"We believe in God the Father - and God the Father is President Museveni. God the Son is MK [Muhoozi Kainerugaba], and now you [the voters] are the Holy Spirit. Therefore, vote for them," she was quoted as saying in comments that came in for some criticism.
"We believe in God the Father - and God the Father is President Museveni. God the Son is MK [Muhoozi Kainerugaba], and now you [the voters] are the Holy Spirit. Therefore, vote for them," she was quoted as saying in comments that came in for some criticism.
Bordeaux’s wine industry has historically adapted to consumer habits. In the 1970s the region leaned towards white, but by the 2000s was famed for powerful oak-aged reds. Now it’s turning to a much older form of red with a name familiar to anglophones: claret. With origins in the 12th century, when it was first shipped to Britain, claret was soon our favoured wine, an unofficial byword for bordeau...
Bordeaux’s wine industry has historically adapted to consumer habits. In the 1970s the region leaned towards white, but by the 2000s was famed for powerful oak-aged reds. Now it’s turning to a much older form of red with a name familiar to anglophones: claret. With origins in the 12th century, when it was first shipped to Britain, claret was soon our favoured wine, an unofficial byword for bordeaux red, which in recent decades has become increasingly full-bodied. The Bordeaux protected designation of origin has now formally validated bordeaux claret, linking it to the existing Bordeaux appellation. Yet the bottles, available from the 2025 vintage, will differ from what many in Britain consider claret – lighter, less tannic and lower in alcohol. Bordeaux has been greatly affected by climate breakdown. Some impacts have been a “positive challenge”, said Stéphanie Sinoquet, the managing director of the Bordeaux growers’ association, with producers turning to untraditional, heat-resistant grape varieties. Warmer conditions were allowing grapes to reach a “better and more consistent ripeness”. Consequently, ever-rising alcohol levels were of concern – 15% is now common. For Jean-Raymond Clarenc, the director of the Bordeaux branch of the Grands Chais de France, the new classification is a “strategic response to these environmental shifts. By opting for shorter macerations and a profile that values freshness over power, we can produce balanced, elegant wines even in warmer vintages. It’s a way of turning a climatic challenge into an oenological opportunity.” Wine consumption habits are changing for several reasons. Warmer weather means drinkers are seeking lighter, fruitier bottles – in France as well as Britain, consumption of red wine is falling. Lighter, chillable reds have become de rigueur – bordeaux claret is designed to be consumed at 8-12C, experts told the Guardian. “Fresher and fruitier styles are perceived as more relaxed and inclusive,” said Sinoquet, adding t...
One in seven food businesses on major delivery platforms, including Deliveroo and Just Eat, is now a “dark kitchen”, a university study shows. The findings, which shine a light on the scale of the hidden takeaway industry, found that 15% of all online food retailers in England were dark kitchens. Also known as “cloud”, “ghost” or “virtual” kitchens, they are delivery-only with no customer-facing s...
One in seven food businesses on major delivery platforms, including Deliveroo and Just Eat, is now a “dark kitchen”, a university study shows. The findings, which shine a light on the scale of the hidden takeaway industry, found that 15% of all online food retailers in England were dark kitchens. Also known as “cloud”, “ghost” or “virtual” kitchens, they are delivery-only with no customer-facing storefront. Despite rapid growth, they have – until now – lacked a clear and consistent definition, creating challenges for regulators, local authorities, food safety officers, industry stakeholders and consumers. Dr Lucie Nield, co-lead investigator from the University of Sheffield, said: “People deserve greater transparency about the food they are ordering online, and these businesses must be held to the appropriate regulatory standards. “Without this, dark kitchens risk falling through the gap, with potential consequences for public health, particularly by encouraging increased use of online takeaways, greater availability and therefore greater consumption of high fat, salt or sugar food. “Dark kitchens have previously been poorly defined and under-researched, making their impacts difficult to fully understand. “Adopting a shared definition is essential for clearer communication, more effective regulation and inspection and for driving public health agendas.” View image in fullscreen A dark kitchen on an industrial estate in south London. The sites can help companies lower their operating costs. Photograph: Anna Watson/Alamy The study, which was commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, brought together multiple university teams to establish the first industry-wide framework for defining and identifying dark kitchens. Researchers worked with academics, public health professionals, local authorities, national governing bodies, industry workers and consumers to ensure the definition reflected how the businesses operated. The final wording was: “Te...
Earlier this month, Alam's phone was stolen mid-shift. He had already worked five consecutive days for more than 12 hours and was just two days away from earning another 5,000-rupee incentive. Without his phone, he could not log in and his streak reset instantly.
Earlier this month, Alam's phone was stolen mid-shift. He had already worked five consecutive days for more than 12 hours and was just two days away from earning another 5,000-rupee incentive. Without his phone, he could not log in and his streak reset instantly.
The stock market tested key levels to end the week while gold and silver dived in a risk-off shift. Google, AMD, Eli Lilly, Amazon and Palantir headline another big earnings week.
The stock market tested key levels to end the week while gold and silver dived in a risk-off shift. Google, AMD, Eli Lilly, Amazon and Palantir headline another big earnings week.
We scope out the dining scene to let you know where to eat — everything from hole-in-the-wall joints to establishments with three Michelin stars. Read all our reviews here . Sure, the stock market is doing better, deals are booming and, you know, Hong Kong is back , but look beneath the shiny surface and the city is still struggling when it comes to the food and beverage industry. Well-loved (and ...
We scope out the dining scene to let you know where to eat — everything from hole-in-the-wall joints to establishments with three Michelin stars. Read all our reviews here . Sure, the stock market is doing better, deals are booming and, you know, Hong Kong is back , but look beneath the shiny surface and the city is still struggling when it comes to the food and beverage industry. Well-loved (and not so well-loved) restaurants continue to close, citing the difficult environment, and Hong Kongers flock to the better perceived value of dining establishments across the border. If now shut-down Sevva in Prince’s Building summed up the decadence of the previous decade in Hong Kong, with its expansive views, pricey drinks and fashionable crowd, newly opened La Parrilla Xpress on Elgin Street serves as a fitting symbol of these straitened times. Occupying a narrow space opposite a building site, the restaurant looks like it just took over the premises of whatever was there before — adding some cheap-looking paintings of flamenco dancers and a smattering of green lampshades for authenticity. The draw is what the entrecote-style restaurant offers: steak and unlimited frites for HK$118 ($15) per person at lunchtime, and HK$148 at dinner. (Adventurous diners could choose the only alternative of chicken.) That’s almost a quarter of the price of Black Sheep Group’s La Vache , which costs HK$418 for a similar meal. I went on a Thursday lunchtime with three Gen X male veterans of the finance industry. Arriving without a booking at midday, we were quickly given a table in a tight corridor next to the grill. We opted to go for both the Argentinian bife de chorizo sirloin and filete de cuadril rump steak, which come in 200 gram servings from what the menu says were grass-fed cows. A starter of a pleasantly tangy frisee salad with walnuts was included in the deal. Drinks are also priced cheaply at HK$20 for a bottle of San Miguel beer, HK$28 for a range of coffees and HK$55 for a glas...
It was a policy meant to ignite a golden age of infrastructure development and put Thailand at the heart of Southeast Asia’s trade and investment for decades to come. Three years – and three prime ministers – after it was first proposed, a multibillion-dollar “landbridge” across Thailand’s southern neck to slash transport times between Asia’s main shipping lanes has now hit a dead end, entangled i...
It was a policy meant to ignite a golden age of infrastructure development and put Thailand at the heart of Southeast Asia’s trade and investment for decades to come. Three years – and three prime ministers – after it was first proposed, a multibillion-dollar “landbridge” across Thailand’s southern neck to slash transport times between Asia’s main shipping lanes has now hit a dead end, entangled in the kingdom’s intractable political crisis. As Thais prepare to vote on February 8 for yet another government, southerners say the promise of a landbridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand to the Indian Ocean now feels empty. Advertisement “We put our resort up for sale when they announced it, but we’re about to have a fourth government, and they still haven’t even started,” said Rung*, a resort owner in Chumphon province that is at the heart of the proposed landbridge. “All of the properties around me put up their land for sale as soon … but we’re all still waiting for buyers.” Srettha Thavisin, then prime minister of Thailand, stands in front of an infographic depicting the landbridge to bypass the Malacca Strait in 2023. Photo: Facebook/Srettha Thavisin On February 8, Thai voters will seek a reset from a decade-long decline that is showing up in poor economic fundamentals in part caused by the chronic political instability.
After a record-breaking 2025, 2026’s market started off like a rollercoaster. We’re one month in, and there have been seismic movements in both the broader market and the tech sector. Big names like Microsoft are seeing massive volatility, while other AI stocks like Nvidia and Palantir are showing price weakness. Now, it’s no secret that AI stocks were the favorites last year, but as volatility hi...
After a record-breaking 2025, 2026’s market started off like a rollercoaster. We’re one month in, and there have been seismic movements in both the broader market and the tech sector. Big names like Microsoft are seeing massive volatility, while other AI stocks like Nvidia and Palantir are showing price weakness. Now, it’s no secret that AI stocks were the favorites last year, but as volatility hits, investors often reset their priorities, focusing on income, upside, and positioning ahead of broader market moves. So, if you’re thinking along the same lines, perhaps it’s time to consider dividend stocks. Dividend stocks showing early strength tend to stand out perfectly for several reasons: improving fundamentals, growing confidence, or a shift in their balance sheet. These early leaders can offer both income today and the potential for continued gains as the year progresses. With that in mind, I screened for dividend stocks that combine analyst support with the strongest year-to-date performance so far in 2026. The result is a short list of income stocks that not only pay dividends but also set the pace early in the year. How I came up with the following stocks Using Barchart’s Stock Screener , I selected the following filters to get my list: YTD Percent Change: Left blank so I can sort it later from highest to lowest. Left blank so I can sort it later from highest to lowest. Number of Analysts: 12 or higher. More analyst suggests stronger confidence in the rating. 12 or higher. More analyst suggests stronger confidence in the rating. Current Analyst Rating: 3.5-5. Stocks with Moderate to Strong buy ratings. 3.5-5. Stocks with Moderate to Strong buy ratings. Dividend Investing Ideas: Best Dividend Stocks, Dividend Aristocrats, and Dividend Kings. I hit the screen and got 87 results. I will cover three with the highest YTD percent change. Let’s start with the first dividend stock: Albemarle Corp ( ALB ) Albemarle Corp is a specialty chemicals company and a pioneer in...
00:02 Speaker A Time now for what to watch. It's going to be a busy earning stretch ahead with big tech firmly in focus. 00:07 Speaker A We're also going to hear from major pharma companies including Merk, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. 00:13 Speaker A But all eyes are on the magnificent 7. analysts are watching Amazon on Thursday for signs that AWS growth is accelerating again, driven by rising dema...
00:02 Speaker A Time now for what to watch. It's going to be a busy earning stretch ahead with big tech firmly in focus. 00:07 Speaker A We're also going to hear from major pharma companies including Merk, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. 00:13 Speaker A But all eyes are on the magnificent 7. analysts are watching Amazon on Thursday for signs that AWS growth is accelerating again, driven by rising demand for AI tools and infrastructure. 00:23 Speaker A We're also hearing from Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday. Investors are looking at whether Gemini traction can continue to support search and YouTube growth while cloud demand tied to AI inference remains a key driver. 00:35 Speaker A In semiconductors, AMD report results on Tuesday with analysts expecting CPUs to lead near-term results. 00:41 Speaker A In the media space, Disney posted earnings on Monday as investors look past a mixed quarter and towards fiscal 2026 with parks performance streaming profitability and CEO succession front and center. 00:51 Speaker A Speaking of entertainment, we'll also be listening close to the Senate hearing next week on the proposed deal between Netflix and Warner Brothers Discovery, a development that could have major implications for consolidation across Hollywood. 01:02 Speaker A And finally, the January jobs report that's coming out on Friday to end the week. Economist forecast the US economy to add 65,000 jobs while unemployment and hourly wages hold hold at 4.4% and 0.3% respectively on a month-over-month basis.
Indian stocks are seeing a resurgence of volatility just weeks after being dubbed the world’s calmest equity market, with growing skepticism sparking an exodus of overseas investors. The India NSE Volatility Index has risen 4.5 points from a record low in December, signaling increasing hedging demand. The gauge climbed to the highest level since June this week relative to the Cboe Volatility Index...
Indian stocks are seeing a resurgence of volatility just weeks after being dubbed the world’s calmest equity market, with growing skepticism sparking an exodus of overseas investors. The India NSE Volatility Index has risen 4.5 points from a record low in December, signaling increasing hedging demand. The gauge climbed to the highest level since June this week relative to the Cboe Volatility Index in the US, as the benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index hovers around a three-month low ahead of the nation’s annual budget due Sunday. Some investors argue the turbulence reflects a global portfolio rebalancing rather than a fundamental break in India’s story. Others warn that persistent outflows, mixed earnings , high valuations and the country’s lack of exposure to stocks benefiting from the artificial-intelligence boom are steadily eroding the market’s appeal. “The recent spike in the India VIX suggests investors are trading with caution” ahead of the budget due Sunday, said Sahaj Agrawal , head of derivatives research at Kotak Securities. “India appears to be at the receiving end of several geopolitical issues, particularly with the US trade deal yet to materialize and limited participation in the AI trade.” The rebound in volatility has come with a surge in options trading during the corporate earnings season, just as rising oil prices and a weakening of the rupee — now at a record low — add to the pressure. Daily derivatives turnover has averaged more than 300 trillion rupees ($3.3 trillion) this month on leading bourse National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., the highest since the regulator began curbing the market in November 2024. With the Nifty 50 down more than 3% this year, Indian shares have become some of the world’s worst performers. Foreigners have pulled about $3.5 billion from the market this month after a record $18.8 billion in outflows last year. Investors are now looking to see whether the annual budget will include an increase in defense spending and more shar...
Join us as we dive into the strengths and weaknesses of Dassault Systèmes. Will this software company rise to the occasion, or is it just another overhyped stock? Find out in our latest analysis! Explore the exciting world of Dassault (DASTY 0.25%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends an...
Join us as we dive into the strengths and weaknesses of Dassault Systèmes. Will this software company rise to the occasion, or is it just another overhyped stock? Find out in our latest analysis! Explore the exciting world of Dassault (DASTY 0.25%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Dec. 10, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 30, 2026.
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to help it train and run its latest artificial-intelligence models has stalled after some inside the chip giant expressed doubts about the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Me...
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to help it train and run its latest artificial-intelligence models has stalled after some inside the chip giant expressed doubts about the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese)
Erik Isakson/DigitalVision via Getty Images One company that I have known about for quite some time now, but I have not written about, is AAON, Inc. ( AAON ). For those not familiar with the business, it essentially operates in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) solutions market. It does this not only for commercial customers but also for industrial indoor environments. Conceptu...
Erik Isakson/DigitalVision via Getty Images One company that I have known about for quite some time now, but I have not written about, is AAON, Inc. ( AAON ). For those not familiar with the business, it essentially operates in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) solutions market. It does this not only for commercial customers but also for industrial indoor environments. Conceptually, this is a simple business to understand. But simple does not always translate to unsuccessful. In fact, management has achieved remarkable success in recent years. Revenue, profits, and cash flows have a solid history of growth. And if everything goes according to plan, we should expect that growth to continue at least in the near term. As solid as the company is, I unfortunately cannot get behind it. Even though I love the business model and I think that business has a lot going for it, the fact of the matter is that shares look very pricey on an absolute basis. But it's not just that. They're also rather costly compared to most other similar firms. If it weren’t for the fact that the company has a great growth opportunity in place, and if it weren't for the fact that the challenges it is facing from a profitability standpoint seem to be transitory, I would certainly take a slightly bearish stance. But for now, I think that a speculative "Hold" rating is the right choice. Shares Need To Cool Down As I mentioned already, AAON is a player in the HVAC solutions market. But operationally speaking , there is a bit more complexity to the organization. In fact, management has organized the business into three separate operating segments. One of these is its AAON Oklahoma segment, which focuses on the production and sale of semi-custom and custom HVAC systems. It also makes certain control solutions and sells aftermarket parts to customers through retail part stores and online channels. As its name suggests, this part of the company focuses on the market in Oklahoma. But tha...