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Netflix Raises Prices Across All Tiers: Your Binge Just Got Pricier
Netflix has raised prices across all subscription tiers by at least $1, with plans now ranging from $8.99/month for ad-supported to $26.99/month for premium.
Wall Street Wraps Up Fifth Straight Losing Week as Oil Surges and War Drags On
U.S. stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.7% and the Nasdaq off 1.1%, capping a fifth consecutive losing week, the longest such streak in four years.
New Retail Concept Brings Best Buy and Ikea Together
Best Buy & IKEA have launched a “shop‑in‑shop” concept: starting this fall, 10 Best Buy stores in Florida & Texas will host 1,000 sq ft IKEA mini-showroom's.
Why All Eyes Are on Figma's Debut at the NYSE
Figma's stock soared 255% after its IPO, signaling a major rebound in investor appetite for tech offerings.
Microsoft Breaks $4 Trillion Mark as A.I.-Fueled Growth Soars
Microsoft joined the ultra-exclusive $4 trillion market-cap club on July 31, 2025, becoming the second company ever, after Nvidia, to cross the threshold.
Apple Eyes the Future: From A.I. to Possible M&A's
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on its Q3 2025 earnings call that the company is “significantly” increasing its investment in artificial intelligence.
Big Business This Week: Big investors turn bearish on U.S. stocks
Are U.S. retail investors too complacent about U.S. equities?
What the Fed's Pause Really Means for the Economy
Citigroup’s Global Chief Economist, Nathan Sheets, breaks down the Fed’s decision to hold rates, Trump’s reaction, and the likelihood of a cut this fall.
From Doughnuts to Department Stores: The Meme-Stock Craze Explained
WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab explores the 2025 meme‑stock resurgence—why stocks like Kohl’s and Krispy Kreme are back in the spotlight.
CyberArk Software Acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $25B
Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity firm based in California, has agreed to acquire Israeli company CyberArk Software in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion.
TikTok and YouTube Adding New Safety Features
YouTube is launching a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S. starting August 13th to better protect underage users.
