It's all over now! Congratulations to Spain for beating Argentina to claim a second-ever World Cup title. The great success of the tournament extended well beyond the pitch. We're looking at the economic boost enjoyed by host cities across the U.S. And before the opening bell, we break down why individual investors -- once the Mag Seven's most enthusiastic fans -- are pulling back from tech heavyweights like Microsoft and Apple in favor of newer AI trades.
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Everyday investors are over the Mag Seven and into new AI darlings.
Individual investors' yearslong love affair with the market's biggest tech stocks is starting to cool off, reports Hannah Erin Lang. Retail traders are buying fewer shares of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon.com, Meta, Nvidia, Alphabet and Tesla. Instead, they are flocking to newer AI trades: chip stocks like SK Hynix, for example, or the Roundhill Memory exchange-traded fund, according to data from flow-tracking firm Vanda Research. Many individual investors maintain significant exposure to the Mag Seven -- but they are increasingly funneling dollars toward less famous stocks that they are hoping will emerge as the next set of AI superstars.
He bought a house 'sight unseen.' Then he found three dead bodies.
Edward Marchion took a chance when he bought a four-bedroom house in an affluent Connecticut suburb without ever stepping foot inside. When he entered for the first time, he could hardly believe what he found: three dead bodies. Connecticut State Police have identified two of the bodies as the home's previous co-owner and her son, while the third is still undergoing DNA testing to determine identity, reports Kate King. The lawyer appointed by the court to oversee the foreclosure auction said he assumed most bidders planned to flip the home for resale. Marchion declined to comment.
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Here's how to enjoy a trip to St. Tropez -- even if you aren't a millionaire.
The French Riviera hub is a status symbol for the jet set. But look a little deeper, and you'll find a place with plenty of charm -- and natural beauty. You don't have to spend big to explore St. Tropez's picturesque back streets, beaches and local eats.
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Up to five cups of coffee a day are safe for most adults and may even have benefits for heart health, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association. The research on coffee and caffeine has been very mixed, but the association says downing between about three to five 8-ounce cups of joe daily is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart failure, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.
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Disney is the happiest place on Earth, unless you're the designated scroller.
Ever since Disney introduced Lightning Lanes in 2021, debate has raged over whether letting people pay for shorter waits is savvy crowd management or nickel-and-diming that divides people by income. One thing is certain: The real-world headaches and benefits of mobile technology have invaded the happiest place on Earth. To have the best experience at Disneyland now, at least one person in every party needs to be the theme-park equivalent of a designated driver, manically booking and revising ride reservations on a phone.
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July 20, 2026 06:32 ET (10:32 GMT)
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