Key PointsIn his last quarter as CEO, Warren Buffett approved the sale of most of Berkshire's Amazon stock.

Turkey Could Be 'Next Iran' For Israel: US Envoy Scrambles To Calm Tensions Via Middle East Eye US Envoy Tom Barrack has downplayed escalating tensions between Turkey and Israel as just "rhetoric" and pushed for regional cooperation between the two countries in security and energy projects. Speaking during a panel at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Barrack pushed back against comments from some officials in both countries that suggested they could come into conflict in the near future. "I think Turkey is just not a country to be messed with," Barrack said. ​​​​​Handout: Antalya Diplomacy Forum via AFP Barrack said that both countries were seeing a distorted image of each other as a result of sensationalized media coverage that painted both as expansionist . "So if you wake up in Tel Aviv, you read the newspaper, what do you see? You see the diagram on the paper of The Ottoman Empire 2.0, which is Vienna to the Maldives, right," he said. "You wake up in Istanbul and read the paper and it's Greater Israel." Turkey was the first Muslim-majority country to recognize the state of Israel in 1949, and has enjoyed largely cordial security and trade ties throughout most of their modern history. However, since the 2010 attack on the Mavi Marmara flotilla, when Israeli forces raided a Turkish ship delivering aid to Gaza and killed 10 of those on board, tensions have been strained and the government has increasingly hit out at Israel's treatment of the Palestinians. The 'next Iran'? The most recent attempt to restore relations in September 2023 - which saw Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting and shaking hands for the first time in New York - collapsed the next month after the 7 October Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the subsequent genocide in Gaza. Since then, the rhetoric has escalated from politicians in both countries, with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett describing Turkey as potentially the "next Iran" in March. T...

财联社4月19日讯，过去一周，中东局势不断反复，市场正逐渐表现出对战事脱敏的特征。全球主要股指逼近或创出历史新高之际，上证指数也重回4000点上方。 气温不断升高，多地纷纷提前入夏，A股市场是否也能“渐入佳境”？如何区分牛市中的调整和牛熊拐点？ 本周十大券商策略，继续聚焦纷繁复杂中东局势背景下，A股市场的未来走向，以及更加具体的投资方向选择。 中信证券：战事脱敏后被问频率最高的三个问题 过去一周，市场表现出明显的对战事脱敏的特征，有三个问题被频繁提及： 市场的仓位回补到什么阶段了？一季报有哪些新的线索和趋势？历史上产业趋势行情的拐点都有哪些特征？ 从资金和仓位数据来看，此轮仓位回补过程未结束，只不过在修复过程中反转因子的强度明显弱于过往，板块缩圈明显。对于一季报而言，已披露一季报公司的利润弹性明显高于收入弹性，利润率提升是共性，其中科技和周期板块爆发力突出，“中国优势制造+AI基础设施+非银金融”是一季报增长的三大主线。 对于市场最为关心的产业趋势行情加速后的走向，我们复盘了历史上的五轮产业周期特征，行情的拐点，通常都伴随着供需最紧俏环节的价格拐点，从这一轮北美AI硬件周期来看，接下来最重要的观察变量是 DRAM、磷化铟、玻璃纤维和燃气轮机。 从配置上看，组合构建的底层逻辑还是 围绕中国优势制造业定价权的重估。 国泰海通：中国股市不会就此止步，上升的势头远未结束 中国股市上升的势头远未结束。 近来中国股市持续反弹，有别于此前弥漫的悲观预期，国泰海通是少有的坚定看多中国市场的乐观派。3月22日以来，国泰海通旗帜鲜明提出“中国股市将出现重要底部与击球点”、“积极布局中国资产”、“中国股市将重拾升势”等。尽管如此，市场分歧仍非常大。 我们对后市走势的看法：中国股市上升的势头远未结束，接下来中国股市有望走出新高： 1）2024年“924”后，“内忧”疑虑减少；2025年中美交锋，社会各界不再对美国制裁杯弓蛇影； 2026年美伊冲突也是一个重要转折，折射出中国产业的优势，不论技术进步还是走向全球的制造业，国际社会都将重新认识，并重估中国资产。 2）风险边界和约束的出现，市场悬着的心放下，预期下修基本结束，市场回到内生发展逻辑。 近期新一轮资本市场改革提速，隐含巩固资本市场稳中向好形势的政策态度。底部的明朗化，有望强化当前无风险收益下沉的背景下，社会资产管理需求的上升与增量资金...

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Kevin Dietsch Greg Abel is beginning to reshape Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) as he settles into the chief executive role long held by Warren Buffett, signaling a more active management style while promising to preserve the company’s core culture, The Wall Street Journal reported. At a December employee lunch in Omaha, Abel dismissed speculation that Berkshire would move its longtime headquarters from Nebraska. But inside the company, many recognize that change is underway. Since taking over in January, Abel has promoted executives from his prior conglomerate operations, restarted Berkshire’s ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) stock buyback program, increased the company’s presence in Japan and taken a closer look at both subsidiaries and investments. People familiar with the company say Abel is expected to be more demanding of underperforming businesses and executives than Buffett was, the Journal reported. Abel, 63, said his leadership style differs from Buffett and the late Charlie Munger, though Berkshire’s ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) values remain intact. He has pledged to maintain the insurer-centered model, the mix of diverse operating businesses and the company-run investment portfolio. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Abel frequently commutes to Omaha and spends much of his week visiting Berkshire subsidiaries around the country. He has also focused heavily on learning the insurance operations led by Ajit Jain, who remains in charge of that business. Unlike Buffett, who often tolerated weak managers to avoid confrontation, Abel is viewed as more willing to intervene, replace leaders or even sell businesses that fail to meet expectations. Investors say a major test will be whether he can effectively deploy Berkshire’s ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) massive $373 billion cash reserve during the next downturn. More on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire Hathaway: The Fortress Has Become A Waiting Room AGI Bust, AI Boom: Why AI's Winners And Losers Aren't Who You Think Berkshire Hathaway: Why I...

美国总统特朗普19日对美国广播公司称，伊朗已“严重违反”停火，但他仍认为能够与伊朗达成和平协议。“这事会成的。无论如何。要么好商量，要么来硬的。总之会实现的。你们可以引用我的话。”(新华社)

Andrei Askirka The upcoming week brings a heavy slate of earnings across sectors, offering a broad snapshot of economic momentum, corporate spending, and global demand trends. From big tech and industrial giants to financials, healthcare, and energy, the reporting calendar is packed with market-moving names. In technology and AI, results from Tesla ( TSLA ), Intel ( INTC ), International Business Machines Corporation ( IBM ), ServiceNow ( NOW ), Texas Instruments ( TXN ), Lam Research Corporation ( LRCX ), and Vertiv Holdings ( VRT ) will be closely watched for signals on semiconductor demand, enterprise tech spending, and AI infrastructure buildout. Industrial and defense names, including General Electric Company ( GE ), The Boeing Company ( BA ), Honeywell International ( HON ), 3M Company ( MMM ), Union Pacific ( UNP ), Lockheed Martin ( LMT ), RTX Corporation ( RTX ), and Northrop Grumman ( NOC ), will provide insight into global manufacturing, defense spending, and supply chain dynamics. In telecom and media, AT&T ( T ), Verizon Communications ( VZ ), and Comcast ( CMCSA ) will offer updates on subscriber trends and pricing power. Meanwhile, airlines such as American Airlines Group ( AAL ), Southwest Airlines ( LUV ), and United Airlines Holdings ( UAL ) will serve as a read on travel demand and cost pressures amid geopolitical uncertainty. Consumer and healthcare bellwethers like The Procter & Gamble Company ( PG ), Philip Morris International ( PM ), UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ), Thermo Fisher Scientific ( TMO ), and Intuitive Surgical ( ISRG ) will shed light on-demand resilience, pricing trends, and healthcare utilization. Financials and real assets, including American Express Company ( AXP ), Blackstone ( BX ), Annaly Capital Management ( NLY ), AGNC Investment ( AGNC ), Digital Realty Trust ( DLR ), and Crown Castle ( CCI ), will provide perspective on credit conditions, real estate demand, and capital flows. Energy and materials players such as SLB N.V. ( ...

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HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict Middle East crisis – live updates The bosses of Britain’s “big five” retail banks have been summoned to a meeting with the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this week to discuss how to limit the economic impact of the crisis in the Middle East triggered by the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran. The chief executives of HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander have been asked to attend an emergency summit that comes amid increasing acceptance that a major economic hit from the Iran war is unavoidable. Continue reading...

Club taking ‘immediate action’ over social media posts Danso was at fault for Brighton’s late equaliser in draw Tottenham have condemned the “vile, dehumanising racism” aimed at defender Kevin Danso following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton. Danso was at fault for Georginio Rutter’s stoppage-time equaliser which left Spurs languishing in the relegation zone. The club say they have reported racist abuse towards the Austria centre-back on social media to the police. Continue reading...

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格隆汇4月19日｜据ABC新闻，特朗普在谈及伊朗和平协议时表示“这将会发生”。

As demand for electricity surges in the age of artificial intelligence, copper has become a critical input for everything from data centers to power grids. But US production has stagnated for decades, leaving the country increasingly reliant on imports even as global demand accelerates. In Arizona, projects like Rio Tinto’s Resolution mine highlight both the scale of untapped domestic resources and the challenges of bringing new supply online, from regulatory delays to rising costs. With China dominating processing and global competition intensifying, industry leaders and analysts warn that rebuilding US copper capacity is not just an economic priority, but a strategic one. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nvidia’s recent release of open-source AI models for quantum error correction and processor calibration, and their integration with Xanadu Quantum Technologies’ PennyLane platform, has emerged as a key development for addressing noise and scalability challenges in quantum computing. This collaboration highlights how AI-driven tools could reduce engineering complexity and potentially enhance the appeal of Xanadu’s room-temperature photonic quantum architecture for researchers and...

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据伊朗伊斯兰共和国广播电视台19日报道，伊朗陆军总司令哈塔米说，军队将坚定执行最高领袖指令，抵抗敌人直至流尽“最后一滴血”。伊朗最高领袖穆杰塔巴·哈梅内伊在18日伊朗伊斯兰共和国军队日之际发表书面声明说，伊朗海军已整装待发，随时准备给敌人“新的惨败”。他表示，伊朗必须加倍努力，提升军队各项能力，将出台必要措施来实现这一目标。哈塔米19日对此回应说，陆军官兵将誓死抵抗敌人，直至流尽“最后一滴血”，为伊朗献上胜利。他说，官兵们将直面敌人，手握武器，等待命令，随时准备献出生命。(新华社)

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央視旗下《玉淵譚天》發布日本驅逐艦強闖台灣海峽，中方全程跟監警戒片段。 片段見到，日本「雷」號驅逐艦，在過去的周五凌晨四時，從台灣海峽北駛入，期間逗留近14個小時，解放軍東部戰區出動海空兵力，全程跟監警戒實施管控，並指日方此舉是向「台獨」傳遞錯誤信號。

现在机器人除了跑马，还已经登上春晚舞台，进入工厂流水线。这种技术进步有目共睹，而缺憾也一目了然：机器人依然不够聪明。 4月19日，北京亦庄机器人马拉松决出胜负。 300余台机器人参与竞逐，它们或是自主导航，或是人类遥控完成了比赛。相比去年，机器人的运动能力大幅提升。现在机器人除了跑马，还已经登上春晚舞台，进入工厂流水线。这种技术进步有目共睹，而缺憾也一目了然：机器人依然不够聪明。 机器人现在困于数据荒漠里。高质量数据，比石油还稀缺，阻碍了人工智能技术进入真实世界的脚步。“具身智能一定会出现涌现时刻的，而且涌现时刻一定是和数据量与数据组成挂钩的。”觅蜂科技董事长兼CEO姚卯青不久前对第一财经记者表示。 缺口有多大 具身智能以机器人的形态，走出实验室、奔赴千行百业。 人形机器人已经可以以自主的方式跑完半场马拉松，它们也进入龙旗科技的平板工厂完成上下料工作，更不必提在舞台上武术表演了。但机器人现在跑步的时候还是踉踉跄跄，工厂流水线上只能完成特定环节的工作，舞台表演看上去还有些憨傻。 这些机器人，能完成一些工作，但确实还不太聪明。大语言模型比如ChatGPT、DeepSeek都已经见证了智能涌现，而机器人智能还在等待这一刻的到来。 高质量、标准化、规模化的数据，是驱动机器人奔向智能化时代的核心基石。姚卯青认为，机器人的智能涌现时刻一定是和数据量与数据组成挂钩的。 “人形机器人是一个比汽车更大更具想象力的空间，我们正在这个时代的起点。虽然万亿产业蓄势待发，但整个行业却面临着很大的瓶颈和挑战——数据荒漠。”姚卯青在17日的智元合作伙伴大会上表示。 大语言模型的数据获取成本比较低，可以从互联网的各种日常应用里面轻松获取。迪士尼的动画、电子版的苏东坡词集，都可以成为大语言模型的高质量数据。 “目前最领先的大语言模型，比如GPT5用了100万亿token的训练语料。”姚卯青说，1个token近似于0.75个英语单词，正常人如果每分钟诵读150个单词，需要100亿个小时才能读完这些语料集。 机器人所需数据的获取难度高很多。高质量的真机数据，需要机器人去真实世界里摸爬滚打。比如机器人上手搬运行李、清洁房屋，才能获取这些动作反馈的数据。如果说大语言模型需要的是一维的文本资料，机器人需要的就是三维开放世界的知识，数量级、复杂度、获取成本都不可同日而语。 从数据供给侧来看，过去两年全国各地陆陆...

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Exclusive: pendant appears in 1635 painting Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife that hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery A Hamnet-era mourning jewel has been rediscovered four centuries after it was immortalised in one of Britain’s most enigmatic and celebrated 17th‑century family portraits. The heart‑shaped pendant was depicted in Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife , the 1635 life‑size, mourning masterpiece that was painted predominantly in black and white by the Cheshire artist John Souch. It hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery. Continue reading...

Trump appears to have crossed a line with his Christian supporters. Will it come back to bite him in the midterms? Donald Trump’s depiction of himself as Jesus Christ and recent spat with Pope Leo XIV could come back to bite him and the Republican party in the midterm elections, according to experts, with some newly aggrieved Christian groups set to play an outsized role in key races across the US. The president’s Trump-as-the-Messiah Truth Social post sparked immediate criticism among some Christians, including some on the right. Trump, 79, said he thought the AI image of him administering an ethereal light to a stricken man’s head as translucent figures descended from the heavens represented him as a doctor. Continue reading...

Stacey Vint was a long-time addict when she was arrested in Middlesbrough, now she speaks publicly about her experience The footage spread quickly. A woman falling flat on her face while pushing a burning wheelie bin towards a line of police officers during far right riots in Middlesbrough after the Southport attack. Within hours, the clip had been shared widely online, replayed across news bulletins and turned into memes. Among those watching was a retired primary school teacher. “I recognised her straight away,” said Satti Collins. “I just couldn’t believe it.” Continue reading...

The slightly retro French dessert of gently set baked custard in a caramel sauce, and all in a few simple steps I don’t know why this classic French dessert isn’t more popular online, given how pleasant it is to watch a softly set custard jiggling seductively on screen, or to admire the way the light bounces off its glossy, caramel top. Worse still, it’s also increasingly hard to find on menus, too. Well, you know what they say: if you want something done well, do it yourself. Prep 15 min Cook 50 min Cool 4 hr+ Makes 6 Continue reading...

A Chinese military magazine has suggested that if Taiwan sends a swarm of uncrewed combat boats across the strait – a strategy inspired by Ukraine – Beijing could counter with its GJ-21 stealth attack drones. According to a commentary in Defence Review, the GJ-21 has long endurance and high manoeuvrability, which would give it a critical advantage against a “game changing” swarm attack by unmanned surface vessels. The GJ-21 – a naval variant of the GJ-11 Sharp Sword – is the world’s first and...

San Jose CA, commercial hub of silicon valley and its network of freeways. Steve Proehl | The Image Bank | Getty Images Despite the C-suite's enthusiasm over artificial intelligence agents that can plow through office tasks like never-sleeping interns, the underlying technology is still rickety and a potential cost-sucker. That much was clear this week during two separate events held in Silicon Valley , during which executives and engineers discussed the current excitement and challenges involving AI agents. Kevin McGrath, the CEO of the AI startup Meibel said during a session that "the biggest problem that we're working with in AI right now," involves the misguided idea that everything needs to be processed by a large language model, or LLM. "Just give all of your tokens and all of your money to an AI Claw bot that will just waste millions and millions of tokens ," McGrath said, before explaining how companies need to be more deliberate when deciding which tasks are best suited for AI agents. Since the recent rise of OpenClaw , a so-called "harness" that lets developers use various AI models to create and manage fleets of digital assistants, the tech industry has been pushing AI agents as the next big thing. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC's Jim Cramer in March that it "is definitely the next ChatGPT." But on Wednesday at the Generative AI and Agentic AI Summit in San Jose, technical staff from companies like Google and its DeepMind AI unit, Amazon , Microsoft and Meta revealed that creating and operating AI agents is not an easy task. One session led by Google software engineer Deep Shah focused on new techniques intended to help manage the operational costs of running tons of AI agents. It costs money to run AI agents, and a poorly designed and maintained system to monitor those digital assistants and their actions could potentially end up burning cash instead of saving it. "If you think of a machine learning system or any multi-agent system, there are multiple...