Business briefs
Hulu package
Hulu, the TV streaming service owned by Comcast, Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox, plans to provide all episodes of original series at once to paying subscribers, exploiting the popularity of so-called binge viewing.
‘Soda’ pops
SodaStream, the Israeli maker of home soda machines, surged nearly 12 percent to $65.08 after boosting its revenue outlook for 2013 and posting earnings that beat analyst estimates.
Sox guy shops
Red Sox owner John Henry has reportedly decided to make his own bid for the Boston Globe newspaper, currently being peddled by its owner, the New York Times company. Times shares rose 2.5 percent to $12.08.
B’berg swaps
Bloomberg yesterday announced that its affiliate Bloomberg SEF has received temporary approval from the CFTC to operate a multi-asset class swap execution facility.
RDA emerges
The media company Reader’s Digest Association yesterday announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and is emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

