OpenClaw’s ChatGPT moment sparks concern that AI models are becoming commodities

[ad_1] People queue to have their laptops install with OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant at the Baidu headquarter in Beijing on March 11, 2026. Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images Three months ago, the tech industry was unaware of a lobster-themed AI coding project built by an under-the-radar Austrian software developer. OpenClaw, as that … Read more

Almost half of recent college grads are underemployed. Here are 4 tips to bridge the financial gap

[ad_1] Historically, college graduates have tended to find jobs faster and experience lower unemployment than workers without a degree. But recent data suggests it’s now harder to find a job that fits your skill set once you graduate. According to the Federal Reserve of New York, 42.5% of recent college graduates (aged 22 to 27 … Read more

The blowout AI trades that surprised Wall Street in 2025

[ad_1] The artificial intelligence trade got tougher in 2025. While a significant capital expenditure cycle and earnings growth from the world’s biggest tech companies supported the market’s rally to record heights — with the S & P 500 to jumping more than 17% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 22% year to date — the easy … Read more

Wall Street barrels toward final week of October against backdrop of Big Tech earnings, Fed meeting

[ad_1] Wall Street is barreling toward a big week ahead with Big Tech earnings, a critical Federal Reserve meeting and an important meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that could set the tone for the rest of the year. Stocks are on pace to wrap up a strong October next week. … Read more

Retail panic: What the end of the ‘de minimis’ exemption means for brands across the globe

[ad_1] The de minimis exemption, an obscure trade law provision that has simultaneously fueled and eroded businesses across the globe, officially came to an end on Friday following an executive order by President Donald Trump.  For nearly a decade, shipments valued under $800 were allowed to enter the country virtually duty-free and with less oversight. … Read more

Best Stocks: These two major chip equipment stocks on our list are approaching new highs

[ad_1] (This is The Best Stocks in the Market , brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.) Josh — I’ll start with a chart that caught my eye showing two of the seven semiconductor companies on our Best Stocks in the Market list essentially being one big trade. You … Read more

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Generac, Shake Shack, Microsoft, Meta and more

[ad_1] Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Generac — The generator company gained 8% after Bank of America raised its price target on the stock, highlighting the company’s entry into data centers . Baxter International — Shares fell around 20% after the health-care company reported weaker-than-expected results for the second quarter. Baxter … Read more

Easy returns cause big trouble for Amazon sellers, but return rates show signs of slowing

[ad_1] Returns on Amazon are free and easy for shoppers, but they’re risky and expensive for the small businesses that sell a majority of the goods on the world’s biggest e-commerce site. Returns have driven some sellers to exit the popular Fulfillment by Amazon program, while others told CNBC they’d like to leave the platform … Read more