EconomyTrade

Global Corporate Costs Surge by $1.2 Trillion, with Tariffs Playing a Major Role, S&P Analysis Reveals

** A sweeping new analysis from S&P Global indicates companies worldwide are facing an unexpected $1.2 trillion cost surge this year. The report suggests a significant portion of these increased costs, driven in part by tariffs, is being passed on to consumers, sparking a debate on the economic fallout across different income levels. **CONTENT:**

Trillion-Dollar Corporate Squeeze

PharmaPolicy

Trump Administration’s Pharma Deals Signal Major Policy Shift on Drug Pricing

Recent agreements between the Trump administration and major pharmaceutical companies mark a significant shift in drug pricing policy. The deals connect tariff protection to price reductions and domestic manufacturing investment, creating a new negotiation model for the industry.

New Pharmaceutical Pricing Framework Emerges

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a structural reset in how it approaches pricing and domestic investment, according to reports analyzing recent agreements between the Trump administration and major drug manufacturers. Sources indicate that deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca establish a new framework that ties drug affordability to domestic production commitments, marking a significant departure from previous approaches to prescription drug pricing policy.

BusinessTechnology

Apple Secures U.S. Formula 1 Broadcasting Rights in Landmark Five-Year Partnership

In a major shift for American motorsports coverage, Apple has reportedly secured the U.S. broadcast rights for Formula 1 in a five-year agreement. The deal follows the unprecedented box office success of “F1 The Movie,” an Apple original film that has grossed nearly $630 million globally.

Apple Takes the Wheel for U.S. Formula 1 Coverage

In a significant development for American sports broadcasting, Apple Inc. has reportedly become the new U.S. broadcast partner for Formula One global motorsports, according to recent announcements. Sources indicate the technology giant has secured a five-year agreement to broadcast the racing series beginning next season, marking a strategic expansion of Apple’s sports media portfolio.

BusinessTelecom

AT&T Implements Broadband Rate Adjustments Across All Internet Service Tiers

AT&T has confirmed comprehensive price increases affecting all its home internet service plans. The telecommunications giant cites rising operational costs and evolving business needs as drivers behind the rate adjustments.

AT&T Broadband Services Face Universal Price Adjustments

AT&T is implementing price increases across its entire spectrum of home internet plans, according to reports confirmed by company representatives. Sources indicate the adjustments will affect virtually all existing customers, marking the latest in a series of annual rate hikes by the telecommunications provider.