Group 1 - Under Armour and Stephen Curry have announced the independent operation of the Curry brand, ending a partnership that has redefined functional products and athlete-led narratives over the past decade [1] - The last signature shoe, Curry 13, will be launched in February 2026, with subsequent colorways and apparel continuing until October 2026 [1] - This separation allows Under Armour to focus on its core business and recovery strategy, although it may lose a key growth driver in the basketball category [1] Group 2 - Joyoung Co., Ltd. clarified that it and its subsidiaries do not engage in the food and beverage sectors, amid recent market speculation related to the "Hakimi" concept [2] - The company will continue to focus on the small home appliance industry, avoiding risks associated with trending concepts [2] - This incident highlights the importance of companies concentrating on their core business to withstand market fluctuations and achieve long-term growth [2] Group 3 - Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is reported to potentially step down as early as next year, with the company actively seeking a successor [3] - Hardware engineering senior vice president, John Ternus, is seen as a likely candidate to succeed Cook [3] - The transition may lead to shifts in Apple's innovation strategy, particularly if the new CEO emphasizes hardware and AI integration, impacting competitors like Samsung [3] Group 4 - Some buyers are using AI-generated fake images to request "refund only" on e-commerce platforms, affecting various product categories [4] - This practice increases costs for merchants and complicates the process of consumer rights protection and verification [4] - The situation necessitates platforms to enhance AI recognition technology and improve after-sales policies to maintain trust in e-commerce [4]