Senator Finds More Evidence Federal Officials Evaded FOIA Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A U.S. senator and his team say they have uncovered additional evidence that federal officials worked to evade requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) speaks during an interview with The Epoch Times at his office in the Hart Senate ...
Senator Finds More Evidence Federal Officials Evaded FOIA Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A U.S. senator and his team say they have uncovered additional evidence that federal officials worked to evade requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) speaks during an interview with The Epoch Times at his office in the Hart Senate office building in Washington on March 21, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Several emails obtained by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) showed personnel with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were aware of FOIA requests and sought to evade them. FOIA enables people to request records from the government. It requires officials to retain and produce requested records, subject to certain exemptions. In a Nov. 26, 2022, missive, Allison Lale, a medical officer with the CDC, asked a colleague about receiving safety analyses of COVID-19 vaccination from the FDA. Pedro Moro, a CDC epidemiologist, responded. “ I think that because of the FOIAs we may have asked FDA to stop sending these weekly data mining outputs ,” Moro wrote. “Oh interesting,” Lale said. She added that during calls for a CDC-managed program, “we used to just verbally mention ” that certain terms had not triggered safety signals, or signs vaccines were causing problems. “ But we could also leave it out if that [sic] this creates more hassle ,” she added. In a separate email chain, FDA officials were told by an FDA vaccine safety analytic expert, Dr. Ana Szarfman, that the approach they were using to analyze the safety of COVID-19 vaccines was faulty. The information sparked a long discussion, during which officials considered asking the expert to contact an outside expert on the matter. “Before we potentially reach out to Ana, we should meet internally - many considerations not suited to emai l...” David Menschik, an FDA official who distributed the data mining repo...
The Saudi Arabia wearable medical devices market offers growth opportunities driven by rising chronic diseases, healthcare innovations, and government support. Consumer-grade devices and strap/clip/bracelet wearables dominate, leveraging trends in telemedicine and AI, despite challenges in data privacy and regulatory compliance.Dublin, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Saudi Arabia Wearable ...
The Saudi Arabia wearable medical devices market offers growth opportunities driven by rising chronic diseases, healthcare innovations, and government support. Consumer-grade devices and strap/clip/bracelet wearables dominate, leveraging trends in telemedicine and AI, despite challenges in data privacy and regulatory compliance.Dublin, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Saudi Arabia Wearable Medical Devices Market - Distribution by Type of Product, Type of Grade, Type of Site, Application,
So far in 2026, there has been increasing interest in international and emerging-market stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to research from Bank of America earlier this year, four times more money is flowing into international stocks than U.S. stocks. There are several reasons, but mainly it is a sign of investors diversifying away from U.S. equities, mainly large-cap stocks, which...
So far in 2026, there has been increasing interest in international and emerging-market stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to research from Bank of America earlier this year, four times more money is flowing into international stocks than U.S. stocks. There are several reasons, but mainly it is a sign of investors diversifying away from U.S. equities, mainly large-cap stocks, which have generally become overvalued after a three-year bull market. Also, international and emerging market stocks are benefiting from a weaker dollar, favorable monetary policy, and a surge in infrastructure investments, as well as the broadening artificial intelligence (AI) boom, among other reasons. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Wheat is showing early Thursday morning losses, as bulls take profits into the last trade day of April. The wheat complex fell off the early session highs on Wednesday, as month end profit taking got off to a day early start. Chicago SRW futures were down fractionally to 6 ¾...
Wheat is showing early Thursday morning losses, as bulls take profits into the last trade day of April. The wheat complex fell off the early session highs on Wednesday, as month end profit taking got off to a day early start. Chicago SRW futures were down fractionally to 6 ¾...
Mexico’s Grupo Financiero Banamex is tapping global markets for the first time since Citigroup Inc. started offloading its stake in the bank. Initial price talk on the dollar notes set to mature in 2036 is in the 7% area, according to a person familiar with the matter. The notes have a call option after five years. The deal is expected to price Thursday. “Banamex’s re-emergence as a domestically c...
Mexico’s Grupo Financiero Banamex is tapping global markets for the first time since Citigroup Inc. started offloading its stake in the bank. Initial price talk on the dollar notes set to mature in 2036 is in the 7% area, according to a person familiar with the matter. The notes have a call option after five years. The deal is expected to price Thursday. “Banamex’s re-emergence as a domestically controlled player positions it well to recapture market share in a market that continues to reward strong local brands,” said Roger Horn , a senior EM credit strategist at Mariva Capital Markets. Banamex has undergone huge shifts in the last year. Citi completed the sale of 22.6% of the bank to several institutional investors and family offices this week . In December, it sold 25% to Mexican billionaire Fernando Chico Pardo. It retains about half of the company. New Banamex Tier 2 a Step to Citi Deconsolidation: Credit React Moody’s Ratings, which rates the debt at Baa2, two notches above junk, said it could downgrade the bank’s subordinate debt as Citi’s support for Banamex declines. “The likelihood of our assuming financial support in times of stress will diminish—particularly once Citigroup becomes a minority shareholder, a key milestone,” analysts Felipe Carvallo and Ceres Lisboa wrote this week. Citigroup is global coordinator and active bookrunner, while BTG Pactual, Credit Agricole and Societe Generale are also bookrunners.
Shares of Butterfly Network ( BFLY ) fell about 8% in the afternoon trading on Thursday despite first-quarter results that beat expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. The ultrasound technology company reported revenue of $26.5 million, up 25% year over year, and a smaller adjusted EBITDA loss of $6.1 million. Cash stood at $138 million at quarter-end. Investors focused on continued op...
Shares of Butterfly Network ( BFLY ) fell about 8% in the afternoon trading on Thursday despite first-quarter results that beat expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. The ultrasound technology company reported revenue of $26.5 million, up 25% year over year, and a smaller adjusted EBITDA loss of $6.1 million. Cash stood at $138 million at quarter-end. Investors focused on continued operating losses and second-quarter guidance of $27 million to $31 million, which was broadly in line with consensus and seen as lacking upside momentum. Full-year 2026 guidance was reiterated, pointing to gradual progress toward profitability. More on Butterfly Network Butterfly Network, Inc. (BFLY) Presents at TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference Transcript Butterfly Network: Ultrasound-On-Chip And AI Could Create Computer Vision Flywheel Butterfly Network, Inc. (BFLY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Butterfly Network beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; introduces Q2 and reaffims FY26 outlook Butterfly Network Q1 2026 Earnings Preview
WiktorD/iStock via Getty Images Activist investor Starboard Value LP is pushing french-fry maker Lamb Weston ( LW ) to hold an investor day and explain its plans for earnings growth. Shares of Lamb Weston ( LW ) have dropped 18% over the past year and Starboard disclosed last month it had built a position and was urging the company to accelerate operational improvements and implement cost cuts to ...
WiktorD/iStock via Getty Images Activist investor Starboard Value LP is pushing french-fry maker Lamb Weston ( LW ) to hold an investor day and explain its plans for earnings growth. Shares of Lamb Weston ( LW ) have dropped 18% over the past year and Starboard disclosed last month it had built a position and was urging the company to accelerate operational improvements and implement cost cuts to revive its underperforming share price. "While Lamb Weston has made meaningful progress in improving volume trends over the past year, the central issue remains the same: earnings have not grown, and investors lack confidence in the path to normalized earnings and sustainable growth," Starboard Managing Member Jeff Smith wrote in a letter to the board on Thursday. "The Company is at a critical juncture and must clearly articulate a path forward. We believe the appropriate forum to do so is an Investor Day, as it allows the Company to reset the narrative, clearly communicate its path to durable earnings growth, and rebuild investor confidence." Starboard argues in its letter that the company should attain 25% adjusted EBITDA margins by FY2029 through a balanced mix of profitable revenue growth and cost reductions. "While the Company’s announced $250 million cost savings program is a starting point, it has been primarily focused on cost of goods sold," Smith wrote in the letter. "We believe a significant opportunity exists within SG&A, which has nearly tripled over the past decade despite only 1 modest volume growth." Starboard also wants Lamb Weston ( LW ) to evaluate the company's strategic business units to optimize its portfolio. Lamb Weston didn't immediately respond to Seeking Alpha's request for comment. More on Lamb Weston Lamb Weston May Have Higher Margins In 2027 (Rating Upgrade) Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Lamb Weston: Sub-$40 Value Play With An EPS Rebound Expected Lamb Weston forecasts $6.45B-$6.55B in fiscal 2026 net sales w...
Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Following my earlier bullish outlook on CoreWeave ( CRWV ), Nebius Group ( NBIS ) remains a key player in the neocloud space. By now, the business model is well established, and there is increasing proof that the demand for AI infrastructure still exceeds its supply. Nebius appears to have an advantage in terms of a cleaner balance sheet, ...
Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Following my earlier bullish outlook on CoreWeave ( CRWV ), Nebius Group ( NBIS ) remains a key player in the neocloud space. By now, the business model is well established, and there is increasing proof that the demand for AI infrastructure still exceeds its supply. Nebius appears to have an advantage in terms of a cleaner balance sheet, clearer deal-making, and contracted demand from Microsoft and Meta, which meaningfully reduces the risk profile. Despite the stock’s strong ~70% year-to-date rally, the recent short-term pullback from all time highs of $168 appears to reflect short-term positioning rather than a clear deterioration in fundamentals, as expectations build into a potentially important earnings catalyst. Expectations Are Low But the Setup Points to Potential Upside When putting everything together and understanding how ARR, capacity and frequency of deployments play out, the guidance in 2026 starts becoming much more realistic. The plan is to achieve run-rate revenue of $7-$9 billion per year, which would translate into roughly a ~7X increase from the current ~$1.25 billion ARR in 2025. At first glance, this might sound very aggressive, even too aggressive, but when looking at the inputs, the picture becomes more clear. The contracted capacity of energy that the company has currently for 2026 amounts to over 3GW vs ~1GW just a few months ago. This is not a guesswork number because it reflects contracted capacity. Once the contracted capacity is deployed even partially, the implied revenue per GW of installed capacity matches the ARR target range very well. Therefore, growth is supported not only by strong demand but also directly linked to the pace of capacity deployments. However, the critical point here is the timing aspect and not the issue of demand. Considering that the firm already has pre-sold capacity, long-term contracts, and a shift from seven to sixteen locations, the projections loo...
Yi Huiman. Photo: VCG China has expelled former top securities regulator Yi Huiman from the Communist Party and public office over alleged bribery, paving the way for his criminal prosecution. The announcement follows a seven-month probe into the former chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, who previously led the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).
Yi Huiman. Photo: VCG China has expelled former top securities regulator Yi Huiman from the Communist Party and public office over alleged bribery, paving the way for his criminal prosecution. The announcement follows a seven-month probe into the former chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, who previously led the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).