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As states start to open up, economic activity will undoubtedly increase. The S&P 500 is up approximately 26% from its March 23rd low, perhaps suggesting the worst is behind us for now. Of course, the question on everyone’s mind is whether there will be a second wave as more people congregate at work, in public, via travel, and in retail and leisure establishments. And even if there is no second wave how many businesses will stay closed because they don’t have the financial wherewithal to open or demand is just not there to make it through the new abnormal? And if the dreaded second wave occurs and sheltering in place is reinstated then what will be the economic impact of that?
I read an interesting article written by researchers who are Ph.D. candidates at the University of California, Berkeley. Their goal was to disaggregate how much of the economic contraction that we are experiencing is from sheltering in place, which is more of a temporary phenomenon, and how much of it is due to the pandemic, which could be considered more long-lasting if there are future waves of it. The article is entitled Unemployment Effect of Stay-at-Home Orders.
Before I go into the analysis and conclusions, I thought I would show one headline and some key graphs from the week as I like to use this blog as a partial diary that I can look back on to remember what was going on at particular times and what I was thinking. Another very ugly week, although less ugly than the previous few weeks.
Hopefully, that didn’t get you too nauseous.
Between March 16th and April 4th, the percentage of the population under stay at home orders exploded from 0% to approximately 95%.
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These orders have recently come under public criticism for exacerbating the economic disruption. However, it is unclear how much of the disruption was due to the stay-at-home orders themselves and how much is due to factors that would have occurred in their absence.
In Baek et al. (2020), we take a first step in disentangling the direct effect of stay-at-home orders from the general economic disruption brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. We do so by studying the impact of such policies on initial claims for unemployment insurance, a high-frequency, regionally disaggregated indicator of real economic activity in the US.
The authors try to do this by showing how unemployment claims, scaled for state employment, differed for early adopters of stay at home orders versus later ones. One can see from the following chart that early adopters had a much higher level of unemployment claims than late ones but they tended to converge as virtually the entire population became subjected to such orders.
So what did they conclude? The bold sentence is my emphasis.
We calculate that the direct effect of stay-at-home orders is accountable for 4 million unemployment insurance claims between 14 March and 4 April, which accounts for approximately a quarter of the overall rise in unemployment claims in that period. The direct effect of stay-at-home orders on unemployment is, therefore, small relative to the aggregate increase in unemployment insurance claims, suggesting that a large majority of the increase in unemployment may have occurred in the absence of such orders.
Although 25% is not an insignificant percentage of the tremendous increase in unemployment claims, the vast majority would have occurred even without Stay-at-Home orders according to the authors.
To corroborate this 25% figure, the authors used Google data to calculate retail mobility between early adopter counties and late adopter counties. The following graph shows how retail mobility dropped more for early adopters than late adopters which are not surprising.
This is what the authors concluded.
Before stay-at-home orders were implemented, retail mobility evolved similarly across counties, as evidenced by the flat line. The day they were announced, the orders reduced retail mobility by 5%. For the following two weeks, retail mobility stayed close to 10% lower relative to other counties as a result of the stay-at-home orders. Considering that during this period mobility fell by 40%, this data suggests a similar share of economic decline attributable to stay-at-home orders as the unemployment insurance data.
Putting all of this together leads the authors to conclude that lifting stay-at-home orders, while helpful, is not the magic bullet to completely lift the economy out of the doldrums. Unless the pandemic is alleviated and people believe this is the case and return to past behaviors, assuming they have the purchasing power to do so, then lifting the stay at home orders will bring limited economic relief.
This suggests that any economic recovery that arises from undoing stay-at-home orders will be limited if the underlying pandemic is not resolved. Weak consumer confidence, supply-chain disruptions, and self-imposed social distancing are just a few examples of economic headwinds that could persist even in the absence of stay-at-home orders. At the same time, the orders are likely to have public-health benefits from slowing the spread of the coronavirus.1 Taken together, our results caution policymakers not to expect the reopening of the economy to be an economic panacea.
Time will tell and the next month or so will be very interesting to see how economic activity rebounds as more people are able to leave their homes and frequent non-essential businesses. This analysis suggests that a quarter of the contraction should be recouped fairly quickly but only time will tell how much of the 75% is recaptured.


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Dr Oz did a segment called Dr Oz’s Supplement Superstar: Vitamin D. New research shows that Vitamin D could be a key supplement for preventing cancer. 1,000 studies are currently underway to study Vitamin D. Doctor Oz said that half of Americans are Vitamin D Deficient, which is a real shame since it may be one of the best way to prevent cancer!
Dr Oz: Why is Vitamin D Important?
Dr Oz showed how Vitamin D is made. When you are outside, the sun hits your skin and goes into cholesterol molecules, which go to your liver and add a chemical that helps prepare the Vitamin D for the kidneys where they become the actual final version of Vitamin D. So, for your body to make Vitamin D, you have to go through a three step process:
Dr Oz: How Vitamin D is Made:
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Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have Rs 399 data pack offering unlimited data and free voice calling plan. Now, rival Vodafone too has introduced Rs 399 plan that offer unlimited 4G data and free voice calling facility.
Major telecom operators, including Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and state-owned BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) have been data war ever since Reliance Jio offered unlimited free data for three months to its customers in October last year.
Vodafone's new tariff plan offers 90GB of 4G data and unlimited voice call (local + STD) for six months, according to The Indian Express. However, the new plan is applicable only to prepaid users and there is no word on whether it is a limited offer or will continue for a long time.
It may be mentioned that Reliance Jio's Rs 399 plan for prepaid users offers unlimited data at 4G speed for 84 days with a FUP of 1GB per day and free voice call to all networks (Local+STD+roaming). It also comes with Reliance Jio apps like MyJio, JioMusic, JioTV, JioCinema, JioXpressNews, HelloJio, JioVideoCall, JioShare, and JioGames.
However, Jio Prime customers (prepaid) can avail the new Diwali Dhan Dhana Dhan offer at Rs 399 with a 100 percent cash back. The only condition to get the pack is to recharge between October 12 and 18 with the offer to be activated starting October 19.
Bharti Airtel also has Rs 399 pack which offers unlimited 4G data with a FUP of 1GB per day for 84 days and free local and STD calls to all networks (limited to 4G SIM handsets).
BSNL also offers a similar three-month tariff plan but at Rs 444. It offers unlimited 2G/3G data for 90 days with a FUP of 4GB per day (no voice call offer). On the other hand, Idea's Rs 449 plan offers unlimited data for 70 days with a daily FUP of 1GB along with unlimited free calls within the same network (both local and STD) and 3,000 minutes of free calls to non-Idea numbers with a cap of 300 minutes per day and 1,200 minutes a week (after which users will be charged 30 paise per minute).


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Its revenue, however, managed to beat analysts expectations at $23.33bn against estimates of $23.21bn. This chart is a mess right now but the important thing to know is I believe we are in our wave 4 of c and only need OML to be considered a complete count. The circle I made on the right is pointing out MAJOR fib confluence.
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On January 29, it surpassed Volkswagen as the world’s second-most valuable automaker by market capitalisation. On July 1, Tesla reached a market capitalisation of $206bn, overtaking Toyota as the world’s most valuable automaker. Today, the business runs a number of production and assembly plants, with its main vehicle manufacturing facility, the Tesla Factory, located in Fremont, California. Other facilities include Giga New York, Giga Nevada and Giga Shanghai. Tesla shares are traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TSLA.
In 2019, Tesla ranked as the world’s best-selling plug-in and battery electric passenger car manufacturer, both as a brand and by automotive group. In the first half of 2020, its cars accounted for 81 per cent of the battery electric vehicles sold in the US. CEO Elon Musk sold 7.92 million shares of the company worth around $6.88 billion, according to a series of financial filings published Tuesday night. Tesla and Rivian stocks dropped over the course of recent trading days following announcements by the electric vehicle firms’ executive teams.
Amid an overall market decline, Twitter’s share price and the price of Tesla’s stock dropped after that. Musk did not take to Twitter to explain why he sold shares, but it’s possible the money will go toward his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform, which went through last month. The value of shares and ETFs bought through a share dealing account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. He accused Twitter of failing to give him all the information he needed to go ahead with the acquisition, and of understating the number of bots, spam and fake accounts on its platform. Tesla is Leading the S&P 500 DownFrom March 2020 to January 2022 the SPX gained a spectacular 120%.
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Hemp growers who are eager to do business in 2019 may have to wait more as the US Federal Government is currently on shut down.
Although the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp were met with excitement, the current shut down has stifled the government’s operations and have caused a blockage on the gateway to the legalization of hemp cultivation.
Until the Federal Government reopens for business, the US Dept. of Agriculture won’t be able to approve the state’s regulations on hemp programs and the FBI will not be able to perform the necessary background checks. This could pose a problem for those who plan on cultivating hemp this year.
Growing Hemp in the US
For many years now, there have already been a growing number of states that have allowed the cultivation of hemp. This was after the passing of the 2014 Farm Bill. The bill stipulates that it’s legal to cultivate hemp on those states that have imposed agricultural pilot programs for research on the crop. Of the 35 states that have allowed hemp cultivation, 17 of them have approved the commercialization of hemp for as long as it’s within the state, despite it being federally illegal.
In order to address the issue, the 2018 Farm Bill was introduced. The bill stipulates the removal of hemp from the list of federally controlled substances. This means that the substance will no longer be considered illegal. It can be commercially produced and it will remove it from the scrutiny of the US Drug Enforcement Administration. The approach was somewhat similar to healthcare, where the responsibilities of the program were shared between the federal and state governments.
The Effect of Government Shutdown
The government shutdown could affect the hemp industry in many ways. For one, it can prevent a business owner from getting his or her business underway.
Experts speculate that it could take a while before the current situation is resolved. President Trump has recently informed reporters that he intends to stall government operations until funding will be secured for the wall. One of the reporters asked him how long this will take, and he replied that it would take as long as it takes.
Cannabis advocates undoubtedly want to see progress for the sake of the thriving industry. Hemp growers, along with processors and manufacturers, are expecting to receive swift action. That way, they can proceed in their business with full confidence.
What Happens Now?
In the meantime, hemp farmers are still restricted from growing non-commercial hemp, as regulated under the 2014 Farm Bill. Furthermore, those states that don’t currently have an infrastructure for cultivating hemp won’t be able to start cultivation yet. Unfortunately, these setbacks are holding back the US from becoming the leader in the hemp industry. While some other countries are already advancing their research on hemp and the many commercial uses for the cannabis plant, the US is being left more and more behind, even more today that there’s a government shutdown.


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After 35 years in business, a popular Chinatown eatery prepares for its final days
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A longtime butcher shop in Chinatown, famous for their roasted meats, is hanging up the “closed” sign for good.
After 35 years, the owner of Nam Fong says he’s ready to retire.
Chiu Tsun has been cutting up and serving up succulent Hong Kong style meats on Mauna Kea street in Chinatown since 1988.
“I work almost 36 years already. I think that’s enough,” said Tsun.
Fans of Nam Fong love their roast pork, suckling pig, char siu, shoyu chicken and roast duck.
“It’s such an iconic Chinese establishment for roast duck and anything roasted. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid,” said longtime customer Kendrick Wong.
“They have the best shoyu chicken in the state. It’s a big loss, but you know, we’re happy for him, but it’s going to be hard to find good Chinese food,” said Sara Tompkison.
The new chapter brings mixed emotions for Tsun.
“I am a little bit sad.. yeah...” he said.
Tsun says almost every day for the past 35 years, he’s been getting up at two in the morning to hand roast meats over an open fire. All that hard work led to success, but he says he missed out on a lot of family time.
“He’s waiting to enjoy New Year and Christmas time with the kids and stuff. Which he missed it for 30 something years,” said Dee Guo, Tsun’s wife.
With news spreading that Nam Fong is closing, everyone’s rushing to get their order in.
Tsun will do one final chop this Sunday. It’s also his 64th birthday and he’ll be getting the best gift ever.
“He’s never taken a trip longer than 10 days, so he wants to try and have a long trip,” said Tsun’s son, Dominic Tsun.
There is hope that Nam Fong will live on. The shop is for sale and Tsun says he will divulge and pass on all of the original recipes to the new owner.
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Region sees rise in fraud attempts
Financial institutions throughout Central New York are seeing a rise in fraudulent phone calls, e-mail phishing attempts and fraudulent text messages.
The criminals do not have access to personal information; they just hope to reach a few victims who may fall for the scam.
“Fraudsters are blanketing the area with automated phone calls, as well as sending out e-mails requesting personal account information,” said John Prumo, president and CEO of GPO Federal Credit Union.
“These criminals hope that victims will provide account numbers and personal identification numbers giving them access to available funds,” he said.
By law, financial institutions must safeguard account and personal information. Most financial institutions have a policy never to ask for confidential information such as usernames, passwords and credit or debit card information via e-mail or by phone.


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Researchers hope artificial intelligence will help ease weather-related supply chain issues
Skyrocketing fuel prices aren’t the only thing giving Canada’s trucking industry nightmares these days.
The country’s supply chain has experienced a number of major delays over the last couple of years, including record-breaking rain and flooding in B.C. that closed highways last year, and long-standing restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumers have been left with empty store shelves and rising prices, while truckers have been left hunting for ways to get their products to market.
Researchers at the University of Calgary and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) are using artificial intelligence (AI) in hopes of saving time, money, fuel and lives.
Weathering the storm
Whether it’s a massive thunderstorm with rain and hail or a whiteout blizzard, road conditions in and around Calgary can turn on a dime.
With these types of severe weather situations becoming more frequent, climate change will have an increased impact on our daily lives, says Schulich School of Engineering geomatics professor Dr. Xin Wang, PhD:
Our research is dedicated to minimizing the impact of severe weather on logistic transportation by harnessing the power of AI and machine learning. It will assist the human decision-making process and generate the best possible alternative routes (for moving goods) to minimize such impacts on society.
Wang has been working with NRC researchers as well as partners at The City of Calgary and two transportation companies, Canada Cartage and Bison Transport, to optimize everything from route planning and delivery schedules to workforce planning.
“We looked at more than 22 million GPS records to identify traffic patterns and driver behaviour,” she says. “This yielded information about how trucks are moving around the city at different times, which routes they take and so on.”
According to The City’s acting manager of transportation safety, truck movement on highways around Calgary has increased by 55 per cent over the last 15 years. Madhuri Seera says the logistics industry supports about 134,000 jobs in Calgary, contributing about $14.5 billion to the local economy annually.
“The technological tools being developed will help us meet the goals of our Goods Movement Strategy — a road map to achieving a highly efficient network in the city as growth in the supply chain and logistics industry explodes,” Seera says.
The transportation industry is ripe to adopt AI as it is already network-based and is looking for ways to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and the number of empty-truck miles, while also keeping drivers out of harm’s way when they encounter poor road conditions or high-risk locations where crashes could occur.
A made-in-Canada road map
Collaboration will be key as the industry moves forward, starting with developing Canadian talent, says Margaret McKay, the NRC’s AI for Logistics Supercluster Support Program leader.
“Students and postdoctoral fellows who have participated in the program are in high demand,” McKay says. “We provide training in solving real-world problems along with opportunities to work with industry partners. This helps to attract and retain experts in Canada.”
Wang adds the work being done together is already leading to innovation, new products and support for public-policy objectives related to greenhouse gas emissions.
“The research and industrial experience we gain from this project can be used for national goods transportation and optimization of municipal transportation systems,” she says. “It will also address national issues of importance to the Canadian economy and improve the quality of life for all Canadians.”


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What’s not to hate about a tax? You’ve likely heard a friend, Andrew Scheer, or that livid MAGA guy on Facebook (hi Ben!) ranting about it pretty convincingly. You’ve likely heard the classic inflammatory one-liners enough times now that you could repeat them confidently at any dinner party, ”that damn Carbon tax! What a scam. Greedy politicians are screwin’ the middle class” But… do you REALLY have reason to hate the Carbon tax? Do you really know what it’s all about?Read More
Today, the Ontario conservative leader Doug Ford has announced that he is killing the Ontario electric vehicle rebate program, which offers up to $14,000 in incentives to consumers wishing to buy an electric vehicle.Read More
The Orange Lord of the Underworld continues his crusade against the climate, this time targeting standards that keep American auto manufacturers in-check when it comes to polluting tailpipe emissions.Read More
It’s 2017, and times are strange. While America’s leadership has fallen under some truly gross cronyism, globally, businesses small and large are moving towards a more responsible type of governance.
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Whether loot boxes amount to gambling has been an ongoing issue for a few years. However, an Australian legislator looks to nip the issue in the bud with what could be the strictest legislation we’ve seen to date.
Andrew Wilkie, a member of Parliament (MP) in Australia from Tasmania, is set to introduce a bill to ban loot boxes for those under 18 years old, reported the Daily Telegraph. According to Wilkie, the bill would use the classification guidelines to prevent companies from targeting loot boxes to minors.
“We as a country accept that people over the age of 18 can gamble but let’s make that for adults and giving parents a warning,” said Wilkie.
In his statements, Wilkie said video games use loot box mechanics to groom children “for future gambling.” He also said games with loot boxes should have an R18+ rating. Because Australia’s rating board is a government agency, an R18+ cannot legally be sold to or purchased by minors.
Wilkie’s bill would also require a new notification for games featuring loot boxes to receive an advisory as part of its rating. Some advisory examples in use today include coarse language, online interactivity, interactive drug use, and more.
The Classification Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill will be introduced in mid-August. The bill’s text has not been made public yet.


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Fiber Case Gets FlushedSeptember 15, 2010
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A district court dismissed a complaint alleging consumer fraud in food labeling that highlights the presence of fiber. Plaintiff alleged that defendants violated state consumer fraud laws by failing to disclose that their products contain alleged “non-natural” fibers that “have not been shown by current scientific evidence to possess all of the health benefits of natural fibers.” The court dismissed the case on the ground that the consumer’s state law claim is preempted by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ("the Act"). The Act preempts any state requirement for nutrition labeling, nutrient content claims, or health claims that is not identical to the requirements of the Act. With respect to fiber, the Act and its implementing regulations require food labels to bear nutrition information on the amount of dietary fiber present in a food, specify how dietary fiber must be disclosed, authorize nutrient content claims for fiber, and specify how health claims for fiber can be made. In light of these requirements, the court concluded that the Act preempts plaintiff's demand under state law that certain fiber ingredients be labeled as “non-natural” and that the labeling disclose the purported differences in health benefits of “non-natural” fibers.


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I’m delighted to announce that @leger.
I’m delighted to announce that @leger.la will be the official clothing brand for the inaugural @HauteRouteOman – an epic 3 stage cycling event taking place in Oman’s Hajar mountain range this March.
Over 5,500M of climbing over 238KM is going to be a tough ask but at least we’ll look the part in our bespoke kit! Limited entries remain so sign up today through the link in my bio and take on Oman with us!
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H-E-B has a new site in Forney where it intends to build a supermarket in the fast-growing Kaufman County city.
H-E-B spokesperson Mabrie Jackson confirmed Friday that it has plans to build a store in the Villages at Gateway, just east of North Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80.
“We are working closely with the city of Forney with the intent to build a store in a location different than we had previously designated,” Jackson said. “Our team greatly appreciates the enthusiasm of city officials, and we look forward to sharing additional details early this summer.”
In 2022, the retailer received approvals from Forney to build a 121,050-square-foot store on a parcel it owns east of the FM 548 and FM 1641 intersection and south of U.S. Hwy 80.
There were access issues to that property relating to nearby railroad tracks. H-E-B plans to hold on to that 15.4-acre parcel located behind RaceTrac and McDonald’s.
The Villages at Gateway is a planned shopping center on 140.7 acres of undeveloped land. Site plans were approved by the City Council in January. Gateway is a 2,000-acre, master-planned development in Forney.
H-E-B is opening three namesake stores this year in Fort Worth’s Alliance area, Mansfield and a second store in Frisco. The San Antonio-based grocer is also bringing its first Joe V’s Smart Shop to southern Dallas.
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A surge in shark attacks in Hawaii over the past year hasn't stopped people from surfing and swimming in its warm ocean waters.
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A new, 320GB PS3 bundle will hit the shops at the time of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception launch in November, Sony’s announced. It is of course a bundle that packs in the adventurer itself.
Going for $299.99, the offering also includes a month’s worth of PlayStation Plus. And it seems to be a NA only thing.
“If you’re new to the PlayStation family, there’s no better time to pick up a PS3 system,” the official PS Blog screams.
The game and console both will be available starting November 1.


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Environmentalists are worried about fast fashion. Lots of cheap clothes are having a negative effect on the environment. Companies make 100 billion items of clothing every year. This will grow by 60 per cent by 2030. Many clothes are not recycled and go to landfills. In addition, chemicals used to make clothes cause problems. They damage the health of people working in clothes factories. These include children who make many of the clothes.
People used to go to stores and try clothes on. They took time before they bought clothes and wore them for longer. Today, if people don't like the clothes they buy, they take them back. Some people buy clothes and never wear them. We have a throwaway society. A media company wrote: "Every year in Europe, four million tons of clothing ends up in the trash. Less than one per cent of this is recycled." This is not sustainable.
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By now we’ve all heard the story about celebrities taking precious magazine cover spots away from models, but this September it appears the tides have turned. After years of stars on the front pages more and more magazines are looking to models for their biggest fashion issues. British Vogue boasts Cara Delevingne looking sleek in Nicolas Ghesquière‘s collection for Louis Vuitton in an image by Mario Testino (Art Partner), while Elle UK enlists a Prada clad Kate Upton for fashion forward shot by Matt Jones. Though the September covers are only just starting to debut you can already see which collections are going to be inecapable for the next few months. WSJ provides a fetching seventies style image of Daria Werbowy by Josh Olins that also puts Ghesquière’s wares to good use. In keeping with the trend The New York Times’ T Magazine reaches for Prada, sheathing Vanessa Axente in one of the brand’s oversized coats in a strong cover image by Craig McDean.
Daria Werbowy in Louis Vuitton by Josh Olins for WSJ
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DIGILOGIC unveils first logistics trend radar for the African continent
A pioneering initiative, funded by the European Union, is approaching Africa’s logistics industry. Launched in 2020, the ambitious DIGILOGIC project brings together innovation hubs and key logistics industry players in Europe and Africa. The aim is to promote and support emerging start-ups and innovative minds in the logistics sector. Now, as part of this pioneering work, the first Trend Radar has been developed, which maps current and future developments of the logistics industry in Africa.
Over the past decades, extensive research has been conducted in the logistics industry worldwide to shed light on current challenges and trends. However, the results cannot simply be transferred to the African continent. For this reason, a tailor-made logistics trend radar was developed specifically for Africa within the DIGILOGIC project.
The identification of the key trends was largely based on interviews with respected experts from the logistics sector in Africa. In these in-depth discussions experts described not only current developments but also specific challenges facing the industry on the African continent compared to Europe.
In addition, valuable insights from literature, the DIGILOGIC Company Workshops and the participating start-ups of the DIGILOGIC Mentoring Programme were incorporated into the creation of the Trend Radar. The result is a tool that identifies the crucial trends that will shape the logistics industry over the next ten years:
The logistics industry in Africa stands at the cusp of an unprecedented transformation, driven by a convergence of societal, technological, and biological trends. As we venture into the next decade, the landscape of logistics in the continent will witness profound changes, reshaping supply chains, redefining business models, and revolutionizing the way goods and services are transported and distributed. In following this path, it is interesting to note that implementation of new digital technologies is not a top priority for logistics in Africa.
Rather, new and old digital and physical technologies are being combined to obtain the best outcomes possible within the contexts for logistics in Africa. This is also reflected for example in the high ability of African start-ups to cope with existing challenges such as the provision of minimal infrastructure, climatic challenges as well as societal fragmentation across Africa. Accordingly, societal issues that hinder logistics in Africa need to be addressed by the respective trends so that logistics can be carried out in challenging contexts.
To represent occurring trends related to the prevalent environmental and climatic challenges, the DIGILOGIC Trend Radar includes the third dimension: biological trends. In a world where uncertainties are introduced into global logistics unpredictably by extreme weather events and social conflicts, valuable insights for the future of European logistics could be gained from ongoing analyses of emerging logistics solutions in Africa.
With the first Logistics Trend Radar for Africa, DIGILOGIC will undoubtedly make a decisive contribution to promoting the logistics industry on the African continent. This innovative tool will help companies and investors make informed decisions and identify potential in good time. The future of logistics in Africa is on the move, and with this radar, the stage is set for a promising development.
The published report as well as short insights from the interviews are available HERE


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By ROBERT ROMANO
China has proven itself to be an unreliable trade partner in its negotiations, says President Donald Trump, and now he is levying another 10 percent tariff on $300 billion of Chinese goods that were untaxed.
This comes atop the 25 percent tariff on another $250 billion of goods that was hiked in May, which is expected to raise more than $50 billion in revenue this year to the U.S. Treasury.
Trump cited failure by Chinese President Xi Jinping to follow through on commitments he has made, stating on Twitter, “Our representatives have just returned from China where they had constructive talks having to do with a future Trade Deal. We thought we had a deal with China three months ago, but sadly, China decided to re-negotiate the deal prior to signing. More recently, China agreed to… buy agricultural product from the U.S. in large quantities, but did not do so. Additionally, my friend President Xi said that he would stop the sale of Fentanyl to the United States — this never happened, and many Americans continue to die!”
The President still held out hope that a deal could be reached, with the tariffs being a bit of additional incentive, writing, “Trade talks are continuing, and… during the talks the U.S. will start, on September 1st, putting a small additional Tariff of 10% on the remaining 300 Billion Dollars of goods and products coming from China into our Country. This does not include the 250 Billion Dollars already Tariffed at 25%… We look forward to continuing our positive dialogue with China on a comprehensive Trade Deal, and feel that the future between our two countries will be a very bright one!”
The breakdown of trade talks in May led directly to Trump putting the 25 percent tariff on $200 billion of goods — it had been at 10 percent — in addition to the 25 percent that had been levied on another $50 billion of goods.
The trade deal was said to have been in its final stages, but at the eleventh hour, Beijing changed the terms of the deal and promptly walked back prior concessions. According to a May 8 Reuters report, “In each of the seven chapters of the draft trade deal, China had deleted its commitments to change laws to resolve core complaints that caused the United States to launch a trade war: Theft of U.S. intellectual property and trade secrets; forced technology transfers; competition policy; access to financial services; and currency manipulation.”
Adding to the mix, the trade in goods deficit with China hit a record high in 2018 at $419.1 billion according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And that was with some of the tariffs in place.
Ostensibly, the only reason China had come to the table in the first place was President Trump’s threat of further tariffs and an attempt string along negotiators in the hopes of avoiding them. It appears to have been designed to test Trump, betting that perhaps he would not follow through on the tariffs.
Which, it’s hard to blame China for miscalculating. It’s used to just getting its way with the U.S. without consequence or blowback. Since China entered the World Trade Organization in 2001, U.S. manufacturing market share has dropped from 13.4 percent to 7.5 percent in 2017, according to World Bank data. China has risen from 5.3 percent to 16.6 percent in 2017, although their percent of global manufacturing market share has peaked in 2015 at 18.8 percent. During that time, the U.S. economy has not grown above 4 percent since 2000, and not above 3 percent since 2005 on an annual basis.
What they didn’t plan on was Trump. Now, there’s tariffs on $550 billion of goods. Either way, the decision to end the deal may have been so it could wait Trump out with 2020 right around the corner. If Trump loses his bid for reelection, their problem is solved.
For Trump’s part, he seems to be betting China has more to lose in a trade war than the U.S. According to data by the U.S. Trade Representative. China’s $539.5 billion of goods exports to the U.S. comprised almost 4.1 percent of its $13.28 trillion Gross Domestic Product in 2018 and about 22.5 percent of its $2.4 trillion of goods exports. In contrast, American goods exports to China were $120.3 billion, comprising 0.58 percent of the 2018 annual GDP of $20.5 trillion, and comparatively 7.2 percent of its $1.66 trillion of goods exports.
And Trump may be right.
On June 17, “The Coming Collapse of China” author Gordon Chang on Fox Business reported to host Neil Cavuto, “China right now has an economy which is crumbling, could have been contracting last month. We saw that with bellwether car sales down 16.4 percent, the eleventh straight month of decline, the worst monthly decline eves. And imports were down 8.5 percent year on year, a real indication of declining domestic demand.”
Chang added, “This is an economy that is in severe trouble. They need the U.S. market desperately.”
So, maybe the tariffs are working. In this confrontation, Trump does not need a deal as much as China does, for he can inflict damage merely by encouraging manufacturers to move their business elsewhere, whether back to the U.S. or somewhere else. In “The Art of Deal,” Trump wrote, “Use your leverage.” That’s exactly what he’s doing — and it’s about time.
Robert Romano is the Vice President of Public Policy at Americans for Limited Government. You can read more of his articles at www.dailytorch.com.
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As the most profitable tech company in the world, it seems inherent that Apple has to face more legal action than presumably all its smartphone-making rivals combined. But LG, Sony and Google are just a few of the other mobile hardware vendors that occasionally need to worry about class action lawsuits as well.
The Mountain View-based search giant behind two generations of Pixel phones now must tackle accusations in two different cases, one regarding the faulty microphones that caused so many headaches for OG Pixel and Pixel XL owners, and another actually concerning the universally liked Project Fi.
Apparently, the experimental MVNO launched in 2015, and gradually expanded of late, which automatically switches between Wi-Fi and cellular service from Sprint, T-Mobile and US Cellular, has its fair share of haters.
One user, by the name of Gordon Beecher, is looking to put the class action wheels in motion at the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing Google of unfair competition and false advertising law violations.
Long story short, this Fi subscriber is unhappy Google repeatedly charged him for data delivered over home networks and public Wi-Fi connections that are “available to the customer independent of Google and its mobile data partners.” That is indeed a very serious accusation, given Project Fi’s specific marketing angle as a super-affordable network operator with no hidden fees, taxes or surcharges.
Obviously, Big G remains innocent until proven guilty, and the same goes for the Pixel microphone-focused litigation. While certain defects were acknowledged almost a year ago, the claim is Google knowingly sold faulty devices, replacing some of them under standard warranty conditions with similarly flawed first-gen Pixels. Sounds like another potentially messy case we’ll be sure to keep an eye on for you.


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On Tuesday, March 8, Apple held its virtual event Peek Performance, during which it introduced numerous new features for its latest devices.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, unveiled the new iPad Air, touting it as one of the company’s strongest products. This iPad has a powerful M1 Chipset from the corporation, which is already found in a variety of other gadgets.
This is, by far, the most powerful iPad Air to date. For the most demanding applications and workflows, this processor, according to Apple, provides a significant performance boost When compared to the previous model, the 8-core CPU gives up to 60% quicker performance, while the 8-core GPU provides up to twice the graphics performance.
When it comes to taking notes, creating content, or playing games, iPad Air consumers adore its exceptional performance and versatility in such a portable design,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Marketing, in a statement.
The iPad Air’s wide-angle camera on the back allows users to capture crisp photos and 4K video, as well as scan documents and participate in augmented reality activities. “An exceptionally adaptable and ultraportable mobile studio,” according to Apple, describes this iPad.
In terms of connectivity, the iPad Air can achieve maximum rates of up to 3.5 Gbps when using 5G technology in optimal situations. Meanwhile, the device’s compatibility with eSIM and Wifi 6 allows it to connect to more devices with greater ease and flexibility. The USB-C port, on the other hand, has been upgraded to be up to twice as fast as the previous generation, with data transfers of up to 10 Gbps possible.
The new iPad Air is available in a number of vivid colors, including space gray, starlight, pink, purple, and blue. Regarding the screen, this gadget boasts a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 3.8 million pixels and a resolution of Liquid Retina.
Its Touch ID functionality is incorporated into the top button to provide simpler access while also increasing the likelihood of a safe authentication being achieved.
This new iPad will be available for purchase on Apple’s website starting on Friday, March 11. It will also be sold in 29 countries, including Canada, through the Apple Store, and will be ready for delivery starting on Friday, March 18.
The new iPad Air with M1 CPU will be available for purchase in Canada starting at a price of $ 770 CAD.


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Car park season tickets are going digital!01 May 2019
Season tickets for Wyre Forest District Council car parks are set to go digital.
Thousands of motorists are now paying to park on Wyre Forest District Council car parks using the secure JustPark website and phone app.
Following the success of JustPark, the council is expanding its services. Soon anyone renewing or purchasing a season ticket can only do so directly from the JustPark app or website at https://www.justpark.com/season-tickets/WyreForestDC.
The change will offer extra benefits for season ticket holders as they will no longer need to display a physical ticket and if they download the app, they will receive real time reminders when their season ticket is expiring and they can renew their ticket at a push of a keypad.
This move will not affect pay and display machines at Wyre Forest District Council car parks which will still accept cash.
Linda Draycott, corporate director: community, wellbeing and environment, said: “We are noticing a growing trend of people using JustPark when paying to park in the district and we really want to meet that demand.
“Moving away from physical tickets is a big step forward and I’m sure existing, new and future season ticket holders understand the great benefits of doing it digitally.”
JustPark is an app, website and phone service that is making parking easy for over 1.5 million drivers across the UK.
You can register for JustPark in advance or on-the-spot at the car park, and you’ll be set up in just a matter of minutes.


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Finance: Latest news and analysis articles
In an unsurprising announcement this-morning (23 October), troubled UK retail behemoth Tesco posted a 92% decline in first-half profits, wei...
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Spanish fashion retailer Mango might have its roots firmly in Europe, but is on a growth trajectory globally, making its presence felt in most major countries. just-style spoke with managing director Enric Casi and Jose Gomez, VP of international business development, about what the future holds and the challenges of operating in today's changing retail environment.
The arrival of new chief executive Peter Ruis at UK fashion retailer Jigsaw has seen the group shift to a more fashion-led focus. Eight months into the role, he talks to just-style about the group's sourcing ambitions, its focus on innovation, and Jigsaw's international expansion plans.
Footwear specialist Deckers Outdoor has revealed second-quarter earnings and sales that beat analyst estimates.
French luxury goods group Kering has booked an increase in third-quarter revenues, thanks to the multi-brand strategy it has in place.
Virtual fitting room developer Fits.me has received EUR4.2m (US$5.3m) from its CEO and existing investors in a management buy-in.
South African discount retailer Mr Price Group saw its share price climb by close of trading after revealing it expects to record a 20-24% increase in earnings for its first-half.
US clothing retailer Gap Inc is to open its first Old Navy Stores in the Middle East through a deal with franchisees Fawaz A Alhokair & Co and Azadea.
UK department store retailer Debenhams saw its profits tumble in last fiscal due to the impact of sales on last year's warm winter weather and heavy discounting during its crucial Christmas period.
Experts on China's textile and apparel industry say that international brands must take increasing care to ensure their sourcing is environmentally and socially responsible, ahead of an anticipated tightening of government restrictions.
It seems former Men's Wearhouse CEO George Zimmer may be about to show his trump card following his fall-out with the apparel retailer, through the launch of a new company.
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Harley-Davidson's brand is more than 100 years old and resonates globally with a wide consumer base, particularly its core market (men over 35). Outreach initiatives should pay off longer term as the company identifies with a wider target market.
The company has historically generated strong free cash flow, and we expect it to continue to do so, producing more than $4.4 billion of cumulative free cash flow over the next five years.
Harley remains a market share leader in the custom and touring segments domestically, two of the most profitable motorcycle categories. Read more
Harley's core demographic is aging, which is likely to reduce the demand for the firm's products. To mitigate the lost revenue from this consumer, outreach to new segments must continue to be successful.
Compelling rival brands, like Polaris' Indian, could threaten Harley's leadership position, offering products with new innovation at similar prices and stealing share.
HDFS is highly dependent on credit availability in the retail market. If credit standards tighten, the cost of financing could increase, which could limit the number of loans to customers and depress retail sales. Read more
Matt Levatich took the helm at Harley-Davidson in May. Levatich has been with Harley for more than 20 years in multiple roles (previously president and COO), and we think he has a good handle on issues and resolutions across both the supply chain and Read more
Harley-Davidson is the world's leading manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles, parts, and accessories. It sells custom, cruiser, and touring motorcycles and offers a complete Read more


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A 2016 report produced by NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratories) has shown that the average customer acquisition cost faced by residential solar installers across America has fallen from $0.49 cents per watt in 2014 to $0.37 per watt in Q1 of 2016, a reduction of 25%.
However, these figures are distorted by the fact that they include EPC contractors who source a significant amount of their work from financing platforms for which they are EPC contractors only and so do not have lead generation costs associated with these jobs.
The better figure to use is the figure of $0.43 per watt, also quoted in this same report which NREL associated with full service solar companies that offered financing options as well as cash options to clients.
Figure 13. Q1 2016 benchmark by location: 5.6-kW residential system cost (2016 USD/Wdc)
When using this number it showed customer acquisition costs have fallen only 13% over 2 years.
Given this same report showed the average size of a residential solar job in America was stable at 5.6kW then the average cost of customer acquisition in the residential solar market it America stands at $2,408.
The concern for installers is that over the same period of time average selling prices for a 5.6kW residential solar system have fallen by more than 28%.
Herein lies the difficult position solar companies are now in, selling prices falling faster than customer acquisition costs.
The question all solar companies are now asking themselves is what solar leads are best to buy and "how much can I pay for solar leads before it is uneconomic".


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BENGALURU: Mythical tech tsars, Jeff Bezos
of Amazon and Masayoshi Son
, are set to renew their e-commerce hostilities in India, the last of the world's potentially big internet markets. SoftBank's $2.5-billion cheque to Flipkart
comes a decade after Bezos surrendered China to Alibaba
, the most successful investment by Masa, which turned a startup into an all conquering internet dragon.
Alibaba's sway over China's internet market spawned several other billion-dollar startups in that country, which effectively stalled the American conquest of the world's largest digital economy. From eBay to Uber, the story remain unchanged there. However, Amazon has been a mighty challenger to the homegrown market leader Flipkart in India. Amazon's share price has buoyed Bezos to commit big bucks to win India at all costs - a $5-billion war chest till date.
Amazon has been narrowing the gap with the local e-tailer just as Japanese billionaire Masa shows up as the white knight.
"This is an alpha moment not only for the e-commerce market, but also for the Indian tech ecosystem. It demonstrates trust in the Indian technology market on behalf of the investor community. It also creates a level-playing field between the local leader and its large global challenger, where product and execution determine the winner, rather than access to capital," said Ritesh Banglani
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July 18, 2016
Didn't get a chance to attend the sold-out Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Fest? The Elmwood Park Zoo offers another chance to drink in a zoo this summer. On Aug. 5, you can head out on a Wine Safari.
During the new event, local wineries will be stationed at each stop of the "safari." Each station will have samples of wine and will feature a food pairing. The wine at each stop will be representative of the region that the surrounding zoo animals are native to.
There will also be a wine tasting demo and a mixology class at the Zoo Bowl Theater, plus live music at each stop. Tickets for the event are $75 per 21-plus adult and include a complimentary wine glass.
Additional wine and food will be for sale at Canopy Gardens Hall. More into beer than wine? The Zoo Brew bar will be serving select Prism Brewery beers.


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Steve Madden reported its first quarter earnings this week, revealing a positive sales outlook for the rest of the year.
For the quarter ending March 31, company net sales increased 1.7 percent to $329.4 million, compared to $323.9 million in the same period last year. Net income was $20 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $19.8 million in 2015.
Steve Madden Chairman and CEO Edward Rosenfeld attributed the brand’s success to its wholesale footwear business, led by strong gains in its Steve Madden women’s and Dolce Vita divisions, although those gains were partially offset by a decline in Steve Madden wholesale accessories.
“We were pleased with our first quarter results, which were in line with our expectations. Our retail segment was again a standout, with a comparable store sales increase of 10.7 percent on top of an 11.6 percent increase in last year’s first quarter,” said Rosenfeld in a statement. “While we remain cautious with respect to our outlook for the year due to the uncertain retail environment, we are heartened by the strength of our current product assortments and the renewed momentum in our core business.”
Retail was also another strong area for the brand, as same store sales increased 10.7 percent, helping to boost first quarter net sales to $53.6 million, up from $47.7 million in 2015. The company said reduced promotional activity in-store helped increase retail gross margin to 56.2 percent, compared to 54.8 pecent in the first quarter of 2015.
For fiscal year 2016, the company says it expects net sales to increase two percent to four percent over net sales in 2015. Diluted EPS for fiscal year 2016 is expected to be in the range of $1.93 to $2.03.


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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Recent research indicates that consumers now prefer email to a phone call when it comes to providing businesses with feedback. The use of social media for feedback is also growing, but consumers have yet to show a preference for social networks over more direct communication methods. This is likely to change as younger consumers age, bringing with them increased expectations about customer service on social media.
For marketers, the fact that earned media on Facebook has proven effective in influencing online and offline sales validates the time and resources spent developing campaigns for the site. However, for the sake of its own revenue model, Facebook needs to prove that paid advertisements can also succeed, and as of now, that success is linked with earned media’s dominance.
eMarketer reported that a solid majority of marketers in China intended to increase digital budgets in 2012, with online video being the marketers’ favorite choice for increased investment. Other research supports this position, showing that online video ad revenues in China more than tripled from Q1 2011 to Q1 2012.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Most Shopping Done Between 5pm and 9pm
The ubiquity of mobile devices and connections in Germany is leading to widespread adoption of activities, the most popular of which, unsurprisingly, is text messaging—along with using applications and mobile internet browsers, and playing music. Previous reports showed that mobile users in Europe, including Germany, were more receptive to mobile ads than users in the US, leading to potential marketing opportunities for mobile-savvy brands.
This year, online political advertising is estimated to grow a staggering 617% from 2008 levels. But that growth rate is warranted, given the growing use of the internet by voters to research political candidates and issues. Research shows that almost three in 10 likely voters get their political information largely on the internet.
Smart device users are not shying away from using location-based services. But research shows that privacy concerns are lingering in the back of their minds. In fact, one in five mobile app users thought the risks associated with geolocation services outweighed any benefits they provided.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Jeanniey Mullen, global EVP and CMO of both magazine app platform Zinio and VIVMag, an all-digital magazine for women, spoke with eMarketer about how tablets have impacted Zinio’s digital magazine business.
A new eMarketer report examines the growing adoption of tablets, particularly by consumers keen to use their devices to shop and buy online. But their expectations for tablet shopping are high and thus far many retailers have missed the mark.
Much like in the US, a majority of consumers in Australia are simultaneously using other media while watching TV, new research has found. Simultaneous usage is leading to more immediate opportunities for marketers to adopt multichannel marketing, both outside and inside of the home.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Contrary to healthy annual growth predictions for US online ad spending, US marketers’ reported investment in Q1 2012 on select marketing tactics remained relatively light. Email, social, mobile and search saw the biggest budget boosts.
Online shoppers want retailers to offer a wide variety of products and an easy checkout process. But shipping is an important factor lingering in the background—and may be too often ignored by etailers. Research indicates that almost six in 10 buyers thought their online shopping experience could be improved with a free shipping offer.
A high number of consumers in Russia are adopting social media. eMarketer expects Russia, with 57.9 million social network users in 2012, to be the fifth-largest socially connected country in the world. New data suggests that mobile social media users could potentially account for a third of that total by year's end.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
India, with a fast-rising population of 1.2 billion people, is far from typical in terms of the trajectory of ad spending among media formats. For instance, print, declining rapidly in the West as users migrate to digital and interactive media, will experience solid growth and maintain the largest share of total ad spending in the country through 2016. Digital ads, which started at a low base, are rising faster still and catching up.
A new eMarketer report examines 16 forces helping the integration of video advertising, hindering it, or doing both. From fears of cannibalization to fears of ad-skipping, there are plenty of pressures arrayed on both sides.
The overall percentage of US consumers on Twitter has stayed fairly stable, but the percentage using the site daily has doubled in the past year. Additionally, as Promoted Products on Twitter grow and gain traction among users, marketers have an opportunity to expand their advertising strategy.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Research indicates that Facebook’s social ad units, including Sponsored Stories, deliver higher returns for advertisers than Facebook Marketplace Ads. The social ads are more expensive, though, and their price is likely to climb higher as adoption grows.
Heavy mobile internet users clearly prefer browsing on the larger screens offered by tablets. But research shows the size of a mobile device has not yet had a discernible effect on clickthrough rates—though clickthroughs were significantly higher on Apple and Amazon products than their competitors’.
A new eMarketer report explores the mobile market in China, including users, their habits, the devices they own and how marketers are reaching them on a network that lacks the infrastructure of more advanced countries.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Amid Europe’s economic turmoil, it seems that one area is maintaining enviable growth: ecommerce. Online sales to consumers showed significant increases in 2011, and 2012 looks to be no different, especially for Italy. A relatively slow start for ecommerce in the country ensures growth, with online retailers diversifying their offerings and implementing social media in order to keep up the strong pace.


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In the last three years, New Age Beverages (NASDAQ: NBEV) has gained more than 2000% on the stock market. Originally an over-the-counter listing, the company is now fully listed on the NASDAQ exchange. The company develops beverages from natural ingredients and has plans for CBD (cannabidiol) drinks in the future. The legalization of industrial hemp in the United States has allowed the company to explore new products in a market that is expected to be worth tens of billions in the next five years.
Investors should be fully aware that this is a high-risk stock with a history of volatility. New Age Beverages competes with large established companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi, and it has suffered production shortfalls in the last year. However, Chief Executive Brent Willis recently reassured investors that the financials aren’t representative of underlying strength. Resources have been expanded across 60 countries to explore new concepts, ingredients, and revenue generation opportunities.
Revenue has increased from under $1 million in 2013, to over $52 million at the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The next annual earnings are likely to contract, but overall the growth in a brief period has been impressive. Analysts currently recommend a BUY rating on this stock with a price target $8.75 in the current fiscal year. With the right conditions, this stock could double in value from its selling price today.
- 1 Year Price Growth: 96%
- YTD Price Growth: -4.62%
- 3 Month Price Growth: -8.49%
All information is based on current and historical market data, as well as publicly available financial data. As with any financial decision, your own research is important. Stock market outcomes can never be 100% accurately predicted. Familiarity with historical data, individual industries, and individual stocks is key to developing a robust portfolio. Note that stock prices can fluctuate rapidly during trading sessions.


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New 'Mario' game buoys Nintendo's U.S. sales
Published 10:00 pm, Friday, September 6, 2002
KYOTO, Japan -- Nintendo Co., the world's No. 2 video-game maker, said it sold 350,000 copies of its "Super Mario Sunshine" adventure game in the first 10 days of North American release, lifting sales of its GameCube game console.
GameCube sales more than doubled at some retailers nationally since the game's introduction, company spokesman Ken Toyoda said. "Super Mario Sunshine," which was released on July 19 in Japan and Aug. 26 in North America, is the latest title in Nintendo's Super Mario series of games.
"Super Mario Sunshine," developed by Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, is the first new Mario game for Nintendo in five years. The last Mario title, "Super Mario 64," sold about 12 million copies overseas. Games selling more than a million copies are typically considered a best seller.
The latest Mario game has sold 800,000 units since its introduction in Japan, 36 percent more than titles from the same series published for the Nintendo 64 video-game console, Nintendo's Toyoda said.
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Traditionally, game software sales slump during the summer holiday season.
"Super Mario Sunshine" sees Mario interrupting his vacation on a tropical island to vanquish enemies with a backpack water pump. A sequel, "Mario Party," is already planned. Among other games for the GameCube, "Starfox Adventure" will follow in September and "Metroid Prime," a space-adventure game, will be released before the Christmas shopping season.
Nintendo's GameCube console may ship 10 million units this year, capturing 25 percent of the global console market, according to Japanese market researcher Nikkei Market Access.
Sony's PlayStation 2 game console may capture 60 percent of the global market, which is expected to grow 36.9 percent this year, the Nikkei study said.


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Hut 8 Mining (HUT:NSD) reported a 17% decline in Bitcoin production for February, mining 156 Bitcoin compared to 188 Bitcoin in January. The company attributed the drop to electrical issues at its Drumheller, Alberta site and is investigating the matter. Hut 8 holds 9,242 Bitcoin and claims to hold the largest amount of self-mined Bitcoin in reserve of any publicly-traded company.
Hut 8 plans to sell its February Bitcoin production to fund its operating costs. The company also announced that it is on track to close its merger with US Bitcoin Corp. in Q2 2023.
The merger will create a new company, Hut 8 Corp., that is domiciled in the US, with Hut 8 and US Bitcoin Corp. shareholders each owning 50% of the combined company. The deal is expected to provide Hut 8 with access to cheap energy and give US Bitcoin Corp. a partner with a strong balance sheet.
HUT 8 Stock Analysis:
Based on the Hut 8 stock forecast from 4 analysts, the average analyst target price for Hut 8 Mining Corp is USD 2.55 over the next 12 months. Hut 8 Mining Corp’s average analyst rating is Hold.
Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Hut 8 stock is Very Bearish, which is based on 0 positive signals and 4 negative signals. At the last closing, Hut 8 stock price was USD 1.57. Hut 8 Mining Corp’s stock price has changed by -5.99% over the past week, -34.03% over the past month, and -70.49% over the last year.
Hut 8 Mining Corp. operates as a cryptocurrency mining company in North America. The company engages in industrial-scale bitcoin mining operations. It also owns and operates 38 BlockBoxes in Drumheller, Alberta; and 51 BlockBoxes in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Hut 8 Mining Corp. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.


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Poundland has notched up a hike in sales due to surging demand from cash-strapped shoppers in the cost-of-living crisis.
Owner Pepco said Poundland sales rose 2% on a like-for-like basis over its third quarter to June 30, with revenues up 3.8% at 507 million euros (£429 million).
Poundland sales jumped 5.6% on a comparison with three years ago before the pandemic struck.
Pepco – which has nearly 900 stores across the UK and Ireland and also owns the Pepco and Dealz brands in Europe – has pledged to keep a tight lid on its own business costs to help keep prices low and maintain its discount offering despite soaring inflation.
The group’s continued focus on reducing the cost of operations is enabling us to maintain our price leadership
It said: “With inflationary pressures continuing across the wider market, the group is committed to investing in its price proposition and maintaining its market-leading variety discount offering.
“The group’s continued focus on reducing the cost of operations is enabling us to maintain our price leadership.
“Against this backdrop, we are encouraged that the discount market across Europe is now much larger than at the time of the previous financial crisis in 2007-08, which means that a much larger customer base is more familiar with and more frequently shops across this channel.”
Its results show total group-wide sales lifted 4.9% on a like-for-like basis to 1.2 billion euros (£1 billion) over the quarter, with growth driven by Pepco, where sales jumped 7.3%.
The group is on track to launch 450 new stores in the year to the end of September.


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Graphics tech manufacturer Nvidia has revealed
that Valve Software's acclaimed first-person puzzler Portal is headed to the Android-powered Nvidia Shield, a move which is interestingly the Steam platform holder's first foray onto a mobile device.
One of SHIELD’s strengths is that it’s an open gaming platform. That means gamers have been enjoying the best of both PC and Android worlds since its launch.
Those worlds are now set to collide.
“NVIDIA has created a very powerful and unique device with SHIELD,” said Doug Lombardi at Valve. “Our companies have a strong history working together and we’re looking forward to Portal‘s arrival on SHIELD.”
Valve has previously released a Steam App for mobile platforms, offering a mobile interface to the platform's store and social functions, but none of its actual games. The Nvidia Shield, with its built-in Xbox-like controller buttons makes the device a much more natural fit for Valve's games than smartphones.
Notably, the announcement only mentions the name Portal, and not Portal 2, so its unclear whether it means only the first game, or both. Regardless, it still means Valve has its Source Engine running on ARM processors which potentially paves the way for more Source games, and perhaps even Steam itself on mobile devices.


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Honda has partially revealed a new concept that will make its debut at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The automaker says the as-yet unnamed concept will be part of a display showing its "new EV [electric vehicle] series for global markets". Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe will whip the covers off the concept and other vehicles on January 9, Las Vegas time.
Unfortunately Honda hasn't provided any details about the new electric concept. The teaser image (above) shows it will have a distinctive sharply wedged body that includes a bonnet and front windscreen drawn in one straight line.
It's unclear at this stage what types of EVs Honda is planning to unveil next January, but they could be based on the electric-only e:Architecture the company announced back in 2021.
At the time Honda said vehicles based on this platform would be unveiled first in the US before going on sale globally. Vehicles based on the e:Architecture are expected to enter production from around 2026.
The launch of e:Architecture would go a long way to helping Honda achieve its target of selling only electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles globally by 2040, with an interim goal of achieving 2 million EV sales by 2030.
Like compatriot Toyota, Honda has been slow to jump into the EV game, previously preferring to prioritise its hybrid drivetrains, as well as continuing development on hydrogen fuel cell technology.
At present Honda has a smattering of EVs in its range, including a pair of HR-V-based models, the soon-to-be axed E hatch, and the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX crossovers. The last two vehicles are North American models designed by Honda, but which utilise GM's battery and EV technology, and are built by the General.
Last month, GM and Honda scrapped plans to jointly develop a range of "affordable EVs" for global markets to go on sale from 2027. The two automakers say they will now develop their own models based on their own architectures.
Honda has also joined forces with Sony to develop and produce a new range of EVs under the Afeela brand. Production is scheduled to commence at new factory in 2026, with cars sold around the world.
At present Honda Australia says it won't bring any electric vehicles Down Under before 2028. Instead the local arm is concentrating on hybrids, with the latest CR-V and Civic both available with petrol-electric drivetrains.
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Amsterdam / The Netherlands – The first edition of the virtual event for the food ingredients industry, Fi Europe CONNECT (23 November – 4 December), saw high levels of engagement with more than 10,300 active participants, 272 exhibitors and 200+ online presentations and live sessions. With specific themed content sessions each day such as “Active & Performance Nutrition”, “Plant-based” and “Health & Wellness”, the comprehensive agenda focused on the topics currently driving the industry. For 2021, organizer Informa Markets is planning a hybrid event combining a face-to-face show in Frankfurt with a virtual offering.
In keeping with its name, Fi Europe CONNECT aimed to make networking and lead generation as easy as possible for attendees, thanks to an AI-based matchmaking system. More than 15,400 connections, 6,300 conversations and over 8,800 meetings prove that the virtual platform fulfilled that promise. Like its big sister Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe, Fi Europe CONNECT had a truly international feel, with 131 countries present at the virtual exhibition.
Innovative exhibitors and an expert audience
In addition to key players such as Bio Springer, Roquette and EXBERRY® by GNT, who showcased their offerings, upcoming startup companies were also able to prove their visionary credentials in the Startup Innovation Challenge. Michroma and Enzymit, for example, both named winners in this year’s challenge, are active in the field of fermented and lab-grown ingredients.
Technologies and ingredients relating to clean label, sustainability and plant-based alternatives also dominated the exhibitor profiles. FUMI Ingredients presented an egg-free egg white, while Sufresca, also a winner of the Startup Innovation Challenge, offers edible coatings for fruit and vegetables. What’s more, functional ingredients for intestinal health, personalized nutrition and immunity played a major role – a result of the pandemic, as revealed by experts from Innova Market Insights, Mintel, FMCG Gurus, and New Nutrition Business in panel discussions and presentations.
The quality of the attendees was impressive too: Around one third of the visitors worked in R&D and product development, 64 per cent had budget authority and were responsible for purchasing in their company, and approximately 30 per cent were in senior management (C-level).
Brand Director Julien Bonvallet says: “The year 2020 was a challenge, especially for the exhibition and event industry. Although we have been well-positioned digitally, the face-to-face meetings remain at the heart of our portfolio. My team and I worked tirelessly to make Fi Europe CONNECT an international and vibrant platform. That’s why it’s great to know that this virtual show and our agenda of expert talks, panel discussions and live sessions were so well received. Virtual events are proving to be a strong channel to reach new and wider audiences, as well as an excellent vehicle for brand awareness and thought leadership.”
2021: Face-to-face exhibition and virtual event series
Informa Markets has already announced that Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe will return to Frankfurt next year from November 30 to December 2. In addition to the event in November, the organisers will present the Fi Global CONNECT series, which consists of 3 virtual events.
Fi Global CONNECT will start with “Regions in the Spotlight” in April 2021, followed by “Health Ingredients in the Spotlight” in June and “Plant-Based Ingredients in the Spotlight” in September. Informa Markets expects the new virtual formats to link around 350 suppliers with more than 15,000 potential customers.
With a year-round calendar of networking events, a rich content agenda and marketing services, the series will enable attendees and exhibitors to connect through AI-driven matchmaking, discover innovations and do business throughout the year across a variety of markets.


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Malaysia: Cahya Mata Sarawak recorded a profit of US$8.72m in the first half of 2020, down by 63% year-on-year from US$23.4m in the first half of 2019. Total sales declined by 40% to US$117m from US$196m. Cement sales also declined, by 31% to US$46.8m from US$68.1m. The company attributed this to the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown.
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Geely invests €50M in Volocopter air taxis
The German airport taxi start-up Volocopter has secured 50 million euros in a new financing round led by the Chinese Geely Group. The new funds will be used to bring Volocopter’s electric aircraft to commercial launch within the next three years.
EASA releases new electric aircraft regulations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has adopted a framework plan for battery electric and hybrid electric vertical take-off aircraft in Europe: With the “Special Condition”, the designers now have the first specifications for this group of aircraft.
Electric aircraft by H55 takes off for 90 minutes
The Swiss electric aircraft startup H55 by solar pioneer André Borschberg has completed its maiden flight. Manufactured by BRM Aero and powered by the H55 propulsion system, the Bristell Energic is an all-electric aircraft with two seats for pilot training that can stay in the air for 90 minutes.
Melbourne to pilot Uber Air’s flying taxis
Uber has selected Australia as the first “international market” for its planned e-flight taxi service Uber Air. Melbourne be the third city to pilot the program following Dallas and Los Angeles. Test flights are scheduled to start next year and commercial operations from 2023.
Amazon’s new delivery drone (video)
Amazon has just demonstrated its newest fully electric delivery drone at the re:Mars conference in Las Vegas. The drone is to fly up to 25 kilometres and be able to deliver parcels weighing up to 2.3 kilograms within 30 minutes. Amazon did not specify where the “Prime Air” service would start.
Alaka’i presents fuel cell air taxi
The US startup Alaka’i Technologies has presented the concept of a fuel cell air taxi called Skai, which was developed together with the BMW brand Designworks. It offers space for five passengers, is powered by six electric motors and is expected to have a range of around 400 miles (640 km).
China: DHL launches drone delivery service
DHL Express and drone manufacturer EHang have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a fully automated drone delivery solution for China’s metropolitan areas. The cooperation has already started with a maiden flight at the EHang Command and Control Center in Guangzhou.
UK: Airship Airlander 10 to receive electric motor
The UK Aerospace Research and Technology Programme is awarding a grant of more than £1 million (around €1.16 million) to Hybrid Air Vehicles, Collins Aerospace and the University of Nottingham. The partners will develop a novel all-electric propulsor for the Airlander 10 zeppelin.


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announces an unprecedented new calling plan that drops rates to Asia Pacific locations including China, Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam to as little as one cent per minute.
The annual, all-inclusive $199 Asia Pacific Edition offers a compelling and unique alternative for U.S. consumers who frequently call friends and family located throughout the Asia Pacific. With per-minute calling rates well below traditional phone service offerings and as much as 90 percent less than other major VoIP providers, the SunRocket Asia Pacific Edition value proposition is unmatched in the industry.
"Prior to the SunRocket Asia Pacific Edition, consumers were forced to jump through hoops to seek savings on international calls to these destinations, often resorting to inconvenient and deceptively expensive prepaid calling cards," said Joyce Dorris, SunRocket co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer. "Now SunRocket makes it easy for consumers to enjoy the lowest per-minute rates to Asia, building upon our mission to change what is possible for consumers and challenge historical pricing practices by our competitors."
The Asia Pacific Edition reduces international rates to $.01 per minute on all calls (landline and cell) to China, Singapore and Hong Kong; and on landline calls to Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea. Landline rates fall to $.02 per minute for Japan; while SunRocket's rate on all calls to Vietnam is cut nearly in half to $.10 per minute.
Additional destinations included in the Asia Pacific Edition are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, and Mongolia.
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"The Asia Pacific Edition is the first of its kind to bundle these countries together into one all-inclusive calling plan," added Dorris. "As the cost to providers for international calling continues to decline, it is unconscionable for phone companies to force customers into paying outrageously marked-up rates; and with SunRocket's Asia Pacific Edition, they no longer have to."
The $199 annual, all-inclusive Asia Pacific Edition includes unlimited free calling throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. As with other SunRocket plans, customers enjoy enhanced voicemail, over a dozen free built- in calling features, enhanced 911 calling, plus the option to keep their existing phone number.


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New Ad Campaign: Florida Medicaid Pays More than Medicare, Fortune 500 Companies for Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new ad campaign launched today highlights the clear choice Florida policymakers have in finding savings for the state's Medicaid program: cut benefits for patients or overpayments to independent drugstores. Florida could save $473 million over the next decade by cutting independent drugstore overpayments and modernizing its pharmacy benefits to be more like those in Medicare and commercial plans.
"Florida taxpayers shouldn't pay more for Medicaid drug benefits than Fortune 500 companies and Medicare," said Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt. "Currently, the program uses fewer generic drugs and pays drugstores almost double the fees that Medicare or private insurers pay. Over the next decade, Florida could save $473 million -- without cutting benefits or payments to doctors and hospitals -- by modernizing the program's pharmacy benefits."
Last month, Florida legislators voted to modernize the state's Medicaid program, including pharmacy benefits. Transitioning to a more efficient and affordable pharmacy benefit model would save states across the country billions without limiting access the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) announced in a new white paper, "Increasing the Cost-Effectiveness of Medicaid Drug Programs."
Florida Medicaid pays too much for prescription drugs because the program uses an archaic, fee-for-service approach in which state officials set payment rates and are therefore constantly lobbied to inflate them by special interests like pharmacists. To avoid this trap, most non-Medicaid drug benefits programs -- like those offered by Medicare, employers and unions -- rely upon independent, third party pharmacy benefit experts to negotiate competitive rates with pharmacies. These programs also reduce costs by employing cutting-edge, market-proven strategies to increase the use of generics. Polling finds voters would rather modernize Medicaid pharmacy than cut benefits for patients or payments to doctors and hospitals.
Research shows consumers have broad access to pharmacy choices in urban, suburban, and rural areas, as an average of 21 pharmacies are located and compete near independent pharmacies throughout the United States. The independent drugstore lobby's own economic report found that 400 new stores opened last year amidst what was a very profitable year for the industry despite the economic downturn.
PCMA represents the nation's pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which improve affordability and quality of care through the use of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing), generic alternatives, mail-service pharmacies, and other innovative tools for 200-plus million Americans.
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YouTube’s preparing to launch movies-on-demand, which will charge users to access and stream Hollywood films. It’s a direct attack on iTunes, and could roll out as early as this week. Studios that have licensed their movies include Sony, Warner Brothers and Universal, as well as some independents. YouTube wouldn’t comment on the story, but it pointed out to TheWrap that it’s been renting movies for a year.
Apple say it’s not tracking the locations of iPhone and 3G iPad users in its first official response to accusations that it was. What everyone’s been worrying about is a database of cell towers and WiFi hot spots that help location services do their work. Apple’s going to release a software update to shrink the database cache, eliminate its ability to backup, and delete the cache when location services are turned off.
Here’s better news from Apple: The white iPhone 4 will be out tomorrow. Look on Apple stores both online and off, and at AT&T and Verizon Wireless stores, and some Apple Resellers.
The SETI institute’s telescope array is going into “hibernation” because money from the National Science Foundation and the State of California has all been spent. The institute is looking for a new donor (it’s scanning the Air Force) so it can get the array back online and resume looking for our alien overlords.
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Foley Equipment, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, has named Charlotte Kerner as its new chief financial officer.
Kerner will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, as well as managing tax and internal audit functions.
“Charlotte brings tremendous skill to Foley as a respected leader with financial vision and strategy,” says CEO Ann Konecny. “In addition to more than 25 years of financial experience, she holds a passion for customer service and a drive to achieve mission-advancing financial performance.”
Kerner most recently served as CFO for 12 years at Beauty Brands, where she oversaw accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, M&A, risk management, payroll and benefits as well as loss prevention and information technology.
“Foley Equipment is an established family-owned business with a long history of success,” Kerner says. “I am thrilled to join such an outstanding team and help ensure the continued success of this company.”
Kerner succeeds Lewis Erickson, who is retiring from his post as chief financial officer after nearly 25 years with Foley Equipment, a family-owned business that opened a new, $19 million headquarters in Wichita last year. Erickson will assist in the transition of duties, the company says..
“Over the past 25 years, Lewis has been instrumental in our success,” Konecny says. “We are indebted to him and sincerely thank him for his leadership and contributions over his distinguished career.”