S&P 500 Flirts With New High as Wall Street Shrugs Off Tariff Jitters
S&P 500 nears a record, Dow jumps 404 points, and AI darlings keep tech roaring as tariffs fade from center stage—will July’s Fed call seal the rally?
S&P 500 nears a record, Dow jumps 404 points, and AI darlings keep tech roaring as tariffs fade from center stage—will July’s Fed call seal the rally?
Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B U.S. Steel buyout gives Trump a golden share—veto power on plant closures and offshoring—while future presidents defer to agencies.
Tesla executive Omead Afshar, a close Elon Musk ally, has left the company as part of broader restructuring efforts. His departure comes amid slumping demand, a pivot to AI, and rising executive turnover.
Ontario regulator fines Great Canadian Casino $350K after surprise EDM after-party sparks fights, overdoses and slot-machine acrobatics.
Phone verification has become mandatory for 87% of popular digital platforms, creating privacy risks when sharing personal numbers. Virtual SMS services provide temporary numbers for verification codes without exposing private data. In 2024, these services saw a 43% usage increase, according to industry observers like SMS-Activate. With rising data breaches affecting over 4.5 billion records last year, more users seek secure ways to receive SMS online while maintaining digital privacy.
One of the most catastrophic delivery failures I’ve ever seen wasn’t because of missed deadlines or broken tools. It started with a project manager who couldn’t say no.On paper, he was flawless: certified, experienced, and fluent in every platform from Jira to Monday. But under pressure, when scope ballooned and priorities blurred, he avoided conflict instead of leading through it.
Ever tried to hand a form to a government office only to be slapped with, "We need a certified translation"? Yep, that headache. Suddenly you wade through red tape, staring at a deadline, and the only way out is a translation that ticks every official box.
With the swift nature of the SaaS marketing industry, data-driven success is key. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential to blossom in this competitive environment. Such analytics are a great source of insight about how effective a campaign is and help in decision-making. This post uncovers critical metrics every SaaS marketing agency must track to grow and profit.
After nearly four decades at the helm of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief. She made the announcement during a staff meeting, revealing that a new “head of editorial content” will take over U.S. operations.
Intel is preparing for a significant shift. Starting July 15, the tech giant will lay off 10,000 employees across four Santa Clara locations, including its headquarters on Mission College Boulevard.
Tentative deal ends 17-day Canada-wide DHL lockout; 2,100 Unifor couriers and warehouse staff poised to vote on wage, workload, security gains.
Deloitte sees a shallow 2025 recession, then growth as tariff fog clears and Canada’s new “One Economy” reforms spark investment.
Spirit Airlines has officially filed a complaint against the proposed “Blue Sky” alliance between JetBlue and United Airlines. The low-cost carrier argues that this partnership would give United too much power and turn JetBlue into a follower, reducing competition in key cities like New York and Boston.
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are officially ending their U.S. donut partnership by July 2025, citing rising costs and limited rollout success. Originally announced in March 2024, the deal aimed to bring Krispy Kreme donuts to all 14,000 McDonald’s locations, but the treats only made it to 2,400 stores nationwide.
Real estate brokerage Compass is taking Zillow to court, accusing the listing giant of stifling competition with a new policy requiring public home listings to appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
In the past few years, the streaming business has become so competitive that even major companies like Netflix struggle to keep subscribers loyal for a long period, as the variety of alternatives allows users to switch on and off all the time. Geo-restrictions are another reason—because sometimes people cannot find enough content available in their country, and it feels like they’re not getting enough value for their money.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build New York’s first new nuclear power plant since 1989, aiming to strengthen the state’s clean energy infrastructure. The proposed facility would be a next-generation, zero-emission plant located in upstate New York, producing at least one gigawatt of electricity.
In the contemporary digital age, businesses and other organizations need digital signage to communicate with their audiences effectively. While this display of multimedia content can take a variety of forms, such as videos, images, and slides, on almost any kind of screen, digital signage requires reliable hardware to work smoothly.
Botpress lands $25 M to ramp up its cloud platform for enterprise AI agents, hiring fast and targeting global rollouts beyond prototype chatbots.
For small business owners facing cash flow challenges, a merchant cash advance (MCA) can offer fast and flexible access to capital. Unlike traditional loans, MCAs provide funding based on future credit card or debit card sales, which makes them a popular choice for businesses with steady revenue but poor credit or limited collateral.
Judge okays Ruby Liu’s $6 M purchase of three Hudson’s Bay leases, first step in her plan to launch modern department stores across Canada.
Klarna jumps into wireless: $40 unlimited 5G, instant eSIM setup, zero hidden fees—U.S. first, U.K./Germany next.
Lululemon is cutting approximately 150 corporate roles, primarily from its store support centres, as part of a broader restructuring effort to stay agile amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Email marketing plays a very significant role in any digital marketing scheme. It gives organizations the opportunity to build relationships with the customers and prospects, market their products and services. Nonetheless, email analytics and strategy is very crucial to the success of an email campaign. With email analytics, you get the necessary information and knowledge to learn the behavior of your audience, improve your campaigns, and enhance performance. This guide will discuss what email analytics is about, which metrics and KPIs are most important, and how you can transform email data into actionable information.
Snoop Dogg sparks controversy by performing at a D.C. crypto event honoring Donald Trump’s inauguration, leading fans to slam the rapper for contradicting his previous anti-Trump stance. Learn more about the backlash and what sparked the outrage.
David Lynch, visionary director behind Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Twin Peaks, dies at 78. Discover his hauntingly surreal legacy and how it forever redefined modern cinematic art.
SpaceX’s Starship suffered a catastrophic loss minutes after liftoff in Texas, highlighting the challenges of next-gen rocket development and the ambition to push Moon and Mars missions forward.
Canada’s Liberals are rallying around Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland, each vying to succeed Justin Trudeau. While Carney’s outsider appeal clashes with Freeland’s deep cabinet experience, party insiders are counting on one of them to reignite voter enthusiasm.
The FDA bans Red No. 3 in foods, dietary supplements, and oral medications by 2027 over cancer risks in lab rats, ending a decades-long debate. Learn how this synthetic red dye’s prohibition impacts major food brands and consumer products.
Blue Origin just pulled off a big first by launching its much-anticipated New Glenn rocket this morning. Standing nearly five times taller than the company’s well-known New Shepard, New Glenn thundered into orbit carrying a special payload called the Blue Ring Pathfinder—a test module capable of moving satellites around Earth’s orbit and potentially reaching as far as the moon.
Nintendo has at last unveiled its long-rumored successor to the Switch, and it’s going by the straightforward name Nintendo Switch 2. This beefed-up console looks a lot like its famous predecessor but promises added power, a magnetic Joy-Con design, and even a second USB-C port.
Learn why TikTok is shutting down in the U.S. this Sunday. Discover how the TikTok ban will impact users, creators, and businesses, and what alternatives to explore. Stay informed on the latest TikTok updates.
Spirit Airlines is cutting 200 positions amid its ongoing bankruptcy restructuring. The move, along with other cost-saving measures, comes as the carrier plans to emerge from Chapter 11 by early 2025 and streamline its ultra-low-cost business model.
The DOT’s lawsuit against Southwest and fine against Frontier signals a rising tide of government crackdowns on chronic airline delays. As passenger complaints grow, airlines can expect steeper penalties for unrealistic flight schedules and subpar on-time performances.
Nearly 50,000 international students, including 19,582 from India, were flagged as “no-shows” at Canadian schools in March–April 2024. Learn how Canada’s International Student Compliance Regime uncovered these permit-holders who failed to attend classes.
OpenAI’s “Tasks” feature transforms ChatGPT into a truly proactive assistant, setting reminders and handling recurring tasks on your behalf. It’s a bold step toward challenging mainstays like Alexa and Siri in the competitive world of voice and virtual helpers.
Starbucks is rolling out stricter rules for store access, stepping back from the open-door restroom policy it introduced after a high-profile incident in 2018. The new guidelines ban disruptive activities and give paying customers more perks, with Starbucks insisting it’ll improve the overall café experience.
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, told employees Tuesday that it’s cutting about 5% of its workforce in a new wave of performance-related layoffs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company aims to “raise the bar on performance,” focusing on replacing lower-rated workers with new hires in 2025.
China may enlist Elon Musk to avert a possible TikTok ban. Known for bridging gaps, Musk could merge US security demands with China’s cautious approach. Will he reshape global tech?
Experience Fortnite’s colossal Godzilla and Kong Collaboration with epic showdowns, new Mythic powers, and unique gear—prepare for monster-sized mayhem.
Mayor Olivia Chow’s 2025 budget proposal aims to tackle Toronto’s funding gap by raising property taxes nearly seven per cent. The move brings expanded transit, housing supports, and library hours—yet also sparks debate over whether the benefits justify the bigger bill.
Blue Origin’s rocket launch is canceled amid vehicle subsystem issues, leaving future attempts pending technical reviews. The abrupt move fuels speculation over new timelines.
Moderna has lowered its 2025 revenue outlook from an estimated $2.5–$3.5 billion to just $1.5–$2.5 billion, citing hurdles like increased Covid competition and dwindling vaccination rates.
Robbie Williams’ new film, Better Man, has struggled to attract audiences stateside, earning just $1.1 million from a hefty $110 million budget. Despite its popularity in the U.K., the movie’s U.S. debut quickly fizzled, leaving many baffled about how a British pop legend could fail to strike gold on the big screen across the pond.
Raging wildfires have ripped through Southern California in recent days, destroying entire neighborhoods. Several public figures—Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, John Goodman, Milo Ventimiglia and Leighton Meester, to name a few—confirmed they’d lost their properties, sharing heart-wrenching images of ash heaps where cherished homes once stood.
Supreme Court weighs a nationwide TikTok ban amid national security concerns and First Amendment debate, potentially reshaping social media, data protection, and creator livelihoods.
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery abruptly cancel Venu, a highly anticipated sports streaming platform. Shifting demands and soaring costs highlight today’s evolving streaming landscape.
Goodyear’s new SightLine tires detect slippery roads and help cars brake sooner in emergencies. They’re a big step toward ensuring AEB works reliably, even in adverse weather, giving drivers more confidence on every trip.
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