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Hasbro’s Adult Fans Power a ‘Magic’ 16% Sales Jump

Hasbro’s Adult Fans Power a ‘Magic’ 16% Sales Jump
Hasbro’s Adult Fans Power a ‘Magic’ 16% Sales Jump
July 21, 2026  |  Earnings

Hasbro’s strongest growth in the second quarter came from an audience most toy companies chase last: adult collectors, hobby gamers and longtime fans. For example,...

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Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses
Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses
July 21, 2026  |  SMBs

Forward Financing, a provider of capital to small businesses across the United States, secured $525 million of new financing that brings the company’s total committed...

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Sam Altman to Brief White House on OpenAI Models’ Impact on Work
Sam Altman to Brief White House on OpenAI Models’ Impact on Work
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to meet with White House officials and U.S. lawmakers next week to brief them on the company’s upcoming models and how they affect...

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US Lawmakers Want EU Punished Over Alleged Attacks on Big Tech
US Lawmakers Want EU Punished Over Alleged Attacks on Big Tech
July 21, 2026  |  Big Tech

Sixteen members of Congress signed a letter asking President Donald Trump to take action in response to what they called European Union “discriminatory digital policies”...

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Credit Lines Become the New Household Liquidity Buffer
Credit Lines Become the New Household Liquidity Buffer
July 21, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers are watching their spending more closely, but they are not giving up the financial leeway that credit can provide. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Software Brands Lead ChatGPT’s Ad Market as Retailers Sit Out
Software Brands Lead ChatGPT’s Ad Market as Retailers Sit Out
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT started advertising in February. Within six weeks the program had crossed $100 million in annualized revenue, CNBC reported. On May 5, OpenAI removed the...

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Apple Teams With Klarna on Device Lease-To-Own Program
Apple Teams With Klarna on Device Lease-To-Own Program
July 21, 2026  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a leasing program in partnership with Klarna. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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UK Discards Digital ID Plans After Public Pushback
UK Discards Digital ID Plans After Public Pushback
July 21, 2026  |  Digital Identity

England’s new prime minister has reportedly cancelled his predecessor’s plans for a national digital ID. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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