Profits Boom for America’s Biggest Companies
Summary
The FTC sued Amazon for allegedly manipulating ad prices, while prediction platform Kalshi issued its first lifetime ban to former Congressman George Santos for insider trading. S&P 500 earnings surged to post-pandemic highs, driven by consumer spending and tariff refunds. Additionally, the Met canceled a gala honoring John Galliano, and Shein priced its Hong Kong IPO amid trade rule changes.
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Sponsor: ReliaQuest cyber defense
Headlines: FTC vs Amazon, Calci ban, earnings
Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project
Calci bans George Santos for life
FTC sues Amazon over ad price manipulation
S&P 500 earnings boom and consumer spending
Impact of tariff refunds on corporate profits
Wealth effect and income disparity in spending
Sponsor: David Booth's 'Stay Calm' book
Met Gala canceled due to Galliano controversy
Grand Canyon floods and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Markets: Utilities drop, LA sues State Farm
Shein IPO and trade rule challenges
Sign off and Viking Cruises sponsor
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