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Google Goes Bananas Again with Faster, Smarter A.I. Image Tool
Google has launched Nano Banana 2, the latest version of its viral AI image generator, featuring faster performance, and improved instruction.
Panera Bread Introduces Value Menu to Boost Customer Appeal
Panera Bread has rolled out its first dedicated “Mix & Match” value menu, letting customers build meals from 10 popular soups, salads, and half-sandwiches.
Why All Eyes Are on Figma's Debut at the NYSE
Figma's stock soared 255% after its IPO, signaling a major rebound in investor appetite for tech offerings.
Microsoft Breaks $4 Trillion Mark as A.I.-Fueled Growth Soars
Microsoft joined the ultra-exclusive $4 trillion market-cap club on July 31, 2025, becoming the second company ever, after Nvidia, to cross the threshold.
Apple Eyes the Future: From A.I. to Possible M&A's
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on its Q3 2025 earnings call that the company is “significantly” increasing its investment in artificial intelligence.
Big Business This Week: Big investors turn bearish on U.S. stocks
Are U.S. retail investors too complacent about U.S. equities?
What the Fed's Pause Really Means for the Economy
Citigroup’s Global Chief Economist, Nathan Sheets, breaks down the Fed’s decision to hold rates, Trump’s reaction, and the likelihood of a cut this fall.
From Doughnuts to Department Stores: The Meme-Stock Craze Explained
WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab explores the 2025 meme‑stock resurgence—why stocks like Kohl’s and Krispy Kreme are back in the spotlight.
CyberArk Software Acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $25B
Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity firm based in California, has agreed to acquire Israeli company CyberArk Software in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion.
TikTok and YouTube Adding New Safety Features
YouTube is launching a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S. starting August 13th to better protect underage users.
Amazon Courts The New York Times in $20M a Year New A.I. Deal
Amazon and The New York Times have entered their first-ever generative AI licensing deal, under which Amazon will pay up to $25 million per year for access.
