Exclusive: Televisa, Univision to launch Spanish-language streaming platform in first half
Mexican broadcast powerhouse Grupo Televisa and U.S. based Univision (UVN.UL) are preparing to launch what would be the biggest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world in the first half of 2022 after sealing a joint venture deal on Monday, the head of Televisa told Reuters.
EXCLUSIVE HBO Max to launch in 15 European countries on March 8
WarnerMedia’s HBO Max streaming service will launch in 15 European countries, including Poland, Portugal and Romania, on March 8, making it available in 61 territories across Europe and the Americas.
Is Amazon ready to raise the price of Prime delivery? Wall Street thinks so
When Amazon.com Inc on Thursday reports how it fared during the holiday quarter, a key question will be if the retailer will finally raise the price of Prime, its fast-delivery and media subscription.
European stocks gain ahead of earnings; China adds stimulus
European shares were slightly higher in early trading on Monday as investors focused on company earnings and U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers entered a quiet period ahead of their meeting next week.
Investors ready for U.S. earnings as inflation worries run high
U.S. companies will post results in the coming weeks on the final quarter of 2021 as investors worry about inflation’s impact on earnings and pressure on the Federal Reserve to speed up the timeline for kicking off interest rate hikes.
EXCLUSIVE Europe’s telcos want U.S. tech giants to help fund network costs
U.S. tech giants should bear some of the costs of developing Europe’s telecoms networks because they use them so heavily, chief executives of Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE), Vodafone (VOD.L) and 11 other major European telecoms companies said on Monday.
U.S. airlines and Amazon join push to reduce aircraft emissions
Major U.S. airlines and Amazon.com’s (AMZN.O) aviation unit are joining an effort to speed development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to decrease emissions in air transport.
Spotlight on Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft showcases upcoming games
Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Sunday showcased 30 upcoming games and said most of those titles will be available on its monthly subscription service, Xbox Game Pass.
Wall Street edges up as U.S. bond yields stay tame
U.S. stocks closed out Wednesday’s session with modest gains as recent comments from Federal Reserve officials helped tamp down concerns about runaway inflation and kept bond yields in check.
Amazon snaps up James Bond owner MGM for $8.45 bln as streaming war heats up
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) said on Wednesday it is buying MGM, the fabled U.S. movie studio home to the James Bond franchise, for $8.45 billion, giving it a huge library of films and TV shows and ramping up competition with streaming rivals led by Netflix and Disney+.
