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The Precinct Review: Nathan Fillion's Favorite Game [Gameffine] The Precinct Review: Nathan Fillion's Favorite Game [Gameffine] The Precinct pays homage to traditional police shows and movies, and tries to fill in the gap left by L.A. Noire’s departure. Source link #Precinct #Review #Nathan #Fillion039s #Favorite #Game #Gameffine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wild NBA Draft Lottery night opens door to blockbuster trade possibilities – The New York Times Wild NBA Draft Lottery night opens door to blockbuster trade possibilities – The New York Times Wild NBA Draft Lottery night opens door to blockbuster trade possibilities The New York TimesNew NBA mock draft: With Flagg, Harper and Bailey slotted to teams, we project all 59 picks ESPNMark Cuban and Patrick Dumont screamed like ‘two teenagers at a Taylor Swift concert’ Dallas NewsNBA Draft Lottery winners and losers: Mavericks’ win fuels conspiracy theories, Spurs and 76ers also move up CBS SportsMavericks, Nico Harrison strike gold in NBA draft lottery. Wizards and Jazz strike out. USA Today Source link #Wild #NBA #Draft #Lottery #night #opens #door #blockbuster #trade #possibilities #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Curtin University study shows “deadly” cost of health inspection delays at export abattoirs Curtin University study shows “deadly” cost of health inspection delays at export abattoirs New research has found health inspection delays at export abattoirs in Australia significantly increased the likelihood of animals requiring emergency euthanasia. In a review of more than 600 animal ******** incident reports across the country between 2020-21, animals waited almost 11 hours on average after arriving at an abattoir before being inspected for heath problems. Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute adjunct professor Clive Phillips said the reports showed animals forced to wait longer for health inspections were significantly more likely to be emergency killed. “In cattle for instance, animals forced to be emergency killed waited an average of 12 hours before their issues were identified,” he said. “There are ways to reduce the time between arrival and health checks being performed, such as making staff available overnight to ensure animals arriving late in the day are checked promptly, training staff to better identify animal ******** concerns immediately and installing surveillance systems to allow 24-hour monitoring of animals.” Among all the species — pigs, sheep, cattle and horses — the most common condition reported was handling problems. Handling problems, in most cases, were documented by the reporting officer as caused by the driver of the transport. The report acknowledged in some cases bruising could also have been inflicted by another animal during transit or upon arrival. The study was based on data from incident reports — obtained from the *********** Government after a parliamentary inquiry — relating to ******** issues at export abattoirs only. Incident reports are an industry requirement and must be sent to government authorities whenever an animal is found to be sick, injured or suffering upon arriving at abattoirs. The decision to kill an animal in situ requires the animal to be experiencing considerable pain, unable to walk to the kill floor and in urgent need of slaughter. A list of measures and actions to improve ********-related outcomes in the future were detailed in the report. Source link #Curtin #University #study #shows #deadly #cost #health #inspection #delays #export #abattoirs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Thronefall takes you back to the basics in this stylish RTS on iOS Thronefall takes you back to the basics in this stylish RTS on iOS Thronefall, the excellent RTS from Grizzly Games, is out now on iOS Take on hordes of monsters at night and build your city during the day Enjoy a ‘back to basics’ strategy experience in the palm of your hand The RTS genre is one that has had virtually every twist and turn under the sun. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that it’s also ripe for a back-to-basics approach and return to form. Which is exactly what developer Grizzly Games has done with Thronefall, paring it back to the bare essentials. Well, perhaps not just the essentials. Thronefall is a stylish-looking RTS that splits between a daytime portion where you build and prepare your defences, and a nighttime portion where you have to hold out until dawn against waves of monsters. You’ll need to balance out the necessary functions of your city with the defences necessary to hold off the encroaching hordes. In many ways, Thronefall resembles survival strategy releases like They Are Billions. However, the scale has been reduced somewhat, and there’s a greater emphasis on classic medieval-style defence, with walls, archers, knights and so on. No more Thrones In terms of style, it’s no exaggeration to say that Thronefall looks very appealing. With its cel-shaded graphics and lush colours, there’s plenty to enjoy even on a small screen. Thronefall was also previously released back in 2024 for PC, so there’s a bevvy of updates and changes that mobile players can enjoy from day one. Thronefall also doesn’t just restrict you to purely static defence, such as tower building, and you’re free to either sit back and snipe at the enemies or pull your own little Ride of Rohan and charge right into them. So if you’ve thought you could pull off a defence of a bastion better than Theoden, maybe it’s worth giving it a go? In the meantime, of course, you can also expand your to-play list with our selection of the top 25 best strategy games on iOS and Android, all hand-picked by us! Source link #Thronefall #takes #basics #stylish #RTS #iOS Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Intel “Xe4” and AMD “GFX13” codenames surface for next-gen ‘Druid’ GPUs Intel “Xe4” and AMD “GFX13” codenames surface for next-gen ‘Druid’ GPUs It seems that the software divisions at AMD and Intel are setting the stage for their next-generation GPU offerings. The internal codenames for these GPUs, Intel’s Xe4 and AMD’s GFX13, have been spotted by Kepler and x86isdeadandback at X, as noted by VideoCardz. While this does not allude to the specifications, it shows that both teams are actively pouring resources into the development of their future graphics products. Intel officially confirmed its fourth-generation Arc GPUs would be codenamed Druid, employing the Xe4 architecture, a while back. The firm has been notably quiet regarding its future GPU roadmap following Alchemist. With limited pre-launch hype, the desktop launch of Battlemage (Xe2) last December was also somewhat of a surprise. That being said, the successor to Battlemage, codenamed Celestial (Xe3), will arrive with Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs, which are scheduled for HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) later this year. Based on employee reports, Celestial has reportedly reached pre-silicon validation, where hardware design flaws are identified and resolved before committing to manufacturing. Tom Peterson’s comments support this, stating Celestial’s hardware is “baked”, with software optimization the remaining task. He also added that the hardware teams have moved on to the next project, Druid (Xe4). Based on commits to the Dawn repository, developers are starting to integrate support for Xe4, which should fall under Intel’s Gen15 umbrella. You may like gfx13 is RDNA5/UDNA/whatever AMD decides to call itMay 13, 2025 Internally, AMD uses GFXxx codenames to represent or identify different GPU IP blocks. We often find these designations, tied to the GPU architecture, like GFX12 for RDNA 4, in Linux kernel patches or firmware packages. According to a patch shared by leaker Kepler, AMD’s next-generation GPUs will be part of the GFX13 series. As of now, the exact architecture has not been revealed, so the likely choices are between UDNA 1 and RDNA 5. AMD has outlined its intent to unify the genome of its gaming-centric RDNA and compute-centric CDNA families under the banner of UDNA, similar to Vega. For comparison, Nvidia has taken a mixed approach with its products. Volta and Turing were separate architectures for data centers and consumers. Ampere combined the two foundations, but with the rise of generative AI, Nvidia dissected the two again with Hopper and Ada Lovelace. Blackwell now serves as the unified backbone of these two segments. A unified architecture leads to simplified development and better software support, but it might require compromising on specialized applications, which in this case will probably be gaming, if not carefully handled. That being said, we’re still several years away from both of these GPU launches. Since Celestial on desktop is anticipated for a 2026-27 reveal, it would be logical to expect Druid to follow sometime in 2028 or later. Assuming AMD adheres to its typical two-year cadence between GPU launches, desktop products based on GFX13 might be slated for late 2026 or early 2027. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Intel #Xe4 #AMD #GFX13 #codenames #surface #nextgen #Druid #GPUs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S.- China trade truce may lift 2 major chip stocks, Piper Sandler says U.S.- China trade truce may lift 2 major chip stocks, Piper Sandler says The recent 90-day suspension of tariffs between the U.S. and China could translate into future gains for chipmakers Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices , according to Piper Sandler. The agreement announced Monday puts China’s tariffs on U.S. goods at 10%, while the total U.S. tariff rate on ******** imports stands at 30%. Lower restrictions on exports of semiconductors may result from future trade talks between the U.S. and China, Piper analyst Harsh Kumar said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC Monday that the U.S. is likely to meet with ******** officials ” in the next few weeks ” to potentially hammer out a wider trade agreement. “While this has not been specified just yet, we think as a measure of goodwill, the United States government is likely to allow companies such as Nvidia and AMD to sell chips within China that were previously banned,” the analyst wrote in a note published. “Again, this is not announced yet, but we think this is likely as trade negotiations solidify.” Kumar’s remarks came after the Commerce Department said last month that it imposed new export licensing requirements on sales of Nvidia and AMD chips to China. As a result, Nvidia said it would take a $5.5 billion charge tied to exports of H20 graphics processing units to China and elsewhere. “NVDA could also stand to benefit from a potential ability to sell the $5.5 billion of H20 product that was previously written off,” Kumar wrote in the note. “These chips may potentially and possibly be allowed to be sold in China in our view.” AMD similarly stands to benefit from removing the controls, with Kumar noting that it would be able to sell its Instinct product line, particularly to ******** buyers. Total sales for 2025 had been pegged at an estimated $1.5 billion, with $700 million coming in the current quarter and the rest spread over the second half of the year, Kumar noted. There have already been some signs of future progress. The Trump administration last week prepared to lift U.S. chip export restrictions under what was called the “AI diffusion rule,” first proposed under the Biden administration. Those plans had sent shares of both Nvidia and AMD higher. Along with the news of the latest trade progress, each have soared this month, with Nvidia surging nearly 19% so far in May, while AMD has gained more than 13%. Both are still down on the year, however. “We think with this deal the outlook for the broader companies removes a key short-term overhang, thereby re-clarifying spend on chips,” Kumar also wrote. NVDA AMD mountain 2025-04-30 Nvidia and AMD shares in May Source link #U.S #China #trade #truce #lift #major #chip #stocks #Piper #Sandler Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Signs Jack In The Box Is Struggling Signs Jack In The Box Is Struggling Bag of food, burger, fries, and a drink from Jack in the Box – FOOD PHOTO STOCK/Shutterstock Jack in the Box has survived in one form or another since the 1950s. While it initially started out as a hamburger stand, it later toyed with the idea of being an upscale and mature chain called Monterey Jack’s before finally taking its place among the icons of fast food. How did the company do it? Part of its success comes down to the fact that it has always been willing to try new things. Jack in the Box may sell burgers and fries like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s, but it’s also a place where consumers can find very special tacos with a cult following, an array of chicken products, rice bowls, egg rolls, and churros. It’s also responsible for some of the most consistently offbeat yet hilarious advertisements in the fast food industry. There are still thousands of Jack in the Box stores around the U.S. open for business. These restaurants typically operate from breakfast through the late-night — which, coincidentally, seems to be when Jack in the Box comes to life, with the fast food chain doing notably well between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Its menu remains consistent, and it still produces a steady stream of entertaining commercials. However, there have been a few signs lately that the chain is struggling. Whether it’s moving into a rut or veering towards something more permanent, we’re growing concerned about the fast food chain. Here’s why the future isn’t looking so bright for Jack in the Box. Read more: Fast Food Chains That Serve The Highest And Lowest Quality Burgers empty looking Jack in the Box restaurant – Jhvephoto/Getty Images In the first quarter of 2025, Americans spent less money than they had in four years. Rising costs, impending tariffs on international goods, and shaky confidence in the domestic economy inspired millions to cut back on their purchases, with fast food chains feeling the sting and, in turn, closing restaurants. Jack in the Box, which boasts more than 2,000 restaurants, experienced such a speedy loss of business that in April 2025, it announced a plan to quickly shut down somewhere between 150 and 200 locations. The company explained that it would close the restaurants generating the least profits, despite a significant chunk of this lineup being in operation for more than three decades. While Jack in the Box didn’t immediately announce which spots would close down, it did reveal that the plans will affect 80 to 120 restaurants by the end of 2025. The remaining targeted outlets will close on a ******* timeline, as per the terms of franchisee contracts. Altogether, about 1% of Jack in the Box’s footprint will disappear in order to make conditions more economically agreeable. The company doesn’t think the first round of closures will fully fix its problems, either. It aims to reduce its store count by another 1% in 2026 and maintain this annual rate for the foreseeable future. Del Taco tacos and soft drink cup – Justin Sullivan/Getty Images ********-inspired fast food got its start in the United States in Southern California. That’s where Taco Bell opened its first store, as did Jack in the Box, which is arguably just as popular for its unique deep-fried tacos as it is for its burgers. The chain has tried on multiple occasions to claim a ******* piece of the Tex-Mex market, and then come to regret it. It bought, expanded, and sold off Qdoba in 2017 after sales dropped abruptly. Just five years later, Jack in the Box Inc. completed its acquisition of the entirety of California-founded Del Taco. The new owners spent $585 million on the fast food company, acquiring around 600 restaurants. Less than three years later, a beleaguered Jack in the Box is ready to bail on its latest fast food ******** subsidiary. In fiscal year 2024, sales at Del Taco locations fell by 1.5%. Del Taco also closed its restaurants in Colorado in early 2025. Blaming the desire to pay off $300 million or more of its debt by mid-2026, Jack in the Box declared in April 2025 that it was officially exploring ***** options for Del Taco. Jack Box mascot for Jack in the Box – Christian Petersen/Getty Images A confident company with a solid financial outlook is one with a clear and unified marketing plan. Jack in the Box has seemingly been faltering in this area. As recently as a few years ago, its advertising was humorous with a strong narrative that revolved around Jack Box, the company’s eager (and slightly unhinged) CEO, portrayed by an actor wearing a clown headpiece designed to look like Jack in the Box’s logo and antenna toppers. In the last few years, Jack in the Box has moved away from that very entrenched campaign and instead started targeting a new niche audience. The Jack Box character still narrates its ads, but is rarely seen. Jack in the Box advertisements have focused more on food, deals, and bargain boxes. Many of these are somewhat audaciously marketed to ********** aficionados, stressing that most stores are open late at night and that they sell a variety of Munchie Meals. In 2025, the company gave a nod to the subculture with a line of pineapple-based drinks and desserts sold under the “Pineapple Express” umbrella title, alluding to the stoner comedy of the same name. Jack in the Box tacos with stray fries – The Image Party/Shutterstock At the end of the day, a fast food chain’s fortunes are only as good as its food. Regular Jack in the Box customers have reported growing tired with the chain’s offerings and instead moving on to get their burgers, tacos, and chicken sandwiches elsewhere, having been deterred by menu changes and the use of new ingredients. Jack in the Box customers have flocked online to debate whether the company has quietly changed the shells used in its tacos. “Today I bought 6 tacos and the shells were entirely different,” posted one user on Reddit. “Way thicker, less crunchy and bland with burn marks all over them. I called the local restaurant and they agreed the shells looked different.” Other Jack in the Box regular customers agreed that something seemed amiss. In the summer of 2024, another Jack in the Box fan noticed a supposed shift in the chain’s barbecue sauce. “Today I went and the label on the sauce was different, it was only 3/4 of the way full and WAY sweeter [than] before,” they wrote on Reddit. An alleged Jack in the Box employee confirmed that the company had begun serving different barbecue and sweet and sour dipping sauces, much to the chagrin of other customers. Front counter and menu board of a Jack in the Box – The Image Party/Shutterstock A suite of international economic issues in recent years has manifested in the form of price increases on many consumer goods, including food. The impact is clear at some fast food restaurants. Jack in the Box is one of the many chains affected. According to The Street, items on the fast food giant’s menu sustained an average cost increase of 45% between 2019 and 2024. For customers who are still content with the quality of food at Jack in the Box, pricing is a factor that still pushes them to eat elsewhere. Until a few years ago, the restaurant chain was among the least expensive fast food purveyors. “I would order from Jack to save money and get a quick meal like [every day] a year and a half ago. Now it feels not worth it,” one Reddit user wrote. Using the Jack in the Box app offers some discounts, but even those deals seem lackluster to customers. “I used to be able to get a good deal on the ‘App only’ section or their coupons because there was variety. Now they just force you to spend $10+ in order to get something,” alleged another Reddit user. Jack in the Box restaurant under construction – Robin Gentry/Getty Images Potentially closing down hundreds of stores and getting rid of Del Taco are just two items in a far-reaching self-preservation plan adopted by Jack in the Box in 2025. Jack in the Box’s “Jack on Track” plan was unveiled to shareholders in April 2025. It’s a complex series of business and corporate moves that will theoretically reverse Jack in the Box’s slide by improving cash flow and reorganizing its real estate portfolio, adding it to the list of restaurant chains making big changes in 2025. As part of a capital allocation program, Jack in the Box hopes to produce fresh income by selling off properties and then immediately use that money to reduce its accrued debts. The fast food chain will also forgo paying dividends to stockholders for now and instead use those funds to tackle its debts, plus reacquire as many shares as possible. As far as growth is concerned, Jack in the Box will hold off building new restaurants from 2026 and instead take on the less costly move of revamping existing locations. Car in the Jack in the Box drive thru – Justin Sullivan/Getty Images At least Jack in the Box knows it needs to change and is trying to course-correct. The “Jack on Track” agenda directly acknowledges some qualms that customers and fast food industry experts have voiced about the fast food chain. Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, and McDonald’s are growing despite operating under the same economic conditions, and yet Jack in the Box’s numbers are falling or standing still. According to Steven Johnson — known as the Grocerant Guru with consultancy Foodservice Solutions — the issue is that Jack in the Box’s operations are similarly not moving forward. Other brands generate interest and business with limited offers and specials, while Jack in the Box’s pursuit of the stoner segment operates at the expense of attracting new customers. Research also suggests that Jack in the Box is lagging in efficiency, which can lead to customer dissatisfaction. Its average wait time in the drive-thru is about five minutes, far longer than that of competitors like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A. Also making a visit to Jack in the Box more clunky and unattractive is its failure to utilize emerging technology. While Jack in the Box has an app, it rates low in customer satisfaction and is subject to glitches. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout’s newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout. Source link #Signs #Jack #Box #Struggling Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Microsoft announces plans to lay off thousands more workers Microsoft announces plans to lay off thousands more workers Microsoft has announced that it will be laying off 3% of its total staff. The layoffs will take place across all levels, teams and locations, according to a CNBC report, suggesting that Microsoft‘s gaming division may be affected to some extent. According to the report Microsoft had around 228,000 employees by the end of last June, which would mean laying off 6,840 employees (though it’s not currently known if the employee count has risen or fallen since then). In a statement to CNBC, a Microsoft spokesperson said that one of the objectives of the layoffs was to reduce layers of management, saying: “We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace.” This would be the largest mass layoff at Microsoft since January 2023, when the company confirmed plans to lay off around 4.5% of its workforce, around 10,000 employees. The 2023 round of layoffs affected Microsoft’s video game divisions across both Xbox and Bethesda, with a reported “significant” number of layoffs at 343 Industries, the studio behind 2021’s Halo Infinite. Microsoft’s HoloLens business and some engineering divisions were also reportedly part of those cuts. This was followed by a games-specific round of layoffs in January 2024, where Microsoft announced that it was cutting 1,900 staff across Xbox, Bethesda and its then-newly acquired Activision Blizzard. Microsoft laid off 1,900 staff across its gaming business last year. According to a message sent to staff at the time by Microsoft head of gaming Phil Spencer, the decision had been made after Microsoft and Activision Blizzard’s leadership teams “set priorities, identified areas of overlap, and ensured that we’re all aligned on the best opportunities for growth”. Spencer said in the email to staff: “As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure that will support the whole of our growing business. Together, we’ve set priorities, identified areas of overlap, and ensured that we’re all aligned on the best opportunities for growth. “As part of this process, we have made the painful decision to reduce the size of our gaming workforce by approximately 1900 roles out of the 22,000 people on our team. The Gaming Leadership Team and I are committed to navigating this process as thoughtfully as possible.” It’s not yet clear how many staff in Microsoft’s gaming division will be affected by the company’s newly announced 3% of layoffs. Source link #Microsoft #announces #plans #lay #thousands #workers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk says Starlink was approved in Saudi Arabia Elon Musk says Starlink was approved in Saudi Arabia Elon Musk says Starlink was approved in Saudi Arabia Source link #Elon #Musk #Starlink #approved #Saudi #Arabia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump speaks after $600 billion Saudi-U.S. investment announced Trump speaks after $600 billion Saudi-U.S. investment announced [The stream is slated to start at 9:45 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] President Donald Trump on Tuesday is set to deliver remarks after the White House announced Saudi Arabia’s commitment to invest $600 billion in a series of deals with the United States. Trump’s participation at a U.S.-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh follows a visit with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Among the agreements secured is a nearly $142 billion defense sales deal providing the kingdom with “state-of-the-art warfighting equipment and services from over a dozen U.S. defense firms,” the White House said. That commitment is nearly double Saudi Arabia’s 2025 defense budget, which totaled $78 billion. The White House’s announcement does not say when the defense deal is expected to conclude. This is developing news. Please check back for updates. Source link #Trump #speaks #billion #SaudiU.S #investment #announced Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Bartender Hustle Review | TheXboxHub Bartender Hustle Review | TheXboxHub Gareth writes: You should enjoy the chance to get behind the bar of Bartender Hustle, especially if drink mixing is your bag. Source link #Bartender #Hustle #Review #TheXboxHub Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chuck Schumer says he is placing a hold on Trump DOJ nominees amid questions on Qatar's luxury jet gift – NBC News Chuck Schumer says he is placing a hold on Trump DOJ nominees amid questions on Qatar's luxury jet gift – NBC News Chuck Schumer says he is placing a hold on Trump DOJ nominees amid questions on Qatar’s luxury jet gift NBC News‘It’s a bribe’: MAGA media stars bash Trump’s reported Qatar plane gift CNNTrump’s Plan to Take Jet From Qatar Heightens Corruption Concerns The New York TimesTrump’s gifted Qatari 747 would be a security problem, officials say The Washington PostOptics of Qatar jet gift to Trump ‘beyond awful’: New York Post The Hill Source link #Chuck #Schumer #placing #hold #Trump #DOJ #nominees #questions #Qatar039s #luxury #jet #gift #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mark Cuban Says Trump’s Executive Order To Lower Medication Costs Has a ‘Real Shot’ — Here’s Why Mark Cuban Says Trump’s Executive Order To Lower Medication Costs Has a ‘Real Shot’ — Here’s Why Despite his longstanding criticisms of President Donald Trump — and his endorsement of Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for president in 2016, 2020 and 2024, respectively — businessman, billionaire and former “Shark Tank” television personality Mark Cuban declared on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump’s recent executive order to lower medication costs “has a real shot.” Learn More: Mark Cuban: Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect This Class of People the Most Read Next: 25 Places To Buy a Home If You Want It To Gain Value Here’s why Cuban says this executive order has a real shot, as well as his take on why prescription drug costs are so high. As reported by AP News, Trump’s recent executive order tasks Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower their medication prices in the next 30 days. If the companies do not agree, the health department will then begin the slow process of laying out a new rule to tie medication prices the U.S. pays to what other countries around the world pay, per AP. In an X post from May 11, Cuban remarked that the executive order has a shot against Big Pharma, which he said isn’t innocent in high drug costs. However, Cuban claimed that middlemen, namely pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), are a “big culprit” in high drug costs. Be Aware: US Senator Warns of ‘*********’ Way Trump and Musk Could Destroy Social Security — Is She Right? PBMs are, essentially, “the big middlemen,” as Cuban put it. Their purpose is to serve as the liaison between drug manufacturers, pharmacies and health insurance plans, and they are a central figure in the determination of drug costs. That said, Cuban is far less charitable in his description of them, noting that PBMs “work so hard to distort pricing,” and he further stated that PBMs hide the real net price lists of what medications are actually worth. He argued that forcing PBMs to disclose their actual pricing models could lead to “brand meds cheaper than many countries.” As Cuban explained in another X post, the executive order could have a huge impact if it’s “built around transparency and removing the middlemen.” Advertisement: High Yield Savings Offers Powered by Money.com – Yahoo may earn commission from the links above. The executive order focuses on drug manufacturers, but a White House fact sheet about the executive order does make note of “bypassing middlemen” to lower drug costs. Editor’s note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on GOBankingRates.com. Source link #Mark #Cuban #Trumps #Executive #Order #Medication #Costs #Real #Shot #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trade court hears legal challenge Trade court hears legal challenge A little-known federal court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs, putting a key plank of his economic agenda under the legal microscope for the first time. A panel of three judges at the U.S. Court of International Trade will consider whether Trump exceeded his power when he enacted steep tariffs on more than 180 countries and territories last month. If they side with the plaintiffs, the judges could sharply rein in Trump’s ability to unilaterally impose import taxes, one of his preferred methods of flexing executive power. Audio of the arguments in the Manhattan courtroom will be livestreamed starting at 11 a.m. ET. The lawsuit was filed in mid-April by five domestic businesses that say they rely on imported goods not reasonably available to them in the U.S. Their legal complaint argues that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — the 1977 law Trump invoked in early April to impose his worldwide “reciprocal” tariffs — does not actually give the president the power to issue those sweeping duties. U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images The law gives the president a range of economic powers in a national emergency, including to regulate or ban imports, though it does not explicitly mention tariffs, according to the Congressional Research Service. The “national emergency” Trump declared to justify his use of that law, known as IEEPA, is “a figment of his own imagination,” the plaintiffs argue. “Trade deficits, which have persisted for decades without causing economic harm, are not an emergency,” their complaint says. The plaintiffs want the court to block Trump’s April 2 executive order imposing the tariffs. They also seek damages, including “the amount of any tariffs collected by Defendants pursuant to the challenged orders.” The Department of Justice argues that IEEPA “clearly” authorizes the president to impose tariffs. “Through IEEPA, Congress lawfully delegated to the President authority to regulate importation through the imposition of tariffs under specified circumstances,” lawyers for the DOJ write in an opposition brief. Read more CNBC politics coverage The Liberty Justice Center, the libertarian nonprofit representing the plaintiffs, notes in the suit that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to levy and collect taxes. Congress, over the years, has enacted laws giving the president some tariff powers. But the lawsuit wants the court to declare that, “if Congress has granted the President unilateral authority to impose global tariffs of any amount at his whim, it is an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power.” A protectionist with a special interest in cutting deals, Trump has long praised tariffs as a key tool for negotiating with other countries and collecting federal revenue. But he has at least temporarily walked back many of his tariffs amid highly volatile markets and increasing concerns from business owners and consumers. A week after announcing the reciprocal tariffs, he cut the rates down to a blanket 10% for 90 days for most countries except China. On Monday, the U.S. and China agreed to their own 90-day tariff pause while trade negotiations continue. This is developing news. Please check back for updates. Source link #Trade #court #hears #legal #challenge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of ******* assault and given 18-month suspended sentence – AP News French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of ******* assault and given 18-month suspended sentence – AP News French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of ******* assault and given 18-month suspended sentence AP NewsFrench actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of ******* assault CNNA French icon falls: Gérard Depardieu’s guilt will make his films hard to watch The GuardianGérard Depardieu found guilty in ******* assault trial BBCFrench actor Gérard Depardieu convicted, sentenced for ********* assaulting 2 women on film set CBS News Source link #French #actor #Gérard #Depardieu #guilty #******* #assault #18month #suspended #sentence #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exxon’s Potential BP Takeover Could Trigger a Bull Market for Energy Stocks Exxon’s Potential BP Takeover Could Trigger a Bull Market for Energy Stocks There are some uncommon ways to time the financial markets. Still, when these signs show up, investors can gain an unfair advantage over most other participants if they know what to look for and how to read them. The latest sign of potential opportunity comes from the energy sector, specifically in acquisitions. Here’s a brief explanation for those unfamiliar with what this might imply. When companies become acquisition targets, even though they might already be a big and established name in an industry, it can be safely assumed that the entire industry (not just the acquisition target) might be cheap enough for others to consider as a potential upside play. Now the opportunity is coming right out of BP (NYSE:), an $80.8 billion company that has been a formidable operator in the oil and gas industry for decades. Numbers have been floating around for the acquisition of BP recently, with bids likely to come from names like Exxon Mobil Co., Chevron (NYSE:) Co., and even Shell. Of course, there is some major upside to be had in BP’s acquisition, as investors will see shortly, but another worthy mention is also being considered for major upside potential to come right after. Why Consider an Acquisition Today? By looking at the current price action in the Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund (NYSE:), investors can notice how the broader industry has underperformed the S&P 500 index by as much as 20% over the past 12 months. Given this divergence in performance, investors could start to assume that a potential catch-up might be in place. But this is not just a phenomenon for the broader industry. When looking at the valuation multiples in the names considering a bid for BP, the story looks very similar. Price-to-book (P/B) multiples, in particular, have also been on a decline over the past 12 months, causing these industry giants to fall to cyclically cheap levels today. Therefore, it makes sense that the industry is looking to consolidate further now that valuations (along with oil prices) are at cyclical lows. What this means for investors is a handful, especially when they consider the price being considered for BP’s entire business. Exxon Mobil Today Up to $160 billion has been floated as the price tag for BP, which is double today’s market capitalization. If the board approves and accepts this acquisition, shareholders would have a potential 100% upside. However, there is another angle investors can take in this chess game. Out of all these bidders, Exxon Mobil (NYSE:) is likely to win. The company’s financials show the strongest balance sheet in the group, and since it’s European-based, it doesn’t have to jump through as many regulatory hurdles as Shell would. This potential outcome could explain why allocators from Charles Schwab (NYSE:) and Goldman Sachs decided to boost their holdings in Exxon Mobil stock by as much as 1.6% and 3.7%, respectively. With multi-billion-dollar positions being stacked up as of May 2025, the conviction for who can win this bidding war for BP is clear. If Oil Is Cheap, Drilling Is A Steal For those uninterested in joining a bidding war and living with the uncertainty of whether BP will end up fulfilling this 100% upside potential, or whether markets will react positively or negatively to Exxon’s outcome in this acquisition, another space in the industry acts as a worthy mention for more guaranteed additional upside. Knowing that the oil space is generally cheap today, hence the acquisition willingness and low valuation multiples, investors can assume that the bottoming cycle is close. That being said, when trade tariff deals are landed with the United States and its trading partners, and economic outlooks become clearer, oil demand is sure to follow. Transocean Today And who will be paid first for higher oil prices? Not the producers, but the ones who enable production to happen in the first place. This is where drillers and drilling equipment manufacturers come into play. Out of all of them, Transocean Ltd (NYSE:) takes the lead in terms of what it can offer investors. After falling by as much as 54.5% over the past 12 months, Transocean stock has arguably priced in the worst-case scenarios for the company and the industry as a whole, leaving investors with only the upside once trade deals are landed. This theme can be crystallized by looking at how up to 9.9% of Transocean’s short interest declined over the past month alone, a clear sign of bearish capitulation as the risk-to-reward scale tips in favor of the bulls. More than that, analysts at BTIG Research decided to reiterate a Buy rating on Transocean stock after its recent quarterly earnings report, with a $5 per share price target. Original Post Source link #Exxons #Potential #Takeover #Trigger #Bull #Market #Energy #Stocks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nissan loses A$7.1 billion, will cut another 11,000 jobs, close seven factories Nissan loses A$7.1 billion, will cut another 11,000 jobs, close seven factories Nissan has posted a net loss of ¥670.9 billion (A$7.1 billion) for the financial year that finished in March 2025, and has launched another series of cuts aimed at turning the troubled automaker around, as well as pause development on products due after March 2027. In a press conference new Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa called the awful numbers a “wake up call”, and the global environment “volatile and unpredictacble “, which makes “planning and investment increasingly challenging”. In an earlier statement he said the automaker “must prioritise self-improvement with greater urgency and speed, aiming for profitability that relies less on volume”. As it will be producing and selling few vehicles, Nissan will reduce its factory count from 17 to 10 by March 2028. It did not announce which factories will be getting the chop, but earlier reports indicate at least one will be in China. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert It will also reduce its workforce by 20,000 people — around 15 per cent of its current 133,500 employees — by March 2028, which includes the 9000 job losses, mainly in manufacturing, Nissan announced six months ago. In addition to permanent and contract factory staff, there will headcount reductions in both research and development (R&D), and selling, general and administrative (SG&A). Some R&D sites will be closed as Nissan tries reduce the department’s average cost per hour by 20 per cent, while also reducing development time for new models to between 30 and 37 months. Longer term the automaker will reduce its number of platforms from 13 to 7, and cut parts complexity by 70 per cent by March 2036. In addition to all this, the company has setup a cost-cutting “transformation office” with an initial staff of 300 experts who have been “empowered to make cost decisions”. Camera IconNissan N7 Credit: CarExpert Development for post-March 2027 products and advanced activities have been temporarily paused to free up a further 3000 people to find savings. The company will also rework its supply chain, reducing the number of suppliers and ordering greater quantities from the ones it continues to work with. The Yokohama-based automaker is hoping its latest turnaround plan, dubbed Re:Nissan, will help it return to profitability by the financial year ending March 2027. Citing the constantly changing tariff situation in the US under President Trump, Nissan said it was unable to provide a forecast for income, profit, or free cash flow for the next financial year ending March 2026. Jeremie Papin, Nissan’s chief financial officer, says the company’s “challenging situation” will continue into the current financial year. Camera IconThird-generation Leaf Credit: CarExpert Nissan has dropped some further product details, revealing there will be a new Skyline and an “expansion of model coverage” for Japan. In the US it will focus introducing hybrid models, and revitalising the Infiniti range with models based on Nissan cars, including a small crossover, likely based on the X-Trail/Rogue. For Europe the company’s core models will be the Juke and Qashqai, with other locally produced cars coming from Renault. Large SUVs will be Nissan’s bread and butter in the Middle East, while Mexico continues to key manufacturing base for the firm. Mexico is Nissan’s bright spot, with the brand continuing to be number one there thanks to a broad array of cars, including low cost vehicles, such as the March (a K13 Micra which began life in 2010), and V-Drive (an N17 Almera from 2011). Camera IconNissan Frontier Pro Credit: CarExpert Perhaps most importantly Nissan will concentrate on developing plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in China with its joint venture partner Dongfeng. Some of these models will be sold in Europe and the Middle East, hinting that the latter will likely receive the new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute. Sadly there’s no new details about Nissan’s plans for Australia, with the company simply that there will be a “customised approach to other markets”. In March the company revealed a slew of new models, and confirmed it will launch five models in Australia by March 2027, including the Ariya electric crossover, the Mitsubishi Triton-based Navara, the next-generation Patrol, Leaf crossover, and Qashqai e-Power hybrid. MORE: Everything Nissan Source link #Nissan #loses #A7.1 #billion #cut #jobs #close #factories Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump administration cuts an additional $450 million in Harvard grants Trump administration cuts an additional $450 million in Harvard grants Harvard sweatshirts are displayed for ***** in a school store window on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, on April 15, 2025. Joseph Prezioso | Afp | Getty Images The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is cutting an additional $450 million in grants to Harvard University through eight federal agencies, on top of the $2.2 billion already frozen last week. “Harvard University has repeatedly failed to confront the pervasive race discrimination and anti-Semitic harassment plaguing its campus,” the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism said in a statement. The task force went on to call Harvard a “breeding ground for virtue signaling and discrimination.” It’s the latest funding hit for the elite university, which has been a target of the Trump administration over the last several weeks. The Trump administration and Harvard have been engaged in a high-profile legal battle. Harvard did not immediately respond to the latest funding cuts. University President Alan Garber previously issued a statement defending its constitutional rights after filing a lawsuit against the administration to halt the funding freeze. Source link #Trump #administration #cuts #additional #million #Harvard #grants Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

**** detectives save lost collie using chicken and heat-seeking drones **** detectives save lost collie using chicken and heat-seeking drones A runaway Border Collie, Remy, was reunited with her owner after two days, thanks to drone-flying **** detectives. Remy bolted from her new owner’s vehicle at a service station on the M1. Despite initial efforts with traps, Remy was located using drones, where she was found eating a pheasant. Volunteer group K9-RSQ deployed drones and traps, ultimately leading to Remy’s safe return. Group co-ordinator Craig Dent, who helps remotely from Budapest, said reuniting pets with owners is extremely rewarding. Source link #**** #detectives #save #lost #collie #chicken #heatseeking #drones Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US-China trade war pushed supply chain to breaking point, data shows US-China trade war pushed supply chain to breaking point, data shows A general view shows container terminal in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2025. Tyrone Siu | Reuters The trade truce reached between the U.S. and China arrived just as President Donald Trump’s tariffs took a big bite out of North American & Asian manufacturing, with a steep retreat in April purchasing activity after the rush to hoard supply, according to the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index. “The pause on tariffs is a major relief for manufacturers in both the U.S. and China,” said John Piatek, vice president of consulting for GEP. “Our Supply Chain Volatility Index shows manufacturing demand in China is dropping steeply, and U.S. manufacturers are aggressively stockpiling key inputs to buffer against tariffs.” But according to Piatek, the trade deal won’t quickly quiet U.S. manufacturers’ anxiety about how to reduce risks related to China for the long-term. “As they maneuver to de-risk and limit exposure to China, the rapidly changing landscape and uncertainty is clouding manufacturers’ outlook and dampening their capital investment and supply chain,” he said. The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index tracks demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses. “The first blows of the tariff war have landed on global manufacturers,” Piatek said. The supply chain volatility data should serve as a warning about what would come next if the temporary pause in tariffs by the U.S. and China aren’t extended permanently after the 90-day pause and the trade war re-escalates. The data showed a “hockey stick”-like upturn in April, according to Piatek, with North American companies aggressively stockpiling inventory at what he described as a “concerning rate.” At the same time, “the first signs of manufacturers anticipating slower demand and supply shortages have emerged,” he said. Purchasing activity by manufacturers in Asia was at its weakest since December 2023. One bright spot to offset pull back in manufacturing is Europe, where an industrial recession is coming to an end. The U.K., the first nation to sign a preliminary trade deal with the U.S., recorded significant manufacturing weakness, with supplier activity down to a rate near a record low based on the past two decades of data. But supply chain capacity in Germany and France, which was underutilized over the past year, is reflecting growth. Piatek cautioned that this could reverse if global trade conditions worsen. The GEP data also shows an increase in spare capacity across Asian supply chains in April, led by China, Taiwan and South Korea. Stephen Edwards, CEO of the Port of Virginia, told CNBC in an interview published this week that if the supply chain future is less China and more Southeast Asia, South Asia and Europe, the U.S. port is positioned for that growth. “Our fastest growth over the last four years has been the Indian subcontinent, then Vietnam, then Europe,” said Edwards. Trade from China has been flat for the last four years at Port of Virginia. “It is our second-largest trading bloc after the European Union. So it’s still a big block,” he said. “But if that is going to migrate over time, whatever the new trade environment is, there’s an opportunity. We have not yet seen the trade agreements, but we believe that it’s going to be less China and more from Southeast Asia and Europe. I think we’re in a pretty good spot,” Edwards said. Source link #USChina #trade #war #pushed #supply #chain #breaking #point #data #shows Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nvidia sending 18,000 of its top AI chips to Saudi Arabia Nvidia sending 18,000 of its top AI chips to Saudi Arabia Tareq Amin, CEO of Humain, and Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, attend the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 13, 2025. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Nvidia will sell over 18,000 of its latest artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabian company Humain, CEO Jensen Huang announced on Tuesday. The announcement was made as part of a White House-led trip to the region that includes President Donald Trump and other top CEOs. The cutting-edge Blackwell chips will be used in a 500 megawatt data center in Saudi Arabia, according to remarks at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. Nvidia said its first deployment will use its GB300 Blackwell chips, which are among Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips at the moment, and which were only officially announced earlier this year. Tuesday’s announcement underscores the importance of Nvidia’s chips as a bargaining tool for the Trump administration as countries around the world clamor for the devices, which are used to train and deploy advanced AI software such as ChatGPT. “I am so delighted to be here to help celebrate the grand opening, the beginning of Humain,” Huang said. “It is an incredible vision, indeed, that Saudi Arabia should build the AI infrastructure of your nation so that you could participate and help shape the future of this incredibly transformative technology.” Nvidia shares rose 4% in trading on Tuesday. Last week, the Department of Commerce said that it was going to scrap what it called President Joe Biden’s rule, and implement a “much simpler rule.” Nvidia has also been required to seek an export license for its AI chips since 2023 because of national security concerns. Humain will be owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and will work on developing AI models as well as building data center infrastructure, according to a press release. Humain’s plans eventually include deploying “several hundred thousand” Nvidia GPUs. “Saudi Arabia is rich with energy, transforming the energy through this giant versions of these Nvidia AI supercomputers, which are essentially AI factories,” Huang said. Source link #Nvidia #sending #top #chips #Saudi #Arabia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia sending 18,000 of its top AI chips to Saudi Arabia Nvidia sending 18,000 of its top AI chips to Saudi Arabia Tareq Amin, CEO of Humain, and Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, attend the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 13, 2025. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Nvidia will sell over 18,000 of its latest artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabian company Humain, CEO Jensen Huang announced on Tuesday. The announcement was made as part of a White House-led trip to the region that includes President Donald Trump and other top CEOs. The cutting-edge Blackwell chips will be used in a 500 megawatt data center in Saudi Arabia, according to remarks at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. Nvidia said its first deployment will use its GB300 Blackwell chips, which are among Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips at the moment, and which were only officially announced earlier this year. Tuesday’s announcement underscores the importance of Nvidia’s chips as a bargaining tool for the Trump administration as countries around the world clamor for the devices, which are used to train and deploy advanced AI software such as ChatGPT. “I am so delighted to be here to help celebrate the grand opening, the beginning of Humain,” Huang said. “It is an incredible vision, indeed, that Saudi Arabia should build the AI infrastructure of your nation so that you could participate and help shape the future of this incredibly transformative technology.” Nvidia shares rose 4% in trading on Tuesday. Last week, the Department of Commerce said that it was going to scrap what it called President Joe Biden’s rule, and implement a “much simpler rule.” Nvidia has also been required to seek an export license for its AI chips since 2023 because of national security concerns. Humain will be owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and will work on developing AI models as well as building data center infrastructure, according to a press release. Humain’s plans eventually include deploying “several hundred thousand” Nvidia GPUs. “Saudi Arabia is rich with energy, transforming the energy through this giant versions of these Nvidia AI supercomputers, which are essentially AI factories,” Huang said. Source link #Nvidia #sending #top #chips #Saudi #Arabia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up as markets eye inflation data – Reuters S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up as markets eye inflation data – Reuters S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up as markets eye inflation data ReutersStock market today: Dow hit by UnitedHealth plunge, stocks mixed as CPI hits 4-year low Yahoo FinanceWall Street mixed as Nasdaq climbs, Dow slips amid cooling inflations, US-China trade deal Times of IndiaStock Market Today: Dow Opens Lower After CPI Shows Inflation Slowed to 2.3% — Live Updates WSJDollar falls, futures up, US inflation whets risk appetite Reuters Source link #SampP #Nasdaq #edge #markets #eye #inflation #data #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up as markets eye inflation data S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up as markets eye inflation data The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq inched higher as investors parsed fresh inflation data and gauged its monetary policy implications following a spirited market rally spurred by the US-China trade reprieve. US consumer prices rebounded moderately in April, with headline inflation increasing 0.2 per cent last month after dipping 0.1 per cent in March. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast that the CPI would rise 0.3 per cent. The CPI climbed 2.3 per cent in the 12 months through April, after advancing 2.4 per cent in the 12-month ******* until March. “In terms of inflation expectations and monetary policy, we’re very much in the same place that we were before the report came out,” said Jordan Rizzuto, chief investment officer at GammaRoad Capital Partners. “We expect the Fed to continue to be in a wait-and-see mode until we see some further materialisation of pricing pressures that may come from the new trade policies.” Traders leaned into bets that the Fed would hold off on lowering interest rates until September, while still anticipating two 25-basis-point cuts by the end of the year. A number of US Federal Reserve officials are slated to speak this week, including Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday. Weighing on the Dow, UnitedHealth fell 12.2 per cent after the insurance bellwether suspended its annual forecast and its CEO stepped down. Seven of the 11 S&P 500 sub-sectors were higher, with a 2.4 per cent decline in the healthcare sector leading losses. In early trading on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 149.69 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 42,260.41, the S&P 500 gained 12.03 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 5,856.22, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 106.92 points, or 0.57 per cent, to 18,815.27. Monday’s relief rally saw Wall Street’s major indexes soar, buoyed by Washington and Beijing’s agreement to dial back stringent reciprocal tariffs, signaling a joint effort to stave off a global economic downturn. The US will pause the extra tariffs it imposed on ******** imports to 30 per cent from 145 per cent for three months, while ******** duties on US imports will fall to 10 per cent from 125 per cent in the same *******. After the tariff truce, Goldman Sachs became the first major brokerage to lower its probability of a US recession. The three major indexes have managed to recover from losses since April 2 – or “Liberation Day” – when US President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs. A 90-day pause announced on April 9 for countries other than China, along with solid earnings reports and a limited US-*** trade agreement last week, helped the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq regain lost ground. Most megacap and growth stocks swung higher, with Nvidia and Amazon.com up more than 2.3 per cent each. Crypto exchange operator Coinbase Global, which is slated to join the S&P 500 on May 19, was among the top movers, jumping 15 per cent. As earnings season draws to a close with more than 90 per cent of S&P 500 companies having reported earnings, investors look forward to results from retail giant Walmart, expected later this week. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 2.13-to-1 ratio on the NYSE, and by a 1.45-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 posted nine new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 29 new highs and 22 new lows. Source link #Nasdaq #edge #markets #eye #inflation #data Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This stand-alone mechanical switch number-pad and calculator combo is slashed to just $39 This stand-alone mechanical switch number-pad and calculator combo is slashed to just $39 The easiest solution for a keyboard for both gaming and productivity is to go for a full-sized keyboard with all the buttons you’d need to accomplish both activities. But what if you’ve ventured down the TKL (tenkeyless) or 60/65% keyboard route? Well, the answer is, there are options. My daily driver is an Everest Mountain 60 – a 60% keyboard that I also purchased a separate number pad for. This means I can play games, have plenty of space on my desk, and when it comes time to crunch spreadsheets, I can just whip out the number pad and increase my productivity. Having a detachable number pad also means I can place it on the left of my keyboard (I’m right-handed) and use my mouse and numpad simultaneously. At Amazon, you can find today’s deal on the Azio Izo mechanical switch number pad for just $39. This is a 43% saving from the original list price of $69. The Izo is a combination of a number pad and a calculator, with a screen and even backlighting. The switches used are Gateron-Reds with a linear action. You can connect the numpad to your PC or laptop via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.0. If you want to pair this number pad up with a matching keyboard, you can. The Azio Izo 75% mechanical keyboard is the matching partner to the standalone number pad and has the same aesthetics and design. Don’t forget to look at our Amazon coupon codes for May 2025 and see if you can save on today’s deal or other products at Amazon. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Source link #standalone #mechanical #switch #numberpad #calculator #combo #slashed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]