Formidable and popular council leader who served the city of Newcastle for more than 50 years, committed to raising standards of living Jeremy Beecham, who has died aged 81, was an outstanding figure in local government as the Labour leader of Newcastle city council from 1977 to 1994. He built on the work of his immediate predecessors in restoring faith in the integrity of the council following th...
Formidable and popular council leader who served the city of Newcastle for more than 50 years, committed to raising standards of living Jeremy Beecham, who has died aged 81, was an outstanding figure in local government as the Labour leader of Newcastle city council from 1977 to 1994. He built on the work of his immediate predecessors in restoring faith in the integrity of the council following the corruption of the T Dan Smith era, and guided it through the unfamiliar territory of collaboration with the new Tyne and Wear county council. Continue reading...
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
Ancient Settlement Older Than The Pyramids Discovered; Rewrites North American History Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news , An ancient Indigenous settlement unearthed near Sturgeon Lake in Saskatchewan is challenging long-held views about early human presence in North America. Dating to around 11,000 years ago and predating Egypt’s Great Pyramid by more than 6,000 years , according to the...
Ancient Settlement Older Than The Pyramids Discovered; Rewrites North American History Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news , An ancient Indigenous settlement unearthed near Sturgeon Lake in Saskatchewan is challenging long-held views about early human presence in North America. Dating to around 11,000 years ago and predating Egypt’s Great Pyramid by more than 6,000 years , according to the official timeline, the site provides evidence of long-term habitation rather than temporary camps. Archaeologists working with Sturgeon Lake First Nation uncovered stone tools, fire pits, toolmaking materials, and remains of the extinct Bison antiquus. Charcoal layers point to controlled fire management, aligning with oral traditions. The findings suggest a sophisticated society with advanced hunting strategies, including buffalo jumps. Experts found a Native American settlement older than the pyramids… North America’s earliest inhabitants formed stable communities far earlier than previously believed. Archaeologists working near Sturgeon Lake in Saskatchewan have unearthed evidence of a sophisticated… pic.twitter.com/8kh38Cklrf — Shining Science (@ShiningScience) May 7, 2026 The site, known as Âsowanânihk (“a place to cross” in Cree), lies about five kilometres north of Prince Albert along the North Saskatchewan River. It was first spotted by avocational archaeologist Dave Rondeau through riverbank erosion exposing artifacts. Rondeau said: “ The moment I saw the layers of history peeking through the soil, I felt the weight of generations staring back at me . Now that the evidence has proven my first instincts, this site is shaking up everything we thought we knew and could change the narrative of early Indigenous civilizations in North America.” Dr. Glenn Stuart of the University of Saskatchewan added: “This discovery challenges the outdated idea that early Indigenous peoples were solely nomadic. The evidence of long-term settlement and land stewardship suggests a deep-ro...
VitalHub press release ( VHIBF ): Q1 Net income of C$2.36M. Total Revenue up 47% YoY to C$31.9M. More on Vitalhub Vitalhub Corp. (VHI:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for Vitalhub Corp. Financial information for Vitalhub Corp.
VitalHub press release ( VHIBF ): Q1 Net income of C$2.36M. Total Revenue up 47% YoY to C$31.9M. More on Vitalhub Vitalhub Corp. (VHI:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for Vitalhub Corp. Financial information for Vitalhub Corp.
watch now VIDEO 2:12 02:12 This industrial stock's post-earnings dip could be an attractive entry point for options traders Options Action When a stock you own pulls back, you can use an options trade to get your money back. Case in point: Fluor Corp. Following its Q1 2026 earnings release, the stock is pulling back by 15%. Despite a healthy rebound in net earnings to $160 million versus a loss in...
watch now VIDEO 2:12 02:12 This industrial stock's post-earnings dip could be an attractive entry point for options traders Options Action When a stock you own pulls back, you can use an options trade to get your money back. Case in point: Fluor Corp. Following its Q1 2026 earnings release, the stock is pulling back by 15%. Despite a healthy rebound in net earnings to $160 million versus a loss in the prior period and also the same quarter in the prior year. The market is reacting to a revenue miss ($3.66B vs. $3.89B consensus) and a narrowing of full-year EBITDA guidance due to cost growth in its mining segment towards the lower end of their prior guidance. However, the "data center" bull thesis remains intact. CEO Jim Breuer highlighted a surge in new awards for gas-fueled and nuclear power — the very backbone of AI infrastructure. For a shareholder looking to recover from this morning's $2.50 haircut, a 1x2 Call Ratio Spread offers a way to repair the position with high efficiency. The Recovery Play: June 50/52.5 Call 1x2 Ratio against long stock A 1x2 Call Ratio Spread involves buying one lower-strike call and selling two higher-strike calls. Using the June monthly expiration: Buy (1) June $50 Call Sell (2) June $52.50 Calls Max Gain: $2.50 Max Loss: No premium outlay, but your stock could be called away Skill Level: Intermediate Net Credit: Ideally executed for a small credit (e.g., $0.10 - $0.25), depending on post-earnings volatility levels. Why This Works for FLR: Lowering Basis via Credit: By receiving a credit, you slightly lower your effective cost basis on existing shares without requiring additional capital outlay. The "Sweet Spot" Acceleration: If FLR drifts back toward its pre-earnings levels, this trade hits maximum profit at $52.50. Between $50 and $52.50, the long call gains value rapidly while the two short calls decay or stay out of the money, accelerating your recovery. Monetizing Post-Earnings IV: Even after the "IV Crush," the residual volatil...
Jade Biosciences, Inc. press release ( JBIO ): Q1 GAAP EPS of -$0.57 misses by $0.09 . As of March 31, 2026, Jade had cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $311.3M. Net loss totaled $40.4M for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $38.2M for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. More on Jade Biosciences, Inc. Jade Biosciences: Caution Advised Before Clinical Trial Results Jade Biosc...
Jade Biosciences, Inc. press release ( JBIO ): Q1 GAAP EPS of -$0.57 misses by $0.09 . As of March 31, 2026, Jade had cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $311.3M. Net loss totaled $40.4M for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $38.2M for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. More on Jade Biosciences, Inc. Jade Biosciences: Caution Advised Before Clinical Trial Results Jade Biosciences, Inc. (JBIO) Presents at Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference Prepared Remarks Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Jade Biosciences, Inc. Historical earnings data for Jade Biosciences, Inc. Dividend scorecard for Jade Biosciences, Inc.
Muhammad Farhad White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett dismissed the idea that the U.S. might restructure its debt by swapping out higher-coupon Treasuries for ones with lower interest rate payments across the maturity curve. “There’s not a chance in a million years that this administration would ever do anything that looks in any way like a debt default,” Hassett told Bloomb...
Muhammad Farhad White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett dismissed the idea that the U.S. might restructure its debt by swapping out higher-coupon Treasuries for ones with lower interest rate payments across the maturity curve. “There’s not a chance in a million years that this administration would ever do anything that looks in any way like a debt default,” Hassett told Bloomberg TV on Friday . Hassett's comments come the day after DoubleLine Capital's ( DSL ) J effrey Gundlach told Bloomberg TV that he was concerned the U.S. might conduct such a swap in response to a potential recession. While noting the scenario was unlikely, Gundlach said he has replaced higher-coupon Treasuries with the lowest-coupon ones of the same maturity in some of his portfolios. Hassett said on Friday that the Trump administration was committed to fiscal responsibility. “There is absolutely nothing that we’re going to do other than be fiscally responsible," Hassett told Bloomberg TV, adding, “We believe in the strong dollar, and we believe in a strong, fiscally responsible government.” More on United States 2-Year Bond Yield, United States 10-Year Bond Yield, etc. Latest Middle East Turmoil Revives Inflation Worries Rates Spark: 10yr SOFR Hits The 4% Handle Oil Spikes Rhyme Through Time Deutsche Bank flags a growing divergence between stocks, oil, and bonds BNP Paribas warns that the Middle East conflict will slow global growth and fuel inflation
Alphabet faces a new UK antitrust lawsuit targeting its display advertising business, with claimants seeking up to £3b in damages for alleged exclusionary practices. EU regulators are assessing whether Google's proposed changes to news search rankings comply with the Digital Markets Act, with a final ruling pending that could bring fines or operational changes. These regulatory and legal actions a...
Alphabet faces a new UK antitrust lawsuit targeting its display advertising business, with claimants seeking up to £3b in damages for alleged exclusionary practices. EU regulators are assessing whether Google's proposed changes to news search rankings comply with the Digital Markets Act, with a final ruling pending that could bring fines or operational changes. These regulatory and legal actions arrive shortly after Alphabet reported record Q1 earnings and highlighted heavy spending on AI...
Muenz/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Rally in AI infrastructure stocks (0:20) Tech stock valuations (3:40) Disney earnings (7:40) Layoff cycle (8:25) Transcript Rena Sherbill: Brian Stewart, Seeking Alpha's Director of News. Welcome back to another week of Wall Street Roundup. What do you got for us? Brian Stewart: So I was trying to think of a meta...
Muenz/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Rally in AI infrastructure stocks (0:20) Tech stock valuations (3:40) Disney earnings (7:40) Layoff cycle (8:25) Transcript Rena Sherbill: Brian Stewart, Seeking Alpha's Director of News. Welcome back to another week of Wall Street Roundup. What do you got for us? Brian Stewart: So I was trying to think of a metaphor for this week and the last couple of weeks, really. This week we had ( AMD ) report earnings. You had a rally, especially in AI infrastructure stocks. Meanwhile, we saw the overhang about the Iran war . There was some hope earlier in the week that seems to have fizzled a little bit, but still the market really, really, really wants to believe that that's going to resolve itself positively in a relatively short period of time. I was just thinking the market has a habit of turning lemons into lemonade, right? So this week is basically turning lemons into limoncello, just raise the glass to the tech stocks , even though we have this Iran conflict hanging over us. Rena Sherbill: I like the metaphor, by the way. I like where you landed. Brian Stewart: Thank you. If we we dig into the numbers a little bit, so AMD surge 18% on earnings reached a new high. It's at new highs today. It's continued to push higher. It's now doubled year to date and is up 325 % in the past year. If you scan through the analysts' response to the earnings, basically you have kind of a split. have the, this was great. The company's obviously knocking out of the park, nothing but upside from here. And then you have the people who are like, this was great. Company's obviously knocking out of the park, it's probably gone too far. So the battleground over AMD generally is gonna be on the valuation front. Meanwhile, with those earnings, you have Micron ( MU ) up 25 % in the past five days, you SanDisk ( SNDK ) up 19%, you have Intel ( INTC ) up 20%, AMD up 26%, Qualcomm ( QCOM ) up 28%. So you have this su...
All of Google's products have been getting more AI features, including Chrome, which now offers split-screen Gemini chatbot support, the ability to automate web browsing , and more. Some desktop Chrome users have also noted that the browser appears to suddenly want more storage space for AI. This is true—Chrome does download a 4GB AI model for on-device processing. It's been doing that for years, ...
All of Google's products have been getting more AI features, including Chrome, which now offers split-screen Gemini chatbot support, the ability to automate web browsing , and more. Some desktop Chrome users have also noted that the browser appears to suddenly want more storage space for AI. This is true—Chrome does download a 4GB AI model for on-device processing. It's been doing that for years, though. Google hasn't actually changed anything about Chrome's on-device AI, but the confusion is understandable, as the company has done a poor job of explaining what it's doing and why. This is, unfortunately, par for the course with Google's AI efforts. Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now. That's not exactly true. Google announced in 2024 that it would begin adding local AI capabilities to Chrome, powering features like Help Me Write, tab organization, and scam detection. Read full article Comments
In recent weeks, Marvell Technology has secured a US$2.00 billion investment and product collaboration with Nvidia, advanced AI chip discussions with Alphabet, and completed acquisitions such as Polariton Technologies to deepen its optical and data center capabilities. Together with record data center revenue, over 50 custom AI design wins, and rising earnings estimates, these moves highlight Marv...
In recent weeks, Marvell Technology has secured a US$2.00 billion investment and product collaboration with Nvidia, advanced AI chip discussions with Alphabet, and completed acquisitions such as Polariton Technologies to deepen its optical and data center capabilities. Together with record data center revenue, over 50 custom AI design wins, and rising earnings estimates, these moves highlight Marvell’s growing role as a custom silicon and interconnect partner to major hyperscalers. Next,...
Transcontinental Realty Investors press release ( TCI ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.02. Revenue of $12.3M (+2.4% Y/Y). More on Transcontinental Realty Investors Financial information for Transcontinental Realty Investors
Transcontinental Realty Investors press release ( TCI ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.02. Revenue of $12.3M (+2.4% Y/Y). More on Transcontinental Realty Investors Financial information for Transcontinental Realty Investors
Earlier this year, investors got a reminder that stock prices don't always go straight up. The Iran war caused the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to decline by 9% in March. The equity market has since recovered those losses, but it was a jolt that many investors didn't expect after a year of steadily rising stock prices. Unfortunately, my fears when a situation like this plays out came true -- people r...
Earlier this year, investors got a reminder that stock prices don't always go straight up. The Iran war caused the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to decline by 9% in March. The equity market has since recovered those losses, but it was a jolt that many investors didn't expect after a year of steadily rising stock prices. Unfortunately, my fears when a situation like this plays out came true -- people ran for the exits. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) saw a net outflow of $11 billion in March, only the second negative month in more than three years. Granted, it's only one ETF but this one tends to be a pretty good proxy for overall investor sentiment and behavior. Studies have consistently shown that investors don't earn nearly the same returns as the underlying indices due to mistimed trading. Some of those gaps can be significant. Continue reading