AI agent startups attracted .8 billion in funding in July 2026 alone, with enterprise automation and developer tools leading the charge as investors bet on the future of autonomous work.
Existing home sales dropped 2.4% in June even as the median price reached a record 40,600, highlighting the affordability crisis squeezing American homebuyers.
Boston swept a doubleheader against Tampa Bay to push their winning streak to 11 games—the longest since 2016—as the red-hot Red Sox reach .500 and move into playoff position.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches with two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal at the center of speculation as contenders position for October runs.
American shoppers extended their spending streak in June with retail sales up 9.41% year-over-year, driven by summer promotions and early back-to-school shopping.
Uber announces acquisition of German food delivery giant Delivery Hero, creating a 99-country delivery empire with 36 billion in combined bookings.
Payments giant Stripe teams with private equity firm Advent International in joint offer representing 28 percent premium. Deal would reshape digital payments landscape.
In first congressional testimony, new Federal Reserve chairman pledges price stability while announcing five task forces to review Fed operations. June inflation data shows surprise improvement.