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Updated 2026-10-10 18:02 UTC

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Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
Jeff Bezos Has a Vision for the Future — And It’s the Exact Opposite of What Other AI Leaders Predict
While some leaders warn of mass unemployment, Bezos predicts productivity gains could let people work less without sacrificing their ability to support a family.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there’s no basis to remove her
Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook’s removal from office. She hasn’t been charged with a crime.
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AI chip stocks wobble even as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI issue
A new report paints OpenAI’s financial picture in a more optimistic light.
Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
I’m a Dad Who Grew My Company From $0 to $20 Million in Year 1. Now the Product’s Keeping Millions of Babies Safe
Kurt Workman started a business to give parents peace of mind.
Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
The Leadership Skill That Takes Breakthrough Technology Further
Great innovation doesn't happen in isolation. The right partnerships can take breakthrough technology further and help shape what comes next for an entire industry.
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More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
Even with the rising use of AI, picking market-beating stocks has not become any easier this year, a new report finds.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close
Musk’s trillioniare status means he’s wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.
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Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots
This year’s flu season has arrived about seven weeks earlier than in 2025 or 2024.
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‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. She wants me to leave my home to her two children
“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.”
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different.
Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
The Simple Test to Use Early in Your Career That Pays Off for Decades
Before any big decision, ask: Will my future self thank me for this, or pay for it?
Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
Apple’s Next Big Push Isn’t an iPhone. It’s Your Front Door
An unusual partnership with LG will help power Apple’s push into smart home devices.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a “meaningful” threat to risk appetite, said Michael Hartnett, Bank of America’s chief equity strategist.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.
Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
Still Doing All the Marketing Yourself? Build Your First AI Employee in ChatGPT (No Tech Skills Needed)
Give your AI teammates clear roles, connect their work and use a chief of staff to keep the team focused on your business goals.
BBC News2026-10-09 Read
One more ex-banker jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here’s who it would benefit — and hurt
Amendment 3’s passage could add momentum to other states’ efforts to slash property taxes
Entrepreneur2026-10-09 Read
A New Lawsuit Claims Some Starbucks ‘Sugar-Free’ Drinks Have as Much Sugar as a Kit Kat
The suit claims the protein drinks mislead customers, but Starbucks says it intends to “vigorously defend” itself.
MarketWatch.com - Top Stories2026-10-09 Read
As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
SpaceX still has a ways to go before it can seriously challenge the three major wireless operators, but it’s making moves to grow its capabilities.

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