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Mon. 08/22 – Elon Musk Raising Prices Just For Fun

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Aug 22, 2022
Amazon aims to shake up healthcare by bidding for Signify Health. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is hiking Tesla's software prices, stirring curiosity. Insights reveal Sam Bankman-Fried's astounding revenue surge during crypto's heyday, yet concerns linger over stablecoins' stability. A new social trend emerges as Gen Z uses the FindMy app for friendship dynamics, raising questions about privacy. Adding to the intrigue, a father's experience with digital misjudgment highlights the perils of tech in sensitive situations.
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Amazon's Healthcare Ambitions

  • Amazon is aggressively expanding into the healthcare sector.
  • This marks their second recent face-off against CVS, following the One Medical acquisition.
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Tesla's FSD Price Hike

  • Elon Musk is raising the price of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature.
  • This price hike, despite limited new features, raises questions about Tesla's pricing power and consumer adoption.
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FTX's Financial Strength

  • Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX saw massive revenue growth in 2021, exceeding $1 billion.
  • This financial strength allows him to act as a lender and acquirer in the crypto market.
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