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The Guardian
06-05-2025
- The Guardian
UK parole hearing for notorious prisoner Charles Bronson to be held in private
The parole hearing for Charles Bronson, one of the UK's longest serving and most notorious prisoners, will be held in private, a judicial Parole Board member has decided. The decision comes after the 72-year-old – who later changed his name to Charles Salvador – took part in one of the country's first public parole hearings in 2023. On Tuesday a document was published in which judicial Parole Board member Jeremy Roberts KC, on behalf of the board chair, said he had not granted the application for Bronson's parole hearing to be made public. Bronson has spent most of the past 48 years incarcerated – apart from two brief periods, during which he reoffended – for numerous thefts, firearms and violent offences, including 11 hostage-taking incidents in nine different sieges. Victims included prison governors, doctors, staff and on one occasion, his own solicitor. Bronson – whose real name is Michael Peterson and who has been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder – was handed a discretionary life sentence with a minimum term of four years in 2000 for taking prison art teacher Phil Danielson hostage at HMP Hull for 44 hours. Since then, the Parole Board has repeatedly refused to direct his release. The 2023 parole review was his eighth. Bronson was the first prisoner to formally ask for a public hearing after rules changed in 2022 in a bid to remove the secrecy around the parole process. In the document published on Tuesday, Roberts said the application for a public hearing was made on 9 February by the prisoner's solicitor. Representations on Bronson's behalf said he 'feels that he is directly responsible for the change in law and Parole Board rules and so he should be allowed to participate in a public hearing'. He has a 'legitimate expectation that his subsequent parole hearings will be held in public following his lengthy proceedings to instigate the change in the rules'. Roberts said the fact that Bronson is responsible for the change in the law 'does not give him any legitimate expectation that his subsequent hearings will be held in public'. Bronson's solicitor said the prisoner 'is not vulnerable and, given his wish for a public hearing', it could cause him undue emotional stress if the hearing was not held in public. They added: 'He believes he will achieve best evidence and this will not be impacted by the hearing being in public.' But Roberts said: 'The prisoner is obviously highly intelligent (albeit liable to some eccentric beliefs and attitudes) and I do not think it likely that he would suffer undue emotional stress if this hearing is held privately. skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Headlines UK Get the day's headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion 'I am sure that he will be able to 'give best evidence' whether the hearing is held in public or in private.' Bronson's solicitor also said the Parole Board's work is often not well understood by the public and 'there is a public interest in increasing understanding'. The solicitor added his client 'believes that his risk has significantly reduced' and that a 'discussion about risk and risk reduction in a public hearing would aid public confidence'. Roberts agreed that 'there is a public interest in increasing the public's understanding of the parole process and that transparency, where possible, is important for public confidence in the system'. He also said the Parole Board has, over the last few years, made 'great efforts' to improve the transparency of its proceedings. Roberts said the introduction of public hearings is another step taken but added: 'Public hearings and the arrangements for them are expensive and time-consuming, and unless and until the board is provided with the necessary funds to carry them out in more cases it must be selective in the holding of a public hearing only where it is likely to increase public understanding of the process or will benefit the public or victims in some other way.' The secretary of state's representations were provided on her behalf by a senior official in the Ministry of Justice, which said Bronson's 'readiness to resort to violence continues to be evident, and the secretary of state is concerned that a public hearing would prompt a display of violence in a way that a private hearing might not'. Roberts said there has been a 'marked improvement in recent years in the prisoner's attitudes to (and relationships with) prison staff'.
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Amazon EC2, Google Cloud, and Azure Virtual Machines Named Top Cloud IaaS Providers for 2025 by Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group's 2025 Cloud IaaS Data Quadrant Report highlights top cloud infrastructure platforms based on insights from 1796 verified user reviews on the firm's SoftwareReviews platform. The report evaluates key factors, including cloud integration, feature quality, analytics capabilities, and overall user satisfaction, providing valuable insights for organizations shaping their IT strategies for 2025. TORONTO, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Info-Tech Research Group has published its Cloud IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) Data Quadrant Report, which identifies three providers as Gold Medalists for 2025. The report's findings are based on data from SoftwareReviews, a division of the global research and advisory firm and a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape. Cloud IaaS platforms help organizations scale their IT environments by providing flexible access to computing resources like servers, storage, and networking through the cloud. This approach removes the need for physical infrastructure and long setup times, making it easier to launch new projects, support remote teams, and manage data growth. With IaaS, companies can stay agile, control costs, and focus more on innovation instead of hardware maintenance. "We are seeing a clear shift in how organizations approach infrastructure planning. Instead of relying on large upfront investments in physical systems, many IT teams are choosing cloud IaaS to stay flexible and reduce overhead," says Jeremy Roberts, Senior Director, Research & Content at Info-Tech Research Group."It is about being able to respond quickly when priorities shift, whether that means supporting remote teams, launching new applications, or managing unexpected demand. The ability to scale infrastructure without increasing operational complexity is becoming a key factor as organizations plan for 2025." Top Cloud IaaS Platforms Recognized as 2025 Gold Medalists Based on data from 1,796 reviews from verified end-users on the firm's SoftwareReviews platform, the following vendors received the highest overall satisfaction scores and have been named Gold Medalists in Info-Tech's 2025 Cloud IaaS Data Quadrant: Amazon EC2, 9.1 CS, ranked high for its seamless cloud integration. Google Cloud, 9.0 CS, ranked high for the quality and depth of its features. Azure Virtual Machines, 9.0 CS, ranked high for its robust analytics and reporting capabilities. Info-Tech's Data Quadrant is a comprehensive evaluation tool that uses the feedback of IT professionals to rank software products based on likeliness to recommend, features scores, net emotional footprint score, and vendor capabilities. These dimensions are aggregated into a Composite Score (CS), which reflects overall user satisfaction and determines the product's placement within the Data Quadrant. The firm's methodology ensures that rankings are based entirely on authentic user reviews, free from analyst opinions or vendor influence. User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech's reports are informed by the data from users and IT professionals who have intimate experience with the software throughout the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes. To see the complete Data Quadrant rankings, download the full report: Top Cloud IaaS Providers - 2025 For more information about Info-Tech's SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit Media Passes to Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas Registration is now open for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas, taking place June 10 to 12, 2025, at Bellagio in Las Vegas. 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For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact [email protected]. For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit and connect via LinkedIn and X. About SoftwareReviews SoftwareReviews is a division of Info-Tech Research Group, a world-class technology research and advisory firm. SoftwareReviews empowers organizations with the best data, insights, and advice to improve the software buying and selling experience. For buyers, SoftwareReviews' proven software selection methodologies, customer insights, and technology advisors help maximize success with technology decisions. For providers, the firm helps build more effective marketing, product, and sales processes with expert analysts, how-to research, customer-centric marketing content, and comprehensive analysis of the buyer landscape.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Analyst reboots Netflix price target ahead of earnings
If you're a streaming company planning to take on Netflix, analysts have got two words for you: good luck. The company has come such a long way from those distant days of 1997 when Netflix () was a mail-based DVD rental service. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰 A decade later, Netflix launched its streaming service called "Watch Now" that offered a limited selection of 1,000 titles, as opposed to the 70,000 DVDs available at the time. People kept on watching and now the company that began as an idea in a carpooling group is an entertainment heavyweight with over 300 million global subscribers, or roughly the population of these United States. "Netflix has established a virtually insurmountable lead in the streaming wars," Wedbush analysts wrote in an April 11 research note. "Netflix ended 2024 with a bang, but raised prices across its subscription tiers in Q1." Even as Netflix has lapped the password-sharing crackdown, Wedbush said the company it is introducing the extra member feature for the ad tier, providing another revenue growth opportunity alongside substantial price increases and global advertising expansion. Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in May 2023, with the goal of ensuring accounts are used by people living in the same household. The crackdown resulted in increased subscriber numbers and revenue. More Economic Analysis: Wall Street overhauls S&P 500 price targets as tariff selloff accelerates Inflation would like a word, please Stocks could bounce, but big bank earnings hold the cards Wedbush maintained its outperform rating and $1,150 price target on Netflix, which is scheduled to post quarterly results on April 17. The firm said the streaming giant is positioned to accelerate ad tier revenue contribution for the next several years by adding more live events, improving its advertising solutions and targeting, and broadening its content strategy. "While massive subscriber growth was the primary driver in 2024, we expect price increases to drive revenue growth in 2025, and the ad tier to drive revenue higher in 2026," Wedbush said. "As Netflix expands from here, its contribution margin can massively exceed our estimates, driving outsized free cash flow." With $18 billion in content spend across movies, high-demand serial content, games, and live events, Wedbush said there is meaningful upside potential to Netflix's 2025 guidance. Wedbush said Netflix is positioned for another revenue and earnings beat in the first quarter and maintained its quarterly revenue estimate of $10.86 billion compared the consensus of $10.52 billion and guidance of $10.42 billion. President Donald Trump's tariff turmoil has rocked the business world and analysts suggest that the entertainment sector could be affected. Jeremy Roberts, head of TV & film at British legal firm Sheridans, wrote in Broadcast International that there is a very real risk that tariffs could cause a global recession. 'In a recession, advertising budgets are among the first things to be cut, which hits media companies that rely on ad revenues and leads to a drop in commissioners' budgets,' he said. Economic uncertainty also reduces consumer confidence, Roberts said, and. when consumer confidence drops, discretionary spending – on things like movie tickets and streaming subscriptions – tends to tightened. "The tariffs could cause significant swings in foreign exchange rates, which can have profound effects," he addressed the tariff issue in a recent research note where the firm lowered its price target on Netflix to $1,025 from $1,150 and kept overweight rating on the shares, according to The Fly. The firm said it reduced estimates, multiples, and price targets on 25 companies across its internet coverage based on the tariff impact, macro headwinds, and a potential recession. JPMorgan said its economists suggest a 60% chance of recession in 2025 and that U.S. real GDP declines in the second half of 2025. The firm said that it believes e-commerce, online travel, and digital advertising names are the most exposed. Streaming subscriptions, cloud, and rides and food "should prove relatively more resilient," JPMorgan predicted. "There is no macro immunity in the Internet space, only degrees of resilience," the firm said. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley named Netflix as new "Top Pick" in media and entertainment, displacing Disney () , as applying "a more defensive lens to our M&E coverage leaves us incrementally bullish on Netflix." The firm said that it expected Netflix to demonstrate relative resilience in a weaker global macro backdrop, arguing that momentum in its core subscription business, combined with recent U.S. dollar weakness, should de-risk FY25 estimates, even in a softer ad market. Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating and $1,150 price target on Netflix in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
11-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Analyst reboots Netflix price target ahead of earnings
If you're a streaming company planning to take on Netflix, analysts have got two words for you: good luck. The company has come such a long way from those distant days of 1997 when Netflix (NFLX) was a mail-based DVD rental service. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter A decade later, Netflix launched its streaming service called "Watch Now" that offered a limited selection of 1,000 titles, as opposed to the 70,000 DVDs available at the time. People kept on watching and now the company that began as an idea in a carpooling group is an entertainment heavyweight with over 300 million global subscribers, or roughly the population of these United States. "Netflix has established a virtually insurmountable lead in the streaming wars," Wedbush analysts wrote in an April 11 research note. "Netflix ended 2024 with a bang, but raised prices across its subscription tiers in Q1." Even as Netflix has lapped the password-sharing crackdown, Wedbush said the company it is introducing the extra member feature for the ad tier, providing another revenue growth opportunity alongside substantial price increases and global advertising started cracking down on password sharing in May 2023, with the goal of ensuring accounts are used by people living in the same household. The crackdown resulted in increased subscriber numbers and revenue. More Economic Analysis: Wall Street overhauls S&P 500 price targets as tariff selloff acceleratesInflation would like a word, pleaseStocks could bounce, but big bank earnings hold the cards Wedbush maintained its outperform rating and $1,150 price target on Netflix, which is scheduled to post quarterly results on April 17. The firm said the streaming giant is positioned to accelerate ad tier revenue contribution for the next several years by adding more live events, improving its advertising solutions and targeting, and broadening its content strategy. "While massive subscriber growth was the primary driver in 2024, we expect price increases to drive revenue growth in 2025, and the ad tier to drive revenue higher in 2026," Wedbush said. "As Netflix expands from here, its contribution margin can massively exceed our estimates, driving outsized free cash flow." With $18 billion in content spend across movies, high-demand serial content, games, and live events, Wedbush said there is meaningful upside potential to Netflix's 2025 guidance. Wedbush said Netflix is positioned for another revenue and earnings beat in the first quarter and maintained its quarterly revenue estimate of $10.86 billion compared the consensus of $10.52 billion and guidance of $10.42 billion. President Donald Trump's tariff turmoil has rocked the business world and analysts suggest that the entertainment sector could be affected. Jeremy Roberts, head of TV & film at British legal firm Sheridans, wrote in Broadcast International that there is a very real risk that tariffs could cause a global recession. "In a recession, advertising budgets are among the first things to be cut, which hits media companies that rely on ad revenues and leads to a drop in commissioners' budgets," he said. Economic uncertainty also reduces consumer confidence, Roberts said, and. when consumer confidence drops, discretionary spending – on things like movie tickets and streaming subscriptions – tends to tightened. "The tariffs could cause significant swings in foreign exchange rates, which can have profound effects," he said. Related: Netflix earnings on deck with live sports boost, price hikes in focus JPMorgan addressed the tariff issue in a recent research note where the firm lowered its price target on Netflix to $1,025 from $1,150 and kept overweight rating on the shares, according to The Fly. The firm said it reduced estimates, multiples, and price targets on 25 companies across its internet coverage based on the tariff impact, macro headwinds, and a potential recession. JPMorgan said its economists suggest a 60% chance of recession in 2025 and that U.S. real GDP declines in the second half of 2025. The firm said that it believes e-commerce, online travel, and digital advertising names are the most exposed. Streaming subscriptions, cloud, and rides and food "should prove relatively more resilient," JPMorgan predicted. "There is no macro immunity in the Internet space, only degrees of resilience," the firm said. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley named Netflix as new "Top Pick" in media and entertainment, displacing Disney (DIS) , as applying "a more defensive lens to our M&E coverage leaves us incrementally bullish on Netflix." The firm said that it expected Netflix to demonstrate relative resilience in a weaker global macro backdrop, arguing that momentum in its core subscription business, combined with recent U.S. dollar weakness, should de-risk FY25 estimates, even in a softer ad market. Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating and $1,150 price target on Netflix shares. Related: Veteran fund manager who forecast S&P 500 crash unveils surprising update The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
