Netflix walked away from an $83 billion merger with a $2.8 billion consolation prize, and it's already using that cash to buy Ben Affleck's AI start-up, InterPositive.
These large-cap gainers climbed last week on upbeat earnings, stronger guidance, analyst support, deal and buyback news, and sector-specific momentum in energy, ad tech and software.
These large-cap laggards sank last week as investors reacted to earnings misses, weak outlooks, takeover pressure, higher yields, and rising geopolitical and AI-demand fears.
Major market headlines include AI regulation debates, Nvidia chip export uncertainty, Broadcom earnings, and strategic moves by Netflix, Meta, Amazon, and CrowdStrike across technology sectors.
After SpaceChain sent and installed a blockchain hardware onto the International Space Station 9 years ago, an attempt to mine crypto in space has resurfaced.
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing strong interest from readers during the week and a look at the catalysts driving the attention.
Cracks are beginning to show in the $2 trillion private lending space, as multiple investment firms limit redemptions in their billion-dollar flagship funds.
This week in crypto saw Binance deny allegations of Iran-linked crypto flows, National Bank of Kazakhstan announce a $350 million investment in crypto infrastructure, Andreessen Horowitz seek $2 billion for a new blockchain fund, major banks including Morgan Stanley and Citigroup move toward Bitcoin integration, while Bitcoin slid to around $68,000 amid market uncertainty.
Covered calls at the $200 strike for Chevron stock, 5.3% higher, yields 2.1% in one month. Moreover, the 10% higher CVX call strike price yields 1.0% over one month. It may make sense for investors to short OTM puts and calls.
