Reported 6 months ago
The Totally Tubular Festival, a new wave music festival, will tour 22 North American cities this year featuring headliners like Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, and Modern English. Other acts include Men Without Hats, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone, The Plimsouls, and more, with The Tubes and Wang Chung recently added to the lineup. The festival promises a nostalgic trip back to the early 1980s with proceeds going to local food banks and a statement from the festival's CPO highlighting the era's iconic fashion and music.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 6 months ago
On Yahoo Finance's show 'Asking for a Trend,' host Julie Hyman highlights upcoming trends affecting the stock market, including Keith Gill's livestream impact on GameStop's rally, energy bottlenecks connected with AI deployment, and Palantir CEO Alex Karp discussing the transformative value of the company's technology in various sectors. The episode delves into topics like AI's influence on the tech industry, the impact on electrical grids, and the commercial demand for Palantir's AI platform, showcasing real-world applications by customers at the AI conference. The article also includes insights from Canaccord Genuity Managing Director George Gianarikas regarding energy grid challenges related to AI growth.
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Reported 6 months ago
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Reported 6 months ago
Airbus周四表示，5月份交付了53架飞机，比去年同月下降了16%，今年以来向客户交付的飞机数量达到256架。尽管强烈的航空需求和新飞机供应紧张，美国波音的供应仍受到限制，但飞机制造商维持全年交付目标为800架。分析师表示，5月份的交付数量达到53架是一个“挫折”，并指出由于零部件和劳动力短缺，Airbus的单通道飞机的基础生产面临新的压力。Airbus还表示，5月份销售了27架飞机，包括20架A330neo客机给一位未透露身份的客户。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 6 months ago
Dan Amos, CEO of Aflac, emphasized equality and diversity, aiming to promote women in executive positions in Japan where Aflac conducts most of its business. Despite initial setbacks, he insisted on a female candidate and in 1997, Mikie Yumoto became the first female senior vice president of Aflac Japan, marking a significant milestone in the company's history.
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Reported 6 months ago
A conservative Latino family's experience of moving from California to Idaho to escape what they perceived as politics ended with them deciding to return due to difficulties fitting in, facing judgmental attitudes, and experiencing gossip. Despite Idaho's appeal, rising home prices made it less affordable. While many resonated with the family's story, others criticized them for choosing to move to a red state. Idaho has become a haven for conservative Californians due to factors like pleasantness, relaxed COVID-19 regulations, and dissatisfaction with California's politics driving migration trends.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Hualien revitalization subsidy has begun, with a 1000 NTD discount for accommodation in Hualien. In addition to government subsidies, travel platforms are offering deals where purchasing flight tickets can get you free accommodation, experience tours, car rentals, or day trip options – from kayaking, whale watching, to river tracing adventures. In collaboration with Uni Air, travel platform KKday has launched the 'Fly Fun Hualien Summer' promotion until 9/30, where buying a one-way ticket between Songshan and Hualien or Hualien and Songshan can offer free accommodation, experience tours, car rentals, or day trip options starting from 1781 NTD. Various tour options include one-day trips to well-known spots like Liyu Lake and Ruisui Ranch, as well as activities like whale watching, river shrimp fishing, and river tracing adventures, catering to the government's efforts to boost tourism in eastern Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 6 months ago
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering hiring UConn's Dan Hurley for their head coaching position, as he led the team to back-to-back championships. Hurley is praised for his winning record and ability to develop players, but concerns are raised about his lack of NBA experience. Despite this, Hurley is seen as a potential game changer for the Lakers post-LeBron James era, with supporters urging the team to secure his services for a brighter future.
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Reported 6 months ago
Netflix disclosed details about their upcoming animated films 'Spellbound' and 'Pookoo,' created in collaboration with Skydance Animation. 'Spellbound' tells the story of Ellian, directed by Vicky Jensen and featuring an all-star cast, set for release on November 22. This move reflects Netflix's focus on expanding their family-friendly and adult animated content to maintain viewer interest, with plans to invest more in animated content in 2024 following the success of films like 'Leo' and 'The Sea Beast.' 'Pookoo,' their second joint project with Skydance, in development as a buddy comedy, is expected in 2025 was also discussed at the event.
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Reported 6 months ago
Yahoo Finance的Julie Hyman解析盤後交易中最大的股票動態。DocuSign（DOCU）的股價下跌，因公司第二季度帳單指引低於華爾街預期。然而，公司在盈利預期上有所超越，並將其股票回購計畫提高至10億美元的普通股。Vail Resorts（MTN）的股票也下滑，因公司未達到盈利預期並且降低全年EBITDA指引。CEO Kirsten Lynch指出春季時纜車票務未有復甦是下調預估的原因。欲獲得更多專家見解和最新市場動態，請點擊此處觀看完整的《問趨勢》節目。
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Reported 6 months ago
During a Wisconsin high school graduation ceremony, a father named Matt Eddy pushed a Black school superintendent out of view of the camera right after his daughter stepped on stage. His daughter looked shocked as she realized her father was embarrassing her in front of everyone present. An angry exchange occurred between the two men, leading to Matt Eddy being escorted out of the building by police officers.
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Reported 6 months ago
A teenager made headlines after leaving their parents stranded on a Caribbean island to ensure they didn't miss out on their 18th birthday and high school graduation present - a family cruise. The parents missed the cruise departure by 45 minutes, having to book an expensive flight to the next port. The teenager defended their decision, citing that cruises have strict schedules and the ship wouldn't wait, leading to a discussion on cruise etiquette and responsibility. Social media users applauded the teenager's actions, emphasizing the importance of being punctual and responsible while traveling.
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Reported 6 months ago
Value-conscious shoppers favor discount retailers like Ollie's Bargain Outlet and Dollar Tree due to challenging economic conditions with high expenses; Loop Capital Markets recommends buying these stocks. Lower-income consumers are working but feeling financial stress, leading to selective spending on essential items. Discount retailers see high profits with consumers prioritizing value over discretionary spending. Ollie's Bargain Outlet benefits from consumer loyalty and Dollar Tree considers strategic alternatives. In the retail sector, Loop Capital Markets also discusses GameStop's volatility and market excitement, cautioning against risky investments.
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Reported 6 months ago
人工智能的巨大需求正在导致对能源的大量需求，可能会对美国的能源网络造成压力。Canaccord Genuity董事总经理George Gianarikas最近在一份备忘录中写道：“随着人工智能部署的增加，我们可能会迎来与AI部署相关的能源瓶颈。数据中心建设和（很可能的）GPU消耗必须放缓，或者为它们提供动力的能源部署必须大幅加速。” Gianarikas提到了计划通过太阳能和长期核能增加能源容量，提及NuScale（SMR）有望获益。他还认为像Ameresco（AMRC）和Fluence Energy（FLNC）这样的公司可能受益于更多的能源需求。他还强调了Generac（GNRC），以防持续断电引发对发电机的更多需求。
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Reported 6 months ago
As Nvidia Corp. prepares for a 10-for-one stock split, the article discusses the growing investor interest in artificial intelligence. With the stock trading at over $1,200 a share and analysts bullish on its future, there are opportunities for leveraged bets through ETFs like the T-Rex 2X Long Nvidia Daily Target ETF and the GraniteShares 2X Long Nvidia Daily ETF. While these leveraged ETFs offer the potential for outsized gains, they are not recommended for long-term investors due to their daily resetting nature. Financial advisors caution against holding leveraged ETFs indefinitely, emphasizing the importance of monitoring them closely to avoid potential losses.
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Reported 6 months ago
Olivia Cooke, part of House of the Dragon, discussed Alicent's emotional reunion with her estranged brother Gwayne in Season 2. The sibling dynamic, played by Freddie Fox, explores Alicent's desire for family connection contrasted with Gwayne's upbringing away from King's Landing's influence. The upcoming season will introduce new cast members like Gayle Rankin and Simon Russell Beale, premiering on Sunday, June 16, at 9/8c on HBO.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Biden administration announced $180 million from the US Energy Department to accelerate fusion research, aiming to develop commercial fusion systems within a decade. Efforts include establishing a public-private consortium to attract funding from various sources. Progress in fusion energy, the process of fusing small atoms to release energy, has been slow, but a breakthrough in 2022 at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has sparked optimism for the development of a commercial fusion industry.
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Reported 6 months ago
The stock market remained steady, with GameStop experiencing a rally due to Roaring Kitty's upcoming livestream and a Reddit post showing increased interest in the meme stock. Ahead of the jobs report, analysts are expecting 185,000 nonfarm payroll adds for May, influencing the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. The market expects rate cuts to start in September as inflation eases. For more insights and market updates, explore the full episode of Asking for a Trend.
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Reported 6 months ago
Waystar Holding Corp., a health-care payments software maker, has priced its initial public offering at the midpoint of the marketed range, raising $968 million, making it one of the largest listings in 2024 so far. The company sold 45 million shares for $21.50 each, with plans to use the net proceeds to repay debt. Neuberger Berman and the Qatar Investment Authority have shown interest in buying shares, and Waystar is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol WAY.
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Reported 6 months ago
工黨計劃若在下個月的大選中勝出，將提供抵押擔保給首次置業者，以幫助年輕的英國人踏上住房階梯。該計劃是工黨對房屋問題的一部分，包括放寬規劃法規、在未來五年內建造150萬套房屋，以及提高對外國買家徵收印花稅的承諾。工黨還計劃與開發商合作，確保當地居民優先購買新開發的房產，結束先將整個項目出售給國際買家的“滑稽情況”。
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Reported 6 months ago
Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in the UK has announced a plan to increase the threshold at which parents lose child-care benefits, potentially saving 700,000 families an average of £1,500 by raising the High Income Child Tax Charge threshold to £120,000. The party aims to fund this through a tax avoidance crackdown. Despite a series of policy announcements and tax cuts, the Conservatives continue to lag behind Labour in opinion polls, with four weeks to go until the election. Both parties have faced scrutiny over their tax policies, with analysis suggesting that neither side's promises may be sustainable post-election.
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Reported 6 months ago
Country music duo Smithfield, comprised of Trey Smith and Jenn Fielder, emphasizes the value of perseverance in their journey to success. Despite facing setbacks like label issues and the pandemic, they credit their Texas upbringing for instilling a never-give-up attitude. Through support from their fans, Smithfield has overcome challenges and remained true to their passion for music. The duo, known for hits like 'Hey Whiskey' and 'We'll Figure It Out,' express gratitude towards their fans and share personal insights, including their marriages and future aspirations. Looking ahead, Smithfield envisions continued success in the music industry while emphasizing the lasting importance of relationships and personal happiness.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to former pitchers Lucas Giolito and Liam Hendriks with a video tribute on Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Giolito, who pitched for the White Sox for seven years, was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 2023 and currently plays for the Boston Red Sox. Hendriks, a fan-favorite who battled non-Hodgkin lymphoma, signed with the Red Sox for the 2024 season after the White Sox declined his option. The video tribute will be shown during the game instead of commercials.
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Reported 6 months ago
Jennison Associates Head of Global Equity Mark Baribeau discusses the emerging growth areas in Latin America, particularly in technology platforms addressing e-commerce and financial technology, highlighting the unmet need for low-cost credit access in the region. He mentions MercadoLibre (MELI) as a platform experiencing growth in e-commerce and fintech businesses, with a focus on Brazil and Mexico. For more insights, watch the full episode of Market Domination Overtime for expert analysis and market updates.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 6 months ago
據彭博消息人士透露，租車公司Hertz正考慮出售至少7億美元的抵押債務和可轉債券，以加強其資產負債表。此消息公布後，該公司的股價暴跌至3.47美元，創歷史新低，最終收盤價下跌約5%。Hertz尚未對路透記者的置詢做出即時回應。根據報導，公司的顧問已開始就發行抵押債務與條件進行接觸，但最終決定尚未定案，任何融資的規模和條件都可能會有所變動。
Source: YAHOO