We want Tesla before it's Tesla. We want Apple when it's right out of the garage. We're looking for those people that have the most imaginative and innovative ideas because we have a philosophy that when we give our money to those ingenious people, we all end up surviving better because where would we be without wireless communication and now we have electronic cars and you know innovations in building.It's all been born from the innovators. And we have to really nourish people who are imaginative and have ...

据介绍，本次大会以"新质驱动·未来领航"为主题，展现"硬科技底色"。本次大会由深圳市工业和信息 化局、深圳市中小企业服务局指导，长城战略咨询、交通银行、深创投、国信证券、深圳报业集团联合 主办，北京与仁科技服务有限公司、深圳私募基金业协会、深证中小企业服务中心承办。 此外，深创投、深天使、深高新投、深担保、达晨财智、东方富海、基石资本、同创伟业等投资机构将 出席本次大会。而大会设计的"合作洽谈会"等活动，将让创新力量深度对接深圳的产业链资源与政策红 利，实现"落地即加速"的共赢。 期间，《GEI中国独角兽企业研究报告2025》与《深圳市独角兽企业及瞪羚企业研究报告2025》将发 布，通过量化分析与深度洞察，解码独角兽企业的成长密码与产业趋势。 值得关注的是，作为本次大会的东道主，深圳的"独角兽军团"将集体亮相。据了解，深圳是全国"硬科 技"独角兽最活跃的城市之一，深圳独角兽主要集中在前沿科技领域，在集成电路、机器人、3D打印、 清洁能源等赛道表现尤为突出。深圳独角兽的成长轨迹，是一部"从跟跑到领跑"的创新史诗。近些年， 深圳独角兽企业中不乏成功上市的企业，既有优必选、云天励飞等硬科技代表，也有奈雪的茶等新消费 ...

Economic Outlook - The U.S. economy has shown resilience through the second quarter of the year, but potential stumbling blocks remain for the economic outlook [1][2] - Positive factors include the finalization of tax reform and potential deregulation, while significant risks include tariffs, trade uncertainty, worsening geopolitical conditions, high fiscal deficits, and elevated asset prices [2] JPMorgan's Position - JPMorgan tends to be cautious in its projections due to past crises that have caught many off guard [2] - The complexity of forecasting future economic conditions is acknowledged, with a suggestion that predicting inflection points can often be a waste of time [5] Federal Reserve Independence - The independence of the Federal Reserve is deemed critical for economic stability, with concerns that interference could lead to adverse consequences [10] - The current president has publicly criticized the Fed and its leadership, but has stated he will not attempt to remove the current chair, Jerome Powell [6][9]

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And I'm highly confident that you'll see a handful of of new deals over the next two weeks. But you will see a a cascade of new deals coming out in the near future. But as long as we continue to make progress, I think you're going to see a lot more deals that are announced prior to that July 9th time frame. And as you get to July 9th, that number is only going to go higher.We're going to announce a whole bunch of deals over the next week or so. But as always, there's going to be a flurry going into the fina ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic growth for Q2 2025 was 3%, aligning with expectations, while non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat at 15.3% compared to the previous year [5][20]. - Non-GAAP adjusted net income per share increased by 5.1% to $2.50, compared to the same period in 2024 [6][32]. - Cash flow supported dividends, acquisitions, and share repurchases, with $223 million used for share repurchases in the first half of 2025, on track for a total of $600 million for the year [6][35]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Media and advertising grew by 8%, driven by strong media performance, while precision marketing increased by 5% [24]. - Public relations saw a decline of 9%, primarily in the U.S., due to weaker performance in global networks [25]. - Healthcare revenues decreased by 5%, and branding and retail commerce fell by 17% due to market uncertainties [26][27]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market experienced organic growth of 3%, while Asia Pacific and Continental Europe also posted solid growth, with the UK being the only region without growth [28]. - The auto category saw year-over-year increases, reflecting new business wins, although some client spend reductions were noted [28]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on completing the acquisition of Interpublic, with 13 out of 18 required jurisdictions approved, aiming for a seamless integration [7][10]. - A reorganization of advanced data and technology assets into a platform organization was implemented to enhance client service and accelerate growth [10][11]. - The strategy emphasizes the integration of generative AI to enhance creativity and operational efficiency, positioning the company for long-term competitive advantage [14][18]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while macroeconomic uncertainties persist, they remain confident in achieving full-year organic growth and margin targets [13][20]. - The company is prepared to adapt to changing market conditions and is optimistic about future growth opportunities, particularly post-acquisition [70][71]. Other Important Information - The company has appointed a new Chief People Officer to enhance HR capabilities and attract top talent [12]. - The integration planning for Interpublic is ongoing, with a focus on achieving identified synergies [13][76]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to the progression of things since your last update in April? - Management indicated that the environment has not changed significantly, with ongoing macro concerns being manageable [40][41]. Question: How do you view the sustainability and growth of principal trading? - Management expressed confidence in the continued growth of media, highlighting their unique product offerings [46][47]. Question: What is the expected impact of AI agents on financials? - The deployment of AI agents is expected to enhance operational efficiency and drive top-line growth, although the full financial impact is yet to be determined [60][62]. Question: How do you view the current pipeline of opportunities? - Management noted that while some decision processes have slowed, they continue to be invited to significant pitches, indicating ongoing interest from clients [88][89]. Question: How should repositioning and acquisition-related costs be modeled for the year? - Management clarified that repositioning costs are separate from the synergy target and do not expect further charges in the near term [82][83]. Question: How does the company view the impact of new AI tools on the creative business model? - Management believes that advancements in AI will enhance creativity and efficiency, allowing for new compensation models based on outcomes rather than time spent [106][111].

They are specifically deciding to splinter the communities of common interest as well as just blatantly say we are going to dilute minority voices. So we know that the courts ever since we've had a voting rights act have always found this state to be intentionally discriminatory. That is what they are going to do.So, I need people of color to understand that the scheme of the Republicans has consistently been to make sure that they mute our voices so that they can go ahead and have an oversized um say in th ...

Let's turn to real estate, but not in your neighborhood or even on your planet. Money's now flowing into a new area of the market, lunar data centers. Diana Ol is here with me to break it down.Diana. Well, John, this sounds crazy, but it's actually real. Look, this is the next frontier both on the moon and here on Earth.I sat down with the global chief investment officer of Hines, a real estate investment and development firm. He likens it to the early days of the railroads when entire towns rose up around ...

I'm looking at Nvidia getting a deal to be allowed to sell certain chips and do more business into China that's coming from this administration. Is that a change of heart. Well, it's funny because the Biden administration allowed China to buy these chips last year.So then we held it up and then in the magnets deal with the Chinese, we told them that we would start to resell them. So remember these are an older chip. Biden had had them available and we rethought it.But now that Nvidia came out with their new ...