Activists Target Victoria’s Secret, Trump Boosts EchoStar, and the Premium Credit Card Battle Heats Up

In today’s episode, we break down why Victoria’s Secret stock is climbing after activist investor Barington Capital takes a stake and pushes for a board overhaul and a renewed focus on bras. Plus, EchoStar soars nearly 50% after President Trump personally intervenes in its FCC dispute, Microsoft expands its European data sovereignty program to ease regulatory pressure, Starbucks doubles down on its employee turnaround strategy to win back its culture—and JPMorgan Chase and American Express escalate the premium credit card rivalry with major refreshes and bigger perks on the way. The business world isn’t slowing down—and neither are we.
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