The inquest heard the two women, who were originally from Pakistan, but lived in Rotherham, travelled to the national park with three male friends who were students with them at the University of Chester.
The inquest heard the two women, who were originally from Pakistan, but lived in Rotherham, travelled to the national park with three male friends who were students with them at the University of Chester.
pigphoto/iStock via Getty Images Investment Overview The last time I covered Cogent Biosciences, Inc. ( COGT ) for Seeking Alpha, it was November 2025 , and the Waltham, Massachusetts based biotech company's shares were soaring, as the market digested data from its Phase 3 PEAK study of its lead candidate bezuclastinib, plus sunitinib in patients with imatinib-resistant or intolerant Gastrointesti...
pigphoto/iStock via Getty Images Investment Overview The last time I covered Cogent Biosciences, Inc. ( COGT ) for Seeking Alpha, it was November 2025 , and the Waltham, Massachusetts based biotech company's shares were soaring, as the market digested data from its Phase 3 PEAK study of its lead candidate bezuclastinib, plus sunitinib in patients with imatinib-resistant or intolerant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ("GIST"). Bezuclastinib - a tyrosine kinase inhibitor ("TKI") that is designed to potently inhibit the KIT D816V mutation as well as other mutations in KIT exon 17 - demonstrated, according to a press release : a substantial and highly statistically significant clinical benefit on the primary endpoint of progression free survival (PFS), reducing risk of disease progression or death compared to the current standard of care by 50%. I upgraded my Hold rating on stock (assigned in a note on Cogent from February 2024 ) to a Buy rating, noting that bezuclastinib is also targeting approval in advanced, and non-advanced systemic mastocytosis, and concluding: the strength of the PEAK data and the market opportunity suggest Cogent is likely to be a >$5bn - $6bn valuation company by the time bezuclastinib - hopefully - secures approval in early 2027, with the potential to climb into the $7.5bn - $10bn bracket. Shares have already risen in value by >10% since that note, to a value of $37.3 at the time of writing, and Cogent's market cap has risen >$6bn, and with plenty of key catalysts upcoming in 2026, this feels like a good time to update my thesis. Cogent In 2026 - Marching Towards A Triple Approval For Bezuclastinib Cogent reported its full-year 2025 earnings and business updates on 17th February, sharing the below income statement: Cogent income statement (earnings press release ) As we can see, this is a company that burns through a substantial amount of cash - net loss in 2025 was $(329m), up from $(256m) in the prior year, the vast majority of which is made u...
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has recently become one of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks on the market, with shares already up by 50% so far this year amid soaring demand for data center hardware. The company's high-bandwidth memory chips have become integral for training and running large language models (LLMs). That said, with a stock price of $428 at the time of writing, Micron...
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has recently become one of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks on the market, with shares already up by 50% so far this year amid soaring demand for data center hardware. The company's high-bandwidth memory chips have become integral for training and running large language models (LLMs). That said, with a stock price of $428 at the time of writing, Micron is now worth $470 billion. This valuation makes it one of the largest companies in the world despite operating in an industry typically known for weak margins and extreme cyclicality. Let's dig deeper to find out if Micron can maintain its momentum and potentially hit a stock price of $500 this year. Big tech companies are rushing to build AI data center capacity at a blistering rate, with Wall Street expecting the top four hyperscalers to pour a whopping $700 billion into capital expenditures this year alone. Some of the spending will go to Micron's memory hardware. These devices help AI companies store the training data for LLMs while also providing the quick working memory they need to sift through already trained data to answer user queries (a process called inference). Continue reading
In Brief The U.S. and European law enforcement have seized the database from LeakBase, which prosecutors have touted as “one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals” for sharing stolen passwords and hacking tools. U.S. and European police seized the site earlier this week, and say its database has over 142,000 members and more than 215,000 messages sent between members. LeakBase ha...
In Brief The U.S. and European law enforcement have seized the database from LeakBase, which prosecutors have touted as “one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals” for sharing stolen passwords and hacking tools. U.S. and European police seized the site earlier this week, and say its database has over 142,000 members and more than 215,000 messages sent between members. LeakBase has been operating since 2021, the authorities said, and had a continuously maintained archive of hacked databases, including hundreds of millions of account credentials, credit card numbers, and banking account and routing information. This is the latest takedown targeting sites that trade in stolen credentials, which are increasingly used to break into people’s accounts and steal data and cryptocurrency. Europol said in a statement that around 100 enforcement actions were taken worldwide, including measures taken against the top 37 active users on the forum. Earlier on Wednesday, the FBI redirected the site’s domain to nameservers controlled by the agency, effectively shutting the site down. Leakbase now displays a seizure notice, saying that the forum’s contents, private messages, and IP address logs have been preserved. According to The Record, which interviewed FBI’s cyber official Brett Leatherman, the investigation resulted in over 13 arrests, searches and interviews with 33 suspects, and capturing the forum’s entire database.
BCRED Let’s say that you work in private credit and you think that private credit is great. Oh, sure, you’ve seen all the headlines; you know people are worried about SaaSpocalypses and cockroaches and so forth. You just think they’re wrong. You did the deals, you know the credits, and you think that all of these loans are going to work out great and pay back par. How should you trade that thesis?...
BCRED Let’s say that you work in private credit and you think that private credit is great. Oh, sure, you’ve seen all the headlines; you know people are worried about SaaSpocalypses and cockroaches and so forth. You just think they’re wrong. You did the deals, you know the credits, and you think that all of these loans are going to work out great and pay back par. How should you trade that thesis? The obvious intuitive answer is something like: “If people are panicking and want to sell their shares of private credit funds for 80 cents on the dollar, and you think they’re worth 100 cents on the dollar, you should buy them at 80 cents on the dollar.” And then you’ll make 20 cents. Good trade, if you’re right. But the details here are a bit tricky. Loosely speaking there are about three sorts of private credit funds: There are what you might call “institutional funds,” drawdown funds and separately managed accounts for institutional investors. Stereotypically, the investors in these funds aren’t looking to sell their shares at 80 cents on the dollar: The whole point of those funds is that the investors’ money is locked up for some pre-set period, and the whole point of the investors is that they are institutions who can afford to lock up their money. (In fact there is some secondary trading of private credit fund stakes , but it still seems pretty nascent , and you might have a hard time finding sellers.) Also, these institutions expect their private-assets portfolio to have very low volatility , so if you called them up and offered to buy at 80 cents on the dollar they’d be offended. So this is not a promising way to do this trade. There are publicly traded business development companies, which are retail-oriented permanent private credit funds that trade on the stock exchange. A bunch of those really are trading at 80 cents on the dollar ; BlackRock Inc. has one trading below 50. You can just buy them on the stock exchange. This is a straightforward and easy way to d...
March 4, 2026 PRESS RELEASE Say hello to MacBook Neo Apple’s all-new MacBook features a durable aluminum design, a stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the power of Apple silicon, and all-day battery life — all for the breakthrough starting price of just $599 CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price, mak...
March 4, 2026 PRESS RELEASE Say hello to MacBook Neo Apple’s all-new MacBook features a durable aluminum design, a stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the power of Apple silicon, and all-day battery life — all for the breakthrough starting price of just $599 CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price, making it even more accessible to millions of people around the world. MacBook Neo starts with a beautiful Apple design, featuring a durable aluminum enclosure in an array of gorgeous colors — blush, indigo, silver, and a fresh new citrus. Its stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display brings websites, photos, videos, and apps to life with high resolution and brightness, and support for 1 billion colors. Powered by A18 Pro, MacBook Neo can fly through everyday tasks, from browsing the web and streaming content, to editing photos, exploring creative hobbies, or using AI capabilities across apps. In fact, it’s up to 50 percent faster for everyday tasks like web browsing,1 and up to 3x faster when running on-device AI workloads like applying advanced effects to photos,2 compared to the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5. Providing up to 16 hours of battery life, MacBook Neo allows users to go all day on a single charge.3 A 1080p FaceTime HD camera and dual mics make it easy to look and sound great, and the dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio deliver crisp, immersive sound. MacBook Neo also features Apple’s renowned Magic Keyboard for comfortable and precise typing, and a large Multi-Touch trackpad with support for intuitive gestures, enabling smooth and precise control. Completing the MacBook Neo experience is macOS Tahoe, with powerful built-in apps like Messages, Pages, Calendar, and Safari; seamless integration with iPhone; Apple Intelligence; as well as broad compatibility with third-party apps. And starting at just $599 and $499 for education, Ma...
XRP (XRP +6.43%) is surging in Wednesday's trading. As of 1:40 p.m. ET, the cryptocurrency's token price had jumped 5.4% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 6.6% over the stretch, and Ethereum had gained 7.8%. Valuations for cryptocurrencies and stocks are rapidly moving higher today in response to new information suggesting that the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran could draw to a cl...
XRP (XRP +6.43%) is surging in Wednesday's trading. As of 1:40 p.m. ET, the cryptocurrency's token price had jumped 5.4% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 6.6% over the stretch, and Ethereum had gained 7.8%. Valuations for cryptocurrencies and stocks are rapidly moving higher today in response to new information suggesting that the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran could draw to a close earlier than previously expected. The New York Times reported this morning that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence had indicated to the CIA that it was open to discussions that could end the war. Is XRP a buy right now? The recent swell of conflict in the Middle East has created fears that elevated oil prices and supply chain disruptions could cause inflation to accelerate. If inflation picks back up, the Federal Reserve will be less likely to cut interest rates. In turn, positive momentum for the crypto market could face significant pressures. Expand CRYPTO : XRP XRP Today's Change ( 6.43 %) $ 0.09 Current Price $ 1.45 Key Data Points Market Cap $89B Day's Range $ 1.35 - $ 1.46 52wk Range $ 1.14 - $ 3.65 Volume 3.9B Even with today's pop, XRP is still down roughly 62% from the peak it hit last year. For long-term investors who are bullish on the token, there's still a lot of upward room in a potential rebound trade. Cryptocurrencies have seen a dramatic valuation pullback since last summer, but recent bullish momentum doesn't necessarily mean that a new pricing floor has been established. While a speedy end to the war would likely be a significant bullish catalyst for the crypto market, investors should be cautious when it comes to betting heavily that this will occur. Along similar lines, there's still a lot of uncertainty on the broader macroeconomic front. With that in mind, I think that investors who are looking to establish a position in XRP or add to existing holdings may be able to wait for a better purchasing point.
Key Points Cryptocurrency valuations are seeing bullish momentum, and XRP's token price is rising in tandem. New reports have investors betting that an end to the war with Iran could be negotiated before long. XRP is down more than 60% from its peak even with today's surge, but the cryptocurrency is still a high-risk play. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is surging in Wednesd...
Key Points Cryptocurrency valuations are seeing bullish momentum, and XRP's token price is rising in tandem. New reports have investors betting that an end to the war with Iran could be negotiated before long. XRP is down more than 60% from its peak even with today's surge, but the cryptocurrency is still a high-risk play. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is surging in Wednesday's trading. As of 1:40 p.m. ET, the cryptocurrency's token price had jumped 5.4% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 6.6% over the stretch, and Ethereum had gained 7.8%. Valuations for cryptocurrencies and stocks are rapidly moving higher today in response to new information suggesting that the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran could draw to a close earlier than previously expected. The New York Times reported this morning that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence had indicated to the CIA that it was open to discussions that could end the war. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Is XRP a buy right now? The recent swell of conflict in the Middle East has created fears that elevated oil prices and supply chain disruptions could cause inflation to accelerate. If inflation picks back up, the Federal Reserve will be less likely to cut interest rates. In turn, positive momentum for the crypto market could face significant pressures. Even with today's pop, XRP is still down roughly 62% from the peak it hit last year. For long-term investors who are bullish on the token, there's still a lot of upward room in a potential rebound trade. Cryptocurrencies have seen a dramatic valuation pullback since last summer, but recent bullish momentum doesn't necessarily mean that a new pricing floor has been established. While a speedy end to the war would likely be a significant bullish catalyst for the c...
From a budget-friendly MacBook to a new iPhone, Apple announced a series of new products this week. The tech giant started things off on Monday with the new iPhone 17e and the M4 iPad Air. Then on Tuesday, Apple announced the M5 MacBook Air, new MacBook Pro models, new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Apple then rounded out its announcements on Wednesday with a...
From a budget-friendly MacBook to a new iPhone, Apple announced a series of new products this week. The tech giant started things off on Monday with the new iPhone 17e and the M4 iPad Air. Then on Tuesday, Apple announced the M5 MacBook Air, new MacBook Pro models, new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Apple then rounded out its announcements on Wednesday with a cheaper MacBook called the MacBook Neo that runs on a chip similar to the iPad and iPhone. If you didn’t have time to check out all the new products, we’ve compiled all the announcements for you right here. iPhone 17e Image Credits:Apple Apple unveiled the latest version of its budget-friendly iPhone line, the iPhone 17e, which retails for $599 and will be available on March 11. The smartphone comes with the A19 chip that’s found in the base iPhone 17. The base model comes with 256 GB of storage, which is twice the entry storage from the previous iPhone 16e. One of the most notable changes from the previous budget iPhone is the addition of MagSafe and Qi2, which supports wireless charging up to 15W. As for the camera, the iPhone 17e features that same 48-megapixel camera as the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17e also features C1X, Apple’s latest-generation cellular modem, which is up to 2x faster than the C1 in iPhone 16e, according to Apple. The tech giant says C1X uses 30% less energy than the modem in an iPhone 16 Pro, which allows for better battery life. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026: The tech ecosystem, all in one room Your next round. Your next hire. Your next breakout opportunity. Find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders gather for three days of 250+ tactical sessions, powerful introductions, and market-defining innovation. Register now to save up to $400. Save up to $300 or 30% to TechCrunch Founder Summit 1,000+ founders and investors come together at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for a full day focused on growth, execution...
It was a claim uttered repeatedly on the 2024 campaign trail: “I’m the only president in 72 years that didn’t start a war,” Donald Trump said in Sioux City, Iowa. Fact checkers cried foul and pointed out that Jimmy Carter, president from 1977 to 1981, did not start any wars either. But Trump won the election anyway. The winner of the Fifa peace prize, the chair of the Board of Peace and the self-d...
It was a claim uttered repeatedly on the 2024 campaign trail: “I’m the only president in 72 years that didn’t start a war,” Donald Trump said in Sioux City, Iowa. Fact checkers cried foul and pointed out that Jimmy Carter, president from 1977 to 1981, did not start any wars either. But Trump won the election anyway. The winner of the Fifa peace prize, the chair of the Board of Peace and the self-declared “president of PEACE” just bypassed Congress to start a war on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and is spreading across the Middle East. It is the most severe test yet of the oft-articulated theory that Trump, who as a young man received five deferments from the Vietnam draft – four for university and one for “heel spurs” – has a deep-seated allergy to war and represents a break from hawkish presidents of the past. In a New York Times column about the 2016 election, Maureen Dowd wrote that on foreign policy “it’s Hillary the Hawk against Donald the Quasi-Dove”, arguing that “like Obama, he thought the invasion of Iraq was a stupid idea”. She observed that Trump “says that in most cases he would rather do the art of the deal than shock and awe”. Others have also taken the view that the first commander-in-chief elected with no prior political or military experience is more a creature of New York boardrooms and Florida soirees than the army mess hall and that his appetite for the kinetic would end with his golf swing. Add to that the politically expedient ideology of America First with its promise that there would be no more imperialist ambitions or forever wars. When he entered politics, Trump was supposed to be the disrupter, the swamp-drainer, the repudiation of an establishment that had cost the US so much blood and treasure. In 2011 he wrote on social media: “In order to get elected, @BarackObama will start a war with Iran.” In 2016 he called George W Bush’s invasion of Iraq a “big, fat mistake” and said “regime change is a proven, absolute failure”. During ...