Tonight, we're live in Israel with the tense moments today that threatened this fragile peace deal and new details from the hostages just released. What Hamas did to them inside those tunnels. The warning from President Trump, promising violence against Hamas if they don't hold up their end of the deal and disarm.More bodies of hostages finally handed over late today. And what we learned about the hostages who survived. Our interview with the family of one after this emotional reunion describing to us how H ...

Core Insights - Amazon has raised prices on thousands of lower-cost items in response to White House tariffs, contrasting with Walmart's strategy of reducing prices on similar items by nearly 2% [2][3] - An analysis by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) found that Amazon increased prices for 1,200 of its cheapest household goods, while the company previously stated it would keep prices down [2][4] - The price increases are more pronounced for imported products and domestically-manufactured goods that use imported components, with some items seeing price hikes of over 100% [5] Pricing Strategies - The differing pricing strategies of Amazon and Walmart highlight the challenges retailers face amid ongoing tariff-related uncertainties [3] - Amazon claims that the products tracked by the WSJ do not represent its overall pricing strategy, emphasizing its commitment to low prices rather than relative percentage changes [4] Consumer Behavior - A significant portion of consumers (over 80%) are taking steps to mitigate the financial impact of tariffs, with 44% changing their shopping habits due to tariff-induced price pressures [7] - The current financial climate is described as somber, influenced by factors such as the resumption of student loan payments, elevated mortgage rates, tariffs, and inflation [6] Market Trends - The retail landscape is undergoing transformation, driven by a more cautious, tech-savvy, and values-driven consumer cohort, particularly among Gen Z and younger millennials [6] - These consumers expect personalized experiences, instant fulfillment, and ethical transparency, leading to a seamless transition between online and offline shopping [6]

Strategy & Growth - SunOpta aims to double its revenue by 2025, building on investments made since 2020 [16] - The company's solutions offering has sustained double-digit revenue growth, with an 11% CAGR [22] - SunOpta is targeting high single-digit revenue growth, fueled by optimizing equipment productivity [38] Financial Performance & Outlook - Q4 2024 revenue increased by 9% to $194 million, driven by a 13% volume increase [54] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 increased by 20% to $26.1 million [54] - Full year 2024 revenue increased by 15% to $724 million, with a 21% volume increase [57] - Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2024 increased by 17% to $89 million [57] - The company projects revenue between $775 million and $805 million for FY25, representing a 7%-11% increase [60] Asset Optimization Strategy - SunOpta's Asset Optimization Strategy aims to improve gross margin by +400bps [34] - Capital expenditures are expected to decline by approximately 50%, targeting $30 million to $35 million annually [40, 42]