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Travis Kalanick says only 1% of VCs are actually helpful — and warns founders against a ‘victim mentality’
Travis Kalanick, the founder of Uber and now CEO of the robotics company Atoms, is renewing his critique of venture capitalists, claiming that only 1…
Stocks Slide as Chipmakers, AI Infrastructure Stocks Lead Market Lower
Stocks fell Tuesday as chipmakers and AI stocks dropped, while rising oil prices fueled inflation worries. S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower.
Stocks Slip as Chipmaker Rout Deepens, Oil Surge Fans Inflation Worries
S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq close lower Tuesday as chipmakers and AI stocks tumble, while rising oil prices and Middle East tensions fuel inflation conc…
Sachin Bansal’s Navi lands $100M from Prosus in first outside funding round
Navi, Sachin Bansal's fintech, raises $100M from Prosus at a $1.3B valuation — its first external funding. IPO plans and financials detailed.
American Airlines Unveils Major Cabin Overhaul: 4K Screens, Starlink Wi-Fi, and More Premium Seats
American Airlines to retrofit 800+ narrowbody jets with 4K seatback screens, Starlink Wi-Fi, and expanded premium seating by early 2030s.
Cotton Futures End Monday Higher as USDA Trims Crop Condition Ratings
Cotton futures closed higher on Monday, August 18, 2026, with contracts gaining between 16 and 68 points across the board. The December 2026 contract…
Costco partners with SCAN Health Plan to launch Medicare Advantage coverage for seniors
Costco partners with SCAN Health Plan to offer Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, pending regulatory approval. Learn what this means for members a…
DOJ probe into Andreessen Horowitz board seats at Databricks and Fivetran catches VCs off guard
DOJ probes Andreessen Horowitz board seats at Databricks and Fivetran under the Clayton Act, surprising VCs and raising conflict-of-interest question…
Kudlow: Trump and GOP Have a Strong Midterm Message—If They Use It
Larry Kudlow argues Trump and GOP have a strong midterm message on economy, polls, and socialism. Analysis of key claims and context.
Swig’s dirty soda boom accelerates beyond Utah as investor sees ‘Starbucksification’ of soft drinks
Swig, the Utah-born beverage chain credited with popularizing the “dirty soda” craze, is seeing its most aggressive growth outside its home state, ac…
Dollar Slump to 5-Month Low Lifts Cocoa Futures, But Oversupply Looms
Cocoa futures rose Tuesday as the dollar hit a 5-month low, though supply surplus forecasts and weak demand continue to pressure prices.
Sonic Fire Tech raises $15M to fight fires with sound, not water or chemicals
Sonic Fire Tech raises $15M to advance sound-based fire suppression, aiming to extinguish fires in seconds without water or chemical damage.
Meta faces trial over claims its apps are addictive, harm children: What to know
Meta faces trial in Oakland over claims its platforms are addictive and harm children. Four states seek penalties, with CEO Zuckerberg expected to te…
Cotton Futures Rally Into the Weekend as Managed Money Hits Two-Year High
Cotton futures rallied on Friday, August 17, 2026, with the December contract up 130 points. Managed money net longs hit a 2-year high, and export sa…
EMCOR Group (EME) Is Cashing In on the $500B AI Infrastructure Boom
EMCOR Group (EME) is riding the AI data-center buildout with a beat-and-raise Q2 and a Zacks Rank #1. Revenue and earnings growth outlook, valuation…
Miami vs. NYC: Developers say Florida’s math still works despite rising costs
Miami vs NYC cost of living: top developers say Florida still offers value despite rising prices, citing tax benefits, corporate relocations, and qua…
PacBio Cuts Revenue Outlook as SPRQ-Nx Transition Slows, Targets 2028 Cash-Flow Positivity
PacBio cuts 2026 outlook as SPRQ-Nx transition lags, targets 2028 cash-flow positivity. Q2 revenue hit $39M amid restructuring and cost cuts.
Bank of Hawaii (BOH) Ex-Dividend Date Approaching: A Look at the ‘Dividend Run’ Pattern
Bank of Hawaii (BOH) heads ex-dividend Feb 28, 2025. We analyze the 'Dividend Run' pattern from past payouts and what it means for income investors.
Harvard discloses $2.2B SpaceX stake as university endowments reap IPO windfall
Harvard Management Company discloses a $2.2B SpaceX stake after the rocket firm's June IPO, highlighting endowment gains from early venture bets.
Stocks Close Lower as Weak Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment Fuel Economic Worries
Stocks fell Friday on weak US retail sales and consumer sentiment, while rate-hike odds dropped. Chip stocks mixed, oil rose on Hormuz tensions.
