Adobe Scraps $20B Deal with Figma & Why Apple is Suspending the Next Apple Watch
Dec 19, 2023
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Adobe's $20B acquisition of Figma falls through, disrupting major mergers. Oil tanker attacks disrupt Red Sea trade routes. Apple Watch sales halted due to patent issues. US Steel sells itself for $14+ billion to Japanese rival. Southwest Airlines faces punishment for holiday meltdown.
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Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma fell through, indicating potential challenges for major mergers.
Sales of the latest Apple Watch are being stopped due to patent issues, highlighting the importance of protecting intellectual property.
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Volcano Eruption in Iceland
A volcano erupted in southwestern Iceland, surprising people as it had been expected for weeks. Iceland, well-prepared for volcanoes, doesn't anticipate this eruption to pose significant threats. However, caution is still advised.
US Steel Sold to Japan's Nippon Steel
US Steel, once a symbol of American industrialism, has been sold to Japan's Nippon Steel for $14.1 billion. The sale marks the end of US Steel's era as an independent company and raises questions about domestic steel production and competition.
Southwest Airlines Fined $140 Million
The US Department of Transportation has ordered Southwest Airlines to pay $140 million for the disruptions caused during winter storms last year. Southwest failed to offer adequate customer service and suffer the largest penalty ever given for consumer protection violations.
Episode 216: Neal and Toby discuss why Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma fell through and what it means for major mergers moving forward. Plus, why attacks on oil tankers are disrupting trade routes in the Red Sea and sales of the latest Apple Watch are being stopped due to patent issues. Next, US Steel agrees to sell itself for for $14+ billion to their Japanese rival, and Toby shares his favorite trend. Finally, the hammer has come down on a punishment for Southwest's holiday meltdown.
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