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Spotify's Ambitious Expansion Plans, Investing Strategies Amid Booming Demand for Energy, and Japan's "Dementia Money" Crisis

Spotify is expanding beyond music with podcasts and audiobooks. Expert insights on building a perfect investment portfolio are also discussed. Japan's aging population poses a risk to trillions of dollars in assets.

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CONTENT: Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, is making waves with its ambitious expansion plans beyond music. In an episode of the Everybody's Business podcast on Bloomberg, Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg...

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    Spotify’s new playbook for staying on top

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    How to Make Money From the Booming Demand for Energy

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    Japan’s “Dementia Money” Crisis Puts Trillions of Dollars at Risk

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Spotify's Ambitious Expansion Plans, Investing Strategies Amid Booming Demand for Energy, and Japan's "Dementia Money" Crisis

Spotify is expanding beyond music with podcasts and audiobooks. Expert insights on building a perfect investment portfolio are also discussed. Japan's aging population poses a risk to trillions of dollars in assets.

Sunday, January 25, 2026 • 3 min read • 4 source references

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Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, is making waves with its ambitious expansion plans beyond music. In an episode of the Everybody's Business podcast on Bloomberg, Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg reporter, discussed Spotify's new business direction with Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin. The company is looking to get into everything, from podcasts to audiobooks, and AI plays a significant role in the future of music.

Meanwhile, the stock market landscape is ever-evolving, and investors are reevaluating their strategies. On the Odd Lots podcast, Cullen Roche, the founder and CIO of Discipline Funds and the author of "Your Perfect Portfolio," shared his insights on optimally designing an investment portfolio. He emphasized the need for investors to evaluate their circumstances to create a reliable and profitable investment strategy.

The energy sector is experiencing a significant surge in demand, and those best positioned to capitalize on this trend stand to make substantial profits. Tyler Rosenlicht, a senior vice president at Cohen & Steers, spoke to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway on the Odd Lots podcast about infrastructure investing and the potential of data centers to lower electric bills.

However, the booming energy sector isn't the only economic trend worth noting. Japan's aging population poses a significant risk to trillions of dollars in assets. K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg's Alice French discussed this "dementia money cliff" on the Big Take Asia podcast. As elderly citizens begin to experience cognitive decline, there is a growing concern about the management and safety of their assets. This issue could potentially impact the Japanese economy and the broader global economy.

In conclusion, Spotify's ambitious expansion plans, expert insights on investment strategies, the booming demand for energy, and Japan's "dementia money" crisis are significant trends shaping the economic landscape. By understanding these developments, investors and businesses can make informed decisions and adapt to the ever-changing market conditions.

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  • Bloomberg: Everybody's Business - Spotify’s new playbook for staying on top

  • Bloomberg: Odd Lots - An Expert's Guide to Building a Perfect Investment Portfolio

  • Bloomberg: Odd Lots - How to Make Money From the Booming Demand for Energy

  • Bloomberg: Big Take Asia - Japan’s “Dementia Money” Crisis Puts Trillions of Dollars at Risk

CONTENT:

Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, is making waves with its ambitious expansion plans beyond music. In an episode of the Everybody's Business podcast on Bloomberg, Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg reporter, discussed Spotify's new business direction with Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin. The company is looking to get into everything, from podcasts to audiobooks, and AI plays a significant role in the future of music.

Meanwhile, the stock market landscape is ever-evolving, and investors are reevaluating their strategies. On the Odd Lots podcast, Cullen Roche, the founder and CIO of Discipline Funds and the author of "Your Perfect Portfolio," shared his insights on optimally designing an investment portfolio. He emphasized the need for investors to evaluate their circumstances to create a reliable and profitable investment strategy.

The energy sector is experiencing a significant surge in demand, and those best positioned to capitalize on this trend stand to make substantial profits. Tyler Rosenlicht, a senior vice president at Cohen & Steers, spoke to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway on the Odd Lots podcast about infrastructure investing and the potential of data centers to lower electric bills.

However, the booming energy sector isn't the only economic trend worth noting. Japan's aging population poses a significant risk to trillions of dollars in assets. K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg's Alice French discussed this "dementia money cliff" on the Big Take Asia podcast. As elderly citizens begin to experience cognitive decline, there is a growing concern about the management and safety of their assets. This issue could potentially impact the Japanese economy and the broader global economy.

In conclusion, Spotify's ambitious expansion plans, expert insights on investment strategies, the booming demand for energy, and Japan's "dementia money" crisis are significant trends shaping the economic landscape. By understanding these developments, investors and businesses can make informed decisions and adapt to the ever-changing market conditions.

Sources:

  • Bloomberg: Everybody's Business - Spotify’s new playbook for staying on top

  • Bloomberg: Odd Lots - An Expert's Guide to Building a Perfect Investment Portfolio

  • Bloomberg: Odd Lots - How to Make Money From the Booming Demand for Energy

  • Bloomberg: Big Take Asia - Japan’s “Dementia Money” Crisis Puts Trillions of Dollars at Risk

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