Why Do People Still Care About the Oscars in 2026?
Despite declining live-view behavior, the Oscars remain culturally relevant because the event now functions as a distributed media moment rather than a single long-form broadcast experience. Audiences increasingly follow clips, reactions, and highlights in real time across platforms.
The AI Arms Race: Why Big Tech is Hitting the Bond Market
Big Tech's AI infrastructure cycle is reshaping corporate finance strategy. Hyperscalers are accelerating data-center and accelerator spend to historic levels, and projected capital expenditure is forcing a transition from primarily self-funded expansion toward larger debt-market participation.
The $111 Billion Showdown: Paramount Wins, Netflix Walks Away
The wildest bidding war in Hollywood history has finally come to an end. For months, everyone thought Netflix was a shoo-in to snap up Warner Bros. Discovery, but Paramount, backed by Skydance, swooped in with a $111 billion offer. After reviewing both bids, Warner's board judged Paramount's terms to be the stronger package.