[일:] 2025년 04월 12일

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring its board, appointing Anthony Noto and Joey Levin to drive growth amid challenges in traditional cable TV. The company reported a loss for Q4 and a decline in ad revenue but aims to focus on innovation and streaming. Despite market volatility and stock downgrades, Warner Bros. Discovery’s proactive strategies may position it for future success.

Robinhood has launched Robinhood Banking with checking and savings accounts offering a 4% APY, challenging traditional banks. The service aims to attract retail investors but faces regulatory scrutiny and a drop in stock value. CEO Vlad Tenev emphasizes blockchain’s potential to democratize investments, advocating for regulatory reforms as Robinhood navigates compliance and growth challenges.

Recent developments in the semiconductor industry highlight the impact of geopolitical tensions and market dynamics. U.S. chipmakers, like Qualcomm, benefit from tariff exemptions when outsourcing to Taiwan. South Korean startup FuriosaAI rejects an acquisition to focus on high-performance AI chips. Ant Group reduces costs by utilizing local semiconductors, while Intel’s new CEO plans a significant overhaul of operations to strengthen its semiconductor business. The interplay between these factors shapes the evolving semiconductor landscape.

Recent tariff increases by President Trump on Chinese imports have alarmed investors and businesses, particularly impacting Amazon sellers. This change may harm small U.S. businesses and China’s manufacturing sector. Concurrently, scrutiny of big tech firms like Microsoft and Google over potential antitrust violations is increasing, while Costco navigates political pressures on its diversity policies. Overall, economic growth could slow amid these developments, urging investors to remain adaptable.