The Writers Guild escalated its fight with Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies, filing federal suits against three of them, alleging racketeering and antitrust violations over "packaging fees." Source: Forbes – Business – David Bloom, Contributor
State Attorneys General Said to Be Near Formal Investigation of Tech Companies
Their bipartisan effort comes after a smaller group of the state representatives met last month with antitrust officials at the Justice Department. Source: NYT > Business – Steve Lohr
This US Army recruit got his first haircut in 15 years before shipping out to basic training, and donated 150 inches of hair to charity
US Army US Army Pvt. Reynaldo Arroyo, 23, donated 150 inches of hair to Locks of Love and enlisted in the Army as an infantryman on Thursday. Arroyo is scheduled to ship out to Ft. Benning, home of the Army’s infantry school, within the next two weeks, a US Army spokesperson told INSIDER. "I’m just […]
Apple is spending $6 billion on original shows and trying to beat Disney+ to market, reports FT
Apple has spent more than $6 billion on original TV shows and movies for its forthcoming Apple TV+ service, according to a Financial Times report on Monday. Source: Business News –
Cramer’s lightning round: The reason investors should own Microsoft
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed. Source: Business News –
A generational shift in consumer tastes is a boon for these retailers, Jim Cramer says
"These days, the consumer is addicted to convenience … If it doesn’t have a great digital presence or incredible bargains, take a pass," Jim Cramer says. Source: Business News –