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That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware

Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.

‘The Washington Post’ Ordered To Rehire And Issue Back Pay To Journalist Karen Attiah

An independent arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate former opinion columnist Karen Attiah and provide her with back pay and lost benefits, finding the newspaper lacked sufficient cause to fire her following social media posts about the 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The ruling is a major workplace and labor victory […]

Target Apologizes For ‘Racist’ Halloween Costume

Target has pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its website and apologized after the product drew widespread criticism online for imagery that consumers said evoked Blackface and racist minstrel caricatures. The costume, sold as the “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume” under Target’s Hyde and EEK! Boutique brand, featured a dark face covering […]

Reflections on the extraordinary life of James T. Laney

Like anyone blessed with 98 years of life, most of what is written about Jim and these reflections are well-seasoned, none less than 20 years old. We were in the prime of our lives. We can look at his life through five lenses: pastor, educator, business leader, diplomat, and Rotarian. Jim Laney was one of […]

There’s More to Growth Than AI

For many of the past several years, investor enthusiasm has been concentrated in a narrow group of AI-related and technology stocks. As liquidity conditions tighten and speculation begins to recede, broader market fundamentals are gaining importance. In his July insight, Richard Bernstein, Global Head of Macro & Customized Investing, examines how improving profit growth across […]

S&P/TSX Energy Index Rallies 16% in July, Tops Canadian Sectors

The S&P/TSX Energy Index jumped 16% in July, emerging as the standout performer in an otherwise subdued Canadian equity market. Despite energy’s strong performance, Canadian energy equity ETFs recorded $244 million in net outflows. Key Takeaways The S&P/TSX Energy Index surged 16% in July, making it the standout performer in an otherwise subdued Canadian equity […]

Big Bitcoin Forecasts Make These Income ETFs Alluring

Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market capitalization, notched an impressive rally last week, stoking hope that the cryptocurrency has finally bottomed in 2026 and that more upside is ahead. The jury is still out on that, but it is clear that last week’s resurgence is prompting revisiting and reiteration of some big-time price forecasts […]

This Is the Broad Bond ETF to Consider Now

Communication from the Federal Reserve remains limited and long-dated Treasury yields remain too high for comfort. Indeed, bond investors are living in interesting times. The Treasury Department is attempting to smooth things over by repurchasing U.S. government bonds. Still, with this country $40 trillion in debt, investors may want to check expectations of docility at […]

European ETFs: Back in the Game

European equities have long been written off as the ultimate value trap — a sleepy, slow-growth market living in the shadow of Wall Street’s tech-fueled mega-rally. But a massive shift in market dynamics is unfolding across the Atlantic. Backed by accelerating corporate earnings and a favorable macroeconomic backdrop, European benchmarks are no longer sitting on […]

Tap Into Defense & Long-Term Opportunities With Utilities

Traditionally speaking, when advisors and investors have thought about investing in utilities, it oftentimes is done for defensive purposes. Key Takeaways: Utilities tend to be added to portfolios for their defensive advantages amid inflation, but the sector offers more potential than meets the eye. This sector is going to be a key facilitator of the […]