00:00 Dan As far as the the automotive business goes, you know, you guys have been a player in this for for quite some time, and it seems to be on on the up and up for the the past few quarters. Where do you see that going at this point? How do you expect that to to continue to evolve and I got to I got to ask again, is it is it memory an issue at all in that aspect? 00:20 Akash Yeah, I think we've been very excited about our automotive business. I think we've taken the technology portfolio that we have in handsets and really kind of added significant capability to it to make it optimized and suitable for where the cars are going, right? That is an industry that's in transition. Um, it requires a lot more and different kind of technologies than it did a few years ago. And Qualcomm is hitting that inflection point and bringing the right set of technologies uh into car. So 00:53 Akash uh very excited. I think uh we talked about uh Volkswagen uh signing up with Qualcomm at scale. Uh several uh Japanese OEMs, Korean OEMs, US OEMs, Chinese, Europeans, they're all using our technology. And so the scale that we bring to bear is is incredible and we're now becoming the leader in ADAS uh as well going forward, autonomous driving. 01:17 Akash The other thing I'll say about auto automotive is that we are able to leverage this technology into robotics as well. Uh robotics obviously is an incredible new area that's coming up with humanoids and manufacturing robots and warehousing robots, uh all kinds of uh changes happening in the industry and this is going to be a massive market. And Qualcomm is now at the center of that transformation with our new product uh uh Dragon Wing IQ 10, which brings the strengths from a connectivity, processing and AI perspective all together and really optimize product uh for robotics and humanoids going forward. So very excited about working with the industry leaders on it. And and as you look forward uh for Qualcomm, I think the opportunities are ...

烏克蘭總統澤連斯基稱，美國希望夏季前結束俄烏戰事，並倡議一周內在邁阿密舉行美烏俄三方會談。 澤連斯基周六向記者稱，美國當局要求烏俄雙方最遲六月達成和平協議，相信美方為了應對中期選舉，可能按照這個時間表，向俄烏雙方施壓。 他又稱美方倡議在同一時間，簽署所有停戰協議，但烏方希望分階段停戰，明確列出甚麼時間、甚麼階段做甚麼。 澤連斯基又稱，烏方代表將赴美國邁阿密與會，他相信領土問題要在三方領導人層面解決，並指美方倡議在烏克蘭東部頓巴斯地區，建立非軍事化的自由經濟區，但烏俄雙方不支持這種想法。

The eyes are “the lamp of the body” according to the Bible; if they are healthy, the body is full of light, and if they are not, there is darkness. Literally and metaphorically, it’s on the money. Our eyesight is one of the most important ways with which we interact with the world, and it interacts with us. We take our eyesight for granted, which is why it comes as such a shock when it starts to let us down. “Blindness is a very scary disability,” says Prof Lauren Ayton, deputy director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia at the University of Melbourne. “But people don’t realise actually about 90% of vision loss can be prevented or treated.” And like many other problems, keeping the eyes healthy so often comes down to good diet, keeping active, and regular check-ups. There are two key periods in life where eye problems become obvious. There is an emerging global epidemic of myopia – shortsightedness – in school-age children, with around one in three children and adolescents now short-sighted – and that figure is rising. And while the exact cause of this rise is unclear, research does suggest that screen time is a factor – but not in the way you might think. Screens versus the outdoors For all the concern about screen time being the enemy of eyesight, there actually is no evidence that closeup focusing on screens causes myopia. “The direct evidence for screens in and of themselves being problematic is pretty, pretty weak,” says Prof Allison McKendrick, Lions Eye Institute UWA chair in optometry research in Perth. What’s more likely is that screen time is taking over from time doing other things that are beneficial for eye health. One of those things, particularly in children, is outdoor time, says Dr Flora Hui, a clinical scientist also at the Centre for Eye Research Australia. “Getting enough sunlight is actually important for the growth of their eye,” she says. One theory is that sunlight causes the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is important ...

I’m not sure when Russell and I became close friends, but in years 9, 10 and 11 at Turramurra high in Sydney in the mid-1980s we were inseparable. It was platonic, though to be honest I was probably in love with him at some point! My mum, Nadine, was an author and arts editor for the Financial Review, so we have lovely memories of going to the opera, ballet and theatre together: me, mum, Russell. She adored him. Mum and I lived in a converted church and he was always offering to work around the house. We’d listen to music, hang out – he tried to teach me about football and I watched it because he liked it, even though I found it tedious. Eventually, we started mixing in different circles. I left school in 1984 and went off to study art, and he finished high school then studied mechanical engineering. I’d still see him every now and then; he was working at the servo at Pennant Hills and I would drop in occasionally. By 1991 I had completed my studies then went up to Cairns with my then-boyfriend, who I eventually married. Russell and I fell out of touch. In 2003 my marriage broke up and my mum and I moved to Lemon Tree Passage near Nelson Bay together. I was in my late 30s and met a new partner but it was a difficult time. I was trying and failing to conceive via IVF. My partner and I split after two years and my mum was very sick. I looked after her until she passed away in 2009. The next decade wasn’t easy but just before 2020 I was ready for a fresh start. I sold my home and bought a caravan. I had planned to just go wherever I wanted, then Covid lockdowns happened. When the world shut down, I found healing. I was making jewellery, painting, swimming and spending time with my dogs. I was enjoying my own company and planned to stay single. At the same time, I had been searching for Russell. I wasn’t thinking anything romantic but I did dream about him and wondered where he was. I found a guy with Russell’s name on Facebook and sent him a friend request but the guy ...

Ducks typically live between five and 10 years, and pigs 10 to 20. You first appeared on screen in 1935 and 1937, which makes you 91 and 89, respectively. What’s your secret to your eternally youthful looks? Daffy Duck: Firtht of all, it’s very rude to comment on a duck’s age. Thecond of all, thank you for noticing how youthful I look. My thecret is very thimple – moisturise daily, stay hydrated and tell the artist who draws you to take out any wrinkles. Porky Pig: For me, it’s all about ex-ex-ex-ex-er – keeping fit. In my case that’s running, playing b-basketball and jumping out of the way of falling anvils. View image in fullscreen The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is out in February. Photograph: Warner Bros Entertainment Inc You teamed up for Looney Tunes’ first-ever fully animated feature film. Were there any other Warner Brothers characters you’d have liked to join? Perhaps a cartoon rabbit? A canary? A coyote? A skunk? DD: It’s a huge movie, but it’s still not big enough for me and the rabbit. There’s only room for one star, thupported by a loyal thidekick. A yeth man. A thtooge. Someone who knows people aren’t watching the movie to just see him … PP: You know I’m right he-he-he – next to you, Daffy? Personally I would love to have more Looney Tunes pals with us – like when we did Space Jam. Maybe we could do a special toon version of The Traitors? Except I think we could easily guess who the tr-tr-tr – double-crosser would be! DD: Why are you thtaring at me like that? Your co-star Petunia Pig also holds her own. What other Hollywood leading lady would you most like to face an alien invasion with? Porky: Well I must admit I have a little d-d-d – crush on that Syd-Syd-Sydney Sweeney. Daffy: Jacob Elordi! That hair! Those dreamboat eyes! Porky: Umm, Daffy, I think you’re mis-mis-misunderstanding the ... Daffy: Cool it, pig! Get your own Hollywood beau! View image in fullscreen Petunia Pig (right) co-stars in The Day The Earth Blew Up. Photograph: W...

美國和伊朗代表日前就核問題，在阿曼間接談判，伊朗外長阿拉格齊提出兩條「紅線」。 阿拉格齊周六接受半島電視台訪問，稱伊美談判是良好開端，伊朗核問題只能通過談判解決，但他認為跟要美國建立互信，仍有很長的路要走。 阿拉格齊強調，德黑蘭政府劃定兩條「紅線」，首先是不會放棄鈾濃縮，其次是不會就導彈事宜跟美方談判。他又警告美國一旦向伊朗施襲，伊朗將向中東地區的美軍基地作反擊。 美國總統特朗普早前表明，打算本周初再跟伊朗會談，他稱德黑蘭似乎很想達到協議，美方願意給予時間，但他強調，不容許伊朗擁有核武，若對方拒絕達成協議，將面臨嚴重後果。

Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine And Russia A June Deadline To End War Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 6 that the United States has given both Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, adding that Washington is likely to increase pressure on both sides if fighting continues beyond that point. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said U.S. officials have outlined a timeline aimed at securing an end to hostilities by early summer, as the Trump administration steps up diplomatic efforts to halt Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. “The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of this summer,” Zelenskyy said, according to remarks embargoed until Feb. 7. He added that Washington wants “a clear schedule of all events” and would likely apply pressure “precisely according to this schedule” if progress stalls. Zelenskyy said U.S. officials have made clear they intend to “do everything” to bring the war to an end by June. He did not specify what form pressure might take or whether it would apply equally to Kyiv and Moscow. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment or confirmation. US-Brokered Talks Continue Zelenskyy’s comments came after the latest round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi involving representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. All sides described the discussions as constructive, and a Russia–Ukraine prisoner swap was announced, but no cease-fire or political agreement was reached. U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Feb. 6 aboard Air Force One that “we had very, very good talks today, having to do with Russia, Ukraine,” adding that “something could be happening.” Trump did not provide details on the discussions or address whether a formal deadline had been communicated to the warring parties. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said the Feb. 4–5...

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Key Points Applied Digital now has lease agreements worth more than $16 billion over the next 15 years. Its heavy reliance on a single customer adds significant risk to an already heavily leveraged business. 10 stocks we like better than Applied Digital › Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) has turned into one of the market's hottest growth stocks in recent years. After the data center operator pivoted from a focus on providing infrastructure for crypto miners to building infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI), its share price has absolutely exploded. But while the AI-first strategy has created an enormous opportunity, the company is walking a fine line, and any slip-up could turn this growth stock into dead weight in your portfolio. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Why Applied Digital has soared Applied Digital builds and operates data centers specifically designed for AI workloads, and leases the facilities to tenants that actually run the servers that power AI. Think of it as a specialized real estate developer and landlord -- it finds the land, builds the facilities, and keeps the lights on and the AC running. Given the immense power requirements of AI and the complexity of the infrastructure that supports it, there are only a handful of companies capable of doing this at scale. That means Applied Digital is extremely well positioned to take advantage of AI's rapid growth to expand its top line -- and it has. The company's revenue has exploded from $55 million in 2023 to $264 million over its last four reported quarters. Applied Digital is in the midst of building an immense amount of capacity and now has commitments for up to $16 billion in revenue over the next 15 years. The risks investors can't ignore While there is a lot of opportunity in this niche, there's also...

泰國大選｜投票開始 料最快晚上有初步點票結果 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】泰國國會眾議院選舉正在投票。 全國逾9萬9千個票站早上8時起陸續開放，逾5,000萬合資格選民將選出500名國會眾議員，預料最快晚上公布初步點票結果。選前民調顯示，屬改革派的人民黨支持度領先，但在當前選舉制度及政治環境下，預測議席可能反而比上屆減少，相反親建制的泰自豪黨或能籌組聯合政府繼續執政。

愛潑斯坦案｜被指與淫媒有不當財政往來 法前文化部長否認 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】法國前文化部長雅克朗被揭發涉嫌與美國淫媒富豪愛潑斯坦有不當財政往來遭調查，他被逼辭去公職，外長召見他要求他解釋和愛潑斯坦的關係。 美國司法部早前公開的愛潑斯坦案文件，內裡近700次提及雅克朗，法國金融犯罪檢察官辦公室就表示雅克朗和他女兒涉嫌透過洗錢進行稅務詐騙，已對兩人展開調查。有關消息公布數小時後，雅克朗隨即辭任文化部有份資助的阿拉伯世界文化中心主席，但重申針對他的指控毫無根據，歡迎警方調查。

Brioche Pasquier has asked people who purchased six-packs of its Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that have a best before date of 4 March to return them due to "the potential presence of hard white plastic", the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Saturday.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on his warnings about U.S. debt, predicting financial doom will be guaranteed without the transformative effects of AI and robotics on the economy. In a lengthy, wide-ranging interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel alongside Stripe cofounder and president John Collison on Thursday, the tech billionaire was asked why he pushed for aggressive spending cuts while leading the Department of Government Efficiency if technology will supercharge GDP growth and ease the debt burden. Musk replied that he was concerned about waste and fraud. That’s despite reports that many across-the-board staffing cuts included critical employees who had to be hired back. “In the absence of AI and robotics, we’re actually totally screwed because the national debt is piling up like crazy,” he added. Interest payments alone on the $38.5 trillion debt pile are about $1 trillion a year, exceeding the U.S. military budget, Musk pointed out. Debt-servicing costs also top spending on social programs like Medicare. But President Donald Trump has vowed to boost annual defense outlays to $1.5 trillion, so the defense budget could overtake interest payments again, at least temporarily. Reflecting on his work with DOGE, Musk said he had hoped to slow down the unsustainable financial trajectory the U.S. is on, buying more time for AI and robotics to boost growth. “It’s the only thing that could solve the national debt. We are 1,000% going to go bankrupt as a country, and fail as a country, without AI and robots,” he predicted. “Nothing else will solve the national debt. We just need enough time to build the AI and robots to not go bankrupt before then.” In late November, Musk made similar comments, saying on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast that the deployment of AI and robotics “at very large scale” is the only solution to the U.S. debt crisis. But he cautioned that the increased output in goods and services as a result of the technologies would likely lead to significant deflati...

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No surprises here, not even a hint of one. England have had tougher training sessions in preparation for this Six Nations and by the end the scoreboard spoke for itself. Wales were not so much beaten as buried beneath an avalanche of seven white tries including a first-half hat-trick for the pacy Bath wing Henry Arundell on his first England start since the 2023 World Cup. If not quite as big a rout as England’s 68-14 win in Cardiff 11 months ago, the flashing red warning lights were visible from the moment the visitors had two players sent to the sin bin in the first quarter. They never looked like recovering and, in its own way, this disappointment will sting as much as the 73-0 defeat by South Africa in November. If there was some consolation that England could not always sustain their first-half momentum it was strictly relative. The plain truth was that the game had long since been won and the bonus point banked, although head coach Steve Borthwick will be slightly irked by his side’s inability to put the hammer fully down when Wales were again reduced to 13 men by two more yellow cards in the final quarter. Either way this was another sobering result for those who believe the Six Nations is only ever as strong as its weakest link. If this 145-year-old fixture ever becomes humdrum the championship will be fundamentally the poorer for it and its traditional colour and passion will steadily ebb away. It is not just Welsh fans who will be praying for some light at the eastbound end of the Brynglas tunnels. You certainly had to admire the pre-match optimism of the defiant visiting supporter carrying his inflatable leek up the road from Twickenham station. Good news is not exactly rife within Welsh rugby just now and the off-field politics remain poisonous. Those trying to keep the faith badly need something to cling to in the coming weeks but there was scant encouragement here on a cool, grey evening. At least it was slightly drier than it might have been. Not that...

A remorseless England piled pain and points on Wales as they began their hunt for the Six Nations title with a 48-7 victory at Allianz Stadium. Wing Henry Arundell, making his first start for his country in more than two years, scored a first-half hat-trick as England put themselves out of sight before the break. Josh Adams was picked out by Dan Edwards' precise punt for Wales's solitary try five minutes after the restart, but, for the most part, the one-way traffic continued to steamroll the visitors. Tom Roebuck added to Ben Earl's first-half try, before the introduction of Marcus Smith, Henry Pollock and returning captain Maro Itoje energised England for the final quarter. Earl, as he did in the 68-14 romp in Cardiff last year, switched to midfield late on as England used the remaining game time to try out new patterns for the campaign to come. Tommy Freeman, who scored in all five of England's games in the tournament last year, powered his way over in the last play of the game to keep his scoring streak going. Wales have now won only two of their past 24 Test matches, while the domestic game is racked with uncertainty and rancour as the Welsh Rugby Union attempt to restructure four regional sides. Ominously they take on France, the defending champions who took apart Ireland on Thursday night, next weekend. The contrast to England is stark. The hosts' 12th straight victory was roared to the rafters and belief is swelling that their run can carry them to a first title since 2020. A far tougher test of those credentials awaits in the shape of a wounded Scotland in Edinburgh next weekend, but their mix of accurate attack and furious defence was hard to fault. It was certainly too potent for Wales. More to follow

Key Points VTI charges a much lower expense ratio than SPY while also offering a marginally higher dividend yield. SPY has delivered a slightly higher one-year total return and experienced a smaller maximum drawdown than VTI. VTI holds thousands more stocks, covering the full U.S. equity market, while SPY focuses on S&P 500 large-caps. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF › The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) are both designed for broad U.S. stock market exposure, but they differ in scope and cost. SPY tracks the S&P 500 Index, focusing on large-cap companies, while VTI holds thousands of stocks across all market capitalizations, offering access to a more comprehensive slice of the U.S. market. This comparison highlights the key differences to help investors weigh which may better fit their portfolio goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPY VTI Issuer SPDR Vanguard Expense ratio 0.09% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 5, 2026) 13.13% 12.43% Dividend yield 1.05% 1.10% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.00 1.04 AUM $709 billion $571 billion VTI is more affordable on fees, charging just one-third of SPY’s expense ratio. VTI also has a slight edge on dividend yield, making it appealing for both cost-conscious and income-seeking investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPY VTI Max drawdown (5 y) -24.50% -25.36% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,764 $1,656 SPY has had a slightly milder maximum drawdown over the past five years and also outpaced VTI in cumulative growth, suggesting marginally stronger risk-adjusted results for large-cap-focused investors. What's inside VTI casts a wide net, holding roughly 3,600 stocks and covering the full U.S. equity spectrum -- large-, mid-, and small-caps -- with a notable tilt toward technology (33%), financial services (13%), and consumer cyclical (10%). Its largest positions are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. The fund’s 24-year history and massive ass...

财联社2月8日讯（编辑 史正丞） 在本周的加密货币巨震期间，韩国第二大加密货币交易所Bithumb的比特币挂牌价一度被砸到8111万韩元，相当于5.5万美元，显著低于市场价格。 背后的原因令人大跌眼镜： 交易所在发放活动奖励时，错把奖金的单位输成比特币 。 （来源：Bithumb） 据悉，涉事活动是定于当地时间周五晚19点开启的“随机宝箱”活动， 交易所原本打算向参与者支付每人2000至50000韩元的中奖金额（相当于人民币9.5元至237元），却把单位输成了比特币。 Bithumb披露，使用积分参与活动的共有695人， 其中打开宝箱的249人原本能获得62万韩元，结果变成空投62万个比特币 ，人均2490个。 按照事发前比特币的价格9800万韩元/6.7万美元计算，相当于 415亿美元/2879亿元人民币 ，匀到每个人头上就是 1.6亿美元/11.56亿元 。 顺便一提，根据Bithumb的季报， 交易所错误空投的比特币远远超出其实际持有量 。截至去年三季度末，Bithumb代为保管的比特币总数只有4.26万个，这也引发“幽灵比特币”的争议。 大部分比特币已追回 Bithumb事后发布的复盘公告显示，活动开始后经过20分钟发现“发的是比特币”，然后又花了15分钟启动阻止相关账户交易/提币的程序，到19点40分完成突发情况的处置。 万幸的是，绝大多数错误发放的比特币在流入市场前就被扣下，同时涉事的比特币也没有外流，殃及更广泛的市场。 根据交易所披露的最新情况， 错发的62万个比特币中，已回收618,212个 。事发后，一共有等值1788个比特币的资产被抛售，交易所已经追回了其中的93%。 目前仍有等值 125个比特币的资产尚未被追回 ，按照6.9万美元的最新报价计算，相当于862.5万美元（约合人民币5980万元）。 全额补偿受损用户 非常不巧的是，这一事件也发生在近期比特币持续下跌的过程中，并在周五晚间砸出了6万美元的阶段低点。许多交易者并没有意识到引发暴跌的原因竟然是“宝箱奖金填错单位”，进而被卷入恐慌性抛售。 （Coinbase的比特币交易价格，来源：TradingView） 在周六晚些时候发布的公告中， Bithumb确认截至周六下午16点，预计交易所用户因“恐慌性抛售”造成的损失约为10亿韩元 ，并宣布对周五晚间19点30分至45分期间低价卖出的客户全额补...

USA Rare Earth stock has been red hot over the last year. What comes next? USA Rare Earth (USAR +6.04%) has taken investors on a wild ride since its market debut. The company went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in March 2025. Despite some dramatic swings, the company's share price is up roughly 141% from market close on the day it started trading publicly. On the other hand, the stock is also down roughly 33% from the lifetime high that it reached last October despite going on a huge rally recently. Is USA Rare Earth poised to beat the market over the next five years, or is this highly speculative stock too risky to invest in? USA Rare Earth stock could be looking at a binary outcome As of this writing, USA Rare Earth has a market capitalization of approximately $3.5 billion. Meanwhile, the minerals specialist has yet to record any revenue. USA Rare Earth is potentially positioned to see huge growth in conjunction with surging mineral processing and magnet production demand, but there's a huge amount of speculation involved in charting the company's performance outlook. The stock saw big gains at the beginning of 2026 in conjunction with the company's announcement that it had secured contracts to facilitate the launch of new mineral refining operations in France. Its Less Common Metals Europe SAS subsidiary is building a new plant that's seemingly poised to produce 3,750 metric tons of refined material per year. The French government is providing a credit for up to 45% of the company's equipment costs and reimbursing up to 130 million euros in real estate costs. Expand NASDAQ : USAR USA Rare Earth Today's Change ( 6.04 %) $ 1.25 Current Price $ 21.84 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.2B Day's Range $ 20.51 - $ 21.97 52wk Range $ 5.56 - $ 43.98 Volume 371K Avg Vol 17M USA Rare Earth's share price has also recently gotten a big boost from news that President Donald Trump's administration is making moves to improve the United Stat...

Key Points Its valuation has surged as access to minerals has become an economic and national security concern. The mining company is partnering with the U.S. government to build up domestic supply. USA Rare Earth is a risky stock, but it could offer asymmetric upside potential. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) has taken investors on a wild ride since its market debut. The company went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in March 2025. Despite some dramatic swings, the company's share price is up roughly 141% from market close on the day it started trading publicly. On the other hand, the stock is also down roughly 33% from the lifetime high that it reached last October despite going on a huge rally recently. Is USA Rare Earth poised to beat the market over the next five years, or is this highly speculative stock too risky to invest in? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » USA Rare Earth stock could be looking at a binary outcome As of this writing, USA Rare Earth has a market capitalization of approximately $3.5 billion. Meanwhile, the minerals specialist has yet to record any revenue. USA Rare Earth is potentially positioned to see huge growth in conjunction with surging mineral processing and magnet production demand, but there's a huge amount of speculation involved in charting the company's performance outlook. The stock saw big gains at the beginning of 2026 in conjunction with the company's announcement that it had secured contracts to facilitate the launch of new mineral refining operations in France. Its Less Common Metals Europe SAS subsidiary is building a new plant that's seemingly poised to produce 3,750 metric tons of refined material per year. The French government is providing a credit for up to 45% of the company's equipment costs and rei...

The data center company's stock has rocketed by nearly 800% since last April. Applied Digital (APLD +25.52%) has turned into one of the market's hottest growth stocks in recent years. After the data center operator pivoted from a focus on providing infrastructure for crypto miners to building infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI), its share price has absolutely exploded. But while the AI-first strategy has created an enormous opportunity, the company is walking a fine line, and any slip-up could turn this growth stock into dead weight in your portfolio. Expand NASDAQ : APLD Applied Digital Today's Change ( 25.52 %) $ 7.11 Current Price $ 34.95 Key Data Points Market Cap $9.8B Day's Range $ 29.24 - $ 35.09 52wk Range $ 3.31 - $ 42.27 Volume 45M Avg Vol 32M Gross Margin 16.40 % Why Applied Digital has soared Applied Digital builds and operates data centers specifically designed for AI workloads, and leases the facilities to tenants that actually run the servers that power AI. Think of it as a specialized real estate developer and landlord -- it finds the land, builds the facilities, and keeps the lights on and the AC running. Given the immense power requirements of AI and the complexity of the infrastructure that supports it, there are only a handful of companies capable of doing this at scale. That means Applied Digital is extremely well positioned to take advantage of AI's rapid growth to expand its top line -- and it has. The company's revenue has exploded from $55 million in 2023 to $264 million over its last four reported quarters. Applied Digital is in the midst of building an immense amount of capacity and now has commitments for up to $16 billion in revenue over the next 15 years. The risks investors can't ignore While there is a lot of opportunity in this niche, there's also a whole lot of risk. At present, the company is operating in the red, losing $125 million over the last 12 months. But that's not necessarily a major concern at this poin...

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Despite bringing in a $156,000 annual salary, a Chicago family is struggling to afford groceries, something the wife attributes to her husband’s growing $700-a-month addiction to tobacco and marijuana. Substance Use Or Budget Problem? “My husband is an addict,” Megan said during an episode of “The Ramsey Show” last year. She is a stay-at-home mother pregnant with their third child and called for advice from personal finance experts Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw. Megan said her husband typically spends around $6,000 a year on the habit, but the past couple of months have been worse due to the deaths of his father and grandfather. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share Americans With a Financial Plan Can 4X Their Wealth — Get Your Personalized Plan from a CFP Pro Because of her husband’s “erratic behavior,” Megan told the hosts she’s hesitant to pay off their $20,000 car loan even though they have the money. She fears that the freed-up $600 monthly payment would just vanish into his habit. Ramsey immediately challenged the framing. “If I was to say that my wife was an addict, that would mean that our marriage was either getting ready to end or she was getting help next week,” he said. “But you use this like it’s part of the budget. If you’re going to call him an addict, you’re going to have to act like it.” He added that if her concern is simply that her husband occasionally uses substances and it’s costing them $500 to $700 a month, that's a very different scenario than describing him as an addict. Trending: Designed for investors with strong market convictions, REX Shares builds ETFs for income, leverage, and tactical positioning — explore the lineup. When they asked about his income structure, Megan revealed she brings in no income currently. Her husband earns the entire household income. They take home about $7,800 per month after taxes, yet Megan said food insecurity remains a problem. Lifesty...

DOHA, Qatar – This week’s historic $1 trillion rout in U.S. software giants like Microsoft and Salesforce has sent a chill across Silicon Valley and around the world. Speaking with fast-growing AI unicorn founders and top venture investors at Web Summit Qatar, many argued the software "Armageddon" narrative is overblown – even as they acknowledge AI valuations look stretched. The founder of the $7 billion agentic AI unicorn Glean, Arvind Jain, said he doesn’t think AI will make software-as-a-service obsolete. GOOGLE PLANS TO SPEND BIG AS AI RACE WITH RIVALS INTENSIFIES "I think AI is a really powerful technology that people have to embed," he said, adding that delivering products and services "will all continue," arguing integration is how software services will thrive in the future. Meantime, the $17 billion-valued decacorn Miro’s founder, Andrey Khusid, said AI "valuations are crazy, and valuations will correct," but in his estimate, valuations will "normalize in the next two years." Technology investors also believe the AI bubble is deflating. Larry Li, founder of Amino Capital and a member of Forbes’ annual Midas List, said "it’s just a matter of time," as he sees the bubble – especially for large companies – deflating. Ticker Security Last Change Change % MSFT MICROSOFT CORP. 401.14 +7.47 +1.90% CRM SALESFORCE INC. 191.37 +1.45 +0.76% APPLE SEES BIGGEST SALES JUMP IN 4 YEARS, POWERED BY 'STAGGERING' IPHONE DEMAND Both investors and founders compared the moment to the dot-com era: most startups will fail, but the ones that survive will be the generational winners of the AI revolution. The prevailing view in Doha is that the boom has been more "responsible" than prior cycles because many companies are generating real revenue – even if valuations may still correct. IPO market: why AI giants may wait Another point of discussion in Doha was the IPO market, amid reports that AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are racing to get to market first to scoop up eager investor d...

Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF ( IDVO ) and Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF ( DIVO ) are twin brothers whose investment concept is founded on high-quality stock selection and conservative use of options, though they differ primarily in terms of geographic investment concentration. If DIVO is a fund that works with US securities, than IDVO was created with the aim of transferring this successful strategy to foreign markets in Asia, Europe, and other regions. Consequently, the following interesting question arises: "Where is it better to invest?" Should you invest in an ETF that works with US assets? Should you choose a fund that allows you to capitalize on the growth of foreign markets? Answering this question depends on comparing the key quantitative metrics and qualitative indicators of IDVO and DIVO. My opinion is that the best solution in the battle between the two funds is to choose both at once in order to diversify your portfolio. Fundamental similarities between IDVO and DIVO IDVO and DIVO's main similarities are their affiliation with the same CEF family, Amplify Investment, along with the fact that they're built on the same strategy from the Capital Wealth Planning team. These funds' main investment philosophy is built around the idea of working with stocks that show dividend growth. These funds seek out companies that not only provide investors with high dividend yields, as well as companies with substantial free cash flow, minimal debt, as well as a history of consistent dividend growth. Additionally, there are a number of other fundamental characteristics that make IDVO and DIVO similar ETFs: Each fund employs an options strategy based on tactical covered calls. Options are not taken on the entire index, however, they are taken on individual stocks, but only during periods when volatility creates an attractive premium. In general, no more than 15%–20% of the p...

Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory over Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday. The British number four, who had dropped to 120th in the world rankings, came back strongly from a set down in the final to beat German Korpatsch 5-7 6-2 6-1. Boulter's positive performance in the Czech Republic this week after an inconsistent 2025 season means she will return to the top 100 at number 84. The 29-year-old split from her long-time coach Biljana Veselinovic last year and appointed Michael Joyce at the start of 2026. She dedicated the win to her new coach Joyce, saying: "We're only a few weeks into business right now Mickey but we've got one in the bag."

FangXiaNuo/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images If you looked at the chart of JD.com ( JD ), you would see a stock that has fallen more than 70% in the last 5 years, and that would make you believe that this is a business on the verge of a complete collapse. The stock is currently trading in a range of ~$25-$30 and has been an underperformer for the last many years because of the narrative that China is uninvestable given its relationship with the US. However, while everyone has been busy selling the stock, I believe the market has conveniently ignored the reality of JD’s business. We are looking at a company which has generated over $180 billion of revenue in the last 12M, is growing at a 15% YoY growth rate as per its latest quarterly filing, has one of the largest supply chain networks in China and it sits on a $12Bn+ cash pile. Given these realities and the difference in the price performance of this stock, I would like to initiate coverage on the stock of JD with a strong buy and get into the details of the different drivers of why I believe the stock is likely to do very well over the next 3-5 years. JD Performance vs S&P500 (Seeking Alpha) Driver #1: logistics is no longer a cost center, it is a strategic moat For a long time, bears had argued that JD’s asset-heavy model, where it owns multiple warehouses and courier fleets, was a liability compared to its competition’s asset-light model, particularly that of Alibaba. This is structurally changing now, and JD’s logistic infrastructure is turning out to be one of its most significant strategic moats. To give you more context, JD owns JD Logistics (JDL), for its own retail operations. It is profitable at a standalone basis and is also being leveraged by the company to serve external clients. Last quarter, JD-Logistics revenue increased 24% year on year, which is significantly higher than its core retail business. Just the way Amazon transformed its profitability profile because of its moat in its logistics- JD.co...

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SpaceX's New Order Of Operations: Moon Mission First, Mars On Hold Elon Musk's SpaceX is apparently reorienting its near-term space roadmap, pushing back a planned 2026 uncrewed Mars mission and focusing efforts on NASA's Artemis program, with Starship's uncrewed moon mission targeted for early next year. According to Wall Street Journal sources, the rocket company told investors this week that Musk will prioritize a moon mission, with a Mars mission to follow. The lunar landing with a Starship rocket is slated for March 2027. The person noted that the moon mission will be uncrewed and will not include humanoid or wheeled ground-based robots. The space pivot comes after SpaceX acquired Musk's AI company, xAI, earlier this week, combining his rocket and satellite business with his artificial intelligence startup to accelerate plans for a fleet of low-Earth-orbit data centers. The deal gives SpaceX a valuation of $1 trillion, and xAI a value of $250 billion. The combined company's valuation of $1.25 trillion was announced to employees in a memo on Monday, with an IPO slated for later this year that could raise as much as $50 billion. Kardashev II civilization or bust. Starship will get us to the Moon and Mars. pic.twitter.com/L9vhMOdDPK — Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) February 7, 2026 Even though Musk previously dismissed the moon as a "distraction" and argued for Mars first, it appears NASA may have nudged him, especially as Jeff Bezos's rocket company, Blue Origin, has paused space tourism launches to focus on the moon. In a memo earlier this week, Musk told employees that the pivot will pave the way for the U.S. to construct a permanent base on the moon. "The capabilities we unlock by making space-based data centers a reality will fund and enable self-growing bases on the moon, an entire civilization on Mars, and ultimately expansion to the universe," he said. Last month, Musk told a podcaster that getting to Mars this year is becoming a "lower proba...

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