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Nongshim's second aespa campaign moves from performance to everyday life across 14 countries. The first ad generated 270 million views.
Carvana shares rose as much as 9.3% after a report said Mark Walter cannot immediately sell his stake, easing fears of a block sale. The stock had dropped 14% in two days.
Stripe investor letter says singularity began Jan. 1, 2026; first-half revenue rose 41%. Company also acquiring AI marketplace OpenRouter.
Journey Medical Q2 revenue hit $14.2M as Emrosi sales rose to $5.1M. Net loss narrowed to $0.8M. The company remains on track for profitability by end-2025.
Schwab will require at least $5 million in assets for client referrals to its Advisor Network, more than doubling the current minimum. Consultants say RIAs should consider alternative custodians.
Bally's warns of 'substantial doubt' about its future; shares fell 36% in five days. The casino operator is pursuing asset sales and other financing.
A coalition of 50 chambers of commerce is preparing antitrust and tort claims over Mayor Mamdani's $70M plan for five city-owned supermarkets offering 30% discounts; lawsuit could come this week.
FinTech partnerships with credit unions rose to 48% as FDIC proposes reusable certification to cut duplicate due diligence. Community banks would benefit most.
Amazon plans drone delivery to 500 US cities by year-end, promising 30-minute drop-offs for packages up to 5 pounds. The expansion targets suburban metro areas including Chicago and Atlanta.
Amazon bought secondhand books in bulk and scanned them for AI training after cutting the spines, echoing Anthropic's Project Panama.
Shoppers arriving from AI sources like ChatGPT convert at a 60% higher rate and spend 53% more per visit, Adobe data shows. Traffic from AI surged 62% YoY in July.
The fintech company's acquisition of the AI model router comes three months after OpenRouter's $113M round at a $1.3B valuation.
U.S. market narrowing and AI spending concentration are shifting the case for international equities, which trade at 14x 2027 earnings vs 17x for U.S. A webcast on Aug. 20 explores non-U.S. strategies.
Advisors' near-term outlook on the economy and stocks darkened in July, with only 26% expecting improvement over six months, down from 55% in May. Current conditions remain positive, but the trend suggests a defensive shift ahead.
Pre-order holders get early access from Aug. 21–25, followed by an open beta Aug. 28–Sept. 1. First look at multiplayer, campaign mission, and new Warzone map. Full game drops Oct. 23.
Therabody's new ThermaBack LED combines vibration, heat, and two light therapies into a $329.99 belt for lower back pain. Founder Jason Wersland, who started the company after a motorcycle accident, says the device is designed for people who delay treatment because they lack a convenient option.
A Moscow court ordered Conor Kennedy's arrest in absentia over Ukraine fighting, carrying a 7- to 10-year prison term if caught by Russia.
Kristi Hemric turned scaffolding into a rotating art installation, drawing neighbors together with Lego themes, Knicks celebrations, and flower giveaways.
Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard veterans developed ALS at rates 15-29% higher than Army veterans, a new study of nearly 10 million VA patients found. Officers faced 64% higher risk.
AMC CEO Adam Aron called Tuesday's ticketing glitches 'intolerable and inexcusable' as Dune 3 demand hit 3x Spider-Man levels. The stock's Alpha Score is 28.
Amazon's Prime Air will cover 500 US cities by year-end, delivering items under 5 lbs within 30-60 minutes. The move intensifies the last-mile race with Walmart and tests regulatory limits.
Mudslides hit northern Chile after extraordinary desert rains. Tocopilla received 30mm of rain in hours. 2,000 displaced, 60% of homes damaged. State of catastrophe declared.
Fei-Fei Li warns US AI backlash threatens global tech progress, as Pew data shows half of Americans more worried than excited. World Labs CEO calls for positive messaging.
Stone Point and Genstar each take equal stakes in the $1.3T retirement-savings firm, with new capital for technology and acquisitions. GIC keeps its minority share.
Navi Finserv's plan to enter LAP and merchant finance after raising $100M from Prosus tests its credit model as personal loans dominate 90% of its book.
A Seeking Alpha contributor says Carl Zeiss Meditec's recovery is underway. Fundamentals are improving. Risks from competition and currency remain.
Opening statements in Oakland as 29 states accuse Meta of hooking kids. Stock down 30% from highs. The jade lizard options trade sells both sides to collect premium with limited risk.
Starting construction before selling the old house does not automatically block Section 54 tax exemption, but courts focus on completion timing, not the start date.
Slotkin demands written assurances from Hegseth and Caine that no troops will be sent to polls, citing Trump's refusal to rule out nationalizing the midterm elections.
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods for three days after a tentative deal. Canada's Carney cites progress, unresolved work. Final documents due Friday.