Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/25/2025
Aug 25, 2025
Spotify plans to raise prices, sparking discussions on market dynamics. The Trump administration halted development by Orsted, impacting renewable energy efforts off the Rhode Island coast. China Evergrande Group's delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange raises concerns in the real estate sector. Keurig Dr Pepper is making waves with its ambitious $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet’s, while Coca-Cola considers restructuring by possibly selling Costa. These developments reflect shifting strategies in the corporate world, particularly in the coffee industry.
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Spotify Considers Price Hikes And Feature Adds
- Spotify is considering price increases and bundling new features to boost revenue.
- Companies are treating price hikes as a strategic tool alongside product changes.
US Halts Ørsted Offshore Project
- The Trump administration ordered Ørsted to stop work on a near-complete Rhode Island offshore wind project.
- Ørsted plans to continue capital-raising despite the forced construction halt.
Evergrande Gets Delisted In Hong Kong
- China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after earlier financial troubles and defaults.
- The delisting marks a formal end to its public trading presence in Hong Kong.