1 day ago
Bezos told Fox News he would "usually" advise retirees to buy the S&P 500 rather than individual AI stocks, leaving room for exceptions.
The S&P 500 already provides AI exposure, with NVDA, MSFT, and GOOGL making up roughly 19% of the index.
BlackRock warns the S&P 500 alone isn't enough for retirement, recommending an income-focused strategy instead.
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Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), was asked in a Fox News interview who gets hurt when the AI bubble pops. He named the "speculators". He said they can lose money because they are investing in all of these things, but the innovations do not disappear.
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The S&P 500 already provides AI exposure, with NVDA, MSFT, and GOOGL making up roughly 19% of the index.
BlackRock warns the S&P 500 alone isn't enough for retirement, recommending an income-focused strategy instead.
Just released. Our ****** ysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and Amazon didn't make the cut. Enter your email to see the names that beat AMZN. The report is free. Enter your email and see if any of your stocks made the cut.
Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), was asked in a Fox News interview who gets hurt when the AI bubble pops. He named the "speculators". He said they can lose money because they are investing in all of these things, but the innovations do not disappear.
#bezos #named #email #nvda
2 days ago
Eric Trump thinks artificial intelligence, not a crypto-specific trend, will drive the next phase of digital ****** et growth.
Trump was speaking at the Token2049 conference in Singapore on Oct. 7. "The thing that's going to spawn the growth of digital ****** ets by far the quickest is actually the AI trade," he said.
TOKEN2049 bills itself as the world's largest crypto event. The two-day Singapore edition runs October 7 and 8 at Marina Bay Sands, with more than 300 speakers and 500 exhibitors listed on its official site.
Eric Trump, a son of President Donald Trump, co-founded World Liberty Financial. It is a Trump family-linked crypto project that issues USD1, a dollar-backed stablecoin.
A stablecoin is a crypto token built to hold a steady $1 value. He is also co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, a Nasdaq-listed company that mines Bitcoin and holds it as a reserve ****** et.
#Trump #Crypto #token2049 #Growth
Trump was speaking at the Token2049 conference in Singapore on Oct. 7. "The thing that's going to spawn the growth of digital ****** ets by far the quickest is actually the AI trade," he said.
TOKEN2049 bills itself as the world's largest crypto event. The two-day Singapore edition runs October 7 and 8 at Marina Bay Sands, with more than 300 speakers and 500 exhibitors listed on its official site.
Eric Trump, a son of President Donald Trump, co-founded World Liberty Financial. It is a Trump family-linked crypto project that issues USD1, a dollar-backed stablecoin.
A stablecoin is a crypto token built to hold a steady $1 value. He is also co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, a Nasdaq-listed company that mines Bitcoin and holds it as a reserve ****** et.
#Trump #Crypto #token2049 #Growth
2 days ago
During the second quarter, Pershing Square Capital Management, the hedge fund firm founded by Bill Ackman, initiated positions in Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA). While their share prices have appreciated in recent months, these businesses traded at attractive valuations at purchase.
Here are three reasons the billionaire investor is bullish on these two S&P 500 stocks.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Ackman's firm believes these are two of the highest-quality businesses on Earth. There are three notable factors supporting this view.
Visa and Mastercard, which connect consumers, merchants, and banks around the world, have developed robust network effects. This makes their platforms almost impossible to disrupt.
#pershing
Here are three reasons the billionaire investor is bullish on these two S&P 500 stocks.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Ackman's firm believes these are two of the highest-quality businesses on Earth. There are three notable factors supporting this view.
Visa and Mastercard, which connect consumers, merchants, and banks around the world, have developed robust network effects. This makes their platforms almost impossible to disrupt.
#pershing
2 days ago
Hollywood's brightest continue to shine even as the years roll on, proving that true star power never fades. These 11 living legends, all in their 90s or older, have shaped entertainment history and remain beloved by generations of fans. Join us as we celebrate their remarkable lives and legacies with a look at the faces and moments that embody the enduring magic of Hollywood.
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With iconic roles in suspense classics, Tippi Hedren remains a glamorous, pioneering force on and off screen. Her passion for animal rescue and advocacy has made her a real-life hero, engaging fans and conservationists alike. She founded the Roar Foundation in 1983, which supports the Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat in Acton, California, dedicated to caring for lions, tigers, and other big cats, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. She continues to inspire, both through cherished films and her ongoing commitment to wildlife protection.
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Shirley MacLaine's decades-spanning career has earned her a place among Hollywood's most prolific actors. Known for both comedic brilliance and dramatic depth, her multi-award-winning career includes unforgettable film and television performances. She earned the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Terms of Endearment, one of six Oscar nominations across her storied career, per ShirleyMacLaine.com. Her outspoken nature and writing continue to captivate and provoke thought even today.
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With iconic roles in suspense classics, Tippi Hedren remains a glamorous, pioneering force on and off screen. Her passion for animal rescue and advocacy has made her a real-life hero, engaging fans and conservationists alike. She founded the Roar Foundation in 1983, which supports the Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat in Acton, California, dedicated to caring for lions, tigers, and other big cats, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. She continues to inspire, both through cherished films and her ongoing commitment to wildlife protection.
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Shirley MacLaine's decades-spanning career has earned her a place among Hollywood's most prolific actors. Known for both comedic brilliance and dramatic depth, her multi-award-winning career includes unforgettable film and television performances. She earned the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Terms of Endearment, one of six Oscar nominations across her storied career, per ShirleyMacLaine.com. Her outspoken nature and writing continue to captivate and provoke thought even today.
#even
3 days ago
Henry Phipps built Bessemer Trust in 1907 to professionally manage irrevocable trusts for his five children, and this structure is one that estate lawyers still replicate today.
The 2026 GST exemption hits $15 million per person, letting dynasty trust ******* ets skip transfer taxes across grandchildren and beyond.
Trusts hit the 37% federal tax rate on retained income above just $16,000, compared to $640,600 for individual filers, which makes professional trustees essential.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ******* ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
Henry Phipps co-founded Carnegie Steel with Andrew Carnegie, then spent decades deciding what to do with the money. In 1907, he formed Bessemer Trust as a family office with a staff devoted solely to his family's affairs, and he set up trusts for his five children. The trusts came with professionals hired to run them, and that's the part worth studying. An estate lawyer can still build a modern version, usually called a dynasty trust. Whether a family needs one depends mostly on the size of its estate.
#trust #henry #carnegie
The 2026 GST exemption hits $15 million per person, letting dynasty trust ******* ets skip transfer taxes across grandchildren and beyond.
Trusts hit the 37% federal tax rate on retained income above just $16,000, compared to $640,600 for individual filers, which makes professional trustees essential.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ******* ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
Henry Phipps co-founded Carnegie Steel with Andrew Carnegie, then spent decades deciding what to do with the money. In 1907, he formed Bessemer Trust as a family office with a staff devoted solely to his family's affairs, and he set up trusts for his five children. The trusts came with professionals hired to run them, and that's the part worth studying. An estate lawyer can still build a modern version, usually called a dynasty trust. Whether a family needs one depends mostly on the size of its estate.
#trust #henry #carnegie
3 days ago
New Generation Collective, a new initiative dedicated to helping young people in the entertainment, music and creator economy navigate growing up in the public eye, launched Tuesday. The initiative was announced during the inaugural summit for Hollywood & Mind in New York City. The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, was also on hand at the summit to participate in the announcement.
The founding advisory board for the collective includes several entertainers and family members who have firsthand experience growing up in the public eye, including children's mental health advocate Angel Carter Conrad; the production company Artists for Artists; actor and singer Logan Henderson; actress and singer Isabela Merced; actor Kel Mitchell; actress and filmmaker Soleil Moon Frye; Carmela Wallace, mother of Juice WRLD and founder of Live Free 999; actor Hudson Yang; and actress and singer Breanna Yde. Additional members will be announced at a later date.
New Generation Collective was founded by Lilah Kojoori, a children's entertainment communications executive who departed her role as vice president of communications for Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Kids and Family last year. The organization draws on more than 20 years of experience working with young performers and their families.
Logo for the Next Generation Collective, founded by Lilah Kojoori. (Next Generation Collective)
The organization is designed to give young people, their families and the professionals who support them access to mental health experts through the Kids Mental Health Foundation. It also connects young performers with entertainment industry leaders who can offer guidance on mental health, boundaries and the realities of working on set, performing, creating content and building a public profile at a young age. The initiative will serve as an additional resource for studios, productions, agencies, managers and platforms supporting young talent
#mental
The founding advisory board for the collective includes several entertainers and family members who have firsthand experience growing up in the public eye, including children's mental health advocate Angel Carter Conrad; the production company Artists for Artists; actor and singer Logan Henderson; actress and singer Isabela Merced; actor Kel Mitchell; actress and filmmaker Soleil Moon Frye; Carmela Wallace, mother of Juice WRLD and founder of Live Free 999; actor Hudson Yang; and actress and singer Breanna Yde. Additional members will be announced at a later date.
New Generation Collective was founded by Lilah Kojoori, a children's entertainment communications executive who departed her role as vice president of communications for Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Kids and Family last year. The organization draws on more than 20 years of experience working with young performers and their families.
Logo for the Next Generation Collective, founded by Lilah Kojoori. (Next Generation Collective)
The organization is designed to give young people, their families and the professionals who support them access to mental health experts through the Kids Mental Health Foundation. It also connects young performers with entertainment industry leaders who can offer guidance on mental health, boundaries and the realities of working on set, performing, creating content and building a public profile at a young age. The initiative will serve as an additional resource for studios, productions, agencies, managers and platforms supporting young talent
#mental
3 days ago
Even famed "bond king" Bill Gross is warning investors about the risks of owning longer-term bonds, arguing that excessive debt and current macroeconomic conditions have made them increasingly risky. But his recommendation comes with one important exception.
In a Sept. 30 op-ed for the Financial Times, Gross, who co-founded ***** et management giant Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), put it bluntly: "Don't own bonds."
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 reasons why retirees can't afford to waste time
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
#gross #bill #bonds
In a Sept. 30 op-ed for the Financial Times, Gross, who co-founded ***** et management giant Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), put it bluntly: "Don't own bonds."
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 reasons why retirees can't afford to waste time
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
#gross #bill #bonds
4 days ago
If you grew up glued to your TV screen or scanning movie posters at your local cinema, these actresses probably defined your weekends and rewrote the rules for what it meant to be a star. From sitcom sweethearts and cult movie icons to queens of the rom-com and acclaimed drama, the women highlighted here dominated the spotlight and captured our imaginations. Their stories are still making headlines — and their presence continues to shape Hollywood, long after their breakout roles.
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As a mainstay of teen comedies such as American Pie and Scary Movie, Shannon Elizabeth left a mark with unforgettable performances that kept audiences laughing and rooting for her. Off-screen, she co-founded the Animal Avengers nonprofit in 2001 to rescue and rehabilitate animals, and later moved to South Africa to focus on wildlife conservation, as reported by Yahoo! Entertainment.
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Jaime Pressly brought comedic chops and sharp wit to sitcoms and movies alike, earning awards and critical praise for her roles. Her portrayal of Joy Turner on NBC's My Name Is Earl earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007, along with nominations for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, according to UPI.
#screen #movie
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As a mainstay of teen comedies such as American Pie and Scary Movie, Shannon Elizabeth left a mark with unforgettable performances that kept audiences laughing and rooting for her. Off-screen, she co-founded the Animal Avengers nonprofit in 2001 to rescue and rehabilitate animals, and later moved to South Africa to focus on wildlife conservation, as reported by Yahoo! Entertainment.
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Jaime Pressly brought comedic chops and sharp wit to sitcoms and movies alike, earning awards and critical praise for her roles. Her portrayal of Joy Turner on NBC's My Name Is Earl earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007, along with nominations for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, according to UPI.
#screen #movie
6 days ago
In a sea of black, Matt Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso, boldly stood out from the crowd in a red hot pantsuit as she attended the LA premiere of the new movie, Animals.
Luciana, a partner in Artists Equity, the independent, artist-led production studio co-founded by Matt and Ben Affleck in November 2022, was joined by her husband and Ben on the red carpet, with the mom-of-four giggling away as she posed between the best friends.
The producer paired the vibrant red Gabriela Hearst suit – which featured high rise pleated pants and a matching blazer with large lapels – with a chic cream camisole.
She wore her hair loose around her shoulders, and let her natural beauty shine through with minimal makeup, and accessorized with simple pearl drop earrings.
Luciana is known for her timeless red carpet fashion.
#luciana #matt #carpet #artists
Luciana, a partner in Artists Equity, the independent, artist-led production studio co-founded by Matt and Ben Affleck in November 2022, was joined by her husband and Ben on the red carpet, with the mom-of-four giggling away as she posed between the best friends.
The producer paired the vibrant red Gabriela Hearst suit – which featured high rise pleated pants and a matching blazer with large lapels – with a chic cream camisole.
She wore her hair loose around her shoulders, and let her natural beauty shine through with minimal makeup, and accessorized with simple pearl drop earrings.
Luciana is known for her timeless red carpet fashion.
#luciana #matt #carpet #artists
6 days ago
Victoria Beckham celebrated her latest Paris Fashion Week show by thanking the family members and friends who joined her for the night.
David Beckham sat in the audience with Romeo, Cruz and Harper as Victoria presented her Spring/Summer 2027 collection at the Conciergerie on Oct. 2. Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel were also part of the family gathering.
After the show, Victoria shared a group photograph and wrote, "To my friends and family, I feel so blessed to have you all by my side ******* ." Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, were not in the picture or at the runway presentation despite being in Paris for Fashion Week.
The show came during an important period for Victoria's fashion business, which recently reached profitability for the first time since the brand was founded in 2008.
David shared his own message after the show, praising Victoria's work and telling her the family felt lucky to be part of the evening.
#Victoria #family #david #girlfriend
David Beckham sat in the audience with Romeo, Cruz and Harper as Victoria presented her Spring/Summer 2027 collection at the Conciergerie on Oct. 2. Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel were also part of the family gathering.
After the show, Victoria shared a group photograph and wrote, "To my friends and family, I feel so blessed to have you all by my side ******* ." Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, were not in the picture or at the runway presentation despite being in Paris for Fashion Week.
The show came during an important period for Victoria's fashion business, which recently reached profitability for the first time since the brand was founded in 2008.
David shared his own message after the show, praising Victoria's work and telling her the family felt lucky to be part of the evening.
#Victoria #family #david #girlfriend
6 days ago
This summer, we took a family vacation to Oregon to hike in the Pacific Northwest. Not surprisingly, we saw a bunch of people decked out in clothing made by Columbia, the huge sportswear company founded in Portland in 1938, and named for the nearby river.
We also saw a lot of people wearing Patagonia clothes. Named after the vast geographic region at the southern tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973 to provide durable climbing equipment and outdoor wear. The company heavily supports environmental causes and donates profits from the sale of their jackets, fleeces and other gear to ecological protection. The company even sued President Trump in 2017, for shrinking federal lands protections.
In addition to environmental causes, Patagonia has also championed the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Human Rights Campaign to oppose state legislation targeting their rights. This summer, though, the company sued one member of that community.
Wyn Wiley is an activist from Bend, Oregon, who focuses on environmental and LGBTQ+ issues, promoting acceptance of queer identities in the environmentalist and outdoors communities, and promoting awareness of climate change and its effects.
In October of 2018, Wiley created the character Pattie Gonia and produced short-form outdoors activism content on Instagram and TikTok, while dressing in drag. The first posted video garnered more than 100 million views. Pattie Gonia has 1.8 million Instagram followers and claims to have raised $3.7 million for environmental causes, including $1 million raised last year on a 100-mile hike. In 2022, Pattie Gonia partnered with The North Face, another outdoor gear juggernaut, for their 2022 "Summer of Pride" series, which consisted of outdoor community-building events focused on local LGBTQ+ engagement and acceptance.
#lgbtq #summer
We also saw a lot of people wearing Patagonia clothes. Named after the vast geographic region at the southern tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973 to provide durable climbing equipment and outdoor wear. The company heavily supports environmental causes and donates profits from the sale of their jackets, fleeces and other gear to ecological protection. The company even sued President Trump in 2017, for shrinking federal lands protections.
In addition to environmental causes, Patagonia has also championed the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Human Rights Campaign to oppose state legislation targeting their rights. This summer, though, the company sued one member of that community.
Wyn Wiley is an activist from Bend, Oregon, who focuses on environmental and LGBTQ+ issues, promoting acceptance of queer identities in the environmentalist and outdoors communities, and promoting awareness of climate change and its effects.
In October of 2018, Wiley created the character Pattie Gonia and produced short-form outdoors activism content on Instagram and TikTok, while dressing in drag. The first posted video garnered more than 100 million views. Pattie Gonia has 1.8 million Instagram followers and claims to have raised $3.7 million for environmental causes, including $1 million raised last year on a 100-mile hike. In 2022, Pattie Gonia partnered with The North Face, another outdoor gear juggernaut, for their 2022 "Summer of Pride" series, which consisted of outdoor community-building events focused on local LGBTQ+ engagement and acceptance.
#lgbtq #summer
7 days ago
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have one of the longest marriages in Hollywood, but they have managed to keep much of their life out of the spotlight aside from a few strategic announcements. This is especially surprising considering how huge Parker became as the iconic Carrie Bradshaw on HBO's ******* and the City.
The couple seem to really understand one another, and that likely comes from the fact they understand their shared industry very well, too. They started dating in the early '90s, married in the late '90s, and went on to have three children together.
Here's a timeline of the couple's 30-plus year relationship.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick met after being introduced to Parker by her brothers, Pippin and Toby, who founded the Naked Angels Theater Company. Both Parker and Broderick were already in the business, and the actor directed a play at the siblings' theater. They were then introduced.
#broderick #jessica #understand
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have one of the longest marriages in Hollywood, but they have managed to keep much of their life out of the spotlight aside from a few strategic announcements. This is especially surprising considering how huge Parker became as the iconic Carrie Bradshaw on HBO's ******* and the City.
The couple seem to really understand one another, and that likely comes from the fact they understand their shared industry very well, too. They started dating in the early '90s, married in the late '90s, and went on to have three children together.
Here's a timeline of the couple's 30-plus year relationship.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick met after being introduced to Parker by her brothers, Pippin and Toby, who founded the Naked Angels Theater Company. Both Parker and Broderick were already in the business, and the actor directed a play at the siblings' theater. They were then introduced.
#broderick #jessica #understand
7 days ago
Sarah Jessica Parker stunned fans with an unexpected beauty move that put her gray hair front and center.
The **** and the City star, 61, attended New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala on Thursday. Parker, a vice chair of the New York City Ballet's board, founded the star-studded event in 2012.
As her date, she brought her husband of almost three decades, Matthew Broderick, to the Oct. 1 event.
Broderick, 64, wore a classic tuxedo, while Parker posed for the cameras in a sheer, off-white Simone Rocha dress with floral embroidery and pink ribbon details.
She accessorized with pearl earrings, a teardrop diamond necklace, a white bag with cutout details, and sparkling silver heels with bows.
#york
The **** and the City star, 61, attended New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala on Thursday. Parker, a vice chair of the New York City Ballet's board, founded the star-studded event in 2012.
As her date, she brought her husband of almost three decades, Matthew Broderick, to the Oct. 1 event.
Broderick, 64, wore a classic tuxedo, while Parker posed for the cameras in a sheer, off-white Simone Rocha dress with floral embroidery and pink ribbon details.
She accessorized with pearl earrings, a teardrop diamond necklace, a white bag with cutout details, and sparkling silver heels with bows.
#york
8 days ago
Josh Duhamel has revealed how his decision to enter the testosterone business left him fearing that he could be run out of Hollywood because his fellow A-listers would "make fun" of him—while opening up about the very different life he has built away from Los Angeles.
The 53-year-old "Ransom Canyon" star recently spoke about his experience with testosterone replacement therapy, revealing that his former representatives had warned him that publicly attaching himself to the treatment could damage his image and career.
Duhamel, who co-founded men's health company Gatlan, said during an appearance on Dave Asprey's "The Human Upgrade" podcast that he initially had reservations about becoming so publicly involved with the company because of the potential response in Hollywood.
"I won't tell you the agency that I'm no longer with, but they said, 'Don't do it. It's bad for your image,'" he recalled. "And I was like, 'All right, watch.'"
Josh Duhamel has revealed how his decision to enter the testosterone business left him fearing that he could be run out of town in Hollywood—while opening up about the very different life he has built away from Los Angeles. (CBS Mornings)
#duhamel #left
The 53-year-old "Ransom Canyon" star recently spoke about his experience with testosterone replacement therapy, revealing that his former representatives had warned him that publicly attaching himself to the treatment could damage his image and career.
Duhamel, who co-founded men's health company Gatlan, said during an appearance on Dave Asprey's "The Human Upgrade" podcast that he initially had reservations about becoming so publicly involved with the company because of the potential response in Hollywood.
"I won't tell you the agency that I'm no longer with, but they said, 'Don't do it. It's bad for your image,'" he recalled. "And I was like, 'All right, watch.'"
Josh Duhamel has revealed how his decision to enter the testosterone business left him fearing that he could be run out of town in Hollywood—while opening up about the very different life he has built away from Los Angeles. (CBS Mornings)
#duhamel #left
8 days ago
Two years before Erika Hammond joined Season 16 of The Real Housewives of New York City, she made headlines for her extremely lavish wedding to husband Ankur Jain. In April 2024, the couple tied the knot at the base of the Great Pyramids in Egypt.
Now, their relationship is back in the spotlight on RHONY, and from Hammond's Bravo bio, it seems that their wealth will be highlighted on the show. "[She has] built a life surrounded by extraordinary luxury complete with her own private island, where she whisks the women away for a one-of-a-kind getaway," the bio reads.
Below, we rounded up everything to know about Jain's company and billionaire status, as well as his relationship with the new Bravo star. Scroll down for more.
Jain is an entrepreneur and investor who is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a company that allows users to earn points on rent. Per Jain's website, the company has grown to a valuation of $1.5 billion since it launched in June 2021.
He was previously the chief product officer at Tinder, a dating app that acquired his company, Humin. In 2017, he founded Kairos, "a venture studio for young entrepreneurs that helped launch and grow its partner companies to over $6.5 billion."
#housewives
Now, their relationship is back in the spotlight on RHONY, and from Hammond's Bravo bio, it seems that their wealth will be highlighted on the show. "[She has] built a life surrounded by extraordinary luxury complete with her own private island, where she whisks the women away for a one-of-a-kind getaway," the bio reads.
Below, we rounded up everything to know about Jain's company and billionaire status, as well as his relationship with the new Bravo star. Scroll down for more.
Jain is an entrepreneur and investor who is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a company that allows users to earn points on rent. Per Jain's website, the company has grown to a valuation of $1.5 billion since it launched in June 2021.
He was previously the chief product officer at Tinder, a dating app that acquired his company, Humin. In 2017, he founded Kairos, "a venture studio for young entrepreneurs that helped launch and grow its partner companies to over $6.5 billion."
#housewives
8 days ago
MASSILLON − Fans of actor Jim Belushi exploded into applause when he arrived inside the Bloom Cannabis dispensary.
Admirers chanted his name as he climbed atop a table triumphantly: "Jim! Jim! Jim!" He was welcomed like a conquering hero of cannabis.
While the 72-year-old is known as a funnyman on screen, he's also in the cannabis business as the owner and operator of Belushi's Farm in Oregon.
Belushi was a special guest Oct. 1 of Bloom Cannabis, which also has locations in Akron, Athens, Columbus, Painesville, Seven Mile and Maryland. Founded in 2015 along the Rogue River in Southern Oregon, Belushi's Farm produces cannabis products in Ohio by Wondergrove.
Hundreds showed up at the Massillon dispensary and retail outlet, with a line stretching along the sidewalk in the shopping plaza on Federal Avenue NW.
#massillon #farm #dispensary #along
Admirers chanted his name as he climbed atop a table triumphantly: "Jim! Jim! Jim!" He was welcomed like a conquering hero of cannabis.
While the 72-year-old is known as a funnyman on screen, he's also in the cannabis business as the owner and operator of Belushi's Farm in Oregon.
Belushi was a special guest Oct. 1 of Bloom Cannabis, which also has locations in Akron, Athens, Columbus, Painesville, Seven Mile and Maryland. Founded in 2015 along the Rogue River in Southern Oregon, Belushi's Farm produces cannabis products in Ohio by Wondergrove.
Hundreds showed up at the Massillon dispensary and retail outlet, with a line stretching along the sidewalk in the shopping plaza on Federal Avenue NW.
#massillon #farm #dispensary #along
8 days ago
Megyn Kelly criticized Mariska Hargitay over her response to a ****** ual ****** ault case involving Cornell University students. During her podcast, Kelly questioned Hargitay's comments and also criticized the outfit worn by the actress's 15-year-old daughter at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
The criticism came after Hargitay spoke out about a case involving a former Cornell student who alleged that seven fraternity members drugged and ****** ually ****** aulted her in October 2024, according to OK! Magazine.
The case drew renewed attention in September after the woman filed a civil lawsuit. The Tompkins County District Attorney later reopened the criminal investigation and said the case would be presented to a grand jury.
Hargitay, who stars in Law & Order: SVU and founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, criticized Cornell's handling of the case. She also shared posts calling for consequences for the accused men, writing, "Yes, I think we should ruin the futures of adult men who drug and gang r— a woman."
Kelly began her podcast segment by discussing Hargitay's career and appearance at the Emmys. Hargitay hosted the ceremony and attended with her family, including her 15-year-old daughter, Amaya.
#case #kelly #cornell
The criticism came after Hargitay spoke out about a case involving a former Cornell student who alleged that seven fraternity members drugged and ****** ually ****** aulted her in October 2024, according to OK! Magazine.
The case drew renewed attention in September after the woman filed a civil lawsuit. The Tompkins County District Attorney later reopened the criminal investigation and said the case would be presented to a grand jury.
Hargitay, who stars in Law & Order: SVU and founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, criticized Cornell's handling of the case. She also shared posts calling for consequences for the accused men, writing, "Yes, I think we should ruin the futures of adult men who drug and gang r— a woman."
Kelly began her podcast segment by discussing Hargitay's career and appearance at the Emmys. Hargitay hosted the ceremony and attended with her family, including her 15-year-old daughter, Amaya.
#case #kelly #cornell
8 days ago
Like every job in Hollywood, managers have grappled with plenty of change in their work in the last decade. Luckily for Range Media Partners' Cora Olson and Michael Diamond, they have each other.
The duo has worked as a unit for 10 years, since being brought together at Mgmt Entertainment and eventually grew to run the lit division. They joined Range as partners in 2024 with a desire to evolve alongside the modern talent management firm, founded during the pandemic by a collective of former CAA, UTA and WME agents hoping to shake things up in the entertainment marketplace. The management company operates its talent representation business alongside an in-house production studio, allowing the operation to finance, develop and build equity in intellectual property.
All those contributing factors can help when putting together the right package to get a film or TV project off the ground in today's precarious Hollywood model — one with fewer greenlit projects and a reliance on safer bets from major distributors. But Olson and Diamond, who represent Hollywood big shots like "Schitt's Creek" Emmy winner Dan Levy, actress-producer-director Kyra Sedgwick and "Pig" filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, counter the ****** umption that original ideas are a tougher sell.
It just takes more work to get there.
"You're not just marrying this actor with this part, or this writer with this ****** ignment. It's not as much mix-and-match as it used to be, because there isn't that same amount of volume," Olson told Office With a View. "If you look at the shows and movies that are breaking through right now, it's those really fresh points of view that seem to resonate with audiences."
#diamond #partners
The duo has worked as a unit for 10 years, since being brought together at Mgmt Entertainment and eventually grew to run the lit division. They joined Range as partners in 2024 with a desire to evolve alongside the modern talent management firm, founded during the pandemic by a collective of former CAA, UTA and WME agents hoping to shake things up in the entertainment marketplace. The management company operates its talent representation business alongside an in-house production studio, allowing the operation to finance, develop and build equity in intellectual property.
All those contributing factors can help when putting together the right package to get a film or TV project off the ground in today's precarious Hollywood model — one with fewer greenlit projects and a reliance on safer bets from major distributors. But Olson and Diamond, who represent Hollywood big shots like "Schitt's Creek" Emmy winner Dan Levy, actress-producer-director Kyra Sedgwick and "Pig" filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, counter the ****** umption that original ideas are a tougher sell.
It just takes more work to get there.
"You're not just marrying this actor with this part, or this writer with this ****** ignment. It's not as much mix-and-match as it used to be, because there isn't that same amount of volume," Olson told Office With a View. "If you look at the shows and movies that are breaking through right now, it's those really fresh points of view that seem to resonate with audiences."
#diamond #partners
8 days ago
Guillermo Rodriguez's salsa brand is launching nationwide after surpassing one million tubs
Guillermo's Salsa will expand to Kroger locations nationwide on Oct. 4, and in H-E-Bs on Nov. 4
"When you try it, you're going to be like, 'Oh my God, this salsa is real good,' " Rodriguez tells PEOPLE
In the past few weeks, Guillermo Rodriguez, has spiced up the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, competing alongside his pro partner Witney Carson. But the dance floor isn't the only place he's brought the heat.
Rodriguez, 55, launched his salsa brand — co-founded with Chris Kirby, founder of Ithaca Hummus — in January, and it has been sold in stores across the Northeast and Southeast. Since its release, Guillermo's Salsa has become one of the fastest-growing refrigerated salsa brands, selling over one million tubs, according to an official press release.
#guillermo #brand
Guillermo's Salsa will expand to Kroger locations nationwide on Oct. 4, and in H-E-Bs on Nov. 4
"When you try it, you're going to be like, 'Oh my God, this salsa is real good,' " Rodriguez tells PEOPLE
In the past few weeks, Guillermo Rodriguez, has spiced up the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, competing alongside his pro partner Witney Carson. But the dance floor isn't the only place he's brought the heat.
Rodriguez, 55, launched his salsa brand — co-founded with Chris Kirby, founder of Ithaca Hummus — in January, and it has been sold in stores across the Northeast and Southeast. Since its release, Guillermo's Salsa has become one of the fastest-growing refrigerated salsa brands, selling over one million tubs, according to an official press release.
#guillermo #brand
8 days ago
Rick Ross is in hot water again after he was arrested in Miami over allegations involving his ex-girlfriend.
The latest arrest adds another legal chapter to Ross' history of run-ins with law enforcement. He has faced several arrests, including a 2011 marijuana possession arrest in Louisiana and a 2014 arrest in North Carolina over an outstanding warrant tied to a previous marijuana case.
Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, rose to fame with his 2006 hit "Hustlin'" and became one of hip-hop's biggest names. The Mississippi-born Rapper later founded Maybach Music Group and built a career as both a successful recording artist and music executive.
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA
Ross' latest legal trouble began with an accusation from someone who once shared a home with him. The rapper was taken into custody in Miami-Dade County on Thursday after his ex-girlfriend contacted police and alleged that an argument between them had turned violent.
#Legal #marijuana
The latest arrest adds another legal chapter to Ross' history of run-ins with law enforcement. He has faced several arrests, including a 2011 marijuana possession arrest in Louisiana and a 2014 arrest in North Carolina over an outstanding warrant tied to a previous marijuana case.
Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, rose to fame with his 2006 hit "Hustlin'" and became one of hip-hop's biggest names. The Mississippi-born Rapper later founded Maybach Music Group and built a career as both a successful recording artist and music executive.
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA
Ross' latest legal trouble began with an accusation from someone who once shared a home with him. The rapper was taken into custody in Miami-Dade County on Thursday after his ex-girlfriend contacted police and alleged that an argument between them had turned violent.
#Legal #marijuana
8 days ago
Daisy Edgar-Jones updated the constrained corsetry of the Austen era with sheer romance courtesy of Miu Miu for the premiere of "Sense and Sensibility" in Sydney at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on Thursday.
Daisy Edgar-Jones
The actress turned to the Italian luxury fashion label, founded by Miuccia Prada and launched in 1993, for her latest romantic red carpet moment. The gown combined the ethereal elements and sartorial romanticism Edgar-Jones has incorporated into her wardrobe throughout the press tour.
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#edgar #daisy
Daisy Edgar-Jones
The actress turned to the Italian luxury fashion label, founded by Miuccia Prada and launched in 1993, for her latest romantic red carpet moment. The gown combined the ethereal elements and sartorial romanticism Edgar-Jones has incorporated into her wardrobe throughout the press tour.
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#edgar #daisy
8 days ago
Naomi Campbell has won her legal appeal against a five-year ban from being a charity trustee.
A ruling from a tribunal on Thursday found that the misuse of funds in the charity "were concealed" from Campbell by a fellow trustee.
The supermodel founded Fashion for Relief in 2005 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, with the charity raising funds for humanitarian causes through runway shows.
The charity closed in 2023 and was removed from the Charity Commission's register in 2024 following complaints of "serious mismanagement and/or misconduct," with Campbell being banned as a trustee for five years.
It found widespread mismanagement of funds, including money raised for good causes spent on luxury hotels and room service when Campbell was staying near Cannes in the south of France in May 2018.
Campbell, 56, appealed the ban, claiming that she had no knowledge the funds had been used in this way and had been deceived by another trustee about the unauthorised payments.
#funds #five #found #naomi
A ruling from a tribunal on Thursday found that the misuse of funds in the charity "were concealed" from Campbell by a fellow trustee.
The supermodel founded Fashion for Relief in 2005 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, with the charity raising funds for humanitarian causes through runway shows.
The charity closed in 2023 and was removed from the Charity Commission's register in 2024 following complaints of "serious mismanagement and/or misconduct," with Campbell being banned as a trustee for five years.
It found widespread mismanagement of funds, including money raised for good causes spent on luxury hotels and room service when Campbell was staying near Cannes in the south of France in May 2018.
Campbell, 56, appealed the ban, claiming that she had no knowledge the funds had been used in this way and had been deceived by another trustee about the unauthorised payments.
#funds #five #found #naomi
19 days ago
It's been a disappointing couple of years for shareholders of biotechnology outfit CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP). This stock's barely up since the end of 2022, lagging the broad market's gains. It's not the performance that investors keeping tabs on this company were expecting, given its potential.
Don't be discouraged, though. While still speculative like most young biotech names, CRISPR Therapeutics remains a compelling prospect for investors who can stomach the risk and its inevitable volatility. Here's why.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our **** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
On the off-chance you're reading this and aren't already familiar with the company, CRISPR Therapeutics is a drug developer that specializes in gene editing.
It's probably an area you've heard a great deal about. No gene-editing drugs were actually on the market in the United States until CRISPR Therapeutics' Casgevy was approved by the FDA as a treatment for sickle cell disease in late 2023. Any and all gene therapies currently on the market followed this pioneer's foray. Being first is a well-deserved accolade for the company, too, which was co-founded by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, who was one of the co-discoverers of the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing mechanism that makes Casgevy work.
#crispr #gene #company
Don't be discouraged, though. While still speculative like most young biotech names, CRISPR Therapeutics remains a compelling prospect for investors who can stomach the risk and its inevitable volatility. Here's why.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our **** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
On the off-chance you're reading this and aren't already familiar with the company, CRISPR Therapeutics is a drug developer that specializes in gene editing.
It's probably an area you've heard a great deal about. No gene-editing drugs were actually on the market in the United States until CRISPR Therapeutics' Casgevy was approved by the FDA as a treatment for sickle cell disease in late 2023. Any and all gene therapies currently on the market followed this pioneer's foray. Being first is a well-deserved accolade for the company, too, which was co-founded by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, who was one of the co-discoverers of the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing mechanism that makes Casgevy work.
#crispr #gene #company
20 days ago
By Exec-Edge Editorial Staff
Sir Lynton Crosby has spent four decades reading public opinion for people who couldn't afford to get it wrong — prime ministers, presidents, and the boards of some of the world's largest companies. As Executive Chairman of CT Group, the research and strategy firm he co-founded, Crosby has built one of the most quietly influential shops in political and corporate consulting, with offices across eight countries and a client roster that spans government, industry, and advocacy. In recent years, CT Group has turned its research apparatus toward a subject closer to home for the business community it serves: capitalism itself, and why the system's public standing hasn't kept pace with its performance. We spoke with Crosby about what the firm's research found, and what it means for how business leaders talk about the system they operate in.
Exec Edge: CT Group ran a large-scale study on public attitudes toward capitalism. What prompted that?
We had seen a number of signals that some of the trending narratives on how the public felt about the predominant economic system were misleading. But we don't operate on feelings, but instead we respond to data, so we tested it. There's a narrative that's taken hold since the financial crisis — that the public has simply given up on capitalism, that a decade of scandals and populist politics has turned the average voter against the system outright. We fielded a nationally representative survey of 3,000 people, backed by focus groups, to find out if that was actually true or if something more specific was going on. It turned out to be the latter.
Exec Edge: What did the research actually find?
#edge #Research #turned
Sir Lynton Crosby has spent four decades reading public opinion for people who couldn't afford to get it wrong — prime ministers, presidents, and the boards of some of the world's largest companies. As Executive Chairman of CT Group, the research and strategy firm he co-founded, Crosby has built one of the most quietly influential shops in political and corporate consulting, with offices across eight countries and a client roster that spans government, industry, and advocacy. In recent years, CT Group has turned its research apparatus toward a subject closer to home for the business community it serves: capitalism itself, and why the system's public standing hasn't kept pace with its performance. We spoke with Crosby about what the firm's research found, and what it means for how business leaders talk about the system they operate in.
Exec Edge: CT Group ran a large-scale study on public attitudes toward capitalism. What prompted that?
We had seen a number of signals that some of the trending narratives on how the public felt about the predominant economic system were misleading. But we don't operate on feelings, but instead we respond to data, so we tested it. There's a narrative that's taken hold since the financial crisis — that the public has simply given up on capitalism, that a decade of scandals and populist politics has turned the average voter against the system outright. We fielded a nationally representative survey of 3,000 people, backed by focus groups, to find out if that was actually true or if something more specific was going on. It turned out to be the latter.
Exec Edge: What did the research actually find?
#edge #Research #turned
20 days ago
Recent initial public offering NB Bancorp (NBBK) is the IPO Stock Of The Week as it attempts to find support at a key level and with the stock within striking distance of a new buy point. This regional banking name also sits on Investor's Business Daily's IPO Leaders screen.
Massachusetts-based NB Bancorp is the holding company for Needham Bank, which was founded in 1892.
On July 22, NB Bancorp said its earnings growth accelerated to 33% in the second quarter, up from 9% in the first quarter. That was fueled by net interest margin expansion to 4% along with solid loan and deposit growth. Revenue jumped 46% from the year-ago period, to $74.7 million.
For the third quarter, ***** ysts expect NB Bancorp to earn 59 cents per share on revenue of $77.3 million. Those are respective year-over-year increases of 30% and 49%. Also, third-quarter earnings come due in late October.
And for the full year, Wall Street expects the banking leader to earn $2.14 per share, a 25% year-over-year increase. ***** ysts see further growth of 22% in 2027, according to IBD MarketSurge.
#revenue
Massachusetts-based NB Bancorp is the holding company for Needham Bank, which was founded in 1892.
On July 22, NB Bancorp said its earnings growth accelerated to 33% in the second quarter, up from 9% in the first quarter. That was fueled by net interest margin expansion to 4% along with solid loan and deposit growth. Revenue jumped 46% from the year-ago period, to $74.7 million.
For the third quarter, ***** ysts expect NB Bancorp to earn 59 cents per share on revenue of $77.3 million. Those are respective year-over-year increases of 30% and 49%. Also, third-quarter earnings come due in late October.
And for the full year, Wall Street expects the banking leader to earn $2.14 per share, a 25% year-over-year increase. ***** ysts see further growth of 22% in 2027, according to IBD MarketSurge.
#revenue
20 days ago
BuyWander says it plan to use the fresh capital to drive its expansion throughout the US, support technological upgrades, and bolster its executive team.
The investment was headed by Madrona Venture Group and Inspired Capital. Past supporters of the company include Triple Impact Capital, Silence Ventures, Animal Capital, as well as several angel investors.
The business currently has eight locations and has lately entered the Denver and Chicago markets, with a new warehouse site scheduled to open soon in Minneapolis.
BuyWander co-founder and CEO Jordan Allen said: "Retailers are sitting on billions of dollars in returned and overstocked inventory every year, and buyers are hungry for a better way to access it. We've seen that appetite play out in every market we've entered. This funding lets us bring that experience to more cities, faster, and put BuyWander in front of the next wave of buyers who are done with the old returns model."
Founded in 2023 by Jordan Allen and Brock Kowalchuk, BuyWander is an auction-based marketplace that links buyers with returned and surplus goods from retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart.
#capital #buyers #allen
The investment was headed by Madrona Venture Group and Inspired Capital. Past supporters of the company include Triple Impact Capital, Silence Ventures, Animal Capital, as well as several angel investors.
The business currently has eight locations and has lately entered the Denver and Chicago markets, with a new warehouse site scheduled to open soon in Minneapolis.
BuyWander co-founder and CEO Jordan Allen said: "Retailers are sitting on billions of dollars in returned and overstocked inventory every year, and buyers are hungry for a better way to access it. We've seen that appetite play out in every market we've entered. This funding lets us bring that experience to more cities, faster, and put BuyWander in front of the next wave of buyers who are done with the old returns model."
Founded in 2023 by Jordan Allen and Brock Kowalchuk, BuyWander is an auction-based marketplace that links buyers with returned and surplus goods from retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart.
#capital #buyers #allen
20 days ago
When Ray Dalio speaks, investors tend to listen, and likely for good reason. He ran Bridgewater **** ociates, the hedge fund he founded, for half a century, and over that time, he was one of the most successful investment managers in history.
In fact, he has long used history as a guide for deploying capital, and today, he believes history offers lessons for how investors should approach the AI boom. Specifically, he sees echoes of 1929 and 2000 in the current situation, and is urging investors to approach AI stocks with caution. Here is what he said and why investors may want to heed his advice.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
First of all, investors should remember that Dalio has stepped down from Bridgewater. Thus, the fund's investments in AI stocks like ServiceNow and Nutanix were likely made without his input.
Given what he has said recently, he may even disagree with those purchases. When Dalio appeared on the podcast The Diary of a CEO in August, he said that AI shows "classic signs" of a bubble.
#dalio #signal #flashing #likely
In fact, he has long used history as a guide for deploying capital, and today, he believes history offers lessons for how investors should approach the AI boom. Specifically, he sees echoes of 1929 and 2000 in the current situation, and is urging investors to approach AI stocks with caution. Here is what he said and why investors may want to heed his advice.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
First of all, investors should remember that Dalio has stepped down from Bridgewater. Thus, the fund's investments in AI stocks like ServiceNow and Nutanix were likely made without his input.
Given what he has said recently, he may even disagree with those purchases. When Dalio appeared on the podcast The Diary of a CEO in August, he said that AI shows "classic signs" of a bubble.
#dalio #signal #flashing #likely
22 days ago
Autonomous vehicle company May Mobility is merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and will become a publicly traded company. It's a deal that could raise more than $300 million for May Mobility at a valuation of $1.4 billion, the company said Wednesday.
Once the merger is complete, May Mobility said it will be the first public company in the U.S. that is focused entirely on autonomous ride-hailing vehicles. This is meant to differentiate it from a number of other public companies working on autonomy, including Tesla, Rivian, Alphabet (with Waymo), and trucking-focused Aurora and Kodiak.
The move sets up May Mobility to be a test of the stock market's appetite for pure-play robotaxi ventures.
It will also be a test of May Mobility's approach to autonomy, which it pitches as "asset-light" and "partnership-first." Instead of owning and operating the robotaxis, May Mobility's business revolves around selling its autonomous vehicles to its fleet partners over time while maintaining control of any remote supervision and software updates. In exchange, May Mobility receives either fixed fees or per-trip licensing fees.
Founded in 2017, May Mobility currently operates autonomous Toyota Siennas in three locations in the U.S. It has a partnership with Lyft in Atlanta, and offers rides in two cities — Eden Prairie and Grand Rapids — in Minnesota.
#company #autonomous #focused
Once the merger is complete, May Mobility said it will be the first public company in the U.S. that is focused entirely on autonomous ride-hailing vehicles. This is meant to differentiate it from a number of other public companies working on autonomy, including Tesla, Rivian, Alphabet (with Waymo), and trucking-focused Aurora and Kodiak.
The move sets up May Mobility to be a test of the stock market's appetite for pure-play robotaxi ventures.
It will also be a test of May Mobility's approach to autonomy, which it pitches as "asset-light" and "partnership-first." Instead of owning and operating the robotaxis, May Mobility's business revolves around selling its autonomous vehicles to its fleet partners over time while maintaining control of any remote supervision and software updates. In exchange, May Mobility receives either fixed fees or per-trip licensing fees.
Founded in 2017, May Mobility currently operates autonomous Toyota Siennas in three locations in the U.S. It has a partnership with Lyft in Atlanta, and offers rides in two cities — Eden Prairie and Grand Rapids — in Minnesota.
#company #autonomous #focused
22 days ago
Financial infrastructure provider Fin.com has "emerged from stealth" with $20m in seed funding.
In a statement, the New York-based firm said the round was led by venture firm Expa and Uber co-founder Garrett Camp.
Coinbase Ventures, Tenet Fund, Second Sight Ventures, and various sovereign and family offices across the Gulf and Africa, among others, also participated.
Fin.com, co-founded by Nabeel Alamgir and Mustafa Dar, operates a "single orchestration layer" to allow clients to receive, convert, and move money across borders using local payment rails.
The platform also integrates SWIFT messaging, USD virtual accounts, stablecoin settlement, liquidity management, and compliance tools into a single network, the company added.
#expa #camp
In a statement, the New York-based firm said the round was led by venture firm Expa and Uber co-founder Garrett Camp.
Coinbase Ventures, Tenet Fund, Second Sight Ventures, and various sovereign and family offices across the Gulf and Africa, among others, also participated.
Fin.com, co-founded by Nabeel Alamgir and Mustafa Dar, operates a "single orchestration layer" to allow clients to receive, convert, and move money across borders using local payment rails.
The platform also integrates SWIFT messaging, USD virtual accounts, stablecoin settlement, liquidity management, and compliance tools into a single network, the company added.
#expa #camp
23 days ago
HIVE Digital Technologies (Nasdaq: HIVE), a Canada-based Bitcoin miner and data center operator, has appointed Hubert Marleau as an independent director at BUZZ HPC.
The company, which trades on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange, said Marleau will serve on the board of its wholly owned AI cloud and high-performance computing subsidiary.
Marleau brings more than 50 years of experience in Canadian capital markets. He co-founded Palos Capital Corp. and Palos Management Inc. and has served as governor of both the Montreal and Vancouver stock exchanges, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange Listing Committee, and a director of the Investment Dealers ******* ociation of Canada.
Related: Dogecoin co-founder mocks Trump's $5,000 dividend plan
During his five-decade-long career, he has sat on the boards of more than 50 publicly traded companies in Canada and the United States and advised on numerous mergers, acquisitions, and financings, according to the company.
#canada #marleau #palos
The company, which trades on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange, said Marleau will serve on the board of its wholly owned AI cloud and high-performance computing subsidiary.
Marleau brings more than 50 years of experience in Canadian capital markets. He co-founded Palos Capital Corp. and Palos Management Inc. and has served as governor of both the Montreal and Vancouver stock exchanges, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange Listing Committee, and a director of the Investment Dealers ******* ociation of Canada.
Related: Dogecoin co-founder mocks Trump's $5,000 dividend plan
During his five-decade-long career, he has sat on the boards of more than 50 publicly traded companies in Canada and the United States and advised on numerous mergers, acquisitions, and financings, according to the company.
#canada #marleau #palos
