Some units at UBS Group AG ’s investment bank have seen their bonus pools rise by as much as 20% for 2025, people familiar with the matter said. The bonus allocations have been announced internally, one of the people said. The people asked not to be named discussing private details. Fourth quarter results published Wednesday showed the investment bank substantially aiding an overall group profit o...
Some units at UBS Group AG ’s investment bank have seen their bonus pools rise by as much as 20% for 2025, people familiar with the matter said. The bonus allocations have been announced internally, one of the people said. The people asked not to be named discussing private details. Fourth quarter results published Wednesday showed the investment bank substantially aiding an overall group profit of $1.2 billion. The investment bank booked a 34% gain in operating profit last year, aided by the volatility unleashed by US President Donald Trump ’s tariff onslaught in the second quarter. “This is the investment bank’s strongest top line year on record,” UBS Chief Financial Officer Todd Tuckner said on a call to analysts on Wednesday. A UBS spokesperson declined to comment on the bonuses. Read More: Wall Street Banks Notch $15 Billion Trading Haul on Stock Rally Within investment banking, the Asian Global Banking pool is up about 18%, according to a person familiar with the matter. Some US deal-makers had a bad year, other people familiar said. In particular, revenue from fixed income and currency trading was strong, with a 31% gain on the previous year. Overall, traders boosted revenue 22%, whereas the advisory and M&A unit was down 7% on a year earlier. Trading desks across Wall Street and at European banks seized on both tariff-fueled market volatility and a rally boosted by technology stocks tied to artificial intelligence throughout 2025. Last quarter, Morgan Stanley , JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp , Citigroup Inc. , Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. reported $15.4 billion in stock trading revenue - the highest for that period in at least five years. The aggregate 2025 expense pool of leading European lenders’ investment banking divisions is expected to rise 1% vs. 2024 to almost €40 billion ($47.2 billion), according to Bloomberg Intelligence. “We see scope for a stronger increase given robust trading and deal-making through 2025,” they ad...
Data center demand alone is proving to be a powerful driver for SanDisk’s business, and in fiscal 2Q26, which was reported on January 29, the company reported a 64% sequential gain in its data center business, and a year-over-year increase of 76%. The company’s data center segment generated revenue of $440 million in the fiscal second quarter. In addition to USB drives, SanDisk is also a major sup...
Data center demand alone is proving to be a powerful driver for SanDisk’s business, and in fiscal 2Q26, which was reported on January 29, the company reported a 64% sequential gain in its data center business, and a year-over-year increase of 76%. The company’s data center segment generated revenue of $440 million in the fiscal second quarter. In addition to USB drives, SanDisk is also a major supplier of solid state drives (SSDs) for both external and internal use, as well as embedded form factors. The company’s data storage solutions are based on NAND flash technology, and are strongly favored in edge devices and in data center applications. SanDisk has a global footprint, with more than 10,000 employees working in over 30 countries. To protect its intellectual property, the key to its success, SanDisk has acquired over 11,000 patents worldwide. We’ll start with SanDisk, which is probably best known for its ubiquitous USB thumb drives. These convenient little data storage units make it easy to keep vital files and information portable – and SanDisk is a leader in this market. The company was founded back in 1988, and was publicly traded from 1995 to 2016, when it was acquired by Western Digital. Early last year, Western Digital spun SanDisk off as a private entity, and now trades on the NASDAQ. Since its spin-off and return to the public markets, SanDisk has seen its stock skyrocket – the shares are up ~1,800% since SNDK began trading, and have posted a 193% gain just this year. The company currently boasts a $98 billion market cap. That’s why Wall Street is banging the drum for SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) and Seagate (NASDAQ:STX). Positioned at the heart of AI-driven storage demand, both stocks have skyrocketed in recent months, putting them among the market’s hottest tech plays. Let’s give them a closer look. AI simply can’t function without a solid data-storage backing, since the models require a massive database both for training and everyday operation, and that dat...
"It's one of the unwritten rules that everybody knows that if the Chinese or the Russians affected one of our critical missile defence systems, we would necessarily defend that. But we're not getting anything for it," the US vice-president said.
"It's one of the unwritten rules that everybody knows that if the Chinese or the Russians affected one of our critical missile defence systems, we would necessarily defend that. But we're not getting anything for it," the US vice-president said.
GB started with the hammer, took two in accomplished first end, and looked like they might enjoy a comfortable start to the day in Italy. Estonia responded by doing the same, though, after a slight Dodds error with her last stone. "Sorry, Bruce," said the 34-year-old, who was slightly errant again with her opening rock of the third end. But Dodds, peerless against Norway, righted herself to delive...
GB started with the hammer, took two in accomplished first end, and looked like they might enjoy a comfortable start to the day in Italy. Estonia responded by doing the same, though, after a slight Dodds error with her last stone. "Sorry, Bruce," said the 34-year-old, who was slightly errant again with her opening rock of the third end. But Dodds, peerless against Norway, righted herself to deliver a magnificent final store and restore GB's two-point advantage. The Estonians should have pulled level again, but a Marie Kaldvee mistake ensured they still trailed at the break. "It's been a bit of back and forth," was how 2022 Olympic gold medallist Vicky Wright described it. Kaldvee was slack again upon the resumption and Mouat - fuelled by an interval munch of mango - delivered with GB's final stone to extend the advantage to 6-3 with three ends remaining. Estonia - who overcame a four-point deficit in the final end against Switzerland in their opener - employed their powerplay in the sixth and moved back within one after capitalising on a rare Mouat error. GB played their own powerplay in response and made full use of it, a furious double sweep by both Mouat and Dodds earning a decisive four points after some deliberation with the measuring stick. That opened up a five-point chasm, which persuaded the Estonians to shake hands and concede defeat with an end to spare. "That was better from me today. I had a few that slipped up, but I called myself a bad word, and moved on," Mouat told BBC Sport. "We're very happy with how we're performing and excited to get GB off on the right foot."
Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Substack is notifying some users that the email addresses and phone numbers linked to their accounts were exposed in a “security incident” last year. In an email to account holders, Substack CEO Chris Best said that a hacker had accessed internal data without authorization in October 2025, but that passwords, c...
Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Substack is notifying some users that the email addresses and phone numbers linked to their accounts were exposed in a “security incident” last year. In an email to account holders, Substack CEO Chris Best said that a hacker had accessed internal data without authorization in October 2025, but that passwords, credit card numbers, and other financial information remain secure. “On February 3rd, we identified evidence of a problem with our systems that allowed an unauthorized third party to access limited user data without permission, including email addresses, phone numbers, and other internal metadata,” Best said in the email. “We do not have evidence that this information is being misused, but we encourage you to take extra caution with any emails or text messages you receive that may be suspicious.” Substack says that it has since fixed the security problem, and is now conducting a full investigation alongside bolstering its systems “to prevent this type of issue from happening in the future.” The platform didn’t provide any details regarding what the security issue was, or how many users have been impacted — myself and several Verge colleagues who also use Substack did not receive the email. We have reached out to Substack for clarification. “I’m incredibly sorry this happened,” Best said in the email to users. “We take our responsibility to protect your data and your privacy seriously, and we came up short here.”
China’s food delivery giant Meituan said on Thursday that it had agreed to acquire Dingdong, a leading on-demand commerce platform in China specialising in fresh groceries. Meituan will purchase all issued shares of Dingdong Fresh Holding, which is wholly owned by New York-listed Dingdong (Cayman) Limited, for an initial consideration of US$717 million, subject to adjustments, according to a filin...
China’s food delivery giant Meituan said on Thursday that it had agreed to acquire Dingdong, a leading on-demand commerce platform in China specialising in fresh groceries. Meituan will purchase all issued shares of Dingdong Fresh Holding, which is wholly owned by New York-listed Dingdong (Cayman) Limited, for an initial consideration of US$717 million, subject to adjustments, according to a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange. The deal is subject to conditions including antitrust clearance in China and completion of the required filing with the National Development and Reform Commission. Advertisement Meituan said grocery retail remained a strategic priority and that the acquisition was in line with its long-term development plans in the segment. As of September 2025, Dingdong operated more than 1,000 front-end warehouses across China and had over 7 million monthly transacting users. Advertisement The transaction is expected to combine the two companies’ strengths in products, technology and operations, with the aim of improving the consumer shopping and delivery experience.
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Rescuers in Hong Kong have saved a man who clung to a tree after falling from a cliff while hiking in Tuen Mun. At around 12.10pm on Thursday, the hiker reportedly slipped from the mountaintop and plunged down a cliff off Tsing Shan Monastery Path. He managed to cling to a tree branch and cried out for help. Advertisement His companion, along with other hikers in the area, alerted authorities. Pol...
Rescuers in Hong Kong have saved a man who clung to a tree after falling from a cliff while hiking in Tuen Mun. At around 12.10pm on Thursday, the hiker reportedly slipped from the mountaintop and plunged down a cliff off Tsing Shan Monastery Path. He managed to cling to a tree branch and cried out for help. Advertisement His companion, along with other hikers in the area, alerted authorities. Police and firefighters rushed to the scene, while the Government Flying Service dispatched a helicopter to assist in the rescue operation. Advertisement Rescuers successfully lifted the man to safety at about 3pm.
The global Humanoid Robot Market size was estimated at USD 425.0 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.75 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of over 41.2% from 2026 to 2032. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics hardware, and increasing demand for workforce automation are driving strong growth across the Humanoids Market. Innovative Humanoid Technologies and Business Mo...
The global Humanoid Robot Market size was estimated at USD 425.0 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.75 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of over 41.2% from 2026 to 2032. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics hardware, and increasing demand for workforce automation are driving strong growth across the Humanoids Market. Innovative Humanoid Technologies and Business Models are Driving Transformational Growth Across Multiple Regions The global humanoids market stands at a transformative inflection point, with decades of technological development converging with crucial real-world applications across diverse industries. This comprehensive market analysis explores the complex ecosystem of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as they navigate the transition from experimental prototypes to commercially viable humanoid platforms, examining how established robotics companies, automotive manufacturers, and emerging specialists compete for market leadership in this nascent yet rapidly evolving sector. The research reveals compelling market dynamics driven by fundamental societal shifts-population aging creating unprecedented demand for care assistance, persistent labor shortages across manufacturing and service industries, and the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that enable practical humanoid deployment. However, these opportunities emerge alongside significant challenges, including substantial development investments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the delicate balance of consumer acceptance versus technological capability. Regional markets demonstrate distinctly different adoption trajectories, with each geography developing unique applications that reflect local priorities and constraints. Through detailed analysis of 3 high-potential growth opportunities-telepresence-enabled remote workforce avatars, AI-enhanced public safety automation, and commercial space operations support-this analysis illumi...
财联社2月5日讯（编辑 赵昊） 在市场愈发担心人工智能（AI）可能带来颠覆性影响之际，苹果公司股价却逆市走强，因其正被投资者视为本轮“AI抢饭碗”行情中的“避风港”。 周三（2月4日），苹果股价收涨2.6%，当天纳斯达克100指数下跌1.77%。周三大涨后，苹果公司总市值达到4.063万亿美元，反超了谷歌（4.024万亿美元）重回全球第二。 Fort Pitt Capital Group首席投资官...
财联社2月5日讯（编辑 赵昊） 在市场愈发担心人工智能（AI）可能带来颠覆性影响之际，苹果公司股价却逆市走强，因其正被投资者视为本轮“AI抢饭碗”行情中的“避风港”。 周三（2月4日），苹果股价收涨2.6%，当天纳斯达克100指数下跌1.77%。周三大涨后，苹果公司总市值达到4.063万亿美元，反超了谷歌（4.024万亿美元）重回全球第二。 Fort Pitt Capital Group首席投资官Dan Eye表示：“‘AI颠覆’的主题似乎并未延伸至硬件领域。在市场普遍认为AI将吞噬整个软件行业的背景下，这无疑是一个利好消息。” 上周，苹果公布了截至2025年12月27日的2026财年第一季度财务业绩，当季营收达1438亿美元，同比增长16%；其中，大中华区季度销售额飙升了38%。 分析认为，苹果与其他科技股的分化，反映了苹果自身积极的基本面，也体现出科技行业领域与日俱增的不确定性。Eye表示：“苹果不是典型的价值股，但也绝非高风险标的。” 当下，谷歌母公司Alphabet和初创公司Anthropic推出的AI工具引发了科技股的抛售，因投资者担心AI服务将侵蚀传统软件的增长空间。 不过，市场普遍预计，苹果将成为AI普及的受益者，因为iPhone等硬件设备将成为用户接入AI服务的重要入口。 上月，谷歌与苹果达成一项多年合作协议，将为苹果的AI技术（包括Siri语音助手）提供支持。 追踪软件板块的热门ETF——iShares扩展科技软件行业ETF（IGV）已经连跌七天，创两年多来最长连跌纪录，交投于2025年4月以来的低位附近。 即便是微软，年初至今股价也已累计下跌13.42%，因其财报中云计算业务表现不及预期，同时市场对其AI相关巨额投入的担忧加剧。 Eye补充称：“从今天回头看，与六个月前相比，苹果选择不参与AI军备竞赛更显明智。这家公司不仅能从AI中受益，而且还无需背负上千亿美元债务或巨额资本开支去建设基础设施和项目。”
It was also found that calls and messages from the vessel were missed or not followed up, and search assets were not briefed on the possibility that a dinghy was sinking or that there were people in the water.
It was also found that calls and messages from the vessel were missed or not followed up, and search assets were not briefed on the possibility that a dinghy was sinking or that there were people in the water.