With Netflix new ad-free standard plan at $20, streaming's tipping point into old TV is getting closer
The economics of streaming are nearing the point where cheaper plans with ads make as much if not more money for services like Netflix.

The economics of streaming are nearing the point where cheaper plans with ads make as much if not more money for services like Netflix.
A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.
Target is refreshing its baby category as part of a broader effort to offer better products and more convenience to compete with Walmart and Amazon.
Google was seen as an AI laggard in the early days of the AI boom, but investors are now betting that the search giant will be a clear winner.
The retail trades added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed approval for prediction markets ETFs, bringing up memories of the long battle over bitcoin funds.
While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income.
Cox Automotive reports affordability remains a key concern for buyers and that's driving increased demand for older vehicles as well as all-electric vehicles.
Aramco says its East-West pipeline has helped to mitigate the energy shock caused by the Iran war.
Remote expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic are booming, but the deadly hantavirus aboard MV Hondius is a reminder of unique risks.
Dr. Howard Tucker left behind an impressive legacy. At 103, he was named the oldest doctor in the world — and quite possibly the happiest. Shortly before passing away, he shared his rules for living a long, happy and healthy life. They're very simple, he says.
Dividend-paying stocks can help cushion downside risk while offering consistent returns.
Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.
Nvidia is pouring billions of dollars at a time into companies across the AI infrastructure stack, while also signing commercial deals with them.
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer pushes back on the idea that it's too late to start buying AI winners.
Prediction markets like Kalshi show slim chance that the hantavirus outbreak will be of international concern
The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day.
As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming.
Burger King President Tom Curtis said customer feedback has been central to the chain’s turnaround.
The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus and the United Arab Emirates.
AI can now mimic a familiar voice in seconds, making scam calls harder to spot.
"Stocks are not up or down because of jobs or consumer sentiment," Burry wrote. "Feeling like the last months of the 1999-2000 bubble."
Greg Abel is getting decent, if not spectacular, reviews for leading his first annual shareholders meeting as CEO.