The Bridge

Fermi's Roller Coaster: A Founder’s Stand Seems like Fermi Inc. is on a wild ride through the business landscape, and it's giving shareholders more whiplash than satisfaction these days. Toby Neugebauer, co-founder of Fermi and the loudest voice in the room, is feeling like his company is facing some serious turbulence and seems determined not to sit idly by as it hits...

They say good things come in bizarre packages, and that's exactly the case as David Boylan's Lick the Plate zany celebration marks 15 years on air with its 2,000th episode. If you think of radio as a predictable endeavor, well, you're not tuned into Lick the Plate. A Milepost Draped in Multicolored Fabrics When you're browsing through colorful avenues of radio fame, it's...

Toss out your one-size-fits-all real estate predictions; the Q2 2026 Buy-Side Index just unveiled some real whoppers about the housing market. What we're seeing isn't your typical year-over-year growth across the board. Nope, we're seeing splits as sharp as a knife between states. Some places are shooting up in price, while others seem to be stuck in mud. Price Surges and...

A Fresh Alliance for Mental Wellness in Modeling Alright, let's shine a spotlight on a significant step in the modeling industry, a place typically less vocal about mental health. In a move that feels long overdue, Brain-Body Therapy and Mother Model Management have joined forces, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to propel mental wellness to the forefront...

Paving the Way for Seamless International Shipping Supply Maverick's got a new mantra, folks: simplicity. They're slicing through the mess of international shipping and bringing some much-needed clarity for customers in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s about time someone shook up the logistics playbook. The Nuts and Bolts of the New Shipping System Imagine being...

Sustainability Investments: A Tale of Contrasts In the world of sustainability, a staggering $17 trillion has been poured into technologies over the past decade. That’s no chump change. But what do we have to show for it? According to Bain & Company’s latest report, this massive financial injection hasn’t exactly hit a home run. Progress, much like the stock market...

A Somber Day at NYSE: Reflecting on 9/11 September 11th grips the heart of NYSE every year, but this year's 25th-anniversary powerfully reverberates through its hallowed halls. The hustle of the trading floor halts for a moment at 9:20 AM ET, paying homage to those lost in the harrowing attacks. I've seen the markets flap in the wind of countless crises, but nothing's...

AI Without the Headache Alright folks, IREX is shaking things up, and not in the usual iterative, bit-by-bit tech progression way. StreamVLM™ has been rolled out as the world's first vision-language model (VLM) analytics engine tailored for the public safety sector—specifically, for cloud platforms. I’ve been around the block enough times to spot a significant shift...

Korean Spirits Jari Eyes U.S. Market Entry Some stories just have that perfect 'right time, right place' vibe, and CJ Foods' recent splash with their Korean spirits brand jari is one of them. Buckle up, because this one's about a Korean distilling sensation gearing up to hit American shores with a bang. Accolades Pave the Path Jari, the premium Korean distilled spirits...

An Unstoppable Force in Fintech Well, if QuickFi hasn't made a name for itself in fintech, then folks, I don't know what to tell you. This year, they’ve snagged yet another prestigious Finovate Award—this time for Best SMB/SME Banking Solution. That's not their first rodeo either; it’s the fourth time they’ve walked away winners. It's almost like they're...

TerraCap Management Expands Its Apartment Portfolio Recently, TerraCap Management LLC, a privately held investment firm based in Naples, FL, made headlines with its significant acquisition of two modern apartment complexes. The firm acquired West End City Walk and The Napier, both completed in 2021, further bolstering its asset offerings in the multifamily housing market....

CCC Partners with Reivax for Energy System Enhancements In a strategic move to support energy infrastructure, CCC has recently secured a contract with the United States Department of Defense. This significant partnership involves the replacement of outdated excitation systems by Reivax North America, amounting to $14 million USD. Collaboration Details As part of the...

Investors in Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) were thrown into turmoil back in early 2024 when Aristocrat Technologies filed a lawsuit against the company. The beef? Aristocrat accused Light & Wonder of ripping off its popular "Dragon Link" slot machines with their own "Dragon Train" series, right down to the design details influenced by former Aristocrat designers. You...

New Initiative to Fuel Innovation in New Jersey The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), affiliated with NJIT, have inaugurated the NJII Venture Studio, marking a significant addition to New Jersey's Strategic Innovation Centers (SIC). This venture is poised to revolutionize the state’s tech and information...

Brink’s Company Unveils Quarterly Dividend Declaration The board of directors at The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) has recently made an exciting announcement regarding its dividend policy. The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.2425 per share, showcasing its financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. What the Dividend...