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G7 Summit Mic Blunder: World Leaders Caught Discussing Greenland and Cigarettes in Hot-Mic Moment
IBTimes - 18 Jun 2026 05:22
A hot-mic incident at the G7 summit in France captured candid conversations among world leaders, revealing discussions on Greenland, smoking, and football before formal talks commenced.
Apple to raise prices as AI pushes up chip costs
BBC - 18 Jun 2026 02:41
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.
Fed Warsh era kicks off with big surprise no one saw coming
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 01:37
Kevin Warsh launched a major Fed overhaul, dropped forward guidance and unveiled five task forces as inflation concerns reshaped rate forecasts.
Two key things that need to happen before Strait of Hormuz traffic can return to prewar levels
Market Watch - 18 Jun 2026 12:00Another airline shuts down and cancels all flights over fuel crisis
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 11:50
The airline is reported to have suspended operations amid a jet fuel shortage.
The next two weeks could be a bumpy ride for U.S. stocks. Buy any dip, this strategist says.
Market Watch - 18 Jun 2026 11:39Bitcoin ETFs Lose $82M as Ark and Blackrock Reverse Prior Session Gains
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 11:32
Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior sessions broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains al...
Bitcoin, ether slide after a hawkish Fed, even as Trump's signed Iran deal lifts stocks
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2026 04:52
The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.
Next bull run will be slower, less volatile as investors' crypto appetite evolves, Bitwise CIO says
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2026 04:00
Long-time bitcoin bull Matt Hougan told CoinDesk that during this bear market and with doubts swirling, investors have found it easier to reach for something more tangible: stablecoins and tokenization.
HyperFund Promoter Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Billion Crypto Scam
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 02:30
HyperFund drew $1.8 billion from investors worldwide through a crypto platform prosecutors described as a global wire-fraud scheme. Promoter Bitcoin Rodney pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge after authorities ...
Jim Cramer sends a stern message to SpaceX buyers
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 23:47
The Mad Money host says he likes the stock but does not like how it keeps going up.
Pablo Torre Has a Pulitzer, but Still Feels Like the Turd in the Pool | The New Yorker Radio Hour
The New Yorker - 18 Jun 2026 23:43
he sports journalist discusses why investigative reporting in sports is still rare and whether fans even want it, and the problem with private equity investing in professional teams.
Japan Airlines' CEO got a pay cut after worker misconduct. That's not so unusual in Japan.
Business Insider - 18 Jun 2026 23:30HIVE Lands $220 Million AI Cloud Deal With Bell Canada and Cohere
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 23:27
HIVE Digitals BUZZ HPC unit has signed a three-year GPU cloud contract worth about $220 million as part of a Canadian sovereign AI infrastructure partnership with Bell Canada and Cohere. The deal adds to HIVEs broader pu...
Fed's Warsh leaves markets guessing on rate hikes
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 23:17
Fed's Kevin Warsh's dropped forward guidance, launched major reforms and left investors reassessing interest-rate hike odds amid inflation risks.
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
BBC - 18 Jun 2026 23:11
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
BBC - 18 Jun 2026 23:05
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
AI jitters trigger another sell-off in IT stocks
livemint.com - 18 Jun 2026 23:04
Accenture reports its lowest quarterly new order bookings since Q1FY25, sending shares of homegrown IT firms listed in the US into a tailspin
Morgan Stanley sees writing on wall for key drug research stocks
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 23:03
Morgan Stanley raised Charles River's price target to $220 and cut IQVIA's to $200, citing biopharma funding trends and AI risks to CROs.
My kids rarely get screen time. 'Toy Story 5' reinforced why.
Business Insider - 18 Jun 2026 22:48Netflix stock shows recovery signs after bombshell takeover report
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 22:47
Netflix shares are up slightly after a rocky week of trading.
Govt approves EPF rate of 8.25% for FY26: When will subscribers receive the interest amount?
livemint.com - 18 Jun 2026 22:43
The EPFO can officially credit interest to subscribers' accounts only after the rate recommended by its governing body receives the Finance Ministry's approval.