Lutz Muller, Author at Seeking Alpha, discusses analysts' reason for Disney buying assets of 21st Century Fox versus what he believes to be the real reason behind the decision. Lutz discusses the structural problems in Disney's TV, cinema, and licensing income. He also says issues with theater attendance and cable subscriptions are the biggest reasons for Disney making the deal. We dig into Disney's control of Hulu with its purchase of Fox assets and what that means for streaming competitors like Netflix and Amazon.

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Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again. Late last month, the Trump administration froze funding for the SNAP benefits that about 42 million Americans use to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says about 74% of the assistance was spent last year at superstores like Walmart and supermarkets like Kroger. Around 14% went to smaller stores that are more accessible to SNAP beneficiaries. A former director of the United Nations World Food Program says SNAP is not only a social safety net for families but a local economic engine that supports neighborhood businesses.
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