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Live markets: Japan’s collapsing yen is pushing companies into bitcoin and XRP

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Coindesk, SUCCESS

Hedge funds have turned the most bearish on the yen since 2007, boosting bets on further losses to nearly 138,000 contracts as of June 30.

Is Your ‘Eco-friendly’ Paper Bag Actually Sustainable? No — and Here’s the Math to Prove It.

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS

Is paper sustainable? A deep dive into lifecycle data reveals paper bags may be worse for the climate than plastic.

You Can’t Scale a People-Based Business by Burning Through People. Here’s a Better Strategy

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS

As market pressures drive companies to achieve growth at all costs, frontline teams are feeling the consequences. Here’s how leaders can scale without compromising their workforce.

Walmart has a 2-door outdoor storage shed for just $132

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: SUCCESS, The Street

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealWith summer in full swing, hanging out in your backyard, throwing neighborhood barbecues, and working on your lawn and garden are some of the most popular activities. While enjoying your backyard space can be relaxing, it can be difficult to feel fully relaxed if you don’t quite have your items in order. Whether you need to make some room for lawn tools, need to find a place for kids’ toys, or want to keep your gardening supplies safe and out of the elements, a walk-in storage shed can make all the difference. Sheds offer enough room to store large sports items, lawn care, and other accessories and tools to allow you to keep a tidy back porch while still being able to have what you need. The Asofer Outdoor Storage Shed is a convenient option that offers enough space for your bicycle, lawn mower, or wheelbarrow without taking up too much of your yard. Originally $240, this shed is on sale for just $132 plus shipping right now at Walmart.Asofer Outdoor Storage Shed, $132 (was $240) at Walmart

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Shop at WalmartWhy do shoppers love it?The rust-resistant galvanized steel structure helps protect your items from rain, snow, sun, and wind, while also featuring vents to prevent humidity buildup that prevents your tools from growing mold and mildew. The sloped roof allows rain to flow right off, while the eaves shed rainwater without dripping it down the sides of the shed. The 78-inch peak height offers plenty of room for larger items like rakes or shelving for tools, and the 45-inch-wide double doors allow easy access to your larger items. The whole shed measures 74 inches across and 48 inches deep, providing a full walk-in option. This shed is a great addition for the garden, side yard, or back patio, and can even fit two-person patio sets to keep them safe in the winter or during the rainy season. Related: Walmart is selling a storage shed with lockable doors for only $95The shed does not include flooring, so it’s best placed on your deck or a cement slab, but it can also just work on the grass or dirt if needed. The lockable doors keep your items safe while you’re not around, and can prevent wind from blowing the doors open during storms. The shed also features plastic corner protection shells that keep you and your shed safe from accidents. The laser-cut components fit together easily, but reviewers have stated it’s way quicker with two people to assemble, and the set includes everything needed, including two pairs of gloves for safety. The pros and cons of an outdoor shedProsMaterial: The galvanized steel is rust-resistant and keeps your items safe from the elements.Size: While the shed footprint is smaller, it still offers ample room for larger items like lawn mowers, small bistro sets, and more. Cons Colors: This shed is only available in this size in dark gray. It doesn’t include flooring: It’s best used on an existing cement slab or patio, but can also be placed on grass or dirt if needed. “It’s perfect for outdoor storage,” one reviewer said. “After a few storms so far, it is still completely waterproof.”Another shopper said, “This is the third one I have bought, and they all still do what I need them to do. They work great, are weatherproof, and hold up well in the sun.”Shop more dealsImpact Outdoor Canvas Storage Tent, $102 (was $189) at WalmartBaPiPro Outdoor Storage Shed, $95 at WalmartThe Asofer Outdoor Storage Shed is a solid choice for outdoor storage, whether you want to store seasonal items, toys, sports items, and more. It has enough room to walk in to find what you need, and it can fit other storage shelves inside. The rust-proof outer keeps your items safe and dry, and the doors can lock for extra protection. Walmart has this on sale for 45% off, plus shipping.

Bitcoin under pressure as U.S.-Iran escalation lifts oil

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Coindesk, SUCCESS

Major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red as renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes push oil higher.

Tuesday, July 7. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Forbes, SUCCESS

Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1595.

IRS Opens Online Portal For Kwong Refund Claims Ahead Of Friday Deadline

July 8, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Forbes, SUCCESS

The IRS has added an online filing option for some taxpayers seeking refunds tied to the recent Kwong court decision, but the window to act is short.

HYBE Launches ‘Next New Creator’ To Find Their Global Music Producers

July 7, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Forbes, SUCCESS

You could be the NEXT NEW CREATOR to work with HYBE Corp, the people behind BTS, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and more. They’re looking for music producers for their program.

World Cup losses pour cold water on beer’s big summer

July 7, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: SUCCESS, The Street

Wall Street loves a catalyst, and while earnings dates can slip and Federal Reserve meetings disappoint, a global sporting event shows up exactly on schedule, with billions of eyeballs and a thirst to match.For the beverage business, no date on that calendar is bigger than the World Cup. This year’s edition is the largest ever staged, with 48 teams and 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Brewers planned for this summer the way retailers plan for Christmas. Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) signed on as the tournament’s official beer sponsor, rivals wrapped cans in national colors, and analysts penciled the party into their models before a single ball was kicked.The assumption underneath all of it was simple. Fans drink when their team plays, and they drink far more when their team keeps winning.That assumption ran into a wall on the night of July 5. Two results, a few hours apart, knocked out the two most reliable beer-drinking fan bases in the tournament. By the morning of July 6, Morgan Stanley was telling clients that the great beer boom of 2026 had sprung a leak, and investors spent the rest of the session repricing the damage.

Morgan Stanley says Brazil and Mexico’s World Cup exits threaten beer’s biggest quarter.Hispanolistic / Getty Images

Why the World Cup matters so much to beer companiesThe link between soccer and beer sales is one of the most dependable relationships in consumer finance. Jefferies analysts projected the 2026 tournament would drive the additional consumption of “more than 1 billion cases of beer globally,” according to Funds Society, enough to lift the sector’s annual volume by 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points.Those cases were never going to be spread evenly. The biggest spikes come from countries where soccer is a religion and beer is the sacrament, which is why Brazil and Mexico sat at the center of every model. Mexico is the world’s largest beer exporter, and Brazil ranks among the largest beer markets anywhere.More Wall Street:Wall Street’s $200 billion IPO wave threatens sell-offJ.P. Morgan unleashes $50 billion buyback after stress testBessent doubles down on Main Street over Wall StreetThe corporate map matters here. AB InBev owns Corona, Modelo, and Brazil’s Skol globally, while Constellation Brands (STZ) holds the lucrative U.S. rights to Corona and Modelo.Heineken (HEINY) runs major brewing operations across Mexico, which means all three companies drew up 2026 plans with the same two fan bases at the center.The money followed the models. Morgan Stanley itself estimated that advertising activity tied to the tournament could top $500 million, with roughly 44% of U.S. consumers planning to engage with the event, according to the same Funds Society report.The industry needed this tournament, too. Beer volumes have been soft for two years as drinkers trade down and younger consumers cut back, so a once-in-a-generation home-continent World Cup looked like the closest thing to a guaranteed win the sector had left.Related: Heat wave leads popular tourist destination to add new alcohol ruleMorgan Stanley sees a hole in beer’s biggest quarterThird-quarter sales in Latin America now risk falling short of expectations after Brazil and Mexico were eliminated within hours of each other on July 5, Morgan Stanley analysts led by Sarah Simon warned in a note to clients, Bloomberg reported.The carnage on the field was swift. Brazil fell 2-1 to Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., undone by “an Erling Haaland brace and a brilliant Orjan Nyland display,” according to FIFA. It was the first time the five-time champions missed the quarterfinals since 1990.Hours later, Mexico lost 3-2 to England at Estadio Azteca, the team’s first World Cup defeat ever at its fortress stadium, on a Jude Bellingham double and a Harry Kane penalty.Morgan Stanley’s logic is blunt. “We believe the concentration of the beer volume uplift comes from ‘deep run’ games,” the analysts wrote in the note, according to Bloomberg.Group-stage matches sell some beer. A home nation marching toward the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium sells oceans of it, and both of those oceans just evaporated.The bank called AB InBev the most exposed name given its dominance in both Mexico and Brazil, with Heineken carrying meaningful exposure of its own, according to the same report. Brazil’s exit stings more than Mexico’s, the analysts added, because its beer market is bigger and expectations ran higher.Investors did not wait for the fine print. Here is how the July 6 session shook out:Constellation Brands fell 4.9% to its lowest close since Nov. 20, according to Bloomberg.Ambev (ABEV), AB InBev’s Brazilian subsidiary, closed 2.5% lower in São Paulo, according to Bloomberg.Boston Beer (SAM) and Molson Coors (TAP) also finished the day in the red, according to Bloomberg.The S&P 500 rose 0.72% in the same session, according to Barchart.That last line is the one that caught my attention. I compared the beer names against the tape, and this was a targeted, stock-specific punishment delivered on a day the broader market rallied.Traders were not selling risk. They were selling this exact story.One detail worth keeping straight is that the analysts framed the damage as growth that now simply will not show up, rather than existing sales going backward. That is cold comfort for a sector priced for a boom.What beer investors should watch nextThe note’s built-in silver lining lasted less than a day. Morgan Stanley pointed to a deep run by the U.S. team as a potential offset, and on the night of July 6, Belgium dismantled the Americans 4-1 in Seattle.The U.S. team’s “hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended,” according to ESPN. All three host nations are now out of their own tournament, an outcome no beer model anywhere had penciled in.My analysis of the remaining bracket suggests the volume story now tilts toward Europe. England, which faces Norway in Miami Gardens on July 11, is a heavyweight beer market, and a European-flavored final helps Heineken’s home turf far more than it helps the Mexico-and-Brazil engine that powers AB InBev and Constellation.The bank has been busy handicapping World Cup winners and losers all year, from its bullish Monster Beverage call to its DraftKings forecast built partly on tournament betting volume. The beer note is the first time it has told investors the tournament may take more than it gives.The scoreboard that matters next is the earnings calendar. Constellation heads into its next report sitting at levels last seen in November, and AB InBev’s third-quarter numbers this fall will reveal exactly how many of those 1 billion projected cases were poured.Twelve days of soccer remain, and some of the biggest television audiences of the year are still ahead. The question for beer investors is no longer how big the party gets. It is who is left standing at the bar when the tab arrives.Related: The World Cup may be about to get a lot bigger

NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Wednesday, July 8

July 7, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Forbes, SUCCESS

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Pips? We’ll walk you through today’s puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.

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