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What if news publishers become video publishers, too? Yes, you've probably heard that one before.

Consumer confidence improved as oil prices eased after a U.S.-Iran truce, but inflation, labor worries, and rate-hike expectations keep WLY, TSN, ARKO, and NYT in focus as defensive picks.

DUK, KO, ARKO and NYT are highlighted as defensive stock picks as U.S. inflation tops 4%, rate hike expectations rise and earnings estimates improve.

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for New York Times (NYT) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

In a new court filing, The Times accused Microsoft of encouraging OpenAI to train its A.I. systems using copyrighted articles.

One of the most recognized media brands in America, the company for most of the past decade was a cautionary tale about what happens to newspaper businesses when the internet rewrites the rules.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed staff to build a prediction markets platform, according to a New York Times report. The app would be separate from the company's social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, but Meta would leverage its audience on those applications to drive users to the prediction market.

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B | BRK.B Price Prediction) used its first full quarter under Greg Abel to nearly triple its position in New York Times (NYSE:NYT), adding roughly 199% to the Class A stake in the same quarter it tripled Alphabet and started a Delta Air Lines position.

One of the most recognized media brands in America, the company for most of the past decade was a cautionary tale about what happens to newspaper businesses when the internet rewrites the rules.

AWR, ED, KO and NYT stand out as low-beta defensive picks as the Fed holds rates steady and signals possible policy shifts amid inflation.