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Chinese humanoids steal the spotlight at San Francisco's robot party

Actuate drew 1,500 people to San Francisco as robotics investment surges, though hardware was scarce.

AI productivity tools are overhyped and overfunded. Investors should look elsewhere

The world does not need any more AI productivity tools.

Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, and Walmart are taking the delivery wars to the skies

Forget raining cats and dogs: In America’s increasingly crowded skies, it may soon be packages and takeout food falling from above.

MacKenzie Scott gave California public education $461 million—and let the recipients decide how to spend every dollar

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott had her banner giving year in 2025, with an eye-popping total of $7 billion in donations across a variety of organizations. In all, she’s donated more than $26 billion in just the past few years.

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 21, 2026

While fixed-rate mortgages are far more popular than adjustable-rate mortgages, the latter are worth considering if you’ve got a little tolerance for uncertainty. That’s because an ARM may offer a low rate during its introductory period before adjustments kick in—making this loan type potentially attractive for folks planning to rent out or flip the property they’re buying, or who are planning to move before the introductory period comes to an end.

Home equity loan and HELOC rates: Aug. 21, 2026

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit each give homeowners access to the value built up in their property, whether through consistent mortgage payments or a cash purchase. Since these loans are backed by real estate, borrowers can often enjoy lower interest rates than they would with unsecured financing.

Mortgage Rates Friday, August 21, 2026

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.701%, up from the day before, according to data from Mortgage Research Center.

Current Refi Mortgage Rates Report for Aug. 21, 2026

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.750%, according to Mortgage Research Center data. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps to tap home equity, read on to see average refi interest rates for a variety of loan types and terms. You can also see the prior day’s report here.

Billionaire Jeff Bezos once asked Warren Buffett why so few people copy his strategy—now he's backing $7 billion Liverpool FC

From Tom Brady to Snoop Dogg, American billionaires, CEOs and celebrities are buying into English football—or as they would call it, soccer. In fact, over half of the Premier League’s 20 clubs are currently majority-owned by U.S. investors. And now, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the latest to invest in Europe’s biggest sport.

Baby boomers look richer than ever—but many are retiring with record levels of debt

Baby Boomers may be the richest generation in American history, but that doesn’t mean they have the money when the bills are due.

Our AI Startup is Growing 40% a Month Helping Financial Advisors Do What They Love: Giving Advice

Before we built our current startup, we spent seven years building retail investment platforms that introduced millions of people to investing for the first time.

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