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(Bloomberg) -- OpenAI's much-anticipated push into consumer devices is slated to begin with a mobile, screen-free smart speaker designed to be a new type of home computer for the AI era, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergUS Hits Iran With Strikes, Blockade as Trump Plans Hormuz ChargeTrump Shelves 20% Fee for Hormuz Cargo After Gulf PressureA Cocaine Bust in Spain Leads All the Way to Wall StreetUS CPI Falls for the First Time Since 2020, Core Gauge Flat'We Fal

(Bloomberg) -- OpenAI’s much-anticipated push into consumer devices is slated to begin with a mobile, screen-free smart speaker designed to be a new type of home computer for the AI era, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergUS Hits Iran With Strikes, Blockade as Trump Plans Hormuz ChargeTrump Shelves 20% Fee for Hormuz Cargo After Gulf PressureA Cocaine Bust in Spain Leads All the Way to Wall StreetUS CPI Falls for the First Time Since 2020, Core Gauge Flat‘We Fal

FedEx (FDX) and UPS spent half a century as the only two names that mattered in American package delivery. They built the aircraft fleets, sorting hubs and delivery routes that turned next-day shipping into a routine promise. The company that once filled those planes and trucks with its own ...

Jim Cramer just made his first bearish call in 25 years, and the trigger was not a market crash or a recession signal but a single bond deal that he says proves the AI spending machine is quietly running out of fuel.

Amazon's Low-Cost Shipping Push Raises the Stakes for UPS and FedEx

Amazon's low-cost delivery expansion could intensify competition as overnight shipping may be added in the future.

The Federal Reserve’s first policy meeting under Chairman Kevin Warsh highlighted a big focus on artificial intelligence spending. Bond markets are listening. Minutes of the Fed’s June meeting, where interest rates were kept unchanged at between 3.5% and 3.75% but communication was sharply pared back under Warsh’s new leadership, suggested a hawkish stance among Fed governors, many of whom remained focused on inflation pressures in the world’s biggest economy.

On CNBC’s Squawk Box on July 7, 2026, anchors dug into fresh Reuters reporting that the U.S. cyber defense agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos software to audit federal code for vulnerabilities foreign adversaries could exploit. The tool, per that reporting, has already flagged a meaningful number of bugs in government systems. For an industry that ... The U.S. Government Is Now Using Anthropic’s AI to Hunt Bugs in Its Own Code

The recent Big Tech correction is a healthy reset, not a market crash. Big Tech capex remains the S&P 500's core engine. With falling gas prices driving down headline CPI and an impending dovish Fed pivot, current market levels offer an ideal entry point for a new historic rally.

New Jersey will begin charging companies whose workers rely on Medicaid, as Democratic-led states look for new ways to fund the growing cost of public healthcare amid tightening federal rules, according to the Associated Press. Governor Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) signed...

Synchrony provides card services to retailers, which can leave the company exposed to riskier consumers.

An AI spending blitz is demolishing new Fed chair Kevin Warsh's argument for interest rate cuts with more price increases about to ripple through the economy

The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranking from the National Retail Federation confirms that Walmart and Amazon remain the two leading forces in US retail by sales.

US equity markets were mostly tracking in the green before the opening bell Thursday as traders awai

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Stocks fell as Meta buzz hit SpaceX, Micron and many AI stocks. Tesla is near a buy point with deliveries due. The June jobs report also is on tap.

US equity indexes fell Wednesday as the technology sector paced declines and traders assessed Federa

Kroger said it would acquire privately held Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. Kroger’s potential merger with Albertsons was blocked by a federal judge halted the deal in late 2024.

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<body><p>STORY: :: Kroger</p><p>Shares of U.S. grocer Kroger fell about 2% Wednesday morning after the company said it would buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a nearly $1.7 billion deal.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>The move strengthens Kroger's presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region amid intensifying competition.</p><p>The transaction is the first under CEO Greg Foran, and is also Kroger's first major acquisition since its $25 billion merger with Albertsons fell apart in 2024.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>Family-owned Giant Eagle generates about $9 billion in annual sales. It operates nearly 200 supermarkets and about a dozen standalone pharmacies across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.</p><p>:: Kroger</p><p>Foran said the chain was a good strategic fit for Kroger, which has been battling intense competition from Walmart, Amazon and other grocers as still-elevated inflation has many consumers seeking cheaper essentials.</p><p>Kroger has previously said it plans to cut prices on thousands of items, funded partly by direct imports and better use of technology.</p><p>The Giant Eagle acquisition is expected to close in 2027.</p></body>

Technology stocks were trading higher in premarket trading Monday as the looked set to finally snap its five-day losing streak. Semiconductor companies, other artificial-intelligence stocks, and the Magnificent Seven were among those rebounding to start the week. Microsoft jumped 2% ahead of the open, while Amazon Alphabet Nvidia Meta and Tesla were all up around 1%.

Oil prices are tumbling now that the Strait of Hormuz is open, potentially averting a continued rise that could have led to broader, more persistent inflation. But as energy prices plunge, the Federal Reserve may have a new inflation hurdle: artificial intelligence.

Some Amazon customers eligible for money from a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission have just a little longer to submit a claim.

The S&P 500 index was up about 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%.

Demand for memory chips is pushing prices higher. Will AI’s promise of increased productivity come in time to temper that inflation?

Saturna Capital Chief Investment Officer Scott Klimo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the Saturna Global Equity ETF, the principles of Shariah-compliant investing, and how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is reshaping valuations and opportunities across global markets. Klimo explained that the actively managed ETF applies Islamic investment guidelines that exclude sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, gambling, tobacco, alcohol, and weapons. In addition to those sector screens, the strategy also emphasizes companies with low debt levels, a factor Klimo said can signal strong cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and durable business models. The conversation also focused on the impact of AI on technology investing. Klimo noted that major technology companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are evolving from traditionally asset-light businesses into far more capital-intensive operators as they commit massive sums to AI infrastructure, data centers, and compute capacity. Beyond the large-cap AI leaders, Klimo highlighted a broader group of companies benefiting from the AI buildout, including ASML, Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics, and Japan’s Fujikura, all of which play important roles in chip manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, and data-center connectivity. The discussion also touched on the pharmaceutical sector, where Klimo sees long-term value despite recent market weakness. He said healthcare companies can provide portfolio balance and defensive characteristics, even as investors continue to weigh regulatory uncertainty and shifting sentiment toward the sector. Looking at the broader market backdrop, Klimo pointed to continued geopolitical uncertainty, inflation trends, and energy prices as important factors to monitor. At the same time, he said he remains generally constructive on the market outlook, supported by resilient corporate earnings and the long-term productivity gains expected from AI adoption. #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews #SaturnaCapital #ShariahInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #ETFInvesting #GlobalEquities #TechInvesting #AIInfrastructure #Semiconductors #HealthcareStocks #MarketOutlook

FedEx prepares to release earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter after Tuesday's market close, its first report after executing a momentous structural transformation. FedEx stock dropped near a buy point, and rival UPS also lost grund. The restructuring included spinning off FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload business, earlier this month.

B-Stock sees excess inventory piling up in warehouses.

Tuesday's catalysts include flash PMIs, Richmond Fed data, ADP weekly employment, Treasury bill and 2-year note auctions, and May money supply.

<body><p>STORY: This week's Amazon Prime Day - which is actually a four-day shopping blitz - will be a litmus test for the spending power of American consumers, who have been squeezed by elevated inflation driven by high gas prices.</p><p>:: Amazon.com</p><p>With that in mind, what shoppers buy will be just as important as how much they spend.</p><p>This year, Amazon is featuring deals on groceries, household goods, travel and school items over carefree splurges on bigger-ticket items.</p><p>Or, as the CEO of small business lender Cardiff put it, quote, "People just don't have the cash right now. Prime Day isn't going to be about buying big TVs or fun stuff this year. It's for buying toilet paper and garbage bags on sale. Families are literally waiting for these discounts just to buy regular everyday things because their bank accounts are empty."</p><p>:: Amazon.com</p><p>The event, which kicks off Tuesday, was shifted to June from July for the first time in five years, in part to avoid competing with World Cup matches and the country's 250th birthday.</p><p>While rivals Walmart and Target have shadowed Prime Day for years, the overlap has turned it into a synchronized industry event, intensifying price competition.</p><p>Walmart's seven-day sale started Monday, while Target Circle Deal Days align exactly with Prime Day.</p><p>:: Amazon.com</p><p>But Amazon is expected to capture more than 60% of all U.S. online retail spending during the four-day Prime Day period, according to market research firm eMarketer.</p></body>