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Kanye West Confirms Termination Of Yeezy’s Partnership With Gap: ‘A King Can’t Live In Someone Else’s Castle’

September 15, 5:12 PM

Rapper and designer Kanye West, who goes by "Ye," has terminated his Yeezy brand partnership with Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) two years after the deal was announced.

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Ad-Supported Plan From Netflix Not Priced Into Stock: ‘Can Drive A Material Reacceleration In Revenue Growth’

By Chris Katje

September 15, 2:58 PM

An ad-supported plan set to launch by streaming leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is one of the most anticipated events in the streaming sector. One analyst said it might not be priced into shares of the stock.

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Disney’s ESPN, DraftKings And Others Get An Apple App Store Boost From NFL Opening Weekend

By Adam Eckert

September 15, 1:57 PM

More than 121 million people viewed at least part of the NFL's opening weekend slate of games, but ratings weren't the only thing getting a boost when the 2022 season officially kicked off. Several mobile applications saw increased usage and download volume over the weekend. Here's what you need to know:

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Roger Federer Retires: How Tennis Star Bet Against Nike And Won Big

By Chris Katje

September 15, 12:15 PM

Tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement Thursday (Sept. 15). Federer leaves the sport ranking third for men in Grand Slam titles and as one of the top earnings athletes ever.

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Kanye West’s Yeezy Cuts Ties With Gap: What You Need To Know

By Adam Eckert

September 15, 11:28 AM

Kanye West and Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) are parting ways after the rap artist and designer terminated his Yeezy brand partnership with the retailer just two years after the deal was announced.

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WhatsApp Jumps On Original Content Bandwagon With Movie Starring NBA’s ‘Greek Freak’

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

September 15, 5:43 AM

WhatsApp, the mobile messaging platform from Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), has shared a trailer for a short film based on the story of National Basketball Association player Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Netflix Could Face Legal Action Over South Korean Crime Drama In Suriname: What You Should Know

By Bhavik Nair

September 15, 4:05 AM

Suriname is considering legal action against the producers of South Korea's hit Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) series "Narco-Saints" which it believes fosters negative images of the nation by portraying it as a "narco-state." The story was

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Here’s How Many Extra Subscribers Netflix Is Expecting With Ad-Supported Plan

By Chris Katje

September 14, 5:47 PM

An ad-supported plan coming later this year from streaming platform Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) could add additional subscribers and revenue. Here’s a look at just how many subscribers Netflix thinks it can add with its new plan.

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This Political Ad Conglomerate Offers Steady Dividends And Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish

By Robert Kuczmarski

September 14, 5:20 PM

Since October 2021, the communications sector has been lagging behind the S&P 500, and is down roughly 34% year-to-date, as of Sept. 9. As the economy braces for a potential recession, TV station operators hope to generate revenues through advertisers and subscribers.

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Tuesday’s Market Bloodbath Hit The Top 10 Richest People Where It Hurts: Here’s Who And How Much

By Chris Katje

September 14, 5:15 PM

A market sell-off on the heels of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data Tuesday saw the broader U.S. markets post their worst day year-to-date in 2022. Here’s a look at how the market collapse impacted the wealth of the richest people in the world.

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