is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Can a basic calculator with an old-school segmented LCD screen be beautiful? Casio’s response to that question is its new S100X featuring a traditional Japanese ...
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Can a basic calculator with an old-school segmented LCD screen be beautiful? Casio’s response to that question is its new S100X featuring a traditional Japanese hand-painted finish using sap from the lacquer tree, giving the calculator a glossy black finish with warm red highlights around the edges. It somehow looks even more luxurious than if Casio had simply gold-plated the S100X. Casio enlisted Yamakyu Shitsuki, a Japanese company that’s been making lacquerware since 1930, to give the calculator’s milled aluminum alloy body the unique finish. It took master artisan Ryuji Umeda a month to complete the lacquering technique, according to Hypebeast. That’s why the Casio S100X is being limited to just 650 units worldwide and is priced at ¥99,000, or around $624. Previous Next 1 / 3 Image: Casio While it’s not an advanced calculator by any means, the S100X does include both currency conversion and tax calculation functionality alongside a wide 12-digit display tinted blue to match fountain pen ink. It’s powered by a built-in solar panel and a single coin battery Casio says should keep it running for up to seven years with around an hour of use every day.
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Oracle Corporation (“Oracle” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ORCL) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors ...
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Oracle Corporation (“Oracle” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ORCL) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between June 12, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before April 6, 2026. If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com , or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com. The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Oracle’s strategy to build AI infrastructure would require massive CapEx spending without near-term revenue growth. The Company’s CapEx spending increased risk related to its debt and credit rating, free cash flow, and ability to fund projects. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Oracle, investors suffered damages. Join the case to recover your losses The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics. CONTACT: The Schall...
A firefighter killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades may have entered the wrong building amid the initial chaos at the scene and fallen from a height, the first day of a public hearing into the inferno has heard. More details surrounding the death of 37-year-old Ho Wai-ho, among the first batch of firefighters sent to tackle the blaze, emerged as the independent committee set up by the g...
A firefighter killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades may have entered the wrong building amid the initial chaos at the scene and fallen from a height, the first day of a public hearing into the inferno has heard. More details surrounding the death of 37-year-old Ho Wai-ho, among the first batch of firefighters sent to tackle the blaze, emerged as the independent committee set up by the government to investigate the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po held its first evidential session on Thursday. Victor Dawes SC, the lead barrister for the committee, said in his opening statement that when Ho’s body was found on open ground, his breathing apparatus was not with him and some of his gear was recovered on the 31st floor of Wang Tai House, one of seven residential blocks engulfed by the blaze. Advertisement “It is likely that, facing an extremely adverse situation on the 31st floor of Wang Tai House, he removed the breathing apparatus, broke the windows and tried to escape from there. But he eventually fell from height,” Dawes said. “A preliminary autopsy showed that Ho had breathed in excessive carbon monoxide before his death, with scratches, burns and broken bones found [on his body].” Advertisement The inferno broke out on November 26, killing at least 168 people, including Ho, and displacing nearly 5,000 residents.
US New Home Sales Collapse By Most In 13 Years In January Despite falling mortgage rates, analysts expected December's drop in new home sales to accelerate in January... and accelerate they did... crashing a stunning 17.6% MoM (-2.7% MoM exp) - the biggest MoM drop since July 2013. This huge MoM drop dragged sales down 11.3% YoY - the worst slide in three years... Source: Bloomberg This huge drop ...
US New Home Sales Collapse By Most In 13 Years In January Despite falling mortgage rates, analysts expected December's drop in new home sales to accelerate in January... and accelerate they did... crashing a stunning 17.6% MoM (-2.7% MoM exp) - the biggest MoM drop since July 2013. This huge MoM drop dragged sales down 11.3% YoY - the worst slide in three years... Source: Bloomberg This huge drop dragged the new home sales SAAR down to its lowest since 2022 , catching down to existing and pending sales... Inventories are up (Houses for sale in Jan. rose 0.4% m/m to 476,000), prices are down (Median down 6.8% YoY at $400k - lowest since 2024) ... ...and remember these deals were signed in January - meaning this is not mortgage related (some suggesting weather impact - Northeast sales down 44.7% MoM, MidWest -33.9% MoM , but the scale is immense). Of course, the future could get pretty dark as mortgage rates have surged since the war in Iran began... ...so much for helping 'affordability'. Looks like homebuilders are going to be 'incentivizing' a lot more soon. Tyler Durden Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:09
Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images The Federal Reserve has a deep pool of resources for analyzing the economy to support its mission to adjust monetary policy to match current and expected macro conditions. But sometimes a central bank’s vaunted research machine offers insights no sharper than whatever you’d get from chatting with a guy waiting at the bus stop. The present moment is one of th...
Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images The Federal Reserve has a deep pool of resources for analyzing the economy to support its mission to adjust monetary policy to match current and expected macro conditions. But sometimes a central bank’s vaunted research machine offers insights no sharper than whatever you’d get from chatting with a guy waiting at the bus stop. The present moment is one of those times, thanks to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing war in Iraq. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell admitted as much yesterday after the Fed announced that it left its key interest rate unchanged at a 4.50-4.75% range. “The thing I really want to emphasize is, nobody knows,” Powell said , citing the Iran war as the main source of indecision and uncertainty. “The economic effects could be bigger, they could be smaller, they could be much smaller, they could be much bigger. We just don’t know.” No one does. One man in the White House holds the key for the war’s path, at least in terms of the US role. But with so many moving parts to the conflict and an endless array of rapidly evolving economic and financial implications, the distribution of outcomes could hardly be much wider or more shrouded in a fog of unknowing. The main concerns from a macro perspective: the war could raise inflation, slow growth, or some degree of both – the dreaded stagflation scenario. The arrival of those twin challenges would be uniquely difficult for a central bank because the monetary toolbox tends to only work effectively on one problem or the other. That raises the difficult calculus that any decision could push one problem in the right direction while worsening the other. Tightening policy cools inflation but deepens unemployment, while easing policy supports hiring but fuels inflation. The business of central banking goes on, of course, even if the best course of action in the current climate is to do nothing and wait to see what happens. One point of clarity for the market at the moment...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – March 19, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Apple AAPL, Alphabet GOOGL and Garmin GRMN. Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog: Apple Expands...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – March 19, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Apple AAPL, Alphabet GOOGL and Garmin GRMN. Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog: Apple Expands Wearables Portfolio with New AirPods Max: What's Ahead? Appleis expanding its Wearables, Home and Accessories portfolio with the launch of AirPods Max 2. The devices come at an opportune time as the iPhone maker faces stiff competition from the likes of Samsung, Alphabet and Garmin. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Wearables, Home and Accessories sales of $11.49 billion decreased 2.2% year over year and accounted for 8% of net sales. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.72%. AirPods Max 2 offers features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation for the first time. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) device is expected to gain adoption among podcasters, musicians, and content creators, with useful features like studio-quality audio recording and camera remote. Thanks to H2 and new computational audio algorithms, AirPods Max 2 deliver ANC, which is up to 1.5 times more effective than the previous generation. Apple's Wearables, Home and Accessories sales have been benefiting from strong adoption of Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, which offer a comprehensive set of health and wellness features to help users meet their health goals. AirPods 3 adoption has been noteworthy due to the rich immersive sound quality and unmatched level of ANC. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the wearables installed base reached a new all-time high, with over half of the customers purchasing an Apple Watch being new to the product. Apple Faces Stiff Competition AAPL is facing stiff competition from the likes of Alphabet a...
The Federal Reserve is proposing a plan to ease capital requirements for Wall Street lending giants. The move could potentially unleash billions of dollars for lending, share buybacks and dividends. Michael McKee has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Federal Reserve is proposing a plan to ease capital requirements for Wall Street lending giants. The move could potentially unleash billions of dollars for lending, share buybacks and dividends. Michael McKee has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)
Neo Performance Materials Inc. ( NEO:CA ) declares CAD 0.10/share quarterly dividend . Payable March 26; for shareholders of record March 19; ex-div March 19. See NEO:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Neo Performance Materials Inc. Neo Performance Materials: Looks Like Rare Earths Winner At A Bargain Price Historical earnings data for Neo Performance Materials Inc. Div...
Neo Performance Materials Inc. ( NEO:CA ) declares CAD 0.10/share quarterly dividend . Payable March 26; for shareholders of record March 19; ex-div March 19. See NEO:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Neo Performance Materials Inc. Neo Performance Materials: Looks Like Rare Earths Winner At A Bargain Price Historical earnings data for Neo Performance Materials Inc. Dividend scorecard for Neo Performance Materials Inc. Financial information for Neo Performance Materials Inc.
Semiconductor stocks pulled back on Thursday amid geopolitical tensions and supply risks, adding fresh pressure to an already sensitive sector. The PHLX Semiconductor Index traded lower by nearly 3%. The NASDAQ Composite Index traded lower by over 1%. Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns Chip stocks traded lower as the ongoing Middle East conflict fueled worries about a potential helium supp...
Semiconductor stocks pulled back on Thursday amid geopolitical tensions and supply risks, adding fresh pressure to an already sensitive sector. The PHLX Semiconductor Index traded lower by nearly 3%. The NASDAQ Composite Index traded lower by over 1%. Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns Chip stocks traded lower as the ongoing Middle East conflict fueled worries about a potential helium supply crunch, a critical material used in chip manufacturing. The risk of disruption adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry already navigating tight supply chains. Micron Falls Despite Strong Results The company expects capital expenditures to exceed $25 billion in fiscal 2026 and rise further in 2027, while new capacity from upcoming facilities will not meaningfully come online until next year or later. The reaction also reflects broader supply concerns, with Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson highlighting to Bloomberg TV that memory remains a supply-driven market and that new capacity will take time to materialize. AI Demand Lifts Competition Across Ecosystem These companies remain key players in the AI-driven storage and memory market, where demand continues to surge alongside AI infrastructure buildouts. Photo: Shutterstock
Micron Earnings Were Exceptional. Why the Stock Is Falling Anyway. MarketWatch Micron rides memory price spike into earnings with stock up 62%, drubbing its tech peers CNBC Micron (MU) Gives Upbeat Forecast After Demand Soars for Memory Chips Bloomberg.com Micron Just Smashed Estimates - Buy The Dip (NASDAQ:MU) Seeking Alpha Micron sales, profits soar to new heights as CNY chip project gets underw...
Micron Earnings Were Exceptional. Why the Stock Is Falling Anyway. MarketWatch Micron rides memory price spike into earnings with stock up 62%, drubbing its tech peers CNBC Micron (MU) Gives Upbeat Forecast After Demand Soars for Memory Chips Bloomberg.com Micron Just Smashed Estimates - Buy The Dip (NASDAQ:MU) Seeking Alpha Micron sales, profits soar to new heights as CNY chip project gets underway Syracuse.com Micron forecasts strong revenue on AI boom; higher spending plan knocks shares Reuters Micron Sales Nearly Triple Amid Tight Memory Supply WSJ Micron Obliterates Wall Street's Q2 Targets On AI Data Center Business Investor's Business Daily Micron Stock Investors Just Got Spectacular News From CEO Sanjay Mehrotra The Motley Fool
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) reported weaker-than-expected results for its December quarter, as revenue fell short of forecasts and profits declined sharply, sending its US-listed shares down about 8%. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company posted revenue of 284.8 billion yuan...
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) reported weaker-than-expected results for its December quarter, as revenue fell short of forecasts and profits declined sharply, sending its US-listed shares down about 8%. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company posted revenue of 284.8 billion yuan...
If Iran attacks Qatar's LNG [liquefied natural gas] facilities again, he warns, the US "with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before".
If Iran attacks Qatar's LNG [liquefied natural gas] facilities again, he warns, the US "with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before".