1. “Robotaxis got Promoted”: Waymo, Tesla, and Zoox. Next up? Redeye robo rides.

2. “IPO-palooza”: SpaceX, OpenAI, and Kim’s Skims IPOs

3. “Welcome to Nike Hotel”: To save the brand, Nike should “just do” a resort.

4. “Dupe-partment Stores”: A department store full of just dupes.

5. “Trillions”: That’s our word of the year.

But let us know what you think in the comments. Happy New Year — And celebrate the wins!

— Nick & Jack

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