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Although boutique fitness for mass market consumption is only about 20 years old, it has altered the fitness industry forever. And, y'all, what's up ahead looks incredibly promising!   Peek into the crystal ball as Coach Rachel Prairie and I reveal some exciting predictions for the next 10 years in Episode 678: The Next Decade of Boutique Fitness, Part 1.    Hot spots: lots of innovation & education in APAC, Australia, Western Europe   The powerhouse: 47% of new studio openings are Pilates (majority Reformer) Good feeling: recovery, wellness and functional medicine are on fire Girl power: huge female-driven health opportunities with boutique members Stronger than ever: strength training continues to surge worldwide    With the industry expected to grow from $51.6B today to $85.9B by 2030, studio owners should be proactively seeking opportunities to scale now. Episode 678 gives you some options.    Catch you there,   Lise   PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party! www.studiogrow.co www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/  

En el episodio de hoy, Juan Manuel De Los Reyes y Eugenio Garibay discuten el desarrollo del juicio de TikTok en EE.UU. y las iniciativas de Amazon para mantener un espíritu emprendedor. Por un lado, TikTok, con 1.6B de usuarios globales y 40% en participación de mercado en videos de formato corto, llega a una resolución para mantener presencia en EE.UU. En donde Oracle, Silver Lake y Andreessen Horowitz obtendrán 80% de participación de las operaciones de la empresa en EE.UU. Juan Manuel y Eugenio discuten las implicaciones del trato y de la relación EE.UU. y China. Por otro lado, Amazon, quien ha reducido 27,000 roles en su empresa desde el 2022, anuncia que tiene la intención de reducir la burocracia aún más para regresar a sus raíces de ser una empresa emprendedora. Juan Manuel y Eugenio reflexionan sobre la cultura emprendedora en EE.UU. y el crecimiento de Amazon a través de los años.

In this Topical Tuesday episode, I spoke with Ryan Haase  who has more than 20 years of experience across many different commercial real estate disciplines, and he has originated over $400 million in loans and brokered more than $1.2 billion in debt and equity nationwide. Be sure to tune in if you're interested in learning about: Insights from 20+ years in commercial real estate, covering $1.6B+ in debt and equity transactions How equity players are shifting strategies as valuations drop 30–40% from peak levels and family offices become more active The changing debt market: agency lending tightening standards, rising interest in life companies and CMBS loans, and what sponsors should expect Key advice for owners and operators on structuring the capital stack, mitigating risk, and avoiding costly mistakes To your success, Tyler Lyons Resources mentioned in the episode: Ryan Haase LinkedIn MagnitudeCRE.com IntegRECapital.com Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 USDA and Corn Rally6:10 The Funds8:26 US/China Talks to Resume9:39 USDA Reporting Problems11:12 Rare Soybean Oil Sale

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024The Missouri Supreme Court overturns Republicans and rules that the abortion initiative WILL be on the ballot; the US is discussing allowing Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia; the FBI says Americans lost $5.6B last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams; Republicans threaten to shut down the government adding cuts to veterans benefits to their continuing resolution; Symone Sanders says underestimate Kamala Harris' debating skills at your own peril; the North Carolina Supreme Court upholds a ruling to keep RFK Jr off the ballot; and Allison and Dana deliver your good news.Guest:Leigh McGowan (@iampoliticsgirl)A Return To Common Sense: How to fix America Before We Really Blow It Drops Sept 17th Available For Pre-Order TodayThe PoliticsGirl Podcast (MTN)https://www.instagram.com/iampoliticsgirlhttps://linktr.ee/politicsgirlhttps://www.politicsgirl.comStoriesUnderestimate Kamala Harris' debating skills at your own peril (Opinion | Symone Sanders | MSNBC)Missouri Supreme Court will allow abortion amendment on the ballot (The Hill)US to Discuss Permitting Ukraine ATACMS Strikes on Russia (Newsweek)Americans lost $5.6 billion last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams, the FBI says (AP News)Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good Newshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kittynamedkilluaHope And Joy - kindnessforcats.org (Central Florida)Ranger - wildriversanimalrescue.orgmedicare.govstate.gov/x-gender-marker-available-on-u-s-passports-starting-april-11travel.state.govstudentaid.gov/announcements-events/SAVE-planAnthophila (Bees | Wikipedia) Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

TPUSA leader Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah. Corrections Corner: Scot and Buzz correct some items from last week's podcast.   Hyundai Plant Raid. ICE shows up at the $12.6B megasite, thousands of Georgia jobs on the line, and a leaked doc says at least one detainee had a valid visa. Hyundai and its suppliers believed they were operating within the rules. SCOTUS fast-tracks tariffs case. High Court puts the tariff fight on the rocket docket for early November.  What's the beef with Dick? A third Republican jumps into a race against State School Super Richard Woods. SOS Race: After Sterling jumped ahead of his boss, announcing a run for SOS, Atlanta media gave us the headline that Raffensperger will run for a higher office. We're shocked! A GoFundMe for an SEB member? The background story. MTG's non-endorsement tour. She's “not inspired” by the GOP fields for Governor or Senate and isn't endorsing. Queenmaker status on pause, drama not included.    Guard to D.C. Kemp sends Georgia troops to back Trump's policing push.

Anil Lulla and Yan Liberman host Sapijiju, co-founder of Pump.fun. Sapijiju shares Pump.fun's bigger vision: beyond meme coins, it's aiming to be the most rewarding social platform, revolutionizing creator monetization, and building a $2B-backed financial ecosystem.Pump.fun: https://pump.fun

Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:54 - Anthropic Secures $183B Valuation Funding Milestone01:32 - Revolut Achieves $75B Valuation Share Sale02:10 - OpenAI Expands Tender from $6B to $10.3B03:07 - OpenAI Completes $1.1B Statsig Acquisition04:00 - OpenAI Launches Proprietary AI Chip Development Initiative04:47 - Lambda $6B Round + IPO Preparation with Nvidia Partnership05:24 - Mistral Drives $14B Valuation06:05 - Sierra Captures $10B Valuation06:57 - OpenEvidence Achieves $6B Valuation07:29 - Pinecone Considers Sale Amid Market Shifts07:59 - Klarna Targets $14B Valuation IPO08:52 - Gemini Pursues $2.1B Valuation IPO09:49 - SpaceX Wins 120 Annual Launches in Florida Base10:33 - Anysphere (Cursor) Explores Data Licensing Deals

Today's Headlines: Epstein survivors demanded the full release of government files on his trafficking network. Haley Robson, abused by both Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, stressed the issue isn't political and called out banks that looked the other way while Epstein moved huge sums of cash. Survivors also noted Epstein's favorite brag: his friendship with Trump. In response, Trump staged a loud military flyover to drown them out, held his own Oval Office event with Poland's new right-wing president, and again dismissed the survivors' claims as a “hoax”—despite warning GOP lawmakers the night before that forcing DOJ to release the files would be an act of betrayal. Meanwhile, China's massive military parade rolled out thousands of troops and cutting-edge weapons for Xi, Putin, Kim Jong-un, and two dozen other world leaders. Putin even floated meeting Zelensky in Moscow, though given Russia's use of North Korean fighters in Ukraine, that seems like a stretch. Back home, the latest jobs report shows more unemployed Americans than job openings for the first time since 2021. A federal judge also smacked down the Trump administration's $2.6B in Harvard research funding cuts, calling them retaliation dressed up as “antisemitism” concerns. Florida went full Wild West on public health, ending vaccine mandates for all childhood diseases—measles, polio, the works—while the state's surgeon general bizarrely compared mandates to slavery. And in tech news, Oura's new partnership with the Department of Defense sparked consumer concern about data-sharing, though the company insists civilian users' info won't be touched. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: PBS: ‘The abuse was real,' Epstein survivor implores Trump, who again calls case a ‘hoax' NYT: Trump Welcomes Poland's Right-Wing President to White House CNN: China showcases military strength at parade as Xi stands alongside Putin and Kim Yahoo: There are more Americans out of work than there are jobs open for the first time since April 2021 AP News: Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University The Guardian: Florida to end vaccine mandates for children as state's surgeon general likens them to ‘slavery' Mashable: What Oura Ring's partnership with the U.S. military means for your data Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Altcoin froth meets political theater. The team dissects World Liberty Financial's explosive debut: a $22B token backed by the Trump family, a disputed Aave partnership, insider buybacks, and a “gold paper” instead of a whitepaper. We break down Justin Sun's role, why critics call it crypto's “garbage moat,” and how WLFi could become the Thanksgiving dinner debate of 2025. Plus: Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, GDP data going on-chain, and the CFTC reopening U.S. markets to global exchanges. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew dives into the wild debut of World Liberty Financial — Trump's $22B DeFi token that launched with a “gold paper,” insider allocations, and buybacks despite no product. We break down the Trump family's $5B paper fortune, the disputed Aave deal, and whether WLFi is a serious stablecoin project or just another garbage fire in crypto's moat. From Justin Sun's backing to Thanksgiving dinner debates, we unpack what WLFi means for politics, memes, and markets. Then we zoom out to Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, the U.S. Commerce Department posting GDP on-chain, and fresh CFTC moves that could reshape crypto exchanges and ETFs. Show highlights

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Altcoin froth meets political theater. The team dissects World Liberty Financial's explosive debut: a $22B token backed by the Trump family, a disputed Aave partnership, insider buybacks, and a “gold paper” instead of a whitepaper. We break down Justin Sun's role, why critics call it crypto's “garbage moat,” and how WLFi could become the Thanksgiving dinner debate of 2025. Plus: Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, GDP data going on-chain, and the CFTC reopening U.S. markets to global exchanges. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew dives into the wild debut of World Liberty Financial — Trump's $22B DeFi token that launched with a “gold paper,” insider allocations, and buybacks despite no product. We break down the Trump family's $5B paper fortune, the disputed Aave deal, and whether WLFi is a serious stablecoin project or just another garbage fire in crypto's moat. From Justin Sun's backing to Thanksgiving dinner debates, we unpack what WLFi means for politics, memes, and markets. Then we zoom out to Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, the U.S. Commerce Department posting GDP on-chain, and fresh CFTC moves that could reshape crypto exchanges and ETFs. Show highlights

Lorenzo R. is an active leader in the Tether ecosystem with five years of experience in cross-chain liquidity and stablecoin infrastructure. He is currently the co-founder & USDT0, a unified liquidity framework for USDT, allowing for connectivity across blockchain ecosystems without friction. He is also the Co-Founder of Everdawn Labs and a contributor to multiple DeFi DAOs.Previously, Lorenzo spearheaded Alloy by Tether, a groundbreaking Tethered Asset designed to track reference asset prices using Tether Gold (XAU₮) as collateral. This innovation introduces a new level of stability and value to digital assets, with its first token, aUSD₮, serving as a USD-denominated Tethered Asset backed by gold. His passion fuels his commitment to shaping the future of financial interoperability across Web3 ecosystems.In this conversation, we discuss:- USDt0 Stats and Growth - Top 3 on DeFiLlama bridges, $6B+ in volume in 6–8 months - Challenges USDt0 Solves - Lorenzo's Journey to USDT0 - Do we need more stablecoins? - $1B in Plasma deposits to USDT0 - USDT0's growth on Hyperliquid - Eliminating third-party bridges - USDT0's XAUt0, the omnichain evolution of Tether Gold (XAUt) - Omnichain Fungible Tokens USDT0Website: usdt0.toX: @USDT0_toLinkedIn: USDT0Lorenzo R.X: @zeroloreLinkedIn: Lorenzo R---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

AGENDA: ​​00:00 – Marc Benioff vs Snowflake, Databricks & Palantir: Who Wins the Data Cloud War? 05:10 – Does Benioff Feel The Need to Buy AI Talent Like Zuck Is? 09:00 – What Salesforce has Learned From Palantir on Forward Deployed Engineers? 18:00 – Will SaaS apps disappear in an AI world? Why Satya is Chatting S*** 23:40 – Are SDRs really screwed by AI… or just evolving? 26:10 – Benioff on Who Wins: OpenAI or Anthropic? 30:00 – Nat Friedman reports to Alex Wang: Genius move or career downgrade? 34:00 – Anthropic's $10B round: Have we hit peak AI hype? 47:00 – Klarna's wild ride: From $45B to $6B to IPO at $15B 55:00 – Inside a16z's seed machine: 72 bets vs Sequoia's 27 57:45 – Martìn Casado: Is consensus investing dangerous—or the only game? 01:05:00 – The big lesson: consensus, contrarian, and why investing is harder than ever  

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1131: Live from Day 2 at the NAMAD Annual Meeting with co-host Erroll Bomar III! We recap our biggest takeaways from the first day of amazing conversations and content, plus look at the record $56.4B that consumers will spend on new vehicles in August.ASOTU's coverage is brought to you by Connected Dealer Services.Show Notes with links:Automotive retail is posting a strong for August, driven by expiring EV incentives and a calendar twist that included Labor Day. Consumers are projected to spend a record $54.6B on new vehicles, as electrified models reached peak share.Total new-vehicle sales projected at 1.48M, up 8.2% YoY; SAAR at 16.1M.EV retail share hits record 12.0%, up from 9.5% last year, driven by incentive pull-forward.Incentive spending restrained at 6.2% of MSRP amid tariff pressure.Average transaction price reaches $44,750; consumer spend hits August record.“The results are unquestionably inflated by shoppers accelerating their electric vehicle purchases to take advantage of Federal EV credits.” – Thomas King, J.D. PowerJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

After building companies that made their mark, Joe Lonsdale launched 8VC to tackle institutional decay, backing ambitious startups and encouraging the next generation to build what's missing.Now overseeing $6B+ in assets, he joins Aditya Agarwal to break down where the Valley lost its way, and what real builders must remember.Connect with us here:1. Joe Lonsdale- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtlonsdale/2. Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/3. South Park Commons- https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/00:00 Trailer00:52 Introduction01:24 Warrior mindset07:36 Paving the way13:38 Early stage eligibility19:57 Rocket ships are rare22:52 8VC26:49 Great founders and discipline29:43 Cicero Institute33:04 Hairy messy real-world problems38:18 Outro

Hospitals are under immense pressure: burned-out clinicians, outdated systems, and rising costs have made delivering care harder than ever. Tanay Tandon, founder and CEO of Commure, shares how his team is rethinking hospital infrastructure by combining AI, forward-deployed engineering, and a provider-first mindset. Backed by over $750M in funding, Commure is using strategic M&A and next-gen tools like ambient AI to reduce administrative burden, improve revenue cycle operations, and protect clinical staff.We cover:

Today's show:Terra's collapse, Powell's pivot, and OpenAI's explosive growth all collide in this TWiST deep dive.Do Kwon has pled guilty after Terra/Luna's $60B implosion, Fed Chair Powell hints at a September rate cut, and OpenAI has officially crossed $1B in monthly revenue (on a $12B run rate). Jason and Alex unpack what this means for founders, LPs, and the next wave of AI + crypto.They also cover Canva's $42B comeback, Anthropic's doubled $10B fundraise, and the brewing battle between Figma & Canva.Plus: Uber, Nuro & Lucid's $6B robotaxi push — and why drivers are already protesting in Wuhan & Boston.#Startups #Crypto #AI #VentureCapital #OpenAI #Anthropic #Canva #Figma #ThisWeekInStartupsTimestamps:(0:00) INTRO(01:15) Fed rate cut signals & market reaction(05:36) Jason's $400K in new fund bets(10:25) Miro - Help your teams get great done with Miro. Check out miro.com to find out how!(11:30) Show Continues…(16:22) Do Kwon & the Terra/Luna collapse(20:22) Bolt - Don't be left behind. Build apps quickly without knowing how to code with Bolt.new. Try it free at https://www.bolt.new/twist.(21:23) Show Continues…(29:43) Alphasense - Get deeper insights into your business with the power of AI search and market intelligence. Start with a free trial at https://www.alpha-sense.com/twist(30:55) Show Continues…(36:14) OpenAI's $1B/month revenue run rate(42:13) Anthropic's $10B round & AI market sizing(51:31) Canva's $42B valuation & Figma comparisonSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:25) Miro - Help your teams get great done with Miro. Check out miro.com to find out how!(20:22) Bolt - Don't be left behind. Build apps quickly without knowing how to code with Bolt.new. Try it free at https://www.bolt.new/twist.(29:43) Alphasense - Get deeper insights into your business with the power of AI search and market intelligence. Start with a free trial at https://www.alpha-sense.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Luxor CEO Nick Hanson joins us to discuss TeraWulf's upsized convertible note and Google boosting its WULF stake to 14%, [Micro]Strategy's flip-flop on share dilution, Applied Digital's $3B North Dakota data center expansion, Riot shedding its Bitfarms stake below 5%, and the latest memecoin spectacle, Kanye West's Yeezy Money launch on Solana. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hash price sits at $55/PH/day, down significantly • TeraWulf market cap hits $3.6B after Google deal • Applied Digital announces 280MW data center • Riot divests BitFarms stake below 5% • Yeezy coin reaches $2B market cap briefly • MicroStrategy changes dilution guidance rules Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:04 CEO stepping down 03:29 Mining only, no HPC 05:36 More management changes? 08:26 Operations & cashflow 12:36 Colorado Air Filter 16:21 ASIC purchases 19:06 Status of 10 exahash 22:08 Cleanspark 22:38 Debt & growth 27:31 Treasury strategy

Summary del Show: • Wall Street sube antes del discurso de Powell en Jackson Hole, con cautela tras la revisión a la baja de payrolls y la expectativa de señales sobre futuros recortes de tasas. • La administración Trump evalúa redirigir $2B del CHIPS Act hacia minerales críticos, impulsando a compañías como $ALB en la carrera por recursos estratégicos. • Meta $META firma un acuerdo de $10B con Google Cloud $GOOG para cubrir demanda inmediata de infraestructura AI mientras construye sus propios centros de datos. • Nuro recauda $203M con el respaldo de Uber $UBER y Nvidia $NVDA, alcanzando $6B de valoración y reforzando su apuesta por la conducción autónoma en EE.UU.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the more Trump's DOJ talks, the more they give a gift of evidence undermining their own prosecutions of Democrats.Then, on the rest of the menu, a federal district court accepted a settlement mandating Montana provide education to students with disabilities up to age twenty-two; parents of kids swept away in the Texas floods begged lawmakers to protect future campers while lawmakers devoted all their attention to their illegal gerrymander, instead; and, stocks are falling again on Wall Street after a weaker-than-expected profit report from Walmart.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where China races to build the world's largest solar farm in its efforts to meet emissions targets; and, New Zealand will buy a fleet of US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue his own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

It looks like the market is going on vacation! Well I am too. Today we talk everything from vacation plans to shifting markets. We also cover recent crypto volatility, the resilience of Bitcoin, and concerns over MicroStrategy's stock dilution strategy, framing dips as potential buying opportunities within broader trends. We chat on quirky social trends in China, like “pretend to work” jobs for unemployed youth, and highlight Ray Dalio's view that real estate is a poor investment in today's environment with recent price drops accorss the U.S. Today we discuss... Media narratives often obscure the real developments happening quietly in the background. Stablecoins are emerging as a substitute for the dollar and could diminish banks' central role in the financial system. This shift resembles the fragmented multi-currency era before the creation of the Federal Reserve. Recent crypto markets have been volatile, with Bitcoin showing resilience despite sharp pullbacks. Ray Dalio argued that real estate is a poor investment today due to its interest rate sensitivity and immobility. U.S. real estate markets are already showing significant price declines in several regions. The administration is talking up lower rates, Trump has pushed cuts, and Powell left rates unchanged at the last meeting. Market behavior appears disconnected from economic data, undermining the usefulness of traditional reports. Government statistics are viewed as unreliable, with references to Shadow Stats' alternative takes on CPI history. Given data doubts, the focus should be on how markets and investor sentiment actually react. Seasonally, mid-August to mid-November is typically weak, and the second year of a presidency often underperforms. August and September have historically been the S&P 500's weakest months, while 2025 has so far outperformed typical post-election patterns. Personal spending is slipping, and fast-casual chains' same-store sales have fallen since Q4, suggesting strain. Housing and renovation activity looks softer versus the last five years but closer to pre-2020 norms—a reversion to the mean, not necessarily recession. Student loan and credit-card delinquencies are spiking, hinting at cash-flow stress that clashes with low unemployment data. Tariff revenues jumped from roughly $8B/month to about $29.6B/month, with companies largely absorbing costs so far. Money is chasing select commodities like gold, silver, and uranium, while others like lithium lag and could move with China trade shifts. The dollar sits mid-range historically and could sink on aggressive cuts, though today's “broken” market dynamics muddy typical cause-and-effect. Despite risks, the market's underlying tone is bullish, so a continued climb is possible on favorable policy headlines. Research notes humans rate AI higher when it agrees with them, suggesting systems learn to avoid conflict and may reinforce user beliefs.   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/market-is-going-on-vacation-739 

In this episode of the East Coase Elite series, we sit down with Yotam Segev, co-founder and CEO of Cyera, to explore the incredible journey of building a cybersecurity unicorn. From the early days of a "B-minus" idea, Yotam shares how a relentless focus on customer feedback, not internal opinions, became the company's compass. He reveals the difficult but essential pivot from founder-led sales to building a world-class team, the qualities he looks for in top-tier sellers, curiosity, paranoia, and hunger and the mindset that propelled Cyera to nearly $100M ARR and a $6B valuation in just four years.

Send us a textGain rare insights from top family office investors and wealth managers during this $6B Private Investor Panel hosted at the Family Office Club. Learn firsthand from leaders in oil & gas, real estate, alternative investments, and M&A on how they source, evaluate, and close high-quality deals.What You'll Learn:- Building trust before the numbers: why relationships drive investing- Avoiding value traps and over-concentration in your portfolio- Recession resilience & non-correlation strategies for long-term stability- Opportunities in upstream oil & gas when it's “out of favor”- How to source proprietary, scalable deals that fit your ecosystem- Partnering to reduce risk and access larger opportunitiesFeaturing leaders in family office investing with $6B+ in combined transaction experience.

Why do 90% of LATAM founders struggle to raise venture capital funding? It's not their product or market - it's because they don't understand the game they're playing. This episode reveals the patterns behind every major VC success story from Nubank to QuintoAndar. I cover the fund economics that drive every investment decision, the founder profiles that get fast-tracked, the three business models that dominate portfolios, and the four-element framework for stacking odds in your favor. Plus: why fundraising is actually sales, how to evaluate VCs before they evaluate you, and the exit math that determines premium outcomes.Key Insights & Takeaways:The Goldman/McKinsey pattern: Why majority of funded LATAM founders share investment banking or top consulting backgrounds—and how to borrow credibility if you don't have itFund math reality check: How a $300M fund needs $6B+ outcomes from single deals, and why this changes everything about what VCs actually fundThe Stanford platform mindset: How to shift from "solving problems" to "designing market architecture" and why this mindset separates venture capital winners from the restMarket timing: How 2012's 3G+smartphones created unicorns, and why 2025's Pix+AI+Open Finance could be biggerThe 4-element fundable startup framework: Backable founder profile + compounding business model + broken market + perfect timing = venture capital magnetFundraising as B2B sales: Why treating VCs as prospects with systematic qualification, relationship-building, and follow-up changes outcomesVenture capital fund cycle: How a $100M fund in year 2 beats a $500M fund in year 8, and how to research this before pitchingThe multi-country premium: Why regional businesses price higher than local ones, and how to build global buyer optionality from day oneJoin The J Curve Community:⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠: Weekly deep dives into LATAM's hottest deals, emerging trends, and market intelligence⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠: Daily market insights and exclusive founder updates⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: Behind-the-scenes podcast moments and quick industry takesShare this with one founder who needs to hear this playbook: ⁠Hit subscribe⁠⁠ and help us reach more Latin American entrepreneurs and investors

1001: How do you digitally transform a leading beverage distributor across 16 markets? In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High speaks with Glenn Remoreras, Chief Information Officer of Breakthru Beverage Group, a family-owned company with $8.6B in annual revenue and operations across the US and Canada. Glenn shares how he is driving innovation, scaling AI adoption, and modernizing the company's sales and operational processes. From expanding a $500M+ B2B e-commerce platform to building data architecture that fuels AI innovation, Glenn outlines his strategy for becoming the distributor of choice in a competitive industry. He also reflects on lessons from global leadership roles and offers insights into fostering AI literacy across an organization's executive ranks. Key topics include: Breakthru's digital marketplace and AI-powered sales enablement Cloud transformation and enterprise data strategy Building a culture of AI literacy and scalable use cases Innovation operating models and business-led technology partnerships Leadership lessons from working in Asia, Europe, and North America

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we're tackling the world of ultra-exclusive fitness clubs where celebrities can deadlift without ending up on TikTok and members pay $350+ monthly for the privilege of working out with "curated, like-minded people." These gyms are turning fitness into the ultimate status symbol while regular people wonder when breaking a sweat became invitation-only. Plus: WWE inks a $1.6B deal with Disney and Hinge is on fire (in a good way). Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Jeffrey Simmons, President CEO of Elanco Animal Health (ELAN), discusses the company's latest quarterly report. “We have seen an amazing start to the year,” he says. “Growth, innovation, cash is our value proposition to investors,” he adds, citing 8 straight quarters of growth. “We have 5 major innovations in major markets,” including in the $6B flea and tick prevention market and in dermatology, the “number 1 reason” for dog vet appointments. Jeffrey also discusses their deleveraging strategies, including selling their aqua business and paying down debt.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Big news breaking out of Boulder Colorado on Coach Prime's health. MLB news with Guardians, Phillies, Padres, Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, A's, Reds, and Baseball Hall of Fame. We talk NFL stories with Rams, Chargers, Raiders, Bears, Vikings, Colts, and Browns. We visit College Football camps at USC, UCLA, and San Diego State. Plus, NHL, Formula 1, NASCAR, and Chivas Liga MX. Got a question or comment in the World of Sports for Lee Hamilton's version of the Sports Machine? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook, or X. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, July 28, 2025.   1)...PADRES COME HOME...WILL THEY SAY GOODBYE TO PLAYERS? "TRADE RUMORS-BEST DEAL?"   2)...DODGERS CONTINUE TO STAGGER-WHAT IS BEST TRADE "SHOPPING SPREE-BIGGEST NEED?"   3)...TRADE DEADLINE COMING FAST "MLB NOTEBOOK"   GUARDIANS PHILLIES YANKEES METS A'S RAYS ROB MANFRED REDS   4)...HALL OF FAME WEEKEND COOPERSTOWN "SPEECHES-CHEERS-TEARS"   ICHIRO SABATHIA WAGNER D PARKER D ALLEN =========== (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) =========== 5)...NFL NOTEBOOK "INJURIES--QB TROUBLES"   RAMS CHARGERS RAIDERS BEARS VIKINGS COLTS BROWNS   6A)...COLORADO COACH DEION SANDERS HEALTH ISSUES "COACH PRIME - CANCER"   6B)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL UPDATES…AZTECS-USC-UCLA "QB STORIES" ------- 7)...NHL-UNION AT ODDS "TEAM CANADA PLAYER BAN" -------- 8)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTS WIRE"   FORMULA 1 CHIVAS-MEXICO SOCCER   NASCAR =====================   #nfl #BROWNS #COLTS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #BEARS #VIKINGS #RAMS #yankees #redsox #rays #guardians #athletics #phillies #mets #reds #PADRES #dylancease #michaelking #ajpreller #stephenkolek #DODGERS #claytonkershaw #shoheiohtani #mookiebetts #blakesnell #DUSTINMAY #BOBBYMILLER #ANGELS #taylorward #artemoreno #walkerbuehler #jarrenduran #ccsabathia #EMMANUELCLASE #ichirosuzuki #juansoto #MITCHKELLER #daveparker #dickallen #robmanfred #scottboras #TONYCLARK #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #ucla #usc #colorado #coachprime #justinherbert #quentinjohnston #NAJEEHARRIS #deriusdavis #tyreekhill #kevinoconnell #jjmccarthy #matthewstafford #nhl #f1 #MICHAELJORDAN #bubbawallace #brickyard500 #chicharito #chivas   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

NLW breaks down the dramatic twists of Crypto Week on Capitol Hill, where GOP infighting brought legislative progress to a near halt. From Trump's Oval Office intervention to the 7-hour procedural vote—the longest in House history—he unpacks the fragile deal to move the anti-CBDC bill forward. Also in this episode: the mysterious movement of $4.6B in ancient Bitcoin, speculation around Adam Back's treasury strategy, a $100M Coin Metrics acquisition, and signs of retail returning as Ethereum and altcoins stir to life. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1098: Rivian is laying foundations in Georgia with a new East Coast HQ and massive EV factory. A brave deacon turns his F-150 into a life-saving shield, and gets rewarded. And OpenAI's latest ChatGPT upgrade puts real-world task management on autopilot.Rivian is plugging into Atlanta as it sets the stage for its next major manufacturing move. The EV maker is launching an East Coast HQ to support its second plant, with big plans to expand.The Atlanta office opens late 2025, expands in 2026 to support the nearby Georgia plant.An initial staff of 100 will grow to around 500.The new $6B+ factory in Stanton Springs to begin vertical construction in 2026 which will produce R2 and R3 models starting 2028, span 16 million sq. ft., and employ 7,500.CEO RJ Scaringe: “Atlanta embodies so much that makes Georgia great — top talent, exceptional creativity, and a desire to always be moving forward.”Some heroes don't wear capes, they drive F-150s. When Richard Pryor saw a man pulling a weapon outside Crosspointe Church during Vacation Bible School, he didn't freeze. He floored it. The deacon used his truck to stop what could've been a tragic day in Wayne, MI.Though he saved countless lives that day, unfortunately his truck didn't survive the harrowing incident after taking a round and crashingWhen Demmer Ford heard what Richard had done, they handed him the keys to a new 2025 F-150 as a gesture of appreciation for his courage and quick action.We may not all have Richard's bravery, but every one of us has the power to do something that matters. The key is keeping your eyes open and your heart ready.OpenAI has launched a game-changing upgrade to ChatGPT, giving it its own virtual computer. This move turns the AI into a fully-fledged assistant that can execute complex tasks—start to finish—without skipping a beat.ChatGPT Agent can now handle real-world work like analyzing competitors, booking travel, and updating spreadsheets, all from your single prompt.It blends the strengths of previous tools—Operator and deep research—into one powerful, task-completing system.The AI can click, scroll, code, and summarize, even logging into your Gmail or GitHub (with permission) to grab the info it needs.New benchmarks show it beats human-level accuracy across investment banking, data science, and spreadsheet modeling tasks.“You're always in control,” says OpenAI. “You can take over the browser, pause tasks, or get a real-time progress summary.”Starting today (July 17–18), it's available to Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers. Just toggle “Agent Mode” in the tools dropdown during any chatJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Notas del Show: En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más relevantes antes de la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street opera mixto ante expectativa inflacionaria: Futuros sin dirección clara: $SPX plano, $US100 -0.1%, $INDU +0.1%. El mercado asimila el IPC de junio mientras se publican el IPP (0.2% m/m esperado) y resultados de $BAC, $GS y $MS. Las tasas a 10 y 2 años se mantienen estables. • Trump lanza mega plan de energía e IA desde Pennsylvania: Se anunciaron inversiones por $36B en centros de datos y $56B en energía. Hiperescaladores como $AMZN, $GOOG y $CRWV participarán. Wedbush estima un gasto de $2T en IA en los próximos tres años. • Critical Metals se dispara por avances en Groenlandia: $CRML +32.7% tras lanzar programa de perforación en Tanbreez. El yacimiento suma 22.56B toneladas y podría valer hasta $3.6B. El estudio de viabilidad y expansión del depósito Fjord generan gran expectativa. • Trump evalúa aranceles a fármacos y chips a fin de mes: Nuevas tarifas afectarían a $PFE, $MRK, $LLY, $AAPL y $SSNLF. Iniciaría con tasas bajas y subiría hasta 200%. Se esperan acuerdos bilaterales antes del 1 de agosto, con India como prioridad. Una jornada de inflación, resultados bancarios y posicionamientos estratégicos de Trump en IA, energía y comercio global. ¡No te lo pierdas!

In this episode of CPM Customer Success, host Andy breaks down how modern finance teams can scale smarter—not bigger—by embracing OneStream's unified platform. As organizations grow, complexity compounds: more data, more reporting demands, more pressure—yet finance headcount often stays flat. Andy explores how finance leaders can bridge the “scaling gap” without overburdening IT or drowning in disconnected spreadsheets. You'll hear about: The 5 most common pain points finance teams face during growth How OneStream addresses data overload, IT bottlenecks, manual reconciliations, and limited visibility A real-world success story from a $6B global chemical company that transformed its finance operations with OneStream—without increasing headcount Key platform features like extensible dimensionality, task management, automation, and built-in AI forecasting Whether you're managing growing transaction volumes, trying to eliminate shadow systems, or aiming for faster, more accurate closes—this episode shows you how to scale with confidence.

Send us a textIt's July 10th, and the Daily Drop is back with Jared dropping truth bombs harder than a B-1 on afterburner. From the announcement of the next Operator Training Summit in Nashville (spoiler: it's gonna slap) to the Pentagon lobbing real ones at Iran, this episode's got more hot takes than a Twitter war during a government shutdown.Jared breaks down military logistics like your drunk uncle explaining the NFL draft—passionate, slightly unhinged, but mostly right. He rants about AF simulators being broken garbage, drones flying into everything, the VA being predictably dysfunctional, and why the Air Force is still pretending they might keep the B-1 (spoiler: they're not). Also, the Space Force apparently needs another $6 billion. For what? Who knows.If you like your defense briefings with a side of sarcasm, a shot of cynicism, and topped with real-world experience, this one's for you.

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell with guest Jacob Kantor as they explore a transformative Week-in-Edtech, from Google's AI-powered classroom revolution to major political shifts affecting schools nationwide.Episode Highlights:[00:03:17] Google launches 50 AI tools for educators through Classroom and Gemini[00:05:47] Startup funding threatened as Google expands free AI features[00:13:41] Google solidifies K-12 dominance, pushing out AI competitors[00:24:51] OpenAI and Microsoft fund new AI training hub for 400,000 teachers[00:33:22] Survey finds 60% of teachers using AI, saving nearly 6 hours per week [00:36:22] Federal government freezes $6B in school funding, including EL programs[00:38:17] ICE raids linked to 30% rise in school absences among Latino students[00:43:32] Families turning to private edtech as school trust declines[00:46:49] ISTE highlights include Amplify, Brisk, Quizziz rebrand, Meta's school mode[00:50:34] Edtech Insiders WhatsApp group emerges as top source for breaking newsPlus, special guests:[00:51:36] Matt Dalio, Founder of Endless Studios on teaching real-world skills through student-designed video games[00:53:56] Anne Trumbore, author of The Teacher in the Machine, on AI, learning platforms, and the future of teaching

Story of the Week (DR):‘Merica:Elon Musk says he'll form the 'America Party' if Trump's 'insane' spending bill passesTrump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignitesBuffett donates $6B in Berkshire stock to 5 foundations: Lifetime giving tops $60B MM9.43 million shares to the Gates Foundation943,384 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation;660,366 shares to each of three charities led respectively by his children Howard, Susie, and Peter: the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation and NoVo FoundationMark Zuckerberg sees 'the beginning of a new era' for humanity in superintelligenceTech Workers Say They're Rapidly Being Replaced by AIBurger King to roll out 1,900-calorie 'yokozuna' burger in sumo collabThe 2,590-yen ($18) Baby Body Burger features five flame-grilled beef patties, four slices of bacon and four slices of cheddar cheeseJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Extravagant Wedding Sparks Global Debate on Wealth InequalityThe reportedly $50m affair booked all nine of Venice's yacht ports, closed parts of the city to the public and forced the relocation of hotel guests to make room for the happy couple.Though Sánchez claims to be “dedicated to fighting climate change”, and Bezos has called the issue “the biggest threat to our planet”, their guests arrived in the City of Bridges via 96 private jets, the most carbon-intensive mode of transportation.If Caitlin Clark's worth a ‘billion' to WNBA, why is she paid only a fraction of that?$78,066Average annual salary for NBA players during the 2024-25 season: approximately $12MGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary leaves Wall Street 'alarmed' and 'depressed' MMMM: EU Regulators Propose Integrating ESG Risks into Stress Tests for Banks, Insurers DRThis might be the realest use of ESG data everAssholiest of the Week (MM): Jeff BezosJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish Venetian wedding by the numbersJeff Bezos Planned $5.4 Billion Amazon Stock Sale on Wedding DayAmazon deploys its 1 millionth robot in a sign of more job automationDisabled Amazon workers in corporate jobs allege ‘systemic discrimination'Proxy seasonBetter than expected, but uncertainty remains: The 2025 US proxy seasonHere's the summary:The number of shareholder proposals are down in the USBut investor support for the non anti-woke proposals remains steady at around 20% in favor, which is greatNo actions by the SEC have increased in number, but not percentage holding steady at 69% rejected, but companies are still listening to investors through engagementNot in the summary:NOT SINGLE MENTION OF A DIRECTOR VOTEDirector votes make up 98% of global voting - 98%! And proxy season is only shareholder proposals and the anti woke? Are you fucking joking?No mention of the average approval for directors?No mention of the rise of activists - this is the most active year for activist investors in recent memory? Mike Levin has been cataloguing it on the Shareholder Primacy podcast - more activism, larger slates, more wins?Isn't the story how ISS and Glass Lewis ignore directors unless there's an activist involved? Or that views on how to measure director performance are shifting?No, the constant story we hear is about the 500 or so shareholder proposals that happen - not the 80,000 active directors that get a voteInvestors are racistPhilippine corporate governance hindered by highly concentrated ownership, OECD saysCONCENTRATED corporate ownership, particularly among family owned listed firms, undermines corporate governance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said.“These ownership structures often blur the lines between ownership and management, which can lead to the appointment of successors based on family ties or loyalty rather than qualifications, increasing the risk of poor leadership and weak oversight,It said such controlling shareholders may choose to benefit themselves at the expense of minority shareholders through related-party transactions, asset transfers or the appropriation of company resources for personal or familial use.The OECD said corporate governance weaknesses and concentrated ownership structures continue to weigh on investor confidence in some Asian marketsI read the Sweden report - Sweden is majority dual class shareholders held by foundations, with power concentrated amongst white men even though they mandate 40% women on boardsMinority shareholders basically have no real rights, as the companies are owned by a web of family and foundation interests - but OECD said:… a shareholder with practical majority control of the votes in the company can exert significant control, but also that efficient governance requires there to be a shareholder, or a coalition of shareholders, that monitors the company, engages with the board, and proposes and votes on important matters such as the election of board directors. Dual class share structures have been allowed in Swedish law for over a century to facilitate such engagement.Extensive individual shareholder rights, allowing any shareholder (regardless of the size of their holdings) to add items to the agenda of the general shareholder meeting, to ask the board questions at the general shareholder meeting, and to challenge a decision by the general shareholder meeting in court (with the court being able to invalidate a decision and even replace it with another).So it's ok in Sweden for the majority of the market to be controlled because shareholders can go to the annual meeting and complain without power, but in Asia where they don't bother pretending it's bad?Companies are fucking with your votesPress Release: Deirdre Stanley to Join PayPal's Board of Directors - Jun 24, 2025Increase board size, add person… 19 days after the AGMNo mention of expansion in the proxy, no mention of Deidre StanleyData I have on executive searches suggests it takes an average of about 220 days to find a CEO - assume that it takes 50% of that to place a directorThat would mean PayPal likely started searching for Deidre to join the board at the beginning of March this yearThe proxy came out April 21, 2025 - for nearly two months, PayPal knew it would expand the board and add this person, but it never mentioned it in the proxy or allowed investors to vote on their own representation?I ran numbers on how often this happens - companies fucking with the timelines to add directors to their boards without votes less than 30 days after the AGM. If you want the full numbers, go download our Proxy Countdown show, but here are the highlights:In the last 5 years, it's happened 247 times - at more than a dozen companies, it's happened more than onceAt Rockwell Automation, this happened EVERY YEAR for THREE YEARS - they paid a person without a voteHeadliniest of the WeekDR: People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"MM: Elon Musk Says He Is So Sorry for His Horrible BehaviorWho Won the Week?DR: Charlize Theron: “I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding. But that's OK because they suck…”MM: As we barrel towards a country that throws the elderly, disabled, and children off of healthcare and denies food access, there can be only one winner. Bacon. Like, real bacon. Kraft Heinz recalls more than 367,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over listeria concernsPredictionsDR: Charlize Theron is forced to marry Kimbal Musk in order to maintain her American citizenshipMM: Joe Gebbia, who is now on both DOGE AND the Tesla board, resigns from BOTH simultaneously, saying, “I can't be bought”, right after he sells the 4,000 shares of Tesla he got as part of the board at a nice price of $64/share and nets $1.1m

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: China's manufacturing contracted for the third consecutive month, President Trump has teased a buyer for TikTok, Tesla says it has completed its first driverless delivery of a new car, and Warren Buffett is making a $6B donation.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. 

CoreWeave is in talks to buy Core Scientific, and Bitcoin's hashrate is taking a hit in the summer heat.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Luxor CEO Nick Hansen joins Colin to talk about CoreWeave's bombshell proposal to acquire Core Scientific, Riot selling off part of its stake in Bitfarms at a 59% haircut, a new Texas law forcing data center curtailment during grid emergencies, and why Bitcoin's hash rate drop wasn't caused by US strikes on Iran (spoiler: it was just really hot outside).Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• CoreWeave-Core Scientific deal: $4-6B+ estimated• Riot sells part of its Bitfarms stake• Hash rate dropped from 944 to 808 EH/s• 7% difficulty adjustment coming (potentially largest since Dec 2022)• Texas projects 138GW load by 2030 vs 87GW today• Hashprice currently around $54-56/dayTimestamps:00:00 Start02:26 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:20 CoreWeave to buy Core Scientific16:41 Riot sells Bitfarms Shares22:44 US hashrate peak?25:37 Texas curtailment bill32:25 Cry Corner: Iran Strikes37:02 Zetahash inbound?

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Luxor CEO Nick Hansen joins Colin to talk about CoreWeave's bombshell proposal to acquire Core Scientific, Riot selling off part of its stake in Bitfarms at a 59% haircut, a new Texas law forcing data center curtailment during grid emergencies, and why Bitcoin's hash rate drop wasn't caused by US strikes on Iran (spoiler: it was just really hot outside). Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • CoreWeave-Core Scientific deal: $4-6B+ estimated • Riot sells part of its Bitfarms stake • Hash rate dropped from 944 to 808 EH/s • 7% difficulty adjustment coming (potentially largest since Dec 2022) • Texas projects 138GW load by 2030 vs 87GW today • Hashprice currently around $54-56/day Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:26 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:20 CoreWeave to buy Core Scientific 16:41 Riot sells Bitfarms Shares 22:44 US hashrate peak? 25:37 Texas curtailment bill 32:25 Cry Corner: Iran Strikes 37:02 Zetahash inbound?

En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más relevantes antes de la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street sube con foco en récords y datos económicos: Futuros al alza: $SPX +0.4%, $US100 +0.4%, $INDU +0.3%. El 10Y cae a 4.28% y el 2Y a 3.77%. El S&P 500 se acerca a su máximo histórico tras sesión mixta. El mercado observa la tregua Israel–Irán y espera catalizadores como la reforma fiscal de julio. Hoy se publican: – Órdenes de bienes duraderos de mayo (+8.6% estimado) – Órdenes núcleo (+0.1% estimado) – PIB Q1 (-0.2% estimado) – Solicitudes de desempleo (244K estimado) – Balance de la Fed • Trump redefine el gasto militar en su nuevo presupuesto: El presidente propone $892.6B para defensa en 2026, subiendo sueldos y priorizando drones y misiles. Reduce compras de F-35 a 47 unidades (vs 68 de Biden, 69 propuestos por el Congreso). Incluye un submarino Virginia fabricado por $GD y $HII. Excluye financiación total del escudo “Golden Dome” y aumenta inversión en pequeños drones tras su éxito en Ucrania. • AT&T acelera su transición a fibra óptica: $T confirmó su estrategia de abandonar líneas de cobre para enfocarse en fibra. Según el CFO Pascal Desroches, esto mejorará velocidad, confiabilidad y competitividad móvil. Tras adquirir el negocio de fibra de $LUMN por $5.75B, la meta es llegar a 60M de ubicaciones en EE.UU. para 2030. • Palantir lanza NOS junto a The Nuclear Company: $PLTR anunció una alianza con The Nuclear Company para desarrollar NOS, un software de IA en tiempo real para construcción nuclear. Basado en Foundry, permitirá construir reactores más rápido y seguro, optimizando tiempos y costos. Se busca impulsar la energía nuclear como solución firme, limpia y generadora de empleos calificados. Una jornada con atención en crecimiento económico, transición tecnológica y nueva infraestructura energética. ¡No te lo pierdas!

In this powerful episode of The Abundance Mindset, Vinney Chopra and Gualter Amarelo break down the critical elements that separate scalable, sellable businesses from the ones that stay stuck forever.   Vinney, who has built a $1.6B real estate, hospitality, and senior living empire, shares how airtight financials, clean books, and recurring revenue streams have allowed him to build companies that buyers want to pay top dollar for. Gualter, author of Broke To A Quarter-Million, explains how too many entrepreneurs leave millions on the table by failing to build financeable companies.   Inside this episode, you'll learn:

In this episode of The Abundance Mindset, Vinney Chopra and Gualter Amarelo go deep on two absolutely critical factors for building a highly valuable business: systems and financeability. This is the tactical gold most business owners miss when trying to scale or prepare for an exit.   Vinney, who has scaled over 30 companies and built a $1.6B empire after starting with just $7, shares how building out detailed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) not only frees his time but makes his businesses sellable at premium valuations. Gualter, author of Broke To A Quarter-Million, explains why most business owners unknowingly trap themselves by failing to structure their companies in ways that banks—and buyers—can finance.   In this game-changing conversation, you'll learn:

In this episode of The Abundance Mindset, Vinney Chopra and Gualter Amarelo dive deep into a crucial but often ignored topic: how to build a business that's actually valuable — not just busy.   Vinney, who built a $1.6B portfolio after starting with only $7, shares personal insights on how his businesses now run smoothly with the right people, systems, and leadership — even while he travels the world. Gualter, author of Broke To A Quarter-Million, opens up about his early struggles resisting systems and SOPs, and how failing to implement them led to chaos as his business grew.   In this powerful conversation, you'll discover:

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This week on Market Mondays, we're breaking down a pivotal moment in the markets. After Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft reported earnings, we're asking: are these tech giants still long-term compounders, or are buybacks and creative accounting hiding peak performance? Alphabet's $70 billion stock buyback is under the spotlight, and Tesla's stock jumped on Robotaxi hype — even as its fundamentals weakened. Elon Musk says Tesla doesn't need to buy Uber, but is that a strategic power move or a missed opportunity in autonomous transport? Meanwhile, Huawei's new AI chip spooked Nvidia investors — are cracks forming in the king of semis, or will U.S. geopolitics protect its dominance?Beyond tech, we explore the consumer and macro landscape. Spotify is nearing a breakout — is this real growth or macro-fueled momentum? ARK Innovation is surging again — is Cathie Wood making a comeback or just catching a Nasdaq wave? Domino's missed on same-store sales, DoorDash made a $3.6B bid for Deliveroo, and e.l.f. just bought Hailey Bieber's Rhode brand for $1B. Is global consolidation the next growth phase in food delivery? Are influencer-led beauty brands the future — or a risky bet on hype? And with Monster, Celsius, and Vita Coco battling for beverage dominance, who really has the edge in a slowing economy?We also dive into the economic outlook. U.S. GDP contracted by -0.2%, inflation appears mild but sentiment is at historic lows, and Treasury yields are climbing. Are we heading into recession, stagflation, or just a soft patch? Is now the time to rotate into risk or go defensive? Gold topped $3,400, oil prices dipped despite demand, and Palantir landed a $795M federal AI contract — is this the beginning of a broader AI-government integration wave? Plus, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surging while the Dow lags behind, we ask: is this the start of a real breakout — or another trap before the next downturn?Link to Invest Fest: https://investfest.com#MarketMondays #Tesla #Alphabet #Nvidia #Spotify #ARKK #EarningsSeason #StockMarket #Investing #Inflation #Recession #Gold #Oil #Palantir #ElonMusk #CathieWood #TechStocks #BigTech #AI #ConsumerSpending #BondsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy