2026-08-14

U.S. national debt is closing in on $40 trillion — and Bank of America says avoid bonds

Bank of America's Michael Hartnett predicts the debt will reach $50 trillion by July 2029, reinforcing his "Anything But Bonds" strategy [...]

2026-08-14

If you run a solo business, here’s how AI agents can help you

Four ways to maximize the technology for your specific needs. [...]

2026-08-14

Reddit is joining the S&P 500 with its stock down 31% this year

The index provider announced the change on 13 August, in a release issued at 18:12 in New York. Reddit enters under the Communication Services sector. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange as RDDT. A second change follows two days later. Sun Communities replaces Webster Financial in the S&P MidCap 400 on 20 August. […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-14

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 14)

From Reacher's return to the debut of DC Studios' Green Lantern TV show, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend. [...]

2026-08-14

TechRadar's weekly crossword — puzzle #3, Friday, August 14

This week's TechRadar Crossword puzzle is here, so come test your tech and general knowledge and see where you place on the leaderboard. [...]

2026-08-14

Nintendo stock surged after Pokémon Pokopia topped 5 million Switch 2 sales

The life-simulation game crossed the milestone just over four months after its March launch, making it the second-best-selling Switch 2 title [...]

2026-08-14

Oreo is letting fans vote on which of three new limited-edition flavors comes back in 2027

Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles cookies hit stores Aug. 24, with voting open through Oct. 12 [...]

2026-08-14

China's top chip foundry is raising prices as AI demand pushes it past $3 billion in revenue

SMIC's second-quarter revenue hit $3 billion for the first time, rising 36% from a year earlier, as the company raised wafer prices and shipments climbed [...]

2026-08-14

Trump’s drone tariffs reach 100%, and Europe gets capped at 15%

Donald Trump signed the proclamation on 13 August. It carries the title Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United States. It rests on Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the national security clause, and on Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974. The rates, […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]