Summer Box Office Blitz: Hollywood Eyes First $10B Year Since Pandemic
Hollywood’s summer box office topped $4.3B, putting the domestic total on track for $10B — the first time since 2019. A deep dive into the numbers, risks, and what it means.
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How Kohl’s Lost Its Way — and Is Trying to Become Relevant Again
Kohl’s stock has plunged 60% as the retailer lost its core customer. Can CEO Tom Kingsbury’s turnaround plan—exclusive brands, smaller stores, inventory discipline—save it?
Persian Gulf Strikes Shatter Shipping’s Fragile Recovery
Renewed strikes in the Persian Gulf threaten to undo the fragile recovery in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, just as traffic reached a post-war peak. Oil prices spike, insurance costs soar.
Colette Shulman, Soviet Analyst Who Decoded the Kremlin, Dies at 94
Colette Shulman, a journalist-turned-analyst who provided on-the-ground insights into the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death, has died at 94. Her work shaped Western understanding of the USSR and influenced Wall Street.
DPC Holdings Soars 42% on Debut: IPO Market Shows Life Again
DPC Holdings surged 42% on its Nasdaq debut, signaling renewed IPO market activity. Learn what DPC does, why it popped, and what investors should watch next.
Multicoin Says $HYPE Could Hit $319 as Hyperliquid Moves Beyond Perps
Multicoin Capital forecasts HYPE token could hit $319 as Hyperliquid expands beyond perpetual futures into spot, lending, and real-world assets. Analysis inside.
Invesco Targets Stablecoin Reserves With New Tokenized Money Market Fund
Invesco launches a tokenized money market fund targeting stablecoin reserves, competing with BlackRock’s BUIDL and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI. Details on structure, impact, and risks.
A Tale Of Two Wendy’s: Beneath The Wild Meme-Stock Surge
Wendy’s stock surged 87% in a meme stock frenzy, but fundamentals tell a different story. We break down the Reddit-fueled rally, the risks, and what it means for investors.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Digital Taxes
President Trump threatens 100% tariff on European imports unless EU drops digital services taxes, jeopardizing a trade deal finalized days ago. Markets roil.
Uber Quietly Tightens Background Checks After Felony Scandal
Uber enacts stricter driver background checks after NYT found thousands of convicted felons approved. New rules, costs, and gig economy impact explained.
Saks Rebrands as Exemplar Luxury Group After Bankruptcy Exit
Saks Fifth Avenue exits bankruptcy as Exemplar Luxury Group, dropping discount chains and home goods to focus solely on high-end luxury retail with exclusive clubs and curated fashion.
King Charles’s £12.9m Tax Bill: Three Unusual Things You Missed
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 – but it’s voluntary, offset by the Sovereign Grant, and the Duchy of Lancaster dodges corporation tax. Three unusual facts you missed.