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Retail Growth Masks a More Selective Shopper

Retail Growth Masks a More Selective Shopper
Retail Growth Masks a More Selective Shopper
July 16, 2026  |  Retail

In June, retail sales continued to grow, but the composition of that growth saw consumers making more deliberate choices about where their money goes. Households...

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China’s Moonshot Challenges Anthropic With a Bigger, Cheaper Model
China’s Moonshot Challenges Anthropic With a Bigger, Cheaper Model
July 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot is reportedly preparing to launch Kimi K3, an open-weight model expected to rival Anthropic’s flagship systems while costing a fraction...

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Uber Eats Expands Retail Delivery Push With GameStop and Foot Locker Partnerships
Uber Eats Expands Retail Delivery Push With GameStop and Foot Locker Partnerships
July 16, 2026  |  Delivery

Uber Eats has continued its expansion into deliveries of goods beyond meals by forming partnerships with gaming retailer GameStop and three footwear, apparel and accessories...

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Stripe Doesn’t Just Want PayPal, It’s Targeting Shopper Habit Formation
Stripe Doesn’t Just Want PayPal, It’s Targeting Shopper Habit Formation
July 16, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

If Stripe’s reported pursuit of PayPal signals anything, it is that the next competitive frontier in payments may not be creating new consumer experiences at...

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US and UK Open Door to Cross-Border Stablecoins
US and UK Open Door to Cross-Border Stablecoins
July 16, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Treasury Department and HM Treasury have unveiled a joint blueprint for closer regulatory cooperation on digital assets. It features a series of measures...

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Anthropic Seeks Billions of Dollars in New Credit Amid IPO Preparations
Anthropic Seeks Billions of Dollars in New Credit Amid IPO Preparations
July 16, 2026  |  IPO

Anthropic is arranging credit lines worth billions of dollars, adding to a $2.5 billion, five-year revolving credit facility it received last year, The Information reported...

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9 Clicks Stand Between Businesses and Their Money
9 Clicks Stand Between Businesses and Their Money
July 16, 2026  |  Digital Payments

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The Premium Payment Is Becoming Insurance’s Most Valuable Touchpoint
The Premium Payment Is Becoming Insurance’s Most Valuable Touchpoint
July 16, 2026  |  Insurance

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