Happy Monday CEO!

While you were busy growing your empire…

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1. 🤖 AI Chatter Increased

According to LinkedIn, conversations about AI have increased 70% in the last year and surprisingly, the industry talking about AI the most isn’t tech, but professional services. Also buzzy: AI job opportunities. Read more here.

2. 🛍️ Cyber Monday Set Record

Today is traditionally the biggest online shopping day of the year and the prediction is that Americans will spend a record-setting $12 billion. That’s off the heels of an equally impressive Black Friday. Read more here.

3. 📈 E-commerce Stocks Rose

Amazon and Shopify stocks climbed today off the back of a very successful Black Friday—Cyber Monday. These shopping events have really shifted to online shopping and all associated brands are seeing a boost. Read more here.

4. 🚢 Panama Canal Backed Up

The Panama Canal is so backed up that ships are traveling halfway around the world to the Suez Canal to avoid it. All that means higher costs for the longer route and delays for goods. Read more here.

5. 👩🏼‍⚖️ Casetify Was Sued

Gadget case maker Casetify was sued by rival Dbrand for allegedly stealing designs made from a collaboration with a YouTuber. The whole situation has generated a ton of buzz on social media. Read more here.

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