Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defence UK politics live – latest updates A co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review has joined criticism of Keir Starmer’s leadership on military policy, warning of a “bizarre” lack of urgency in defence planning. Fiona Hill, a former chief adviser to the White House on Russia, echoed...
Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defence UK politics live – latest updates A co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review has joined criticism of Keir Starmer’s leadership on military policy, warning of a “bizarre” lack of urgency in defence planning. Fiona Hill, a former chief adviser to the White House on Russia, echoed the concerns of George Robertson, her co-author with Gen Richard Barrons on the strategic defence review (SDR), over what he had called the prime minister’s “corrosive complacency”. Continue reading...
First-quarter residential sales totaled about 18,650 units in Hong Kong. Photo: VCG Hong Kong’s residential property transactions surged 53% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by an influx of professional talent and safe-haven capital. Home prices and sales volumes across both mass-market and luxury segments maintained an upward trajectory despite geopolitical uncertainties, ...
First-quarter residential sales totaled about 18,650 units in Hong Kong. Photo: VCG Hong Kong’s residential property transactions surged 53% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by an influx of professional talent and safe-haven capital. Home prices and sales volumes across both mass-market and luxury segments maintained an upward trajectory despite geopolitical uncertainties, according to a report published April 14 by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
An economic “sugar high” created by a combination of factors could push the S&P 500 as high as 7,300 by July, according to a team of equity strategists at Wells Fargo.
An economic “sugar high” created by a combination of factors could push the S&P 500 as high as 7,300 by July, according to a team of equity strategists at Wells Fargo.
The abundance of choice on dating apps has led to some people discovering that romance is dead and they are just Mr or Ms Right Now Name: Placeholder partner. Age: As a phrase, new. As a concept, less so. It’s probably become more prevalent with the abundance of dating apps. Continue reading...
The abundance of choice on dating apps has led to some people discovering that romance is dead and they are just Mr or Ms Right Now Name: Placeholder partner. Age: As a phrase, new. As a concept, less so. It’s probably become more prevalent with the abundance of dating apps. Continue reading...
DEI Practices Reduce Productivity, Cost $94 Billion Annually: White House Economic Report Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices negatively impacted the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 White House Economic Report released April 13. Researchers calculated that DEI policies reduced output and lowered the country’s gross domestic product by abo...
DEI Practices Reduce Productivity, Cost $94 Billion Annually: White House Economic Report Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices negatively impacted the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 White House Economic Report released April 13. Researchers calculated that DEI policies reduced output and lowered the country’s gross domestic product by about $94 billion each year, amounting to approximately $1,160 per year for families with two working adults. “These estimates imply that DEI promotion has led to inefficient management, raising the cost of doing business ,” the report reads. “These costs lead the companies practicing DEI to hire fewer people and pay their workers less .” President Donald Trump commissioned the report, released by the White House Council of Economic Advisers. DEI policies “actively encouraged” employment discrimination, according to the report, which cited fourfold growth in the percentage of minorities holding management positions between 2016 and 2023. During the same period, industries that adopted DEI protocols were 2.7 percent less productive than industries that avoided the cultural shift. The president announced soon after taking office for a second time that his administration was targeting what he said are discriminatory hiring practices. “We’ve ended the tyranny of so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion policies all across the entire federal government and indeed the private sector and our military, and our country will be woke no longer,” Trump said when he addressed a joint session of Congress in March 2025. “We believe that whether you are a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer, or an air traffic controller, you should be hired and promoted based on skill and competence, not race or gender. ” President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law in 1964, thus outlawing employment discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, or national origin. Human resources d...
I previously rated Joby Aviation, Inc. ( JOBY ) as a Hold in December 2025, given the nascency of its VTOL monetization prospects. In this article, I shall discuss why JOBY's investment thesis has yet to improve despite the steep meltdown, given the management's underwhelming FY2026 guidance. JOBY's Tailwinds and Headwinds Entering FY2026 JOBY 1Y Stock Price ( TradingView ) Since my last Hold rati...
I previously rated Joby Aviation, Inc. ( JOBY ) as a Hold in December 2025, given the nascency of its VTOL monetization prospects. In this article, I shall discuss why JOBY's investment thesis has yet to improve despite the steep meltdown, given the management's underwhelming FY2026 guidance. JOBY's Tailwinds and Headwinds Entering FY2026 JOBY 1Y Stock Price ( TradingView ) Since my last Hold rating, JOBY has underperformed at -43.1% compared to the wider market at +0.3%, as similarly observed in its VTOL/helicopter peers in varying degrees. Given their likely prolonged path to commercialization, pending FAA certification, it is unsurprising that these stocks have not been able to hold on to their prior H2'25 gains. This is especially since the market is experiencing a rotation to value/dividend -oriented sectors, given the de-risking from the rising inflationary pressure and the prolonged Iran conflict . 1. Path to FAA Certification For now, JOBY has highlighted their ongoing in-house tests of the " first FAA-conforming electric air taxi aircraft" on March 12, 2026, with it supposedly paving the path for "FAA pilots to start “for credit” Type Inspection Authorization testing" and commercialization in 2026. Thanks to the Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing [eVTOL] Integration Pilot Program [eIPP], it is apparent that JOBY may enjoy an accelerated FAA certification process and eventually, "early operations this year in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Utah." Therefore, while these remain the early days to JOBY's eventual FAA certification in 2026, I am of the opinion that FY2027 may bring forth an excellent commercial monetization prospect. This is especially since JOBY's Superpilot capability may also be embedded in future autonomous flight platforms, potentially in the defense sector, as observed in their ongoing partnership with L3Harris ( LHX ), an aerospace defense contractor, with further "operationa...
oliver de la haye/iStock Editorial via Getty Images An analysis of the previous nine World Cups showed that hotel prices increased 72% year over year on average, according to Wells Fargo Securities. This could translate into a 70-basis-point increase in the headline CPI figure, all else equal, according to Wells Fargo analysts. Average CPI YoY during World Cup vs. 6M prior (Wells Fargo Securities,...
oliver de la haye/iStock Editorial via Getty Images An analysis of the previous nine World Cups showed that hotel prices increased 72% year over year on average, according to Wells Fargo Securities. This could translate into a 70-basis-point increase in the headline CPI figure, all else equal, according to Wells Fargo analysts. Average CPI YoY during World Cup vs. 6M prior (Wells Fargo Securities, Bloomberg ) The 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is estimated to generate $10.9B in revenue, which includes broadcasting rights of over $3B, sponsorships, and ticket sales. The last cup—the 2022 Qatar World Cup—brought over $7.5B in revenue. In hospitality and ticket sales, the cup brought $769M in revenue. The 2026 cup is expected to be the most lucrative in history due to expansion to 48 teams, according to FIFA. More on the U.S. economy Warsh hearing set for next week, Sen. Scott says - report Gas price shock will only partly offset tax refunds - JPMorgan Producer Price Index maintains pace in March but comes below consensus Tuesday’s Economic Calendar IEA head says oil prices will soon reflect severity of Iran crisis
Luis Alvarez The Asian Investor has upgraded Tesla ( TSLA ) to Buy, citing the recent selloff as an attractive entry point amid the company’s pivot to AI and robotics. Bashar Issa also sees opportunity in Amazon ( AMZN ), arguing the market is underestimating AWS’s strengthening position in generative AI through Bedrock and its Anthropic partnership. On the downgrade side, James Foord has moved Sa...
Luis Alvarez The Asian Investor has upgraded Tesla ( TSLA ) to Buy, citing the recent selloff as an attractive entry point amid the company’s pivot to AI and robotics. Bashar Issa also sees opportunity in Amazon ( AMZN ), arguing the market is underestimating AWS’s strengthening position in generative AI through Bedrock and its Anthropic partnership. On the downgrade side, James Foord has moved Sandisk ( SNDK ) to Hold after the stock surged nearly 20x from its spin-out price, warning of mounting risk factors including NAND cyclicality. The Alpha Analyst has also downgraded Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) from Buy to Hold, pointing to execution risks and a valuation that may have run ahead of fundamentals. Upgrades Tesla ( TSLA ): Upgrade to Buy by The Asian Investor . The analyst believes bearish sentiment and a 22% year-to-date decline have created an appealing entry point as Tesla accelerates its transformation toward AI, autonomous driving, and robotics. “I believe investors have become too bearish on Tesla’s growth prospects, and I view the current consolidation as an excellent opportunity to increase exposure to Tesla ahead of the first-quarter earnings report.” Amazon.com ( AMZN ): Buy by Bashar Issa . The analyst argues that AWS is no longer on the defensive in AI, with Bedrock, OpenAI access, and a deepening Anthropic relationship strengthening its competitive position. “AMZN is reaping big rewards from its investment in Anthropic, which, through its Claude LLM, has risen through the ranks in the generative AI space. Its capabilities and features have captured attention, particularly from coders and app developers.” Downgrades Sandisk ( SNDK ): Downgrade to Hold by James Foord . Following a massive run-up approaching the analyst’s $1,000 price target, mounting risk factors including NAND cyclicality and speculative HBF technology warrant a more cautious stance. “NAND is undergoing an upgrade cycle, and this could severely limit pricing in the coming months a...
Luis Alvarez The Asian Investor has upgraded Tesla ( TSLA ) to Buy, citing the recent selloff as an attractive entry point amid the company’s pivot to AI and robotics. Bashar Issa also sees opportunity in Amazon ( AMZN ), arguing the market is underestimating AWS’s strengthening position in generative AI through Bedrock and its Anthropic partnership. On the downgrade side, James Foord has moved Sa...
Luis Alvarez The Asian Investor has upgraded Tesla ( TSLA ) to Buy, citing the recent selloff as an attractive entry point amid the company’s pivot to AI and robotics. Bashar Issa also sees opportunity in Amazon ( AMZN ), arguing the market is underestimating AWS’s strengthening position in generative AI through Bedrock and its Anthropic partnership. On the downgrade side, James Foord has moved Sandisk ( SNDK ) to Hold after the stock surged nearly 20x from its spin-out price, warning of mounting risk factors including NAND cyclicality. The Alpha Analyst has also downgraded Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) from Buy to Hold, pointing to execution risks and a valuation that may have run ahead of fundamentals. Upgrades Tesla ( TSLA ): Upgrade to Buy by The Asian Investor . The analyst believes bearish sentiment and a 22% year-to-date decline have created an appealing entry point as Tesla accelerates its transformation toward AI, autonomous driving, and robotics. “I believe investors have become too bearish on Tesla’s growth prospects, and I view the current consolidation as an excellent opportunity to increase exposure to Tesla ahead of the first-quarter earnings report.” Amazon.com ( AMZN ): Buy by Bashar Issa . The analyst argues that AWS is no longer on the defensive in AI, with Bedrock, OpenAI access, and a deepening Anthropic relationship strengthening its competitive position. “AMZN is reaping big rewards from its investment in Anthropic, which, through its Claude LLM, has risen through the ranks in the generative AI space. Its capabilities and features have captured attention, particularly from coders and app developers.” Downgrades Sandisk ( SNDK ): Downgrade to Hold by James Foord . Following a massive run-up approaching the analyst’s $1,000 price target, mounting risk factors including NAND cyclicality and speculative HBF technology warrant a more cautious stance. “NAND is undergoing an upgrade cycle, and this could severely limit pricing in the coming months a...
While Palantir (PLTR) is often dismissed as an overextended AI play, the market is beginning to price it as the essential infrastructure of the agentic AI era.
While Palantir (PLTR) is often dismissed as an overextended AI play, the market is beginning to price it as the essential infrastructure of the agentic AI era.
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) is training a photorealistic digital version of its chief executive to interact with the company's 79,000 staff. Meta is developing an AI-powered replica of Mark Zuckerberg designed to interact with employees on his behalf, according to a...
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) is training a photorealistic digital version of its chief executive to interact with the company's 79,000 staff. Meta is developing an AI-powered replica of Mark Zuckerberg designed to interact with employees on his behalf, according to a...
Today, the IONNA charging network announced that it's partnering with Circle K to bring its "Rechargery" experience to more than 350 Circle K locations in the US. IONNA will start with 85 existing Circle K charging sites, with the first Rechargeries powering up electric vehicles by the end of the year, "followed by additional scale in 2027," IONNA said. IONNA was founded back in 2023 by eight OEMs...
Today, the IONNA charging network announced that it's partnering with Circle K to bring its "Rechargery" experience to more than 350 Circle K locations in the US. IONNA will start with 85 existing Circle K charging sites, with the first Rechargeries powering up electric vehicles by the end of the year, "followed by additional scale in 2027," IONNA said. IONNA was founded back in 2023 by eight OEMs: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota. Its plan is to deploy 30,000 high-speed chargers across the US by 2030, starting with its first locations in 2024. Currently, there are 108 IONNA locations operational with 375 NACS and 658 CCS plugs, assuming the Department of Energy's Alternative Fueling Station Locator remains a reliable resource. Lengthy permitting delays are one of the main factors slowing the build-out of fast-charging infrastructure, and partnering with sites that already have some chargers installed will certainly help speed things up, at least a little. Read full article Comments