Stifel Bits

Summary

• Shaquille O'Neal stated he would play against robots capable of dunking & shooting three-pointers.
• The annual September consumer price index inflation rate was 3.7% with gasoline prices 34.2% higher than a year ago.
• Overall median net worth increased by 2% between 2022 & 2025 according to a Federal Reserve study.
• Archaeologists estimate a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Türkiye is 4,400-4,700 years old & the world's oldest.
• Americans eat an average of 80 bananas each year, making them the most-consumed fruit in the United States.
• St. Louis City SC ended an unbeaten run of 21 games with a 4-3 loss to Minnesota United.
• Gen Z shoppers spend 25% less annually than the average U.S. shopper according to a new Attain/Dentsu study.
• Open-weight AI models allow developers to download & customize technology, potentially lowering costs & increasing accessibility.
• Marathoner Vinny Mauri finished 10th in the Chicago Marathon at 2:06:46 while training on a $24.99 Planet Fitness treadmill.
• California wineries sell surplus premium wine to retailers for approximately $9.99, down from a normal price of $45-$85.
• Attackers raised temperatures in French supermarket refrigerators to 122°F, spoiling food & sparking fires.
• Disney+ will stream the Big Game on its platform.
• Netflix will stream the 2030 FIFA World Cup exclusively in Spain & Andorra.
• Apple unveiled HomeView, a smart home hub that recognizes family members, manages calendars, & controls lights & door locks.
• Sweetgreen introduced new wraps under $15 to replace expensive salads.
• Johnson & Johnson may spin off its hips-and-knees business.
• Google & Unity are collaborating on AI game creation through Google's Playground platform & Unity Spark.