Duncan_Andison/iStock via Getty Images When Wells Fargo ( WFC ) decided to exit as lender for Bilt’s rent-rewards credit card, the fintech turned to private-credit investors after failing to secure another major bank partner. In February, Bilt arranged a deal to transfer about $1.2 billion in card balances with backing from a group that included Blue Owl Capital ( OWL ), Stone Point Capital, Goldm...
Duncan_Andison/iStock via Getty Images When Wells Fargo ( WFC ) decided to exit as lender for Bilt’s rent-rewards credit card, the fintech turned to private-credit investors after failing to secure another major bank partner. In February, Bilt arranged a deal to transfer about $1.2 billion in card balances with backing from a group that included Blue Owl Capital ( OWL ), Stone Point Capital, Goldman Sachs ( GS ) and TD, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The agreement also included funding for future balances expected from Bilt cardholders. The transaction highlights how private credit is rapidly expanding into consumer lending. Private-credit funds held roughly $350 billion in consumer-loan balances last year, up from less than $200 billion in 2019, according to Jefferies estimates. Increasingly, investors are using “forward-flow” deals, where they agree to buy loans that haven't yet been originated. These arrangements are becoming common across consumer finance. Harley-Davidson ( HOG ) sells much of its motorcycle loan production to firms including KKR and Pimco. Similar funding structures are being used by Affirm ( AFRM ), Sallie Mae ( SLM ) and Octane Lending. For fintechs and other nonbank lenders, the appeal is clear: they can keep making loans without tying up large amounts of capital on their own balance sheets. Still, risks remain. Some investors worry inflation, slower wage growth and a softer job market could weaken borrowers’ ability to repay debt. Others note that forward-flow funding can be pulled quickly if delinquencies rise or markets deteriorate. Bilt’s transaction also faced late-stage scrutiny. Shortly before closing, Blue Owl ( OWL ) was said to seek additional protections and a closer review of Bilt’s financial projections before approving the deal, the Journal reported. More on Wells Fargo, Blue Owl Capital, etc. Wall Street Roundup: Good News, Earnings News Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) Discusses HD...
Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock is on the rise. Since 2026 began, shares of the hydrogen fuel company have increased in value by more than 30%. Some investors, however, think the run has just begun, and certain analysts on Wall Street agree. Eric Stine, an analyst at Craig-Hallum, for example, has a $7 price target on Plug Power shares. That price target suggests more than 150% in potential upside...
Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock is on the rise. Since 2026 began, shares of the hydrogen fuel company have increased in value by more than 30%. Some investors, however, think the run has just begun, and certain analysts on Wall Street agree. Eric Stine, an analyst at Craig-Hallum, for example, has a $7 price target on Plug Power shares. That price target suggests more than 150% in potential upside. Stine reiterated his buy recommendation earlier this month. Maybe shares will explode in value this year like Stine predicts. Or maybe the stock's rise will be spread over a number of years. Either way, will you regret not buying Plug Power stock a decade from now? You might be surprised by the answer. Continue reading
joeravi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apple’s ( AAPL ) event invitations have long doubled as subtle previews of what is coming next, and this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference teaser appears to point to a major Siri overhaul at the center of WWDC 2026, according to Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman. Gurman wrote that Apple’s ( AAPL ) recent invitations often hinted at future features, ...
joeravi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apple’s ( AAPL ) event invitations have long doubled as subtle previews of what is coming next, and this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference teaser appears to point to a major Siri overhaul at the center of WWDC 2026, according to Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman. Gurman wrote that Apple’s ( AAPL ) recent invitations often hinted at future features, from 5G iPhones to satellite connectivity and Apple Intelligence. In his view, the new WWDC graphic suggests Apple is preparing a redesigned Siri experience across iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. The upgraded assistant is expected to feature a chatbot-style interface, refreshed visuals and a dedicated Siri app. Gurman said the new version should better handle multiple commands in one request, support outside AI agents and more effectively use personal data and on-screen content to answer queries. He added that Apple ( AAPL ) is testing a Siri interface integrated with the Dynamic Island, where the top-screen area would expand when activated and display prompts such as “Search or Ask,” along with glowing visual effects mirrored in the WWDC artwork. Beyond AI, Apple ( AAPL ) is said to be emphasizing performance improvements in its next software cycle, including bug fixes, faster operation and better battery life. Additional updates are reportedly aimed at enterprise users, schools and developing markets. On hardware, Gurman said industrywide memory shortages may delay some upcoming Macs. New Mac Studio models that had been expected around midyear could now arrive closer to October. He also said Apple’s ( AAPL ) anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro redesign, paired with M6 chips, may land later than previously expected, potentially toward the end of the late-2026 to early-2027 window. Separately, Apple ( AAPL ) is said be testing a smaller convenience feature for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27: undo and redo buttons for Home Screen edits, making it easier for users to reverse changes to...
joeravi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apple’s ( AAPL ) event invitations have long doubled as subtle previews of what is coming next, and this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference teaser appears to point to a major Siri overhaul at the center of WWDC 2026, according to Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman. Gurman wrote that Apple’s ( AAPL ) recent invitations often hinted at future features, ...
joeravi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apple’s ( AAPL ) event invitations have long doubled as subtle previews of what is coming next, and this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference teaser appears to point to a major Siri overhaul at the center of WWDC 2026, according to Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman. Gurman wrote that Apple’s ( AAPL ) recent invitations often hinted at future features, from 5G iPhones to satellite connectivity and Apple Intelligence. In his view, the new WWDC graphic suggests Apple is preparing a redesigned Siri experience across iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. The upgraded assistant is expected to feature a chatbot-style interface, refreshed visuals and a dedicated Siri app. Gurman said the new version should better handle multiple commands in one request, support outside AI agents and more effectively use personal data and on-screen content to answer queries. He added that Apple ( AAPL ) is testing a Siri interface integrated with the Dynamic Island, where the top-screen area would expand when activated and display prompts such as “Search or Ask,” along with glowing visual effects mirrored in the WWDC artwork. Beyond AI, Apple ( AAPL ) is said to be emphasizing performance improvements in its next software cycle, including bug fixes, faster operation and better battery life. Additional updates are reportedly aimed at enterprise users, schools and developing markets. On hardware, Gurman said industrywide memory shortages may delay some upcoming Macs. New Mac Studio models that had been expected around midyear could now arrive closer to October. He also said Apple’s ( AAPL ) anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro redesign, paired with M6 chips, may land later than previously expected, potentially toward the end of the late-2026 to early-2027 window. Separately, Apple ( AAPL ) is said to be testing a smaller convenience feature for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27: undo and redo buttons for Home Screen edits, making it easier for users to reverse changes...
There was a new home for the Merseyside derby but an old and familiar script. Virgil van Dijk’s 100th minute winner brought victory and relief for Arne Slot as Everton’s hopes of christening Hill Dickinson Stadium in style were punctured by another late Liverpool show. The 248th Merseyside derby was petering out towards a forgettable draw when the Liverpool captain held off James Tarkowski to head...
There was a new home for the Merseyside derby but an old and familiar script. Virgil van Dijk’s 100th minute winner brought victory and relief for Arne Slot as Everton’s hopes of christening Hill Dickinson Stadium in style were punctured by another late Liverpool show. The 248th Merseyside derby was petering out towards a forgettable draw when the Liverpool captain held off James Tarkowski to head home a Dominik Szoboszlai corner. Liverpool had tried the routine all afternoon and, in the tenth of 11 minutes of stoppage time, it finally paid off. Slot’s prospects of leading Liverpool into the Champions League next season lifted along with the noise from the delirious away section. Continue reading...
The finish was chaotic but, when the dust settles, this perhaps was the afternoon when Aston Villa made a decisive spurt for the finish line to claim Champions League qualication. As Tammy Abraham touched in the winner three minutes into injury-time, Unai Emery ran onto the pitch in celebration. Yet just a minute earlier Habib Diarra had been set clean through with a chance of his own to win it. E...
The finish was chaotic but, when the dust settles, this perhaps was the afternoon when Aston Villa made a decisive spurt for the finish line to claim Champions League qualication. As Tammy Abraham touched in the winner three minutes into injury-time, Unai Emery ran onto the pitch in celebration. Yet just a minute earlier Habib Diarra had been set clean through with a chance of his own to win it. Emi Martínez, though, stretched up to save his dink, and the road was cleared for the Villa winner. It was a game played amid a strange spirit of relaxation, with both sides having effectively achieved their ambitions for the season before kick-off: for Sunderland, avoiding the drop, and for Villa qualifying for the Champions League; Unai Emery’s fifth Europa League success, itself a potential route into the premier competition, may still come as a bonus. This was just Villa’s fifth win in 15 league games since their run of eight league wins in a row came to an end in late December, and as a result they now have a 10-point lead over Chelsea in sixth with five games remaining. Continue reading...
(RTTNews) - Harmonic (HLIT) announced that DIRECTV is modernizing its U.S. direct-to-home (DTH) video platform using Harmonic's VOS Media Software. This cloud-native solution is designed to streamline DIRECTV's playout-to-delivery workflow, lowering operational costs while ensuri
(RTTNews) - Harmonic (HLIT) announced that DIRECTV is modernizing its U.S. direct-to-home (DTH) video platform using Harmonic's VOS Media Software. This cloud-native solution is designed to streamline DIRECTV's playout-to-delivery workflow, lowering operational costs while ensuri
Investors are not fond of Nike (NYSE: NKE) right now. That's highlighted by the over 70% decline in the stock from its 2021 high. The problems are real, with the company's sales and earnings both trending in the wrong direction. However, there are signs that a turnaround effort, dubbed "Win Now," could be having a positive impact. Nike is facing some negative headwinds it can't control. For exampl...
Investors are not fond of Nike (NYSE: NKE) right now. That's highlighted by the over 70% decline in the stock from its 2021 high. The problems are real, with the company's sales and earnings both trending in the wrong direction. However, there are signs that a turnaround effort, dubbed "Win Now," could be having a positive impact. Nike is facing some negative headwinds it can't control. For example, tariffs increase its costs, and so do high oil prices. However, it is also dealing with some self-inflicted wounds, too. For example, Nike upset other shoe retailers when it started to focus more on its own retail operations. And there was a period when the company's product innovations didn't resonate with shoe customers . Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman (R) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss recent statements from President Trump. The President said he’ll send representatives to Pakistan for talks to end the Iran war on Monday evening, while again threatening to strike civilian infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal. (Source: Bloomberg)
Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman (R) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss recent statements from President Trump. The President said he’ll send representatives to Pakistan for talks to end the Iran war on Monday evening, while again threatening to strike civilian infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fariba Danesh, Director of Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEHR) , disclosed the exercise of 8,000 stock options with immediate sale of the underlying shares on April 16, 2026, as reported in the SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction and post-transaction values based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($82.63). * 1-year price change calculated using April 16th, 2026 as the reference date. Con...
Fariba Danesh, Director of Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEHR) , disclosed the exercise of 8,000 stock options with immediate sale of the underlying shares on April 16, 2026, as reported in the SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction and post-transaction values based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($82.63). * 1-year price change calculated using April 16th, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Alphabet’s Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) is in discussions with Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) to develop two new chips designed to improve the efficiency of running artificial intelligence models, according to a report Sunday from The Information , citing people familiar with the matter. The report said one chip would be a memory processing unit intended to wo...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Alphabet’s Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) is in discussions with Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) to develop two new chips designed to improve the efficiency of running artificial intelligence models, according to a report Sunday from The Information , citing people familiar with the matter. The report said one chip would be a memory processing unit intended to work alongside Google’s tensor processing unit, or TPU. The second would be a new TPU specifically engineered for AI inference workloads. Google has been working to position its TPUs as an alternative to Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) widely used graphics processing units, which currently dominate the AI chip market. Sales of TPUs have become an increasingly important contributor to Google Cloud growth as the company seeks to demonstrate that its heavy AI spending is translating into commercial returns. According to the report, Google and Marvell hope to complete the design of the memory processing unit as early as next year before moving it into test production. More on Alphabet, Marvell, etc. NVIDIA Vs. AMD: Buy The Dominant Leader At A Discount Nvidia Stock Looks Like A Buy (Technical Analysis) Nvidia: I'm Finally Convinced (Rating Upgrade) AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO following mega deal with OpenAI Nvidia named as participant in Cursor's current $2B funding round: report
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Alphabet’s Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) is in discussions with Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) to develop two new chips designed to improve the efficiency of running artificial intelligence models, according to a report Sunday from The Information , citing people familiar with the matter. The report said one chip would be a memory processing unit intended to wo...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Alphabet’s Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) is in discussions with Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) to develop two new chips designed to improve the efficiency of running artificial intelligence models, according to a report Sunday from The Information , citing people familiar with the matter. The report said one chip would be a memory processing unit intended to work alongside Google’s tensor processing unit, or TPU. The second would be a new TPU specifically engineered for AI inference workloads. Google has been working to position its TPUs as an alternative to Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) widely used graphics processing units, which currently dominate the AI chip market. Sales of TPUs have become an increasingly important contributor to Google Cloud growth as the company seeks to demonstrate that its heavy AI spending is translating into commercial returns. According to the report, Google and Marvell hope to complete the design of the memory processing unit as early as next year before moving it into test production. More on Alphabet, Marvell, etc. NVIDIA Vs. AMD: Buy The Dominant Leader At A Discount Nvidia Stock Looks Like A Buy (Technical Analysis) Nvidia: I'm Finally Convinced (Rating Upgrade) AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO following mega deal with OpenAI Nvidia named as participant in Cursor's current $2B funding round: report
Amazon (AMZN) just completed a massive new deal, and Goldman Sachs thinks investors need to see the bigger picture. For perspective, Amazon has entered into an agreement to acquire Globalstar, allowing Amazon Leo to offer direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite ...
Amazon (AMZN) just completed a massive new deal, and Goldman Sachs thinks investors need to see the bigger picture. For perspective, Amazon has entered into an agreement to acquire Globalstar, allowing Amazon Leo to offer direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite ...