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The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight — no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Nov 01, 2026

Congress Announces Plan to Kick Can, Locate Can Later

The latest projections show Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's what may happen if Congress doesn't prevent that....

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  Nov 01, 2026

OPEC+ Holds Steady, Like a Guy Holding a Fork

While Gulf members have been boosting exports disrupted for months by the conflict, most are still pumping well below their targets....

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  Nov 01, 2026

Day Three of Talks. Retail Traders Still Buying Oil Calls.

The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections....

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  Nov 01, 2026

Psychologist Says Hello Is Now a Performance Review

Psychologist Mark Travers argues that the first few minutes after time apart are key to a close, happy relationship, and shares five tips to get them right....

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  Nov 01, 2026

Meta Prints Money While Google Searches for Answers

The gap between Meta's ad revenue growth and Google's search expansion was the widest it's been since 2021 in the latest quarter....

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  Nov 01, 2026

Santander Saves Money With Robots. Your Portfolio Still Bleeds.

Santander, Novartis and other companies say AI is beginning to boost revenue, cut costs or improve profitability as investors seek returns....

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