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Marc Lore, CEO of Wonder, plans to usher in a new era of dining with his vision for an Amazon-like food delivery app. Lore explains how vertical integration, such as handling the cooking process, helps Wonder improve the delivery experience and separate itself from competitors. FULL: https://lnkd.in/eTvSFn27

Deadpool & Wolverine is on course to become the highest grossing R-rated movie ever, but that’s not the only thing driving theater demand. Richard Gelfond, CEO of IMAX, explains why event screenings like the Olympics and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour are a big pull to theaters. FULL: https://lnkd.in/eQqkSfSv 

"There's some urgency to this conversation." We sat down with Joshua Brown to explore why investors have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the highest bond yields since 2009. Our discussion covered everything from the Fed's imminent rate cuts to the creation of our new Bond Account, and how investors can protect their earnings by locking in higher yields on their cash today. As Josh puts it, "This is the research they should be doing right now before the first interest rate cut—which could be this fall, could be tomorrow. Who knows? We just know directionally, that's what's coming." Key highlights: 02:54: Public COO Stephen Sikes explains why the high interest rates that investors have become accustomed to are on their way out, and what they can do to protect their future earnings. 06:27: Public Co-Founder and CEO Leif Abraham discusses the traditional barriers to bond investing, saying, "There's been a lot of accidental complexity that has really been keeping people away." 09:24: Josh Brown highlights why the fractionalization of bonds is a game-changer for bond investors on Public, describing it as the next evolution of fractional stocks, perfectly suited for this moment in time. Lock in a 7.3% yield* with a Bond Account on Public: Public.com/bond-account

“We already have 13% of all phones in the U.S. running Life360. There is a real chance we could be a billion-user company... I think we can be like a membership service in a much bigger way.” Life360 ($LIF) CEO Chris Hulls discusses the company's first-ever earnings report, the path to reaching 1 billion users, the opportunity in elder care, and more. Full interview: https://lnkd.in/e6mwhMWM

Exciting news: the Bond Account is officially live on Public, offering a 7.3% yield* with monthly interest payments: Public.com/bond-account Here's the backstory on how we created a simpler way to invest in corporate bonds ⬇ Over the past couple of years, the Fed's efforts to curb inflation have pushed bond yields to their highest levels since 2009, presenting a golden opportunity for those interested in fixed-income investments. But here's the thing: most retail investors haven't explored the bond market. According to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, less than 15% of investors have bonds in their portfolios, and corporate bond participation is particularly low at a mere 2%. What's behind this? Well, for one thing, the traditional bond investing experience hasn't changed much since the 1990s. On top of that, many brokerages require $10,000 or more to buy just one corporate bond, effectively excluding many retail investors. We saw an opportunity to change things. So, earlier this year, we launched a modern bond investing experience, featuring a simplified screening and purchase process you can do right from your phone. The biggest difference? Fractional bonds. Just as we pioneered fractional investing for stocks, we became the first investing platform to offer corporate bonds for almost any dollar amount. This opened up the bond market to a much wider audience. And that brings us to today. With the introduction of Bond Accounts, we have continued the momentum by combining the high-yield potential of corporate bonds with the simplicity of a High-Yield Cash Account. When you deposit cash into a Bond Account, you automatically acquire a diversified portfolio of ten high-yield and investment-grade corporate bonds that generates monthly interest payments. Unlike a traditional savings account with a fluctuating interest rate, a Bond Account lets you lock in a 7.3% yield until 2028*. In other words, you can benefit from the highest bond yields since 2009 *and* keep your rate for years to come. However, timing is everything. The current environment of high bond yields may be nearing its end. As inflation moderates, the Fed has indicated potential rate cuts as early as September, which will likely mean lower bond yields as well. From there, many experts predict a series of cuts, potentially dropping interest rates to 3% or lower in 2025. This creates a unique window of opportunity for investors to lock in today's higher bond yields before they decline. If you're looking to lock in a 7.3% yield until 2028*, now’s the time. By moving your cash into a Bond Account, you can secure some of the highest corporate bond yields in years and protect your income from potential rate cuts.

Weight-loss drugs are providing a spark for hims & hers but there’s a lot more investors should be paying attention to, says CEO Andrew Dudum. Dudum speaks w/ Hope King about why obesity drugs aren’t make-or-break for $HIMS, the safety process for compounded drugs, & more.

AI is driving energy demand not seen since the initial phases of industrialization, & nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to supply that power, says the CEO of Oklo Inc. Jacob DeWitte speaks about the connection b/w AI & nuclear, what’s at stake with the presidential election, & more with J.D. Durkin.

Crypto is a challenge to big tech, which could align with the views of Trump’s VP Nominee J.D. Vance, says Ari Redbord. Redbord breaks down crypto’s spotlight throughout Trump & Harris’ presidential campaign, pointing at Vance and Congress as potential regulatory influences. FULL: https://lnkd.in/eMF9HDhw

We are excited to share that CNBC-Statista has named Public one of the “World’s Top Fintech Companies of 2024” in the wealth management category! We aim to be the primary portfolio for retail investors looking to access the stock, ETF, treasury and corporate bonds, options, crypto, and alternative asset markets. This past year, we launched options trading with rebates, a high-yield cash account, fractional treasury and corporate bonds, Alpha, our AI research assistant, and many other features and updates to our product. There is still a lot to do, but we are honored to be on this list and can’t wait to share more product and feature updates with our members. Check out the complete list here: https://lnkd.in/gS3UiqcW

Politics on a very broad scale don’t matter for your portfolio, according to Callie Cox, Chief Market Strategist at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Callie joins Kyla Scanlon to share a wild stat about U.S. presidents & recessions, the unusual market dominance by $NVDA & big tech, the eerily quiet summer for stocks, & more. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e4eYQp2N