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Amasty analysis ranks security vendors for e-commerce compliance

Amasty's analysis ranks six managed security providers for e-commerce sites, placing itself first on preventive controls and platform-specific engineering. The report provides procurement checkpoints for vendors including CrowdStrike and Rapid7.

Macro16d ago

July retail sales drop 0.6%, most since May 2025, as Amazon effect clouds read

The 0.6% July drop, led by a 2.2% slide at nonstore retailers, was the largest since May 2025. Economists point to Amazon's Prime Day timing shift as a key distortion. Control-group sales fell 0.4%.

Crypto16d ago

Fraser pushes CLARITY Act changes to protect bank deposits

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser wants stablecoin reward provisions in the CLARITY Act revised, warning they could drain bank deposits and tilt the playing field against traditional lenders.

Commodities16d ago

Muted Demand, Plentiful Supply Keep Natural Gas Near $2.75

Natural gas holds near $2.75; weak demand and ample supply keep a lid on prices. The October contract rollover in two weeks tests the seasonal shift.

Stocks16d ago

SodaSlim Brings Five-Ingredient Weight-Management Supplement to U.S. Market

SodaSlim's capsule combines caffeine anhydrous, green coffee, green tea, Garcinia and raspberry ketone. The supplement is positioned for adults managing weight, not as a medical treatment.

Stocks16d ago

Asheville Storms Drive Surge in Window Repair Requests

Asheville homeowners turn to Renewal by Andersen after tornado and record rain damage window frames. Custom Fibrex windows aim to prevent moisture intrusion.

Crypto16d ago

MSCI Rule Could Oust Strategy and Metaplanet From Indexes

MSCI's new non-operating company screen could push Strategy and Metaplanet out of global indexes. The consultation runs through September 30 with a decision due in October.

Stocks16d ago

UK Weighs Slashing EV Sales Target to 50% After Carmaker Pushback

The UK may cut its 2030 EV sales target from 80% to 50% after carmakers warned of costs and job risks. The review, open through October, keeps the 2030 petrol car ban intact.

Stocks16d ago

US AI Labs Cut Prices 25% in 1 Month to Fend Off Chinese Rivals

OpenAI and Anthropic cut mid-tier AI model prices about 25% in a month. Budget-conscious buyers are weighing Chinese alternatives; DeepSeek's peak-hour pricing stays below rivals.

Stocks16d ago

Beyond the flywheel: why missing links matter more

David Shillingford's LinkedIn post on flywheels misses a critical point: the relationships that aren't on the map. Tracing backward from failure uncovers the missing links AI could otherwise ignore.

Crypto16d ago

Binance Staggers EU Sanctions Cutoffs for 14 Crypto Platforms

Binance cut off 16 platforms: two Iran-linked exchanges Aug. 7, then 14 EU-designated Russia-linked names split across Aug. 13 and 23, a split it didn't explain.

Stocks16d ago

BMS protests on Aug 17 demand minimum pension, EPF hike

BMS to hold nationwide protests on Aug 17 seeking minimum pension hike, variable DA, higher EPF ceiling. Union also opposes labour codes, demands scheme worker recognition.