📈 Stocks / Finance

Netflix shares rise 5.6% ahead of earnings release

Investopedia

Netflix stock climbed 5.6% over the past week to $970 ahead of its Q1 earnings report. Analysts expect $10.5B in revenue and $2.47B net income, per VisibleAlpha. Options imply an 8.5% swing. JPMorgan called Netflix its 'most resilient' coverage company.

UnitedHealth stock plunges 23% after slashing 2025 profit outlook

Yahoo Finance

UnitedHealth shares dropped 23%—its worst day since 1998—after Q1 earnings missed estimates and 2025 EPS guidance was cut to $26–$26.50 from $29.50–$30. Rising costs in Medicare Advantage and Optum drove the downgrade, erasing $120B in market value.

Bond yields rise as tax plan stokes deficit fears

Yahoo Finance

Analysts warn a proposed $5T tax cut could expand the deficit by $5.7T, boosting term premiums and pushing long-term Treasury yields higher. The 10-year yield hit 4.5% last week amid tariff concerns, up from 3.62% in Sept. 2024.

🪙 Crypto

CMIC Launches First Crypto Market Making Integrity Standard

Business Wire

CMIC released the first industry standard for market making in crypto, outlining conflict disclosure, abuse prevention, and global compliance. Backed by 51 firms including Coinbase and Gemini, the framework aims to preempt regulation and promote integrity across digital asset markets.

🌎 Global Economy

IMF warns U.S. tariffs will raise inflation, slow growth

Local SYR

The IMF said rising U.S. tariffs are set to dampen global growth and drive inflation in 2025, though a global recession is unlikely. Tariff volatility, particularly with China, is disrupting trade and markets. Inflation is now forecast to exceed earlier 4.2% expectations.