Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his current contract expires in June. The French defender and Liverpool are likely to part ways due to a gap between Liverpool and Konate's position, in terms of value and wages. Konate, 27, signed for Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 for £35m on a five-year deal. Both parties were initially keen to agree a contract renewal, with Konate tell...
Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his current contract expires in June. The French defender and Liverpool are likely to part ways due to a gap between Liverpool and Konate's position, in terms of value and wages. Konate, 27, signed for Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 for £35m on a five-year deal. Both parties were initially keen to agree a contract renewal, with Konate telling reporters in April after the Merseyside derby that he was "close to an agreement" and there was a "big chance" that he would remain at Anfield next season. Negotiations began in November 2023, though an agreement has proved elusive.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $73,000, roughly 40% below its all-time high. Still, major forecasts remain bullish. Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin could reach $1 million within eight years, while Bernstein targets $1 million by 2033. ARK Invest also projects a $1.5 million bullish target by 2030. So, we asked Grok, Gemini, and ChatGPT whether ... AI Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reac...
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $73,000, roughly 40% below its all-time high. Still, major forecasts remain bullish. Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin could reach $1 million within eight years, while Bernstein targets $1 million by 2033. ARK Invest also projects a $1.5 million bullish target by 2030. So, we asked Grok, Gemini, and ChatGPT whether ... AI Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reach $1M by 2035?
Europe has experienced an exceptional heatwave this week, with temperature records broken across multiple countries under a persistent area of high pressure, commonly referred to as a “heat dome.” The UK surpassed its May maximum temperature record on Tuesday, with 35.1C recorded at Kew Gardens, London. This broke the record set only the day before, with 34.8C recorded in London on Monday. Previou...
Europe has experienced an exceptional heatwave this week, with temperature records broken across multiple countries under a persistent area of high pressure, commonly referred to as a “heat dome.” The UK surpassed its May maximum temperature record on Tuesday, with 35.1C recorded at Kew Gardens, London. This broke the record set only the day before, with 34.8C recorded in London on Monday. Previously, the maximum May temperature record was 32.8C, recorded in 1922 and then matched in 1944. Ireland also broke its May maximum temperature, with 28.8C recorded at two weather stations – in Killarney in the south-west and Clonmel in the south. Not only have maximum temperatures been smashed, but minimum temperatures have also been broken on three consecutive nights. Overnight on Tuesday, Camborne in south-west England only fell to 21.4C, marking another tropical night where temperatures remained above 20C. Similarly, across France, temperatures reached 36C on Monday and Tuesday, which have now become the hottest May days on record. According to a French government spokesperson, the heat has been said to be responsible for the deaths of seven people, either directly or indirectly this week. These temperatures across parts of Europe are around 10-15C above average for this time of year. Temperatures will continue to remain around 5-10C above average through the rest of this week but will gradually begin to moderate for the UK into next week. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been in effect across south-eastern and eastern Australia this week, with warnings continuing intoFriday. The warnings, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), said to expect damaging winds, heavy rainfall and hail, with separate flash flood warnings also in place. Already, Dayboro in Queensland recorded 50mm within a 30-minute period, while Narrabi, New South Wales recorded a wind gust of 65mph (104kph) both on Wednesday. The BoM has said that six hourly rainfall totals could reach 40-70mm, with loca...
First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) shares ended the last trading session 5% higher at $30.17. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 21.2% gain over the past four weeks. The company shares have risen following reports that Panama is set to publish the final report of the comprehensive audit of the Co...
First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) shares ended the last trading session 5% higher at $30.17. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 21.2% gain over the past four weeks. The company shares have risen following reports that Panama is set to publish the final report of the comprehensive audit of the Cobre Panamá mine. The document prepared by SGS Panamá Control Services will be publicly accessible. The project's future rests on these findings and the ultimate decision of President José Raúl Mulino. With 3 billion tons of proven and probable mineral reserves, Cobre Panamá is one of the largest copper mines opened globally in the past decade. Production at Cobre Panamá has been halted since November 2023 and placed into a phase of Preservation and Safe Management. This was after the country’s highest court unanimously ruled that the terms of its contract were unconstitutional amid nationwide protests. This metal and minerals mining company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +300%. Revenues are expected to be $1.4 billion, up 14.5% from the year-ago quarter. While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. For First Quantum Minerals, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 43.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. And a negative trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't usually translate into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on FQVLF going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here ...
IFG Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 98.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,037 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 5,464 shares during the period. IFG Advisory ...
IFG Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 98.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,037 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 5,464 shares during the period. IFG Advisory LLC's holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $3,354,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Stephens Consulting LLC raised its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 82.0% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 91 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV bought a new stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Maseco LLP bought a new stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Cedar Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 91.4% during the third quarter. Cedar Wealth Management LLC now owns 134 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 16.51% of the company's stock. Get TSM alerts: Sign Up Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Up 0.4% Shares of NYSE:TSM opened at $424.54 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.49, a quick ratio of 2.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. Taiwan Semicondu...
IFG Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM - Free Report) by 11.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 30,744 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after buying an additional 3,076 shares during the quarter. IFG Advisory LLC's holdings in Qualcomm were worth $5,259,000 at the end of t...
IFG Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM - Free Report) by 11.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 30,744 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after buying an additional 3,076 shares during the quarter. IFG Advisory LLC's holdings in Qualcomm were worth $5,259,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 116.6% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 17,356 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $2,666,000 after buying an additional 9,343 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 15.4% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,542 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $391,000 after buying an additional 340 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 44.3% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,325 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $530,000 after buying an additional 1,020 shares during the period. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 6.1% in the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 5,778 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $920,000 after buying an additional 333 shares during the period. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 9.7% in the 2nd quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,800 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $1,083,000 after buying an additional 603 shares during the period. 74.35% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Get Qualcomm alerts: Sign Up Insider...
Global BEV Market Growth Remains Modest Global BEV sales rose 5% year over year in the quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. BEVs accounted for about two-thirds of all electric vehicle sales globally and represented 14% of total passenger vehicle sales, unchanged from a year earlier. Tesla Reclaims Global Leadership Tesla’s sales increased 6% year over year despite a 2% decline in the U.S. ...
Global BEV Market Growth Remains Modest Global BEV sales rose 5% year over year in the quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. BEVs accounted for about two-thirds of all electric vehicle sales globally and represented 14% of total passenger vehicle sales, unchanged from a year earlier. Tesla Reclaims Global Leadership Tesla’s sales increased 6% year over year despite a 2% decline in the U.S. market, where analysts cited softer consumer demand following the expiration of federal EV tax credits. Counterpoint analysts said Tesla continues to face mounting competition from Chinese manufacturers, particularly in the lower-priced EV segment. However, the company’s investments in software, autonomous driving technology, and manufacturing efficiency continue to provide competitive advantages. BYD Faces Domestic Market Pressure BYD, which led the global market for much of 2025, saw first-quarter BEV sales fall 25% year over year, reducing its market share to 11% from 15% in the prior quarter. Analysts attributed the decline largely to weakness in China’s domestic market, where BEV sales dropped 15% amid fading consumer demand, the expiration of incentives, and changes to vehicle trade-in subsidy programs. Despite the slowdown at home, Counterpoint noted that BYD continued to gain traction overseas, particularly in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. More than one-third of the company’s BEV sales came from international markets during the quarter. Geely Holds Ground in Competitive EV Market Although its BEV sales declined 4% year over year, analysts said strong demand for its Galaxy and Zeekr brands helped the automaker maintain its position in China’s highly competitive EV market. China Leads Global EV Demand China remained the world’s largest BEV market, accounting for 45% of global sales during the quarter, followed by Europe and the United States. At the model level, the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, and Geely’s Galaxy Xingyuan were among the world’s best-sell...
Andranik Hakobyan/iStock via Getty Images Shares of UiPath ( PATH ) fell about 3% premarket on Friday after mixed fiscal first quarter results. Q1 Metrics For the first quarter ended April 30, non-GAAP EPS jumped about 36% year-over-year to $0.15 but missed analysts expectations. Meanwhile, revenue jumped about 17% year-over-year to $418.38M and beat estimates. "We delivered a strong start to the ...
Andranik Hakobyan/iStock via Getty Images Shares of UiPath ( PATH ) fell about 3% premarket on Friday after mixed fiscal first quarter results. Q1 Metrics For the first quarter ended April 30, non-GAAP EPS jumped about 36% year-over-year to $0.15 but missed analysts expectations. Meanwhile, revenue jumped about 17% year-over-year to $418.38M and beat estimates. "We delivered a strong start to the fiscal year, with ARR growing 12 percent year-over-year to $1.901 billion," said UiPath's Founder and CEO Daniel Dines. "One year into general availability, our agentic products are moving from pilot to production, with customers standardizing on UiPath as the orchestration and automation execution layer for their enterprise AI transformation." UiPath, which provides an automation platform, said net new annual recurring revenue, or ARR, was $49M. GAAP gross margin was 82%, while non-GAAP gross margin was 83%. "We also achieved first quarter GAAP profitability for the first time in company history, demonstrating our continued operational discipline across the business," said UiPath's CFO and COO Ashim Gupta. Outlook For the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, the company expects revenue in the range of $395M to $400M (midpoint at $397.5M) versus a consensus revenue estimate of $396.82M. UiPath forecasts ARR in the range of $1.929B to $1.934B as of July 31. The company expects non-GAAP operating income of about $75M. For the full fiscal year 2027, the company expects revenue between $1.776B and $1.781B (midpoint at about $1.779B) compared to a consensus revenue estimate of $1.76B. UiPath anticipates ARR in the range of $2.058B to $2.063B as of Jan. 31, 2027. The company expects non-GAAP operating income of about $430M. More on UiPath UiPath, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation UiPath: AI Doesn't Replace It, AI Needs It How UiPath Is A Hidden AI Play UiPath Q1 2027 Earnings Preview Earnings week ahead: ZS, CRM, SNOW, DELL, ZS, XPEV, LI, and more
Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of his investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.27%)(BRKB 0.52%), but the celebrated investor is leaving a long shadow. In fact, many of the company's stock positions in its equity portfolio were opened during his long tenure as its leader. New(ish) CEO Greg Abel has already left his mark on the company as its chief, but the portfolio is still anchored by ...
Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of his investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.27%)(BRKB 0.52%), but the celebrated investor is leaving a long shadow. In fact, many of the company's stock positions in its equity portfolio were opened during his long tenure as its leader. New(ish) CEO Greg Abel has already left his mark on the company as its chief, but the portfolio is still anchored by Buffett-era picks. Of this clutch of stocks, five stand out as investments to own for a lifetime -- American Express (AXP +0.74%), Alphabet (GOOG +0.36%) (GOOGL +0.34%), Apple (AAPL +0.53%), Coca-Cola (KO 1.48%), and Moody's (MCO 0.25%). 1. American Express Amex is one of Berkshire's earliest and most resounding successes. Buffett pounced on the credit card giant's shares in 1964, following a scandal that threatened the existence of the company and sent its stock down to bargain-basement levels. As a company, Berkshire followed suit in 1991. A buy-and-hold investor to his core, Buffett never let go. To this day, Berkshire maintains a monster stake in the company, with 22% of its outstanding shares. Berkshire wouldn't keep such a tight grip if Amex weren't a constant outperformer. The company habitually posts top-line growth, accompanied by robust profitability that usually beats analyst estimates. The company functions as both the issuer of its credit and the processor of transactions on its cards, positioning it to earn billions in fees and interest charges. There aren't many financial stocks that do as consistently well as Amex, even through recessions and other trying economic times. This is going to be a winner for many more decades, at least. Expand NYSE : AXP American Express Today's Change ( 0.74 %) $ 2.32 Current Price $ 314.86 Key Data Points Market Cap $215B Day's Range $ 306.25 - $ 315.46 52wk Range $ 286.15 - $ 387.49 Avg Vol 3.4M Gross Margin 60.19 % Dividend Yield 1.08 % 2. Alphabet The parent company of Google, Alphabet is far more than just its core asset's ...
South African Impeachment Committee To Hold First Meeting On President's "Farmgate" Scandal South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations around President Cyril Ramaphosa's "Farmgate" scandal, Reuters reported citing the Democratic Alliance party. The meeting is the next stage in an impeachment process against Ramapho...
South African Impeachment Committee To Hold First Meeting On President's "Farmgate" Scandal South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations around President Cyril Ramaphosa's "Farmgate" scandal, Reuters reported citing the Democratic Alliance party. The meeting is the next stage in an impeachment process against Ramaphosa that was revived by the Constitutional Court this month, in a setback for the leader for whom the affair has been a major embarrassment during his presidency. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to lawmakers in parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, May 14, 2026 Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing in the scandal, in which bundles of cash were stolen from a sofa on his farm in 2020, raising questions about where he had acquired the money and why it was hidden in furniture. "The good thing is that parliament seems to be moving forward," said DA parliamentary leader George Michalakis. The first order of business for the committee's 31 members will be to elect a chairperson, he said, adding: "The DA's strong opinion is that it shouldn't be someone from the ANC." The DA is the second-biggest party in a coalition government with Ramaphosa's African National Congress party, but the DA remains critical of the president and has said it will hold him accountable for any findings of wrongdoing. Ramaphosa on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against an independent panel report which found preliminary evidence he had committed misconduct, which some legal analysts said may delay the impeachment proceedings. The president has also threatened to seek an urgent court order to halt impeachment proceedings if parliament moves ahead with the process while his legal challenge is pending. The ANC holds about 40% of seats in the National Assembly, which means it should be able to shoot down any eventual impeachment vote, which would require a two-thirds majority to pass...
Key Points Berkshire Hathaway has massive investments in Apple and American Express. Amazon Web Services is growing quickly. Kroger and Chevron aren't flashy, but they are solid consumer and energy plays for a buy-and-hold portfolio. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › It's hard to believe that this is the last quarter that the legendary Warren Buffett will be leading Berkshire Hathaway -- the ...
Key Points Berkshire Hathaway has massive investments in Apple and American Express. Amazon Web Services is growing quickly. Kroger and Chevron aren't flashy, but they are solid consumer and energy plays for a buy-and-hold portfolio. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › It's hard to believe that this is the last quarter that the legendary Warren Buffett will be leading Berkshire Hathaway -- the former textile company that he turned into a massive conglomerate with its fingers in real estate, insurance, railroads, and energy. Over Buffett's 60-year career, he's also assembled a mighty investment portfolio for Berkshire Hathaway, comprising dozens of companies and valued at more than $300 billion. Buffett's buy-and-hold investment style led Berkshire Hathaway to massive gains, compounding 19.9% annually versus the S&P 500's compounded annual gain of 10.4%. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Buffett, now 95, is retiring at the end of the year, but the lessons he's taught us all will persevere -- find companies with strong management, leading positions in their industries, reliable revenues, and strong histories of earnings. As you consider your investing portfolio in a post-Buffett world, here are five stocks that provide an outstanding starting point for any portfolio. 1. American Express Berkshire Hathaway owns a massive 22% stake in credit card giant American Express (NYSE: AXP) -- notable because its stake in competitors Visa and Mastercard are only 0.4% each. So why does Buffett like American Express so much? First, the company has a unique position, in that it caters to a more affluent clientele through its business credit accounts and Gold and Platinum individual credit accounts. Its rewards and benefits, including travel and entertainment experiences, are unmatched. That's why American Express can afford to upcharge its Platin...
Biswa1992/iStock via Getty Images Ghana is not nationalizing its gold mines; it does not need to. The country's Minerals Commission has found a more elegant mechanism: mandating that all mining operations be conducted by Ghana-owned contractors, effectively separating the license holder from the physical act of mining. The result is a transfer of control — and the economic value that flows from it...
Biswa1992/iStock via Getty Images Ghana is not nationalizing its gold mines; it does not need to. The country's Minerals Commission has found a more elegant mechanism: mandating that all mining operations be conducted by Ghana-owned contractors, effectively separating the license holder from the physical act of mining. The result is a transfer of control — and the economic value that flows from it — from foreign mining companies to domestic firms without the headline risk or legal complexity of expropriation. In January 2025, the commission issued the sixth edition of its Local Procurement List, requiring that all surface mining operations be conducted by completely Ghanaian-owned companies and all underground operations by firms with at least 50% Ghanaian ownership. Most large operators — including Gold Fields Ltd. ( GFI )( GFIOF ) at Tarkwa and Damang — had already transitioned to contract mining models in anticipation of the rules. Three holdouts remained: Newmont Corp. ( NEM ) (Ahafo North and South), AngloGold Ashanti PLC ( AU ) (Iduapriem) and Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.'s ( ZIJMF )( ZIJMY ) Ghanaian subsidiary. In letters sent between October 2025 and January 2026, the Minerals Commission gave all three companies a deadline of December 2026 to comply or face sanctions, including fines and potential mine shutdowns. The directive was reinforced in April 2026 when the government rejected Gold Fields' lease renewal application for the Damang mine and awarded the mining contract to Engineers & Planners, a Ghanaian contractor. Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah confirmed that only fully Ghanaian-owned firms would be eligible to apply for the asset. The message to foreign operators was clear: you may hold the license, but Ghana's citizens will do the mining. While the government has stated that the contractors have demonstrated access to financing that meets the government's requirement that bidders show funding capacity of at least $500 million, there are ques...
Shares of Apple Inc NASDAQ: AAPL have been setting record highs in recent sessions, and are currently sitting around $310. It’s been a solid couple of weeks for the tech giant, as it looks to extend a run of more than 25% in less than two months. Apple Today AAPL Apple $312.26 -0.25 (-0.08%) 52-Week Range $195.07 ▼ $315.00 Dividend Yield 0.35% P/E Ratio 37.76 Price Target $310.31 Add to Watchlist ...
Shares of Apple Inc NASDAQ: AAPL have been setting record highs in recent sessions, and are currently sitting around $310. It’s been a solid couple of weeks for the tech giant, as it looks to extend a run of more than 25% in less than two months. Apple Today AAPL Apple $312.26 -0.25 (-0.08%) 52-Week Range $195.07 ▼ $315.00 Dividend Yield 0.35% P/E Ratio 37.76 Price Target $310.31 Add to Watchlist Yes, the stock's relative strength index (RSI) is nudging into stretched territory, and its price to earnings ratio (P/E) is at one of its highest levels in more than a decade—both worth keeping an eye on. But in the context of a company whose AI ambitions are still gaining traction with the market, neither reading is necessarily a reason to step back. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up The more important questions right now are how strong the upside potential still is and how much room the stock could have to run. There are several reasons to think the bulls will be happy with the answer to both. Let's take a closer look below. Bullish Analyst Updates The market has been leaning increasingly toward Apple’s AI initiatives over the past few months. This is a shift that’s continuing to gain momentum, at least based on this week’s update from Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan. In a note to clients, Mohan raised his Apple price target to $380 from $330, reiterated his Buy rating and laid out a thesis that doubles down on Apple’s AI potential. The conventional view, at least through the end of Q1, was that Apple was an AI laggard, slow to respond to the AI wave and lacking a marquee in-house model to show for it. The stock had a correspondingly sluggish start to the year, trading back to December 2024 levels by the time April began. And yet, the market has clearly started to change its mind. The stock's 25% rally since then suggests investors are waking up to the idea that the AI laggard framing was always too simplistic, and Mohan's note this week makes the case that there's still a l...