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Stock futures rally as investors gear up for jobs report, key earnings: Live updates - CNBC

Stock futures rally as investors gear up for jobs report, key earnings: Live updates - CNBC

The first week of August kicks off with the July jobs report and another batch of key earnings reports.

‘For Lease’ Sign Sparks Questions About Empire Kosher’s Future - COLlive

‘For Lease’ Sign Sparks Questions About Empire Kosher’s Future - COLlive

A leasing sign on a longtime Crown Heights supermarket has renewed speculation about a possible move, though sources say the listing reflects lease negotiations. Full Story

US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after officials intervene in markets - AP News

US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after officials intervene in markets - AP News

The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets. Before late last week, the dollar was trading above 163 yen, touching 40-year highs. I…

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses - Fox Business

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses - Fox Business

A Coldcard firmware bug may have let attackers steal roughly $70 million in bitcoin in under an hour, and the company says attacks are still ongoing. Estimated losses now at $89M.

I bought a one-way ticket to Shanghai, thinking I'd stay for a year. 12 years later, it feels like home. - Business Insider

I bought a one-way ticket to Shanghai, thinking I'd stay for a year. 12 years later, it feels like home. - Business Insider

Graeme Kennedy expected to spend one year in Shanghai. Instead, he built a photography business and found a passion for telling China's food stories.

Light rail service resumes in Seattle after Link train derailed at CID station - KOMO

Light rail service resumes in Seattle after Link train derailed at CID station - KOMO

Sound Transit is working to restore full light-rail service after an out-of-service train derailed late Satueday night near the International District/Chinatown

Chevron chief on Iran war impacting energy markets: ‘The situation remains somewhat fragile and uncertain’ - The Hill

Chevron chief on Iran war impacting energy markets: ‘The situation remains somewhat fragile and uncertain’ - The Hill

Mike Wirth, Chevron chair and CEO, said the impact that the Iran war has had on energy markets has left things “somewhat fragile and uncertain.” Wirth told Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures” on Friday in an interview aired Sunday about ris…

OpenAI’s amazing — but vastly oversold — new model Astra - Marcus on AI | Substack

OpenAI’s amazing — but vastly oversold — new model Astra - Marcus on AI | Substack

Eight or nine misconceptions about Astra. See if you can spot the biggest fallacy.

Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate - TechCrunch

Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate - TechCrunch

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development."