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The National Retail Federation reports that US retail sales increased at a moderate pace in August. The trade group's assessment points to steady but unspectacular consumer spending, a key signal for the health of the American economy heading into the fall shopping season.
- 2Civil Rights Coalition Urges FTC to Ban AI Surveillance PricingβΌCivil Rights Coalition Calls on FTC to Ban AI Surveillance Pricing in Housing and Consumer Markets
A civil rights coalition has called on the US Federal Trade Commission to ban AI-driven surveillance pricing in housing and consumer markets. The practice uses personal data and algorithms to set individualized prices, which advocates argue can discriminate against protected groups and exploit sensitive personal information. The coalition is pressing regulators to treat the tactic as an unfair and deceptive practice.
- 3Itochu Stock Draws Attention Against Retail-Wholesale PeersβΌIs Itochu (ITOCY) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?
Investors are asking whether Itochu's American depositary shares (ITOCY) have outperformed other retail-wholesale stocks this year. The Japanese trading house, one of the major sogo shosha with operations spanning textiles, machinery, food and finance, is being weighed against sector peers in year-to-date performance comparisons. Market watchers appear interested in whether the stock's gains hold up against its industry group.
- 4CRN Warns California Supplement Age Restrictions Will Limit AccessβCRN Cautions California Consumers: New Unfounded Age Restrictions on Array of Dietary Supplements Will Limit Access and Restrict Free Speech
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is cautioning California consumers that newly proposed age-based restrictions on a broad range of dietary supplements would limit consumer access to products and restrict free speech, according to the trade group's public statement. The industry body argues the measures are unfounded and would affect many supplement categories, prompting debate over regulation of the state's supplement market.
- 5Live auction shopping apps criticized as gambling-likeβLive auctions are turning shopping into gambling https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.vox. com/podcasts/504440/live-auctio
A Vox podcast episode examines live auction platforms such as Whatnot, where hosts stream real-time sales of trading cards and collectibles. Critics argue the fast-paced bidding format, including group 'card breaks,' makes shopping feel addictive and similar to gambling. The discussion is prompting debate about how these platforms hook buyers and whether the booming live-commerce market needs scrutiny.
- 6CME vs. Robinhood: Which Financial Stock Is the Better 2026 Buy?βCME vs. Robinhood Markets: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Investors are weighing CME Group against Robinhood Markets as financial picks for 2026. A Motley Fool comparison pits the derivatives exchange operator, known for its stable, profitable futures business, against the retail trading platform, which has shown faster growth and greater volatility. The debate reflects a broader question for the year ahead: whether to favor steady exchange operators or higher-growth retail brokerage platforms as market conditions evolve.
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Illinois agricultural groups are hosting tours for international grain buyers, showcasing the state's corn and soybean crops to strengthen export relationships. Brownfield Ag News reports the visits help build trust with overseas customers and support demand for US grain. Illinois is a leading grain-producing state, and such buyer tours are a common tool for securing long-term trade partnerships.
- 8ExodusPoint Partners With Anthropic on AI AdoptionβExodusPoint Joins Hedge Funds Partnering With Anthropic Over AI
Hedge fund ExodusPoint Capital Management has joined a growing group of hedge funds partnering with Anthropic to use its artificial intelligence technology. The move, reported by Bloomberg, signals that major quantitative and multi-strategy funds continue to invest in AI tools for trading, research and operations, adding ExodusPoint to a list of prominent asset managers working directly with the AI company.
- 9SoundThinking to Be Taken Private by Transom CapitalβSoundThinking to Be Taken Private by Transom Capital Group https://www.wsj.com/pro/private-equity/soundthinking-to-be-ta
SoundThinking, the gunshot-detection technology company formerly known as ShotSpotter, is being taken private by private equity firm Transom Capital Group, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The deal would end the company's run as a publicly traded firm. Details on valuation and timing have not yet been broadly circulated as the news spreads through business circles.
- 10Retail Energy Supply Association Elects New President Through 2027βΌRetail Energy Supply Association Elects New President to Serve the Organization Through 2027
The Retail Energy Supply Association, a US trade group representing competitive retail energy suppliers, has elected a new president to lead the organization through 2027. The appointment signals continuity of the group's advocacy for retail energy markets during a period of policy debate over electricity and natural gas competition.