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Trump administration loans $1.9B for Iowa nuclear plant restart

Trump administration loans $1.9B for Iowa nuclear plant restart

The Trump administration has announced a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to support the restart of Iowa’s Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant, a project expected to become the state’s only operating nuclear facility. The nuclear plant is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 500,000 homes as part of efforts to expand U.S. nuclear energy capacity. Duane Arnold

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Meta options surge on AI excitement

Meta options surge on AI excitement

Options traders are increasingly positioning Meta as a major player in the consumer artificial intelligence market, with heavy trading activity following the company’s latest AI developments. Meta options trading volume was about 4.5 times higher than its 30-day average on Monday, with nearly $3.9 billion in total premium exchanged, according to data from Cboe LiveVol and SpotGamma. Traders appeared strongly

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U.S. and Canada Escalate Trade Tensions

U.S. and Canada Escalate Trade Tensions

The U.S. and Canada have intensified their trade dispute after new retaliatory measures took effect, adding pressure on the Canadian dollar as investors assess the economic impact of tariffs, higher oil prices, and rising inflation risks. The United States introduced import bans
Canadian Travel to US Remains Weak in 2026

Canadian Travel to US Remains Weak in 2026

Travel from Canada to the United States has not fully recovered despite the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, leaving parts of the U.S. hospitality industry facing continued losses from reduced Canadian tourism. A recent report from The Travel indicates that U.S. tourism
Trump Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America

Trump Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America

U.S. President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” for federal use, intensifying tensions with Canada as the two countries remain locked in a trade dispute involving billions of dollars in tariffs. The executive order applies only to U.S. government references
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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Case

Meta has reached a settlement with U.S. state attorneys general over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged excessive use among young people and improperly handled children’s data. The agreement resolves a case brought by 29 states that
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Trump Threatens 50% Auto Tariffs on Canada

President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to increase U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and automotive parts to 50% starting January 1, 2027, escalating tensions after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed. The proposed increase could significantly disrupt one of the
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Gold Holds Above $4,600 Amid Fiscal Risks

Gold prices continued moving higher on Monday as investors maintained demand for the precious metal amid concerns over U.S. fiscal conditions, while silver experienced modest profit-taking following its recent breakout. Spot gold traded near $4,648.40 per ounce, gaining 1.00% during the session,
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Tesla leads autonomy stock rally

Tesla shares climbed on Friday as investors focused on new autonomous driving catalysts, including regulatory approval for robotaxi operations and progress on the company’s electric Semi truck program. The rally was concentrated mainly in Tesla rather than the broader autonomous vehicle sector,
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Santander Completes $12.3B Webster Bank Deal

Santander U.S. has completed its $12.3 billion acquisition of Webster Bank, expanding the banking giant’s presence across the United States. The transaction brings together Santander and the Connecticut-based bank in one of the largest strategic expansions for Santander’s U.S. operations. The acquisition
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Gold Prices Rise as Dollar and Yields Ease

Gold futures opened lower on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with December contracts starting at $4,391.40 per troy ounce, down 0.7% from Tuesday’s close. Prices later moved higher in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly, with gold