Bitcoin Futures Go Live at the CME, and Congress Calls for a Disney Hearing
A week after contracts on the cryptocurrency began trading at the CBOE, the much larger derivatives exchange, the CME, launches its own version. Interest in Bitcoin and other digital assets has risen exponentially this year, with prices approaching $20,000 over the weekend.
Plus days after Disney announced its $52 billion acquisition of Fox, Democratic leaders in Congress are calling for a hearing, raising antitrust concerns. The legislators saying a deal would concentrate too much box office power in one company.
And a judge made public a letter from a former Uber employee which accuses former executives of espionage and bribery. Stitch Fix is getting ready for its first earnings report since going public. We've also got earnings on tap from BlackBerry and Micron.
Rob Schroeder, Washington Bureau Chief at MarketWatch, breaks down Democrats' midterm sweep, Wall Street's reaction and what's next for Trump's economy.
Custom Truck One Source CEO Ryan McMonagle explains how AI data centers and power grid upgrades are fueling equipment demand as rental revenue jumps 20% higher.
Larry Cuculic, President and CEO of WorldHotels, explains Best Western's global rebrand, its new loyalty program and its strategy to compete with hotel giants.
Emily Ketchen, Lenovo's Chief Marketing Officer, discusses how Gen Z uses AI, what students expect from the technology and the future of AI-powered devices.
Christopher Zara, News Director at Fast Company, breaks down Apple's $114 billion quarter, its foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus' first big test.
