China called on the United States and Iran to stick with peace plans after a resumption of missile strikes in the Middle East spurred a jump in oil prices. “Reigniting the conflict does not serve any party’s interests,” a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “We call on the US and Iran to follow through on their memorandum of understanding, resolve disputes through ...
China called on the United States and Iran to stick with peace plans after a resumption of missile strikes in the Middle East spurred a jump in oil prices. “Reigniting the conflict does not serve any party’s interests,” a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “We call on the US and Iran to follow through on their memorandum of understanding, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and avoid resorting to force.” Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose...
Tesla’s (TSLA) fresh bull case lands at a strange moment for the stock. Investors were anxiously waiting for a demand reset after concerns of some major EV competition, sluggish margins, and lackluster growth. However, in a surprise turn of events, Tesla then beat Q2 delivery estimates by a ...
Tesla’s (TSLA) fresh bull case lands at a strange moment for the stock. Investors were anxiously waiting for a demand reset after concerns of some major EV competition, sluggish margins, and lackluster growth. However, in a surprise turn of events, Tesla then beat Q2 delivery estimates by a ...
格隆汇7月9日|据一财,近期苹果官宣上调 Mac、iPad 等产品售价,这股涨价风潮迅速传导至二手数码市场。其中高端 MacBook Pro 涨幅接近千元,iPad Air 系列也出现数百元价格上浮,M1、M2 等热门经典机型交易热度大幅攀升,优质货源愈发紧俏。业内人士分析,此番涨价表面由官方调价带动,核心源于内存、芯片等核心零部件供应紧张与成本上涨,市场行情或将迎来长期结构性变化。
格隆汇7月9日|据一财,近期苹果官宣上调 Mac、iPad 等产品售价,这股涨价风潮迅速传导至二手数码市场。其中高端 MacBook Pro 涨幅接近千元,iPad Air 系列也出现数百元价格上浮,M1、M2 等热门经典机型交易热度大幅攀升,优质货源愈发紧俏。业内人士分析,此番涨价表面由官方调价带动,核心源于内存、芯片等核心零部件供应紧张与成本上涨,市场行情或将迎来长期结构性变化。
Netflix sensation and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders darling Reece Weaver has already turned the page on her time with the team—and planted new roots in the state of Alabama
Netflix sensation and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders darling Reece Weaver has already turned the page on her time with the team—and planted new roots in the state of Alabama
Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
Indonesia’s attempt to keep children aged under 16 off social media platforms deemed high risk has quickly become one of the world’s biggest tests of online safety regulation, with more than 4.8 million suspected underage accounts removed or deactivated in the first three months of enforcement. For President Prabowo Subianto’s government, the figures are an early sign that major platforms are fall...
Indonesia’s attempt to keep children aged under 16 off social media platforms deemed high risk has quickly become one of the world’s biggest tests of online safety regulation, with more than 4.8 million suspected underage accounts removed or deactivated in the first three months of enforcement. For President Prabowo Subianto’s government, the figures are an early sign that major platforms are falling in line with its policy aimed at making the digital world safer for children. Communications and...
No more warm beer or sweaty cheese: these are the cool boxes that keep their chill when it matters • The best (and worst) wine coolers Whether you’re heading to a festival or pitching up at a campsite with the whole family, nothing spoils a trip faster than a bottle of sour milk and a warm can of beer. A reliable cool box is your best defence against such disappointments, and today’s models are de...
No more warm beer or sweaty cheese: these are the cool boxes that keep their chill when it matters • The best (and worst) wine coolers Whether you’re heading to a festival or pitching up at a campsite with the whole family, nothing spoils a trip faster than a bottle of sour milk and a warm can of beer. A reliable cool box is your best defence against such disappointments, and today’s models are designed to keep your provisions frosty, long after you’ve lost your phone signal. But which ones are actually up to muster? From insulated picnic bags to heavy-duty ice chests, I’ve tested 18 of the best coolers and rounded up the ones that should keep you (and your hummus ) fresh. Because no one should have to settle for tepid wine after the effort of pitching a tent. Best cool box overall: Coleman Pro cooler box Best budget cool box: Campingaz Icetime Plus Continue reading...
As a series of star-studded events celebrates Ginsberg’s centennial, the keeper of his estate weighs the genius poetry – and provocative views – of the iconic writer In 1985 Allen Ginsberg sat his 17-year-old friend, an out gay man named Peter Hale, down and gave some advice: “Get a wife, settle down, and have kids.” At the time, Hale was enrolled in a summer program at Naropa University , a Buddh...
As a series of star-studded events celebrates Ginsberg’s centennial, the keeper of his estate weighs the genius poetry – and provocative views – of the iconic writer In 1985 Allen Ginsberg sat his 17-year-old friend, an out gay man named Peter Hale, down and gave some advice: “Get a wife, settle down, and have kids.” At the time, Hale was enrolled in a summer program at Naropa University , a Buddhism-inspired college where Ginsberg, 59, ran the writing program. “He told me not to live the life of the itinerant poet going around heartbroken, forever unfulfilled,” Hale tells me via video call. Ginsberg was, in Hale’s words, “very much a traditionalist”. Continue reading...
As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister? (Image credit: Jon Super)
As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister? (Image credit: Jon Super)
Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through. (Image credit: Allison Robbert)
Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through. (Image credit: Allison Robbert)
Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap. (Image credit: Angus Mordant)
Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap. (Image credit: Angus Mordant)
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say. (Image credit: Ezra Acayan)
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say. (Image credit: Ezra Acayan)
President Donald Trump has been more involved in the stock market than past presidents. He's made some timely calls, notably telling investors to buy stocks after the market meltdown in April when he announced high tariff rates on most of the country's major trading partners. The Trump administration has also had the U.S. government take stakes in companies it deems imperative to national security...
President Donald Trump has been more involved in the stock market than past presidents. He's made some timely calls, notably telling investors to buy stocks after the market meltdown in April when he announced high tariff rates on most of the country's major trading partners. The Trump administration has also had the U.S. government take stakes in companies it deems imperative to national security. Some of the government's picks, like Intel , have turned into extraordinary investments. Continue reading
Europe's Utility Sector Is 'On The Brink Of A New Regime' Authored by Gregor Morris via BondVigilantes.com, Europe’s utilities sector is on the brink of a generational shift. After more than a decade of subdued demand, the system is being forced to modernize, rebuild and expand. Electrification, datacentres, renewable integration and ageing infrastructure are converging into what can only be descr...
Europe's Utility Sector Is 'On The Brink Of A New Regime' Authored by Gregor Morris via BondVigilantes.com, Europe’s utilities sector is on the brink of a generational shift. After more than a decade of subdued demand, the system is being forced to modernize, rebuild and expand. Electrification, datacentres, renewable integration and ageing infrastructure are converging into what can only be described as unprecedented capital expenditure programmes across the sector. Simplistically, the bullish narrative is a convergence of rising electricity demand, visible investment pipelines, increase in regulated investments and improving returns. However, the same forces driving growth are also set to reshape balance sheets, funding needs, and elevate execution risk. A step change in capital intensity The scale of investment required is extraordinary and though we have seen some large equity cheques, the vast majority of investment need will be funded by debt issuance. The European power system is expected to require €2–3 trillion of capex between 2026 and 2035, up to double the previous decade’s spend. According to Goldman Sachs, within this: €1.2–1.4 trillion is needed in power grids alone. Significant incremental spend is required for backup gas capacity (~€200bn) and battery storage (~€35bn by 2030). Even over the next five years, the numbers are large: around €580bn of sector capex between 2026–30. With roughly 85% allocated to regulated or contracted activities, this does provide bondholders elevated security. On paper, capex visibility is high and earnings should be supported by regulated returns (particularly for grid operators) and contracted revenues (renewables). However, for credit investors, the issue is not just visibility of returns , but the timing mismatch between spending, cash flow generation, and regulatory recovery. Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research Is leverage pressure structural? Historically, utilities have been able to fund investment cy...