💰 Meta’s Bonus Bonanza: Execs Win Big While Jobs Vanish

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🔥 Good morning, Cash Nut readers! Another day, another round of wild financial moves. From Meta’s eyebrow-raising executive bonuses to Amazon’s latest corporate shake-ups, we’ve got the must-know stories to keep you ahead of the game. Buckle up! 🚀

💰 Meta’s Big Bonus Move: Execs Cash In After Layoffs
Meta just pulled off a classic corporate plot twist—cutting 4,000 jobs (5% of its workforce) while boosting executive bonuses by 200%. The company claims this aligns with compensation at peer companies and keeps top execs motivated. But let’s be real, the timing isn’t exactly great.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, however, isn’t part of the bonus bonanza. He’s still on that symbolic $1 annual salary grind—though, with his Meta stock making him the second-richest person in the world, he’s probably doing just fine.

❌ Amazon Chimes Out—Shutting Down Its Zoom Rival
Amazon’s video conferencing platform, Chime, is officially on mute. The company announced it will discontinue the service by February 20, 2026.

Chime, which never quite gained traction against heavyweights like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, will stop accepting new accounts by February 19, 2025, and existing users have about a year to find alternatives. Amazon is nudging folks towards AWS Wickr, Slack, or (ironically) Zoom as their next go-to meeting app.

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🎬 Amazon Now Holds the Keys to James Bond’s Future

Shaken, not stirred? Amazon is now in the driver’s seat of the James Bond franchise. The Broccoli family, long-time gatekeepers of 007, are handing over creative control to Amazon MGM Studios in a new joint venture.

This means Amazon will decide who plays Bond, who writes the script, and when the next film rolls out. The financial details of this deal are under wraps, but it’s clear Amazon wants to put its stamp on the legendary spy series. Will they keep it classic or shake things up with a major reboot? Stay tuned.

Other News You Should Know 📢

💸 Delta’s Pricey Apology – Delta Air Lines is paying $30,000 to each passenger aboard Flight 4819, which crash-landed in Toronto. No legal strings attached, but potential lawsuits may still be incoming.

📉 Walmart Woes – Shares tanked after the retail giant warned of slowing sales in 2025, blaming cautious consumers and tariff uncertainties. Rising labor costs aren’t helping either.

✈️ Trump vs. Boeing – Former President Trump isn’t happy with Boeing’s delays on new Air Force One jets. He’s now considering buying used planes instead.

📈 Alibaba’s AI-Powered Surge – Strong e-commerce sales and AI investments helped Alibaba beat earnings expectations, sending its stock soaring. Is a full comeback in the works?

🚀 Palantir’s AI Bet – Palantir stock hit an all-time high, riding the AI wave. But analysts are split on whether this is the start of something bigger or a hype-fueled bubble.

🥤 Coke’s Gut-Health Gamble – Coca-Cola is launching Simply Pop, a prebiotic soda line to take on trendy gut-health brands like Olipop and Poppi. Will this fizz with consumers?

⚡ That’s it for today’s Cash Nut! Stay sharp, stay informed, and don’t forget to hit “reply” if you’ve got thoughts to share. See you in the next edition! 🚀

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