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Wedbush says Apple’s AI ‘soap opera’ is finally ending in 2026: Wall Street keeps trading Siri's schedule, but Wedbush is doubling down, saying Siri's revamp is still on track and monetization is the real prize
Wedbush says Apple’s AI ‘soap opera’ is finally ending in 2026
Wall Street keeps trading Siri's schedule, but Wedbush is doubling down, saying Siri's revamp is still on track and monetization is the real prize
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February 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Wedbush says Apple’s AI ‘soap opera’ is finally ending in 2026: Wall Street keeps trading Siri's schedule, but Wedbush is doubling down, saying Siri's revamp is still on track and monetization is the real prize
The Trump administration wants to block states from regulating prediction markets: The latest generation of online betting markets “provide useful functions for society,” said the chair of the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission
The Trump administration wants to block states from regulating prediction markets
The latest generation of online betting markets “provide useful functions for society,” said the chair of the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission
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February 17, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The Trump administration wants to block states from regulating prediction markets: The latest generation of online betting markets “provide useful functions for society,” said the chair of the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission
AI disruption fears are back on Wall Street: The “AI scare trade” is moving from software into places that don’t usually share a group chat: private credit exposure tied to software, data firms, and more
AI disruption fears are back on Wall Street
The “AI scare trade” is moving from software into places that don’t usually share a group chat: private credit exposure tied to software, data firms, and more
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February 17, 2026 at 4:27 PM
AI disruption fears are back on Wall Street: The “AI scare trade” is moving from software into places that don’t usually share a group chat: private credit exposure tied to software, data firms, and more
Signs of a white-collar recession are everywhere: Declines in job openings and slowing wage growth point to a difficult environment for white-collar workers, especially white-collar job seekers
Signs of a white-collar recession are everywhere
Declines in job openings and slowing wage growth point to a difficult environment for white-collar workers, especially white-collar job seekers
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February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Signs of a white-collar recession are everywhere: Declines in job openings and slowing wage growth point to a difficult environment for white-collar workers, especially white-collar job seekers
Warner Bros. Discovery will restart deal talks with Paramount for a 'best and final offer': Warner Bros. signaled that Paramount would sweeten the terms of its hostile bid, even as Warner's board recommended shareholders approve a deal with Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery will restart deal talks with Paramount for a 'best and final offer'
Warner Bros. signaled that Paramount would sweeten the terms of its hostile bid, even as Warner's board recommended shareholders approve a deal with Netflix
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February 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Warner Bros. Discovery will restart deal talks with Paramount for a 'best and final offer': Warner Bros. signaled that Paramount would sweeten the terms of its hostile bid, even as Warner's board recommended shareholders approve a deal with Netflix
The cost of silence at work: Unexpressed needs in the workplace signal broken culture, not employee failure. Here's how to make it better
The cost of silence at work
Unexpressed needs in the workplace signal broken culture, not employee failure. Here's how to make it better
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February 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The cost of silence at work: Unexpressed needs in the workplace signal broken culture, not employee failure. Here's how to make it better
'AI-washing' is the newest C-suite trend as layoffs rise. Here's what you need to know: While many companies have pointed the icy finger of blame at AI for recent layoffs, some are beginning to wonder whether executives are using it as an excuse
'AI-washing' is the newest C-suite trend as layoffs rise. Here's what you need to know
While many companies have pointed the icy finger of blame at AI for recent layoffs, some are beginning to wonder whether executives are using it as an excuse
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February 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM
'AI-washing' is the newest C-suite trend as layoffs rise. Here's what you need to know: While many companies have pointed the icy finger of blame at AI for recent layoffs, some are beginning to wonder whether executives are using it as an excuse
The 5 most educated states in America — and the 5 least educated: "There’s a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," one analyst said
The 5 most educated states in America — and the 5 least educated
"There’s a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," one analyst said
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February 17, 2026 at 1:16 AM
The 5 most educated states in America — and the 5 least educated: "There’s a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," one analyst said
Trump carried out a ‘corporate takeover’ of Venezuela. It spells trouble for Cuba: Trump could rerun his Venezuela playbook to force change on Havana. He shouldn’t expect similar results
Trump carried out a ‘corporate takeover’ of Venezuela. It spells trouble for Cuba
Trump could rerun his Venezuela playbook to force change on Havana. He shouldn’t expect similar results
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February 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Trump carried out a ‘corporate takeover’ of Venezuela. It spells trouble for Cuba: Trump could rerun his Venezuela playbook to force change on Havana. He shouldn’t expect similar results
5 of the most underrated travel destinations in America, according to Reader's Digest: Discover five under-the-radar U.S. destinations, perfect for travelers seeking charm, culture, and fewer crowds
5 of the most underrated travel destinations in America, according to Reader's Digest
Discover five under-the-radar U.S. destinations, perfect for travelers seeking charm, culture, and fewer crowds
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February 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM
5 of the most underrated travel destinations in America, according to Reader's Digest: Discover five under-the-radar U.S. destinations, perfect for travelers seeking charm, culture, and fewer crowds
A scammer tried to open 3 credit cards in my name. Here's what I did about it: Americans lost a staggering $12.7 billion to identity theft and related financial fraud in 2024. How to protect your money and keep your info safe
A scammer tried to open 3 credit cards in my name. Here's what I did about it
Americans lost a staggering $12.7 billion to identity theft and related financial fraud in 2024. How to protect your money and keep your info safe
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February 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
A scammer tried to open 3 credit cards in my name. Here's what I did about it: Americans lost a staggering $12.7 billion to identity theft and related financial fraud in 2024. How to protect your money and keep your info safe
6 of the most beautiful cities in the world, according to Reader’s Digest: From Parisian romance to Vancouver’s natural splendor, these six cities combine architecture, culture, and landscapes to create unforgettable beauty
6 of the most beautiful cities in the world, according to Reader’s Digest
From Parisian romance to Vancouver’s natural splendor, these six cities combine architecture, culture, and landscapes to create unforgettable beauty
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February 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
6 of the most beautiful cities in the world, according to Reader’s Digest: From Parisian romance to Vancouver’s natural splendor, these six cities combine architecture, culture, and landscapes to create unforgettable beauty
The 6 best cruise lines for families, according to U.S. News and World Report: Don't make the wrong pick for your family vacation. These cruise lines have great offerings for kids and adults
The 6 best cruise lines for families, according to U.S. News and World Report
Don't make the wrong pick for your family vacation. These cruise lines have great offerings for kids and adults
dlvr.it
February 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The 6 best cruise lines for families, according to U.S. News and World Report: Don't make the wrong pick for your family vacation. These cruise lines have great offerings for kids and adults
Dating is broken. Can AI fix it?: AI promises to fix dating apps’ swipe fatigue and first-message dread. It may just turn love into something smoother, safer — and strangely less human
Dating is broken. Can AI fix it?
AI promises to fix dating apps’ swipe fatigue and first-message dread. It may just turn love into something smoother, safer — and strangely less human
dlvr.it
February 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Dating is broken. Can AI fix it?: AI promises to fix dating apps’ swipe fatigue and first-message dread. It may just turn love into something smoother, safer — and strangely less human
5 of the best girls’ weekend getaways in America, according to Reader’s Digest: Plan the perfect girls’ trip with this list of the best weekend destinations in the U.S. — for music, food, and fun
5 of the best girls’ weekend getaways in America, according to Reader’s Digest
Plan the perfect girls’ trip with this list of the best weekend destinations in the U.S. — for music, food, and fun
dlvr.it
February 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
5 of the best girls’ weekend getaways in America, according to Reader’s Digest: Plan the perfect girls’ trip with this list of the best weekend destinations in the U.S. — for music, food, and fun
The best cruise lines for couples, according to U.S. News and World Report: These five lines offer prime amenities and extra touches that will let you live the life of luxury — often in child-free environments
The best cruise lines for couples, according to U.S. News and World Report
These five lines offer prime amenities and extra touches that will let you live the life of luxury — often in child-free environments
dlvr.it
February 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The best cruise lines for couples, according to U.S. News and World Report: These five lines offer prime amenities and extra touches that will let you live the life of luxury — often in child-free environments
Amazon's Ring Super Bowl ad has turned into an epic self-own: A commercial made to tug on heartstrings hit like a dystopian nightmare, and days later Ring ended a planned partnership
Amazon's Ring Super Bowl ad has turned into an epic self-own
A commercial made to tug on heartstrings hit like a dystopian nightmare, and days later Ring ended a planned partnership
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Amazon's Ring Super Bowl ad has turned into an epic self-own: A commercial made to tug on heartstrings hit like a dystopian nightmare, and days later Ring ended a planned partnership
Are you 'job hugging'? 6 in 10 workers report clinging to job out of fear: In a reversal from the "job-hopping" fervor that defined the early 2020s, a new study finds a growing share of U.S. workers are “job hugging” — staying in their current roles less from loyalty than fear
Are you 'job hugging'? 6 in 10 workers report clinging to job out of fear
In a reversal from the "job-hopping" fervor that defined the early 2020s, a new study finds a growing share of U.S. workers are “job hugging” — staying in their current roles less from loyalty than fear
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Are you 'job hugging'? 6 in 10 workers report clinging to job out of fear: In a reversal from the "job-hopping" fervor that defined the early 2020s, a new study finds a growing share of U.S. workers are “job hugging” — staying in their current roles less from loyalty than fear
Nvidia stock is stuck in a rut despite the AI spending blitz: After a record-breaking 2025, the chipmaker's shares are stuck in place even as global capex on AI infrastructure keeps climbing
Nvidia stock is stuck in a rut despite the AI spending blitz
After a record-breaking 2025, the chipmaker's shares are stuck in place even as global capex on AI infrastructure keeps climbing
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Nvidia stock is stuck in a rut despite the AI spending blitz: After a record-breaking 2025, the chipmaker's shares are stuck in place even as global capex on AI infrastructure keeps climbing
'Sell first, think later': Barclays warns that an AI-driven stock sell-off could become 'unstoppable': The recent spate of volatility in financial markets has shown that investors are displaying "no mercy for anything remotely seen as an AI loser"
'Sell first, think later': Barclays warns that an AI-driven stock sell-off could become 'unstoppable'
The recent spate of volatility in financial markets has shown that investors are displaying "no mercy for anything remotely seen as an AI loser"
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
'Sell first, think later': Barclays warns that an AI-driven stock sell-off could become 'unstoppable': The recent spate of volatility in financial markets has shown that investors are displaying "no mercy for anything remotely seen as an AI loser"
The eye-popping numbers in Anthropic's latest funding round: A record-setting $30 billion funding round. A $380 billion valuation. And annual revenue up a whopping 1,300% for the AI startup behind Claude
The eye-popping numbers in Anthropic's latest funding round
A record-setting $30 billion funding round. A $380 billion valuation. And annual revenue up a whopping 1,300% for the AI startup behind Claude
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The eye-popping numbers in Anthropic's latest funding round: A record-setting $30 billion funding round. A $380 billion valuation. And annual revenue up a whopping 1,300% for the AI startup behind Claude
Inflation is slowing. Try telling that to to the landlord: The cost of housing, stubbornly increasing, is affecting consumers' perception of overall economic health
Inflation is slowing. Try telling that to to the landlord
The cost of housing, stubbornly increasing, is affecting consumers' perception of overall economic health
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Inflation is slowing. Try telling that to to the landlord: The cost of housing, stubbornly increasing, is affecting consumers' perception of overall economic health
5 of the best singles cruise options, according to Reader’s Digest: 5 of the top singles cruises, all with solo cabins, social lounges, and activities designed for meeting new people, according to Reader's Digest
5 of the best singles cruise options, according to Reader’s Digest
5 of the top singles cruises, all with solo cabins, social lounges, and activities designed for meeting new people, according to Reader's Digest
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
5 of the best singles cruise options, according to Reader’s Digest: 5 of the top singles cruises, all with solo cabins, social lounges, and activities designed for meeting new people, according to Reader's Digest
Big Tech's big Trump tax win: Google, Meta, and Amazon all belong to a cohort of large companies that are slashing their corporate tax bills this year as a result of the GOP tax law
Big Tech's big Trump tax win
Google, Meta, and Amazon all belong to a cohort of large companies that are slashing their corporate tax bills this year as a result of the GOP tax law
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Big Tech's big Trump tax win: Google, Meta, and Amazon all belong to a cohort of large companies that are slashing their corporate tax bills this year as a result of the GOP tax law
Food freebies and discounts for a budget Valentine's Day: Maybe it's not the best idea to impress a new love interest, but for couples looking to save some money, there are plenty of options
Food freebies and discounts for a budget Valentine's Day
Maybe it's not the best idea to impress a new love interest, but for couples looking to save some money, there are plenty of options
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Food freebies and discounts for a budget Valentine's Day: Maybe it's not the best idea to impress a new love interest, but for couples looking to save some money, there are plenty of options