The writing was on the wall for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to raise prices once again in 2026, in the form of the fourth-quarter letter to shareholders. Management said its revenue growth will be driven "by increases in membership and pricing" this year. Sure enough, the company recently announced price increases for its U.S. customers of $1 to $2 per month, depending on the subscription tier. Investo...
The writing was on the wall for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to raise prices once again in 2026, in the form of the fourth-quarter letter to shareholders. Management said its revenue growth will be driven "by increases in membership and pricing" this year. Sure enough, the company recently announced price increases for its U.S. customers of $1 to $2 per month, depending on the subscription tier. Investors may be wondering just how much pricing power Netflix has left and whether it can continue growing sales by double digits over the long run. At its current stock price, that's a necessity for making it a worthwhile investment today. Image source: Netflix. Continue reading
Nu Stadium’s first game of any kind saw the South Florida club accomplish a long-held goal barely under the deadline Lionel Messi may have scored, captained the side and had a quarter of the new building named in his honor, but this was unmistakably Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham’s night. The inaugural game at Nu Stadium in Miami – an entertaining 2-2 draw with Austin FC – was the culminat...
Nu Stadium’s first game of any kind saw the South Florida club accomplish a long-held goal barely under the deadline Lionel Messi may have scored, captained the side and had a quarter of the new building named in his honor, but this was unmistakably Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham’s night. The inaugural game at Nu Stadium in Miami – an entertaining 2-2 draw with Austin FC – was the culmination of the former England captain’s arduous, thirteen-year odyssey to first establish an MLS team in Miami, then fill it with superstars, win major honors and, critically, build a world class arena for the team to play in. Continue reading...
No injuries reported and no suspect found after a search of park and surrounding area, agency says The US Secret Service said on Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House. No injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and the surrounding area after midnight, the agency said in an onl...
No injuries reported and no suspect found after a search of park and surrounding area, agency says The US Secret Service said on Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House. No injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and the surrounding area after midnight, the agency said in an online post. Continue reading...
Former world champions may finally meet in the ring Eddie Hearn says Joshua is ready for fight after car crash Deontay Wilder called out Anthony Joshua for a long-awaited matchup between the former heavyweight champions, after Wilder edged Derek Chisora to clinch a split-decision victory in London on Saturday. Wilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The t...
Former world champions may finally meet in the ring Eddie Hearn says Joshua is ready for fight after car crash Deontay Wilder called out Anthony Joshua for a long-awaited matchup between the former heavyweight champions, after Wilder edged Derek Chisora to clinch a split-decision victory in London on Saturday. Wilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The two fist-bumped, and the American said: “Let’s do it. It wasn’t a few words, I dapped it up with him and I said, now let’s get it on. I’m ready for whoever, [as] long as these guys are in the heavyweight division, I am here. You can call me Mr Clean, because I want to clean up the whole division. The division is nothing without Deontay Wilder.” Continue reading...
Alex Wong/Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump sharply escalated tensions with Iran on Sunday, warning of potential military strikes in a profanity-laced post on his Truth Social platform. President Trump said Iran's infrastructure will be targeted on Tuesday. (Truth Social) In the message, Trump suggested that Tuesday could bring coordinated attacks on Iranian infrastructure, describing ...
Alex Wong/Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump sharply escalated tensions with Iran on Sunday, warning of potential military strikes in a profanity-laced post on his Truth Social platform. President Trump said Iran's infrastructure will be targeted on Tuesday. (Truth Social) In the message, Trump suggested that Tuesday could bring coordinated attacks on Iranian infrastructure, describing it as a day targeting power plants and bridges. He also demanded that Iran reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if it failed to comply. The post included unusually explicit language and a mix of religious references, underscoring the heightened tone of the administration’s messaging as the conflict intensifies. Trump framed the potential action as a response to Iran’s continued restriction of the waterway, a critical global shipping route. The remarks follow earlier warnings from the president that Iran faced a deadline to reopen the strait or risk military retaliation. The closure has disrupted global energy flows and contributed to rising geopolitical instability across the region. Iran has so far rejected U.S. ultimatums and warned of retaliation, raising concerns that any escalation could trigger a broader regional confrontation. The situation remains fluid, with global markets and governments closely watching whether the rhetoric translates into military action in the coming days. Dear Readers: We recognize that politics often intersect with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, etc. Q2 Update: Iran War, Depleting Munitions, And Market Outlook CDT Insider Sentiment March 2026: The Probability Race And Barbell Strategies Macro Insights: The Hormuz Crisis Says No, But The Market Says Yes Trump says “all hell” will rain down on Iran if no deal within 48 hours Iran rejects U.S. demands; ...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Founded in 1999 and based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca ( AZN ) is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, ranked 5 th by current market cap (at $310 billion) behind Eli Lilly ( LLY ), Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ), AbbVie ( ABBV ), and Roche ( RHHBY ). AstraZeneca has proven to be one of the most consistent performers in the biopharma lands...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Founded in 1999 and based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca ( AZN ) is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, ranked 5 th by current market cap (at $310 billion) behind Eli Lilly ( LLY ), Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ), AbbVie ( ABBV ), and Roche ( RHHBY ). AstraZeneca has proven to be one of the most consistent performers in the biopharma landscape, as seen from its 10-year chart. It has slightly beaten the S&P 500 over this timeframe. Until about 6 months ago it was level-pegging the general index, but since then it has outperformed it by a significant margin. It has done this on several occasions in the past decade (e.g., 2019, 2020, and 2022-3), only to fall back in line in time. Seeking Alpha I first covered the company in September—doing something of a deep-dive – giving it a buy rating at the time. This proved prescient, with the stock up 20% since then, significantly outpacing the S&P 500, which is down 1%. Seeking Alpha One of the key reasons for this company’s consistent performance is its wide range of products/treatments sold, which helps derisk and diversify its business. It also allows it to take operational risks by pursuing growth in new areas. Indeed, while they have pursued some different treatment areas in the past (including antiviral therapies), presently they have four main foci: respiratory inflammation and autoimmunity; cardiovascular and metabolic diseases; oncology; and, after their acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals in 2021 , rare diseases. In 2025, oncology was their largest and fastest-growing segment, representing 44% of product revenue (as seen below) and seeing 14% revenue growth across the full franchise. Also seen below, the US represents their largest market, with 43% of revenue, but with R&D centres in Cambridge (UK), Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai (China), and Beijing (China), they can establish a presence and sell/market their products on a t...
Third Order Effects Begin: U.S. Airlines Hike Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Prices Spike The New York Harbor jet fuel benchmark has doubled in just five weeks as the aviation fuel crisis spreads from airport to airport worldwide following ongoing disruptions at the Hormuz chokepoint. The third-order effects of that energy shock began to materialize this past week, with major U.S. airlines raising checked-b...
Third Order Effects Begin: U.S. Airlines Hike Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Prices Spike The New York Harbor jet fuel benchmark has doubled in just five weeks as the aviation fuel crisis spreads from airport to airport worldwide following ongoing disruptions at the Hormuz chokepoint. The third-order effects of that energy shock began to materialize this past week, with major U.S. airlines raising checked-bag fees to offset soaring fuel costs. United Airlines and JetBlue Airways, two major U.S. carriers, raised checked-baggage fees for domestic travel this week as they begin to figure out ways to address the impact of surging jet fuel prices without causing ticket sticker shock for customers. On Monday, JetBlue raised first-checked-bag prices by $4 to $9, depending on the timing and travel date. Later in the week, United raised its checked-bag fee by $10 for new bookings, pushing some domestic economy bag fees as high as $50. Both airlines said the increased fees are uncommon, with JetBlue citing higher operating costs and United noting it was the first increase in two years. "United is raising first and second checked bag fees by $10 for customers traveling in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Latin America beginning with tickets purchased Friday, April 3," the airline said. There have been no other indications (yet) from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, or Frontier Airlines on whether they will follow, but we suspect similar measures are approaching if jet fuel prices remain elevated through the end of this month. Wall Street analysts have noted that raising baggage fees may be a better near-term option than aggressively hiking ticket prices, allowing airlines to shore up eroded margins hit hard by the fuel shock while limiting customer backlash. United CEO Scott Kirby has already warned that ticket prices may need to rise by as much as 20% to offset the surge in fuel costs. He has urged travelers to lock in fares before prices move higher. Last month, an...
Breaking News on Bloomberg This Weekend - there has been a successful rescue of a second US airman from Iran. Bloomberg's White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Bloomberg's Jerusalem reporter Dan Williams join hosts Christina Ruffini and Joe Mathieu and provide insight on the context and on going situation in Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
Breaking News on Bloomberg This Weekend - there has been a successful rescue of a second US airman from Iran. Bloomberg's White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Bloomberg's Jerusalem reporter Dan Williams join hosts Christina Ruffini and Joe Mathieu and provide insight on the context and on going situation in Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars Continue reading...
Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars Continue reading...
In this article MC-FR ASC-GB ITX-ES SHOP-CA ADBE NVDA AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Moment Makers Group | Istock | Getty Images It pinches here; drags there; the draping is wrong. These are some of the examples of the feedback a new crop of artificial intelligence apps might give a prospective customer trying on clothing ahead of a purchase, and in the process reduce the cha...
In this article MC-FR ASC-GB ITX-ES SHOP-CA ADBE NVDA AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Moment Makers Group | Istock | Getty Images It pinches here; drags there; the draping is wrong. These are some of the examples of the feedback a new crop of artificial intelligence apps might give a prospective customer trying on clothing ahead of a purchase, and in the process reduce the chances of a product being returned to a store. Fashion retailers are increasingly turning to AI to solve the issue of rising product returns, a persistent drag on profitability and something many in the industry refer to as the industry's "silent killer". A growing number of AI start-ups have emerged to provide virtual try-on technology, allowing potential customers to visualize fit and style before they buy. While tech companies have attempted to solve online fit issues since the 2010's, the rapid development of generative AI has finally made these applications good enough to meaningfully impact retailers' bottom lines. The U.S. National Retail Federation late last year estimated that 15.8% of annual retail sales were returned in 2025, totaling $849.9 billion. For online sales, that number jumped to 19.3%. Gen Z is driving this trend, with shoppers aged 18 to 30 averaging nearly eight online returns per person last year, the NRF found. Most returned items never make it back to the shelves and often cost the retailer more to process than the value of the refund itself. It's a multibillion-dollar problem for the industry that's eating directly into companies' margins. "Figuring out how to proactively use returns and then how to minimize them can be a meaningful driver of business and profitability," Guggenheim Senior Managing Director Simeon Siegel told CNBC. While fit technology will never be as good as trying something on in person, it's a great way to bridge the gap, Siegel said. "It's going to continue to get better, I think that's going to continue to reduce returns." Mir...
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk apologises to the supporters and says his side "gave up" during their 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester City.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk apologises to the supporters and says his side "gave up" during their 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester City.