Netflix more likely to raise prices with Warner Bros. deal out of the way, Citi 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…
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Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market
As indictments mount, the gaming industry faces a trust deficit with fans and stock investors that only an integrity commissioner can fix. View Source Carolyn…
I’m rethinking my retirement plan. How can I judge the best investments?
Overreliance on “past performance” can send you down the wrong path. View Source Dan Moisand MarketWatch.com – Top Stories March 18, 2026 10:11 am
Lumentum’s new revenue forecast further fuels one of the market’s hottest stocks
The company is targeting a massive $2 billion quarterly revenue run rate within two years, driven by increasing demand for optical solutions for advanced AI…
China’s middle class is quietly stockpiling cash — ‘shadow saving’ — and it could short-circuit the global economy
Households aren’t broke, the available data indicate. They’re just exhibiting a reluctance to spend. View Source Tanner Brown MarketWatch.com – Top Stories March 18, 2026…
Why Starbucks’ expensive revamp might not win over a younger crowd
Efforts such as adding comfier seats at Starbucks stores might not work with younger customers, RBC analysts say. View Source Bill Peters MarketWatch.com – Top…
Treasury market flashes sign of growing stagflation risks
A worrisome trading pattern in the roughly $30 trillion Treasury market points to concerns about the economy and inflation. View Source Vivien Lou Chen MarketWatch.com…
Attack on key Iran gas field marks escalation of conflict, lifting global oil prices by 5%
Oil prices jumped Wednesday despite the Trump administration announcing it will issue a temporary waiver on a law known as the Jones Act. View Source…
Swarmer’s stock surges 1,100% in two days, underscoring fervent demand for drones
Defense-technology stocks have been hot in recent months, and now investors are pouring into Swarmer shares following this week’s IPO. View Source William Gavin MarketWatch.com…
The true value of Kalshi’s ‘$1 billion’ March Madness prize? To you, 8 cents.
The odds of picking a perfect bracket are somewhere around 6.5 billion to 1. View Source Brett Arends MarketWatch.com – Top Stories March 18, 2026…