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AMD: Are Markets Overreacting to Earnings Report? AMD: Are Markets Overreacting to Earnings Report? AMD (NASDAQ:) reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.09, slightly better than street expectations of $1.08. Over the last 8 quarters now, AMD has beaten street estimates 5 times and 3 have come in exactly as expected. Earnings came in 0.9% above expectations, which was below the 8-quarter average of 1.8% (orange line). Although results are skewed by the outsized beat of Q1 2023. Earnings growth is heating up again, with Q4 making the 3rd straight quarter of accelerating earnings. Sales beat street estimates as the company reported Q4 revenue of $7.658 billion. AMD has now beaten sales estimates in 7 of the last 8 quarters. Sales came in 1.7% above estimates, better than the 8-quarter average (orange line) of 1.2%. Sales growth is also heating up again, as the company reported 3 straight quarters of accelerating sales growth. So we have accelerating sales and earnings growth; with street expectations of 41% EPS growth and 23% sales growth over the next 4 quarters. However, the stock has seemed to fall out of favor recently, with AMD falling 22% over the last 200 trading days compared to a gain of 22% in the . Strong Pullback May Be an Opportunity (SO:) The stock is down over 50% from its record high. Not at all unusual for a high-growth stock, but it is unusual to lag this far behind against the backdrop of rising market averages. However, the pullback in the stock may now lead to value opportunities for investors. The forward price-to-earnings ratio is now 23.6, which makes it one of the few (maybe the only?!) growth tech name whose forward growth rates are greater than the current valuation. If we look at the chart above, its clear to see that price is in a well-defined downtrend. The areas I’d be looking at for potential support is the $93 level and the $80 for sure, if it ever got that low. The $80 area would match the size of the 2022 bear market. My feeling is the stock is getting oversold and this is an overreaction. But momentum can be difficult to reverse and may take time to flip. I’ll be looking at the price reactions if we hit those key pivot levels, or if we can break the down trend line, possibly signaling a trend change. Source link #AMD #Markets #Overreacting #Earnings #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

US destroyers in the Red Sea conflict defeated enemy weapons without firing a shot, changing the way warships fight US destroyers in the Red Sea conflict defeated enemy weapons without firing a shot, changing the way warships fight US destroyers operating in the Red Sea last year defeated Houthi drones without firing a shot. The warships used “non-kinetic” capabilities to defeat the threat, per documents reviewed by ***. The Navy said the incidents demonstrated a new way for its warships to battle enemy threats. US Navy destroyers fended off Houthi drones in the Red Sea last year without firing a shot, demonstrating alternative ways for warships to battle these threats. Documents obtained by Business Insider detail multiple incidents throughout the Navy’s counter-Houthi mission in which US destroyers used “non-kinetic” capabilities, engagement methods not dependent on munitions and physical destruction, to defeat the hostile drones launched by the Iran-backed Yemeni rebels. Between November 27, 2023, and March 9, 2024, sailors aboard the USS Mason “successfully executed the engagements” of a drone using undefined “non-kinetic effects” to intercept the uncrewed system. These actions prevented damage to Navy and coalition warships and commercial vessels, one of the documents said. And on February 19, 2024, sailors aboard USS Gravely used an unspecified “Non-Kinetic Weapon system” in multiple successful non-kinetic engagements against drones in combat, according to another document. It said that these non-kinetic engagements are “not only proving non-kinetic weapon systems work underway, but changing the way the Surface Navy fights wars at sea.” The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely sails in the Red Sea in June 2024.US Navy photo The document said that these engagements trained the rest of the Navy on how to use non-kinetic weapon systems successfully — which other US warships went on to do. The Mason and Gravely spent months deployed to the Middle East last year as part of the US military’s counter-Houthi mission. Navy officials declined to comment on the non-kinetic capabilities of US warships, but destroyers have several ways to defeat enemy drones without firing a shot. A kinetic means of interception would be something like launching a surface-to-air missile at the drone, hitting it with the ship’s close-in weapons system, or blasting it out of the sky with rounds from a five-inch deck gun. Bryan Clark, a former Navy officer and defense analyst at the Hudson Institute, explained to *** that US destroyers are equipped with the AN/SLQ-32 electronic warfare suite, commonly referred to as Slick-32. The SLQ-32 is a destroyer’s electronic ears, capable of detecting the transmissions of a foreign jet or identifying the seeker on an incoming missile. Through its electronic attack systems, the SLQ-32 can also blast electronic noise at frequencies used by a missile guidance system to confuse it. A warship’s electronic warfare systems also include the Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) system, an information warfare/electronic warfare and tactical cryptologic signals intelligence system. This system has documented electronic warfare non-kinetic capabilities. USS Gravely launches Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in the Red Sea in January 2024.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Word The documents *** obtained showed that the sailors from the Mason and Gravely who received combat awards for their roles in defeating the Houthi drones during the non-kinetic engagements worked with the SSEE. Electronic detection and jamming have long been part of the Navy’s doctrine, but US warships had never faced as intense a drone threat as the one brought on by the Houthis. American forces have eliminated nearly 500 drones launched by the rebels since they first started their attacks against ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in October 2023. “This is really the first time we’ve seen airborne drones used in anti-ship attacks against US and allied navies,” Clark said. Proving the effectiveness of non-kinetic capabilities is significant for the Navy. Not only are these solutions much cheaper than taking out drones with surface-to-air missiles, but they also spare a ship from depleting its magazine, requiring it to leave the battlespace to rearm. This is critical to sustaining warships during a high-tempo operating environment like the Houthi conflict. Clark said that these non-kinetic engagements underscore how the Navy has developed a better sense of how to match a warship’s defensive systems with threats that it’s facing — one of many lessons the sea service is taking away from the Houthi conflict. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #destroyers #Red #Sea #conflict #defeated #enemy #weapons #firing #shot #changing #warships #fight Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India’s central bank cuts rates for first time in nearly 5 years; signals less restrictive approach – Reuters India India’s central bank cuts rates for first time in nearly 5 years; signals less restrictive approach – Reuters India India’s central bank cuts rates for first time in nearly 5 years; signals less restrictive approach Reuters IndiaRBI: India’s central bank slashes rates after five years BBC.comMorning Bid: India eyes historic rate cut, global easing momentum mounts ReutersRBI MPC Meeting 2025: RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, a first in 5 years; estimates FY26 GDP growth at 6.7% The Indian ExpressNBFCs Need More Easing Than RBI Rate Cut for Earnings Boost Bloomberg Source link #Indias #central #bank #cuts #rates #time #years #signals #restrictive #approach #Reuters #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lynas Rare Earths, the prince, the heiress and a big Malaysian mess Lynas Rare Earths, the prince, the heiress and a big Malaysian mess SPECIAL REPORT: Malaysian royalty and the daughter of a dead politician can be revealed as the owners of a company building a facility to store toxic waste from a Lynas refinery. Source link #Lynas #Rare #Earths #prince #heiress #big #Malaysian #mess Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ReSetna: Review – Gamer Social Club ReSetna: Review – Gamer Social Club Explore the world of ReSetna, a single player metroidvania game that offers a mix of sleek design and rough edges. Source link #ReSetna #Review #Gamer #Social #Club Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump to meet Japan’s Ishiba as China trade war simmers Trump to meet Japan’s Ishiba as China trade war simmers By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time on Friday as two allies wary of China’s rise work to boost business and security ties while an escalating trade war threatens to rupture the global economy. Trump, whose first three weeks in office have shredded norms and shaken foreign capitals from Ottawa to Bogota, has taken a more conventional approach to Washington’s longstanding Asia-Pacific allies, including Japan, South Korea, Australia and the Philippines. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. But those friendships may be tested as Trump’s early fight with China over synthetic opioids and warnings of tariffs against other countries – Japan included – threaten to disrupt commercial relations in Asia and beyond. Trump put a 10% tariff on all imports from China in what he called an “opening salvo” in a clash between the world’s two largest economies, sending consumers and businesses scrambling to adjust. Japan is especially trade-dependent: it is a major exporter and counts on imports for much of its food and natural resources, and many of its firms are deeply invested in and reliant on China. Tokyo shares the hawkish outlook towards China of Trump’s national security team over Beijing’s global ambitions and extensive territorial claims in Asia, including the vital chip-producing island of Taiwan. At the same time, Japanese officials are wary of possible efforts by Beijing to court the U.S. president with promises of cooperation on key global issues, including trade. Trump spoke to ******** President Xi Jinping days before taking office and has said he will discuss tariffs with him soon. Japanese officials speaking privately say they are comfortable in dealing with Trump’s China hawks, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security Michael Waltz, but less so with those in the administration with strong business ties with Beijing, such as billionaire Elon Musk, who has developed a significant Washington power base. Trump and Ishiba are expected to hold a joint news conference on Friday afternoon. BRACING FOR TRUMP DEMANDS For Tokyo, the early White House visit is a promising signal from the new Trump administration. “There’s two foreign heads of state that have been received in the Oval Office,” said Rahm Emanuel, Biden’s ambassador to Tokyo. “That’s Bibi Netanyahu of Israel, and Japan. So that’s a good thing, and that’s a good sign.” Trump was close with the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe but has no relationship with Ishiba, who took office in October. That is something Japanese officials want to change, and they plan to invite Trump to visit Japan. One familiar face in the Japanese delegation will be Sunao Takao, Abe’s long-serving interpreter who Trump once jokingly referred to as junior prime minister. Tokyo has taken the unusual step of deploying Takao, now a senior foreign ministry bureaucrat, to interpret for Ishiba in the hope of rekindling that rapport. Japan is girding for Trump to demand concessions to reduce the $56 billion bilateral trade surplus and stave off the threat of tariffs. Tokyo has been preparing some concessions, officials told Reuters, including considering to buy more LNG from the United States and offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has also promised to invest hundreds of billions in artificial intelligence in the U.S. Options to increase manufacturing investment in the U.S., semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence are also expected to figure in the discussions. “The Japanese are definitely thinking of ways to both reduce the deficit and create jobs in the United States in industrial sectors that are of particular interest to Donald Trump,” said Kenneth Weinstein, head of Japan program at Washington’s conservative Hudson Institute think tank. There are areas of tension beyond trade, including the attempted takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. Former President Joe Biden blocked the deal but delayed its enforcement pending legal action; Trump has also vowed to block the deal. However, there are also solid signs of stability and continuity in ties and the two leaders are expected to formally agree to language touting their alliance and common views on the economy and security issues, including China and Taiwan, according to another official familiar with the discussions. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom in Washington; Additional reporting by Tim Kelly and John Geddie in Tokyo. Editing by Gerry Doyle) Source link #Trump #meet #Japans #Ishiba #China #trade #war #simmers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Netanyahu says ‘worth listening carefully’ to Trump’s proposal for Gaza – The Times of Israel Netanyahu says ‘worth listening carefully’ to Trump’s proposal for Gaza – The Times of Israel Netanyahu says ‘worth listening carefully’ to Trump’s proposal for Gaza The Times of IsraelTrump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution The New York TimesTrump’s plans for Gaza ‘clearly catastrophic’, researchers say EuronewsThe End of ‘Palestine’ Tablet MagazineIn Michigan, some Arab American voters revisit their support for Trump after he suggests “take over” of Gaza Strip CBS News Source link #Netanyahu #worth #listening #carefully #Trumps #proposal #Gaza #Times #Israel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pilbara Nats and Libs candidates commit to regional airfare caps and hit back at WA Labor claims Pilbara Nats and Libs candidates commit to regional airfare caps and hit back at WA Labor claims Pilbara candidates for the WA Nationals and Liberals have shot back at WA Labor’s claims that discounted airfares for regional residents could be at risk if either party were elected. On Tuesday, WA Labor issued a statement which claimed its regional airfare zone cap could be scrapped under the Liberals and Nationals. Pilbara Liberal candidate Amanda Kailis confirmed a WA Liberal government would be committed to a continuation of the Regional Airfare Zone Cap. “Any suggestion that this scheme is under threat by the Liberal Party is scaremongering by Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti, and has no basis whatsoever,” she said. “I will be working to see more regional flights, which will include a link with Exmouth, and will support efforts made to connect Exmouth with the Eastern States, and to increase connections between Karratha and Port Hedland, so that travellers do not have to go through Perth. “Air links are like roads – they are growth drivers for the economy and diversification of the economy as well as connecting people.” Similarly, Nationals WA have no intention of scrapping the program. Pilbara Nationals WA candidate Kieran Dart said he strongly supported the development of international flights from both Port Hedland and Karratha and affordable regional flight options. “Although $600 caped return flights are appreciated, the cost of all airfares within the State remains very high compared to international flights,” he said. “Qantas currently has return flights from Perth to Singapore for $519, which is lower than the subsidised Karratha to Perth return flight.” Mr Dart said although many in the mining sector negotiated reduced commercial rates for flights due to the volume booked, there were still some sectors that struggled with paying full price fares, including small businesses, non-government organisations and local governments. “These groups should be applauded rather than penalised for the often unappreciated work they do for our communities,” he said. “Many individuals also face full-price one-way flight costs, when the one-way cost can often exceed the capped return price.” The Regional Airfare Zone Cap was introduced in 2022, where regional residents flying to Perth for personal travel had their flights capped at $199 or $299 one-way, depending on proximity to the city. More than 420,000 airfares have been capped since the inception of the program. “Karratha has had the biggest uptake of capped flights at 100,000 airfares sold, which is the biggest uptake across the State,” Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said. “When we became elected in 2017, one of the biggest issues that was raised by us, by all of our regional members and by regional communities, was the price of airfares. “Some companies support their workers with cheaper flights, but it’s all those other people that don’t have access to those cheaper flights that were missing out, such as people in hospitality, people working in government services, people working in the community, and so we really want to make sure that everyone had a level playing field.” WA Labor recently announced a further $4 million would be invested in the Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme, extending it by six months until the middle of 2026. Source link #Pilbara #Nats #Libs #candidates #commit #regional #airfare #caps #hit #Labor #claims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Apple iPhone SE 4 Launch Imminent, Will Go on ***** Later in February: Report Apple iPhone SE 4 Launch Imminent, Will Go on ***** Later in February: Report iPhone SE 4 will be launched in the coming days and Apple’s upcoming smartphone could go on ***** later this month, according to a Bloomberg report. The company has released three versions of the iPhone SE since 2016, and the next generation model is expected to resemble the iPhone 14 and arrive without a home button and Touch ID. Apple no longer ships devices with a Lightning port, which means the iPhone SE 4 will arrive with a USB Type-C port. It is also said to offer support for Apple Intelligence features. iPhone SE 4 Launch Timeline (Expected) Citing people familiar with Apple’s plans, Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to launch the iPhone SE 4 “as early as next week” and the device could be announced via the company’s website instead of a launch event. Its predecessor was unveiled at the company’s ‘Peak Performance’ event in March 2022. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to go on ***** later this month, according to the report, which states that some configurations of Apple’s current iPhone SE (2022) model are out of stock at various stores in the US. The phone appears to be available for purchase via the company’s website in the US as well as India. It is expected to arrive at a slightly higher price than the 2022 model, which was launched at Rs. 43,900 for the base 64GB model. Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone SE 4 with a processor that is as powerful as the A18 chip that powers the iPhone 16, along with Apple’s first generation modem that is designed to replace the component provided by Qualcomm. It is also expected to be equipped with 8GB of RAM, which should enable support for Apple Intelligence features on the handset. The iPhone SE 4 is also expected to arrive with three other hardware changes. Apple could equip the phone with the same body as the iPhone 14, which means it could feature a larger 6.1-inch OLED screen (vs the 4.7-inch LCD panel on the 2022 model). The home button and Touch ID are also likely to be removed in favour of gesture-based navigation and Face ID, respectively. Finally, a USB Type-C port is expected to replace the Lightning connector on the current model. Source link #Apple #iPhone #Launch #Imminent #***** #February #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

European markets set to open lower after reaching record high European markets set to open lower after reaching record high European markets are set to climb down from record highs when trading resumes on Friday, as corporate earnings, monetary policy and key U.S. jobs data remain in focus. London’s FTSE 100 is expected to open 24 points lower at 8,712 points, according to IG. The ******* DAX index is slated to open 17 points lower at 21,897, IG’s data suggests, while the French CAC 40 is expected to shed 24 points to open at 7,998 points. Stocks in Europe closed at a record high on Thursday, erasing losses earlier this week when the beginnings of a possible U.S.-China trade war sent jitters through global markets. The fresh highs came after a flurry of company earnings report and an interest rate cut from the Bank of England. The central bank on Thursday cut its key rate by 25 basis points and signaled more cuts were on the horizon in 2025. However, it also halved its growth projection for Britain, slashing its 2025 growth forecast from 1.5% to 0.75%. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told CNBC on Thursday that even if the U.K. manages to avoid U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime, a trade war between the U.S. and another major economy “will have an effect” on Britain. Friday will see the release of January U.S. jobs data, which is scheduled for publication at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists polled by Dow Jones are anticipating nonfarm payrolls growth to have cooled to 169,000 new jobs in January, down from the 256,000 jobs added in December. The Dow Jones survey also found economists are expecting America’s unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.1%. In Europe, data releases will include French and ******* import and export data, house price data from the U.K., and an industrial production print from Spain. Corporate earnings releases will resume in Europe on Friday, with a handful of companies including Danske Bank, Ashmore Group and Kongsberg slated to update investors on their finances. Overnight in Asia, stocks were mixed as investors digested India’s first interest rate cut in almost five years and economic data out of Japan. On Wall Street, stock futures were little changed ahead of the release of the United States’ January jobs report. — CNBC’s Hakyung Kim contributed to this report. Source link #European #markets #set #open #reaching #record #high Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Multiple instances of bird flu found in San Mateo County – SFGATE Multiple instances of bird flu found in San Mateo County – SFGATE Multiple instances of bird flu found in San Mateo County SFGATEBird flu found in backyard poultry flock in San Mateo County KRON4First H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in San Mateo backyard flock The Mercury NewsBird flu detected in backyard Redwood City chicken flock KTVU FOX 2 San FranciscoBird flu detected in Bay Area backyard poultry flock San Francisco Chronicle Source link #Multiple #instances #bird #flu #San #Mateo #County #SFGATE Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India’s central bank slashes rates after five years India’s central bank slashes rates after five years India’s central bank has cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years to counter slowing growth in Asia’s third largest economy. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25%, in line with the expectations of many economists. The repo rate is the level at which the central bank lends to commercial banks. The latest cut happens when India’s GDP growth is seen slowing to a four year low of 6.7%. RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said the bank was keeping its policy stance “neutral”, which would open more space to support growth, signalling further rate cuts. Investment growth and urban consumption in the world’s fastest growing major economy have been flagging. Corporate profits have also shrunk in the first half of this financial year. But moderating inflation, an increase in rural demand and good agricultural output will help growth, said Mr Malhotra. The rate cut could lead to marginally lower mortgage and credit card interest rates as well as cheaper borrowing costs for companies. The central bank’s rate reduction follows a range of measures previously announced, including an injection of $18bn (£14.48bn) into the domestic banking system, to ease a cash shortage in the economy. It had also cut the cash reserve ratio – or the reserves commercial banks need to maintain with the RBI – by half a percent in December. The RBI’s rate move follows the Union Budget’s $12bn tax cut for the struggling middle class. Despite this, Mr Modi’s government aims to curb spending to reduce the budget deficit. With limited room for fiscal stimulus, economists expect the central bank to cut rates further by 0.5% –1% to support growth, according to various estimates. However, global uncertainties due to US President Donald Trump’s tariff war, an outflow of foreign investor money and a depreciating currency – which could further weaken if rates come down – have complicated the RBI’s task. The Indian rupee is trading near record lows due to heavy foreign investor outflows from stock markets in recent months. Source link #Indias #central #bank #slashes #rates #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Expert warns pollution will destroy world’s biggest collection of rock art at Murujuga National Park Expert warns pollution will destroy world’s biggest collection of rock art at Murujuga National Park Traditional Custodians and a rock art expert have expressed their dismay over the State Government’s approval of a 50-year extension for Woodside’s North West Shelf at Burrup Hub. Source link #Expert #warns #pollution #destroy #worlds #biggest #collection #rock #art #Murujuga #National #Park Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Free Puff’: Kanye West urges Trump to free ‘my brother’ Diddy from jail – Hindustan Times ‘Free Puff’: Kanye West urges Trump to free ‘my brother’ Diddy from jail – Hindustan Times ‘Free Puff’: Kanye West urges Trump to free ‘my brother’ Diddy from jail Hindustan TimesKanye West unfollows Taylor Swift, follows Diddy instead, asks Donald Trump to ‘free my brother’ The Times of IndiaKanye West Defends Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Pleads With Trump To “Free My Brother Puff” DeadlineKanye West Goes on Now-Deleted Antisemitic, Racist Rant to “Free Puff,” Revives “Slavery is a Choice” Showbiz411P. Diddy posts Instagram ‘thanking’ Kanye West for support amid collaboration reveal The Mirror US Source link #Free #Puff #Kanye #West #urges #Trump #free #brother #Diddy #jail #Hindustan #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sutton’s FA Cup fourth-round predictions v indie band and Man City fans Doves Sutton’s FA Cup fourth-round predictions v indie band and Man City fans Doves Watch live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. I am co-commentating at this game for the iPlayer, and I am really looking forward to going back to Ewood Park. People there always tell me the great Alan Shearer was lucky to play alongside me when we won the Premier League together, and I know Al says the same himself regularly too. This is one of the ties where you think there is a chance of an upset, because of what Wolves boss Vitor Pereira might do – does he go full pelt, or rest a few? Pereira will make some changes, I am sure of that, because staying in the Premier League will be his priority. Rovers manager John Eustace has a different dilemma because I bet he would love to shuffle his squad to help their play-off bid, but he does not have the players to do it. Eustace has done a phenomenal job to have them in and around the top six, despite not being given any help in terms of signings. Scoring goals is Rovers’ problem – Yuki Ohashi is out injured and Makhtar Gueye is not very prolific – and Andreas Weimann is their top scorer this season with eight. They are solid enough, though, with the likes of Callum Brittain, who has probably been Blackburn’s best player this season, alongside Dom Hyam and Danny Batth at the back. They have all been colossal. Getting Lewis Travis back from injury has been important too. He is their real driving force in the middle of the park. As I say, I am not sure what the Wolves team selection will be like, but Pereira might want to build on last weekend’s win over Aston Villa. Based on that, and the fact Blackburn play some good stuff but are not ruthless enough, this is another tie which could go the distance. Sutton’s prediction: 2-1 after extra time Doves’ prediction: 1-0 Source link #Suttons #Cup #fourthround #predictions #indie #band #Man #City #fans #Doves Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** dupes unicorn MCoBeauty looks to crack US market with Campbell ‘Pookie’ Puckett after mega deal *********** dupes unicorn MCoBeauty looks to crack US market with Campbell ‘Pookie’ Puckett after mega deal An ***********-founded cosmetics business looking to break the US market with the help of internet darling Campbell ‘Pookie’ Puckett has been snapped up by a pharmaceuticals billionaire. MCoBeauty was launched by entrepreneur Shelley Sullivan five years ago and has found success selling a range of “luxe for less” makeup or “dupes” as they have become known, of well-known cosmetics products. The strategy — popular with consumers who are looking for cheaper versions of coveted and often expensive foundations, bronzers, blushes and mascara — has proven a financial success. Against the backdrop of a booming beauty industry and cost-conscious shoppers, MCOBeauty’s turnover has grown from $10 million in 2020 to $250 million in the space of four years. After acquiring 50 per cent of the MCoBeauty in 2022, a subsidiary of private pharmaceuticals business DBG Health confirmed it had bought the remaining half of the venture on Friday. Founder Shelley Sullivan said it was “deeply rewarding” to know she had built a brand that resonated with today’s consumer and was the culmination of “30 years hard work in the industry”. “When I founded MCoBeauty five years ago, the vision of surpassing global giants to become Australia’s leading cosmetics brand felt like an ambitious dream,” she said. “I was told that it couldn’t be done, but with persistence and in partnership with DBG Health, we did it and have created the unimaginable.” While terms of the deal were not disclosed, DBG touted MCoBeauty as “the number one cosmetic brand in ANZ, with a billion-dollar valuation.” MCoBeauty is looking to push further into the US market after launching there in 2024, and has partnered with Campbell Puckett — or Pookie as has become her internet sobriquet — as part of the brand’s launch in Target. MCoBeauty is already carried in retailer Kroger. Businesses will often collaborate with popular social media influencers to drive awareness and reach of a particular brand or product. “As part of the launch and roll out to Target USA stores, MCoBeauty has partnered with Campbell Puckett to great success,” a spokesman for DBG Health subsidiary VidaCorp said. *********** billionaire Dennis Bastas is executive chairman and chief executive of DBG Health. “Our thanks to Shelley, who has been an excellent partner and has done a fantastic job leading our MCoBeauty partnership to the number one cosmetics brand in Australia and New Zealand,” he said. “We are excited to build upon the brand’s success in ANZ while exploring its vast growth potential across the USA, Europe and beyond.” Source link #*********** #dupes #unicorn #MCoBeauty #crack #market #Campbell #Pookie #Puckett #mega #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Amazon Says It Can’t Keep Up With AI Demand – Bloomberg Amazon Says It Can’t Keep Up With AI Demand – Bloomberg Amazon Says It Can’t Keep Up With AI Demand BloombergAmazon plans to spend $100 billion this year to capture ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ in AI CNBCBig Tech lines up over $300bn in AI spending for 2025 Financial TimesOpinion: Here’s the $280 billion reason that AI-chip stocks will be just fine MarketWatch Source link #Amazon #Demand #Bloomberg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Manchester-Liverpool rail line closed after Salford car ****** Manchester-Liverpool rail line closed after Salford car ****** The main railway line between Liverpool and Manchester will remain closed for most of Friday after a car crashed on to the line. The ******, which happened near Regents Road roundabout in Salford in the early hours, caused “significant damage to the railway and overhead electric cables”, said Network Rail. No trains are able to run on the Chat Moss line connecting Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly. British Transport Police and Network Rail engineers are on site to remove the vehicle and repair the damaged cables. Source link #ManchesterLiverpool #rail #line #closed #Salford #car #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness revealed 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness revealed The latest-generation Subaru Forester has received the more adventurous Wilderness treatment, adding tougher looks and more rugged off-road equipment to mark the return of the “most capable” version of the Japanese brand’s top-selling SUV. Less than a month after the uprated Forester was leaked in an online video, Subaru of America has officially unveiled its news Wilderness model lineup at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show – alongside the new Australia-bound Forester Hybrid. Based on the sixth-generation mid-sized SUV, the Forester Wilderness promises to pair “go-anywhere capability” with a “refined interior and improved on- and off-road driving performance” when it launches in the US in the third quarter of 2025. No Subaru Wilderness model has ever been sold in Australia, though the Japanese brand’s local arm has left the door open for a potential release Down Under. “We remain very interested in Wilderness editions for our market and are working closely with Subaru Corporation on future opportunities for Australia,” a Subaru Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. “We will be sure to keep you updated on any further developments when available.” 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: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Mechanical tweaks for the Forester Wilderness include longer coil springs and shock absorbers, which have been tuned for “improved stability and comfort on- and off-road” and provide a maximum 9.3 inches (236mm) of ground clearance – up from the standard Forester’s 220mm measurement. The SUV’s continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, which is supported by Subaru’s X-Mode Dual Mode with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes. At the back is also a rear differential temperature sensor. Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system remains albeit in a slightly tweaked form, claimed to offer “faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading”. Steering angle data has also been incorporated for “better stability at turn-in and cornering on higher-speed roads”. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert As for off-road focused gear, the Forester Wilderness is fitted with 17-inch Wilderness-exclusive ****** alloy wheels wrapped in large all-terrain Yokohama Geolandar tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. Subaru has also fitted an uprated transmission cooler, allowing the Forester Wilderness to achieve a towing capacity of 3500 pounds (1587kg). Additionally, Subaru says the Global Platform underpinning the Forester has been enhanced with “10 per cent stiffer torsional rigidity” thanks to a tweaked design and improved manufacturing techniques. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Powering it all is Subaru’s standard 2.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated boxer engine, which produces 136kW of power and 239Nm of torque. Physical changes include standard roof rails with an 800-pound (362kg) static load capacity (176-pound or 80kg dynamic), hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents. Inside are more copper-finish elements, as well as water-resistant upholstery. As with the standard Forester there’s an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster – the latter of which has been programmed with Wilderness-exclusive graphics. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Subaru says full US pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the model’s market launch. The Wilderness range began in the US in 2022 with the Subaru Outback, which brought changes including a 20mm suspension lift for a ground clearance of 240mm, 17-inch alloy wheels, extensive ****** cladding with integrated tow hooks, an uprated 320kg roof rack, and a shorter final drive ratio. It was later joined by the fifth-generation Forester and Crosstrek Wilderness in 2022 and 2023, respectively, the latter of which was most recently updated, in 2024. 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Deaf pupil wins legal fight for sign language interpreter in class Deaf pupil wins legal fight for sign language interpreter in class Hope Webb BBC Scotland News BBC Niamdh Braid launched legal action against her local authority last year after missing out on essential learning A deaf teenager has won a legal fight against Fife Council to have a British Sign Language interpreter in her class for school lessons. Niamdh Braid, 16, from Glenrothes, launched an action against her local authority last year after missing out on essential learning. She has been deaf since birth and wears hearing aids, but the teenager struggles to hear in noisy environments. Her preferred language is British Sign Language (BSL). Niamdh often cannot understand what is taking place during class time and her learning has been affected as a result. Niamdh’s school, Auchmuty High, has some deaf provision but she did not have a sign language interpreter in her classroom Her efforts to try to keep on top of her lessons without an interpreter left her “exhausted”. She told BBC Scotland News: “At the end of the school day I’m so tired. I have to leave class sometimes and take a break because it is just so much. “I come home and I have to go to my bed at half past seven or eight o’clock at night. That’s not normal for a 16-year-old.” Auchmuty High School, where Niamdh is an S5 pupil, does have specialised deaf provision through teachers of the deaf. This is a qualified role used in schools across Scotland. But in some cases the post only requires a BSL level 3 qualification. A BSL interpreter must have at least Level 6 BSL qualification. Niamdh and her parents had previously asked the school for a BSL interpreter but their request was turned down. A complaint to Fife Council was also rejected. Following this, and with financial support from charity National Deaf Children’s Society, Niamdh raised her own legal action against the local authority. Steve Braid said it was “disgusting” his daughter Niamdh had to fight a legal case to get access to learning help Niamdh said: “Deaf children are eight times more likely to leave school with no qualification and that shouldn’t be the case because deafness is not a learning disability. We are able to learn, we are able to achieve anything.” Early last year in a tribunal, it was ruled that Niamdh was being placed at a “substantial disadvantage” and was “at risk of feeling isolated, withdrawn, unsupported and not listened to” without advanced BSL interpretation. The ruling also stated that Fife Council’s BSL provision was only up to Level 2 qualification During the case, Fife Council had argued that there was no spare capacity to assign Niamdh regular input and BSL support without the need to recruit additional staff. The tribunal rejected the complaint. The tribunal’s ruling said the failure to provide advanced BSL support meant the claimant was “missing things in class and does not know what she is missing”. Fife Council initially appealed the decision but in December that appeal was rejected. The local authority has now said it will not challenge the ruling any further. Fife Council must now provide BSL support at a qualified interpreter level in all of Niamdh’s National Qualifications classes. A recruitment process is under way. In a statement, Fife Council’s head of education services, Angela Logue, said: “We have been working very closely with Niamdh and her family to meet her needs as identified by the tribunal.” Mark Ballard from the National Deaf Children’s Society, which funded the legal case, wants other local authorities to follow Fife’s example Niamdh’s father Steve Braid told BBC Scotland News: “It’s disgusting that we’ve had to fight as hard as we have, and as hard as Niamdh’s had to fight. We’ve been quite lucky as, in the end, we’ve got to where we have but there’s a lot of people out there who won’t fight as hard or don’t realise what they are entitled to. “I’m immensely proud of what’s she’s done. She’s so passionate about wanting to take this all further and prove that just because she’s deaf doesn’t mean to can’t do something. She’s very stubborn.” The legal action was funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society. Mark Ballard, its head of policy in Scotland, told BBC Scotland News: “Deafness, by its very nature, means that children can just disappear into the back of the classroom. “That’s why we hope that every local authority in Scotland will look at this and put in place the support that deaf children need, rather than those children and their parents having to go all the way to a tribunal to get what should be theirs as a right.” Source link #Deaf #pupil #wins #legal #fight #sign #language #interpreter #class Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Trump administration sued by government workers over cuts to USAID Trump administration sued by government workers over cuts to USAID The flag of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) outside its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2025. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The largest U.S. government workers’ union and an association of foreign service workers sued the Trump administration on Thursday in an effort to reverse its aggressive dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C. federal court by the American Federation of Government Employees and the American Foreign Service Association, seeks an order blocking what it says are “unconstitutional and ******** actions” that have created a “global humanitarian crisis.” Those actions include President Donald Trump’s order on January 20, the day he was inaugurated, pausing all U.S. foreign aid. That was followed by orders from the State Department halting USAID projects around the world, agency computer systems going offline and staff abruptly laid off or placed on leave. The lawsuit names Trump and the State and Treasury Departments as defendants. The White House and the departments did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The gutting of the agency has largely been overseen by businessman Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a close Trump ally spearheading the president’s effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy. On Monday, Musk wrote on X, the social media platform he owns, that he and his employees “spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper.” “Not a single one of defendants’ actions to dismantle USAID were taken pursuant to congressional authorization,” the lawsuit said. “And pursuant to federal statute, Congress is the only entity that may lawfully dismantle the agency.” The agency’s website now states that as of midnight on Friday “all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs.” The Trump administration plans to keep fewer than 300 employees, out of more than 10,000, sources told Reuters earlier on Thursday. “The agency’s collapse has had disastrous humanitarian consequences,” Thursday’s lawsuit said, including shutting down efforts to fight malaria and ****. “Already, 300 babies that would not have had ****, now do. Thousands of girls and women will die from pregnancy and childbirth.” Trump’s foreign aid freeze and the shutdown of USAID have also crippled global efforts to relieve hunger, leaving about 500,000 metric tons of food worth $340 million in limbo. The lawsuit alleges that dissolving USAID, which was established as an independent agency in a 1998 law passed by Congress, is beyond Trump’s authority under the Constitution and violates his duty to faithfully execute the nation’s laws. It seeks a temporary and eventually permanent order from the court restoring USAID’s funding, reopening its offices and blocking further orders to dissolve it. Source link #Trump #administration #sued #government #workers #cuts #USAID Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration sued by government workers over cuts to USAID Trump administration sued by government workers over cuts to USAID The flag of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) outside its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2025. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The largest U.S. government workers’ union and an association of foreign service workers sued the Trump administration on Thursday in an effort to reverse its aggressive dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C. federal court by the American Federation of Government Employees and the American Foreign Service Association, seeks an order blocking what it says are “unconstitutional and ******** actions” that have created a “global humanitarian crisis.” Those actions include President Donald Trump’s order on January 20, the day he was inaugurated, pausing all U.S. foreign aid. That was followed by orders from the State Department halting USAID projects around the world, agency computer systems going offline and staff abruptly laid off or placed on leave. The lawsuit names Trump and the State and Treasury Departments as defendants. The White House and the departments did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The gutting of the agency has largely been overseen by businessman Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a close Trump ally spearheading the president’s effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy. On Monday, Musk wrote on X, the social media platform he owns, that he and his employees “spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper.” “Not a single one of defendants’ actions to dismantle USAID were taken pursuant to congressional authorization,” the lawsuit said. “And pursuant to federal statute, Congress is the only entity that may lawfully dismantle the agency.” The agency’s website now states that as of midnight on Friday “all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs.” The Trump administration plans to keep fewer than 300 employees, out of more than 10,000, sources told Reuters earlier on Thursday. “The agency’s collapse has had disastrous humanitarian consequences,” Thursday’s lawsuit said, including shutting down efforts to fight malaria and ****. “Already, 300 babies that would not have had ****, now do. Thousands of girls and women will die from pregnancy and childbirth.” Trump’s foreign aid freeze and the shutdown of USAID have also crippled global efforts to relieve hunger, leaving about 500,000 metric tons of food worth $340 million in limbo. The lawsuit alleges that dissolving USAID, which was established as an independent agency in a 1998 law passed by Congress, is beyond Trump’s authority under the Constitution and violates his duty to faithfully execute the nation’s laws. It seeks a temporary and eventually permanent order from the court restoring USAID’s funding, reopening its offices and blocking further orders to dissolve it. Source link #Trump #administration #sued #government #workers #cuts #USAID Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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