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De Zerbi's fierce ambition has been backed big time, so optimism is running high.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The party was a little livelier than your typical book launch: Heiser says it “featured a reading backed by an excellent jazz trio, ceramic noses, a scent-maker, mimes and speed therapy, among many other things.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Hangzhou-based firm's machines have become synonymous with China's push to develop its booming robotics industry, backed by government support and strong domestic supply chains.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
President Donald Trump has backed away from imposing new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods that had been slated to kick in early Wednesday.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The minute the market stopped buying subprime mortgage bonds and CDOs backed by subprime mortgage bonds, the investment banks were in trouble.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
