Prisoners have a right to communicate with the media about their cases. Yet after 41 years in jail, Bamber has been banned A few weeks ago I wrote a lengthy email to Jeremy Bamber, who has been in prison for nearly 41 years after being convicted of murdering five family members. Bamber has always protested his innocence, and the late Guardian prison correspondent Eric Allison and I have frequently...
Prisoners have a right to communicate with the media about their cases. Yet after 41 years in jail, Bamber has been banned A few weeks ago I wrote a lengthy email to Jeremy Bamber, who has been in prison for nearly 41 years after being convicted of murdering five family members. Bamber has always protested his innocence, and the late Guardian prison correspondent Eric Allison and I have frequently written about Bamber and the White House Farm murders in the Guardian over the years . In the email, I asked about aspects of his case as I often do, chatted about a football match I’d been to with my younger daughter at the weekend, told him my older daughter was pregnant, mentioned that I’d been out for lunch with a forensics expert, and said we had an amazing blossom tree across the road that had just come into full bloom. I also emailed a photo of the blossom tree. Simon Hattenstone is a features writer for the Guardian Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
(RTTNews) - A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed retail sales in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of April.
(RTTNews) - A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed retail sales in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of April.
Aditxt ( ADTX ) will effect a 1-for-27 reverse split of its common stock, the company said on Thursday. With the opening of trading on May 18, the company’s common stock will trade on a post-split basis under the same symbol ADTX. After the reverse stock split becomes effective, the Company will have ~510,123 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, down from 13.77M earlier. The reverse stoc...
Aditxt ( ADTX ) will effect a 1-for-27 reverse split of its common stock, the company said on Thursday. With the opening of trading on May 18, the company’s common stock will trade on a post-split basis under the same symbol ADTX. After the reverse stock split becomes effective, the Company will have ~510,123 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, down from 13.77M earlier. The reverse stock split is primarily intended to bring the company into compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. ADTX -29.93% to $0.06 premarket. Source: Press Release More on Aditx Therapeutics Historical earnings data for Aditx Therapeutics Financial information for Aditx Therapeutics
tum3123/iStock via Getty Images What's on Our Minds For countries that rely on fossil fuel imports from the Persian Gulf, surging prices and unreliable supplies caused by the war in Iran are potentially major issues. Among EM countries, for example, the majority of South Korea's and Taiwan's energy (including the needs of their vibrant semiconductor industries) come from oil and LNG shipped from t...
tum3123/iStock via Getty Images What's on Our Minds For countries that rely on fossil fuel imports from the Persian Gulf, surging prices and unreliable supplies caused by the war in Iran are potentially major issues. Among EM countries, for example, the majority of South Korea's and Taiwan's energy (including the needs of their vibrant semiconductor industries) come from oil and LNG shipped from the Gulf. China remains the world's biggest importer of oil and gas from the region. India imports 90% of the crude oil it uses, half of which arrives from the Middle East. But an energy crisis today would occur in an energy environment that is more varied and resilient than just a decade ago, thanks in part to widespread global adoption of renewable energy from solar and wind. Just as EM companies play leading roles in the development and production of AI and robotics—two areas of high investor interest in 2025—EM companies play even more crucial roles bringing about the world's renewable energy present and future. China has done the most of any country over the past couple of decades to diversify its energy supply, for reasons of energy security at least as much as for the environmental benefits. The country has transformed its energy grid using a mix of fossil fuels and renewables and electrified much of its transportation. (In 2025, around 50% of new cars and 30% of heavy trucks sold in China were electric.) Along the way, with initial support from government subsidies, Chinese companies have led the effort to dramatically reduce the global cost of energy from solar and wind to levels competitive with, or even lower than, many fossil fuels. EM companies play crucial roles bringing about the world's renewable energy present and future. Our portfolio has little exposure to the oil and gas industry and is underweight in the Middle East region; the only holding directly related to oil and gas is Tenaris, a manufacturer of specialty pipes for energy producers. Meanwhile we ha...
The new Women’s Super League season kicks off this weekend with some big-name coaches and a new format By No Helmets Required Wigan have won more league titles than any other team in men’s rugby league, but their dominance in the women’s game is a recent and rapid development. They swept the board last season, winning the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and their first Women’s Super League ti...
The new Women’s Super League season kicks off this weekend with some big-name coaches and a new format By No Helmets Required Wigan have won more league titles than any other team in men’s rugby league, but their dominance in the women’s game is a recent and rapid development. They swept the board last season, winning the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and their first Women’s Super League title since 2018. As Wigan begin the defence of their title against Leeds Rhinos this weekend, we take a look at the main issues facing the league. The continued development of the league is reflected in the increase of high-profile coaches leading women’s teams. Denis Betts, the former Wigan, England and Lions player who previously coached in Super League, guided Wigan to the treble last year and has led the way for others to follow. The season opener on Saturday between York Valkyrie and Huddersfield Giants brings together two former Bradford Bulls fullbacks, with Leon Pryce in charge of York and the former Scotland coach Nathan Graham now managing Huddersfield. Continue reading...
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines ( VCG:CA ) announced on Thursday that the Quaternary Group became a significant shareholder, raising its stake in the company to 10.36% on a partially diluted basis. The Quaternary Group bought an additional 100K shares on May 7 at $0.72 per share for a total investment of $72K through the TSX Venture Exchange. After the purchase, the group now holds 1.77M shares an...
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines ( VCG:CA ) announced on Thursday that the Quaternary Group became a significant shareholder, raising its stake in the company to 10.36% on a partially diluted basis. The Quaternary Group bought an additional 100K shares on May 7 at $0.72 per share for a total investment of $72K through the TSX Venture Exchange. After the purchase, the group now holds 1.77M shares and 666.7K warrants, equal to 7.75% ownership on a non-diluted basis. CEO Max Porterfield said the investment reflects strong confidence in Visionary’s Point Leamington gold-copper-zinc-silver project and its broader Canadian mining portfolio. Source: Press Release More on Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. Financial information for Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
CHOLTICHA KRANJUMNONG/iStock via Getty Images OppFi Inc. ( OPFI ) recently reported a mixed quarter of earnings, though the recent stock action would suggest fear is accelerating. More on that later, but the punchline here is that the company is executing well and there appears to be additional upside to estimates for the remainder of the year. Sure, there are some risks to be aware of, but the co...
CHOLTICHA KRANJUMNONG/iStock via Getty Images OppFi Inc. ( OPFI ) recently reported a mixed quarter of earnings, though the recent stock action would suggest fear is accelerating. More on that later, but the punchline here is that the company is executing well and there appears to be additional upside to estimates for the remainder of the year. Sure, there are some risks to be aware of, but the company has done a great job navigating this complicated environment. I have long been bullish on OPFI, with my most recent update coming in late-2025 . The company's Model 6 credit scoring model has driven improved credit controls and better profitability. The introduction of AI has caused the barrier of entry to lower (risk), but also encourages higher levels of adoption (opportunity). OPFI provides solutions that enable consumers with subprime or non-prime credit scores to gain access to capital. Historically, this customer cohort has been under-banked by traditional lending institutions because of the perceived higher credit risk. Since COVID, there has been a rise in neo-banks, aiming to serve this customer cohort. Given the lower credit quality, OPFI and their competitors need to rely on highly accurate internal scoring models, which often become a competitive advantage. Data by YCharts Over the past several years, OPFI has made numerous internal enhancements to improve its credit scoring. This came after a period of higher credit risk in 2022, where the company increased its charge-offs and delinquencies, largely driven by unusually strong consumer behavior during COVID that started to normalize. The stock chart above would suggest that investors still lack confidence, and I believe that is an opportunity. Yes, there is still the underlying risk that the macro deteriorates, consumers become pressured, and charge-offs increase. But OPFI has not experienced that. In fact, the company's underlying metrics show signs of strength, despite the ongoing uncertain macro. With p...
ozgurdonmaz/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Apple ( AAPL ) just delivered the best March quarter in its history, and AAPL confirmed that Tim Cook is stepping aside to become AAPL 's executive chairman while John Ternus takes the reins as AAPL 's next CEO. This was a great quarter as AAPL delivered a top and bottom line beat, which consisted of $111.18 billion in revenue and $2.01 of EPS. AAPL b...
ozgurdonmaz/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Apple ( AAPL ) just delivered the best March quarter in its history, and AAPL confirmed that Tim Cook is stepping aside to become AAPL 's executive chairman while John Ternus takes the reins as AAPL 's next CEO. This was a great quarter as AAPL delivered a top and bottom line beat, which consisted of $111.18 billion in revenue and $2.01 of EPS. AAPL beat the consensus estimates on revenue by $1.61 billion and on EPS by $0.07. The real question now is whether this print is the last great Cook quarter or the first quarter of a new chapter. I came into this earnings season not knowing what to expect from AAPL, especially since I have been neutral on them since September. AAPL has been a frustrating stock to evaluate because on one side we have the install base and Services scaling, but on the other side, we have a flat-to-declining unit story on iPhone sales, an AI strategy that's been visibly behind, and a forward P/E that is at the upper end of the Spectacular Six. Just as a reference, I am no longer referring to the Magnificent Seven because Tesla ( TSLA ) is just not applicable to the conversation, so the remaining companies form the Spectacular Six. This may come as a shock, but I am upgrading AAPL here because I think the Q2 print was that good. I am seeing their TTM cash from operations spike, and I am hopeful that John Ternus will turn the AI business around. Seeking Alpha Following Up on My Previous Article About Apple In November, I had written an article on AAPL where I reiterated my neutral rating ( can be read here ). Since then shares of AAPL have appreciated by 9.19% and returned 9.39% when the dividend is factored in. Over the same period, the S&P 500 has generated a return of 11.44%. I had concerns over AAPL 's growth profile despite their record Q4 earnings that produced $102.5B in revenue and $1.85 EPS. AAPL's heavy focus on buybacks over innovation and underinvestment in AI and cloud made me believe tha...
The quantum computing industry is growing, and three firms at the top of the list have attempted to distinguish themselves based on their Q1 2026 earnings.
The quantum computing industry is growing, and three firms at the top of the list have attempted to distinguish themselves based on their Q1 2026 earnings.
(RTTNews) - First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended May 9th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
(RTTNews) - First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended May 9th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
Seer ( SEER ) shares are up 7.4% in premarket trading on Thursday. Investors Bradley Radoff and Michael Torok raised their offer to acquire the life-sciences tools maker to $2.40 per share in cash plus a contingent value right tied to future asset sales. This is the third revised proposal, representing a 42% premium to Seer’s unaffected share price of April 10. It follows an earlier April bid of $...
Seer ( SEER ) shares are up 7.4% in premarket trading on Thursday. Investors Bradley Radoff and Michael Torok raised their offer to acquire the life-sciences tools maker to $2.40 per share in cash plus a contingent value right tied to future asset sales. This is the third revised proposal, representing a 42% premium to Seer’s unaffected share price of April 10. It follows an earlier April bid of $2.35 per share in cash plus a CVR linked to asset sale proceeds. The investor group, which said it owns about 7.8% of Seer, criticized the company’s operating performance and urged the board to engage on the proposal after a prior offer was rejected. More on Seer Seer, Inc. (SEER) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Seer, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Seer, Inc. (SEER) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Seer reaffirms $16M-$18M 2026 revenue guidance amid new patent suit and commercial leadership hire Seer GAAP EPS of -$0.30 misses by $0.01, revenue of $2.8M misses by $0.8M
Abstract Aerial Art U.S. export prices increased 3.3% M/M in April, outpacing the +1.1% consensus and the 1.5% increase (revised from +1.6%) in March , according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. Higher prices for fuel imports and nonfuel imports drove the advance last month. Import prices, meanwhile, rose 1.9% M/M in April vs. +1.0% consensus and +0.9% prior (revised...
Abstract Aerial Art U.S. export prices increased 3.3% M/M in April, outpacing the +1.1% consensus and the 1.5% increase (revised from +1.6%) in March , according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. Higher prices for fuel imports and nonfuel imports drove the advance last month. Import prices, meanwhile, rose 1.9% M/M in April vs. +1.0% consensus and +0.9% prior (revised from +0.8%). Notably, import prices for fuels and lubricants surged 16.3% in April following an advance of 10.0% in March, as the war in the Middle East sent energy prices soaring. That's the largest monthly advance since the index rose 17.8% in March 2022. Prices for nonfuel imports rose a mere 0.8% in April after March's 0.2% gain. On a Y/Y basis, prices for U.S. imports jumped 4.2% in April, marking the largest advance since the index increased 4.2% for the year ended October 2022, the BLS said . More on the U.S. Economy Treasury Premium Climbs Again, Fueled By Sticky Inflation U.S. Dollar Threatening To Break Higher The Euro And Sterling Are Threatening To Break Lower, While A Record Current Account Surplus Does Not Prevent The Yen From Challenging Intervention Levels Fed may need to revive rate-hike risk - Yardeni What to know about Kevin Warsh, the newly confirmed Fed Chair
Inna Kot Initial jobless claims for the week ended May 9 increased by 12K to 211K, vs. 208K consensus and 199K prior (revised from 200K), according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday. The four-week moving average was 203,750, an increase of 750 from the prior week's revised average of 203,000 (revised from 203,250). Continuing claims for the week ended May 2 stood at 1.78...
Inna Kot Initial jobless claims for the week ended May 9 increased by 12K to 211K, vs. 208K consensus and 199K prior (revised from 200K), according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday. The four-week moving average was 203,750, an increase of 750 from the prior week's revised average of 203,000 (revised from 203,250). Continuing claims for the week ended May 2 stood at 1.782M vs. 1.790M consensus and 1.758M prior (revised from 1.766M). The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate for the week ended May 2 was 1.2%, an increase of 0.1% from the previous week's revised rate of 1.1% (revised from 1.2%). For the week ended May 9, the advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 190,571, up 5.7% week-over-week. More on Jobs & Employment AI job fears expose deeper cracks in the U.S. economy, Kathryn Edwards says - BBG ZipRecruiter's Q1 earnings call signals U.S. hiring still stuck in low gear U.S. Misery Index climbs to 3-year high as inflation and unemployment rise
Investors interested in decentralized finance (DeFi) often focus on the blockchains that power it, such as Ethereum , Solana , and Hyperliquid . But there's another blockchain network that arguably plays an even more important role. Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) is a blockchain oracle network that provides real-world data to blockchains. The smart contracts and applications built on blockchains like Et...
Investors interested in decentralized finance (DeFi) often focus on the blockchains that power it, such as Ethereum , Solana , and Hyperliquid . But there's another blockchain network that arguably plays an even more important role. Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) is a blockchain oracle network that provides real-world data to blockchains. The smart contracts and applications built on blockchains like Ethereum can't access this data on their own. They need an oracle -- and Chainlink is by far the most successful. Let's see if that makes it worth buying. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
seaonweb/iStock via Getty Images The three major telecommunication providers are joining forces to end dead zones and improve connectivity in unserved and underserved communities by creating the “best and most diverse ecosystem for wireless and satellite services.” AT&T ( T ), Verizon ( VZ ), and T-Mobile ( TMUS ) have an agreement in principle to form a new joint venture and pool spectrum resourc...
seaonweb/iStock via Getty Images The three major telecommunication providers are joining forces to end dead zones and improve connectivity in unserved and underserved communities by creating the “best and most diverse ecosystem for wireless and satellite services.” AT&T ( T ), Verizon ( VZ ), and T-Mobile ( TMUS ) have an agreement in principle to form a new joint venture and pool spectrum resources to increase capacity and help satellite providers reach more customers through a unified platform. Through this collaboration, AT&T ( T ), Verizon ( VZ ), and T-Mobile ( TMUS ) aim to reduce coverage gaps, improve the performance of the entire network, while at the same time enhance competition as consumer choices in satellite services increases. Additionally, a unified approach will provide “a better and more consistent customer experience.” The partnership allows for existing carrier-satellite agreements to remain in place and the joint venture partners can continue connectivity efforts independently. Source: Press release More on AT&T, Verizon, etc. T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) Presents at MoffettNathanson's Media, Internet & Communications Conference Transcript Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Presents at MoffettNathanson's Media, Internet & Communications Conference Transcript Wall Street Lunch: Does AT&T's History Help Ease AI Capex Fears? AT&T continues downward run, marks seven-session losing streak Insider trades: Intel, Bank of America, and Pinterest among notable names
Alistair Berg U.S. retail sales increased 0.5% M/M to $757.1B in April, matching the +0.5% consensus and moderating from the +1.6% surge in March (revised from +1.7%), according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The headline print increased 4.9% from April 2025, accelerating from 4.2% Y/Y growth in March (revised from +4.0%). Total sales for the February 2026 through April 20...
Alistair Berg U.S. retail sales increased 0.5% M/M to $757.1B in April, matching the +0.5% consensus and moderating from the +1.6% surge in March (revised from +1.7%), according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The headline print increased 4.9% from April 2025, accelerating from 4.2% Y/Y growth in March (revised from +4.0%). Total sales for the February 2026 through April 2026 period increased 4.4% from a year ago. Core retail sales (excluding motor vehicles and parts) rose +0.7% M/M vs. +0.7% consensus and +1.9% prior. Retail sales, excluding gas and autos, advanced 0.5%, a tick higher than the +0.4% consensus and slowing from the +0.7% increase in March, which was revised from +0.6%. Retail sales trade grew 0.5% from March and 5.2% from a year ago. Nonstore retailers' sales increased 11.1% Y/Y, while food services and drinking places' sales rose 2.7% from the same month a year ago, the Census Bureau said. Gasoline stations again led the increases, with sales up 20.9% Y/Y. Other categories exhibiting strength include sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, & book stores (+13.4%); miscellaneous store retailers (+12.8%); and electronics & appliance stores (+7.6%). Weaker segments included furniture & home furnishing stores (-3.6%), autos and other motor vehicles (-1.4%), and department stores (-1.2%). Developing… Check back for updates. More on the US Economy Hot April Core CPI Print Driven By Rents U.S. Dollar Threatening To Break Higher Producer Price Index surges past expectations in April amid Iran war oil shock