With its stock down 14% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard JD.com (NASDAQ:JD). However, stock prices are usually driven by a company’s financial performance over the long term, which in this case looks quite promising. In this article, we decided to focus on JD.com's ROE. Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ mo...
With its stock down 14% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard JD.com (NASDAQ:JD). However, stock prices are usually driven by a company’s financial performance over the long term, which in this case looks quite promising. In this article, we decided to focus on JD.com's ROE. Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ money. Simply put, it is used to assess the profitability of a company in relation to its equity capital. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. How Is ROE Calculated? The formula for return on equity is: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for JD.com is: 12% = CN¥35b ÷ CN¥304b (Based on the trailing twelve months to September 2025). The 'return' is the yearly profit. So, this means that for every $1 of its shareholder's investments, the company generates a profit of $0.12. See our latest analysis for JD.com What Has ROE Got To Do With Earnings Growth? So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. Depending on how much of these profits the company reinvests or "retains", and how effectively it does so, we are then able to assess a company’s earnings growth potential. Assuming all else is equal, companies that have both a higher return on equity and higher profit retention are usually the ones that have a higher growth rate when compared to companies that don't have the same features. A Side By Side comparison of JD.com's Earnings Growth And 12% ROE To start with, JD.com's ROE looks acceptable. Even when compared to the industry average of 12% the company's ROE looks quite decent. Consequently, this likely laid the ground for the decent growth of 8.4% seen over the past five years by JD.com. As a next step, we compared JD.com's net income growth with the industry and were disappointed to ...
Mainland China could become one of the first markets in the world to approve a drug fully designed by artificial intelligence, as advances in AI and human genetics combine to create a “seismic shift” in drug development, according to executives of pharmaceutical giants. “We will see in 2026 that we move from AI-assisted discovery to fully AI-designed compounds, perhaps entering the pipeline,” said...
Mainland China could become one of the first markets in the world to approve a drug fully designed by artificial intelligence, as advances in AI and human genetics combine to create a “seismic shift” in drug development, according to executives of pharmaceutical giants. “We will see in 2026 that we move from AI-assisted discovery to fully AI-designed compounds, perhaps entering the pipeline,” said Marc Horn, president of Merck China, at the Asian Financial Forum on Tuesday in Hong Kong. “We already see some very exciting examples in China.” His comments came as China’s biopharmaceutical sector has evolved from a manufacturer of generics to a global innovation powerhouse over the past decade. Chinese drug makers signed a record US$135.7 billion in out-licensing deals last year, more than double 2024’s total of US$51.9 billion. Advertisement “At the moment, around 30 per cent of new drug pipelines are coming out of China,” Horn said. “China has huge patient data sets, and the government just announced the ‘AI Plus’ programme for the next couple of years, which should give a pretty good push to this field.” “We might see a truly AI-designed compound approved in China next year,” he added. Advertisement
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal • The best mattresses for back pain • The best mattress toppers, tested A good mattress improves your sleep, say mattress makers – and they would, wouldn’t they? But they’re right. The older I get, the more I know it. When I was 20, I could sleep anywhere: a friend...
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal • The best mattresses for back pain • The best mattress toppers, tested A good mattress improves your sleep, say mattress makers – and they would, wouldn’t they? But they’re right. The older I get, the more I know it. When I was 20, I could sleep anywhere: a friend’s floor, a filthy sofa – even a phone box one night. These days, I won’t get a single one of 40 winks if I’m not lying on a decent mattress. Comfy but firm, cosy but breathable, and with loads of cool spots for my feet. Today’s best mattresses promise all this and more. Gone are the days when your biggest decision was between a sprung double and a sprung king-size. Pocket springs are still around, but they face stiff – well, medium-firm – competition from hybrid mattresses that combine springs and memory foam to provide that all-important balance of comfort and support. Best mattress overall: Otty Original Hybrid Continue reading...
Invesco press release ( IVZ ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.62 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $1.26B (+8.6% Y/Y) beats by $10M . $19.1 billion of net long-term inflows for the quarter, primarily driven by ETFs and Index and China JV $81.2 billion of net long-term inflows for the full year 2025, primarily driven by ETFs and Index, China JV, and Fundamental Fixed Income $2.2 trillion in ending AUM, an increas...
Invesco press release ( IVZ ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.62 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $1.26B (+8.6% Y/Y) beats by $10M . $19.1 billion of net long-term inflows for the quarter, primarily driven by ETFs and Index and China JV $81.2 billion of net long-term inflows for the full year 2025, primarily driven by ETFs and Index, China JV, and Fundamental Fixed Income $2.2 trillion in ending AUM, an increase of 2.1% from the prior quarter and an increase of 17.5% from the prior year-end More on Invesco Invesco: Asset Manager Hits Ceiling Of Fair Value Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) Presents at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S. Financial Services Conference Transcript Invesco: Outperformance Confirms Thesis For 2025E Invesco raised to Buy-equivalent at RBC Capital Markets Invesco is the top performing asset management stock YTD
This week London will take centre stage as the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup, the brand-new club competition in women’s football, comes to its conclusion. Four continental champions – Arsenal, Gotham FC, Corinthians and AS Far – will meet in Brentford on Wednesday for a place in the final, which will be held at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. With $2.3m (£1.68m) in prize money and a shiny new tr...
This week London will take centre stage as the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup, the brand-new club competition in women’s football, comes to its conclusion. Four continental champions – Arsenal, Gotham FC, Corinthians and AS Far – will meet in Brentford on Wednesday for a place in the final, which will be held at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. With $2.3m (£1.68m) in prize money and a shiny new trophy on the line, it is far from insignificant for the teams involved. For the wider public, however, there remains a lack of understanding about what it really is and how it came to be introduced into an already crowded football space. The arrival of this tournament marks Fifa’s first attempt to dip a toe into women’s club football. The quadrennial Women’s Club World Cup, first mooted by Gianni Infantino in 2019, was projected to start this year but was postponed until January 2028. To fill the gap, they brought forward the introduction of this secondary competition that will act as an “annual touch point for clubs across the world” according to Fifa’s director of elite women’s football, Sarah Booth. It will be held every year bar when there is a Women’s Club World Cup and features six confederation champions. The opportunity to see teams who do not normally play each other will be the biggest draw of this competition. In this inaugural edition, Wuhan Chegu Jiangda (AFC Champions League 2024-25 winners) beat Auckland United (OFC Women’s Champions League 2025) in the first round. They then faced AS Far (Caf Women’s Champions League 2025) in the next round in December. The Moroccan champions came through that encounter in dramatic fashion, thanks to Hajar Saïd’s 89th-minute equaliser and Sanaâ Mssoudy’s extra-time winner to set up a semi-final date with Arsenal. The 26-year-old highly decorated forward will be one of the players the Gunners defence need to keep an eye on, having played a key role in the club’s success for the best part of a decade. Safa Banouk is another who...
Alphabet ( GOOGL ) has been on an absolute tear in 2026, already up 6.4% year-to-date with its market cap surging towards $4 trillion. The options flow from Monday suggests institutional traders are betting this AI-driven rally has further room to run. Let's break down the unusual options flow and what it might signal about the stock's potential direction. Options Volume and Flow Analysis This opt...
Alphabet ( GOOGL ) has been on an absolute tear in 2026, already up 6.4% year-to-date with its market cap surging towards $4 trillion. The options flow from Monday suggests institutional traders are betting this AI-driven rally has further room to run. Let's break down the unusual options flow and what it might signal about the stock's potential direction. Options Volume and Flow Analysis This options flow data from Google on Monday, January 26th represents exceptionally bullish institutional positioning, with over $3 million in net bullish sentiment and a positive delta imbalance exceeding 162,000. The concentration of large call trades across multiple strike prices and expirations suggests major players are positioning for significant upside through the first half of 2026. Net Trade Sentiment: +$3,074,600 (strongly bullish) Delta Imbalance: +162,191 (heavily bullish) The flow reveals aggressive call buying concentrated at key strikes: A massive $3.43 million call purchase at the $340 strike expiring June 18, 2026 stands out as the single largest trade, suggesting conviction that Google will push well above current levels by mid-year. This represents premium paid on 1,104 contracts with a delta of 0.48, indicating these are out-of-the-money calls targeting significant upside. Multiple seven-figure call trades appear across various strikes including $280, $300, $312.50, and $330, demonstrating broad-based bullish conviction rather than concentrated speculation. The diversity of strikes and expirations suggests institutional players are positioning across multiple time horizons. Notably, heavy call volume concentrated in March 2026 expiration likely targets the company's Q4 2025 earnings report (scheduled for early February) and subsequent AI product announcements, while the June positioning suggests longer-term bullish thesis extending through the first half of 2026. While there is some put activity visible in the flow, particularly at the $300 and $340 strikes, the...
In this article BA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane at the company's manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing is expected to report Tuesday when it releases results that it slashed its losses in the fourth quarter and that an annual profit could be in reach this year for ...
In this article BA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane at the company's manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing is expected to report Tuesday when it releases results that it slashed its losses in the fourth quarter and that an annual profit could be in reach this year for the first time since 2018 as the long-troubled airplane maker continues to improve production . However, Boeing still has a long road ahead to deliver late aircraft — some of which haven't yet won regulator approval — to customers around the world. Here's how Wall Street expects Boeing performed in the fourth quarter, according to analysts' estimates compiled by LSEG: Loss per share: 39 cents expected Revenue: $22.6 billion expected Boeing delivered 600 airplanes to customers last year, nearly double the number from 2024 and the most since 2018. CEO Kelly Ortberg , who came out of retirement to run the manufacturer in 2024, has said more production increases are on the horizon in the coming months. Deliveries are key for aircraft manufacturers because customers pay the bulk of an aircraft's price when they receive it. For Boeing, it's a crucial ramp up after the company has burned through roughly $40 billion since the first quarter of 2019, when the second of two fatal crashes of the best-selling 737 Max plunged it into crisis for years. The Covid-19 pandemic, residual supply chain and labor shortages and a host of production problems have continued to hamstring the company, the largest U.S. exporter by value. Boeing handed over 63 jetliners to customers last month, and 44 of those deliveries were 737 Maxes, the manufacturer said earlier this month. Airbus still delivered more aircraft last year than Boeing, with 793, though that total is below the record 863 airplanes the European manufacturer handed over in 2019. But Boeing outsold Airbus with 1,173 net orders in 2025 ove...
In this article GOOGL AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Under the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple is required to allow developers to freely inform customers of alternative offers outside its App Store. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg via Getty Images The Apple and Google Play app stores are hosting dozens of "nudify" apps that can take photos of people and use artificial intelligence to...
In this article GOOGL AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Under the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple is required to allow developers to freely inform customers of alternative offers outside its App Store. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg via Getty Images The Apple and Google Play app stores are hosting dozens of "nudify" apps that can take photos of people and use artificial intelligence to generate nude images of them, according to a report Tuesday from an industry watchdog. A review of the two app stores conducted in January by Tech Transparency Project found 55 nudify apps on Google Play and 47 in the Apple App Store, according to the organization's report that was shared exclusively with CNBC. After being contacted by TPP and CNBC last week, an Apple spokesperson on Monday said that the company removed 28 apps identified in the report. The iPhone maker said it also alerted developers of other apps that they risk removal from the Apple App Store if guideline violations aren't addressed. Two of the apps removed by Apple were restored to the store after the developers resubmitted new versions that addressed guideline concerns, a spokesman for the company told CNBC. "Both companies say they are dedicated to the safety and security of users, but they host a collection of apps that can turn an innocuous photo of a woman into an abusive, sexualized image," TTP wrote in its report about Apple and Google. TTP told CNBC on Monday that a review of the Apple App Store found that only 24 apps were removed by the tech company. A Google spokesperson told CNBC that the company suspended several apps referenced in the report for violating its app store's policies, saying that it investigates when policy violations are reported. The company declined to say specifically how many apps it had removed, because its investigation into the apps identified by TTP was ongoing. The report comes after Elon Musk 's xAI faced backlash earlier this month when its Grok AI tool responded ...
Reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.62 Total assets under management and fee-earning assets of $60.4 billion Declared quarterly dividend per share to 12.5 cents TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Management Limited (AGF or the Company) (TSX: AGF.B) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2025. AGF reported tot...
Reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.62 Total assets under management and fee-earning assets of $60.4 billion Declared quarterly dividend per share to 12.5 cents TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Management Limited (AGF or the Company) (TSX: AGF.B) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2025. AGF reported total assets under management and fee-earning assets1 of $60.4 billion compared to $56.8 billion as at August 31, 2025 and $53.6 billion as at November 30, 2024. “Over the last year, we demonstrated resilience and adaptability while remaining focused on execution. Our results reflect continued progress against our strategic priorities, as we expanded our offerings, diversified our client base and earned industry recognition for our strong performance, innovation, and culture,” said Judy Goldring, Chief Executive Officer, AGF. AGF’s mutual fund gross sales were $1,425 million for the quarter compared to $1,260 million in the previous quarter and $993 million in the prior year quarter. Retail mutual fund2 net sales were $282 million compared to $262 million in the previous quarter and $14 million in the prior year quarter. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited about the opportunities ahead. Our results reflect the discipline and focus behind our strategy, and as the industry landscape evolves, we remain committed to executing, staying responsive, and building on our momentum,” added Goldring. ___________________ 1 Fee-earning assets represents assets in which AGF has carried interest ownership and earns recurring fees but does not have ownership interest in the managers. 2 Retail mutual fund net sales (redemptions) are calculated as reported mutual fund net sales (redemption) less non-recurring institutional net sales (redemptions) in excess of $5 million invested in our mutual funds. Key Business Highlights: AGF named Judy Goldring as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) i...
Résultat dilué ajusté par action de 0,62 $ pour le trimestre Actif géré et actifs donnant droit à des commissions totalisant 60,4 milliards $ Dividende de 12,5 cents par action pour le trimestre TORONTO, 27 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Société de Gestion AGF Limitée (« AGF » ou la « Société ») (TSX : AGF.B) a publié aujourd’hui ses résultats financiers pour le quatrième trimestre et pour l’ex...
Résultat dilué ajusté par action de 0,62 $ pour le trimestre Actif géré et actifs donnant droit à des commissions totalisant 60,4 milliards $ Dividende de 12,5 cents par action pour le trimestre TORONTO, 27 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Société de Gestion AGF Limitée (« AGF » ou la « Société ») (TSX : AGF.B) a publié aujourd’hui ses résultats financiers pour le quatrième trimestre et pour l’exercice terminés le 30 novembre 2025. AGF a déclaré un actif géré ainsi que des actifs donnant droit à des commissions1 totalisant 60,4 milliards $, par rapport à 56,8 milliards $ au 31 août 2025 et à 53,6 milliards $ au 30 novembre 2024. « Au cours de l’année dernière, nous avons fait preuve de résilience et d’adaptabilité, tout en continuant de nous concentrer sur la mise en œuvre de notre stratégie. Nos résultats témoignent de notre progrès constant à l’égard de nos priorités stratégiques; nous avons élargi nos offres, diversifié notre clientèle en plus d’avoir été reconnus dans notre secteur pour la solidité de nos rendements, de notre capacité d’innovation et de notre culture », a déclaré Judy Goldring, chef de la direction, AGF. Les ventes brutes de fonds communs de placement (« FCP ») d’AGF représentaient 1 425 millions $ pour le quatrième trimestre de 2025, par rapport à 1 260 millions $ au trimestre précédent et à 993 millions $ pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024. Les ventes nettes de FCP2 se chiffraient à 282 millions $ pour le quatrième trimestre de 2025, par rapport à 262 millions $ pour le trimestre précédent et à 14 millions $ pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024. « Je suis fière de ce que nous avons accompli et enthousiaste devant les occasions qui se présentent. Nos résultats reflètent la discipline et l’engagement qui soutiennent notre stratégie, et à mesure que les conditions du secteur évoluent, nous demeurons déterminés à tirer parti de notre dynamisme pour agir, réagir et progresser », a ajouté Mme Goldring. Faits saillants sur le plan des affaires : En ...
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, including: Record fourth-quarter revenue of $14.0 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.6 billion The government shutdown negatively impacted revenue in the fourth quarter by approximately $325 million Fourth-quarter and full-...
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, including: Record fourth-quarter revenue of $14.0 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.6 billion The government shutdown negatively impacted revenue in the fourth quarter by approximately $325 million Fourth-quarter and full-year GAAP net income of $99 million and $111 million, or $0.15 and $0.17 per diluted share, respectively Excluding net special items 1 , fourth-quarter and full-year net income of $106 million and $237 million, or $0.16 and $0.36 per diluted share, respectively Reduced total debt 2 by $2.1 billion in 2025 Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS 3 expected to be between $1.70 and $2.70 Company expects free cash flow4 of more than $2 billion in 2026 “American Airlines is positioned for significant upside in 2026 and beyond,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “We have built a strong foundation, and we look forward to taking advantage of the investments we have made in our customer experience, network, fleet, partnerships and loyalty program. The strategy we have in place will put American in the right position as we celebrate our centennial and embark on our next 100 years as a premium global airline." Delivering on revenue potential American delivered record fourth-quarter revenue of $14.0 billion, despite the $325 million negative impact from the government shutdown. Year-over-year passenger unit revenue performance improved sequentially versus the third quarter in each of the international entities. The majority of the impact from the government shutdown was felt in the domestic entity, where passenger unit revenue was down 2.5% year over year. Excluding the negative impact from the government shutdown, year-over-year domestic passenger unit revenue would have been positive for the quarter. Premium product offerings continued to perform exceptionally well, with year-over-year premium un...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) today reported net income attributable to common shareowners of $13.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $16.0 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025, and $13.1 million, or $0.77 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024. ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) today reported net income attributable to common shareowners of $13.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $16.0 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025, and $13.1 million, or $0.77 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024. For 2025, net income attributable to common shareowners totaled $61.6 million, or $3.60 per diluted share, compared to net income of $52.9 million, or $3.12 per diluted share, for 2024. QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS (4th Quarter 2025 versus 3rd Quarter 2025) Income Statement Tax-equivalent net interest income totaled $43.4 million compared to $43.6 million for the prior quarter Net interest margin decreased by 8 basis points to 4.26% (decrease in earning asset yield of 4 basis points and increase in cost of funds of 4 basis points) Stable credit quality metrics and credit loss provision – net loan charge-offs were 18 basis points (annualized) of average loans – allowance coverage ratio was 1.22% at December 31, 2025 Noninterest income decreased $2.2 million, or 10.0%, due to lower other income of $0.8 million (third quarter gain from sale of insurance subsidiary), mortgage revenues of $0.6 million, and wealth management fees of $0.6 million Noninterest expense was comparable to the third quarter of 2025 and reflected higher performance-based pay that was significantly offset by a pension plan settlement gain of $1.5 million Balance Sheet Loan balances decreased $38.1 million, or 1.5% (average), and decreased $35.9 million, or 1.4% (end of period) Deposit balances increased $35.2 million, or 1.0% (average), and increased $47.4 million, or 1.3% (end of period) due to the normal seasonal inflow of public fund balances Tangible book value per diluted share (non-GAAP financial measure) increased by $0.65, or 2.5% FULL YEAR 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Income Statement Tax-equivalent net interest income...
GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might toggle caption Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Obesity shaped Anna Olson's earliest notions of herself, when she saw a photo and thought, "Oh, I look different than the other kids." Olson's obesity began in toddlerhood, ran in her family, and left her with a chronic hunger hard to satiate. Dozens of diet, drug and...
GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might toggle caption Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Obesity shaped Anna Olson's earliest notions of herself, when she saw a photo and thought, "Oh, I look different than the other kids." Olson's obesity began in toddlerhood, ran in her family, and left her with a chronic hunger hard to satiate. Dozens of diet, drug and exercise regimens didn't work, and advice from doctors was always the same: Eat less. "And I'm kind of like, 'Well, it's what I'm doing now. What else can I do?'" she says, and the response, again, was: "Well, you just got to eat less." Sponsor Message In fact, science now shows obesity is far more complex — with numerous genetic, biological, neurological, lifestyle, metabolic and behavioral factors contributing to it. Root causes vary Doctors, patients and drug companies have learned a lot more in recent years about obesity and what works — or doesn't — since the new class of obesity treatments known as GLP-1 drugs have come to market. Although obesity manifests one way — excess weight — doctors say there are perhaps dozens of different forms of it. For treatment to work, therefore, root causes must be identified, then addressed, for each person. Obesity doctors and researchers say within several years, they expect treatment will be more customized to meet the needs of each patient. For Olson, genetic testing indicated she likely has several genetic and hormonal factors setting her hunger and satiety sensors out of whack. One of the GLP-1 drugs — Ozempic — worked briefly, but it turned out another, Zepbound, better recalibrated Olson's hormone imbalance. It was only when she started tackling her specific obesity drivers that Olson began losing lots of weight — 65 pounds to date, as she remains on the medicine. "I've been able to keep it off," she says. Popular drugs a precursor to precision medicine? Use of GLP-1 drugs is already huge and is set to become even more common...
It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 808’s sound, especially the kick drum, is embedded so deeply in the DNA of modern music that it would be a gross disservice to try and boil its influence down to a single sentence or a list of artists. (Note: Not all of the songs linked necessarily use...
It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 808’s sound, especially the kick drum, is embedded so deeply in the DNA of modern music that it would be a gross disservice to try and boil its influence down to a single sentence or a list of artists. (Note: Not all of the songs linked necessarily use an actual 808, but they at least feature samples or approximations of its sounds.) But, in typical Roland fashion, the company didn’t just re-create some iconic analog circuits. No, the TR-1000 also has digital emulations of other classic Roland drum machines. It has FM synthesis, PCM samples, and a built-in sampler with looping and chopping abilities. Not to mention dozens of effects, the ability to layer sounds, and a modern sequencer with probability, automation, and microtiming. In short, if there is a feature you wish a drum machine had, the TR-1000 probably has you covered. But that also means the TR-1000 is an intimidating piece of gear with an equally intimidating $2,699.99 price tag. Just looking at it can be a bit daunting. Roland has at times trended toward garish or toylike designs, which it’s rightly been criticized for. Now the company may have overcorrected. The recent Gaia 2 and SH-4d synthesizers are utilitarian, almost boring-looking. The TR-1000 continues that trend, but it carries a gravitas that those two instruments don’t. Roland’s flagship drum machine means business and looks the part. The stark gray-and-black scheme gives it an industrial, almost brutalist vibe. There are 16 satisfyingly clacky keys across the bottom for the step sequencer, firm sliders for each of its 10 audio channels, plus buttons and knobs galore. Roland heard you wanted more hands-on controls and decided to give you all the hands-on controls. One of the TR-1000’s best features is its gritty analog filter. The result is that you can do a lot on the TR-1000 with minimal menu div...
But success brought its own complications. After the sale, Johnson realized the private equity firm that bought her business was itself trying to offload it. “I was blindsided,” she wrote in an article for Business Insider. “As the founder, the business was so important to me. It was a community that I built and had a kinship with.” One year later, Johnson sold a majority stake to a private equity...
But success brought its own complications. After the sale, Johnson realized the private equity firm that bought her business was itself trying to offload it. “I was blindsided,” she wrote in an article for Business Insider. “As the founder, the business was so important to me. It was a community that I built and had a kinship with.” One year later, Johnson sold a majority stake to a private equity firm. For many founders, that is the natural end of the story, and the next chapter would likely be becoming a venture capitalist. On her mother’s advice, she decided to put every dollar into growing that side hustle into a full-time job. By 2020, Create & Cultivate had grown into a national movement, hosting sold-out events featuring celebrities and business leaders. Before taking a chance on a multimillion-dollar exit, Johnson’s story began with a far less comfortable gamble. In her early thirties, she had a marketing business and $50,000 in savings. Create & Cultivate was her side hustle, but when it started to grow faster than her marketing agency, she decided to make the leap. How she got there is an interesting story that says a lot about our current obsession with overnight wealth, the motivations behind entrepreneurship and how to find meaning in life. After selling Create & Cultivate, Johnson walked away from her role as CEO exhausted but financially secure. Yet, just two years later, she did something few entrepreneurs even consider: she bought back her own company. Even selling a relatively small business can make you an instant millionaire. That’s what happened to Jaclyn Johnson, the Los Angeles–based founder of the women’s business platform Create & Cultivate, who sold her company for $22 million in 2021 (1). I’m approaching retirement with no savings. Should I panic? Here are 6 easy ways to catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Dav...
00:00 Speaker A for the company that maybe we'll get some updates on, right? Um and how some of that has to do with Siri, has to do with AI, and now the company is partnering with Google. What what questions do you have for them around how that's all going to work? 00:17 Speaker B Yeah, I think um, you know, the key question for us is how how is Apple going to monetize AI? 00:26 Speaker B Um, you ...
00:00 Speaker A for the company that maybe we'll get some updates on, right? Um and how some of that has to do with Siri, has to do with AI, and now the company is partnering with Google. What what questions do you have for them around how that's all going to work? 00:17 Speaker B Yeah, I think um, you know, the key question for us is how how is Apple going to monetize AI? 00:26 Speaker B Um, you know, they're they're also utilizing a a competitor's technology. Um, so I think those are really key questions. You know, when Apple initially announced um Apple intelligence, a lot of the promises that they told us they would come out with were not there. Uh and and then they delayed the roll out. 00:46 Speaker B Um, so what we're really be listening for are are what key integrations are coming. I I think what people want to see is deep integration with Siri with other applications that you can use on your iPhone. Um, that's really the key question. 01:07 Speaker B And then beyond that, one of the things that we were excited about last year is whether or not AI will drive a hardware upgrade cycle. Get people that have older devices to really want to upgrade their phone. Um, that that's really the key question. So, you know, can they integrate this technology, whether or not it's theirs, 01:31 Speaker B um, doesn't really matter as long as it can drive some type of hardware cycle. Those those would really be the key focus items. 01:41 Speaker A Well, and that kind of brings up the question I've had about about the AI integration to the phone, which is whether it's a push or a pull. In other words, like, is this something that users want? 01:54 Speaker A You know, many of them are probably already using Chat GBT or Claude or what have you on the phone. So, you know, is it just a matter of that Apple has to have it to drive that upgrade cycle that you're talking about? 02:09 Speaker B Well, again, that that's the question is how deeply can Apple integrate Gemini into Siri wh...
Lantronix and Safe Pro will collaborate on several defense and commercial drone programs, including Red Cat Holding’s Teal Black Widow™ quadcopters used by the U.S. Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program (see press release here ). The partnership further extends the ecosystem by integrating SPOTD outputs into the U.S. Army’s Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) platform via Lantronix secur...
Lantronix and Safe Pro will collaborate on several defense and commercial drone programs, including Red Cat Holding’s Teal Black Widow™ quadcopters used by the U.S. Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program (see press release here ). The partnership further extends the ecosystem by integrating SPOTD outputs into the U.S. Army’s Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) platform via Lantronix secure gateways, enabling scalable distribution of actionable intelligence across vehicles, command posts and soldier devices. “Lantronix is empowering real-time intelligence at the edge for a wide array of defense and commercial applications, creating immediate synergies for Safe Pro Group,” said Dan Erdberg, chairman of Safe Pro Group Inc. “We look forward to working with the Lantronix team and leveraging their proven experience in supporting critical defense contracts, such as Red Cat’s Teal drones, as we scale our proprietary computer vision technologies to meet the needs of defense users around the world.” Under the agreements, Lantronix will integrate the Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD) AI algorithms and models with its Qualcomm-based Open-Q™ System-on-Module (SOM) solutions. This integration will deliver real-time, on-device detection of landmines and small threats without requiring reliance on cloud connectivity. This architecture improves latency and resilience and enhances mission-critical security, advancing the performance of next-generation unmanned systems. “Lantronix is at the center of an expanding ecosystem in which payload, compute and connectivity come together to power the next generation of unmanned and autonomous systems,” said Saleel Awsare, president and CEO of Lantronix. “Our partnership with Safe Pro Group furthers this vision, bringing AI-enabled threat detection directly to the edge. Together, we are shaping the future of real-time intelligence where our technology becomes the trusted foundation for defense and autonomous platforms worldwide....
Vention raised $110M USD, with participation from Investissement Québec, Desjardins Capital, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, NVentures, and other financial institutions Proceeds will be used to accelerate Physical AI research, bring new capabilities to its software platform, expand its portfolio of pre-engineered applications, and strengthen its global footprint across North America and Europe In...
Vention raised $110M USD, with participation from Investissement Québec, Desjardins Capital, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, NVentures, and other financial institutions Proceeds will be used to accelerate Physical AI research, bring new capabilities to its software platform, expand its portfolio of pre-engineered applications, and strengthen its global footprint across North America and Europe Investment comes at a crucial moment as the U.S. and other major economies focus on boosting investments in manufacturing Vention is seeing strong adoption in Enterprise clients who are leveraging its platform as the "standard setter" for manufacturing automation across all their plants MONTREAL, Jan. 27, 2026 /CNW/ - Vention, the company behind the only AI-powered software and hardware platform for automation and robotics, today announced it has raised $110M USD in financing, with participation from Investissement Québec, Desjardins Capital, certain funds managed by Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, NVentures (NVIDIA's venture capital arm) and other financial institutions. The new capital will accelerate Vention's mission to deliver Zero-Shot Automation™, a new paradigm for manufacturing automation that deploys seamlessly, without integration, and operates correctly on the first attempt. A portion of the investment will also fuel Vention's expansion across EMEA, strengthening its presence and operations to solidify its position as the standard for automation in the European market. Vention Secures $110M USD in Funding to Accelerate the Next Generation of Manufacturing Automation. (CNW Group/Vention Inc.) This investment comes at a crucial moment; as the U.S. and other major economies focus on boosting manufacturing, companies are seeking dramatically simpler, faster, and more scalable ways to automate their production. Traditional automation—slow, complex, and integration-heavy—cannot keep pace with these demands. Vention's platform, which combines hardware, software, Physica...
Nvidia Corp. ’s Jensen Huang , the longest-serving chief executive officer in Silicon Valley, was recently asked how he’s managed to stay in the job more than three decades. “The secret for being CEO for this long is, one: Don’t get fired. And then, two: Don’t get bored,” the 62-year-old said during a company event in Las Vegas earlier this month. Huang, who built Nvidia into a chip powerhouse and...
Nvidia Corp. ’s Jensen Huang , the longest-serving chief executive officer in Silicon Valley, was recently asked how he’s managed to stay in the job more than three decades. “The secret for being CEO for this long is, one: Don’t get fired. And then, two: Don’t get bored,” the 62-year-old said during a company event in Las Vegas earlier this month. Huang, who built Nvidia into a chip powerhouse and the world’s most valuable company, is unlikely to be fired anytime soon. He also shows no signs of losing interest in the job: The tireless executive crisscrosses the globe evangelizing artificial intelligence computing and cracking dad jokes to rapt audiences. But even the most energetic CEO needs to make way for a successor eventually. And for a company of its stature — a $4.5 trillion business at the heart of the AI boom — Nvidia has done little to show that it’s ready for such a transition. Microsoft Corp. ’s Bill Gates had his Steve Ballmer . Apple Inc. ’s Steve Jobs had his Tim Cook . But Huang has no obvious heir apparent, and Nvidia hasn’t publicly disclosed long-term leadership plans. Investors who have cheered the company’s 842% share price run over the past three years will want to know Nvidia’s board has wrestled with this matter long before it becomes an imperative. “You can’t be an investor in Nvidia and not worry about the key man risk,” said NZS Capital fund manager Jon Bathgate . Huang’s management style — one reliant on quick decisions and a flat organizational chart — is the thing that makes Nvidia unique, he said. “You’d have to have a more traditional corporate structure if you didn’t have Jensen running it,” Bathgate said. Representatives for Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia didn’t respond to requests for comment. Huang, who turns 63 next month, is the unmistakable face of Nvidia. His whirlwind schedule of appearances makes him inseparable from how the public perceives the company and its actions. When other executives venture into the spotlight, ...
Private investment funds for individuals have become the fastest-growing source of capital in the $240 billion market for private secondhand stakes, according to a report from Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Secondaries made up about 40% of the $113 billion of capital raised for vehicles known as evergreen funds, which allow periodic redemptions and are tailored for retail investors and smaller ins...
Private investment funds for individuals have become the fastest-growing source of capital in the $240 billion market for private secondhand stakes, according to a report from Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Secondaries made up about 40% of the $113 billion of capital raised for vehicles known as evergreen funds, which allow periodic redemptions and are tailored for retail investors and smaller institutional investors rather than larger backers such as pensions, endowments or sovereign wealth funds. “This firmly establishes secondaries as the greatest beneficiary of retail capital entering the alternatives ecosystem,” Jefferies said in the report published Tuesday. Secondaries volume overall jumped 48% since 2024 to hit a record. That market has surged in recent years as higher interest rates slowed deals and fundraising for private markets. Meanwhile, alternative asset managers have been racing to tap into potentially trillions of retail dollars up for grabs in an attempt to find a new source of capital as some institutional investors shun new private investments. The two trends have converged, with the fair market value of secondaries in retail funds exposed to such investments almost tripling since 2023, according to Jefferies. Seven of the 10 largest secondaries buyers are actively investing out of their evergreen vehicles alongside traditional closed-end funds. Initially, retail funds typically invested in secondaries by snapping up stakes in diversified portfolios sold by fund investors, according to Scott Beckelman , global co-head of secondary advisory at Jefferies. “The buyers were willing to pay top dollar to get the right portfolios to seed these new funds,” Beckelman said. Now, these retail strategies are increasingly backing continuation funds, he said. Such vehicles allow private-asset managers to extend the holding period for highly valued assets — or those they can’t sell at their desired price. State Street Eyes Further Expansion Into Secondaries Pri...
What comes next for the precious metal? Although many investors have been focused on traditional growth opportunities like big tech, the often-overlooked precious metals sector has quietly stolen the show. Silver, in particular, has been on a generational run, with prices up by an eye-popping 240% during the past 12 months alone, as concerns mount about supply constraints in China and political un...
What comes next for the precious metal? Although many investors have been focused on traditional growth opportunities like big tech, the often-overlooked precious metals sector has quietly stolen the show. Silver, in particular, has been on a generational run, with prices up by an eye-popping 240% during the past 12 months alone, as concerns mount about supply constraints in China and political uncertainty in the U.S. Let's dig deeper into why history suggests the rally might not last for the long haul. Why is silver rallying? This month, silver prices crossed $100 per ounce for the first time in history, the latest peak in a speculative frenzy. Geopolitical turmoil is likely the most significant factor pushing prices up. The Trump administration has steered the U.S. toward a more volatile and unpredictable trade policy -- with tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% for most of the world. And this could be making international investors unsure about the U.S. dollar's future as a safe asset and the global reserve currency. The dollar index (which measures the dollar against a basket of other major currencies) has declined by almost 10% during the past 12 months, which suggests some investors are pulling out of the country. Other factors, like rising deficit spending and concerns about central bank independence, are also causing a loss of faith in the dollar. Trump has repeatedly pressured the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. And while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has resisted, the confrontation will naturally lead to a reduction of trust in the U.S. monetary system. By late 2025, the silver rally was already in full swing. But China added fuel to the fire by announcing a slew of export restrictions that go into effect this year. Under the policy, only 44 companies will be eligible to export the metal from 2026 to 2027. However, while the news sparked fear in financial markets, its real-world impact has been muted. Bloomberg reports that a similar licensing regime has ...
The United States’ top diplomat in China has expressed optimism about US-China ties during a closed-door speech in Hong Kong where he said risks in the relationship have been controlled effectively and a Boeing deal is being negotiated , sources said. Sources who attended the speech by David Perdue, America’s ambassador to China, said his message at Tuesday’s Goldman Sachs Global Macro Conference ...
The United States’ top diplomat in China has expressed optimism about US-China ties during a closed-door speech in Hong Kong where he said risks in the relationship have been controlled effectively and a Boeing deal is being negotiated , sources said. Sources who attended the speech by David Perdue, America’s ambassador to China, said his message at Tuesday’s Goldman Sachs Global Macro Conference Asia Pacific 2026 was “comforting and reassuring” to hundreds of global business and finance leaders who are concerned about the trade and investment links between the world’s top two economies. It was Perdue’s first visit to Hong Kong since he became the ambassador to China on May 15, as first reported by the South China Morning Post this month. ‘We have a deal’: Trump claims breakthrough after ‘12 out of 10’ talks with Xi Jinping ‘We have a deal’: Trump claims breakthrough after ‘12 out of 10’ talks with Xi Jinping In the speech, Perdue said the risks in Sino-US relations had been effectively controlled and the broader bilateral relationship had “improved multidimensionally” since Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, in October, according to three participants at the event who declined to be named. Advertisement “Ambassador Perdue called it a remarkable achievement in the diplomacy between the two heads of state,” one participant said. A second attendee at the event said: “Overall, he seems to be optimistic about US-China relations this year as he also mentioned that Trump and Xi will meet multiple times this year. Advertisement “It is comforting and reassuring for the business and finance leaders attending the event. The world is seeing a drastic rise in geopolitical risk. We badly need stability in China-US relations.” The US’ top envoy in China said that the American and Chinese trade negotiators had made a lot of progress towards a series of agreements before Trump’s expected visit to China in April, including a deal involv...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares slid more than 2% on Monday after a media report said Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) is close to securing certification from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) for its next-generation HBM4 memory chips. High-bandwidth memory, or HBM, is a specialized chip used in artificial intelligence accelerators to move large volumes of data at high...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares slid more than 2% on Monday after a media report said Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) is close to securing certification from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) for its next-generation HBM4 memory chips. High-bandwidth memory, or HBM, is a specialized chip used in artificial intelligence accelerators to move large volumes of data at high speeds. Nvidia relies on HBM for its AI processors, making supplier approvals closely watched by investors. Samsung's progress could add competitive pressure on Micron and SK hynix (HXSC.F), which are both suppliers of advanced memory products used in data centers and AI infrastructure. Memory makers have benefited from strong demand tied to artificial intelligence spending over the past year, pushing many chip stocks sharply higher. That momentum has raised sensitivity to any shifts in supplier dynamics. Earlier this month, reports said Samsung and SK hynix were considering price increases for server memory amid tight supply conditions. In November, industry reports pointed to shortages in older DRAM products as manufacturers prioritized HBM output.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares slid more than 2% on Monday after a media report said Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) is close to securing certification from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) for its next-generation HBM4 memory chips. High-bandwidth memory, or HBM, is a specialized chip used in artificial intelligence accelerators to move large volumes of data at high...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares slid more than 2% on Monday after a media report said Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) is close to securing certification from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) for its next-generation HBM4 memory chips. High-bandwidth memory, or HBM, is a specialized chip used in artificial intelligence accelerators to move large volumes of data at high speeds. Nvidia relies on HBM for its AI processors, making supplier approvals closely watched by investors. Samsung's progress could add competitive pressure on Micron and SK hynix (HXSC.F), which are both suppliers of advanced memory products used in data centers and AI infrastructure. Memory makers have benefited from strong demand tied to artificial intelligence spending over the past year, pushing many chip stocks sharply higher. That momentum has raised sensitivity to any shifts in supplier dynamics. Earlier this month, reports said Samsung and SK hynix were considering price increases for server memory amid tight supply conditions. In November, industry reports pointed to shortages in older DRAM products as manufacturers prioritized HBM output.