⚽ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Latest table | And follow us on Bluesky It was a soundbite designed to go viral , the kind the ex-pros in the TV studios are always looking to confect; snappy, heavy on hyperbole, bang in the moment. Thierry Henry made it pop on Tuesday night as he interviewed Bukayo Saka on CBS Sports after Arsenal had beaten Atlético Madrid to...
⚽ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Latest table | And follow us on Bluesky It was a soundbite designed to go viral , the kind the ex-pros in the TV studios are always looking to confect; snappy, heavy on hyperbole, bang in the moment. Thierry Henry made it pop on Tuesday night as he interviewed Bukayo Saka on CBS Sports after Arsenal had beaten Atlético Madrid to advance to the Champions League final. “We were the Invincibles. You will be the Unforgettables,” Henry said. There it was, as laid out by one of the greats, the goalscoring hero of Arsenal’s unbeaten bolt to the 2004 Premier League title, the last one they won. Continue reading...
asbe/iStock via Getty Images Market Brief – Earnings Are Driving The Market The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) and Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) closed at fresh all-time highs for the second consecutive week, with the broader index adding roughly 1.4% to finish near 7,330. Markets were led by communication services, energy, information technology, and consumer discretionary, while materials, industrials, and health care...
asbe/iStock via Getty Images Market Brief – Earnings Are Driving The Market The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) and Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) closed at fresh all-time highs for the second consecutive week, with the broader index adding roughly 1.4% to finish near 7,330. Markets were led by communication services, energy, information technology, and consumer discretionary, while materials, industrials, and health care lagged. The geopolitical overhang defining the prior ten weeks is now background noise, and the market is trading on what it always ultimately trades on: earnings. The week’s most important print came on Monday after the close. Palantir’s ( PLTR ) earnings report was what can only be described as a statement quarter. Revenue surged 85% year-over-year to $1.63 billion, against a $1.54 billion estimate, the fastest growth since the company went public in 2020, while adjusted EPS of $0.33 beat the $0.28 consensus. Management guided Q2 revenue to $1.8 billion, well above the $1.68 billion expectation, and raised full-year guidance to $7.65–$7.66 billion, implying 71% growth for 2026. The most striking detail: U.S. commercial revenue grew 133% year-over-year to $595 million. U.S. government revenue rose 84% to $687 million, and the company’s Rule of 40 score hit 145%. That is a figure CEO Alex Karp noted is matched only by Nvidia ( NVDA ), Micron ( MU ), and SK hynix. Tuesday brought AMD ( AMD ). The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.37, beating estimates of $1.29, on revenue of $10.25 billion, versus the $9.89 billion consensus, a 38% year-over-year revenue increase. Data center revenue surged 57% to $5.8 billion, and CEO Lisa Su said the company has “strong and increasing confidence” in its ability to reach tens of billions in data center AI revenue next year. The stock jumped 16% on Wednesday. Taken together, Palantir and AMD confirm what Alphabet signaled the prior week: the AI infrastructure buildout is not slowing, and the earnings leverage from that cycle is just begin...
Walk down the beverage aisle and you'll find dozens of sparkling water brands competing for your attention. It looks like saturation, but it's actually a sign of a category in the middle of a massive shift away from sugary sodas and toward healthier, zero-sugar alternatives. Spindrift's CEO says there's a clear path to $1 billion in sales. Nixie's founder says taste is everything. And a venture in...
Walk down the beverage aisle and you'll find dozens of sparkling water brands competing for your attention. It looks like saturation, but it's actually a sign of a category in the middle of a massive shift away from sugary sodas and toward healthier, zero-sugar alternatives. Spindrift's CEO says there's a clear path to $1 billion in sales. Nixie's founder says taste is everything. And a venture investor says the smartest money isn't on any one brand, it's on the companies that supply them all. (Source: Bloomberg)
The stock market keeps rolling along as if nothing can stop it. The S&P 500 recently hit another all-time high, unemployment remains low at 4.3%, and payroll growth has continued to beat expectations, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. President Donald Trump has pointed to both as proof the economy remains on ... What Saudi Aramco’s CEO Just Said Has Huge Implications for t...
The stock market keeps rolling along as if nothing can stop it. The S&P 500 recently hit another all-time high, unemployment remains low at 4.3%, and payroll growth has continued to beat expectations, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. President Donald Trump has pointed to both as proof the economy remains on ... What Saudi Aramco’s CEO Just Said Has Huge Implications for the Trump Bull Market
The economic warnings are bleak, but full extent of shortages are still not felt for many European countries The biggest energy shock in modern history, jet fuel shortages “within weeks” , a global recession – since Iran throttled shipping flows through the strait of Hormuz at the end of February the economic warnings have become increasingly dire. Yet 10 weeks on from the first US-Israeli attacks...
The economic warnings are bleak, but full extent of shortages are still not felt for many European countries The biggest energy shock in modern history, jet fuel shortages “within weeks” , a global recession – since Iran throttled shipping flows through the strait of Hormuz at the end of February the economic warnings have become increasingly dire. Yet 10 weeks on from the first US-Israeli attacks, share indices, companies and governments have been surprisingly sanguine. Every day the divergence grows between the eerie quiet on markets and alarming warnings of an imminent supply chain crunch. Continue reading...
Business owners may have to wade through paperwork, but the US government is now processing refunds When the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs , many small importers assumed any refunds would be tied up in bureaucracy for years. Surprisingly, that’s not what’s happening. It’s estimated that roughly 330,000 importers paid more than $166bn in tariff fees imposed by Trump under the Int...
Business owners may have to wade through paperwork, but the US government is now processing refunds When the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs , many small importers assumed any refunds would be tied up in bureaucracy for years. Surprisingly, that’s not what’s happening. It’s estimated that roughly 330,000 importers paid more than $166bn in tariff fees imposed by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). If your business was affected here’s good news: you can get your tariffs refunded. You just need to be a little patient. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, Amber Wang looks at the prospects for joint progress on mi...
US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, Amber Wang looks at the prospects for joint progress on military use of AI. China and the United States are facing calls to discuss the safe military use of...
Apple is planning design changes for macOS 27 this year to fix some quirks in macOS 26 Tahoe. Also: The company is testing a feature to automatically organize groups of tabs in the Safari browser. And finally, here’s the truth about the Vision Pro and this year’s visionOS. Last week in Power On : Apple signals that new CEO John Ternus will invest cash differently than Tim Cook. The Starters Apple ...
Apple is planning design changes for macOS 27 this year to fix some quirks in macOS 26 Tahoe. Also: The company is testing a feature to automatically organize groups of tabs in the Safari browser. And finally, here’s the truth about the Vision Pro and this year’s visionOS. Last week in Power On : Apple signals that new CEO John Ternus will invest cash differently than Tim Cook. The Starters Apple Inc.’s macOS 26 Tahoe has proven to be more controversial than its iPhone and iPad counterparts — and Apple is looking to address that. Though the Mac software introduced the same Liquid Glass interface seen in iOS 26, the design language hasn’t translated as smoothly to the larger displays and different input methods of desktops and laptops. Part of the reason is that Liquid Glass was created with more modern hardware in mind : the crisp OLED displays that are used on iPhones, some iPads and Apple Watches. The software also will be well-suited to the more glass-centric iPhone 20 coming in 2027. Most Macs, in contrast, still rely on industrial designs introduced several years ago. The current look of the MacBook Air debuted in 2022, while the latest MacBook Pro and iMac designs date back to 2021. Macs also continue to use LCD displays, which don’t render translucency, shadows and glass effects as effectively as OLED screens. If you’ve used Tahoe, you’re likely familiar with some of the quirks — particularly the transparency effects and shadows that can make lists and other text-heavy areas harder to read. The issue is especially noticeable in Control Center, Finder, and apps with sidebars and dense lists. In several places, the new textures reduce text clarity or create interface confusion. In the grand scheme of things, this problem isn’t catastrophic, and I still think Liquid Glass has been a net positive for the company despite some of the criticism online. In some ways, it’s a rare instance of Apple’s software feeling more futuristic than its hardware. Upcoming Mac rele...
Investors choosing between FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT:GQRE) and Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:HAUZ) must decide if they want global exposure or a pure-play international diversifier. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) provide income and inflation protection. While both funds target the property sector, they differ fundamentally in geographic sco...
Investors choosing between FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT:GQRE) and Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:HAUZ) must decide if they want global exposure or a pure-play international diversifier. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) provide income and inflation protection. While both funds target the property sector, they differ fundamentally in geographic scope. HAUZ focuses on markets outside the United States, whereas GQRE includes domestic holdings alongside international developers. This comparison hinges on whether an investor wants global or purely international exposure. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading
Goldman Sachs expects S&P 500 share buybacks to grow only 3% this year, as a shaky economic backdrop and AI cost pressures force spending reconsiderations.
Goldman Sachs expects S&P 500 share buybacks to grow only 3% this year, as a shaky economic backdrop and AI cost pressures force spending reconsiderations.
The desk-friendly Cricut Joy 2 comes in multiple colors. | Photo: Sheena Vasani / The Verge I've always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I've spent three weeks with the Cricut Joy 2, a smart cutting and drawing machine that made it easy for me to get back into making stickers, cards, bookmarks, and more. The small $99 gadget...
The desk-friendly Cricut Joy 2 comes in multiple colors. | Photo: Sheena Vasani / The Verge I've always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I've spent three weeks with the Cricut Joy 2, a smart cutting and drawing machine that made it easy for me to get back into making stickers, cards, bookmarks, and more. The small $99 gadget isn't perfect, but its capabilities and app-provided templates were just what I was looking for. Caregiving, self-criticism, and mental health struggles have made it tough to tinker and doodle like I used to, and yet the Joy 2 clicked with me. It doles out quick wins when you're in the mood to create. I've been testing the Cricut Joy 2 … Read the full story at The Verge.
Substack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven't heard of. Just last month, The Ankler , one of Substack's most popular publications, left for a platform that gives it more control over its site. Others who have departed Substack within the past year voiced similar complaints and cite the platform's increased focus on social feat...
Substack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven't heard of. Just last month, The Ankler , one of Substack's most popular publications, left for a platform that gives it more control over its site. Others who have departed Substack within the past year voiced similar complaints and cite the platform's increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold on their business. Substack faced talent drain in 2024 linked to its platforming of Nazi newsletters , but now it's not just the platform's stance on hate speech that's driving away creators. Sea … Read the full story at The Verge.
JLGutierrez/E+ via Getty Images Inflation is heating up again, driven by a sudden rise in oil prices, and central banks are approaching a point where action may be warranted. At least as of right now, the market's view of the Federal Reserve is inaction, with no rate cuts on the horizon, while central banks globally may very well need to start tightening policy again. This is not just about centra...
JLGutierrez/E+ via Getty Images Inflation is heating up again, driven by a sudden rise in oil prices, and central banks are approaching a point where action may be warranted. At least as of right now, the market's view of the Federal Reserve is inaction, with no rate cuts on the horizon, while central banks globally may very well need to start tightening policy again. This is not just about central bank policy. The stakes are high for Treasury rates and the U.S. dollar, and this week's CPI report will have a big say in determining their next move. A Hot April Report April is expected to bring another hot CPI print, with economists forecasting a 0.6% m/m gain, on top of the 0.9% reported in March. That is expected to push CPI to 3.7% y/y from 3.3% last month. Meanwhile, core CPI is expected to make a meaningful jump as well, rising by 0.4% m/m from 0.2% and to 2.7% y/y from 2.6%. Betting markets, like Kalshi, are in agreement with analysts' estimates, expecting CPI to rise by 3.7% y/y and 0.6% m/m, while core CPI is expected to rise by 2.7% y/y and 0.4% m/m. The trouble is that inflation rates in May are expected to rise even further; right now, CPI swaps are pricing in a headline rise to 4%. LSEG, Mott Capital A Dovish Fed Bias This will pose challenges for the Fed and central banks globally and may put increased pressure on them to act, following the missteps in 2021 and 2022. Markets have already reacted, with Fed Fund Futures pricing in no rate cuts in 2026 and none for the foreseeable future. These challenges are not only present for the Fed but also for other major central banks, such as the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, where the threat of high inflation has required markets to adjust quickly to the oil supply shock. Markets have started to price in rate hikes in Europe, with the potential for the ECB and BOE to raise rates by as many as 3 times this year. Meanwhile, at this point the markets have not priced in rate hikes from the Fed, just th...