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The startup space race and a push for innovative manufacturing are leading to a near future when several categories of products could be made in space. Why It Launches: Technology, pharmaceuticals, and materials science are advancing so rapidly that manufacturing them in space may become the only viable option. That could fuel space commercialization multiples […]
Polymarket, the biggest prediction market in the world, is launching a $200 million fundraise to make everything something you can bet on, from UFC fights to Federal Reserve rate decisions. The Big Gamble: While gambling has historically been reserved for casinos and sports, platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, Robinhood, and others are, for better or worse, […]
Suddenly, everyone from celebrities to the President of the United States is minting their own cell service to reach top fans. Why It Rings: Although wireless service is a crowded market led by some juggernaut companies, it hasn’t stopped brands and celebrities from giving a branded network a go. That’s mainly because it’s relatively cheap […]
American consumers are bearing the brunt of President Trump’s tariffs. The Big Picture: Consumers who buy imported goods are unexpectedly receiving shockingly high bills from couriers like FedEx and UPS afterward. These delivery services pay the import duties and pass them on to the consumer without prior warning, leaving many people understandably upset. Between the […]
OpenAI and Mattel have announced a new partnership that means to bring generative AI to toymaking. The Big Play: While OpenAI has partnered with major news publishers, governments, and big tech companies, they’ve never teamed up with a toymaker before. This deal feels only natural for two companies with ambitious expansion goals — but it […]
In a world full of ads and desensitized consumers, traditional digital-marketing techniques are being replaced by opt-in rewards programs. The Full-Page Spread: US ad spending continues to climb (breaking $300 billion in 2024), which makes the marketing landscape noisier than ever and customers harder to retain. With customers hostile to ads and third-party data no […]
Luxury hotels in the US and Europe are increasingly offering small, single-occupancy rooms to cater to solo travelers, who are willing to sacrifice space for experience. The Small Picture: Post-pandemic, taking a vacation has become very expensive, so travelers — especially solo ones, which Kayak estimates will account for about 50% of American travelers this […]
E.l.f. Beauty, one of the fastest-growing companies in the beauty industry, announced that it’s purchasing Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand, Rhode, for a deal valued at $1 billion. Why It Hits: The eye-watering acquisition price for Rhode demonstrates that celebrity-backed beauty brands are some of the hottest commodities in the industry, as evidenced by the $2 […]
The FTC’s rule banning unfair and deceptive fees went into effect this month for live-event and short-term rental companies, which has forced companies to show all-in pricing on their sites. Why It Hits: Hidden fees, junk fees — whatever you want to call them — have been taking advantage of consumers for years, pressuring them […]
As the US officially phases out the penny, both retailers and consumers will need to prepare for purchasing and pricing changes that will create ripple effects across the economy. The Little Picture: President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop producing pennies in February, resulting in the US Mint making its final purchase of […]