Months after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, pro-democracy activists struggle to turn hope into influence For nearly 600 days, Anthony Romero crept between more than a dozen safe houses to avoid being captured by Venezuela’s secret police. After helping challenge Nicolás Maduro’s spurious claim to have won the 2024 presidential election, the opposition activist went underground, as the South American di...
Months after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, pro-democracy activists struggle to turn hope into influence For nearly 600 days, Anthony Romero crept between more than a dozen safe houses to avoid being captured by Venezuela’s secret police. After helping challenge Nicolás Maduro’s spurious claim to have won the 2024 presidential election, the opposition activist went underground, as the South American dictator waged a ruthless crackdown in an attempt to cling to power. “He unleashed the harshest repression Venezuela has ever seen – we’re talking about nearly 3,000 arrests,” recalled Romero, 35, a lawyer who is part of the Nobel laureate María Corina Machado ’s political party, Vente Venezuela. Continue reading...
With food and medicine already scarce, emergency services, bakeries and water supplies are increasingly being pushed to the brink Palestinians in Gaza already grappling with limited supplies of food and medicine face new threats to their day-to-day existence: shortages of engine oil, spare parts and gas. The knock-on effects are impacting everything from bread production to water supplies and emer...
With food and medicine already scarce, emergency services, bakeries and water supplies are increasingly being pushed to the brink Palestinians in Gaza already grappling with limited supplies of food and medicine face new threats to their day-to-day existence: shortages of engine oil, spare parts and gas. The knock-on effects are impacting everything from bread production to water supplies and emergency response efforts, producing one fresh crisis after another. Over the weekend, the main hospital in central Gaza warned of an imminent health disaster as its electrical generators failed. Continue reading...
Israel and its lobby will use section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act to bind the US to a state that has gone rogue Congress is considering legislation that would embed Israel’s military deeply within the US military-industrial complex. Stunned by the cratering of public support for Israeli policies in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank and towards Iran, Israel’s advocates are frantical...
Israel and its lobby will use section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act to bind the US to a state that has gone rogue Congress is considering legislation that would embed Israel’s military deeply within the US military-industrial complex. Stunned by the cratering of public support for Israeli policies in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank and towards Iran, Israel’s advocates are frantically seeking to preserve and even escalate US support for the Jewish state in ways that do not rely on defense of its policies or permit scrutiny of the manipulations involved. Politically, this means avoiding public discussion of Israeli policies in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank or Iran and disguising the sources of massive amounts of money pouring into election races to defeat candidates raising questions about US support for Israel. The proposed legislation shows what this means bureaucratically. Continue reading...
For a fairly low-maintenance crop, the root vegetable can yield an impressive and nutritious harvest, and is surely due an influencer-rebrand soon My third column on edible plants that I don’t actually grow myself is about one that I do not loathe, as I do celeriac , nor love, as I do sweetcorn . It is the swede, a root vegetable I would describe as “fine”. Also known as neeps or rutabaga, swedes ...
For a fairly low-maintenance crop, the root vegetable can yield an impressive and nutritious harvest, and is surely due an influencer-rebrand soon My third column on edible plants that I don’t actually grow myself is about one that I do not loathe, as I do celeriac , nor love, as I do sweetcorn . It is the swede, a root vegetable I would describe as “fine”. Also known as neeps or rutabaga, swedes are hardy vegetables, related to the turnip and part of the brassica family. For a fairly low-maintenance crop, they can yield an impressive harvest that tastes fairly sweet and is very nutritious. I would wager that they are in for an influencer-driven rebrand sometime soon. Continue reading...
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictions The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts, with economic consequences for the US, European and American scien...
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictions The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts, with economic consequences for the US, European and American scientists have warned. Decommissioning the US system, which plays a major part in a global ocean observation network, would lead to a massive increase in error in the annual estimates of ocean heating rates, according to research published last month . Continue reading...
Foreign investors are returning to Chinese assets through convertible bonds and IPOs, helping fuel a fundraising rebound in Hong Kong as global investors seek exposure to the country’s artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors. According to estimates by UBS, Chinese companies raised about US$43 billion through equity capital market transactions in Hong Kong in ...
Foreign investors are returning to Chinese assets through convertible bonds and IPOs, helping fuel a fundraising rebound in Hong Kong as global investors seek exposure to the country’s artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors. According to estimates by UBS, Chinese companies raised about US$43 billion through equity capital market transactions in Hong Kong in the first five months of 2026, up from US$28 billion a year earlier. Convertible bonds have emerged...
BEIJING, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) at Building A, No. 18 Kechuang 11 Street, Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Da...
BEIJING, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) at Building A, No. 18 Kechuang 11 Street, Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Daxing District, Beijing 101111, People’s Republic of China, on June 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Hong Kong
Despite Eli Lilly 's (NYSE: LLY) dominance in the weight management market, the company has encountered several obstacles in this field, including spotty insurance coverage for its anti-obesity medicine, Zepbound. If Eli Lilly could make headway in that area, it could boost the already fast-growing sales of this medicine. That's why recent news from CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) was so important. Let's l...
Despite Eli Lilly 's (NYSE: LLY) dominance in the weight management market, the company has encountered several obstacles in this field, including spotty insurance coverage for its anti-obesity medicine, Zepbound. If Eli Lilly could make headway in that area, it could boost the already fast-growing sales of this medicine. That's why recent news from CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) was so important. Let's look deeper into it. Image source: The Motley Fool. On May 28, CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) under CVS Health's umbrella, announced it would start covering Zepbound on Oct. 1. This news is especially important, as CVS had previously removed the medicine from its formulary. So, this is quite the reversal. Further, CVS Health will also cover Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, effective June 1. Continue reading
Stock index futures were largely lower on Friday as traders looked forward to the most closely watched of all economic indicators, the jobs report. Now, here are 5 news stories that broke overnight to watch out for: S&P Global maintains index criteria: S&P Global ( SPGI ) said on Thursday it would keep the existing criteria for entry into its major indices, dashing hopes of a swift S&P 500 ( SP500...
Stock index futures were largely lower on Friday as traders looked forward to the most closely watched of all economic indicators, the jobs report. Now, here are 5 news stories that broke overnight to watch out for: S&P Global maintains index criteria: S&P Global ( SPGI ) said on Thursday it would keep the existing criteria for entry into its major indices, dashing hopes of a swift S&P 500 ( SP500 ) inclusion for Elon Musk’s SpaceX ( SPCX ) following what is expected to be the world’s largest-ever IPO. The index provider said it will not shorten the 12-month seasoning period for newly public companies or waive existing profitability and public-float requirements based on a company’s size, diverging from a broader industry shift embraced by rivals Nasdaq ( NDAQ ) and FTSE Russell. JPMorgan upgrades Tesla: JPMorgan has upgraded Tesla ( TSLA ) to Neutral from Underweight, dramatically raising its price target from $145 to $475 in a massive 227.6% upward revision. Analysts led by Rajat Gupta, who took coverage of the stock last month, highlighted Tesla’s unmatched level of vertical integration across hardware and software as the basis for the upgraded outlook. Tesla Bitcoin holdings under pressure: Tesla’s ( TSLA ) Bitcoin holdings are back under pressure as the cryptocurrency’s latest selloff erodes the value of the electric vehicle maker’s digital asset portfolio. The company reported no change in its bitcoin holdings during Q1 2026, maintaining 11,509 BTC. At current prices, the holdings are worth approximately $724M as of June 5, 2026, down sharply from $946M at their peak in early May. Top banks plan tokenized deposit network: Top U.S. banks are planning to launch a tokenized deposit network next year, The Wall Street Journal reported, a move that could help the lenders compete with stablecoins and cryptocurrency firms. The network will connect traditional payment rails with blockchain infrastructure, allowing tokenized deposits to move instantly with 24/7 settleme...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the leading tech stocks held by Goldman Sachs, with a total portfolio value of $11.15 billion, making it one of Goldman Sachs top tech stocks to buy now. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) just released its Q2 FY2026 results, and the company posted record total revenue of $22.2 billion, up 48% […]
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the leading tech stocks held by Goldman Sachs, with a total portfolio value of $11.15 billion, making it one of Goldman Sachs top tech stocks to buy now. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) just released its Q2 FY2026 results, and the company posted record total revenue of $22.2 billion, up 48% […]
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now, with an accumulated worth of almost $27 billion. Apple’s upcoming WWDC 2026 remains to be a highlight for the company. Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring shared his thoughts on Apple’s upcoming event. On June 1, TheFly reported that Woodring stated […]
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now, with an accumulated worth of almost $27 billion. Apple’s upcoming WWDC 2026 remains to be a highlight for the company. Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring shared his thoughts on Apple’s upcoming event. On June 1, TheFly reported that Woodring stated […]
Goldman Sachs owns around 0.31% of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) out of its portfolio, with a total portfolio value of around $2.68 billion. AMAT ranks among the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Applied Materials seems to be proactive amid the robust AI demand. The company expects its semiconductor equipment business to soar […]
Goldman Sachs owns around 0.31% of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) out of its portfolio, with a total portfolio value of around $2.68 billion. AMAT ranks among the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Applied Materials seems to be proactive amid the robust AI demand. The company expects its semiconductor equipment business to soar […]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) or TSMC is among the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Goldman Sachs owns over $3.17 billion in TSM stock. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) continues to advance its footprint in the global chip-making market. On June 1, TSMC signed a partnership with NVIDIA to use […]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) or TSMC is among the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Goldman Sachs owns over $3.17 billion in TSM stock. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) continues to advance its footprint in the global chip-making market. On June 1, TSMC signed a partnership with NVIDIA to use […]
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the widely held tech stocks by Goldman Sachs with a total holding value of nearly $10.71 billion, making it to our list of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Meta Platforms is down nearly 9% year-to-date, largely due to its staggering AI spending. During the […]
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the widely held tech stocks by Goldman Sachs with a total holding value of nearly $10.71 billion, making it to our list of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Meta Platforms is down nearly 9% year-to-date, largely due to its staggering AI spending. During the […]
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. NVIDIA is one of Goldman Sachs’ largest holdings, with an accumulated value of almost $31.55 billion. NVIDIA Corporation remains at the center stage of AI innovation, and the average price target of $298 implies an upside of over 32% as […]
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. NVIDIA is one of Goldman Sachs’ largest holdings, with an accumulated value of almost $31.55 billion. NVIDIA Corporation remains at the center stage of AI innovation, and the average price target of $298 implies an upside of over 32% as […]
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the third-largest holding in Goldman Sachs’ portfolio, with a portfolio share of 3.05%, making it one of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is using AI to protect its users from cyberattacks, leveraging a new series of models to find and exploit software flaws faster […]
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the third-largest holding in Goldman Sachs’ portfolio, with a portfolio share of 3.05%, making it one of the top Goldman Sachs tech stocks to buy now. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is using AI to protect its users from cyberattacks, leveraging a new series of models to find and exploit software flaws faster […]