This week, we’re looking at what’s happening in some big companies around the world.** Let’s learn about some interesting business news in simple English!
Tesla’s New Robot Taxis
Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, has big plans! Last week, he showed the world Tesla’s new robot taxis. These are cars that can drive without a driver. Musk says these taxis will be on roads by 2026. Many people are excited, but others are not sure if this will really happen. Tesla’s shares (pieces of the company that people can buy) went down after this news, which was a surprise.
Netflix Grows Bigger
Good news for Netflix! The streaming company now has over 270 million people using its service around the world. That’s a lot of people watching TV shows and movies! Netflix is doing well because it stopped people from sharing passwords and has cheaper plans with some ads. The company made more money than experts thought it would.
Big Changes at Disney
Disney, the famous company that makes movies and runs theme parks, is having some problems. The company’s boss, Bob Iger, is trying to make changes to help Disney make more money. Disney+ (their streaming service like Netflix) is still losing money. The company is now focusing on making fewer but better movies and shows.
Amazon in Europe
Amazon has some trouble in Europe. The European Union (EU) has said that Amazon might be breaking rules about fair competition. The EU thinks Amazon uses data from small businesses selling on its website to help its own products sell better. Amazon might have to pay a lot of money if the EU decides the company did something wrong.
Oil Prices and World Events
Oil prices are going up and down a lot lately. This is happening because of problems in the Middle East. When there are conflicts in places where oil comes from, prices often go up. This can make gas for your car more expensive. But right now, there is also a lot of oil available, which keeps prices from going too high.
Small Businesses Growing Online
It’s not all about big companies! Small businesses around the world are finding new ways to sell their products online. Many are using social media like Instagram and TikTok to show their products. This is good because they don’t need a big shop in a busy street to sell things anymore.
Have you noticed any of these changes in your area? Do you use Netflix or shop on Amazon? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your comments below and tell us what business news interests you the most. Next week, we’ll look at some exciting new technology that’s changing how we live and work. See you then!**
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| English Word | German Translation |
|---|---|
| robot taxis | Robotertaxis |
| shares | Aktien |
| streaming | Streaming |
| password | Passwort |
| theme parks | Freizeitparks |
| competition | Wettbewerb |
| conflicts | Konflikte |
| available | verfügbar |
| social media | soziale Medien |
