For most of your adult life, you have decided which card comes out of your wallet. Maybe it is the one with the best cashback. Maybe it is the one on top.
That decision is starting to move to software.
More than one in 10 online shoppers will routinely use AI agents to shop and pay by 2030, according to a report published Sept. 8, 2026 by Mastercard (MA). That works out to more than 300 million people worldwide.
The number reads like a distant projection. Recent US data suggests the behavior is already further along than that.
The report, ******* led "A short history of the future of shopping and payments," pairs original consumer research with predictions from four futurists in the US, Europe and Asia, according to Mastercard.

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October Nymex natural gas (NGV26) on Thursday closed down -0.043 (-1.45%).
Nat-gas prices fell from a 1.75-month nearest-futures high on Thursday and settled lower as US domestic supplies remain abundant. Nat-gas prices initially moved higher on Thursday after weekly EIA inventories rose +30 bcf, below expectations of +32 bcf. Also, the outlook for hot US weather to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use supported prices. According to forecaster Vaisala, forecasts shifted hotter in the central US for September 8-12, and that above-normal temperatures are forecast to be widespread for the September 13-17 period.
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Bondholders allege EchoStar drained over $1.5 billion from Hughes through dividends, above-market leases, and tax payments before Hughes filed Chapter 11.
EchoStar's $20 billion **** eX spectrum deal, including up to $11 billion in **** eX stock, sits at the center of creditors' **** et-stripping claims.
EchoStar avoids debtor status in Hughes' bankruptcy, but a court-appointed examiner finding improper transfers could trigger recoveries exceeding $1.5 billion.
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The telecom industry's great balance-sheet reshuffling has entered a new phase. EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) has sold more than $40 billion of spectrum to buyers including AT&T (NYSE:T) and **** eX (NASDAQ:SPCX), transforming a company once weighed down by enormous capital requirements into one with a valuable **** eX stake and greater liquidity.

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Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Aoris International Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund invests in high-quality, wealth-generating businesses managed by prudent and capable teams, targeting an annual return of 8–12% after fees over a 5–7-year market cycle. During the June quarter, international equity markets, as represented by the MSCI AC World Accumulation Index ex Australia, returned 13.8% in AUD terms. In local currencies, the return 15.1%. The Portfolio's Class A (Unhedged) returned 5.7% after fees, underperforming its benchmark by 8.1%, while the Class C (Hedged) gained 6.7%, 8.4% less than its benchmark. The June quarter continued to reflect an unusual year, marked by significant share price increases among AI infrastructure companies, particularly semiconductor producers and data center suppliers. Economic sectors like banks and commodity producers saw gains, but the firm chose not to invest due to their cyclicality and low growth prospects. Conversely, concerns about enterprise software and data companies, challenged by AI, negatively impacted performance. The letter outlined potential incremental opportunities for portfolio companies through AI. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Aoris Investment Management highlighted Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS). Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services. On August 21, 2026, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) closed at $203.79 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $81.55 billion. Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) posted a one‑month return of -3.41%, while its shares lost 3.81% over the past 52 weeks.
Aoris Investment Management stated the following regarding Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) is America's largest uniform rental company. It earns 40% of its revenue from collecting, laundering and replacing uniforms for customers in industries such as hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing and healthcare. It also offers other facility services like the laundering of entrance mats, replenishment of restroom supplies, and monitoring of first aid kits and fire protection equipment.
Cintas has long used technology to improve service and efficiency, such as the SmartTruck system, which optimises its technicians' workday routes, and garment-tracking technology to reduce the likelihood of lost uniforms. AI should be another tool for Cintas to improve its logistics, service quality, sales effectiveness and cost control…" (Click here to read the full text)

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Zoom Communications (ZM) shares have been ripping higher since late July, but a senior Bank of America ******* yst believes the rally is not out of steam just yet. ******* yst Matt Bullock reinstated coverage on the videoconferencing platform on Aug. 19 with a "Buy" rating and a $130 price target, indicating potential upside of more than 20% from here.
Versus its July low, Zoom stock is up nearly 30% at the time of writing.
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Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines dropped between 7 and 8 percent as four drone stocks fell in sync, pointing to a theme unwind rather than stock-specific catalysts.
Kratos Defense fell 5% despite sitting down 20% YTD, with 30-year Treasury yields near 19-year highs amplifying pressure on high-multiple drone stocks.
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The defense drone complex is selling off together on Thursday morning, and the shape of the move matters more than the headline attached to it. Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) stock is down 7% to $8.31, while Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) stock is down 8% to $26.13.
Meanwhile, Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:RCAT) stock is down 5% to $9.36, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) stock is down 5% to $57.61. Four names that entered the day with wildly different year-to-date setups are all falling by similar amounts, which points to positioning as the driver.

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Sana and Arhem knew going into marriage that money would be a challenge. What Sana didn't know until a month before their wedding was that Arhem had accumulated $30,000 in credit card debt.
When Arhem disclosed it, Sana was devastated — by both the amount and the secret. Then the debt grew again. By the time the couple appeared on Ramit Sethi's Money for Couples podcast, their total debt had reached $165,000 against a combined income of $188,000 — and the financial betrayal had nearly ended the relationship (1).
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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) posted $17.73 EPS against a $13.95 estimate as its refining margin nearly doubled to $36 per barrel.
Valero (VLO) warns margins could drop 28% by 2027, but structural limits keep today's crack spreads historically wide. No new U.S. refinery has been built since 1976.
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Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) reported $17.73 in quarterly earnings per share against a $13.95 estimate, and its stock is up 90.47% year to date. If you have been grumbling at the pump about $4.08 gasoline, congratulations, you found the party. However, you were not invited unless you were invested here.
CNBC's Pippa Stevens laid out the setup on air Tuesday. "Fuel prices are high and crude has pulled back, creating a perfect situation for the refiners. EPS up 975% quarter over quarter and nearly 350% year over year." That is the whole thesis in two sentences. Marathon booked $5.14 billion in net income, up from $1.22 billion a year earlier, and returned over $2.80 billion to shareholders in a single quarter. Revenue landed at $51.99 billion. That cleared the $41.44 billion consensus.

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Donald Trump has created a way for Wall Street to pay to win. Trump Media & Technology Group's premium data product released its new subscription service for earlier access to Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month. According to reports, five Wall Street firms have already signed up for the service, gaining access to Truth Social posts milliseconds before the general public.
"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.

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SpaceX (SPCX) is becoming an AI giant faster than expected. It is also spending like one.
The company's first quarterly report as a public company showed its AI business growing rapidly and swinging to an adjusted profit. But ****** eX spent nearly $16 billion on AI infrastructure during the quarter — more than six times the segment's revenue.
That advances a shift visible before the IPO. ****** eX entered the public market with a rocket company reputation, but its own filings pointed investors toward AI.
That helped push companywide revenue to $7.8 billion, up 92% from a year ago and well above Wall Street estimates. Adjusted EBITDA reached $3.5 billion, nearly triple the prior-year level.
The cash picture remains far less forgiving.

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The company is broadening its GUTSI™ product portfolio by extending its fulvic and humic mineral platform across beverages, supplements, and functional nutrition products.
Victory Marine Holdings (OTCQB:VMHG) expanded its GUTSI™ mineral-first platform across mineral drops, functional beverages, hydration products, and planned gummy supplements.
The company is preparing a second commercial production run of its Functional Mineral Hydration products while continuing production of its Prebiotic Mineral Soda.
Management aims to build a unified consumer wellness platform centered on fulvic and humic mineral ingredients across multiple product categories.
GUTSI™ Fulvic & Humic Mineral Drops are available through Amazon and the company's direct-to-consumer website.

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On July 23, both Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) delivered their Q2 results, giving investors better insight into which railroad stock is the better play. While both companies reported strong results, NSC's investment case is now tied to the possible acquisition. Investors must weigh UNP's standalone growth potential against NSC's risks and upside arising from the merger.
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) delivered an operating revenue of $6.9 billion and an adjusted EPS of $3.41, marking a surprise of 3% and 5%, respectively. Meanwhile, the company reported 6% EPS growth, with operating revenue up 12% YoY. Management sees full-year reported EPS growth in the high single-digit range, raising its 2026 outlook.
The strong results were mainly driven by freight revenue, which grew 12%, due to volume growth, fuel surcharge revenue, solid core pricing, and operational efficiency. The company reports being 10 basis points better on the operating ratio, standing at 59.2%.
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A key highlight of the results was the company's intermodal strength, as it delivered its fourth consecutive record quarter in volume and revenue. Thanks to truck capacity and share gains, private ******* et, rail ******* et, and parcel volumes were all up double-digits.

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