Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by a Las Vegas performer on Monday who said Swift’s latest hit album The Life of a Showgirl violates her trademark rights. Maren Wade said in the complaint that marketing for Swift’s album threatened to “drown out” her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show and asked the court to block Swift from creating confusion with her album title. Representat...
Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by a Las Vegas performer on Monday who said Swift’s latest hit album The Life of a Showgirl violates her trademark rights. Maren Wade said in the complaint that marketing for Swift’s album threatened to “drown out” her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show and asked the court to block Swift from creating confusion with her album title. Representatives for Swift and her label Universal Music Group, also a defendant, did not immediately respond to...
The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tips Whenever David Attenborough speaks, the world listens – so his latest BBC programme, which heralds the broadcaster’s 100th birthday, is bound to attract attention. Secret Garden, which features five different UK gardens, mig...
The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tips Whenever David Attenborough speaks, the world listens – so his latest BBC programme, which heralds the broadcaster’s 100th birthday, is bound to attract attention. Secret Garden, which features five different UK gardens, might not be what people normally expect from Attenborough, says the show’s series producer, Bill Markham, as “there’s no lions and tigers”. Continue reading...
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has tracked lower in three straight sessions, tumbling more than 360 points or 6.7 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 5,280-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Tuesday.
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has tracked lower in three straight sessions, tumbling more than 360 points or 6.7 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 5,280-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Tuesday.
As ties with Washington sour, China is reviving a cold war strategy to defend against a US attack Dotted across the mountainous roads of Sichuan and just a few hours’ drive from some of China’s most bustling cities, the crumbling ruins of an abandoned military experiment are eerily quiet. Top secret factories that once housed thousands of workers are now overgrown with vegetation; nearby villages,...
As ties with Washington sour, China is reviving a cold war strategy to defend against a US attack Dotted across the mountainous roads of Sichuan and just a few hours’ drive from some of China’s most bustling cities, the crumbling ruins of an abandoned military experiment are eerily quiet. Top secret factories that once housed thousands of workers are now overgrown with vegetation; nearby villages, empty of young people who were once shipped in from across the country to build China’s future, are plastered with advertisements for hearing aids and, in once case, a bundle deal on coffins. Millions of workers were deployed to these remote mountain locations as part of a huge defence program that stayed secret for over a decade. Continue reading...
The bullish chorus on South Korean equities is cracking as the Iran war exposes the vulnerability of a rally narrowly built on a handful of growth stocks. By far the world’s best-performing market before Middle East tensions flared up, Korean equities were sold off heavily as a jump in oil prices dampened the outlook for the energy-dependent economy. At the same time, optimism over memory chip dem...
The bullish chorus on South Korean equities is cracking as the Iran war exposes the vulnerability of a rally narrowly built on a handful of growth stocks. By far the world’s best-performing market before Middle East tensions flared up, Korean equities were sold off heavily as a jump in oil prices dampened the outlook for the energy-dependent economy. At the same time, optimism over memory chip demand has started to cool. The benchmark Kospi Index has fallen 15% this month, putting it on track to be among the world’s worst performers. Foreign investors are also headed for a record outflow. Overall, $493 billion of the country’s market cap has been wiped out this month through Friday. “I am not touching Korean stocks at the moment due to dual headwinds, war and memory — a battle is enough but not two at the same time,” said Matthew Haupt , a fund manager at Wilson Asset Management in Sydney. “We are entering more uncertain outcomes, which makes trading Kospi risky due to some crowding.” What’s proving most challenging for investors is the market’s extreme volatility, with steep drops followed by outsized rebounds triggering an unusual wave of trading halts. The Kospi circuit breaker — which temporarily suspends trading after an 8% drop — has been activated twice this month alone, accounting for a quarter of all such events since 2000. Meanwhile, a 10th sidecar, activated when Kospi futures move 5% or more, has been triggered this year, compared with three for the whole of 2025. The multiple halts over the past few weeks indicate “lots of flighty capital in there so it makes it tough to trade,” Haupt said. Korea’s status as an energy importer also raises the risk of higher inflation and monetary policy tightening. The country depends on the Middle East for over 70% of its crude oil imports, leaving it highly exposed to an oil shock. Authorities are already mulling widening restrictions on driving, highlighting mounting concerns over rising energy costs. There has yet t...
Explore the exciting world of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Feb. 11, 2026. The video was published on March 30, 2026. Continue reading
Explore the exciting world of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Feb. 11, 2026. The video was published on March 30, 2026. Continue reading
At the start of the year, it looked as though the price of gold was only going in one direction: up. It rose to more than $5,600 per ounce and reached a new all-time high in January. But it has proven to be a volatile investment ever since. On Monday, it was around $4,500 -- down roughly 20% from its highs. However, with plenty of uncertainty still out there, the S&P 500 declining, and the war in ...
At the start of the year, it looked as though the price of gold was only going in one direction: up. It rose to more than $5,600 per ounce and reached a new all-time high in January. But it has proven to be a volatile investment ever since. On Monday, it was around $4,500 -- down roughly 20% from its highs. However, with plenty of uncertainty still out there, the S&P 500 declining, and the war in Iran still not coming to an end, investors may be wondering if this traditionally safe-haven investment may be due to rise higher this year. Can gold get back to $5,000? Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
alexey_ds/E+ via Getty Images Ferroglobe ( GSM ) finished down 3.2% on Monday after warning it may be forced to shut down all its South Africa operations within days, citing a prolonged and unprecedented escalation in electricity prices. The silicon metal and ferroalloy producer said it would have no alternative but to halt production across its facilities unless reduced electricity tariffs are ap...
alexey_ds/E+ via Getty Images Ferroglobe ( GSM ) finished down 3.2% on Monday after warning it may be forced to shut down all its South Africa operations within days, citing a prolonged and unprecedented escalation in electricity prices. The silicon metal and ferroalloy producer said it would have no alternative but to halt production across its facilities unless reduced electricity tariffs are approved before April 1, with dismissals of all remaining staff likely to take effect starting in June. Ferroglobe ( GSM ) said its electricity prices have increased by more than 900% since 2007 and now account for more than half of its total production cost, pushing production costs above selling prices and creating a severe disadvantage compared to international producers operating in regions where electricity prices are lower. The company said a new tariff increase of nearly 9% by Eskom, South Africa's state-owned, primary electricity public utility , would deepen already severe financial losses. Ferroglobe ( GSM ) has built a significant industrial footprint over nearly three decades in South Africa, with assets including the Polokwane silicon metal smelter and the eMalahleni ferrosilicon smelter that have already suffered cutbacks in recent years. More on Ferroglobe Ferroglobe Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation Ferroglobe: Regulatory Moat With Battery Upside Ferroglobe: A Bet On Protectionism In The U.S. And E.U.
A former top aide to President Donald Trump is initiating a $100 million campaign to promote the administration’s pro-artificial intelligence agenda during this year’s midterm elections. The launch of the Innovation Council adds new heft to the AI industry’s already extensive efforts to shape the 2026 races that will decide control of the US House and Senate. Another group backed by billionaires i...
A former top aide to President Donald Trump is initiating a $100 million campaign to promote the administration’s pro-artificial intelligence agenda during this year’s midterm elections. The launch of the Innovation Council adds new heft to the AI industry’s already extensive efforts to shape the 2026 races that will decide control of the US House and Senate. Another group backed by billionaires including the venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and OpenAI President Greg Brockman has pledged to spend more than $100 million bolstering candidates friendly to the sector. The new group, led by former Trump White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich, will concentrate on promoting Trump’s efforts to “unleash American innovation and American prosperity right here in the USA,” according to the the Innovation Council’s website . Budowich previously led the pro-Trump super political action committee MAGA Inc. and worked on the president’s 2024 campaign. Trump has spent his second term embracing the AI boom and seeking to advance it. He signed an executive order to help quash state-level AI safety laws, supported initiatives to speed up data center construction and pledged to ensure the US wins the AI race against China. Innovation Council has the backing of David Sacks , an AI adviser to the president. The group’s launch was earlier reported by Axios . Earlier: More Than Half of US Says AI Likely to Harm Them, Poll Finds “Innovation Council will play a critical role in advancing the innovation agenda championed by President Trump and this administration,” Sacks said in a statement. “We welcome its support at this important juncture.” The Innovation Council, which is structured as a so-called “dark money” group that does not have to disclose its donors, was incorporated in Utah last year. Budowich said he does not plan to reveal names of contributors. In order to assess which candidates Innovation Council will support or oppose, the group is compiling scorecards assessing...
An Aspirational Tech Right–Populist Right Alliance Authored by Nate Fischer via American Intelligence , The relationship between the tech right and the populist right is a central question of our day. After an initial alliance in the lead-up to the 2024 campaign, fissures quickly appeared. The first prominent one was the Christmas H-1B fight. Others followed, both in and out of the administration....
An Aspirational Tech Right–Populist Right Alliance Authored by Nate Fischer via American Intelligence , The relationship between the tech right and the populist right is a central question of our day. After an initial alliance in the lead-up to the 2024 campaign, fissures quickly appeared. The first prominent one was the Christmas H-1B fight. Others followed, both in and out of the administration. In many ways, the divide has been growing -- with Bannon leading tech critiques, and Republican politicians like DeSantis staking out tech-skeptical stances. Trump has managed to keep things together, but the future is unclear. I believe an alliance is necessary both for America's success and for the right to have the power to dislodge the entrenched establishment left. The simplest approach would be a pragmatic alliance of necessity -- both factions push distinct priorities, and compromise where necessary to form a political coalition. But I think we should aim for more — for an alliance between the tech right and the populist (or cultural) right that gives each group a crucial, or even heroic, role in a shared vision for America. I believe such a vision can center on (1) an appreciation for the conditions — and the people — that ultimately drive tech-enabled prosperity, and (2) an appreciation for how disruptive technology can structurally favor right-aligned constituencies and address central priorities of the cultural right. Populists need tech: The populist right needs tech . It may not need specific tech elites, or even anywhere close to a majority of current Silicon Valley figures, but it needs a positive vision for technology and it needs people who can master technology. Two factors drive this: First, Americans have always been favorably inclined to technology . I believe if the parties split on technology, the pro-tech party will have a significant structural advantage with the electorate. This inclination is not new: In 1840, Tocqueville noted how Americans happ...
Earnings Call Insights: CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) Q4 2025 Management View Emmanuel Lakios, President and CEO, stated that the company has "initiated a transformation strategy during the fourth quarter designed to significantly reduce fixed operating costs, create a more agile organization and better position the company to maximize shareholder value." Key actions include transitioning from a...
Earnings Call Insights: CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) Q4 2025 Management View Emmanuel Lakios, President and CEO, stated that the company has "initiated a transformation strategy during the fourth quarter designed to significantly reduce fixed operating costs, create a more agile organization and better position the company to maximize shareholder value." Key actions include transitioning from a vertically integrated fabrication model to outsourcing, workforce reduction in the CVD Equipment division expected to save approximately $1.8 million in 2026, revising sales by leveraging distributors, and considering strategic alternatives such as asset sales. Lakios also announced, "on March 23, 2026, we announced that we had entered into a definitive agreement under which our SDC business will be sold to Atlas Copco Group. The purchase price is approximately $16.9 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments." Net cash proceeds after expenses and taxes are expected to be about $15 million, with $900,000 in escrow. Richard Catalano, Executive VP and CFO, commented, "Fourth quarter 2025 revenues were $5 million. This compares to $7.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This year-over-year decline was primarily driven by lower CVD systems revenue." He also highlighted that the SDC segment reported $2.2 million in the quarter. Outlook The company expects the cost reductions and asset sale to strengthen the balance sheet and provide "additional financial flexibility as we continue to evaluate opportunities across the CVD Equipment business, its product lines and our facilities," according to Lakios. Catalano noted, "our return to consistent profitability will depend on improved equipment order flow, disciplined cost management, successful execution of our transformation plan and continued control of capital expenditures." The company plans to invest net cash proceeds from the SDC sale in U.S. treasury securities initially. Financial Results Fourth quarte...