Amazon’s got a big fall season coming up, so the Prime Video app is getting overhauled ahead of time. The company formerly run by Jeff Bezos announced Monday that its streaming service would get a new user interface after years of looking the same. The update will start rolling out to streaming devices like Amazon’s…
Plant Kween has almost 370,000 followers and collaborates with brands like Spotify. (Courtesy of Christopher Griffin) Americans launched a record number of businesses in 2021. Many started their businesses out of necessity while others wanted to become their own bosses. These 18 entrepreneurs offer a model for launching your dream business from a side hustle….
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Steve Bannon asked to delay his mid-July trial by at least three months. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Jury selection began Monday in the criminal trial of Steve Bannon on contempt of Congress charges. Bannon has vowed to go “medieval,” but several pre-trial rulings have left him almost defenseless. Opening arguments and witness testimony are expected to…
Passive investors rarely trade, but prefer to buy and hold their investments with an eye towards long-term growth and faith that stocks ultimately go up. gradyreese/Getty Images Passive investing is a long-term strategy in which investors buy and hold a diversified mix of assets in an effort to match, not beat, the market.The most common…
The value of the US dollar is at a 20-year high, recently reaching parity with the euro. It’s a boon for American tourists, but poses challenges for some investors and businesses. While the strong dollar creates winners and losers, some believe it could help cool inflation. With the value of the dollar at a 20-year…
Rep. Kevin Hern, a Republican from Oklahoma, is investing his personal money in defense contractor stock. He has also called for increased federal spending on defense. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A GOP representative who wants more military defense spending just invested in two defense contractors. Rep. Kevin Hern and his wife invested up to $15,000 in…
Silversea Cruises Royal Caribbean Group’s Silversea Cruises acquired its new luxury expedition ship for $275 million. The cruise vessel initially belonged to Crystal Cruises before the brand dramatically collapsed this year. Wealthy travelers have been demanding more luxury expedition cruises, according to Silversea. Royal Caribbean Group’s Silversea Cruises has acquired its newest luxury expedition cruise…
Chesnot/Getty Images Twitter wants a judge to expedite its case against Elon Musk, who attempted to pull out of a deal to buy the company. Musk says the trial shouldn’t happen until February 2023. Twitter said the current situation harms it with “each passing day Musk is in breach” in a Monday filing. Twitter on…
Nearly 68% of US marketers from companies with 100 or more employees will use influencer marketing in 2021. And influencer and other paid content will represent 20% of US agency and marketing professionals’ digital ad budgets in 2021. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech…