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TOKYO -- Although it is much weaker now, a strong yen is at the top of Japan Inc.'s list of six barriers to doing good business, followed by high corporate tax rates, delayed trade liberalization, energy-related restrictions, labor regulations and rules governing greenhouse gas emissions.
Two years have passed since the yen's downtrend began and it is now moving at about the upper 110 yen line against the dollar. Its fall has helped improve profitability of exports and statistics indicate Japanese companies are starting to encourage domestic production.
The question is, however, whether the government can create measures sophisticated enough to prevent companies from moving production and jobs overseas again.
A small change appeared in Japan's trade balance for last December -- exports rose, while imports fell, for the first time in six quarters. According to an estimate by the Cabinet Office, the country's exports for the three months through December increased 2% from the previous quarter, while imports were down 0.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis.
In December, the yen fell below 119 against the dollar, down 43% from two years ago. This helped companies boost profits by nearly 50% in yen terms by selling the same products overseas. Nissan Motor, for example, is to make its Rogue compact SUV for North America at its plant on the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan and start exporting it in fiscal 2015. An official at the automaker said the company is confident that its domestic production will be profitable in line with the weak yen. Nissan suspended domestic Rogue production in autumn 2013.
Japanese companies have also begun moving production for goods sold on the domestic market to Japan from other Asian countries, said Hiroshi Miyazaki of Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. Economists are paying close attention to this trend.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry data showed the import penetration ratio, which indicates the proportion of imported goods to those available in Japan, was 23.8% in November for nondurable consumer goods, including daily use items. The figure fell slightly from 25.2% in June and July. Imported producer goods accounted for 29.4%, after peaking in June at 31.2%. Companies appear to be transferring overseas production to Japan, choosing to make small products to start, as they are less affected by changes in the production environment.
However, if a lot of investment is needed companies will not be able to move production sites quickly. Imported durable consumer goods, such as home appliances and cars, accounted for a high of 18.4% of imported goods in October. The number could climb further.
Another source of concern is Japan's labor market. A Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications labor force survey showed the number of people employed in manufacturing stood at 10.2 million in December, a fourth straight month of year-on-year decline. It is likely it will take a while before local workers are confident that employers are bringing production back home.


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Arizona Coyotes is a NHL team which will play against the Vancouver Canucks tomorrow on 8th October.
News has come that fashion designer Rhuigi Villasenor has joined Arizona Coyotes as the Creative Strategist, he will help make the team look more cool.
Villasenor runs a creative agency Rheimagine. He will operate through his own agency only. With this we can expect to see different fan apparel, hoodies, shirts, etc.
Rhuigi Villasenor was conversing with Alex Meruelo Jr who is chief of Brand officer of the Coyotes. Alex showed his interest in the streetwear brand Rhude founded by Villasenor. They both had a common connection in merging sports and fashion.
Alex said “I have always dreamt of combining sports with fashion to create a big brand which can shine on the global front”.
He knew Rhuigi was the right guy for his goals. Alex said Rhuigi is a true visionary and will take the Coyotes brand to its next level.

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So it's Sony's turn to go spending with the announcement that they've purchased Returnal developer Housemarque Games.
Welcome to the family, @Housemarque!— PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 29, 2021
Developer of Returnal, Super Stardust, and Dead Nation is the newest member of PlayStation Studios. Full details: https://t.co/2QboOOzQ1rpic.twitter.com/1NXMw0cwXf
Oh and to makes things even more interesting, there was a leaked image suggesting that Sony have also purchased Bluepoint Games, the developers behind some of the best remasters of the past five years or more.
..so apparently PlayStation Japan uploaded the wrong image with their first tweet on Housemarque's acquisition, and it actually mentions a Bluepoint acquisition pic.twitter.com/yQBHtLbG5c— Nibel (@Nibellion) June 29, 2021
These make perfect sense for Sony in my opinion. Always felt like Housemarque would eventually become a Sony-owned developer, but picking up Bluepoint could be a really smart move. Been a massive fan of their remastering work for years now. What do people make of this news?


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A government-approved consumer watchdog, the Beijing Consumer Association (BCA), on Tuesday said it has summoned e-grocer Missfresh, urging the firm to quickly issue customer refunds as it reportedly faced cashflow problems.
The Beijing-based firm recently caught the public eye as a purported internal notice, circulating on social media, claimed that the company was running out of cash and unable to keep operating.
Missfresh later denied issuing any notices and told local media that what was being circulated online was false.
However, recent checks by CGTN on the Missfresh app showed that the company has stopped its key 30-minute grocery delivery services. Since end-July, Missfresh's orders can only be delivered as quickly as the next day and it was no longer taking same-day delivery orders. Several attempts to place fresh orders in Beijing failed as of Wednesday.
Missfresh had already suspended most of its staff's work and salary payments since late July, according to Caixin Global. Dozens of Missfresh employees have sued the company in a Beijing labor arbitration court for over two-months worth of unpaid salaries and severances.
The grocery delivery platform had said layoffs were due to business restructuring.
As of Tuesday, Missfresh's Nasdaq-listed stock price has plunged over 98 percent from its listing price to $0.16 apiece.
In a statement, the Beijing consumer-rights group BCA said it notified Missfresh about the consumer complaints they received on August 4 and inquired about the current situation of the company.
The association asked the grocery startup to quickly reveal refund plans as some clients complained they could not retrieve their pre-paid funds or gift card balances.
It also required the company to address the current situation and hand over a rectification plan within three working days to ensure protection of consumer rights.
Missfresh – established in 2014 and backed by Tencent, Tiger Global and Goldman Sachs – listed on the Nasdaq in June last year. It was the first pure e-grocer to list among many of China's growing online grocer market.
However, its share price has fallen below $1 since April, and it faces the risk of delisting. Aside from failing to disclose its 2021 annual report on time, Missfresh also received a warning letter from the Nasdaq's listing qualification department.
According to the company, 85 percent of is total net revenues came from on-demand distributed mini-warehouse services. The service enables quick food deliveries by placing small warehouses closer to residential neighborhoods.
Between 2018 and 2020, Missfresh lost a total of 7.05 billion yuan ($1.04 billion), according to its earnings reports.
Missfresh did not immediately respond to CGTN's request for comment.


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The market seems to like the story, sending the stock up more than 20% in the last month. The stock still trades at a forward price earnings multiple of 15, and at a 22% discount to its book value of $11 per share.
Another stock related to the automotive industry that’s showing fresh signs that the worst is behind is American Axle & Manufact. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL). The company is a producer of drive line and drive train systems, and related components and chassis modules for the automotive industry. It counts several global automakers as its clients. The stock has gained more than 22% over the last quarter, as investors came to realize the company is undervalued.
In the most recent quarter, the company reported a sharp drop in profits, but revenue increased, beating the Street expectations. As markets were already expecting lower profits, this did not come as a surprise, but revenue of $755.6 million topped mean analyst expectations of $750 million. The market has taken the results positively, as continued traction in revenue growth is likely to result in better profits in quarters to come.
Foolish bottom line
Investors have rightfully bought up shares of these three companies, as they have shown signs of turning around. Despite the recent rally in share prices, all three companies trade at relatively cheap valuations, which means there could be more upside ahead.
The article Should You Bet On These Turnaround Stories? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Jacob Wolinsky.
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Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) closed its acquisition of Pentaho this week, which means Pentaho’s big data analytics technology will be showing up in HDS storage products soon.
Pentaho software will be part of the Hitachi Scale-Out Platform (HSP) hyper-converged system launched at HDS Connect last month. HDS will also use Pentaho in a Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) product for SAP HANA and Hadoop to analyze big data.
Pentaho’s standalone and embedded software for analytics, data integration and visualization is a big part of the HDS social innovation strategy the company highlighted during its Connect conference. Hitachi is trying to become a leader in the Internet of Things market, including storage and other infrastructure products.
That means analytics will play a big role in nearly all of its products going forward, said Sarah Gardner, HDS CTO of social innovation.
“Internet of things solutions are not designed to operate in the background,” she said. “We need to wire them into other parts of the environment. The days of people wanting standalone analytics are gone.”
HDS disclosed its intention to acquire Pentaho in February. Pentaho will operate independently as Pentaho, a HDS company, according to HDS.


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The multi-media campaign for Intel’s smart TV is the first of its kind, and it integrates Internet content, broadcast programming, personal content, and downloadable applications all on one TV screen.
The promotion started on November 29 and encouraged consumers to opt in by texting “Hello” to 64444 to download the smart TV mobile app. Participants received a link to download an app onto their mobile phones and were asked a few questions about their TV viewing habits and preferences. They were then invited to Intel’s smart TV experience event in the Penn Station Rotunda Dec. 15-29. As they entered the experience, a series of interactive touchscreen TV's not only recognized them by name, but created a custom smart TV experience based on the answers to the questions they provided when they downloaded the app.
“This is a first for out-of-home media, and a look into the future on how we can connect to consumers on a far more personalized basis,” said Jodi Senese, executive vice president of CBS Outdoor. “Never before have we been able to offer this kind of engagement, on this many platforms to our clients. Working with Intel and their agency partners, CBS Outdoor has crafted a truly unique promotion that offers users a one-of-a-kind experience—literally.”
The new marketing campaign introduces a new concept to outdoor advertising—“geofencing.” Geofencing creates virtual boundaries by physical locations and places, in this case, Penn Station. Location Labs, CBS Outdoor’s partner, provided the geofencing technology, and another of CBS Outdoor’s partners, Four Winds, provided the interactive touchscreen experience.
“As the provider of the mobile location based technology behind the Intel smart TV application, we are excited to see our innovative Geofencing technology make this ‘minority report’ type experience a reality,” said Tasso Roumeliotis, founder and CEO of Location Labs. “We anticipate these kinds of futuristic campaigns to revolutionize the advertising and marketing industry.”


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Orange has added NFC functionality to its mobile app for this year’s French Open tennis tournament, which takes place this week at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The service allows Cityzi NFC phone users to be guided to points of interest around the stadium and make payments at the “les Jardins de Roland Garros” restaurant.
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Is the West Palm Beach condo called South Tower CityPlace for white people only?
Yesterday, the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches Inc. announced that it filed a federal lawsuit against Al Coker & Associates, GB West Palm, Gulfstream Capital Partners, and Cervera Real Estate -- the developers and operators of South Tower CityPlace, a luxury high-rise condo on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach.
A spokesperson for CityPlace -- the outdoor retail shopping area -- pointed out that there is no connection between the condo and the shopping center.
Though the announcement did not get into specifics, it hinted that blacks were told there were no units available or were turned away from buying those units during an investigation:
The FHC suit alleges that the Defendants discriminate in the sale of housing on the basis of race/color, in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended. The suit arises as a result of a FHC testing investigation, which showed that African-American homeseekers were treated differently from white homeseekers by sales staff at South Tower at CityPlace.
The FHC's enforcement action seeks a declaratory judgment, perma¬nent injunctive relief, and damages for discrimination in the sale of housing against the Defendants for promulgating a reckless and willful policy designed to deceive Black homeseekers and discourage them from purchasing a unit.
Vince Larkins, FHC president/CEO of the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, said, "It's absolutely frightening that in this day and age, financially qualified American citizens still must go through the indignity of being lied to about the availability of upscale real-estate for homeownership, solely based on the color of their skin." He said his organization "will not tolerate this behavior and will bring to justice all those that continue to carry out these illegal practices."
Attorneys -- Reed Colfax and Tara K. Ramchandani in Washington, D.C., and Attorney E. Lesleigh Varner in West Palm Beach -- announced that they are seeking more plaintiffs to join the suit and that anyone "who believes they have been discriminated against at South Tower at CityPlace may call the FHC's toll-free hotline, at 1-877-910-FAIR."
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In 2007, a group of brand savvy advertising professionals in Minneapolis put their heads together and came up with the concept for craft beer centered on the area’s concentrated cabin culture called “Lakemaid Beer.” According to Jack Supple, president of Lakemaid Beer, it all started with the invention of a freshwater version of the mermaid. [Read more…]
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SPERRYVILLE, VA — It’s rare that an enterprise can call itself unique to the world. Yet that is exactly the case at Copper Fox® Distillery, which makes the world’s only fruitwood-flavored whisky.
The idea came to Rick Wasmund, owner and operator of the Copper Fox, as he was cooking with apple wood. Why not use the smoke from fruitwood, he thought, to flavor malt destined to be made into whisky? [Read more…]
Paying close attention to every detail of the customer experience, and how those details add up to make an impression on consumers, has been a key reason for the success of Oliver Winery, the largest winery in Indiana and one of the largest in the Eastern U.S.
“We want to run a really great winery,” said Bill Oliver, the winery’s president. [Read more…]
CAMPBELLSPORT, WI — When Jay and Lisa Klein opened Armstrong Apples Orchard 20 years ago, the goal was to create a PYO operation centered on apples and maybe a few other fruits. But in 2010, the couple sampled several apple wines and immediately knew they needed to open a winery, too.
Last year alone, the business entered six different wines for judging in professional, commercial wine competitions and all six won awards. Five were silver medals and its raspberry wine won a gold medal. [Read more…]
The signs were everywhere. On the historical roadside marker. In the local historic museum. They came to the Nelson brothers while they were on an errand with their father, driving north from Nashville to Robertson County, TN. The trip began as a simple task but has ended up being much more than that — the founding event in what has become a lifelong journey for Charlie and Andy Nelson.
Eight years after that fateful day, the brothers are well on their way to resurrecting Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. [Read more…]
For some Michigan landowners, growing hops is a way to get started in farming or keep rural land in production. But since hops aren’t a traditional crop, most farmers need guidance as they start. That guidance is available from the Michigan Hops Alliance.
“It’s a grass-roots organization that tries to get smaller farms involved in growing hops,” said Brian Tennis, director of sales and marketing for the Michigan Hop Alliance. “It’s a way for a small farmer to venture into the marketplace, make a couple of bucks doing it, and hopefully, save some Michigan farms.” [Read more…]
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In response to the steady emergence of New York State craft beer breweries — and with New York State ‘Farm Brewery’ legislation encouraging rapid growth of the craft brewing industry — an overwhelming demand has arisen for malting barley produced in the state.
Key information concerning the management and risks of this challenging crop was presented at the CNY CCE Malting Barley Roundtable, where guest speaker Plant Pathologist Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Hops Specialist Steve Miller and CNY Field Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe led the discussion. [Read more…]


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Chance the Rapper is releasing his “10Day” and “Acid Rap” mixtapes on all streaming platforms, so maybe we bandwagon fans can finally get what these pre-Coachella Chanceheads are talking about.
On Thursday, Chance announced on social media that the projects will be joining 2016 mixtape “Coloring Book” on all streaming platforms.
Previously, “10Day” (2012) and “Acid Rap” (2013) had been released free on Soundcloud. Now, they’ll be available on Apple Music, Spotify and other services.
All three mixtapes are also available on his website in vinyl editions, with some exclusive merchandise sprinkled into the deal.
Alongside the announcement, Chance shares the news of his next big album drop, which he says is set for July. And seeing that it’s his first full-length solo project since “Coloring Book,” it’s a pretty big deal.
Chance has dropped teasers for the project through June, tweeting “July” to preview release dates and retweeting fans gearing up for the drop.
You can order the upcoming LP onChance’s site, as well as grab presale tickets for the World Tour, offered with a digital download of his debut album.


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In the Internet we found a list of characteristics of the smartphone Sony H8266, at the moment not yet announced. Its analogues in the model number of the Sony yet, but he will arrive not earlier than February of the new year, going to be brought to the public in Barcelona at MWC 2018.
Unique new Sony H8266 among all the smartphones Sony makes the presence of 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory, although top versions – all of us are waiting for younger 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. But the processor in all models is the same, and it’s the newest Qualcomm 845, a consummate leader for the entire 2018 maximally productive and minimally “hungry”.
From the new Sony H8266 all waiting for a screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of Full HD with HDR support, so edge-to-edge, this smartphone will not be exact. But his front and probably the rear panel, closed glass Gorilla glass 5 and the inside of the case hides a battery with a capacity of 3210 mAh. It is hoped that together with Sony H8266 will present his counterpart with the screen format 18:9, since this is a new trend for the next few years. The cost of the smartphone is not reported, but it clearly rises above the price analogues from competitors as it can now be seen on the example of the latest models from the Japanese vendor.
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Brand mislabelling or contamination alters buying habits of half of British consumers
- According to new research conducted by GS1 UK, 45 per cent of UK consumers would change their future shopping habits based on previous cases of brand mislabelling or contamination
- A worrying 37 per cent believe that brands and retailers are not transparent when it comes to product recalls
- Consumer awareness of these issues continues to grow, with two in five saying they are constantly mindful of food contamination
London, 6 August 2020 – New research conducted for GS1 UK by YouGov, reveals that a colossal 45 per cent of consumers would change their future shopping habits following cases of product mislabelling or contamination.
While negatively impacting both manufacturers and retailers, those surveyed confirmed that brands would be four times more likely to be negatively affected after cases of contamination and recalls in comparison to the supermarkets they had been stocked in. In addition, a concerning 37 per cent of those surveyed believe that brands and retailers lack transparency with customers about occurrences of product recalls.
These findings varied significantly between regions, with those surveyed in the South East reporting the highest levels of mistrust at 39 per cent, and the East Midlands the lowest at 27 per cent.
Heightened consumer mistrust can in part be attributed to the growing awareness of the sector’s vulnerability to these issues – nine out of ten of those surveyed had heard of food contamination at source and two in every five stated they were mindful of food contamination whenever they shopped.
The research, conducted for GS1 UK’s recent traceability report, asserts that food product traceability is more important than ever before for consumers and this has been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic, calling on retailers and brands to provide greater levels of transparency and assurances on safety.
This is where GS1 UK’s standards come into play, helping to guarantee the traceability of products through tracking individual items at every stage of the supply chain using unique barcode identification keys.
Gary Lynch, chief executive of GS1 UK, said: “Our research has shown that Coronavirus has changed consumer’s behaviour when it comes to buying food, with ‘health and wellbeing’ given a much higher priority. This means that consumers want to understand were the food they eat comes from and they expect brands and retailers to make this available to them in a simple and transparent way.
“Using GS1 identifiers, we can help companies provide an accurate end-to-end record of a product’s lifespan. Only then will businesses be able to build trust with their customers, maintain consumer demand and, ultimately, help ensure their survival in what is becoming an increasingly competitive and saturated market.”
The report includes a simple diagram plotting these identification keys against steps in a product journey from farm to fork, to show just how easy it is to be end-to-end traceable using five standards and their identifiers.
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Vegie vendors take stand in bureaucrats’ 'war' on soy sauce
TERRITORIANS are still showing their support for soy sauce by making clothing declaring their allegiance to the condiment.
Moulden Supermarket owner Helen Harvey made herself and staff shirts reading 'Decriminalise soy sauce now', in response to the soy sauce debate between retailers and NT Licensing.
She said her staff jumped at the saucy idea.
"Everyone was in on it, no question about it," she said.
"I thought I'd do a bit of satire to get our customers having a bit of a giggle."
She received the shirts on Tuesday and said the response in stores and online was fantastic. "One customer came in yesterday and insisted he buy one of the shirts," she said.
Last week the condiment was at risk of being put under the Banned Drinker Register, with the NT Government's new Liquor Act 2019 to be released in October.
Days later it was confirmed soy sauce and other household items would not be affected by the proposed laws.
Ms Harvey said her customers weren't fazed by the salty situation.
"I thought it was completely ridiculous … everyone thought it was stupid," she said.
"There's so much to worry about now, with licensing changes, this coming in and that going out. No one can keep up with it and that (soy sauce) on top of it is a killer."
Ms Harvey said she would consider selling the shirts in a combo deal with a cup of dim sims and soy sauce.


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‘Legal steps taken against 2,500 people for manipulating onion market’
Commerce Secretary Md Jafar Uddin today said legal steps have been taken against 2,500 people for manipulating onion market.
Without elaborating the legal steps against the businessmen, he also assured that the onion market will soon become stable thanks to effective measures taken by the government. He was briefing journalists at the Secretariat.
"On behalf of the government, I want to assure people that the price of onion will come down soon following the government's effective steps," UNB reports quoting Jafar.
He said onion price increased as Myanmar hiked the export price. Cyclone 'Bulbul' also played a part, he added.
He said the government has asked businessmen to import onions from other countries. "A huge amount of onion is being brought via sea," he said.
Initiatives have been taken to import onions from Egypt, Turkey, and China via air cargo following the directives of the Prime Minister, he added.
Meanwhile, cargo planes carrying the first consignment of onion from abroad will hopefully reach the country Tuesday, Jafar said.
"The local variety of onion has already hit the market in different districts. The activities of state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) have been strengthened [to tackle the situation]," he said.


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Like most other semiconductor firms, Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) has incurred a rather interesting 14-month period. In the first half of 2018, MU stock got off to a blistering start, gaining over 26%. But the house came tumbling down shortly thereafter, leaving many shareholders running for cover.Source: Mike Deal via FlickrThis year, the overall sentiment appears much more promising. Clawing back some of last year's losses, Micron stock has skyrocketed 36% since the January opener. The move also keeps pace with competitors like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). But despite the early enthusiasm, MU shares have found themselves in an unexpectedly awkward situation.For starters, the MU stock price finds itself sandwiched between the 50-day moving average below, and the 200 DMA above. This setup not only indicates the ferocious volatility that shares incurred last year, but also broader hesitancy towards the company.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsSecond, Micron stock has gone virtually nowhere since January 2018's opening volley. Since the tech firm obviously doesn't pay out a dividend, investors have no reason to hold their position unnecessarily. Therefore, the present pensiveness is a real problem. * 9 High-Growth Stocks to Buy Now for Monster Returns So what's the next move? For a tech firm, nothing moves sentiment quite like a groundbreaking product. With Micron's 3D XPoint technology, the embattled organization appears to have a lifeline.You don't have to be a techie to appreciate the implications behind 3D XPoint. However, the directional impact towards the MU stock price remains surprisingly questionable. Why 3D XPoint Is a Gamechanger for MU StockDeveloped through a joint venture between Micron and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), 3D XPoint represents the next phase of non-volatile, solid-state storage. According to Micron's website, this new tech features "1,000 times lower latency and exponentially greater endurance than NAND."That's great news for tech nerds, apparently. But let's break down what this means for the investor. Primarily, 3D XPoint sits in a pricing sweet-spot between the two established solid-state storage technologies, DRAM and NAND.Back in spring of 2017, DRAM cost a little more than $5 per gigabyte (GB). NAND sat on the cheapest end at 25 cents per GB. However, during development, experts forecasted 3D XPoint to split the gap at $2.40 per GB.True, these are old statistics, and memory chips feature incredible volatility. Historically, this was one of the key reasons why the MU stock price was equally volatile. However, the data provides a comparative analysis which remains relevant today.Another tailwind that drives Micron stock is the emerging industry for data centers. With both big and small businesses increasingly shifting towards the cloud, data centers have received massive revenue influxes. However, that demand also stresses technical components like NAND chips.But as I briefly mentioned, 3D XPoint is significantly more robust than NAND. The former's impressive tech credentials translates to million-plus write cycles. As ComputerWorld.com's Lucas Mearian noted, 3D XPoint will essentially last forever. Pricing Also Hurts Micron StockGiven the new chip's profound cost-savings against DRAM and performance superiority over NAND, buying MU stock appears a no-brainer. With just a simple explanation, you can convince even the most tech-ignorant investor to jump onboard.Or maybe not. Ironically, the pricing tailwinds that benefit Micron stock also represent a significant headwind. A nagging issue is that 3D XPoint won't disrupt NAND chips into irrelevancy or obsolescence. As Mearian stated, NAND still enjoys a long development road map. According to some industry experts, NAND can maintain relevancy into at least 2025.That's a problem because a new tech that partially markets a pricing advantage should make the replaced tech economically inefficient. However, 3D XPoint won't displace NAND broadly. Instead, you'll likely see the biggest impact in the data centers.But more critically, 3D XPoint doesn't have as many advantages over DRAM. In terms of latency (data-transfer delays), 3D XPoint is ten-times higher than DRAM. So the key advantage here is cost.Here's where the problem comes in: DRAM enjoyed a massive price increase in 2018, but that trend could crumble later this year. One doom-and-gloom forecast targets a drop from the current $7.07 per GB to a shocking $2.57 per GB.If that happens, DRAM would only offer a marginal cost benefit to 3D XPoint. Further, unusual pricing dynamics could make DRAM cheaper than the upstart chip. At that hypothetical juncture, Micron may as well change the project name to 3D XPointless. Should You Buy MU stock?Despite the uncertainties surrounding 3D XPoint, I'm net bullish on Micron stock.Of course, I'm concerned about DRAM's negative (relative to the MU investor) pricing forecast. The negative prognostications could come true, or it might not.Even if it does, let's look at the longer term. Intel and Micro developed 3D XPoint with pricing advantages in mind. Therefore, barring unusual situations, computer chips don't discount themselves in a vacuum. Instead, a secular fall in DRAM pricing would likely also see discounts for 3D XPoint, thereby maintaining the pricing advantage.Plus, the MU stock price itself represents a pricing opportunity. I recommended buying shares last December, and that idea played out very nicely. But relative to its recent highs, MU is still a bargain.As of this writing, Josh Enomoto did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 6 Hot Stocks For Goldman Sachs' New Investing Strategy * 10 Smart Money Stocks to Buy Now * The 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now Compare Brokers The post The 3D XPoint Could Be a True Game Changer for MU Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.
Could Trump’s ‘China Trade Deal’ Make These Stock Rally?US stock marketThe broader market is trading on a mixed note for a fourth consecutive day today. Yesterday, the S&P 500 fell 0.4% after the release of weaker-than-expected durable
U.S. equities took a bit of a breather on Thursday as U.S.-China trade talks intensify. Reports are that negotiators are working up six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on structural issues such as technology transfers, currency movements, agriculture and more.Hopes are high that a deal gets cobbled together, removing the threat of further tariffs, and freeing the Trump Administration to focus on worsening trade tensions with the Europeans. * 10 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy to Pay the Bills On the economic front, there's been good news as well with durable goods orders increasing 1.2% in December and the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggesting that "quantitative tightening" could be wound down later this year. As a result, a number of large-cap stocks are looking ready to extend their rebounds. Here are five to watch:InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Ford (F)Ford (NYSE:F) shares have rallied to the upper end of its three-month consolidation range, retaking its 50-day moving average. This has set up a challenge of its October-December highs. F stock is at the center of an auto tariff standoff between the United States and Europe, with President Trump threatening further action if a deal can't be made. Yet hope springs eternal.The company will next report results on April 24 after the close. Analysts are looking for earnings of 26 cents per share on revenues of $37.4 billion. When the company last reported on Jan. 23, earnings of 30 cents per share matched estimates on a 0.5% rise in revenues. AT&T (T)Shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) are crossing over their 200-day moving average for the first time since October, marking a rise of roughly 20% off of their December lows. President Trump voiced his excitement over new wireless technologies such as 5G, despite security concerns over Chinese hardware manufacturers, suggesting his government will support "even 6G" as soon as possible. * 8 Cheap Stocks That Cost Less Than $10 The company will next report results on May 1 before the bell. Analysts are looking for earnings of 87 cents per share on revenues of $45.5 billion. When the company last reported on Jan. 30, earnings of 86 cents per share beat estimates by 2 cents on a 15.2% rise in revenues. AMD (AMD)AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) shares are extending away from their 20-day moving average in what looks like a picture perfect lift off of a five-month basing pattern. Watch for a move to the mid-October reaction high, which would be worth a gain of roughly 20% from here amid steady interest in semiconductor stocks.The company will next report results on April 30 after the close. Analysts are looking for earnings of 2 cents per share on revenues of $1.3 billion. When the company last reported on Jan. 29, earnings of 8 cents per share matched estimates on a 5.9% rise in revenues. US Steel (X)US Steel (NYSE:X) shares are extending above a three-month uptrend channel, setting the stage for a march to the early November highs and a possible break of the long-term downtrend channel that has been in place since early 2018. Shares were recently upgraded to Buy by analysts at Berenberg. * 7 Restaurant Stocks to Watch in 2019 The company will next report results on May 1 after the close. Analysts are looking for earnings of 42 cents per share on revenues of $3.3 billion. When the company last reported on Jan. 30, earnings of $1.82 missed estimates by a penny on a 17.8% rise in revenues. Nvidia (NVDA)Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are challenging the highs of a sideways channel that goes back to November and capped a nasty decline of more than 50% from the early October highs. A lot of headwinds have been priced into NVDA stock now -- from a slowdown in cryptocurrency-related demand to fresh competition from AMD -- presenting a modicum of value amid its exposure to trends like self-driving cars and AI.The company will next report results on May 16 after the close. Analysts are looking for earnings of 60 cents per share on revenues of $2.2 billion. When the company last reported on Feb. 14, earnings of 80 cents per share beat estimates by 5 cents despite a 24.3% decline in revenues.As of this writing, William Roth did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 6 Hot Stocks For Goldman Sachs' New Investing Strategy * 10 Smart Money Stocks to Buy Now * The 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now Compare Brokers The post 5 Large-Cap Stocks Prepping for a Rebound appeared first on InvestorPlace.
Is Apple Already Too Late to the Foldable Phone Party?(Continued from Prior Part)AppleIn the first part of this series, we looked at Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall’s views about the new Samsung (SSNLF) Galaxy Fold and how it could pose a risk to
Tesla Stock Rises, Elon Musk’s Big China Push Raises HopesTesla On February 22, Tesla (TSLA) stock is recovering after falling 3.7% the previous day. At 8:36 AM EST, the stock was trading with 1.1% gains in the pre-market session. We’ll discuss
Is Apple Already Too Late to the Foldable Phone Party?(Continued from Prior Part)Apple versus SamsungAs we discussed in the previous part of this series, in an event on February 20, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) unveiled a
Is Apple Already Too Late to the Foldable Phone Party?Apple stockOn February 21, Apple (AAPL) stock was trading on a negative note after trading on a positive note in the last few trading sessions. The stock settled the session with 0.6% losses
Why Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, and Jamie Dimon Are Teaming UpThe broader marketIn the late afternoon today, the US stock market was trading on a negative note after beginning the day mixed. Investors seem to still be cautious ahead of any possible
Tesla Tanks on Negative Model 3 Report: How Will Elon Musk React?Tesla stock fellThis afternoon, Tesla (TSLA) stock fell over 2% after Consumer Reports said it “can no longer recommend the newest Tesla—the Model 3.” As the reason for its
Could the Samsung Galaxy Fold Make You Ditch Your iPhone?The Samsung Galaxy Fold’s key featuresYesterday, the South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) unveiled its highly anticipated smartphone with a foldable display. Foldable displays
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Goldman Sachs Warns Apple about Samsung's Galaxy FoldAppleAfter beginning 2019 on a terrible note, Apple (AAPL) stock has witnessed a solid recovery so far this year. On the first trading day of the year, the company’s CEO, Tim Cook, cut its
Due to the immense volatility of last year, and the uncertainty cloud this year, defensive investments have dominated public discourse. In these trying times, you want to grab as many assurances as possible.Nevertheless, within this context, high-growth stocks provide lucrative opportunities.For one thing, growth stocks took a beating during the final quarter of 2018. Because they typically don't pay out dividends, panicked investors saw little reason to hold them. As well, the ferocious magnitude of losses made the selloff a self-fulfilling prophesy. This dynamic especially affected up-and-coming stocks which lacked longer-term credibility.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBut the irony here is that the same volatility makes high-growth stocks attractive at these levels. Several top names, as well as the upstarts, now trade at steep discounts. That's bad for their management teams, but good for you. Now, those smoking-hot names you've been eyeballing before can be acquired much more easily. * 7 Healthy Dividend Stocks to Buy for Extra Stability Here are my top nine picks for "monster" growth stocks that will kickstart strong gains in 2019: High-Growth Stocks to Buy: Amazon (AMZN)Source: Shutterstock E-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) had a monstrous final third in 2018, and I don't mean that in a good way. AMZN stock peaked on the first trading day of September. Since then, shares plummeted slightly over 34% before clawing back some of those losses.In January of this year, AMZN got off to a brilliant start. Returning market sentiment towards high-growth stocks also boosted the tech firm's profile. But curiously, shares started to stagnate around mid-January. Amazon suffered some embarrassing PR, as well as the controversial cancellation of Amazon HQ2 in New York City.However, this is a great time to pounce on AMZN. The marriage between commerce and digitalization is only burning brighter. Naturally, this benefits Amazon and its dominant position in this sector. Facebook (FB)Source: Shutterstock When you're talking about opportunities among the high-growth stocks of social media, most folks will likely point to Snap (NYSE:SNAP). Unsurprisingly, a positive earnings report finally lifted shares out of an ignominious pit.Still, I like sustainability in my growth stocks. Unfortunately, core indicators surrounding the social-media upstart suggest further pain down the road. However, I can't say the same thing about stalwart Facebook (NASDAQ:FB). Sure, they've suffered more controversies than the Donald Trump administration -- okay, maybe not that many -- hurting their credibility. * 10 Smart Money Stocks to Buy Now But despite all the negativities, we have facts. FB remains the world's biggest social-media network. A key benefit here is that they offer unprecedented advertisement revenue channels. Up-and-coming stocks like SNAP can barely keep up. Therefore, I prefer discount-diving in FB stock over an unproven entity. Intel (INTC)Source: Shutterstock Discussions involving high-growth stocks in the semiconductor space end up focusing on the usual suspects: Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). Of course, both companies feature heavily in video gaming, as well as the industries of tomorrow.But what about Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)? Yes, Intel has been around forever, instantly negating it as one of the sexy up-and-coming stocks. Of course, we can't forget its production disappointments revolving around the company's next-generation computer chips.That said, INTC has surprisingly offered stability relative to most other growth stocks. During last year's October rout, Intel initially absorbed some damage, but it quickly gained back those losses. Also, its shares technically look convincing while Nvidia looks somewhat risky.Another selling point comes from its 2.4% dividend yield. It's not much, but it's a heckuva lot better than most high-growth stocks. Dave & Buster's (PLAY)Source: Shutterstock A cursory look at -- or even a deeper analysis of -- entertainment trends may lead you to one conclusion: millennials just don't go out anymore. And with wildly successful high-growth stocks like Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), why should they? They can be entertained from the comfort of their own homes.But Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) -- which decidedly operates a brick-and-mortar business -- bucks this trend. Typically, arcades attract the young market (we're talking high school age). However, PLAY allows adults to gleefully let out their inner child, and without judgment. The company's strong growth trajectory confirms this thesis. * 7 Financial Stocks With Accelerating Growth Dave & Buster's also benefits from similar cost structures associated with AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). While cord-cutting is a powerful phenomenon, AMC offers an indispensable social experience, and at a relatively cheap price. This dynamic should make PLAY one of the surprising hits among growth stocks. Square (SQ)Source: Via SquareIf you're looking for high-growth stocks with monstrous upside, it's hard to argue against Square (NYSE:SQ). For starters, SQ has already obliterated the markets -- even last year when so many growth names, particularly up-and-coming stocks, hit a wall, Square delivered respectable returns.As usual, SQ is off to a strong start this year, and I expect further bullishness to unfold. A key factor driving the tech firm is relevancy. With commerce generally moving to the online arena, small businesses in the brick-and-mortar space must innovate. With Square's unique payment app and device, these entrepreneurs can disrupt much bigger competition.The best part? The fundamentals prove this point. According to recent data, Square continues to enjoy robust gross payment volume increases. That tells me that end-users gravitate towards Square's easy and intuitive platform, boding well for SQ stock. GrubHub (GRUB)Source: Shutterstock Among up-and-coming stocks within the past few years, GrubHub (NYSE:GRUB) has the opportunity to render a monstrous paradigm shift. For those who aren't familiar, GrubHub is a food-delivery service that allows diners to enjoy take-out from local restaurants. Particularly, this service benefits those eateries that wouldn't normally offer take-out.To the older demographic, GRUB sounds like sheer laziness. Similarly, those who are fiscally conservative (ie. cheap) don't want to deal with GrubHub. I fall into the latter category. However, my recent foray with Uber rides have made me realize something: online-based transportation services represent the future. * Should You Buy, Sell, Or Hold These 7 Medical Cannabis Stocks? Eventually, GrubHub will probably get rid of their human drivers given tech's trajectory. But the concept of leveraging tech for consumer conveniences? Not only will that not go away, but the dynamic is only getting stronger. Therefore, keep GRUB high on your list of high-growth stocks to buy! Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)Source: Jon Fingas via Flickr (Modified)Usually, growth stocks centered on commerce and the consumer gain and retain the most attention. After all, when we're not working or sleeping, we're often buying something. But as Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) demonstrates, not all opportunities within this sector involve consumerism.If you're like most people, you don't enjoy the idea of surgery, or hospitals in general. But what if a method existed that minimally disrupted your life and your body? Through ISRG's groundbreaking da Vinci surgical system, that fantasy has turned into reality.Even better, health agencies are increasingly supportive of the concept. Just recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved the company's Ion system, designed for minimally invasive peripherial-lung biopsies. This represents another critical breakthrough for ISRG, since lung cancer is one of the most devastating cancers. Workday (WDAY)Source: Workday Invariably, if technology changes the way we shop, it will also change the way we work. That's the overriding thesis driving Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY). An on-demand financial and human-resource management provider, WDAY offers a slight wrinkle within this rather staid industry.Through its cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, businesses can now access world-class HR programs through a subscription service. Logically, such an option provides small businesses a critical advantage, as HR and other administrative expenses eat up considerable resources. * 7 Healthy Dividend Stocks to Buy for Extra Stability But WDAY doesn't just benefit up-and-coming stocks. Instead, several of its top clients hail from blue-chip segments, such as Amazon, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE). First, everyone wants to save money. Second, WDAY provides an unbiased assessment of what (or who) works, and more importantly, what (or who) doesn't. MongoDB (MDB)Source: Shutterstock When people think about databases, they usually conjure up the column-and-row structure. Popularized by Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Excel program, this setup has its place. Invariably, though, you provide the intelligence. But what if a database could do some of the strenuous lifting for you?That's the key question that underlines MongoDB (NASDAQ:MDB) and its innovative approach to databasing. In fact, it's downright disruptive. Straying far away from the traditional approach, MDB offers a flexible document data model. This enables MDB operators to adapt to new, incoming data. Plus, the MongoDB platform provides seamless changes throughout an organizational structure.Even more impressive for developers, the platform is completely open source. Therefore, you're not tied into a rigid format such as a traditional database. This is especially useful for tech firms like Coinbase that seek an edge in a competitive field.It's not the most well-known name among high-growth stocks, but MDB has monstrous potential.As of this writing, Josh Enomoto was long AMC. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 10 Smart Money Stocks to Buy Now * The 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now * 7 Restaurant Stocks to Watch in 2019 Compare Brokers The post 9 High-Growth Stocks to Buy Now for Monster Returns appeared first on InvestorPlace.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has started to turn the corner recently. After hitting support at the $17 level multiple times, AMD stock has now surged back to the $23 level. That's still short of last year's highs at $34, but it's a big step in the right direction. Unfortunately, the rebound in AMD seems to be based more in sentiment than in fundamental reality. Source: Shutterstock For one thing, AMD's most recent earnings hardly changed the narrative. This is a wait and see story out to late 2019 if not 2020. AMD also moved higher following Nvidia's (NASDAQ:NVDA) recent upbeat guidance. In the case of Nvidia, however, expectations were so low that it didn't take much to please investors. * 7 Healthy Dividend Stocks to Buy for Extra Stability It's clear that the crypto profits that AMD and Nvidia feasted off in recent quarters aren't coming back anytime soon. And between a downturn in the semiconductor cycle, trade war concerns, and really lousy demand out of Asia, signs point to a challenging 2019 for AMD.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Make No Mistake: Earnings Were BadRemember that AMD stock initially sold off following its most recent earnings report. Though shares quickly reversed and traded higher, the actual results weren't so good. Cryptocurrency continues to be a major drag on results which offsets strength elsewhere. Even with AMD showing CPU market share gains for the fifth consecutive quarter, it just hasn't been enough to move the needle. For 2019, AMD's management still sees only single digit revenue growth.Keep in mind that AMD's growth is significantly decelerating. For full-year 2018, AMD grew its revenues by 23%. Despite that, it was only modestly profitable for the year.It seems unlikely that this year's softer incremental revenue growth will deliver the bang necessary to make AMD strongly profitable and give it the financial firepower necessary to keep up with Nvidia, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), and other rivals over the long haul.Notably, the analyst at JP Morgan gave a rather modest boost to the outlook for AMD stock following this earnings report. JP Morgan's Harlan Sur raised his price target from just $18 to $20, leaving a neutral rating on the stock. While acknowledging that the company is on track to meet its 2020 objectives, Sur fears competition from Intel among other things will keep AMD from being a buy. AMD: A Look at the Balance SheetBulls and bears have been arguing over the state of AMD's finances in recent weeks. On the bear side, AMD skeptics point to a great deal of dilution of AMD stock. On the plus side, that cash is shoring up the company's debt position. Let's take a closer look.It's important to understand that there are two separate financial instruments at work here. For one, AMD issued a ton of warrants back in 2016 at a low price when the company was struggling.A major holder of these warrants, WCH, is exercising them. It holds warrants that will become AMD common stock at $5.98 per share. Remarkably, it has 75 million of these. These convert to 75 million shares of stock at less than $6 each. That obviously represents major dilution for AMD, but it does give the company almost $450 million in cash as these warrants become effective.This will help AMD's current financial situation to a significant degree. As of its most recent filing, AMD had around $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents against $2 billion in short-term obligations. That represents a fair amount of leverage.There's also the matter of the convertible debt. The company issued more than $800 million in convertible debt that has periodic windows where that debt can be transformed into stock. Given the run in AMD price, it seems likely that this debt will be converted.The conversion ratio would reconfigure the debt into just over 100 million shares of AMD stock. That would be worth well over $2 billion at today's prices, and the debt only yields 2.1% as it is. So it's logical to convert the debt now. However, analysts have already calculated financials as though this debt had been converted, so there is not nearly the dilutive effect going forward that you might have expected.All in all, these financial events limit AMD stock's upside to some degree but substantially improve the company's balance sheet and cash availability. AMD Stock Verdict: Expectations Are Too HighAnalysts have issued overly rosy guidance for AMD for a little while now. By this point, AMD was supposed to generating strong recurring profits.Instead, the company is trading at a 74 P/E ratio with people pushing the data for big profits out to next year. If you believe the analysts, AMD stock is now trading at 25x forward earnings. But they've been wrong before. Even if they are correct, 25x earnings is hardly that cheap for a semiconductor company.AMD has done a lot of things right in recent times, and management deserves the credit it is getting. But the stock got ahead of itself. There was little reason for shares to trade north of $30 when earnings are, even if everything goes perfectly, set to come in under a dollar a share over the next year.Much of AMD's recent recovery was due to short-term profit sources, such as the crpytocurrency boom. If you've looked at Bitcoin prices lately, it should be clear that this revenue isn't coming back in 2019, if ever.The analyst firms, JP Morgan excluded, still have relatively favorable outlooks on AMD for 2019. If the company can deliver, the stock may go up a little. But if it misses expectations, you should expect the stock to get hammered. The risk/reward is tilted heavily to the downside, particularly as shares have rallied so sharply in recent weeks.At the time of this writing, Ian Bezek owned INTC stock. You can reach him on Twitter at @irbezek. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 10 Smart Money Stocks to Buy Now * The 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now * 7 Restaurant Stocks to Watch in 2019 Compare Brokers The post Here's Why You Should Sell the Rally in AMD Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.
Has Trump Managed to Breach the Great Wall of China?ChinaAnother round of trade talks between the United States (SPY) and China (BABA) (TCEHY) is scheduled for today and tomorrow in Washington. The two sides met last week in Beijing also. US and
Economist Warns of a Possible Recession by 2020Recession fears Over the last few months, investors’ concerns about a possible recession in the near term have been fueled by several factors, including slowing global economic growth and a sudden
NVIDIA Stock Jumps 2.7% on GTX 1660 Ti GPU RumorsNVIDIA rumored to launch the GTX 1660 Ti Today, NVIDIA (NVDA) was among the top ten gainers in the NASDAQ (QQQ) as the stock spiked as much as 2.7% in the first half’s trading session on leaks
Trump Says His Election Prevented a Stock Market CrashThe stock marketIn 2018, the S&P 500 benchmark fell 6.2% after rising 6.5% and 19.4% in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Apart from investors’ concerns about rising interest rates, the major


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As the 'Antibiotic Resistance' snowball continues to grow, Dr. Liz Wagstrom, associate professor in infectious disease and public
health at the Univ of MN presented her view of action in Washington on
both legislative and regulatory fronts dealing with animal agriculture's
use of antibiotics at a recent animal health conference.
DairyCast is heading north for the World Dairy Expo. Conversations with vendors and industry guests will be available at DairyCast.com in coming weeks. Let us know what you found interesting or of concern during your trip to Madison.
The intro note is short this week: Trent and his wife, Karen, are starting on a new venture with the birth of their son, Silas Arthur. Please feel free to send wishes and notes via Feedback@DairyCast.com.
This week is our local county fair. It is always a highlight of the year for me personally to see so many young people proudly displaying their months of hard work in an agriculture project. But it is also an excellent opportunity for all of us in agriculture to share our story with the public.
After a trip to Chicago last week, I am reminded once again how great the distance is between consumers and the farm. While the mileage from downtown Chicago to the nearest farm may not be long, the distance in understanding of consumers and food production is continually growing.
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The 'Year of the Dog' will be celebrated at AccorHotels across Australia from this February.
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In April 2018, AccorHotels will welcome Mercure Albury to its network of Mercure hotels across the Pacific region
Mercure Penrith is located in Western Sydney, at the base of the Blue Mountains
The property consisting of 298-rooms and 67 well-appointed serviced apartments
As General Counsel, Rhonda will working closely with the Asia Pacific Development team
Kakadu Tourism appoints James Robinson to head sales & marketing James Robinson has extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality sector, joining Kakadu Tourism from from Darwin tourism gro...
Three stunning addresses to open this month in London, Dubai and Sarajevo
The new-build, 250 room hotel will sit alongside Chadstone’s world-class retail, dining and entertainment precinct
AccorHotels, the world’s leading travel & lifestyle group and Dubai World Trade Centre LLC (DWTC) have today announced the first 25hours Hotels property outside of Europe
The AccorHotels guide to the ultimate NYE celebrations across Australia New South Wales Hacienda at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour Guests are invited to rise above it all this New Year’s Eve at Ha...
Starting today, through the new platform accorhotels.purprojet.shop, you can buy, for yourself or for a loved one, a tree
Guests are invited to indulge and relax with Christmas feasts and summer getaways this summer
This week, AccorHotels was delighted to host a group of VIP clients on board Infinity Pacific, the latest superyacht to call Sydney home
In its anniversary celebration on 19 November 2017, AccorHotels welcomes “heroes” among them, such as social workers, volunteers, fire fighters, nurses and teachers, who work hard daily to serve comm...
AccorHotels announces the launch of Singapore’s newest integrated lifestyle hub with the opening of Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens
Qantas and AccorHotels celebrated the ten-year anniversary of their partnership last night at the sparkling new Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
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DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes project in support of African Continental Free Trade Area
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has welcomed a new project aimed at helping eight African countries operationalize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Led by the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), the project was launched at a virtual event on 10 March that brought together the Ministers of Trade of Niger, Senegal and Togo, and other government representatives of Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mauritania.
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Millions of Canadians around the country had the opportunity to watch celebrity chef and Canadian native Roger Mooking demonstrate the versatility and goodness of California grapes during live segments on “Breakfast Television” and “CHCH Morning Live.” Mooking
created three recipes featuring California grapes for the television segments. In addition to the television segments, Chef Mooking conducted radio interviews, a podcast, and a taped television segment for the show “Where Parents Talk.”
Chef Mooking was featured in the food section of the Sun Media Newspaper Group, highlighting California grape images, fun facts, tips, and his newly created California grape recipes. The article will appear in approximately 40 print newspapers and several online sites
In September, Chef Mooking will appear in the online edition of Canadian Living, which is the top food magazine in Canada. Chef Mooking will discuss his California grape recipes and show
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Collibra: safe and secure digital disruption of finance giants
In 2008, nobody was really talking about Big Data – but the financial crash led to more stringent regulatory requirements for banks to manage the sens...
Collibra: A conversation with Aidan Millar, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, DNB Bank
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Visa acquires Earthport for US$257mn
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BMW announced that it will make an important "product announcement" on the 28th. Without giving too many details, the brand has just confirmed that the event will be held at the Spartanburg plant, in southern California, in the United States.
Skoda revealed on Tuesday (25) Octavia Laurin & Klement's. This is the new version of top of the line model, and can be seen from public scrutiny since at Geneva, with the next scheduled for opening week.
Toyota confirmed on Monday (10) that fail to produce vehicles and engines in Australia from 2017. The decision was expected a few weeks ago, and is consistent with the position recently announced by General Motors .


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02.12.20Hilton Named to 2020 List of Best Workplaces™ in Retail and Hospitality in Canada
For the second consecutive year, Hilton is honoured for its outstanding workplace culture in Canada.
04.26.19Hilton Named to 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada – 1000+ Employees
In its 100th year, Hilton is ranked #29 in Canada
02.28.19Hilton Announces Annual CEO Light & Warmth Awards
Hilton has announced the thirteen winners of this year’s CEO Light & Warmth Award.
02.26.19Hilton Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
Research shows strong ethical behavior is more important than ever for team members, guests, owners and communities.
02.05.19Hilton Named to 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Retail and Hospitality in Canada
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today has been honoured as an outstanding workplace in Canada, with recognition on the 2019 list of Best Workplaces™ in Retail and Hospitality.
09.19.18Hilton Announces 2017 Development Award Winners in the Caribbean and Latin America
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today recognized some of its top owners/developers in the Caribbean and Latin America.
06.28.18Hilton’s Anu Saxena Named to Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”
Her team sources $4 billion worth of goods and services across 103 countries for more than 5,000 hotels around the word.
06.21.18Chris Nassetta Named a Glassdoor Top CEO in 2018
The listing also places Nassetta as the highest ranked CEO from companies headquartered in the D.C. area.
06.04.18Hilton Owner Awards Celebrate Guest Experience and Business Performance
The Hilton Development team selects the winners based on distinct criteria including, total number or quality of hotels developed and in operation, commitment to project quality, impact on local community and early adoption of newer brands.
06.21.17Chris Nassetta Celebrated As A Highest Rated CEO On Glassdoor
Glassdoor has recognized Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, with a 2017 Employees’ Choice Award for being one of the Highest Rated CEOs. Nassetta ranks 49th on the list of 100 CEOs of large U.S. companies, with an approval rating of 93 percent based on Hilton Team Members reviews on the job site.
06.05.17Hilton Recognizes Lifetime Achievement and Top Franchise Owners in U.S. and Canada
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the winners of its 2016 Development Awards, recognizing owners from the United States (U.S.) and Canada across six categories, including Lifetime Achievement, Multi-Brand Developer of the Year, New Developer of the Year, Developer of the Year, New Build/Adaptive Reuse of the Year and Conversion of the Year.
05.04.17Hilton Named a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced it has once again been named a Top-50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc, climbing 12 places over last year to number 30. Hilton was also recognized on six additional DiversityInc lists, including: Top Companies for Mentoring, Top Companies for Supplier Diversity, Top Companies for People with Disabilities, Top Companies for Employee Resource Groups, Top Companies for Veterans and Top Companies for Global Diversity.


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Todd Howard talks about Skyrim for Switch and The Elder Scrolls VI
Todd Howard of Bethesda was recently interviewed by Glixel and on this occasion he spoke, among other things, the arrival of Skyrim on Switch (not yet confirmed) and The Elder Scrolls VI, the next episode of the beloved fantasy saga.
As for Switch, Howard confirmed to appreciate the new Nintendo platform and reiterates that Bethesda will support the console: “On the screen of Switch, Skyrim looks absolutely identical to how you see it on TV. Nintendo has done a great job and we are looking now to run our titles on this hardware.” According to recent rumors, Skyrim will come at the launch of Switch, but the publisher has not yet confirmed anything or denied this possibility.
As for the future of the franchise, Howard has announced that The Elder Scrolls VI will be big, however, this is not an active project at the time. The publisher is occupied with other games but there will certainly be space in the future for TES 6.
The director and executive producer of Bethesda also mentioned that the virtual reality version of Fallout 4 continues to develop.
As you may recall, during E3 2016, the studio revealed that they are working on Fallout 4 VR. After a long time without details, Howard finally spoke of this situation, and in this interview they confessed that they are currently testing everything related to virtual reality and then point to the right path.
The last time Bethesda spoke about Fallout 4 VR and said that it would be available in mid 2017. However, Howard’s statements make us think that the project is just taking shape, so we have to wait for more information.


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NPPC says pig farmers need strong demand to overcome rising costs
The National Pork Producers Council says strong consumer demand and export markets will be needed to support hog prices this year.
“We’ve seen those margins turn from positive to pretty negative over the last couple of months,” she explains.
She says feed costs are up more than 20 percent compared to a year ago and producers lost about $20 per head in December. Cook says input costs are likely to remain elevated.
“Production costs and labor shortages are not issues that appear that are getting better anytime in the near future.”
Consumer pork prices only increased 1.5 percent in 2022 and Cook says the affordability of pork will hopefully be beneficial for the industry.


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Toyota's speedy Supra gets a hefty power bump for 2021
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Despite its controversial reputation among Toyota purists, the 2020 Supra quickly became the most iconic car of 2019 thanks to its handsome looks and boost-happy BMW-sourced engine.
Toyota must've gotten sick of watching everyone else turning up the boost and has hit the sports coupe with a hefty bump in power as well as a special edition model for the 2021 refresh.
Those who waited/missed out on the first wave of Supras will be rewarded with 285kW and 499Nm of torque in this new model. This is a significant bump over the 250kW and 495Nm of torque offered in the 2020 model.
Toyota has revealed that this bump should be enough to get the Supra to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds, which is a tad faster than the original time of 4.1 seconds. Unfortunately, the eight-speed automatic is still the only option offered.
To accommodate this new power figure, the damper tuning has been adjusted for a more planted ride. The power steering, adaptive suspension, stability control, and active differential have also been tweaked for better performance.
On the inside, the 6.5-inch infotainment display has been replaced by an 8.8-inch example. Those who aren't a fan of having an iPad in their dash will have to grit their teeth, as this is the standard for the 2021 model.
Alongside these updates, an A91 special edition model was also revealed. This is offered in either Nocturnal black or Refraction blue, and comes with an array of carbon fibre parts including the lip spoiler.
Only 1000 A91 models are set to be built, and Refraction blue is an exclusive option.
Toyota hasn't revealed pricing for this updated Supra, but revealed that international deliveries are set to start in June. Local availability is expected to be announced by Toyota New Zealand next week.


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In the wake of heighten concerns over US tariff policy comes a new study at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University suggesting that Chinese monetary policy may be contributing to the US trade deficit.
Entitled “Understanding China’s Currency Manipulation,” the research is summarized in the latest publication from the Bush School’s Mosbacher Institute of Trade, Economics, and Public Policy. Since 2005, China’s monetary regime has set the value of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) rather than market forces. In this latest issue of The Takeaway, three Bush School students use research from one of their classes to enter the debate about whether China can be labeled a currency manipulator. Their analysis examined real exchange rates, and found evidence that China is undervaluing its currency to artificially inflate its net exports—to the benefit of US consumers but at the expense of the US trade deficit.
The researchers observed that the consistently low value of China’s currency increases Chinese exports to the United States and decreases prices paid by US consumers. Their data showed that while the United States-China real exchange rate fell, China’s share of the US trade deficit rose. The authors note that the response to this challenge is unclear. Cheaper goods benefit US consumers, while cheap imports hurt US producers as they lose market share to foreign companies. As well, China could offset any increase in tariffs with further currency changes.
This research was conducted by Rebecca Skaff, Lincoln Webb, and Kyle Clahane, second year Bush School students in the master of international affairs program. It was part of their work for a class on global economics taught by Dr. Raymond Robertson.
The full Takeaway can be found on the Mosbacher Institute website.


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Understanding how Covid has changed the way businesses deal with their suppliers will be key to winning and keeping business in 2022, writes Marcus McNamara, Head of APAC, Sana Commerce: It’s been two years since the virus up-ended life as we knew it, here in Australia and around the world. Businesses have been on a tumultuous journey since that time, with many forced to abandon long standing processes and practices and embrace new ones. Pivoting to digital has been the common theme, with enterprises turning to online platforms and programs to maintain business continuity and interact with their suppliers and customers.
Global ICT giant Fujitsu Fujitsu has announced a COVID-19 Vaccination Roadmap for its Australian and New Zealand operations.
Automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software company NI and Seagate Technology have announced a new collaboration to enhance data storage and transfer services, including a “first-of-its-kind” advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) record offering.
Product discovery and sourcing platform RangeMe has fully launched its global service to retailers in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Asia Pacific region.
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Disgruntled shareholders have been given the go-ahead to file a class action against Apple, after its chief executive, Tim Cook, allegedly played down the falling demand for iPhones in China, resulting in huge losses for investors.
The use and sharing of data by apps, the extent of competition between Google and Apple’s app stores, and whether more pricing transparency is needed in Australia’s mobile apps market, are among issues to be scrutinised by the competition watchdog, the ACCC.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group has launched a global B2B sourcing platform which it says will allow countries such as Australia to connect medical-goods suppliers of all sizes with frontline medical personnel who are working towards slowing the spread of novel coronavirus in China.
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Nokia has been selected by New Zealand’s largest telco Spark for its roster of 5G suppliers.
Australian-listed technology firm MGM Wireless has signed a preferred supplier agreement for its Spacetalk children’s all-in-one smartphone, watch and GPS wearable device with 120 Leading Edge Computers independent businesses and retailers across Australia.
Vocus subsidiary M2 Group has renewed supplier arrangements with Telstra and Optus for the supply of fixed and mobile access services.
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Catches Fire For Comparing Apple Dispute to the Civil Rights Movement
For anybody who has forgotten, Fortnite is among the greatest video game adventures on earth. It’s presently in its main crossover event, using a final event including Galactus leaked as”huge.”
Obviously, Fortnite makes tremendous sums of cash because of its developer Epic Games. Before this season, Epic went over Apple’s mind and produced a direct payment method in its mobile edition. By these means, players can cover Epic straight for in-game purchases rather than giving Apple the gain percent that Epic’s contract with Apple demanded. Apple removed the sport from its own shop. Epic sued Apple and started an anti-Apple advertising and marketing campaign that is continuing.
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Epic Games and its CEO, Tim Sweeney, are quite vocal about how they are about being at the right. Sweeney has painted the suit for a fight against Apple’s monopolistic practices. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, this has been taken a step farther as Tim Sweeney in comparison Epic’s activities to the American Civil Rights Movement. Tech Crunch subsequently Tweeted out its post (written by Connie Loizos) covering the meeting, which attracted Sweeney’s view to the people of Twitter.
Sweeney responded, praising the report and drawing attention to this contrast he makes. Replies came in almost immediately, tearing into Sweeney’s contract. Nearly every remark was eager to point out that Sweeney’s comparison failed to hold up. Since the remarks were so quick to point out, Sweeney’s contrast neglects to account for Epic’s reality broke a voluntary contract with Apple. The oppression that civil rights battles, both present, and past, struggle with weren’t asked for by people being oppressed. Epic’s ongoing battle against Apple, which has expanded into Australia, is of its own making.
Sweeney frees himself against a number of those first remarks, pointing out that he wasn’t comparing the struggles right, but instead why they were fought. Again, folks were quick to point out the fallacy, together with commenters saying how the motivations for fighting what Sweeney calls”unfair” principles were rather different between the 2 cases he’s comparing.
The Apple App shop’s earnings percentage cut decreased since Fortnite has been awarded the boot, which was only something Epic no longer wished to take care of. Epic’s movement was created because of its own financial gain, not because of its fundamental rights and well-being, a gap Sweeney has seemingly failed to grasp.
It is unsure which direction the Apple vs. Epic lawsuit will proceed. A judge threw out Apple’s theft claim, and there’s a true chance Epic will hit a significant blow against Apple. 1 thing is sure, however: a wealthy white man — such as Tim Sweeney — assessing his company’s battle for more earnings to some civil rights movement would be, to put it gently, highly improper.


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The latest installment of Ames Bros’ popular series of game day posters with the Seahawks has put a special twist on Thanksgiving.
SEATTLE — A special Thanksgiving-themed Seahawks day poster will support the fight against food insecurity, with some proceeds benefiting Northwest Harvest.
Ames Bros, a local graphic design company has made their mark all over Seattle. Their designs can be seen from pizza boxes to Pearl Jam posters and on a variety of shirts and clothing.
The company’s game day series of posters has been a fan favorite since the team partnered with the company in 2019. This week’s poster features a blue and green turkey clutching tightly. an officially pardoned man with one foot on a skull with an eyepatch – an homage to the Raid mascot, whom the team will face the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Co-founder Ames Bros. Barry Ament designed the poster specifically for the holiday.
Each game day poster will benefit a different charity. This limited edition poster will support the fight for food equity led by Northwest Harvest.
Northwest Harvest Director of Development Laura Perez Hamilton said the organization was excited to work with the Seahawks when we approached Home Team Harvest.
Seattle Rookies Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant spent some time stocking shelves at Northwest Harvest’s SODO Community Market recently. Perez Hamilton says there are similarities between the two organizations.
“These rookies immediately helped the team, and in many ways that’s what we’re doing with Northwest Harvest. Whether you’re joining us to donate to Home Team Harvest for the first time or if you’re a 22-year veteran, we need the whole team to feed neighbors facing insecurity. food,” she said.
The limited edition Game Day poster is available until sold out via Seahawks and will be made available for purchase later via Ames Bros.
KING 5’s annual Family Group Harvest campaign to benefit Northwest Harvest is underway. The goal this year is to raise 21 million meals.
- Online at KING5.com/hometeamharvest
- Text “HOMETEAM” to 41444
- Starting November 1, visit your local Safeway or Albertsons for $5, $10, or $12 off grocery cards.
Watch the Home team’s Harvest special broadcast on December 3 at 10am on KING 5, KING5.com and the KING 5 mobile app.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/thanksgiving-themed-seahawks-poster-food-insecurity-fundraising/281-a5fdfbe2-5f2f-49ed-a2d7-5cf9f3660c7a Limited edition Thanksgiving-themed Seahawks poster will help fight against food insecurity


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Greece’s Yachting Awards 2023 to Take Place in April
Organized by ONDECK MEDIA & EVENTS, a Greek – owned independent design consultancy that offers targeted advertising to the luxury and maritime tourism industries, the event will take place on April 27 at the Zappeion Hall in Athens.
The Yachting Awards were established in 2019 by a team of yacht experts in Greece to recognize and highlight the contribution of the industry’s professionals to the development of maritime tourism in the country and the overall evolution of yachting.
Following 2019’s successful launch, the Yachting Awards Gala 2023 promises to be a stand out opportunity to showcase the importance of the sector and promote Greece as an attractive destination for yachting and marine tourism, as well as a networking chance for yachting, luxury industry, media, business, and politics representatives.
The event will be held under the auspices of the Tourism Ministry, the Greek Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA).
Maritime tourism and yachting in Greece
As highlighted by the event’s organizers, ONDECK MEDIA & EVENTS, maritime tourism is one of the most dynamic forms of contemporary tourism with positive effects on national economies.
The tourism form provides high-quality accommodation and services and is directly associated with luxury, well-being, comfort, independence, and adventure.
Furthermore, maritime tourism activities represent one of the largest markets worldwide, expected to evolve considerably in the coming years.
“Within this scope, Greece, a country with over 15,000 kilometers of coastline, has significant potential for development in this field, becoming a dream place for every yachting enthusiast and a top yachting destination globally,” according to ONDECK MEDIA & EVENTS.


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Hoping to strengthen sales and loyalty at a time when Wal-Mart is building its Cincinnati presence, the Kroger Co. is launching a branded credit card that will issue rewards with each store purchase.
The card, called 1-2-3 Rewards Mastercard, will be launched Oct. 3 in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. Card users will earn as many as five points for each dollar charged and receive quarterly, $10 Kroger checks for every 1,000 points accumulated. The cards can be used anywhere.
It is the first product of newly formed company department called Kroger Personal Finance, a partnership between Cincinnati-based Kroger and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
"We have been talking to them for a couple of years," said Kathy Kelly, president of Kroger Personal Finance. "We looked at forming department ... dedicated to offering financial products and services to customers."
Kroger Personal Finance operates from Kroger's headquarters and employs about seven people, and expects to hire more, Kelly said.
The company expects to roll the card out to additional divisions in 2005.
Kelly declined to discuss sales projections for the card, but said Kroger hopes to get one "in most of our customers' wallets."
The Royal Bank of Scotland, Europe's second-largest bank, is the parent of Providence, R.I.-based Citizens Financial Group, whose branches span to Ohio. Citizens in August acquired Charter One Financial in Cleveland.
Financial details have not been disclosed. But typically in such a deal, the bank will cover part of the reward check expenses with money it makes on credit card fees and interest, said Charles Cerankosky, an analyst covering Kroger for KeyBank Capital Markets, in Cleveland.
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The American designer will present his spring/summer 2012 womenswear collection during a packed-out London Fashion Week.
BY Olivia Lidbury | 14 July 2011
The British Fashion Council today announced the provisional catwalk and presentation schedule for September, and the event is set to be busier than ever.
Sixty nine catwalk shows and 31 presentations totalling 100 men's and womenswear designers will show their spring/summer 2012 collections during the six-day event.
It is the first time that Ford - who launched his eponymous collection two seasons ago with an intimate, star-studded show in New York (and where all photographers were famously banned) - appears on the official London Fashion Week schedule.
Big brands Burberry Prorsum and Vivienne Westwood have also confirmed that they will be showing once again in the city, while ticket requests will no doubt start flooding in for British fashion's brightest young stars Christopher Kane, Erdem and Richard Nicoll.
Issa and Temperley, two of the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite labels, are also on the list, so might Kate, who cemented her style credentials on her recent tour of Canada and South America, be slipping into the front row to pick out what she'll be wearing next summer?
Either way, expect celebrity-laden front rows and a sprinkling of off-the-wall designs from the capital of creativity. And of course, catch all the coverage here.


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AVG develops glasses that obscure face to facial recognition software
Security solutions firm AVG demonstrated this week at Mobile World Congress a prototype pair of glasses that makes it difficult for facial recognition software to recognize the wearer’s face and take a photo of their face.
AVG’s glasses use a set of infrared LEDs around the eyes and nose areas that are only visible to digital cameras.
As a result, the wearer’s face is hidden by a bright bloom when the facial recognition system’s camera attempts to take a photo of their face.
As an extra privacy protection measure, the glasses also features a retro-reflective material on the surface which reflects the light from a camera flash back at a camera, which overexposes and obscures the image.
Though the glasses fail too obscure the wearer’s body or rest of the image, individuals are at least able to hide part of their face to provide them with some level of privacy.
Don’t expect to be able to purchase these anti-facial recognition software glasses soon though. In a release, AVG said. “rather than designing a product for market release, tech experts are investigating how technology can adapt to combat the daily erosion of our privacy in the digital age.”


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Representatives of companies seem interested in investing in Coahuila and have kept regular communication.
A Business Mission from the State of Coahuila is currently in Korea, as part of a plan to promote the arrival of new investment to generate jobs for Coahuila citizens.
Jose Antonio Gutierrez Jardon, Secretary of Economy Development, Competitiveness and Tourism, is leading the tour.
The Mission reunited with representatives of companies from the metal-mechanic and automotive sectors which seem interested in investing in Coahuila and have kept regular communication.
According to Mr. Gutierrez Jardon, six companies have been visited so far, to showcase the benefits of the State, promoting competitiveness among companies established in Coahuila.
Executives and representatives from ProMexico were also present to oversee the meetings held during this tour.
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