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Inside The Tech Transforming Theme Park Magic
AI, lifelike animatronics, and real-time computing are redefining immersion, according to Purdue’s Christians Rogers. Watch!
How Strong Is the American Consumer, Really?
LSEG’s Jharonne Martis breaks down consumer spending, tariffs, and what discretionary vs. staples reveal about shopper health.
What the Markets Are Really Saying as Year-End Nears
From labor market shifts to global trade tensions, EquitySet CEO Tony Zipparo unpacks the forces moving markets today.
Softbank Drops $4 Billion Bet on A.I.’s Backbone
Japan’s SoftBank said it will buy data center investment firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion.
Precious Metals Whiplash! CME Move Sparks Sudden Silver Selloff
Gold and silver futures dropped sharply Monday after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised margin requirements.
GM Stock’s Shocking Comeback: Detroit Giant Stealing Market Spotlight
General Motors is on track to be the top U.S.-traded automaker stock of 2025, with shares up more than 55% this year to record highs above $80.
The 2026 Trends You Won’t Believe What People Are Searching for on Yelp
From grandma hobbies to wellness rooms and mahjong mania, Yelp’s hottest local searches reveal 2026's most unexpected trends.
Holiday Box Office Ends 2025 Strong
Hollywood closed out a challenging year with a strong holiday box office led by “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which dominated ticket sales domestically.
Amazon Grounds its Italian Drone Dreams
Amazon said it will no longer pursue commercial drone delivery plans in Italy after a strategic review of the project.
Nvidia Buys $5B Stake in Intel After Antitrust Clearance
Nvidia has completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares, acquiring more than 214.7 million shares.
The ‘sleeper hit’ movies you missed in ‘25 and five not to miss in ’26
Everyone may be talking about the death of movie theaters, but here are the sleeper hit movies you may have missed in '25, and five not to miss in '26.
The Card That Changed Collecting Forever: Why Logan Paul’s Pikachu Is Breaking the Market
Logan Paul and Ken Goldin break down the collectibles boom, rare Pokémon cards, auction strategy. Plus, Logan’s take on Jake Paul’s fight.
Holiday Drivers Catch a Break as Gas Prices Hit Multiyear Lows
U.S. gas prices have stayed below $3 a gallon for most of December, marking the cheapest holiday fuel costs since 2020, according to AAA.
FDA Greenlights First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill
The FDA approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk, a move expected to expand access for patients who prefer pills over injections.
U.S. Economy Hits the Gas with a Q3 Growth Surprise
The U.S. economy grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter, easily beating expectations as consumer spending jumped to 3.5%.
Alphabet Buys More Power for the A.I. Race with $4.75B Deal
Alphabet announced it will acquire data center and energy infrastructure firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt.
ServiceNow Makes a $7.75B Cyber Bet in the A.I. Arms Race
ServiceNow announced it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a $7.75 billion cash deal.
