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ABC News - Business

Federal debt tops $40 trillion. Here's what it means for your wallet

10 hours ago

Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status -- Democratic lawmakers are warning about potential conflicts of interest.

5 days ago

US national debt hits new record high

15 hours ago

Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year

13 hours ago

Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending grows - China's Alibaba reports a 75% drop in profit for the latest quarter from the year before to roughly $1.6 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure

15 hours ago

Walmart sees slowest pace in US comparable sales in 6 years, offers cautious guidance

17 hours ago

US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

13 hours ago

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens: What to know

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Amazon to expand drone delivery to 500 US cities, towns by end of 2026, company says

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Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in these states

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Bond yields drop after US moves to double size of debt repurchase -- Bond yields help set interest rates for mortgage loans and credit cards.

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OpenAI pauses some AI training after autonomous cyberattack -- The move aimed to ensure the technology's safety, the company said.

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Why these food prices are surging despite cooling grocery costs -- Beef, tomatoes and coffee are among the items seeing steep price increases.

17 hours ago

Will Gulf oil ever completely bypass the Strait of Hormuz? -- Alternatives could address the oil shortage but risks abound, some experts said.

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