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CFTC warning on ‘American odds’ puts sports prediction market pricing in the spotlight

CFTC warning on ‘American odds’ puts sports prediction market pricing in the spotlight Suswati Basu The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned companies offering event-contract derivatives that presenting prices in sportsbook-style “American odds” could mislead consumers, a move that could have significant implications for sports-focused prediction market products offered or distributed by … Continue reading CFTC warning on ‘American odds’ puts sports prediction market pricing in the spotlight →

American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel

American Express

August 12, 2026 American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel BY Emily Price American Express is expanding one of the Platinum Card’s most valuable perks, adding more than 350 curated premium hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs as premium … Continue reading American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel →

American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it

AI at Work

July 31, 2026 American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it BY Pavithra Mohan AI has an optics problem. For years, surveys have shown that public perception of AI is largely negative. When the Pew Research Center polled thousands of U.S. adults in 2024, only 17% of them thought the technology would … Continue reading American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it →

Polymarket battles cyberattack while regulatory pressure intensifies across American prediction markets

Cyber Attacks

Polymarket battles cyberattack while regulatory pressure intensifies across American prediction markets Suswati Basu Polymarket is dealing with mounting problems on several fronts after a phishing campaign stole millions of dollars from users just as the prediction market platform faces growing pressure from lawmakers, regulators and fresh criticism over its marketing strategy and public … Continue reading Polymarket battles cyberattack while regulatory pressure intensifies across American prediction markets →

Adapting the American workforce to the AI era is this nonprofit’s aim. Here’s how they’re doing it

AI Workplace Evolution

June 25, 2026 Adapting the American workforce to the AI era is this nonprofit’s aim. Here’s how they’re doing it BY Associated Press America has been rushing into an artificial intelligence future without much of a plan to stop what could be catastrophic job losses. Critics warn of doomsday scenarios out of a sci-fi thriller, while … Continue reading Adapting the American workforce to the AI era is this nonprofit’s aim. Here’s how they’re doing it →

American Eagle Outfitters Invests More In Performance

Corporate Productivity

American Eagle Outfitters Invests More In Performance by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, June 1, 2026 American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) spent more money on running its corporate operations and marketing during the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to a deliberate decision to increase its advertising budget. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses came to … Continue reading American Eagle Outfitters Invests More In Performance →

Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is ‘career suicide’

Career Evolution

April 30, 2026 Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is ‘career suicide’ BY Ella Chakarian Emma Grede is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind size-inclusive fashion brand Good American and shapewear line Skims—some of the Kardashian family’s most successful business ventures. (Grede co-founded the brands with Khloé and Kim, respectively.) In a recent Bloomberg podcast, … Continue reading Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is ‘career suicide’ →

The next great American innovation is in the trades

Innovation

February 12, 2026 The next great American innovation is in the trades span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>For decades, America has told a singular story about success, suggesting that the only acceptable path to success is a four-year degree. Any other trajectory was treated as a detour. Fortunately, that story is changing with new, acceptable ways to achieve success. At … Continue reading The next great American innovation is in the trades →

We can reshore American manufacturing

Manufacturing Problems

June 05, 2025 We can reshore American manufacturing BY Matthew A. Chang In my last Fast Company column, I shared my reasons for manufacturing my electric trucks in the U.S. I’m not alone. While near-shoring to North America has been underway for several years, the current tariff shifts and shipping complexities make U.S. manufacturing a higher … Continue reading We can reshore American manufacturing →

The American Dream is in crisis—but creativity could help

American Culture

March 09, 2025 The American Dream is in crisis—but creativity could help BY Kc Ifeanyi It’s hard to imagine any industry not having to contend with the deepening sociopolitical division in America—brand marketing included. McCann’s intelligence unit Truth Central creates studies on what their clients are grappling with including data privacy, wellness, and Gen Z. And … Continue reading The American Dream is in crisis—but creativity could help →