AI innovation is outpacing governance, leaving companies exposed, EqualAI warns
After OpenAI's AI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face, experts say companies urgently need stronger AI governance frameworks.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $39,676,938,407,949.77 as of 7/24/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
One type of Social Security adjustment could cut the 75-year shortfall in half
A flat-rate COLA proposal could close 50% of Social Security's 75-year fiscal shortfall, but the cost of waiting since 1987 has been enormous.
Tech billionaire ordered to pay $645M to ex-wife in South Korea's ‘divorce of the century’
A South Korean court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former wife more than $640 million in the country’s largest divorce asset award.
Dale Smothers: Every dollar in a client's portfolio should have a job to do
RDS Wealth President and CEO Dale Smothers discusses investment opportunities in mega-cap tech stocks like Microsoft and Google, advising investors to look for opportunities when these market leaders show weakness.
Magnificent 7 stocks shed hundreds of billions amid AI spending fears
Magnificent Seven stocks lost $787 billion in a single day as Alphabet and Tesla earnings revealed massive AI infrastructure capex that spooked investors.
OpenAI co-founder warns AI models are becoming harder to control after its model hacked another firm
Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, said at a recent conference in New York that artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that engineers don't always know all the capabilities they have.
Market is being 'quite short-sighted,' expert argues
Prochain Capital President David Tawil and CPA & Market Analyst Dan Geltrude discuss Intel Q2 earnings and argue that the market is overreacting to AI spending concerns on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Tariffs are a potent weapon for prosperity, but good for negotiations, Laffer says
Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer give his stance regarding the use of tariffs amid President Donald Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries and discusses the anticipated Federal Reserve meeting on 'Varney & Co.'
Nasdaq slides: Magnificent Seven wipes out $797 billion in market value
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses whether investors should sell the Magnificent Seven and the Nasdaq's recent pullback on ‘Varney & Co.’
Albertsons warns of softer grocery demand as consumers pull back
Albertsons cut its annual outlook after comparable grocery sales declined, while digital and pharmacy growth helped offset pressure in its core business.
American Express Q2 earnings beat estimates, signals confident consumer spending
American Express reports strong Q2 earnings, with revenue up 10% and EPS beating estimates. CEO Stephen Squeri highlights robust consumer confidence, lowest delinquency rates, and a significant 40% year-over-year increase in Gen-Z spending.
Trump administration unveils new tariffs on 60 trading partners as temporary duties expire
New tariffs of 10% and 12.5% hit 60 trading partners Friday as the temporary global tariff expires, with Canada, India, the EU and Taiwan affected.
Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year
The 30-year fixed mortgage hit 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushes oil prices higher.
Houthi disruptions in the Red Sea raise concerns over an 'ever-spreading conflict': Dan Brouillette
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette warns that escalating attacks on key shipping routes are raising the floor for global oil prices, squeezing diesel supplies and fueling inflation on 'Kudlow.'
Charles Payne slams congressional insider trading, calls for voter ID
Charles Payne argues against congressional insider stock trading and opposition to voter ID on 'The Big Money Show.'
Maybe earnings bar was 'set too high' for tech in Q2: Expert
CFRA Research chief investment strategist Sam Stovall explains why Alphabet and Tesla earnings disappointed investors, citing high expectations and significant CapEx spending, on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Nancy Tengler on avoiding investment mistakes and finding value in tech
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler advises investors on navigating market volatility, emphasizing selecting companies with strong management and reliable earnings growth.
Expert says the Fed should take a ‘wait and see’ approach on rates
Former Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender and Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian discuss the United States’ economic state due to events in the Middle East on ‘Kudlow.’
IBM CEO: Customer demand was deferred, not lost
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna addresses the Q2 earnings miss, clarifying delays in capital expenditure deals, and outlines IBM's strategy to incentivize consumption-based offerings on ‘The Claman Countdown.’