Major moves and market momentum in this week’s top financial stories, including:
Blackstone Drills into Data
Apple’s $100 Billion Hedge
Margins Are the Meal at McDonald’s
The Fed’s September Fork in the Road
NFL and ESPN: A Streaming Power Play
FinWeekly has the latest updates on market-shaping headlines and business strategy insights: Blackstone is back in acquisition mode, placing a $6.5 billion bet on energy data firm Enverus. It’s not just about M&A — it’s a sign that private equity is eyeing high-margin, insight-driven plays as interest rates fall and dealmaking heats up.
Meanwhile, Apple just pledged $100 billion to boost U.S. manufacturing in what looks like a preemptive move against potential iPhone tariffs. From Kentucky glass to Texas semiconductors, Apple is rewiring its supply chain to mitigate risk and reclaim control — and investors are cheering.
Over in fast food, McDonald’s stock is climbing, but the real story is in the margins. With flat revenue and shrinking operating leverage, the company is proving that cash flow discipline — not just top-line growth — separates the resilient from the rest.
All eyes are on the Fed ahead of its September meeting. With dissent brewing inside the FOMC and the labor market showing signs of weakness, rate cuts may be closer than expected. What happens next could reshape the capital landscape for borrowers, investors, and business owners alike.
And in a bold media shake-up, Disney is handing the NFL a 10% stake in ESPN — in exchange for NFL Network, RedZone, and more. It’s not just about content — it’s about ownership, bundling, and strategic alignment as ESPN launches its new $29.99/month streaming platform.
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