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Stock bull market nears 4-year anniversary driven by AI spending - but there are looming risks
As bull markets go, the current one could be classified as middle-aged.
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Latest on Spending
Newest firstIndustrials
Why American investors love European defense startups
As European defense spending takes off, just about half of the funding in Europe's defense tech industry is coming from American investors this year. One reaso…
Geopolitics
Inside Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree
This week on "Uncanny Valley," we discuss where Elon Musk's PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against t…
'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
AI
Who will benefit more from AI agents when it comes to spending - companies or you?
There's an agent arms race unfolding, supercharging the battle for your wallet
Industrials
UK's military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions - report
Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain's drive towards global commitments is symptom of 'outdated foreign policy'The UK's military is too focused on global commitme…
Crypto
Phemex Card Bridges the Last Mile Between Crypto and Everyday Spending
Phemex's new crypto Mastercard lets users spend stablecoins without topping up. But do the cashback rewards outweigh the conversion costs?
Trump returns to Texas, where Republicans are struggling
Republicans are spending heavily to defend a state the president won comfortably two years ago.
Competitive House races see massive influx of ad spending over past week
In one Florida district rated a "toss-up," there was an outpouring of $5.7 million.
Geopolitics
Elon Musk's America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We're Tracking It Daily
To follow Elon Musk's America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire's overall influence on November's elections.
Macro
Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move polls
Republicans' massive money advantage has yet to reshape the midterm map, as Democrats keep expanding their ambitions.
Markets
How Meta's stock can surge to $1,000, according to the biggest bull on Wall Street
A Wells Fargo analyst warns of a near-term profit hit from AI infrastructure spending and legal costs - but thinks that will set up massive gains by 2028.
Democrats Slash Ad Spending In North Carolina As Roy Cooper Remains Comfortably Ahead Of Michael Whatley
Roy Cooper leads the race
Transport
Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering
It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth.
AI
AI safety groups aren't buying OpenAI's spending retreat
They want stronger commitments to reduce the money AI super PACs push into the midterms.
Crypto
Strategy opts for bigger spending on STRC buybacks over BTC purchases
Strategy bought 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million last week while spending $176.3 million to repurchase about 1.77 million shares of STRC.
Finance
Cut spending to curb runaway borrowing costs, Goldman's Gutman tells governments
Goldman Sachs' Anthony Gutman said lower fiscal deficits are needed tackle surging bond yields.
Macro
U.S. consumer spending is on the rise despite frustrations with persistent inflation and gloomy views about the economy
Spending is rising because prices are climbing and Americans are buying more stuff.
The price tag on the Ken Paxton rescue mission has Republicans panicking
Some Republicans want MAGA Inc. to take over spending in the final few weeks.
Top GOP groups scale back North Carolina spending
The Senate Leadership Fund's decision to pause future spending is the latest evidence Republicans are not confident Michael Whatley can win in a state Presiden…
AI
Data center construction spending raced further ahead in August
"Frankly, it's becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
AI
Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
"Frankly, it's becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% i…
AI
Data Center Construction Spending Accelerates at 149% Annualized Pace
Associated Builders and Contractors says one in six members has data center work, with those contractors carrying 9.9 months of backlog versus 8.3 months witho…
AI
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42B: Who's left holding the bag on AI spending?
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42B: Who's left holding the bag on AI spending?
Macro
Americans blame their debt on inflation more than their own spending
78% of Americans blame rising costs for debt woes: Here's how borrowers can manage the squeeze.
Macro
Americans spent more in August, but they raided their savings to do it
Consumer spending was strong in August, but personal income didn't keep up.
Geopolitics
Lula Bets Big on Defense Ahead of Election
Brazil's leftist leader has unusually put military spending at the heart of his campaign.
Macro
US economy grew 2.2% in the second quarter, govt says, upgrading previous estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong
Finance
Sixteen English councils spend more than 80% of core funding on social care
Councils collectively spent record 71.9% of core spending on adult and children's care last year, analysis shows. Sixteen English councils spent more than 80%…
Geopolitics
Ad spending in midterm races crosses $1.5 billion
The figure marks an increase of $317 million from last week, according to a Post analysis of data from AdImpact.
