Exclusive: Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced UK programmes to protect nature and the climate in developing countries are suffering swingeing budget cuts despite ministers’ promises, the Guardian has learned. The cuts belie the government’s claims to be fulfilling international obligations on climate finance and are ve...
Exclusive: Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced UK programmes to protect nature and the climate in developing countries are suffering swingeing budget cuts despite ministers’ promises, the Guardian has learned. The cuts belie the government’s claims to be fulfilling international obligations on climate finance and are veiled behind a system that experts have slammed as opaque. The cutting and partial closure of the £100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund, intended to protect nature in vital ecosystems in poor regions overseas. Six regions were originally targeted, in Africa, South America and Asia, but this has been reduced to two. Coast – a project for Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition – and Pact (Prepare and Accelerate Climate Transitions) are having substantial cuts. The future of the £500m Blue Planet Fund has been thrown into doubt despite its successful operation. Other schemes have been reduced in scope, for instance by allowing only one year’s funding where years were expected. Requests for data under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed spending has been slashed among the departments responsible for international climate finance (ICF). Continue reading...
Why Palantir Stock Jumped Today Yahoo Finance Palantir: The U.S.-Iran Conflict Validates Its Unstoppable AI Military Moat (NASDAQ:PLTR) Seeking Alpha Palantir, Lockheed and these other defense stocks are rising on heels of Iran conflict MarketWatch
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Legal experts give their views on the lawfulness of the countries’ actions, including the UK’s ‘defensive’ operation US-Israel war on Iran – live updates What we know so far on day three of the Iran war The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have lit the touchpaper in the region once more. The UK did not take part in the initial strikes but said on Sunday that it would take part in “defensive action” ...
Legal experts give their views on the lawfulness of the countries’ actions, including the UK’s ‘defensive’ operation US-Israel war on Iran – live updates What we know so far on day three of the Iran war The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have lit the touchpaper in the region once more. The UK did not take part in the initial strikes but said on Sunday that it would take part in “defensive action” . With the shadow of the 2003 Iraq invasion looming large, the Guardian examines the lawfulness of the different countries’ actions. Continue reading...
hapabapa Nasdaq ( NDAQ ) plans to introduce options contracts that would permit yes-or-no bets on a major stock index, the latest exchange operator moving to compete with rapidly growing prediction markets, according to a media report on Monday. The company is seeking to list binary options on its Nasdaq 100 Index and Nasdaq 100 Micro Index, Bloomberg News reported , citing a proposed rule change ...
hapabapa Nasdaq ( NDAQ ) plans to introduce options contracts that would permit yes-or-no bets on a major stock index, the latest exchange operator moving to compete with rapidly growing prediction markets, according to a media report on Monday. The company is seeking to list binary options on its Nasdaq 100 Index and Nasdaq 100 Micro Index, Bloomberg News reported , citing a proposed rule change Nasdaq ( NDAQ ) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The new contracts would be priced between $0.01 and $1.00, reflecting the market's view of how probable the outcome is, according to the filing. The so-called Outcome Related Options would allow traders to take binary positions on whether an event happens. The request for the rule change comes as prediction markets have soared in popularity. The trend has not gone unnoticed by exchanges. Cboe Global Markets ( CBOE ) was in talks with retail brokerages about "all-or-nothing options," the Wall Street Journal reported last month. In October 2025, Intercontinental Exchange ( ICE ), parent of the New York Stock Exchange, agreed to invest $2B in prediction market Polymarket ( POLYMARKET ). More on Nasdaq Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow Dow Powers Past 50,000 - Momentum Or Market Euphoria? Nasdaq: Continues To Beat Expectations Nasdaq raises mid-term guidance for unit revenue NYSE, Nasdaq operating markets normally despite New York winter storm
Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler have plunged to multi-year lows. Technical signals, institutional buying, and accelerating growth suggest a rebound is forming.
Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler have plunged to multi-year lows. Technical signals, institutional buying, and accelerating growth suggest a rebound is forming.
Morgan Stanley says it's time for investors to lean back into Nvidia as it trades at what the investment bank calls an attractive entry point. The Wall Street bank stood by its overweight rating and $260 price target on the dominant AI chipmaker and nation's largest public company. It also named Nvidia its top semiconductor pick, replacing Micron Technology. Shares of Nvidia have rallied 45% over ...
Morgan Stanley says it's time for investors to lean back into Nvidia as it trades at what the investment bank calls an attractive entry point. The Wall Street bank stood by its overweight rating and $260 price target on the dominant AI chipmaker and nation's largest public company. It also named Nvidia its top semiconductor pick, replacing Micron Technology. Shares of Nvidia have rallied 45% over the past year, but are down about 3% in 2026. Morgan Stanley's 12-month price target implies 47% upside versus Nvidia's Friday close of $177.19. NVDA 1Y mountain NVDA 1Y chart Analyst Joseph Moore wrote that shares of Nvidia now sell for 18 times estimated earnings for 2027, a "surprisingly good entry point." Lackluster Moore pointed to concerns about Nvidia's market share and sustainability as causes for the recent lackluster performance. But he said that there is no evidence suggesting that hyperscaler investments in Nvidia's chips will peak this year. "There is simply no indication that the current investment cycle has run its course, and there is plenty of evidence that the spenders intend to keep spending for at least a couple more years," he wrote. "So we don't buy into hundreds of gigawatts in 2029, but we also don't see a peak in 2026, and our growth expectations for CY27 grow seemingly by the week." Nvidia's market share may dip this year, but demand will remain robust for Nvidia's Rubin product, shipping in the second half of the year, the analyst added. The bank also believes that Nvidia leadership will address market share concerns at its GTC AI conference later this month, and could successfully demonstrate "a leadership roadmap that again puts Nvidia ahead of competition." Another tailwind could come as supply constraints on AI processors potentially ease in the coming months, Moore wrote. That, in turn, could lead to market share reacceleration. Moore added that the most important element investors should take account of now is the durability of current deman...
PM defends use of UK bases for defensive action but says he does not believe in ‘regime change from the skies’ US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Keir Starmer has said the UK will not join offensive strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, saying the UK did not believe in “regime change from the skies”. But the prime minister defended the use of UK bases for defensive action, saying that was “the b...
PM defends use of UK bases for defensive action but says he does not believe in ‘regime change from the skies’ US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Keir Starmer has said the UK will not join offensive strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, saying the UK did not believe in “regime change from the skies”. But the prime minister defended the use of UK bases for defensive action, saying that was “the best way to protect British interests and British lives”. Continue reading...
Kiryl Pro motion/iStock via Getty Images Astera Labs ( ALAB ) and Credo Technologies ( CRDO ) were in focus on Monday as BNP Paribas said it was staying bullish on the tech companies, despite concerns related to co-packaged optics. “Copper interconnect providers have been viewed as CPO victims over the past months,” analyst Karl Ackerman wrote in a note to clients. “However, we believe 224G/lane c...
Kiryl Pro motion/iStock via Getty Images Astera Labs ( ALAB ) and Credo Technologies ( CRDO ) were in focus on Monday as BNP Paribas said it was staying bullish on the tech companies, despite concerns related to co-packaged optics. “Copper interconnect providers have been viewed as CPO victims over the past months,” analyst Karl Ackerman wrote in a note to clients. “However, we believe 224G/lane copper interconnects have a long runway the next 3-4 years, and technology advancement could extend copper's lifetime into 448G/lane. We think CPO concerns are exaggerated for interconnect providers, and we remain bullish on Credo and Astera Labs.” After attending the semiconductor-focused DesignCon, Ackerman said he believes that 224G/lane copper interconnects will have a “long runway” in the next three to four years, even as 448G/lane copper interconnects become achievable. He also noted that optical interconnects such as co-packaged optics optical I/O “could become more attractive at 448G/lane especially in rack-to-rack communications.” More on Astera Labs and Credo Astera Labs: Most Attractive AI Crash Of The Season Astera Labs: The Market's Overreaction Hands Long-Term Buyers A Gift The AI Memory Supercycle: Why Astera Labs And Marvell Are Top Buys Astera Labs ticks up even as Citi puts on 30-day negative catalyst watch SA Asks: Which hardware stocks are best positioned for AI?
Kiryl Pro motion/iStock via Getty Images Astera Labs ( ALAB ) and Credo Technologies ( CRDO ) were in focus on Monday as BNP Paribas said it was staying bullish on the tech companies, despite concerns related to co-packaged optics. “Copper interconnect providers have been viewed as CPO victims over the past months,” analyst Karl Ackerman wrote in a note to clients. “However, we believe 224G/lane c...
Kiryl Pro motion/iStock via Getty Images Astera Labs ( ALAB ) and Credo Technologies ( CRDO ) were in focus on Monday as BNP Paribas said it was staying bullish on the tech companies, despite concerns related to co-packaged optics. “Copper interconnect providers have been viewed as CPO victims over the past months,” analyst Karl Ackerman wrote in a note to clients. “However, we believe 224G/lane copper interconnects have a long runway the next 3-4 years, and technology advancement could extend copper's lifetime into 448G/lane. We think CPO concerns are exaggerated for interconnect providers, and we remain bullish on Credo and Astera Labs.” After attending the semiconductor-focused DesignCon, Ackerman said he believes that 224G/lane copper interconnects will have a “long runway” in the next three to four years, even as 448G/lane copper interconnects become achievable. He also noted that optical interconnects such as co-packaged optics optical I/O “could become more attractive at 448G/lane especially in rack-to-rack communications.” More on Astera Labs and Credo Astera Labs: Most Attractive AI Crash Of The Season Astera Labs: The Market's Overreaction Hands Long-Term Buyers A Gift The AI Memory Supercycle: Why Astera Labs And Marvell Are Top Buys Astera Labs ticks up even as Citi puts on 30-day negative catalyst watch SA Asks: Which hardware stocks are best positioned for AI?
Michael Vi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images AbbVie ( ABBV ) said that a subcutaneous version of Skyrizi (risankizumab) for Crohn's disease met key goals in a phase 3 trial. Patients in the AFFIRM study were given either Skyrizi SC or placebo. Those treated with Skyrizi SC induction saw Crohn's Disease Activity Index clinical remission of 55% vs. 30% with placebo at week 12, and endoscopic respons...
Michael Vi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images AbbVie ( ABBV ) said that a subcutaneous version of Skyrizi (risankizumab) for Crohn's disease met key goals in a phase 3 trial. Patients in the AFFIRM study were given either Skyrizi SC or placebo. Those treated with Skyrizi SC induction saw Crohn's Disease Activity Index clinical remission of 55% vs. 30% with placebo at week 12, and endoscopic response of 44% vs. 14%. Also, of patients who had a clinical response after 12 weeks of risankizumab SC treatment followed by 12 weeks of maintenance, 67% saw CDAI clinical remission at week 24, and 57% achieved endoscopic response. More on AbbVie Health Care Q4 Dividend Roundup: Merck Offers Thicker Dividend Cushion Than AbbVie AbbVie: Dominating Immunology While Building Oncology Upside AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Presents at Piper Sandler Virtual Novel Targets in Immunology Symposium Transcript Notable analyst calls this week: Alphabet, Comcast and IBM among top picks AbbVie a new outperform at RBC Capital Markets on durable growth
Apple’s Magic Keyboard cases offer a fantastic typing experience, elevating the iPad to laptop status with a large trackpad that offers haptic feedback, and an articulating hinge to help you angle the display just right for your comfort. It’s typically a very pricey accessory, but Woot has new / open-box models selling at great discounts for the 11-inch and 13-inch sizing options. The 11-inch Magi...
Apple’s Magic Keyboard cases offer a fantastic typing experience, elevating the iPad to laptop status with a large trackpad that offers haptic feedback, and an articulating hinge to help you angle the display just right for your comfort. It’s typically a very pricey accessory, but Woot has new / open-box models selling at great discounts for the 11-inch and 13-inch sizing options. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard Case starts at $209.99 for the white version (originally $289.99) while the black keyboard case is $239.99. The retailer only has the white version for the 13-inch Pro, and it costs $249.99 (originally $339). The only downside here is that these just have a 90-day Woot warranty and aren’t eligible for AppleCare. Apple Magic Keyboard Case for iPad Pro (M4) Where to Buy: $289 $209.99 at Woot (11-inch) $339 $249.99 at Woot (13-inch) This is the latest iteration of the Magic Keyboard Case, and there are some minor tweaks that weren’t in the original 2020 model. Aside from the aforementioned trackpad that got a size boost, Apple upgraded the palm rest from plastic to aluminum, and it included a function row that makes using your iPad feel more like a MacBook. It features one USB-C port that can be used for power, leaving the tablet’s port available for accessories like add-on storage. Other Verge-approved deals Woot has another great deal in the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 , which is selling new for $399, beating the lowest price we’ve seen at other retailers by $39. This gadget made waves in the camera market when it launched in 2023, and it became one of our favorite gadgets that year. Despite its age, the Osmo Pocket 3’s specs and performance give it staying power, and it’s still a superior companion for your adventures than most smartphones. The camera can begin recording quickly, it has a clever screen, its gimbal lets you shoot stabilized footage, and it’s easy to use. It made some memorable footage that one of our former staffers captured at WWE SmackDown. Ultimate Ears’...