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SoFi deepens AI-powered trading ambitions with Composer deal

SoFi deepens AI-powered trading ambitions with Composer deal

Published by Sam Flores

June 23 : Financial services firm SoFi said on Tuesday it has bought Composer, an AI startup that helps retail investors build and execute sophisticated trading strategies that have long been the preserve of Wall Street firms. While commission-free trading has made it easier for individual investors to buy and sell stocks, access to sophisticated systematic investing tools has remained largely concentrated among hedge funds and institutional firms even in recent years. SoFi is betting that AI can help close that gap by allowing mom-and-pop investors to build and test complex trading strategies with little to no coding or specialized AI prompting expertise. “If you can explain an investment idea in plain English, you can now build, test, and automate it,” CEO Anthony Noto told Reuters. “AI is already a foundational part of investing, and much like how mobile became a foundational part of banking, it will completely transform the industry.” SoFi said that following its acquisition of Composer, customers will also be able to access thousands of community-created strategies and automate execution from a …

SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike ahead of World Cup : NPR

SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike ahead of World Cup : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

FIFA World Cup 2026 signage is displayed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on June 1, 2026. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP A group of SoFi Stadium workers in Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike, with the venue set to host the first U.S. match in the World Cup next week. The union representing the workers said on Friday its members, including cashiers, concession workers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and food attendants, voted 96% in favor of a strike. “Workers could walk off the job at any moment if their demands are not met,” UNITE HERE Local 11 said. Workers’ demands include higher pay, security on the job and protections against subcontracting and other potential threats to the erosion of union jobs. A top concern among workers is the role of federal immigration enforcement officers at the games, amid the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. As part of the negotiations, UNITE HERE Local 11 has asked FIFA to demand that both the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border …

Where to eat and drink near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood

Where to eat and drink near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood

Published by Sam Flores

Making a rib stop on the way to a game and then eating your barbecue inside your car — or, better, on the hood of your car if you don’t want sauce-stained seats — has been a classic move since the days the Lakers used to play at the Forum in Inglewood. Lately, however, it’s getting harder to find old-school L.A. barbecue — the wood-smoked ribs and links and small ends that have long powered this city. Luckily, Inglewood is home to two outposts from the first family of L.A. barbecue: Woody’s (see separate entry), started by the late Woodrow “Woody” Phillips and Phillips Bar-B-Que from Woody’s cousin Foster Phillips, who still inspires younger pitmasters. Where Woody’s has patio seating, Phillips, in traditional barbecue style, is a take-out-only shop with a tightly packed parking lot off Centinela Avenue. It’s the only location that remains after the 2024 closure of Phillips’ Crenshaw spot. Recently, I stopped in for pork ribs so tender the meat easily came free from the bone; small ends, a meaty cut Phillips …

Karol G announces stadium world tour, with a stop at SoFi

Karol G announces stadium world tour, with a stop at SoFi

Published by Sam Flores

Karol G is taking her 2025 album, “Tropicoqueta,” worldwide. After wrapping two bombastic headlining sets at Coachella this year, the Colombian superstar announced a stadium world tour on Instagram Tuesday morning. The “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” will kick off July 24 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The “Provenza” artist will then head out to Las Vegas on Aug. 7 before making a stop at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Aug. 14. She’ll grace California with one more performance on Aug. 21 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The 35-year-old singer will wrap up the U.S. leg of her tour with a performance in Dallas on Oct. 15 before commencing the international section of the tour in Monterrey, Mexico, on Nov. 6. This string of shows is scheduled to finish exactly a year after commencing, with a July 24, 2027, set in Milan, Italy. Karol G was the first Latina to headline Coachella in the desert fest’s 27-year history. She was only the second Latin music artist to get top billing at the event, with Bad …

SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike

SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike

Published by Sam Flores

LOS ANGELES, April 6 : A union representing about 2,000 food service workers at SoFi Stadium said on Monday it was demanding that FIFA keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement away from World Cup operations in Los Angeles and warned workers could strike if their concerns are not addressed. Unite Here Local 11, which represents cooks, servers and bartenders at the Inglewood venue, said the workers remain without a labour contract as the World Cup approaches. The union laid out three main demands to FIFA and stadium owner Kroenke Sports & Entertainment: a public commitment that ICE and Border Patrol will play no role in the tournament, protections for union jobs and working conditions, and support for affordable housing for hospitality workers. Acting Department of Homeland Security Director Todd Lyons has said that ICE would play a “key part” in the World Cup, a prospect the union said threatened worker and guest safety in Los Angeles. FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Representatives from SoFi Stadium declined to comment. Local 11 …

Kanye West: Back On Top of the World?

Kanye West: Back On Top of the World?

Published by Sam Flores

“I want to thank y’all for sticking by me all these years,” he told the crowd. “Through the hard times, through the low times. I love you for that.” His assumption of unwavering loyalty might have been a bit too generous. In the suite, those around me expressed feelings of conflict similar to what I, and much of my Instagram inbox, seemed to struggle with before the show. Attendance was justified by a mix of “let us enjoy something without guilt” coupled with “this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience”—albeit still tainted. “Like sorry, if we have to deal with everything that’s going on in the world at the moment,” a friend lamented online, “At least let us listen to good music. I wish he wasn’t so annoying. Imagine being able to just praise his talent without the stress.” By devoting the first half of the set to the songs that had propelled him to god-tier status, Kanye West staged a love letter to the fans who’ve stayed, despite everything. His lavishing continued with the appearances of …

Kanye West Joined by Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott at Second SoFi Concert

Kanye West Joined by Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott at Second SoFi Concert

Published by Daniella Wilson

In his latest attempt at a comeback, Kanye “Ye” West returned to the stage in Los Angeles with a spectacle designed to signal resilience, relevance and, perhaps, redemption. Instead, it has reignited a familiar question: who, exactly, is willing to stand beside him — and at what cost? Friday’s sold-out SoFi Stadium performance, his second high-profile U.S. show in years after a Wednesday event at the same venue, which drew tens of thousands of eager fans, featured a parade of collaborators and high-profile supporters, including Travis Scott and CeeLo Green and a surprise appearance by Lauryn Hill. The night was positioned as a celebration of West’s catalog and influence, with guest turns meant to underscore the breadth of his musical alliances. But the optics were impossible to separate from the context. Hill joined West for a performance of his 2004 hit “All Falls Down,” which was inspired by her 2002 live track “Mystery of Iniquity” and segued from her “Doo Wop (That Thing)” performance into West’s 2021 track “Believe What I Say,” which samples “Doo …

Kanye West Joined by Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott at Second SoFi Concert

Amid Upcoming Album, Kanye West To Play SoFi Stadium Concert

Published by Daniella Wilson

Kanye West will perform a one-night Los Angeles concert at SoFi Stadium in April, the venue announced Monday, marking the rapper’s most high-profile U.S. show in years after West had faced widespread backlash across the entire entertainment industry over his stream of antisemitic comments going back to 2022. West will play SoFi on April 3 for what is advertised as his “only performance in Los Angeles,” according to the venue’s announcement. The stadium said a general on-sale for tickets will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. West’s concerts have been rarer since the controversial rapper’s antisemitic comments from 2022 onward. His comments have ranged from spreading stereotypes about jews to voicing his admiration of Adolf Hitler and calling himself a Nazi. He’s He performed several shows and listening events in China and Korea in 2024 and 2025, and he played two shows in Mexico in January. West’s booking agency CAA dropped him as a client in 2022 after West had tweeted a call for “death con 3 on Jewish people,” and Cara Lewis had …

The Anthem Hotel by Hilton Opens in LA Stadium District by SoFi, Forum

The Anthem Hotel by Hilton Opens in LA Stadium District by SoFi, Forum

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The newest member of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the hospitality brand’s portfolio of boutique properties, has a very specific audience in mind: concertgoers, sports fans and entertainment seekers. Officially opened in February 2026, The Anthem Hotel is located in the heart of Los Angeles’ Stadium District, the city’s entertainment and sports hub. The 179-room property is a quick walk or Uber ride from some of L.A.’s biggest venues: Intuit Dome (0.1 miles), SoFi Stadium (0.9 miles), YouTube Theater (0.9 miles) and Kia Forum (1.1 miles). It’s also a 10 minute drive from LAX and 20 minutes to the beach. On top of its proximity to the action, The Anthem will lean into its guests’ interests with a year-round lineup of programming and activations, including game-day celebrations, concert-night takeovers and exclusive experiences tied to global events. Local sports bar and restaurant Tom’s Watch Bar is connected to the property, overseeing The Anthem’s …

Fintech lender SoFi profit jumps on strong growth in fee‑based businesses

Fintech lender SoFi profit jumps on strong growth in fee‑based businesses

Published by Sam Flores

Jan 30 : SoFi Technologies reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, lifted by strong loan demand and rapid growth in its fee‑based businesses. Shares of the company rose 5.7 per cent in premarket trading. Fintech lenders have become popular among young customers, who favor faster, app-based platforms over traditional banks that rely heavily on branches for most operations and have long-drawn processes. SoFi’s financial services business, which includes credit card and investing products, posted a 78 per cent rise in revenue in the quarter ended December 31 to $456.7 million.  Founded in 2011 as a student-loan refinancer, SoFi has expanded into personal loans, mortgages, investing and payments, targeting younger, tech-savvy customers. Fee-based businesses help insulate fintechs from interest-rate swings. SoFi’s revenue from the segment surged 53 per cent from a year earlier. Total loan originations hit a record of $10.5 billion, up 46 per cent from a year ago, driven by continued strong demand for personal, student and home loans. CEO Anthony Noto said credit performance was in line with expectations and overall …