Disney announced it will take a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games \u2014 the creator of popular game platform Fortnite \u2014 in an effort to diversify while its linear media struggles. The partnership means we can expect Epic-created games featuring Disney characters in the not-too-distant future. Plus, Federal Reserve higher-ups signal they will take their time on rate cuts and U.S. imports of Chinese goods fell last year.