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DeFi Development Corp raises Solana treasury holdings to 999,999 SOL theblockDeFi Development Corp. said Monday it raised $19 million through its equity line of credit and purchased 141,383 SOL.
NASA veteran warns Hubble faces death by a hundred cuts go.theregisterFormer astronaut laments software shutdowns, staff reductions amid ongoing budget squeeze Interview "I would say I'm cautiously optimistic, but that probably overstates how I'm feeling."…
Southwest Airlines sets date for launch of assigned seats axios
Ether Machine to launch $1.5B institutional ETH yield fund cointelegraphA team of crypto-native researchers and public market experts is preparing to launch what it calls the largest yield-bearing Ether fund targeting institutional investors. The company, called Ether Machine, plans to create a publicly…
Coffee Break: Trump Makes an Example Out of Paramount nakedcapitalismPresident Donald Trump has zeroed in on Paramount, the weakest of American media titans, to administer a lesson in sontaku, the Japanese art of “obeying in advance” or “following unspoken orders.” Paramount’s CBS claimed the decision to…
Spain's BBVA says expects acceptance period for Sabadell bid to start in September reuters
Pepsi is betting a popular health trend can get more people to drink its soda edition.cnn
Avis Targeting Luxury Travelers With New Curbside Rental Car Service newsweekVoice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Premium travel amenities have become more important as airlines, hotels and destinations have prioritized high-end customers in recent years. One sector primed for the luxury touch is the…
Trump officials who hold more than one job theweekAs someone who has held a host of different jobs over the course of his time in the public eye — hotelier, game show host, product pitch-man — it comes as little surprise that President Donald Trump would expect his White House staff to…
Target ends major cost-saving perk that customers have enjoyed for years mliveTarget will no longer offer a perk that many shoppers have relied on to save money, Retail Dive reports. The retailer announced the end of its long-standing price-match policy, which allows customers to request a price match up to 14 days…
Figma’s Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too techcrunchFigma is allowing existing shareholders to sell even more stock than the company will in its IPO.
Ferguson Enterprises Stock Pops To An All-Time High, Triggering A Rating Upgrade investorsWith building products and services goliath Ferguson stock now in the top 17% of all stocks, prospects are good for its stock price to continue rising. Ferguson has an annual sales run rate around $30 billion. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)…
Court Orders New Trial for Historic NYC Cold Case Cracked in 2017 newsweekVoice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A federal appeals court said Monday that Pedro Hernandez, the man convicted in the decades-old disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, must either be granted a new trial or released from…
Wyndham Clark feels 'terrible' about Oakmont locker damage and says he will make good apnews
Netflix Stock Is Still a Hit on Wall Street After Earnings barrons
The startup that lets you hire bodyguards and cops thehustle“Rent-a-cop” is a misnomer that doesn’t refer to actual cops you can rent, but acts as a pejorative term for hired security. Unless, of course, you’re talking about a new app that will allow you to literally rent a cop. Patrol allows…
DC Finds Its 'Wonder Woman' Reboot Writer newsweekDC has found the person to write the 'Wonder Woman' reboot.
The rise and risks of stablecoins ftUS law bringing the asset into the mainstream has dangers for financial stability
New Astronomer CEO gives first statement since Coldplay kiss-cam scandal cnbcAstronomer's interim CEO said in his first public comment since unexpectedly taking over the role on Saturday that he hopes to move the tech startup past the viral moment that captured national attention last week. Pete DeJoy was…
Lawmakers want US tech CEOs to address concerns about submarine cables reuters
US Orders New Restrictions On Flights From Mexico Amid Aviation Dispute zerohedgeUS Orders New Restrictions On Flights From Mexico Amid Aviation Dispute Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Department of Transportation imposed new restrictions on flight operations from Mexico to the United States on…
Nigeria's Q1 GDP growth at 3.13% y/y - stats office investing
Nike is selling 'iconic' $120 Air Force 1 sneakers for just $67 that shoppers call 'comfortable for all-day wear' thestreetTheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Even after putting on an outfit, your look isn't fully completed until you slip into some shoes. By…
Stock market today: Dow jumps, S&P 500 and Nasdaq pace toward records to start Big Tech-dominated earnings week finance.yahooUS stocks rose on Monday, with fresh records for the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) in sight as Wall Street began a busy week of Big Tech-highlighted earnings and eyed the continued risks around President Trump's…
Kaito unveils its Capital Launchpad, a web3 crowdfunding platform to launch later this week theblockThe platform will enable users to invest in new projects, similar to the Echo angel investing platform founded by Cobie.
Activists Speed Into Usually Slow Summer Season bloomberg
Trump Should Kill Commanders Stadium Deal, but Not Because of the Team's Name reasonOver the weekend, President Donald Trump weighed in on an issue somewhat outside his purview as commander in chief: the name of his local professional football team. In social media posts, Trump threatened to terminate a deal for a new…
Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel are married apnews
Here’s exactly how much you’ll save on your 2026 taxes, by income bracket: Trump Big Beautiful Bill benefits fastcompanyNow that President Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill is the law, you’re probably wondering how much you’ll save on your taxes when you file next year. The Tax Policy Center (TPC), a nonpartisan think tank staffed by the Urban…
Stock market today: Dow jumps, S&P 500, Nasdaq on pace to new records at start of Big Tech-dominated earnings week finance.yahooStock market today: Dow jumps, S&P 500, Nasdaq on pace to new records at start of Big Tech-dominated earnings week In This Article: US stocks rose on Monday, with fresh records for the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) in sight…
NY Fed survey finds easier access to auto loans, mortgage refinancing reuters
Mixing Applied Science with Unusual Options to Target an Opportunity in Samsara (IOT) barchart
Quebec Premier says any new trade deal with the U.S. needs to have specific time frame theglobeandmailQuebec Premier François Legault says any new trade deal signed by Canada and the U.S. by Aug. 1 needs to have a specific time frame, even if it means some tariffs remain in place. The Premier said businesses need to know how long any…
Figma seeks $16bn value in test of US tech IPO market ftDesign software maker’s offering being followed in Silicon Valley for signs the market is ready for more tech listings
NY Fed survey finds easier access to auto loans, mortgage refinancing investing
Moscow to begin Crocus attack trial on August 4 breakingthenewsThe trial of 19 suspects accused in the Crocus City Hall terror attack will begin August 4 at the Moscow City Court, according to the court's press service to TASS on Monday. The March 22, 2024 attack...
Major grocery chain confirms closure of five locations thestreetWhile running a grocery business was never easy, lately it seems even harder. We all need groceries every day, but unfortunately, not everyone can afford them. Over the last few years, grocery chains have been hit hard, starting with the…
Chip Gear Stocks Get Boost From AI Prospects investorsSemiconductor equipment firms will benefit from the AI megatrend next year as chipmakers upgrade their gear, a Wall Street analyst says. The post Chip Gear Stocks Get Boost From AI Prospects appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Opendoor Is the Market’s Latest Meme Stock. Proceed Carefully barrons
Bernanke, Yellen: Trump's Fed pressure could fuel inflation thehillFormer Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen condemned President Trump’s pressure campaign against its current chief, Jerome Powell, warning it could permanently damage the U.S. economy. In a Monday op-ed in The New York…
Alkermes Offers The Next Proof Point For Its Narcolepsy Approach. Stock Dives investorsAlkermes stock skidded Monday on the back of mixed results for its experimental narcolepsy treatment, an orexin agonist. The post Alkermes Offers The Next Proof Point For Its Narcolepsy Approach. Stock Dives. appeared first on Investor's…
James Gunn said he thought his ‘career was over’ when Disney fired him: ‘I didn’t think I was gonna make another dime in this industry’ fortuneJames Gunn, the writer-director for the box-office hit Superman, said in a recent interview he thought his career was over when Disney fired him in 2018 over resurfaced tweets. The day of his firing, it turns out, had a big impact on the…
Fed Chair Powell Criminally Referred To DoJ For Perjury zerohedgeFed Chair Powell Criminally Referred To DoJ For Perjury Last week saw President Trump kinda sorta deny reported plans to fire Fed Chair Jay Powell: “We’re not planning on doing it,” he said Wednesday at the White House. “I don’t rule…
UK signs deal with OpenAI to boost AI investments breakingthenewsThe United Kingdom's government announced on Monday that it signed a strategic partnership with OpenAI, aiming to increase research collaborations in the field of artificial intelligence security, boo...
JPMorgan Chase overhauls quantum computing leadership, poaches State Street executive cnbcQuantum computing has the potential for huge advances over traditional computing and may have applications in finance, drug development and materials science.
Target makes another pricing move to anger loyal customers thestreetTarget never had the best prices, the deepest selection, or the most convenient delivery options. In fact, among the big three of retailers, it clearly fell behind Amazon and Walmart. Related: Amazon’s quiet pricing twist on tariffs stuns…
Laser-focused Chinese tech company launches U.S. HQ in Mountain View bizjournalsMountain View's newest tenant is a laser-focused company looking to carve out a significant presence in the American market. It will open the central office on July 31.
S&P 500 Set for Double-Digit Gain on Big Tech, Wells Fargo’s Equity Strategist Says bloomberg
Alkermes Oral Drug Helps Patients Stay Awake In Mid-Stage Sleep Disorder Study benzingaAlkermes plc (NASDAQ:ALKS) on Monday released topline results from the randomized double-blind treatment period of the Vibrance-1 phase 2 study evaluating alixorexton in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). Narcolepsy is a chronic…
Ethereum, XRP, SOL Surge After GENIUS Act: What's Driving The Altcoin Rally? benzingaThe altcoin rally may only be getting started and follows the signing of the GENIUS Act, the most significant U.S. crypto legislation to date, ushering in structural clarity for digital assets. Speaking with Benzinga, Illia Otychenko,…
All the US presidents who attended Ivy League universities businessinsiderIvy League alums sat in the White House for 32 uninterrupted years until Joe Biden's presidency. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sixteen US presidents were educated at colleges and universities in the Ivy League. Joe Biden was the first US…
Israeli forces push into parts of a central Gaza city that the war had largely spared apnews
It would be surprising if Trump wins his Epstein lawsuit against Murdoch and the Journal msnbcPresident Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit Friday over a Wall Street Journal article related to Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. Treasury’s Bessent calls for examination of Federal Reserve as an institution, determine its success theglobeandmailU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said the entire Federal Reserve needed to be examined as an institution and whether it had been successful. Bessent, speaking with CNBC, declined to comment on a report that he had advised…
Galaxy Digital Shares Rise On Bitcoin Treasury Partnership And Analyst Valuation Outlook benzingaShares of Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) are trading higher Monday after the company announced a partnership with K Wave Media. What To Know: The collaboration is intended to advance Bitcoin treasury strategies and provide access to…
D-Wave Stock Sets Intraday High After Quantum Computing Gets Fresh Vote of Confidence barrons
Fed's Powell referred to DOJ for potential criminal investigation investing
Angola Taxi Drivers Plan Three-Day Strike Over Higher Fuel Costs bloomberg
DC embraces DeFi with GENIUS, CLARITY Act amendments blockworksCongress distinguishes DeFi from centralized finance, while setting federal standards for stablecoins
AI is slowly transforming the cold chain, the supply chain that handles your ice cream and deli meat businessinsiderMartin Barraud/Getty Images In cold warehouses, AI can prevent costly product damage and assist with worker safety. Cold-chain providers are exploring how digital twins and AI agents could improve efficiency. This article is part of "How…
Yes, you can be outside this summer and avoid ticks. These are the tips to know theweekIf you plan on spending any time outdoors this summer, preventing tick bites should be a priority. These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while more prevalent in the northeastern U.S.…
Trump Media Goes All-In On Crypto To Counter ‘Bank Bias’ tippinsightsTrump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has invested $2 billion in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency assets, according to a press release issued Monday. CEO Devin Nunes said the move was designed to protect the…
X says it will resist ‘politically motivated’ French probe siliconvalley(Bloomberg/Benoit Berthelot) — Elon Musk’s X said it won’t accede to French authorities’ demands in a probe into alleged bias and manipulation of the social media platform’s algorithm. “X remains in the dark as to the specific allegations…
Astronomer's interim CEO speaks out, says 'unusual and surreal' spotlight has made the company 'a household name' businessinsiderFormer Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after he was seen embracing the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Jim Dyson/Redferns via Getty Images Astronomer's interim CEO has spoken out about his…
Trump's threats to fire Jerome Powell are unsettling the markets theweekWe do not know if President Donald Trump will fire Jerome Powell from his job as chair of the Federal Reserve. We do know the financial markets do not much like the idea. Trump's attacks on Powell for not reducing interest rates have…
Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts techcrunchWhen users sign in or switch to their work Google account in Chrome, browsing related to their organization will be kept separate from their other browsing on the device.
Polymarket buys regulated exchange to offer prediction bets in US ftRegulators have expressed willingness to allow prediction markets as long as they operate on licensed platforms
Hamas said to have lost contact with group leaders breakingthenewsHamas negotiators in Doha ceasefire talks were unable to reach the group's leaders in Gaza since last Thursday, which has slowed the negotiating process, as Hamas still has not responded to Israel's u...
I just deleted my entire social media presence before visiting the US – and I'm a citizen go.theregisterIn 2025, social media has moved from self-expression to self-entrapment Column We don't want to believe what we deeply understand: nothing is really deleted, and someone, somewhere can (and probably will) use that record against us.…
Foreign ministers call for immediate Gaza ceasefire in joint statement euractiv"Only an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire can end the suffering," said Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib on X.
Here’s what Americans are willing to sacrifice to save Social Security marketwatch
ZimVie Doubles — And Then Some — On Its Second Takeover Deal investorsZimVie shares catapulted by triple digits Monday after the dental implant maker agreed to a $730 million takeover deal. The post ZimVie Doubles — And Then Some — On Its Second Takeover Deal appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Evacuations of Bedouin families begin in Syria’s Sweida as days of deadly clashes ease pbsThe clashes have increased skepticism in some communities about the ability of Syria's new leaders to assert control.
Amazon investors search for signs of AI lift with shares lagging siliconvalley(Bloomberg/Ryan Vlastelica) — Aggressive spending on artificial intelligence is mostly being rewarded in the stock market these days. But when it comes to Amazon.com Inc., not so much. Amazon’s shares have gained about 3% this year…
5 reasons you should care about Texas' Trump-inspired redistricting scheme msnbcTexas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks as then-former President Donald Trump look son during a tour to an unfinished section of the border wall on June 30, 2021 in Pharr, Texas.
Is Netflix Stock Still a Smart Buy After Q2 Earnings? barchartLess than $10/month! View ALL results for your Stocks, ETFs and Funds Screeners with Barchart Plus. FREE 30 Day Trial - Market Pulse - VolatilityVolume & Open InterestHorizontal StrategiesButterfly Strategies - - Market…
How climate change is raising your grocery bill siliconvalleyBy Emma Court, Bloomberg A 300% spike in Australian lettuce prices. A 50% rise for European olive oil and 80% for US vegetables. Researchers from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the European Central Bank have traced back those…
Opendoor Is Relentless as Stock Surges Again. Is It the Next Carvana? 247wallstKey Points in This Article: Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) tock is surging again, driven by social media hype and a potential short squeeze, not operational strength. A 26% revenue drop, $392 million in losses, and a weak…
Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with Vatican observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin pbsThe pontiff was accompanied by astronomers and students participating in the traditional summer school organized by the observatory.
Now Moving Over 10% Higher Today 247wallstKey Points LX is soaring on news of a $50 million share buyback program and CEO confidence. The CEO also announced he would buy up to $10 million worth of stock over the next 12 months. Are high-yield dividend stocks a…
Anthropic banned AI in job interviews—now the $61.5 billion tech giant is doing a U-turn and letting applicants use bots, but only if it’s… fortune$61.5 billion tech giant Anthropic barred job applicants from using AI tools in the hiring process in May. Just months later, it has changed its mind on the policy—but unemployed Gen Zers (or any other generation for that matter) are only…
"Protecting Reputation Is Not Enough to Overcome Public Access" to Court Records reasonFrom the July 11 decision in Lask v. Fallon, by Magistrate Judge James Wicks (E.D.N.Y.): Following resolution of this case, Plaintiff now seeks to seal a docket entry of an otherwise public record—a court decision issued by the Hon.…
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Trump Media buys $2 billion in bitcoin as it embraces crypto cbsnewsPresident Trump's media company is diving deeper into cryptocurrencies as the price of bitcoin soars.
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk wsjFind insights on BP, Galp Energia and more in the latest roundups from the energy and utilities sectors.
Domino's Pizza wants to steal market share as it wins over low-income diners cnbcAs the restaurant industry aims to lure frugal consumers with discounts and deals, Domino's Pizza thinks it can steal diners from its competitors. "I think the industry headwinds are actually tailwind for us. Meaning, of course, they're…
Inside the AI Advantage: Where the Real Gains Are Coming Next investorplaceInvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The AI Boom is entering a new phase, driven by enterprise adoption and the software providers enabling it. The post Inside the AI Advantage: Where the Real Gains Are Coming…
Bitcoin is still money, 8 years on from the Blocksize War blockworksBitcoin is still money, 8 years on from the Blocksize War History shows Bitcoin consensus can be messy Kniazeff/Shutterstock and Adobe modified by Blockworks This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions,…
Trump Posts AI Video Of Obama Being Arrested, Handcuffed As He Gleefully Watches zerohedgeTrump Posts AI Video Of Obama Being Arrested, Handcuffed As He Gleefully Watches Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, President Trump has spurred a flurry of activity by posting an AI generated video of Barack Obama being…
1 in 3 U.S. Workers Say They’ve Had Romances With Their Managers incThe Coldplay concert kiss cam scandal that led to the resignation of a tech startup CEO highlights a common workplace issue – but smooching a supervisor isn’t as rare as you might think.
A weak housing market could deliver rate cuts and rescue the Fed from Trump fortunePresident Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to heat up prices later this year, but the housing market is looking weak enough that it may cool overall inflation. That would clear the way for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates,…
"Yes, The Founders Were Originalists" reasonThe Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent Does history defeat originalism? A recent book by Jonathan Gienapp, Against Constitutional Originalism, argues that it does. Will…
The risks and rewards of tokenization as crypto heavyweights push for it bostonheraldBy ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press As cryptocurrencies become more intertwined with the traditional financial system, industry heavyweights are racing for a long-sought goal of turning real-world assets into digital tokens. “Tokenization…
Why City deregulation plans will backfire on Rachel Reeves | Letters theguardianReaders respond to the chancellor’s proposals to cut red tape in the hope of boosting economic growth I have spent most of my academic life at Cambridge trying to understand money and capitalism, especially in Britain where, as many…
Here’s Why ARQQ is Moving Higher Today 247wallstKey Points NVDA CEO Jensen Huang said the quantum computing industry is now at an inflection point According to analysts at Bank of America, quantum computing could be “humanity’s biggest breakthrough since the discovery of…
‘Superman’ stays at No. 1 after second weekend, raking in $57.3 million fastcompanyJames Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas, according to studio estimates Sunday. None of the week’s…
Monday assorted links marginalrevolution1. Wikipedia page for Camille du Gast. 2. Data on fair thinking? 3. Some 1904 fertility debates. 4. Roger Norrington, RIP. 5. How safe are bicycles? 6. New Substack: Illuminating Fertility, from LSE. 7. 2007 Scott Sumner on Grand…
A.I.’s Power Problem: How Data Centers Hold the Key to a Greener Future observerThe A.I. market has seen unprecedented growth in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. According to a UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report, the global A.I. market is projected to surge from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8…
Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle rising prices and U.S. tariffs despite election loss pbsIshiba's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house in Sunday's vote.
If Your Business Uses These Versions of Microsoft SharePoint, Patch Them Now incThe zero-day attack is serious, but fixes are available now for some versions of the software.
Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season bostonheraldBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and MAE ANDERSON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With summer in full swing in the United States, retail executives are sweating a different season. It’s less than 22 weeks before Christmas, a time when businesses…
This Nuclear Bureaucrat Was Too Radical to Keep His Job, But Taxpayers Got Stuck With The Bill Anyway tippinsightsBy Tyler O'Neil, The Daily Signal | July 20, 2025 Jeff Baran, a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, failed to secure enough support in the Senate to keep his job when his term expired in June 2023, but he found another job in the…
Economists: Central Bank Digital Currency Should Not Exist in the US misesPresident Donald Trump signed a law on Friday to create a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, known as stablecoins. NTD's Don Ma discusses with Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University,…
5 years after Ohio's $60M bribery scandal, critics say more could be done to prevent a repeat abcnews.goIt has been five years since a $60 million bribery scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. came to light in Ohio with the stunning arrests ofa powerful Republican state lawmaker and four associates in July 2020
Harvard seeks $2.6-billion in funding restored in legal battle with Trump theglobeandmailHarvard University appeared in federal court Monday in a pivotal case in its battle with the Trump administration, as the storied institution argued the government illegally cut US$2.6-billion in federal funding. U.S. President Donald…
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after equipment failure grounds all flights fastcompanyAlaska Airlines has resumed operations after the failure of a critical piece of hardware forced the airline to ground all its flights for approximately three hours, but the effects will linger into Monday, the company announced. The…
Frustrated Employees Can Hurt Your Business. Here’s How to Fix It incNearly half of employees responding to a new survey said their managers didn’t understand how they worked or what they contributed to the business.
Ford Foundation's outgoing president joins the board of Obama Foundation abcnews.goDarren Walker, outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, is joining The Obama Foundation’s board of directors on November 1
China bans Wells Fargo banker from leaving the country edition.cnn
Minister James Lawless on Ireland as a global hub for research talent siliconrepublicThe Global Talent Ireland initiative opened for applications on Friday. We spoke to Minister James Lawless, TD, the driving force behind the push to bring world-class researchers to Ireland. Read more: Minister James Lawless on Ireland as…
The Nasdaq is partying like it’s 1999 marketwatch
Clear Linux OS terminated as Intel trims the fat go.theregisterChipmaker halts updates and support, urges users to migrate immediately Intel has abruptly killed off Clear Linux OS, ending Chipzilla's decade-long adventure in this part of the Linux world.…
Republicans press Lutnick on AI chip policy thehillA group of House Republicans pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday to quickly nail down the administration’s policy on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports after rescinding the Biden administration’s framework. Eight…
Starbucks reveals when it will offer Pumpkin Spice Latte this fall cbsnewsThe Pumpkin Spice Latte will soon return to Starbucks' menus, marking the unofficial start of fall for fans of the autumn-inspired beverage.
In EU first, Germany to allow Taliban officials to work at Afghan missions euractivThe officials would "support further planned deportation flights", according to a spokesperson of the German government.
House Committee Could Grant Biden Witnesses Immunity To Get Them To Talk tippinsightsBy Sarah Roderick-Fitch via The Daily Signal | July 20, 2025 As key witnesses in the investigation into former President Joe Biden’s mental decline continue to evade U.S. House questioning by invoking their Fifth Amendment rights against…
Subjective Value and Market Prices misesPrice theory is the cornerstone of the foundation of economic calculation.
Why the Fed is running big losses axiosData: Federal Reserve; Chart: Axios Visuals Most of the time, the Federal Reserve makes a profit — creating money out of thin air is a pretty lucrative business — and hands its earnings over to the U.S. Treasury. Not lately. The big…
Fashion startup founder accused of cheating investors out of $300 million cbsnewsA former chief executive of two clothing technology companies was released on $1 million bail Friday after pleading not guilty to charges alleging she cheated investors out of over $300 million over the past six years. Christine…
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis techcrunchWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
McKinsey Seeks to Avoid New Succession Dramas With Changes to Its Elections wsjThe elite consulting firm plans to lengthen leadership terms after its last two vote exposed internal tensions.
Trump Media Says Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Reach $2 Billion pymntsTrump Media and Technology Group said Monday (July 21) that it has accumulated $2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-related securities and allocated $300 million of additional capital to an options acquisition strategy for bitcoin-related…
Why investors may be in for a long summer with no easy resolution on tariffs marketwatch
Adviser links: sitting in the middle abnormalreturnsPodcasts Michael Batnick talks with John Phoenix, founder and partner at Wealth advisor Growth Network, about RIA M&A. (youtube.com) Ben Johnson and Julie Willoughby talk with John West, co-founder of Flat Rock Wealth Partners.…
Everything is bigger at San Diego Comic-Con this year. Except Hollywood bostonheraldA year after a Hollywood onslaught at Comic-Con International, more than one big studio has decided to take a break. In a new era of Hollywood belt-tightening, many experts say the expense of Comic-Con might not be worth it, especially as…
Fed Defends Renovations as Trump Administration Intensifies Attacks nytimesThe Trump administration has seized on the Federal Reserve’s renovation of its building in what legal experts say could be pretext to fire Jerome H. Powell, the central bank chair.
Mercurity Fintech to build $200 million SOL treasury with backing from Solana Ventures theblockMercurity's Solana strategy is additive and does not replace plans to invest in bitcoin, chief strategy officer Wilfred Daye told The Block.
Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’ pymntsAmerica’s treasury secretary says the entire Federal Reserve needs to be examined. [contact-form-7] Interviewed by CNBC Monday (July 21), Scott Bessent declined to comment on reports that he had advised President Donald Trump not…
Opinion: Focus on tariffs is ignoring Canada's fastest-growing trade opportunity financialpostWith the latest 35 per cent tariff threat from United States President Donald Trump , the national trade discussion and…
5 million above-ground pools recalled after deaths reported in 6 states thehillApproximately 5 million above-ground pools are being recalled after they were linked to the drowning deaths of nine children between 2007 and 2022. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with several of the pools’…
Senators press incoming CBS owner on Trump’s claim of settlement side deal washingtonpostLiberal lawmakers asked David Ellison, chief executive of Skydance Media, which is set to merge with CBS owner Paramount, about alleged promises on conservative ad content.
GOP’s Murkowski says feels ‘cheated’ by administration following megabill’s passage msnbcAlaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski thought she’d also negotiated an agreement to protect solar and wind projects. Then she learned otherwise.
Where Americans Spend their Trillions a Year on Goods and How that Changed Over Time wolfstreetWhere they spend has changed dramatically, with only two winners that gained share among the retailer categories. The rest lost share, some are getting wiped out. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Consumers spent $8.5 trillion over the…
Republican tax law leaves experts searching for words politicoAs the tax world pores over Republicans’ tax cuts, one question keeps coming up: What are we calling this? In a town that loves clever acronyms, tax pros are struggling to figure out how to talk about the new law, beginning with its…
Over 5.2 million pools sold across US, Canada under recall after reports of 9 deaths abcnews.goMore than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled
Bank of Canada says inflation expectations easing as businesses hold off passing on tariff price hikes financialpostShort-term inflation expectations for Canadian firms eased during the second quarter, as slower demand offsets cost pressures caused by tariffs, according to the Bank of Canada …
House won't vote on Epstein matter this week politicoSpeaker Mike Johnson doesn’t have any plans to put a non-binding resolution on the floor this week before the August recess — or possibly ever — that would call for the administration to release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.…
Apple's Next Big Launch Is Reportedly Foldable iPhones. Here's When It Will Be Revealed entrepreneurApple's foldable smartphones will look similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line, according to a new report.
Robotics Companies Land $3.5 Billion to Improve Food Delivery pymntsRobotics companies focused on food delivery have gotten roughly $3.5 billion in investments since 2019, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (July 21), citing PitchBook data. [contact-form-7] That funding has helped…
Prax Lindsey oil refinery to shut as government fails to find buyer theguardianAbout 625 staff at Lincolnshire site told it is “inevitable” that there will be further redundancies ‘The bubble had to burst’: the inside story of the Lindsey oil refinery collapse The Prax Lindsey oil refinery is to shut down after the…
Polymarket says it is buying little-known derivatives exchange QCX, in a move to legally re-enter the US market; a source says Polymarket… bloomberg
The big stink: will new watchdog clean up our waterways? – podcast theguardianPippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to overhaul the water industry. Will they be able to clean up the waterways of England and Wales and what could it mean for bills? Plus, what is Keir Starmer’s latest move to…
Tesla is set to face off with the California DMV over claims it exaggerated Autopilot's and FSD's capabilities and misled consumers, in a… bloomberg
France to manufacture drones in Ukraine following foreign minister’s visit euractivThe announcement came as Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with both sides pledging deeper defence cooperation.
Musk's Companies Struggle After Trump Fallout youtubeElon Musk started off 2025 at the top of the world. But we're seven months in and he's left the US government — and his various companies are struggling in the aftermath of Trump and Musk's fallout. Read more:…
Why ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Doesn’t Work for AI thedailyupsideSometimes, you need to go back to basics. While developers continue to push the boundaries of AI’s capabilities, the best use cases may be the ones that are a little less exciting. Finding value in your enterprise’s AI investments may…
Sources: Meta, X, and LinkedIn appeal an unprecedented ~€1.04B VAT claim by Italy, which is seeking €887.6M from Meta, €12.5M from X, and… reuters
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Subway Names Former Burger King Executive as Next CEO wsjJonathan Fitzpatrick takes over as Roark Capital charts a growth path for the sandwich giant.
Polymarket acquires QCEX for $112M blockworksPolymarket is set to re-enter the US market after buying derivatives exchange QCEX
Is the Box Office Becoming More Top-Heavy? statistaWith “Jurassic Park: Rebirth” and “Superman”, two summer blockbusters are currently dominating at the North American box office, highlighting a trend that has become more and more evident since the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent years, the…
LVMH-backed investor group takes 20% stake in private jet company Flexjet youtubeAn investment group led by LVMH's private equity arm is buying 20% of private jet company Flexjet, marking the latest push by the ...
China’s Xi Issues Rare Warning on Over-Investment in EVs, AI – FT asiafinancialChinese President Xi Jinping has issued a rare warning to local governments against over-investment in artificial intelligence and electric vehicles as the world’s second-largest economy fights overcapacity in key industries, stubborn…
Trump's War Against The Fed Isn't Historic—And Future Presidents Will Battle It Too Until It Reforms youtubeSteve Forbes explains that President Trump is hardly the first Commander in Chief to battle the Federal Reserve, and until the ...
Clear Street makes cuts to UK team months after appointments thetradenewsUS broker Clear Street is moving to cut down its UK-based team just eight months after bolstering the unit to support its expansion in the region following its entry in December 2024, The TRADE can reveal. According to several sources…
Trump’s Dealings With Pakistan Has India Slowing Tariff Talks asiafinancialA lunch meeting that US President Donald Trump held with Pakistan’s military chief has prompted a diplomatic protest from India and a warning to Washington about risks to their bilateral ties. New Delhi is recalibrating relations with…
Will the Box Office Ever Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels? statistaDespite the global success of Disney's "Inside Out 2", which made $1.7 billion at the box office worldwide to become one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, 2024 was another disappointing year at the box office. According to…
Stellantis Says Profit Plunged as Tariffs Began to Bite nytimesThe car company Stellantis, which lost more than 2 billion euros in the first half of the year, paused production in April for several weeks at plants in Mexico and Canada to brace for tariffs.
Ruling LDP Coalition Loses Control of Japan's Upper House statistaJapan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, and its coalition partner are projected to have lost the majority in the upper house after a portion of the seats in the chamber went up for reelection Sunday. The party's grip on power…
China Stops Most Antimony Exports But Rare Earth Sales to US Soar asiafinancialChina’s trade of critical minerals and rare earths remained mixed in June with a near-collapse in exports of antimony and germanium despite a significant revival in shipments of rare earth magnets to the United States. Exports of antimony…
'What If It All Works?': The Mindset Shift That Helped This Entrepreneur Build a $20 Million Fashion Brand In 4 Months entrepreneurMatt Sinnreich, founder and CEO of the golf and lifestyle clothing brand Blanco, shares the strategies and tactics he used to bring it to life.
Extreme weather caused by climate change is raising food prices worldwide, study says edition.cnn
Weekly Stock Grader Analysis: Upgrades & Downgrades on Top Blue-Chip Stocks investorplaceDuring these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s…
Delegation is the Only Way to Scale — Here's Why Most CEOs Do It Wrong entrepreneurOne of the biggest barriers to scaling a business is the leader's inability to let go. Founders often become the bottleneck, unable to focus on strategic growth. The solution? Mastering the art of delegation.
AI and Workers’ Wellbeing: Lessons from Germany’s Early Experience nakedcapitalismYves here. This post gives a cautiously negative finding on AI implementation in Germany. If one reads carefully, one can infer that a significant part of the survey population is in factory or related settings, such as logistics…
Trump, Xi Likely to Meet Around APEC Summit youtubePresident Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a summit with counterpart Xi Jinping and a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy, people familiar with internal deliberations…
KoBold Metals inks minerals exploration deal with DR Congo semaforKoBold Metals, a mining company backed by US billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, signed an agreement with DR Congo’s government to launch a “large-scale mineral exploration program” in the country. KoBold uses artificial intelligence…
SEC Chair Atkins on potential private market access in 401(k) plans youtubeSEC Chairman Paul Atkins said on Monday that he will work with the Department of Labor and President Trump to put ...
Africa's four wealthiest men richer than half the continent: Report semafor
US stocks edge higher ahead of a busy week of profit reports chicagotribuneNEW YORK — U.S. stocks are edging higher ahead of a week full of profit updates from big U.S. companies, which Wall Street expects to keep growing despite pressure from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early…
Hurricane risk in Florida is escalating. Flood insurance is harder to get nbcnewsA destroyed home is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on October 11, 2024. The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on October 11, 2024, officials in Florida said, as residents began the…
How to Maximize Credit Card Points for Your Next Trip todayNearly one in three travelers plan to use credit card points or airline miles to book their next trip, according to Citi. Elizabeth von Tersch, senior editor at U.S. News and World Report, joins TODAY to share ways to maximize those perks.
Nvidia CEO Huang replaces Elon Musk as China's bridge to Trump asia.nikkei
Water bills will 'never again' jump as high, claims minister bbcSteve Reed pledges reforms to the "broken" water industry will prevent bills from rising by 30% again.
Ellen DeGeneres says she moved to Britain because of Trump nbcnewsFormer talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres confirmed she moved to the United Kingdom with her wife Portia de Rossi because of the election of President Donald Trump.
Elon Musk’s X says French probe into algorithm is ‘politically motivated’ euronewsFrance alleges that X’s algorithm was being used for foreign interference.
Investors Shrug Off Trump’s Attacks on the Fed and Trade Allies nytimesInvestors continue to shrug off the president’s threats, sending stocks to new highs. That calm could be tested going into a packed week for corporate earnings.
Transcript: Neil Dutta, RenMac ritholtzThe transcript from this week’s, MiB: Neil Dutta, Economics Chief at Renaissance Macro Research, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and…
How is artificial intelligence revolutionising the fintech space? siliconrepublicNowadays almost every industry has been upended, both positively and negatively by the mainstream use of AI. Fintech is no different. Read more: How is artificial intelligence revolutionising the fintech space?
Let’s circle back: How to get ahead of your email security siliconrepublicEmail security doesn’t end if your system is breached – it requires a quick and effective response to minimise the cyberattack, argues Barracuda’s Chris Smith. Read more: Let’s circle back: How to get ahead of your email security
Capitol agenda: The GOP’s biggest shutdown hurdles politicoIt’s a pivotal week for the appropriations process as Congress looks to pass twelve spending bills before the Sept. 30 shutdown cliff. Expect the Senate to work on passing its first batch of bills over the next few days, with full…
Now Is The Time To Build Your Income Stream With Preferred Stocks seekingalpha
The steamy, subversive rise of the summer novel voxAs a kid, one of the highlights of my summer vacation was sitting underneath a tree in my grandmother’s backyard and getting lost in a book. I don’t get a three-month summer break anymore, but tucking away with a juicy novel when it’s hot…
Greg Coffey’s hedge fund Kirkoswald hires ex-HSBC rates trader Andrew Dinnis fnlondon
Alix raises $20 million to tackle trillion-dollar inheritance transfer challenge with AI technology bizjournalsA Bay Area startup is leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle one of life's most challenging tasks: settling a loved one's estate after they pass away.
2 REITs Most Investors Should Own seekingalphaThe REIT market is vast and versatile, with over 200 companies in the US alone and 1,000 worldwide. As a result, there is truly something for everyone. Some REITs like Realty Income (O) are great for income-oriented investors. Others…
Unionized workers at Canada Post to start voting on contract offer financialpostOTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post begin voting on the Crown corporation’s latest contract offer today. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging…
Saudi's AlUla becomes luxury adventure hotspot semaforMarathons in August, “stationary triathlons,” and raves at sunset: these are some of the more active recreation options at AlUla, one of Saudi Arabia’s best known UNESCO World Heritage sites. Runners are challenged the most, pushing…
Canaccord Genuity taps HSBC for equity sales trader thetradenewsJulian Hewitt has joined Canaccord Genuity Australia as an equity sales trader. Hewitt will be based out of Sydney in his new role, and brings extensive industry experience to his new position, having covered areas including sales…
Betting The Ranch: My 2 Largest Investments Just Got Even Better seekingalpha
Is LSEG set to become first venue to move to 24-hour in Europe and the UK? thetradenewsThe London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) may become the first trading venue to pave the way for 24-hour trading in Europe and the UK. First reported by the FT on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter has suggested to the publication…
10 Monday AM Reads ritholtzMy back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Here Come Women Investors. Gen Z Is Leading the Way. Investing used to be a mostly male domain. Young women are helping to change that. (Barron’s) • 50 Facts From 1H 2025: Steve Ballmer receives…
Most Americans say Trump focuses too much on tariffs, survey shows axiosThe stock market rallied during President Trump's first six months in office this year, despite a volatility spike in April, but a new poll shows Main Street doesn't feel the same optimism. Why it matters: While investors are pricing in a…
Shorting Your Rivals: A Radical Antitrust Remedy marginalrevolutionConventional antitrust enforcement tries to prevent harmful mergers by blocking them but empirical evidence shows that rival stock prices often rise when a merger is blocked—suggesting that many blocked mergers would have increased…
Are Trump’s tariffs the new sanctions? dwDonald Trump is betting that tariffs rather than sanctions will fix economic and geopolitical imbalances. But does the threat of rising US inflation and retaliation make sanctions a safer choice?
Links 7/22/2025 nakedcapitalismIsrael v. The Resistance Please click through to read in full: This morning, I awoke as one might awaken in a grave, not rested, but returned from the underworld, gasping for something that no longer exists. Water. Twelve days without a…
Work Advice: How to keep workplace tech off your personal phone washingtonpostTech and legal experts outline the real-life risks and benefits of using personal mobile phones for work tasks.
Elon Musk to build child-friendly AI model ‘Baby Grok’ despite past controversies euronewsBillionaire Elon Musk says he will launch a kid-friendly version of Grok AI, his artificial intelligence chatbot that has previously come under fire.
Inside the federal government’s purge of climate data voxThis story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For 25 years, a group of the country’s top experts has been fastidiously tracking the ways that climate change threatens every…
Will Trump's tariffs beat sanctions for 'America First?' dwDonald Trump is betting that tariffs rather than sanctions will fix economic and geopolitical imbalances. But does the threat of rising US inflation and retaliation make sanctions a safer choice?
The Intelligence: Land of the rising shun? Immigration and Japan’s politics economistThe Liberal Democratic Party, which has dominated the political system for seven decades, just got a pasting at the polls—again. We ask why staid politics are getting swiftly messy. Iceland is a NATO member in a volatile region; at last…
Microsoft to make Notre-Dame ‘digital twin’ and boost its European languages for its AI models euronewsThe project will also digitise historic opera sets and millions of artefacts with leading French cultural institutions. Notre-Dame Cathedral took five years to rebuild after the devastating fire, but a digital duplicate would have been…
After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table chicagotribuneGov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates after State Farm announced it was hiking homeowners insurance by 27.2% beginning this month, citing rising costs due to extreme…
Car maker Stellantis says US tariffs have cost it €300m bbcThe company behind the brands Vauxhall, Jeep and Fiat says Trump's 25% tariff on cars has hit trade.
Cutting five words from this law could make houses cheaper voxThere exists an almost absurdly simple fix that could help ease the housing crisis. It would cost the government nothing, require deleting just five words from a 50-year-old federal law, and has enjoyed quiet support from housing…
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Ryanair considering bigger bonus to end 'scourge' of oversized bags bbcRyanair mulls bigger bonus for spotting oversized bags Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said the airline is considering increasing a bonus it pays to workers for identifying passengers with oversized bags. Staff currently receive €1.50…
National Housing Crisis Masks Severe Rental Shortages thedailyupsideNational Housing Crisis Masks Severe Rental Shortages Prospective homebuyers and sellers are in a holding pattern, as persistently high mortgage rates and prices keep them from making moves. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis…
Hitt Contracting uses robot, drone to boost efficiency on Falls Church HQ project bizjournalsA major construction company is using cutting-edge robotics to transform how it monitors and manages jobsites.
ChatGPT Crushing All Rivals in Chatbot Race thedailyupsideChatGPT Crushing All Rivals in Chatbot Race OpenAI’s ChatGPT is lapping rival tech offerings in user adoption, downloaded over 900 million times on devices. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the biggest financial stories…
Altman plans D.C. push to "democratize" AI economic benefits axiosOpenAI CEO Sam Altman will use a swing through Washington this week to argue that AI is already making Americans more productive — and to promise to keep AI "democratic" by getting it in as many hands as possible, sources tell Axios. Why…
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Consumption tax cut not a given even after Upper House election japantimes.jpA consumption tax cut that was such a pivotal issue in Sunday's Upper House election is not a foregone conclusion given the political realities of a minority government and the economic realities of Japan, some analysts say. In the…
Why President Trump’s War on Solar Power Will Fail nytimes
Wise comes under fire from co-founder over US listing proposal fnlondon
Singapore taps JP Morgan, two other asset managers to boost stocks asia.nikkei
No Sign of Investors Fleeing US Exceptionalism bespokepremium
Refugees: Readers respond to our call for the current asylum system to be scrapped economistReaders respond to our call for the current asylum system to be scrapped There are many problems with the present arrangements Your call to “Scrap the asylum system” (July 12th) and build something better rightly highlighted those…
U.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump's Brazil tariffs nprU.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump's Brazil tariffs At a small, industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty, inviting smell of roasting coffee hangs heavy in the air. It's where Lost Sock Roasters, a…
The WNBA All-Stars got down to business morningbrewThe WNBA All-Stars warmed up before a sold-out crowd in Indianapolis on Saturday in black shirts that read: “Pay Us What You Owe Us.” Off court, the players are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement that they hope will share…
The creator agency of record is now part of the core marketing stack digidaySign number 108 that creators aren’t just a tactic for marketers anymore: they’re hiring agencies of record to manage them. It might not be as headline-grabbing as Unilever’s influencer pledge or Publicis buying up Captiv8, but it signals…
China quietly issues 2025 rare earth quotas, sources say japantimes.jpThe quotas serve as a barometer for the global supply of rare earths, a group of 17 elements used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, robots and missiles.
Beef has never been more expensive morningbrewIt’s prime grilling season and the steaks have never been higher. The average price of an uncooked beef steak jumped 8% over the past year, hitting a record $11.49 per pound in the US, according to federal government data. Ground beef is…
Your tinned fish obsession is helping resurrect a lost industry nprYour tinned fish obsession is helping resurrect a lost industry Once upon a time, the states had a thriving tinned fish market. Like a lot of U.S. manufacturing though, that's been lost. But sardines are having a moment right now and that…
With performance channels under scrutiny, these marketers are testing out brand-first strategies digidayAs a Digiday+ member, you were able to access this article early through the Digiday+ Story Preview email. See other exclusives or manage your account.This article was provided as an exclusive preview for Digiday+ members, who were able…
London Stock Exchange Group weighs move to 24-houring trading fnlondon
Taiwan vice president urges China talks, stresses defense priorities asia.nikkei
Akazawa jets to Washington for tariff talks after historic election japantimes.jpIf an agreement with the U.S. can't be reached before Aug. 1, the "reciprocal" tariff rate imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump rises to 25%.
Can we internalize the externalities from public bathrooms? marginalrevolutionThrone’s solution relies on gating access to their facilities, but in a way the company’s founders insist means they remain accessible to all. Users are associated with a unique identifier via an app or text message, so dumbphones work…
Influencer marketing survival playbook: How the creator economy is shaping up in the back half of 2025 digidayBetween the TikTok ban and the tariffs eating into marketing budgets, the first half of the year was full of growing pains in the creator economy. As the second half of 2025 shifts into focus, trends in how brands spend and creators…