Key Takeaways Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion, unlocking vast IP potential and redefining its media portfolio. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has contributed over $30 billion...
Key Takeaways The US will eliminate the de minimis tariff exemption from 29 August 2025, imposing duties on all inbound e-commerce packages regardless of value. Chinese platforms like Shein and...
Key Takeaways US export controls on advanced semiconductors have spurred China to invest heavily in domestic AI and chip design, accelerating innovations in the sector. China’s AI expansion is underpinned...
Key Takeaways Possible Republican gains in the 2025 midterms could catalyse amendments to healthcare legislation, potentially making ACA subsidies permanent. Permanence of ACA premium credits may stabilise insurance markets and...
Key Takeaways Perplexity AI has launched a $42.5 million revenue-sharing programme to compensate publishers whose content powers its AI-generated search responses. The initiative aims to address legal and ethical concerns...
Key Takeaways The potential removal of COVID-19 vaccines from the US market under the Trump administration could significantly impact firms like Moderna, Pfizer, and BioNTech, reducing revenue streams and requiring...
Key Takeaways The first travel-associated human case of New World screwworm in the US (confirmed August 2025) has raised concerns about reintroduction into domestic livestock populations. Livestock industries, particularly the...
Key Takeaways Jerome Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole address on 22 August 2025 may signal the Federal Reserve’s next policy direction amid mixed inflation and employment data. Market participants are largely...
Key Takeaways A major policy announcement by President Trump is scheduled for 22 August 2025, sparking anticipation of impacts on trade, tariffs, and fiscal policy. Historical data suggests tariff announcements...
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces mortgage fraud allegations involving conflicting primary residence claims across two properties. The Department of Justice has received a referral from the FHFA,...
