The stock market has been a volatile place over the past few months, with the S&P 500 shifting from gains to losses. The market didn't exactly crash, but at certain points, it may have felt like a crash was imminent. Investors worried about the economy, the pace of interest rate cuts, and conflict in Iran -- and against this backdrop, concerns also grew about companies' investments in artificial i...
The stock market has been a volatile place over the past few months, with the S&P 500 shifting from gains to losses. The market didn't exactly crash, but at certain points, it may have felt like a crash was imminent. Investors worried about the economy, the pace of interest rate cuts, and conflict in Iran -- and against this backdrop, concerns also grew about companies' investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The question was: Will future revenue justify such levels? All of this has weighed on investors' minds and their appetite for stocks. Even though the market has rebounded in recent days, with the S&P 500 reaching a new high, many stocks remain lower -- and in some cases, at very interesting valuation levels. After the recent market turmoil, let's check out two healthcare stocks worth loading up on at a discount. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
China’s central bank chief has urged the IMF to serve as a bulwark against “rising unilateralism”, at a time when escalating trade restrictions and an intensified Middle East conflict threaten energy and food security. The International Monetary Fund should “take a clear stand against protectionism and defend multilateralism”, People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng said in a statement to th...
China’s central bank chief has urged the IMF to serve as a bulwark against “rising unilateralism”, at a time when escalating trade restrictions and an intensified Middle East conflict threaten energy and food security. The International Monetary Fund should “take a clear stand against protectionism and defend multilateralism”, People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng said in a statement to the fund’s International Monetary and Financial Committee, for its 53rd meeting, held on Thursday and...
Singing sensation Meghan Trainor has finally sold her big California home for $6.8 million after nearly two years of trying—hours before pulling the plug on her upcoming tour.
Singing sensation Meghan Trainor has finally sold her big California home for $6.8 million after nearly two years of trying—hours before pulling the plug on her upcoming tour.
The Mission family. | Image: GoPro GoPro is pricing its new Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro cameras at $599.99 and $699.99, respectively, each discounted by $100 if you subscribe to its ecosystem - fine for professional film makers, but a tough sell for weekend warriors. The Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro can both be reserved now , and you'll get the $100 Point-and-Shoot Grip accessory for free (while su...
The Mission family. | Image: GoPro GoPro is pricing its new Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro cameras at $599.99 and $699.99, respectively, each discounted by $100 if you subscribe to its ecosystem - fine for professional film makers, but a tough sell for weekend warriors. The Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro can both be reserved now , and you'll get the $100 Point-and-Shoot Grip accessory for free (while supplies last) ahead of their May 28th release. The Mission 1 Pro ILS, the cam with the interchangeable mount for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses and adapters, will be available later in Q3 for $699.99, or $599.99 for GoPro subscribers. @verge The Verge's video director, Owen Grove, … Read the full story at The Verge.
(Bloomberg) -- IQiyi Inc. expects AI to create the bulk of its films and shows in five years, a monumental industry shift that spurred the Netflix-style streaming service to begin the biggest corporate overhaul since its 2010 inception.Most Read from BloombergCruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening to Flee Persian GulfHormuz Chaos, Lebanon Clashes Dent Trump Peace Deal HopesUS Seizes Iranian Sh...
(Bloomberg) -- IQiyi Inc. expects AI to create the bulk of its films and shows in five years, a monumental industry shift that spurred the Netflix-style streaming service to begin the biggest corporate overhaul since its 2010 inception.Most Read from BloombergCruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening to Flee Persian GulfHormuz Chaos, Lebanon Clashes Dent Trump Peace Deal HopesUS Seizes Iranian Ship in Blockade, Casting Doubt on Peace TalksNvidia Makes Quantum Computing CEO a Billionaire in Days
Donny DBM Psychedelic-related stocks rose in premarket trading after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and expanding access to substances used abroad to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Among movers, Compass Pathways ( CMPS ) rose 25%, AtaiBeckley ( ATAI ) gained 22%, Definium Therapeutics ( DFTX ) advanced 20%, and GH Research ( GHRS ) and Cybin ...
Donny DBM Psychedelic-related stocks rose in premarket trading after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and expanding access to substances used abroad to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Among movers, Compass Pathways ( CMPS ) rose 25%, AtaiBeckley ( ATAI ) gained 22%, Definium Therapeutics ( DFTX ) advanced 20%, and GH Research ( GHRS ) and Cybin ( HELP ) surged 17% each. Oppenheimer analyst Jay Olson said Trump’s executive order “represents a structural inflection for the US psychedelics sector by facilitating research, regulatory timelines, and patient access, which reinforces our positive outlook”, according to a Bloomberg report. Olson remains bullish on Atai Beckley, Compass Pathways and Definium Therapeutics, seeing “differentiating advantages” Jefferies analyst Andrew Tsai noted that with several executive branches like Trump, HHS, FDA and VA aligned — “investor mindshare should rise meaningfully ahead of pot’l approvals in 2027-30”, the report added. “The path to commercialization could be even faster now”. Meanwhile RBC analyst Brian Abrahams argued that the executive order “accelerates psychedelics as key next wave of mental health treatments”. This is another positive step forward for the space, benefiting psychedelics companies RBC covers: Definium Therapeutics, Compass Pathways and GH Research, the report noted. More on Mind Medicine, COMPASS Pathways ADS, etc. Definium: 'Strong Buy' Maintained On Several Anticipated 2026 Milestones AtaiBeckley: 'Buy' On New Key Developments For BPL-003 For TRD AtaiBeckley: BPL-003 Phase 3 Momentum Keeps Me Bullish Trump issues executive order on psychedelic drugs Shroom stocks rise as Trump is said to sign executive order on psychedelic drug
Iran wavered on whether to send diplomats to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks after the US maintained a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and seized an Iranian ship, dimming hopes of a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. Tehran has no plans to attend the potential negotiations though a final decision hasn’t been made, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told reporters on Monday....
Iran wavered on whether to send diplomats to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks after the US maintained a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and seized an Iranian ship, dimming hopes of a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. Tehran has no plans to attend the potential negotiations though a final decision hasn’t been made, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told reporters on Monday. “There are various indications that there is no seriousness on the US side in advancing diplomacy,” he added. His comments added to uncertainty over the weekend about whether the two sides will meet before a nascent ceasefire announced April 7 expires late US time on Tuesday. Differences remain on a host of key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and control over Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy supplies. US President Donald Trump said Sunday that special envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Pakistan for talks on Tuesday, according to Fox, though the US leader reverted to his escalatory rhetoric on social media, threatening the Islamic Republic with mass destruction in the event a deal isn’t reached. “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran,” Trump said in a post on Sunday. “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” The language marks an abrupt shift from Friday, when Trump said an agreement with Iran was all but finalized. Iranian officials have denied conceding to key US demands, including ending the country’s nuclear program and handing over stockpiles of enriched uranium. s “Transfer of enriched uranium materials were never discussed during this round of negotiations, nor before it,” Baghaei said. The two sides met in Islamabad over the April 11-12 weekend, though an agreement was not formally reached. Iran, which has kept Hormuz effectively shut to all but its own oil shipments since the start of the war, announced it woul...
The United States is planning to build an “economic security zone” in the Philippines to counter China’s dominance in critical technologies. The 4,000-acre (1,619-hectare) hi-tech industrial hub will reportedly be the first of its kind in the world, operating under US common law despite being on Philippine soil. Washington says it will be the first “AI-native investment acceleration hub” developed...
The United States is planning to build an “economic security zone” in the Philippines to counter China’s dominance in critical technologies. The 4,000-acre (1,619-hectare) hi-tech industrial hub will reportedly be the first of its kind in the world, operating under US common law despite being on Philippine soil. Washington says it will be the first “AI-native investment acceleration hub” developed under the US-led Pax Silica initiative, a framework aimed at mobilising allied economies around...
Psychiatrist Amir Levine’s first book explored different types of attachment. In his follow up, he explains how anyone can become more secure Amir Levine has been quietly working towards a second book for 16 years. When Attached, which he co-wrote with Rachel Heller, was published in 2010, it brought the categories for how we behave in relationships – AKA attachment styles – into the public consci...
Psychiatrist Amir Levine’s first book explored different types of attachment. In his follow up, he explains how anyone can become more secure Amir Levine has been quietly working towards a second book for 16 years. When Attached, which he co-wrote with Rachel Heller, was published in 2010, it brought the categories for how we behave in relationships – AKA attachment styles – into the public consciousness. According to attachment theory, you could be anxious (often resulting in social hypervigilance), avoidant (independent, suppressing difficult emotions), fearful-avoidant (craving closeness, but often retreating in fear) or secure. Knowing which you were and where significant others sat on this spectrum provided helpful insights for self-awareness and relationship harmony. Since then, Levine has received countless emails from readers around the world either seeking his advice or telling him how the book changed their life. “I got an email from a woman from Iran,” he recalls. “She said that she realised she was with someone very avoidant. She was able to cut off from him and she found someone else who was secure.” Also, because she felt better equipped “to communicate her needs with this new partner, she reached an orgasm for the first time”. From all of these stories, as well as research into the neuroscience of attachment and neuroplasticity and working with therapy clients, Levine has now compiled the tools needed to help anyone become more secure. Continue reading...
Research casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source Burning wood for power generation can be worse for the climate than burning gas, even when the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, new research has shown. The findings cast doubt on plans by several governments, including the UK, to offer subsidies or other fina...
Research casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source Burning wood for power generation can be worse for the climate than burning gas, even when the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, new research has shown. The findings cast doubt on plans by several governments, including the UK, to offer subsidies or other financial support for carbon capture attached to wood-burning power. Continue reading...
The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role LeBron James must be so sick of this. If he wanted to experience being the best player on an otherwise thin team, he could simply remember the Cleveland Cavaliers’ run to the NBA finals in 2007. Or the 2015 NBA finals when his best teammates, Kyrie Irvin...
The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role LeBron James must be so sick of this. If he wanted to experience being the best player on an otherwise thin team, he could simply remember the Cleveland Cavaliers’ run to the NBA finals in 2007. Or the 2015 NBA finals when his best teammates, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, suffered injuries. Or the 2018 season, which convinced SNL to make a spoof of James’ support staff . “I’m 53 years old,” one of LeBron’s “teammates” says in the clip. “I have seven kids, and two of them are also on the Cavs.” It’s 2026, James is a Los Angeles Laker, his two best teammates are hurt, and one of his kids actually is on the team . How on earth did we get here, again? James is 41. The story of his season was his labored yet successful pivot into the Lakers’ third option, behind Luka Dončić (who was having one of the best stretches of his career before tweaking his hamstring in a humiliating loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder ) and Austin Reaves (who strained his oblique in the same game). Both men are in their primes. James, on the other hand, has been plagued with what some observers may call old guy injuries: he missed the start of the season due to sciatica; he’s sat out a couple games since thanks to arthritis in his left foot . So how – how – is it that Dončić and Reaves were the ones felled by injuries and James is the iron man? Aren’t the rules that athletes in their 20s get to enjoy energy and health, while those in their 40s have to retire and become mediocre pundits? Continue reading...
As I age, there are loads of things I want to do, but none are the kinds of bland, commodified ‘adventures’ that these lists imply No, I don’t want to smoke a cigar in Havana. I don’t want to go hot-air ballooning in the Serengeti, nor skydive naked from a microlight plane in Costa Rica. I don’t have a bucket list. And I wish people would stop asking me if I do. I’m 73 and the co-founder of a soci...
As I age, there are loads of things I want to do, but none are the kinds of bland, commodified ‘adventures’ that these lists imply No, I don’t want to smoke a cigar in Havana. I don’t want to go hot-air ballooning in the Serengeti, nor skydive naked from a microlight plane in Costa Rica. I don’t have a bucket list. And I wish people would stop asking me if I do. I’m 73 and the co-founder of a social enterprise, Advantages of Age, that challenges the media narrative around ageing. Recently I appeared on a podcast to discuss it. Of course, the host asked me what is on my bucket list. I was horrified. Strangely, for once, I didn’t offer a raft of invectives: I simply said I didn’t have one. But here’s what I really think: the bucket list has blandified adventure. And that is a sin in my book. Rose Rouse is the editor and co-founder of Advantages of Age, a social enterprise challenging media stereotypes around ageing Continue reading...
Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rights Myanmar’s military regime is expanding its ban on the distribution of period products, claiming they are being used to treat wounded resistance fighters, according to local activists. The south-east Asian country has been locked in civil war since 2021 , when the military usurped the democ...
Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rights Myanmar’s military regime is expanding its ban on the distribution of period products, claiming they are being used to treat wounded resistance fighters, according to local activists. The south-east Asian country has been locked in civil war since 2021 , when the military usurped the democratic government and launched a violent crackdown on dissidents. Artillery fire, the burning of townships and arbitrary arrests have become common in the years since then. Continue reading...