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With core capital goods orders up 0.9% and banks expanding stock holdings, are investors right to bet on continued economic strength, or is this optimism overdone?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · Jul 29, 2026
Euro zone inflation jumps to 3.3%, fueling bets on higher rates
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Nicole Hardy
The ECB waited too long on this one, now they'll have to raise faster and it'll hurt more.
Kalshi imposes first lifetime ban on George Santos over State of the Union bet
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Kalshi permanently bans former Rep. George Santos from its platform, marking the company’s first lifetime ban and imposing a $71,356 penalty for alleged trading misconduct tied to his activity, including an insider-trading-related violation. The move follows Santos’s past penalties for betting on his own attendance at the State of the Union—where he won about $18,000 after a $35,000 fine—and his history of legal troubles and a pardon from President Donald Trump.
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Yuki Tanaka
The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.
NFL, sportsbooks reach deals ahead of 2026 season
Sports
— 5d
The NFL renewed partnerships with FanDuel and DraftKings and added Fanatics Betting and Gaming as a partner, expanding official data usage, advertising rights, and activation at major events, with Fanatics Casino named as an official online casino partner. The deals ahead of the 2026 season emphasize profitability, responsible gambling, access to real-time NFL data and statistics, and a commitment to game integrity by excluding objectionable bets.
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The Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideo
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Palisade Capital Expands Portfolio With New Bets
Finance
— Aug 24, 2026
Palisade Capital Management LP disclosed new stakes in four companies in the second quarter: OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited, Quaker Houghton, Corsair Gaming, and Palisade Bio, establishing sizable positions alongside other institutional investors. The moves highlight Palisade’s diversified betting across leisure services, specialty chemicals, gaming, and biotech, as reported in its 13F filings.
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Yuki Tanaka
Solid roundup. The balanced coverage on this one is refreshing.
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2 Democrats Save Mike Johnson From Facing Another Floor Shutdown
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 1h
European stocks slip as Iran clashes push oil above $90, Fed bets rise
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European stocks wobbled as fresh US-Iran strikes lifted oil prices above $90, with energy shares gaining while broader indices edged lower and traders priced in higher odds of a US rate hike in September amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Investors also watched inflation data and central-bank policy expectations, as supply disruptions and Middle East risk kept markets cautious.
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Jared Kim
Rate hike odds rising just as oil spikes is a nasty combo for stagflation fears. Fed's got a tough call in September.
Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Asian stocks tumble as oil surges and Fed rate-hike bets grow
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Global markets cooled as hawkish indications from Fed Chair Warsh, renewed Middle East tensions, and higher oil prices spurred expectations of a September rate hike, weighing on tech-heavy indices in Asia and easing Indian shares early trading. Traders also watched for shifts in yields and the dollar as flows and regional risk sentiment diverged, with some assets and sectors more resilient than others.
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Dolphins field NFL's youngest roster as Miami bets on future over wins
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The Miami Dolphins entered 2026 with the NFL’s youngest roster, averaging 25.3 years and with about 47 percent of players aged 22 to 24, signaling a deliberate rebuild under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley focused on long-term development over immediate wins. While this youth movement may bring early struggles, the plan centers on building a durable culture, discipline, and a solid foundation for future success.
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Nike, On, and Lululemon shares down 40% as analysts debate the bottom
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StockStory highlights that major consumer names like Nike face earnings pressure while cash-rich bets such as Boston Beer and OCUL carry hidden risks, and that in services and retail, players like Vestis, People, CarMax and Williams-Sonoma show mixed prospects with potential value traps and growth headwinds. The overarching theme is that cash position and market positioning aren’t guarantees of outperformance, as declining demand and tighter margins weigh on several high-profile names.
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Vanguard to Acquire Altruist in $4B Deal
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Vanguard is acquiring Altruist for about $4 billion to expand into technology-enabled advisory and custody services, signaling its biggest tech bet yet as it targets independent financial advisers. Altruist will operate as a standalone unit after closing later in 2026, with Vanguard’s investment enabling expanded adviser technology and scale.
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Yuki Tanaka
The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.
On X · @David_Ornstein
Everton Push for Renegotiated Folarin Balogun Signing
Reactions to Everton's deadline-day pursuit of Balogun are mostly one-sided, with 65-75% accepting or opportunistically positive (especially Chelsea fans hoping it aids their Monaco deals), under 10% outright against, and the rest skeptical about completion. No genuine 25-75 split exists.
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North Star Expands Holdings Across Tech Finance
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"North Star Asset Management Inc. disclosed new or expanded positions in five companies—Zscaler, Fidelity National Financial, Repligen, CoStar Group, and The Charles Schwab—during recent reporting periods, with stake values ranging from roughly $3.2 million to about $44.2 million." The filings show the fund increasing its exposure across technology, financial services, and biopharma peers, reflecting a diversified bet across several sectors amid broader institutional activity.
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Raj Patel
Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
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Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined $172,539 and banned
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Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, agreed to pay about $172,000, disgorge roughly $107,000 in profits, and accept a three-year trading ban after the CFTC found he used non-public access to Trump speeches to place bets on Kalshi prediction markets. The settlement resolves the regulator’s probe into alleged insider trading tied to Trump’s remarks and bars him from Kalshi for three years.
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VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Early-Season NFL Betting Markets Reported Softer
Sports
— Aug 20, 2026
Across betting and fantasy football, experts advise exploiting soft early-season markets with disciplined judgment, avoiding overreaction to ownership and hype, and timing strategic moves like FPL chips for maximum value. They also stress using price-mistory analysis and data-driven projections, such as tick histories and models like Statz, to identify value picks and optimize lineups.
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Short interest climbs across ProShares ultrashorts
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Short interest in ProShares inverse and leveraged ETFs showed divergent moves: UltraShort Consumer Discretionary fell 65.3% to 24,146 shares as of August 14, while Ultra SmallCap 600 and UltraShort SmallCap 600 each surged in short interest by about 132% and 130% respectively, signaling rising bearish bets on small-cap proxies. At the same time, institutional activity in ProShares Short S&P 500 intensified, with NewEdge Advisors cutting its SH stake by 99.4% in the first quarter and other firms adjusting positions, highlighting shifting investor posture among inverse-market ETFs.
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Four NFL Preseason Games Open Final Week
Sports
— 5d
The final week of the NFL preseason features four games Thursday night, including the Bills at Steelers, Browns at Patriots, and Chargers at Rams, as teams evaluate rosters ahead of the regular season. Previews highlight depth-chart decisions, Steelers practice-squad battles, broadcast plans for Week 2 and international matchups, plus promotional bets and college-game previews tied to the broader lead‑up to the season.
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Trump Meets Oil Refiners As Gas Still Over $4 Amid Iran War
President Donald Trump met with oil refining executives at the White House on Tuesday to discuss gas prices, hours after American forces struck Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz for the second time in three days.
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Record $646M Corporate Donations in 2026 Midterms
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U.S. corporate political spending reached a record $646 million in the 18 months through June, led by crypto, online betting, and AI firms, with spending rising as policy battles over regulation intensify. The funding is increasingly funneled through layered PACs and dark-money nonprofits, reflecting a broader strategy to influence Congress ahead of ongoing and upcoming elections, highlighted by notable contributions from Koch-linked groups, tobacco, cannabis, and tech-adjacent firms.
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
Oil drop steadies Wall Street as yields ease
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— Aug 25, 2026
Oil prices fell again, easing inflation fears and helping Wall Street bid up major indices as bond yields declined, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all rising and Nvidia among AI-stock leaders lifting sentiment. The broad move was supported by a drag on energy prices and bets that lower rates could sustain reflation-friendly growth.
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MAGA Inc. Bets $827K in SC Senate Runoff
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— Aug 24, 2026
President Donald Trump’s political network, through MAGA Inc., spent roughly $827,000 to $828,000 on last-minute text messages and voter outreach to boost Darline Graham Nordone in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, signaling strong, concentrated support for her candidacy. Trump has actively campaigned for Graham Nordone, including rallies and direct appeals, marking one of the year’s most visible efforts by his team to secure an endorsed candidate in a pivotal race.
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Jarahn · 41.6K views · Aug 27, 2026
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Globeflex Capital L P Reports About $30 Million in Q2 New Stakes Across Five Stocks
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— Aug 24, 2026
Globeflex Capital L P disclosed new Q2 positions across six companies, including Himalaya Shipping, Copa Holdings, Northeast Bancorp, Onto Innovation, and inTEST Co., acquiring thousands of shares valued at several million dollars in each case. The filings also show other major investors expanding their bets in these sectors, highlighting renewed activity in transport, financial services, semiconductors and testing equipment stocks.
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StockStory Flags Mixed Outlook Across Major Stocks
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— Aug 24, 2026
StockStory flags a mix of bearish calls and cautions across a broad set of names, noting slowing growth, high costs, or weak fundamentals for GoDaddy, The Trade Desk, Teladoc, Medifast, Meritage Homes, Scholastic, Inter Parfums, Paramount Global, and Inspire Medical Systems, while pointing to two cash-generating stocks like MSA Safety as potentially stronger picks. The piece emphasizes independent analysis to separate risky bets from viable opportunities rather than following the crowd.
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AI Agents Are Now Studying Their Own Consciousness
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
JOHN STOSSEL: March Madness Was Good Time For Reflection About Government’s Disgusting Hypocrisy On Gambling
Opinion
— Apr 13, 2025
Did you bet on March Madness? I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments. We also “spent $60 billion at casinos last year (and) about $12 billion on online sports betting,” notes…
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Nicaragua, Washington, South Korea, Mexico Advance LLWS
x/mexican
— Aug 21, 2026
At the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Nicaragua, Washington, South Korea, New Jersey, Mexico and Curaçao were among teams advancing on Day 1, highlighted by South Korea’s shutout and strong showings from several international and U.S. squads. Betting odds reflected heavy favorites like South Korea and Nicaragua entering Friday’s games, with Mexico and other teams also featured in pre-match wagering discussions.
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George Santos Under Investigation For Betting On Kalshi: Report
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— Jun 3, 2026
Oops, he allegedly did it again. Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is under investigation for his betting activity on the prediction market Kalshi, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Kalshi told…
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Wisconsin Elections Commission warns against election betting
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
The Wisconsin Elections Commission warns that voters cannot bet on an election outcome and then cast a ballot in the same election, with potential voter-qualification challenges and felony-level penalties. The guidance highlights prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, notes limited federal action but existing state laws in Wisconsin and other states, and references proposed federal STOP Corrupt Bets Act as context.
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Trump Declares ‘All Bets Are Off’ if Hamas Does Not Release Hostages by Saturday
Reporting
— Feb 11, 2025
President Donald Trump has given terror group Hamas a stern warning: Release all hostages or “all bets are off.” During an interview with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Hamas will have until Saturday noon to…
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Ben Chilwell set for Crystal Palace return from Strasbourg
Fabrizio Romano reports agreement for Ben Chilwell to rejoin Crystal Palace from Strasbourg on deadline day. Reactions are mostly positive or warmly neutral (70-80% agreeing share) from Chelsea and Palace fans welcoming the low-risk move, with limited mild opposition.
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WHY DID THEY LAUGH?!?
Hawk's Podcasts / mdg650hawk · 641K views · Aug 31, 2026
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