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Trump Media Explores Truth Social Spin-Off After Tae Merger
Trump Media & Technology Group said it's exploring spinning off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company following its pending merger with TAE Tech.

OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation, Deepens Amazon and Nvidia Ties
OpenAI announced a record $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, boosting its pre-money valuation to $730 billion.

What to Know About a Shell and BP
Shell and BP are reportedly in early-stage discussions for what could be the oil industry’s largest merger in decades, with Shell considering a bid.

Caesars Offers $5M to Health Center for Times Square Casino Approval
Caesars Palace Times Square, a joint proposal by S-L Green, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation, has pledged $5 million.

Fueling Frustration: Why Gas Prices Aren’t Tumbling with Oil Amid Mideast Unrest
Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, joins to discuss the latest Middle East tensions, Brent crude price swings, and why gas prices aren’t falling with oil.

Grassroots Group Calls for McDonald's Boycott
A grassroots group called The People’s Union USA has launched an "economic blackout" targeting McDonald’s from June 24–30, accusing the chain of price gouging.

Nvidia CEO Sells 100,000 Shares of Company Stock
Huang sold 100,000 Nvidia shares between June 20 and 23 bringing in nearly $15 million at an average price of $144.04 per share.

First Robotaxi Fleet Hits Austin Streets—Regulators, Riders React
Al Root, Associate Editor at Barron's, joins to discuss Tesla’s robotaxis going live in Texas—what it means for autonomy, safety, and the EV race ahead.

Mid‑Market vs. Mega‑Deals: Which Segment Will Shape 2025’s M&A Landscape?
Dena Jalbert, M&A expert and CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, on the state of U.S. M&A: deals worth $1–$10 billion (including debt) are surging.

Consumers Expect to Curb Summer Fun—But Spending Tells a Different Story
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins J.D. Durkin to discuss the disconnect between consumer sentiment and spending. Watch!

Compass Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Zillow
Compass has filed an antitrust lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Zillow.
