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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.

Rolls‑Royce Invests $75M In South Carolina Expansion
Rolls‑Royce is investing $75 million to expand its engine manufacturing plant in Aiken, South Carolina, adding 37,000 sq ft in the first phase.

Tesla Makes a Premium Entrance into India with $70K Model Y
Tesla officially debuted in India opening its first “Experience Center” showroom in Mumbai and is beginning to accept orders for its China-made Model Y.

Apple Invests $500 Million in U.S. Rare-Earth Supply Chain with MP Materials
Apple is investing $500 million in MP Materials to build a rare-earth magnet recycling facility in California and expand a magnet manufacturing plant in Texas.

Nvidia Sparks China Comeback with Export License for H20 A.I. Chip
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the U.S. government will now allow export licenses for the company’s H20 A.I. chips to China.

Earnings Season Heats Up: Analyzing Bank Performance and Market Implications
Brian Vendig, President & CIO of MJP Wealth Advisors, joins to break down Q2 bank earnings and what they signal for markets, investors, and the economy ahead.

JPMorgan Launches Strategic Financing Unit for Custom Deals
JPMorgan has created a new business unit called Strategic Financing Solutions, tasked with delivering bespoke financing packages.

A.I. Labs Target Wall Street Quants with Million‑Dollar Offers
A.I. companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI are aggressively recruiting top quantitative finance talent from firms like Citadel, D.E. Shaw, and Jane Street.

Cognition AI to Acquire Windsurf in Bet on A.I. Coding Platform
Enterprise software startup Cognition AI agreed to purchase Windsurf, a platform that enhances A.I.‑driven coding.

Starbucks Requires Corporate Staff in Office Four Days a Week
Starbucks has changed its corporate work policy, mandating that employees be in the office at least four days weekly, up from three.
