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Baby Stocks with Room to Grow
Baby Stocks with Room to Grow
Americans have always had a love affair with low prices. What's not to like about grabbing a cheeseburger for a dollar at McDonald's (MCD), or a bottle of soda for 50 cents at Wal-Mart (WMT)? In the investing world, there's a similar psychological appeal to stocks that trade for less than $10 a share.
A modest share price has advantages. The standard unit for stock transactions is a round lot, or 100 shares. Any order that can't be broken up into round lots is called an odd lot, and can lead to extra fees. Still, savvy investors know that low-priced stocks aren't necessarily cheap. That's why investors and analysts spend so much time studying measurements to assess a stock's valuation. The old saw -- some things are cheap for a reason -- always holds true.
Of course, the whole point of bargain-hunting is finding diamonds in the rough. This week's Five for the Money looks at stocks with attractive prospects and share prices below $10. Keep in mind, though, that these stocks carry higher risk than other, more established names. So even though the pricetag may tempt you, think carefully before putting any of them in your cart.
1. Listen to the stars.
Howard Stern for $100 million a year? That probably doesn't sound like a steal. But Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI), the radio operator paying the shock-jock's salary, could be a good buy for just a few bucks, some analysts say. Shares in the New York-based company were trading at $4.23 on May 25.
Sirius shares hit a 52-week low of $3.60 on May 24 after larger rival XM Satellite Radio (XMSR) cut its forecasts for full-year subscriber growth (to 8.5 million subscribers from 9 million) and revenue amid soft retail sales of satellite radios in the second quarter. Sirius reiterated its outlook for more than 6.2 million subscribers by the end of 2006, and says it may book its first quarter of positive cash flow as early as the fourth quarter. Both stocks have skidded more than 40% this year, following double-digit percentage losses in 2005.
Sirius' depressed price means investors can now tune in for cheap, some analysts say. In a Mar. 8 report, Standard & Poor's analyst Tuna Amobi projected Sirius's subscriber rolls, which at last count was around 3.3 million, will swell to 9.8 million by the end of 2007, helped by Stern's arrival in January, 2006.
"We expect a significant rampup in the automotive channel over the next two years, and see retail sales increasingly benefiting from new portable products," wrote Amobi, who has a strong buy recommendation on the stock. Of the 33 analysts covering Sirius, 14 say buy, only one says sell, and the rest fall somewhere in the middle, according to data from S&P Equity Research.
Nevertheless, Sirius has to cut through some potential interference. For one, the rate of free-trial users becoming paid subscribers could slow, says J.P. Morgan Securities analyst Barton Crockett, who has a neutral rating on the stock. As auto makers increasingly offer satellite radio, "conversion rates are likely to drop, at least initially," Crockett wrote in a May 2 report. (J.P. Morgan Securities makes a market in the stock of Sirius, which is or was in the past 12 months a client.)
Another risk: Record labels could train their legal guns on Sirius. They've already slapped XM with a copyright-infringement lawsuit May 16, saying its "Inno" portable player should be subject to higher performance-rights fees because it can record and store music. Sirius struck a deal with the music industry for its S50 recordable device, but CEO Mel Karmazin has said the agreement won't necessarily extend to future devices. "That's mitigated by strong growth, and what we see as lower 2006 estimate risk for Sirius than XM," Crockett wrote.
2. Zap those ads.
While pricing plans for TiVo (TIVO) bottom out at $16.95 a month, buying a share of the Alviso (Calif.)-based maker of digital video recorders (DVRs) looks like a bargain. Shares were trading at $6.41 on May 25, down from a 52-week high of $9.49 hit on Apr. 17 after a federal jury awarded TiVo $74 million in damages in its patent-infringement lawsuit against EchoStar Communications (DISH).
That verdict was a huge win for TiVo, some analysts say, though opinions on the stock are mixed. While EchoStar's appeal could take years, TiVo has an opportunity to cut lucrative licensing deals with other TV operators, says Citigroup analyst Tony Wible, who has a buy recommendation on the stock. "TiVo could generate between $116 million to $260 million in cash flow from future deals," Wible wrote on Apr. 17, when he raised his target price by $6 to $15. (Citigroup Global Markets or one of its affiliates owns 1% or more of TiVo securities, and also makes a market in the stock.)
TiVo's stock has been stuck in rewind amid rising competition from generic DVRs and doubts about its business model. On May 24, TiVo posted a first-quarter loss of 13 cents a share, narrower than the forecast for a 19 cents loss (but wider than a one cent loss reported a year ago), while net revenue rose 20%, to $56.5 million. The company said higher marketing expenses and costs from its legal battle with EchoStar held down net income. The dispute with EchoStar is likely to drag on. On May 22, TiVo filed an injunction seeking to ban EchoStar from making or selling its DVR.
Still, TiVo stands to improve sales in the year ahead, analysts say. Service and technology revenues should rise 26%, to about $210 million in fiscal 2007, despite lower contributions from DirecTV (DTV), says S&P's Amobi, who has a strong buy recommendation on the stock. He also believes the Apr. 17 verdict could increase the attractiveness of TiVo as a takeover candidate.
3. For adults only.
(Disclosure: Hogan has contributed freelance articles to a Playboy publication.)
The recent market downturn probably left Playboy Enterprises (PLA) shareholders feeling a little naked. On May 23, the Chicago-based adult entertainment company's stock dove to a 52-week low of $9.51. It's off 40.1% from a 52-week high of $15.88 touched on November 18, 2005.
But Playboy's famous bunny ears could still perk up, some analysts say. Shares edged up to $9.72 on May 25. A new publisher, as well as higher magazine prices and advertising rates, ought to restore the stock's luster, says S&P analyst James Peters, who has a buy opinion on the company.
While Hugh Heffner still has his smoking jacket and pipe, the company he founded has been forced to change with the times. On May 4, Playboy posted lackluster first-quarter earnings and issued a profit warning for the year, hit hard by lagging TV and magazine revenues. The U.S. adult-TV business "is seeing a fundamental shift," wrote RBC Capital Markets analyst David Bank a day later.
Other ventures could help keep Playboy's festive spirit going, though. The launch of subscription video-on-demand services may improve TV revenues, notes Bank, who has a buy rating but lowered his target price. Bank also thinks that delivering content via the Web and wireless devices should keep Playboy hot in the long term, despite short-term challenges.
The adult-entertainment industry isn't only risque, it's also increasingly competitive. Ironically enough, in this business it's what's inside that counts, according to Credit Suisse analyst William Drewry. "We are fervent believers in the mantra that 'content is king,' and we are confident that as long as Playboy continues to produce top of class content, consumers will find it and pay for it," Drewry wrote May 5, as he maintained an outperform rating and trimmed his target price. (Credit Suisse makes a market in the securities of Playboy and does or seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports.)
4. Find a chip off a new block.
Recent declines in emerging-market stocks pushed American depositary receipts in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), or TSMC, below the $10 mark (see BW Online, 05/23/06, "Emerging Markets Beat Quick Retreat"). Hovering around $9.43, the stock is down 17% from a 52-week-high of $11.37 set May 8.
While the stock could be weak for the time being, some analysts think the Taiwan-based chipmaker has brighter long-term prospects. James Holtzman, a financial adviser and certified financial planner at Pittsburgh-based Legend Financial Advisors, says TSMC is the only stock under $10 in its clients' portfolio. He points to earnings growth projections of 40% for 2006 and 20% over the next five years, along with a price-earnings ratio of 14.5, compared to an industry average of 28.3. "This company has a lot of exposure to the Asian economy," he says. "We like that factor, as well."
On May 22, Morgan Stanley analyst Sunil Gupta maintained an outperform rating on the stock. Gupta trimmed his price target from $12.60 to $12 to reflect a bigger than expected inventory buildup. However, he thinks TSMC should gain market share this year thanks to new product launches in the third quarter. "We expect the stock price to decline by 5% to 8% in the near term and then eventually increase by 25% (including dividend yield) from the lower level," wrote Gupta in a report.
S&P analyst Vincent Ng has a buy recommendation and $12 target for TSMC. He cited rising rates of plant utilization and anticipated industry-wide growth of 12% this year.
5. Catch a wave.
Telecom-equipment maker Powerwave Technologies (PWAV) is another stock that has dipped below $10. Shares were trading at $9.83, down from a 52-week high of $15.76 on Mar. 6. The culprit? On Apr. 3, the Santa Ana (Calif.)-based company cut its first-quarter outlook, only to disappoint the Street again May 2 by posting a quarterly loss.
The slow start to 2006 was just temporary static, some analysts say. First Albany Capital upgraded the stock from neutral to buy on May 3, with a $14 price target, citing strong earnings projections for the rest of the year. (First Albany makes a market in the securities of Powerwave.)
Much of the first-quarter shortfall stemmed from seasonal weakness, which also hit competitor Andrew (ANDW), says Canaccord Adams analyst Joanna Makris, who lowered her target price to $15 on May 3. A sharp decline in sales to Cingular was another factor, says Makris, who maintains a buy recommendation on the stock. (Canaccord Adams makes a market in the securities of Powerwave and intends to seek or expects to receive compensation from the company in the next six months.)
Indeed, the recent pullback could give investors a chance to dial in at a lower price. Cingular is likely to boost its spending later in 2006, while Powerwave also does substantial business with Nokia (NOK) and Siemens (SI), according to Baird analyst Kenneth Muth. "We feel the stock has been oversold," Muth wrote in a May 3 note, maintaining an outperform rating and lowering his target to $15. (Baird makes a market in the securities of Powerwave and it or its affiliates either intend to seek or expect to receive compensation from the company within the next three months.


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KTM 390 Duke has been selling like hot cakes in India since its launch. However, enthusiasts were lost on choice as the bike only came in its signature white color scheme. Previously unveiled at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, the KTM 390 Duke will now be available in black color scheme with the Duke-typical graphics. Bookings for the new color on this 373.2cc motorcycle have already started, with deliveries to follow soon.
The new paint scheme is available at no extra cost. KTM fans can now walk into the showroom with one more color option to choose from.

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CHICAGO, 29 April 2020 – Global market research company Euromonitor International launched a new webinar, analyzing the short- and long-term implications of COVID-19 on consumer behavior and how these shifts will influence business strategies.
The webinar explores the impact of the corona virus on the top 10 global consumer trends identified in Euromonitor International’s annual report launched earlier this year.
- Beyond Human: Rapidly automating operations to implement contactless ordering and delivery.
- Catch Me in Seconds: Needing quick, concise and real-time content to stay informed during a period of uncertainty.
- Frictionless Mobility: Limiting non-essential travel and using extreme caution when commuting is necessary.
- Inclusive for All: Providing essential resources to help high-risk individuals and prioritizing the health and safety of consumers.
- Minding Myself: Managing heightened anxiety and coping with homebound as the new normal.
- Multifunctional Homes: Shifting all activities—working, teaching, shopping, exercising and socializing, among others—to virtual at-home occasions with homes becoming the new hub for daily lives.
- Private Personalization: Willing to share personal data to benefit public health and use digital services while in isolation.
- Proudly Local, Going Global: Supporting small businesses and seeking local-origin products.
- Reuse Revolutionaries: Reverting to single-use items to avoid spreading or contracting the virus.
- We Want Clean Air Everywhere: Preventing indoor pollution during lockdowns.
Alison Angus, head of lifestyles at Euromonitor International said that adjusting to a new normality, where flexibility and adaptability are standards, will be imperative as consumer behavior changes.
Access Euromonitor International’s free webinar to understand how the virus is affecting the top global consumer trends in 2020.


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Our site takes a closer look at what is happening this week in mobile and gadgetland.
Sony Xperia Z2
In this week’s HOTSPOT looking Niels and Mikkel on what Sony’s newest flagship has in the abdomen and weighs it up against competitors from Samsung and HTC.
Samsung Gear 2
Samsung’s bid on a smartwatch is a successful size, but the number of applications and functions are a little too limited after Mikkel’s taste
The Hound was for Internet Week Denmark and tried there, one of the future’s most debated wearables. Google Glass. Hear his impression of the smart glasses.
Huawei Ascend P7
Niels traveling to Paris for the launch of Huawei is new flagship. What to really expect and what can look forward to in Huaweis next top model?


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A press release from Tesco claims it'll be the first UK market to start selling vinyl records next week, which is true as long as you're young enough not to have bought 7-inch singles from Woolworths in the 1980s.
Tesco quotes BPI data saying vinyl sales grew by around 50 per cent year-on-year between 2013 and 2014, making it the only music format to actually record any growth at all -- if you don't include streaming.
Tesco said of the move to sell one actual vinyl record: "Tesco will become the first UK supermarket to tap into the rapidly growing vinyl music market next week when it will sell the new album by British rock legends Iron Maiden. Maiden’s first studio offering in five years, The Book Of Souls, will be released on Friday September 4, with the triple LP format going on sale in 55 of the supermarket’s largest Tesco Extra stores."
The supermarket chain is capitalising on the wealthy middle aged music buyer demographic, who will be asked to pay around £30 for the privilege of being able to add the triple LP 12-inch vinyl version of the the latest Maiden album to the Ikea shelving in the listening room, although it says teenagers are also enjoying discovering dad's old 12-inchers -- so it's not just old men buying discs.
Maiden co-manager Dave Shack said: "We have put a lot of energy into all our formats of the new record but the vinyl has to be one of the most impressive packages I have ever seen. It’s a triple gatefold sleeve housing six sides of premium 180g vinyl and incorporates some unique, quite spectacular artwork across the whole package -- something that can only be done with vinyl due to the space this format offers."
Image credit: Iron Maiden Book of Souls artwork by RKmendes on Deviantart


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Along Randolph Restaurant Row, where brands covet the exposure from having a headquarters on one of Chicago’s trendiest drags, a taco showdown has been building for the last few years.
Gone are the likes of DeCero and Perez. La Josie has held down a corner at Randolph and Halsted. A few blocks away, Federales’ drinks eclipse the cuisine. Chains Velvet Taco and Taco Bell have also found niches.
The taco landscape is fragmented, and the newest player in West Loop hails from South Beach. This is Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s first location outside of Florida; ownership says this one is the largest taking elements of a taqueria and speakeasy-style bar.
Another location is planned for River North and they’re targeting a summer debut at 407 N. Clark Street.
Walk through the space, which is scheduled to officially open on Friday, May 5.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, 912 W. Randolph Street, officially opening Friday, May 5.


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Amazon lead a $575 million funding round in the UK-based food delivery company Deliveroo, continuing its efforts to diversify into the takeaway market. In a press releaseDeliveroo said it would use the money to expand its UK engineering team, expand its delivery reach, and continue to develop new products such as its delivery-only kitchens. Deliveroo currently operates in 500 towns and cities across 14 countries and territories.
The investment will intensify Amazon’s competition with rival tech company Uber and its Uber Eats service. The Financial Times reported last year that Uber was interested in buying Deliveroo outright, but that talks stalled after the two companies failed to agree on a valuation. Sky News reports that Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo follows two unsuccessful approaches to buy Deliveroo outright.


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This year when you're looking to trees at the tree yard for your yearly celebration of whatever holiday you're doing, you'll be shocked.. no, surprised. Stunned. Even a little miffed that you're going to be paying a whole 15 cents more for that tree in taxes.
As you can see in that Fox News picture, clearly people will be up in arms. I mean, how dare you raise the taxes... even if it's by god damn pocket change you probably wouldn't give to a homeless guy. But that's not the point. You don't want to give it to the tax man... nevermind that most tree growers are in support of the tax
You read that correctly. They're putting this tax in so that they can raise the money to create ads to promote the image of Christmas trees and thus increase sales. The whole notion of spending money on adverts to boost the image of a fucking Christmas tree is pretty ridiculous.
Akin to similar programs that promote milk, beef and cotton, the Christmas tree program will impose on U.S. domestic producers and importers an initial fee of 15 cents per tree.
A 12-member board will direct the money to generic ads and other promotions, as well as research. The promotions, according to the USDA, will present "a favorable image of Christmas trees to the general public," with the intent of improving the public "perception" of Christmas trees and, hence, their sales.
"We have good reason to believe it will be successful for our industry," Betty Malone, an Oregon tree farmer and president of Christmas Tree Promotion Now, said in a telephone interview Tuesday. "We looked at what other industries have done, and how successful they've been."
After three years, growers and importers will vote on whether to continue the program.
Then again, the whole idea of Christmas trees itself is pretty ridiculous as well. But hey, I'm sure they have to rehabilitate the image of Christmas tress. You know, ever since all those electrical fires fueled by all that pitch and the choking hazards of pine needles as they dry up and fly in the living room air.
So the plan, if you are even drunk enough for it to make sense, is to increase the price of an item for the sole reason of encouraging people to buy more of it. And if that's not stupid enough, try raising it by a whopping 15 cents and see how much you can get.
None of this changes the fact that everyone loses here except the Christmas tree merchants. Which brings up a good question, if this is a corporate handout, then why did Obama back down from it?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is going to delay implementation and revisit a proposed new 15 cent fee on fresh-cut Christmas trees, sources tell ABC News. The fee, requested by the National Christmas Tree Association in 2009, was first announced in the Federal Registry yesterday and has generated criticism of President Obama from conservative media outlets.Obama sure caved on that mother fucker pretty fast. I probably should be dissing him some more but perhaps caving on this is a good thing as it was an all around stupidly bad plan from the get go. Otherwise I would be complaining that the government backed down on a corporate handout because of public pressure.
Though maybe I should take this moment to come clean here and reveal that it's me. I'm actually a big Christmas lobbyist and this is just a situation of Goldman blowing a Christmas tree bubble. Damn you Merrill Grinch!
Don't Christmas trees cost like 70-80 bucks? How much does a 15 cents tax really effect that? it's like an 0.2% tax on something to get people to buy more Christmas trees. If I did a bunch of work on something and started selling it and got offered a deal to minimally impact my existing customers in order to reach even more customers, there's no way at all I wouldn't take it.
This whole thing is just stupid. I literally can not imagine a less important issue than a $0.15 tax on Christmas trees. Maybe a $0.14 on Christmas trees would be one. But you get what I mean.
It's just sad that Obama is spending any of his political capital he has been saving for years on a Christmas tree tax. Or maybe this is just because he doesn't want to appear soft on Christmas.
President Obama today announced that he planned to fully withdraw all troops from the Global War on Christmas by the deadline of June 31, 2013.Then again, this $0.15 tax on Christmas trees impacts the poor more than the rich, much like any other flat tax. #Classwarfare
But maybe poor people just shouldn't be having Christmas anyway. How about you LEARN TO SPEND WISELY, POORS! If you forgo Christmas for 100 years, you might be able to afford a car to get to work and a house in a decent school district. Way to learn, morons.
So yeah. Way to spend your time on a pointless subject, Obama.


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Kim Kardashian's video game is about to reach a major milestone
Kim has been promoting the game all over Instagram and her website boasting that the game takes you on a 'red carpet adventure' with Kim creating aspiring celebrity looks. Speaking with E! News, Kardashian remarked, "This project has been an amazing experience. I'm so excited that people are enjoying the game! I partnered last year with a fantastic company called Glu Mobile to created was is now the No. 3 Free and No. 5 Grossing game on the Apple App Store." Well played Kim, well played!
Apparently people are so addicted to this game that they keep buying more 'clothes' in turn actually spending money. The app developer Glu Games Inc. are also responsible for the creating 'Dino Hunter,' 'Deer Hunter,' and 'Hercules.' Looks like Kim K is in good company.


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Nvidia RTX 3090 Super GPU rumors just won’t die – but how likely is it?
Nvidia is readying to launch a trio of new models of graphics cards at the very start of 2022, with the beefiest offering being the RTX 3090 Super, fresh nuggets from the rumor mill suggest.
Of course, we’ve heard speculation on the subject of the RTX 3090 Super before, and this will purportedly be accompanied by a new flavor of RTX 3070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, and a relaunched RTX 2060 with more video memory, doubling the RAM configuration up to 12GB (again, a possibility previously floated on the GPU grapevine).
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No further details on the 3090 Super were imparted aside from the release date, and as well as the scant nature of this post, we must also bear in mind that this is an unproven hardware leaker with no real following.
That said, a renowned leaker, @harukaze5719, also just shared a rumor originating in Taiwan which claims that EVGA could be about to declare its RTX 3090 Kingpin end-of-life, to replace it with a 3090 Super Kingpin.
Rumor from an overclocker> “Heard from Taiwan person. 3090 KINGPIN will EOL and will be replaced to 3090 SUPER KINGPIN”???October 1, 2021
Analysis: How realistic is an RTX 3090 Super, in truth?
While the source (@hongxing2020) requires huge doses of salt here, at least @harukaze5719 is a more reliable (relatively speaking) Twitter leaker who is also talking about the RTX 3090 Super. And, with more rumors starting to swirl out there about this possible supercharged flagship, it’s perhaps seeming a touch more likely that this GPU could happen.
Remember, there was previous gossip from @Greymon55 (another regular Twitter leaker) in late August, too, which claimed the 3090 Super will bristle with 10,752 CUDA cores and pull 400W in terms of power draw.
Ultimately, though, we’re not sure how much sense it makes for Nvidia to be pushing out an even more powerful version of its Ampere flagship. That said, we have acknowledged the argument in the past that with the 3080 Ti nipping at the performance heels of the RTX 3090, maybe the 3090 Super would help to differentiate Nvidia’s top-end offerings more clearly. We can’t rule that out, by any means.
A beefed-up RTX 3070 Ti with double the VRAM – currently it has 8GB, and 16GB would be a welcome move – is certainly possible, as is the RTX 2060 coming back with twice the video RAM as well. The latter has been mentioned before, as we observed above, and indeed in that past rumor the launch date was also pegged at January 2022. It’s not an unrealistic move for the 2060 to return to help mitigate Ampere stock woes; after all, the Turing workhorse remains a solid enough option for 1080p gaming.
Interestingly, this new rumor doesn’t mention any other Super variants, but if a beefier RTX 3070 Ti is coming, that could be in lieu of a Super refresh. It’s arguable whether we need a 3070 or 3080 Super further cluttering up Nvidia’s RTX 3000 GPU range anyway, given that the Ti variants of these cards already exist.
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Americans have put themselves on a budget. In the first quarter of 2009, the personal savings rate hit to 5.2 percent. And in a recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey, 57 percent of Americans said they're spending less than a year ago.
That moderation could outlast the recession, a good thing to most economists and consumer experts.
"The consumer has fundamentally changed," says Margot Bogue, associate director of brand planning for the advertising firm Cramer-Krasselt.
To take advantage of that shift and thrive in a post-recession economy, consider making these 10 changes...


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Walgreens launches high-impact push in support of World AIDS Day campaign
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is making a high-impact health statement to mark World AIDS Day that will be hard to ignore.
On Wednesday, Dec. 1, the nation’s top pharmacy chain will kick off a new collaboration with Greater Than AIDS, a health advocacy group, by streaming HIV messaging on the Walgreens digital board that rises 341 feet above midtown Manhattan in New York’s Times Square. In addition, more than 200 Walgreens drug stores in heavily affected communities across America are debuting new signage and informational materials that carry a Greater Than AIDS message.
The moves come as part of what the company says is “an increased commitment to HIV/AIDS outreach, education and accessibility.” Walgreens has enlisted its pharmacists in the campaign.
“Pharmacists are some of the most trusted healthcare professionals in the nation,” said Walgreens president of pharmacy services Kermit Crawford. “It’s our job to not only provide information about medication options but to also listen to patient needs.”
To that end, said Crawford, “Our pharmacy staff will help play a large role in our effort with Greater Than AIDS to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, especially among African-Americans and other disproportionately affected groups.”
More than 800 Walgreens pharmacists at retail and medical facility locations across the country and call centers are specially trained to help patients living with HIV/AIDS, according to the chain. Over the next year, Walgreens said it would add another 150 locations that offer special HIV/AIDS services. Online, the pharmacy and health retailer is offering additional HIV/AIDS information regarding treatment, medications and support services at HIV.walgreens.com.
Another website, Greaterthan.org/walgreens, provides information about HIV and Greater Than AIDS, which is a national movement that brings together the public and private sectors in response to the U.S. HIV/AIDS crisis.
“What is particularly powerful about the partnership between Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens is that it brings HIV information to people where they live, along with other health issues,” said Drew Altman, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation, which provides direction to Greater Than AIDS. “Walgreens is setting a powerful example of corporate leadership by putting its brand and vast retail footprint behind an issue of such public health importance.”
In June 2011, Walgreens will team up with Greater Than AIDS to support “HIV Take Action” Month with special promotions, and participating Walgreens pharmacies will offer in-store services, including HIV testing. And throughout the year, Walgreens digital billboards in Times Square and Las Vegas will post photos submitted by Americans that celebrate personal “deciding moments” in response to HIV/AIDS, the company revealed Tuesday.
Perrigo, Synthon to launch generic Xyzal
ALLEGAN, Mich. — The Food and Drug Administration has granted market exclusivity for a generic version of a medication designed to treat indoor and outdoor allergies.
Perrigo said Monday that its licensor and supplier Synthon received regulatory approval for levocetirizine tablets, a generic version of UCB/Sepracor’s Xyzal, which is marketed in the United States by Sanofi-Aventis.
The levocetirizine tablet is the only approved generic product having a label containing all indications, Perrigo said.
Merck’s president steps in as new CEO
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — The president of drug maker Merck now will fill an additional position at the company: CEO.
Merck’s board of directors elected president and board member Kenneth Frazier as the company’s next leader, effective Jan. 1. Frazier will succeed Richard Clark, who has served as Merck’s CEO since 2005. Clark will continue as chairman of the board, the drug maker said.
Frazier’s career at Merck spans 18 years. Since becoming president, he has focused on improving the effectiveness of the company’s three largest divisions –– pharmaceutical and vaccine sales and marketing, research and development, manufacturing and supply –– and their post-merger integration, the drug maker said. Merck merged with Schering-Plough in a $41.1 billion deal in 2009.


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Samsung and LG have reached a new deal that could see your next Samsung OLED TV built with LG panels, reliable sources have told Reuters. Although Samsung Electronics has not publicly disclosed how these panels will be used, there is speculation that they will be used for new mid-range OLED TVs, which would likely sit somewhere between Samsung’s current Neo QLED range and its QD-OLED range. This agreement between the companies does not mean that Samsung Electronics will stop producing its own QD-OLED, nor will it prevent LG Electronics from continuing to produce its range of OLED televisions.
However, this collaboration could lead to a situation where there is not a huge difference between Samsung OLED TVs and LG TVs when both are LG OLED when both use LG Display panels. The partnership between LG Display and Samsung Electronics is mainly due to LG Display’s financial problems in the past two years. Seeking additional revenue, LG Display has found an opportunity to supply panels to Samsung Electronics, which needs more panels since its main panel supplier, Samsung Display, has switched to focusing exclusively on the production of QD-OLED panels, discontinuing the production of LCD panels.


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Noon, the region’s new e-commerce shopping experience, went live today at mid-day in Saudi Arabia.
Noon.com opened the door to a new era for e-commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The mega e-commerce site launches with a broad range of exciting products and offers designed to meet the lifestyle aspirations of the Saudi people.
Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Noon, said, “Saudi Arabia is entering a new era of economic and digital transformation led by the Saudi Vision 2030. Noon brings a dynamic, locally-driven and customer-oriented digital marketplace to the Kingdom serving the community and offering a new retail and much improved experience. With talented young Saudis driving its operations, along with being powered by Saudi and regional retailers showcasing their amazing products, the platform also offers Saudi entrepreneurs, including start-ups, to be part of a fast-growing digital ecosystem.”
Noon partners with market leaders and small & medium enterprises, helping them gain a greater share of the e-commerce market in the region.
Created for the region, in the region and backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and a group of prominent Gulf investors, Noon is an ideal fit for the digital-first preferences and aspirations of the Saudi youth.
Promoting a collaborative model of e-commerce through its partnerships with Saudi and regional retailers, Noon presents a compelling alternative retail choice through its website or dedicated iOS and Android apps.
As a customer-focused, Arabic-first e-commerce platform, Noon, headquartered in Riyadh, brings a growing product assortment that derives its strength from deep connections with the local retail community.
Noon’s catalogue offers compelling products across a diverse set of categories like electronics, fashion, beauty, baby, home & kitchen and groceries.
Assuring a warm, personalized and attentive service, Noon has a dedicated distribution hub, a full-fledged logistics network and secure payment gateway that will serve the whole of the Kingdom.
Following its successful launch in the UAE earlier this year, Noon is celebrating the launch of Saudi operations with a ‘Homecoming’ campaign that brings amazing deals and unique offers on a wide array of products.
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Raise a glass of ice-cold milk to America's Dairyland
Wisconsin dairy is hard to beat. Literally. In fact, at this year’s World Championship Cheese Contest, Wisconsin dairy beat out 2,955 competitors from 23 countries to take the contest’s top prize and 38 percent of all the awards. Wisconsin dairy took home a record 127 awards, 102 more than our closest competitor, California.
Every June, we celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy dominance by participating in National Dairy Month. Since 1937, we’ve joined states across the country to host dairy breakfasts, cheese festivals and events on our farms to celebrate the unique way that dairy and the dairy industry continue to shape our state and drive our economy. Wisconsin is home to 23 percent of all U.S. dairy farms, and Wisconsin dairy contributes more than $43 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy. That’s nearly $83,000 per minute and $20 billion more than Idaho potatoes, Florida citrus, California raisins and Washington apples combined.
Agriculture is Wisconsin’s number one industry, producing about $88 billion in economic activity, and dairy is a vital component. The dairy industry supports 413,500 Wisconsin jobs, including everything from on-farm activity to food processing, manufacturing and sales, and accounts for nearly two-thirds of our agriculture industry. The average cow generates more than $34,000 in economic activity per year.
Our state’s dairy farms generate tax revenues, support related businesses and drive Wisconsin’s position in the international marketplace by exporting high-quality dairy products. In the last five years, Wisconsin dairy exports have more than tripled.
Technological and research aspects of the dairy industry are also important components of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy and we are home to many top dairy-related companies. Our state is one of the top exporters of livestock genetics and of purebred dairy cattle. In addition, our strong position in the world dairy market draws important international events like the World Championship Cheese Competition and the World Dairy Expo, which brings thousands of farmers, manufacturers, researchers and journalists to Wisconsin from around the world.
Families still own 96 percent of Wisconsin dairy farms and our cheesemakers and creameries are often multi-generational operations that pass their craft down to their kids and grandkids. Our part of the state is particularly blessed in this regard. Not only are we the birthplace of Colby Cheese, but a number of cheesemakers in our area took home prizes at this year’s World Championship Cheese Contest, including Holland Family Cheese in Thorp, Nasonville Dairy in Marshfield, Associated Milk Producers in Jim Falls, Lynn Dairy in Granton, and Land O’ Lakes in Spencer, just to name a few.
As the chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, I see the vital impact this industry has on our state and area each and every day. Despite drought, recession and other setbacks, Wisconsin dairy has grown and today we have more awards, more jobs, more exports, and most importantly, more delicious Wisconsin dairy than ever before. As you’re enjoying your next glass of ice-cold Wisconsin milk, raise it up to honor the hardworking farm families and industry professionals who make our state America’s Dairyland.
State Sen. Terry Moulton, R-Chippewa Falls, represents the 23rd Senate District.


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GOOG Stock: Is Google a $1,000 Stock?
“Internet of Things” Could Send Google Stock Soaring
Tech conglomerate Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), formerly Google, is aiming for world domination, making well-calculated moves in the world of technology. In doing so, Google is also making efforts to make the world a better place to live. Inarguably, GOOG stock is poised to gain from the company’s fast-growing public goodwill and provides a great investment opportunity for all, especially the socially responsible investors.
Alphabet has recently signed six new deals to step up its capacity of renewable energy powering its data centers, marking its biggest-ever stride towards going green. Currently, 37% of Google’s total energy usage comes from renewable energy. Giants like Microsoft Corporation and Apple Inc. have also been making pledges lately towards green energy. (Source: “Google’s Latest Renewable Energy Investment Is Its Biggest Ever,” Fortune, December 3, 2015.)
Investing in environmentally sustainable and green companies, alternatively called socially responsible investing (SRI), is not a new concept. It is believed that of every $9.00 of funds invested in the U.S., $1.00 is a socially responsible investment. (Source: “Socially Responsible Investing: What You Need To Know,” Forbes, April 24, 2013.)
If that reason only satisfies your conscience but not your investment acumen, take note that this company is also on its way to creating the biggest network of the “Internet of Things,” or IoT for short.
Google Will Dominate with IoT
Google is developing and acquiring new technologies in an effort to connect everything to Google’s platform. This machine-to-machine ecosystem is being touted as the biggest evolution in technology, whereby everything will become interconnected. This includes our handheld devices, household appliances, entertainment devices, security systems, automobiles, and more. Whatever you can think of, you’ll likely find that Google is already getting its hands dirty to deliver it to the world.
In an effort to shed its search engine image, the company has not only changed its name, but it has also shifted its strategy. Google has pioneered software solutions, while also tapping into hardware, introducing its own smartphones and tablets (the “Nexus” series), set-top TV boxes and sticks (its “Chromecast” products), virtual reality products (which includes “Google Glass,” “Google Cardboard,” and “Google Lens”), home security systems (“Google Nest”), and various services like the “Google Cloud” platform, its payments platform (“Google Wallet”), its artificial intelligence assistant (“Google Now”), and, of course, its dominant operating system (“Android”).
Additionally, two big projects expected to be huge winners for the company in the next two years are its drone delivery project and its driverless car project. With the former, the company will be able to bolster its position in e-commerce, taking on the likes of Amazon.com, Inc. and other e-retailers to provide product delivery services on its “Google Shopping” platform. With the latter, the company will be able to power virtually every car of the future with its next-generation technology, claiming a dominant share in the automotive industry.
The Bottom Line on Google Stock
Google is one of the best-performing and fastest-growing companies of this decade. The tech giant is one of the four strongest growth plays on the market, dubbed the “FANGs” (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google). The stock has rallied more than 45% this year alone and has been making new highs every month.
With the breadth of its product portfolio and the depth of penetration it has already achieved in the global market, a $1,000 target price for GOOG stock wouldn’t be too optimistic.


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Amazon Prime to offer same-day delivery in Toronto, Vancouver
Service available in the U.S. now offered in Canada, but not all perks included
Amazon says it will soon offer same-day delivery to its Prime customers in Toronto and Vancouver who order something online worth more than $25.
The service has been available in the U.S., but the online retailer is rolling it out in Canada for the first time ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
"Prime was developed to make shopping on Amazon fast and convenient, and Prime members in Canada can now enjoy fast, unlimited, free Prime delivery seven days a week," spokesman Alexandre Gagnon said.
Any orders on eligible goods in those markets placed in the morning wil be delivered by 9 p.m. that day, the company says.
While the move updates the retailer's offerings in Canada to what's standard in the U.S., Canadians still don't have all the benefits.
For $79 a year, an Amazon Prime membership gives Canadian customers faster deliveries at no additional charge. But in the U.S., a Prime membership also comes with streaming movie, television show and music services, which aren't available in Canada.
Not everything Amazon sells is eligible for the same-day delivery, but Amazon says one million items in the Toronto-area market and 700,000 items are included to customers near Vancouver.
Same-day delivery will be available for non-Prime customers, too, but at a cost of $11.99 per order (or $1.99 per pound for heavy items).
Earlier this month Amazon, upped the minimum price to $35 for free shipping, but that service won't be on the same day.
Amazon rival Indigo offers free shipping within Canada for orders over $25 for delivery in one to nine business days. It will also deliver items to its retail stores for free, with no minimum purchase required
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The global consumer electronics and whitegoods manufacturer, Hisense, has signed a collaborative partnership with worldwide popular Quick Service Restaurant, McDonald’s, to support the launch of its FIFA World Cup 2022TM campaign in the GCC. The campaign will run in 760 restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.
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As GCC countries set to redefine expectations of what a World Cup looks like, Hisense and McDonald’s, as the official sponsors of FIFA World Cup 2022TM, have the opportunity to leverage the pride and passion felt by the people of the host region by executing engagement activities. “With a sense of ownership comes a desire for participation. Everyone will want to be involved in this glorious global sporting event and have access to the occasion. We look forward to engaging with millions of World Cup fans across the region through this exciting partnership, connecting with more audiences in F&B sector and not being limited to consumer electronics,” said Jason Ou, president of Hisense Middle East and Africa.
Hisense and McDonald’s are providing millions of World Cup fans across the region a chance to engage and be a part of this moment in global football history. The campaign promises a guaranteed win for every McDonald’s customer who meets the minimum spend requirements. Prizes range from free McDonald’s Products, to 65” Hisense TVs, sound bars, exciting products from other participating brands and even tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2022TM in Qatar. The football fever is set to heat up starting from 15th October 2022.
“As an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2022TM in Qatar, we want to bring football fans from across the region closer to the action and give them a chance to express their passion and sense of pride,” said Ou. “Whether it is match tickets or high-tech Hisense products to enjoy the games at home, through our partnership with McDonald’s, we are proud to be helping more supporters be a part of the event and improve their experience of the GCC’s first FIFA World Cup.”
The collaboration with McDonald’s is an indication of Hisense’s plans to boost its marketing efforts during Q4 2022, following its on-going ‘Buy & Win campaign’ across the Middle East region, which gained immense popularity.


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- More early South African grapes kept locally
- Early stonefruit, perhaps early grapes as well
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US: California Citrus Mutual charges industry sustainability message
"The citrus industry contributes significantly to the diversity and economic strength of the California agriculture industry. We create jobs and generate economic activity, and most importantly we supply a reliable, safe and healthy product to a growing world population. We’re proud of what we do and how we do it," stated CCM President Joel Nelsen.
This is the cornerstone a booklet recently published by CCM, entitled "California Citrus: Producing a Legacy" which highlights how, with technology and science, citrus growers have increased on-farm efficiencies, which have in turn improved resource utilization, and allowed the industry to be more productive while using fewer inputs. "As stewards of the land, citrus growers have been leaders in implementing growing practices that encourage more efficient use of natural resources, and seek to reduce environmental impact to preserve the quality of the land, air, and water. The California citrus industry is justifiably proud of its heritage and continues to learn and adopt practices for a sustainable future," continued Nelsen.
In addition to the booklet, CCM, in partnership with the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District, has also produced a short informational film highlighting the many ways citrus growers have helped to improve air quality, specifically. The video, entitled “Growing for Cleaner Air” summarizes how improved growing practices on both the farm and packing house levels have contributed to a significant reduction in emissions and features interviews by growers and representatives of the SJV Air District.
The Central Valley is home to roughly 75% of California’s entire citrus production and contributes significantly to the economies of many Valley communities both directly and indirectly through job creation and support industry. The citrus industry has been alive and well in the Central valley for over 125 years; a testament to the sustainability of the industry as well as a sign of the industry’s dedication to providing consumers with a healthy and safe piece of fruit while protecting the quality of the air and environment for everyone.
Both the video and booklet are available online here.
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Other news in this sector:
- 2019-11-29 Clementine industry too fragmented
- 2019-11-28 Grapefruit harvest started in Turkey
- 2019-11-27 Citrus industry generates billions in exports despite bruising year
- 2019-11-26 Late overseas citrus on the rise
- 2019-11-25 Leaved clementines are synonymous with freshness and high quality
- 2019-11-22 "Navel crops from South Jiangxi, China are small in size due to dry weather"
- 2019-11-21 Ultra-thin layer of seal packaging increases citrus shelf-life up to 40%
- 2019-11-20 "Canada, Asia, and the Middle East are our most important markets"
- 2019-11-19 "Delayed harvest of Greek organic citrus"
- 2019-11-18 China: Navel orange production declines by 30% in Hengyang, Hunan
- 2019-11-15 Texas red grapefruit season commences, big sizes expected
- 2019-11-14 Memorably bad season for South African soft citrus in Russia
- 2019-11-13 Clementines: Real test of prices will take place in a few weeks time
- 2019-11-12 "Oranges from Guangdong, China will be available early"
- 2019-11-11 "Indonesia is currently the best export market for our Chinese mandarins"
- 2019-11-08 Tougher times for South African citrus growers and exporters during past season
- 2019-11-07 Heat in spring has reduced Israel easy peeler crop by 30%
- 2019-11-06 "Retailers like to work with specialist companies"
- 2019-11-05 Turkish mandarin season started slow, expected to pick up pace soon
- 2019-11-04 "Larger volume of small Chinese oranges this year"


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Crysis Remastered PC update includes CPU and GPU performance improvements
Crytek has released the final update for the PC version of Crysis Remastered.
According to the developer, this latest update includes “significant” improvements to CPU and GPU performance, the implementation of texture streaming, and various fixes for Nvidia DLSS. Today’s update also improves overall stability and adds support for Steam Trading Cards. Read the full patch notes below:
- Significant GPU & CPU performance improvements,
- Improved stability,
- Steam achievements fixes,
- AI navmesh issue fixes,
- Texture streaming implementation,
- Fixed an issue with particle illumination,
- Various NVIDIA DLSS fixes,
- Various art & rendering fixes,
- Multiple audio issue fixes,
- Fixed multiple issues related to the main menu,
- Added Steam Trading Cards.
In other news, Crytek recently announced that it is working on the next entry in the Crysis series, which has the working title of Crysis 4. The game is said to be in the early stages of development, so it will be a while before it gets an official reveal.
Crysis Remastered is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Japanese electronics firm Epson, which manufactures printers and imaging equipment, is eyeing a business of Rs 350 crore from its projector line in India.
The firm saw a 50 per cent jump in revenues during FY17, recording earnings of RS 306 crore, up from Rs 200 crore in the previous year.
Epson has a market share of 27.6 per cent in the projector business (volume) in the country. The size of the projector market is estimated at 2.4 lakh units, with the price tag ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 70 lakh.
“Our global share in the number of units sold is 35.5 per cent. We would like to achieve a similar share in India too. We are expecting a volume growth of 10 per cent this financial year,” Pravin Adaikkalam, Epson India Director (Visual Products) told BusinessLine.
Though the Indian project market has over 50 players, about 70-80 per cent of the market is dominated by 5-6 players.
“The market is growing beyond the metros and top cities. The projector market sees ups and downs. After a lull, it is grew by 5.1 per cent last year,” he said.


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Every February, National Margarita Day provides the perfect excuse to treat oneself to a delicious, frosty treat. For those who need extra convincing to celebrate, the holiday takes place this year on Tuesday, 2.22.22, also known as Twos-day. Select Rusty Taco locations are honoring this special mash-up of occasions with discounted margaritas and swag for one day only.
On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Rusty Taco is toasting to National Margarita Day with $2.22 house margaritas, frozen or on the rocks, at participating locations. The Dallas-founded brand, named after creator Rusty Fenton, serves margaritas made with fresh lime juice and a little bit of crazy®.
“While ‘taco’ may be in our name, we are also well known for our signature margaritas, which are always made with fresh lime juice,” said Brendan Mauri, Brand President of Rusty Taco. “We look forward to seeing our guests every day, but National Margarita Day falling on Taco Tuesday has given us an extra reason to come together and celebrate.”
Markets offering discounted drinks include Richmond, VA; Dayton, OH; Lawrence, KS; Denver, CO; and Dallas and Beaumont, TX. Restaurant locations and hours can be found at www.RustyTaco.com/locations-search. For those who might be celebrating in cities without a Rusty Taco, the brand is also applying the special $2.22 price to their “Save Water, Drink Margaritas” t-shirts, found at RustyTacoSwag.com. Both offers are available only on Feb. 22.
To learn more about Rusty Taco, visit www.rustytaco.com, and sign up to receive news and offers from the brand at www.RustyTaco.com/eclub.


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Toyota Fortuner 2015 Review and News
After officially released the previous series, a lot of rumors circulating about the Toyota Fortuner 2015 release date.
Toyota seems to continue the existence of Toyota Fortuner by producing the new Toyota Fortuner 2015. Through this new prototype, Toyota expects reaching larger target consumer and target market. The new Toyota Fortuner does not only come with new body design but also some other major and minor improvements. The new Toyota Fortuner for 2015 will be available mostly in Asia which is known as the most prospectus place for Toyota Fortuner since several years ago. To know more about the upgraded Toyota Fortuner, here we give you the latest spy review.
Toyota Fortuner 2015’s Major and Minor Improvements
The new Toyota Fortuner is claimed having remodeled body for both exterior and interior. Basically, the exterior gets more improvements rather than the interior. The major improvements for the exterior are clearly seen in the face lifted body and improved headlights and taillights. The new Toyota Fortuner for 2015 is equipped with upgraded front fascia including the entrance door grille. Both front and back bumpers are also improved following the other improvements. Now, the new Toyota Fortuner is much more interesting and aggressive. The body sides are redesigned for better aerodynamic system to enhance the speed and swift movement. For the interior, Toyota seems to give minor improvements. According to the spy shoots, the new Toyota Fortuner 2015 has integrated cabin. The cabin is designed for more space. The leg room is improved as well as the head room. Besides, some new features are also added to support better performance of the new Toyota Fortuner SUV.
What Toyota Technical Center Australia Says about Toyota Fortuner 2015
Since Toyota Fortuner is one of the most demanded and best selling Toyota prototypes around Asia, Toyota Technical Center Australia, (TTCAu) which is responsible towards Toyota Fortuner, claims that the new Toyota Fortuner is much better than the previous series. According to TTCAu, 2015 Toyota Fortuner will use three types of engine option. The first engine option is 3.0-liter. This engine can provide 163 horsepower. The second engine option is 2.7-liter. This engine can develop 160 horsepower. Meanwhile, the last engine option, which is 2.5-liter, can produce 144 horsepower. Each prototype will run on both automatic and manual gear box. The consumer can decide the type they want. Instead of the three engine options, TTCAu also states that Toyota Fortuner for 2015 is a mid-size SUV which has plenty improvements for better performance compared to the other mid-size SUVs which are available in Asia market. The consumers should be proud with it. Considering the major and minor improvements, the new Toyota Fortuner is expected to attract more consumers, particularly in Asia market. Besides, according to TTCAu, the new Toyota Fortuner 2015 has better performance and quality than the other mid-size SUVs in the same class.
Toyota Fortuner 2015 is claimed having various improvements both major and minor. Besides, the new technology is also employed to support better performance and quality.


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GM reinstates more than 600 dealerships
March 8, 2010—General Motors Corp. announced Friday it intends to reinstate more than 600 dealership franchises.
GM reviewed about 1,100 dealer reinstatement claims that were filed with the American Arbitration Association. GM sent a letter of intent to more than 600 reinstatement claims, which will allow those dealers to conduct normal dealership operations as soon as they comply with the terms of the letter of intent.
“We are eager to restore relationships with our dealers, and get back to doing what we do best—selling cars and taking care of customers,” Mark Reuss, GM North America president, said in a statement. “The arbitration process creates uncertainty in the market. We believe issuing these letters of intent is good for our customers, our dealers and GM.”
Ed Tonkin, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said the announcement by GM is a significant move forward in advancing the state of dealer relations.
"We appreciate the good faith effort that GM is showing and hope that this carries forward in its continuing settlement and arbitration discussions with the remaining wind-down dealers,” Tonkin said.
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China's Economy Grew 6% in Fourth Quarter as Demand Stabilized
Friday, 17 January 2020 09:14 WIB | ECONOMY |ekonomi China GDP China
China™s economy stabilized last quarter after slowing to the slowest pace in almost three decades, as rising demand and easing trade tensions supported sentiment.
Gross domestic product rose 6% in the final quarter of 2019 from a year earlier, the same as in the previous three-month period and the median estimate.
The world™s second-largest economy expanded by 6.1% in 2019, slower than 6.6% the previous year
Industrial output rose 6.9% in December from the same period the previous year, versus the median forecast of 5.9%
Retail sales rose 8% versus an estimate of 7.9%
Fixed-asset investment rose 5.4% in the year, versus an estimate of 5.2%
The signing of the phase-one trade deal this week combined with recovering global demand have improved the outlook for Chinese factories and exporters in 2020. However, it remains to be seen whether that carries over into a sustained recovery, with increased investment and consumption domestically.
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They may not be the flashiest or sexiest bits of technology you'll see this week at CES, but a few new processor chips will be making their debut at the big show, according to eWeek.com. Intel and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) will be unveiling their latest chips that will both offer integrated graphics capabilities.
After more than a year of talk, Intel will finally reveal their second generation Core i3, i5 and i7 chips, they're calling the "Sandy Bridge" chip. The "Sandy Bridge" will target mainstream desktops, and laptops and will offer graphics technology integrated right onto the same silicon as the CPU. This will improve features such as high definition video, 3D rendering and gaming graphics. The chip is expected to be both cost and energy efficient, enabling system builders to manufacture thinner, lighter PC's and notebooks.
Rumors have already been circulating that Apple will be using the "Sandy Bridge" technology in their next batch of MacBooks, replacing the Nvidia graphics processing units.
Also expected to hit the CES floor this week, is AMD's "Ontario" chipset, which will be featured on the Brazos platform. Brazos is part of AMD's Fusion program also designed to stick graphics and computing onto the same piece of silicon, in order to create faster, lighter machines.
On January 3rd, Lenovo rolled out several new ThinkPad notebooks, one of which is powered by AMD's "Zacate" processor. According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad X120e is 65 percent quicker graphically, and has a 30 percent better battery life, using the "Zacate" chip.
According to Bob Grim, AMD 's director of client platform marketing, "We're bringing it in at the heart of the mainstream market," hoping to push their new systems in at the $500 range.


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Advocate Files for Immediate Regulation of Bitcoin in India. or regulation of the flow of Bitcoin in. in and out of India, according to local news.If reports from insiders are to be believed, India will have its own set of rules and guidelines on Bitcoin very soon.
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The 2013 Nissan Altima has some awfully big shoes to fill. The current Altima is not only the second best-selling sedan in the U.S. (after the Toyota Camry), March sales were up 27 percent compared to last year's. And this is a car that has been on the market since 2007, albeit with one minor facelift and a half-hearted attempt at a hybrid – more on that later. If you expected Nissan to get radical with its mainstream sedan, forget it. The new Altima is playing it safe by emphasizing the traits that have helped it climb the sales charts.
Top Five Pros for the 2013 Nissan Altima:
- The Altima took center-stage on Nissan's stand at the New York Auto Show, positioned alongside the new Pathfinder SUV and NYC's "Taxi of Tomorrow." While the styling doesn't stray far from the previous model, a more prominent grille and pronounced fender curves add some verve to an otherwise prudently restyled family sedan.
- Equipped with the standard 182-bhp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the Altima returns an impressive 27 mpg city/38 mpg highway. That compares well with the base 2012 Honda Accord's economy figures of 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway.
- The cabin is nicely styled and the control layout appears logical and easy-to-use. Let's be honest, the Altima was looking a little long in the tooth when it came to its interior. This new model has plenty of stretch-out space, and the materials used throughout are a solid step forwards in terms of design and finish.
- If you're notoriously late for work, the optional 270-bhp 3.5-liter V-6 engine could shave a few minutes off your morning commute. For bragging rights at the water cooler, that equates to a 2-horsepower advantage over the V-6 offered in the 2012 Camry. Oh yea!
- The Altima wants you to focus on the road and avoid driving distractions like texts and phone calls. NissanConnect uses voice controls to help manage your text messages while on the move. The driver can select messages like "Driving, can't text," and "Running late" via a voice control, or switches mounted on the steering wheel. So stop those precarious one-handed texts, people; the Altima says so.
A couple things we could live without...
- There was no Altima Hybrid on display at the New York Auto Show. Nissan is working on one, and we hope it's vastly better than the previous model, which was afflicted by strange engine vibrations – not to mention the occasional bizarre `whirr' and `ping' noise coming from the powertrain.
- If you're desperate for attention, you might want to avoid the Altima. Despite being brand new in New York, the show car easily blended into the background. Save those styling statements for sports cars; the family sedan segment remains as radical as an Applebee's menu.


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"They go out, they're trying to look cool, and they just can't resist showing off their shiny macho penis substitutes," said a source. "But soon enough, tempers rise, and it all ends in tragedy."
The ban on Ferraris is part of the Executive's five-point plan. "There's no reason for anyone to have such a powerful vehicle," said a spokesman. "Our country's roads are becoming a nightmare, with traffic accidents reported every time you look at the paper. Speeding is rife. Something has to be done."
Education is a key part of the plan, to reduce the "five mph over the limit" culture. And a recent amensty saw over 12 keys handed in, though they were later found to be due to confusion with the Hertz rental franchise next door.
According to new legislation, it will be illegal to buy hugely powerful muscle cars, unless you are specifically licenced. Dealers will have to show they have taken reasonable steps to ensure that drivers will not exceed the speed limit. Exemptions will be in place, for sporting reasons (i.e. you're taking part in a Grand Prix, or you're a footballer.)


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Had your fill of this summer’s heat? Then dream of a five-night luxury ski break for two in the Italian Dolomites — just one of the spectacular prizes up for grabs if you vote in The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards. Back for the sixth year, the gongs are established as among the most sought-after in the travel industry.
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Cadbury is one of the brands whose ads have been banned for marketing their products to children.
The chocolate confectioner broke rules around marketing to children according to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), for having materials aimed at children during their Easter campaign.
Cadbury had a partnership with National Trust for Scotland, and while the campaign wasn't considered to be breaking the rules, the activity pack and a storybook titled ‘The Tale of the Great Easter Bunny' did.
Cadbury's activity pack was banned (Credit: Cadbury)
Chewits were also considered to have broken the rules, because of the character 'Chewie the Chewitsaurus’, promoted on their Facebook page.
Some of the posts focused on themes that appeal to children, including Roald Dahl, 'back to school' and GCSE results.
Squashies also had one of their adverts banned - the advergame app called ‘Squashies World’ promoting Swizzels.
The bans come after new rules were introduced in July 2017, aimed at stopping companies from targeting junk foods at children online.
Explaining why the ads were banned, the ASA said in these instances 'insufficient care was taken to direct the content away from under-16s'.
Responding to the ban, a Cadbury spokesperson told HuffPost UK that they will take ASA's views on board and apply them to future content, as they take not to marketing 'directly to young people very seriously'.
Jeremy Dee, managing director at Swizzels, also spoke to HuffPost UK about the ban: 'All routes to access the app clearly state that visitors must be over 16 years of age to view the page and age gates are in place to restrict access. Visitors must enter their date of birth at two separate stages before playing the game, which is actually stricter than alcohol websites.'
A spokesperson for the brand that owns Chewits, also responded to the ban, saying that the campaign was in no way aimed at under-16s.
'At no time was the campaign, which has now ended, developed to target under-16s. Rather it was aimed at parents and young adults with its core messages and placement focusing on these groups.
'To prevent any further confusion we have deleted all possible and questionable posts we’ve published in the past.'
Mariana is a lifestyle writer who has written for Goodto.com and My Imperfect Life. She joined the Goodto.com team as an intern after completing her journalism MA at City University. After six months spent writing about food, celebrity news, and family trends, Mariana left to write for Healthy Food magazine - but returned in 2017, to join the Future team once again. In her spare time, you’ll find Mariana in the kitchen cooking for her friends.
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HMD Global has now confirmed that all of the company’s Nokia-branded Android smartphones will be receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update going ahead. While the company has already provided regular updates to its smartphones and the handsets are relatively new, it is good to get official confirmation from the company regarding the update to the next version of Android.
In a tweet posted on Saturday, Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, said, “All of our smartphones will upgrade to Oreo, Nokia 3 included.” This clears any doubts about Nokia 3 getting the upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo but Sarvikas further said that he will not be able to share any timeline for the release of this update for the four smartphones.
When Nokia launched its Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 smartphones globally at MWC earlier this year with near-stock Android, there was a wave of enthusiasm about the handsets but there was also some scepticism if these mobiles will be able to perform well. As budget smartphones often struggle with providing regular Android updates, this aspect might be able to benefit Nokia brand going ahead.
To recall, after a series of leaks, HMD Global launched its Nokia 8 smartphone with dual cameras last month. With the 13-megapixel dual rear cameras as well as the 13-megapixel camera at front, the Nokia 8 supports the new “bothie” feature from the company. The flagship Nokia smartphone additionally comes with a capable Snapdragon 835 processor and 64GB of built-in storage. The company also announced that the Nokia 8 comes with support for Android O.
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Max-Wellness, the unique health-and-wellness destination that made its debut in the Cleveland area in 2010, features “Max-Answers” information stations throughout the store. However, what really distinguishes these stations from typical mass-oriented information kiosks is their portability — the Web-based tablets can be picked up by a customer or Max-Wellness associate for use right at the shelf of interest.
The health tablet programming is driven by Aisle7, a company that specializes in providing consumer-friendly health resources at the point of sale. There also are some sections that have been customized by Max-Wellness. “We took 275 of the most common medical maladies, and we had a professional write the program,” Michael Feuer, Max-Wellness founder and CEO, told Drug Store News during a walk-through of the store last year. “So if you say ‘I played tennis last night and my knee hurts,’” a customer can identify solutions on the health tablet easily.
That Max-Answers knowledge base soon will be incorporated into the chain’s e-commerce site, Max-Wellness.com, which launched earlier this year.


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The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, announces that Glenn Black, director of science operations, food protection, will chair its newly formed Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC) Alliance Steering and Executive Committee.
“GMA has always been a leader in food safety education and training and our involvement in this area continues to grow as the food industry evolves into a manufacturing base with more local and international production facilities and global ingredient sourcing,” says Bruner. “We’re honored to be chairing the Alliance and hope that our extensive experience in food safety will help the Alliance in its mission to train and educate a broad array of stakeholders on compliance with the new FSMA preventive controls requirements.”
Bruner goes on to say that, “Glenn’s extensive experience in food safety science along with his considerable expertise in food safety training and education make him an excellent choice to lead the Alliance,” he says. “We’re confident that the education and training materials that are developed by the Alliance will help industry--particularly small- and medium-size companies--comply with the new preventive control rules.”
The GMA is a voice for more than 300 leading food, beverage and consumer product companies that sustain and enhance the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the globe.


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It’s amazing how much can change in a year’s time. As our staff began compiling Beverage Industry’s list of the Top 100 beverage companies (page 24), I realized the magnitude of changes that have taken place in the beverage realm within the last year. The industry has seen a number of acquisitions, expansions into new categories, and the growth of emerging categories such as liquid concentrates, hard ciders and frozen cocktails in pouches.
For instance, Kraft Foods Group Inc. launched Kool-Aid Liquid, Crystal Light Liquid and Mio Fit drink mixes all within the last six months.
When Beverage Industry covered Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. in its Up Close With section in April 2012, the company discussed its newest innovations including its naturally sweetened Mike’s Lite Hard Lemonade as well as Mike’s On the Rocks mixed drinks. One year later, the company has pushed the boundaries even further, expanding its portfolio by entering the beer, hard cider and frozen cocktails in pouches segments.
flavored malt beverage market in the summer of 2012, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Mike’s Hard Lemonade is prepped for summer 2013 with new offerings, including Mike’s Hard Smashed Apple Cider, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Frozen, and Mike’s Authentic Shandy Hard Lemonade and Lager. “Mike’s is synonymous with innovation and an unrelenting drive to create best-in-class products,” said Kevin Kotecki, president of Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co., in a statement. “We are constantly looking for new ways to delight consumers and satisfy their ever-evolving tastes across many different drinking occasions.”Making up 43 percent of the


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On February 15, Asus will release the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro in India. The smartphones, which were unveiled last year, are updated versions of the ROG Phone 5 that debuted in India in 2021. Both are gaming phones having a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, a 144Hz display, and other features.
Asus ROG Phone 5s Series will be available in India soon.
Asus has begun handing out media invites for the event, and the phones are being teased on Twitter. The ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro will be unveiled at a live online event on February 15 at 12 p.m. The ROG Phone 5s series will also be available on Flipkart, according to a special micro page that went online today.
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The new ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro, dubbed the “one weapon to rule them all,” appear remarkably similar to the ROG Phone 5 but add a back Matrix display. There are also RAM, storage, chipset, and other modifications.
The Asus ROG 5s phones are both equipped with a 6.78-inch Full HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display. The screen features a 20:9 aspect ratio, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz.
A layer of Gorilla Glass Victus protects it as well. The ROG Phone 5s Pro also includes a secondary ROG Vision Colour back display for displaying alerts, GIFs, and other content.
The Asus ROG Phone 5s runs Android 11 and has 128GB of internal storage. The Asus ROG Phone 5s weighs 238.00 grams and measures 173.00 x 77.00 x 9.90mm (height x width x thickness). It was available in Phantom Black and Storm White.
Ultrasonic AirTrigger sensors, symmetrical twin front-facing speakers, 5G, an in-display fingerprint sensor, GameFX audio system, AeroActive Cooler 5 for thermal management, and more are among the other appealing features. Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.20, NFC, USB Type-C, and Wi-Fi Direct are among the connectivity choices for the Asus ROG Phone 5s.
The phone’s sensors include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass/magnetometer, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
While the price is uncertain, we estimate it to be less than Rs 60,000. Confirmed information will be released once the phones are released in India. As a result, stay tuned for a more conclusive suggestion.


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It has reportedly brought in more than $ 230 billion to developers since its creation 13 years ago.
While the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple has been completed for a few weeks, Apple wished to recall that its platform is a place of choice for developers. At the WWDC opening conference, Apple claimed that theApp Store had reported more than $ 230 billion to developers who have bet on the platform for their games and applications. The most impressive thing about this figure is that it has drastically increased from 2020 to 2021. Last year, Apple announced a profit to the tune of 155 billion dollars for developers.
A controversial commission
If that sounds like a big deal to them, Epic Games disagrees. To date, Apple takes a 30% commission on purchases made in the App Store, and a 15% commission for small developers earning less than $ 1 million annually. It was a situation that led to a lawsuit against the firm led by Tim Cook, which lasted three weeks and in which the 30% commission was strongly criticized. So is this a way for Apple to throw a spade at Epic Games? If nothing confirms it, presenting hundreds of billions of earnings for the developers gives a very lucrative image of the platform.
However, this figure taken out of context cannot really make sense. Indeed, we do not know the number of developers who have benefited from these 230 billion dollars and what are their respective shares of the loot. From another perspective, we can also suspect that some of these developers could have earned much more if only Apple allowed third-party stores to exist on iOS.
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In a move that's sure to delight office workers everywhere, Slack has unveiled a new feature that allows users to send virtual eye rolls to their coworkers. The feature, which is part of the messaging platform's suite of reaction emojis, is designed to help employees express their frustration and annoyance with each other in a more passive-aggressive way.
"Let's face it, sometimes your coworkers say or do things that just make you want to roll your eyes," said a spokesperson for Slack. "With our new virtual eye roll feature, you can now do so without ever having to leave the comfort of your desk chair.
"The feature has already proven to be a hit with users, who have been sending virtual eye rolls left and right since it was introduced earlier this week. "It's the perfect way to let your coworkers know that you're not impressed with their latest idea," said one user. "And it's much more fun than just ignoring them or pretending to be busy."


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Bulgaria and Turkey plan new ro-ro line between Burgas and Karasu
The governments of Bulgaria and Turkey are discussing the possibility to launch a new ferry line between the ports of Burgas and Karasu. It is expected that around 1,000 semi-trailers will be carried weekly via the ro-ro service.
After the successful start of the ferry lines to Chornomorsk and Constanta, the Turkish port will soon get a new service, towards the Bulgarian port of Burgas. The idea to launch a new ro-ro connection between Burgas and Karasu is at the discussion stage. Bulgaria’s government approved a report of the country’s Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications. Moreover, the creation of a working group to study the possibilities for establishing a ro-ro line between Bulgaria and Turkey was also approved. The working group must prepare a draft position for the organisation of a direct international ro-ro line between the ports of Bourgas and Karasu.
According to the preliminary studies of the Turkish side, the expected freight volume amounts up to 960 semi-trailers weekly or almost 50,000 units annually. This means that a ferry should sail between the termini six times a week. As the Karasu Port is located close to several motorways, the planned connection will be interested for the customers focused on road and multimodal logistics. It is worth noting that the maximum capacity of the Turkish port is 110,000 semi-trailers annually.


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TIFFANY Watson has revealed she won’t give in to carbs as part of her efforts to stay slim.
The Made In Chelsea star opened up about her strict diet and exercise regime with a tough personal trainer.
And speaking to Star magazine, the blonde admitted she even worked out on holiday in a bid to keep her body in shape.
Talking about her fitness routine, Tiffany revealed: “I try to work out four times a week. I have a personal trainer, which makes such a difference.
“They push you to a level you can’t reach on your own.”
And revealing the workouts don’t stop just because she’s on holiday, Tiffany added: “I enjoy the healthy lifestyle.
“I try to work out even when I’m on holiday. In the Maldives, me and Sam cycled a lot and I did yoga.”
But Tiffany also revealed a sad truth about her healthy diet that involved something we just couldn’t give up – carbs.
“I try not to have any carbs, like bread or pasta. And if I do eat pasta, it’s a real treat.”
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In an official statement that was just posted to THQ.com, the game studio announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and entered into an agreement with a “stalking horse bidder” to sell off all the assets of THQ’s operating business — including all video games currently in development (a lineup that includes Company of Heroes 2, Saints Row 4, South Park: The Stick of Truth and Metro Last Light).
Details on the deal are still emerging and the bidder is not yet known. [Update: Clearlake has been identified as the bidder and this statement claims that THQ has all the resources it needs to continue developing games with minimal or no interruption.] THQ owns four game studios and is believed to have a number of games currently in development.
THQ says that development on these games will continue and that its publishing business will continue to function “without interruption during the sale period.”
THQ president Jason Rubin, who only joined the company in May, says that THQ “[looks] forward to partnering with experienced investors for a new start as we will continue to use our intellectual property assets to develop high-quality core games, create new franchise titles, and drive demand through both traditional and digital channels.”
Some gamers have commented on the news as marking the end of an era for video games. It’s possible the THQ will emerge from this ordeal with a new organizational structure and a more sound business model, but we could end up seeing some serious upheaval in the industry, with various games and licenses changing hands.


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JBL is currently offering an interactive, digital experience to consumers, based on turning tweets sent to the company’s account into music tracks.
Consisting of a total of four sweepstakes that run through February 10, the campaign invites participants to “type any message of up to 140 characters,” including the #JBLTweetMusic or #JBLGrammys hashtags, and send them to @JBLAudio.
Received tweets are run through an algorithm that will match characters with sounds and create a personalized, bite-size soundtrack for each user who participates. The brand’s mini site allows users to try different combinations before nailing the right mini song.
Though the campaign is based on tweets, the Harman subsidiary clearly states in its official rules that the campaign is “in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Twitter.”
Winners of the sweepstakes are notified via Direct Message and need to respond within three days of receiving the message.
The prizes consist of a series of JBL equipment, except for the top one, which will grant the winner a full three-day trip to the 2015 Grammys in Los Angeles. Based on the prizes, it is highly likely that the campaign will then shift into its second phase as the winners will become brand ambassadors at the event. We foresee a scenario where winners will be participating in more interactive content to engage fans of the brand during the event.
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I didn’t vote for him last November. There was no way this registered Democrat from the blue state of Massachusetts would check that box. But I have to give him props for his tweets.
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Tough operating landscape but BAT (4162): BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO MALAYSIA BHD offers attractive dividend yield
KUALA LUMPUR (June 15): Earnings prospects of British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd (BAT) are not expected to be that rosy given the tough battle with illicit cigarettes, in addition to the competition from its new rival — vape.
However, CGS-CIMB noted that while there is little capital appreciation potential left after its share price has climbed 19% year from this year's low, BAT offers a rather decent dividend yield.
According to the research house, BAT's dividend yield would be in the range of 5.9% to 6.7% for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2021 (FY21) until FY23.
The dividend yield is based on an annual net profit forecast of RM289 million in FY21, an almost 22% year-on-year growth. However, it expects the cigarette maker's net profit to be on a decline in the following two years to RM270 million in FY22 and RM253 million in FY23, noting that the downside risks are shrinking sales volumes and pressure on margins as more smokers opt for cheaper products.
This translates into a dividend per share of 99 sen in FY21, 93 sen in FY22 and 87 sen in FY23.
Commenting on the operating landscape, according to CGS-CIMB, BAT told the analyst briefing that the group began to see its sales climb in March, two months after the government banned cigarette trans-shipment, which was blamed for providing a conduit for smuggling cigarettes.
BAT guided that illegal syndicates are now shifting their smuggling channels from ports to smaller jetties, and it is still too early to celebrate a win in the battle against the illicit trade.
"Still, the group expressed confidence that it can generate more quarterly year-on-year sales volume growth in FY21, as it believes that some smokers have reverted to their former favourite legal brands," CGS-CIMB wrote in a research note today.
That said, CGS-CIMB highlighted that BAT is cognisant of the high pricing for legal cigarettes.
"It echoed our view, saying that this 'honeymoon period' of sales growth may come to a halt someday, especially since many Malaysians' incomes are strained due to the economic impact of the series of Movement Control Order imposed since March 18, 2020," it wrote.
The research house commented that although the lockdown may have lured some lapsed smokers and caused people to light up more often, much of the sales growth has come from margin-eroding value-for-money (VFM) cigarettes.
BAT revealed at the briefing that VFM lines' share of sales was about 15% in 1QFY21 and has been growing by about three to four percentage points per annum.
Meanwhile, cheaper and unregulated electronic cigarettes and vaporiser products have also grown in popularity, as according to BAT, vape's share of Malaysia's enlarged tobacco market has risen from about 9% in 2019 to about 12% currently.
According to CGS-CIMB, BAT has appealed to the government to draft a regulation on vape but there has not been much progress as the government has been tied up with fighting against Covid-19 and Parliament has been suspended since January 2021.
BAT's share price was unchanged at RM14.56 today, valuing the group at RM4.16 billion.