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MapQuest Surges While Google, Apple Rename Lake Ontario
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— Aug 31, 2026
MapQuest has refused to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America despite President Trump’s executive order, arguing that keeping familiar names serves users, and in response the app saw a surge in downloads and top chart positions as it rolled out a lake-name generator tool. The development follows a related pivot where Google altered the lake’s name and MapQuest highlighted similar past action with the Gulf of Mexico, underscoring a broader debate over official name changes and user familiarity.
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Alphabet Boosts AI Capex; First Negative Free Cash Flow
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— Jul 17, 2026
Alphabet shares hover near record levels as strong Google Services advertising and double-digit Google Cloud growth underpin a solid Q1 2026, reinforcing the AI-enhanced investment narrative. Motorola Solutions trades near record levels, supported by 2025 revenue of $10.8 billion, higher software and services margins, strong free cash flow, and continued capital returns, keeping the stock priced around a $61 billion market value.
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