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This new AI model could help America close a technological gap with China

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI announced Beam, a new ultra-efficient open model that boasts capabilities on par with those of Chinese ones

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Microsoft’s blazing stock comeback isn’t even close to being over, analyst says

Microsoft looks like a winning play in an environment where investors are looking for safer bets on the AI trend, according to Melius Research.

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Western Digital and Seagate shares bounce back as analysts downplay the Toshiba threat

Even if Toshiba doubles its capacity, analysts say it has a ways to go to catch up with Western Digital and Seagate

This rare stock-market divide means an elevated chance of a big surge — or a deep plunge

There’s a huge and rare divergence between the two-month returns of the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Trump is promising $90 Medicare rebate checks ahead of the midterms. Here’s the hidden cost.

The president is betting that he can make seniors forget rising healthcare costs

Intel’s stock drops after Musk hints at an additional partner for big chip venture

Intel may not be the only semiconductor company tapped to help with chip manufacturing for the Terafab project, as Elon Musk said discussions with TSMC are ongoing.

Investors see big opportunity in ferocious 2026 bond-market rout

The bond market rout of 2026 may be jolting markets, but it’s also gaining a important following among savers and the risk averse.

244 Foreigners Arrested in Mindanao Raids on Illegal Offshore Gaming Operators

Philippine authorities have arrested 244 foreign nationals, most of them Chinese, in raids on two sites in Mindanao, the biggest crackdown this year on illegal offshore gaming operators, according to Al Jazeera. The Immigration Bureau said military and other law enforcement agen…

Eligible Families Can Now Get Their Monthly DSWD Cash Aid in GCash

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expanding digital access to UPLIFT cash aid through GCash. Eligible beneficiaries can receive subsequent payouts in their GCash wallets, according to the Manila Times. The first digital payout took place in Bacolod City…

DOJ Takes Fee Payments Online Through LandBank’s Link.BizPortal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) to roll out an online payment system for public services. The DOJ will integrate its payment collections into LandBank’s Link.BizPortal, allowing the public to pay for fees, clearances…

SEC Draft Proposes Up to PHP 200,000 Fines for Unfair Debt Collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing mandatory accreditation for third-party collection agencies (TPCAs) that collect debts for financing and lending companies. The draft circular, issued for public comment on 30 September, would bring TPCAs under the SEC’s…

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Vault Summit Asia to Convene Financial Institutions in Singapore on Oct. 9

Vault Summit Asia convenes in Singapore on Oct. 9 to discuss institutional vault infrastructure and onchain asset management.

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[Token2049] XREX Group Schedules Stablecoin Summit 2026 in Singapore Following U.S. Senate CLARITY Act Vote

XREX Group will host the Stablecoin Summit 2026 in Singapore on Oct. 8 to address regulatory developments and global payment infrastructure.

Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits

As third-quarter earnings kick off this week, more companies than ever have expressed optimism about their bottom lines.

October can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year.

If stocks see another big swoon this year, investors already know why.

Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes

Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.

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GN Club, MAZAL and FundedXyz Launch the First Prop Firm Trading Competition in the Philippines

Produced by GN Club with MAZAL and FundedXyz, the competition gives away 2,000 free accounts and USD 1 million worth of funded accounts to 100 winners.

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The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.

Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.

‘I don’t want to die on the sales floor’: I’m 67 and earn $19.50 an hour at a big-box store. When can I finally retire?

“I started taking Social Security at 66 and receive $2,410 a month. I have $214,000 in my 401(k).”

These bond strategies can help you get a safe 5% return on your cash

With U.S. Treasury yields on the rise, financial planners say they’re seeing a growing interest in bonds, especially among investors looking to secure fixed income in retirement.

A tough job market is pushing more young Americans to make a big bet: on themselves

There has been a rise in entrepreneurship among young Americans as the entry-level labor market has become tougher to join.

Switching jobs to get higher pay works best in these industries

Finding a new job is one way to get a pay increase at a time when inflation has been outpacing wage growth.

‘I have $400,000 in equity’: I’m 80. Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs — or spend thousands renovating?

“Generally, the advice I’ve read says not to sell because I have a low-interest-rate mortgage.”

The No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy

The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly gave me a crash course in annual fees and redemptions to offset rising travel costs

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Tech Leaders File Supreme Court Petition Against DICT, CICC, NTC Officials Over Discord Blocking

Five technology and legal advocates filed a Supreme Court petition to permanently bar administrative agencies from blocking online platforms without judicial oversight.

Why Western Digital and Seagate are seeing big stock drops today

Investors are worried that Toshiba will boost its production of a key AI storage product, potentially hurting the strong pricing power that Western Digital and Seagate currently enjoy.