The next frontier of Hollywood IP harvesting

Warner Bros. | Universal Studios | Amazon Prime Hollywood is finally leveling up. For decades, studios have tried to capitalize on the financial success and cultural relevance of video games, but it’s only been in the past few years that things have clicked. With the box office achievements of Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”…

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Warren Buffett’s public Kraft Heinz criticism is extremely unusual for the typically passive owner

Wall Street shared Buffett’s disappointment. Kraft Heinz shares fell as much as 7.6% on Tuesday after the announcement early that morning, but made back some of that loss, finishing down just 2.4% for the holiday-shortened week. Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Will Buffett’s unhappiness prompt Berkshire to sell some or all of its stake? He didn’t rule…

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Elliott’s plan for PepsiCo includes investing in some of its iconic brands, shedding others

Company: PepsiCo Business: PepsiCo is one of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods companies, with a portfolio of some of the most iconic brands in food and beverage. Its brands include: Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker and SodaStream. Its segments include Frito-Lay North America (FLNA); Quaker Foods North America (QFNA); PepsiCo Beverages…

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