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Rebounding AI stocks fuel S&P 500

NEW YORK — A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% and pulled back within 1% of its all-time high, even though the majority of stocks within the index fell. The strength for companies in the artificial-intelligence technology industry sent the Nasdaq composite 1.1% higher, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 155 points, or 0.3%, to a record. AI stocks have swung sharply in recent weeks on worries that their prices shot too high. Doubts are rising about whether all the dollars flowing into AI chips and data centers can possibly create ...

Ticker: Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request

President Donald Trump is claiming credit for Walmart’s recent price cuts, though the retailer’s statement doesn’t mention his administration’s involvement. Trump faces backlash over inflation, which rose after his tariffs and the Iran war’s impact on energy costs. He blames Democrats for the ongoing issue. In a social media post Monday, Trump says Walmart lowered prices at his request to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. However, Walmart’s statement describes the cuts as a seasonal strategy, with no mention of government interaction. Inflation has climbed 4.2% over ...

Bankruptcies

The following people have made filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. Chapter 7 involves selling assets to pay debts. Chapter 13 is a plan to pay debts using income. Chapter 11 involves reorganization to pay off debt. Filings by county include: Blair County Gregory L. Kline Jr. and Kimberly S. Alley-Kline. Chad D. and Kristen S. Arnold. Chapter 7. May 29. Tammy L. Grove. Chapter 7. May 29. Alicia M. Jones. Chapter 7. May 29. Christopher L. Gates. Chapter 13. May 29. Cambria County Charles T. Fisher. Chapter 13. May 28. Christopher D. Yeckley. Chapter ...

Don’t neglect tech on the road

Summer is time for that well-deserved vacation. To get ready for your trip, make sure to get your tech life in order alongside other tasks like packing and making sure you’ve got passports and tickets. Modern life is dominated by devices and online services, and tech management is important even when we’re supposed to be taking a break from the daily grind. To help with your tech questions as you prepare to get away, here are some pointers, starting with the things you’re leaving at home: Should you unplug while away? It depends Our homes are filled with electronic devices ...

SKorea disputes US congressional report

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s government on Thursday disputed a U.S. congressional report accusing Seoul of discriminating against Coupang, a U.S.-listed electronic commerce giant that was hit with a record $403 million fine in June over a massive data breach affecting millions of South Korean customers. South Korea Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il expressed regret over Wednesday’s report by the House Judiciary Committee, saying it reflected “only Coupang’s unilateral claims” and failed to include Seoul’s position. South Korean authorities’ investigation ...

Let’s be frank: How German sausages became America’s iconic hot dog

Nineteenth-century Indiana passed some of the country’s toughest “blue laws” to protect Sunday’s rest and worship from alcohol and ... hot dogs? But Indiana’s push was noteworthy for another reason: It produced the country’s earliest known use in print of the culinary term that ...