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• Netflix added more subscribers in the first-quarter than Wall Street expected and the stock is soaring. 
• The company added 1.96 million new subscribers in the US and 5.46 million internationally, while earnings $0.64 per share on revenues of $3.701 billion in revenue.
• Follow Netflix's stock price in real-time here.

Shares of Netflix jumped more than 8% after the closing bell Monday after the streaming giant added more subscribers than Wall Street analysts had expected. 

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• Tesla has temporarily suspended its Model 3 assembly line while seeking to "improve automation and systematically address bottlenecks."
• Shares were down 0.89% ahead of Tuesday's opening bell.
• Model 3 production worries are only part of Tesla's problems right now.
• Watch Tesla trade in real time.

Tesla was trading lower by 0.89% at $288.61 ahead of the Tuesday's opening bell after the electric-car maker said it had temporarily suspended... Читать дальше...

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• Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that can digest common plastics.
• Researchers were looking at an existing enzyme found naturally in landfills.
• In the process they inadvertently created a new, more effective version.
• The new enzyme can fully eat up PET, the plastic used in bottled water and soft drinks.
• It could drastically reduce the time needed for plastic to fully decompose.

Scientists have accidentally... Читать дальше...

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• A second Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says the Facebook data fiasco affects way more than 87 million users.
• Brittany Kaiser says Cambridge Analytica used numerous questionnaires to gather data.
• One was called "sex compass."
• Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly apologised for the data breach.

The 87 million Facebook accounts harvested by Cambridge Analytica (CA) in a massive data breach were probably just the tip of the iceberg. Читать дальше...

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• Tax Day is April 17 this year, the last day to file your tax return. 
• Restaurant chains like Hardee's, Applebee's, Boston Market, and Hard Rock Cafe are offering promotions to celebrate the end of tax season. 
• A free massage is also available on Tax Day, as is free paper shredding.

Tax season comes to a close Tuesday — albeit a couple of days later than usual.

Paying taxes can feel like a big burden, but many... Читать дальше...

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• Russian hackers are trying to gain access to Western internet routers and data switches.
• Routers and switches control how you access the internet, and how the internet gets to you. They are found in the kind of Wi-Fi network router box you might have in your own home and the kind of huge corporate networks that link employees' computers together.
• Cisco has warned customers to disable older versions of its Smart Install products to prevent Russian hacking. Читать дальше...

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The nerve agent used to poison ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury was delivered "in a liquid form," the British government has said.

Authorities from Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs made made the statement in response to a reporter's question at a news briefing Tuesday morning.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Many companies use the term artificial intelligence, or AI, as a way to generate excitement for their products and to present themselves as on the cutting edge of tech development.

But what exactly is artificial intelligence? What does it involve? And how will it help the development of future generations?See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Qualcomm doubles down on the IoT with new Vision Intelligence platform
• Microsoft is set to pour... Читать дальше...

Goldman Sachs announce first-quarter earnings Tuesday morning, smashing analyst expectations.

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is set to announce first-quarter earnings results Tuesday morning. 

Analysts are expecting the bank to report adjusted earnings per share of $5.56, a 38.4% increase from last year.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

NOW WATCH: The chief economist at a $163 billion firm dispels one of investing's biggest myths

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• Bank of America beats, delivers a record quarter
• Citi beats, profits jump 13%
• JPMorgan beats... Читать дальше...

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• Craig McNamee, founder of Catalyst Health, says he was personal trainer to Meghan Markle for three years while she was filming "Suits" in Toronto.
• He revealed Meghan Markle's workout routine in an interview with Women's Health.
• She is apparently "very focused on her health."
• He revealed the types of exercises and gym equipment they would incorporate into her circuit-based strength training together.
• They went for lighter weights in higher reps over heavier weights, he said. Читать дальше...

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• A false alarm led to Syrian air defense missiles being fired overnight and no new attack on Syria took place, Syrian state media and a military commander said on Tuesday.
• Syrian and Hezbollah media had previously said Syria had thwarted missile attacks on two airfields.
• The incident underscored fears of a further escalation in the Syrian conflict after a U.S., British and French attack on Syrian targets on Saturday and an air strike on an air... Читать дальше...

Here is what you need to know. 

Trump has picked Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's right hand man. President Donald Trump is set to nominate the economist Richard Clarida to be the Federal Reserve's next vice chairman.

China ramps up its holding of US Treasurys. China has regained its position as the US’s largest foreign creditor after announcing its Treasury holdings rose by $8.5 billion in February to a total of $1.18 trillion. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen reportedly has a long history of covering things up for Trump.
• People close to the president worry the dirt could come out now that Cohen is under criminal investigation.
• "People are very, very worried. Because it’s Michael [effing] Cohen. Who knows what he’s done?," a former Trump campaign official said. 

President Donald Trump has been visibly fuming about an FBI raid on his long-time personal lawyer... Читать дальше...

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• The office of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller told reporters that "many" stories about his investigation "have been inaccurate."
• It was an unusual piece of pushback from an office that tends to keep quiet.
• The progress of Mueller's probe into potential Russia-Trump collusion is a source of fascination for many outlets.
• Many stories are based on leaks from anonymous figures said to have knowledge of the probe, which are inherently difficult to verify. Читать дальше...

• The pound hit its highest level against the dollar since Britain voted to leave the European Union.
• In early trading on Tuesday, the pound hit $1.4377, surpassing a previous post-referendum high set in January. It has since pulled back from those highs, after lower than expected wage growth figures.
• Sterling's value has increased by more than 6% since the start of the year, and it is currently "the darling of the currency world."
• You can track the value of the pound with Markets Insider. Читать дальше...

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• Roger Federer just smashed yet another tennis record.
• The 20-time tennis major champion has now spent 700 weeks — or 13.4 years — ranked in the top four male players in the sport.
• Something tells us Federer is not done yet.

Roger Federer is a record-breaker.

The 36-year-old has the most Grand Slam singles titles (20), the highest hard court match win percentage (87.6%), and was the world's oldest number one when he was briefly... Читать дальше...

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What is eSports? History & Rise of Video Game Tournaments

Years ago, eSports was a community of video gamers who would gather at conventions to play Counter Strike, Call of Duty, or League of Legends.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Joon

Air France launched a "boutique" airline last summer targeted at a slightly younger clientele (18 to 35) — and "Joon" certainly has a number of millennial-friendly perks, including its selection of booze.

Passengers can enjoy organic food and drinks, high quality alcoholic beverages — including signature cocktails designed by Paris' Experimental Cocktail Club and craft beer — as well as a comprehensive digital entertainment offering.

It's supposedly a chilled affair on-board, too. Читать дальше...

Joon

Air France launched a "boutique" airline last summer targeted at a slightly younger clientele (18 to 35) — and "Joon" certainly has a number of millennial-friendly perks, including its selection of booze.

Passengers can enjoy organic food and drinks, high quality alcoholic beverages — including signature cocktails designed by Paris' Experimental Cocktail Club and craft beer — as well as a comprehensive digital entertainment offering.

It's supposedly a chilled affair on-board, too. Читать дальше...

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• After Syrian forces bombed the town of Douma earlier this month in an attack the United States says involved chlorine gas, Washington and its allies launched missile strikes as punishment.
• But Syrian forces had already taken the town where the alleged gas attack took place by the time the strike happened. 
• "The threat came: 'You saw what happened in Douma. Now you can only sign, or there will be more strikes and nobody left in the town'," a top official in Jaish al-Islam... Читать дальше...

Markets Insider

• Aluminum prices have jumped to a near seven-year high on Tuesday as the impact of US sanctions against Russia continues to impact the global supply of the industrial metal.
• Just under two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced sanctions on more than a dozen Russian entities, including United Co. Rusal, the world's second-largest aluminum producer. Rusal has seen its share price plunge.
• The news caused aluminum prices to skyrocket, and they have continued to do so over recent days... Читать дальше...

Markets Insider

• Aluminium prices have jumped to a near seven-year high on Tuesday as the impact of US sanctions against Russia continues to impact the global supply of the industrial metal.
• Just under two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced sanctions on more than a dozen Russian entities, including United Co. Rusal, the world's second-largest aluminium producer. Rusal has seen its share price plunge.
• The news caused aluminium prices to skyrocket, and they have continued to do so over recent days... Читать дальше...

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• 1 in 3 millennials may never own home, a report by the Resolution Foundation claims.
• As millennials begin having families, more children may be raised in insecure, privately rented accommodation.
• The government's housing bill could balloon from £6.3 billion today to £16 billion by 2060, the think tank warned.
• The report called for action to address Britain's housing crisis.

LONDON — One in three UK millennials... Читать дальше...