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May 2023
19m 15s

Writers Strike & The Future of Streaming

The Motley Fool
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The last writers strike lasted 100 days. How long will this one last and what will it mean for entertainment businesses? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The latest inflation data putting a smile on Wall Street's face - Pricing data for gasoline and bacon - Axon Enterprise succeeding despite today's stock drop (8:48) What will the writers strike mean for s ... Show More
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