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Big Business This Week: The Great Iran War Supply Chain Disruption
The ripple effects of the Iran War go beyond oil tankers and the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global supply chains for everything.

American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees, Hits Basic Economy Customers Hardest
American Airlines raised checked bag fees by $10, bringing the cost of a first bag to $50 and a second to $60 for most travelers.

Your Pocket-Sized Bodyguard Is Here: Meet Bond!
Bond CEO Doron Kempel on how his company is putting professional-grade personal security in the hands of everyday Americans.

Luxury Brands Take a Hit as Iran War Rattles the Middle East
Major luxury stocks including LVMH, Hermès, and Ferrari have dropped 15–20% since the Iran war began, far outpacing the broader S&P 500's decline of under 6%.

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.

Big Business This Week: Insider trading: “What’s needed is enforcement — not new excuses.”
Somebody got rich quick on Monday morning. But was it insider trading? And what can be done?

Thinking Crypto's Tony Edward on Bitcoin's Biggest Milestone Yet
20 million bitcoins are now in circulation. Author and podcast host Tony Edward joins us to unpack the milestone and the state of crypto today.

From Coffee Shops to Everywhere: SoundHound's Keyvan Mohajer on Voice AI's Expanding Reach
SoundHound Co-Founder and CEO Keyvan Mohajer introduces the company's Voice AI technology and discusses a recent partnership with Peet's Coffee.

Fortnite Fatigue: Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs and $500M in Costs
Epic Games confirmed it is laying off more than 1,000 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce, and slashing $500 million in costs.

New Mexico Jury Hands Meta Historic $375M Loss in Child Safety Case
A Santa Fe jury found Meta liable on all counts, including willfully engaging in “unfair and deceptive” and “unconscionable” trade practices.
