DISNEY+ AND HULU RAISE PRICES UP TO 13%
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Disney increased prices for Disney+ and Hulu streaming services by up to 13 percent, with the ad-free Disney+ plan now exceeding Netflix's pricing. The hikes come as Disney's streaming division doubled its profits.
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