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Pinterest released its first Parenting Trend Report, revealing a sharp rise in searches for screen‑free activities, no‑phone summer plans, and digital detox aesthetics. The data shows a 200% increase in “screen free activities” queries, a 340% jump for “no phone summer,” and a 95% rise in “digital detox aesthetic.” Pinterest positions itself as a calm, non‑judgmental hub where parents can discover offline ideas, contrasting with typical social‑media noise. The report also outlines seven parenting trends to guide marketers in aligning pin content with evolving family priorities.
If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again. - Abraham Maslow
Firmus announced a partnership with Vast Data to deploy the Vast AI Operating System as the data foundation for its Asia‑Pacific expansion. The collaboration targets high‑throughput, disaggregated GPU clusters, ensuring efficiency across thousands of GPUs in its sovereign AI factories,...
China’s Ministry of Commerce escalated economic pressure on Japan by adding 20 Japanese firms to its export control list and another 20 to a watch list, targeting dual‑use items. Foreign Minister Wang Yi intensified rhetoric, accusing Japan of harboring ambitions...
AUD/USD remains trapped in a tight 0.7040‑0.7070 range as traders weigh the Reserve Bank of Australia's 3.85% policy rate against looming Australian CPI data. The pair failed to break the 0.7100 resistance, keeping bullish momentum at bay despite a resilient...
Huddly AS announced that its private placement was fully subscribed, issuing 3,750,000 shares at NOK 20 each and raising NOK 75 million in gross proceeds. The net proceeds will be used to repay a NOK 30.75 million shareholder loan and to bridge the company’s cash‑flow...
Brazilian HR‑tech startup Comp announced a $17.5 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, marking the Silicon Valley firm’s first investment in Brazil. The round also included Kaszek, Canary, Abstract Ventures and Endeavor Catalyst. Comp’s AI‑driven platform aggregates real‑time salary data...
Whitecap Resources leveraged its May acquisition of rival Veren to boost scale, prompting a credit‑rating upgrade, lower borrowing costs and larger reserves. The expanded footprint enabled the company to lock in two 10‑year natural‑gas supply contracts totaling 85,000 MMBtu per day,...
Microsoft announced Asha Sharma as Xbox's new CEO on February 23, 2026, alongside Chief Commercial Officer Matt Booty. Sharma pledged a "return to Xbox," emphasizing renewed focus on the console platform and the long‑standing fan community. She also signaled a...
Companies are spending more of their revenues on capex, and so far, this hasn’t come at the expense of either dividends or buybacks. At the bottom in 2022, companies were spending 5.4% of their revenues on capex, and that has...
The American Association of Post‑Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) unveiled a multi‑year blueprint to tackle nursing‑home workforce burnout, funding volatility, and negative public perception. Its strategy centers on culture change, leadership development, and technology‑driven documentation tools to ease staff burdens. AAPACN...
Global renewable‑energy investment hit a record $386 billion in 2025, driven by offshore wind and small‑scale solar in emerging markets. In the United States, clean‑energy funding slumped sharply in Q4, falling 36 percent after the Biden‑era EV tax credit was eliminated, resulting...
President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on most imports, revising his earlier 15 percent target. The move follows a Supreme Court decision that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president authority to impose such duties. Experts...
Always ask, but never expect. Always ask for what you want. Many people are happy to help—if the request is direct and specific. In a surprising number of cases, something remarkable is possible if you have the courage to ask. Never expect...
Audacy Sacramento has expanded Andy Hawk’s responsibilities, naming him brand manager for ALT 94.7 (KKDO), 96.9 The Eagle (KSEG) and 98 Rock (KRXQ), effectively consolidating the market’s rock portfolio under a single leader. Hawk, a Sacramento native who began as an intern at...
Big law trade attorneys are experiencing a flood of client inquiries after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated key Trump-era tariffs. The ruling enables importers to seek refunds, prompting firms like Quinn Emanuel to launch a dedicated tariff‑refund litigation task force....
The U.S. money supply has soared nearly 5x since 2000, pushing the cost of living significantly higher — yet most people still prefer dollars over gold & silver. That means the precious metals bull market is still very young,
The earnings picture has continuedto provide support for this now 40-month old bull market. With Q4 earnings season soon wrapping up (with 425 companies having reported), 75% have beaten estimates by an average of 773 bps. The dollar estimate has...
Land O’Lakes, a $16.2 billion farmer cooperative, launched the Modern Rural Collective toolkit and a Getty Images stock‑photo collection to reshape how entertainment depicts rural America. The initiative, unveiled at a Sundance panel, offers creators authentic story‑elements, demographics and diverse imagery....
Australia's Department of Defence has added SISU Solutions to its Information Communications Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) panel, making the SME one of the few approved across all service modules. SISU can now supply systems integration, application services, and ICT personnel...
I’ve worked with hundreds of founders. I see 2 failing types again and again: A-Heavy Founder: Big vision. Great at selling. Weak at execution. Overpromises → underdelivers → loses credibility. C-Heavy Founder: Strong execution. High quality. Weak at selling. Works 80 hours → earns...
Curation—organizing and presenting existing information—has emerged as a scalable, low‑effort business model. By filtering the endless flow of data, curators provide trusted shortcuts for time‑pressed audiences, reducing creative pressure and accelerating growth. The model can be monetized through newsletters, affiliate...
The Erdmann Housing Tracker notes that core inflation—excluding rent—has now been tracking a 2% trend for roughly three and a half years. This prolonged alignment suggests price pressures are stabilizing outside the rental sector. The brief also hints at deeper...
Logan Brown, a former Cooley associate and Vanderbilt valedictorian, quit big‑law in May 2025 to launch Soxton, an AI‑powered legal startup. Soxton uses artificial intelligence to draft contracts and other documents, then has human lawyers review them for a flat...
The article reframes entrepreneurship as the ability to create demand that does not yet exist, rather than merely filling existing market gaps. It stresses that true entrepreneurial leadership relies on foresight—deep understanding of current markets combined with the imagination to...
The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 1.25% during Wednesday’s meeting, buoyed by a stronger‑than‑expected 2.5% year‑on‑year GDP growth in Q4 2025 and a clearer political environment after the election. Economists...
Spotify’s share price has slipped roughly 33% over the past six months, hovering around $465. Despite the decline, Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim have retained buy ratings, adjusting their price targets to $650 and $600 respectively, which still suggest 30‑35% upside....
Hong Kong announced a concerted push to become a premier international gold trading hub, aligning with China’s goal to expand its market share and influence on global bullion prices. The city plans to increase gold storage capacity to over 2,000...
Why are you running separate AI stacks for your employees and your customers? The "service" logic is the same. Convergence between the Contact Center and ITSM is the only way to achieve true operational velocity. Stop managing silos; start managing...
Another week, another headline bombshell. Such has been the norm during the past year or so. But charts are charts, and there is a lot we can learn from them in order to optimize the signal-to-noise ratio. What do...
South Coast Plaza has appointed Tenley Zinke as executive director of marketing, succeeding Debra Gunn Downing, who retires after 27 years. Zinke brings senior marketing experience from luxury brands such as Kering, LVMH, Tiffany & Co., Net‑a‑Porter, and Ralph Lauren....
The next bull market may not be American. Dollar weakness changes leadership. If the dollar is in a structural bear, global diversification stops being optional. Capital rotates. Narratives lag. Read the full framework: https://t.co/RJWIidZeAI @DynamicAlphaSol
Paramount is waiving Material Adverse Effect clause for cable network biz. In other words, any declines before close won't effect deal price. Also Paramount agrees to put in more $$ to satisfy lenders if necessary to support the solvency certificate....
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the Australian Parliament, signalling a push toward a Canada‑Australia critical minerals partnership. His recent World Economic Forum speech urged medium powers to forge new alliances, a message that provoked a sharp...
My views in @FortuneMagazine on Pres. Trump’s upcoming State of the Union: "With the tariff gun at their heads, the Tariff Man asserts that he can force them to sign on the dotted line, even if it is under duress." https://t.co/rfie6YbkBa
Whoah Nellie. Looks like Ireland's list of its top 3 corporate tax papers will need to be updated for 2025 ... Eli Lilly reported paying $6.6b to Ireland in 2025 (2x its US federal income tax payments) https://t.co/MEw7WMzPft
The Bank of Thailand raised its 2026 GDP growth projection to 1.9%, up from 1.5%, after a stronger‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter performance. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn stressed that tighter coordination between fiscal stimulus and monetary easing is essential to move the economy toward...
Multicloud != "just more clouds." It's divergent APIs, IAM models, pricing, and PaaS semantics across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, and others. GenAI introduces a translation layer for configs, code, and policies. #MultiCloud https://t.co/vBzM21vM14
Paramount Skydance raised its bid to $31 per share — Warner Bros. Discovery said the updated bid "could reasonably be expected" to lead to a superior proposal https://t.co/z6F8zlBcky
After a decade of running SaaS‑focused cohorts, Ottawa‑based L‑Spark rebranded as a corporate accelerator in April 2025, matching startups with large enterprises. Its inaugural Mitel Unified Communications Accelerator showcased eight companies from North America and Europe that extended Mitel’s AI...
I think most of the AI writing quirks that marketers complain about are probablyyy better for the average consumer than marketers admit.
The stock market is a great wealth builder over the long run, as long as you can resist panicking during downturns. https://t.co/o8C03pFJqy
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The US Supreme Court rebuked President Trump’s broad tariff authority, prompting a 10% across‑the‑board duty that replaces the 30% reciprocal tariff South Africa faced. The reduction levels the playing field for SA exporters, while gold surged to a three‑week high...
My views in @FortuneMagazine on Pres. Trump’s upcoming State of the Union: "The use of tariffs as threats and leverage is nowhere to be found in Dale Carnegie’s 1936 classic How to Win Friends and Influence People.” https://t.co/rfie6YbkBa
Paging President Macron as well -- Old fashioned imbalances are back, as is intervention (now done through the back door) ... which sets the ground work for France to try to actually achieve something at its G-7
We just launched Monaco. Here’s the exact playbook we used. I hope it's helpful to other founders and startups: 1. The launch video: most launch videos I see orient around some stressed out person at their desk or some philosophical approach...
Perfect. Never been a better time for me to start a fund. Contrarian, just how I like it! 🤣
Clearly, WBD has been told or is inferring Paramount's $31/shr offer is still not the company's "best and final" offer -- and ongoing saga that still hasn't ended.
Randall Guynn, a prominent Wall Street lawyer, will become the next director of supervision and regulation at the Federal Reserve, effective March 8 w/@AidenReiter https://t.co/WIPFQbILxz
And.... some big Disney news too. Chief of comms Kristina Schake will leave on March 18 to coincide with Bob Iger's CEO departure. No replacement named.
