The former children’s laureate missed the announcement of the award in Bologna due to post-Brexit passport rule changes Michael Rosen, the poet and author known for books such as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake, has won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen award for writing in recognition of his lifelong contributions to children’s literature. The former children’s laureate is the fourth...
The former children’s laureate missed the announcement of the award in Bologna due to post-Brexit passport rule changes Michael Rosen, the poet and author known for books such as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake, has won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen award for writing in recognition of his lifelong contributions to children’s literature. The former children’s laureate is the fourth Briton to win the award, following Eleanor Farjeon, Aidan Chambers and David Almond. Continue reading...
HJBC Samsung ( SSNLF ) has recently hiked up the price on several of its smartphones and tablets in the U.S. market, while Apple's latest iPhone 17 models have held steady. Samsung's Galaxy Flip 7 with 512GB of storage has increased to $1,299 from $1,219 in the U.S. over the past week, in a move observed by PhoneArena . The Galaxy S25 FE 256GB rose to $749 from $709, and the Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB ...
HJBC Samsung ( SSNLF ) has recently hiked up the price on several of its smartphones and tablets in the U.S. market, while Apple's latest iPhone 17 models have held steady. Samsung's Galaxy Flip 7 with 512GB of storage has increased to $1,299 from $1,219 in the U.S. over the past week, in a move observed by PhoneArena . The Galaxy S25 FE 256GB rose to $749 from $709, and the Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB climbed to $1,299 from $1,219. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 1TB also increased to $2,499 from $2,419. However, its entry-level 256G remained at $1,999. The price hikes are likely linked to rising memory costs as the AI data center buildout continues to take precedence when it comes to supply. In contrast, Apple has not increased the sticker price on its iPhone 17 lineup. The iPhone 17 Pro's starting price remains unchanged at $1,099. The iPhone 17 Air remains at $999, and the iPhone 17 base model still starts at $799. Apple also introduced the iPhone 17e that starts at $599. Samsung also edged up its prices on an array of its tablets. The Galaxy Tab S11, S11 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 Lite, S10 Plus, and A11 Plus have all increased in price by at least $50. The S11 Ultra featured the most prominent increases, with the 1TB going to $1,899 from $1,619. Apple might increase the price of its upcoming iPhone 18 models due in part to the introduction of more powerful chips. The iPhone 17 Pro was priced $100 more than the iPhone 16 Pro. However, the iPhone 17 base model remained the same as the iPhone 16 base model when it was released. More on Samsung and Apple Why Apple Still Wins Here Apple Q2 Earnings Preview: Robust iPhone Demand Should Pay Off Now Apple: The Infrastructure Play On Local AI Adoption Apple likely to report 'strong' results amid iPhone, services demand: BofA Amazon to acquire Globalstar; inks deal with Apple to provide satellite services for iPhone, Watch
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adventtr POET Technologies ( POET ) dropped 7.1% amid a short report from Wolfpack Research. Wolfpack disclosed that it's short POET. POET didn't immediately respond to Seeking Alpha's email request for comment. POET has short interest of 8.6%. More on POET Technologies POET Technologies: AI Optical Play Far Too Expensive For My Liking POET: This Tiny Photonics Stock Could Explode POET Technologies: A Scalable Alternative To Nvidia's Laser Supply Lock-Up Ichor Holdings tops Seeking Alpha's quant rankings among small-cap tech stocks ahead of Q1 earnings POET Technologies prices $150M registered direct offering of shares
Nearly a month after expanding the use of personal intelligence in different products in the U.S., Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) said on Tuesday it is bringing the tech to users in India. “Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful,” Google said in the blog post announcing the expansion. “If you turn it on, you control exa...
Nearly a month after expanding the use of personal intelligence in different products in the U.S., Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) said on Tuesday it is bringing the tech to users in India. “Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful,” Google said in the blog post announcing the expansion. “If you turn it on, you control exactly which apps to link, and each one supercharges the experience. It connects Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search in a single tap, and we’ve designed the setup to be simple and secure. Personal Intelligence has two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details from, say, an email or photo to answer your question. It often combines these, working across text, photos and video to provide uniquely tailored answers.” In January, Google brought personal intelligence to Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and search. Shares of Google parent company Alphabet were higher in Tuesday trading. More on Alphabet Alphabet: A Powerful Earnings Beat Likely Coming Again (Earnings Preview) Alphabet: AI-Powered Google Finance Is A Masterstroke Alphabet Stock Defies AI's Gravity Alphabet gets 90-day catalyst watch at Citi as search and cloud may see Gemini boost Meta set to overtake Google in digital ad revenues for the first time
Nearly a month after expanding the use of personal intelligence in different products in the U.S., Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) said on Tuesday it is bringing the tech to users in India. “Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful,” Google said in the blog post announcing the expansion. “If you turn it on, you control exa...
Nearly a month after expanding the use of personal intelligence in different products in the U.S., Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) said on Tuesday it is bringing the tech to users in India. “Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful,” Google said in the blog post announcing the expansion. “If you turn it on, you control exactly which apps to link, and each one supercharges the experience. It connects Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search in a single tap, and we’ve designed the setup to be simple and secure. Personal Intelligence has two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details from, say, an email or photo to answer your question. It often combines these, working across text, photos and video to provide uniquely tailored answers.” In January, Google brought personal intelligence to Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and search. Shares of Google parent company Alphabet were higher in Tuesday trading. More on Alphabet Alphabet: A Powerful Earnings Beat Likely Coming Again (Earnings Preview) Alphabet: AI-Powered Google Finance Is A Masterstroke Alphabet Stock Defies AI's Gravity Alphabet gets 90-day catalyst watch at Citi as search and cloud may see Gemini boost Meta set to overtake Google in digital ad revenues for the first time
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Otis ( OTIS ) have been lagging a bit in recent times, something that I attribute to demanding valuations from the get-go and higher interest rates causing an overhang on new construction activity across the globe. This trend has continued for a couple of years and is seen continuing in 2026, and while overall sales growth is delivered on in a ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Otis ( OTIS ) have been lagging a bit in recent times, something that I attribute to demanding valuations from the get-go and higher interest rates causing an overhang on new construction activity across the globe. This trend has continued for a couple of years and is seen continuing in 2026, and while overall sales growth is delivered on in a tough new equipment market, overall valuations look reasonable. However, I fear the quality of services, even as the company just made an interesting deal to improve service business and hopefully service levels. Other, higher-conviction ideas, including recent M&A efforts, can be found at Value In Corporate Events . Growing Its Services Otis announced that it has acquired a majority share in WeMaintain, a fast-growing and technology-enabled service company for the elevator and escalator industry. CEO Judy Marks calls service the foundation of the industry, and innovation is key, with customers seeking greater reliability and technology in performance, and that is just what WeMaintain provides. While no financial details on the deal have been announced, and the deal likely is a bolt-on deal, the operations are sizable at the same time. The company employs 350 workers and reportedly has raised tens of millions in funding. Adding to a Solid 2025 Performance By the end of January, Otis reported a 1% increase in 2025 sales to $14.43 billion, with constant currency sales being flat. The impact of higher interest rates having an impact on construction activity levels was clearly seen in the results. Lucrative service revenues rose 6% to $9.44 billion; these were very lucrative sales with margins reported at a quarter of sales. New equipment sales were down 7% to $4.99 billion, as already low margins fell by more than a point to just below 5%. Of course, margins in this area of the business are not necessarily the goal, with the company selling equipment on the cheap to obtain luc...
The Tory leader, now seemingly more gentle, is blessed with the ability to forget everything that happened the day before Please sit down. Loosen your clothing. Do not adjust your screen. Take several deep breaths. Close your eyes. Imagine yourself in your happy space. Your life might not be quite the same again. Hard to believe, but Kemi Badenoch has had a psychological makeover. Don’t get me wro...
The Tory leader, now seemingly more gentle, is blessed with the ability to forget everything that happened the day before Please sit down. Loosen your clothing. Do not adjust your screen. Take several deep breaths. Close your eyes. Imagine yourself in your happy space. Your life might not be quite the same again. Hard to believe, but Kemi Badenoch has had a psychological makeover. Don’t get me wrong: we’re not talking a complete personality change. There hasn’t been a miracle. A laying on of hands by Donald Trump (AKA Christ the Redeemer). Kemi is still unable to stop herself from saying the ridiculous. It’s more that her madness has been somewhat diminished. Made more user-friendly. It only really resurfaces at prime minister’s questions. For reasons that aren’t quite clear, Keir Starmer is triggering for her. Continue reading...
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) president and CEO Alan Baratz sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss Nvidia's (NVDA) artificial intelligence (AI) models for quantum computing, the future of the industry, and more.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) president and CEO Alan Baratz sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss Nvidia's (NVDA) artificial intelligence (AI) models for quantum computing, the future of the industry, and more.
A Ming Yang Smart Energy booth in Shanghai. Photo: VCG China has strongly opposed the U.K. government’s decision to block the use of wind turbines produced by the Chinese manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. in British offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns. A spokesperson from China’s commerce ministry stated on Tuesday that the U.K.’s exclusion of Chinese products co...
A Ming Yang Smart Energy booth in Shanghai. Photo: VCG China has strongly opposed the U.K. government’s decision to block the use of wind turbines produced by the Chinese manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. in British offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns. A spokesperson from China’s commerce ministry stated on Tuesday that the U.K.’s exclusion of Chinese products contradicts its long-standing principles of an open and free market, potentially damaging bilateral trade relations. This response follows an announcement by U.K. Energy Minister Michael Shanks on March 26, in which he confirmed that the government would not support the use of Ming Yang’s turbines in offshore wind developments.
China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems' China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "baseless smears," after multiple outlets cited US intelligence accusing Beijing of potentially entering the war indirectly. "China has always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude towards the export of military it...
China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems' China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "baseless smears," after multiple outlets cited US intelligence accusing Beijing of potentially entering the war indirectly. "China has always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude towards the export of military items , implementing strict controls in accordance with its own export control laws and regulations and its international obligations. We oppose baseless smears or malicious association ," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated at a regular briefing on Monday. Source: Alma Reports first published by CNN and later cited by Reuters and The New York Times said US intelligence assesses that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within weeks, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. CNN reported indications that Beijing is working to route the shipments through third countries to conceal their origin. The report said China is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs , while citing unnamed sources. A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington also addressed the claims, seeking to make clear that Beijing "has never provided weapons to any party to the conflict" and urged the United States to avoid leveling such baseless charges. This accusation first surfaced shortly before US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad collapsed, and was followed by an escalation in tensions as Washington imposed a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, over the weekend, when he was asked by reporters about reports that China is sending the weapons, the president responded that "if China does that, China will have big problems, OK?" Recall too that in early April an American pilot whose F-15 jet was shot down over Iran was rescued after evading capture for mor...
(RTTNews) - Nissan Motor (NSANY.PK), Tuesday introduced a long-term plan called 'Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life,' which focuses on making cars smarter and more useful for everyday needs.
(RTTNews) - Nissan Motor (NSANY.PK), Tuesday introduced a long-term plan called 'Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life,' which focuses on making cars smarter and more useful for everyday needs.
honglouwawa/iStock via Getty Images In our last broad market update , the S&P 500 was trading near 6,850, grinding through its fifth consecutive month of going nowhere. I drew a clear line in the sand at the 6,780 level. This was where the bulls needed to hold to keep the broader uptrend intact heading into 2026. This level (SPX6780) remains of utmost importance for the bulls. If it breaks, then t...
honglouwawa/iStock via Getty Images In our last broad market update , the S&P 500 was trading near 6,850, grinding through its fifth consecutive month of going nowhere. I drew a clear line in the sand at the 6,780 level. This was where the bulls needed to hold to keep the broader uptrend intact heading into 2026. This level (SPX6780) remains of utmost importance for the bulls. If it breaks, then the period of volatility has already begun as we head toward 6500 – 6300 in the coming weeks. This will likely complete the first leg in a larger correction, as we mount a bounce that makes a lower high into later 2026. That level clearly broke, dropping the broad market over 400 points, and finally bottoming at 6,316 on March 30th. We are now staging a bounce, which our analysis suggests will likely fail to make new highs, as the period of volatility that we have been flagging since November takes accelerates. This should not be new to our readers. In our February 2026 report we pointed widening divergences across the Magnificent 7, deteriorating price action in non-tech sectors, and historically elevated bullish sentiment supported by record high margin debt. Each of these warning signs precedes periods of volatility, and all were present well before the index peaked on February 25th, 2026. Since then, the evidence has continued to build. The dominant cycles that best correlate with 2026 are all pointing lower, which is being confirmed by a growing number of markets and sectors breaking critical support globally. The current bounce will likely draw investors back in, while the weight of evidence suggests a more cautious stance. Our commitment is not to a single outcome; it is to follow the evidence wherever it leads. As of now, we are seeing the evidence suggest a multi-quarter topping process is finally starting to break lower, which should set up an excellent buying opportunity for those prepared. Why Broad Market Deterioration Points to Extended Volatility in 2026 In ou...