Unafraid of concentration risk, Ackman channels billions into select names he believes are undervalued giants, as evidenced by past winners like Chipotle Mexican Grill ( ) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings ( ). His strategy prioritizes quality management and long-term moats over diversification. In the first quarter, he launched a blockbuster stake in Uber Technologies ( ), acquiring 30.3 million shares worth $2.21 billion at the time - now valued at $2.8 billion and comprising 21% of his $13.7 billion portfolio. Yet, he hasn't added since, content with the position amid Uber's rally.
This partnership reflects the continued focus of Amazon and Netflix on expanding their advertising businesses. This deal strengthens Amazon's role in advertising and also points to its growing position as a key backend service provider. With Prime Video boasting more than 300 million ad-supported viewers monthly, AMZN is becoming a one-stop shop for advertisers looking to reach a massive audience.
The superstar musician is the most-streamed artist in the world. She is the first to win album of the year at the Grammy Awards four times. Her Eras Tour generated more than $2 billion in ticket sales. And she has a net worth of $1.6 billion. She also has something valuable in common with Amazon, the Jeff Bezos-founded ecommerce giant that boasts a $2.5 trillion market capitalization.
On Friday, a proposed class action was filed in Washington federal court against Amazon over a "bait and switch" in which the company allegedly misleads consumers into believing they've purchased content when they're only getting a license to watch, which can be revoked at any time....Lisa Reingold, who filed the lawsuit, says she bought Bella and the Bulldogs - Volume 4 on Amazon in May for $20.79 but soon lost access to the title.
While TVs might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Labor Day sales, retailers like and are offering steep discounts on brands like LG, Samsung, Hisense, and more. You can save up to 50% on premium-grade OLED models, cinema-sized 100-inch screens, and even ultra budget-friendly options from Insignia and TCL. I review TVs for ZDNET.