Derick Hudson Meta Platforms ( META ) is extending the useful life of some of its data center servers from six to seven years due to a "significant server supply deficit" caused by the shortage of memory chips, reported The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. According to the article , citing two internal memos, Meta said the deficit affecting the company's non-AI servers is expected to last through...
Derick Hudson Meta Platforms ( META ) is extending the useful life of some of its data center servers from six to seven years due to a "significant server supply deficit" caused by the shortage of memory chips, reported The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. According to the article , citing two internal memos, Meta said the deficit affecting the company's non-AI servers is expected to last through 2027. "We did not anticipate the hardware demand growth that we are seeing in the industry," the memo said, as per The Wall Street Journal. It added that "looking forward to 2027, the binding constraint includes critical server commodities -- particularly DRAM and HDDs." Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment. With artificial intelligence rapidly growing, the memory chip business is seeing a boost. However, the prioritization of servers meant for AI systems and cloud service providers has led to shortages for other markets, including PCs, smartphones, as well as Meta's non-AI servers. Meta servers' annualized failure rate is expected to go from 4.8% to 7.4% because of the lengthened service life, WSJ reported, citing the memo. The article added that a separate memo said the changes "do not come without risks" and that projected failure rates at eight years are too high to justify extending the life of its servers that long. Other companies, including Intel and Dell, are also facing a similar memory chip shortage, leading to higher costs for products. More on Meta Meta Q1: AI Ad Thesis Getting Stronger Meta's Stock May Plunge Following Results Meta Vs. Google: In The Age Of AI, The Ad Crown Is Up For Grabs Meta Platforms options traders price ~7% earnings swing European Commission finds Meta fails to keep minors off platform
United Pilot Reports 737 Struck By "Red, Shiny" Drone On San Diego Approach OSINT accounts on X are circulating ATC audio from theATCapp that allegedly captures a United Airlines pilot reporting a drone strike while the Boeing 737 was on base leg for landing at San Diego International Airport. The pilot of United 1980 told SAN Ground that, at around 3,000 feet, the 737 struck a drone during the ba...
United Pilot Reports 737 Struck By "Red, Shiny" Drone On San Diego Approach OSINT accounts on X are circulating ATC audio from theATCapp that allegedly captures a United Airlines pilot reporting a drone strike while the Boeing 737 was on base leg for landing at San Diego International Airport. The pilot of United 1980 told SAN Ground that, at around 3,000 feet, the 737 struck a drone during the base leg, which is right before final approach. Ground asked the United 1980 pilot, "Do you have an approximate size, or how many engines?" The pilot responded, "It was so small I couldn't tell. It was red, shiny. I couldn't tell." United Airlines flight 1980 (Boeing 737) hit a drone over San Diego this morning around 3000 feet. Audio via @theATCapp pic.twitter.com/EFclpROOlL — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) April 29, 2026 "No off-the-shelf consumer drone can get to 3000 feet. I'll be very interested to see how this investigation plays out," one X user stated . Tyler Durden Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:50
War in Iran and higher oil prices can be expected to keep tourists closer to home, disrupting the travel and hospitality industry and potentially spurring dealmaking. “I think if you’re looking today you can’t avoid geopolitical risk and the impact of the world’s economy of what’s happening at this moment in time,” Jonathan Goldstein , chief executive officer of the investment firm Cain , said Wed...
War in Iran and higher oil prices can be expected to keep tourists closer to home, disrupting the travel and hospitality industry and potentially spurring dealmaking. “I think if you’re looking today you can’t avoid geopolitical risk and the impact of the world’s economy of what’s happening at this moment in time,” Jonathan Goldstein , chief executive officer of the investment firm Cain , said Wednesday on the Bloomberg Deals TV show. While he expects the Gulf states to prove their economic resilience as the conflict eases, potential inflation and a possible return to a higher-interest-rate environment have to be taken into account, he said. Tom McCaleb , a Boston Consulting Group partner focused on the travel and leisure sector, said he expects significant M&A activity in the airline industry, a major change from the previous decade. Longer term, online travel agencies are among the businesses that could face consolidation, he said. “It’s probably not going to happen this year, but over the next couple of years there could be some real disruption in those sectors that leads to pressure and a shakeout,” McCaleb said. Ariel Granoff , a LionTree managing director, said she sees opportunities in the sector among small and mid-cap companies, those with $5 million to $20 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The risks for the industry include consumers’ finances, Granoff said. “I’m looking at the health of consumer balance sheets — saving rates are lower, buy-now-pay-later services have higher delinquencies,” she said. “I think it’s going to create a near-term impact where people are going to focus a little more on local and regional.”
The Pentagon estimates the war has cost $25 billion over the past two months. In congressional testimony, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not say when the war might end. (Image credit: Rod Lamkey Jr.)
The Pentagon estimates the war has cost $25 billion over the past two months. In congressional testimony, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not say when the war might end. (Image credit: Rod Lamkey Jr.)
Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has downgraded its forecast for home sales in 2026, while the number of homes sold across the country in March fell 2.3% from a year earlier. CREA now
Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has downgraded its forecast for home sales in 2026, while the number of homes sold across the country in March fell 2.3% from a year earlier. CREA now
据三位知情人士透露,加拿大宠物食品公司Open Farm正在筹备在多伦多证券交易所进行首次公开募股,最快可能于今年内完成。 Open Farm是一家生产犬猫干粮、鲜粮、零食及营养补充剂的高端宠物食品企业,年销售额超过2.5亿美元。该公司成立于2014年,致力于提供来源可靠的宠物食品。公司总部位于多伦多,2017年在最后一轮融资中由General Atlantic领投,筹集了6500万美元。Gene...
Bill Ackman旗下潘兴广场美国(Pershing Square USA Ltd.)开盘价较首次公开募股(IPO)价格下跌16%。此前,这只封闭式基金及Ackman旗下另类资产管理公司合并进行的IPO筹资50亿美元。 潘兴广场美国开盘报每股42美元,低于50美元的发行价;而资产管理公司潘兴广场(Pershing Square Inc.)开盘报24美元。计算显示,考虑到分配的管理公司股票,在I...
Bill Ackman旗下潘兴广场美国(Pershing Square USA Ltd.)开盘价较首次公开募股(IPO)价格下跌16%。此前,这只封闭式基金及Ackman旗下另类资产管理公司合并进行的IPO筹资50亿美元。 潘兴广场美国开盘报每股42美元,低于50美元的发行价;而资产管理公司潘兴广场(Pershing Square Inc.)开盘报24美元。计算显示,考虑到分配的管理公司股票,在IPO中买入五股的投资者整体将亏损约6%。 50亿美元的融资规模仅达到锁定此前已承诺认购28亿美元的早期投资者的最低门槛,远低于潘兴广场约两年前希望的250亿美元高目标。 此次发行采取了优惠措施,包括免费获配资产管理公司潘兴广场股票以及对潘兴广场美国不收取业绩费,这些措施提振了投资者兴趣,但未能引发抢购热潮。 “赠送管理公司股份旨在弥补该基金可能出现的折价,”芝加哥XA Investments总裁Kim Flynn表示,“但这也带来一个问题:那么,在未来六个月或一年内,还有什么能推动二级市场需求、促使投资者继续买入?” 责任编辑:李桐
The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has delivered a strong performance during Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure, underscoring a resilient equity market despite a period marked by pandemic shocks, aggressive rate hikes, and persistent inflation concerns. Since Powell assumed leadership in February 2018, the benchmark index has posted an annualized gain of 14.7%, ranking as the third-best performance a...
The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has delivered a strong performance during Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure, underscoring a resilient equity market despite a period marked by pandemic shocks, aggressive rate hikes, and persistent inflation concerns. Since Powell assumed leadership in February 2018, the benchmark index has posted an annualized gain of 14.7%, ranking as the third-best performance among Fed chairs dating back to 1970. Only the tenures of Paul Volcker and William Miller recorded higher annualized returns, though both periods were significantly shorter and occurred under very different macroeconomic conditions. Powell’s tenure stands out for balancing sustained market gains alongside one of the most rapid monetary tightening cycles in modern history. The data highlights how equity markets have remained supported by strong corporate earnings, liquidity dynamics, and investor confidence, even as borrowing costs climbed. It also reinforces the broader historical trend of markets delivering positive returns across varying Federal Reserve leadership regimes. S&P 500 Funds: ( SPY ), ( VOO ), ( IVV ), ( RSP ), ( SSO ), ( UPRO ), ( SH ), ( SDS ), ( SPXU ), ( FXAIX ), ( VFIAX ), ( VFFSX ), and ( SWPPX ). More on markets Treasury yields top 1-month high as oil prices fuel inflation fears Oil tops $100 again and the United States Oil Fund LP ETF hit its highest level since 2015 Ray Dalio says a wealth tax may spark a bubble pop Big Tech earnings test AI spending as constraints begin to surface, Citi says Only 11 mega-caps stand out in SA Quant Ratings as markets hover near highs
Tomsmith585/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images In mid-February, I reiterated my buy rating on Waste Management, Inc. ( WM ) for the second straight time and called the stock a top defensive pick for 2026. I cited margin expansion, robust cash flows, and
Tomsmith585/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images In mid-February, I reiterated my buy rating on Waste Management, Inc. ( WM ) for the second straight time and called the stock a top defensive pick for 2026. I cited margin expansion, robust cash flows, and
Oil prices are surging again on Wednesday. The price of Brent oil (the global price benchmark) jumped more than 6% today to over $118 a barrel, while WTI (U.S. oil benchmark) leaped nearly 7% to around $107 per barrel. At one point, Brent traded at $119.76 per barrel, its highest level since 2022, while some other oil grades are trading near record levels of $150 a barrel. Oil prices are soaring a...
Oil prices are surging again on Wednesday. The price of Brent oil (the global price benchmark) jumped more than 6% today to over $118 a barrel, while WTI (U.S. oil benchmark) leaped nearly 7% to around $107 per barrel. At one point, Brent traded at $119.76 per barrel, its highest level since 2022, while some other oil grades are trading near record levels of $150 a barrel. Oil prices are soaring amid the ongoing impasse in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, prolonging the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. Navy blockade. The supply disruption has caused a massive drain on global oil inventories. Here's what's happening in the oil market and some top oil stocks to buy to capitalize on higher prices. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Kambi Group plc press release ( KMBIF ): Q1 GAAP EPS of €0.13. Revenue of €3.02B. Net profit of €51.1M. More on Kambi Group plc Kambi Group plc (KMBIF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Kambi Group plc 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Kambi Group plc (KMBIF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for Kambi Group plc Financial information for Kambi Group plc
Kambi Group plc press release ( KMBIF ): Q1 GAAP EPS of €0.13. Revenue of €3.02B. Net profit of €51.1M. More on Kambi Group plc Kambi Group plc (KMBIF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Kambi Group plc 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Kambi Group plc (KMBIF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for Kambi Group plc Financial information for Kambi Group plc
Zohran Mamdani said he would not meet UK monarch privately, noting Indian diamond claimed by crown in 1849 In a way, it must be tough being king. One day, you’re lauded by the US president , applauded by Congress and served spring-herbed ravioli and parmesan emulsion on a golden plate. The next, you’re essentially snubbed by the mayor of New York City, who makes it clear that a) he does not want t...
Zohran Mamdani said he would not meet UK monarch privately, noting Indian diamond claimed by crown in 1849 In a way, it must be tough being king. One day, you’re lauded by the US president , applauded by Congress and served spring-herbed ravioli and parmesan emulsion on a golden plate. The next, you’re essentially snubbed by the mayor of New York City, who makes it clear that a) he does not want to meet you, and b) you should return a diamond that your ancestors took from a 10-year-old Indian boy. Continue reading...
Iran is running out of places to put its oil — and in just a few weeks, global crude supply could take another hit that few investors are prepared for.
Iran is running out of places to put its oil — and in just a few weeks, global crude supply could take another hit that few investors are prepared for.
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as Chairman Jerome Powell presided over his final meeting. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to replace him, will take over prior to the next meeting on June 17. With oil prices continuing to jump on Wednesday, markets see negligible odds of a rate cut before the end of the year.
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as Chairman Jerome Powell presided over his final meeting. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to replace him, will take over prior to the next meeting on June 17. With oil prices continuing to jump on Wednesday, markets see negligible odds of a rate cut before the end of the year.