Current price of Bitcoin for August 4, 2026
At 5:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Aug. 4, the price of Bitcoin (1 BTC) is $63,525.82. That represents an $819.26 increase from yesterday morning and about a $51,538 loss compared…
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A forgotten Swedish economist’s 130-year-old theory explains why investors won’t quit funding America’s near-$40 trillion pile of debt
In the pantheon of famous economists, Knut Wicksell is hardly a household name. Unlike Adam Smith, the Swedish interest-rate expert never made it to the face of a banknote. Yet…
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HappyRobot is worth $1.2 billion. Its founder says it’s just ‘getting started’
Pablo Palafox likes to say his company is “getting started” even as its valuation just crossed ten figures. Recommended Video HappyRobot, the startup that builds AI agents to run the…
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Capital One had 300 Trump accounts — then its money-laundering team stepped in
Bank accounts held by President Donald Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a…
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Toyota sold fewer cars but nearly doubled profit on cheap yen
Toyota reported Tuesday a nearly doubling of profit for the fiscal first quarter as solid demand in the U.S. and India combined with a favorable exchange rate to boost results. Recommended Video…
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The real reason a Pizza Hut frozen in the 1990s still draws crowds isn’t nostalgia
A Pizza Hut in southwest Pennsylvania was recently highlighted for preserving its retro 1990s appearance, even as hundreds of other locations have closed across the United States. Recommended Video For…
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McDonald’s U.S. sales growth stalls to 0.8% as gas prices bite
McDonald’s posted a strong profit in its second quarter and named a new chief of U.S. operations with sales at home under pressure as many Americans grow more cautious about…
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Trump called his own housing bill a ‘yawn.’ Now he’s heading for a west coast tour with a 32% approval rating on the economy
President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security and crime, seeking to shore up support…
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JPMorgan Chase, Accenture and others are teaming up on a new venture to standardize how AI token use is measured
Good morning. Many companies are working to tie token usage to actual business value rather than raw consumption—a challenge CFOs are already grappling with. A new group of experts plans…
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Conventional vs. FHA home loans: Which is better for you?
Key Takeaways FHA loans are government-backed and generally offer more flexibility when it comes to credit scores and down payments. Conventional loans do not carry government insurance and are often…
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