Tech’s new bet—low-cost EVs, ultra-thin phones, and vibe-driven music: Slate, Samsung, and Spotify each chase novelty—via price, design, and personalization—to win over convenience-hungry consumers.
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| May 15, 2025
Walmart’s Q1 ad revenues surged 50% year over year: Vizio’s integration is powering its leap into connected TV and retail media dominance.
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| May 15, 2025
YouTube strikes deal to broadcast first game of the NFL season: The move responds to fans embracing digital for sports and presents an opportunity for advertisers.
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| May 15, 2025
Now offering massages, art tours, and more without a home booking, Airbnb is turning into a full-service travel platform with a trove of first-party data.
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| May 15, 2025
Shein, Temu take advantage of tariff reprieve: Shein is raising prices while Temu resumes China shipments, as both retailers try to undo a sales slump.
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| May 15, 2025
Retail sales rose 5.2% YoY in April: But the gains mask a tough climate as consumers pulled forward purchases of tariff-sensitive items like home goods.
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| May 15, 2025
Omada Health is the latest prominent digital health player to go public in 2025: While healthcare companies are weathering the uncertain economic environment, Omada and Hinge must prove their programs for chronic condition management can be worthwhile long-term investments.
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| May 15, 2025
New features let brands display shoppable feeds and target ads during key video moments, capitalizing on YouTube's rising share of streaming time.
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| May 15, 2025
At-home injectable drugs have been getting more approvals: Amneal Pharmaceuticals is the latest to gain approval for its migraine treatment. Pharma companies can help spur uptake for at-home injectables like it with more education and support.
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| May 15, 2025
UnitedHealth Group faces reported criminal investigation over Medicare billing fraud: The DOJ may have gathered enough evidence against UnitedHealth, such as allegedly giving doctors kickbacks. Other top players in the Medicare Advantage market should be worried.
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| May 15, 2025
Walmart will raise prices soon to offset “too high” tariffs: Even with the reduction in China duties, the cost is too much for the retailer and its suppliers to absorb.
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| May 15, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker: The deal will significantly boost the big box retailer’s market share and bargaining power—though it carries significant risk.
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| May 15, 2025
TelevisaUnivision is doubling down on young Hispanic audiences: With music festivals, microdramas, and dual-language content built for mobile.
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| May 15, 2025
Partnerships are key to breaking into brick and mortar, but generational mattress-shopping divides could mute the deal’s effectiveness.
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| May 15, 2025
Delinquencies for both student loans and credit cards could worsen as borrowers contend with more obligations
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| May 15, 2025
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