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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) has selected Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as the suppliers of sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for its upcoming Vera Rubin AI accelerator, according to a report from the Korea Economic Daily citing industry officials. The arrangement puts the two South Korean chipmakers in a good position to provide an important p...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) has selected Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as the suppliers of sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for its upcoming Vera Rubin AI accelerator, according to a report from the Korea Economic Daily citing industry officials. The arrangement puts the two South Korean chipmakers in a good position to provide an important part for Nvidia's next-generation AI platform, which is expected to run sophisticated data center workloads and large-scale AI models. AI accelerators need high-bandwidth memory because it lets data move between processors and memory stacks more quickly. As more and more people want AI computing, sophisticated memory technologies like HBM have become a must-have for high-performance semiconductor systems. The source added that the decision leaves out Micron Technology (MU, Financials), a U.S.-based memory maker that has been trying to get supply positions in Nvidia's growing AI hardware ecosystem. As cloud providers and businesses spend more on data center hardware, Nvidia has quickly grown its AI infrastructure services. The Vera Rubin platform is likely to come after the company's current generation of AI processors, which might lead to even more need for enhanced memory. Investors will probably keep an eye on Nvidia's next updates to its product roadmap and manufacturing schedules to learn more about the Vera Rubin platform.
German robotics startup Neura Robotics has inked a partnership with semiconductor giant Qualcomm to build the next generation of robots and physical AI. The deal is the latest coupling in the emerging physical AI industry between robotics startups and larger tech hardware and software companies. While no specific products were mentioned in the Monday announcements, the companies will work together...
German robotics startup Neura Robotics has inked a partnership with semiconductor giant Qualcomm to build the next generation of robots and physical AI. The deal is the latest coupling in the emerging physical AI industry between robotics startups and larger tech hardware and software companies. While no specific products were mentioned in the Monday announcements, the companies will work together to build the “brain and nervous system” of robots in a quest to advance the deployment of humanoid and general-purpose robots in the real world in both domestic and industrial settings. More specifically, Neura will use Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Robotics IQ10 processors as reference designs in its robots. This IQ10 series was announced at CES earlier this year, and these chips are designed to work with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and humanoids. Neura also plans to use its Neuraverse robotic simulation and training platform, which was released in June 2025, to test and fine-tune the robots running on Qualcomm’s IQ10 processors. “This collaboration marks a major step toward making physical AI real: open, scalable, and trusted,” David Reger, CEO and founder of Neura Robotics, said in a press release. “By bringing together our cognitive robotics platforms and the Neuraverse ecosystem with Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in edge AI and connectivity, we’re aiming to accelerate a future where cognitive robots operate safely alongside humans across industries and throughout everyday life.” This deal makes a lot of sense for both sides. And it’s a formula that will likely become a popular strategy for robotics companies trying to bring their products into the real world. For instance, Boston Dynamics announced a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind in January to speed up the development of the robotic company’s Atlas humanoid robot by using Google’s AI foundational models. While Boston Dynamics and Neura’s respective partnerships deal with different technologies — AI models...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (AAPL, Financials) is increasingly targeting lower-priced device segments as part of a strategy to expand its user base while maintaining margins on premium products, according to a research note from Bernstein. The firm analyzed Apple's recent Launch Week, held from March 2 to March 4, during which the company introduced several devices designed to ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (AAPL, Financials) is increasingly targeting lower-priced device segments as part of a strategy to expand its user base while maintaining margins on premium products, according to a research note from Bernstein. The firm analyzed Apple's recent Launch Week, held from March 2 to March 4, during which the company introduced several devices designed to strengthen its ecosystem amid a weak outlook for global smartphone and PC markets. Apple unveiled a new $599 entry price point across multiple products, including the iPhone 17e, iPad Air powered by the M4 chip, and a new MacBook Neo. Bernstein said the move signals a broader push into more affordable hardware segments aimed at attracting new users and increasing market share. At the same time, Apple raised prices on certain premium devices while improving base specifications, including doubling starting storage on some models. Analysts said this approach helps justify higher prices while reducing potential consumer resistance. Bernstein said Apple appears willing to accept lower hardware margins on budget devices to expand its installed base, which can generate higher-margin revenue through services tied to the company's ecosystem. The research firm maintained an outperform rating on Apple with a $340 price target, suggesting potential upside from the stock's recent closing price near $262.
A group of banks led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc . is bracing for losses on a debt deal backing chemical maker Arclin Inc. ’s acquisition of DuPont de Nemours Inc. ’s Aramids business after investors balked amid concerns about the industry’s volatility. Arclin’s $1.1 billion leveraged loan sold at just 92 cents on the dollar — a steep discount that forced the group of banks to absorb losses to cove...
A group of banks led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc . is bracing for losses on a debt deal backing chemical maker Arclin Inc. ’s acquisition of DuPont de Nemours Inc. ’s Aramids business after investors balked amid concerns about the industry’s volatility. Arclin’s $1.1 billion leveraged loan sold at just 92 cents on the dollar — a steep discount that forced the group of banks to absorb losses to cover the higher borrowing costs they had promised the company, according to people familiar with the matter. Banks typically have some flexibility on the discount they can offer before eating into fees they get from the deal. But at 92 cents, this exceeded that level, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. The final tally of the losses wasn’t immediately clear, they said. The loan is part of a broader financing package that went through a few iterations as the banks sought to assuage investor concerns about demand swings in the specialty chemicals sector. The deal now includes a $645 million bank-held term loan A which will also help fund the Aramids acquisition, the people said. The lenders plan to sell that piece to investors at a later date when markets are less volatile, according to the people. The bank group additionally offered a privately-placed bond at a 9.75% coupon and roughly 94 cents on the dollar, equal to a yield of approximately 11%, the people said. A representative for Goldman Sachs declined to comment. A representative for TJC, the private equity firm that owns Arclin, didn’t have a comment. Goldman Sachs kicked off the loan sale in early February to finance the $1.8 billion purchase of DuPont’s Aramids operations, which make fibers used for protective gear like body armor. Arclin’s struggles follow a sharp drop in secondary loan prices, which have been battered by a dip in software companies’ debt and rising unease from conflict in the Middle East. Other deals have also struggled in the leveraged loan market. Units of m...
koto_feja/iStock via Getty Images Investment Overview Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( XENE ) completed its Initial Public Offering in November 2014, issuing 4m shares priced at $9 per share. As of the close of business on Friday 6th March, the stock traded at $42 per share - up >350% since listing. However, pre-market today, March 9th, 2026, they were priced even higher - ~$62.4, up ~48% - as the com...
koto_feja/iStock via Getty Images Investment Overview Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( XENE ) completed its Initial Public Offering in November 2014, issuing 4m shares priced at $9 per share. As of the close of business on Friday 6th March, the stock traded at $42 per share - up >350% since listing. However, pre-market today, March 9th, 2026, they were priced even higher - ~$62.4, up ~48% - as the company shared positive top line data from its Phase 3 X-TOLE-2 study of lead drug candidate Azetukalner in patients with focal onset seizures ("FOS"). According to a press release issued by the company earlier today: The study met its primary endpoint of MPC (median percentage change) in monthly FOS frequency from baseline to week 12 in both the 25 mg and 15 mg azetukalner dose groups compared to placebo [MPC of -53.2% (p=0.000000000006), -34.5% (p=0.00007) and -10.4%, respectively]. The placebo-adjusted MPC in the 25 mg group was -42.7%, outperforming the previously completed Phase 2b X-TOLE study, which demonstrated a -34.6% placebo-adjusted MPC in the 25 mg dose group over 8 weeks (-52.8% in the 25 mg group and -18.2% in the placebo group). Azetukalner also demonstrated a safety and tolerability profile consistent with prior studies. In its recent 2025 annual report / 10-K submission , Xenon states that its: goal is to build a fully-integrated and profitable biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics to treat a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. The company discusses its lead drug as follows: Azetukalner, a novel, potent Kv7 potassium channel opener, represents the most advanced, clinically-validated potassium channel modulator in late-stage clinical development for the treatment of multiple indications, including two in epilepsy – focal onset seizures, or FOS, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, or PGTCS, – as well as neuropsychiatric disorders, including MDD or BPD. Azetukalner studies overview ...
In trading on Monday, shares of the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (Symbol: VB) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $258.81 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In the case of ...
In trading on Monday, shares of the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (Symbol: VB) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $258.81 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In the case of Vanguard Small-Cap, the RSI reading has hit 29.4 — by comparison, the RSI reading for the S&P 500 is currently 33.9. A bullish investor could look at VB's 29.4 reading as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. Looking at a chart of one year performance (below), VB's low point in its 52 week range is $190.27 per share, with $281.90 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $261.23. Vanguard Small-Cap shares are currently trading off about 1.9% on the day. Click here to find out what 9 other oversold dividend stocks you need to know about » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
In trading on Monday, shares of the Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (Symbol: PEY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $21.03, changing hands as low as $20.64 per share. Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers shares are currently trading down about 2.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of PEY shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looki...
In trading on Monday, shares of the Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (Symbol: PEY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $21.03, changing hands as low as $20.64 per share. Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers shares are currently trading down about 2.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of PEY shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, PEY's low point in its 52 week range is $19.2713 per share, with $22.675 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $20.59. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Russian government hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government and military officials, as well as journalists all over the world, Dutch intelligence said on Monday. The Netherlands’ Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) and the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) published details about a “large-scale global” hacking campaign against Signal and ...
Russian government hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government and military officials, as well as journalists all over the world, Dutch intelligence said on Monday. The Netherlands’ Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) and the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) published details about a “large-scale global” hacking campaign against Signal and WhatsApp users. The two agencies accused “Russian state actors” of using phishing and social engineering techniques — rather than malware — to take over accounts on the two messaging apps. In the case of Signal, the hackers are masquerading as the app’s support team and messaging targets directly with warnings of suspicious activity, “a possible data leak,” or of attempts to access the target’s private data. If the target falls for it, the hackers ask for a verification code sent via SMS — the hackers themselves request this code from Signal — as well as the targets’ PIN code. Contact Us Do you have more information about this hacking campaign, or other campaigns targeting Signal and WhatsApp? From a non-work device, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, or via Telegram and Keybase @lorenzofb, or Do you have more information about this hacking campaign, or other campaigns targeting Signal and WhatsApp? From a non-work device, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, or via Telegram and Keybase @lorenzofb, or email . The hackers then use the verification and PIN codes to register a new device with a new phone number, impersonate the target, and potentially access their contacts, according to the report. Also, the target gets locked out of their account, but can re-register their number. “Because Signal stores the chat history locally on the phone, a victim can regain access to that history after re‑registering. As a result, the victim may assume that nothing is wrong. The Dutch service...
Most of the 2026 gains in the S&P 500 energy sector came before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Meanwhile, stock prices are pulling back in one corner of the oil and natural-gas industry.
Most of the 2026 gains in the S&P 500 energy sector came before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Meanwhile, stock prices are pulling back in one corner of the oil and natural-gas industry.
Douglas Rissing Anthropic ( ANTHRO ) has retaliated against the U.S. Department of War with a pair of civil suits after the department dropped its contract with the AI startup and labeled it a "supply-chain risk" due to ideological differences. The startup filed one suit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California and another in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to...
Douglas Rissing Anthropic ( ANTHRO ) has retaliated against the U.S. Department of War with a pair of civil suits after the department dropped its contract with the AI startup and labeled it a "supply-chain risk" due to ideological differences. The startup filed one suit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California and another in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to The New York Times . It accuses the Pentagon of inappropriately applying the label over philosophical differences. It is the only time the label has been given to a U.S. business. "This is a necessary step to protect our business, our customers, and our partners," Anthropic said in a statement, according to the report . "We will continue to pursue every path toward resolution, including dialogue with the government." Anthropic, which developed the Claude chatbot, has provided AI systems for classified Pentagon work since last year. But the company balked when the Department of War sought unrestricted access to its technology for lawful military use ahead of the recent strike on Iran. Those limits include barring mass surveillance of Americans and refusing to allow its AI to operate fully autonomous weapons without human oversight. In late February, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI tools, canceling more than $200M in contracts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the company as a national security "supply chain risk." OpenAI ( OPENAI ) was swift to swoop in and sign a contract with the Pentagon to begin deploying its AI models within a classified government network. However, even Anthropic rival OpenAI said it did not consider the company a "supply chain risk." In the new lawsuits, Anthropic, which is backed by Amazon ( AMZN ), contends the status is unlawful and was politically motivated to punish the company. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued against the designation after receiving a letter from the Department of War o...
NoDerog/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Hormel Foods Corporation ( HRL ) share price has fallen from its peak in April 2022, along with its valuation. Simultaneously, the dividend yield had soared to over 5% before recently pulling back. The combination makes Hormel interesting. Granted, operational challenges and inflation have taken their toll, but leadership changes, portfolio reshaping, and...
NoDerog/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Hormel Foods Corporation ( HRL ) share price has fallen from its peak in April 2022, along with its valuation. Simultaneously, the dividend yield had soared to over 5% before recently pulling back. The combination makes Hormel interesting. Granted, operational challenges and inflation have taken their toll, but leadership changes, portfolio reshaping, and business simplification are the right moves. Moreover, the balance sheet is sound, the risk of a dividend cut is low, and the firm has market leadership in multiple protein product categories. The company is also a Dividend King with a 60-year streak of increases. The share price decline in late 2025 and the recent earnings revision have made this stock undervalued. Hence, I view Hormel as a strong buy. Overview of Hormel Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, MN. Today, the company is a market leader in branded and commodity protein sales, particularly pork, turkey, and nuts. It also sells various other food products outside of these categories. The firm operates globally in three segments: Retail (62% of revenue), Foodservice (32% of revenue), and International (6% of revenue). Its top eight brands are Jennie-O, Hormel Chilli, Black Label Bacon, Hormel Pepperoni, Planters, Spam, Applegate, and Skippy. It is the market leader in over 40 product categories. Total revenue was over $12,106 million in the fiscal year 2025 and $12,145 million in the last twelve months (“LTM”). The company’s fiscal year ends on the last Friday in October. Hormel Investor Relations Latest Results Hormel reported mixed first-quarter fiscal year 2026 results on February 26 th , 2026, beating bottom-line analyst estimates by $0.02 per share, but missing revenue estimates by $30 million. Still, revenue increased 1.3% to $3,027 million from $2,989 million year-over-year. Diluted adjusted earnings per share (“EPS") decreased $0.34 from $0.35 in the prior year on c...
Investors have a tricky balancing act on their hands during the Iran war, Jim Cramer said Monday, recognizing both the real risks that surging oil prices pose to stocks and the difficulties of timing the market. After a weekend of escalation in the Middle East, Jim said the current conditions in the oil market — including the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane at an effective standstill and a steady a...
Investors have a tricky balancing act on their hands during the Iran war, Jim Cramer said Monday, recognizing both the real risks that surging oil prices pose to stocks and the difficulties of timing the market. After a weekend of escalation in the Middle East, Jim said the current conditions in the oil market — including the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane at an effective standstill and a steady attack on the energy infrastructure — are very troublesome for the economy and, by extension, the stock market. Global oil benchmark Brent crude traded around $100 per barrel in late Monday morning trading, up nearly 7%. Reports that the Group of Seven nations is considering dipping into its strategic crude reserves moved Brent off its overnight high above $119. West Texas Intermediate crude, the American standard, also topped $119 overnight, before trimming gains on the G7 chatter and dipping below $97. Jim, however, said he wasn't ready to rule out a worsening of conditions that sends oil back to those levels and potentially even higher into the realm of $150 a barrel. In mid-February, Brent was in the upper $60s. Prices at the pump in the U.S. have already moved up considerably. The average price of U.S. gasoline reached $3.48 a gallon on Monday, up 16% from a week ago, according to AAA. Anything that dampens expectations of future corporate profits is problematic for the stock market. With the surge in oil, businesses are not only confronting higher input costs that could eat into their margins unless they raise prices. But consumers will also have less money to spend elsewhere in the economy if more of their budgets go toward filling up their tanks. "This is going to cut into consumer spend. It always does," Jim said on CNBC. That's why big moves higher in oil prices are typically accompanied by significant drawdowns in the stock market, he explained. The most recent example is in 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February sent oil prices into triple-digit...
metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images Micware’s Financials Are Deteriorating Micware Co., Ltd. ( MWC ) has filed proposed terms for a $30 million U.S. IPO, per an F-1 SEC registration statement . The company provides software development and related services for the automotive and mobility sectors. Its topline revenue growth rate is slowing, operating margin is dropping, valuation is excessive and ...
metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images Micware’s Financials Are Deteriorating Micware Co., Ltd. ( MWC ) has filed proposed terms for a $30 million U.S. IPO, per an F-1 SEC registration statement . The company provides software development and related services for the automotive and mobility sectors. Its topline revenue growth rate is slowing, operating margin is dropping, valuation is excessive and it suffers from intense customer concentration and vulnerability. My outlook on the MWC IPO is to sell (avoid it). What Does Micware Do? The company specializes in the development of software for what it calls software-defined vehicles. Micware was founded in 2003 and its main focus is on in-vehicle infotainment [IVI] systems for multimedia, navigation, human interface, driver assistance and telematics applications. It reports revenue from three segments: Software development Licensing Software-related services The revenue contribution from the three segments and its Japan/International breakdown for the first six month of fiscal 2026 is shown in the pie charts below: SEC The company has offices throughout Japan, and in overseas locations of the U.S., Germany and Thailand. Micware’s customer base is primarily focused on automotive OEMs, which include Toyota and Honda, who have become shareholders in the firm. The firm’s Selling, G&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue have trended higher in recent quarters, per the table below: Selling, G&A Expenses vs. Revenue Period Percentage Six Months Ended August 31, 2025 18.7% FYE February 28, 2025 19.8% FYE February 29, 2024 14.1% Click to enlarge (Source - SEC) Its core operating leverage ratio has fluctuated within a moderately narrow range: Core Operating Leverage Ratio Period Ratio Six Months Ended August 31, 2025 0.76 Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 0.66 FYE February 28, 2025 0.71 FYE February 29, 2024 0.64 Click to enlarge (Source - SEC) Its Rule of 40 results have been in need of improvement: Rule of 40 Calculation Rec...
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU - Get Free Report) had its price target upped by stock analysts at Citigroup from $385.00 to $430.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a "buy" rating on the semiconductor manufacturer's stock. Citigroup's target price would indicate a potential upside of 14.39% from the stock's current price. Se...
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU - Get Free Report) had its price target upped by stock analysts at Citigroup from $385.00 to $430.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a "buy" rating on the semiconductor manufacturer's stock. Citigroup's target price would indicate a potential upside of 14.39% from the stock's current price. Several other analysts have also commented on MU. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $380.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "buy (b-)" rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $220.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $381.14. Get Micron Technology alerts: Sign Up Check Out Our Latest Research Report on MU Micron Technology Stock Up 1.5% Shares of NASDAQ:MU traded up $5.62 on Monday, reaching $375.92. The company had a trading volume of 16,662,047 shares, compared to its average volume of 35,610,973. The firm has a market capitalization of $423.10 billion, a PE ratio of 35.73 and a beta of 1.50. The company h...
Donald Trump threatened not to sign any bills until Congress approves the Save America Act, a curtailment of voting access. The president, fixated on unsubstantiated claims that noncitizens are stealing US elections ahead of midterm elections that are expected to be bruising for Republicans, said on Truth Social Sunday that the Save America Act “must be done immediately” and “supersedes everything...
Donald Trump threatened not to sign any bills until Congress approves the Save America Act, a curtailment of voting access. The president, fixated on unsubstantiated claims that noncitizens are stealing US elections ahead of midterm elections that are expected to be bruising for Republicans, said on Truth Social Sunday that the Save America Act “must be done immediately” and “supersedes everything else”. “MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE. I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION – GO FOR THE GOLD,” he wrote. He laid out a list of what he wanted in the bill, much of which is not currently in the proposal: showing voter ID and proof of citizenship, banning mail ballots except for a few instances, and, unrelated to voting, a ban on transgender people participating in women’s sports and gender-affirming surgeries for minors. The White House previously confirmed that Trump was pushing for measures to be added to the voting bill on trans issues. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said last week that Trump “added on some priorities” for the bill, including a ban on “transgender transition surgeries for minors”. “We are not gonna tolerate the mutilation of young children in this country. No men in women’s sports,” she said. “The president putting all of these priorities together speaks to how common sense they are.” The Save America Act is a rebranded name for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the Save Act, a bill that has been circulating through Congress in some version for more than two years. The US House passed the bill earlier this year, but it faces steep odds in the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to move forward because of the filibuster rule. Republican senators will face heavy lobbying to lift the filibuster to advance the act. Already, Ken Paxton, a Republican contender for US Senate in Texas who is facing a heated runoff with John Cornyn, said he would consider dropping...
Hong Kong has been urged to extend its stock trading hours to maintain its status as an international financial hub, as competitors move towards near 24-hour operations to capture global liquidity. Speaking at the “ Redefining Hong Kong 2026 Budget Edition ” forum organised by the South China Morning Post on Monday, Kenny Shui Chi-wai, vice-president of think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation, said th...
Hong Kong has been urged to extend its stock trading hours to maintain its status as an international financial hub, as competitors move towards near 24-hour operations to capture global liquidity. Speaking at the “ Redefining Hong Kong 2026 Budget Edition ” forum organised by the South China Morning Post on Monday, Kenny Shui Chi-wai, vice-president of think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation, said the city should consider lengthening the stock market’s trading hours, which rivals were already doing. “In the past, Hong Kong, London and New York complemented each other to cover the global call. But nowadays, the London Stock Exchange and also the New York Stock Exchange are exploring 24-hour trading,” he said. Advertisement “For the Hong Kong stock exchange, I think we also need to think about whether we need to extend our trading hours to maintain our global competitiveness and also increase our transactions.” The stock market, operated by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), currently trades for 5½ hours on weekdays, from 9.30am to 4pm, with a one-hour lunch break. That compares with four hours of trading in Shanghai and Shenzhen, five hours in Tokyo, 6½ hours in Toronto, 8½ hours in London and 14 hours in Frankfurt. Advertisement Shui also suggested lowering the 500,000 yuan (US$72,500) entry requirement for mainland Chinese investors under the cross-border Stock Connect scheme to attract more capital.