Business & Markets — September 2, 2026

FTC accuses Amazon of rigging ad auctions. The FTC alleged Amazon replaced actual ad-auction results with higher prices it set itself, generating $20 billion illegally. The case opens a new front in the government's antitrust fight with Big Tech.

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Dell raises outlook on AI-server demand. Dell's AI-server backlog reached $95 billion as the company posted strong earnings and raised its outlook, the latest sign enterprise AI demand remains strong despite bubble concerns.

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EY pays $100 million for human skills. Ernst & Young is directing $100 million in bonuses toward employees who demonstrate judgment, flexibility, and other human traits. It's a signal of how big employers value skills in the AI era.

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Treasury yields hit highest since November 2023. The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since November 2023 Wednesday as a global bond sell-off intensified. Japanese yields broke a three-decade barrier, pulling capital home.

CNBC attributed the climb to renewed inflation fears, which stoked a broad increase in borrowing costs across global markets rather than a U.S.-specific move. The rise in Japanese government bond yields past a level unseen in roughly three decades added to the pressure, giving investors there greater incentive to repatriate funds rather than hold U.S. debt.

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