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Gemini Spark updates: macOS launch, connected apps and moreGemini Spark updates: macOS launch, connected apps and moreDirector, Product ManagementVice President, Engineering, Google Deepmind

GoogleBlog - Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:00
The latest Gemini Spark updates brings Spark to the macOS app, connects with your favorite apps and tracks topics in real time.The latest Gemini Spark updates brings Spark to the macOS app, connects with your favorite apps and tracks topics in real time.
Categories: Technology

US Stock Prices (All-Time High) vs. Consumer Sentiment (All-Time Low)

MyMoneyBlog.com - Tue, 06/30/2026 - 13:03

Another concerning chart. US stock performance, as measured by the S&P 500 index, continues to be at or near all-time highs. Consumer sentiment meanwhile, as measured by the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index, is at all-time lows. The chart below calls it “Wall Street vs. Main Street” via Kobeissi Letter.

The gap between Wall Street and Main Street has never been bigger:

US consumer sentiment is down to 47.6 points, the lowest level in history.
At the same time, the S&P 500 is trading just 3% from its all-time high.
Since the 2020 pandemic, consumer sentiment has fallen -50%.
During the same period, the S&P 500 has rallied +205%.
This comes as inflation, rising housing costs, and a weakening job market are increasingly squeezing the average American household.
Meanwhile, 87% of all equities are held by the wealthiest 10% of households.
Asset owners are the biggest winners in this economy.

More commentary from Barry Ritholtz:

Categories: Finance

Read our 11th annual Environmental ReportRead our 11th annual Environmental ReportChief Sustainability Officer, Google

GoogleBlog - Tue, 06/30/2026 - 11:05
Today, we’re releasing our 11th Environmental Report, which provides a holistic view of our 2025 sustainability performance.Today, we’re releasing our 11th Environmental Report, which provides a holistic view of our 2025 sustainability performance.
Categories: Technology

Start building with Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni FlashStart building with Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni FlashProduct ManagerProduct Manager, Google DeepMind

GoogleBlog - Tue, 06/30/2026 - 11:00
Scale your ideas with Nano Banana 2 Lite, our fastest, most cost-efficient Gemini Image model, and Gemini Omni Flash for high-quality video and conversational editing.Scale your ideas with Nano Banana 2 Lite, our fastest, most cost-efficient Gemini Image model, and Gemini Omni Flash for high-quality video and conversational editing.
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