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Micron surges on HBM4 deliveries and record memory price forecasts

Shares of Micron Technology rose roughly 3 percent in pre-market trading on Monday as investors weighed a string of positive developments: volume shipments of the company's HBM4 memory for NVIDIA's next-generation AI platform, surging contract memory prices, and the fallout from a record second......

Goldman Sachs upgrades Netflix to buy, citing advertising growth and buyback potential

Goldman Sachs upgraded Netflix from Neutral to Buy on Monday, raising its 12-month price target to $120 from $100, with analyst Eric Sheridan citing a "more favorable risk-reward setup" ahead of the streaming giant's first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 16. The new target implies upside......

Morocco faces another fuel price hike as diesel rises by 1.70 dirhams

Fuel prices in Morocco are set to rise again starting Tuesday at midnight, with diesel increasing by 1.70 dirhams per liter and gasoline by 1.57 dirhams per liter. This comes after previous hikes in mid-March and amid ongoing volatility in international energy markets. According to industry sources,......

Morocco rolls out new transport aid program to offset fuel costs

The Moroccan government has introduced a new exceptional support program for freight and passenger transport operators, aiming to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices on domestic fuel costs. The measure follows a similar initiative launched in March 2022 and is intended to limit the effects......

Iranian rial plunges as capital flight hits record levels

Iran’s currency has tumbled to historic lows as capital flight accelerates and oil revenues decline under renewed US sanctions, deepening strains on an economy already grappling with high inflation and social pressure over potential bread price increases. The Iranian rial weakened to around 16.3......

Climate change adds 47 harmful heat days to coffee regions

Rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather linked to climate change are posing growing risks to global coffee and wheat production, according to two new studies published this week, with potential consequences for farmers and consumers alike. An analysis released Wednesday by Climate Central......

Game Console Prices Rise amid Tariff Pressure and Industry Challenges

The global cost of major gaming consoles such as Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X has surged by tens of dollars, a rare trend that bucks the typical pattern of tech products becoming cheaper over time. Analysts attribute this rise to U.S. tariffs imposed under former President......

Rising Cigarette Prices in Morocco: A New Increase

In Morocco, cigarette prices have once again surged as of April 1, 2025. This increase predominantly affects local brands, particularly those produced by the Société marocaine des tabacs (SMT). The price hike ranges from 1 to 3 dirhams, depending on the brand. For instance, the cost of......

Moroccan motorists grapple with fuel price surge

Morocco’s fuel imports have surged to 1.7 million tons, valued at $1.26 billion, marking a 10.8% increase in volume. This rise has led to a noticeable hike in fuel prices across the country, with diesel increasing by 20 cents per liter and gasoline by 16 cents per liter. In Casablanca, the average......