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Polymarket Dives into Perpetual Futures Rivaling Kalshi
Polymarket announced it is expanding into trading of perpetual futures contracts, escalating a heated rivalry with Kalshi.

SpaceX Strikes Blockbuster Deal with A.I. Coding Startup Cursor
SpaceX has struck a deal with AI coding startup Cursor, securing the right to acquire the company for $60 billion later this year.

Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Disrupts Supply Chains
A crippling cyberattack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production for an extended period, creating cascading effects throughout its supplier network.

New Sweeping U.S. Tariffs Unsettle Global Markets
President Trump announced a series of high tariffs to take effect October 1st, Including 100% duties on branded pharmaceutical imports.

Big Business This Week: Can the stock market just keep on going up?
Can the stock market just keep rising?

Hollywood is remaking movies before they’re even finished, now…
If Hollywood loves anything, it’s a remake. Now it’s gotten to the point where they aren’t even waiting for a movie to be released to remake it.

Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users and Doubles Down on Reels & DMs
Instagram has reached 3 billion monthly active users, tripling its audience since 2018, according to Mark Zuckerberg.

YouTube Lets You Finally Banish Annoying End-Screen Pop-Ups
YouTube is rolling out a new “Hide” button that lets viewers remove pop-up recommendations at the end of a video.

Waymo Rolls Out “Robotaxis for Work” With New Business Program
Waymo has launched Waymo for Business, a service that lets companies set up corporate accounts so employees can use robotaxis in cities.

Mickey’s Getting Pricier: Disney+ Hikes Streaming Rates Again
Disney is raising prices for nearly all of its streaming packages starting Oct. 21, with Disney+’s ad-supported plan jumping $2 to $11.99 per month.

No Monologue, No Clicks: How Host Firings Disrupt Ad Revenue and Network Balance Sheets
Lukas Alpert of MarketWatch explores how networks, brands, and ad buyers absorb the shockwaves when late‑night show hosts are suddenly cut — and brought back.
