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Nvidia’s stock is quietly gaining steam — it’s on its longest winning streak since 2023 - MarketWatch
business 2026/04/09 20:58:00

Nvidia’s stock is quietly gaining steam — it’s on its longest winning streak since 2023 - MarketWatch

The stock trades meaningfully below its 52-week high, suggesting to one analyst that it could see sustained gains if the AI trade comes back alive

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xAI sues Colorado over first state AI anti-discrimination law - Financial Times
business 2026/04/09 20:45:27

xAI sues Colorado over first state AI anti-discrimination law - Financial Times

Elon Musk’s AI lab claims the regulations violate free speech protections

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North Sea oil prices hit record high as Iran keeps hold over Strait of Hormuz - Financial Times
business 2026/04/09 20:18:16

North Sea oil prices hit record high as Iran keeps hold over Strait of Hormuz - Financial Times

Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement fails to stem global energy crunch

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U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July - CNBC
business 2026/04/09 20:08:15

U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July - CNBC

The USPS is facing a severe financial crisis and could run out of money early in 2027. The agency has proposed hiking stamp prices along with other measures.

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Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S. - CBS News
business 2026/04/09 20:03:22

Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S. - CBS News

The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

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Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers - AP News
business 2026/04/09 19:54:00

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers - AP News

Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket. This comes after The Associated Press reported that at least 50 new Polymarket accounts placed substantial bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire hours before Presi…

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