Adam Neumann Buying Back WeWork? & Eli Lilly Worth More than Tesla
Feb 7, 2024
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Adam Neumann, founder of WeWork, attempts to buy back the bankrupt company. ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. plan to launch a new sports streaming service. Eli Lily's stock price rivals Tesla's. Taylor Swift threatens legal action against a college student tracking her jet. The popularity of magic mushrooms is on the rise and Nebraska's state slogan is changed.
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Adam Neumann is attempting to buy back WeWork out of bankruptcy with the help of hedge fund Third Point, but faces obstacles such as lack of support from WeWork and winning over senior creditors.
Fox Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney are merging their sports content into a single streaming joint venture, reflecting the increasing trend of live sports shifting to streaming platforms.
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WeWork Founder Adam Neumann's Attempt to Buy the Company Out of Bankruptcy
WeWork founder Adam Neumann has made a public attempt to buy his former company out of bankruptcy. He sent a letter to WeWork's advisors asking them to consider his takeover approach, with financing help from hedge fund Third Point. While this could potentially lead to one of the most dramatic executive comebacks in business history, there are still significant hurdles to overcome, including the lack of support from WeWork and the need to win over senior creditors.
Fox Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney's New Streaming Joint Venture
Fox Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have joined forces to launch a new streaming joint venture that will consolidate their sports content under a single brand. The new standalone app, yet to be named, will include content from ESPN, TNT, and Fox Sports. While the pricing details are yet to be announced, it is estimated to be in the $75 to $80 per month range, comparable to other streaming services. This move reflects the increasing shift of live sports to streaming platforms.
The Rise of Psychedelic Industry and the Increased Demand for Magic Mushrooms
The use of magic mushrooms, specifically psilocybin, is on the rise due to increasing evidence of its potential therapeutic benefits for psychiatric disorders. This growing demand is reflected in the significant increase in drug busts related to magic mushrooms, with officials confiscating 844 kilograms of mushrooms containing psilocybin in 2022, a 273% increase from 2017. The psychedelic industry is booming, with over 50 psychedelic companies trading on US stock exchanges, and forecasts predict the industry could surpass $10 billion in the next decade. However, magic mushrooms are still considered illegal federally, even as interest and investment in the industry continue to grow.
Episode 252: Neal and Toby explain how Adam Neumann is attempting to buy back his bankrupt company WeWork. Plus ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. are teaming up to bring a massive streaming service for sports. It's kinda like... Cable! Next, Eli Lilly's stock price is giving Tesla a run for their money and Taylor Swift is threatening legal action against the college student tracking her jet. And finally, why magic mushrooms are on the up and Nebraska's state slogan is no more.