, September 26, 2026

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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  Aug 29, 2026

Affirm CEO Discovers Correlation Between Gas Prices and Poor People

The national average price for gas is at $4.09 per gallon and was last below $3 on March 2....

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  Aug 28, 2026

Chart Patterns Have Known About Drought for Six Months

Corn and wheat futures have surged to their highest levels in more than three years. But the reasons for these recent rallies are notably different....

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  Aug 28, 2026

VIX Drops to 14, Retail Traders Finally Learn What Calm Feels Like

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which measures the price of 30-day options on the S&P 500 Index, fell to as low as 14.1....

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  Aug 28, 2026

Apple Charges You More to Watch Less

Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs....

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  Aug 28, 2026

ISS Stoxx Knows Which Stocks Your Uncle Will Buy

A new market catalyst is on the horizon in the form of midterm elections. ISS Stoxx picked out a few cash cows that may offer some stability....

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  Aug 28, 2026

Banque Misr Discovers Iranian Banking the Old-Fashioned Way

Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said....

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