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Hey friends - happy Friday! I’m writing from Charlotte this week. I presented about Share Scoops on stage at the Fintech & Insurtech Generations conference, pitching our new fundraising round and new B2B platform that’s doubling every month.
Welcome back to the weekly Scoops Spotlight, where we’ll serve up a little summary of the week with the company scoops that got the most community reactions.
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🌎 The Big Picture
TLDR: Wages are rising, inflation is still under control, and even student loan rates are ticking down. A trade truce with China, steadier prices for businesses, and a jump in homebuying suggest the economy is still pretty solid. But there are some yellow flags: hiring is slowing, layoffs are creeping up, and younger Americans are pulling back on spending.
The most important news is related to inflation. Prices don’t seem to be climbing just yet, despite the tariffs. Companies have either been able to absorb the costs of the higher import taxes or avoid them so far.
As an economics nerd, it’s a little frustrating to see how well policymakers have done to get the most extreme inflation of the last several decades finally under control without pushing the economy into a recession.
The Federal Reserve does not get enough credit for this Michael Jordan/Tom Brady-level economic policy execution.
Wages did not keep up with the rising cost of living, but now, wages are really gaining ground, growing far faster than inflation over the past year or so.
And unemployment has remained very low.
But now, hiring has slowed due to uncertainty, and prices are expected to rise by an unknown amount, and it’s all of our own making.
It’s encouraging to see how solid the economy has been despite the uncertainty, and it helps provide optimism that we can be in a good place if these trade policies end up being more empty threats. However, that doesn’t seem like the most likely scenario.
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🏭 The Companies Everyone’s Talking About
 Chevron Corporation 👍 41% 👥 46% | 🌏 45% | 💰 52% | Safety Alert Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned employees of rising safety issues before the Angola platform fire killed three workers, citing a concerning increase in serious near-misses, and urged staff to double down on safety practices. The warning comes as Chevron is laying off up to 20% of its workforce to cut costs. |
 General Motors Company 👍 63% 👥 53% | 🌏 53% | 💰 53% | Tariff Shift GM will invest $4 billion in US plants to move production of two Mexican-made vehicles, the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox, to the US, in response to tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. The investment will give GM the ability to assemble over two million vehicles per year in the US. |
 The Walt Disney Company 👍 63% 👥 56% | 🌏 52% | 💰 55% | Disney Hulu Disney has agreed to pay Comcast $438.7 million to acquire Comcast's stake in streaming service Hulu, ending a lengthy valuation process The acquisition paves the way for a deeper and more seamless integration of Hulu and Disney+ content, as well as the upcoming ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming app |
 Peloton Interactive, Inc. 👍 55% 👥 49% | 🌏 50% | 💰 50% | Repowered Peloton launched its own resale market for used bikes and treadmills, allowing members to list their equipment and gear for sale with the help of a generative AI tool. The move aims to capitalize on the booming resale market for used fitness equipment and provide a safe and comfortable way for prospective customers to buy equipment, while also offering a new revenue stream for Peloton. |
 Netflix, Inc. 👍 63% 👥 57% | 🌏 51% | 💰 55% | Spanish Expansion Netflix will invest $1.14 billion in Spain for original productions between 2025 and 2028, supporting over 20,000 jobs and contributing to the Spanish economy. This investment reinforces Netflix's long-term commitment to original productions in Spain, where it has produced over 1,000 titles since 2017, including global hits like 'Money Heist' and 'Elite'. |
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❔ The Big Question of the Week
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