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A Creepy Bunny, a Missing Head and the Art of Remembering

July 6, 2026

The memory is fuzzy for Luis Alonso Sanchez, which could be said is part of the point. His mother reminded him of the time he was around 4 years old and was taking one of those quintessential childhood springtime photos with the Easter bunny. Then, the bunny took off his head and there was a man ins

finance

Micron’s Big Leap: What the Numbers Really Mean

July 6, 2026

Micron Technology just posted a record quarter, pulling in $41. 5 billion for the third year of its fiscal 2026 cycle – a jump of more than three‑quarters over last year. The company’s gross margin climbed to 84. 9%, a level rarely seen in the memory of chip makers. The spike comes from two main

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Tech Shift, Fed Talk and Earnings Highlights for the Week

July 6, 2026

The market this week is turning its eyes away from high‑priced tech names toward more stable sectors like healthcare. Investors doubt whether the big AI boom can keep its high valuation, so they are buying companies that pay steady dividends and have clear earnings. The shift looks firm, with no sig

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Money Smarts Start at Home: Who Gen Z Really Trusts for Financial Advice

July 6, 2026

Parents play a bigger role in teaching money skills than social media ever will. That’s what recent surveys show about Gen Z’s financial education. While apps and influencers get lots of attention, most teens still learn about budgeting, saving, and investing from their families. Only a small group

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New donation rules aim to tighten political funding in UK

July 6, 2026

The UK government is planning stricter rules for political donations, including a one-year cooling-off period for Brits returning from abroad before they can give large sums. Donations over $133, 510 will be limited, and companies will face stricter checks based on post-tax profits rather than reven

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The Crypto Law That Might Not Pass This Year

July 6, 2026

Talk about bad timing. A major crypto bill, called the Clarity Act, was supposed to be signed by July 4. That didn’t happen. Now, things are getting tight. If Congress can’t pass it before the midterms in November, the bill might not make it at all. Why? Because after the election, new lawmakers cou

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Are crypto stocks worth the extra risk?

July 6, 2026

In June, big investors spent $77 million on crypto-linked stocks just as Bitcoin hit a rough patch. ARK Invest loaded up on Coinbase, Circle, and Bullish—companies that let you bet on crypto without buying the actual coins. But this approach comes with hidden costs. Recent data shows these stocks a

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Are Prediction Markets Really Just Bets in Disguise?

July 6, 2026

Utah has a clear rule about gambling: it's out. Yet some companies are finding sneaky ways to bring sports betting into the state. They call their bets "event contracts" or "derivatives" to avoid the usual rules. This trick lets them market sports wagers as investments, even though most Utahns see r

business

Helping People One Dollar at a Time

July 6, 2026

Christopher Prien runs a different kind of wealth company. He doesn’t chase big profits or flashy clients. Instead, he focuses on regular folks who need steady guidance, not sales pitches. His firm, WaterRock Wealth Management, opened eight years ago with a simple idea: financial planning shouldn’t

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Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

July 6, 2026

South Louisiana is seeing fresh faces and new roles in key organizations. Pelican Credit Union has elevated Missy Matherne to senior vice president over finance, risk, and payments. Her background includes stints as CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit U