Industry Social Media and Updates

Rental Vacancies Stay Low, Supporting Mortgage Rates
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Rental Vacancies Stay Low, Supporting Mortgage Rates

Rental vacancy data has been the quietly positive story for #mortgagerares for over a year now. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #realestate #housing #economics #chartdaddy

By Logan Mohtashami
GLP‑1 Drugs Plus Healthy Habits Cut Heart Events
SocialFeb 25, 2026

GLP‑1 Drugs Plus Healthy Habits Cut Heart Events

The combination of GLP-1 drugs (such as Ozempic) and healthy lifestyle factors was associated with less major adverse cardiovascular events in ~100,000 people with T2D @TheLancetEndo https://t.co/phNzEBy7zY https://t.co/DDVi8uedRP

By Eric Topol
Carrier‑engineered Congestion Fuels Blank Sailings, Dropping Rates
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Carrier‑engineered Congestion Fuels Blank Sailings, Dropping Rates

Carriers engineering congestion. Blank sailings. Empty ships and soft supply chain demand. To lesson rate drop.

By Tom Craig
Seeking Creators Pro ID Verification and Child‑Safety Censorship
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Seeking Creators Pro ID Verification and Child‑Safety Censorship

Are there any content creators out there who you’ve seen defending Discord’s ID verification, criticizing Section 230 or boosting these “child safety” censorship efforts?? I’m looking to talk to creators who are pro ID verification/KOSA

By Taylor Lorenz
Bert Thin Films Introduces Copper Paste for Backside Solar Cells
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Bert Thin Films Introduces Copper Paste for Backside Solar Cells

Bert Thin Films launches copper paste for backside solar cell metallization #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/26iCIvaF8G https://t.co/JvPeGpDSGg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Dune Gets Global IMAX; Avengers Doomsday Limited to Unknown Markets
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Dune Gets Global IMAX; Avengers Doomsday Limited to Unknown Markets

As of now, #DunePartThree and #TheOdyssey are expected to have exclusive IMAX access in most major markets across the globe. #AvengersDoomsday according to IMAX themselves currently is expected to be available in IMAX only in select international markets, and even on...

By Luiz Fernando
Productive LIMRA Conference Fuels Momentum for Distribution Future
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Productive LIMRA Conference Fuels Momentum for Distribution Future

Orlando airport this evening ✈️🍋 Direct flight back to Raleigh… lemonade in hand. The LIMRA Distribution & Marketing Conference was a very productive week — great networking, strong speakers, and valuable conversations about the future of distribution. #LIMRA26 Grateful for the momentum. Looking...

By Ken Leibow
Substack Co‑founder Calls Polymarket Attribution False
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Substack Co‑founder Calls Polymarket Attribution False

Interesting to see Semafor reporter ask co-founder of Substack a question about a statement Polymarket falsely attributed to Substack over Twitter…according to Substack co-founder (Hamish McKenzie). Live at their event. ps not a healthy information flow…sourcing Polymarket. https://t.co/cw1a8YKFIS

By Jason Kint
Trump’s IEA Threat Spurs Canada to Build Own Data
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Trump’s IEA Threat Spurs Canada to Build Own Data

Trump's Bullying of IEA a Wake-up Call for Canada Energy Sec Chris Wright: Stop promoting net-zero or US will pull out of iea. Canada needs data, modelling for trade negotiations, policy. Where will Mark Carney Carney get it? Our own economists. #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/DhE1Gfoh-yY

By Markham Hislop
Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork for Banking with Data Plugins
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork for Banking with Data Plugins

Anthropic is taking its magic tricks to financial services.... Claude Cowork for banking. - Plugins tailored for investment banking, private equity, equity research, and wealth management. - Integrations with financial data providers like FactSet, MSCI, S&P Global, and LSEG. https://t.co/pRISD6broy

By Nik Milanovic
NASA Safety Panel Report Delayed by Government Shutdown
SocialFeb 25, 2026

NASA Safety Panel Report Delayed by Government Shutdown

NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel's annual report is out today. Usually comes out in January but they said in December it would be late because of the Oct-Nov government shutdown. https://t.co/rUxrgbxucG

By Marcia Smith
First-Time Homebuyers Are Far Younger than 40
SocialFeb 25, 2026

First-Time Homebuyers Are Far Younger than 40

40-Year-Old Virgin was a funny movie, but it's not the age of the first-time home buyer in America https://t.co/wcVOoa450Q

By Logan Mohtashami
Senate Commerce to Mark Up NASA, NOAA Bills March 4
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Senate Commerce to Mark Up NASA, NOAA Bills March 4

Senate Commerce will mark up the NASA authorization bill and the NOAA Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act on March 4, 10:00 am ET. (The latter was introduced today by Cruz & Cantwell: https://t.co/SOlKIgluOl)

By Marcia Smith
Moonlake's New World Models Redefine Game Development
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Moonlake's New World Models Redefine Game Development

Inside the @moonlake world models, just released today, for video gaming with founder @sunfanyun. We go deep about the future of video game development. Wow. https://t.co/yDg0M6yDmG

By Robert Scoble
Iran Could Field ICBM‑class Missile Within 2‑3 Years
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Iran Could Field ICBM‑class Missile Within 2‑3 Years

We estimated the Zoljanah would have a 4,000-5,000 km range as a missile so yeah ... US and Soviet experience would suggest they are 2-3 years from an ICBM-class system following a decision to go for it.

By Jeffrey Lewis
Nvidia’s HBM Grab Mirrors Apple’s iPod Storage Monopoly
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Nvidia’s HBM Grab Mirrors Apple’s iPod Storage Monopoly

Been hearing via supply chain friendlies, NVIDIA has secured most of the HBM, making it scarce for competitors. Reminds me of iPod days when Apple secured all the storage as others were trying to compete with them in MP3 players.

By Ben Bajarin
Home Prices Stay Sticky Without Massive Supply Shock
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Home Prices Stay Sticky Without Massive Supply Shock

The history of homeprices going back over 80 years. It's rare for nominal home prices to fall; it's super rare to have a massive nominal housing price crash. Home prices are sticky unless you have massive supply and distress sales...

By Logan Mohtashami
Retailers Clash over Fulton Market’s Cultural Identity
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Retailers Clash over Fulton Market’s Cultural Identity

From high fashion to fast food, retailers battle for soul of Chicago’s Fulton Market https://t.co/yHlUhchCi9’s-fulton-market

By Ryan Ori
Iran May Field 60 ICBMs by 2035, Not Just SLVs
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Iran May Field 60 ICBMs by 2035, Not Just SLVs

There is a widespread misunderstanding about the @DefenseIntel claim that Iran could develop an ICBM on the basis of SLVs by 2035. The same document also says that by 2035, it could have 60 (SIX-OH) ICBMs. https://t.co/cEpVUZ7I5Y

By Jeffrey Lewis
Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Multi-Year Low Despite Consumer Worries
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Multi-Year Low Despite Consumer Worries

Credit Card Delinquencies, Balances, Burden, Credit Limits, and Collections in Q4 2025. Despite the wailing about tapped-out, struggling and cracking consumers, the credit card delinquency rate dropped to multi-year low https://t.co/gJZVHiZnW4 https://t.co/tWcbzsEi0k

By Wolf Richter
CEO Remains Bullish as Shares Plunge 70%
SocialFeb 25, 2026

CEO Remains Bullish as Shares Plunge 70%

"The best days of @TheTradeDesk are ahead of us. I want to thank our employees, our clients, and our Partners for their trust and support throughout 2025. I am as confident as I have ever been in the opportunity in...

By Rich Greenfield
FAA Mandates Fix for Boeing 737 Overheating Circuit Breaker
SocialFeb 25, 2026

FAA Mandates Fix for Boeing 737 Overheating Circuit Breaker

FAA issues directive to address Boeing 737 circuit breaker issue that could cause excessively high temperatures in flight deck and cabin https://t.co/N9GmxmYtLu

By Jamie Freed
Supreme Court Tariff Win Boosts Ports—But Likely Short‑Lived
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Supreme Court Tariff Win Boosts Ports—But Likely Short‑Lived

Moody's: Port Import Gains From Supreme Court Tariff Ruling May Prove Fleeting. And supply chains? https://t.co/MTwlEv05YS

By Tom Craig
Undoing Theft Is Hard, yet Still Unjustifiable
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Undoing Theft Is Hard, yet Still Unjustifiable

"It’s hard to undo almost a year’s worth of theft, but that doesn’t make theft permissible." 🔥 https://t.co/AiOvVFnwCJ https://t.co/S2CR1IBtrL

By Scott Lincicome
Trump EPA Withdraws Funding for Electric School Buses
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Trump EPA Withdraws Funding for Electric School Buses

Trump’s EPA is yanking support for electric school buses #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/wWCGInkszK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Paramount and Netflix Execs Hit White House Amid Deal War
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Paramount and Netflix Execs Hit White House Amid Deal War

Paramount's David Ellison was at POTUS State of the Union address. Netflix's Ted Sarandos headed to the White House as politics takes center stage as Paramount submits new offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. @latimes https://t.co/KSrhSdUCjY

By Meg James
Linking Glucose Control to Vascular Health: Diabetes' Next Frontier
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Linking Glucose Control to Vascular Health: Diabetes' Next Frontier

From glucose to vascular health: the future of diabetes care https://t.co/UMhK4BkOE3 #Conditions #Diabetes via @kevinmd

By Kevin Pho, MD
Affordable Housing Requires Suburban and Greenfield Development
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Affordable Housing Requires Suburban and Greenfield Development

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS **METRO** There is NO example of any City keeping housing costs low without building in the suburbs and greenfield as well.

By Bobby Fijan
Clinical AI's Future Hinges on Knowledge Integrity Over Architecture
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Clinical AI's Future Hinges on Knowledge Integrity Over Architecture

AI isn’t just exposing workflow gaps in healthcare — it’s exposing content fragmentation. The future of clinical AI may depend less on model architecture and more on knowledge integrity. More from @ElsevierConnect at #ViVE2026.👇👇 https://t.co/zbay0c1z1x

By Colin Hung
IMAX Sets 2025 Record, Eyes 1.4B in 2026
SocialFeb 25, 2026

IMAX Sets 2025 Record, Eyes 1.4B in 2026

#IMAX execs in party mode: ALL TIME RECORD 1.28B grossed in IMAX screens at Global #BoxOffice in 2025, beating 2019’s previous 1.1B record, and up +40% from 2024. Top #IMAX 2025 grossers: 1 #NeZha2 2 #AvatarFireAndAsh 3 #F1 4 #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle What’s more: 2026 is expected to be...

By Luiz Fernando
South Korea Partnership Boosts U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity
SocialFeb 25, 2026

South Korea Partnership Boosts U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity

“Working with South Korea brings industrial capacity to the US and will allow America to press fast forward on shipbuilding,” Alex Wong, Hanwha https://t.co/BIwicYBkDb

By John Konrad
Rare Metals Power Massive Data Centers and National Security
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Rare Metals Power Massive Data Centers and National Security

To build a data center the size of Manhattan, as Mr. Zuckerberg intends to, we need some metals that you’ve probably never heard of in quantities than you cannot fathom… These metals are not just 1 or 2 letters on your...

By Robert Friedland
Anduril Fury Echoes T‑38/F‑5 Hybrid Design
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Anduril Fury Echoes T‑38/F‑5 Hybrid Design

Anduril's Fury has major T-38/F-5 vibes from the underside. Sort of like if an F-16 had too many drinks with an F-5E while on deployment and this thing popped out 9 months later. (Anduril photo) https://t.co/dI5yXAf6JZ

By Tyler Rogoway
US, South Korea, Greece Unveil Major Shipbuilding Partnership
SocialFeb 25, 2026

US, South Korea, Greece Unveil Major Shipbuilding Partnership

At DOT with Ambassador Guilfoyl, Alex Wong and US Merchant Marine Commandant Steve Carmel for a big shipbuilding announcement between the US, South Korea and Greece. Stay tuned to @gCaptain for details coming soon. https://t.co/TkMB2MwgEI

By John Konrad
Sentinel ICBM Warhead Count Remains Unclear Amid New Features
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Sentinel ICBM Warhead Count Remains Unclear Amid New Features

Number Of Nuclear Warheads New Sentinel ICBMs Will Carry Now An Open Question We now know much more about the USAF's sprawling plans for new Sentinel ICBM silos with features not found on Minuteman III. https://t.co/AY6pVLb4xg

By Tyler Rogoway
Paramount+ Gains 1 Million Subscribers, Reaches 78.9 M
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Paramount+ Gains 1 Million Subscribers, Reaches 78.9 M

Paramount+ subscribers rose 1 million to 78.9 mil in the 3 months ended Dec 31, '25. the parent, Paramount Skydance is set to have its earnings call shortly

By Daniel Kaplan
Mega‑Corp Era Ends: Companies Must Downsize First
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Mega‑Corp Era Ends: Companies Must Downsize First

The difficult thing is managing the reality that all these companies need to become much smaller to reflect new reality + sell-offs need to happen before expansion. But self-fulfilling profit wheel that allowed for mega co's isn't coming back to...

By Julia Alexander
Tariff Hikes Boost Inflation Expectations, Curb Durable Purchases
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Tariff Hikes Boost Inflation Expectations, Curb Durable Purchases

New @ClevFedResearch paper finds US tariff hikes & tariff uncertainty increase consumers' inflation expectations, while uncertainty "strongly discourage[s] consumers from buying durables, especially cars and big-ticket items." https://t.co/IhbQU2Pc4M https://t.co/6C1XUPmqch

By Scott Lincicome
Mercy Hospital Ship Heading Toward Panama Canal, Not Greenland
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Mercy Hospital Ship Heading Toward Panama Canal, Not Greenland

I hate to break it to you, folks… Mercy's AIS Track Points to Panama Canal—Not Greenland—as Hospital Ship Steams South https://t.co/EJNcVSIlSm

By Mike Schuler
Space Data Navigator Adds Guided Tours and Shareable Charts
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Space Data Navigator Adds Guided Tours and Shareable Charts

I added some new features to the Space Data Navigator tool, including a guided tour to show what it allows you to do and the ability to share links (like this) to custom charts you make. NRO Starshield Satellites https://t.co/LdKE7c3qtr

By Todd Harrison
AI Everywhere
SocialFeb 25, 2026

AI Everywhere

It's becoming impossible for children to avoid interacting with AI, and platforms are doing very little to give parents control. Now, Roblox now has games with AI. What can it do, and how worried should you be? I've got you...

By Patrick Klepek
Leadership, Not Data, Drives Effective Decision-Making
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Leadership, Not Data, Drives Effective Decision-Making

Most companies don’t lack data. They lack the courage to accept what the data tells them. More measurement won’t fix bad framing. Better leadership will. #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #CEO #Innovation #DecisionMaking #ExecutiveLeadership https://t.co/r0gaUrC7bj

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Ukrainian Attacks Thrive as Russian Forces Fragment
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ukrainian Attacks Thrive as Russian Forces Fragment

The Ukrainians remain outnumbered. However, since Russian units are scattered, isolated, and unable to communicate, they are left vulnerable. So, organized Ukrainian offensives are finding success…for now. #ukrainewar #starlink #geopolitics https://t.co/C4sJyTga9A

By Peter Zeihan
VRE Buyout Offers 5% Cap Rate, Minimal Downside
SocialFeb 25, 2026

VRE Buyout Offers 5% Cap Rate, Minimal Downside

Good outline of the $VRE buyout. There’s probably a small chance of an overbid here. But, to be honest, probably close to zero, at a 5% implied cap rate. But we’ll see. Downside is only ~10% and the buyer isn’t walking, so...

By Dalius – Special Sits
Net‑Zero Path Turns Steeper, Emissions Curve Cliffs
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Net‑Zero Path Turns Steeper, Emissions Curve Cliffs

CHART OF THE DAY: Global energy-related CO2 emissions, with historical path, plus different scenarios: current policies, stated policies and net-zero by 2050. The later curve is getting more cliff-like by the day. My @Opinion column on net zero is here:...

By Javier Blas
Flatbed Rejection Spike Signals Bullish Industrial Growth
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Flatbed Rejection Spike Signals Bullish Industrial Growth

This is an extreme spike in the SONAR Truckload Rejection Index – Flatbed (STRIF.USA) from 2018–2026. A 40% rejection rate means: * Strong industrial throughput * Tight labor + equipment capacity * Improving pricing power in physical economy * Early/mid expansion phase dynamics It usually leads: *...

By Tobias Carlisle
AI Economics, Not Just Strategy, Drives Future Advantage
SocialFeb 25, 2026

AI Economics, Not Just Strategy, Drives Future Advantage

At the Outthinker Miami Summit, one insight stood out: AI won’t just change strategy. AI economics will. When token costs drop, competitive advantage shifts. Strategy = economics + alignment + positioning. More insights soon. #strategy #AI #leadership #Innovation https://t.co/PG70GV7Ifb

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Verizon Leverages FWA to Expand Sustainable Subscriber Base
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Verizon Leverages FWA to Expand Sustainable Subscriber Base

"with FWA ... we're building a long-term sustainable business. We have over 5.7 million subs in our base...and we see a lot of room to grow there. So we can do both and we have the capacity and the network...

By Mike Dano
Launch Still On Track, New Payload Added to Blue Ring
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Launch Still On Track, New Payload Added to Blue Ring

Tory told me yesterday this is still on track for launch later this year. He has the team working on adding a new payload to Blue Ring for the first test flight, but wasn't ready to offer specifics.

By Stephen Clark