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Disgraced Crypto King SBF Convicted of Fraud & $2B Theme Park Merger
Nov 3, 2023
30:05
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Sam Bankman-Fried, disgraced FTX founder, is convicted of fraud and could face up to 110 years in prison. The hosts also discuss Apple's fiscal quarter earnings and pivot to services, the importance of a solid commerce platform, the resurgence of Adidas Samba shoes, and the amusement park mega merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair.
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- Amusement park operators Six Flags and Cedar Fair have merged in a $2 billion deal, aiming to compete with larger theme park operators and boost profitability through scale and cost-cutting measures.
- The debate over daylight saving time continues, with health groups arguing against it due to negative impacts on sleep and productivity, while proponents highlight extended evening daylight as beneficial for consumer spending and recreational activities.
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Six Flags and Cedar Fair merge to create amusement park powerhouse
Six Flags and Cedar Fair, two amusement park operators, have merged in a $2 billion deal. The merger will create a combined entity operating 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resort properties in North America. The move is seen as a way for the companies to compete with larger theme park operators like Disney and Universal. Amusement parks have been facing declining attendance, and the merger aims to leverage scale and cost-cutting measures to boost profitability.
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