The New York Times and the athletic ESPN just went through a round of layoffs. Sports coverage is still very important it's arguably what's kept cable going so strong all this time along with local news and politics that the local TV stations have. It's becoming a lot easier to get sports from all kinds of different things. I think we're gonna see more consolidation and get it back to more bundles put together.
The New York Times leaves its sports desk behind as it puts its might behind The Athletic.
(00:21) Jim Mueller and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why the New York Times announced it is shutting down its sports department. - The future of sports coverage and sports entertainment. - The Barbie movie and the potential value of Mattel’s intellectual property.
(15:53) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma look at some ultra-luxury businesses... and why they’re beating the market.
Companies discussed: NYT, DIS, RACE, RH, LVMUY, PPRUY, HESAY, MAT
Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jim Mueller, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd
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