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Why Equinox Leaned on AI Slop in Its New Year’s Ad Campaign
The fitness chain’s new marketing push features strange AI imagery juxtaposed with real-life fit people in a campaign called “Question Everything But Yourself.” Source link
Universal Music to Buy Stake in India’s Bollywood Movie Studio Excel for $90 Million
Universal Music Group will acquire a minority stake in Indian movie and digital content studio Excel Entertainment, boosting its presence in a market with high growth potential for recorded music. Source link
Bed Bath & Beyond Names Exec Chairman Lemonis CEO
Bed Bath & Beyond appointed its executive chairman of the board Marcus Lemonis as its new chief executive. Lemonis was previously CEO of Camping World. Source link
Chevron and Other Energy Stocks Jump After U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro
U.S. stock futures were muted but energy and defense stocks rose after the U.S. ousted Venezuela’s president and President Trump pledged American drillers would revive the country’s crude production. Source link
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Kunlunxin, Samsung Electronics and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. Source link
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on China’s auto sales and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sectors. Source link
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Chevron, Adani Power and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Source link
Not Your Father’s Oil Market: Geopolitical Shocks Lack Impact
Sanctions and fracking have changed the market. Source link
Venture Firm Antler Made Over 400 Investments Last Year—and Just Reloaded With $160 Million
The global firm focuses on early-stage, AI-inflected startups, and this year it is aiming for 500 investments. Source link
Venezuela’s Men With Guns Remain the Ultimate Power After Maduro’s Ouster
Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino command Venezuela’s police and military, and represent a wild card for Trump. Source link