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Crescent Moon and Venus light up the night sky Crescent Moon and Venus light up the night sky With the clearest skies in the south-east of the *** on Saturday, viewing conditions were ideal for planet spotting. Cloud is likely to prevail over the next few nights – but as the week goes on there will be a greater chance of clearer skies for many parts of the country. If you are planning to be outside at night, you might want to wrap up warmly as cold nights and frosty mornings will feature in the forecast. Source link #Crescent #Moon #Venus #light #night #sky Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Florida 13-year-old girl still missing, police asking for public’s help Florida 13-year-old girl still missing, police asking for public’s help Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways The Brief Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl from Florida. Officials said Avery Rice last was seen Jan. 29 at the Scoops Ice Cream shop in the Atlantic Plaza in the Satellite Beach area. Those who have information on Avery’s location should contact the Satellite Beach Police Department at (321) 773-4400. BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl from Florida. The Satellite Beach Police Department said Avery Rice last was seen Jan. 29 at the Scoops Ice Cream shop in the Atlantic Plaza in the Brevard County area. Police said Avery Rice, 13, last was seen Jan. 29 in Brevard County. (Credit: Satellite Beach Police Department) Where is Avery Rice? The backstory Police said Avery last was seen on video surveillance around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Scoops. However, officials reported there have been no confirmed sightings of Avery since then. What we know Police reported Avery to have brown eyes, brown hair and to be wearing braces. Avery is about 4 feet and 10 inches tall, officials stated. According to police, she last was seen wearing a ****** shirt, ****** shorts, and ****** and white shoes. What you can do Avery’s family is offering a $10,000 cash reward for any information leading to her whereabouts. Those who have information on Avery’s location should contact the Satellite Beach Police Department at (321) 773-4400. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Satellite Beach Police Department. Source link #Florida #13yearold #girl #missing #police #publics Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks Investors had a volatile end to January as they weighed the Federal Reserve’s pause on rate cuts, a busy earnings season and the prospect of new tariffs. Given these dynamics and the volatility in the stock market, it could be difficult for investors to pick the right stocks for their portfolios. Tracking the recommendations of top analysts could be helpful in this regard, as they look beyond short-term noise and focus on companies’ long-term growth potential. With that in mind, here are three stocks favored by the Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance. Netflix We start with streaming giant Netflix (NFLX). The company recently impressed investors with better-than-anticipated results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting about 19 million subscriber additions. Reacting to the stellar Q4 print, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth reiterated a buy rating on NFLX stock and boosted the price target to $1,150 from $1,000, saying “NFLX enters the new year firing on all cylinders.” Anmuth added that Netflix is gaining from a very solid content slate. While the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, the Christmas Day NFL games and the second season of “Squid Game” were major content releases in Q4, the analyst noted the company’s commentary that these three together accounted for only a small percentage of the overall subscriber additions and that the robust additions were driven by broad content strength. The analyst also highlighted that Netflix is witnessing enhanced engagement per member household and encouraging retention. Reacting to the company’s decision to raise prices, Anmuth expects only a little pushback in the U.S. and a few other markets, given the strong content. Looking ahead, the analyst believes that the story this year will shift more towards advertising, with the company gearing up to pursue several initiatives. Overall, Anmuth is bullish on Netflix based on double-digit revenue growth estimates for 2025 and 2026, operating margin expansion, its dominant position in streaming, and expectations of a multi-year rise in free cash flow. He now expects 30 million net additions in 2025 compared to the previous estimate of 21 million. The analyst also increased his revenue estimates for 2025 and 2026 by 4% and raised his operating profit estimate for both years by 13%. Anmuth ranks No. 80 among more than 9,300 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been profitable 63% of the time, delivering an average return of 20%. See Netflix Hedge Fund Activity on TipRanks. Intuitive Surgical This week’s second stock pick is Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery and the maker of the popular da Vinci surgical systems. The company ended 2024 on a strong note, with market-beating earnings. However, ISRG’s gross margin guidance for 2025 fell short of expectations and indicated contraction compared to 2024. In reaction to the results, JPMorgan analyst Robbie Marcus reaffirmed a buy rating on ISRG stock and increased the price target to $675 from $575. The analyst noted the company’s upbeat profitability metrics and explained that the revenue beat was driven by solid gross system placements and procedure growth. In particular, Marcus noted the placement of 174 da Vinci 5 systems in Q4 2024, way ahead of JPMorgan’s estimate of 125. “With strong momentum from dv5 heading into 2025 and a setup for another year of beat-and-raise quarters, we remain bullish on Intuitive and reiterate our Top Large Cap Pick,” he said. Commenting on the 2025 outlook, Marcus stated that Intuitive Surgical’s gross margin guidance of 67% to 68% slightly lagged JPMorgan’s and the Street’s estimate of about 68.5%. However, the analyst contended that while the gross margin guidance miss triggered some concerns, he sees the outlook as conservative, with a possible upside just as seen in 2024. He highlighted that ISRG’s 2024 initial gross margin outlook was 67% to 68%, but it then ended the year favorably with a gross margin of nearly 69%. Overall, Marcus thinks that Intuitive Surgical is well positioned in the rapidly growing, underpenetrated soft-tissue robotics space. He expects the introduction of new systems and approval of the use of ISRG’s systems in new procedures to drive future expansion. Marcus ranks No. 683 among more than 9,300 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been profitable 56% of the time, delivering an average return of 11.2%. See Intuitive Surgical Ownership Structure on TipRanks. Twilio Finally, let’s look at the cloud communications platform Twilio (TWLO). Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan upgraded TWLO stock to buy from hold and increased the price target to $185 from $77 following the company’s analyst day event and ahead of the fourth-quarter results in February. “Following multiple years of growth compression and several strategic actions, we believe Twilio is now hitting an inflection point both in terms of narrative and fundamentals,” said Rangan, explaining the reason behind his rating upgrade. Further, Rangan expects solid free cash flow generation, supported by Twilio’s aggressive cost reduction and efficiency measures. Rangan added that TWLO’s analyst day reinforced his optimistic view, thanks to accelerated product velocity and an improved go-to-market strategy. The analyst thinks that enhancements to the company’s Communications portfolio can help Twilio expand its already dominant position in the core CPaaS (communications platform as a Service) market. He thinks that following robust Q3 results, there is still notable upside in TWLO stock, driven by the company’s strategic actions over the past two years. Also, Rangan sees a possible upside to the calendar year 2025 revenue growth estimates, given inflecting usage trends in communications and new product cross-sell opportunities, backed by core platform enhancements and generative AI innovations. Rangan ranks No. 345 among more than 9,300 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been successful 61% of the time, delivering an average return of 11.4%. See Twilio Stock Charts on TipRanks. Source link #Top #Wall #Street #analysts #optimistic #growth #prospects #stocks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

IDF confirms targeted strike in northern Gaza – The Jerusalem Post IDF confirms targeted strike in northern Gaza – The Jerusalem Post IDF confirms targeted strike in northern Gaza The Jerusalem PostIDF acts against threats, violations of Gaza ceasefire JNS.orgIDF says drone fired warning shot at vehicle trying to bypass security checks in Gaza The Times of IsraelDespite ceasefire, Israeli military kills ************ fighter in Gaza MSNFour Palestinians wounded in Israeli strike on car on Gaza coast, medics say Al Arabiya English Source link #IDF #confirms #targeted #strike #northern #Gaza #Jerusalem #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Marco Asensio: Aston Villa to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder on loan and Marcus Rashford to have medical Marco Asensio: Aston Villa to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder on loan and Marcus Rashford to have medical Aston Villa are set to sign Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season. Meanwhile, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is scheduled to have a medical at Villa before completing a loan move to the Midlands club. It is not clear when the deals for both players will be completed but Villa are expected to have the pair in before the January transfer window closes on Monday at 23:00 GMT. Villa have already signed Spanish full-back Andres Garcia from Levante and Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund in January, and they sold Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in a £71m deal. Asensio, 29, has scored seven goals in 47 appearances for PSG since joining from Real Madrid in the summer of 2023, helping the club win the French title in 2024. He has also had spells at Mallorca and Espanyol, as well as earning 38 caps for Spain. Boss Unai Emery said his side “need new players” following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Wolves, which left the club eighth in the Premier League. The Midlands club finished in the top eight of the new Champions League group stage to qualify for the last 16. Source link #Marco #Asensio #Aston #Villa #sign #Paris #StGermain #midfielder #loan #Marcus #Rashford #medical Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

iOS 18.3 is Here, Check Out 9 New Things Your iPhone Can Do iOS 18.3 is Here, Check Out 9 New Things Your iPhone Can Do Apple’s software updates regularly bring new capabilities, and iOS 18.3 is no exception. Aside from a few Apple Intelligence tweaks, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 bring other new features and quality-of-life tweaks, so grab your iPhone or iPad and follow along with us. Turn On Apple Intelligence by Default Apple Intelligence is automatically turned on when you update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, or macOS Sequoia 15.3 as part of the onboarding process, even if you previously turned it off. In earlier releases, you had to manually turn it on, meaning Apple Intelligence has gone from an opt-in feature to an opt-out feature. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek If you’re not interested in AI, you can turn off Apple Intelligence any time in Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri on iOS and iPadOS and in System Setting > Apple Intelligence & Siri on macOS. Better yet, choose “Set Up Later” during setup. Disabling Apple Intelligence turns off the following features: Image Wand in the Notes app and the Apple Pencil tool palette ChatGPT integration within Siri and Writing Tools Clean Up and Memory movie creation in the Photos app “Reduce Interruptions” Focus mode Intelligent Breakthrough & Silencing toggle in the Focus settings Natural language search in Photos Smart Replies and AI summaries in the Mail and Messages apps Priority notifications in the Mail app Summaries of web articles in Safari In fact, you’d be wise to turn off Apple Intelligence if you’re not using it. Per Apple’s support page, doing so will free up around 7GB of storage per device that Apple Intelligence reserves for its on-device AI models and other needs. Having turned off Apple Intelligence on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac, I’ve managed to reclaim a combined 21GB of storage space! Apple Intelligence is available on the iPhone 15 Pros, the iPhone 16 lineup, and iPads/Macs powered by Apple silicon chips (M1, M2, M3, and M4, and their variants). Add Calendar Events From Posters or Flyers Visual Intelligence, exclusively available on the iPhone 16 lineup, has been updated in iOS 18.3 to let you add events identified on various posters and flyers to your calendar. Launch Visual Intelligence by pressing and holding the Camera Control button, then point the camera at a concert poster or an event flyer. After a second or so, the option to add a dedicated event to the built-in Calendar app pops up near the top of the screen. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek Identify Plants and Animals in Real-Time Visual Intelligence in iOS 18.3 can also identify plants, animals, and insects. Like before, Visual Intelligence provides a range of quick contextual actions on text detected in your surroundings. For example, you may see options to translate, summarize, read aloud, call phone numbers, get directions, visit websites, and more. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek This isn’t new; the Photos app and the Visual Look Up feature can detect plants and animals, too. That said, having this capability work in real time via Visual Intelligence is nice. iPhone 15 and earlier owners can use Google Lens for similar capabilities. Quickly Turn Off Summarized Notifications iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia temporarily turn off unhinged AI notification summaries for all apps from the App Store’s News & Entertainment category over reports about misleading summarized news headlines from BBC News and the New York Times. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek Notification summaries in iOS 18.3 can also be disabled right from the Lock Screen: swipe left on the notification, choose “Options,” and select “Turn Off Summaries.” You can also toggle summarized notifications individually in Settings > Notifications > Summarize Notifications. Better Distinguish AI Notification Summaries The notification banner for notifications summarized by Apple Intelligence uses italicized text and a glyph. The italics are often used for emphasis, so this change helps distinguish AI notification summaries from your regular notifications. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek Apple also added warnings when enabling notification summaries to clarify that errors happen because this is a beta feature. “This beta feature will occasionally make mistakes that could misrepresent the meaning of the original notification,” it reads. Perform Repeating Calculations The built-in Calculator app in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 supports repeating operation, an old feature temporarily removed in Calculator’s redesign in iOS 18.0. Just press the equal sign again to repeat the last mathematical operation. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek For example, if you perform a 3×2 calculation and get six as an answer, pressing the equal sign again will multiply the result (six) by two again, and continue to do so every time you hit the key. This feature can save time when calculating things like compound interest. Swiping to delete the last digit is still MIA. Another annoyance is swapping the AC button for the Delete key; however, you must touch and hold it to clear a long number at once instead of digit by digit. Warn About Cropping PDF Screenshots iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 introduce a privacy warning when attempting to save a cropped full-page scrolling screenshot as a PDF in the built-in Screenshot tool. Apple wants you to know that cropped content is not physically removed from the PDF file. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek “Content outside the cropped area won’t be visible in most PDF viewers, but it can be made visible in some apps.” This is only true for screenshots saved as PDFs; you cannot revert edits for regular PNG or JPG screenshots. This privacy warning does not pop up in macOS. Many PDF apps redact sensitive information with a ****** highlighter or box that can be easily removed. To avoid this, use a dedicated redact feature in trusted software such as Adobe’s Acrobat, Apple’s Preview, or Readdle’s PDF Expert. Capture Picture-in-Picture Screen Recordings The built-in Screen Recording tool in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 brings three undocumented improvements that 9to5Mac discovered. Firstly, it now captures stereo sound using onboard microphones instead of mono sound like before. Second, screencasts now capture HDR content. In iOS and iPadOS 18.2 and earlier, using Screen Recording while viewing HDR content dimmed the screen and captured your screencast as an SDR video. And third, you can now record the screen with a live camera overlay in picture-in-picture mode, similar to SharePlay screen sharing sessions on FaceTime. This lets you make commentary-style videos without using additional apps or equipment. Count me excited! The live camera overlay in Screen Recording won’t be live in places like the European Union until Apple navigates local privacy laws. You can also pair the live camera overlay in Screen Recording with FaceTime video calls to turn your device into a personal podcast studio and capture both audio and video portions of the call. Screen Recording saves the video in the Photos app, while FaceTime saves the audio-only recording in the Call Recordings folder within the Notes app, and you also get automatic transcription with speaker names and timestamps. Bring a New Animated Wallpaper iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 bring the new “Unity Rhythm” wallpaper for iPhone and iPad as part of Apple’s celebration of ****** History Month. The wallpapers feature custom lettering writing the word “Unity,” which changes orientation when the device locks, unlocks, and lands on the Home Screen, according to Apple’s announcement. Christian Zibreg / How-To Geek / Apple watchOS 11.3 brings the matching Unity Rhythm watch face that animates upon wrist raise. To apply the new watch face, touch and hold your current watch face, then hit the plus button on the right and select “Add” in the Unity Rhythm section. iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 also include fixes for disappearing keyboards when typing to Siri and audio playback continuing after closing the Music app, as well as patches for over two dozen vulnerabilities—including one that was actively exploited. Source link #iOS #Check #iPhone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Your guide to the busiest week of the season Your guide to the busiest week of the season The corporate earnings season will reach its halfway point with the busiest week of the reporting *******. More than 100 S & P 500 companies are slated to post their latest quarterly reports. Among those are Alphabet, Amazon and Advanced Micro Devices. So far, about 180 S & P 500 members have reported fourth-quarter earnings. Of those, 77% have topped analyst expectations. That’s above the 10-year average beat rate of 75%, according to FactSet . Take a look at CNBC Pro’s breakdown of what’s expected from this week’s key reports. All times are ET. Monday Palantir Technologies is set to report earnings after the bell, followed by a call at 5 p.m. Last quarter: PLTR surged 20% on a strong revenue outlook . This quarter: Analysts polled by FactSet expect a 37% year-over-year jump in earnings. What to watch: Palantir is coming off a monster year, surging 340% in 2024. Can the software company keep that momentum going in 2025? What history shows: Palantir has rallied more than 10% in four of the last five earnings days, according to Bespoke Investment Group. Tuesday Pfizer is set to report earnings in the premarket, with a conference call with management slated for 10:30 a.m. Last quarter: PFE topped earnings estimates and hiked its full-year guidance . This quarter: Analysts polled by FactSet see revenue growth of more than 20% from the year-earlier *******. What to watch: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC in January that the company would be focused on its drug pipeline, which includes trials for three oncology treatments and one weight loss medication. Investors will look for clarity on that front. What history shows: Pfizer has a strong track record on earnings, beating expectations 87% of the time, Bespoke data shows. Alphabet is set to report earnings after the bell, followed by a call at 4:30 p.m. Last quarter: GOOGL earnings beat expectations thanks to strong cloud revenue . This quarter: The Google parent’s earnings are forecast to have grown by nearly 30%, per FactSet. What to watch: Oppenheimer’s Jason Helfstein is optimistic heading into the report following encouraging results from Meta Platforms. “META confirmed Gen AI is driving ad price growth, which should also benefit GOOG, cementing it as an AI winner,” he said. What history shows: Alphabet earnings have topped analyst expectations for seven quarters in a row, Bespoke data shows. Advanced Micro Devices is set to report earnings following the close. Management is slated to hold a conference call at 5 p.m. Last quarter: AMD fell after the company’s forecast failed to impress investors . This quarter: Analysts expect the chipmaker to report year-over-year earnings growth of 40%, per FactSet. What to watch: AMD shares took a 5% hit last week as the artificial intelligence trade showed signs of faltering after the emergence of DeepSeek. On top of that, the stock has dropped 30% over the past 12 months due to growing competition concerns. Investors will look for signs of a turnaround in this report. What history shows: AMD fell in three of the last four earnings days, including a 10.6% drop on Oct. 29. Wednesday Disney is set to report earnings before the open, with a call scheduled for 8:30 a.m . Last quarter: DIS surged on strong streaming growth and solid guidance. This quarter: The company is expected to report solid earnings growth, but revenue is forecast to expand by just 4%, per FactSet. What to watch: According to JPMorgan analyst David Karnovsky, Disney may be the best-positioned company in a challenged media industry, which will bode well for results. “While we are cautious on the media landscape due to PayTV sub losses and advertising headwinds, Disney is our favorite in the group due to the company’s unique content, improving streaming financials, and parks operation, which provides an avenue to attractively deploy capital,” he said. What history shows: Bespoke data shows Disney has beaten earnings estimates for six straight quarters. Ford Motor is set to report earnings after the bell. Management will hold a call at 5 p.m. Last quarter: F issued weak guidance for 2024 , but third-quarter earnings beat expectations. This quarter: Analysts polled by FactSet expect 20% year-over-year earnings growth from the automaker. What to watch: Barclays analyst Dan Levy isn’t optimistic heading into Ford’s latest report. Last month, he downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight, noting : “It lacks a compelling case for us to remain OW-rated. Simply, with Ford facing headwinds from volume and price in ’25, it’s unclear that cost actions will be sufficient to offset these drags — this uncertainty leads us to step to the sidelines with an EW rating.” What history shows: Ford beats earnings expectations nearly 70% of the time, per Bespoke. However, the stock averages a 0.7% decline on earnings days. Thursday Amazon is set to report earnings after the bell, with a call slated for 5 p.m. Last quarter: Amazon beat the Street’s expectations on earnings and saw strong cloud growth. This quarter: The e-commerce giant is expected to report earnings growth of nearly 50% year on year, according to FactSet. What to watch: Bank of America analyst Justin Post noted Amazon Web Services and retail margin growth are still intact, meaning the company should outperform expectations. “While AWS growth and Retail margin expectations have increased, we think AI-driven Cloud growth remains a top sector opportunity, while Retail Margin expansion can continue to drive outsized profit growth vs. peers,” he said. What history shows: Amazon has beaten earnings expectations for seven straight quarters. Source link #guide #busiest #week #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Asteroid skimming by Earth in 2032 could be a threat. Scientists may consider 'spacecraft-based response' – Sky at Night Magazine Asteroid skimming by Earth in 2032 could be a threat. Scientists may consider 'spacecraft-based response' – Sky at Night Magazine Asteroid skimming by Earth in 2032 could be a threat. Scientists may consider ‘spacecraft-based response’ Sky at Night MagazineAsteroid triggers global defence plan amid chance of collision with Earth in 2032 The GuardianESA actively monitoring near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 European Space AgencyThere’s a small chance an asteroid could hit Earth within the next decade, says NASA ABC News Source link #Asteroid #skimming #Earth #threat #Scientists #039spacecraftbased #response039 #Sky #Night #Magazine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Joe Willock: Newcastle report racist social media abuse sent to midfielder to police Joe Willock: Newcastle report racist social media abuse sent to midfielder to police Newcastle United have contacted police after midfielder Joe Willock was the target for “appalling” racist abuse on social media. Willock received the abuse on Instagram following Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat against Fulham at St James’ Park on Saturday. The 25-year-old was a second-half substitute and missed a chance to put Newcastle 2-1 up before Rodrigo Muniz scored late on to secure the points for Fulham. Willock shared screenshots of some of the abuse he faced, and Newcastle called for action from social media companies to prevent players receiving such messages. “Newcastle United strongly condemns the appalling racist abuse received by Joe Willock on Instagram on Saturday evening. There is no room for racism anywhere,” read a club statement. “Joe has been given the club’s full support and we will continue to do all we can to ensure the ******** of our players, staff and supporters. “The club has reported the abuse to Meta – the owners of Instagram, and urges all social media companies to do more to eradicate this behaviour from their platforms. “The club has also reported the abuse to the police, and will support the strongest possible action against those responsible.” A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Shortly after 21:00 GMT yesterday [Saturday], we received a number of complaints about a post on social media. “As a result, an investigation is ongoing. “We want to make it clear we condemn all forms of discrimination.” The Premier League said it was “appalled” by the abuse and would support the investigation, adding it would “where possible take action against any individual we are able to identify”. Willock’s Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak posted on X on Sunday: “We win together, we lose together! Always with you brother Joe Willock. There’s no room for racism.” News of Willock’s abuse comes a week after police began an investigation into “threats and abuse” directed at referee Michael Oliver after he controversially sent of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly in their win at Wolves. Police have also investigated abuse received by the wife of Gunners striker Kai Havertz, including threats to the couple’s unborn child, following the club’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United at the start of January. Source link #Joe #Willock #Newcastle #report #racist #social #media #abuse #midfielder #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Morgan Stanley Trims Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Price Target Amid AI and Margin Concerns Morgan Stanley Trims Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Price Target Amid AI and Margin Concerns We recently compiled a list of the 10 Latest AI News and Ratings on Investors’ Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other AI stocks. The rapid advancements in AI are reshaping the competitive landscape, challenging established business models, and redefining the role of computing power in innovation. DeepSeek’s R1 has emerged as a pivotal moment as it shows that cutting-edge AI can be developed with significantly lower costs and resources. This breakthrough not only disrupts traditional AI development strategies but also boosts global competition, especially between China and the U.S. As AI becomes more accessible, its impact extends beyond technology as it influences markets, regulations, and the future of open-source collaboration. In an interview on Bloomberg: The China Show, Jen Zhu Scott, a venture capitalist at IN. Capital described DeepSeek’s R1 as a breakthrough in AI. She highlighted how DeepSeek has shifted AI development away from being dominated by a few large firms by making its research open source. The move has significantly lowered barriers by showing that high computing power isn’t always necessary to advance AI. Scott explained that while the market initially reacted negatively to U.S. chip stocks, demand for certain chips may still rise as AI applications grow. She acknowledged skepticism about DeepSeek’s low costs but argued that even if expenses were significantly higher, the achievement is still substantial. She addressed speculation about access to advanced chips, dismissed conspiracy theories, and noted that larger firms with more resources haven’t delivered similar breakthroughs. Scott also critiqued U.S. technology restrictions and argued that they pushed ******** companies toward greater efficiency and accelerated innovation. She pointed out that DeepSeek is not an isolated case, as several ******** startups are advancing AI, which is increasing competition among domestic firms. This shift may lead to more open-source and affordable AI solutions, which benefit the broader global market, although U.S. investors may face short-term challenges. For this article, we selected AI stocks by reviewing news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. We listed the stocks in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment taken from Insider Monkey’s database of 900 hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). Story Continues Is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) the Best Dividend Stock on Robinhood? A development team working together to create the next version of Windows. Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 279 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) offers AI-powered cloud and business solutions, boosting efficiency, security, and AI innovation. On January 30, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target for Microsoft from $540 to $530 but maintained an Overweight rating. The firm highlighted investor concerns related to FX headwinds, margin pressures, and losses from OpenAI and Cruise. It also raises doubts about AI revenue contributions in FY25 due to uncertainties around Azure’s growth and the adoption of M365 Copilot. Additionally, concerns persist about Microsoft’s competitive position due to its changing relationship with OpenAI and the impact of DeepSeek on the AI landscape. Overall MSFT ranks 1st on our list of the AI stocks on investors’ radar. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MSFT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Morgan #Stanley #Trims #Microsoft #Corporation #MSFT #Price #Target #Margin #Concerns Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

These ETFs aim to multiply the stock market’s dividends. How they work These ETFs aim to multiply the stock market’s dividends. How they work Two new fund launches from Franklin Templeton aim to satisfy income-hungry investors who are looking for a new type of dividend fund. The money management firm debuted the Franklin U.S. Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (XDIV) in late January. The funds are equity-only funds and don’t use leverage. Instead, the “multiplication” of dividends relative to the broader market is created through custom indexes, with different weighting and inclusion rules than some of the other leading funds in the category. “You’re seeing a greater departure from a simple rules-based portfolio, a simple index construction that’s, say, ranked by dividend yield, to an adoption of more sophisticated design or even active [portfolios], to deliver very precise outcomes,” said Todd Mathias, head of U.S. ETF product strategy at Franklin Templeton. The ETFs are too new to have official payout metrics, but the index for the U.S. fund touts a dividend yield of 4.13%, while the international index shows 7.43%. If the funds deliver those dividend yields, it will put them roughly equal to or above many of their largest competitors. The fees are also competitive, at 0.09% for the U.S. fund and 0.19% for the international fund. For comparison, the S & P 500’s dividend yield is about 1.2%. The higher yield may get investors more interested in the funds, but the approach to portfolio construction could be what determines its success. The custom indexes take stocks with above average dividend yields but then weights them to limit exposure to individual stocks and sectors. Real estate investment trusts are excluded. The indexes are designed to find the sweet spot on the “efficient frontier” for dividend yield and risk, Mathias said. “You look at how the stocks behave together as a total, versus just a collection of stocks that have higher yields,” he said. For example, according to VettaFi, the XUDV fund has more exposure to financials, technology and utilities than the Schwab U.S. Dividend ETF (SCHD) , which is the largest of the competitor funds. The FRanklin Templeton offering also has less exposure to energy and consumer companies than the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) , another popular fund in this category. The launches come at a time when traditional dividend funds have somewhat fallen out of favor. According to FactSet, four of the six largest high yield dividend funds have suffered outflows over the past year. The 10 largest funds in that category combined for less than one-fifth of the inflows of JPMorgan Premium Income ETF (JEPI) over the past year. JEPI uses derivatives to generate income, a strategy that has become increasingly popular with ETF investors over the past few years. The interest from fund issuers has also slowed. FactSet’s data shows only seven high yield dividend funds have launched since the start of 2024. That could work in Franklin Templeton’s favor, Mathias said. “We’re entering a space that hasn’t seen innovation to this degree in quite a while,” Mathias said. Source link #ETFs #aim #multiply #stock #markets #dividends #work Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

All 3 on board ****** Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified All 3 on board ****** Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified An American Eagle plane departs the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as search and rescue teams work nearby, in the aftermath of the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a ****** Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Jan. 31, 2025. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters The identities of all three soldiers who were on board a ****** Hawk helicopter when it collided with an American Eagle passenger jet near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday have been released. The three service members along with all 64 people onboard the jet are presumed dead following the low-altitude collision over the Potomac River just before 9 p.m. that evening. The U.S. Army released the identities of the three soldiers on board the Sikorsky UH-60 ****** Hawk military helicopter, but said it had not finished recovering remains and making positive identifications. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, is seen in this undated handout image, after the U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet. U.S. Department Of Army | Via Reuters Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Maryland, was identified as a UH-60 pilot on board. Eaves served in the U.S. Navy before coming to the Army in 2017 as a pilot, according to an Army statement on Friday. He was well-decorated, receiving awards that included Army and Navy commendation and achievement medals, some awarded multiple times, according to the statement. Also on board was Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, who was described as an aviation officer in the Army from July 2019 until last month, the Army said Saturday. Her family said in a statement shared by the Army that she had more than 450 hours of flight time as a certified pilot-in-command. Lobach was also a former platoon leader and company executive officer in the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, her family said. She also volunteered to work at the White House, it said. “Rebecca was honored to serve as a White House Military Social Aide, volunteering to support the President and First Lady in hosting countless White House events, including ceremonies awarding the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” her family said. Lobach was also a certified ******* Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Victim Advocate in the Army, the family said. She planned a career shift after the Army by attending medical school to become a physician, the family said. “She was a daughter, sister, partner, and friend,” the family said. “She was a servant, a caregiver, an advocate. Most of all, she loved and was loved. Her life was short, but she made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. Our hearts break for the other families who have lost loved ones in this national tragedy and we mourn with them.” Among her awards were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon, the Army said. Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, is seen in this undated handout image, after the U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet. U.S. Department Of Army | Via Reuters Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Georgia was also on board, the Army said. He was described as a UH-60 helicopter mechanic who started his Army career in 2014. In a social media post, his cousin described O’Hara as a lifelong soldier. “He joined the military right out of high school and dedicated his life to his country ever since,” she said. “Being highly involved in ROTC throughout high school, he knew what his passion was and he was dedicated to it.” The Army said O’Hara deployed to Afghanistan in 2017 and received an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, with a campaign star, a NATO medal, and multiple Army commendation medals, among other awards. He is survived by his wife and 18-month-old son. Source link #board #****** #Hawk #collided #American #Eagle #jet #identified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

All 3 on board ****** Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified All 3 on board ****** Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified An American Eagle plane departs the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as search and rescue teams work nearby, in the aftermath of the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a ****** Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Jan. 31, 2025. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters The identities of all three soldiers who were on board a ****** Hawk helicopter when it collided with an American Eagle passenger jet near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday have been released. The three service members along with all 64 people onboard the jet are presumed dead following the low-altitude collision over the Potomac River just before 9 p.m. that evening. The U.S. Army released the identities of the three soldiers on board the Sikorsky UH-60 ****** Hawk military helicopter, but said it had not finished recovering remains and making positive identifications. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, is seen in this undated handout image, after the U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet. U.S. Department Of Army | Via Reuters Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Maryland, was identified as a UH-60 pilot on board. Eaves served in the U.S. Navy before coming to the Army in 2017 as a pilot, according to an Army statement on Friday. He was well-decorated, receiving awards that included Army and Navy commendation and achievement medals, some awarded multiple times, according to the statement. Also on board was Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, who was described as an aviation officer in the Army from July 2019 until last month, the Army said Saturday. Her family said in a statement shared by the Army that she had more than 450 hours of flight time as a certified pilot-in-command. Lobach was also a former platoon leader and company executive officer in the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, her family said. She also volunteered to work at the White House, it said. “Rebecca was honored to serve as a White House Military Social Aide, volunteering to support the President and First Lady in hosting countless White House events, including ceremonies awarding the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” her family said. Lobach was also a certified ******* Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Victim Advocate in the Army, the family said. She planned a career shift after the Army by attending medical school to become a physician, the family said. “She was a daughter, sister, partner, and friend,” the family said. “She was a servant, a caregiver, an advocate. Most of all, she loved and was loved. Her life was short, but she made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. Our hearts break for the other families who have lost loved ones in this national tragedy and we mourn with them.” Among her awards were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon, the Army said. Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, is seen in this undated handout image, after the U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet. U.S. Department Of Army | Via Reuters Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Georgia was also on board, the Army said. He was described as a UH-60 helicopter mechanic who started his Army career in 2014. In a social media post, his cousin described O’Hara as a lifelong soldier. “He joined the military right out of high school and dedicated his life to his country ever since,” she said. “Being highly involved in ROTC throughout high school, he knew what his passion was and he was dedicated to it.” The Army said O’Hara deployed to Afghanistan in 2017 and received an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, with a campaign star, a NATO medal, and multiple Army commendation medals, among other awards. He is survived by his wife and 18-month-old son. Source link #board #****** #Hawk #collided #American #Eagle #jet #identified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

All 3 on board ****** Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified All 3 on board ****** Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified An American Eagle plane departs the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as search and rescue teams work nearby, in the aftermath of the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a ****** Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Jan. 31, 2025. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters The identities of all three soldiers who were on board a ****** Hawk helicopter when it collided with an American Eagle passenger jet near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday have been released. The three service members along with all 64 people onboard the jet are presumed dead following the low-altitude collision over the Potomac River just before 9 p.m. that evening. The U.S. Army released the identities of the three soldiers on board the Sikorsky UH-60 ****** Hawk military helicopter, but said it had not finished recovering remains and making positive identifications. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, is seen in this undated handout image, after the U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet. U.S. Department Of Army | Via Reuters Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Maryland, was identified as a UH-60 pilot on board. Eaves served in the U.S. Navy before coming to the Army in 2017 as a pilot, according to an Army statement on Friday. He was well-decorated, receiving awards that included Army and Navy commendation and achievement medals, some awarded multiple times, according to the statement. Also on board was Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, who was described as an aviation officer in the Army from July 2019 until last month, the Army said Saturday. Her family said in a statement shared by the Army that she had more than 450 hours of flight time as a certified pilot-in-command. Lobach was also a former platoon leader and company executive officer in the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, her family said. She also volunteered to work at the White House, it said. “Rebecca was honored to serve as a White House Military Social Aide, volunteering to support the President and First Lady in hosting countless White House events, including ceremonies awarding the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” her family said. Lobach was also a certified ******* Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Victim Advocate in the Army, the family said. She planned a career shift after the Army by attending medical school to become a physician, the family said. “She was a daughter, sister, partner, and friend,” the family said. “She was a servant, a caregiver, an advocate. Most of all, she loved and was loved. Her life was short, but she made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. Our hearts break for the other families who have lost loved ones in this national tragedy and we mourn with them.” Among her awards were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon, the Army said. Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, is seen in this undated handout image, after the U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet. U.S. Department Of Army | Via Reuters Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Georgia was also on board, the Army said. He was described as a UH-60 helicopter mechanic who started his Army career in 2014. In a social media post, his cousin described O’Hara as a lifelong soldier. “He joined the military right out of high school and dedicated his life to his country ever since,” she said. “Being highly involved in ROTC throughout high school, he knew what his passion was and he was dedicated to it.” The Army said O’Hara deployed to Afghanistan in 2017 and received an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, with a campaign star, a NATO medal, and multiple Army commendation medals, among other awards. He is survived by his wife and 18-month-old son. Source link #board #****** #Hawk #collided #American #Eagle #jet #identified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Geekom A8 Max Mini PC AMD Ryzen 9 8845HS review Geekom A8 Max Mini PC AMD Ryzen 9 8845HS review Geekom A8 Max: 30-second review One of the leading manufacturers in the Mini PC market, Geekom has impressed me with previous PCs in terms of build quality, features, and processing power. The A8 Max mini PC takes that processing power and connectivity up yet another notch, and it’s good to see that once again, we have an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics. This combo is partnered with a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which is capable of delivering a 60% improvement for applications that are compatible with the AI boost. This means that programs running in the Adobe Creative Suite see a significant boost in performance, which was highlighted in this test when editing 4K video in Premiere Pro. This machine is extremely powerful, ploughing through tasks in Microsoft Office and applications from the Adobe Suite without too much issue. Using Photoshop and Premiere Pro, it was able to keep pace with short-form HD and 4K edits. Looking at gaming and loading Hogwarts Legacy, I started to see the AMD Radeon 780M graphics processor start to struggle. However, this wasn’twasn’t an issue, as this machine is equipped with two USB4 ports on the back, enabling the connection to an eGPU to give the system a graphics boost. While this does the job and enables smooth and happy gameplay, you do have to contend with the fact that the CPU is handling additional processing, meaning the fans do kick in and are audible. However, any way you look at it, this device is outstanding and one of the best mini PC units for creative studios due to the dual network connections at the back and multiple other connection options, making it extremely flexible. And while it might not replace many top gaming PCs quite yet, considering the price and what’swhat’s on offer, it’sit’s exceptionally good value. Geekom A8 Max: Price and availability How much does it cost? $919 When is it out? Now Where can you get it? Widely available The Geekom A8 Max is widely available and can be purchased directly from the official Geekom US website for $1019 (click here) and the Geekom *** site for £1050 (click here). It’s also available through online retailers such as Amazon for a similar price. (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) Geekom A8 Max: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Item Spec CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS GPU: AMD Radeon 780M RAM: 32GB DDR5 Storage: 2TB SSD Front Ports: 4 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone, Power Button Rear Ports: DC, 2 x USB 4.0 Type C, 2 x 2.5G RJ45, USB 3.2 Gen2 type A, USB 2.0 Type A, 2 x HDMI 2.0. Connectivity: LAN 2.5Gbps, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6E OS: Windows 11 Pro (pre-installed) Dimensions: 127.6 × 127.2 × 16mm Accessories VESA Mount Geekom A8 Max: Design Removing the Geekom A8 Max from the box, and the quality instantly stands out with it’s almost full metal design which is a touch larger than most of the Mini PC’s that I have looked at recently. When it comes to the size and weight, it measures in at 135 x 132 x 45.9 mm and weighs just 685 grams, which means it will easily fit on a desktop. If needed, there’s also a VESA mount, enabling you to wall-mount the machine. Looking at the front, there’s a selection of four USB Type-A ports, all of which are USB 3.2 Gen 2, offering up to 10 Gbps transfer speed. Next to this is a standard 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and the power button, whilst around the side, there’s an SD card reader—again, ideal for anyone working in photography, video, or the creative sector. As ever there’s also a Kensington Lock which is especially relevant if you’re using this in a works van. (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) Taking a look around the back, you have the main DC input for power, and alongside this, there is a well-balanced selection of connection ports, including an HDMI 2.0 port on each side, two USB 4.0 ports, two 2.5G RJ45 network ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and another USB 2.0 Type-A port. It’s a shame that with all these ports, there isn’t a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 option, as most portable SSDs used by the creative sector support this standard, meaning there’s no way to access the faster 20 Gbps transfer speed on this particular mini PC. You can of course go for USB 4.0 drives but these are at present less common and far more expensive. Inside the small frame, there’s the high-powered CPU, GPU, and NPU to consider, and when these are under load, this mini PC requires a significant cooling system to keep everything in check. As such, the Geekom A8 Max features the IceFlow 2.0 cooling system, designed by the company to manage the heat generated by the internal components. This has been engineered to work quietly, and while it does a relatively good job, when the machine is pushed, the fans are definitely audible. Another point to highlight is the fact that while the PC is supplied with a DC power supply it will also accept USB power in through the left USB 4.0 port on the back. This makes it easier to rig into a system, but you do need to check the specifications of the power source as not all adapters will work. As a whole, the design and build of the GEEKOM A8 Max is exceptionally good. It’s a professional-level mini PC that will suit any design studio or professional looking for a high-quality PC with high-end processing capabilities. (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) Geekom A8 Max: Features The A8 Max is a mini PC that, while small in physical size, is big on features. First and foremost is the processing power of the Ryzen 9 8945HS processor inside, which is coupled with the AMD Radeon 780M—a popular combo. This is complemented by DDR5-5600 MT/s RAM, with the machine supporting up to 64 GB. The model I’m reviewing here comes with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM as standard. Internal storage is facilitated by a single M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD, which is fairly standard. While there are a few different configurations of this machine available, this review unit is equipped with the 2 TB option. On the back of the machine, there’s a host of ports, as I’ve already gone through. If you’re using this on a work network, the most notable features are the dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2, providing a good range of wired and wireless connection options. The machine also comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro. Whilst the machine offers plenty of power, it doesn’t draw a huge amount, using a 65 W power adapter, which makes it extremely energy efficient. A nice feature is that alongside the DC power input you can also utilize USB power input through one of the USB 4.0 ports which should appeal to anyone using this in a powered rig or van. At the heart of the machine is the Radeon 9 AI chip, this utilises 4nm processor technology and is combined with Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics architecture, which has been finely tuned to work with the Adobe Creative Suite—again highlighting that this is a machine well suited to the creative sector. As I’ve already seen with many other machines that utilise the 780M integrated GPU, whilst it can’t quite compete—despite all the marketing and advertising around it—with dedicated desktop graphics processors, it does an exceptional job and most games with graphics adjust should run fine if not at max framerate or quality. One features that’s useful for office based use is the dual Ethernet ports. This essentially enables it to be used with a NAS as well as a soft router, and I found this wired connectivity was perfect for my small home studio. When it comes to connectivity, this machine is well catered for, but it’s the USB4 ports that boost the machine enabling expansion options. For me, that means I can connect high-speed external SSDs with a 40 Gb/s transfer rate, as well as an external eGPU if I need extra graphics processing power. Another great feature is that, with the two HDMI ports at the back and the two USB 4.0 ports, you can connect up to four 4K monitors, again reflecting its suitability for the creative sector. If you need to increase the resolution, you can also attach a single 8K monitor if required. Internally, to keep everything cool, the system utilises IceFlow 2.0, Geekom’s own cooling system. Essentially, it uses a large fan and copper tubing to dissipate heat away from the processor, helping to prevent thermal throttling. Finally, when it comes to software, it comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, once again highlighting the fact that this is a professional-level rather than a standard consumer-level mini PC. (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) Geekom A8 Max: Performance Swipe to scroll horizontally Mini PC Header Cell – Column 1 Header Cell – Column 2 3DMark WildLife 17573 Row 1 – Cell 0 Fire Strike Overall 7737 Row 2 – Cell 0 Fire Strike Graphics 8372 Row 3 – Cell 0 Fire Strike Physics 26667 Row 4 – Cell 0 Fire Strike Combined 2939 Row 5 – Cell 0 Time Spy Overall 3314 Row 6 – Cell 0 Time Spy Graphics 2952 Row 7 – Cell 0 Time Spy CPU 10872 CineBench23 Single 1806 Row 9 – Cell 0 Multi 16594 GeekBench Single 2691 Row 11 – Cell 0 Multi 13364 Row 12 – Cell 0 Compute 30145 CrystalDisk Read MB/s 5055.12MB/s Row 14 – Cell 0 Write MB/s 4367.66MB/s PCMark 10 Office 7174 WEI Row 16 – Cell 1 8.2 The Geekom A8 Max is aimed at the premium end of the mini PC market, and its stylish design, impressive array of ports, and features pit it against many of the other powerful mini PCs that I’ve reviewed. When it comes to performance, it closely rivals the competition and side by side; it’s similar in performance to the Geekom GT One Mega mini PC that I looked at back in October. The main difference between these two PCs is the fact that the GT One Mega features an Intel processor, whereas the A8 Max goes all out AMD. Actually, when it comes to performance, both are pretty evenly matched, with the Mega just taking the edge in some tests, while the Max performs better in others. When it comes to price, they’re also comparable. Getting started with performance, I ran it through all the usual checks, and sure enough, the internal SSD, despite being restricted to a single 2 TB stick, does offer impressive transfer rates, topping out at 5055 MB/s read and an equally impressive 4367 MB/s write. This shows that the A8 Max is more than suitable for most administrative tasks, as well as video editing all the way up to 8K as long as that edit isn’t too complex. The only bit that holds it back here is the capacity of 2 TB, which in most scenarios would be more than adequate, but for video editing, it is limiting. However, there is the option to plug in a larger ultrafast 40 Gbps SSD into one of the two USB4 ports at the back. Looking at day-to-day PC performance, and its ability to handle all Microsoft Office apps, the PCMark score of 7174, alongside the Windows Experience score of 8.2, shows that for admin tasks, word processing, internet browsing, and even web streaming, this machine has more than enough power to handle pretty much anything you want to do with it. When you take that performance up a notch and start to look at the video and photography side, using the machine for both viewing and editing, the Cinebench scores are in line with the Mega machine that I had previously looked at and had impressed with the performance in both Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Likewise, when it came to the 3D potential and gaming, the Fire Strike, Time Spy, and Wild Life scores again showed the machine putting in an excellent performance, with the 780M processor able to handle most graphics with relative ease, although notably not high end gaming. However, a few things to note on the performance of the machine with some use: the fans kick in to keep everything cool, and there is some notable noise from the system once it is under load. When it comes to graphics performance, playing some of the higher-end, graphics-intensive games such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Hogwarts Legacy, you can really start to see the limitations of the 780M chip. An eGPU can be connected to the USB 4.0 port to perform a little more of a boost. Overall, when it came to the processing power of the A8 Max, I have to say that I was impressed all around with its performance—especially the way that the AMD AI-enhanced CPU was able to handle many of the AI tasks that are accessible through the Adobe Creative Suite. Again, here we see the machine handle those tasks with relative ease, with performance that is a step up from what you would expect from a non-AI-enhanced machine. (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) Geekom AE8: Final verdict (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) The A8 Max is a stylish machine that will suit any design studio or office where a high-performance mini PC is required over a more space-consuming desktop machine. The style itself is nice and sleek, and the compact design with the ability to be VESA mounted means that it can free up space. I also like the fact that it has a row of four USB Type-A ports across the front, although it would’ve been nice to see at least the addition of one, if not two, USB Type-C ports preferably Gen2 2×2. In use, the machine boots up quickly, and for me, one of the big highlights of this machine, as with the GT One Mega, is the fact that it features an SD card reader built into the side. Whilst I would’ve preferred this to be mounted on the front, the fact that it’s included at all just makes things easier when downloading images or footage. Again, coupled with a decent SSD such as the LaCie Tough 4 TB, the A8 Max put in an impressive performance when used with both Photoshop and Premiere Pro with images and footage from the Sony A7 IV. When it comes to general day-to-day admin, the machine absolutely excels, and there is no issue at all. However, at close to $1,000/£1,000, that is quite a lot of money to spend on a machine that you’re solely going to use for Microsoft Office and browsing the internet. Where I found this machine really comes into its own is with creative applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, at which point harnessing the AI power really does make a difference. If you want to play a few games, then it can handle most mid to high-end titles, although you might have to pull back on the graphics slightly for some of them. If you are looking to aim higher with gaming and play the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, or the new Indiana Jones game, it’s either worth investing in an eGPU to use alongside this machine or look for a dedicated gaming machine, which might be a better option. Should I buy a Geekom A8 Max? Swipe to scroll horizontally Value At the top end of the mini PC market, with great options for creatives 4 Design Sleek and stylish outer design is matched by quality internals that pack plenty of power 4.5 Features A powerful CPU and GPU are joined by an AI NPU for a boost in many applications’ processing power 4.5 Performance For a machine that’s so small, it doesn’t hold back on its abilities, with only the graphics struggling with high-end gaming 4.5 Overalls Great value for money considering its abilities, but you are paying a slight premium for the size 4.5 Buy it if… Don’t buy it if… For more on-the-go devices, we’ve tested the best business laptops around. Source link #Geekom #Max #Mini #AMD #Ryzen #8845HS #review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Will Be ******* Than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet Combined Thanks to This $10 Trillion Opportunity – The Motley Fool Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Will Be ******* Than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet Combined Thanks to This $10 Trillion Opportunity – The Motley Fool Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Will Be ******* Than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet Combined Thanks to This $10 Trillion Opportunity The Motley FoolIt’s ‘Never Going To Happen,’ But A Distracted Musk Should Hand Over CEO Reins At Tesla ForbesTesla Stock Price Prediction 2030: Can TSLA Become the World’s Most Valuable Company? BarchartThe Electric: Musk Confirms His Mission Has Changed—Make Tesla a Lot More Valuable The InformationElon Musk reveals massive plans for Tesla and Optimus—‘Things are really going to go ballistic next year’ Fortune Source link #Elon #Musk #Predicts #Tesla #******* #Apple #Nvidia #Microsoft #Amazon #Alphabet #Combined #Trillion #Opportunity #Motley #Fool Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Women’s Ashes 2025: Clare Connor says she does not recognise accusations of ‘cosiness’ in England side Women’s Ashes 2025: Clare Connor says she does not recognise accusations of ‘cosiness’ in England side Connor reaffirmed her belief in the group of players – but accepted they are still playing catch-up with Australia’s superior domestic set-up. This is despite major investment in the women’s game in recent years, such as spending £19m a year on the domestic game and raising international match fees to equal their male counterparts. In Australia, professional domestic women’s cricket has existed for longer than in England. The first contracts in Australia came about in 2017, in England this was in 2020. England have not won a trophy or Ashes since the landmark 2017 World Cup win, leading to concerns progress has stalled. An inability to perform under pressure has been a recurring theme for England since the T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa in 2023. “It’s not so much about what you’re paid, but it’s about the experiences you’ve had that you then take on to an international stage,” Connor said. “I think one of the things we’re wrestling with is performance under pressure and that’s what knockout tournaments are, whether it’s a semi-final or a final or even a must-win group game. “We’ve got to work out how to fast-track that learning, because you can see it in Australia as a group. You can see that their ruthlessness, their decision making, their skill execution under pressure is at a different level, and part of that I believe comes from many of them having an eight-year career already as a professional cricketer. “I believe if we get that right, that will translate into winning key moments and key games on the biggest stages of Ashes and World Cup.” Source link #Womens #Ashes #Clare #Connor #recognise #accusations #cosiness #England #side Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top chocolate-maker Cadbury to roll out changes to its iconic sweet treats: ‘This is the future’ Top chocolate-maker Cadbury to roll out changes to its iconic sweet treats: ‘This is the future’ Cadbury chocolate just got a little sweeter for the planet, thanks to a new packaging announcement. Cadbury owner Mondelēz has revealed that the brand’s sharing bars will switch to a new wrapping that is composed of 80% certified recycled packaging, per Food Manufacture. The bars will be sold in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the packaging will also have a QR code that directs consumers to details about Cadbury’s sustainability efforts as well as a link to find local recycling facilities via the Waste and Resources Action Programme. According to Food Manufacture, 600 tonnes (about 661 U.S. tons) of previously used plastics will be recycled to wrap 300 million bars a year. Mondelēz is working alongside Amcor and Jindal Films to deliver the chocolate bar packaging. “The biggest recycling challenge is plastic wrapping — collecting it at scale, sorting, and recycling it into new things — ideally packaging,” said Helen Bird, head of Material System Transformation at WRAP. “Recycling this type of plastic back into food packaging can only be achieved through advanced recycling technologies. WRAP is delighted to hear that *** Plastics Pact member Mondelēz is rolling out the use of certified recycled plastic in its Cadbury sharing bars. This is the future and must be scaled far and wide across other companies and products ranges.” Watch now: CEO reveals form of energy that has ‘polled across political lines’ for over a decade Cadbury, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2024, has also committed to sourcing cocoa more sustainably, benefiting both cocoa farmers and the planet. This latest move is more than welcome, as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development released a report in 2022 that revealed only 9% of plastic was recycled globally in 2019. The OECD noted that macroplastics account for 88% of plastic leakage following inappropriate disposal. The remaining 12% were microplastics, which are becoming globally ubiquitous and have been linked to various human and animal health issues. Louise Stigant, senior vice president and ***&I managing director of Mondelēz International, hailed the new packaging and pledged to increase the use of post-consumer recycled plastic. “We remain focused on our long-term aim to offer more sustainable packaging, in particular flexible plastic packaging using advanced recycling technologies,” Stigant said, per Food Manufacture. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Top #chocolatemaker #Cadbury #roll #iconic #sweet #treats #future Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Luka Dončić traded to Lakers from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster deal: Sources – The Athletic Luka Dončić traded to Lakers from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster deal: Sources – The Athletic Luka Dončić traded to Lakers from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster deal: Sources The AthleticHow did Mavs go from NBA Finals to trading Luka Dončić in under a year? The New York TimesNBA world reacts to shocking trade that sends Luka Dončić to the Lakers NBA.ComLos Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade, per report CNNLuka Dončić has been traded … really Marc Stein | Substack Source link #Luka #Dončić #traded #Lakers #Mavericks #Anthony #Davis #blockbuster #deal #Sources #Athletic Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

'Feelgood stories on turbulent day for Scotland' 'Feelgood stories on turbulent day for Scotland' Scotland emerged from a nervy Six Nations opener with Italy with full points and plenty to feel good about, writes Tom English. Source link #039Feelgood #stories #turbulent #day #Scotland039 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Royal Caribbean gets into the river cruise game — and Wall Street likes what it’s hearing Royal Caribbean gets into the river cruise game — and Wall Street likes what it’s hearing Royal Caribbean ‘s decision to launch river cruises may not have a huge impact on the cruise line’s bottom line, but it is still a smart move that could be disruptive to the industry, according to several Wall Street analysts. The company announced Tuesday it has ordered 10 ships for its new river cruise segment, launching in Europe. The first Celebrity cruises are expected to set sail in 2027 and the company will begin taking bookings this year. The expansion news came at the same time Royal Caribbean posted an earnings beat for its fourth quarter . “We have really positioned ourselves from moving from a vacation of a lifetime to a lifetime of vacation — and river fits really well inside of that,” CEO Jason Liberty said on CNBC’s ” Money Movers ” Tuesday. RCL 1Y mountain Royal Caribbean The move comes at a time when the cruise lines have been experiencing increased demand. The industry was the last to recover from the Covid pandemic, but once it did, it has been enjoying strong pricing and booking momentum. They are also are seen as a cheaper alternative to land-based vacations, as well as a play on the aging population — since older generations like to spend their money on leisure activities, like cruising. Growing the ecosystem Wells Fargo estimates 10 river ships could add about $75 million to the cruise line’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — or 1% of its total. That makes it seem more like a complementary offering than a “needle mover,” said analyst Daniel Politzer, who has an overweight rating on the stock. He raised his price target to $297, implying about 11% upside from Friday’s close. Still, the addition could have big implications for Royal Caribbean — and the cruise industry, some analysts argued. “River will always be a small contributor to revenue for RCL, but that’s not really the point,” said Barclays analyst Brandt Montour in a note Tuesday. “RCL sees River as an important addition to its customer offering and therefore its broader customer ecosystem, which adds to its already growing network effect.” Royal Caribbean has about 8 million to 9 million guests a year and about half of them are interested in river cruises, said CEO Liberty. The new cruises will allow the company to make sure they stay inside the Royal Caribbean brand, he said. “They don’t look at it as a substitute for ocean cruising,” Liberty said. “They look at it as an additional vacation.” The river cruises have a similar margin and return profile as Royal Caribbean’s ocean voyages at scale, he noted. Goldman Sachs called the opportunity “compelling” and sees it as an “an initial level in RCL’s strategy to take a larger share of the vacation ecosystem (along with private islands, beach clubs and new hardware).” The new venture should also not preclude any buybacks given the low capital expenditure outlay, the firm’s analyst Lizzie Dove wrote in a note Tuesday. “The river business is expected to have a higher return profile than Ocean, as the ships are estimated to carry ~180 passengers and will only cost ~30mn per ship or ~$300mn total on our estimates,” she said. Dove, who rates the stock a buy, raised her price target to $305, suggesting more than14% upside from Friday’s close. Analysts also see the potential for disruption as Royal Caribbean launches and eventually expands its river cruise offerings. “To us, RCL’s commentary was particularly confident and aggressive around not only going after meaningful market share, but bringing a higher-end, innovative product that sounded to us as if it will be disruptive enough to alter the competitive landscape within the River market,” Barclays’ Montour said. Royal Caribbean’s river cruises are expected to serve a similar demographic to its ocean brand and provide an experience commensurate with Celebrity’s premium positioning, he said. Montour, who has a buy rating on the stock, boosted his price target to $308. That implies 16.5% upside from Friday’s close. Impact on Viking Goldman sees Royal Caribbean’s foray into European river cruises as a key overhang to competitor Viking . “RCL’s scale is not to be underestimated, with > 8.5 million passengers per year to cross-sell into Celebrity river cruises (vs. VIK’s annual passengers of < 700k),” said Dove, who has a neutral rating on Viking. However, Bank of America said there are still a lot of unknowns about Royal Caribbean’s offerings. “There are many things we don’t know about RCL’s river business such as ship size, where they have docking rights, how many ships they plan for Europe, and the specific product offerings,” analyst Andrew Didora wrote in a Thursday note. “What we do know is there is a massive addressable market of baby boomers (110M people in the US > 55 years old by 2030 with net worth over $1M), and Viking likely carried less than 700,000 passengers this year,” he added. Didora is maintaining his buy rating on Viking and neutral rating on RCL, given the latter’s valuation. Royal Caribbean’s stock has already gained nearly 16% so far this year, after moving 78% higher in 2024 and rallying 162% in 2023. Source link #Royal #Caribbean #river #cruise #game #Wall #Street #likes #hearing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Royal Caribbean gets into the river cruise game — and Wall Street likes what it’s hearing Royal Caribbean gets into the river cruise game — and Wall Street likes what it’s hearing Royal Caribbean ‘s decision to launch river cruises may not have a huge impact on the cruise line’s bottom line, but it is still a smart move that could be disruptive to the industry, according to several Wall Street analysts. The company announced Tuesday it has ordered 10 ships for its new river cruise segment, launching in Europe. The first Celebrity cruises are expected to set sail in 2027 and the company will begin taking bookings this year. The expansion news came at the same time Royal Caribbean posted an earnings beat for its fourth quarter . “We have really positioned ourselves from moving from a vacation of a lifetime to a lifetime of vacation — and river fits really well inside of that,” CEO Jason Liberty said on CNBC’s ” Money Movers ” Tuesday. RCL 1Y mountain Royal Caribbean The move comes at a time when the cruise lines have been experiencing increased demand. The industry was the last to recover from the Covid pandemic, but once it did, it has been enjoying strong pricing and booking momentum. They are also are seen as a cheaper alternative to land-based vacations, as well as a play on the aging population — since older generations like to spend their money on leisure activities, like cruising. Growing the ecosystem Wells Fargo estimates 10 river ships could add about $75 million to the cruise line’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — or 1% of its total. That makes it seem more like a complementary offering than a “needle mover,” said analyst Daniel Politzer, who has an overweight rating on the stock. He raised his price target to $297, implying about 11% upside from Friday’s close. Still, the addition could have big implications for Royal Caribbean — and the cruise industry, some analysts argued. “River will always be a small contributor to revenue for RCL, but that’s not really the point,” said Barclays analyst Brandt Montour in a note Tuesday. “RCL sees River as an important addition to its customer offering and therefore its broader customer ecosystem, which adds to its already growing network effect.” Royal Caribbean has about 8 million to 9 million guests a year and about half of them are interested in river cruises, said CEO Liberty. The new cruises will allow the company to make sure they stay inside the Royal Caribbean brand, he said. “They don’t look at it as a substitute for ocean cruising,” Liberty said. “They look at it as an additional vacation.” The river cruises have a similar margin and return profile as Royal Caribbean’s ocean voyages at scale, he noted. Goldman Sachs called the opportunity “compelling” and sees it as an “an initial level in RCL’s strategy to take a larger share of the vacation ecosystem (along with private islands, beach clubs and new hardware).” The new venture should also not preclude any buybacks given the low capital expenditure outlay, the firm’s analyst Lizzie Dove wrote in a note Tuesday. “The river business is expected to have a higher return profile than Ocean, as the ships are estimated to carry ~180 passengers and will only cost ~30mn per ship or ~$300mn total on our estimates,” she said. Dove, who rates the stock a buy, raised her price target to $305, suggesting more than14% upside from Friday’s close. Analysts also see the potential for disruption as Royal Caribbean launches and eventually expands its river cruise offerings. “To us, RCL’s commentary was particularly confident and aggressive around not only going after meaningful market share, but bringing a higher-end, innovative product that sounded to us as if it will be disruptive enough to alter the competitive landscape within the River market,” Barclays’ Montour said. Royal Caribbean’s river cruises are expected to serve a similar demographic to its ocean brand and provide an experience commensurate with Celebrity’s premium positioning, he said. Montour, who has a buy rating on the stock, boosted his price target to $308. That implies 16.5% upside from Friday’s close. Impact on Viking Goldman sees Royal Caribbean’s foray into European river cruises as a key overhang to competitor Viking . “RCL’s scale is not to be underestimated, with > 8.5 million passengers per year to cross-sell into Celebrity river cruises (vs. VIK’s annual passengers of < 700k),” said Dove, who has a neutral rating on Viking. However, Bank of America said there are still a lot of unknowns about Royal Caribbean’s offerings. “There are many things we don’t know about RCL’s river business such as ship size, where they have docking rights, how many ships they plan for Europe, and the specific product offerings,” analyst Andrew Didora wrote in a Thursday note. “What we do know is there is a massive addressable market of baby boomers (110M people in the US > 55 years old by 2030 with net worth over $1M), and Viking likely carried less than 700,000 passengers this year,” he added. Didora is maintaining his buy rating on Viking and neutral rating on RCL, given the latter’s valuation. Royal Caribbean’s stock has already gained nearly 16% so far this year, after moving 78% higher in 2024 and rallying 162% in 2023. Source link #Royal #Caribbean #river #cruise #game #Wall #Street #likes #hearing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NJ dad says hackers are wreaking havoc on his life — they stole money, applied for 18 credit cards NJ dad says hackers are wreaking havoc on his life — they stole money, applied for 18 credit cards NJ dad says hackers are wreaking havoc on his life — they stole money, applied for 18 credit cards A New Jersey father says hackers stole his identity in late September, and he’s still fighting them months later. The victim, Dan, who chose not to reveal his last name, spoke to CBS News New York recently about his harrowing experience. According to him, fraudsters gained access to both his and his wife’s accounts at the same time — and they’ve been wreaking havoc. “Somebody had hacked into my personal bank account, took money out, and applied for a loan,” he explained to investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi. “They had applied for 18 credit cards, and my credit was stellar. They took over my Amazon account as well. Days and days and days of my life trying to get my identity back.” The hackers gained access not just to his bank account but also to his family’s email addresses, cellphones, and landline. They sent him random packages and even a sinister, threatening text saying “am watching you.” According to the FTC’s most recent Consumer Sentinel Network Annual Data Book, there were more than a million reports of identity theft in the U.S. in 2023, representing nearly 20% of all fraud reports to the agency. Dan is unsure how thieves gained access to his accounts, but he has a few ideas. The day before the attack started, his wife went to purchase gas and said the store held on to her credit card for an “inordinate amount of time.” He also suspects the app for a new camera he purchased on Amazon that came from China. “As soon as I downloaded the [camera’s] app, less than 24 hours, all hell broke loose,” he said. An Amazon spokesperson told CBS they’ve restricted purchases of the camera while they investigate. Even worse, the hackers have changed the home address on his accounts. Instead of listing his legitimate address, it now points to a package delivery store in Jersey City. Saeidi drove to the address in Jersey City but didn’t get a response. She even tried calling the phone numbers threatening Dan’s family, but she never heard back. Story Continues Former cybercriminal Brett Johnson spoke with CBS about the incident. He suspects the criminals purchased Dan’s information online and then hacked his phone. “A complete identity profile these days ranges from $30 up to about $150, $180,” Johnson explained. “It’s very easy to do a sim swap online. So they make sure that the number is transferred to a prepaid device that they own instead of the phone that he actually owns.” Dave has contacted the police and the FTC, the government agency responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, but he said the case remains at a standstill. Read more: Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they’re banking on instead Identity theft is becoming increasingly common. Protecting yourself and your accounts is crucial to safeguarding your personal information and financial assets. Here are some ways to stay ahead of the fraudsters. Using strong, unique passwords is the single most important step you can take to protect your accounts. To create secure passwords, use a mix of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. Password generators can help create random, complex combinations, making them harder to crack. Never reuse passwords across multiple accounts — each one should be unique. It’s also important to change your passwords regularly, ideally every few months. When data breaches occur, fraudsters often purchase leaked personal information, including passwords. To stay safe, update your passwords whenever you hear about a breach involving a platform you use, and consider changing them periodically as an extra precaution. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts whenever possible. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code sent via text or push notification whenever someone tries to log in. While 2FA is a powerful tool, it might not be enough if scammers already have access to your accounts. To strengthen your defenses, set up text alerts whenever possible. Many credit card companies offer text notifications for every purchase, so you’ll be alerted to any unauthorized activity right away. You can also enhance security by using biometric authentication on your phone. Many banking apps, for example, allow you to login using your fingerprint or face scan. Since biometrics are harder for fraudsters to replicate, they offer an added layer of protection against identity theft. Freezing your credit restricts access to your credit report, which prevents fraudsters from being able to open new accounts in your name. If you suspect your information has been compromised or if you have no intention of opening new lines of credit, consider freezing your credit with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You can file a request online, by phone, or by mail. If you apply for a new loan or credit card, you can unfreeze your report until the application is processed and then refreeze it. Generally, online freeze requests only take a day to process, and unfreezing takes an hour. This simple step can protect you. Finally, stay vigilant. Pay attention to your accounts, keep your personal information secure, don’t click on links in emails you don’t recognize, and report any suspected fraud to the companies where the fraud occurred and the Federal Trade Commission. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Source link #dad #hackers #wreaking #havoc #life #stole #money #applied #credit #cards Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria – The New York Times Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria – The New York Times Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria The New York TimesAssad management. Why a deal that would allow Russia to retain its military bases in Syria looks unlikely Новая газета. ЕвропаSyria Demands Reparations From Russia NewsweekRussia Offers to Help Rebuild Syria as It Bids for Deal on Bases BloombergKremlin refuses to comment on report Syria asked for Assad to be extradited POLITICO Europe Source link #Russia #Seeking #Salvage #Military #Bases #Hat #Hand #Syria #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks Investors had a volatile end to January as they weighed the Federal Reserve’s pause on rate cuts, a busy earnings season and the prospect of new tariffs. Given these dynamics and the volatility in the stock market, it could be difficult for investors to pick the right stocks for their portfolios. Tracking the recommendations of top analysts could be helpful in this regard, as they look beyond short-term noise and focus on companies’ long-term growth potential. With that in mind, here are three stocks favored by the Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance. Netflix We start with streaming giant Netflix (NFLX). The company recently impressed investors with better-than-anticipated results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting about 19 million subscriber additions. Reacting to the stellar Q4 print, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth reiterated a buy rating on NFLX stock and boosted the price target to $1,150 from $1,000, saying “NFLX enters the new year firing on all cylinders.” Anmuth added that Netflix is gaining from a very solid content slate. While the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, the Christmas Day NFL games and the second season of “Squid Game” were major content releases in Q4, the analyst noted the company’s commentary that these three together accounted for only a small percentage of the overall subscriber additions and that the robust additions were driven by broad content strength. The analyst also highlighted that Netflix is witnessing enhanced engagement per member household and encouraging retention. Reacting to the company’s decision to raise prices, Anmuth expects only a little pushback in the U.S. and a few other markets, given the strong content. Looking ahead, the analyst believes that the story this year will shift more towards advertising, with the company gearing up to pursue several initiatives. Overall, Anmuth is bullish on Netflix based on double-digit revenue growth estimates for 2025 and 2026, operating margin expansion, its dominant position in streaming, and expectations of a multi-year rise in free cash flow. He now expects 30 million net additions in 2025 compared to the previous estimate of 21 million. The analyst also increased his revenue estimates for 2025 and 2026 by 4% and raised his operating profit estimate for both years by 13%. Anmuth ranks No. 80 among more than 9,300 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been profitable 63% of the time, delivering an average return of 20%. See Netflix Hedge Fund Activity on TipRanks. Intuitive Surgical This week’s second stock pick is Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery and the maker of the popular da Vinci surgical systems. The company ended 2024 on a strong note, with market-beating earnings. However, ISRG’s gross margin guidance for 2025 fell short of expectations and indicated contraction compared to 2024. In reaction to the results, JPMorgan analyst Robbie Marcus reaffirmed a buy rating on ISRG stock and increased the price target to $675 from $575. The analyst noted the company’s upbeat profitability metrics and explained that the revenue beat was driven by solid gross system placements and procedure growth. In particular, Marcus noted the placement of 174 da Vinci 5 systems in Q4 2024, way ahead of JPMorgan’s estimate of 125. “With strong momentum from dv5 heading into 2025 and a setup for another year of beat-and-raise quarters, we remain bullish on Intuitive and reiterate our Top Large Cap Pick,” he said. Commenting on the 2025 outlook, Marcus stated that Intuitive Surgical’s gross margin guidance of 67% to 68% slightly lagged JPMorgan’s and the Street’s estimate of about 68.5%. However, the analyst contended that while the gross margin guidance miss triggered some concerns, he sees the outlook as conservative, with a possible upside just as seen in 2024. He highlighted that ISRG’s 2024 initial gross margin outlook was 67% to 68%, but it then ended the year favorably with a gross margin of nearly 69%. Overall, Marcus thinks that Intuitive Surgical is well positioned in the rapidly growing, underpenetrated soft-tissue robotics space. He expects the introduction of new systems and approval of the use of ISRG’s systems in new procedures to drive future expansion. Marcus ranks No. 683 among more than 9,300 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been profitable 56% of the time, delivering an average return of 11.2%. See Intuitive Surgical Ownership Structure on TipRanks. Twilio Finally, let’s look at the cloud communications platform Twilio (TWLO). Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan upgraded TWLO stock to buy from hold and increased the price target to $185 from $77 following the company’s analyst day event and ahead of the fourth-quarter results in February. “Following multiple years of growth compression and several strategic actions, we believe Twilio is now hitting an inflection point both in terms of narrative and fundamentals,” said Rangan, explaining the reason behind his rating upgrade. Further, Rangan expects solid free cash flow generation, supported by Twilio’s aggressive cost reduction and efficiency measures. Rangan added that TWLO’s analyst day reinforced his optimistic view, thanks to accelerated product velocity and an improved go-to-market strategy. The analyst thinks that enhancements to the company’s Communications portfolio can help Twilio expand its already dominant position in the core CPaaS (communications platform as a Service) market. He thinks that following robust Q3 results, there is still notable upside in TWLO stock, driven by the company’s strategic actions over the past two years. Also, Rangan sees a possible upside to the calendar year 2025 revenue growth estimates, given inflecting usage trends in communications and new product cross-sell opportunities, backed by core platform enhancements and generative AI innovations. Rangan ranks No. 345 among more than 9,300 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been successful 61% of the time, delivering an average return of 11.4%. See Twilio Stock Charts on TipRanks. Source link #Top #Wall #Street #analysts #optimistic #growth #prospects #stocks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]