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XIAMEN, China, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 Xiamen Talent Service Month kicked off on July 10, extending an invitation to global talent to join in creating a bright future in the city.Over 200 people, including academicians and experts from home and abroad, key enterprises, major R&D institutions, and representatives of PhD students from prestigious universities, attended the launch ceremony.Talents lead way, sci-tech innovation yields fruitThe Xiamen Talent Service Month is now in its sixth year. This year's launch ceremony placed stronger focus on addressing the needs of both talent and enterprises, emphasized more practical matchmaking outcomes, and highlighted the application of technological achievements.In recent years, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Seamount Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 6.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,450 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 541 shares during the [...]
Burford Brothers Inc. raised its position in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 2.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 41,722 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,049 shares [...]
Cerity Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA – Free Report) by 8.3% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 1,121,927 shares of the cable giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 86,014 shares during the quarter. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Comcast were worth $41,399,000 at the end [...]
Fidelis Capital Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR – Free Report) by 1.9% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 4,111 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 78 shares during the period. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in Progressive were worth $1,089,000 as of its [...]
Fidelis Capital Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 5.4% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 90,481 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 4,635 shares during the period. Exxon Mobil makes up 1.0% of Fidelis [...]
Nikulski Financial Inc. trimmed its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 6.4% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 2,336 shares of the company’s stock after selling 159 shares during the period. Nikulski Financial Inc.’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $350,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities [...]
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FUKOKU MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co reduced its position in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD – Free Report) by 10.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,410 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 788 shares during the [...]
Park Square Financial Group LLC cut its stake in shares of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI – Free Report) by 64.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 63 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 115 shares during the [...]
Ballentine Partners LLC reduced its holdings in Schwab US Broad Market ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHB – Free Report) by 1.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,085,903 shares of the company’s stock after selling 36,930 shares during the quarter. Schwab US Broad Market [...]
Park Square Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN – Free Report) by 184.1% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 250 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after buying an additional 162 shares during the quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC’s holdings in Accenture were [...]
Park Square Financial Group LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT – Free Report) by 42.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 194 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after selling 145 shares during the quarter. Park Square Financial [...]
Family Firm Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT – Free Report) by 25.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,511 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after selling 523 shares during the period. Family Firm Inc.’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $219,000 as of [...]
Stillwater Wealth Management Group trimmed its holdings in Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSEARCA:VHT – Free Report) by 22.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 900 shares of the company’s stock after selling 262 shares during the quarter. Stillwater Wealth Management Group’s [...]
Family Firm Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT – Free Report) by 25.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,511 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after selling 523 shares during the [...]
Fifth Third Securities Inc. raised its position in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO – Free Report) by 0.3% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 14,724 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the quarter. Fifth Third Securities Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF were worth $3,808,000 as [...]
NEW YORK, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (OTC:RBGLY) between January 13, 2021 through July 28, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 4, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.SO WHAT: If you purchased Reckitt ADSs you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Reckitt class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=40120 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 4, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
SkyOak Wealth LLC lessened its holdings in shares of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:SPDW – Free Report) by 3.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 82,668 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,059 shares during the quarter. SkyOak Wealth LLC’s holdings in [...]
TORONTO, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galway Metals Inc. (TSXV:GWM) ("Galway" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to settle the sixth (6th) and final of six (6) payments (the "Sixth Partial Payment") due in consideration of an agreement previously announced on July 21, 2020 (the "Agreement") by the cash payment of $125,000 and the issuance of 974,026 common shares in the Capital of the Company ("Shares") at a deemed price equal to $0.385 per Share for a total deemed price of $375,000.Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company bought back a two percent (2.0%) net smelter returns royalty (the "Royalty") from an arm's length third party royalty holder (the "Former Royalty Holder"), covering certain mineral claims at the Company's Clarence Stream property in southwest New Brunswick (the "Property"). The Agreement provided for a total purchase price of $3,000,000 in six equal annual instalments of $500,000, with each partial payment representing the purchase of one-sixth (1/6) of the Royalty (each a "Partial Payment"). The first Partial Payment was settled on Closing in 2020 through the issuance of 434,783 Shares to the Former Royalty Holder at a deemed price equal to $1.15 per Share for a total deemed price of $500,000. Pursuant to the Agreement, each subsequent $500,000 Partial Payment was to be paid as follows: (i) $125,000 in cash; and, (ii) the remaining $375,000, at the sole election of the Company, paid either in cash, through the ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
These Are 2025's 'Most Livable' Cities Every year, The Economist ranks cities around the world on livability, based on factors including crime and conflict to public transportation and education.This map, via Visual Capitalist's Kayla Zhu, shows the 10 most livable cities in the world, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2025.The index ranks cities on over 30 factors across five categories to determine their overall livability. Factors include:Stability: Prevalence of crime, terror, military conflict, civil unrest/conflictHealthcare: Availability and quality of private and public healthcare, general healthcare indicatorsCulture and environment: Humidity/temperature rating, cultural and sporting availability, social or religious restrictionsEducation: Availability and quality of private education, public education indicatorsInfrastructure: Quality of road network, public transport, international links, availability of good housingWhat is the Most Livable City in the World?Below, we show the 10 most livable cities in the world according to The Economist, and their livability scores.Copenhagen was ranked the most livable city in the world, ending Vienna’s three-year streak at the top of the rankings.Denmark’s capital city scored perfect 100s across stability, education, and infrastructure, with an overall score of 98.Vienna and Zurich tied for second with scores of 97.1. Switzerland—which had two cities rank in the top 10 for livability—also ranked first as the top migration destination to live and work in for 2025.Vienna saw its scores for stability drop dramatically in the wake of a bomb threat before a Taylor Swift concert (later cancelled), and a planned attack on a city train station in 2025.Overall, cities in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific continue to dominate the top of the rankings.Vancouver, Canada is now the only North American city in the top 10, after Calgary saw the biggest drop in ranking, falling from fifth in 2024 to 18th in 2025 due to declines in its healthcare scores.The average score for livability in 2025 was 76.1 out of 100, the same as 2024. However, scores in the stability category have continue to decline amid widespread geopolitical tension and civil unrest around the world.To compare this list with last year’s livability rankings, check out the 2024 graphic here. Tyler DurdenFri, 07/11/2025 - 22:40
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China Reports Worst Producer Deflation In 2 Years Amid Ongoing Trade Uncertainty Authored by Lily Zhou via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),China’s factory-gate prices in June saw the biggest fall in two years amid uncertainty in international trade and weak domestic demand.A worker moves pieces of steel machinery at a manufacturing company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on June 16, 2025. AFP via Getty ImagesAccording to figures released on July 9 by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the producer price index for industrial products in June fell by 3.6 percent compared with the same month in 2024—worse than a 3.3 percent drop in May, and the biggest annual decline since July 2023.The month’s purchasing price index for industrial products fell by 4.3 percent year over year, bigger than the 3.6 percent drop in May, and the sharpest decline since August 2023.According to Dong Lijuan, statistician at the National Bureau of Statistics, the producer price index deflation in June was driven by cheaper energy prices, uncertainties in international trade, and hot and wet weather that drove down the price of building materials.Sectors that rely on exports faced more downward pressure in prices, she said.“The prices of computers, communication equipment, and other electronic equipment in June dropped by 0.4 percent [compared to May], the prices of electrical machinery and equipment fell by 0.2 percent, and textile prices fell by 0.2 percent,” she said.In annual terms, the prices of computers, communication equipment, and other electronic equipment fell by 2.3 percent.China’s factory activity shrank for a third month in a row in June, albeit at a slower pace, with employment and new export orders still languishing.“We expect demand to weaken later this year, as exports slow and the boost from fiscal support diminishes,” Zichun Huang, China economist at Capital Economics, said.Market reaction to the data was cautious amid uncertainties in the trade war between the United States and other economies. China’s Shanghai Composite Index was up by 0.3 percent by the midday break, while Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index traded down by 0.7 percent.As subdued domestic demand remains a drag on China’s economy, companies have resorted to price discounts to boost sales, prompting the authorities to urge an end to the auto industry’s bruising price wars.Highlighting the tepid consumer market, Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com have pledged heavy subsidies over recent months to expand aggressively into fast deliveries.Consumer prices rose by 0.1 percent compared with the same month in 2024, following four months of deflation.“Consumer inflation is likely to remain near zero for the rest of the year, as structural adjustment continues slowly, with consumer demand weighed by the protracted property downturn and worries over the jobs market,” Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said.He also said that trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are likely to continue despite the recent framework agreement.“More flare-ups are likely and cooling export growth will add to downward price pressure in manufactured goods sectors,” he said.According to supply chain technology provider Descartes, U.S. container imports from China were about 639,300 20-foot equivalent units in June, slightly up (0.4 percent) from May, but a 28.3 percent decline from June 2024.The company said it expects that “China’s share of U.S. imports may remain under pressure through the second half of 2025,” with the upcoming expirations of U.S. tariff pauses extended to Aug. 1 and the trade truce with China on Aug. 12, and with additional U.S. tariffs on transshipped goods via Vietnam.Reuters contributed to this report. Tyler DurdenFri, 07/11/2025 - 22:15
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS:...
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Quantum Computing Inc. (NasdaqCM: QUBT). On January...
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF continues its investigation into iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: IRTC). On May...
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Fluence Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FLNC). On February...
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NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 22, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqCM: RCAT), if they purchased...
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LONDON, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited ("Diginex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2025 Full-Year Highlights:Revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, increased 57% to $2.0 million driven primarily by an increase in software subscriptions and license fees.Net loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, of $5.2 million, an increase of $0.3 million compared to the net loss of $4.9 million recorded in the prior year.Transformed balance sheet with net assets of $4.6 million at March 31, 2025, compared to net liabilities of $23.0 million at March 31, 2024.Completed Initial Public Offering ("IPO") in January 2025.Post Year End Strategic HighlightsSigned a memorandum of understanding on June 5, 2025 to acquire Resulticks Group Companies Pte Limited ("Resulticks"), subject to definitive agreements, in a transaction valued at approximately US$2 billion, to be primarily settled in Diginex ordinary shares. This combination leverages Resulticks' real-time audience engagement, agentic AI framework, and global reach to drive sustainability, compliance, customer relationships, and collective growth.Executed a memorandum of understanding on May 23, 2025, to acquire Matter DK ApS ("Matter"), subject to definitive agreements, for approximately US$13 million in an all-share deal. Management believes the acquisition of Matter will strengthen the Company's sustainability data coverage, ESG analytics offerings, as well as its automated data collection capabilities.Management Commentary"The year ended March 31, 2025 was a transformative period for the Company, marked by the successful completion of our IPO in January 2025, a 57% increase in revenues and strategic agreements signed during the fiscal year to boost future revenues and client acquisition with leading professional firms such as Russell Bedford International and Baker Tilly Singapore. During the year, we also enhanced our product offerings with the introduction of AI-powered compliance solutions, delivering features such as multi-variant drafting, automated risk reduction, future-proofing for evolving regulations, and improved scalability for users of our Sustainability SaaS reporting platform, diginexESG," said Mark Blick, Chief Executive Officer of Diginex Limited. "We achieved overall revenue growth, driven in part, by a significant licensing agreement and ongoing demand for our core ESG reporting and supply chain risk management products. At the same time, we deliberately shifted resources to accelerate the development of diginexESG and diginexLUMEN, which positions us well for long-term growth and recurring revenues at the expense of revenues from one-off mandates via customization projects.""We also maintained a disciplined approach to cost management. While general and administrative expenses increased year on year, this was primarily due to IPO related professional fees and the fair value adjustment related to the issuance of preferred shares under an anti-dilution clause following an $8 million capital raise in May 2024. We did, however, achieve cost reductions in employee benefits, IT development and maintenance costs, while continuing to deliver on our product road map, and other discretionary spending. These actions demonstrate our commitment to building a sustainable business model and cost structure that supports future profitability while continuing to fund strategic priorities.""We're also excited to have signed a memorandum of understanding on March 17, 2025, to pursue a dual listing of our ordinary shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange," said Mr. Blick. "This planned listing is intended to increase exposure of Diginex to regional and international investors, strengthen our relationships in the Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") region, and support Abu Dhabi's strategic focus on sustainable finance. We believe this step aligns with our long-term commitment to expand our global presence." The memorandum of understanding also contemplates a planned capital raise of up to USD$250 million focused on large institutional investors based in the GCC and a strategic alliance to support business growth in Abu Dhabi and the surrounding GCC region.""Importantly, we are advancing our strategy to strengthen and diversify our technology and data capabilities through targeted acquisitions," continued Mr. Blick. "Following the close of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, we signed two memoranda of understanding to acquire Resulticks and Matter, subject to definitive agreements. These transactions, if completed, would meaningfully expand our AI-driven data management and sustainability analytics capabilities globally, supporting our vision of delivering integrated, high-value solutions to clients worldwide. While both agreements remain subject to due diligence, negotiation and finalizing definitive terms, they demonstrate our commitment to disciplined, strategic growth through carefully selected acquisitions. We see powerful synergies with Resulticks in targeted sustainability marketing at scale, bringing in Matter's sustainability data for company benchmarking and supply chain due diligence through diginexLUMEN, and the provision of AI enabled sustainability reporting capabilities with diginexESG.""Looking ahead, we have reason for optimism as our Company is on the leading edge of fundamental changes in the data industry that will drive future growth. We remain committed to investing across the Diginex platforms, enhancing our global market presence both organically and through acquisitions, and managing our operations with discipline to deliver long-term value to our shareholders," Mr. Blick stated.Revenues For the year endedMarch 31,in USD millions20252024 Subscription and license fees1.30.4Advisory fees0.30.2Customization fees0.40.7Total 2.0 1.3 For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, total revenue increased by $0.7 million to $2.0 million, compared to $1.3 million in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to a $0.9 million license fee from the granting of a non-exclusive right to distribute a white-label version of diginexESG. Excluding this transaction, revenue from software subscriptions and licenses remained stable at $0.4 million for the year. Subscription and license fees are generated from sales of diginexESG and diginexLUMEN.Revenue from advisory fees increased modestly to $0.3 million, reflecting an improvement of $0.1 million compared to the prior year. Advisory services includes projects such as developing ESG strategies, conducting ESG materiality assessments or conducting training sessions on a range of ESG topics.The increase in total revenue was partially offset by a decline in revenue from customization projects, which decreased by $0.3 million to $0.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This reduction was an expected outcome of the Company's strategic decision to allocate more resources to the development and expansion of diginexESG and diginexLUMEN, leading to a temporary reduction in the acceptance of customization projects."We are focused on building long-term, sustainable growth across all of our service lines," said Mr. Blick. "This year's results highlight the strength of our core subscription business and our ability to unlock additional revenue opportunities through strategic agreements and licensing agreements."General and Administrative Expenses For the year endedMarch 31,in USD millions20252024 Employee benefits 4.8 5.0IT development and maintenance support1.52.1Audit fees0.40.6Professional fees2.10.5Travel and entertainment0.40.5Share based payments0.4-Amortization and depreciation0.10.1Other0.60.5 10.39.3 For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, general and administrative expenses increased by $1.0 million to $10.3 million, compared to $9.3 million in the prior fiscal year. This increase was primarily driven by higher professional fees associated with the Company's IPO and a share-based payment expense related to preferred shares issued under an anti-dilution clause triggered by a capital raise completed in May 2024. These higher costs were partially offset by reductions in employee benefits, IT development and maintenance support, while continuing to deliver on our product roadmap, and audit fees.Employee benefits decreased by $0.2 million which was the result of reduced costs associated with the fair value of employee share options granted to employees of $0.5 million and a partially offsetting increase in salaries of $0.3 million. Headcount at March 31, 2025 was 32 and included 23 employees and 9 contractors compared to a headcount of 29 at March 31, 2024, which included 22 employees and 7 contractors.Balance Sheet HighlightsAt March 31, 2025, net assets of $4.6 million represented a transformation and significant improvement from net liabilities of $23.0 million at March 31, 2024. The improvement was driven by the capitalization of shareholder loans and advances, convertible loan notes and redeemable preferred shares. The capitalization events were triggered by the IPO. The Company's cash position of $3.1 million at March 31, 2025, is also higher than the $0.1 ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky., July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At least 24 people in Hopkins County have been infected with Giardia parasites from El Tapatio restaurant, according to local health officials. El Tapatio is located at 401 Madison Square Dr, Suite 37, Madisonville, KY 42431. "The El...
CALI, Colombia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invest in Bogotá will actively participate in the Business Matchmaking Forum "Colombia, the Country of Beauty," organized by ProColombia at the Valle del Pacífico Events Center in Cali. The event will bring together hundreds of national and international companies interested in exploring investment, trade, and expansion opportunities in Colombia.Carlos Alberto Suárez, Executive Director of Invest in Bogotá, and Mónica Sánchez, Investment Promotion Manager, will lead the agency's participation through meetings with foreign companies from countries such as the United States, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and Chile, among others. These meetings will focus on sectors such as infrastructure, services, and high-value manufacturing.The Business Matchmaking ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Cromwell Holdings LLC increased its position in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR – Free Report) by 18.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 127 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 20 shares [...]
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Ade LLC lowered its position in shares of iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (BATS:USMV – Free Report) by 5.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 50,857 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,143 shares during the quarter. iShares MSCI [...]
Cromwell Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO – Free Report) by 45.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,051 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,587 shares during the quarter. [...]
Ade LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (BATS:GOVT – Free Report) by 3.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 43,052 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,454 shares during the period. iShares [...]
Cromwell Holdings LLC trimmed its position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 6.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 4,692 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 315 shares during the quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC’s holdings in [...]
Ade LLC bought a new stake in shares of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 3,444 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $207,000. Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in MO. [...]
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OPEC Says Global Oil Consumption Will Hit 123 Million BPD By 2050 Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com,OPEC projects oil demand rising 19% to 123 million bpd by 2050, led by India and Africa.The forecast contrasts sharply with IEA projections of demand peaking by 2030.U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement seen by OPEC as supporting continued hydrocarbon demand.“There is no peak oil demand on the horizon,” OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais wrote in the foreword of OPEC’s latest World Oil Outlook (WOO), which sees global oil demand growing by about 19% from now until 2050 to reach 123 million barrels per day (bpd).In view of slowing Chinese demand growth, OPEC revised down its oil demand growth forecasts for all years between 2025 and 2029.However, global economic development with growing demand for oil and an increasing global population and middle class are set to underpin demand growth in the coming decades.OPEC reiterated its view that there is no peak oil demand in sight and the world will see continued rising consumption for decades.India will lead global oil demand growth through 2050, boosting consumption by 8.2 million bpd between 2025 and 2020.The Middle East and Africa will also be key demand growth drivers, according to OPEC’s view.Moreover, oil demand will also be supported by U.S. President Donald Trump’s exit from the Paris Agreement.“The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will impact climate change negotiations and would most likely result in higher demand for hydrocarbons in general, and oil and gas in particular,” OPEC said in the World Oil Outlook as cited by Bloomberg.“Continued, and even marginally higher, oil demand in the US is to be expected over the medium-term period.”OPEC’s view that there is no peak oil demand on the horizon contrasts with forecasts from the industry and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Many of the largest oil firms see demand plateauing at some point next decade, while the IEA has just doubled down on its narrative that a peak in global oil demand is still on the horizon.Global oil demand is forecast to rise by 2.5 million bpd from 2024 to 2030, reaching a plateau around 105.5 million bpd by the end of the decade, per the IEA’s annual Oil 2025 report for the medium term. Annual global growth will slow from about 700,000 bpd in 2025 and 2026 “to just a trickle over the next several years, with a small decline expected in 2030, based on today’s policy settings and market trends,” the IEA said. Tyler DurdenThu, 07/10/2025 - 22:35
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Goldman is testing an autonomous software engineer from artificial intelligence startup Cognition that is expected to soon join the ranks of the firm’s 12,000 human developers, Goldman tech chief Marco Argenti told CNBC. The program, named Devin, became known in technology circles last year with Cognition’s claim that it had created the world’s first AI software engineer. It’s the latest indicator of the dizzying speed in which AI is being adopted in the corporate world. The newest hire at Goldman Sachs isn’t human.The bank is testing an autonomous software engineer from artificial intelligence startup Cognition that is expected to soon join the ranks of the firm’s 12,000 human developers, Goldman tech chief Marco Argenti told CNBC.The program, named Devin, became known in technology circles last year with Cognition’s claim that it had created the world’s first AI software engineer. Demo videos showed the program operating as a full-stack engineer, completing multi-step assignments with minimal intervention.“We’re going to start augmenting our workforce with Devin, which is going to be like our new employee who’s going to start doing stuff on the behalf of our developers,” Argenti said this week in an interview.“Initially, we will have hundreds of Devins [and] that might go into the thousands, depending on the use cases,” he said.It’s the latest indicator of the dizzying speed in which AI is being adopted in the corporate world. Just last year, Wall Street firms including JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley were rolling out cognitive assistants based on OpenAI models to get employees acquainted with the technology.Now, the arrival of agentic AI on Wall Street — referencing programs like Devin that don’t just help humans with tasks like summarizing documents or writing emails, but instead execute complex multi-step jobs like building entire apps — signals a much larger shift, with greater potential rewards.Tech giants including Microsoft and Alphabet have said AI is already producing about 30% of the code on some projects, and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said last month that AI handles as much as 50% of the work at his company.At Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s top investment banks, this more powerful form of AI has the potential to boost worker productivity by up to three or four times the rate of previous AI tools, according to Argenti.Devin will be supervised by human employees and will handle jobs that engineers often consider drudgery, like updating internal code to newer programing languages, he said.Courtesy: Goldman SachsDevin, an AI software developer, from a startup called Cognition Labs, which is valued at nearly $4 billion and counts Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund among investors.Goldman is the first major bank to use Devin, according to Cognition, which was founded in late 2023 by a trio of engineers and whose staff is reportedly stocked with champion coders.In March, the startup doubled its valuation to nearly $4 billion just a year after the release of Devin. The company counts Peter Thiel and Joe Lonsdale, the prominent venture capitalists and Palantir co-founders, among its investors.Goldman doesn’t own a stake in Cognition, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who declined to be identified speaking about the bank’s investments.Hybrid workforceThe bank’s move could spark a fresh round of anxiety on Wall Street and beyond about job cuts as a result of AI.Executives at companies from Amazon to Ford have grown more candid about what AI will mean for hiring plans. Banks around the world will cut as many as 200,000 jobs in the next three to five years as they implement AI, Bloomberg’s research arm said in January.For his part, Argenti — who joined Goldman from Amazon in 2019 — charted out a vision for the near future that he called a “hybrid workforce” where humans and AI coexist.“It’s really about people and AIs working side-by-side,” Argenti said. “Engineers are going to be expected to have the ability to really describe problems in a coherent way and turn it into prompts ... and then be able to supervise the work of those agents.”While the role of software developer is one that most lends itself to the type of training, called reinforcement learning, that is used to make AI smarter, other roles at a bank aren’t far off from being automated, according to Argenti.“Those models are basically just as good as any developer, it’s really cool,” Argenti said. “So I think that will serve as a proof point also to expand it to other places.”
U.S. President Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada. More all-time highs for U.S. stocks. The White House accuses Powell of mismanagement. Analysts doubtful about the valuation of Starbucks’ China business. “New bull case” for the market.Homo economicus, or the “economic man,” is an idea that depicts humans as rational beings. This assumption has been used to construct models of the economy and, more broadly, society.The great flaw in that theory is the supposition of logic in humans. We know, on an everyday basis, how flimsy that notion is. We need to keep our blood cholesterol in check, but the crunch of that fried chicken is irresistible.On Thursday, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of shooting over the budget to renovate the central bank’s headquarters by roughly $700 million.In the same breath, he also questioned why there weren’t any “rooftop terrace gardens, VIP private dining rooms and elevators, water features, premium marble, and much more” constructed, as was originally planned.To be fair, if all the allegations are true — that the promised luxury features factored into the budget had been omitted while costs have busted expectations — that would constitute mismanagement. At this point, however, either the budget or the fountain’s got to give.The accusation, more fundamentally, raises the question of whether U.S. President Donald Trump — who has engaged in multiple tirades against Powell — will use this incident to boot the Fed chair.The idea of “homo economicus” was widely criticized in the late 20th century. Through psychological experiments, economists have proven no human is fully rational. But, really, did they have to go to such lengths?— Dan Mangan contributed to this report.What you need to know todayTrump announces 35% tariffs on Canada. In his letter, Trump highlighted how the country “retaliated with its own Tariffs” in March after the White House imposed fentanyl-related levies on it. In response, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government will defend its workers and businesses.More all-time highs for U.S. stocks. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose Thursday to notch new closing records. Asia-Pacific markets mostly traded higher Friday. Singapore’s Straits Times Index hit its fifth consecutive high in as many trading days.The White House accuses Powell of mismanagement. Trump’s budget chief said that Powell had misled Congress about the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters. It raises the question of whether Trump would use the incident to remove Powell.Analysts doubtful about the valuation of Starbucks’ China business. Analysts have expressed hesitation over the $10 billion figure attached to the coffee chain’s subsidiary, saying it does not consider the stiff competition in China’s market. [PRO] ‘New bull case’ for the market. The chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management wrote to clients that several factors in the economy are helping investors shrug off tariff-related fears.And finally...Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty ImagesAn electric car at a charging station in the Norwegian capital of Oslo on Sept. 25, 2024.Norway’s Tesla obsession defies Europe’s Musk backlashTesla recorded a 54% year-on-year jump in new car sales in Norway in June, according to data from the Norwegian Road Federation, fueled by a 115.3% yearly increase in registrations for its revamped Model Y sports utility vehicle.The Tesla Model Y appears to be especially popular in Norway because of its competitive price and the fact that it meets local demand for large luggage space, high-ground clearance, all-wheel drive and a tow hitch, said Christina Bu, secretary general of the Norwegian EV Association.— Sam Meredith
Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a warning Thursday about potential retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1.What Happened: Lula stated via his official X handle that Brazil would take the necessary measures to “protect its people and its companies.”“The Brazilian people must be respected. Brazilian justice must be respected.” Lula said, “We are a great, sovereign country with a historic tradition of diplomacy with all nations.”“And don’t have any doubt that first we will try to negotiate, but if there is no negotiation, the law of reciprocity will be put into practice,” the Brazilian president stated in an interview with local media. “If he’s [Trump] going to charge us50, we’re going to charge him 50.”Full story available on Benzinga.com
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Dickinson Wright filed a lawsuit on behalf of the law firm's client, Datavault AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), (Datavault AI), alleging securities fraud (stock manipulation), defamation and intentional tort against "John Doe" "naked" short sellers of Datavault AI common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Complaint alleges that the short sellers engaged in the unlawful practice of "naked short selling" and other manipulative devices – including marking the close, painting the tape, spoofing and layering. The Complaint further alleges that the "John Does" for themselves or acting in concert with the "naked" short sellers also published materially false and misleading and defamatory information on internet chat room "Stocktwits" and on LinkedIn. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Chicago, seeks unspecified compensatory and special damages and other relief.Jacob Frenkel, Securities Enforcement Practice Chair at Dickinson Wright PLLC and lead counsel for Datavault AI, stated: "This lawsuit on behalf of our dynamic client Datavault AI challenges the too-often abusive, fraudulent and manipulative practice of ‘naked' short selling, illegal behavior that is a scourge on early stage and entrepreneurial public companies. My expectation is that once we identify the perpetrators of these activities that the Department of Justice and the SEC have determined to be actionable, I am encouraged that the evidence will support amending our lawsuit to add civil RICO – civil racketeering – allegations against the soon-to-be known violators."Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT), as set forth in the lawsuit, rebranded earlier this year to reflect its focus on AI-driven data visualization, valuation, and monetization, alongside high-performance computing solutions. Datavault AI's operations and product offerings come from the company's ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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New integration unites Flat's all-in-one homeowner platform with precise, real-time outage alerts powered by Ting Insights—enabling smarter, safer, and more connected homes.CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flat, the leading white-label platform for home service professionals, and Whisker Labs, creator of Ting Insights, have announced a strategic partnership that brings precise, real-time power outage intelligence directly into the Flat platform. This collaboration delivers critical power status alerts to homeowners while enabling their service providers to engage at high-impact moments. "We've been building toward a seamless, end-to-end home management experience, and teaming up with Ting Insights marks a major milestone," said Brent Hasse, CEO of Flat. "This partnership leverages real-time ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Code Waechter LLC bought a new stake in Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC – Free Report) during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm bought 8,874 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $365,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of TFC. Hopwood [...]
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Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC reduced its stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 50.1% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 7,360 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 7,376 shares during the quarter. Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $1,231,000 at [...]
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Code Waechter LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O – Free Report) by 26.9% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 15,339 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 5,643 shares during the period. Code Waechter LLC’s holdings in Realty Income were worth $890,000 [...]
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TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1514341 Ontario Inc. (the "Company") announces that the Company has entered into an agreement with Pasinex Resources Limited (the "Issuer") to convert an aggregate principal amount of $805,875.15 of debt (the "Settlement Amount") owing by the Issuer to the Company into common shares of the Issuer (the "Common Shares") on a non-brokered private placement basis pursuant to the accredited investor exemption in section 2.3 of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus and Registration Exemptions (the "Debt Settlement Transaction"). The Company will acquire ownership and control of 10,745,002 Common Shares (the "Settlement Shares") in exchange for the settlement of the Settlement Amount at a price of $0.075 per Settlement Share.Prior to acquiring the Settlement Shares, the Acquiror owned and controlled 23,265,815 Common Shares, representing approximately 16.1% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of June 30, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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U.S. threats to impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports have been met with shrugs by Canadian mining companies and skepticism by analysts, though long-term risks remain.U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration on Tuesday of the coming tariffs came before a study on their need had been rele...
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U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s trade war intensified, with Brazil being hit with fresh levies and new tariffs on copper imports being announced.At 6 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was little changed at 4.35%, and the 30-year yield was around 1 basis point higher at 4.882%. The 2-year yield was down less than a basis point at 3.853%.One basis point is equal to 0.01%. Yields and prices have an inverse relationship.Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Brazil in an announcement late Wednesday, which is set to go into effect from Aug. 1. It’s partly in retaliation against the ongoing prosecution of the country’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro.The levies are a jump from the 10% reciprocal tariffs imposed on Brazil in early April, with Trump saying it’s also a response to the “very unfair trade relationship” between the two companies.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that the country will respond with reciprocity to the new tariffs rates, citing a Brazilian law which allows the government to take appropriate countermeasures.Additionally, Trump said 50% tariffs on copper will start from Aug. 1, a decision made after the president received a national security assessment.On the data front, investors will await weekly initial jobless claims for the week ending July 5, which will be released on Thursday morning.
On a day marked by mixed reactions to President Donald Trump’s tariff letters, the stock market displayed a surprising calm. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to 44,458.30, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6% to 6,263.26. The Nasdaq also gained almost a percent to 20,611.34.These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:WK Kellogg Co (NYSE:KLG)Kellogg’s stock soared by 3.49%, closing at $17.50. The stock’s intraday high and low were $17.67 and $16.88, respectively, with a 52-week range of $14.80 to $22.21. The shares spiked 56.46% to $27.38 in after-hours trading. This surge followed a report that Ferrero, an Italian candy company, is nearing a deal to acquire Kellogg for roughly $3 billion.NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:Full story available on Benzinga.com
Older Adults Outnumber Children In More US States, Median Age Hits New High Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times,A new report from the Census Bureau indicates older adults now outnumber children in 11 states and almost half of the counties in the United States.The census data shows that the U.S. population continues to age, with the share of the 65-year-plus group steadily increasing from 12.4 percent in 2004 to 18 percent in 2024, while the share of the under-18 population has decreased from 25 percent to 21.5 percent during the same period.In 2024, the population aged 65 and older increased by 3.1 percent, to 61.2 million, from 2023, while those under the age of 18 decreased by 0.2 percent, to 73.1 million, during the same time frame.“Children still outnumber older adults in the United States, despite a decline in births this decade,” Lauren Bowers, chief of the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Branch, said in the report.“However, the gap is narrowing as baby boomers continue to age into their retirement years. In fact, the number of states and counties where older adults outnumber children is on the rise, especially in sparsely populated areas.”According to the report, from 2020 to 2024, the older population grew by 13 percent, significantly outpacing the 1.4 percent growth of working-age adults (18 to 64), while the number of children declined by 1.7 percent.In 2020, the Census Bureau named just three states—Maine, Vermont, and Florida—where older adults outnumbered children. In 2024, the list was expanded to include eight more states with a majority of adults aged 65 and older: Delaware, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.In addition, the number of U.S. metro areas with a majority of older adults increased from 58 to 112 from 2020 to 2024.“This represents nearly 30 percent of the nation’s 387 metro areas,” the report states.In 2024, three metropolitan areas with at least 1 million people—Cleveland, Ohio; Providence–Warwick, Rhode Island–Massachusetts; and Hartford, Connecticut—recorded more older adults than younger people for the first time ever.On the county level, 31.3 percent of America’s 3,144 counties had more older adults than children in 2020. In 2024, that level rose to 45 percent.Trend Expected to ContinueGlen Hedrick, financial advisor at Old North State Wealth Management in Wilmington, North Carolina, believes the aging population trend will continue into the 2030s.“This will be a pivotal time for entitlement reform and healthcare infrastructure reform,” Hedrick told The Epoch Times.“For Social Security, the trend is in the direction of more beneficiaries and fewer contributors.”He mentioned disparities in states such as Maine and Florida, which he noted may feel even more of a strain.“As an advisor, I would recommend, based on these findings, to not depend solely on entitlements,” he said.“Build a diversified income stream, maybe even delaying Social Security as people live longer to maximize benefits.”The U.S. Census BureauThe Census Bureau also reported that the U.S. median age reached a new record high of 39.1 years in 2024, up from 38.5 in 2020. Regionally, the Northeast had the highest median age at 40.6, with Maine having the oldest median population in the nation at 44.8.The Midwest was a close second with a 39.3 median age, while the West and South held the lowest median ages at 38.4 and 38.8, respectively.Birth Rates Declining Since 1990According to a recent Statista report, the U.S. birth rate has been declining steadily since 1990. In 2023, there were 10.7 births per 1,000 of the population, compared with 16.7 births per 1,000 in 1990.The research also shows that the fertility rate among women of childbearing age dropped to 1.62 in 2023, the lowest rate ever recorded.“The reasons behind the declining birth and fertility rates in the U.S. are complex but include personal factors such as changing priorities among women and the high cost of living, including student loan debt, housing costs, and the cost of child care,” the report states.Aaron Cirksena, founder and CEO of MDRN Capital based in Annapolis, Maryland, told The Epoch Times that the rising age population is a concern for the entire nation.“The country as a whole is getting older, while the younger population is decreasing. That’s going to put an extra strain not only on Social Security, but Medicare, and filling jobs for the future,” he said.Cirksena noted that as this imbalance grows, there will be a lot less people in the workforce paying taxes.“There’s only so many ways you can get tax revenues out of retirees on a fixed income, so this shrinking base of taxpayers means there are less people supporting the older population,” he said.In the long term, he noted, the United States could experience slower economic growth.“There could be a problem filling vacant jobs and then there’s the question of what will happen when the next generation begins to retire,” he said.In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service allowed a tax credit of $2,000 per child under age 17 for individuals earning less than $200,000 or $400,000 per couple. This year, the amount is expected to increase to $2,500 per child.“Still, changing the country’s demographics is not something you can easily turn around in just a couple of years,” Cirksena noted.He believes the full retirement age will be extended from the current 67 in the near future.“People are living longer and in order to keep the system going, they’ll probably have to work longer as well,” Cirksena said. Tyler DurdenWed, 07/09/2025 - 22:35
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital with another mass missile and drone attack overnight into Thursday, causing fires in areas across the city and injuring at least 10 people a day after the heaviest aerial attack of the three-year war so far, according to Ukrainian officials. In a post on the Telegram messaging [...]
On Wednesday, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) briefly became the world's most valuable company. Following this, Jim Cramer hailed the AI chipmaker as a national strategic asset and a powerful tool in America's trade tensions with China.What Happened: Nvidia crossed a $4 trillion market cap during trading before closing at $3.97 trillion. The surge reaffirmed its place atop the global market, surpassing Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)."The fact is, neither Microsoft nor Apple can claim that they're currently creating a new industrial revolution, like Nvidia can," said Cramer, reported CNBC."In fairness, they did create the last industrial revolution, the rise of the personal computer, although that was a long time ago," he added.See Also: Mark Zuckerberg Once Set Up A Facebook Account For Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Andy Samberg, Then Personally Played Tech Support When Things Went A Bit HaywireReflecting on Nvidia's geopolitical significance, Cramer noted that Nvidia sometimes seems to be the U.S.’s "only bargaining ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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BEIJING, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "Beijing Besieged by Waste," a documentary released in 2012 by Chinese filmmaker Wang Jiuliang, captured a staggering scene in which the capital was encircled by mountains of trash. Yet, this shocking image now seems like a thing of the past. The piles of waste have quietly disappeared from public view, leaving many to wonder: where has all the trash gone?Recently, a topic with hashtag "China's waste is running out" has been trending on Sina Weibo, a Chinese social media platform. The "thirsty incinerators" have sparked heated debate on social media, with reports claiming that waste incineration plants in China are scrambling for garbage, even seeking it overseas, according to a report published by China News Service.Behind this shift is China's advanced technology and innovative method to turn waste into clean energy. The rapid development of waste-to-energy incineration has been key role in addressing the long-standing "garbage siege" problem in China. As of October 2024, the number of incineration plants in the country has reached 1,010, nearly half of the global total, according to the China News Service report.Mushrooming plants"Now, what we're worried about is that there's not enough garbage to burn!" Ma Kejun, a manager at Beikong Environmental Technology Development in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, told the Global Times. He explained that while his company is designed to process 3,000 tons per day, it typically receives only around 2,000 tons, meaning only three of four incinerators run year-round.Ma's plant reflects a broader trend: China has built over 1,000 large-scale incineration facilities over recent years, with a combined daily capacity of more than 1.1 million tons, the Xinhua News Agency reported in May.China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued a report in June, which cited preliminary calculations as saying that the total ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSE:GCG.A – Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 11th, TickerTech Dividends reports. Investors of record on Friday, July 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.39 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, July 18th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and [...]
DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by equities researchers at UBS Group from $85.00 to $87.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. UBS Group’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 16.26% from [...]
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) had its price objective boosted by equities research analysts at Truist Financial from $51.00 to $53.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Truist Financial’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 13.13% from the company’s [...]
Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSE:GCG.A – Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 11th, TickerTech Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.39 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, July 18th. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield [...]
Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN – Get Free Report) had its price target cut by research analysts at Truist Financial from $16.00 to $14.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Truist Financial’s price target indicates a potential upside of 26.07% from the stock’s current price. [...]
Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP – Free Report) by 20.4% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 22,349 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,793 shares during the period. Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Microchip [...]
Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lessened its holdings in shares of iShares Russell 1000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWB – Free Report) by 3.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,166 shares of the company’s stock after selling 67 shares during the quarter. Cornerstone Planning [...]
Aspen Wealth Strategies LLC reduced its stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) by 2.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,994 shares of the coffee company’s stock after selling 159 shares during the quarter. Aspen Wealth Strategies LLC’s holdings in [...]
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) had its price objective upped by investment analysts at Truist Financial from $280.00 to $290.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “hold” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Truist Financial’s price target suggests a potential upside of 2.33% from the [...]
Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD – Free Report) by 23.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 152 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC’s holdings [...]
American Express (NYSE:AXP) had its price objective raised by stock analysts at Truist Financial from $335.00 to $340.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the payment services company’s stock. Truist Financial’s target price suggests a potential upside of 6.89% from the stock’s current price. AXP has [...]
Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lowered its stake in shares of iShares Russell 1000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWB – Free Report) by 3.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,166 shares of the company’s stock after selling 67 shares during the [...]
Celanese (NYSE:CE – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by equities researchers at UBS Group from $51.00 to $66.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. UBS Group’s price target indicates a potential upside of 9.86% from the stock’s current [...]
Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD – Free Report) by 23.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 152 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 29 shares during the quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management [...]
Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP – Free Report) by 20.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 22,349 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,793 shares during the [...]