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Netflix's $20 Plan and Streaming's Cable Problem
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Netflix's $20 Plan and Streaming's Cable Problem

Netflix's standard plan now costs $19.99 per month after the second price hike in less than two years.

May 10, 2026

Big Tech's $600B AI Spending vs. Buybacks
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Big Tech's $600B AI Spending vs. Buybacks

Hyperscaler capex now consumes 94% of operating cash flow after dividends and buybacks. Last quarter saw the lowest combined repurchases at the Big Four...

May 10, 2026

Akamai Soars 16% on $1.8B AI Cloud Deal
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Akamai Soars 16% on $1.8B AI Cloud Deal

Akamai shares jumped 16% Friday after the company landed a $1.8 billion seven-year cloud infrastructure deal with an unnamed frontier AI model provider

May 8, 2026

Paul Tudor Jones: AI Bull Market Has Another Year
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Paul Tudor Jones: AI Bull Market Has Another Year

Legendary hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC the AI bull market is 50-60% complete with another year or two to run

May 7, 2026

Whirlpool Warns of Recession-Level Decline in Sales
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Whirlpool Warns of Recession-Level Decline in Sales

Whirlpool slashed its 2026 EPS guidance roughly in half and suspended its dividend, blaming the Iran war for a 'recession-level' collapse in U.S.

May 7, 2026

AMD's Lisa Su Explains Massive Forecast Change as Stock Soars 15%
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AMD's Lisa Su Explains Massive Forecast Change as Stock Soars 15%

AMD shares surged after Q1 2026 earnings crushed expectations. CEO Lisa Su pointed to accelerating AI infrastructure demand and a data center segment now...

May 6, 2026

EBay Pops on GameStop Takeover Speculation
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EBay Pops on GameStop Takeover Speculation

GameStop made a $55.5 billion unsolicited bid for eBay at $125/share. What investors need to know about the deal and market reaction.

May 4, 2026

How to Invest in ETFs: The Beginner's Guide
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How to Invest in ETFs: The Beginner's Guide

Learn how to invest in ETFs with this beginner's guide. Covers ETF types, how to buy them, fees to watch, and strategies for building a diversified portfolio.

May 4, 2026

Big Tech Earnings Show How Big, Smart Spending Can Be Rewarded by the Market
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Big Tech Earnings Show How Big, Smart Spending Can Be Rewarded by the Market

The latest round of big tech earnings proved that massive capital expenditure on AI infrastructure is not reckless speculation

May 3, 2026

Berkshire Meeting: Buffett Sees 'Gambling' in Markets
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Berkshire Meeting: Buffett Sees 'Gambling' in Markets

The 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting marked Greg Abel's first as CEO, with Buffett warning about speculative excess and a record cash hoard...

May 2, 2026

Gold Price Forecast 2026: Why Analysts Are Calling for $3,500 and What Could Go Wrong
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Gold Price Forecast 2026: Why Analysts Are Calling for $3,500 and What Could Go Wrong

Gold price forecast for 2026: central bank buying and geopolitical tensions push the metal toward $3,500. What analysts expect next.

May 2, 2026

Best AI Stocks to Buy Now: 7 Companies Leading the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Boom
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Best AI Stocks to Buy Now: 7 Companies Leading the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Boom

7 AI stocks analysts are watching in 2026: the companies building infrastructure, models, and applications driving the AI revolution.

May 1, 2026