Netflix promises creative freedom and millions of dollars to snag top Hollywood talent – but Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes might not be its solution to the streaming wars
As Disney, WarnerMedia and Apple jump into Netflix's business of content streaming, the company has countered by spending huge sums on the most talented producers it can sign. Shonda Rhimes of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame, Ryan Murphy of “Glee” and the creators of “Game of...
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Etsy is doomed if it keeps trying to copy Amazon
If you can’t beat them, join them — or in the case of many e-tailers today, become more like Amazon. As the undisputed e-commerce giant continues to dominate the online marketplace, the temptation is rising for many companies to adopt more Amazon-like features. After...
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Netflix’s rapid expansion in India is likely to be a fiasco
As the U.S. market for Netflix matures, the company is aggressively expanding its business internationally, with India as one of its main focus points. But its lack of strong original content there, coupled with unattractive prices, makes the strategy seem naïve....
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Nvidia’s growth is back on track despite tariff pressures
China didn’t hurt Nvidia. In fact, the company has become stronger amid the trade battle with the US. After being hit by the cryptocurrency wipeout last year, Nvidia suffered another blow when US President Donald Trump upped the ante on tariffs in China—-a key...
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Netflix Subscriptions Bounce Back as International Market Grows
As Netflix nears market saturation in the U.S. and its soaring growth is hitting a wall, the streaming giant is now turning its focus to the international market. In the third-quarter earnings report released on Oct. 16, Netflix beat analysts’ estimates for earnings...
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The U.S.-China trade war should be a lesson to ADM to diversify its soybean business
Archer Daniels Midland is paying the price for putting all of its soybean exports in one basket—China. Soybeans form about 16 percent of ADM’s revenue, and China is the company’s biggest export destination for the commodity. When the country placed a 25 percent...
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Salesforce.com’s Altruism Succumbs to the Bottom Line
Marc Benioff, co-CEO of Salesforce.com, boasts that his company excels at doing well by doing good. He also preaches about it, calling for other companies to do the same. But the pressures of the market are relentless, and Salesforce.com may be getting ready to...
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Competitors Shadow Beyond Meat’s Earnings Report
Beyond Meat is celebrating a milestone, but analysts are worried about competitors. The company’s third quarter earnings report marks the first profitable period. Although results exceeded analysts’ expectations, there is a worry among them when talking about...
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Beyond Burgers At McDonald’s Are Not Vegan
Beyond Meat has other problems besides a decreasing stock. Their product is being cooked in the same place a beef burger gets prepared. Last month, McDonald’s announced they were adding plant-based meat to their menu. The new Plant. Lettuce. Tomato. Burger is based...
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Hasbro is right to bank on ‘Magic: The Gathering’ success
Hasbro is putting a lot of faith in “Magic” The Gathering,” one of its strongest brands, to capture new players by bringing it the digital age. The company plans to double the size of Wizards of the Coast, the maker of "Magic", a collectible strategy card game,...
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