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New York PostSep 15, 2026Sig. 5NewsEconomy Stocks

Wells Fargo finance chief shares growing trend that signals healthy US economy

Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo said at an investor conference that 2026 loan growth should exceed prior forecasts, with healthy spending and credit trends in the US. He maintained full-year net interest income and expense forecasts and said investment banking fees and trading revenue should grow by mid-single digits. Bank shares initially rose 3% before falling into negative territory.

CBS NewsSep 15, 2026Sig. 5NewsAI Stocks Economy

Tech stock selloff after AI leaders call for slowdown in development

Calls by AI leaders for a slowdown in AI development sparked a global selloff in tech stocks on Monday. A market analyst joins a segment to discuss the investor reaction.

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CBS NewsSep 14, 2026Sig. 4NewsStocks Energy AI

Stocks start week in negative territory as Saudi oil pipeline goes down and AI warnings persist

Stocks began the week lower amid high gas prices and fresh warnings from tech leaders about artificial intelligence. A markets correspondent joins to provide analysis.

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New York PostSep 14, 2026Sig. 7NewsEconomy Energy Stocks

US 10-year Treasury yield briefly surges past 5% on sky-high diesel prices

The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5% for the first time since 2023, driven by record diesel prices and a bond sell-off amid Middle East conflict and inflation fears. The move threatens higher mortgage and auto loan rates and adds pressure to housing and stock markets. The Fed is expected to raise rates, but analysts warn that cannot resolve energy-driven inflation.

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New York PostSep 14, 2026Sig. 6NewsEconomy Stocks

Malls are making a shocking comeback — becoming the top performer in commercial real estate

Mall values have jumped 13% over the past year, outpacing other commercial real estate sectors, driven by consumer spending, entertainment tenants, and luxury retail. The article profiles top malls and investor moves by Simon Property Group and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, while including skeptical caution about the durability of the retail experience.

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CBS NewsSep 14, 2026Sig. 6NewsAI Economy Stocks

The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?

The article examines warnings from some economists that the AI stock boom resembles a bubble and could correct, while other economists caution that bubble calls are premature and AI may still deliver strong profits. It balances forecasts of a potential S&P 500 correction with skepticism about predicting bubbles.

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New York PostSep 14, 2026Sig. 4NewsEconomy Stocks Technology

GameStop reopening ‘select’ stores nationwide as company insiders make new investments into retailer

GameStop said it will reopen select closed stores nationwide, starting with a Brooklyn, Ohio location. The move follows cost-cutting and closures and comes as CEO Ryan Cohen and a board member bought shares. Collectibles now account for a larger share of sales.

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New York PostSep 14, 2026Sig. 3NewsEconomy Stocks

Inside Goldman’s bootcamp for ultra-rich Gen Z heirs: How to read the news, buy luxury watches and invest in sports teams

Goldman Sachs hosted a two-week New York program for about 50 Gen Z heirs of ultra-wealthy families, covering personal finance, alternative investments, luxury collectibles and sports-team ownership. The invitation-only NextGS Investment Intensive also offered leadership coaching and gave Goldman early ties to future wealth holders.

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CBS NewsSep 14, 2026Sig. 4AnalysisEconomy Stocks

What a Fed rate hike could mean for gold and silver prices

The article explains how a potential Federal Reserve rate hike could affect gold and silver prices, noting that higher rates and a stronger dollar may create short-term headwinds while inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, central-bank demand and industrial demand could provide support. It advises investors to watch the Fed's future rate outlook and their own portfolio goals rather than focusing on a single meeting.

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BBC NewsSep 14, 2026Sig. 6AnalysisAI Politics Stocks

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The episode asks whether governments can coordinate to regulate AI amid industry safety fears, contrasting Trump's dismissal of intervention with a UK Labour MP's call for regulation and safe superintelligence development. It notes that calls to slow AI development coincided with falling tech stocks in Europe, the US, and Asia.

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CBS NewsSep 14, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Stocks Technology

Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown

Tech stocks fell Monday after AI executives including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman called for a more cautious pace in AI development. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow declined, with chipmakers Nvidia and Micron hit hardest, as investors weighed AI spending and bubble concerns.

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New York PostSep 14, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Foreign Stocks

OpenAI boss Sam Altman warns of two ways AI could go ‘very badly’ for humans — as China alleges ‘fear mongering’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that AI could go “very badly” if humanity loses control or power becomes too concentrated, while urging federal safeguards. China dismissed such warnings as “fear mongering,” and global tech stocks fell amid investor concerns over AI spending and safety-driven slowdowns.

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