Shares in mobile-satellite company Globalstar surged 9% in morning trading after Amazon said it was paying $10.8 billion to acquire the biggest rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. The deal will allow Amazon's Leo satellite network to offer direct-to-device connections.
Shares in mobile-satellite company Globalstar surged 9% in morning trading after Amazon said it was paying $10.8 billion to acquire the biggest rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. The deal will allow Amazon's Leo satellite network to offer direct-to-device connections.
adventtr/E+ via Getty Images IonQ ( IONQ ) said it has been awarded a contract in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program. Shares of the quantum computing company surged about 10% on Tuesday. The company noted that the HARQ contract will support IonQ's development of high-speed interconnects capable of linking multiple types of...
adventtr/E+ via Getty Images IonQ ( IONQ ) said it has been awarded a contract in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program. Shares of the quantum computing company surged about 10% on Tuesday. The company noted that the HARQ contract will support IonQ's development of high-speed interconnects capable of linking multiple types of quantum computers. As a part of HARQ, IonQ plays a key role in enabling a new class of networked quantum computers that combine distinct qubit types — such as trapped ions, neutral atoms, and/or superconducting qubits — into an interconnected, high-performance architecture, according to the company. IonQ said that this effort seeks to use advances in photonic integration and quantum interconnects for reliable communication between diverse qubit species. "We look forward to collaborating with DARPA to strengthen national security by developing the quantum platform which can serve as a backbone for networking and scaling quantum systems - across qubit types - for advanced public and private sector applications," said IonQ's Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi. DARPA is an independent research and development agency within the U.S. Department of War. More on IonQ IonQ's Edge Over Rigetti Widens, But Market Timing Delays Pay Off IonQ: Staying Bullish In Choppy Waters Wall Street Lunch: Mizuho Cuts Targets On Quantum Stocks, Not Optimism SanDisk tops Seeking Alpha's quant rankings among large-cap tech stocks ahead of Q1 earnings D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti's price targets cut at Mizuho
According to an SEC filing dated April 13, 2026, Reinhart Partners, LLC. added 1,103,405 shares of ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) to its portfolio. The estimated value of this trade is $46.34 million, calculated using the average closing price for the first quarter of 2026. The fund’s total ACI Worldwide position increased to 2,234,814 shares worth $91.65 million at quarter-end. The net position valu...
According to an SEC filing dated April 13, 2026, Reinhart Partners, LLC. added 1,103,405 shares of ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) to its portfolio. The estimated value of this trade is $46.34 million, calculated using the average closing price for the first quarter of 2026. The fund’s total ACI Worldwide position increased to 2,234,814 shares worth $91.65 million at quarter-end. The net position value rose by $37.56 million, incorporating both new purchases and price movement. ACI Worldwide, Inc. is a global provider of software and services that enable real-time digital payments and fraud prevention for financial institutions and merchants. The company leverages a broad portfolio of payment solutions to address the complex needs of clients in highly regulated industries. Continue reading
如果说过去两年，开源社区对 AI 的态度还停留在“争论要不要用”；那么现在，这个问题已经被现实彻底改写成了——如何在不可避免使用 AI 的前提下，把风险降到最低？ 就在最近，围绕 AI 生成代码的长期争议，终于在 Linux 内核社区落下帷幕：Linus Torvalds 以及 Linux 内核维护者们，正式制定了一套项目级别的 AI 代码使用规范。 简单来说就是一句话： AI 可以用，但你必须对...
如果说过去两年，开源社区对 AI 的态度还停留在“争论要不要用”；那么现在，这个问题已经被现实彻底改写成了——如何在不可避免使用 AI 的前提下，把风险降到最低？ 就在最近，围绕 AI 生成代码的长期争议，终于在 Linux 内核社区落下帷幕：Linus Torvalds 以及 Linux 内核维护者们，正式制定了一套项目级别的 AI 代码使用规范。 简单来说就是一句话： AI 可以用，但你必须对它的一切负责 。 Linus 的态度：AI 只是工具，“禁止 AI”毫无意义 过去几个月，Linux 内核社区其实一直处在一种微妙的拉扯中： ● 一边是越来越普遍的 AI 编程工具，比如 GitHub 推出的 Copilot，以及 Claude 等大模型； ● 另一边，则是维护者对代码质量、法律风险以及社区文化的深层焦虑。 争论的爆发点出现在今年年初。当时，来自 Intel 和 Oracle 的内核开发者围绕“是否应该严格限制 AI 代码”发生公开分歧，讨论一度升级为社区层面的激烈对抗。有人主张强监管甚至封禁，有人则认为这不过是技术演进中的正常阶段。 最终，Linus Torvalds 亲自下场，用一句话给这场争论画上句号：“讨论 AI 垃圾代码这件事，其实毫无意义，这完全就是在犯蠢。” 在他看来，AI 本质上和编辑器、编译器一样，只是工具，真正需要监管的是“人”，而不是他们用什么工具。因此，与其试图“禁止 AI”，不如把责任牢牢绑定到提交代码的人身上。 不管用不用 AI，反正谁提交的谁负责 此次新政策最核心的变化，看起来只是一个标签的调整：AI 生成的代码不能使用 Signed-off-by 标签，而必须添加 Assisted-by 标签，以明确标注 AI 参与。 简单介绍一下：在 Linux 的开发流程中，Signed-off-by 一直是一个极具法律意义的标签，它意味着提交者承诺：代码来源合法，且有权提交；而现在，这个标签被明确禁止用于 AI 生成内容，取而代之的是一个新的标签——Assisted-by。 这个调整的目的，其实非常清晰： ● AI 参与必须被明确标注（透明性） ● 最终责任仍然完全归属于人类开发者（可追责） 换句话说， 无论代码是你写的，还是 AI 帮你生成的，只要是你提交的：出了 Bug、性能问题，甚至安全漏洞——责任都在你 。Linux 社区并没有...
Nissan Motor ( NSANY ) has finally hit reset. On Tuesday, under CEO Ivan Espinosa , the company announced a fresh restructuring strategy to fix declining sales, rising debt, and an outdated car lineup. At the core of the strategy, Nissan Motor ( NSANY ) will reportedly cut its total models by ~20%, reducing from 56 to 45, and focus on three core vehicle families that will account for ~80% of total...
Nissan Motor ( NSANY ) has finally hit reset. On Tuesday, under CEO Ivan Espinosa , the company announced a fresh restructuring strategy to fix declining sales, rising debt, and an outdated car lineup. At the core of the strategy, Nissan Motor ( NSANY ) will reportedly cut its total models by ~20%, reducing from 56 to 45, and focus on three core vehicle families that will account for ~80% of total volume. The real focus is on growth markets. Nissan Motor ( NSANY ) aims to cross 1 million car sales each in the U.S. and China by 2030—levels it has not seen in years, reported Bloomberg. The growth will be driven by refreshed and hybridized models, including V6 hybrid versions and the revival of the Xterra SUV for the U.S. market. China is key to Nissan’s comeback—both for sales and production. The company plans to scale EV production and use China-based manufacturing to supply regions like Latin America and Southeast Asia with models like the N7 sedan and Frontier Pro pickup, helping cut costs and improve efficiency. Back home in Japan, the company is betting on small cars. A new compact model is expected to sell around 550K units annually by FY2031. At the same time, the company is upgrading its tech capabilities, starting with an improved version of its ProPilot driver-assistance system in upcoming models. This reset follows major shake-ups, including changes in its long partnership with Renault SA ( RNSDF ) and a failed merger attempt with Honda Motor ( HMC ). Overall, Nissan Motor's ( NSANY ) roadmap is clear—fix the outdated product lineup, reduce costs, build smarter cars, and transition toward EVs. However, NSANY stock traded down 2.43% to $4.29 in after-hours on April 13. More on Nissan Motor Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NSANY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Auto demand remains solid amid geopolitical headwinds, buoyed by higher-income buyers GTC effect: Nvidia's ecosystem partners edge higher f...
Zhanna Hapanovich/iStock via Getty Images Back in August of 2025, I decided to take a fresh look at shares of Fair Isaac Corporation ( FICO ). Honestly, in many respects, it's the kind of company that I love. It is a rapidly growing cash cow of a business that should do well in the long run. But back then, I remained unhappy about how expensive the stock was. In fact, I even went so far as to reaf...
Zhanna Hapanovich/iStock via Getty Images Back in August of 2025, I decided to take a fresh look at shares of Fair Isaac Corporation ( FICO ). Honestly, in many respects, it's the kind of company that I love. It is a rapidly growing cash cow of a business that should do well in the long run. But back then, I remained unhappy about how expensive the stock was. In fact, I even went so far as to reaffirm it as a Sell candidate. Since then, shares have fallen 26.8%, while the S&P 500 is up 7.9%. But that's nothing. The stock is actually down 44.9% since I first rated it a Sell back in April of that year. The market, meanwhile, is up 33.5%. Interestingly, this downside can be attributed entirely to the fact that the stock was overpriced. After all, the business continued to post attractive growth year over year all the way up through the first quarter of 2026. Now, the stock is still rather expensive on an absolute basis. But compared to where it has been in the past, it is priced low enough in my view to justify upgrading it to a Hold. Hopefully, as the new data comes in, I will be given a reason to upgrade it even further. I would love little more than to do that. The good news is that, in the coming days, management will be announcing results for the second quarter of the company's 2026 fiscal year on or about April 27th . The current expectation is that revenue and profitability will rise materially. And if we have some insight into what the future might look like, and if that indicates an attractive valuation on a forward basis, upgrading the stock further could make sense. Checking in on Fair Isaac Corporation Operationally speaking, Fair Isaac Corporation strikes me as a fascinating business. The largest chunk of the firm, as measured by profitability, happens to be its Scores segment, which is famous for its FICO Score that has served as one of the three largest credit ratings in the U.S. In fact, management has described its FICO Score as the U.S. industry stand...
Wall Street's major averages opened in the green on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about potential U.S.-Iran peace talks that could ease tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was +0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was +0.9%, and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was +0.1%. The gains followed comments from President Donald Trump indicating that Iran had reached out ...
Wall Street's major averages opened in the green on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about potential U.S.-Iran peace talks that could ease tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was +0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was +0.9%, and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was +0.1%. The gains followed comments from President Donald Trump indicating that Iran had reached out for potential negotiations, even as the U.S. moved forward with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Asian equities also rallied on hopes that a deal could lower oil prices and support global growth. Over in the bond market, t he benchmark 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) was 2 basis points higher at 4.31%, while the 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) also rose 2 basis points to 3.80%. On the economic front, the March U.S. Producer Price Index came in at +0.5% MoM vs. +1.2% consensus and +0.5% prior (revised from +0.7%), and +4.0% YoY vs. +4.7% consensus and +3.4% prior. Core PPI, which excludes foods and energy, was +0.1% MoM vs. +0.5% consensus and +0.3% prior (revised from +0.5%), and +3.8% YoY vs. +4.2% consensus and +3.8% prior (revised from +3.9%). Crude oil futures ( CL1:COM ) were lower at $95.2, while Brent ( CO1:COM ) was at $97.2 per barrel. More on the markets One Streak Ends, Others Make History Prices Are Going Higher 1999 Vs. 2026: No Contest Oil surges past $100 as U.S. moves to blockade Iran’s ports Aussie dollar slide signals potential selloff in U.S. stocks after Trump Hormuz move
Here’s a stat that might knock your socks off: The PHLX Semiconductor index is on track for its longest winning streak in nearly a decade. The SOX, as the index is called on Wall Street, has risen nine days in a row.
Here’s a stat that might knock your socks off: The PHLX Semiconductor index is on track for its longest winning streak in nearly a decade. The SOX, as the index is called on Wall Street, has risen nine days in a row.
Big banks are sending mixed signals: trading desks are booming, dealmaking is back, and private credit risks look contained for now. But beneath the strong earnings, CEOs like Jamie Dimon are still warning about an uncertain economy. Bloomberg News reporter Katherine Doherty discussed recent earnings reports from major banks including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. (Source: Bloomberg)
Big banks are sending mixed signals: trading desks are booming, dealmaking is back, and private credit risks look contained for now. But beneath the strong earnings, CEOs like Jamie Dimon are still warning about an uncertain economy. Bloomberg News reporter Katherine Doherty discussed recent earnings reports from major banks including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. (Source: Bloomberg)
It didn’t happen right away this time, but investors who held through March’s market tumult are finding that the classic geopolitical playbook for the U.S. equity market is finally starting to pay off.
It didn’t happen right away this time, but investors who held through March’s market tumult are finding that the classic geopolitical playbook for the U.S. equity market is finally starting to pay off.
A resident of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po has said that a drawer in her flat had been rummaged through, prompting a police investigation and rekindling burglary fears in the sealed residential complex. Police launched the probe after a resident surnamed Lee raised concerns about a possible burglary early on Tuesday. A government social worker had sent her a pho...
A resident of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po has said that a drawer in her flat had been rummaged through, prompting a police investigation and rekindling burglary fears in the sealed residential complex. Police launched the probe after a resident surnamed Lee raised concerns about a possible burglary early on Tuesday. A government social worker had sent her a photograph of her flat in Wang Cheong House the day before, which showed drawers and boxes that...
Ahead of our upcoming Guardian Live event with Tracey Emin, we’re inviting readers around the world to be part of the conversation. On Friday 24 April, Emin will join the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins , live from Tate Modern, to reflect on 40 years of her extraordinary career, from the raw, confessional works that defined a generation to the powerful pieces shaped by love, ill...
Ahead of our upcoming Guardian Live event with Tracey Emin, we’re inviting readers around the world to be part of the conversation. On Friday 24 April, Emin will join the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins , live from Tate Modern, to reflect on 40 years of her extraordinary career, from the raw, confessional works that defined a generation to the powerful pieces shaped by love, illness, survival and renewal. If you can’t be there in person, this is your chance to take part. Continue reading...