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NBA Gears Up For Major Media Contract Negotiations

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The National Basketball Association is on a full-court press to secure its next round of broadcast rights.

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Media & Entertainment

The New York Times is Bringing Ads to The Athletic

On Monday, The New York Times debuted advertisements on the until now ad-free, subscription-supported sports site The Athletic.

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Media & Entertainment

The New York Times Adds The Athletic, Loses Ben Smith To A New Venture

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Media & Entertainment

The New York Times Considers Adding The Athletic To Its Lineup

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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