愛潑斯坦案｜被指與淫媒有不當財政往來 法前文化部長否認 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】法國前文化部長雅克朗被揭發涉嫌與美國淫媒富豪愛潑斯坦有不當財政往來遭調查，他被逼辭去公職，外長召見他要求他解釋...
愛潑斯坦案｜被指與淫媒有不當財政往來 法前文化部長否認 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】法國前文化部長雅克朗被揭發涉嫌與美國淫媒富豪愛潑斯坦有不當財政往來遭調查，他被逼辭去公職，外長召見他要求他解釋和愛潑斯坦的關係。 美國司法部早前公開的愛潑斯坦案文件，內裡近700次提及雅克朗，法國金融犯罪檢察官辦公室就表示雅克朗和他女兒涉嫌透過洗錢進行稅務詐騙，已對兩人展開調查。有關消息公布數小時後，雅克朗隨即辭任文化部有份資助的阿拉伯世界文化中心主席，但重申針對他的指控毫無根據，歡迎警方調查。
Brioche Pasquier has asked people who purchased six-packs of its Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that have a best before date of 4 March to return them due to "the potential presence of hard white plastic", the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Saturday.
Brioche Pasquier has asked people who purchased six-packs of its Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that have a best before date of 4 March to return them due to "the potential presence of hard white plastic", the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Saturday.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on his warnings about U.S. debt, predicting financial doom will be guaranteed without the transformative effects of AI and robotics on the economy. In a lengthy, wide-ranging interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel alongside Stripe cofounder and president John Collison on Thursday, the tech billionaire was asked why he pushed for aggressive spending cuts while lead...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on his warnings about U.S. debt, predicting financial doom will be guaranteed without the transformative effects of AI and robotics on the economy. In a lengthy, wide-ranging interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel alongside Stripe cofounder and president John Collison on Thursday, the tech billionaire was asked why he pushed for aggressive spending cuts while leading the Department of Government Efficiency if technology will supercharge GDP growth and ease the debt burden. Musk replied that he was concerned about waste and fraud. That’s despite reports that many across-the-board staffing cuts included critical employees who had to be hired back. “In the absence of AI and robotics, we’re actually totally screwed because the national debt is piling up like crazy,” he added. Interest payments alone on the $38.5 trillion debt pile are about $1 trillion a year, exceeding the U.S. military budget, Musk pointed out. Debt-servicing costs also top spending on social programs like Medicare. But President Donald Trump has vowed to boost annual defense outlays to $1.5 trillion, so the defense budget could overtake interest payments again, at least temporarily. Reflecting on his work with DOGE, Musk said he had hoped to slow down the unsustainable financial trajectory the U.S. is on, buying more time for AI and robotics to boost growth. “It’s the only thing that could solve the national debt. We are 1,000% going to go bankrupt as a country, and fail as a country, without AI and robots,” he predicted. “Nothing else will solve the national debt. We just need enough time to build the AI and robots to not go bankrupt before then.” In late November, Musk made similar comments, saying on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast that the deployment of AI and robotics “at very large scale” is the only solution to the U.S. debt crisis. But he cautioned that the increased output in goods and services as a result of the technologies would likely lead to significant deflati...
梁振英：香港具文化、語言優勢 應加強民間層面國際交流 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】全國政協副主席梁振英認為國家百年大變局下，香港應善用自身優勢對外多作民間交流。 全國政協副主席梁振英：「我們需要...
梁振英：香港具文化、語言優勢 應加強民間層面國際交流 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】全國政協副主席梁振英認為國家百年大變局下，香港應善用自身優勢對外多作民間交流。 全國政協副主席梁振英：「我們需要更多朋友，鞏固現有朋友的友好關係和要結交新朋友，新朋友不是指多一、兩個國家，而是國家中我們需要在不同方面和他們不同社會階層多些直接交往。香港有很多民間外交可以做，香港由於歷史原因，文化、語言能力很適合在民間層面多做當國際交往，尤其是在文化、藝術、體育、教育方面，比起內地城市很適合做。」
No surprises here, not even a hint of one. England have had tougher training sessions in preparation for this Six Nations and by the end the scoreboard spoke for itself. Wales were not so much beaten as buried beneath an avalanche of seven white tries including a first-half hat-trick for the pacy Bath wing Henry Arundell on his first England start since the 2023 World Cup. If not quite as big a ro...
No surprises here, not even a hint of one. England have had tougher training sessions in preparation for this Six Nations and by the end the scoreboard spoke for itself. Wales were not so much beaten as buried beneath an avalanche of seven white tries including a first-half hat-trick for the pacy Bath wing Henry Arundell on his first England start since the 2023 World Cup. If not quite as big a rout as England’s 68-14 win in Cardiff 11 months ago, the flashing red warning lights were visible from the moment the visitors had two players sent to the sin bin in the first quarter. They never looked like recovering and, in its own way, this disappointment will sting as much as the 73-0 defeat by South Africa in November. If there was some consolation that England could not always sustain their first-half momentum it was strictly relative. The plain truth was that the game had long since been won and the bonus point banked, although head coach Steve Borthwick will be slightly irked by his side’s inability to put the hammer fully down when Wales were again reduced to 13 men by two more yellow cards in the final quarter. Either way this was another sobering result for those who believe the Six Nations is only ever as strong as its weakest link. If this 145-year-old fixture ever becomes humdrum the championship will be fundamentally the poorer for it and its traditional colour and passion will steadily ebb away. It is not just Welsh fans who will be praying for some light at the eastbound end of the Brynglas tunnels. You certainly had to admire the pre-match optimism of the defiant visiting supporter carrying his inflatable leek up the road from Twickenham station. Good news is not exactly rife within Welsh rugby just now and the off-field politics remain poisonous. Those trying to keep the faith badly need something to cling to in the coming weeks but there was scant encouragement here on a cool, grey evening. At least it was slightly drier than it might have been. Not that...
A remorseless England piled pain and points on Wales as they began their hunt for the Six Nations title with a 48-7 victory at Allianz Stadium. Wing Henry Arundell, making his first start for his country in more than two years, scored a first-half hat-trick as England put themselves out of sight before the break. Josh Adams was picked out by Dan Edwards' precise punt for Wales's solitary try five ...
A remorseless England piled pain and points on Wales as they began their hunt for the Six Nations title with a 48-7 victory at Allianz Stadium. Wing Henry Arundell, making his first start for his country in more than two years, scored a first-half hat-trick as England put themselves out of sight before the break. Josh Adams was picked out by Dan Edwards' precise punt for Wales's solitary try five minutes after the restart, but, for the most part, the one-way traffic continued to steamroll the visitors. Tom Roebuck added to Ben Earl's first-half try, before the introduction of Marcus Smith, Henry Pollock and returning captain Maro Itoje energised England for the final quarter. Earl, as he did in the 68-14 romp in Cardiff last year, switched to midfield late on as England used the remaining game time to try out new patterns for the campaign to come. Tommy Freeman, who scored in all five of England's games in the tournament last year, powered his way over in the last play of the game to keep his scoring streak going. Wales have now won only two of their past 24 Test matches, while the domestic game is racked with uncertainty and rancour as the Welsh Rugby Union attempt to restructure four regional sides. Ominously they take on France, the defending champions who took apart Ireland on Thursday night, next weekend. The contrast to England is stark. The hosts' 12th straight victory was roared to the rafters and belief is swelling that their run can carry them to a first title since 2020. A far tougher test of those credentials awaits in the shape of a wounded Scotland in Edinburgh next weekend, but their mix of accurate attack and furious defence was hard to fault. It was certainly too potent for Wales. More to follow
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Key Points VTI charges a much lower expense ratio than SPY while also offering a marginally higher dividend yield. SPY has delivered a slightly higher one-year total return and experienced a smaller maximum drawdown than VTI. VTI holds thousands more stocks, covering the full U.S. equity market, while SPY focuses on S&P 500 large-caps. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF › The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) are both designed for broad U.S. stock market exposure, but they differ in scope and cost. SPY tracks the S&P 500 Index, focusing on large-cap companies, while VTI holds thousands of stocks across all market capitalizations, offering access to a more comprehensive slice of the U.S. market. This comparison highlights the key differences to help investors weigh which may better fit their portfolio goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPY VTI Issuer SPDR Vanguard Expense ratio 0.09% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 5, 2026) 13.13% 12.43% Dividend yield 1.05% 1.10% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.00 1.04 AUM $709 billion $571 billion VTI is more affordable on fees, charging just one-third of SPY’s expense ratio. VTI also has a slight edge on dividend yield, making it appealing for both cost-conscious and income-seeking investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPY VTI Max drawdown (5 y) -24.50% -25.36% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,764 $1,656 SPY has had a slightly milder maximum drawdown over the past five years and also outpaced VTI in cumulative growth, suggesting marginally stronger risk-adjusted results for large-cap-focused investors. What's inside VTI casts a wide net, holding roughly 3,600 stocks and covering the full U.S. equity spectrum -- large-, mid-, and small-caps -- with a notable tilt toward technology (33%), financial services (13%), and consumer cyclical (10%). Its largest positions are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. The fund’s 24-year history and massive ass...
USA Rare Earth stock has been red hot over the last year. What comes next? USA Rare Earth (USAR +6.04%) has taken investors on a wild ride since its market debut. The company went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in March 2025. Despite some dramatic swings, the company's share price is up roughly 141% from market close on the day it started trading publicly...
USA Rare Earth stock has been red hot over the last year. What comes next? USA Rare Earth (USAR +6.04%) has taken investors on a wild ride since its market debut. The company went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in March 2025. Despite some dramatic swings, the company's share price is up roughly 141% from market close on the day it started trading publicly. On the other hand, the stock is also down roughly 33% from the lifetime high that it reached last October despite going on a huge rally recently. Is USA Rare Earth poised to beat the market over the next five years, or is this highly speculative stock too risky to invest in? USA Rare Earth stock could be looking at a binary outcome As of this writing, USA Rare Earth has a market capitalization of approximately $3.5 billion. Meanwhile, the minerals specialist has yet to record any revenue. USA Rare Earth is potentially positioned to see huge growth in conjunction with surging mineral processing and magnet production demand, but there's a huge amount of speculation involved in charting the company's performance outlook. The stock saw big gains at the beginning of 2026 in conjunction with the company's announcement that it had secured contracts to facilitate the launch of new mineral refining operations in France. Its Less Common Metals Europe SAS subsidiary is building a new plant that's seemingly poised to produce 3,750 metric tons of refined material per year. The French government is providing a credit for up to 45% of the company's equipment costs and reimbursing up to 130 million euros in real estate costs. Expand NASDAQ : USAR USA Rare Earth Today's Change ( 6.04 %) $ 1.25 Current Price $ 21.84 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.2B Day's Range $ 20.51 - $ 21.97 52wk Range $ 5.56 - $ 43.98 Volume 371K Avg Vol 17M USA Rare Earth's share price has also recently gotten a big boost from news that President Donald Trump's administration is making moves to improve the United Stat...
Key Points Its valuation has surged as access to minerals has become an economic and national security concern. The mining company is partnering with the U.S. government to build up domestic supply. USA Rare Earth is a risky stock, but it could offer asymmetric upside potential. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) has taken investors on a wild ride since it...
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The data center company's stock has rocketed by nearly 800% since last April. Applied Digital (APLD +25.52%) has turned into one of the market's hottest growth stocks in recent years. After the data center operator pivoted from a focus on providing infrastructure for crypto miners to building infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI), its share price has absolutely exploded. But while...
The data center company's stock has rocketed by nearly 800% since last April. Applied Digital (APLD +25.52%) has turned into one of the market's hottest growth stocks in recent years. After the data center operator pivoted from a focus on providing infrastructure for crypto miners to building infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI), its share price has absolutely exploded. But while the AI-first strategy has created an enormous opportunity, the company is walking a fine line, and any slip-up could turn this growth stock into dead weight in your portfolio. Expand NASDAQ : APLD Applied Digital Today's Change ( 25.52 %) $ 7.11 Current Price $ 34.95 Key Data Points Market Cap $9.8B Day's Range $ 29.24 - $ 35.09 52wk Range $ 3.31 - $ 42.27 Volume 45M Avg Vol 32M Gross Margin 16.40 % Why Applied Digital has soared Applied Digital builds and operates data centers specifically designed for AI workloads, and leases the facilities to tenants that actually run the servers that power AI. Think of it as a specialized real estate developer and landlord -- it finds the land, builds the facilities, and keeps the lights on and the AC running. Given the immense power requirements of AI and the complexity of the infrastructure that supports it, there are only a handful of companies capable of doing this at scale. That means Applied Digital is extremely well positioned to take advantage of AI's rapid growth to expand its top line -- and it has. The company's revenue has exploded from $55 million in 2023 to $264 million over its last four reported quarters. Applied Digital is in the midst of building an immense amount of capacity and now has commitments for up to $16 billion in revenue over the next 15 years. The risks investors can't ignore While there is a lot of opportunity in this niche, there's also a whole lot of risk. At present, the company is operating in the red, losing $125 million over the last 12 months. But that's not necessarily a major concern at this poin...
Despite bringing in a $156,000 annual salary, a Chicago family is struggling to afford groceries, something the wife attributes to her husband’s growing $700-a-month addiction to tobacco and marijuana. Substance Use Or Budget Problem? “My husband is an addict,” Megan said during an episode of “The Ramsey Show” last year. She is a stay-at-home mother pregnant with their third child and called for a...
Despite bringing in a $156,000 annual salary, a Chicago family is struggling to afford groceries, something the wife attributes to her husband’s growing $700-a-month addiction to tobacco and marijuana. Substance Use Or Budget Problem? “My husband is an addict,” Megan said during an episode of “The Ramsey Show” last year. She is a stay-at-home mother pregnant with their third child and called for advice from personal finance experts Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw. Megan said her husband typically spends around $6,000 a year on the habit, but the past couple of months have been worse due to the deaths of his father and grandfather. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share Americans With a Financial Plan Can 4X Their Wealth — Get Your Personalized Plan from a CFP Pro Because of her husband’s “erratic behavior,” Megan told the hosts she’s hesitant to pay off their $20,000 car loan even though they have the money. She fears that the freed-up $600 monthly payment would just vanish into his habit. Ramsey immediately challenged the framing. “If I was to say that my wife was an addict, that would mean that our marriage was either getting ready to end or she was getting help next week,” he said. “But you use this like it’s part of the budget. If you’re going to call him an addict, you’re going to have to act like it.” He added that if her concern is simply that her husband occasionally uses substances and it’s costing them $500 to $700 a month, that's a very different scenario than describing him as an addict. Trending: Designed for investors with strong market convictions, REX Shares builds ETFs for income, leverage, and tactical positioning — explore the lineup. When they asked about his income structure, Megan revealed she brings in no income currently. Her husband earns the entire household income. They take home about $7,800 per month after taxes, yet Megan said food insecurity remains a problem. Lifesty...
DOHA, Qatar – This week’s historic $1 trillion rout in U.S. software giants like Microsoft and Salesforce has sent a chill across Silicon Valley and around the world. Speaking with fast-growing AI unicorn founders and top venture investors at Web Summit Qatar, many argued the software "Armageddon" narrative is overblown – even as they acknowledge AI valuations look stretched. The founder of the $7...
DOHA, Qatar – This week’s historic $1 trillion rout in U.S. software giants like Microsoft and Salesforce has sent a chill across Silicon Valley and around the world. Speaking with fast-growing AI unicorn founders and top venture investors at Web Summit Qatar, many argued the software "Armageddon" narrative is overblown – even as they acknowledge AI valuations look stretched. The founder of the $7 billion agentic AI unicorn Glean, Arvind Jain, said he doesn’t think AI will make software-as-a-service obsolete. GOOGLE PLANS TO SPEND BIG AS AI RACE WITH RIVALS INTENSIFIES "I think AI is a really powerful technology that people have to embed," he said, adding that delivering products and services "will all continue," arguing integration is how software services will thrive in the future. Meantime, the $17 billion-valued decacorn Miro’s founder, Andrey Khusid, said AI "valuations are crazy, and valuations will correct," but in his estimate, valuations will "normalize in the next two years." Technology investors also believe the AI bubble is deflating. Larry Li, founder of Amino Capital and a member of Forbes’ annual Midas List, said "it’s just a matter of time," as he sees the bubble – especially for large companies – deflating. Ticker Security Last Change Change % MSFT MICROSOFT CORP. 401.14 +7.47 +1.90% CRM SALESFORCE INC. 191.37 +1.45 +0.76% APPLE SEES BIGGEST SALES JUMP IN 4 YEARS, POWERED BY 'STAGGERING' IPHONE DEMAND Both investors and founders compared the moment to the dot-com era: most startups will fail, but the ones that survive will be the generational winners of the AI revolution. The prevailing view in Doha is that the boom has been more "responsible" than prior cycles because many companies are generating real revenue – even if valuations may still correct. IPO market: why AI giants may wait Another point of discussion in Doha was the IPO market, amid reports that AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are racing to get to market first to scoop up eager investor d...
Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF ( IDVO ) and Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF ( DIVO ) are twin brothers whose investment concept is founded on high-quality stock selection and conservative use of options, though they differ primarily in terms of geographic investment concentration. If DIVO is a fund that...
Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF ( IDVO ) and Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF ( DIVO ) are twin brothers whose investment concept is founded on high-quality stock selection and conservative use of options, though they differ primarily in terms of geographic investment concentration. If DIVO is a fund that works with US securities, than IDVO was created with the aim of transferring this successful strategy to foreign markets in Asia, Europe, and other regions. Consequently, the following interesting question arises: "Where is it better to invest?" Should you invest in an ETF that works with US assets? Should you choose a fund that allows you to capitalize on the growth of foreign markets? Answering this question depends on comparing the key quantitative metrics and qualitative indicators of IDVO and DIVO. My opinion is that the best solution in the battle between the two funds is to choose both at once in order to diversify your portfolio. Fundamental similarities between IDVO and DIVO IDVO and DIVO's main similarities are their affiliation with the same CEF family, Amplify Investment, along with the fact that they're built on the same strategy from the Capital Wealth Planning team. These funds' main investment philosophy is built around the idea of working with stocks that show dividend growth. These funds seek out companies that not only provide investors with high dividend yields, as well as companies with substantial free cash flow, minimal debt, as well as a history of consistent dividend growth. Additionally, there are a number of other fundamental characteristics that make IDVO and DIVO similar ETFs: Each fund employs an options strategy based on tactical covered calls. Options are not taken on the entire index, however, they are taken on individual stocks, but only during periods when volatility creates an attractive premium. In general, no more than 15%–20% of the p...
Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory over Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday. The British number four, who had dropped to 120th in the world rankings, came back strongly from a set down in the final to beat German Korpatsch 5-7 6-2 6-1. Boulter's positive performance in the Czech Republic this week after an inconsistent 2025 season means ...
Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory over Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday. The British number four, who had dropped to 120th in the world rankings, came back strongly from a set down in the final to beat German Korpatsch 5-7 6-2 6-1. Boulter's positive performance in the Czech Republic this week after an inconsistent 2025 season means she will return to the top 100 at number 84. The 29-year-old split from her long-time coach Biljana Veselinovic last year and appointed Michael Joyce at the start of 2026. She dedicated the win to her new coach Joyce, saying: "We're only a few weeks into business right now Mickey but we've got one in the bag."
FangXiaNuo/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images If you looked at the chart of JD.com ( JD ), you would see a stock that has fallen more than 70% in the last 5 years, and that would make you believe that this is a business on the verge of a complete collapse. The stock is currently trading in a range of ~$25-$30 and has been an underperformer for the last many years because of the narrative that Chin...
FangXiaNuo/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images If you looked at the chart of JD.com ( JD ), you would see a stock that has fallen more than 70% in the last 5 years, and that would make you believe that this is a business on the verge of a complete collapse. The stock is currently trading in a range of ~$25-$30 and has been an underperformer for the last many years because of the narrative that China is uninvestable given its relationship with the US. However, while everyone has been busy selling the stock, I believe the market has conveniently ignored the reality of JD’s business. We are looking at a company which has generated over $180 billion of revenue in the last 12M, is growing at a 15% YoY growth rate as per its latest quarterly filing, has one of the largest supply chain networks in China and it sits on a $12Bn+ cash pile. Given these realities and the difference in the price performance of this stock, I would like to initiate coverage on the stock of JD with a strong buy and get into the details of the different drivers of why I believe the stock is likely to do very well over the next 3-5 years. JD Performance vs S&P500 (Seeking Alpha) Driver #1: logistics is no longer a cost center, it is a strategic moat For a long time, bears had argued that JD’s asset-heavy model, where it owns multiple warehouses and courier fleets, was a liability compared to its competition’s asset-light model, particularly that of Alibaba. This is structurally changing now, and JD’s logistic infrastructure is turning out to be one of its most significant strategic moats. To give you more context, JD owns JD Logistics (JDL), for its own retail operations. It is profitable at a standalone basis and is also being leveraged by the company to serve external clients. Last quarter, JD-Logistics revenue increased 24% year on year, which is significantly higher than its core retail business. Just the way Amazon transformed its profitability profile because of its moat in its logistics- JD.co...
SpaceX's New Order Of Operations: Moon Mission First, Mars On Hold Elon Musk's SpaceX is apparently reorienting its near-term space roadmap, pushing back a planned 2026 uncrewed Mars mission and focusing efforts on NASA's Artemis program, with Starship's uncrewed moon mission targeted for early next year. According to Wall Street Journal sources, the rocket company told investors this week that Mu...
SpaceX's New Order Of Operations: Moon Mission First, Mars On Hold Elon Musk's SpaceX is apparently reorienting its near-term space roadmap, pushing back a planned 2026 uncrewed Mars mission and focusing efforts on NASA's Artemis program, with Starship's uncrewed moon mission targeted for early next year. According to Wall Street Journal sources, the rocket company told investors this week that Musk will prioritize a moon mission, with a Mars mission to follow. The lunar landing with a Starship rocket is slated for March 2027. The person noted that the moon mission will be uncrewed and will not include humanoid or wheeled ground-based robots. The space pivot comes after SpaceX acquired Musk's AI company, xAI, earlier this week, combining his rocket and satellite business with his artificial intelligence startup to accelerate plans for a fleet of low-Earth-orbit data centers. The deal gives SpaceX a valuation of $1 trillion, and xAI a value of $250 billion. The combined company's valuation of $1.25 trillion was announced to employees in a memo on Monday, with an IPO slated for later this year that could raise as much as $50 billion. Kardashev II civilization or bust. Starship will get us to the Moon and Mars. pic.twitter.com/L9vhMOdDPK — Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) February 7, 2026 Even though Musk previously dismissed the moon as a "distraction" and argued for Mars first, it appears NASA may have nudged him, especially as Jeff Bezos's rocket company, Blue Origin, has paused space tourism launches to focus on the moon. In a memo earlier this week, Musk told employees that the pivot will pave the way for the U.S. to construct a permanent base on the moon. "The capabilities we unlock by making space-based data centers a reality will fund and enable self-growing bases on the moon, an entire civilization on Mars, and ultimately expansion to the universe," he said. Last month, Musk told a podcaster that getting to Mars this year is becoming a "lower proba...
New Yorker state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a moratorium of at least three years on permits tied to the construction and operation of new data centers. While the bill’s prospects are uncertain, Wired reports that New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers. As tech companies plan to spend ever-increasing amounts of money to buil...
New Yorker state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a moratorium of at least three years on permits tied to the construction and operation of new data centers. While the bill’s prospects are uncertain, Wired reports that New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers. As tech companies plan to spend ever-increasing amounts of money to build AI infrastructure, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about the impact those data centers might have on surrounding communities. Studies have also linked data centers to increased home electricity bills. Critics include progressive Senator Bernie Sanders, who has called for a national moratorium, as well as conservative Florida Governor Ron De Santis, who said data centers will lead to “higher energy bills just so some chatbot can corrupt some 13 year old kid online.” More than 230 environmental groups including Food & Water Watch, Friends of the Earth, and Greenpeace recently signed an open letter to Congress calling for a national moratorium on the construction of new data centers. Eric Weltman of Food & Water Watch told Wired that the New York bill — sponsored by state senator Liz Krueger and assemblymember Anna Kelles, both Democrats — was “our idea.” Data center pauses have also been proposed by Democrats in Georgia, Vermont, and Virginia, while Republicans sponsored similar bills in Maryland and Oklahoma. According to Politico, Krueger described her state as “completely unprepared” for the “massive data centers” that are “gunning for New York.” “It’s time to hit the pause button, give ourselves some breathing room to adopt strong policies on data centers, and avoid getting caught in a bubble that will burst and leave New York utility customers footing a huge bill,” she said. Techcrunch event TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Tickets Live On June 23 in Boston, more than 1,100 founders come together at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for a full day fo...
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Explore how differences in cost, diversification, and holdings shape the appeal of these two popular U.S. equity ETFs for investors. The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY +1.92%) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI +2.11%) are both designed for broad U.S. stock market exposure, but they differ in scope and cost. SPY tracks the S&P 500 Index, focusing on large-cap companies, while V...
Explore how differences in cost, diversification, and holdings shape the appeal of these two popular U.S. equity ETFs for investors. The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY +1.92%) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI +2.11%) are both designed for broad U.S. stock market exposure, but they differ in scope and cost. SPY tracks the S&P 500 Index, focusing on large-cap companies, while VTI holds thousands of stocks across all market capitalizations, offering access to a more comprehensive slice of the U.S. market. This comparison highlights the key differences to help investors weigh which may better fit their portfolio goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPY VTI Issuer SPDR Vanguard Expense ratio 0.09% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 5, 2026) 13.13% 12.43% Dividend yield 1.05% 1.10% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.00 1.04 AUM $709 billion $571 billion VTI is more affordable on fees, charging just one-third of SPY’s expense ratio. VTI also has a slight edge on dividend yield, making it appealing for both cost-conscious and income-seeking investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPY VTI Max drawdown (5 y) -24.50% -25.36% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,764 $1,656 SPY has had a slightly milder maximum drawdown over the past five years and also outpaced VTI in cumulative growth, suggesting marginally stronger risk-adjusted results for large-cap-focused investors. What's inside VTI casts a wide net, holding roughly 3,600 stocks and covering the full U.S. equity spectrum -- large-, mid-, and small-caps -- with a notable tilt toward technology (33%), financial services (13%), and consumer cyclical (10%). Its largest positions are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. The fund’s 24-year history and massive assets under management (AUM) contribute to its liquidity and stability, but its broad approach also exposes it to smaller, sometimes less liquid companies. SPY, in contrast, focuses strictly on the S&P 500, heavily weighted toward technology (34%), financial services (13%)...
Key Points CFO Michaela Ware sold 5,000 shares for a total of ~$812,000 on Feb. 5, 2026, reflecting the SEC Form 4 weighted average price. The sale represented 17.74% of Ms. Ware's total pre-transaction holdings. No indirect or derivative transactions were reported; indirect holdings in her 401(k) plan remain unchanged at 3,259 shares. The trade size is in line with Ms. Ware's historical sale cade...
Key Points CFO Michaela Ware sold 5,000 shares for a total of ~$812,000 on Feb. 5, 2026, reflecting the SEC Form 4 weighted average price. The sale represented 17.74% of Ms. Ware's total pre-transaction holdings. No indirect or derivative transactions were reported; indirect holdings in her 401(k) plan remain unchanged at 3,259 shares. The trade size is in line with Ms. Ware's historical sale cadence and reflects reduced available capacity following prior dispositions. 10 stocks we like better than Brinker International › Michaela M. Ware, Chief Financial Officer of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), executed an open-market sale of 5,000 directly-held shares at a weighted average price of $162.40 per share on Feb. 5, 2026, according to the SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 5,000 Transaction value ~$812,000.0 Post-transaction shares (direct) 19,923 Post-transaction shares (indirect) 3,259 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) ~$3.2 million Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($162.40); post-transaction value based on Feb. 5, 2026 market close ($160.64). Key questions How significant was this sale relative to Ms. Ware's historical trading activity? This 5,000-share sale is comparable to Ms. Ware's historical median for open-market sales (5,356 shares in the recent period), suggesting the transaction is consistent with her established disposition pattern. This 5,000-share sale is comparable to Ms. Ware's historical median for open-market sales (5,356 shares in the recent period), suggesting the transaction is consistent with her established disposition pattern. What impact does this trade have on Ms. Ware's ownership position? The transaction reduced Ms. Ware's direct holdings by 17.74%, leaving her with 19,923 directly held shares and maintaining 3,259 shares indirectly through her 401(k) plan. The transaction reduced Ms. Ware's direct holdings by 17.74%, leaving her with 19,923 directly held ...