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US Stocks Jump on Strong Earnings, Trump Optimism

US stocks rallied Wednesday after strong earnings and optimism over Trump's agenda. The S&P 500 reached a record high during the session, and AI stocks jumped on news of a major partnership.

3 Tips for Starting a Business From Scratch

Listen to Living Not So Fabulously for tips on starting a small business, including gathering customer data, budgeting, and launching your business despite imperfections.

Gap CEO Rejects Breakup Rumors, Bets on Platform Growth

Gap CEO Richard Dickson discusses the company's turnaround strategy, including a focus on platform growth, operational efficiency, and product innovation. He also addresses the potential impact of tariffs on the company's business.

Netflix's Q4 Earnings Fuel Stock Surge, Company Reports Strong User Gains and Revenue Beats

**Meta Description** Netflix stock surged 10% to an all-time high after posting strong Q4 earnings. The streaming giant added a record 18.9 million users, beating subscriber estimates. Revenue and earnings also topped expectations, driving analysts to raise price targets and forecast continued growth in 2025. Netflix announced a $15 billion stock buyback and increased its full-year revenue outlook. Notably, the company reported a doubling of advertising revenue and plans for continued live event programming, including WWE Raw. Despite missing Q1 revenue estimates, Netflix guided for higher operating margins, highlighting its competitive strength and focus on improving product-market fit.

Cisco CEO: US-China Trade Relations Key to Global Economy

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins discusses US-China trade relations, the company's business in China, and the importance of extending Trump's tax cuts. Cisco's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 in recent months due to strong earnings and optimism about the integration of its Splunk acquisition.

Ralph Lauren CEO: Tariffs Could 'Materially Impact' Apparel Companies

Trump tariffs pose a significant threat to retailers, with Ralph Lauren facing potential harm due to its reliance on Chinese sourcing. Despite this, the company's stock has outperformed amid optimistic consumer sentiment, and CEO Patrice Louvet emphasizes a focus on serving customers despite potential price increases.

HongShan Nearing Deal to Buy Marshall, Valuing Icon at $1.1 Billion

HongShan Capital Group is nearing a deal to acquire audio equipment maker Marshall Group AB for about $1.1 billion, valuing the company whose guitar amplifiers have been used by musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Lana del Rey.

Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon Settle Differences, Dimon Offers Support for Musk's Government Efficiency Efforts

Jamie Dimon and Elon Musk have reconciled after years of feuding. Dimon supports Musk's efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying he'd "love to be helpful" with the government efficiency effort.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Slams Microsoft's AI Rivals: 'Everybody Knows They've Disappointed the World'

Salesforce and Microsoft CEOs trade barbs over AI rivalry. Salesforce's AI bots compete with Microsoft's Copilot for workplace supremacy.

Tech Stocks Lead Market Higher After Netflix, AI-Related Earnings Surge

Tech stocks surged on Wednesday, driven by a record high for Netflix. President Trump's support for AI investments outweighed tariff concerns, pushing the Nasdaq Composite up nearly 1.3%. The S&P 500 climbed over 0.6%, approaching its record high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3%.