The legal dispute between President Donald Trump and the nation’s largest bank has entered a new and consequential phase in 2026, drawing national attention from lawmakers, regulators and the...
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68% of global companies expect to integrate AI agents by 2026.
Finance teams currently lead AI agents adoption more than other departments.
Governance, security, and cost issues threaten many AI agents projects.
Regional differences affect how fast AI agents roll out worldwide.
Strategic planning boosts ROI and...
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• Steak ’n Shake saw a 15% jump in same-store sales at home.
• The chain now accepts Bitcoin, attracting crypto fans.
• It joined RFK Jr.’s MAHA plan to add healthier ingredients.
• This blend of tech and health offers a new model for restaurants.
Steak ’n Shake just announced a...
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• Nike reported a 1% rise in revenue to $11.7 billion in the quarter.
• Wholesale sales jumped 7% while direct-to-consumer and digital sales dipped.
• Earnings per share fell 30% to 49 cents due to China struggles and tight margins.
• CEO transition to Elliott Hill drove shares higher.
• Nike...
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Grasp why survey interpretation guides smart business moves.
Check sample size and margin of error to skip wrong ideas.
Spot question bias and timing to strengthen your results.
Leverage AI tools for deeper survey interpretation.
Keep ethics and transparency to boost trust and action.
Why Survey Interpretation Matters
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Amazon advertising revenue reached over $50 billion in 2024.
It outgrew AWS thanks to data-driven tools like Amazon Marketing Cloud and DSP.
The ad business faces more rules but stays strong by expanding video ads and global reach.
Experts predict Amazon advertising will hit $60 billion by...
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• Over 70 major U.S. retail chains filed bankruptcy in 2025.
• Record-high mall vacancies now offer prime spaces at lower rent.
• Small businesses have a chance to move into top spots.
• Revitalizing malls can restore them as community gathering places.
In 2025, dozens of big retailers like Forever 21...
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Waymo for Business gives companies dedicated robotaxi accounts.
It offers centralized billing, ride analytics, and priority access.
The service launches in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Advanced AI and strong partnerships power this new platform.
It aims to boost business travel efficiency and adoption.
Alphabet’s self-driving unit...
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• Spirit Airlines will drop 40 routes and leave several cities to focus on profitable areas.
• The move follows revenue declines and a likely second bankruptcy in 2025.
• An Amazon executive joins Spirit Airlines to boost profits with data-driven decisions.
• Passengers may lose flights, but competitors will fill...
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- The net-zero banking alliance began in 2021 to push banks to cut loans linked to big polluters.
- Major U.S. and European banks quit after political attacks and booming oil profits.
- The net-zero banking alliance had soft goals and no clear plan for the short term.
- Banks still...
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Donald Trump announced a historic $4 billion rail deal with Kazakhstan.
The agreement involves U.S. locomotives and other rail equipment.
This is the largest railroad equipment sale in American history.
Trump says the deal will boost U.S. rail industry jobs and exports.
Kazakhstan is modernizing its railway...
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The White House plans a steep new H-1B fee of $100,000 per visa application.
The order aims to curb alleged abuse of the H-1B visa program by tech firms.
New wage rules will target low pay for foreign specialists compared to Americans.
Companies will need to decide...
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- Immigration rules shrink the farm worker pool.
- New bill aims to let farmers hire year-round workers.
- Dairy cows go unmilked and crops rot without labor.
- H-2A program fees and red tape slow help.
- Farmers need legal worker certainty now.
Farm Labor Shortage Hits Dairy and Crop Operations
America’s farms...
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Over 300 South Koreans were held in a major ICE raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia.
Their departure was delayed by a possible work stay offer by former President Donald Trump.
The South Koreans are now expected to return home on Thursday.
U.S. and South...
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• Ken Griffin openly criticized President Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve
• He defended leaders like Walmart’s CEO against Trump’s public slams
• Griffin warned Trump’s moves could raise inflation and shake markets
• The billionaire donated heavily to GOP but skipped direct Trump support
• Trump may tread carefully with...
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The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board mocked President Trump’s auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
Experts warn that these auto tariffs are squeezing U.S. automakers and will soon hit car buyers.
General Motors estimates a $5 billion loss linked to the new fees.
Consumers may delay buying...
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Denver's housing inventory reached a 13-year high in July.
Over 17,000 homes were for sale, up 30% from last year.
The spike in listings marks a major shift toward a buyer’s market.
This change follows Denver’s earlier reputation as a hot seller's city.
Denver's Real Estate Market Sees...
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• By 2025, one in four new cars sold worldwide will be electric.
• China already sells over half of all new electric vehicles.
• Chinese electric cars often cost less and include cutting-edge features.
• Exports are growing fast, but U.S. tariffs block many Chinese models.
• Affordable Chinese EVs under...
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A U.S. appeals court ruled Trump’s tariffs as illegal.
The Supreme Court is expected to make a final decision soon.
Treasury Secretary believes the tariffs will still stand.
The White House has a backup plan if they’re overturned.
This ruling could reshape U.S. trade policies for years.
What...
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CVS Caremark recently got fined $290 million for Medicare fraud
Rite Aid is now suing CVS Caremark for nearly $500 million in damages
The lawsuit claims CVS Caremark used unfair “clawback” fees
These penalties allegedly helped destroy Rite Aid’s business
CVS Caremark is accused of running an...
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A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court injunction.
The policy would force passports to list a person’s gender at birth only.
Judges said the rule shows prejudice and violates equal protection.
Transgender travelers face higher risks of harassment and violence.
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