Apple Fights Addiction, and SpaceX's Zuma Payload Goes Missing
Apple responds to investor calls that it do something to prevent kids from getting addicted to iPhones. The tech giant saying it will roll out new features to help parents control what their kids see on their devices.
And SpaceX's first launch of the year may not have been as successful as hoped. The mysterious Zuma payload, commissioned but kept under wraps by the government, may have burned up and disappeared after separating from the Falcon 9 rocket.
Plus Democratic senators have enough support to force a floor vote on last month's net neutrality repeal. That could lead to a reversal of the controversial decision by the FCC, but there are still plenty of hurdles in the way.
And Samsung shares fell after the company issued guidance for the fourth quarter below analyst estimates. Still, the South Korean electronics giant sees record profit for the period.
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
Chris Versace, CIO at Tematica Research, joins to discuss earnings season trends, Flash PMI signals, Walmart’s strategy updates, and Nike’s evolving outlook.
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director at Fortune, dives into WhatsApp’s first-ever ads rollout —and how Meta’s ad push intensifies its showdown with OpenAI.
Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, joins to discuss the latest Middle East tensions, Brent crude price swings, and why gas prices aren’t falling with oil.
Al Root, Associate Editor at Barron's, joins to discuss Tesla’s robotaxis going live in Texas—what it means for autonomy, safety, and the EV race ahead.
Dena Jalbert, M&A expert and CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, on the state of U.S. M&A: deals worth $1–$10 billion (including debt) are surging.
