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Anthropic Expects to Match SpaceX’s Record IPO Size or Top It - Bloomberg.com

Anthropic Expects to Match SpaceX’s Record IPO Size or Top It - Bloomberg.com

Anthropic PBC expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign of overwhelming demand from investors looking to profit from the artificial intelligence boom.

At Walmart, billions in tariff refunds soften the blow from slower sales growth - NBC News

At Walmart, billions in tariff refunds soften the blow from slower sales growth - NBC News

Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation.

One day after doubling Treasury buybacks, Bessent says he's ready to boost them further to push down long-term yields - Yahoo Finance

One day after doubling Treasury buybacks, Bessent says he's ready to boost them further to push down long-term yields - Yahoo Finance

Bessent said the Treasury's buyback program of government debt could surpass the $4 billion announced on Wednesday.

Why Is Moderna Stock Down Today? - Forbes

Why Is Moderna Stock Down Today? - Forbes

The biotech giant posted positive trial results of a cancer vaccine, boosting shares at a record-setting pace before investors pulled back.

SpaceX Stock Gets Worrying Signal Before Unlock - Yahoo Finance

SpaceX Stock Gets Worrying Signal Before Unlock - Yahoo Finance

Another wave of shares could test recent buying strength

Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt - NPR

Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt - NPR

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.

Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week - Fox Business

Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week - Fox Business

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.65%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.67%.

Dow drops nearly 500 points as Treasury plan fails to keep yields down, Walmart tanks: Live updates - CNBC

Dow drops nearly 500 points as Treasury plan fails to keep yields down, Walmart tanks: Live updates - CNBC

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as Treasury yields reversed course from the decline seen in the prior trading day.

Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Surge. What Trump’s Clarity Act Drive Means for Cryptos. - Barron's

Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Surge. What Trump’s Clarity Act Drive Means for Cryptos. - Barron's

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Hyperliquid rally after Trump hosts a pro-crypto rally at the White House.