How Do You Brag in Silicon Valley? By Declaring Yourself ‘Best of Breed.’
Companies use the term to frame themselves as the slayers of big players, with a niche product that appeals to the savvy customer. Source link
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Wall Street Wants to Make Private Markets a Little More Public
As value grows in private markets, fund managers, brokerage houses, and savvy start-ups are building products that aim to expand access to them. Source link
What Life Is Like for Four Young Adults Supporting Their Aging Parents
Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to. Source link
Brett Cooper Is Spreading Conservatism, One Celebrity Drama at a Time
The YouTuber set out to reach young conservatives who felt alienated by mainstream culture. Now she is the newest face at Fox News, though dreaming of her own Goop. Source link
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for Article on Note to Epstein
The lawsuit argues that The Journal falsely claimed President Trump “authored, drew and signed” a lewd birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein. Source link
Trump Tariffs on Russia Could Hurt Wary U.S. Farmers
President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops. Source link
Is the U.S. Stock Market a Riskier Investment Than Emerging Global Markets?
While the U.S. stock market has rebounded, the combination of the Trump tariffs, a volatile dollar and an erratic bond market has begun to shake global investment thinking. Source link
Not Even ‘The Late Show’ Could Defy Gravity
CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming. Source link
Mortgage Lenders Can Soon Use VantageScore. Is That Good for Borrowers?
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. Source link
One of These BRICS Is Not Like the Others
President Trump’s attacks on the group of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia and China, have put one member — India — in an uncomfortable spot. Source link