Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Disney Eyes Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Cost-Cutting Drive: Managers Given 20% Savings Target
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing to eliminate thousands of jobs as the entertainment giant intensifies its cost-cutting drive, with some managers asked to identify opportunities to achieve 20% in annual cost savings. Potential savings could come from eliminating positions and reducing other operating expenses across the company, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 2, 2026.…
Read MoreAnthropic’s IPO Could Mint New Billionaires: Why Amazon May Be the Biggest Winner
Amazon’s convertible notes in Anthropic had a principal value of $6.2 billion but were carried on Amazon’s books at $97.9 billion as of June 30, 2026. The company’s total Anthropic holding was valued at $190.4 billion, according to figures reported by GeekWire. The figures put Amazon in a strong position ahead of Anthropic’s expected initial…
Read MoreSkydance Says ‘Not Everyone Will See Their Future Here’ as Buyouts and 5-Day Office Rule Hit Staff
Skydance is requiring its combined workforce to return to the office five days a week while offering eligible employees a voluntary buyout, putting pressure on staff as the company integrates Warner Bros. Discovery following its $110 billion acquisition. In an Oct. 26 employee memo, Chairman and CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz acknowledged that…
Read MoreSubstack Hires Former Roku Executive Dan Robbins to Lead Brand Sponsorships
Substack has hired Dan Robbins, a former executive at Roku, as its first head of brand sponsorships, the company confirmed June 15, marking the platform’s most significant move yet to build out a revenue stream beyond paid subscriptions. Robbins, who previously served as VP of Ad Marketing and Partner Solutions at Roku and held senior…
Read MoreSubstack Hires Former Roku Executive Dan Robbins to Lead Brand Sponsorships
Substack has hired Dan Robbins, a former executive at Roku, as its first head of brand sponsorships, the company confirmed June 15, marking the platform’s most significant move yet to build out a revenue stream beyond paid subscriptions. Robbins, who previously served as VP of Ad Marketing and Partner Solutions at Roku and held senior…
Read MoreToshifumi Suzuki, Founder of 7 Eleven Japan and ‘God of Retail’, Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of 7-Eleven Japan in 1973 and widely considered as the father of Japan’s 7 Eleven convenience store industry, died of heart failure at the age of 93 on May 18. His death was announced on Monday. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness and support shown to…
Read MoreMomentum Peak Trade Seeks to Bring Structure and Support to Online Trading
Momentum Peak Trade is presenting itself as a brokerage platform for traders who want access to global markets without losing the guidance and clarity often missing from digital investing services. The company offers trading across forex, stocks, commodities, energy products, precious metals, and indices, with access available through web, tablet, Android, and iPhone platforms. Its…
Read More501FX Brings a Precision-Led Brokerage Model to Investors Seeking Smarter Global Market Access
501FX is building its presence in the online brokerage space with a platform designed for investors who want to move beyond passive savings and participate more actively in global financial markets. The brand’s proposition centers on access, technology, education, and personalized support, creating a trading environment aimed at clients who expect more control over how…
Read MorePipVertex Builds a Cleaner Path for Traders Navigating Global Markets
As online trading becomes more crowded, traders are no longer choosing platforms based only on access. Many now want a trading environment that helps them move across markets with more clarity, better structure and fewer distractions. PipVertex is positioning itself around that shift.The brokerage brand presents its platform as a modern trading solution for users…
Read MoreWarner Bros. shareholders greenlight Paramount’s historic $111 billion takeover
In one of Hollywood’s biggest corporate shake-ups in recent years, Warner Bros. shareholders on Thursday, April 23, approved Paramount’s acquisition by Skydance, marking a major step forward for the blockbuster entertainment deal. The merger would bring together two of the industry’s most prominent studios, combine their leading streaming platforms, and place one of the world’s…
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