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Sometimes the smartest strategic move is restraint rather than expansion. That lesson played out clearly last week when confirmed it would not raise its bid for after the latter’s board determined a sweetened takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance Corp was superior.Netflix shares finished the week above $96, marking a gain of close to 30% from the multi-year low hit just days earlier.The stock managed to log four consecutive sessions of gains, one of its more impressive short-term runs in years, with the rally forming in the sessions before the formal announcement.That suggests investors were responding to growing speculation that Netflix…

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development included a provision temporarily barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency in its bipartisan bill to boost housing in the U.S.The “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,” introduced Monday by Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, respectively the top Republican and Democrat on the committee, aims to make it easier to build houses in the U.S.”Not only is this bill about cutting regulatory red tape, lowering costs, and expanding housing supply while generating no new spending, but it’s about making sure people like the…

Dividend stocks are having a moment. With the stock market off to a rocky start so far this year, investors have been turning to the securities for income and perceived safety. The latest bouts of volatility came Monday following air strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel over the weekend. Also weighing on investors this year are fears that artificial intelligence will disrupt certain industries, and recent worries about stagflation. Dividend aristocrats, or companies that have boosted their payouts in each of the past 25 years, are among the strategies outperforming the broader market in 2026. The ProShares…

South Korea factory activity expands for third month on output jump, PMI shows

The market is trying to suss out what the plan is for Iran.Yesterday there was an interview with John Bolton that emphasized that Trump is impulsive and likes to improvise. Trump himself also outlined a 4-5 week timeline, which suggests there is a plan.What’s less clear are the goals of the mission, which might be as simple as wrecking Iran’s military infrastructure. But what if Iran keeps on firing drones and missiles? What if it continues to threaten or attack its neighbours?War can always go sideways, much like it has for Russia in Ukraine. So far Iran doesn’t appear to…

May arabica coffee (KCK26) on Monday closed up +3.85 (+1.37%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26) closed up +148 (+4.08%).Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with robusta posting a 2-week high.  Supply concerns are supporting coffee prices, as the war in Iran has halted most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting global shipping rates, insurance, and fuel costs, which will raise costs for coffee importers and roasters. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis.   Gains in arabica coffee were limited on Monday as beneficial rains in…

The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Mini Golf Open on Saturday at the historic Scottish Rite Consistory in downtown Des Moines, with proceeds and donations benefiting the DMARC Food Pantry. The event invites participants to bring a putter, golf ball, and a donation of non-perishable food or essential household items in exchange for entry. Tee times will run from 9 a.m. to noon, with pre-registration required. Each golf hole will be creatively constructed from items needed by the pantry. For more information or to register for the event, click here.

Becker Capital Management Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM – Free Report) by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 274,623 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 4,425 shares during the quarter. Qualcomm makes up about 1.3% of Becker Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Becker Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Qualcomm were worth $45,686,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other institutional investors and…

The company is boosting the storage capacity of its devices, a move thought to be a prelude to expected Siri enhancements later this year.

A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 2, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Contributor | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets opened lower on Tuesday, as the conflict in Iran continues to rage on for a fourth day. Oil prices extended gains after Iran reportedly said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. crude futures up 0.15% to $71.33, while Brent was up 7.14% to trade at $78.07 per barrel. More than 14 million barrels per day transited via the Strait on average last year, accounting for nearly a…