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Hershey's Credibility Push: Loved Brands Must Be Chosen Actively
At Advertising Week, Hershey's CMO warned legacy brands face a 'loved but not chosen' risk. The 90-brand portfolio relies on values-driven partnerships. Alpha Score 46.
CDS Prices Rise for AI Borrowers Even as Stocks Hit Records
Oracle and SpaceX CDS prices jumped this week even as U.S. stocks set records, a sign the AI trade's debt build-out is getting harder to fund.
Gold Miners Surge 3.2% as Financials Lead Broad Rally
Gold miners jumped 3.2% and financials rose 0.9% ahead of bank earnings. JPMorgan (Alpha Score 49) and Wells Fargo (46) report Tuesday. Humana surged 16.3%; Apple dropped 2.6%.
U.S Gold Corp (NASDAQ:USAU) joins Terminal1 platform
The gold explorer will use Terminal1's integrated shareholder intelligence and investor communications tools to replace fragmented IR systems, the company said Oct. 9.
AI Shopping Agents Force Retailers to Rethink SEO and Brand, H&M Says
H&M's acting global SEO lead explains how AI agents are disintermediating brands, why GEO matters, and why brand trust drives AI search visibility. He speaks at CustomerX on Oct 14.
Kerala High Court FIR Puts CMRL at Center of Fraud Probe
A Kerala High Court order registering an FIR over ED allegations directly exposes mineral sands processor CMRL to a criminal probe for alleged fraudulent payments.
CRO Move to Rival Exposes Board Advisor Conflicts
A CRO's move to a rival startup, and the public fight that followed, shows the risk when board advisors also hold executive roles at competing firms. Khosla Ventures' public siding with one side adds to the tension.
GlobalData: Boots needs store revamps and health focus
GlobalData says the Weston family should reinvest in Boots' pharmacy and modernise smaller stores, applying a Shoppers Drug Mart-style health model.
Why critics are wrong about bank resolution plans
Critics want to scrap bank living wills after 2023 failures. But resolution plans gave regulators the tools to handle Credit Suisse and SVB without a repeat of 2008.
Mousa Al-Mousa to Sell Royal Mall as Occupancy Hits 90%
The group's CEO said the sale is part of a 2026-2028 strategy to redeploy capital into Jeddah Auto Park, logistics, and hotel projects, after mall occupancy hit 90%.
Neighborhood Intelligence Scraps Fathom Deal, Keeps tZero
Neighborhood Intelligence retains tZero, scuttling its Fathom acquisition and a $130 million digital asset transfer. It also canceled F9 Brands last month.
Vystar Forms R3ALM Operating Corp; Tokenization Platform Nears Live Launch
Vystar Corporation completed formation of a new operating corporation for its R3ALM tokenization platform, appointed its joint board, and advanced the 22-module system toward live deployment. The company has secured projects in collectibles, entertainment, and financial sectors.