https://lendingscorelab.com The latest financial news that affects your wallet. en-us https://lendingscorelab.com/article/nasa-engineer-turned-200-closet-side-hustle-into-six-figure-business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/nasa-engineer-turned-200-closet-side-hustle-into-six-figure-business 2026-08-12T01:25:20.018415+00:00 A NASA engineer launched a side business for just $200 out of her closet. It now surpasses her engineering salary. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/nasa-engineer-turned-200-closet-side-hustle-into-six-figure-income https://lendingscorelab.com/article/nasa-engineer-turned-200-closet-side-hustle-into-six-figure-income 2026-08-12T01:25:16.832006+00:00 A NASA engineer launched a side business for just $200 and eventually grew it to surpass her six-figure engineering salary. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/nvidia-s-strategy-to-become-an-asset-class-risk-and-reward https://lendingscorelab.com/article/nvidia-s-strategy-to-become-an-asset-class-risk-and-reward 2026-08-12T01:25:13.726483+00:00 Nvidia is positioning itself as more than a stock. Analysts debate whether its financing model signals strength or systemic risk. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/july-cpi-report-what-the-inflation-data-means-for-the-fed https://lendingscorelab.com/article/july-cpi-report-what-the-inflation-data-means-for-the-fed 2026-08-12T01:24:56.154486+00:00 Wednesday's consumer price index report is expected to show modest July inflation, with significant implications for Federal Reserve policy. economy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/wall-street-backs-nvidia-s-new-vision-for-ai-infrastructure https://lendingscorelab.com/article/wall-street-backs-nvidia-s-new-vision-for-ai-infrastructure 2026-08-12T01:24:55.918518+00:00 Nvidia's Jensen Huang has pitched a bold new model for funding AI expansion, and Wall Street appears ready to follow. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/cardinal-health-profit-guidance-lifts-price-target-for-investors https://lendingscorelab.com/article/cardinal-health-profit-guidance-lifts-price-target-for-investors 2026-08-12T01:24:55.918431+00:00 Cardinal Health's strong profitability outlook prompts an upgraded price target, despite a quarter that wasn't entirely clean. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/gm-signs-4-5b-parts-deal-to-fortify-its-supply-chain https://lendingscorelab.com/article/gm-signs-4-5b-parts-deal-to-fortify-its-supply-chain 2026-08-12T01:24:55.728901+00:00 General Motors has reached a parts agreement worth up to $4.5 billion aimed at preventing the supply disruptions that have repeatedly rattled the auto industry. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/coreweave-shares-surge-13-as-ai-demand-doubles-revenue https://lendingscorelab.com/article/coreweave-shares-surge-13-as-ai-demand-doubles-revenue 2026-08-12T01:24:55.728254+00:00 CoreWeave posted explosive revenue growth driven by AI infrastructure demand, even as the company carries a substantial $35 billion debt load. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/medicare-advantage-pullbacks-leave-seniors-searching-for-coverage https://lendingscorelab.com/article/medicare-advantage-pullbacks-leave-seniors-searching-for-coverage 2026-08-12T01:24:52.527887+00:00 Health insurers are exiting Medicare Advantage markets, forcing older adults—especially in rural areas—to find new plans. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/minnesota-and-wisconsin-democrats-battle-in-key-primary-races https://lendingscorelab.com/article/minnesota-and-wisconsin-democrats-battle-in-key-primary-races 2026-08-12T01:24:36.932466+00:00 Progressive and moderate Democrats clash in Minnesota's Senate primary, signaling deeper ideological fault lines ahead of the midterms. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/apple-pay-and-wallet-executive-departing-bloomberg-reports https://lendingscorelab.com/article/apple-pay-and-wallet-executive-departing-bloomberg-reports 2026-08-12T01:24:33.058705+00:00 A senior Apple executive overseeing Pay and Wallet services is leaving the company, according to Bloomberg. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/iphone-18-pricing-dilemma-could-force-apple-to-choose-between-margin-and-market https://lendingscorelab.com/article/iphone-18-pricing-dilemma-could-force-apple-to-choose-between-margin-and-market 2026-08-11T01:25:08.226750+00:00 Apple faces a critical trade-off on iPhone 18: raise prices and risk losing buyers, or hold the line and absorb pressure. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/us-stocks-diverge-as-oil-and-yields-surge-on-iran-tensions https://lendingscorelab.com/article/us-stocks-diverge-as-oil-and-yields-surge-on-iran-tensions 2026-08-11T01:25:07.752358+00:00 American equity markets turned mixed as crude oil prices and Treasury yields climbed sharply, reflecting growing unease over deteriorating Iran geopolitics. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/dow-jones-holds-steady-as-oil-rises-on-stalled-iran-talks https://lendingscorelab.com/article/dow-jones-holds-steady-as-oil-rises-on-stalled-iran-talks 2026-08-11T01:25:07.751398+00:00 The Dow edged lower Monday as climbing oil prices reflected deadlocked U.S.-Iran negotiations, while Apple and SpaceX faced notable selling pressure. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/silver-prices-extend-gains-in-monday-morning-trading https://lendingscorelab.com/article/silver-prices-extend-gains-in-monday-morning-trading 2026-08-11T01:25:06.859050+00:00 Silver continued its upward momentum in early Monday trading, building on recent strength in precious metals markets. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/washington-s-national-guard-deployment-extended-to-2029 https://lendingscorelab.com/article/washington-s-national-guard-deployment-extended-to-2029 2026-08-11T01:25:06.667474+00:00 A National Guard deployment in Washington is being extended until 2029, raising questions about long-term mission scope and resource strain. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/trump-acknowledges-recent-contact-with-fed-chair-warsh-amid-independence-concern https://lendingscorelab.com/article/trump-acknowledges-recent-contact-with-fed-chair-warsh-amid-independence-concern 2026-08-11T01:25:05.691325+00:00 President Trump confirmed recent communication with Fed Chairman Warsh but pushed back on reports of regular calls raising central bank independence questions. economy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/strategy-raises-653m-by-selling-1-690-bitcoin-via-mstr-shares https://lendingscorelab.com/article/strategy-raises-653m-by-selling-1-690-bitcoin-via-mstr-shares 2026-08-11T01:25:05.191623+00:00 Michael Saylor's Strategy converted a portion of its bitcoin holdings into $653 million through an MSTR share sale, signaling a notable liquidity move. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/openai-broadens-daybreak-cybersecurity-program-amid-ai-agent-risks https://lendingscorelab.com/article/openai-broadens-daybreak-cybersecurity-program-amid-ai-agent-risks 2026-08-11T01:25:04.688997+00:00 OpenAI is expanding Daybreak, its cybersecurity initiative launched in May, to help ecosystem partners counter evolving AI-driven threats. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/kuehn-law-urges-gossamer-bio-investors-to-seek-legal-counsel https://lendingscorelab.com/article/kuehn-law-urges-gossamer-bio-investors-to-seek-legal-counsel 2026-08-11T01:25:03.682898+00:00 Law firm Kuehn Law is encouraging Gossamer Bio investors to get in touch amid potential legal action concerning the biotech company. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/florida-cancer-specialists-expands-oncology-team-with-new-md https://lendingscorelab.com/article/florida-cancer-specialists-expands-oncology-team-with-new-md 2026-08-11T01:25:02.347245+00:00 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute has added Neel K. Gakhar, MD, to its physician roster, continuing the network's regional growth. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bitwise-analyst-says-circle-is-undervalued-ahead-of-stablecoin-boom https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bitwise-analyst-says-circle-is-undervalued-ahead-of-stablecoin-boom 2026-08-11T01:25:00.657112+00:00 Bitwise's Rasmussen argues Circle is mispriced by markets as stablecoin adoption accelerates toward a multitrillion-dollar future. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bitcoin-volatility-collapses-yet-downside-hedges-stay-costly https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bitcoin-volatility-collapses-yet-downside-hedges-stay-costly 2026-08-11T01:24:58.839412+00:00 Implied volatility in Bitcoin options has dropped sharply, but traders are still paying a premium to protect against further losses. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bitcoin-s-bip-110-debate-shows-free-market-forces-at-work https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bitcoin-s-bip-110-debate-shows-free-market-forces-at-work 2026-08-11T01:24:57.999544+00:00 The BIP-110 episode reveals how Bitcoin's decentralized governance mirrors free-market capitalism, letting stakeholders vote with their choices. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/hedge-funds-flip-bullish-on-bitcoin-in-rare-cme-positioning-shift https://lendingscorelab.com/article/hedge-funds-flip-bullish-on-bitcoin-in-rare-cme-positioning-shift 2026-08-11T01:24:53.148629+00:00 Hedge funds have reversed structural short positions on CME bitcoin futures, a rare directional pivot signaling growing institutional confidence in a rally. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/gold-surges-yen-slides-as-iran-tensions-drive-oil-higher https://lendingscorelab.com/article/gold-surges-yen-slides-as-iran-tensions-drive-oil-higher 2026-08-11T01:24:44.511375+00:00 Commodity markets surged Monday as Iran-US standoff pushed oil up 5% and gold near record highs, while the yen reversed intervention gains. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/when-spousal-social-security-benefits-beat-your-own-at-62 https://lendingscorelab.com/article/when-spousal-social-security-benefits-beat-your-own-at-62 2026-08-11T01:24:41.994762+00:00 A wife's $900 monthly benefit raises a key question: when does claiming a spousal Social Security benefit early make more financial sense? personal-finance https://lendingscorelab.com/article/why-the-u-s-debt-load-could-undermine-any-fed-inflation-target https://lendingscorelab.com/article/why-the-u-s-debt-load-could-undermine-any-fed-inflation-target 2026-08-11T01:24:41.994589+00:00 A future Fed chair may vow to hold inflation at 2%, but America's debt trajectory could make that promise nearly impossible to keep. economy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ai-anxiety-is-real-but-mass-job-displacement-remains-elusive https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ai-anxiety-is-real-but-mass-job-displacement-remains-elusive 2026-08-11T01:24:40.301519+00:00 Workers fear AI-driven unemployment, yet current data show no evidence of large-scale job losses tied to the technology. economy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/gamestop-eyes-ebay-collaboration-instead-of-full-takeover https://lendingscorelab.com/article/gamestop-eyes-ebay-collaboration-instead-of-full-takeover 2026-08-11T01:24:38.451418+00:00 Ryan Cohen's GameStop may pivot from a merger bid to a collaboration deal with eBay, though analysts question the strategic value. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/trump-foreign-licensing-revenue-hits-59-5m-led-by-gulf-deals https://lendingscorelab.com/article/trump-foreign-licensing-revenue-hits-59-5m-led-by-gulf-deals 2026-08-11T01:24:38.451260+00:00 Gulf developers in the UAE and Qatar account for nearly two-thirds of Trump's foreign licensing fees, raising fresh questions about entanglements. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/openai-broadens-daybreak-cybersecurity-push-as-ai-threats-grow https://lendingscorelab.com/article/openai-broadens-daybreak-cybersecurity-push-as-ai-threats-grow 2026-08-11T01:24:37.604937+00:00 OpenAI is expanding its Daybreak initiative, launched in May, to help ecosystem partners deploy advanced AI models against evolving cyber threats. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-responds-to-trump-attacks-after-primary-victory https://lendingscorelab.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-responds-to-trump-attacks-after-primary-victory 2026-08-10T01:25:01.548902+00:00 The Michigan Democrat addresses Republican criticism following his primary win in a wide-ranging interview. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/cascades-q2-earnings-call-key-takeaways-for-investors https://lendingscorelab.com/article/cascades-q2-earnings-call-key-takeaways-for-investors 2026-08-10T01:24:59.991540+00:00 Cascades held its Q2 earnings call with investors. Here's what the results signal for the packaging company's outlook. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/marvell-broadcom-nvidia-who-wins-the-ai-interconnect-race https://lendingscorelab.com/article/marvell-broadcom-nvidia-who-wins-the-ai-interconnect-race 2026-08-10T01:24:56.090901+00:00 Marvell's premium valuation hinges on AI interconnect growth. Here's how it stacks up against Broadcom and Nvidia. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/core-scientific-shareholders-rejected-9b-deal-was-amd-the-payoff https://lendingscorelab.com/article/core-scientific-shareholders-rejected-9b-deal-was-amd-the-payoff 2026-08-10T01:24:54.295117+00:00 Core Scientific's shareholders voted down a $9B acquisition. A subsequent AMD deal has some asking whether they were right to hold out. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/iren-corz-and-apld-who-wins-the-ai-cloud-infrastructure-race https://lendingscorelab.com/article/iren-corz-and-apld-who-wins-the-ai-cloud-infrastructure-race 2026-08-10T01:24:54.295064+00:00 Three crypto-mining-turned-AI-cloud firms compete for contracted demand. Can IREN convert its buildout into sustainable profits? markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/vulcan-materials-bets-on-aggregates-to-drive-margin-growth https://lendingscorelab.com/article/vulcan-materials-bets-on-aggregates-to-drive-margin-growth 2026-08-10T01:24:53.903504+00:00 Vulcan Materials is leaning into its aggregates business to sustain profitability gains, but how does it stack up against Martin Marietta and Eagle Materials? markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ups-completes-amazon-pullback-is-the-turnaround-on-track https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ups-completes-amazon-pullback-is-the-turnaround-on-track 2026-08-10T01:24:53.196675+00:00 UPS has finished reducing its reliance on Amazon volume. Analysts are watching closely to see if the strategy is paying off. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/vulcan-materials-margin-strategy-how-aggregates-drive-edge https://lendingscorelab.com/article/vulcan-materials-margin-strategy-how-aggregates-drive-edge 2026-08-10T01:24:52.668137+00:00 Vulcan Materials is leaning into its aggregates business to sustain margin growth, but how does it stack up against Martin Marietta and Eagle Materials? markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ford-s-28-350-electric-pickup-a-bold-bet-on-affordability https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ford-s-28-350-electric-pickup-a-bold-bet-on-affordability 2026-08-10T01:24:52.668026+00:00 Ford is targeting mass-market EV buyers with a lower-priced electric pickup, while its stock remains attractively valued by several measures. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/best-cd-rates-available-today-yields-reach-up-to-4-35-apy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/best-cd-rates-available-today-yields-reach-up-to-4-35-apy 2026-08-10T01:24:52.667879+00:00 Top certificate of deposit rates are holding near multi-year highs, offering savers a rare window to lock in predictable returns. personal-finance https://lendingscorelab.com/article/servicenow-bets-on-autonomous-security-to-drive-next-growth-phase https://lendingscorelab.com/article/servicenow-bets-on-autonomous-security-to-drive-next-growth-phase 2026-08-10T01:24:52.489047+00:00 ServiceNow is expanding into autonomous security operations, a move aimed at accelerating enterprise growth and deepening its AI platform strategy. business https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bank-of-america-warns-of-fresh-headwinds-for-magnificent-seven https://lendingscorelab.com/article/bank-of-america-warns-of-fresh-headwinds-for-magnificent-seven 2026-08-10T01:24:44.491775+00:00 BofA analysts identify a new complicating factor threatening the dominance of the market's most powerful mega-cap tech stocks. markets https://lendingscorelab.com/article/central-ny-food-banks-receive-140-000-eggs-from-ag-settlement https://lendingscorelab.com/article/central-ny-food-banks-receive-140-000-eggs-from-ag-settlement 2026-08-09T01:24:56.353829+00:00 An attorney general settlement with egg companies has directed over 140,000 eggs to Central New York food banks, offering relief amid high egg prices. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/buying-a-1m-home-at-70-will-you-run-out-of-money-by-90 https://lendingscorelab.com/article/buying-a-1m-home-at-70-will-you-run-out-of-money-by-90 2026-08-09T01:24:48.917256+00:00 Purchasing a home outright late in life carries real financial risk. Here's what retirees need to weigh before making a cash offer. personal-finance https://lendingscorelab.com/article/oxford-union-debate-cancellation-reveals-britain-s-free-speech-fault-lines https://lendingscorelab.com/article/oxford-union-debate-cancellation-reveals-britain-s-free-speech-fault-lines 2026-08-09T01:24:48.267260+00:00 A controversy at Oxford's historic debating society lays bare how free speech protections in Britain differ sharply from American norms. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/target-date-funds-may-be-too-conservative-for-long-retirements https://lendingscorelab.com/article/target-date-funds-may-be-too-conservative-for-long-retirements 2026-08-09T01:24:48.121767+00:00 Default retirement funds may lack the growth needed to sustain decades of post-work income as lifespans extend. personal-finance https://lendingscorelab.com/article/the-startup-drone-maker-behind-ukraine-s-deep-strike-strategy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/the-startup-drone-maker-behind-ukraine-s-deep-strike-strategy 2026-08-09T01:24:48.023636+00:00 Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh explains how battlefield leverage shapes diplomatic outcomes in modern conflict. policy https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ohio-state-fair-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees https://lendingscorelab.com/article/ohio-state-fair-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees 2026-08-09T01:24:47.423142+00:00 The Ohio State Fair has revealed its 2026 hall of fame class, honoring individuals with lasting contributions to the event's legacy. business