, August 03, 2026

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  Jul 27, 2026

Tech Companies Form Committee to Solve Problem They Created

Microsoft, SpaceX, Palantir, alongside dozens of other tech companies from the U.S. and Europe, have joined the Open Secure AI Alliance....

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  Jul 27, 2026

Apple Options Traders Discover New Way to Lose Money

After going nowhere for seven months, Apple stock is up 20% since its late-June low and less than two dollars below a fresh all-time record....

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  Jul 27, 2026

Ford Compares Itself to Nike, Prepares for Disappointment

Ford is expanding its accessory and parts business in an effort to boost profits and better tap into the $53 billion U.S. automotive aftermarket industry....

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  Jul 27, 2026

Peace Talks Scheduled Between Explosions, Retail Traders Confused

A temporary pause to the U.S.-Iran conflict appeared to hold on Monday, after negotiations over a lasting peace faced fresh hurdles over the weekend....

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  Jul 27, 2026

Chocolate Companies Discover Premium Marketing Won't Fix Iran

Chocolate firms look to win shoppers back with premium products and social media trends after poor weather conditions, tariffs, and the Iran war hit sales....

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  Jul 27, 2026

Finland Heats Sand Because Wind Sometimes Stops Blowing

A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency....

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