Tumbler Ridge secondary school was site of February mass shooting in which nine were killed and dozens were injured The school which was the site of one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings will be torn down, officials have announced. The decision to demolish the Tumbler Ridge secondary school came after meetings between the school board and survivors, family and community members, said British Co...
Tumbler Ridge secondary school was site of February mass shooting in which nine were killed and dozens were injured The school which was the site of one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings will be torn down, officials have announced. The decision to demolish the Tumbler Ridge secondary school came after meetings between the school board and survivors, family and community members, said British Columbia premier David Eby. Continue reading...
CIA Leak: Iran Can Survive Blockade Another 3 to 4 Months, Maybe Longer Belying the Trump administration's claims that a US blockade on Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz has the country on the ropes and its oil infrastructure in near-term peril, a confidential CIA analysis says Iran can persevere another three or four months , if not longer. In a second stark contradiction of White House narrativ...
CIA Leak: Iran Can Survive Blockade Another 3 to 4 Months, Maybe Longer Belying the Trump administration's claims that a US blockade on Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz has the country on the ropes and its oil infrastructure in near-term peril, a confidential CIA analysis says Iran can persevere another three or four months , if not longer. In a second stark contradiction of White House narratives, US intelligence assesses that the bulk of Iran's pre-war missile inventory is still intact. The substance of the CIA analysis was first reported by the Washington Post , which attributed the insights to three current officials and one former one who've seen it. Over recent weeks, a particular narrative about the blockade has been gaining traction -- namely, that Iran's inability to freely export oil is putting its energy infrastructure in imminent danger of "shut-in" damage that would commence after Iran's capacity to store oil ran out. We were among the earliest to start focusing on that critical dimension of the conflict, and the shut-in-crisis scenario gained credibility on Wednesday when an oil-sector expert who serves on Iran's Chamber of Commerce candidly told the New York Times that "the sea blockade is a much more serious threat than even war, and the current stalemate must be broken because the export of our oil and energy and the fate of our refineries is now at risk .” The “Team B” counterpoint here is whatever the FDD/Israel lobby says (“just a few more blockade days + a few more bombing sorties and the defeated regime is over”), and though they’re always wrong, presidents have a funny habit of going for the best-massaged Team B intelligence https://t.co/3OqU81ydK0 — Mark Ames (@MarkAmesExiled) May 7, 2026 However, the officials who are familiar with the new CIA analysis told the Post that Iran is using various avenues to maximize storage and forestall shut-in damage, from storing oil on empty tankers to reducing the flow from wells. Summing up the oil infra...
The fog-colored Fitbit Air looks sharp, and it’s not available at Amazon. | Image: Google Google’s new Fitbit Air , the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it on iOS or Android phones without a paid subscription if all you want to do is track activities, sleep, and basic health metrics (heart rate, breathi...
The fog-colored Fitbit Air looks sharp, and it’s not available at Amazon. | Image: Google Google’s new Fitbit Air , the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it on iOS or Android phones without a paid subscription if all you want to do is track activities, sleep, and basic health metrics (heart rate, breathing rate, etc.). However, for a monthly $9.99 fee, it can tap into Gemini AI-powered features that aim to help you make improvements to your workouts and recovery. All purchases include a textile/polyurethane band that the sensor-filled puck fits into. A perk of preordering ahead of launch is that you’ll get a free second band, or enough store credit to buy one on your own, depending on where you buy from. Amazon is offering the berry, blue, or black color options (but not the greenish fog) that include a silicone band, in white or black, in small or large, for $99.99 (normally $134.99). You can make your choice of band color and size on the Fitbit Air product page . Fitbit Air Where to Buy: $134.99 $99.99 at Amazon (includes free band) $134.99 $99.99 at Google (includes $35 credit) $134.99 $99.99 at Best Buy (includes free band) Best Buy is also including a free silicone band with preorders of the Fitbit Air. All you have to do is add one to cart, then a small, black silicone band will be added automatically. Unfortunately, you can’t choose which color or size you get with your preorder at Best Buy, but it’s obviously no big deal if you wanted a small, black band anyway. Lastly, the Google Store is offering an incentive to preorder. The company will simply reward you with $35 in store credit once the preorder ships so you can buy the one you want. We have a piece up on the Fitbit Air , with info on its capabilities, and how it stacks up against older Fitbit models (as well as the competition). The team behind the Air is also readying the new Google Health app for launch on ...
Daiwa upgraded Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) to Outperform from Neutral on May 8, 2026, raising its price target to $225 from $140. Analyst Louis Miscioscia argues that Qualcomm’s identity is shifting from smartphone chip supplier to broader AI infrastructure participant, and that the market is undervaluing the transition. The $85 price target raised by a single firm ... Daiwa Just Upgraded Qualcomm to O...
Daiwa upgraded Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) to Outperform from Neutral on May 8, 2026, raising its price target to $225 from $140. Analyst Louis Miscioscia argues that Qualcomm’s identity is shifting from smartphone chip supplier to broader AI infrastructure participant, and that the market is undervaluing the transition. The $85 price target raised by a single firm ... Daiwa Just Upgraded Qualcomm to Outperform: $225 Price Target Bets on Data Center AI Pivot
Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why the waste industry thrives even in downturns. He calls it “recession-resilient” with strong margins. He reveals a major $500M bet on advanced recycling that turns plastic back into new bottles. Plus, why AI will be the true game-changer for the future of waste management. (Source: Bloomberg)
Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why the waste industry thrives even in downturns. He calls it “recession-resilient” with strong margins. He reveals a major $500M bet on advanced recycling that turns plastic back into new bottles. Plus, why AI will be the true game-changer for the future of waste management. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski have reason to celebrate – but what next for Labour and the Tories now that the two-party system has been demolished? Continue reading...
Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski have reason to celebrate – but what next for Labour and the Tories now that the two-party system has been demolished? Continue reading...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images Diversifying into foreign bonds hasn’t provided much benefit to U.S. investors since the Middle East conflict began, with one exception: high‑yield corporate bonds issued by firms in emerging markets. Bucking the trend since the conflict started on Feb. 28, the VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF ( HYEM ) is a rare bright spot in international fixed inco...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images Diversifying into foreign bonds hasn’t provided much benefit to U.S. investors since the Middle East conflict began, with one exception: high‑yield corporate bonds issued by firms in emerging markets. Bucking the trend since the conflict started on Feb. 28, the VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF ( HYEM ) is a rare bright spot in international fixed income from a US dollar-based investment perspective. The fund is up 0.9% over this period, making it an outlier in a market otherwise marked by red ink. HYEM’s performance stands out, though it generally mirrors the gains in U.S. junk bonds ( JNK ). By comparison, investment‑grade bonds—both corporate and government, in the US and abroad—are underwater since Feb. 28. Why the disconnect? High‑yield bonds carry more risk than investment‑grade debt. One might have expected investors to flock to higher‑quality bonds as a safe haven and avoid junk bonds. Instead, the opposite has occurred. One explanation: junk bonds have rallied as investors chase higher yields while war‑driven uncertainty eases, whereas investment‑grade bonds have lost ground amid rising interest rate expectations and inflation concerns. Markets broadly began to rebound in late March. Initially, most bond sectors participated, but by mid‑April, high‑yield and investment‑grade debt diverged sharply. For example, HYEM has recovered all of its war‑related losses and even reached a new high earlier this week. A broad measure of U.S. investment‑grade bonds ( BND )—including Treasuries and corporates—stalled in mid‑April and remains below its pre‑war close. Analysts say high‑yield bonds have regained appeal thanks to their sizable coupons, which provide a meaningful yield cushion against market volatility. With fears of a worst‑case geopolitical escalation easing, investors have shown a renewed appetite for risk and rotated back into these higher-return assets. The divergence shows how quickly fixed-income dynamics can...
Market timing sounds simple in theory: Sell before the drop, buy back at the bottom. But Ben Carlson, author of the “A Wealth of Common Sense” blog, says the catch is that you have to be right twice. Most people fail the second time. Speaking on a recent How to Money podcast, Carlson walked us ... Ben Carlson on Why You Should Stop Trying to Time the Market: ‘You Have to Be Right Twice’
Market timing sounds simple in theory: Sell before the drop, buy back at the bottom. But Ben Carlson, author of the “A Wealth of Common Sense” blog, says the catch is that you have to be right twice. Most people fail the second time. Speaking on a recent How to Money podcast, Carlson walked us ... Ben Carlson on Why You Should Stop Trying to Time the Market: ‘You Have to Be Right Twice’
Michael M. Santiago Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) increased its holdings in Sumitomo Corp. and Marubeni Corp., bringing its stakes in five Japanese trading houses to more than 10%. The company increased its stake in Sumitomo Corp. ( SSUMY ) ( SSUMF ) to 10.05% as of May 7, from 9.30% on March 10, according to a regulatory filing . Berkshire ( BRK.B ) boosted its holding in Marubeni Corp. ...
Michael M. Santiago Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) increased its holdings in Sumitomo Corp. and Marubeni Corp., bringing its stakes in five Japanese trading houses to more than 10%. The company increased its stake in Sumitomo Corp. ( SSUMY ) ( SSUMF ) to 10.05% as of May 7, from 9.30% on March 10, according to a regulatory filing . Berkshire ( BRK.B ) boosted its holding in Marubeni Corp. ( MARUY ) ( MARUF ) to 10.10% as of May 6, 2026, from 9.32% at March 10, a filing said . During Berkshire's ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ) annual meeting, CEO Greg Abel emphasized that the company's investments in the five Japanese trading companies are for the long term. In March, the company also announced plans to invest ~$1.8B in Tokio Marine Holdings. The investment conglomerate's other Japanese holdings that already exceeded 10% of each company are Mitsubishi Corp., Itochu Corp., and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. More on Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Sumitomo, etc. Greg Abel's Berkshire Hathaway: Efficiency Over Philosophy Berkshire Hathaway: Greg Abel Wins Big In Q1 Sumitomo Corporation 2026 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Nine of ten foreign industrial stocks on this list earn a Strong Buy Berkshire Hathaway chooses successor to insurance chief Ajit Jain - report
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator characterizes the company's first-quarter earnings as transformational, highlighting strong performance across revenue and operating margins. Speaking on "Bloomberg Tech," Intrator emphasizes robust demand from existing AI-native and cloud customers, as well as new verticals such as trading and finance firms and robotics companies integrating AI at scale. (Source: Bl...
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator characterizes the company's first-quarter earnings as transformational, highlighting strong performance across revenue and operating margins. Speaking on "Bloomberg Tech," Intrator emphasizes robust demand from existing AI-native and cloud customers, as well as new verticals such as trading and finance firms and robotics companies integrating AI at scale. (Source: Bloomberg)