiCo’s stock was set to fall as the company’s North America business lagged, but strength in international business led to an earnings beat.…
A warning for the U.S. dollar: The historic bond-market buffer that protected the currency is fading.
Major dislocations in America’s foreign policy have given a stimulus to a dedollarization trend among central banks. Source：MarketWatch
The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder.
The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold. Source：MarketWatch
Schwab strategists warn of a major market shift: The era of easy index gains is officially over
More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that’s just starting, says Charles Schwab.…