Prediction markets are becoming more professionalized, but also harder to beat
The institutionalization of prediction markets threatens to erode the edge of skilled traders who earn off mispricing and market inefficiencies, experts say.
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Jim Cramer questions Anthropic CEO's slowdown manifesto and puts forth an action plan
While I have grown tired of his endless proclamations, Dario Amodei does raise points that will impact many stocks if the spending curb proceeds.
Here are the 2 big things we're watching in this week's stock market
We're looking forward to what promises to be a consequential Federal Reserve meeting and a slew of conferences.
Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes
The House is scheduled to be sent home in the coming days until after November's midterm elections, leaving a narrow window to pass any form of AI regulation.
Anthropic's Amodei says China presents 'toughest dilemma' for his proposed AI slowdown
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, the chair of Google DeepMind, and Elon Musk have all welcomed Amodei's proposal.
The wages of American workers are under pressure. AI's potential role is drawing more attention
Wage growth for workers has slowed and is struggling to keep up with inflation, drawing attention to AI's potential role even as evidence remains incomplete.
Up 3,600%, this freight fund has posted the biggest gains of all on Iran war oil shock
The U.S.-Iran war has caused oil prices to surge and added to freight stress from tariffs, but no shipping trade has boomed quite like crude oil tanker futures.
Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive
The latest strike happened ahead of an expected meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials in Oman to sign an agreement for shipping through the strait.
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: Emotionally intelligent partners ask 1 question every morning—that most neglect
A "capacity check" might be the most thoughtful question to ask in the morning, says Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies relationships. How to do it right.
Taxing high earners to help fund Social Security gains bipartisan attention — what it could mean for benefits
With Social Security due to reach a funding shortfall in six years, more lawmakers are opening up to the idea of taxing high earners to help fund the program.
Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for higher returns
The ratings of these experts are backed by in-depth research of a company's financials, and thorough analysis of the factors affecting business performance.
NFL and midterm elections set up prediction markets for a critical fall season
The 2025 football season and 2024 presidential election pushed prediction markets into the prominence they enjoy today.
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing-economy countries, President Xi Jinping said.
China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
China, Iran's biggest trading partner and a key customer of Tehran's energy exports, is willing to work with BRICS towards peace in the region, Xi said.
Larry Ellison nixes plan to offload up to $7.5 billion worth of Oracle stock
Oracle founder Larry Ellison has canceled his plan to sell up to $7.5 billion worth of stock in the software company.
Anthropic's Amodei proposes plan to 'slow the pace' of advancing AI capabilities
Amodei's essay landed after an Anthropic researcher set off a firestorm on social media this week by announcing he quit his job at the company.
Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.
Stocks stumble on inflation fears, but 2 of our names give us reasons to stay bullish
Stocks came under pressure last week as surging oil prices and bond yields stoked renewed concerns about inflation and the Fed's next move.
Your work manager may be talking with AI about your pay, performance, promotion
AI tools let managers rehearse difficult conversations about performance, pay and layoffs, but experts say privacy safeguards and human judgment are essential.
Construction robots are tackling America's housing shortage, but we're a long way from humanoid homebuilders
America's housing market is short inventory and workers, pressuring home affordability. Constructions robots are reality, but to date not humanoid homebuilders.