Mercado Pago unfazed by Brazil consumer debt worries as it expands credit card business

The second solar eclipse of 2026 is set to take place on August 12, Wednesday, coinciding with Shravan Amavasya, also known as Hariyali Amavasya. The eclipse will occur the day after Sawan Shivratri and is expected to be a major celestial event. However, the eclipse will not be visible from India, as the region from…

Cotton futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal. The crop was also 32% setting bolls,…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +2.00%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.72%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +1.94%. Stock indices are moving higher today, with the S&P 500 and Dow…

The Boeing logo is displayed on a Boeing building on Aug. 3, 2026 in El Segundo, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images In a move to increase its focus on core operations, Boeing is selling three of its subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for a stake in the startup that focuses on electric vertical…

A side hustle can be a good way to supplement your finances. Some can even become a six-figure source of income that rivals or beats your current salary. And some can become a full-time business. A six-figure side hustle often requires specialized skills and significant effort. It also helps to find a specialized area, taking care of tasks…