宏福苑大火|麥美娟:合安正與前管理公司交接 程序較複雜、料需時較長 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】宏福苑大火的獨立委員會已召開指示會議,外界關注委員會欠缺居民的法律代表,民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟...
宏福苑大火|麥美娟:合安正與前管理公司交接 程序較複雜、料需時較長 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】宏福苑大火的獨立委員會已召開指示會議,外界關注委員會欠缺居民的法律代表,民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟稱,合安管理有限公司及其法律顧問都有出席會議,亦將參與下月的聽證會。 麥美娟:「合安管理有限公司作為宏福苑現時的管理人,它和它的法律顧問都有出席之前獨立委員會的指示會議,而之後獨立委員會的其他聽證會議,合安管理有限公司會在有需要時和其法律顧問一起出席。如果獨立委員會有邀請宏福苑的法團管委會,即是現時的合安管理有限公司,合安會配合獨立委員會的工作,也會聘請法律顧問代表法團。」 麥美娟稱,「合安」會就法團的共同利益向獨立委員會提供資料,但不會提交個別居民的資料,「合安」亦正與前管理公司交接,程序由於較一般情況複雜,需時預計會較長。」
It's a potential game-changing technology. The company just needs to prove to the world that it works well enough. What's the best next use of artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of people would say drug development. And they'd arguably be right. That's not something for down the road, though, when AI is more refined. Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX +11.94%) is doing it right now. Its platform ca...
It's a potential game-changing technology. The company just needs to prove to the world that it works well enough. What's the best next use of artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of people would say drug development. And they'd arguably be right. That's not something for down the road, though, when AI is more refined. Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX +11.94%) is doing it right now. Its platform called Recursion OS leverages 65 petabytes (65 million gigabytes) of chemical and biological information to virtually test a drug. Clinical trials that would normally take years and millions of dollars to complete can now be done with a fraction of both. Although the FDA still requires full-blown clinical testing, this virtual pretesting allows pharmaceutical companies to focus their limited resources on only their most promising prospects. This isn't mere theory or premise, either. Drugs that were pretested with Recursion OS are now in actual clinical trials. All told, Recursion's current developmental pipeline consists of eight drugs, half of which are in trials with real patients. Although Recursion is working on some of its own drugs, in most cases, pharma companies compensate Recursion for access to its technology. To this end, analysts expect the company's top line to improve from last year's anticipated $62 million to $83 million this year en route to $163 million in 2028 as R&D milestone payments from some of its partners start flowing more freely. Revenue from actual pharmaceutical sales remains further down the road. Expand NASDAQ : RXRX Recursion Pharmaceuticals Today's Change ( 11.94 %) $ 0.42 Current Price $ 3.98 Key Data Points Market Cap $2.1B Day's Range $ 3.69 - $ 4.01 52wk Range $ 3.54 - $ 12.36 Volume 1.1M Avg Vol 24M Gross Margin -16039.74 % There's still risk here, to be sure. Profitability is even further away than drug sales, for instance, and there's not necessarily much to prevent a bigger tech company from crossing the industry's low barrier to entry...
AMD turned in strong results, but the stock fell as expectations were high. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +8.28%) posted strong revenue growth to close out 2025 and issued solid 2026 guidance, but the stock fell as investors were expecting more after the stock had doubled over the past year heading into the fourth-quarter report's release. Meanwhile, investors decided not to give the company credit ...
AMD turned in strong results, but the stock fell as expectations were high. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +8.28%) posted strong revenue growth to close out 2025 and issued solid 2026 guidance, but the stock fell as investors were expecting more after the stock had doubled over the past year heading into the fourth-quarter report's release. Meanwhile, investors decided not to give the company credit for an unexpected boost in China revenue that it saw in Q4, which may not repeat. China provides upside Sales of $390 million worth of graphics processing units (GPUs) to China helped boost AMD's Q4 results. However, the company didn't forecast further sales to the country, outside of $100 million in revenue in Q1, with management calling the situation "dynamic." This helped AMD's data center revenue climb 39% year over year in the quarter to $5.4 billion. Growth was led by both record central processing units (CPUs) sales and accelerating GPU deployments. It said that eight of the 10 largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now using its GPUs for their AI workloads. Client and gaming segment, revenue, meanwhile, jumped 37% to $3.9 billion. Within the segment, client revenue rose 34% to $3.1 billion as it continues to take market share in the PC space, while gaming revenue surged 50% to $843 million. However, the company does expect the semi-custom revenue that helped power its 2025 gaming segment results to fall meaningfully in 2026. AMD's smaller embedded segment, meanwhile, saw revenue edge up 3% to $950 million. The company expects the segment to grow in 2026. Overall, AMD's Q4 revenue climbed by 34% year over year to $10.27 billion. Gross margin came in at 54%, up 300 basis points from a year ago, helped by the reversal of a write-down on its MI308 chips for China. Adjusted earnings per share rose 40% to $1.53, ahead of the $1.32 consensus. Looking ahead, AMD guided for Q1 revenue to grow by 32% year over year to $9.8 billion, plus or minus $300 million. Expa...
Key Points AMD is seeing strong GPU and CPU growth. However, a big part of its revenue beat came from China revenue that may not repeat. The stock, however, looks attractive after this pullback. 10 stocks we like better than Advanced Micro Devices › Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) posted strong revenue growth to close out 2025 and issued solid 2026 guidance, but the stock fell as investors we...
Key Points AMD is seeing strong GPU and CPU growth. However, a big part of its revenue beat came from China revenue that may not repeat. The stock, however, looks attractive after this pullback. 10 stocks we like better than Advanced Micro Devices › Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) posted strong revenue growth to close out 2025 and issued solid 2026 guidance, but the stock fell as investors were expecting more after the stock had doubled over the past year heading into the fourth-quarter report's release. Meanwhile, investors decided not to give the company credit for an unexpected boost in China revenue that it saw in Q4, which may not repeat. China provides upside Sales of $390 million worth of graphics processing units (GPUs) to China helped boost AMD's Q4 results. However, the company didn't forecast further sales to the country, outside of $100 million in revenue in Q1, with management calling the situation "dynamic." Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » This helped AMD's data center revenue climb 39% year over year in the quarter to $5.4 billion. Growth was led by both record central processing units (CPUs) sales and accelerating GPU deployments. It said that eight of the 10 largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now using its GPUs for their AI workloads. Client and gaming segment, revenue, meanwhile, jumped 37% to $3.9 billion. Within the segment, client revenue rose 34% to $3.1 billion as it continues to take market share in the PC space, while gaming revenue surged 50% to $843 million. However, the company does expect the semi-custom revenue that helped power its 2025 gaming segment results to fall meaningfully in 2026. AMD's smaller embedded segment, meanwhile, saw revenue edge up 3% to $950 million. The company expects the segment to grow in 2026. Overall, AMD's Q4 revenue climbed by 34% year over year to $10...
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) posted strong revenue growth to close out 2025 and issued solid 2026 guidance, but the stock fell as investors were expecting more after the stock had doubled over the past year heading into the fourth-quarter report's release. Meanwhile, investors decided not to give the company credit for an unexpected boost in China revenue that it saw in Q4, which may not r...
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) posted strong revenue growth to close out 2025 and issued solid 2026 guidance, but the stock fell as investors were expecting more after the stock had doubled over the past year heading into the fourth-quarter report's release. Meanwhile, investors decided not to give the company credit for an unexpected boost in China revenue that it saw in Q4, which may not repeat. China provides upside Sales of $390 million worth of graphics processing units (GPUs) to China helped boost AMD's Q4 results. However, the company didn't forecast further sales to the country, outside of $100 million in revenue in Q1, with management calling the situation "dynamic." Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. This helped AMD's data center revenue climb 39% year over year in the quarter to $5.4 billion. Growth was led by both record central processing units (CPUs) sales and accelerating GPU deployments. It said that eight of the 10 largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now using its GPUs for their AI workloads. Client and gaming segment, revenue, meanwhile, jumped 37% to $3.9 billion. Within the segment, client revenue rose 34% to $3.1 billion as it continues to take market share in the PC space, while gaming revenue surged 50% to $843 million. However, the company does expect the semi-custom revenue that helped power its 2025 gaming segment results to fall meaningfully in 2026. AMD's smaller embedded segment, meanwhile, saw revenue edge up 3% to $950 million. The company expects the segment to grow in 2026. Overall, AMD's Q4 revenue climbed by 34% year over year to $10.27 billion. Gross margin came in at 54%, up 300 basis points from a year ago, helped by the reversal of a write-down on its MI308 chips for China. Adjusted earnings per sh...
Liverpool’s new summer signing Jeremy Jacquet has sustained a “serious” shoulder injury, according to Rennes head coach Habib Beye. The 20-year-old fell awkwardly in the second half of a 3-1 defeat to Lens in Ligue 1 and appeared in agony as he left the pitch. “For Jeremy, it’s his shoulder, and for Abdelhamid [Ait Boudlal, the other Rennes player injured] it’s muscular,” Beye said in his post-mat...
Liverpool’s new summer signing Jeremy Jacquet has sustained a “serious” shoulder injury, according to Rennes head coach Habib Beye. The 20-year-old fell awkwardly in the second half of a 3-1 defeat to Lens in Ligue 1 and appeared in agony as he left the pitch. “For Jeremy, it’s his shoulder, and for Abdelhamid [Ait Boudlal, the other Rennes player injured] it’s muscular,” Beye said in his post-match interview. “We’ll have time to see, but it’s definitely quite serious for both of them.” Liverpool saw off competition from Chelsea to agree a deal to sign the highly rated France Under-21 centre-back for £55million plus £5m in add-ons on 1 July on a five-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months. Arne Slot described Jacquet as “a very big talent and maybe even more than a talent, but we speak about talent because of his age.” The result meant Lens reclaimed top spot from Paris Saint-Germain to keep up their unexpected title challenge with what was a 10th successive home win. Esteban Lepaul steered Rennes into an early lead in northern France when he slid home a pass from new signing Arnaud Nordin for his 10th goal of the season. View image in fullscreen Odsonne Édouard scores the opening goal for Lens. Photograph: François Lo Presti/AFP/Getty Images The former Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Édouard brought Lens level before half-time and Ruben Aguilar headed in a cross from Florian Thauvin to put Lens ahead eight minutes into the second half. Aguilar’s joy was cut short when he was sent off shortly after for a second yellow card, but 10-man Lens held on and grabbed a third through the former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin. Lens have won 10 of their last 11 games in the French top flight and hold a one-point lead over PSG, who host bitter rivals Marseille at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. In Spain, Barcelona outclassed Mallorca 3-0 at home to increase their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings. Hansi Flick’s side controlled possession from the start...
Price changes are beginning to appear across Amazon's marketplace. Shoppers are "starting to see more of that impact" as tariff-related costs begin to show up in prices, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC last month at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "This year, people are thinking about lots of things, but top of mind for many of us, including one of the world's largest...
Price changes are beginning to appear across Amazon's marketplace. Shoppers are "starting to see more of that impact" as tariff-related costs begin to show up in prices, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC last month at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "This year, people are thinking about lots of things, but top of mind for many of us, including one of the world's largest retailers, is pricing pressure on consumers amid the Trump administration's tariff agenda," he said. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $250 million in art — this alternative asset has outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, delivering an average annual return of 11.4%. Here’s how everyday investors are getting started. Tariffs Begin To Filter Into Prices Jassy told CNBC that Amazon and many third-party sellers moved early last year to limit the effects of tariffs by buying inventory ahead of time. That strategy helped keep prices lower for a period as sellers tried to manage uncertainty around where tariffs would settle. "A lot of our third-party sellers did a lot of forward staging in our fulfillment network for the same reasons," he said. As those supplies run out, tariff costs are beginning to appear in prices. "So you start to see some of the tariffs creep into the prices, some of the items," Jassy said. Sellers are responding in different ways, including passing higher costs on to consumers through higher prices or absorbing those costs to drive demand. He added that Amazon carries hundreds of millions of items from about 2 million sellers. Trending: From Moxy Hotels to $12B in Real Estate — The Firm Behind NYC's Trendiest Properties Is Letting Individual Investors In. Why Price Pressure Is Hard To Avoid Jassy said Amazon is working with distribution and selling partners to keep prices as low as possible, especially during periods of economic uncertainty and chan...
Key Points The telecommunications company Quebecor has grown its dividend massively over the last decade. In addition, management is employing another option to reward shareholders. Cash flow from operations has surged in recent years. 10 stocks we like better than Quebecor › Canadian telecommunications and media company Quebecor (OTC: QBCR.F) is on a dividend hot streak. Since early 2016, it's gr...
Key Points The telecommunications company Quebecor has grown its dividend massively over the last decade. In addition, management is employing another option to reward shareholders. Cash flow from operations has surged in recent years. 10 stocks we like better than Quebecor › Canadian telecommunications and media company Quebecor (OTC: QBCR.F) is on a dividend hot streak. Since early 2016, it's grown its quarterly payouts from 0.0175 Canadian dollars per share to CA$0.35 today. This 1,900% growth means that anyone who had invested CA$1,000 in 2016 and held on would be collecting a 17% annual yield on the initial investment. These gains are, alas, in the past. But there are three reasons to think that this CA$11.8 billion Montreal-based company can at least match its previous dividend growth in the next 10 years, too. If I'm right, by 2036, this company could be paying a nearly 55.7% yield on cost to investors who buy today. If it materializes, this income stream could be life-changing. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Why Quebecor could still deliver life-changing income One quick way to gauge a company's ability to keep growing dividends is to examine its payout ratio, or the percentage of net income it's already spending on its dividend. The lower a payout ratio, the more breathing room management has to grow its dividend. A company that's already spending 99% of net income to pay its dividend, for instance, has a lot less room to maneuver than a company that could double its dividend overnight and still be paying only a small percentage of net income on the dividend. In Quebecor's case, the payout ratio has fallen over the last four years, as cash flow from operating activities (CFO) began surging in 2022 and recently overtook it. Rising CFO is great news for income investors bec...
GOG recently posted a job listing for a senior software engineer focused on porting its Galaxy desktop client to Linux. Now, in reply to a Reddit AMA , the GOG team has revealed that work on native Linux support is already underway . It's still too early to give an ETA, according to the Reddit thread. But founder and CEO, Michał Kiciński, said, "personally, I'm a big fan of Linux." The job listing...
GOG recently posted a job listing for a senior software engineer focused on porting its Galaxy desktop client to Linux. Now, in reply to a Reddit AMA , the GOG team has revealed that work on native Linux support is already underway . It's still too early to give an ETA, according to the Reddit thread. But founder and CEO, Michał Kiciński, said, "personally, I'm a big fan of Linux." The job listing also calls Linux the "next major frontier" in gaming. It's obvious at this point that Linux is becoming an increasingly important part of the PC gaming landscape. Especially as Microsoft continues to frustrate users by cramming every nook and crann … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Equinix has a bold strategy to build out more data center capacity. Hyperscale cloud computing companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are on track to invest a staggering $500 billion in capex this year. Google alone expects to invest between $175 billion and $185 billion in 2026, up from $91.5 billion last year. That's well above the $115 billion analysts expected the tech titan to invest th...
Equinix has a bold strategy to build out more data center capacity. Hyperscale cloud computing companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are on track to invest a staggering $500 billion in capex this year. Google alone expects to invest between $175 billion and $185 billion in 2026, up from $91.5 billion last year. That's well above the $115 billion analysts expected the tech titan to invest this year as it ramps up its spending on AI computing power capacity (servers, data centers, and networking equipment). Technology companies aren't the only ones investing heavily in building new data centers. Leading data center REIT Equinix (EQIX +5.02%) is rapidly scaling its global data center platform to support the expansion of hyperscalers and other customers. These investments could enable the REIT to double in value in the coming years. A leading global data center platform Equinix is one of the world's largest REITs. At the end of the third quarter, it operated 273 data centers in 77 markets (36 countries). Its global data center portfolio supports over 10,000 customers, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The tech titans lease space from Equinix and are cloud services partners. Demand for space across the REIT's portfolio is robust and growing. It delivered record annualized bookings of $394 million in the third quarter, up 25% year over year and 14% from the second quarter. Equinix closed over 4,400 deals with more than 3,400 customers, including cloud and AI services providers. That helped drive a robust 11% increase in the company's adjusted funds from operations (FFO) during the quarter. Expand NASDAQ : EQIX Equinix Today's Change ( 5.02 %) $ 40.57 Current Price $ 848.13 Key Data Points Market Cap $83B Day's Range $ 815.52 - $ 848.74 52wk Range $ 701.41 - $ 953.41 Volume 26K Avg Vol 554K Gross Margin 30.89 % Dividend Yield 2.21 % Building bolder Equinix is investing heavily to more rapidly expand its data center capacity as part of its build bolder strateg...
Key Points Leading cloud companies plan to plow $500 billion into capital projects this year. Equinix partners with many cloud companies to help them meet their data center capacity needs. Its build bolder strategy will see the data center REIT double its capacity by the end of the decade. 10 stocks we like better than Equinix › Hyperscale cloud computing companies like Google, Amazon, and Microso...
Key Points Leading cloud companies plan to plow $500 billion into capital projects this year. Equinix partners with many cloud companies to help them meet their data center capacity needs. Its build bolder strategy will see the data center REIT double its capacity by the end of the decade. 10 stocks we like better than Equinix › Hyperscale cloud computing companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are on track to invest a staggering $500 billion in capex this year. Google alone expects to invest between $175 billion and $185 billion in 2026, up from $91.5 billion last year. That's well above the $115 billion analysts expected the tech titan to invest this year as it ramps up its spending on AI computing power capacity (servers, data centers, and networking equipment). Technology companies aren't the only ones investing heavily in building new data centers. Leading data center REIT Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) is rapidly scaling its global data center platform to support the expansion of hyperscalers and other customers. These investments could enable the REIT to double in value in the coming years. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » A leading global data center platform Equinix is one of the world's largest REITs. At the end of the third quarter, it operated 273 data centers in 77 markets (36 countries). Its global data center portfolio supports over 10,000 customers, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The tech titans lease space from Equinix and are cloud services partners. Demand for space across the REIT's portfolio is robust and growing. It delivered record annualized bookings of $394 million in the third quarter, up 25% year over year and 14% from the second quarter. Equinix closed over 4,400 deals with more than 3,400 customers, including cloud and AI services providers. That helped drive a robust 11% increase in the company'...
Key Points VOO charges a lower expense ratio and delivers a higher dividend yield than QQQ. QQQ has outperformed VOO, but it's also suffered a deeper five-year drawdown. QQQ tilts more heavily toward technology than VOO, increasing both risk and earning potential. 10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust › Both the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASD...
Key Points VOO charges a lower expense ratio and delivers a higher dividend yield than QQQ. QQQ has outperformed VOO, but it's also suffered a deeper five-year drawdown. QQQ tilts more heavily toward technology than VOO, increasing both risk and earning potential. 10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust › Both the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) are popular, large-cap U.S. equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but they take different approaches. VOO tracks the broad S&P 500, while QQQ tracks the NASDAQ-100, which is more tech-focused. This comparison examines cost, performance, risk, and portfolio composition to help investors determine which option best fits their goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VOO QQQ Issuer Vanguard Invesco Expense ratio 0.03% 0.18% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 2, 2026) 15.79% 20.13% Dividend yield 1.13% 0.46% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.00 1.15 AUM $839 billion $407 billion VOO is more affordable on fees with a lower expense ratio than QQQ, and it also offers a significantly higher dividend yield. These factors could make VOO more attractive to fee-conscious or income-focused investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric VOO QQQ Max drawdown (5 y) -24.53% -35.12% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,853 $1,945 What's inside QQQ tracks the NASDAQ-100, resulting in a portfolio of 101 holdings with a heavy tilt toward technology (making up 53% of assets), communication services (17%), and consumer cyclical (13%). Its top holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. By comparison, VOO spreads its assets across 504 stocks in the S&P 500. Technology accounts for 35% of the fund, followed by financial services at 13% and communication services at 11%. Its top holdings mirror QQQ’s, but the broader sector mix may appeal to those seeking more diversification. For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link. What this means for investors VOO and QQQ are both massive funds with long ...
According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 6, 2026, Echo45 Advisors LLC reported a new position in Harbor ETF Trust - Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF (NYSE:HGER) for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. The fund acquired 127,402 shares, with an estimated transaction value of $3.16 million based on average prices for the period. The quarter-end value of the new stake was also $3.16 m...
According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 6, 2026, Echo45 Advisors LLC reported a new position in Harbor ETF Trust - Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF (NYSE:HGER) for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. The fund acquired 127,402 shares, with an estimated transaction value of $3.16 million based on average prices for the period. The quarter-end value of the new stake was also $3.16 million, reflecting both the purchase and prevailing market pricing. Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF (HGER) is designed to provide investors with broad-based commodity exposure, focusing on assets most sensitive to U.S. inflation. The fund employs a systematic approach to select and weight commodity futures, with a rules-based process that dynamically adjusts allocations, particularly to gold, based on prevailing inflationary conditions. Its unique structure and index methodology aim to deliver efficient inflation hedging and diversification benefits within a single ETF vehicle. Echo45 Advisors added more than a dozen new positions to its portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2025. The purchase of Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF shares was the third-largest new position added during the last three months of the year. Continue reading
designer491 Here's a list of key deals reported across sectors this week: Zscaler ( ZS ) acquired SquareX to enhance Zero Trust security capabilities directly within standard browsers for the AI era. The acquisition enables organizations to deploy lightweight browser extensions, eliminating the need for third-party enterprise browsers or full security agents. Heidelberg Materials ( HDLMY ) ( HLBZF...
designer491 Here's a list of key deals reported across sectors this week: Zscaler ( ZS ) acquired SquareX to enhance Zero Trust security capabilities directly within standard browsers for the AI era. The acquisition enables organizations to deploy lightweight browser extensions, eliminating the need for third-party enterprise browsers or full security agents. Heidelberg Materials ( HDLMY ) ( HLBZF ) said Thursday it agreed to acquire Maas Group's construction materials business in Australia for up to A$1.7B (~$1.19B) in cash, including a potential A$120M cash payment linked to further post-completion milestones. KKR ( KKR ) has agreed to acquire private investment firm Arctos Partners in a transaction valued at $1.4B in initial consideration plus potential additional equity of up to $550M. Henkel ( HENKY ) ( HENOY ) said Wednesday it agreed to acquire Netherlands-based specialty coatings company Stahl Holdings for €2.1B (~$2.48B), including debt from private equity firm Wendel ( WNDLF ). Texas Instruments ( TXN ) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs ( SLAB ) for $231.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing a total enterprise value of around $7.5B. Webster Financial ( WBS ) on Tuesday announced an acquisition by Banco Santander ( SAN ) ( BCDRF ) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at ~$12.3B. WBS shares were +8.44% during afternoon trading to $71.57. Meanwhile, SAN was -7.12% to $12.13. ESAB ( ESAB ) -4.2% in early trading Monday after saying it agreed to acquire Canadian testing instrument manufacturer Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45B, aiming to gain exposure to markets such as aerospace and defense. Eldorado Gold ( EGO ) -2.1% pre-market Monday after saying it agreed to acquire Foran Mining ( FMCXF ) in a deal valuing the Canadian copper-focused developer at ~C$3.8B (US$2.8B) including debt, increasing its exposure to copper. More on related tickers, etc. KKR & Co. Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation KKR: Private ...
At times during that difficult start to his first season at Arsenal Viktor Gyökeres looked more likely to fall over than score a Premier League goal. But why compromise? Why choose one over the other? Against Sunderland Gyökeres found a third way. He fell over while scoring. Maybe you can have it all. It made for a deeply wholesome moment. Gyökeres couldn’t help smiling ruefully behind his peekabo...
At times during that difficult start to his first season at Arsenal Viktor Gyökeres looked more likely to fall over than score a Premier League goal. But why compromise? Why choose one over the other? Against Sunderland Gyökeres found a third way. He fell over while scoring. Maybe you can have it all. It made for a deeply wholesome moment. Gyökeres couldn’t help smiling ruefully behind his peekaboo celebration, even as he was mobbed fondly by his teammates. The goal was also his first touch seven minutes after coming on, a goal to kill a game Arsenal had eased through in low gear, and which always felt like a matter of housekeeping, a question of exactly how and how many, from the moment they took the lead just before half-time. By the end this had turned into an excellent afternoon for Gyökeres, not just because he scored twice in a 3-0 win and had his best Arsenal game so far, but because it was also a very Viktor Gyökeres kind of game. He still ran around like a man being chased by a sheepdog and preparing to hurl himself headfirst over a fence. As ever he looked through it all like a mythical Finnish wartime assassin who only eats self-killed venison and pine bark. And yes, he fell over putting the ball in the net. But the goal also came at the end of a really slick, deeply Arsenal kind of move, three parts of the team working in perfect concert. Declan Rice pressed hard in the right-back position. Leandro Trossard was super-smart in his movement, dropping off, anticipating where the ball would end up. Trossard’s instant pass to Kai Havertz was beautifully precise. Havertz looked up and eased the ball into Gyökeres’s stride as his left foot gave way on a mulchy surface and the ball was whumped low into the net. Gyökeres’s second touch shortly afterwards was also significant. It involved bumping Noah Sadiki to the floor just outside the Arsenal penalty area with an expert flex of his rump, then haring off in search of a return pass. Arenal players don’t really do...
All Is Well... Or Is It? Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, “If you depreciate the money, it makes everything look like it’s going up.” – Ray Dalio “People don’t realize how hard it is to speak the truth to a world full of people who don’t realize they’re living a lie” – Edward Snowden My government overlords and their legacy media propaganda outlets tell me the economy is boomin...
All Is Well... Or Is It? Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, “If you depreciate the money, it makes everything look like it’s going up.” – Ray Dalio “People don’t realize how hard it is to speak the truth to a world full of people who don’t realize they’re living a lie” – Edward Snowden My government overlords and their legacy media propaganda outlets tell me the economy is booming because GDP is between 4% and 5%, the stock market is near all-time highs, inflation is declining, unemployment is low, and AI is going to transform our world for the better. According to their narrative, All is Well . Meanwhile, all hell is breaking loose in every facet of our everyday lives. We are seeing 6 sigma (once in 500 million) events in multiple markets (gold, silver, JPY bonds) within one week. Well functioning non-manipulated markets based on price discovery do not crash by 40% in one day, like silver did last week. Government shutdowns, ICE shootings, massive welfare program fraud, passing more bloated spending bills, fake staged shutdowns, violent upheaval in Democrat run urban shitholes, uncovering and ignoring the 2020 election fraud, Democrats (with RINO support) desperately trying to stop the SAVE Act voter ID bill to continue their election fraud scheme, and Trump tariffing and threatening every country on earth if they don’t do what he says, makes every day seem like an exhausting slog towards perdition. And now we know for a fact the world is run by Satan worshiping, vile, child molesting pedophiles, powerful sadistic billionaires, who use politicians, bankers, and their propaganda media whores to coverup their crimes against humanity. The information which has seen the light of day is revolting, disgusting, criminal, and makes any normal person physically ill. Imagine the material they haven’t released or have already destroyed. The evilness, degeneracy, and immorality of their acts is incomprehensible to the average person trying to live a moral lif...
To anyone who invested a decade ago, here's what its 1,900% dividend growth would mean. Canadian telecommunications and media company Quebecor (QBCR.F 0.13%) is on a dividend hot streak. Since early 2016, it's grown its quarterly payouts from 0.0175 Canadian dollars per share to CA$0.35 today. This 1,900% growth means that anyone who had invested CA$1,000 in 2016 and held on would be collecting a ...
To anyone who invested a decade ago, here's what its 1,900% dividend growth would mean. Canadian telecommunications and media company Quebecor (QBCR.F 0.13%) is on a dividend hot streak. Since early 2016, it's grown its quarterly payouts from 0.0175 Canadian dollars per share to CA$0.35 today. This 1,900% growth means that anyone who had invested CA$1,000 in 2016 and held on would be collecting a 17% annual yield on the initial investment. These gains are, alas, in the past. But there are three reasons to think that this CA$11.8 billion Montreal-based company can at least match its previous dividend growth in the next 10 years, too. If I'm right, by 2036, this company could be paying a nearly 55.7% yield on cost to investors who buy today. If it materializes, this income stream could be life-changing. Why Quebecor could still deliver life-changing income One quick way to gauge a company's ability to keep growing dividends is to examine its payout ratio, or the percentage of net income it's already spending on its dividend. The lower a payout ratio, the more breathing room management has to grow its dividend. A company that's already spending 99% of net income to pay its dividend, for instance, has a lot less room to maneuver than a company that could double its dividend overnight and still be paying only a small percentage of net income on the dividend. In Quebecor's case, the payout ratio has fallen over the last four years, as cash flow from operating activities (CFO) began surging in 2022 and recently overtook it. Rising CFO is great news for income investors because it's a measure of cash generated from regular business activities (not stock offerings, depreciations, or one-time windfalls). This shows that after paying regular expenses (salaries, overhead, cost of materials, etc.), the company just keeps raking in more cash. All told, this company has grown its dividend by an average of 40% a year since 2016. If there's a wrinkle, it's that this growth has slowe...
With the World Cup four months away, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent on Saturday. The Chelsea forward scored a first-half hat-trick as the Blues beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves 3-1 to remain firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish. Two of those goals were penalties, with Palmer displaying his typically ice-cool demeanour to send the goalkeeper the wrong way both times. Palmer...
With the World Cup four months away, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent on Saturday. The Chelsea forward scored a first-half hat-trick as the Blues beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves 3-1 to remain firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish. Two of those goals were penalties, with Palmer displaying his typically ice-cool demeanour to send the goalkeeper the wrong way both times. Palmer has been dogged by a groin injury this season, and the three goals almost doubled his tally for the campaign - going from four Premier League goals to seven. The performance also puts him firmly in the England squad conversation. "If he's impacting games, like we know he can, from now to the end of the season, he's a sure thing to be in the squad," former Liverpool and England midfielder Danny Murphy told BBC Sport. "He can play wide, he can play as a 10. He's just so good on the ball and classy and simply doesn't fear anybody. "Even if you bring him off the bench, you know he can do unbelievable things. He can win you a game in a heartbeat."
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Amkor Technology (NasdaqGS:AMKR) has appointed Cherie Buntyn as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Buntyn brings financial leadership experience from roles at SurveyMonkey, FLIR Systems, and Intel. The appointment places a new executive in c...
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Amkor Technology (NasdaqGS:AMKR) has appointed Cherie Buntyn as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Buntyn brings financial leadership experience from roles at SurveyMonkey, FLIR Systems, and Intel. The appointment places a new executive in charge of Amkor's accounting and financial reporting functions. For investors watching Amkor Technology at a share price of $49.36, this move touches the core of how the company reports and manages its numbers. The stock has returned 15.0% year to date and 105.8% over the past year, with a 3 year return of 88.2% and a 5 year return of 118.2%. Those figures mean any change in senior finance leadership is likely to draw attention from shareholders and creditors alike. Cherie Buntyn's background at established technology names may influence how Amkor approaches controls, disclosures, and broader finance priorities. As she steps into the Chief Accounting Officer role, investors will be able to watch future filings and financial updates for any indications of her impact on reporting quality, risk management, and internal processes. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Amkor Technology by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Amkor Technology. NasdaqGS:AMKR 1-Year Stock Price Chart How Amkor Technology stacks up against its biggest competitors Quick Assessment ❌ Price vs Analyst Target : At US$49.36, the share price is about 10% above the US$44.75 analyst consensus target. ❌ Simply Wall St Valuation : Shares are flagged as trading at a very large premium to the estimated fair value, with an indicated 1,020.9% overvaluation. ❌ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of 6.37% decline shows recent weakness in the share price. Check out Simply Wall St's in depth valuation analysis for Amkor Technology. ...
A drone attack by a paramilitary group has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors’ group said on Saturday. The attack by the Rapid Support Forces took place close to the city of Er Rahad in North Kordofan province, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, which tracks the country’s war. The vehicle was transporting...
A drone attack by a paramilitary group has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors’ group said on Saturday. The attack by the Rapid Support Forces took place close to the city of Er Rahad in North Kordofan province, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, which tracks the country’s war. The vehicle was transporting displaced people who fled fighting in the Dubeiker area, the group said in a statement. Among the dead children were two infants. Several others were wounded and taken for treatment in Er Rahad, which suffers severe medical supplies shortages, like many areas in the Kordofan region, the statement said. The doctors’ group urged the international community and rights organisations to “take immediate action to protect civilians and hold the RSF leadership directly accountable for these violations”. There was no immediate comment from the RSF, which has been at war against the Sudanese military for control of the country for about three years. Sudan was plunged into chaos in April 2023 when a power struggle between the military and the RSF exploded into open fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. A drone attack on Friday on a World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in North Kordofan province killed one and wounded several others, said Denise Brown, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Sudan. Brown said the convoy was heading to deliver “life-saving food assistance” to displaced people in the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan when it was struck. The attack burned the trucks and destroyed the aid, she said. “Attacks on aid operations undermine efforts to reach people facing hunger and displacement,” she said in a statement. Last week, a drone strike hit close to a WFP facility in the Blue Nile province, wounding a WFP worker, Brown said. Emergency Lawyers, an independent group documenting atrocities in...
Great rivalries are always more about feel than about numbers. There have been only four Premier League seasons in which Manchester City and Liverpool have finished in the top two positions in the table (and one of those occasions was 2013-14 when the managers were Manuel Pellegrini and Brendan Rodgers, which is not a duel anybody is writing books or making documentaries about). Yet for most of th...
Great rivalries are always more about feel than about numbers. There have been only four Premier League seasons in which Manchester City and Liverpool have finished in the top two positions in the table (and one of those occasions was 2013-14 when the managers were Manuel Pellegrini and Brendan Rodgers, which is not a duel anybody is writing books or making documentaries about). Yet for most of the decade that Pep Guardiola has been at City, it has felt that English football was defined by his struggle with Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, and by a form of the game that developed as each learned from the other. Klopp has gone now and nobody would be surprised were Guardiola (and/or Arne Slot) to follow in the summer. The seasons when both clubs would soar past 90 points are past. They are in transition, recrafting their squads for a new age that is yet fully to take shape, and the rivalry is diminished as a result. Liverpool are out of the title race, and defeat at Anfield could in effect take out City as well. The issue with the Guardiola/Klopp revolution was perhaps that it was too successful. Once everybody accepted its principles, and holding them, almost no matter how efficiently you could execute them, was no longer enough. There isn’t a team in the Premier League now that isn’t at least relatively adept at pressing, often not in the remorseless fashion that became familiar in the days of peak Klopp but in short bursts in specific situations. The idea of using possession to create overloads is broadly accepted by everybody. Once a revolution has become the status quo, though, it is no longer a revolution. What comes next is the question nobody yet seems able to answer. And what’s striking is that, while many Premier League clubs have followed the example of Mikel Arteta, looking to control and set pieces, neither City nor Liverpool have. It’s just over a year since Guardiola gave the interview to TNT in which he said modern football was being played by Bournemouth,...