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‘The market is obviously on fire’: Should I take $1,000 from my brokerage account to pay off my car loan?
MarketsMarketWatchAug 12, 11:30 AM

‘The market is obviously on fire’: Should I take $1,000 from my brokerage account to pay off my car loan?

“I’m curious whether there’s a downside.”

Market context helps users understand why portfolio values move.

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This week’s solar eclipse could make stocks go down. No, really. Here’s why.
MarketsMarketWatchAug 12, 11:30 AM

This week’s solar eclipse could make stocks go down. No, really. Here’s why.

The eclipse on Wednesday is unlikely to lead to the end of the bull market. But could have some impact on investors.

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CoreWeave surges 18% in premarket after a 'cleaner quarter.' Here's what's happening
MarketsCNBCAug 12, 11:22 AM

CoreWeave surges 18% in premarket after a 'cleaner quarter.' Here's what's happening

AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.

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Citadel Securities called the stock-market reset. Now it says leverage may build up again.
MarketsMarketWatchAug 12, 10:57 AM

Citadel Securities called the stock-market reset. Now it says leverage may build up again.

Strategist Scott Rubner says a growing list of stock-market buyers are pushing it in a positive direction, notably big hedge funds and institutional m...

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Super Micro stock is rallying after results. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
MarketsMarketWatchAug 12, 10:34 AM

Super Micro stock is rallying after results. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.

Here’s what analysts are saying about Super Micro.

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New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies
MarketsCNBCAug 12, 10:00 AM

New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies

In letters to four prediction market platforms, City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the council was also actively considering legislation to address...

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Another AI lab is burning through cash as Tencent earnings rise
MarketsMarketWatchAug 12, 09:30 AM

Another AI lab is burning through cash as Tencent earnings rise

It’s not just American artificial-intelligence companies burning through cash as they roll out ever-more advanced models.

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MarketsCNBCAug 12, 09:15 AM

Chinese tech giant Tencent posts revenue beat on accelerating games sales, AI-driven ads

Tencent stock was down 26% so far in 2026 as the company faces intense competition in China in AI and investors grow jittery about its rising spending...

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World's largest sovereign wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit as it reveals SpaceX stake for the firs...
MarketsCNBCAug 12, 08:45 AM

World's largest sovereign wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit as it reveals SpaceX stake for the firs...

The fund — currently valued at around $2.34 trillion — is an investor in more than 7,000 companies across 60 countries.

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EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data
MarketsCNBCAug 12, 01:20 AM

EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data

The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.

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Cramer says ask yourself these 3 questions to figure out what's really happening in the market
MarketsCNBCAug 11, 10:15 PM

Cramer says ask yourself these 3 questions to figure out what's really happening in the market

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors can quickly gauge the market by focusing on three things: bonds, oil and Nvidia.

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MarketsCNBCAug 11, 09:36 PM

Trump administration ends Medicaid, CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for children

Federal dollars in the two health insurance programs would not go toward gender-affirming care, but states could still cover the treatments.

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Following Senate delay, crypto bill has narrow window to become law
MarketsCointelegraphAug 11, 07:42 PM

Following Senate delay, crypto bill has narrow window to become law

After an August recess, lawmakers in the Senate will have just 36 days in session before the end of the year to pass the CLARITY Act.

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Nasdaq to acquire LeveL Markets in push toward ‘always-on’ markets
MarketsCointelegraphAug 11, 04:34 PM

Nasdaq to acquire LeveL Markets in push toward ‘always-on’ markets

Nasdaq’s acquisition of the third-largest US alternative trading system comes as the exchange operator expands into tokenized securities and longer tr...

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MarketsCNBCAug 11, 02:56 PM

Pakistan signals progress on U.S.-Iran deal as Washington and Tehran trade reparation demands

Washington and Tehran remain far apart even as both sides talked of winding down regional hostilities.

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MarketsCNBCAug 11, 02:11 PM

Wall Street just endorsed Jensen Huang's 'big concept' for AI. What now?

The first three-plus years of the AI build-out have been funded by record amounts of equity and debt issued by leading tech companies. Nvidia has a ne...

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