Netflix is in a better position to raise subscription prices now that it is out from under the shadow of M&A and regulatory scrutiny, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet says
Netflix is in a better position to raise subscription prices now that it is out from under the shadow of M&A and regulatory scrutiny, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet says
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) is establishing a permanent retail presence in New York City, converting its Meta Lab pop-up in Manhattan into a long-term flagship store focused on artificial intelligence-powered glasses and virtual and augmented reality hardware. It was...
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) is establishing a permanent retail presence in New York City, converting its Meta Lab pop-up in Manhattan into a long-term flagship store focused on artificial intelligence-powered glasses and virtual and augmented reality hardware. It was...
Key Points Gold and silver prices are falling amid high inflation and fears of a prolonged delay in interest rate cuts. This is hurting SSR Mining's stock, even as the company is expanding gold production. In a pragmatic move, SSR Mining is also exiting Turkey and will use the proceeds to invest in growth. 10 stocks we like better than SSR Mining › SSR Mining (NASDAQ: SSRM) is a gold-heavy produce...
Key Points Gold and silver prices are falling amid high inflation and fears of a prolonged delay in interest rate cuts. This is hurting SSR Mining's stock, even as the company is expanding gold production. In a pragmatic move, SSR Mining is also exiting Turkey and will use the proceeds to invest in growth. 10 stocks we like better than SSR Mining › SSR Mining (NASDAQ: SSRM) is a gold-heavy producer, but also produces significant amounts of silver. SSR Mining is the third-largest gold producer in the U.S., and owns the largest silver mine in Argentina. In 2025, its Puna mine in Argentina accounted for 28% of the company's total revenue. SSR Mining's stock price, therefore, is highly sensitive to the volatility in the prices of both the precious metals, gold and silver. That pretty much explains why the stock fell today, dropping over 6% as of 1:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. 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 » Should you sell SSR Mining stock too? The gold and silver fall Precious metals retreated on Wednesday, with both gold and silver sliding over 2% each. While gold broke the critical $5,000 per ounce mark, silver fell to its lowest level in a month. Precious metals like gold and silver are considered safe-haven assets during economic and geopolitical turmoil. Yet, despite the escalating conflicts in the Middle East, gold and silver prices fell as a surge in February wholesale prices and a 5% spike in Brent crude on March 18 stifled demand. This persistent inflation has fueled investor fears that the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates when it announces its latest decision on Wednesday, creating a significant headwind for assets like gold and silver and dragging down precious metal stocks like SSR Mining. What should you do with SSR Mining stock now? Given how rapidly things are...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed is in a "difficult situation" and needs to balance current risks during a news conference after the central bank's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee to leave interest rates unchanged. (Source: Bloomberg)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed is in a "difficult situation" and needs to balance current risks during a news conference after the central bank's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee to leave interest rates unchanged. (Source: Bloomberg)
The shares of Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) are 1.1% lower to trade at $153.35 at last check, brushing off a price-target hike to $200 from $180 at UBS. Despite a 14% deficit in 2026, the software stock sports an 83.5% year-over-year lead and has recently cleared a trendline with bullish implications. The trendline in question is the stock's 50-day moving average. Per Schaeffer's Senior ...
The shares of Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) are 1.1% lower to trade at $153.35 at last check, brushing off a price-target hike to $200 from $180 at UBS. Despite a 14% deficit in 2026, the software stock sports an 83.5% year-over-year lead and has recently cleared a trendline with bullish implications. The trendline in question is the stock's 50-day moving average. Per Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, this “crossover” event happened seven other times in the last 10 years, after which the equity was higher one month later 71% of the time, averaging a 7.5% gain. From its current perch, a similar move would have fill PLTR's late January bear gap. PLTRd141292380i Options look like an attractive route when weighing on the stock's next moves, per its Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 48% that sits higher than 9% of readings from the past year. In other words, near-term option traders are now pricing in low volatility expectations.
Gerry Adams has told the high court he was stunned by the 1996 Docklands bombing as he denied being at the nerve centre of the IRA’s operations. The former Sinn Féin leader also denied having any prior knowledge of the bombing of the commercial district of east London, which shattered a 17-month old ceasefire. Adams, 77, is accused in the civil trial of being a member of the IRA, having sat on its...
Gerry Adams has told the high court he was stunned by the 1996 Docklands bombing as he denied being at the nerve centre of the IRA’s operations. The former Sinn Féin leader also denied having any prior knowledge of the bombing of the commercial district of east London, which shattered a 17-month old ceasefire. Adams, 77, is accused in the civil trial of being a member of the IRA, having sat on its army council and being culpable for the Docklands bombing, the Manchester bombing in the same year and the 1973 bombing of the Old Bailey in central London. On Adams’s second day on the witness stand, Max Hill KC, acting for men who were injured in the three bombings, suggested to the defendant that he had been behind the Docklands bombing as a way to bolster Sinn Féin’s political strategy. “You shared the frustrations you described others holding and the need, in light of those frustrations, to perpetuate the armed struggle to bring the British government to the table,” he said. Adams replied: “Those explosions brought an end to the IRA ceasefire and potentially the end to the peace strategy which I and others had worked on for 30 years.” He said he had been stunned by what happened. Hill asked him: “Did you know in advance about the February 96 explosion?” Adams replied: “No, of course not.” Quoting from an internal British government note from 1993, Hill said: “‘The home secretary has concluded that Adams is at the nerve centre of the PIRA [Provisional IRA]’. My question is, is that accurate?” Adams said: “That is not true. The British government had to come to terms that there was a possibility of peace and a political process. They dodged their responsibility by demonising those of us who were trying to reach out and to find ways of getting out of the chaos towards a democratic conclusion.” Asked by Hill why he did not admit his “history in the IRA”, Adams replied that he had repeatedly denied he had been in the paramilitary organisation and quoted Jonathan Swift, who...
Iran Says It Busted Up Over 100 'Pro-Monarchist Cells' Working With US, Israel Iranian authorities have newly announced hundreds more arrests across the country, describing that anti-government "pro-monarchy cells" and "traitors" have been exposed and caught. Tehran officials have touted busting up more than 100 of these alleged cells in 26 of Iran's 31 provinces in a major overnight security oper...
Iran Says It Busted Up Over 100 'Pro-Monarchist Cells' Working With US, Israel Iranian authorities have newly announced hundreds more arrests across the country, describing that anti-government "pro-monarchy cells" and "traitors" have been exposed and caught. Tehran officials have touted busting up more than 100 of these alleged cells in 26 of Iran's 31 provinces in a major overnight security operation, describing that these groups were aligned with US and Israeli interests. Security forces from the Intelligence Ministry "have identified and arrested 111 monarchist cells across 26 provinces before they could take action on the last Wednesday of the year," the ministry stated according to Fars . AFP/Getty Images The ministry said that firearms, knives, and other weapons of various types were recovered . As for how many individuals were precisely rounded up and detained, this was undisclosed. According to more details via Al Jazeera : The ministry says four suspected spies linked to the United States were arrested in Hamedan city and West Azerbaijan province , both in the country’s west. Authorities also arrested another 21 people accused of cooperating with the London-based broadcaster Iran International , which is outlawed in Iran. Iran has long accused the London-based outlet Iran International of being a front for Mossad, and it also reportedly has links to Saudi Arabia - and is well known for actively promoting former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as the next ruler of Iran. As for Pahlavi, despite his name often appearing in Western media reports connected to the Iran crisis, the Shah's family has been in exile for nearly fifty years - and so is a name not widely known or supported among the bulk of over 90 million citizens of Iran . However, Reza Pahlavi's profile has been rising - given also Western satellite and government programming has been beaming his name into the Islamic Republic, going back especially to the large deadly January economic protests. As for do...
A controversial plan to build a tunnel under the Stonehenge site has been officially cancelled after millions were spent on the doomed project. Campaigners have been fighting proposals to dig a tunnel for cars under the location of the world heritage site since the idea was first proposed in 1994. Now, the Department for Transport (DfT) has revoked the development consent order (DCO) for a tunnel,...
A controversial plan to build a tunnel under the Stonehenge site has been officially cancelled after millions were spent on the doomed project. Campaigners have been fighting proposals to dig a tunnel for cars under the location of the world heritage site since the idea was first proposed in 1994. Now, the Department for Transport (DfT) has revoked the development consent order (DCO) for a tunnel, two junctions and a northern bypass, saying it was doing so under “exceptional circumstances”. It means the project is officially scrapped, and anyone wanting to revive it in future would have to begin the planning approval process from scratch. The plans were finally approved in 2023, but the Labour government put the scheme on hold in 2024 after costs were expected to reach £1.4bn. Ministers last year suggested plans to rescind the DCO, and on Wednesday the revocation was finally announced. The tunnel’s costs, including the planning expenses, have already reached £179.2m. The project has been the subject of years of debate, with some residents wanting the tunnel to ease congestion problems, and others concerned it could harm the site of the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. The stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period, about 2500BC. Acting chair of the Stonehenge Alliance, Mike Birkin, welcomed the plans. He said the area is an “entire landscape that is full of prehistoric monuments of incalculable value”. He added: “The granting of the DCO was always perverse given the enormous damage it would have caused to the unique landscape of the Stonehenge world heritage site. The scheme was condemned by planning inspectors as well as Unesco’s experts, yet the government at the time rode roughshod over the evidence.” The campaign group has urged the government to use some of the saved budget on public transport networks in the area instead. Wiltshire council member Martin Smith told the BBC: “This is a huge blow for Wiltshire, our communities and the wider so...
The wheat complex is rallying double digits on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are 16 to 17 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures are 22 to 33 cents in the green. MPLS spring wheat is up 15 to 16 cents at midday. The next week looks dry for much of the Plains from NE to TX, with much of SRW country remaining dry with scattered precip. Don’t Miss a Day: Export Sales data will be released on Thursd...
The wheat complex is rallying double digits on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are 16 to 17 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures are 22 to 33 cents in the green. MPLS spring wheat is up 15 to 16 cents at midday. The next week looks dry for much of the Plains from NE to TX, with much of SRW country remaining dry with scattered precip. Don’t Miss a Day: Export Sales data will be released on Thursday morning, as traders are looking for 300,000 MT to 550,000 MT of wheat sales in the week of March 12. New crop business is estimated at 0-50,000 MT. May 26 CBOT Wheat is at $6.06 1/2, up 16 3/4 cents, Jul 26 CBOT Wheat is at $6.17 1/4, up 16 1/2 cents, May 26 KCBT Wheat is at $6.29 3/4, up 23 cents, Jul 26 KCBT Wheat is at $6.44, up 22 3/4 cents, May 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.40, up 15 3/4 cents, Jul 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.54 1/4, up 15 3/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans are up 4 to 6 cents in the front months on Wednesday. New crop is leading the charge, up 12 cents at midday, as the new crop soy/corn ratio has crept down towards 2.33. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 cents at $10.87 3/4. Soymeal futures are $4.40 to $5.40 higher in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 40 to 45 points higher. Crude was up $1.50 on the day. USDA re...
Soybeans are up 4 to 6 cents in the front months on Wednesday. New crop is leading the charge, up 12 cents at midday, as the new crop soy/corn ratio has crept down towards 2.33. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 cents at $10.87 3/4. Soymeal futures are $4.40 to $5.40 higher in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 40 to 45 points higher. Crude was up $1.50 on the day. USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 MT of soybean meal for 2026/27 this morning to unknown destinations. Don’t Miss a Day: The weekly Export Sales report will be out on Thursday morning, as analysts are expecting 350,000 to 800,000 MT for old crop for the week ending on 3/12. New crop sales are estimated to be 0 to 100,000 MT. Soybean meal is seen at 150,000-350,000 MT, with net reductions of 20,000 MT to net sales of 22,000 MT. May 26 Soybeans are at $11.61 3/4, up 4 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash is at $10.87 3/4, up 5 cents, Jul 26 Soybeans are at $11.76 1/2, up 5 1/4 cents, Nov 26 Soybeans are at $11.43 1/4, up 12 cents, New Crop Cash is at $10.81 1/4, up 12 1/4 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.
Corn futures are trading with 8 to 9 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 8 ½ cents to $4.19. Crude is up $1.50 so far on the day and $6 off the early lows. EIA data was out this morning, showing ethanol production at 1.093 million barrels per day in the week ending on 3/13, down 33,000 bpd from the previous week. Stocks data were buil...
Corn futures are trading with 8 to 9 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 8 ½ cents to $4.19. Crude is up $1.50 so far on the day and $6 off the early lows. EIA data was out this morning, showing ethanol production at 1.093 million barrels per day in the week ending on 3/13, down 33,000 bpd from the previous week. Stocks data were building on that week, up 827,000 barrels to 26.407 million barrels. That came as exports slipped 14,000 bpd to 174,000 bpd with refiner inputs of ethanol dropping 25,000 bpd to 876,000 bpd. The national regular gasoline price has risen from $2.94 at the end of February to $3.72 for the week of 3/16. Don’t Miss a Day: Export sales data will be released on Thursday morning, with traders looking for 0.6-1.8 MMT of old crop corn sales in the week ending on 3/12. New crop business is seen at 0-100,000 MT. May 26 Corn is at $4.62 1/2, up 8 1/2 cents, Nearby Cash is at $4.19, up 8 1/2 cents, Jul 26 Corn is at $4.74, up 8 1/2 cents, Dec 26 Corn is at $4.90 1/4, up 8 1/2 cents, New Crop Cash is at $4.47 3/4, up 8 3/4 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.
Key Points The more carefully you withdraw from your savings, the lower the chances of your money running out. Consider your retirement age, spending needs, and investment mix when planning your initial withdrawal rate. Also think about the way you want your savings to factor into your estate plan. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Retirement is definitely a mil...
Key Points The more carefully you withdraw from your savings, the lower the chances of your money running out. Consider your retirement age, spending needs, and investment mix when planning your initial withdrawal rate. Also think about the way you want your savings to factor into your estate plan. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Retirement is definitely a milestone worth getting excited about. And if you've saved nicely, you may be looking at a generous nest egg to tap. But one of the most important things you can do to keep your retirement savings from running out is come up with a smart withdrawal strategy early on. A lot of financial experts are fans of the 4% rule, which has you taking out 4% of your savings your first year of retirement and adjusting future withdrawals for inflation. But you may want to start with a smaller withdrawal percentage, or a higher one. Here are some factors to consider when setting a withdrawal strategy at the start of retirement. 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 » Your retirement age If you're retiring at a fairly average age (meaning, at some point in your 60s), you may feel comfortable sticking to a withdrawal rate around 4%. If you're retiring at a later age than what's typical, you may be able to take larger withdrawals, since your money won't need to last as long. And if you're retiring early, smaller withdrawals could be a safer bet. Your spending needs If you have a $3 million nest egg, the 4% rule allows you to withdraw $120,000 your first year of retirement. But if you expect to be able to cover your costs on $90,000 a year, then why withdraw extra if you don't need to? Think about what your bills look like, and factor in any additional spending you may want to do your first year of retirement, like trav...
Investment Thesis In my last piece on Hewlett Packard ( HPE ), I said that HPE was becoming one of the major beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom. And I still believe that. The difference right now is that I believe the market has finally seen the hard evidence that HPE is compounding from the part of the AI stack that tends to earn better margins and have stickier customer relationships. H...
Investment Thesis In my last piece on Hewlett Packard ( HPE ), I said that HPE was becoming one of the major beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom. And I still believe that. The difference right now is that I believe the market has finally seen the hard evidence that HPE is compounding from the part of the AI stack that tends to earn better margins and have stickier customer relationships. HPE started 2026 with quite a strong quarter, I would say. It also did something that I always pay close attention to. The company raised guidance while talking openly about a brutal cost environment. In 1Q 2026 , HPE reported revenues of $9.3Bn, a record non-GAAP of $0.65, and free cash flows [FCFs] of $708Mn. I also note that management also said that orders outpaced revenue and raised its 2026 [EPS] guidance to between $2.30 and $2.50. FCF guidance was also raised to at least $2Bn. Now, here is the turning point that matters for my thesis. HPE says that networking is now nearly 30% of total revenue and more than half of total non-GAAP operating profit. I believe that is not a small mix tweak. It is actually what I believe to be a new identity. And the external backdrop is still quite supportive. According to McKinsey & Company , they estimate data centers may require $7Tn in global investment in order to keep up with the compute demand. McKinsey's continued momentum scenario also shows that global data center capacity demand is rising from 82 GW in 2025 to 219 GW by 2030. This is because AI workloads are expected to become the majority of that demand. Now, my thinking is that if that's even directionally right, then the network becomes a core constraint and not an afterthought. And these are some of the reasons why I am reiterating my Buy rating on Hewlett Packard. McKinsey & Company Business Overview HPE now reports in two core segments. These are Networking [Juniper and Aruba] and Cloud & AI [these are servers, storage, and financial services]. Now, that structure matte...