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The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty is affecting startups in ways people might not realize, plus the messy reality of AI companies still trying to figure out sustainable business models. Watch to hear more about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.   …

(Oil Price)– Oil prices saw a small recovery on Friday morning after a continued selloff this week. Friday, October 3, 2025 An 8% weekly loss is a rare occurrence in oil markets, especially if it comes on the back of five straight daily declines. Even though Friday’s trading has shown a marginal recovery with ICE Brent edging closer to $65 per barrel, however it seems that Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting could prompt further price declines in case members agree to expedited production unwinding. Amidst a US government shutdown and record year-to-date high OPEC+ crude exports in September, bearishness is gradually becoming…

Key Takeaways After lagging the S&P 500’s gains for most of 2025, the Magnificent 7 recently overtook the benchmark index to reclaim its lead. Tesla, Google parent Alphabet, and Apple have been the biggest contributors to the group’s gains in recent weeks.There’s wariness in some corners about the performance of stocks. But many market watchers think that, at least in the short-term, the setup looks good for more upside. Last year’s Magnificent 7 tech leaders are rolling again. That hasn’t always been the case this year. As a group, the the large-cap technology companies—Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon…

Key Takeaways If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy a house, get ready: the peak buying window is coming, if not already here, for certain cities across the country.Oct. 12-18 is apparently the best week to buy a house, according to a new report from Realtor.com.However, not all real estate markets are the same. It may be a good idea to buy a house in Chicago this week, but buyers in Miami should wait until December. Prospective homebuyers waiting for the right time to make an offer, get ready: The peak buying window is coming in cities…

Key Takeaways Shares of USA Rare Earth jumped on Friday after its CEO said the rare earths miner was “in close communication” with the Trump Administration, sparking hope on Wall Street it could be the next target for government investment. The Trump administration this year has taken stakes in several strategically significant companies, including a lithium miner and another rare earths supplier. China controls the vast majority of the world’s supply and processing capacity for rare earths, critical components in a range of industrial and military applications. Shares of USA Rare Earth (USAR) soared on Friday after its CEO said…

Between the wind-down of peak travel season and the start of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, now is one of the best times of the year to upgrade your luggage and stock up on new travel gear. You’ll find premium brands like Samsonite, Apple and Karl Lagerfeld selling some of their most popular designs and tech at deep discounts.Whether you’re gearing up for holiday travel or just want to take advantage of this year’s deals to refresh your travel accessories for next summer, now’s the time to do it. To help you sift through thousands of early Prime…

Forbes screened nearly 1,000 locales in the U.S. for everything from climate change risk to crime to availability of doctors. Those that made the cut were compared on their leisure offerings—from the arts, fine dining and learning to hiking, skiing, watersports and golf. Here are the top 25. After working for 35 years around the San Francisco Bay area as a regulator and consultant on air quality, Steve Hill wanted to retire to a scenic place that was quieter and less crowded. His wife Janyce, who runs a home-based business selling reproduced vintage sewing patterns, was game for the move.…

Key Takeaways Tesla shares, the biggest gainer among Magnificent Seven stocks in the third quarter, fell Friday for the second straight day despite a better-than-expected deliveries report from the EV maker.The stock rallied to a nine-month high in Thursday’s trading session before closing below the prior day’s low to form a bearish engulfing pattern, a candlestick formation that warns of a potential move lower.Investors should watch crucial support levels on Tesla’s chart around $367 and $292, while also monitoring vital resistance levels near $489 and 660.60. Tesla (TSLA) shares lost ground Friday morning after tumbling yesterday despite a better-than-expected deliveries…

As part of a study, Nationwide Insurance surveyed 1,800 U.S. adults age 18 and older who currently receive or expect to receive Social Security benefits. The study included this simple true-false quiz about Social Security. On average, those taking the quiz answered only eight out of 15 questions correctly. Let’s see how Kiplinger readers stack up.Don’t worry if you miss an answer; you can follow the links below the quiz to brush up on your knowledge.More on Social Security, from the Kiplinger team: From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK FOR FREE…

For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025.Government shutdowns aren’t new to Washington. Since the late 1970s, there have been 20 funding gaps. Some lasted only a few hours, while others have lasted several weeks.The longest? During President Donald Trump’s first term, a border wall funding standoff lasted 35 days. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more…