, September 21, 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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  Sep 11, 2026

Beijing Invents New Way to Remind Rich People Money Isn't Real

Beijing's recent push to tax offshore wealth may be only the opening phase of a broader campaign that could eventually reach overseas properties, inheritances....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Two Countries Discover Yelling Accomplishes Nothing

China and the Philippines have been locked in years of tension over their competing claims in the South China Sea, with friction intensifying in recent months....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Crypto Advisor Advises Himself Into $5 Million Position

Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett owned as much as $5 million in Coinbase while serving as the White House's top economic advisor, his disclosure shows....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Alibaba Steals Homework, Gets Caught Passing Notes

Anthropic said it detected unauthorized efforts by China-based AI labs including Alibaba and Moonshot AI to use its Claude models to help improve their own AI systems....

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  Sep 11, 2026

After-Hours Trading: Where Hopes Go to Die Alone

Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Treasury Yields Rise, Stocks Fall, Idiots Check Charts

The major averages slid for the fourth straight session on Thursday, dragged lower by a jump in Treasury yields and oil prices....

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