Netflix recently announced significant price hikes for its subscription plans in the U.S., which marks another step in a broader trend affecting the streaming industry. Effective from the start of the new billing cycle, the standard ad-free plan will rise from $15.49 to $17.99 per month. Meanwhile, the ad-supported plan—designed to capture a more budget-conscious
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In a bold move aiming to revolutionize professional basketball, a coalition of high-profile investors is in discussions to establish an international basketball league that could rival the NBA. This venture, if successful, could reshape the landscape of basketball as we know it. The ambition to raise approximately $5 billion signals the serious intent behind this
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made headlines for initiating a lawsuit against PepsiCo, a key player in the food and beverage industry, for alleged price discrimination practices. The claim suggests that PepsiCo has provided one unnamed retailer, widely understood to be Walmart based on insider reports, with preferential pricing that is not extended
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that SpaceX’s ambitious Starship rocket program would remain grounded due to an ongoing investigation into the catastrophic midflight failure that occurred during its most recent test flight. This unfortunate incident not only led to the destruction of the rocket shortly after launch but also forced commercial airlines,
As we delve into the landscape of autonomous vehicles in 2023, Amazon’s Zoox stands at a crucial juncture, poised to make significant strides in the commercialization of its robotaxi service. The company’s co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jesse Levinson, has expressed optimism about expanding operations and launching public rides sooner than expected. Despite facing industry-wide
The recent lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Deere & Company has unveiled a contentious battle over repair rights in the agricultural industry. With claims of monopolistic practices and restricted access to essential repair tools, this case could reshape the landscape of equipment repair for farmers, who depend on timely service to
In the realm of space exploration, the race to return humans and payloads to the Moon has intensified in recent years, signaling the dawn of a new era. At the forefront of this endeavor is Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, a company aiming to carve out its niche in lunar transportation. The company has embarked on a
The aerospace industry has encountered numerous hurdles in recent years, and Boeing’s 2024 operations starkly illustrate this reality. The company delivered just 348 airplanes, a staggering reduction of approximately one-third from the prior year. This decline is attributable to a series of setbacks, including a critical incident involving a midair door panel blowout and a
Eli Lilly’s recent announcement to cut its revenue guidance has sent ripples through the pharmaceutical market, illustrating the complexities and unpredictabilities of industry dynamics. Originally, the company projected a revenue range of $45.4 billion to $46 billion for the fiscal year 2024. However, the new forecast has lowered this figure to approximately $45 billion, reflecting
In a surprising twist during this year’s holiday shopping season, several well-known retailers released early results that, while largely exceeding expectations, failed to rally investor confidence, leading to a decline in their stock prices. Companies like Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, and American Eagle reported strong shopper engagement, prompting them to raise their fourth-quarter forecasts. This