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Image source: Getty Images I asked ChatGPT for the perfect passive income portfolio — and here’s what it sent me. The model blended UK dividend shares, income-focused ETFs, REITs, infrastructure funds, and bonds to deliver a balanced yield of around 4.5%. The equity core included Legal & General, yielding about 8%, and National Grid, offering…

This millennial has a message for anyone who thinks a million-dollar windfall—whether it’s from the sale of their business or the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer—will solve all your problems.  If that was the case, Tom Grogan should have been living the dream. After cofounding Wingstop UK and selling a majority stake for £400 million…

Hedge fund billionaire Michael Burry recently made a billion-dollar bet against Palantir and Nvidia, two of the most popular artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Hedge fund manager Michael Burry made a billion-dollar bet against subprime mortgage-backed securities during the housing bubble that contributed to the financial crisis in 2008. He persuaded several major banks to create…

China has lifted export controls on computer chips vital to car production, the country’s commerce ministry said on Sunday. Exemptions have been granted to exports made by Chinese-owned Nexperia for civilian use, it said, which should help carmakers who had feared production in Europe would be hit. At the same time, China has also paused…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Did you hear? Elon Musk got his $1 trillion pay package. Of course you did, because coverage of that highly anticipated vote is everywhere, including here at…

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to introduce a 50-year fixed-rate mortgage, a reform officials believe could make homeownership more feasible for millions of Americans amid soaring prices and mounting affordability concerns.​ “Thanks to President Trump, we are indeed working on The 50-year Mortgage – a complete game changer,” Federal Housing Finance…

Travellers queue at a security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental airport in Houston, Texas, on Sunday © Mark Felix/Bloomberg Top Trump administration officials on Sunday warned that US air travel would slow to a “trickle” and US economic growth could turn negative if the country’s federal government shutdown continues for much longer. The shutdown —…

‘Shares Poised to Collapse,’ Says Investor About Palantir Stock – TipRanks.com Advertisement Another quarter, another strong showing from Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR). The big data analytics firm continues to impress, notching record revenue, expanding profits, and lifting its Rule of 40 score to an impressive 114. On paper, it’s hard to find much to complain about. Meet…

Topline Over 7,700 flights were delayed and nearly 2,300 canceled in the United States on Sunday as the government shutdown’s impact on air travel grows more significant ahead of the holidays. Key Facts The largest number of outright cancellations happened at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as of Sunday afternoon, which saw 323 flights delayed and…

These companies pay durable and steadily rising dividends. High-yielding dividend stocks can be powerful passive income producers. The best ones pay durable dividends that steadily rise. That enables investors to collect a lucrative and growing stream of passive income. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD +0.02%), Realty Income (O 0.59%), and Main Street Capital (MAIN +0.16%) stand…

A maker of organic baby formula is recalling some of the product after federal officials linked it to a 10-state infant botulism outbreak. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said 13 children have been hospitalized since August after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. No deaths have been reported. A container of ByHeart Whole Nutrition…

President Donald Trump is facing intense backlash after a top official floated a new proposal to address housing affordability issues in the United States. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said on Saturday the Trump administration is “working on” a 50-year mortgage plan — a significant shift from the standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage that…

mapodile | E+ | Getty Images LAS VEGAS — Millions of households have individual retirement accounts, and simple mistakes can be expensive, experts warn.   One of the most common IRA errors is overlooking beneficiary designations, which dictate who receives the account after you die, according to Brandon Buckingham, vice president for the advanced planning group…

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings recently joked on X that “President Trump should hire Nancy Pelosi in retirement to manage Americans’ stock market portfolios. She beat the S&P 500 by 559%. We could all be retired in 6 months!” (1) The sarcasm aside, Jennings had no idea that the numbers Pelosi leaves behind heading into retirement…

Whether you steam broccoli on the daily, have a cat who uses the rug as a pee pad or dwell with a housemate who doesn’t seem to understand the concept of showering on the reg (my sincere condolences, BTW), this stench-stifler’s three-stage filtration system can radically improve conditions for your nasal passages. And not only…

We’re only in the second week of November, but our minds are already on Black Friday. And who can blame us? The deals are coming earlier than ever this year, and Walmart’s leading the charge with big savings on brands like Keurig, Lego, Dyson and Reebok. In fact, its first Black Friday deals event of…

Last month, more than 100 young wealthy founders, inheritors, and industry leaders flew in from all around the world in the luxe mountain town of Aspen, Colo. At Goldman Sachs’ annual At the Helm event, the bank’s affluent clients dropped and did pushups for a Navy SEAL, unfurled their relationship with wealth guru Sahil Bloom,…

A Palantir sign displayed on an office building by Poetra_RH via Shutterstock Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has become one of the most talked-about artificial intelligence (AI) stocks after delivering another blockbuster quarter. With record government contracts, surging U.S. commercial growth, and profitability metrics that few software companies can match, investors are paying attention again.  PLTR stock…

We’re only a little over a week into November, but our minds are already on Black Friday. And who can blame us? The deals are coming earlier than ever this year, and Walmart’s leading the charge with big savings on brands like Keurig, Lego, Dyson and Reebok. In fact, its first Black Friday deals event…

Published: November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM Updated: November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpand Carnival Cruise LInes This Google Maps Street View File Image shows a Carnival Cruise Lines ship at PortMiami. MIAMI — FBI special agents were investigating the death of a Carnival Cruise Lines passenger aboard a ship that returned on Saturday to PortMiami….

In an attempt to bury the hatchet, Starbucks gave its reasons as to why the viral Christmas merchandise sold out after loyal fans shared their fury on the coffee chain’s socials. Starbucks couldn’t bear its fans any longer, and has been forced to apologize. After the coffee chain dropped its 20-ounce bear-shaped iced coffee glasses…

A rough week for tech stocks might signal a loss of investor confidence in artificial intelligence. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Nasdaq Composite Index was down 3% — making this its worst week since President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariff plan in April. Tech companies that have otherwise performed well this year…

A new 31-page bill to end the government shutdown was released Sunday evening and then quickly advanced by the Senate in the most direct sign yet that the record-setting stoppage could soon come to an end. The tally of 60-40 saw eight members of the Democratic caucus join with Republicans and was just enough to…

WASHINGTON — Blue Origin says it is working with the government to secure additional launch opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission, given new restrictions placed on commercial launches by the Federal Aviation Administration. The launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission on New Glenn is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Eastern Nov….

MIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Miami were investigating the death of a passenger traveling on a Carnival cruise ship that returned to the city Saturday. Carnival Cruise Line said the passenger was traveling aboard the Carnival Horizon, a ship holding up to nearly 4,000 guests that sails to the Caribbean. The ship returned to PortMiami…

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday. ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement. All 13 infants were hospitalized…

Quantum computing is a subset of computer science that aims to revolutionize the power of computers by replacing the traditional bit (which can be only in one of two states) with the qubit, which can be in multiple states simultaneously. The science is tricky. But if it works, it could transform the economy by allowing…

A CRISPR-based gene editing therapy dramatically reduced levels of low-density lipoprotein, often called “bad cholesterol,” and triglycerides in patients with heart disease, a new study found. Some researchers said that the treatment, developed by the biotech CRISPR Therapeutics and so far tested in just 15 people, pointed to a possible future where some people prevent…

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Texas Roadhouse will honor veterans and active U.S. military with free meal vouchers as part of its 16th annual Veterans Day tradition. On Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., all Texas Roadhouse locations will distribute vouchers to those with proof of service, such as a military or VA…

Topline The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $900 million after no winners were called in Friday’s drawing, nearing the $1 billion mark and making it the eighth-highest jackpot on record. Key Facts The six tickets drawn Friday night were 16, 21, 23, 48, 70 and gold Mega Ball 5. If a winner emerges in the…

November 8, 2025 2:30 pm EST Enlicitide, designed to deliver antibody-like efficacy, has the potential to be the first approved oral PCSK9 inhibitor to lower LDL-C with a safety profile comparable to placebo Enlicitide may help address unmet needs in ASCVD, a key driver of the ongoing cardiovascular (CV) epidemic RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merck (NYSE:…

PLTR vs. AMD vs. SMCI: Which AI Stock Is Wall Street Bullish on Amid Valuation Woes? – TipRanks.com Advertisement Story Highlights Amid concerns about valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) companies, we compare three prominent names to find the stock that Wall Street is optimistic about. Artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks took a major hit…

Trump on Saturday posted an image on social that seemed to suggest he would be proposing 50-year mortgages, something FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed shortly after on X. The image Trump posted on Truth Social features a head shot of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt under the title 30-year mortgage, and his own head shot under…