Barrick Gold shares surged more than 9% on Monday after the Canada-based gold miner posted better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by buoyant gold prices and robust production. The company reported gold production of 948,000 ounces, easily surpassing estimates of 905,800 ounces, helping to eases concerns over output. The share price has...

Watch These Barrick Gold Price Levels As Stock Regains Luster After Earnings Beat

Nvidia shares rose Monday as Bank of America analysts called the stock a top pick and UBS indicated that Blackwell delays may be less significant than initially thought. UBS analysts said they expect the artificial intelligence chip shipments to be delayed four to six weeks, rather than the three-month delay first reported.

Nvidia Stock Jumps as Analysts Call It a 'Top Pick'

U.S. stock futures are edging higher after a tumultuous week, as investors watch for key inflation data this week as well as earnings from key consumer bellweather companies like Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD); Disney (DIS), seeking to pump up demand at its theme parks, announced billions of dollars of new attractions as well as an expansion of its cruise ship fleet; the White House looks to crack down on red tape for consumers; Akamai Technologies (AKAM) shares are little changed after soaring 10% Friday; and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) is under pressure this month from the tech selloff and its rotation into Nvidia. Here's what investors need to know today.

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

U.S. equities were mixed Monday afternoon as the market awaited a plethora of new economic data, including key reports on July consumer and wholesale inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, but the Dow was lower. KeyCorp (KEY) shares jumped as the Bank of Nova Scotia agreed to pay $2.8...

Top Stock Movers Now: KeyCorp, Nvidia, Starbucks, Albemarle, and More

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Eli Lilly (LLY) shares finished Monday lower after a back-and-forth session in which an analyst upgrade sent them higher before news of $5 billion in bond sales pulled them into the red. Deutsche Bank analysts called the drugmaker a “high growth unicorn” and upgraded its shares to a buy rating....

Eli Lilly Stock Finishes Lower After News of Bond Sale to Fund Morphic Deal

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

NEWARK, N.J. - A Queens man has admitted to laundering money obtained through elder fraud and computer fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Hector Claveria, 51, of Elmhurst, New York, pleaded guilty to international money laundering before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Guilty Plea: Man Laundered Funds in Elder and Computer Fraud Schemes

Volkswagen Group reportedly will significantly delay the launch of several electric vehicle models. German newspaper Handelsblatt said the biggest delay would be with what was once considered Volkswagen's flagship EV model, the Trinity compact SUV. The paper added that CEO Oliver Blume said holding off on the release of models...

Volkswagen Said To Delay Production of EV Models

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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Watch These XLK Tech Sector ETF Price Levels Amid Recent Volatility

The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, which in June significantly increased its position in Nvidia and sliced its position in Apple, is down 6% this month...

Watch These XLK Tech Sector ETF Price Levels Amid Recent Volatility

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