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businessinsider.com - Bryan Metzger - AOC draws parallel between prediction markets and Big Tobacco, floats advertising ban
AOC draws parallel between prediction markets and Big Tobacco, floats advertising ban
Business Insider

When it comes to regulating prediction markets, Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez thinks about Big Tobacco. 'I think there's a lot of things that we can learn from regulation of the tobacco industry that we can apply here,' the New York Democrat told…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
BBC

Laura Cress Technology reporter A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X which accused a group of advertisers and major companies of illegally boycotting his platform. Its parent company X Corp alleged in 2024 that firms including food…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
BBC

A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X which accused a group of advertisers and major companies of illegally boycotting his platform. Its parent company X Corp alleged in 2024 that firms including food giants Unilever and Mars…

bbc.co.uk - Sam Gruet - The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
BBC

When Greg Daily found himself homeless as a teenager, becoming a successful entrepreneur seemed an impossibility. Aged 19 back in 2001, for six months he slept wherever he could in Minneapolis. Short of money and struggling to find long-term…

businessinsider.com - Lucia Moses - Court tosses out X's suit that accused major advertisers of illegally boycotting the Elon Musk-owned platform
Court tosses out X's suit that accused major advertisers of illegally boycotting the Elon Musk-owned platform
Business Insider

A court tossed out a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X that accused big advertisers like Mars, Lego, and Nestlé of illegally boycotting the platform. A US District Court judge in Texas dismissed the case, citing a lack of jurisdiction and X's…

digiday.com - Krystal Scanlon - TikTok rebrands its advertiser pitch around full-funnel ambition
TikTok rebrands its advertiser pitch around full-funnel ambition
Digiday - The home of modern media and marketing

While the January deal removed the years-long uncertainty that had been hanging over the business, Hernandez said TikTok is now operating and speaking to the market as “one company,” with teams “talking to brands and agencies…

benzinga.com - Elon Musk's X Loses Advertiser Boycott Lawsuit As 'Teflon Elon' Legal Streak Unravels - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Elon Musk's X Loses Advertiser Boycott Lawsuit As 'Teflon Elon' Legal Streak Unravels - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Benzinga

U.S. District Judge Jane Boyle didn't just throw the case out, she ruled X can never refile it, saying the alleged conspiracy didn't qualify as an antitrust violation in the first place. X filed the suit in August 2024, claiming the advertisers…

boston.com - Samantha Genzer - Rep. Moulton prohibits staff from prediction market betting
Rep. Moulton prohibits staff from prediction market betting
Boston.com

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton announced he has implemented an office-wide policy prohibiting staff from participating in prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. The ban took effect Wednesday and applies to all employees in…

marketbeat.com - Pensionfund Sabic Acquires Shares of 8,100 Lamar Advertising Company $LAMR
Pensionfund Sabic Acquires Shares of 8,100 Lamar Advertising Company $LAMR
MarketBeat

Pensionfund Sabic acquired a new stake in shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…

marketbeat.com - Ross Lamar Reilly Sells 5,969 Shares of Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) Stock
Ross Lamar Reilly Sells 5,969 Shares of Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) Stock
MarketBeat

Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR - Get Free Report) EVP Ross Lamar Reilly sold 5,969 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $128.65, for a total transaction…

salon.com - Jelinda Montes - 'Baseless': Trump admin denies involvement in suspicious Iran prediction market bets
'Baseless': Trump admin denies involvement in suspicious Iran prediction market bets
Salon.com

A series of well-timed prediction market bets on key foreign policy actions have raised suspicions about insider trading within the White House. Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi give users the ability to bet on practically anything by…

scmp.com - Enoch Yiu - Hong Kong holds No 3 ranking as global capital hub amid market volatility
Hong Kong holds No 3 ranking as global capital hub amid market volatility
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong retained its position as Asia's top financial centre and ranked third globally, while also leading in fintech, banking and insurance, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index released on Thursday. The twice-yearly report…

newsweek.com - Adam Mills - AI Impact: Is AI making your marketing too efficient?
AI Impact: Is AI making your marketing too efficient?
Newsweek

Is AI Making Marketing Too Efficient? Modern marketing has become exceptionally good at finding the right customer. But it may be missing the next one. That tension is starting to reshape how growth actually happens. The same tools that improve…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Bank of Japan's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target
Bank of Japan's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target
The Standard

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the core consumer price index rose 2.2 percent excluding special factors in February, releasing the new gauge for the first time in what analysts say is an effort to show underlying inflation on track for further…

smh.com.au - The Herald's View - Alarm bells ring over future of hallowed Sydney institution
Alarm bells ring over future of hallowed Sydney institution
The Sydney Morning Herald

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. David Jones occupies a hallowed space for many generations of Sydneysiders. A trip to…

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