Khaby Lame turned a simple comedy concept into a global creator business. The Senegalese-born Italian star built his following by silently mocking complicated life-hack videos. His signature facial expressions and palms-up gesture became instantly recognizable. Lame has more than 160 million TikTok followers and was ranked among the world's highest-earning creators in 2025. Forbes estimated his earnings at $20 million that year. But what is Khaby Lame's net worth?
Lame's rise started after he lost his factory job during Italy's COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. TikTok gave him an audience, but brand partnerships turned that attention into money. Forbes Africa further reports that Lame has worked with brands including Hugo Boss, Airbnb and Binance. His business now stretches beyond TikTok, making Khaby Lame's net worth a bigger creator-economy story.
Yes, but the $975 million headline needs context. In January 2026, Rich Sparkle Holdings announced its acquisition of Step Distinctive Limited, a company tied to Lame's brand. According to Forbes Africa, Lame owned 49% of Step Distinctive before the transaction.
The deal involved Rich Sparkle shares rather than a straightforward cash payment. Forbes Africa also reported that Lame's stake reached a paper value of $6.6 billion when Rich Sparkle's stock surged.
That figure did not mean Lame suddenly had $6.6 billion in cash. Forbes also raised concerns about Rich Sparkle's small public float and the difficulty of using its stock price to measure Lame's actual wealth.

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Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson was involved in a bar altercation just weeks after the late actress' sudden death.
On Sept. 12 at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to Wild Wing Café in South Carolina after receiving a report of an ****** ault inside the restaurant, according to a statement from the Greenville Police Department obtained by Fox News Digital.
"Upon arrival, officers located several individuals involved in an altercation and detained multiple patrons while the incident was investigated," police said.
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Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson was involved in a bar altercation on Saturday.

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Investor Ross Gerber on Monday advised Tesla Inc. owners to refrain from participating in the EV giant's Airbnb Inc.-like Robotaxi service rollout amid the Cybercab launch.
In a series of posts on the social media platform X on Monday, the Gerber Kawasaki co-founder shared his view on CEO Elon Musk's vision about the Cybercab being a crossover between Airbnb and Uber Technologies Inc.. "So tesla sells the cybercab to other "fleet managers" and takes a cut of the revenue for managing the system plus the sale price," the investor said in his post.
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Valued at $83.1 billion by market cap, Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) is a global online travel marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering accommodations, including homes, apartments, villas, and boutique hotels. The San Francisco, California-based platform has expanded beyond stays to include Airbnb Experiences and Services, and offerings such as car rentals, airport pickups, and grocery delivery to create a broader end-to-end travel platform.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and ABNB perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the travel services industry. Airbnb stands out through its **** et-light business model, globally recognized brand, and expansive network of unique accommodations. Unlike traditional hotel chains, Airbnb offers travelers access to homes, apartments, villas, and other distinctive properties, giving it a broader and more personalized selection. Its large two-sided network of hosts and guests creates strong network effects, while its growing Experiences and Services offerings provide additional ways to engage customers and diversify beyond lodging.
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Airbnb has appointed Pepijn Rijvers, formerly an executive at Tripadvisor Group, as the company's new chief business officer, according to a Tuesday news release.
In his new role, Rijvers is tasked with leading the homes, hotels, global markets and enterprise operations divisions as Airbnb focuses on scaling its hotel strategy.
Rijvers succeeds Dave Stephenson, who joined the short-term rental platform eight years ago and "built the function that established Hotels as a business" within Airbnb, co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said in a companywide email shared Sept. 1.
Prior to his role as chief business officer at Tripadvisor, Rijvers spent 13 years at Booking.com in various senior leadership roles, which "gave him a clear view of why Airbnb needs to follow a very different path," according to Chesky.

#tripadvisor

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Airbnb doesn't have its own credit card, but you can use certain rewards credit cards to help cover your Airbnb expenses or earn more on your stays. This could help you save money if you're a frequent Airbnb guest.
Why we like it: The Capital One Venture Rewards lets you redeem miles toward past travel purchases, often including Airbnb stays. This allows you to completely cover your Airbnb purchase using credit card rewards, which isn't an option on every rewards card.
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Why we like it: The Chase Sapphire Preferred provides 2x points on eligible Airbnb purchases, and it's easy to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for Airbnb stays. You can redeem rewards for Airbnb gift cards, statement credits to cover your balance after paying for a stay, or deposits into an eligible bank account.

#rewards #venture #chase

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To most people, being $12 million in debt sounds like an absolute nightmare. But for Michael Elefante and his wife, it's the price of financial freedom.
In a recent X post, Elefante told his story. He and his wife walked away from six-figure jobs, borrowed hundreds of thousands to buy their first home in Nashville and listed it on Airbnb (1). The gamble paid off. The property earned enough to cover the mortgage and then some.
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Brian Hickerson repeatedly pursued another woman months before Hayden Panettiere died at the South Carolina Airbnb where she had been staying with him. According to messages reviewed by Page Six, the exchanges began less than four weeks after Hickerson and Panettiere were last photographed together, adding another unanswered question about the status of their turbulent relationship before her death.
The now-26-year-old Greenville woman said she met Hickerson at a nightclub on March 28 but was heavily intoxicated and remembered little about the encounter. The next day, Hickerson allegedly contacted her on Instagram. "Great meeting you last night, pretty lady," he wrote. "I owe you a date."
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He invited her to meet him for a drink, then, after she replied several days later, proposed dinner at Halls Chophouse.
According to the messages, Hickerson told the woman he had recently moved back to Greenville from Los Angeles and said meeting "a pretty girl" in his hometown had been a welcome surprise.

#woman #according #shop #meeting

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Airbnb doesn't have its own credit card, but you can use certain rewards credit cards to help cover your Airbnb expenses or earn more on your stays. This could help you save money if you're a frequent Airbnb guest.
Why we like it: The Capital One Venture Rewards lets you redeem miles toward past travel purchases, often including Airbnb stays. This allows you to completely cover your Airbnb purchase using credit card rewards, which isn't an option on every rewards card.
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#rewards #card #venture

Nicki Minaj will serve as a judge of the Trump administration's upcoming business competition on 18 September.
The Starships rapper, who is a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, will serve as a judge of the Small Business Administration's Million Dollar Pitch Competition, a live event in Washington D.C., on 18 September.
According to Fox News Digital, Minaj will be joined by entrepreneur and private equity fund manager Grant Cardone and co-founder of Airbnb and U.S. Chief Design Office Joe Gebbia on the judging panel. Former Superman Dean Cain will host the event.
The five entrepreneurs and finalists will make the case for their business during the event, and the judges will decide how to divide the $1 million (£739,000) prize pot between them. All five finalists are guaranteed a payout.
The Pound the Alarm hitmaker shared the news on X and wrote, "This is a major, MAJOR KEY. Sooooooooooo (sic) looking forward to this!!! Imagine being a part of the Trump Administration's initiative to support small businesses. Let's GO!!!!!!!!!!"
Entrepreneurs from across the U.S. submitted pitches earlier this year, and they were whittled down to five finalists.

#Event #finalists #minaj #small

Vanessa Banh bought her first home but never planned on living in it.
Bahn turned the four-bedroom home into two Airbnb properties, then turned the garage into two more.
She said she'd rather make extra money than live in one of the units.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Vanessa Banh, 28, a former accountant turned entrepreneur who bought a four-bedroom house with a garage in Modesto, California, and turned it into four separate Airbnb properties. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I feel like my generation is half and half on whether they want to own a home.

#airbnb

A caller on the August 26 episode of Mad Money highlighted local neighbors abandoning Airbnb over a forthcoming change that shifts guest fees directly in listing prices. They asked if they should dump their 5% Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) holdings and invest in Toll Brothers. Jim Cramer replied:
Well, I do like Toll Brothers very much, but I have to tell you, I think you're an outlier. As I know, the Jersey beaches, they're always trying to figure out how to stop the party houses; I wouldn't worry. Internationally, Airbnb is smoking it. I say you stay long that stock.
Airbnb, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ABNB) second-quarter revenue rose 17% year over year to $3.6 billion, while gross booking value increased 16% to $27.2 billion and nights and seats booked grew 10% to 148.3 million. Net income reached $816 million, adjusted EBITDA rose 21% to $1.3 billion, and free cash flow was about $1.3 billion. Management raised its 2026 outlook to at least 15% revenue growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 35.5%.
International growth remains important to the thesis. Airbnb reported stronger growth across major markets, while hotel nights are growing about three times faster than its home business. Hotels still account for a single-digit percentage of total nights, but about 35% of first-time guests who book a hotel on Airbnb later return to book a home.
Management also reported a 16% year-over-year decline in customer-support costs per booking, helped by its AI **** istant, which resolves nearly 45% of issues that begin with it without human intervention. However, the new 15.5% host-paid fee remains a risk because higher listing prices remains a potential host-retention risk.

#airbnb #remains #brothers

During an interview with Chiney Ogwumike in early August, Darryn Peterson said that he had his car stolen at an Airbnb he was staying at. Peterson was asked if he had spent any money from his first contract yet, and he responded by saying his first and only big splurge was on a new car. The matte black Range Rover was a necessary purchase considering his previous mode of transportation was no longer in his possession.
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#darryn

Families who lost their homes in a devastating fire have said they are "in turmoil" while they absorb the extent of the damage and adapt to new living arrangements.
Nineteen homes around Three Springs Road in Pershore, Worcestershire, were affected by the blaze on 13 August, as several fires swept through areas of the West Midlands on the same day.
Resident Mike Ruff said he, his partner and three children were living in his brother's living room, while neighbour Roy Candlin and his wife and two children were using an Airbnb. Both families may have to wait up to 18 months before they can return home.
"You wake up every day and you actually can't believe that it's happened to you," Ruff said.
The fire, which started at about 16:30 BST, led to 30 homes being evacuated and caused 200 to be without power for several hours.

#several

As per a new report that has surfaced after Hayden Panettiere's unfortunate demise, the actress suffered from physical pain during her final days. Not only that, she banned her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, from attending her book signing. For those unversed, first responders reportedly found the "Heroes" alum unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an Airbnb residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Despite the medical team's best efforts to resuscitate her, doctors declared Panettiere dead on August 16 at 2:32 p.m.
As per a new report by The New York Times, the late Hayden Panettiere suffered from excruciating pain, likening it to "pins and needles" in her legs during her final days. Moreover, she also gave Barnes & ****** le "clear instructions" to keep her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, "away" during the Manhattan book tour in May. For that reason, the "Nashville" star had also recruited private security.
According to TMZ, his brother, Zach, reportedly was the one who walked in and found Panettiere unresponsive in a chair in the living room.
The Hickerson brothers called 911, and an emergency medical team arrived at 1:50 p.m. Unfortunately, they failed to save Panettiere, and doctors declared her dead at 2:32 p.m. At the time, South Carolina Police announced that they suspected no foul play, and the initial autopsy reportedly revealed no signs of trauma before the actress's death.
The actress detailed her troubled relationship with Hickerson in her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," released in May. Panettiere spoke about his alleged harsh behavior towards her, which had resulted in three detentions and jail time for her.

#south

On August 7, Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares surged to a more than four-year high after the company raised its full-year revenue forecast. The firm gave artificial intelligence credit for cutting costs and speeding up how fast it ships new features.
Its competitor Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) had a rougher time delivering good news: On August 4, the firm beat second-quarter estimates but trimmed its full-year gross bookings forecast. It blamed ongoing fallout from the Middle East conflict on international travel.
Airbnb now expects 2026 revenue to grow at least a mid-teens percentage, up from its earlier low- to mid-teens call, after posting second-quarter revenue of $3.61 billion, up 17% and ahead of the $3.57 billion Wall Street wanted. CEO Brian Chesky didn't hold back, calling AI the best thing to ever happen to Airbnb and pointing to a 16% drop in customer support costs per booking as proof.
Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) made a similar case for its own AI investments. CFO Ewout Steenbergen said the company is already seeing a positive return. Argus Research backed that up by raising its price target to $245 from $210 on August 10. Yet Booking still cut its full-year bookings outlook to high-single-digit growth from a prior high-single- to low-double-digit range. The firm warned that reduced Middle East travel and pricier airfares will stick around through the third quarter.
If AI is paying off at both companies, why did only one of them feel good enough to raise its outlook?

#august #firm

During the August 18 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer turned his attention toward the resilience of the American consumer and the solid trajectory of travel platforms. He highlighted the ongoing strength in the travel segment, as he commented:
Finally, in my litany of things that just aren't that horrible, front and center is the consumer. Last night, I talked about how well Airbnb is doing. It's on fire. People traveling their darn… heads off. They're using AI to write programs and answer calls, and it's saving them fortunes.
Cramer's current bullishness follows a steady evolution from earlier market skepticism, recalling how Wall Street previously treated the travel sector amid broader macro headwinds. During the April 22 episode, when a caller asked about the Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) stock, Cramer responded:
Travel and leisure's being challenged. But I gotta tell you, I read a Wells Fargo piece this morning that said we are finally at the inflection and the stock is about to turn up. I am going with Wells Fargo. I think it's at the right level. I think it is going to do incredibly well, and this is a buy. And I did say in How to Make Money in Any Market, I made the point that Brian Chesky is real, okay? The guy, the CEO, he's real. He has some ups and downs like the rest of us. But holy cow, I think he's going to be good.
Airbnb, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ABNB) second-quarter financial results support the long-term conviction, with revenue growing 16.8% year-over-year to $3.61 billion, beating consensus estimates by $30 million. GAAP EPS came in at $1.37, outperforming expectations by $0.12. Gross booking value climbed 16% to $27.2 billion, driven by strong travel demand across core and expansion markets.

#abnb

Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, reportedly calls out Brian Hickerson after the actress' tragic death. In a shocking statement, Vogel claimed that they have been trying to detach themselves from the on-again, off-again boyfriend "for quite some time." The actress was reportedly found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an Airbnb residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Unfortunately, despite the medical team's consistent efforts, Panettiere was declared dead on August 16 at 2:32 p.m.
Hayden Panettiere's mother reportedly pinned the blame for her daughter's death on Brian Hickerson. Vogel dished to NBC News: "This person in her life that we have been trying to get rid of for quite some time was with her at her death and that was Brian Hickerson."
Vogel also lavished praise on her daughter, stating: "I think Hayden was an amazingly talented person in so many departments. I think young people who grow up in the entertainment industry — it is a struggle, and it's a very challenging industry, and it's not unusual for them to sadly find the wrong path."
The Heroes fame star was found unresponsive by Brian's brother Zach when he entered the South Carolina residence. As per a report by TMZ, Zach discovered her sitting on a chair while his brother Brian was sleeping in another room. The brothers reportedly contacted 911, and the first responders were dispatched to the residence.
The medical team attempted life-saving measures on the Nashville star. Despite their best efforts to resuscitate her, Panettiere was ***** ounced dead at 2:32 p.m. on August 16.

#brian #carolina

Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson's brother Zach reportedly found the actress unresponsive. Brian, on the other hand, was sleeping in another room. Panettiere was reportedly found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an Airbnb residence in Greenville, South Carolina. An emergency medical team tried to resuscitate the actress. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the Scream star was ****** ounced dead on August 16 at 2:32 p.m.
As per a report by TMZ, Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson's brother Zach found her unresponsive. Sources with direct knowledge about the situation claimed that the Nashville star and her ex-boyfriend were inside an Airbnb rental apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Brian's brother Zach walked in and found the actress sitting in a chair in the living room. His brother was sleeping in another room.
The brothers notified 911, and an emergency medical team arrived at 1:50 p.m. Unfortunately, they failed to save Panettiere, who was declared dead at 2:32 p.m.
In a separate report, Daily Mail shared that one of their reporters approached Zach to comment on Panettiere's tragic passing. To which, Zach said: "No comment bro. And with no offense to you and what you're trying to do, this is private property. Please respect our privacy. I'm not going to answer anything that you ask me. I would appreciate it if you wouldn't mind just leaving us alone. I know you're just doing your job."
According to a dispatch audio acquired by PEOPLE, authorities were heard using the terms "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" at the time of the Nashville star's death.

#boyfriend #hayden

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Hayden Panettiere's death has rocked the entertainment world, after the former child star and Heroes actress was found unresponsive inside an Airbnb in South Carolina on Sunday.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her rep told ****** O!. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Hayden passed away on Sunday in South Carolina (@ FilmMagic)
Authorities arrived on the scene just before 2 p.m. on Sunday after an acquaintance of Hayden's called 911. She was ****** ounced dead shortly thereafter, with police stating that they found no signs of "foul play" or "suspicious circumstances" during their preliminary investigation.
Hayden's life in the spotlight and behind the scenes was far from easy, with the actress battling loss, addiction and trauma over the years. Join ****** O! as we uncover the heartbreaking tragedies she endured before her death at 36.

#hayden #carolina #heroes #airbnb

A neighbor from the luxury apartment complex where actress Hayden Panettiere was found dead in Greenville, South Carolina, has shared insight into the hours that came after authorities arrived on the scene and discovered her body.
The neighbor told Page Six that no one knew she had been staying in the apartment, and suspected that it was an Airbnb rental.
Hayden was found dead inside a luxury apartment complex in South Carolina (@ Getty Images)
"I was shocked, as I'm sure everyone in Greenville was, to find out she was here," they said. "I don't know that she was there long, and I'm not sure she even ever left the apartment. I can only speak for myself, but you know, I never saw her, [and] I haven't spoken to anyone else that said they have."
"It's still kind of jarring to hear that someone of her stature was here and then that tragically happened to her," the neighbor continued, adding that they knew something terrible had happened when the coroner vehicle arrived on Sunday.

#apartment #hayden #greenville #found

Millions of fans are mourning Hayden Panettiere after the heartbreaking news that she passed away at the age of 36 on August 16. With new details emerging, it's been revealed that she traveled from Los Angeles to South Carolina just one day before her sudden death, spending her final hours inside an apartment where emergency crews would later rush to save her.
Hayden Panettiere struggled with addictions to opioids and alcohol (@ Getty)
The "Heroes" and "Nashville" actress, 36, was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon inside a residence at the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville. She had been temporarily staying at the property, which Page Six confirmed was an Airbnb.
Panettiere had flown to South Carolina on Saturday with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson. Sources told TMZ that Hickerson and his brother were living in the apartment, but it's unclear who was inside when Panettiere was found.
A neighbor told Page Six she appeared to spend most, if not all, of her brief stay inside the unit. They said they were "shocked" to find out she was there. "I don't know that she was there long, and I'm not sure she even ever left the apartment, they told the outlet.

#panettiere #inside #carolina #page

Airbnb (ABNB) stock jumped 17.43% on Aug. 7, closing at $178.07 at its highest level in four years. The move followed a strong second-quarter report and Airbnb's second full-year guidance increase for 2026. Revenue rose 16.5% year-over-year (YOY) to $3.61 billion, while earnings came in at $1.37 per share, ahead of the $1.26 ******* yst estimate. The stock is now up more than 35% this year, and its options market is pointing to more upside, with the high end of contract pricing near $200, or about 13% above the current price over the next five months.
Airbnb also raised its full-year revenue growth outlook to "at least mid-teens" from "low-to-mid-teens" just a quarter ago. It lifted its adjusted EBITDA margin target to at least 35.5% from 35%. The company had already raised its outlook in May, so the latest increase suggests travel demand has remained solid beyond the usual summer ******* p.
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Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares surged 17.4% on August 7, closing at their highest price in more than four years. The move followed second-quarter 2026 results, published on August 6, that cleared expectations on nearly every line. Revenue climbed 17% year over year to $3.6 billion, gross booking value rose 16% to $27.2 billion, and adjusted EBITDA jumped 21% to $1.3 billion. It was the kind of quarter that finally shifted the narrative around a stock that had spent years going nowhere.
Nights and seats booked rose 10% to 148.3 million, an acceleration from the first quarter, while GAAP EPS jumped from $1.03 to $1.37, well past the $1.22 **** ysts expected. Management didn't just clear the bar; it raised it for the rest of the year, guiding to at least mid-teens full-year revenue growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 35.5%, with third quarter revenue seen between $4.69 billion and $4.77 billion. The growth also broadened out. Net origin nights booked accelerated not only in newer expansion markets but in long-established ones too, including the US, France, the UK, and Australia, a sign the improvement is coming from product work rather than a one-time boost.
That product work shows up everywhere. Airbnb has rebuilt itself as what it calls an AI native company, cutting the time from concept to shipped feature by as much as 60% and shipping nearly 80% more features than a year earlier. Its AI **** istant, now live in more than 50 languages, resolves roughly 45% of support issues without a human agent, up from the first quarter, and has helped push customer support cost per booking down about 16% year-over-year. The company is also stretching past home rentals, adding boutique and independent hotels across more than 20 destinations along with grocery delivery, car rentals, airport pickups, and resort passes. Hotel nights booked grew roughly three times as fast as the core home business, and about 35% of first-time hotel guests come back to book a home, suggesting the expansion feeds the core rather than competing with it. With more than 9 million active listings across 220 countries and roughly 2 billion guest arrivals since 2008, Airbnb also sits on a depth of host history that AI rivals have little of their own to draw from.
None of this comes cheap. Airbnb has long carried a valuation premium tied to growth expectations, and a stock that just hit a four-year high raises the bar for what needs to keep going right. Reported free cash flow also leans on a non-cash boost, since stock-based compensation made up roughly 34% of operating cash flow in fiscal 2025, meaning some of that cash generation isn't as clean as the headline number suggests. Regulation is a live risk too. New European Union rules taking effect in May 2026 require more transparency and data sharing from short-term rental platforms, adding compliance costs on top of restrictions cities like New York have already imposed.

#year #revenue #nights

The Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider have a history of treading cautiously with players who have troubled pasts, but sometimes the the possibility of adding a promising young talent is too good not to explore.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Sunday that the Seahawks hosted former Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold for a visit on Sunday. Arnold, who was drafted 24th overall in 2024, was released by the Lions on June 29 after he was arrested on eight total felony counts ranging from kidnapping to armed robbery. Here's a summary from the last time Arnold's name was linked to the Seahawks:
Authorities accused Arnold of orchestrating the abduction and beating of three men whom prosecutors believe were wrongly suspected of stealing luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from Arnold's AirBnB rental in Florida. Prosecutors further claim that although Arnold was not present at the time of the abduction and beating, he directed his ****** ociates to hold, beat, and pistol-whip the victims.
Arnold posted bond and is eligible to sign with any team. He previously visited the Houston Texans in early July.
The visit comes during third-round pick Julian Neal's ongoing absence as he navigates through a leg injury. Although head coach Mike Macdonald said Neal is not expected to be sidelined long-term, the team's interest in another cornerback indicates Neal's status is definitely something to monitor in the coming days.

#visit

Airbnb (ABNB) has spent years telling investors artificial intelligence could transform travel.
Now it has a number to back up that claim.
Airbnb shares surged about 14% on Aug. 7 to their highest level in four years after the company raised its annual revenue-growth outlook and reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, Reuters reported.
Revenue increased 17% to $3.61 billion, while the company now expects full-year revenue growth in the mid-teens rather than its previous low-to-mid-teens forecast.
But one figure buried in those data may matter more to stockholders. Airbnb claimed its AI customer-support ****** istant upgrades helped reduce support costs per booking by 16% compared to a year ago, according to Reuters.

#Growth

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.62% to 7,758 to reach a record high. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) rose 1.30% to 26,691 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) climbed 0.28% to 54,037 as a surprising contraction in July payrolls fueled interest rate optimism.
Gold prices climbed 2.31% to $4,339.11 as of U.S. market close, and the 10-Year Treasury yield fell 0.03% to 4.65%. Communication services and energy were the only sectors to drop, while industrials and basic materials led the gainers.
Atlassian soared 35%, and Twilio gained 25% on robust quarterly results. Airbnb surged after an earnings beat while Trade Desk tumbled on disappointing earnings. Meanwhile, Papa John's International extended its losses after **** ysts downgraded the stock following yesterday's guidance cut.
Today's jobs data gave markets a boost, as surprise figures showed employers cut jobs in July. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, and unemployment fell to 4.1%. A weaker-than-expected jobs market means the Federal Reserve is more likely to hold interest rates steady in September, making traders less risk-averse.
After yesterday's sell-off in software stocks, today's earnings tell a more nuanced story: Both Atlassian and Twilio posted dramatic gains on the back of impressive earnings. Investors seem to be looking at how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting demand for each firms' services and rewarding those who are turning the new technology to their advantage.

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Airbnb (ABNB) stock charged higher on Aug. 7, printing a new four-year high after the short-term rentals company posted a blowout Q2 release and raised its guidance for the full year.
ABNB recorded $3.61 billion in revenue, up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis, and $1.37 in earnings per share (EPS), handily beating the ******* yst forecast of $1.26 per share.
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Investors choosing between high-growth travel disruptors and steady dividend payers face a classic dilemma. Comparing Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) and Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) helps determine which business model fits your specific financial goals.
Airbnb thrives as a platform for unique stays, while Coca-Cola dominates the essential beverage **** e. Both companies have shifted toward **** et-light models to improve efficiency. This comparison examines whether the travel platform's expansion potential outweighs the beverage giant's defensive reliability.
Airbnb connects more than 5 million hosts with travelers in over 220 countries and regions, offering everything from single rooms to unique castles. The company manages a two-sided marketplace within the consumer discretionary stocks **** e where hosts provide the inventory, allowing the platform to scale without owning real estate. Recent efforts focus on a Co-Host Network and expanding active listings to capture more of the global travel market, providing deeper integration for managers who **** ist property owners.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $12.2 billion, representing an increase of approximately 10% compared to the previous year as travel demand remained resilient. The company reported net income of about $2.5 billion for the period, reflecting its ability to generate significant earnings from its platform fees. While the net margin, which measures how much profit a company keeps from every dollar of sales, was roughly 21%, it was lower than the prior fiscal year.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 0.3x, indicating the company uses very little debt relative to shareholders' equity. Airbnb generated roughly $4.6 billion in free cash flow, which is the cash left over after paying for operations and equipment. Note that stock-based compensation (SBC) represented roughly 34% of operating cash flow, which inflates reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.

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