财联社2月3日讯，今日晚间，周生生官方微博发布情况说明称：针对顾客反馈的相关情况，周生生高度重视，第一时间复核了当时出厂批次的破坏性检测报告，报告显示该批次货品质量完全符合国家相关标准。 同时，今日2月3日，周生生已将同批次同款福袋送检至国家珠宝玉石首饰检验集团有限公司（NGTC），采用 X 射线荧光谱法（XRF）进行检测，该福袋货品的检测结论为足金饰品（报告编号：P-ZSSA2121621）。N...
财联社2月3日讯，今日晚间，周生生官方微博发布情况说明称：针对顾客反馈的相关情况，周生生高度重视，第一时间复核了当时出厂批次的破坏性检测报告，报告显示该批次货品质量完全符合国家相关标准。 同时，今日2月3日，周生生已将同批次同款福袋送检至国家珠宝玉石首饰检验集团有限公司（NGTC），采用 X 射线荧光谱法（XRF）进行检测，该福袋货品的检测结论为足金饰品（报告编号：P-ZSSA2121621）。NGTC 对该货品随机选取3个检测点，检测所得金含量结果依次为 99.99%、99.99%、99.98%。 此前，有消息称，周生生广东省清远市一门店所售足金挂坠被检测出含铁银钯，不同点位纯度差异超35%。 针对此事，周生生官方微博今日午间发布情况说明，称高度重视顾客反映事宜并积极推进相关工作，感谢各界关注与监督，后续进展将及时同步。
Jonathan Kitchen Goldman Sachs expects U.S. share buybacks to run higher year-on-year in 2026, even as activity remained below 2024 levels on a nominal basis. Data compiled by Goldman Sachs and posted by Neil Sethi showed that average daily trading volume tied to corporate buybacks is tracking at roughly 1.2 times 2025 year-to-date levels but only around 0.6 times 2024 levels. By the end of this w...
Jonathan Kitchen Goldman Sachs expects U.S. share buybacks to run higher year-on-year in 2026, even as activity remained below 2024 levels on a nominal basis. Data compiled by Goldman Sachs and posted by Neil Sethi showed that average daily trading volume tied to corporate buybacks is tracking at roughly 1.2 times 2025 year-to-date levels but only around 0.6 times 2024 levels. By the end of this week, Goldman estimated that about 59% of S&P 500 companies will be in an open buyback window, up sharply from late January. The data showed a steady rise in the number of corporates exiting blackout, with roughly 40% moving into the open window between mid-January and early February. February is typically one of the strongest months for buyback activity, Goldman said, ranking as the third most active month of the year historically. Here is the chart posted by Sethi on X Goldman Sachs Here are some exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500: ( NYSEARCA: SPY ), ( NYSEARCA: VOO ), ( NYSEARCA: IVV ), ( NYSEARCA: RSP ), ( NYSEARCA: SSO ), ( NYSEARCA: UPRO ), ( NYSEARCA: SH ), ( NYSEARCA: SDS ), and ( NYSEARCA: SPXU ). More on markets Monthly Newsletter - January 2026 Gold, Silver And Equities Evidence Positive Vol/Spot Correlation CDT Insider Sentiment January 2026: The Gold Rally And CDT Options Trading 101 The U.S. is set to run the economy hot in 2026, TS Lombard says Top 3 things to look out for on Tuesday
The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out, and an AMD RDNA4 architecture GPU has charted in the PC Video Card Usage tables. Despite AMD’s fanfared deprioritization of flagship GPUs to follow the mass market, the Radeon RX 9000 family's entry into the chart has been a long time coming. Moreover, the RDNA4 Radeon has appeared with more of a whimper than a bang, turning up with just a 0.16% market shar...
The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out, and an AMD RDNA4 architecture GPU has charted in the PC Video Card Usage tables. Despite AMD’s fanfared deprioritization of flagship GPUs to follow the mass market, the Radeon RX 9000 family's entry into the chart has been a long time coming. Moreover, the RDNA4 Radeon has appeared with more of a whimper than a bang, turning up with just a 0.16% market share, still less than Nvidia's 2014 GeForce GT 730. It only just made it (Image credit: Future) Your eyes don’t deceive – AMD’s only Steam Hardware Survey (SHWS) charted card is the RX 9070 non-XT. Does this show that AMD’s cheaper, slightly lower-tier model may be a sleeper hit for its amazing efficiency? I have a plain vanilla RX 9070 in my personal desktop, and am very pleased with its quiet, cool performance, so praise of this SKU might show a little bias. Interestingly, though, AMD’s RX 9070 XT did indeed hit the SHWS in the December 2025 data, at 0.22%. It has now disappeared from view (under the 0.15% threshold for charting). It has been approaching a year since the first RX 9000 graphics cards became available. We reviewed the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 back in early March 2025. These 16GB VRAM cards were praised for strong mainstream performance at good MSRPs, with worthwhile improvements in AI and ray tracing performance. AMD released its RX 9060 XT (8 and 16GB VRAM) models in June last year, and also saw largely positive feedback (for the 16GB version, anyway). It is worth repeating that, despite AMD’s mass market strategy and general positivity in reviews and on discussion forums, people are still buying into the GeForce ecosystem by default. It looks better this way (Image credit: Future) While we are kind of celebrating the first RDNA4 card charting in the Steam usage database with its 0.16% placing, the last-gen RTX 4060 gained 0.46% share. Moreover, the biggest gainer of the month was, predictably, the RTX 5060 with an increase of 0.72% in market share. If we sort ...
The CEO of major defense contractor RTX Corporation (RTX) said the company would continue to pay dividends to its investors despite attacks from President Trump over the practice and an executive order restricting the practice. RTX shares picked up roughly 1.5% in the first minutes of trading Tuesday morning. CEO Christopher Calio said on RTX's earnings call on Tuesday, "We recognize our sharehold...
The CEO of major defense contractor RTX Corporation (RTX) said the company would continue to pay dividends to its investors despite attacks from President Trump over the practice and an executive order restricting the practice. RTX shares picked up roughly 1.5% in the first minutes of trading Tuesday morning. CEO Christopher Calio said on RTX's earnings call on Tuesday, "We recognize our shareholders rely on our dividends, and they've come to expect our dividends. We've been paying them for decades on a quarterly basis. So we remain committed to the dividend." "We’re comfortable we can accommodate both that and the investment needs that come with delivering the current backlog and the potential future volumes on key programs." Calio's comments come after President Trump criticized defense contractors' divided and buyback practices in a Truth Social post. "While we make the best military equipment in the world (no other country is even close!), defense contractors are currently issuing massive dividends to their shareholders and massive stock buybacks, at the expense and detriment of investing in plants and equipment. This situation will no longer be allowed or tolerated!" the president wrote. Following the post, the president signed an executive order saying, "Effective immediately, [defense contractors] are not permitted in any way, shape, or form to pay dividends or buy back stock, until such time as they are able to produce a superior product, on time and on budget." RTX, one of a small handful of major defense contractors known as the "primes," makes the Patriot missile defense systems and other weapons systems used widely by the US military.
The CEO of major defense contractor RTX Corporation (RTX) said the company would continue to pay dividends to its investors despite attacks from President Trump over the practice and an executive order restricting the practice. RTX shares picked up roughly 1.5% in the first minutes of trading Tuesday morning. CEO Christopher Calio said on RTX's earnings call on Tuesday, "We recognize our sharehold...
The CEO of major defense contractor RTX Corporation (RTX) said the company would continue to pay dividends to its investors despite attacks from President Trump over the practice and an executive order restricting the practice. RTX shares picked up roughly 1.5% in the first minutes of trading Tuesday morning. CEO Christopher Calio said on RTX's earnings call on Tuesday, "We recognize our shareholders rely on our dividends, and they've come to expect our dividends. We've been paying them for decades on a quarterly basis. So we remain committed to the dividend." "We’re comfortable we can accommodate both that and the investment needs that come with delivering the current backlog and the potential future volumes on key programs." Calio's comments come after President Trump criticized defense contractors' divided and buyback practices in a Truth Social post. "While we make the best military equipment in the world (no other country is even close!), defense contractors are currently issuing massive dividends to their shareholders and massive stock buybacks, at the expense and detriment of investing in plants and equipment. This situation will no longer be allowed or tolerated!" the president wrote. Following the post, the president signed an executive order saying, "Effective immediately, [defense contractors] are not permitted in any way, shape, or form to pay dividends or buy back stock, until such time as they are able to produce a superior product, on time and on budget." RTX, one of a small handful of major defense contractors known as the "primes," makes the Patriot missile defense systems and other weapons systems used widely by the US military.
As part of Zoe Atkin’s degree at Stanford University she is learning how the brain conquers fear. The Team GB freestyle skier is about to put theory into practice in one of the most dangerous – and dazzling – sports at the Winter Olympics. “What we do is pretty risky,” she says. “When a regular person watches, they’re like, ‘Oh my god, these guys are crazy. What are they doing?’” No wonder, given ...
As part of Zoe Atkin’s degree at Stanford University she is learning how the brain conquers fear. The Team GB freestyle skier is about to put theory into practice in one of the most dangerous – and dazzling – sports at the Winter Olympics. “What we do is pretty risky,” she says. “When a regular person watches, they’re like, ‘Oh my god, these guys are crazy. What are they doing?’” No wonder, given her sport involves skiing down a 22-foot wall of ice before twisting and spinning her body high into the sky and landing back on the wall. Then repeating the daredevilry five more times in quick succession. Crashing and injuries are inevitable. Especially as Atkin can fly higher and spin faster than most of her rivals. But the 23-year-old isn’t crazy. The 23-year-old just wants to take us all inside the world of freeski halfpipe and how she is pushing the boundaries of her sport in an attempt to win Olympic gold. Does she feel fear? “Of course,” she says. “It’s a 22-foot wall of ice and we’re doing manoeuvres over it. There are some adrenaline junkies out there, but I’ve definitely always felt fear very acutely. That was something I struggled with a lot in the past. But now I am going 15-feet out of the half pipe so you have to be like, ‘OK, I’m going to go higher and it’s going to be more dangerous’. “But it is also something I work with my sports psych on. What I tell myself is, this is just a feeling, you don’t have to buy into it. You’re going to be scared. You should be scared. This is a scary thing. It’s a risky thing. But I train for this and I’m ready.” At Stanford, Atkin has been studying symbolic systems, a course that blends psychology and probability, mathematics and how people think. “Being able to learn about fear as a biological process has really helped me,” she says. “I know my heart racing like this is just a feeling and I can be bigger than this. View image in fullscreen Zoe Atkin flies high during the free-ski half-pipe – ‘It’s a risky thing. But I train...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced on Tuesday that it delivered over 13 billion items globally at record speeds in 2025, with more than 8 billion items reaching U.S. Prime members the same or next day. This achievement represents a significant milestone as the company continues to expand its delivery capabilities, marking an over 30% increase in U.S. same or next-day deliveries compared to t...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced on Tuesday that it delivered over 13 billion items globally at record speeds in 2025, with more than 8 billion items reaching U.S. Prime members the same or next day. This achievement represents a significant milestone as the company continues to expand its delivery capabilities, marking an over 30% increase in U.S. same or next-day deliveries compared to the previous year. $4 Billion Investment Boosts Amazon’s Rural Delivery Amazon’s strategic investments in its rural delivery network, amounting to $4 billion, have significantly expanded the geographic reach of Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery. This expansion has made everyday essentials more accessible to rural customers, contributing to a near doubling of monthly Same-Day customers in these areas in 2025. The company’s use of cutting-edge AI models to optimize product stocking across its fulfillment network has enabled faster deliveries and reduced shipping distances. Benzinga’s proprietary Edge Rankings show Quality as the strongest category for AMZN at 72.91/100. To see how AMZN stock ranks for Value, Growth, and Momentum, click here. AMZN Price Action: Amazon.com shares were up 0.84% at $245.00 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data. Photo by Hrach Hovhannisyan via Shutterstock
Hong Kong’s annual fundraiser, Operation Santa Claus (OSC), has wrapped up its campaign this year, raising more than HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) for charitable projects and victims of the Tai Po fire – nearly double its target. The campaign, launched on November 4, had aimed to raise at least HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects. However, fundraising intensified less than three weeks later,...
Hong Kong’s annual fundraiser, Operation Santa Claus (OSC), has wrapped up its campaign this year, raising more than HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) for charitable projects and victims of the Tai Po fire – nearly double its target. The campaign, launched on November 4, had aimed to raise at least HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects. However, fundraising intensified less than three weeks later, after the Tai Po fire broke out on November 26. An emergency appeal was launched to raise funds to help victims of the Wang Fuk Court blaze, which claimed 168 lives, injured 79 others and displaced nearly 5,000 people. Advertisement At a closing ceremony held at the social enterprise Museum Cafe 8 at Central Pier 8 on Tuesday, OSC’s organisers – RTHK and the South China Morning Post – thanked all sectors of society for their generous support for the citywide campaign, which they said each year strived to build a more inclusive and compassionate future for Hong Kong. “In times of urgent need and uncertainty, speed and unity are essential. Your quick responses and incredible resilience have shown that when our neighbours are struggling, this community truly steps up,” SCMP publisher Tammy Tam said. Advertisement “We have seen the impact of turning compassion into action. Each one of you offered hope and support when it mattered most. And you demonstrated the powerful connections that bind us together. Your kindness helps to strengthen our community as a whole.”
The iPhone business is flourishing, but there's a lot more going on. Apple (AAPL +4.12%) reported blowout 2026 fiscal first quarter (ended Dec. 27) earnings results last week, with a 23% year-over-year increase in iPhone sales, which CEO Tim Cook described as "simply staggering." There were all sorts of great updates, including strong gross margins and a 16% increase in services revenue. But the m...
The iPhone business is flourishing, but there's a lot more going on. Apple (AAPL +4.12%) reported blowout 2026 fiscal first quarter (ended Dec. 27) earnings results last week, with a 23% year-over-year increase in iPhone sales, which CEO Tim Cook described as "simply staggering." There were all sorts of great updates, including strong gross margins and a 16% increase in services revenue. But the most important update wasn't a good one, and that could impact what happens to Apple stock for the rest of the year. AI development and constraints Cook reiterated that demand was high, but supply constraints made it challenging to meet. He noted that pricing for memory is "increasing significantly," and the market took that as a signal that this could continue to impact Apple's margins in the near term. Cook said Apple was in "supply chase mode" in terms of getting what it needs to produce its product. Expand NASDAQ : AAPL Apple Today's Change ( 4.12 %) $ 10.69 Current Price $ 270.17 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.0T Day's Range $ 259.19 - $ 270.49 52wk Range $ 169.21 - $ 288.62 Volume 5K Avg Vol 47M Gross Margin 47.33 % Dividend Yield 0.38 % Gross margin was 48.2% in the quarter, up a full percentage point from the previous year and above the high end of guidance. That's been highly affected by the growing services business, which had a 76.5% gross margin in the quarter. However, devices, specifically iPhones, make up the majority of the business, and they bring the margin lower. Apple is guiding for a gross margin of 48% to 49% in the second quarter. While management didn't provide full-year guidance, the implication was that there may be some near-term pressure. The strong report portends good things to come for Apple this year. For the long term, investors (and potential investors) should keep monitoring how supply constraints impact Apple's margins.
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, ATI, Inc. (ATI) said it expects adjusted earnings for the first quarter in a range of $0.83 to $0.89 per share. On average, five analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $0.87 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, the company now p...
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, ATI, Inc. (ATI) said it expects adjusted earnings for the first quarter in a range of $0.83 to $0.89 per share. On average, five analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $0.87 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $3.99 to $4.27 per share. The Street is looking for earnings of $3.88 per share for the year. In Tuesday's pre-market trading, ATI is trading on the NYSE at $127.88, up $6.08 or 4.99 percent. For more earnings news, earnings calendar, and earnings for stocks, visit rttnews.com The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
HPQ Silicon ( HPQ:CA ) on Tuesday said it had increased its equity stake in Novacium SAS by 8.4% to 36.8% from 28.4%, under an agreement with Novacium’s other shareholders. The transaction is valued at C$4.03 million (€2.5 million) and will be settled through the issuance of 22.4 million HPQ common shares at a deemed price of C$0.18 per share. The shares will be subject to a four-month-and-one-day...
HPQ Silicon ( HPQ:CA ) on Tuesday said it had increased its equity stake in Novacium SAS by 8.4% to 36.8% from 28.4%, under an agreement with Novacium’s other shareholders. The transaction is valued at C$4.03 million (€2.5 million) and will be settled through the issuance of 22.4 million HPQ common shares at a deemed price of C$0.18 per share. The shares will be subject to a four-month-and-one-day hold period. HPQ said the transaction was completed at an unchanged implied enterprise valuation of about €30 million compared with its previous investment. The deal remains subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable regulators. HPQFF closed -6.81% at $0.1312. Source: Press Release More on HPQ Silicon Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on HPQ Silicon Inc. Financial information for HPQ Silicon Inc.
There was a different kind of energy in an upstairs room at Stamford Bridge after escaping the buzz of the match-going crowd before Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat of Chelsea in the Women’s Super League 10 days ago. There was a celebratory, empowering energy, but also a determined and hopeful vibe. The room was full of people celebrating the third anniversary of Brown Girl Sport, the award-winning online pla...
There was a different kind of energy in an upstairs room at Stamford Bridge after escaping the buzz of the match-going crowd before Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat of Chelsea in the Women’s Super League 10 days ago. There was a celebratory, empowering energy, but also a determined and hopeful vibe. The room was full of people celebrating the third anniversary of Brown Girl Sport, the award-winning online platform and community that aims to highlight the stories of South Asian women and girls in sport in order, according to its website, “to smash stereotypes that Brown women don’t do, care or know about sport”. Founded by the award-winning freelance journalist Miriam Walker-Khan, who was the first diversity and inclusion reporter for Sky Sports News after her time as a reporter for BBC Sport, Brown Girl Sport has gone from strength to strength and the evidence was in the room. There was no time or desire for nervousness. People took full advantage of being at a rare football occasion with friends who look like them and many allies before the panellists took to the stage. “Brown Girl Sport is important because it gives girls from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to get involved in activities they may not have had access to in the past,” said Leytonstone FC’s Liberty, one of many young players in attendance. “History tells us that Brown girls have talent and sometimes this goes unnoticed. The majority of my football team are brown-skin girls. We are a talented group of girls that work together and include everyone.” Walker-Khan was overwhelmed with the success of the event, hosted by the actor Ameet Chana, who played Jesminder’s best friend, Tony, in Bend It Like Beckham. There was a video message from the film’s director, Gurinder Chadha. What Walker-Khan has created is beyond what she could have imagined. She fell into sports journalism, having grown up distrusting the mainstream western media because of the representation – and misrepresentation – of South Asian and Muslim ...
As millions of fans across the globe - collectively known as ARMY - await their comeback, Netflix said the documentary would show BTS confronting "quieter questions" such as "how to begin again" and "how to move forward together".
As millions of fans across the globe - collectively known as ARMY - await their comeback, Netflix said the documentary would show BTS confronting "quieter questions" such as "how to begin again" and "how to move forward together".
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) is one of the best cheap stocks to buy for 2026. On January 26, Mizuho trimmed its price target on Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) to $160 from $175 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The investment bank tied the update directly to a weaker outlook for global handset demand and related industry pressures. Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM): Navigating Global Smartphone Challenges w...
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) is one of the best cheap stocks to buy for 2026. On January 26, Mizuho trimmed its price target on Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) to $160 from $175 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The investment bank tied the update directly to a weaker outlook for global handset demand and related industry pressures. Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM): Navigating Global Smartphone Challenges with 5G and IoT Strength Mizuho stated that it expects global handset shipments in calendar year 2026 to decline by about 4% compared to 2025. And there is a downside risk of more than 5% because, particularly in H2 2026, higher memory prices and supply shortages are expected to pressure production. The analysts highlighted that Chinese OEMs are likely to cut handset output by about 10%. Already, Chinese OEM handset inventory shrank to about two to four weeks from 13 to 17 weeks a year earlier. As such, many Android makers could face sharper pressure as memory prices rise through 2026. Besides the weaker outlook, Mizuho sees Qualcomm facing tougher competition from MediaTek, especially concerning high-end chips. There is also the issue of content cuts by Apple and Huawei. These headwinds together convinced Mizuho to project that Qualcomm’s earnings will decline about 3% year-on-year. And that the company will see only low single-digit growth over fiscal 2026 to 2028. Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) designs and supplies semiconductors, software, and wireless technology solutions. It focuses on mobile connectivity, 5G infrastructure, and Internet of Things applications. Its operations include licensing wireless technologies and producing chipsets used in smartphones, automotive systems, and connected devices worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of QCOM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era ta...
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) is one of the best cheap stocks to buy for 2026. On January 26, Mizuho trimmed its price target on Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) to $160 from $175 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The investment bank tied the update directly to a weaker outlook for global handset demand and related industry pressures. Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM): Navigating Global Smartphone Challenges w...
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) is one of the best cheap stocks to buy for 2026. On January 26, Mizuho trimmed its price target on Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) to $160 from $175 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The investment bank tied the update directly to a weaker outlook for global handset demand and related industry pressures. Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM): Navigating Global Smartphone Challenges with 5G and IoT Strength Mizuho stated that it expects global handset shipments in calendar year 2026 to decline by about 4% compared to 2025. And there is a downside risk of more than 5% because, particularly in H2 2026, higher memory prices and supply shortages are expected to pressure production. The analysts highlighted that Chinese OEMs are likely to cut handset output by about 10%. Already, Chinese OEM handset inventory shrank to about two to four weeks from 13 to 17 weeks a year earlier. As such, many Android makers could face sharper pressure as memory prices rise through 2026. Besides the weaker outlook, Mizuho sees Qualcomm facing tougher competition from MediaTek, especially concerning high-end chips. There is also the issue of content cuts by Apple and Huawei. These headwinds together convinced Mizuho to project that Qualcomm’s earnings will decline about 3% year-on-year. And that the company will see only low single-digit growth over fiscal 2026 to 2028. Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) designs and supplies semiconductors, software, and wireless technology solutions. It focuses on mobile connectivity, 5G infrastructure, and Internet of Things applications. Its operations include licensing wireless technologies and producing chipsets used in smartphones, automotive systems, and connected devices worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of QCOM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era ta...
(RTTNews) - The U.S. manufacturing sector activity report for December might be the major announcement on Friday. Asian shares closed mixed, while European shares are trading mostly lower. Gold dipped, while oil was little changed in the Asian trading session. Initial signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately up. As of 7.40 am ET, the Dow futures were gaining...
(RTTNews) - The U.S. manufacturing sector activity report for December might be the major announcement on Friday. Asian shares closed mixed, while European shares are trading mostly lower. Gold dipped, while oil was little changed in the Asian trading session. Initial signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately up. As of 7.40 am ET, the Dow futures were gaining 96.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were up 11.50 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were progressing 55.50 points. The U.S. major averages ended Thursday modestly lower. The Dow fell 151.95 points or 0.4 percent to 42,392.27, the Nasdaq dipped 30.00 points or 0.2 percent to 19,280.79 and the S&P 500 slipped 13.08 points or 0.2 percent to 5,868.55. On the economic front, the ISM Manufacturing Index for December will be issued at 10.00 am ET. The consensus is 48.5, while it was 48.4 in the prior month. The Energy Information Administration or EIA's Natural Gas Report for the week is scheduled at 10.30 am ET. In the prior week, the gas stock was down 93 bcf. The Baker Hughes Rig Count for the week is expected at 1.00 pm ET. In the prior week, the North America rig count was 684 and the U.S. rig count was 589. The Fed Balance Sheet for the week will be revealed at 4.30 pm ET. In the prior week, the Level was up $6.886 trillion. Richmond Fed Bank President Thomas Barkin speaks before the Maryland Bankers Association First Friday Economic Outlook Forum. Asian stocks ended mixed on Friday. China's Shanghai Composite index fell 1.57 percent to 3,211.43. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index settled 0.70 percent higher at 19,760.27. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Australian markets closed higher. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.60 percent to 8,250.50 while the broader All Ordinaries index ended 0.55 percent higher at 8,511.90. European shares are trading mostly down. Among the major indexes in the region, the CAC 40 Index of France is falling 62.06 points or 0.84 percent. The ...
is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. YouTube has started to block third-party mobile browsers from using a background playback loophole. Background playback is supposed to be limited to YouTube Premium subscribers through the offi...
is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. YouTube has started to block third-party mobile browsers from using a background playback loophole. Background playback is supposed to be limited to YouTube Premium subscribers through the official iOS or Android app, but many people have been using browsers like Brave, Vivaldi, and Edge to get background playback without a subscription. Not anymore. “Background playback is a feature intended to be exclusive for YouTube Premium members,” says an unnamed Google spokesperson in a statement to Android Authority. “While some non-Premium users may have previously been able to access this through mobile web browsers in certain scenarios, we have updated the experience to ensure consistency across all our platforms.” Samsung Internet users started complaining about the block last week, followed by those using Brave, Vivaldi, and Microsoft Edge. Some Firefox users have managed to switch the browser’s user-agent string to Android VR to keep the background playback loophole alive.