NASA prepares to send astronauts on a journey around the moon for the first time in over 50 years. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, a senior fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center and a former NASA executive and White House space policy advisor, discusses why the space agency needs this ‘dress rehearsal’ before a planned lunar landing in 2028. She speaks with Matt Miller on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
NASA prepares to send astronauts on a journey around the moon for the first time in over 50 years. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, a senior fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center and a former NASA executive and White House space policy advisor, discusses why the space agency needs this ‘dress rehearsal’ before a planned lunar landing in 2028. She speaks with Matt Miller on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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GameStop (NYSE: GME) posted its results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (ended Jan. 31) after the market closed on March 24. The company posted non-GAAP (adjusted) profit of $0.49 per share, representing an impressive step up from the adjusted per-share profit of $0.30 it posted in the prior-year period. Meanwhile, GameStop's revenue came in at $1.1 billion for the quarter -- down 14.1% year ov...
GameStop (NYSE: GME) posted its results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (ended Jan. 31) after the market closed on March 24. The company posted non-GAAP (adjusted) profit of $0.49 per share, representing an impressive step up from the adjusted per-share profit of $0.30 it posted in the prior-year period. Meanwhile, GameStop's revenue came in at $1.1 billion for the quarter -- down 14.1% year over year. While the retailer's stock closed out the day after its earnings report up roughly 1% thanks in large part to bullish momentum for the broader market, its stock is down roughly 11% from its 2026 peak. Should investors treat the discount as a buying opportunity amid the recent sales decline? Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks deemed terrorism face execution – while settlers enjoy impunity despite soaring West Bank violence The death penalty is morally repugnant. How much more so, then, when it is made the default, must be speedily carried out, cannot be subject to clemency, and is blatantly discriminatory – not merely in practice but inherently. The law passed by Israel’s Knesse...
Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks deemed terrorism face execution – while settlers enjoy impunity despite soaring West Bank violence The death penalty is morally repugnant. How much more so, then, when it is made the default, must be speedily carried out, cannot be subject to clemency, and is blatantly discriminatory – not merely in practice but inherently. The law passed by Israel’s Knesset on Monday is worded to effectively apply only to Palestinians, entrenching what many – including domestic rights groups, legal scholars and the international court of justice – have identified as practices amounting to apartheid . In setting out law for the illegally occupied West Bank, it is also annexationist. “Its application to residents of the occupied Palestinian territory would constitute a war crime,” said the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk. Execution will be the default for Palestinians found guilty of lethal attacks deemed as terrorist acts in the West Bank’s military courts – which have a conviction rate of around 96% . Amnesty International says that the system routinely relies on evidence extracted through torture and abuse. The death sentence will be imposed even if prosecutors do not seek it. Convictions need no longer be unanimous. There is no possibility of pardon. Executions must take place within 90 days. Within Israeli civilian courts, the new law imposes the death penalty for deliberately killing a person with the intention of “negating the existence of the State of Israel”. Life imprisonment can only substitute in unspecified “special” circumstances. Continue reading...
MiniMed (MNMD) shares gained for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday as Medtronic’s ( MDT ) diabetes business received multiple bullish views on Wall Street as its post-IPO quiet period ended. The insulin pump maker has lost ~20% in value since its public debut earlier this month, which marked its separation from its parent, Medtronic ( MDT ) in a transaction expected to raise $560M for the...
MiniMed (MNMD) shares gained for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday as Medtronic’s ( MDT ) diabetes business received multiple bullish views on Wall Street as its post-IPO quiet period ended. The insulin pump maker has lost ~20% in value since its public debut earlier this month, which marked its separation from its parent, Medtronic ( MDT ) in a transaction expected to raise $560M for the company. Wells Fargo issued an Overweight rating on the stock, arguing that the company caters to a “large, growing, and underpenetrated” market worth roughly $18B for automated insulin delivery systems, where market penetration stands at approximately 7% for insulin-intensive patients. “With a commercial footprint across ~80 countries and ~70% of revenue generated internationally, we believe MMED is well positioned to benefit as penetration expands globally,” analyst Larry Biegelsen wrote with a $26 per share target. Biegelsen added that beginning in CY26, MiniMed’s ( MMED ) partnership with Abbott ( ABT ) for continuous glucose monitoring systems will materially improve its integrated platform, which he cited as a key competitive advantage. BTIG, Mizuho, and Barclays were among several other brokerages to issue buy-equivalent recommendations on MiniMed ( MMED ) with their $25, $21, and $26 per share targets, leading to Buy, Outperform, and Overweight ratings, respectively. However, Piper Sandler’s Matt O'Brien launched MiniMed ( MMED ) with a Neutral rating and a $16 per share target. He argues that the company could continue to trail its peers in terms of form factor and ease of use, which, according to the analyst, will hurt its growth prospects and financials in the coming years. “While we acknowledge the modest valuation where the stock trades and the company’s scaled commercial organization, we worry that estimates for the company could be at risk competitively and that new product timelines could slip as well, both of which would weigh on shares,” O'Brien added. Mo...
As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society of smal...
As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society of small-scale landowners, the Western Mail waspishly summed up the vision as “three acres and a Welsh-speaking cow”. It was a caricature at the time, of course. And it certainly bears no relation to the modern-day Plaid, which launched its Senedd campaign this week from a position of strength at the top of the polls . But Plaid’s historic commitment to safeguarding and promoting Welsh language and culture remains a defining cause. If – as currently seems highly likely – it goes on to lead the next Welsh government after 7 May, it has promised a raft of measures to embed the use of Cymraeg more deeply in everyday life. Continue reading...
Getty Images Since I last wrote about the multi-commodity miner Rio Tinto Group ( RIO ) a little over a year ago, the stock is up by 40%. And this is despite the fact that it has lost some 12% of its value from the pre-war highs. I hadn't foreseen this increase then, not even with its not-too-bad dividend yield, not even for the medium term. Yet, here we are. What changed? That's the question to a...
Getty Images Since I last wrote about the multi-commodity miner Rio Tinto Group ( RIO ) a little over a year ago, the stock is up by 40%. And this is despite the fact that it has lost some 12% of its value from the pre-war highs. I hadn't foreseen this increase then, not even with its not-too-bad dividend yield, not even for the medium term. Yet, here we are. What changed? That's the question to address here. Following which, I consider whether RIO can continue to see an uptick this year. Why Has Rio Tinto Risen Over The Past Year? While some of RIO's rise over the past year was sentiment-driven, it was also increasingly based in improving fundamentals, as discussed in the three key reasons for the rise below: #1. Iron Ore Uptick Mid-Year At the time of my last article, the prospects for iron ore prices were underwhelming. This was a key challenge for RIO, as iron ore brings in half of the company's underlying EBITDA. The price forecasts weren't wrong either, eventually, with a 20% YoY decline observed in average price over 2025. However, after touching a low for the year in June 2025, iron ore prices started inching upwards on improved Chinese demand. Along with this, RIO started seeing a cautious rise as well as sentiment around the stock improved. Source: Trading Economics #2. Copper And Aluminium Offer Support Copper and aluminium, which bring in much of the remainder of adjusted EBITDA, also supported RIO with rising prices. The average price of copper rose by 25% in 2025, and aluminium prices saw a 15% rise. By H1 2025, both segments had already seen massive increases in underlying EBITDA. Copper saw a rise of 60% YoY, and aluminium grew by 59% YoY. Even though the total figure for Rio Tinto contracted by 5%, owing to a 24% drop in iron ore's underlying EBITDA, they did help in softening the decline. By the end of 2025, so much momentum was gained for copper that the overall underlying EBITDA actually expanded by 9% (see table below). The total figure was also...
Micron (MU) stock has rocketed over 300% in the past year on the back of AI-driven demand, even after falling over 30% following its mid-March earnings report. The company is delivering strong results in one of the tightest memory markets in years. Pricing is rising, margins are expanding, and ...
Micron (MU) stock has rocketed over 300% in the past year on the back of AI-driven demand, even after falling over 30% following its mid-March earnings report. The company is delivering strong results in one of the tightest memory markets in years. Pricing is rising, margins are expanding, and ...
In this article ELF Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Fearless Girl statue is pictured as an American flag hangs on the facade of the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Day in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2024. Stephani Spindel | Reuters Aviva Mehta noticed her husband regularly talked about money and investing in his soci...
In this article ELF Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Fearless Girl statue is pictured as an American flag hangs on the facade of the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Day in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2024. Stephani Spindel | Reuters Aviva Mehta noticed her husband regularly talked about money and investing in his social circles. She set out to do the same among the women in her life. The 27-year old started a book club focused on personal finance. The topic comes up regularly on video calls with friends. On a recent evening, the New York resident discussed investing over a glass of wine. "Women are making strides in every other aspect," Mehta said. "We have to normalize it for women and not just look at it as something that men do." Women are gaining ground — and in some cases surpassing — men by several measures of financial and professional wellness. Yet a data analysis shows women haven't broken through the glass ceiling when it comes to participation in the stock market, an idiosyncrasy that advocates tie to societal norms and ongoing pay disparities. Single women are more likely to own a home. Women outnumber men at every level of higher education. An Indeed report from this month shows there are now more women in the workforce than men. But a JPMorgan analysis of federal government data shows women accounted for around 35% of investors in 2025. That share is around the same as where it sat seven years earlier, the data found. "We just don't encourage girls as much as we encourage boys to pay attention to money and finance when they're children," said Jennifer Itzkowitz, a professor focused on gender-related issues in finance at Seton Hall University. "They just don't develop an interest in it because they've never been motivated or encouraged to think about it." The pay gap and risk aversion Part of the disparity stems from the fact that women typically earn less than men. The Nat...
Are algae securities fraud? I mean. You start a startup with a far-fetched idea like genetically engineering algae to produce clean renewable fuel. You go out to investors to raise money. You say “we are going to genetically engineer algae to produce clean renewable fuel, if we succeed we will make a bajillion dollars, you want in?” The investors think that sounds cool, because it does. But they a...
Are algae securities fraud? I mean. You start a startup with a far-fetched idea like genetically engineering algae to produce clean renewable fuel. You go out to investors to raise money. You say “we are going to genetically engineer algae to produce clean renewable fuel, if we succeed we will make a bajillion dollars, you want in?” The investors think that sounds cool, because it does. But they are responsible investors, they do their due diligence, they ask questions like “is that a thing” and “can you actually produce fuel algae” and “will it be cost-effective?” You do your best to answer their questions. Do you exaggerate? Oh sure. That is the job of a startup founder. I once wrote , approximately: What you want, when you invest in a startup, is a founder who combines (1) an insanely ambitious vision with (2) a clear-eyed plan to make it come true and (3) the ability to make people believe in the vision now . “We’ll tinker with [algae] for a while and maybe in a decade or so a fuel-[producing strain of algae] will come out of it”: True , yes, but a bad pitch . The pitch is, like, you put your arm around the shoulder of an investor, you gesture sweepingly into the distance, you close your eyes, she closes her eyes, and you say in mellifluous tones: “Can’t you see the [algae producing clean fuel oil] right now? Aren’t they beautiful? So clean and efficient, look at how nicely they [float in this pond], look at all those [genes], all built in-house, aren’t they amazing? Here, hold out your hand, you can touch the [algae] right now. Let’s go for a [swim].” Of course, you are a startup founder; you are in essence a salesperson. Back at the lab, the algae scientists and chemical engineers and accountants are looking at your pitchbook in disbelief. “Wait, you’re telling investors that we can produce the fuel oil now? You’re telling them that we’ll have large profits in two years? Did you not read our latest status report?” The scientists and accountants are boring and ...
Obviously, nobody owns a functioning crystal ball. And as the old adage goes, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Still, with a bit of well-reasoned conjecture, a company's past and present can paint a reasonably good picture of what's likely ahead. To this end, here's my prediction of what Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock's price will be at this point in the year 2031...
Obviously, nobody owns a functioning crystal ball. And as the old adage goes, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Still, with a bit of well-reasoned conjecture, a company's past and present can paint a reasonably good picture of what's likely ahead. To this end, here's my prediction of what Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock's price will be at this point in the year 2031, and why. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading