Utility costs soar with the rise of AI data centers, according to a report.
Concerns Over AI Data Centers’ Impact on Energy Grid Economists warn that the swift expansion of energy-intensive AI data centers may place significant strain on the U.S. energy grid, leading to steeper utility bills that could worsen in the near future. Recent data indicates that Americans saw a 3.6% increase in spending on electricity and […]
Advocacy group seeks to set a basic yearly COLA rise: What would that look like?
Advocacy groups focused on the well-being of older Americans are urging the Social Security Administration to set a “minimum” annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the coming years. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) voiced its support for this idea shortly after the SSA announced a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026. According to TSCL, this increase is […]
Bible Sales in the U.S. Rise Again in 2025: ‘People Are Eager’
While book sales in the U.S. are on the decline, Bible sales are, surprisingly, on the rise. According to data from the Wall Street Journal, Bible sales grew by 11 percent during the first nine months of 2025, even as overall paper book sales dropped by 1 percent. Further details from Circana BookScan indicated a […]
Oregon family could see 45% rise in health insurance costs if ACA subsidies are eliminated
Rising Health Insurance Costs in Oregon Lynn Rosten is feeling anxious about her family’s health insurance expenses for the upcoming year. This concern intensified recently when Rosten received a letter from her insurance provider. Starting January, the monthly premiums for her family of three will jump to over $2,000, marking a staggering 45% increase from […]
S&P Futures Rise as Focus Turns to Important U.S. Inflation Data
Market Update: S&P 500 and Company Earnings This morning, December S&P 500 E-Mini Futures are up by +0.32%. Investors are keenly watching for indicators of economic health and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy before important US inflation data is released. Positive news came from Intel, which saw its stock rise over +8% in pre-market […]
Intel shares rise as third-quarter earnings surpass forecasts, demand for chips boosted by AI
Intel’s Stock Surge After Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations Intel’s stock saw a notable increase, rising up to 7% in after-hours trading on Thursday following the release of its third-quarter earnings, which surpassed Wall Street’s forecasts. The company reported a revenue of $13.7 billion for the quarter ending on September 27, which exceeds the $13.15 billion […]
BNB, World Liberty, and Meme Coins Rise Following Trump’s Pardon of Binance Founder
Simply put President Trump granted a pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on Thursday. This led to a rise in digital currencies associated with both the president and Zhao. Before his pardon, Zhao had supported a cryptocurrency project linked to Trump. Digital assets tied to Binance and President Donald Trump surged on Thursday after the […]
Palantir Stock vs. Microsoft Stock: Wall Street Believes Only One Will Rise From This Point
Palantir and Microsoft: A Tale of Two AI Stocks Palantir and Microsoft are among the most talked-about stocks in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. While many investors have seen good returns from both companies, the future may not look quite as bright for Palantir. When looking at the numbers, Microsoft’s one-year average price target is […]
Stock Market Update: Shares Drop, Oil Prices Rise Following New U.S. Sanctions on Russia
Market Update for October 23, 2025 Happy Thursday! It’s time for the latest stock market updates from TheStreet. The US market is currently closed, and the Russell 2000 was the star performer, rising by 1.28%, thanks in part to a boost in quantum computing stocks. Other major indices ended in the green too: the Nasdaq […]
Do Analysts Expect NVDA Stock to Rise More Even with Increased Competition from AMD?
Nvidia’s Stock Surge Amid AI Demand Nvidia’s stock (NVDA) has seen a remarkable increase of 34.3% since the start of this year, largely fueled by strong demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs) in various artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The firm has also bolstered its standing in the market through strategic partnerships, such as a […]