"I was getting quite unhelpful chat about casting and whether I would be a good option to take on as a student with the knowledge that I might not have any work in the future, because there might not be a role for me," she said.
"I was getting quite unhelpful chat about casting and whether I would be a good option to take on as a student with the knowledge that I might not have any work in the future, because there might not be a role for me," she said.
Retirement isn't the sort of thing you should dive into on a whim. Rather, it's a stage of life that requires proper planning. But even if you're making an effort to plan out your retirement, the wrong assumptions could throw you for a loop. Here are three that could seriously ruin your senior years. 1. "Social Security will cover all of my bills" Social Security might end up being an important in...
Retirement isn't the sort of thing you should dive into on a whim. Rather, it's a stage of life that requires proper planning. But even if you're making an effort to plan out your retirement, the wrong assumptions could throw you for a loop. Here are three that could seriously ruin your senior years. 1. "Social Security will cover all of my bills" Social Security might end up being an important income stream for you in retirement. But if you're counting on those benefits to cover your bills in full, you may be in for a very unpleasant surprise. Your monthly Social Security checks might replace about 40% of your pre-retirement wages if you earn an average salary. But unless you're looking to take a 60% pay cut in retirement, you'll need income on top of Social Security to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Plan ahead for that by building a retirement nest egg. And if you've been funding an IRA or 401(k) but aren't happy with your progress, take a close look at your spending and see if there's room to cut back anywhere. Boosting your savings rate even modestly could go a long way over time. 2. "I won't have to pay for healthcare once I'm eligible for Medicare" Some people assume that once they turn 65, all they need to do is enroll in Medicare and their healthcare needs will be covered in full. The reality is that there's a cost to getting Medicare coverage. Part B enrollees pay a monthly premium, and many Part D and Advantage plans charge premiums as well. There are also many costs that come on top of premiums, like deductibles, coinsurance, and copays. Plus, there are certain services Medicare won't even cover, like dental care and eye exams. It's important to budget for healthcare expenses so your retirement budget doesn't become a mess. And if possible, sock money away in a health savings account during your working years so you have a dedicated pool of funds for covering future medical bills. 3. "It's best to avoid stocks completely once I'm using my savings" You ...
Greg Mazlin and Matthew Lloyd-Thomas are betting that hybrid work and AI will allow more people to get away from their screens and be more active. Mazlin — one of the few partners to depart the $50 billion Tiger Global in recent years — started raising his first fund in 2024 to invest in private companies poised to benefit from two long-term trends: people craving real-life experiences and an incr...
Greg Mazlin and Matthew Lloyd-Thomas are betting that hybrid work and AI will allow more people to get away from their screens and be more active. Mazlin — one of the few partners to depart the $50 billion Tiger Global in recent years — started raising his first fund in 2024 to invest in private companies poised to benefit from two long-term trends: people craving real-life experiences and an increase in leisure time created by artificial intelligence and hybrid work. One of his investments includes Matthew Lloyd-Thomas's Milky Way Park, a holding company that owns the high-end bike tour operator Thomson Tours, and the mountain expedition firm Alpenglow Expiditions. And he has plans to add other adventure sports to the mix. Mazlin and Lloyd-Thomas joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec to discuss how they're betting on people going offline. (Source: Bloomberg)
Market Domination Overtime Host Jared Blikre previews several of the biggest stories to come throughout next week, including earnings results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Kohl's (KSS), Oracle (ORCL), and Adobe (ADBE); February's Consumer Price Index survey (CPI) results; and the latest readings on NFIB Optimism Index and US existing home sales. To watch more expert insights and analysis ...
Market Domination Overtime Host Jared Blikre previews several of the biggest stories to come throughout next week, including earnings results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Kohl's (KSS), Oracle (ORCL), and Adobe (ADBE); February's Consumer Price Index survey (CPI) results; and the latest readings on NFIB Optimism Index and US existing home sales. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Singapore ’s developers are taking hits as China’s property downturn drags into another year, with declining rents, emptier buildings and falling values weighing on their results. But analysts say Beijing’s huge market and recent policy support mean most investors are unlikely to pull back entirely, instead becoming far more selective about where they invest. Recent earnings from several Singapore...
Singapore ’s developers are taking hits as China’s property downturn drags into another year, with declining rents, emptier buildings and falling values weighing on their results. But analysts say Beijing’s huge market and recent policy support mean most investors are unlikely to pull back entirely, instead becoming far more selective about where they invest. Recent earnings from several Singapore developers show the pressure building across their China portfolios, even as investors watch for signs the country’s prolonged property downturn may be nearing a turning point. Advertisement Developers from the city state have been investing in China’s property market since the world’s second-largest economy opened its doors to global capital in the 1970s, and have since become one of the biggest groups of asset buyers. Property investments from Singaporean investors reached 34.65 billion yuan in 2018, making the city state the largest asset buyer in China’s property market, according to data by real estate agency Cushman & Wakefield. Advertisement But China’s property sector has been in a slump since the central government imposed lending caps – known as the “three red lines” policy – in 2020 to curb developers’ leverage and rein in a housing boom. Falling sales and prices have dragged down many Chinese developers. China Evergrande Group, once the country’s largest, was ordered to liquidate in 2024, while China Vanke – formerly hailed as one of the more financially resilient names – has found itself under crushing debt.
Through their ups and downs, tech stocks have made the headlines, and for good reason. Tech, historically, has created opportunities through new verticals that eventually shape the way we live our lives. I myself can’t imagine a life without picking up my iPhone 700 times a day. When tech companies form, they tend to raise capital through a combination of debt and equity, both of which are the “ne...
Through their ups and downs, tech stocks have made the headlines, and for good reason. Tech, historically, has created opportunities through new verticals that eventually shape the way we live our lives. I myself can’t imagine a life without picking up my iPhone 700 times a day. When tech companies form, they tend to raise capital through a combination of debt and equity, both of which are the “necessary evils” to get the ball rolling. The hope is that one day the bottom line turns green and grows faster than revenue. One day, though, growth will start to slow. And, it’s around that point that something will need to change to keep shareholders from hitting the “sell” button. Take Amazon, for example. Its share price has grown ~637% over the last 10 years. Contrast that with a “boring dividend stock” like Coca-Cola. Over the last 10 years, KO stock itself has grown 66.05% . So why do shareholders keep holding a stock like Coke? Because they pay dividends, and they grow them, year after year. And if Coca-Cola ins’t your thing, don’t worry, PepsiCo follows the same idea . The thing is that over time, companies can’t continue to grow their share price at such a “headline-grabbing” clip. We can’t keep expecting 20, 30, or 40% annual growth rates. When investors start to lose faith in the company's ability to grow the share price, they tend to cycle into other investments, which can lead to a period of underperformance. One way companies can break the cycle is to start paying dividends. Sure, Apple started in 1987. Microsoft started in 2003. But these are outlying examples. As these mega-cap companies grew into what they are today, their share price doesn’t grow quite as fast as it once did, so they, too, need a way to keep shareholders happy. And one way to do that is by paying a dividend. In 2024, Meta and Alphabet started. Now, it could be Amazon’s turn. Amazon.com Inc ( AMZN ) Like many of its peers in the Magnificent Seven , Amazon.com Inc is a global technology and ...
Explore the exciting world of Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Jan. 21, 2026. The video was published on March 6, 2026. Continue reading
Explore the exciting world of Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Jan. 21, 2026. The video was published on March 6, 2026. Continue reading
The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration opened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and a dozen other individuals in 2015 that centered on allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking and the procurement of Eastern European prostitutes for high-profile clients, according to five people familiar with the case. The investigation, which grew out of a longstanding probe into organized crime,...
The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration opened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and a dozen other individuals in 2015 that centered on allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking and the procurement of Eastern European prostitutes for high-profile clients, according to five people familiar with the case. The investigation, which grew out of a longstanding probe into organized crime, was conducted by a secretive intelligence and law enforcement unit of the DEA and a transnational crime-fighting task force. Bloomberg News Senior Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The US dollar index was back down $0.409 at $98.900. USDA Export Sales data from Thursday showed total commitments of 8.904 million RB of 2025/26 cotton as of February 26. That is 79% of the USDA export...
Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The US dollar index was back down $0.409 at $98.900. USDA Export Sales data from Thursday showed total commitments of 8.904 million RB of 2025/26 cotton as of February 26. That is 79% of the USDA export estimate, and behind the 92% average sales pace. Export shipments are 41% of USDA’s number, now below the 47% average pace. Don’t Miss a Day: CFTC reported managed money increasing their net short position in cotton futures and options by 7,569 contracts as of 3/3, taking the net position to 72,937 contracts. The Seam showed sales of 584 bales on March 5, averaging 54.29 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 25 points on Tuesday at 74.75 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 798 on 3/5 via decertification with the certified stocks level at 128,504 bales. The Adjusted World Price was trimmed by 40 points on Thursday to 51.44 cents/lb. Mar 26 Cotton closed at 63.19, up 16 points, May 26 Cotton closed at 64.2, up 16 points, Jul 26 Cotton closed at 66.16, up 16 points More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans rallied 16 ¾ to 21 ½ cents in the old crop contracts on Friday, as other contracts were 5 to 12 ½ cents higher. May beans were up 30 cents this week, as November rallied 18 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 1/4 cents at $11.27 3/4. Soymeal futures found some gains on Friday, up $2.20 to as much at $7.90, as May was down $3.30 this week. Soy Oil futures were...
Soybeans rallied 16 ¾ to 21 ½ cents in the old crop contracts on Friday, as other contracts were 5 to 12 ½ cents higher. May beans were up 30 cents this week, as November rallied 18 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 1/4 cents at $11.27 3/4. Soymeal futures found some gains on Friday, up $2.20 to as much at $7.90, as May was down $3.30 this week. Soy Oil futures were 41 to 89 points higher in the front months, as May was up 473 points (7.65%) on the week. Crude oil was the driver, up $10.22 on the day as the risk premium continues to flow into the energy driver. The weekly Export Sales report now has export commitments for soybeans at 36.034 MMT, which is 84% of the USDA export estimate and behind the 92% average sales pace. Shipments are 61% of USDA’s number at 26.154 MMT, lagging the 78% average shipping pace. Don’t Miss a Day: CFTC data via the Commitment of Traders report indicated managed money adding just 14,700 contracts to their net long in the week ending on March 3. They took their net long in soybean futures and options to 198,902 contracts on Tuesday. Managed money was net long 62,087 contracts in soy meal, a 30,392 contract increase on the week, with specs adding 12,197 contracts other they soy oil net long at 75,509, the largest since November 2022. Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $11.85, up 21 1/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $11.27 3/4, up 21 1/4 cents, May 26 Soybeans closed at $12.00 3/4, up 21 1/2 cents, Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $12.13, up 20 1/2 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 24 ½ to 33 cents at the close, as May was 25 ¼ cents higher this week. KC HRW futures were 23 ½ to 31 cents in the green on the day, with Mayu rallying 43 cents this week. MPLS spring wheat was 13 to 23 1/2 cents higher at the close with May 30 ¼ cents higher this w...
The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 24 ½ to 33 cents at the close, as May was 25 ¼ cents higher this week. KC HRW futures were 23 ½ to 31 cents in the green on the day, with Mayu rallying 43 cents this week. MPLS spring wheat was 13 to 23 1/2 cents higher at the close with May 30 ¼ cents higher this week. Crude oil futures were up $10.22 at the close to continue the spillover support. Export Sales data from Thursday morning has taken export sales commitments to 23.204 MMT, which is 95% of USDA’s estimate near the 97% average sales pace. Shipments are 75% of USDA’s export number at 18.45 MMT, which is ahead of the 72% average pace. Don’t Miss a Day: Managed money was busy adding back 8,503 contracts to their net short in CBT wheat futures and options as of 3/3, taking it to 25,800 contracts by Tuesday. In KC wheat, specs were trimming back their fresh net long position by 2,338 contracts to 1,866 contracts. The FranceAgriMer estimates the French wheat crop at 84% good/excellent, matching the rating from the previous week. Durum conditions were steady at 81%. Mar 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.11 1/4, up 28 1/2 cents, May 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.16 3/4, up 33 cents, Mar 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.11 1/2, up 26 1/4 cents, May 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.23 1/2, up 31 cents, Mar 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $6.32 1/2, up 23 1/2 cents, May 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $6.43, up 23 1/2 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
A magazine’s glossy photo shoot with young Wall Streeters, including a pair from Goldman Sachs who opined on their spending and dating, is setting off finger-pointing inside the famously restrained investment bank. When they were confronted by executives, at least one of the men said that they believed compliance was OK with participating in Interview Magazine’s feature, “Meet the Finest Boys in F...
A magazine’s glossy photo shoot with young Wall Streeters, including a pair from Goldman Sachs who opined on their spending and dating, is setting off finger-pointing inside the famously restrained investment bank. When they were confronted by executives, at least one of the men said that they believed compliance was OK with participating in Interview Magazine’s feature, “Meet the Finest Boys in Finance,” according to people with knowledge of the matter. But the press office, which stewards the bank’s image, was not on board. Bloomberg News Banking Reporter Todd Gillespie joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Market Overview On March 6, 2026, Astera Labs (ALAB) saw its share price dip by 0.67%, closing with a trading volume of $530 million—a significant 31.28% decrease compared to the previous day. This placed ALAB at 253rd in trading activity among listed stocks, indicating a drop in short-term liquidity. Despite the pullback, the company delivered impressive fourth-quarter results, reporting $270.6 m...
Market Overview On March 6, 2026, Astera Labs (ALAB) saw its share price dip by 0.67%, closing with a trading volume of $530 million—a significant 31.28% decrease compared to the previous day. This placed ALAB at 253rd in trading activity among listed stocks, indicating a drop in short-term liquidity. Despite the pullback, the company delivered impressive fourth-quarter results, reporting $270.6 million in revenue, which marked a 91.8% surge year-over-year and surpassed the consensus estimate of $249.5 million. Earnings per share reached $0.58, beating the anticipated $0.51. However, the stock continues to trade below its 52-week peak of $262.90 and remains under both its 50-day ($154.84) and 200-day ($170.88) moving averages. Main Factors Influencing ALAB Analyst Ratings and Optimism Loop Capital recently began coverage of ALAB with a Buy recommendation and set a price target of $250, suggesting a potential 110% gain from the last closing price. Analyst Ananda Baruah described ALAB as the most direct investment in AI silicon infrastructure outside of Nvidia, highlighting its involvement with a range of AI accelerators such as GPUs, TPUs, Trainium, and XPUs. This perspective is echoed by the broader analyst community: out of 22 analysts tracked by MarketBeat, 15 have issued Buy ratings, with an average price target of $195.89. Both Citigroup and RBC Capital have also raised their targets recently, reinforcing confidence in ALAB’s position within the ongoing AI industry expansion. Q4 Performance and Strategic Advantages Astera Labs’ fourth-quarter financials underscored its strong growth, with both revenue and earnings per share exceeding market expectations. The company’s forecast for Q1 2026 EPS, projected between $0.53 and $0.54, points to continued momentum. Loop Capital emphasized the potential of ALAB’s COSMOS software platform to become a key industry standard, offering solutions to critical performance challenges in AI servers and clusters. Additionally, ALAB...
Liverpool's Premier League title defence may well have ended months ago - but they still have a chance to save their season. Three days after a painful stoppage-time defeat by Wolves left them sixth in the table, Arne Slot's side returned to Molineux with an FA Cup quarter-final spot on the line. And goals from Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones saw them progress thanks to a comfortabl...
Liverpool's Premier League title defence may well have ended months ago - but they still have a chance to save their season. Three days after a painful stoppage-time defeat by Wolves left them sixth in the table, Arne Slot's side returned to Molineux with an FA Cup quarter-final spot on the line. And goals from Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones saw them progress thanks to a comfortable 3-1 victory. With a Champions League last-16 tie against Galatasaray to come - starting with Tuesday's first leg in Turkey - all is most certainly not lost. "Slot's still got a wonderful opportunity to do something special," said ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy on BBC One. "I know it's unlikely with the way they're playing because they're so inconsistent. "He's got to stay positive and try cutting out the noise. There's a lot of questioning of him from fans and journalists - he's got to keep calm. "But after the next six to eight weeks we'll know where we're at with Liverpool." Noise is putting it mildly. Slot admitted last month it had been the toughest season of his career "by a mile", with a £450m summer spending spree not equating to performances and results. Speaking after Friday's win at Wolves, captain Virgil van Dijk conceded the campaign had been "very difficult for a lot of reasons". He told TNT Sports: "The FA Cup is very important to us - like always, but especially this season. Hopefully we can keep going. "To get silverware is always our aim. I've been very privileged to experience so many good nights winning silverware with this beautiful club and that's all we aim for."