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Howard Lutnick: Intel CHIPS Act Deal Gives US Government "Equity" via Profit-Sharing | Intel's $8.5B Grant Terms Explained Key Takeaways Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirms the US government wants equity stake in Intel for CHIPS Act funding The deal would convert grants into equity without giving government governance or voting rights Intel previously secured $7.86 billion in finalized CHIPS Act funding (reduced from initial $8.5 billion proposal) Government could potentially receive 10% equity stake in Intel through this arrangement Lutnick describes original CHIPS Act as "giveaway to rich companies" and seeks better taxpayer value The equity conversion represents a shift from Biden administration's grant-based approach Intel faces financial struggles, making government funding crucial for US semiconductor independence Lutnick Drops the Bombshell on Live TV Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC Tuesday morning that Intel must give the U.S...

  Decoding the Resilient Consumer: A Suite of Retail Data Reveals Spending Shifts, Economic Trends, and Adaptive Shopping Behaviors in a Post-Pandemic Market Key Takeaways Consumer Optimism Rebounds : First quarter 2025 optimism matches late 2024 levels despite ongoing economic uncertainty Amazon Dominates Market Share : Captures 4.4% of total US consumer spending versus Walmart's 3% Private Label Surge : 54% of consumers increased private-label purchases in 2025, with 42% buying exclusively Off-Price Retail Growth : Steady increase in visits to discount retailers and thrift stores Digital Expectations Rise : Speed becomes baseline expectation for delivery and e-commerce M&A Investment Boom : 53% of retail executives plan moderate-to-major M&A investments in 2025 Retail Sales Growth : July 2025 retail sales hit $726.3 billion, up 3.9% year-over-year Value-Driven Shopping : Consumers redirect spending from cautious to intentional consumption The Numbers Don't Lie , ...

  Gables Estates Tops Beverly Hills as America's Priciest Neighborhood: Florida Tax Benefits & Waterfront Mansions Reshape Luxury Real Estate Key Takeaways Gables Estates in Coral Gables, Florida, has surpassed Beverly Hills as America’s most expensive neighborhood, with median home values around  $21 million  . Florida hosts  7 of the top 10  most expensive U.S. neighborhoods, driven by tax benefits, waterfront luxury, and migration of wealth . Tax advantages  include no state income tax, homestead exemptions, and assessment caps, attracting high-net-worth individuals . Waterfront properties face unique challenges:  high insurance costs , erosion, and strict environmental regulations . The neighborhood offers  extreme privacy  with 24/7 armed security, a $100,000 entry fee, and limited access . The Crown Shifts Southeast, Forget Hollywood Hills Beverly Hills no longer holds the crown. A gated community in Coral Gables called  Gables...