Netflix Inc. is turning the heart of Seoul into a global stage as K-pop megastars BTS return to performance with a livestream comeback show that is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide as part of a new drive by the US entertainment powerhouse to show live events that can “pull people together”. Led by the director behind Super Bowl halftime shows, Hamish Hamilton, the production — BTS’ f...
Netflix Inc. is turning the heart of Seoul into a global stage as K-pop megastars BTS return to performance with a livestream comeback show that is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide as part of a new drive by the US entertainment powerhouse to show live events that can “pull people together”. Led by the director behind Super Bowl halftime shows, Hamish Hamilton, the production — BTS’ first show in nearly four years — centers on a symbolic arch and digital wall. It is designed to frame the 14th century Gyeongbok Palace, the seven band members and tens of thousands of fans — creating and capturing a major K-cultural moment in real time. “The members of BTS are deeply rooted in where they come from, and this venue is at the heart of that,” Hamilton told Bloomberg News. “It is an arch, a picture frame, the beginning of a story, the closing of a chapter and the opening of a new one.” Read More: BTS Discuss Return With New Album ‘Arirang’, Largest-Ever Tour The world’s largest streaming service has become the most influential platform for Korean content from Squid Game to KPop Demon Hunters . Teaming up with BTS for the group’s first live event since the seven members completed their South Korean military service is part of the company’s effort to broaden viewer engagement with a focus on live events, beyond the scripted shows they’re become known for. “This might be the biggest thing this year that we’ve seen on Netflix in terms of our live vision,” said Brandon Riegg, VP of Nonfiction Series and Sports, at a briefing on the eve of the show. Netflix has been expanding live shows in Asia with a skyscraper live climbing in Taipei and an exclusive broadcasting of World Baseball Classic games in Japan. “We view these live events as an opportunity to reach fans and members around the world in a way that is becoming increasingly tough to find: singular events that really pull people together.” During the hour-long concert, there will be “spectacular choreographed n...
Explore the exciting world of Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL) 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 Feb. 4, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026. Continue reading
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The first oil from US President Donald Trump ’s planned 172 million-barrel emergency release is set to start flowing soon, the latest move in the administration’s battle to keep fuel prices in check. Roughly 45 million barrels are being released from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to a document from the US Energy Department. That means that refiners and traders subscribed to about h...
The first oil from US President Donald Trump ’s planned 172 million-barrel emergency release is set to start flowing soon, the latest move in the administration’s battle to keep fuel prices in check. Roughly 45 million barrels are being released from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to a document from the US Energy Department. That means that refiners and traders subscribed to about half of the 86 million barrels initially offered by the administration. The level of interest in the release surprised market participants at a time when oil prices have soared, with Brent trading above $100 a barrel. The war in Iran has led to a virtual halt in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil transits. Still, the US crude benchmark — West Texas Intermediate — has been trading at a steep discount relative to Brent, and that’s partly because the giant release of American emergency reserves is bolstering the supply outlook for Gulf Coast refiners. Read More: US Crude Is Lagging Behind as Global Oil Prices Skyrocket Even then, US retail gasoline prices have climbed to their highest in nearly four years, stoking fears over accelerating inflation. Trump is facing intense political pressure to address the sudden rise in fuel prices. November’s midterm elections that will decide control of both houses of Congress hinge in large part on Americans’ attitudes toward the costs of living, and polls show the public taking a dim view of the president’s handling of the economy. The stockpile release is part of relief plan coordinated by the International Energy Agency aimed at lowering energy costs. At least 30 nations are releasing as much as 400 million barrels. Under the terms of the exchange offer, eight companies, including refiners and traders, will borrow 45.22 million barrels from the emergency cache and should return it to the government’s underground caverns, with a premium of at least 18%, as late as 2028. Shell PLC’s trading arm was award...
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
An analyst move on Tuesday sweetened investor sentiment toward next-generation insurance company Lemonade (LMND 0.56%), as did developments in the technology that pundit was bullish about. With that, the stock rose by more than 16% over the course of the week, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Accelerating momentum The analyst was Bob Huang of ever-influential investmen...
An analyst move on Tuesday sweetened investor sentiment toward next-generation insurance company Lemonade (LMND 0.56%), as did developments in the technology that pundit was bullish about. With that, the stock rose by more than 16% over the course of the week, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Accelerating momentum The analyst was Bob Huang of ever-influential investment bank Morgan Stanley. He upgraded his recommendation on Lemonade to overweight (read: buy) from equalweight (hold). He also raised his price target to $85 per share, up from $80. According to reports, Huang's new take centers on Lemonade's integration with electric vehicle (EV) incumbent Tesla's onboard vehicle data (if the car's owner provides permission, of course). The insurer is offering a generous 50% discount on insurance for Tesla drivers who engage the full self-driving (FSD) feature in their vehicles. This positions Lemonade to be something of a first mover in the inevitable explosion of autonomous vehicles, which are already prowling the streets in selected American cities. Expand NYSE : LMND Lemonade Today's Change ( -0.56 %) $ -0.36 Current Price $ 64.18 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.9B Day's Range $ 63.36 - $ 65.92 52wk Range $ 24.31 - $ 99.90 Volume 2.1M Avg Vol 2.6M Ahead of the pack Huang's accurate assessment of Lemonade's potential in the burgeoning self-driving space was bolstered by a major development. On Thursday, EV maker Rivian and rideshare king Uber announced a large-scale partnership, under which Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian, and the two companies will together launch tens of thousands of self-driving R2 robotaxis. After a series of fits and starts, the momentum for self-driving technology is clearly accelerating. We can expect greater autonomy on our roads in the coming years, and Lemonade management is to be commended for positioning the company at the forefront of the segment. This will be an exciting stock to watch for sure.
Key Points The Morgan Stanley pundit now believes the stock is a buy. He waxed positive about the company's recent collaboration with a monster EV maker. 10 stocks we like better than Lemonade › An analyst move on Tuesday sweetened investor sentiment toward next-generation insurance company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND), as did developments in the technology that pundit was bullish about. With that, the s...
Key Points The Morgan Stanley pundit now believes the stock is a buy. He waxed positive about the company's recent collaboration with a monster EV maker. 10 stocks we like better than Lemonade › An analyst move on Tuesday sweetened investor sentiment toward next-generation insurance company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND), as did developments in the technology that pundit was bullish about. With that, the stock rose by more than 16% over the course of the week, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Accelerating momentum The analyst was Bob Huang of ever-influential investment bank Morgan Stanley. He upgraded his recommendation on Lemonade to overweight (read: buy) from equalweight (hold). He also raised his price target to $85 per share, up from $80. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » According to reports, Huang's new take centers on Lemonade's integration with electric vehicle (EV) incumbent Tesla's onboard vehicle data (if the car's owner provides permission, of course). The insurer is offering a generous 50% discount on insurance for Tesla drivers who engage the full self-driving (FSD) feature in their vehicles. This positions Lemonade to be something of a first mover in the inevitable explosion of autonomous vehicles, which are already prowling the streets in selected American cities. Ahead of the pack Huang's accurate assessment of Lemonade's potential in the burgeoning self-driving space was bolstered by a major development. On Thursday, EV maker Rivian and rideshare king Uber announced a large-scale partnership, under which Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian, and the two companies will together launch tens of thousands of self-driving R2 robotaxis. After a series of fits and starts, the momentum for self-driving technology is clearly accelerating. We c...
Qatar Dethroned As 'LNG King' As U.S. Seizes Throne, Reshaping Future Of Gas Submitted by Criterion Research President, James Bevan , The geopolitical calculus underpinning global LNG supply through the early 2030s has shifted materially . Iranian drone strikes on Qatari LNG trains, delays to key expansion projects, and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz have created a compounding thre...
Qatar Dethroned As 'LNG King' As U.S. Seizes Throne, Reshaping Future Of Gas Submitted by Criterion Research President, James Bevan , The geopolitical calculus underpinning global LNG supply through the early 2030s has shifted materially . Iranian drone strikes on Qatari LNG trains, delays to key expansion projects, and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz have created a compounding threat to Qatar's LNG position that goes well beyond a construction delay. What had been framed as a two-horse race for global LNG market share now looks considerably more one-sided. The beneficiary is clear: U.S. Gulf Coast LNG. At Criterion Research , our outlook is for US LNG exports to nearly double by 2030, with further upside in the coming decade. Qatar's Gap Is Large and Getting Larger While Qatar’s loss of 12.8 MTPA for 3 to 5 years due to Iranian strikes is a serious blow to Qatar’s 77 MTPA export capacity, it is not a global catastrophe on its own. What is worrying is that Iran has demonstrated the potential for further strikes, which means that even restored capacity cannot be treated as a stable floor. Even if onshore facilities are repaired and the Strait is nominally reopened, LNG tanker operators and their insurers are unlikely to resume normal transits until they have, over time, earned confidence that vessels are not exposed to strikes or mines. That confidence cannot be declared by a government. It has to be proven through sustained safety in a conflict environment with no clear resolution, a process that could take months or years, regardless of the physical state of Qatar's terminals. Molecules that cannot move to market are effectively stranded, and the Strait of Hormuz shipping constraint is the piece that is hardest to resolve through engineering or diplomacy alone. Beyond current Qatari volumes being impacted, Qatar's three-phase North Field expansion program, encompassing NFE, NFS, and North Field West, was designed to lift total liquefaction capacity f...
X-Energy Inc. filed for a US initial public offering, becoming the latest firm to advance public listing plans despite turmoil in the Middle East souring risk sentiment. The Rockville, Maryland-based company had a net loss of roughly $390 million on revenue of $94 million, not including grants, last year, compared with a net loss of $126 million on revenue of $84 million a year earlier, according ...
X-Energy Inc. filed for a US initial public offering, becoming the latest firm to advance public listing plans despite turmoil in the Middle East souring risk sentiment. The Rockville, Maryland-based company had a net loss of roughly $390 million on revenue of $94 million, not including grants, last year, compared with a net loss of $126 million on revenue of $84 million a year earlier, according to a Friday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing comes as fears about an escalation of the war in Iran boosted oil prices and hammered stocks and bonds after CBS reported the Pentagon is preparing to deploy ground forces into Iran. For the latest news on equity capital markets activity in the US, Canada and Latin America, follow the channel or visit NI BFWECMUS . To subscribe to ECM Watch , Bloomberg’s daily roundup of news from around the region, click here . X-Energy designs next-generation nuclear reactor technologies and makes advanced nuclear fuel. Its reactors use so-called Triso pellets, or tristructural isotropic, poppyseed-sized uranium beads that burn hotter and longer than conventional fuel. The company raised roughly $700 million late last year in a deal led by Jane Street with participation from investors including ARK Invest, Galvanize, Point72, and Ares Management funds. A deal to go public through a merger with a blank-check firm backed by private equity company Ares Management was called off in 2023. X-energy is using its small modular reactor and TRISO-X fuel in projects with Dow Inc. , Amazon.com Inc. , and Centrica . Read More: Amazon-Backed Nuclear Company Gets US Approval for Reactor Fuel The offering is being led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Morgan Stanley , Jefferies Financial Group Inc. , and Moelis & Co. The company will be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol XE.
The major indexes broke long-term support as oil prices and bond yields soar. President Trump said late Friday he's mulling "winding down" the Iran war hours after saying that was not "acceptable."
The major indexes broke long-term support as oil prices and bond yields soar. President Trump said late Friday he's mulling "winding down" the Iran war hours after saying that was not "acceptable."
The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty Images March 20 was a phenomenal day for shareholders of Torrid Holdings ( CURV ). Shares of the direct-to-consumer retailer shot up 28% after management announced financial results for the final quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year. Although revenue continued declining, and profitability worsened, the fact that sales and earnings per share both came i...
The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty Images March 20 was a phenomenal day for shareholders of Torrid Holdings ( CURV ). Shares of the direct-to-consumer retailer shot up 28% after management announced financial results for the final quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year. Although revenue continued declining, and profitability worsened, the fact that sales and earnings per share both came in above what analysts anticipated sent the stock up drastically. In fact, thanks to this, the stock is now up 69.4% since I reaffirmed it as a "Sell" candidate back in December of last year. This is at a time when the S&P 500 is down 5.3%. At first glance, this might make it seem as though my call on the company was horribly wrong. But in the grand scheme of things, it was actually pretty accurate. You see, since I originally rated it a "Sell" in June of last year, the stock has fallen 66.3%. The market, meanwhile, is up only 8.9% over that time. This plunge in share price can really be attributed to continued structural weakness for the company. Declining comparable store sales and management's decision to close down underperforming locations sent revenue, profits, and cash flows all down substantially over the last couple of years. In my last article, I acknowledged that the company was still trading at very low multiples. But with management not even willing to provide guidance, bad optics centered around share buyback activities, and rising net debt, I argued that a bearish stance was more appropriate. But now, with these latest earnings, management has come out with relatively detailed guidance, and data suggests that the worst is now over. We will probably still see revenue fall for the foreseeable future. But on the bottom line, we are seeing signs of growth. This justifies, in my view, upgrading the stock to a "Hold" at this time. A great quarter, all things considered After the market closed on March 19, the management team at Torrid Holdings reported financial res...
Despite taking the lead twice, Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and have Harry Maguire sent off as they drop points in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League. MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United Available to UK users only.
Despite taking the lead twice, Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and have Harry Maguire sent off as they drop points in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League. MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United Available to UK users only.
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Every now and then, I come across a company that flies under the radar that has the potential to be huge. The last one like that was Nebius ( NBIS ), which I first wrote up here in December '24. I recently came across an unusual company called A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions ( AZ ). That's a mouthful, so I'll just refer to it as AZ. AZ's main product is a smart...
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Every now and then, I come across a company that flies under the radar that has the potential to be huge. The last one like that was Nebius ( NBIS ), which I first wrote up here in December '24. I recently came across an unusual company called A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions ( AZ ). That's a mouthful, so I'll just refer to it as AZ. AZ's main product is a smart shopping cart for grocery stores. It is a tablet-like device that attaches to standard shopping cart handles and is connected to a scale at the bottom of the cart. AZ Shopping Cart (AZ web site) The device allows shoppers to upload shopping lists and then shows them where in the store the items are. They can scan items as they put them into the cart and pay through the device. Once they're done, they put the device back on a charging station and wheel the cart to the parking lot. Stores and customers win with this solution. Stores like it for several reasons. As a mobile checkout station, it reduces the need for cashiers or self-check stations. That reduces cost and frees up real estate. Also, the camera-equipped device sees everything that goes into the cart. This helps cut down on theft. Beyond reducing these costs, the device increases revenue. Shoppers can upload their shopping lists to the device. Algorithms within the device can see ingredients for pasta sauce, and suggest add-ons: basil, parmesan, fresh pasta, etc. Customers also sign into the device, and therefore purchase history is available. Let's say they always buy bananas, but don't one week. The device can ask, "Did you forget bananas?" The company has rolled out these carts in two chains in Israel. They have reported 17% increase in baskets. So stores get a revenue bump and a cost reduction. Customers like it for the convenience of not waiting online to checkout and for the improved shopping experience like the suggestions. A2Z table (A2Z December Investor Presentation) The Business Model The company follow...
Hong Kong’s poor industrial safety record has been tainted by yet another fatal accident. The tower crane collapse that killed the 62-year-old operator at a Kwai Chung public housing construction site on Thursday once again shone the spotlight on the city’s poor work safety culture and slack supervision. With major construction work now under way at the Northern Metropolis and other development pr...
Hong Kong’s poor industrial safety record has been tainted by yet another fatal accident. The tower crane collapse that killed the 62-year-old operator at a Kwai Chung public housing construction site on Thursday once again shone the spotlight on the city’s poor work safety culture and slack supervision. With major construction work now under way at the Northern Metropolis and other development projects, it is time for a solemn reflection. Despite a wealth of guidelines and safeguards enshrined in law, the recurrence of such mishaps signals failures in adherence at multiple levels. In the latest accident, a 45-metre section of the crane plummeted onto a slope, dragging the operator in his cabin to his death. The crane, which underwent weekly inspections, including one that morning, was moving a metal structure when it collapsed. The main contractor involved, Woon Lee Construction, was fined by authorities over two deadly incidents at its sites in 2009 and 2011. Advertisement Just two months ago, three fatal accidents happened within a week at separate work sites. Three workers lost their lives and several others were injured. The Labour Department lodged 22 industrial fatalities in 2024, including 14 in the construction sector. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han’s pledge at the time for a swift investigation and accountability was welcome. But it also raised questions about whether lessons were learned following a high-profile crane collapse tragedy that killed three people and injured six others at a housing construction site in Sau Mau Ping in 2022. Advertisement There is no shortage of rules and sanctions to ensure that construction and other industrial workers are protected at work. Yet more must be done. It is intolerable that Hong Kong’s appetite for development comes with such high human costs. Low awareness, judgment lapses, lax oversight and complacency often turn workplaces into potential death traps.