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Disney’s Streaming Unit is Finally (Sort of) Profitable

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The company’s Disney+ and Hulu platforms eked out $47 million in operating income. Just don’t ask about ESPN+.

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Inflation & Prices

Renters Are Losing Hope They’ll Ever Own a House

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A New York Fed survey found renters saying their probability of ever owning a home fell to 40.1%, a new low.

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Consumer

Brick-and-Mortar Stores Start Leaning into Online Shopping

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In 2023, roughly 42% of e-commerce orders involved a store acting as a fulfillment hub or a place where consumers can pick up or return items.

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Blockchain

Robinhood’s Crypto Unit Receives SEC Wells Notice

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The move follows the SEC’s suit against crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly operating an unregistered securities exchange.

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Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

VW’s Super Cheap EV Trades ‘Willkommen’ for ‘Boas-vindas’ — Plus a €30M Incentive

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Manufacturing Boom May Signal Higher Prices for Wary Shoppers

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‘Near-Zero’ Price Growth Boosts Homebuyers’ Prospects

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