Firm insists it works only with licensed operators Sportradar has deals with Fifa, Uefa, MLB and NBA The betting and data company Sportradar has relationships with hundreds of illegal gambling operators including several that appear to operate in Iran and Russian-occupied Crimea, a new report alleges. A study compiled by the financial analysts Callisto Research claims to have identified more than ...
Firm insists it works only with licensed operators Sportradar has deals with Fifa, Uefa, MLB and NBA The betting and data company Sportradar has relationships with hundreds of illegal gambling operators including several that appear to operate in Iran and Russian-occupied Crimea, a new report alleges. A study compiled by the financial analysts Callisto Research claims to have identified more than 270 unlicensed betting companies offering a variety of services including sports betting, virtual gaming and crypto casinos that purport to be products of Sportradar, whose branding and tools are visible on many of their websites. Callisto Research is an activist research firm that has disclosed short selling Sportradar stock after releasing its report. Continue reading...
There has been a significant shift in vehicle preferences over the past couple of decades, as the U.S. market has increasingly favored SUVs and trucks. That was fantastic news for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) because a dirty little secret is that crossovers, SUVs, and trucks cost only marginally more to manufacture than sedans, and they fetch average transaction price...
There has been a significant shift in vehicle preferences over the past couple of decades, as the U.S. market has increasingly favored SUVs and trucks. That was fantastic news for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) because a dirty little secret is that crossovers, SUVs, and trucks cost only marginally more to manufacture than sedans, and they fetch average transaction prices 2 to 3 times higher and carry much better margins. Unfortunately for automakers and investors, there is evidence suggesting that trend could be reversing -- and now Ford and GM face a massive dilemma. The average consumer may not pay attention to an automaker's product lineup, but investors should . A newer lineup sells better at higher transaction prices and represents the future sales pipeline. Take Ford, for instance: The folks at the Blue Oval were all too happy to almost entirely get rid of their sedan product lineup in the U.S. market when consumers favored SUVs and trucks. In fact, in 2026, Ford offered a very limited selection of traditional sedans following the discontinuation of popular models such as the Fusion, Fiesta, Focus, and even Taurus. The lone survivor is Ford's iconic Mustang. Image source: Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
Tehran has shown that its grip over the strait of Hormuz is its most potent deterrent – arguably more consequential than its now defunct nuclear programme Fawaz Gerges is professor of international relations at the London School of Economics Donald Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran will be remembered as a grave strategic miscalculation – one that has reshaped the region in unintended and ...
Tehran has shown that its grip over the strait of Hormuz is its most potent deterrent – arguably more consequential than its now defunct nuclear programme Fawaz Gerges is professor of international relations at the London School of Economics Donald Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran will be remembered as a grave strategic miscalculation – one that has reshaped the region in unintended and destabilising ways. With the ceasefire now extended indefinitely , we can see more clearly how the war has undermined the US’s standing in the world and failed to achieve its core objectives: it has neither brought about regime change in Tehran, nor forced Iran to submit to American demands. Far from it. By inflicting economic pain far beyond the region and slowing the global economy, Iran has demonstrated that its grip over the strait of Hormuz constitutes its most potent deterrent – arguably more consequential than its now defunct nuclear programme. Control of the strait will be Tehran’s most powerful source of leverage in the years ahead. Continue reading...
Czech power utility CEZ AS outlined a plan to split its assets, a move that could pave the way for the government to obtain full ownership of its electricity production in a long-planned buyout. CEZ’s board proposed a transfer of the customer segment — distribution of electricity and natural gas, trading and services — to a new subsidiary, it said in a filing , coupled with the potentially lucrati...
Czech power utility CEZ AS outlined a plan to split its assets, a move that could pave the way for the government to obtain full ownership of its electricity production in a long-planned buyout. CEZ’s board proposed a transfer of the customer segment — distribution of electricity and natural gas, trading and services — to a new subsidiary, it said in a filing , coupled with the potentially lucrative sale of a minority stake in that entity. The state owns about 70% of the country’s dominant power company and Prime Minister Andrej Babis ’s government has previously flagged its intention to gain full control over the firm’s generation business, eyeing a buyback using the company’s cash. The utility’s shares rose as much as 1.5% in Prague on Thursday, giving it a market capitalization of 646 billion koruna ($31 billion) and making it one of the most valuable listed companies in the east of the European Union. CEZ said that “it’s not possible to look away” from the government’s intention to carry out a buyout of shares held by minority investors via a buyback. For these purposes, approval of the new ownership structure “will create a scope for optimization of CEZ Group’s financial position,” it said. If endorsed by the owners, the plan envisages a potential sale of the minority stake in the new subsidiary via a public offering, a direct sale, a combination of the two or another structure, according to the filing. The separation of stable, regulated business elements from power generation, which is exposed to higher market volatility and different investment risks, may enable the new subsidiary to attract a broader range of financing banks and investors, CEZ said in the regulatory filing. That in turn could result in more favorable terms. “A clearer segmentation of CEZ Group’s assets may thus contribute to a more accurate reflection of the value of the individual segments in the market valuation,” it said. Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the June 1 general meeti...
The Lito X1 is more expensive but features better obstacle avoidance and a superior camera. | Image: DJI Following teasers and leaks , DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones that both weigh less than 249 grams so they're not subjected to registration requirements in many countries. Neither drone is currently available in the US, but European pricing starts at €3...
The Lito X1 is more expensive but features better obstacle avoidance and a superior camera. | Image: DJI Following teasers and leaks , DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones that both weigh less than 249 grams so they're not subjected to registration requirements in many countries. Neither drone is currently available in the US, but European pricing starts at €339 (around $397) for the Lito 1, and €419 (around $490) for the Lito X1. Both models come with DJI's screenless RC-N3 controller that uses a smartphone as its display, but you can't pilot either drone using your phone like you can with the DJI Neo . The Lito 1 and X1 are also compatible with alternate DJI controllers including the RC 2 which is included … Read the full story at The Verge.
The app and website hosting company has found evidence of a second compromise of customer accounts after expanding its initial investigation following a breach in early April.
The app and website hosting company has found evidence of a second compromise of customer accounts after expanding its initial investigation following a breach in early April.
Andrei Berezovskii/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The PHLX Semiconductor Index surged past the 10,000 mark for the first time on record, marking a symbolic milestone for a sector that has become the backbone of the global equity rally. The move reflects a powerful combination of AI-driven demand, improving memory cycles, and a rebound in semiconductor capital expenditure. According to TradingVi...
Andrei Berezovskii/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The PHLX Semiconductor Index surged past the 10,000 mark for the first time on record, marking a symbolic milestone for a sector that has become the backbone of the global equity rally. The move reflects a powerful combination of AI-driven demand, improving memory cycles, and a rebound in semiconductor capital expenditure. According to TradingView data, the index gained over 1.8% on the session, extending a multi-year bull run that has consistently outpaced broader benchmarks. Crucially, this is not a narrow rally. Gains have been distributed across the semiconductor value chain, from chip designers to foundries and equipment makers, highlighting the depth of the current upcycle. Earnings revisions have trended higher, particularly in AI-linked segments, while supply-side constraints continue to support pricing power in advanced nodes and high-bandwidth memory. The index composition underscores that breadth: NVIDIA ( NVDA ) — $4.91T Broadcom ( AVGO ) — $2.02T Taiwan Semiconductor ( TSM ) — $1.69T ASML ( ASML ) — $558.86B Micron Technology ( MU ) — $541.27B Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) — $498.79B Intel ( INTC ) — $337.39B Lam Research ( LRCX ) — $331.24B Applied Materials ( AMAT ) — $327.01B Texas Instruments ( TXN ) — $251.33B While the breakout reinforces semiconductors as the market’s structural growth engine, valuations remain elevated, leaving the index increasingly sensitive to any moderation in AI spending or global demand. Artificial Intelligence/Robotics ETFs: ( AIQ ), ( BOTZ ), ( DTEC ), ( WTAI ), ( XAIX ), ( WISE ), ( GINN ), ( ROBT ), ( TECB ), ( XT ), ( THNQ ), and ( CHAT ). More on Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Are The Semis And Transports Leading The Market To New Highs? From HALO To AURA: The Next Rotation In AI Markets Sell in May and go away? Kolanovic weighs in Intel drops as many semiconductor stocks make Monday gains
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today
In early trading on Thursday, shares of Texas Instruments topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 15.4%. Year to date, Texas Instruments registers a 57.2% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the da
In early trading on Thursday, shares of Texas Instruments topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 15.4%. Year to date, Texas Instruments registers a 57.2% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the da
In early trading on Thursday, shares of United Rentals topped the list of the day's best performing components of the S&P 500 index, trading up 17.8%. Year to date, United Rentals registers a 16.8% gain. And the worst performing S&P 500 component thus far on the day is
In early trading on Thursday, shares of United Rentals topped the list of the day's best performing components of the S&P 500 index, trading up 17.8%. Year to date, United Rentals registers a 16.8% gain. And the worst performing S&P 500 component thus far on the day is
Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Entertainment Warner Bros. Discovery ( WBD ) shareholders approved the merger with Paramount Skydance ( PSKY ) at the special stockholders meeting Thursday morning. "With Paramount, we look forward to creating an exceptional combined company that will expand consumer choice and benefit the global creative talent community,” said Warner Bros. board chairman Samuel Piazza...
Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Entertainment Warner Bros. Discovery ( WBD ) shareholders approved the merger with Paramount Skydance ( PSKY ) at the special stockholders meeting Thursday morning. "With Paramount, we look forward to creating an exceptional combined company that will expand consumer choice and benefit the global creative talent community,” said Warner Bros. board chairman Samuel Piazza. Paramount Skydance ( PSKY ) will pay $110.9B for the entire company—or ~$31 per share—to acquire all of its assets, including its movie studio, CNN, HBO, and the company's content library The compensation package to Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, subject to customer closing conditions. More on Paramount Skydance Corporation, Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount Skydance: A Debt-Heavy, Risky, Long-Term Stock Debt Will Eat Paramount's Future Returns Warner Bros. Discovery And Paramount Skydance: A Lower-Risk Arb Play And A Leveraged Bet ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ stays No. 1 as domestic box office slips 34% Baseball streaming rights see federal antitrust scrutiny - report
The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) calm gave way to fresh anxiety over the Iran standoff. The VIX climbed 0.8 points to 19.7 in early trading, pushing right to the edge of the level that traders treat as the border between normal and elevated fear. A day earlier, the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) closed near 19 ... VIX Creeps Toward 20 as Iran Fears and Tesla’s Whipsaw Rattle Nerves
The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) calm gave way to fresh anxiety over the Iran standoff. The VIX climbed 0.8 points to 19.7 in early trading, pushing right to the edge of the level that traders treat as the border between normal and elevated fear. A day earlier, the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) closed near 19 ... VIX Creeps Toward 20 as Iran Fears and Tesla’s Whipsaw Rattle Nerves