Meteorologists are warning of an extreme winter storm. As temperatures are expected to fall, U.S. residents will need more natural gas to heat their homes. Very low temperatures can also disrupt gas pipelines. A huge decrease in storage is expected. Natural gas prices are at their highest since 2022.—cnn.com  

In 2025, airlines are expected to earn just $7.90 per passenger, yet total profits may reach $40 billion, according to IATA. As Boeing and Airbus struggled to raise production, airlines operated older aircrafts, increasing fuel and maintenance costs amidst rising demand.— economist.com

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) rejected Paramount’s bid and accepted Netflix’s offer for its streaming and studio assets. A key concern with Paramount’s proposal was the large amount of debt required. Antitrust authorities are expected to focus primarily on the paid streaming market when evaluating such mergers.—ft.com Market Data The U.S. paid streaming market shares (2025) … Continue reading Warner Bros. Discovery Chooses Netflix Over Paramount

A recent tax bill has increased income inequality in Fairfield County. Higher-income households, concentrated in towns like Greenwich, have seen rising after-tax incomes due to tax cuts. Lower-income households, concentrated in towns like Bridgeport, have experienced stagnant or declining incomes as eligibility for government benefits has been reduced.—ft.com

Patents on semaglutide—the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, the widely popular weight-loss treatments made by Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharma giant, are due to expire next year.—economist.com    

Tennis players participating in tournaments are compensated based on the round in which they lose, with payouts escalating exponentially as the player continues to win. A first-round loser at the 2025 Miami Open received $23,760, the tournament runner-up won $598,000, and the champion won $1.12 million.—sportico.com The Darker Side of Tennis Players’ Earnings Tennis has … Continue reading How Does Prize Money Work in Tennis?