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Disney stock dips after proxy sets CEO search timeline, reveals Iger pay and $7 billion buyback goal

Disney stock dips after proxy sets CEO search timeline, reveals Iger pay and $7 billion buyback goal

Walt Disney shares fell nearly 2% Friday to $110.98 after the company’s annual proxy filing. The board expects to name a new CEO in early 2026, with the annual meeting set for March 18. The filing set CEO Bob Iger’s 2025 pay at $45.8 million and targeted $7 billion in share buybacks for fiscal 2026. Investors await Disney’s Feb. 2 earnings report for updates on streaming and parks.
24 January 2026
Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.9% to $115.17 Friday, pressured by declines in Alphabet and Disney. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and updates on Warner Bros deals next week. Frontier’s merger with Verizon is set to complete Jan. 20, with Frontier shares halted after Friday’s session.
Netflix stock today holds steady as NFL Christmas game streams hit records, Warner Bros deal watched

Netflix stock today holds steady as NFL Christmas game streams hit records, Warner Bros deal watched

Netflix said its Christmas Day NFL doubleheader set new U.S. streaming records, with the Lions-Vikings game averaging 27.5 million viewers and Cowboys-Commanders 19.9 million, citing Nielsen. The stock slipped 0.02% to $93.76 in after-hours trading. Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid, leaving Netflix’s $82.7 billion offer in play, according to a source.
Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

US Stock Market Today, Nov. 12, 2025: Futures Climb as House Vote Aims to End Shutdown; CPI on Deck—What to Watch Before the Opening Bell

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday as investors anticipated a House vote to end the 42-day federal shutdown, following Senate approval of a funding bill. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.09%. Oil and gold were steady. AMD jumped pre-market on strong AI guidance, while Nvidia sentiment was mixed after SoftBank’s stake sale.

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  • Dow Jones Climbs 275 Points Amid Middle East Ceasefire Hopes and Rising Oil Prices
    April 9, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 275 points, or 0.6%, closing at 48,185 on optimism over a tentative U.S.-Iran ceasefire and Israel's readiness to negotiate with Lebanon, easing Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced 0.6% and 0.8% respectively. Oil prices surged over 3% to $97.87 per barrel, marking a 46% increase since February, influencing expectations for a March Consumer Price Index (CPI) jump of 0.8% month-over-month. February's Personal Consumption Expenditures data showed inflation rising faster than anticipated. Market watchers emphasize the importance of the durability of the ceasefire and stable shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical risks.

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Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
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