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WIRES

Trump Pulls Back on AI Executive Order at the Last Minute

Trump postponed a planned AI executive order signing Thursday, saying he disliked certain provisions and feared they could slow America's lead over China. (157

05/21/2026

MARKETS

Ethereum’s Developer Exodus Deepens Into an Identity Crisis

Ethereum's identity crisis deepens as high-profile core developer exits spark existential debate inside the community about the protocol's future direction.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Walmart Flags Consumer Strain as Gas Prices Surge Past $4.50

Walmart warns rising gas prices will slow US consumer spending through summer 2026, trimming its quarterly sales growth forecast to 4-5%.

05/21/2026

WIRES

UK Government Cuts VAT on Theme Parks and Children’s Meals This Summer

The UK government is temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on theme parks, zoos, cinemas and children's restaurant meals this summer to ease cost-of-living pre

05/21/2026

WIRES

S&P 500 Slips as Oil Surge and Nvidia Selloff Weigh on Markets

The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Thursday as oil surged past $100 on Iran news and Nvidia shares slipped despite strong earnings. Here is what moved markets.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Spotify Surges 15% on AI Music Deal and Long-Term Guidance

Spotify shares surged 15% after the company unveiled a Universal Music AI deal and 2030 guidance targeting mid-teens revenue growth and $100B in sales.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Trump Pulls Back on AI Executive Order at the Last Minute

President Trump abruptly postponed the signing of a major AI executive order Thursday, saying he disliked certain provisions that could hinder U.S. competitiven

05/21/2026

WIRES

U.S. Plans $2 Billion Quantum Computing Investment With Equity Stakes

The Trump administration plans to invest $2 billion in quantum computing companies and take equity stakes, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Thursday.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Walmart Warns Slowing Sales as Gas Prices Drain Consumer Budgets

Walmart flagged slowing US consumer spending Thursday, blaming high gas prices and fading tax-refund relief for weaker second-quarter sales guidance.

05/21/2026

WIRES

UK Cuts VAT on Theme Parks and Children’s Meals for Summer

The UK government is cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on theme parks, zoos, cinemas and children's meals this summer to ease cost-of-living pressures.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Quantum Stocks Surge on Reports of $2 Billion U.S. Government Award

Quantum computing stocks surged Thursday after reports the U.S. Commerce Department will award $2 billion to nine firms, with IBM set to receive $1 billion.

05/21/2026

WIRES

SpaceX Starlink IPO Revenue Dominance

SpaceX's IPO prospectus reveals Starlink generates 61% of total revenue and is the company's only profitable business unit, per CNBC.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Fashion Heir Named Suspect in Mango Founder’s Fatal Fall

Jonathan Andic, son of Mango's billionaire founder, has been named the prime suspect in his father's death and released on bail, Forbes reported.

05/21/2026

WIRES

30-Year Treasury Yields Surge, Rattling Global Borrowing Costs

30-year Treasury yields are surging, driving up borrowing costs globally. Here is what the bond market selloff means for economies, households, and markets.

05/21/2026

WIRES

UK VAT Cut to Lower Theme Park and Family Attraction Costs This Summer

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a temporary VAT cut from 20% to 5% on theme parks, zoos, cinemas and children's meals this summer. (157 chars)

05/21/2026