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Sep 28, 2017 by Daniel B. Kline
Everything We Know About Walt Disney’s Upcoming Streaming Services
The company will give viewers access to 10,000 live sporting events, 500 films, and over 7,000 television episodes. Traditional pay-TV subscriber numbers are on the decline, and CEO Bob Iger sees this streaming transition as his last major priority before retirement.

Sep 25, 2017 by John Rosevear
SUV Sales a Bright Spot in the U.S. Auto Market
Auto sales have declined 2% this year after sales broke records in 2016, leading to speculation about whether the U.S. has reached peak auto. However, one area of the market -- SUVs, light trucks, and crossovers -- continues to demonstrate growth.

Sep 19, 2017 by Evan Niu, CFA
Highlights From Apple's Unveiling Event Last Week
Edge-to-edge display? Check. Wireless charging? Check. Facial recognition components? Check. The iPhone X is gorgeous, but what does its release timing mean for Apple’s financials over the next few quarters? We dig into that and Apple’s other upcoming products.

Sep 14, 2017 by Asit Sharma, CPA
Nordstrom Local Becomes the Latest Brick-and-Mortar Experiment to Win Back Shoppers
In a strange twist, the newest retail store from Nordstrom will carry no inventory. Instead, the company hopes a unique menu of services will provide a rich enough experience to connect with shoppers -- a trend that is growing quickly in the brick-and-mortar world.

Sep 10, 2017 by Taylor Muckerman and Sarah Priestley
Phillips 66 Is Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What’s the Impact?
Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy is releasing 500,000 barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. We discuss the impact and importance of the move.







