Partnership will Boost Fan Experience in Venues Around the World, Beginning with World Aquatics Championships and Rugby Lions Tour this Summer NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP), a social technology company, and RWS Global, the world's leader in live moments across sports and entertainment, announced a partnership that will enhance fan engagement at sporting events around the world. The relationship will formally bring together Snap's augmented reality lenses with RWS Globa ...

The social media giant invested in EssilorLuxottica SA, which has collaborated with Meta on smart glasses, Bloomberg reported. https://t.co/KFkla7nx5C ...

Meta Platforms(META.O)：在英国剑桥新建价值1600万美元的音频研究实验室。 ...

图源：抖音 唐辰截图 截止目前，"周同学"的账号还没有发布内容，我截图时，但粉丝已经达到413万，还在不断增长中。 此前，有网友透露，周杰伦将很快发布其第一条抖音。该网友还称，这条抖音在澳大利亚拍摄，有变魔术环节。 周杰伦正式入驻抖音前，还闹出一个关于签约费的热搜。有所谓消息人士称，抖音此次为拿下周杰伦，花费高达九位数。还有网友对此进行确认并补充， 称不是一个亿，而是以亿为单位。 抖音还是从快手"抢到"了周杰伦。 今天（9日），@抖音大明星 账号发布动态，宣布：这次是真的@周同学来了！随后，"周杰伦真抖音号出现了"的话题就挂在了抖音热搜榜第一，并标 注"独家"标签。 我在搜索"周同学"时发现，抖音还为这个热搜词制作了一个专题页面，聚合了用户创作的相关内容。页面显示周杰伦账号@周同学，头像是"周同学"IP的 玩偶形象。但这个页面，属实有点粗糙。 这遭到抖音相关负责人的否认，称"消息不实，为谣言"。 "周同学"来抖音了 抖音辟谣的"不实"，当是签约费用具体数目。但可以肯定的是，抖音为打破周杰伦"全网唯一，只在快手"的局面，付出了极高的筹码。 2020年，快手与周杰伦团队经过数十轮的艰难沟通，最终邀请到周杰伦入驻。 ...

There is a small, elite group of companies with a market cap above $1 trillion. The number of corporations that have cracked the $3 trillion cap is even more exclusive. Meta Platforms (META 0.25%), a social media specialist, belongs to the former group; its market cap is $1.8 trillion as of this writing. However, there is an excellent chance that the tech leader will join the latter group by 2030. It needs a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% over the next five years to achieve this. Read on to fin ...

Core Viewpoint - Verizon Communications currently holds the lowest share price among the Dow Jones Industrial Average components, which poses a risk to its continued inclusion in the index [6][8][10]. Group 1: Dow Jones Industrial Average Structure - The Dow is a share price-weighted index, meaning companies with higher share prices have more influence [4]. - In contrast, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are market cap-weighted indexes, where larger companies have more weight [4][2]. - Verizon's share price of $43.55 translates to less than 268 points in the Dow, indicating minimal influence [8]. Group 2: Verizon's Performance and Position - Verizon's share price has declined by 8% over the past decade, which is a concern for its continued presence in the Dow [9]. - Despite being a significant player in wireless services and broadband, Verizon is not seen as a leader in innovation [8]. - The Dow committee seeks companies that can enhance the index's value over time, which Verizon has not demonstrated [7][9]. Group 3: Potential Replacements for Verizon - **Alphabet**: With a current share price of nearly $180 post-split, Alphabet could replace Verizon, bringing relevance from various industries and strong performance metrics [12][13][14]. - **Meta Platforms**: Although its share price is around $719, Meta's advertising revenue and growth potential make it a strong candidate for inclusion [17][19]. - **T-Mobile**: With a share price of $240.75 and a growth rate significantly higher than Verizon, T-Mobile represents a logical replacement while maintaining telecom representation in the Dow [21][22][23].

Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms is focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) to drive revenue growth and internal efficiency, establishing a "superintelligence" division and recruiting talent from companies like Apple and OpenAI [1][2] - The stock has seen a significant price target increase, with a rise of over 40% in the first half of the year, and recent revisions suggest a potential price near $900, indicating a 25% gain from early July levels [3] - Technical signals indicate a strong uptrend, with the potential for the stock to reach near $950, supported by cash flow from AI investments, allowing for dividends and share buybacks [4] Dollar General - Dollar General's turnaround efforts and rationalization strategy are positively impacting its performance, leading to increased analyst coverage and a shift in sentiment to Moderate Buy [6][7] - The company is expected to report Q2 earnings soon, with analysts forecasting mid-single-digit revenue growth, although they may be underestimating the company's potential [7][8] - The focus on digitization and improved store experiences is anticipated to enhance store traffic and revenue, leading to substantial guidance improvements [8] Wingstop - Wingstop is experiencing challenges in comparable store sales for 2025 but is maintaining growth through unit expansion and international market penetration [10] - Analysts have increased coverage by 25% and upgraded the stock to Moderate Buy, with a consensus forecast suggesting a 10% upside, potentially reaching a new all-time high [11] - The company's capital return program, including aggressive share buybacks, supports the stock price rebound, despite a low dividend yield [12]

X raised serious concerns about India’s media laws after the government ordered it to block thousands of accounts, according to a statement from the social network https://t.co/D6JUgVM6KF ...

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Reddit, Inc. and its senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, specifically related to misrepresentation of user growth impacted by Google's AI technology [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Reddit operates a social news aggregation and forum platform, which has seen a decline in user traffic due to Google's AI search results providing answers directly, reducing the need for users to visit Reddit [3][4]. Legal Proceedings - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, with claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [2]. - Investors have until August 18, 2025, to request to lead the case [2]. Stock Performance - On May 1, 2025, Reddit reported a slowdown in daily active user growth, leading to a stock price decline of $4.96, or over 4%, from $118.79 to $113.83 per share [5]. - Following an analyst downgrade on May 21, 2025, due to concerns over Google's AI impact, Reddit's stock fell by $9.79, or over 9%, from $105.64 to $95.85 per share [6].

Core Viewpoint - Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. has filed for the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF, which will directly hold major cryptocurrencies and aims to reflect their price performance [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Details - The Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF will allocate 70% of its assets to Bitcoin, 15% to Ether, 8% to Solana, 5% to Cronos, and 2% to Ripple [1]. - Crypto.com will serve as the exclusive digital asset custodian and prime execution agent for the ETF [2]. - The ETF's shares will be listed on NYSE Arca upon the effectiveness of the registration statement and SEC approval [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Trump Media's mission is to promote free speech and provide a platform for expression against perceived censorship by major tech companies [4]. - The company operates Truth Social, a social media platform, and Truth+, a streaming service focused on family-friendly content, along with the upcoming Truth.Fi financial services brand [4].