Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the push

Disney is selling ads for the Super Bowl, Oscars and Grammys in 2027, all major advertising revenue drivers. Global ad president Rita Ferro is leading the charge.
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue

The summit sees top world leaders, defence officials and key executives gathering in Singapore from May 29 to 31
Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting ‘neo-militarism’ claims

Koizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.
Josh Brown, counting on a new momentum strategy, thinks investors want more than index funds

Brown debuted a separately managed account named after a premium cut of steak — built to hold what he considers the market’s best opportunities.
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined

The DOJ is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger over his refusal to give the department election records.
Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade

With Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO ahead, retail investors are rushing into space-themed ETFs including NASA which offers direct access to the rocket company.
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously challenged freedom of navigation in the sea lane, raising questions about the future.
Will Gen Z be the generation to revive moviegoing?

Gen Zers like affordable, social experiences and are driving demand for anime and video game titles at the theaters.
Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality

Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices.
Meta has struggled at selling anything other than ads. Will AI be different?

Meta is making a major push to expand its business beyond online advertising, but past efforts show that success is far from guaranteed.