Paramount’s $7.7B UFC Power Play, Nvidia’s China Chip Deal, and Tesla’s Bold Pivots

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It’s the start of a big week in finance 📈, with Paramount landing a $7.7 billion deal to stream all UFC events in the U.S. from 2026, ending ESPN’s pay-per-view era 🥊. Nvidia and AMD struck a first-of-its-kind agreement to give the U.S. government a slice of China chip sales in exchange for export licenses, while AOL officially said goodbye to its nostalgic dial-up internet service 💾. Tesla is making bold moves, applying for a license to sell electricity in the U.K. and securing approval to run autonomous robotaxis across Texas 🚗🤖. Meanwhile, generative AI is set to transform e-commerce with in-chat checkout capabilities that could shake up payment giants.

In consumer trends, restaurants from Starbucks to Chipotle are riding America’s protein craze 💪 to boost sales, while earnings season delivered a mix of big beats and raised guidance. Omada Health saw revenue jump 49%, Flutter’s FanDuel posted record betting margins, and Block and Instacart lifted forecasts despite uneven results. Tesla’s ride-hailing push is gaining ground in Texas, but the EV maker still faces tough competition abroad. All told, the week kicks off with strategic pivots, bold bets, and industry shakeups across media, tech, food, and finance.

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - August 11th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

1. Paramount Secures 7-Year UFC Deal for $7.7B 🥊
   Starting in 2026, Paramount+ will stream all 43 UFC events annually in the U.S., ending ESPN’s pay-per-view model. The package includes 13 premium fights and 30 “Fight Nights,” boosting sports streaming competition. Read More

2. Nvidia & AMD to Share China Chip Revenue with U.S. 🇨🇳💻
   The companies will pay the U.S. government 15% of revenue from certain AI chips sold in China in exchange for export licenses for Nvidia’s H20 and AMD’s MI308 models. Read More

3. AOL Retires Dial-Up Internet Service 📞💾
   After decades of “You’ve got mail,” AOL will discontinue its dial-up service, a relic of 90s internet culture known for its trial CDs and screeching connection tones. Read More

💻 Technology:

1. Tesla Applies to Sell Electricity in the U.K. ⚡🏠
   Tesla Energy Ventures has requested an Ofgem license to supply power to British homes and businesses, potentially entering the U.K. energy market in 2026. Read More

2. Gen AI to Enable In-Chat Shopping 🛒🤖
   Future integrations in ChatGPT and Perplexity could allow users to complete purchases without leaving chat, reshaping e-commerce and threatening traditional checkout systems. Read More

3. Restaurants Ride Protein Wave to Boost Sales 🍳💪
   Chains like Starbucks, Chipotle, and Smoothie King are highlighting high-protein menu options as demand surges among health-conscious consumers and GLP-1 users. Read More

4. Tesla Wins Texas Robotaxi Permit 🚗🤖
   The license lets Tesla operate ride-hailing services statewide, including with autonomous vehicles, removing the need for human safety drivers. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. Omada Health Revenue Jumps 49% in Q2 🩺📈
   The virtual care company beat forecasts with $61M in revenue and narrowed its loss to $5.3M. Membership surged 52% to 752,000 year over year. Read More

2. Flutter’s FanDuel Delivers Record Margins 🎯💵
   Q2 EPS hit $2.95 vs. $2.08 expected, as FanDuel posted its highest-ever gross revenue margin at 16.3%. Guidance for the year was raised. Read More

3. Block Lifts 2025 Profit Outlook 📊💳
   Despite a Q2 revenue miss, gross profit rose 14% to $2.54B, prompting an increase in full-year guidance to $10.17B. Read More

4. Instacart Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises Guidance 🛍️🚚
   EPS of 41 cents and $914M in revenue topped expectations, with orders up 17% year over year. Outgoing CEO Fidji Simo will join OpenAI as head of applications. Read More

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