In this article PL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT William Marshall, Planet Labs Co-Founder speaking at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland on May 25th, 2022. Adam Galica | CNBC Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold imagery of Iran and the conflict region in the Middle East to comply with a request from the U.S. government. California-based Pla...
In this article PL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT William Marshall, Planet Labs Co-Founder speaking at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland on May 25th, 2022. Adam Galica | CNBC Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold imagery of Iran and the conflict region in the Middle East to comply with a request from the U.S. government. California-based Planet Labs announced the decision in an email to customers, saying the U.S. government had asked all satellite imagery providers to indefinitely withhold imagery of the conflict region. The restriction expands upon a 14-day delay on imagery of the Middle East that Planet Labs imposed last month, a move the firm said was meant to prevent adversaries from using it to attack the U.S. and its allies. Planet Labs said it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and that it expects the policy to remain in effect until the conflict ends. The war began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, and the conflict spread in the region when Tehran responded by launching its own attacks on Israel and U.S. bases in Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. Military uses of satellite technology include target identification, weapons guidance, missile tracking and communications. Some space specialists say Iran could be accessing commercial imagery, including pictures obtained via U.S. adversaries. Satellite images also help journalists and academicians study hard-to-reach places. Planet Labs, which operates a large fleet of Earth-imaging satellites and sells frequently updated images to governments, companies and media, did not respond to a request for further comment. The Pentagon said it does not comment on intelligence-related matters. Planet Labs said in its email to customers that it would switch to a "managed distribution of images" that it deemed not to pose a safety risk. Under a new system, Planet Labs will release imagery on a case-by-case basis for ...
Investors who are well-versed in aerospace stocks know that backlogs, commercial aircraft orders, and government contracts are important. But so is safety. Just one safety incident, particularly when it results in tragedy, can undo years of goodwill built by a company. In the case of Boeing (NYSE: BA) , multiple negative episodes have tarnished the company's image. Once upon a time, Boeing was con...
Investors who are well-versed in aerospace stocks know that backlogs, commercial aircraft orders, and government contracts are important. But so is safety. Just one safety incident, particularly when it results in tragedy, can undo years of goodwill built by a company. In the case of Boeing (NYSE: BA) , multiple negative episodes have tarnished the company's image. Once upon a time, Boeing was considered a bellwether, must-own industrial stock . Still, that reputation vanished in October 2018 when Lion Air Flight 610, flying a new Boeing 737 MAX, crashed, killing all 189 people aboard. Boeing's safety record must be accounted prior to investing in the stock. Image source: Boeing. Continue reading
In this article @CL.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images OPEC+ may approve an oil output increase on Sunday, four sources from the group said, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The war has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most importa...
In this article @CL.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images OPEC+ may approve an oil output increase on Sunday, four sources from the group said, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The war has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most important oil route — since the end of February and cut exports from OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Iraq, the only countries in the group which were able to significantly raise production even before the conflict began. Other group members, such as Russia, are unable to increase output due to Western sanctions and damage to infrastructure inflicted during the war with Ukraine. Inside the Gulf, damage to infrastructure from missile and drone attacks has also been severe. Several Gulf officials have said it would take months to resume normal operations and meet production targets, even if the war stopped and the Strait of Hormuz reopened immediately. At its last meeting on March 1, just as the war began to disrupt oil flows, OPEC+ agreed to a modest output boost of 206,000 barrels per day for April. A month later, the largest oil supply disruption on record is estimated to have removed 12 to 15 million barrels per day, or up to 15% of global supply. Crude prices have soared to a four-year high, settling at $120 a barrel. Oil prices could spike above $150 — an all-time high — if flows via Hormuz remain disrupted into mid-May, JPMorgan said on Thursday. On Friday, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for May jumped 11%, or $11.42, to close at $111.54 per barrel. International benchmark Brent crude rose nearly 8%, or $7.87, to close at $109.03. Sunday's meeting will discuss OPEC+ quotas for May, sources said. An increase will have little immediate impact on supply but would signal readiness to raise output once Hormuz reopens, OPEC+ sources have said. Consultancy...
The restaurant industry has struggled over the past year due to a variety of factors. One of the most notable is inflation, which has led to higher costs for restaurants and higher prices for customers. And those issues have led to less traffic and reduced revenue. Now, not all restaurants are equal, and some have performed better than others, particularly within the realm of fast-food restaurant ...
The restaurant industry has struggled over the past year due to a variety of factors. One of the most notable is inflation, which has led to higher costs for restaurants and higher prices for customers. And those issues have led to less traffic and reduced revenue. Now, not all restaurants are equal, and some have performed better than others, particularly within the realm of fast-food restaurant stocks . Continue reading
KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images Market Brief – Market Rebounds On Resolution Hopes March closed as the worst quarter for the S&P 500 since 2022, with the index down roughly 7% on the quarter and every member of the Magnificent Seven finishing in the red. This past holiday-shortened trading week saw a sharp reflexive relief rally from the oversold conditions we discussed last week. Monday opened ...
KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images Market Brief – Market Rebounds On Resolution Hopes March closed as the worst quarter for the S&P 500 since 2022, with the index down roughly 7% on the quarter and every member of the Magnificent Seven finishing in the red. This past holiday-shortened trading week saw a sharp reflexive relief rally from the oversold conditions we discussed last week. Monday opened with oil above $100 a barrel and sentiment fragile following the prior week’s correction-level losses. Markets churned with no conviction. Then, on Tuesday, reports surfaced that Iranian President Pezeshkian was open to ending the war, and markets exploded. The S&P surged 2.91%, the Dow added 1,125 points, and the Nasdaq rocketed 3.83%, its best single session since May. However, as we have noted previously, the “best trading days” tend to occur in the midst of the worst of times. Nonetheless, it was a legitimate relief rally, and for a day, it felt like the fog was lifting. However, optimism was tempered on Wednesday, with the ADP employment topping expectations at 62,000 and retail sales surging by 0.6%. That news started the day out strong, but stronger data was overshadowed by inflationary pressures. President Trump’s prime-time address further reset the tone as he confirmed ceasefire talks were underway but said U.S. forces would “hit Iran hard” and send them “to the stone age” before withdrawing in two to three weeks. That wasn’t what markets were hoping for, and oil reversed from sub-$100 levels back toward $106 in overnight trading. With that, the markets opened lower on Thursday morning, wiping out the lion’s share of Wednesday’s gains, before rebounding to near breakeven on reports of Iran-Oman coordination to reopen the Hormuz Strait. With the market closed for Good Friday, traders were left to stew over the weekend with the conflict still unresolved and a critical deadline looming. Nonetheless, as we will discuss below, the reflexive rally this week was not unex...
Nicole Daedone, who promised spiritual wellbeing through her OneTaste enterprise, received a nine-year sentence but some question if freedom of thought is being criminalized Clitoral stimulation as a path to spiritual connection, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing has been practiced for millennia. After being convicted on forced labor conspiracy charges related to the practice (and getting sen...
Nicole Daedone, who promised spiritual wellbeing through her OneTaste enterprise, received a nine-year sentence but some question if freedom of thought is being criminalized Clitoral stimulation as a path to spiritual connection, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing has been practiced for millennia. After being convicted on forced labor conspiracy charges related to the practice (and getting sentenced to nine years by a Brooklyn court last week), Nicole Daedone was given the opportunity to address the court. Known as the “The Oracle” of OneTaste, a trademarked orgasmic meditation enterprise that extolled the benefits of hours of arousal, Daedone, 57, swiveled her chair toward the public gallery, smiled broadly, and said: “No.” Continue reading...
Before Miguel, Sandra’s sex life was rather vanilla. When they got together, he suggested swinging – and all that changed • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously I never thought, when I was a pregnant Catholic teenager, that I’d have this lifestyle, but my God, it’s fun She can’t get enough of hearing about my hook-ups, and I can’t get enough of the fact that she can’t ge...
Before Miguel, Sandra’s sex life was rather vanilla. When they got together, he suggested swinging – and all that changed • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously I never thought, when I was a pregnant Catholic teenager, that I’d have this lifestyle, but my God, it’s fun She can’t get enough of hearing about my hook-ups, and I can’t get enough of the fact that she can’t get enough Continue reading...
Luxury is back. Following a relatively stagnant 2025, the industry is forecast to accelerate in 2026, with China’s long-awaited recovery emerging as a pivotal factor, even as the war in Iran casts a shadow over global markets, according to analysts. Estimates vary, but HSBC, Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas all forecast global sales growth ranging from 5.5 to 6 per cent this year. “We believe it is t...
Luxury is back. Following a relatively stagnant 2025, the industry is forecast to accelerate in 2026, with China’s long-awaited recovery emerging as a pivotal factor, even as the war in Iran casts a shadow over global markets, according to analysts. Estimates vary, but HSBC, Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas all forecast global sales growth ranging from 5.5 to 6 per cent this year. “We believe it is time to look at the sector, as we think the organic sales growth rate should further accelerate in...