Modular PC maker Framework is hosting a "Next Gen" event on April 21st at 1:30PM ET, and it looks like it might have something to do with Linux. Alongside a newsletter announcing the event , Framework posted a video on Thursday titled "Follow the white penguin." It features a few clear references to Linux, including the iconic penguin, the "I use Arch btw" meme, and a shot cycling through several ...
Modular PC maker Framework is hosting a "Next Gen" event on April 21st at 1:30PM ET, and it looks like it might have something to do with Linux. Alongside a newsletter announcing the event , Framework posted a video on Thursday titled "Follow the white penguin." It features a few clear references to Linux, including the iconic penguin, the "I use Arch btw" meme, and a shot cycling through several Linux distro logos, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, CachyOS, and Bazzite. It also said its products are available in four new countries (New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and Singapore), although it suggested holding off on orders until people see w … Read the full story at The Verge.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: VOO ) and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( NASDAQ:QQQ ) differ notably in cost, yield, diversification, and risk profile, with QQQ leaning heavily into technology and VOO providing broader exposure at a much lower fee. Both funds are popular choices for U.S. equity exposure, but their approaches diverge: QQQ tracks the tech-focused NASDAQ-100, while VOO mirrors the bro...
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: VOO ) and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( NASDAQ:QQQ ) differ notably in cost, yield, diversification, and risk profile, with QQQ leaning heavily into technology and VOO providing broader exposure at a much lower fee. Both funds are popular choices for U.S. equity exposure, but their approaches diverge: QQQ tracks the tech-focused NASDAQ-100, while VOO mirrors the broader S&P 500 Index. This comparison looks at cost, performance, risk, and portfolio makeup to help investors weigh which may better fit their needs. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five year monthly returns. The one year return represents total return over the trailing twelve months. Continue reading
Natasha Hall, associate fellow at Chatham House, said the negotiations on the ceasefire in the Iran war are complicated by fundamental issues that have driven conflict in the region for years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he has agreed to direct talks with Lebanon. Stating that “In light of Lebanon’s repeated calls to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the Ca...
Natasha Hall, associate fellow at Chatham House, said the negotiations on the ceasefire in the Iran war are complicated by fundamental issues that have driven conflict in the region for years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he has agreed to direct talks with Lebanon. Stating that “In light of Lebanon’s repeated calls to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the Cabinet yesterday to open direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible” The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon. (Source: Bloomberg)
The political debate over a court ruling recognizing Indigenous land rights in the Vancouver area escalated on Thursday after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged the prime minister to intervene. In the August judgment, the Supreme Court of British Columbia recognized the Cowichan people’s aboriginal title over a slice of Richmond, just south of the city of Vancouver, that was once the site ...
The political debate over a court ruling recognizing Indigenous land rights in the Vancouver area escalated on Thursday after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged the prime minister to intervene. In the August judgment, the Supreme Court of British Columbia recognized the Cowichan people’s aboriginal title over a slice of Richmond, just south of the city of Vancouver, that was once the site of their traditional fishing village. The ruling’s language, which includes phrases such as “aboriginal title is a prior and senior right to land,” has fueled debate and angst over private property rights in the area, and whether it sets a wider precedent. The decision has been challenged by every party — including the federal government — and is now facing a years-long appeals process, leaving legal questions. A property developer in the affected area said bankers pulled out of financing a new building because of the ruling. At a farm in Richmond, near the Cowichan claim zone, Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney ’s government to argue in its federal challenge that private property takes precedence over all other titles. He urged the government to guarantee explicit protections for private homeowners in all future First Nations agreements, present a 30-day plan to safeguard residents’ property rights in light of the Cowichan decision, and a convene a parliamentary committee to examine options for strengthening those rights. “Canadians already face enough pressure from high costs and economic uncertainty without having to wonder whether their home is truly theirs,” Poilievre said in a statement. “The Liberal government must provide certainty, defend private property in court and make clear that Canadians’ homes and land titles will be protected.” Read More: Vancouver Ruling on Indigenous Land Triggers Real Estate Angst Poilievre’s intervention cements the topic as a political issue beyond the west coast province, where it has turned into part of a complex headache...
cemagraphics/iStock via Getty Images Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Meanwhile, optimism and neutral sentiment increased. Bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, increased 2.2 percentage points to 35.7%. Bullish sentiment is below its historical average of 37.5%...
cemagraphics/iStock via Getty Images Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Meanwhile, optimism and neutral sentiment increased. Bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, increased 2.2 percentage points to 35.7%. Bullish sentiment is below its historical average of 37.5% for the eighth consecutive week. Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially unchanged over the next six months, increased 6.3 percentage points to 21.3%. Neutral sentiment is unusually low and is below its historical average of 31.5% for the 90th time in 92 weeks. Bearish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will fall over the next six months, decreased 8.4 percentage points to 43.0%. Bearish sentiment is unusually high and is above its historical average of 31.0% for the ninth consecutive week. The bull-bear spread (bullish minus bearish sentiment) increased 10.6 percentage points to –7.2%. The bull-bear spread is below its historical average of 6.5% for the ninth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what changes, if any, they’ve made to their portfolio since the start of the Iran war. Here is how they responded: I have not made any changes (maintained existing positions): 42.3%. I have added to existing positions or bought new ones at lower prices: 24.9%. I have reduced equity exposure (sold stocks or funds, raised cash): 14.8%. I have made other adjustments (e.g., rebalanced, increased bond or commodity allocation): 10.6%. I have shifted holdings toward defensive sectors (e.g., energy, defense, utilities): 7.4%. This week’s Sentiment Survey results: Bullish: 35.7%, up 2.2 percentage points. Neutral: 21.3%, up 6.3 percentage points. Bearish: 43.0%, down 8.4 percentage points. Historical averages: Bullish: 37.5%. Neutral: 31.5%. Bearish: 31.0%. The AAII Sentiment Survey has been conducted weekly since July 198...
Shares of e-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) rallied on Thursday, up as much as 5.7%, before retreating to a 4.2% gain as of 1:13 p.m. EDT. Several AI-related stocks were up today, but Amazon seemed to get an extra boost from CEO Andy Jassy's annual letter to shareholders, which was published this morning. Amazon stock has been under a bit of pressure ever since the managem...
Shares of e-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) rallied on Thursday, up as much as 5.7%, before retreating to a 4.2% gain as of 1:13 p.m. EDT. Several AI-related stocks were up today, but Amazon seemed to get an extra boost from CEO Andy Jassy's annual letter to shareholders, which was published this morning. Amazon stock has been under a bit of pressure ever since the management forecast spending some $200 billion this year on capital expenditures, largely on AI data centers. Continue reading
Russia has formally designated Nazi crimes against the Soviet population during World War II as genocide and criminalised their denial, after President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the country’s criminal code, the Kremlin said on Thursday. The term “genocide of the Soviet people” has increasingly been used in Russia in recent years. Authorities have also proposed repurposing a closed museum...
Russia has formally designated Nazi crimes against the Soviet population during World War II as genocide and criminalised their denial, after President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the country’s criminal code, the Kremlin said on Thursday. The term “genocide of the Soviet people” has increasingly been used in Russia in recent years. Authorities have also proposed repurposing a closed museum dedicated to the Soviet-era Gulag system into one focused on victims of Nazi crimes. Moscow has...
PrathanChorruangsak/iStock via Getty Images In a memo to Oaktree clients Thursday, veteran investor Howard Marks outlined growing concerns about the private credit ( VPC ) market, particularly direct lending, as the sector faces its first major test since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Marks traces the evolution of credit markets from the late 1970s through today, noting how direct lending expl...
PrathanChorruangsak/iStock via Getty Images In a memo to Oaktree clients Thursday, veteran investor Howard Marks outlined growing concerns about the private credit ( VPC ) market, particularly direct lending, as the sector faces its first major test since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Marks traces the evolution of credit markets from the late 1970s through today, noting how direct lending exploded over the past 15 years as banks pulled back from risky lending. The sector has ballooned from roughly $150B two decades ago to about $2T in direct loans. “I imagine some direct lending managers accepted too much money and invested it too fast, applying standards that were too low and setting the scene for a correction,” Marks wrote. The memo highlights particular concerns about software ( IGV ) company debt, which represents 20-30% of direct lending portfolios. Recent advances in artificial intelligence—including Anthropic’s ( ANTHRO ) powerful new coding model released in late 2025—have raised questions about the long-term viability of many software businesses that borrowed heavily during the boom years. Marks points to recent bankruptcies at First Brands and Tricolor, which “caught credit investors by surprise” and raised concerns about possible fraud. Some investors in non-traded business development companies have faced redemption limits when attempting to withdraw their money. Meanwhile, i nvestors sought to get back more than $20B of their investments from private credit firms in Q1 2026 “Investors initially fall in love with the new thing, swallow its promises whole, and overpay,” Marks observed. “Then, when disappointment and disillusionment set in, the bravado and confidence that originally supported the investment evaporate.” Oaktree has positioned itself defensively, with direct lending comprising less than 15% of overall assets under management. Marks noted that the firm’s software exposure is “substantially less than that of our peers.” Drawing parallels t...
Cotton futures are trading with 127 to 150 point gains at Thursday’s midday. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index is $0.445 lower at $98.475. Crude oil is back up $3.21 at midday. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheet for cotton showed the US...
Cotton futures are trading with 127 to 150 point gains at Thursday’s midday. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index is $0.445 lower at $98.475. Crude oil is back up $3.21 at midday. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheet for cotton showed the US...
The wheat complex is slipping on Thursday, following an increased stocks number from USDA on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 9 to 11 cents in the red on Thursday. KC HRW futures are 9 to 11 cents lower so far on the session. MPLS spring wheat is down 6 to...
The wheat complex is slipping on Thursday, following an increased stocks number from USDA on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 9 to 11 cents in the red on Thursday. KC HRW futures are 9 to 11 cents lower so far on the session. MPLS spring wheat is down 6 to...
Nio (NYSE: NIO) , a leading electric vehicle maker in China, looks dirt cheap relative to its growth potential. Analysts expect its revenue to rise 47% in 2026 and 16% in 2027, yet it trades at less than one times next year's sales. They also expect its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) to turn positive in 2026 and rise 35% in 2027. But based on its enterpr...
Nio (NYSE: NIO) , a leading electric vehicle maker in China, looks dirt cheap relative to its growth potential. Analysts expect its revenue to rise 47% in 2026 and 16% in 2027, yet it trades at less than one times next year's sales. They also expect its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) to turn positive in 2026 and rise 35% in 2027. But based on its enterprise value, it trades at just 12 times next year's EBITDA. As of this writing, Nio's stock still trades slightly below its 2018 IPO price of $6.26 per ADR. Let's see why investors shunned Nio's stock -- and if it's a good contrarian investment. Image source: Nio. Continue reading
On the home stretch of their nine-day mission, the four astronauts flying aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft are just beginning to reflect on their experience of flying beyond the Moon. Their memories of Monday's encounter with the Moon are still fresh as they return to Earth, heading for reentry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening. "I'm actually getting chills right now just thinkin...
On the home stretch of their nine-day mission, the four astronauts flying aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft are just beginning to reflect on their experience of flying beyond the Moon. Their memories of Monday's encounter with the Moon are still fresh as they return to Earth, heading for reentry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening. "I'm actually getting chills right now just thinking about it. My palms are sweating," said Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission. "But it is amazing to watch your home planet disappear behind the Moon. You can see the atmosphere. You could actually see the terrain on the Moon projected across the Earth as the Earth was eclipsing behind the Moon. It was just an unbelievable sight, and then it was gone. It was out of sight." Read full article Comments
Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d . said it plans to announce a purchase offer for shares in Balkans consumer lending specialist Addiko Bank AG , countering a similar proposal announced less than a day ago by Raiffeisen Bank International AG. Slovenia’s NLB is offering €29 per share for a significant majority in Addiko, it said in a statement Thursday , valuing the bank at €566 million ($663 million). Th...
Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d . said it plans to announce a purchase offer for shares in Balkans consumer lending specialist Addiko Bank AG , countering a similar proposal announced less than a day ago by Raiffeisen Bank International AG. Slovenia’s NLB is offering €29 per share for a significant majority in Addiko, it said in a statement Thursday , valuing the bank at €566 million ($663 million). That compares with the €23.05 offered by Raiffeisen on Wednesday and a €26 closing price before that first offer was announced. Read more: Raiffeisen Seeks Balkans Lift in €450 Million Bid for Addiko NLB’s counteroffer heralds a second round of competing takeover attempts for Addiko after unsuccessful offers from three bidders in 2024. In that round, NLB offered a higher price than Serbian competitors Alta Group and Agri Europe, but failed to achieve a 75% stake that was a condition for its proposal. “We continue to believe that Addiko represents a compelling and strategic acquisition opportunity,” NLB Chief Executive Officer Blaz Brodnjak said in the statement. Addiko was created as the so-called good bank of Hypo Alpe Adria following a 2009 nationalization to avert a collapse, and it specializes in consumer lending across the Balkans.