U.S. Stocks Mixed as AI Buzz Stokes Tech Gains
U.S. stocks ended mixed as buzz about AI products propelled large tech companies to more record highs even as energy inflation fears lingered.
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Jet fuel is following diesel's price jump as the Hormuz supply shock hits the skies
Squeezed refineries are struggling to supply a world hungry for both diesel and jet fuel.
Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Soar
The president said a decision would come “fast” on a potential restriction that several Republicans are championing.
Trump endorses diesel export ban. A decision is coming ‘fast, one way or the other.
President Donald Trump says his administration is considering a ban on diesel exports, amid skyrocketing prices for the fuel.
InfraCap MLP ETF Q2 2026 Commentary
During the second quarter, the InfraCap MLP ETF had a net return of +2.44% at NAV. This compares to a net return of +0.88% for the Fund's Benchmark Index. Relative to the Benchmark Index, leverage and interest expense detracted -0.06%, security selection and call writing added +1.36%, and fees and taxes added +0.26%. The Fund paid a monthly dividend of $0.34 per share for the last three distributions.
The bond market is flashing a warning for stocks. These sectors are already wobbling.
What has been a reliable harbinger of trouble for stocks and the U.S. economy has begun to emerge in the $31.5 trillion Treasury market.
SpaceXAI's Grok Bot Gains Early Traction
SpaceXAI's Grok Bot has topped 400,000 weekly users roughly a month after its launch, offering an early look at demand for Elon Musk's push into AI agents. The product, which is separate from the flagship Grok chatbot, is designed to operate more like an always-on employee as SpaceXAI competes with OpenAI and Anthropic in the growing market for AI agents.
The Global AI Race: Chips, Talent, and World Models
Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow breaks down Alibaba's new AI chip, an accelerator to compete with Nvidia and underpinning a massive expansion of data center capacity in coming years. Plus, he speaks with Gagan Biyani, founder and CEO of the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, Silicon Valley's alternative college for the AI era.
Trump administration is examining whether a diesel export ban is feasible, Treasury Secretary says
"We're examining whether it's feasible in terms of the overall refining capacity and whether a full or partial ban would work," Bessent said.
Trump Isn't On 'Anyone's Side But His Own,' Says Dan Tannebaum
For a pair of geopolitical rivals, the US and China are sending plenty of positive signals ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington this week. Officials on both sides offered upbeat readouts from pre-meeting talks on artificial intelligence, trade and investment, suggesting stabilizing relations may top the agenda.
Fed's Barkin Says One Rate Hike May Not Be Enough to Tame Inflation
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin warned that temporary shocks spurring inflation this year could drag on and new cost pressures could develop.
Defending against dangerous AI should be a national priority — and we need more AI to do it
A rogue state or terrorist organization has little reason to observe an AI slowdown.
Investors Demand Highest Yield at Two-Year U.S. Treasury Auction Since 2024
The auction comes as investors brace for rising interest rates after hawkish communication from Federal Reserve officials followed a rate increase last week.
Quantum stocks are getting hot again after a brutal summer. Can the rally last?
This week's Quantum World Congress could trigger a ‘sentiment reversal' for quantum stocks after a rough summer, an analyst said.
A Rejuvenated AI Trade May Not Be Enough to Save the Stock Market
AI is back in the driver's seat as stocks enter the final stretch of the third quarter.
No new stock highs, no problem: Options traders bet they're coming in these names
Options activity shows traders anticipate fresh highs are around the corner for a handful of names.
Opinion | Beijing Turns AI Against Tibetans Worldwide
Anthropic uncovers a Beijing-aligned operation targeting my organization among other dissidents.
Vertex's Kidney Drug Success Sparks a 22% Surge for This Rival Biotech
Maze Therapeutics stock jumped after Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported positive results for inaxaplin, boosting confidence in a rival treatment from Maze.
Europe Entering Another Energy Crisis, Markets Might See A Repeat Of 2022 Selloff
European natural gas inventories are at lows not seen since 2021, right before the 2022 energy crisis started. As a result of that crisis, 2022 was a rare down year for the S&P 500, with a sizable 18% decline.
Gabelli Utility Trust Q2 2026 Commentary
The Gabelli Utility Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company whose primary objectives are long-term growth of capital and income. During the first half of 2026, the S&P 500 Utilities Index gained 7.7%, compared with 10.2% for the S&P 500 and 12.8% for the NASDAQ. Despite recent volatility, the fundamental outlook for utilities remains strong.
