"If there was more there we could try and reduce the risk and make it a bit easier for everyone, but it is what it is and we'll clearly do the best we can with the resources we deploy. "In Germany we sent 40, because that was the ask of the Germans and they funded it. "In this case the Americans are not are sold on the idea of the mobile delegations. They're not funding it, so it'll be a smaller d...
"If there was more there we could try and reduce the risk and make it a bit easier for everyone, but it is what it is and we'll clearly do the best we can with the resources we deploy. "In Germany we sent 40, because that was the ask of the Germans and they funded it. "In this case the Americans are not are sold on the idea of the mobile delegations. They're not funding it, so it'll be a smaller deployment. "We're not criticising that, it's their operation, they'll police it. We see the benefit of spotters, as I think most of the European countries do, because it gives us the opportunity to have a greater coverage of really good experienced people who will liaise with the supporters and the FA. "But if we want to monitor fans leaving the city centre and then be there to receive them at the ground, you can't be in two places at once. So it limits our ability to do that." The White House World Cup Taskforce has been approached for comment. "We know fan behaviour. The States isn't necessarily a football fan culture in the same way. It's very different. "There are 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the US, so they will have had different exposure to crowds managing things. "The behaviour of our fans in tournaments over recent years has been pretty well exemplary, so we start from a good place. I think one of the key reasons we're so keen to send a team out there is that it gives us the opportunity to brief local law enforcement. "So we always like to be there to communicate to fans if their behaviour is causing offence. Equally to say to local law enforcement, 'this isn't a problem. This is normal behaviour'. So we're going to be more limited in that."
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images KKR & Co. ( KKR ) confirmed the sale of Circor Aerospace to the motion and control technologies company Parker Hannifin ( PH ) in a $2.55B deal. Funds managed by KKR had acquired the flow control products manufacturer for $1.8B in 2023. KKR said it will maintain its ownership of Circor's Naval and Industrial businesses. The Wall Street Journal had report...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images KKR & Co. ( KKR ) confirmed the sale of Circor Aerospace to the motion and control technologies company Parker Hannifin ( PH ) in a $2.55B deal. Funds managed by KKR had acquired the flow control products manufacturer for $1.8B in 2023. KKR said it will maintain its ownership of Circor's Naval and Industrial businesses. The Wall Street Journal had reported the potential deal earlier during the day. The purchase price includes expected tax benefits with an estimated net present value of ~$75M. Net of expected tax benefits, the price represents 22.7x Circor Aerospace's 2026 estimated adjusted EBITDA. It represents 18.2x, including expected cost synergies of ~10%, of 2026 estimated sales. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026. More on KKR KKR's Durable Growth Story Is Underappreciated Parker-Hannifin in deal to buy aerospace/defense unit of Circor for $2.5B - WSJ Barnes & Noble's CEO isn't afraid of AI-written literature
BT has said the cost of smartphones could rise as technology companies buy up semiconductor chips because of the boom in artificial intelligence, putting pressure on supply chains. The telecoms company’s chief executive, Allison Kirkby, said she was anticipating shortages as tech firms bought large quantities of memory chips to power the datacentres relied on by AI. Kirkby said: “It’s common knowl...
BT has said the cost of smartphones could rise as technology companies buy up semiconductor chips because of the boom in artificial intelligence, putting pressure on supply chains. The telecoms company’s chief executive, Allison Kirkby, said she was anticipating shortages as tech firms bought large quantities of memory chips to power the datacentres relied on by AI. Kirkby said: “It’s common knowledge that the chip market is under demand by the rise in AI. We are working very proactively with our suppliers.” Price increases would mainly hit smartphone handsets, she said, but could also affect the cost of routers. Memory chips are essential for almost every modern item of electronics and are also used in other important components such as graphics cards. Kirkby added: “I’m sure the industry with its partners will do the best it can to minimise the impact on pricing in the marketplace. But with chip shortages everywhere, that will put pressure on pricing in certain parts of the market, not just in our sector, going forward.” She said she had not yet seen price increases from premium handset manufacturers, but expected companies such as Apple to pass higher costs on to customers. “I’m sure Apple will do the best to minimise any supply chain weaknesses,” Kirkby added. The latest model of Apple’s smartphone, the iPhone 17, costs from £799, or £1,099 for the 17 Pro model, while Google’s Pixel 10 pro retails for about £1,199. The largest manufacturers of laptops and phones, including Microsoft, Samsung and Dell, have already begun to put up prices in response to the chip shortages and have pulled cheaper models from the market. Sony has also hiked the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 (£75) increase in the US, while Nintendo has confirmed a price rise for its Switch 2. Updated US prices, which came into effect on 2 April, put the standard PS5 at $649.99, up from $549.99. The price of Nintendo’s Switch 2 will rise in September from $449.99 to $499.99 in ...
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is gaining attention for more than launches. Its Haste platform, defense contracts, and expanding backlog could reshape the company's long-term growth story. But after a massive rally and a premium valuation, investors face a tougher question: is Rocket Lab still an opportunity, or has the market already priced in too much? *Stock prices used were the market prices of May...
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is gaining attention for more than launches. Its Haste platform, defense contracts, and expanding backlog could reshape the company's long-term growth story. But after a massive rally and a premium valuation, investors face a tougher question: is Rocket Lab still an opportunity, or has the market already priced in too much? *Stock prices used were the market prices of May 14, 2026. The video was published on May 20, 2026. 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 » Should you buy stock in Rocket Lab right now? Before you buy stock in Rocket Lab, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Rocket Lab wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $475,063!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,369,991!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 996% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 208% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 21, 2026. Rick Orford has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Rocket Lab. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick Orford is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their ch...
格隆汇5月21日｜较高的燃料价格正给沃尔玛带来巨额成本，该公司的首席财务官表示，如果这些成本居高不下，今年剩余时间的零售价格涨幅可能会上升。John David Rainey说：“这些对我们和我们供应商的销货成本产生了实质性影响。”在第一财季，由于燃料成本高于预期，该公司吸收了1.75亿美元的成本，约占营业利润增长的250个基点。Rainey表示，通胀可能会对食品类别产生特别大的影响，这些类别严重...
格隆汇5月21日｜较高的燃料价格正给沃尔玛带来巨额成本，该公司的首席财务官表示，如果这些成本居高不下，今年剩余时间的零售价格涨幅可能会上升。John David Rainey说：“这些对我们和我们供应商的销货成本产生了实质性影响。”在第一财季，由于燃料成本高于预期，该公司吸收了1.75亿美元的成本，约占营业利润增长的250个基点。Rainey表示，通胀可能会对食品类别产生特别大的影响，这些类别严重依赖化肥供应，而化肥供应正受到霍尔木兹海峡关闭的打击。
TLDR Microsoft stock rose ~2% after reports that Anthropic is in talks to rent servers powered by Microsoft’s custom Maia AI chips. The talks are early-stage and may not result in a deal, per sources cited by The Information. A deal would be a win for Microsoft’s in-house chip push, which faced delays last year. Anthropic already uses custom chips from Amazon and Google, and is looking for more co...
TLDR Microsoft stock rose ~2% after reports that Anthropic is in talks to rent servers powered by Microsoft’s custom Maia AI chips. The talks are early-stage and may not result in a deal, per sources cited by The Information. A deal would be a win for Microsoft’s in-house chip push, which faced delays last year. Anthropic already uses custom chips from Amazon and Google, and is looking for more compute capacity. Microsoft’s Maia 200 chip runs existing AI models faster than Nvidia hardware but is not designed for training new models. Microsoft (MSFT) stock climbed around 2% Thursday morning after The Information reported that Anthropic is in early talks to rent servers running Microsoft’s homegrown Maia AI chips. Microsoft Corporation, MSFT The report, citing two people familiar with the discussions, said Anthropic wants extra computing power to support growing demand for its Claude models. Microsoft and Anthropic both declined to comment. MSFT had been down roughly 10% on the year before the news hit. The stock pared some gains through the session but remained in positive territory. The talks are described as early-stage. There is no guarantee they lead to a formal agreement. For Microsoft, landing Anthropic as a chip customer would be a meaningful step. Its in-house chip program ran into delays last year, and it has been playing catch-up to Google and Amazon, both of which now rent out their own custom AI processors to external clients. Anthropic is already a customer for those rivals. It has struck chip deals with both Amazon and Google, making it a sought-after name in the custom silicon market. What Maia 200 Actually Does Microsoft unveiled the second generation of its Maia chip in January — the Maia 200. It’s built by TSMC on 3-nanometer technology and uses high-bandwidth memory, though an older generation than what Nvidia is putting into its upcoming Vera Rubin chips. The Maia 200 is loaded with SRAM, a fast type of memory that helps AI systems respond quickly...
Corn price action is down 1 to 1 1/2 cents so far on Thursday. Futures posted a slight bounce back on Wednesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 ½ cents in the green at the close. Preliminary open interest showed a rotation of ownership, down just 390 contracts on the midweek session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cents at $3.74 3/4. Late on Wednesday, President Trum...
Corn price action is down 1 to 1 1/2 cents so far on Thursday. Futures posted a slight bounce back on Wednesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 ½ cents in the green at the close. Preliminary open interest showed a rotation of ownership, down just 390 contracts on the midweek session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cents at $3.74 3/4. Late on Wednesday, President Trump announced a trade deal with South Korea, setting the US tariff on South Korean goods at 15%. Don’t Miss a Day: Weekly ethanol production was tallied at 1.096 million barrels per day during the week of July 25, up 18,000 bpd from the week prior. Stocks were up 272,000 barrels to 24.716 million. Ethanol exports rose to a 6-week high at 154,000 bpd, with refiner inputs of ethanol up 3,000 to 920,000 bpd. Traders expected the Thursday morning Export Sales report to show 200,000 to 800,000 MT of 2024/25 corn sold in the week ending on July 24. New crop is expected to be between 0.6 and 1.6 MMT in bookings. Brazil’s corn crop for 2025/26 is estimated at 140.9 MMT according to Datagro. Sep 25 Corn closed at $3.91 3/4, up 2 1/2 cents, currently down 1 cent Nearby Cash was at $3.74 3/4, up 2 1/2 cents, Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.12 1/4, up 1 1/4 cents, currently down 1 1/4 cents Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.29 1/2, up 3/4 cent, currently down 1 1/2 cents New Crop Cash was at $3.79 1/2, up 1 1/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
imaginima West Pharmaceutical Services ( WST ) has fully restored its business operations across its manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial sites globally following a cyberattack earlier this month. The Pennsylvania-based life sciences company traded lower early last week after disclosing that its global business functions had been disrupted by a recent cybersecurity incident initiated by an ...
imaginima West Pharmaceutical Services ( WST ) has fully restored its business operations across its manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial sites globally following a cyberattack earlier this month. The Pennsylvania-based life sciences company traded lower early last week after disclosing that its global business functions had been disrupted by a recent cybersecurity incident initiated by an unauthorized party. “Remediation efforts have since progressed, with core enterprise systems restored in addition to critical processes for manufacturing, receiving, and shipping restarted at all sites,” West Pharma ( WST ) said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Based on findings from an ongoing investigation and the latest information, the company noted that it doesn’t expect the incident to cause a material impact on its Q2 2026 and full-year financial outlook. More on West Pharmaceutical West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript West Pharmaceutical: Multiple Growth Drivers Are A Tailwind West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation West Pharma drops after cyber attack West Pharmaceutical signals 2026 revenue of $3.295B-$3.35B and adjusted EPS of $8.40-$8.75 driven by HVP components momentum
Turner Contemporary, Margate The young Dominican painter’s dizzyingly beautiful jungle scenes will transport you to the tropics – and remind you of the wonders of the natural world Deep in the Dominican rainforest, high up on a mountain, miles from anywhere, Hulda Guzmán stares at an endless expanse of jungle. From her modernist wooden studio, built by her architect father Eddie, she looks out int...
Turner Contemporary, Margate The young Dominican painter’s dizzyingly beautiful jungle scenes will transport you to the tropics – and remind you of the wonders of the natural world Deep in the Dominican rainforest, high up on a mountain, miles from anywhere, Hulda Guzmán stares at an endless expanse of jungle. From her modernist wooden studio, built by her architect father Eddie, she looks out into the vast greenness of her world, the deep blues of the ocean in the distance, the warm oranges and yellows of the sky, and she feels peace. She feels a sense of oneness with nature. It’s a kind of spiritual positivity that’s a little hard to empathise with when you’re under the leaden skies of the UK, but if you lose yourself in Guzmán’s psychedelic Caribbean landscape painting you can almost be transported to the tropics. The young Dominican artist’s paintings here in her first institutional show in Europe are ultra-colourful jungle reveries, filled with allusions to art history and mythical beings. Continue reading...
Andrew Sather of The Investing for Beginners Podcast recently made a point that should reshape how investors think about recession headlines. “When people say there’s a recession, they’re saying it 6 months after it happens. Like, that’s the literal definition of it. You have to wait 6 months,” he said on the episode Back to ... Worried About a Recession? Here’s Why Selling When Economists Call It...
Andrew Sather of The Investing for Beginners Podcast recently made a point that should reshape how investors think about recession headlines. “When people say there’s a recession, they’re saying it 6 months after it happens. Like, that’s the literal definition of it. You have to wait 6 months,” he said on the episode Back to ... Worried About a Recession? Here’s Why Selling When Economists Call It is Already Too Late