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Researchers Tried Letting AI Do Science. It Failed

A new study found today's frontier AI agents could complete many of the engineering tasks required for AI research but failed to produce original work worthy of acceptance at a top machine learning conference.

Reassessing Risk in Tech Stocks

You’re likely aware that many technology companies are spending epic sums of money on AI these days. Take tech titans like Oracle, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta that are building out massive data centers and oth…

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Price Prediction Today

Bitcoin traded near $64,869, up 1.54% over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum climbed to $1,921, up 1.21% on the day and XRP held near $1.08. Total crypto market capitalization stood at $2.21 trillion, up 1.35% over the …

Aristotle Funds Debuts ETF Lineup for Active Fixed Income

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Aristotle Funds — a longtime mutual fund provider — made its debut into the ETF market with the release of three new funds. All three funds provide Artistotle’s actively managed takes on fixe…

Australia Sues Telegram for $38M Over ‘Pro-Terror’ Videos

Australia's online safety regulator has taken Telegram to court over extremist content, seeking penalties of up to A$54.6 million ($38 million), and raised the possibility of asking a court to shut the service down in t…

China: Consumption pivot points to slower growth - Rabobank

Rabobank’s Teeuwe Mevissen highlights that China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth undershot expectations in Q2, with persistent headwinds from weak domestic demand and a deepening real estate crisis. The report arg…

Why an Aging Power Grid Is Fueling a New ETF Bet

Recent headlines about slowing AI spending and volatile tech stocks miss a bigger story. The U.S. power grid isn’t ready for what’s coming. That was the message from speakers on a July 27 webinar sponsored by SS&C ALPS …

Malaysia: Balanced macro profile supports Ringgit – MUFG

MUFG notes Malaysia remains one of Asia’s stronger-performing economies, with above-trend growth, low inflation and robust external demand, especially in electronics. Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the Overnig…