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US Vehicles Components: an Update
Economic recovery proceeds, although still marked by uncertainty
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As is now well known, over the past two years the automotive industry has been experiencing a sharp slowdown exacerbated by the outbreak of the pandemic, not only in the U.S. but worldwide.
The recent release of ExportPlanning pre-estimates of Q2-2021, accessible through US Trade datamart, allows to document the economic situation of US Automotive industry, specifically considering exports of components vehicles, in order to map current recovery.
US Exports of Components Vehicles (Q1-2012 to Q1-2021)
As we have already reported in several articles, after closing 2019 in negative territory (-1.4%), US vehicle components exports had suffered a -26.7% drop in the pandemic year. Moreover, data for the Q1-2021 confirmed a further contraction, showing an y-o-y decrease of -19.07%, and of 18% if compared to Q1-2019 values. However, after two tumultuous years, American exports of vehicles components try to look ahead recording a double-digit growth of 85% on a trend basis, despite exports of vehicle parts remain substantially below pre-pandemic levels (-13% over to Q2-2019).
While domestic exports are below pre-crisis levels still, at the level of individual states there is significant heterogeneity.
Federal State Data: an Overview
After providing an initial overview on Q1-2021 results of US industry of vehicles components, it is now particularly interesting to take a closer look at trade data by States. Gathering Census Bureau data on Federal States trade flows until May 2021, ExportPlanning estimates exports performances by Federal States (see graph below).
The US vehicles parts industry is concentrated in specific areas of the country, namely Texas, Michigan, California, Indiana and Ohio.
The map below shows at a glance the states that have recovered 2019 values focusing on the period between January and May; in the tooltips are reported the compound annual growth rate between 2017 and 2019, along with the worth recorded in 2019, which have been calculated with the aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the American components vehicles industry.
Federal States exports of Vehicles Components
We can observe that the export performance is heterogeneous, with only a few federal states, which also belong to the least relevant in terms of exports such as Nevada, Montana and Oklahoma, that was able to bridge the gap with 2019.
In contrast, Federal States that historically lead the field are showing results still far from pre-pandemic levels.
The Pivotal Role of Lithium Accumulators
In conclusion, in light of the growing global demand for E-Vehicles due to a greater awareness of environmental issues, it can be useful analyze US exports trend of Batteries.
The following graph illustrate the evolution of the annual cumulated value of US exports by main types of batterie: lead accumulators, lithium accumulators, nickel electric accumulators and E-car lead accumulators, taking 2019-Q2 value back to 100.
Lead accumulators are the most installed accumulators on petrol-powered vehicles, as opposed to other types that are more suitable to be installed in E-vehicles.
US Exports of Accumulators (Q1-2015 to Q1-2021)
Observing the chart above it is clear that, net of lithium accumulators, which experienced significant growth even in the year of the pandemic, the remaining batteries products experienced a broad fall in the annus horribilis. After a further decline in Q1-2021, almost all products are giving signs of significant upward trend in Q2-2021, in line with the trend of the sector.
As for nickel electric accumulators, which were particularly popular in the second half of the twentieth century, these type of batteries are certainly the product that registers the greatest decline, reflecting a change in preferences to the advantage of lithium batteries.
However it is interesting to point out that, the rapid growth observed for US exports of lithium accumulators confirms what has emerged at world level over the last years and which we reported in a previous article: the dominance of lithium batteries on a global scale, reflecting a stronger interest of technological research in improving the efficiency and sustainability of batteries.
In light of what has been observed, the outlook for the post-Covid scenario for US Vehicle Components Industry looks encouraging for the first time in a long time. In addition, the growth experienced by some Federal States in early 2021 may pave the way for new industry-leading areas to emerge.


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California Attorney General Bill Lockyer has filed a lawsuit to force top makers of potato chips and french fries to warn consumers about a potential cancer-causing chemical found in the popular snacks.
In a complaint filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Lockyer sought an injunction to stop restaurant chains such as McDonald's Corp. and Wendy's International Inc. from selling french fries without some form of warning.
Also named were producers of potato chips and other packaged potato products like PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co., makers of Pringles chips.
The suit asks manufacturers of these products to identify the dangers of high levels of acrylamide, a chemical that studies have found is created when starchy foods are cooked at high heat...
The lawsuit alleges that companies have violated a state law passed in 1986 requiring companies to provide warnings before exposing people to known carcinogens or reproductive toxins...
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After months of pressure, Facebook has announced that it will allow the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) to create a 'panic button' app for the platform. Called ClickCEOP, the app will provide Facebook members with a link to the CEOP website where youngsters can report online abuse.
The CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, has confirmed that the software giant will be pushing Windows 7 slates towards the end of the year with the help of strategic PC partners such as Dell, Asus, Samsung, Toshiba, Sony or Acer.
UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt will appeal to the UK telecoms industry for help in increasing the availability of broadband in the country at the government's forthcoming Industry Day summit in London.
Online retailer Littlewoods is offering an introductory one-off £25 discount for new customers who can put it forward to buy a Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim console which the company sells for £199 bringing the price down to £174.
UK-based charity Eyecare Trust has claimed that almost 12 per cent of Britons cannot view 3D images due to poor binocular vision. The charity says that around 6 million people in the UK suffer from headaches after viewing a 3D film, suggesting that they may have poor binocular vision.


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Millennial Media’s share price hasn’t exactly had an easy go of it since its March debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Despite seeing its stock nearly double in value on the first day of trading, shares of the company are now sitting around $13 – the same as its IPO price.
Oh, but it could have been worse. The Baltimore-based mobile advertising network — backed by local venture firms New Enterprise Associates and Columbia Capital — might have gone public after Facebook’s Hindenburg-esque IPO in May. That’s assuming it would have been able to go public at all in the months-long chill that Facebook cast on Internet offerings.
“We actually had a debate,” said Columbia Capital Partner Arun Gupta, who sits on Millennial’s board of directors. “Are you better off going out before Facebook or after Facebook? And [we] decided to go out before.”
But waiting for a rising IPO tide from a successful Facebook IPO was indeed a temptation. Gupta, who made the remarks at the Potomac Tech Wire 2013 Venture Capital Outlook Wednesday morning, drew a comparison to Google’s 2004 initial public offering, which did indeed open up a window for other tech companies to get out the gate. Facebook did quite the opposite.
Beating Facebook to the public markets turned out to be a sound decision, making Millennial one of the few tech companies in the Baltimore-Washington corridor to pull off an IPO this year and raising more than $132 million.
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Tesla update helps users avoid self-parking mistakes
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It's the first comprehensive service release since SP1 in 2011.
IBM's optical storage is 50 times faster than flash
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The 6-inch, nearly bezel-free device is all about the images.
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Shares of Carvana (CVNA -3.35%) surged last month, as the high-flying disruptive car dealer overcome a disappointing earnings report and got a boost from an apparent short squeeze in the second half of the month. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished November up 18%.
The stock dipped following its Nov. 6 earnings but then gained consistently through the second half of the month.
Carvana posted another strong round of top-line growth in the third quarter, with revenue surging 105% to $1.1 billion, marking its 23rd consecutive quarter of triple-digit revenue growth and beating estimates at $997 million. Its used-car buying program also took off, as vehicles purchased from customers rose 249% in the quarter.
The company raised its full-year guidance for revenue, units sold, and gross profit per unit. However, with its market cap now near $14 billion and market sentiment shifting, profitability is becoming more important to investors, yet Carvana's loss widened again in the quarter. It posted a per-share loss of $0.56, compared with $0.40 a year ago and worse than expectations at $0.39, adding to concerns about its ability to turn profitable.
The stock dropped 7.5% on Nov. 7, after the report came out.
Nonetheless, the stock returned to growth a week later. There was no specific news out on the company; rather, a short squeeze seemed to take hold, as the stock gained for 11 sessions in a row.
Fifty-two percent of the stock is sold short, and its short interest ratio, or the number of days it would take to cover all of those short bets at an average trading volume, is 11. The stock has been a popular short bet because of its high valuation and profitability concerns, but the shorts have been roasted this year, as the stock has nearly tripled year to date.
Carvana shares have fallen over the first two sessions in December, so it seems as if the recent short squeeze is over. While the stock's valuation and widening losses explain the high short percentage, it also seems like a mistake to bet against a stock that has doubled sales every quarter for nearly six years.
At this point, Carvana seems like it's due for a breather, as shares are up an incredible 728% since its 2017 IPO, but unless its sales growth suddenly slows significantly, I wouldn't expect the stock to fall.


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Shanghai Data Exchange holds global conference in Singapore
The Shanghai Data Exchange organized a data trade and commercialization event in Singapore recently, the local exchange's first overseas session, to establish a mature data ecosystem with global influence and boosting the data factor market.
The Global Data Ecosystem Conference (GDEC) 2022 Singapore Session attracted heavyweight institutions such as GovTech, Google, Deloitte and OKG; witnessed international data cooperation and initiatives and innovations such as blockchain and metaverse to boost the data factor market.
With the theme of "International Data Trading Practice and Data Ecosystem Construction," the Singapore Session was co-hosted by the Shanghai Data Exchange; SGTech, the leading trade association for Singapore's tech industry; the International Data Spaces Association; Cosco Shipping Technology and Chinese blockchain giant OKG.
The conference aimed to promote the high-level opening-up of the data factor market, activate technology and capital flows and co-build a new global data ecosystem under generally accepted international rules for the digital economy, such as the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA).
The Shanghai Data Exchange and several enterprises jointly launched the International Data Flow Partnership Shanghai Initiative and signed the International Digital Business Enterprise Strategy Memorandum. A Shanghai Data Exchange-Singapore Liaison Office was also inaugurated, creating a vital hub node for allocating global data resources.
The topics at the event included Disruptive Technology from Google, Data Service Provider Practice from Deloitte and Web3.0 Technology from OKG.
As a new production factor, speakers said that the data we generate and store will increase at an unexpected rate to further advance digital transformation.
Blockchain application in spotlight at conference.
On-chain data, with an additional layer based on blockchain technology compared with traditional data, was in the spotlight at the event.
On-chain data "expands the data factors' dimension and has become the rising emerging force in the data factor market," said Nick Xiao, product director of OKLink, OKG.
For example, it's a valuable tool for cybersecurity, which can determine the source and destination of illegal funds while quickly locating the crime target. OKLink blockchain explorer, one of OKG's products like Google Chrome, has been applied for and involved in 23.8 billion transaction records.
It develops with blockchain, which has a compound annual growth rate of 83 percent in recent years and will triple the big data market size by 2027, according to researcher Statistics.
OKG keeps opening up its data capabilities on user-generated content, or UGC, and open interface, encouraging more users to participate in on-chain data analysis and dig the value together, Xiao added.
The challenges of the data factor market, including high costs of data analysis, data island, big data monopoly, data validation and pricing problems, were also mentioned at the event.
The challenges can be solved by international cooperation and tech innovations like blockchain and metaverse, speakers told the conference.


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( Natural News ) Disney+ was caught promoting Satanism using children in a Christmas holiday special series. During the show, the children were instructed to hold letters that said: “We Love You Satan.”
The controversial production number was featured in the series on the subscription video-on-demand streaming channel titled “Santa Clauses,” which is a reboot of the earlier family-comedy theatrical trilogy “Santa Clause.”
The Gateway Pundit reported: “Defenders of the series claim the scene where children are holding the letters which are supposed to say ‘We Love You Santa’ and is just one of the many comedic scenes in the movies, but parents aren’t laughing.”
Analysts are commenting that the mass media and entertainment conglomerate is no longer hiding its “evil” agenda . Disney has been under fire in the past years for promoting woke ideologies such as gender reassignment surgeries and other “grooming” idealisms. Now it has escalated to promoting Satanism.
According to the New York Times , Disney’s direct-to-consumer unit racked up $1.5 billion in losses in the recent quarter. Balenciaga’s disturbing ads receive massive backlash
Meanwhile, luxury fashion label Balenciaga has also received massive backlash for promoting “evil” agenda using children.
The company issued an apology for its BDSM-themed advertising campaign that featured young children holding stuffed animals in bondage gear and court documents pertaining to child pornography. (Related: Balenciaga blasted for ads featuring kids with BDSM gear .)
“We would like to address the controversies surrounding our recent ad campaigns,” the Spanish fashion house stated in a Nov. 28 Instagram post . “We strongly condemn child abuse; it was never our intent to include it in our narrative.”“The two separate ad campaigns in question reflect a series of grievous errors for which Balenciaga takes full responsibility.”The first campaign involving stuffed animals decked in BDSM gear “should not have been featured […]
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(WYTV) – General Motors said it’s ready to deliver 20,000 face masks to frontline workers next week.
GM began producing the masks at scale on Friday, March 20 to help protect essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A week later, the team produced its first sample on the new production line.
GM said it was made possible through partnerships around the globe.
“Our team began looking at ways we could quickly utilize our talents and resources to help in the shared fight against COVID-19,” said Peter Thom, GM’s vice president of Global Manufacturing Engineering. “Working around the clock, our team rallied with incredible passion and focus to come up with a plan to produce masks that will help protect the women and men on the front lines of this crisis.”
GM used a manufacturing plant in Warren, Michigan to mass-produce the masks.
The masks are expected to be delivered on April 8. GM said workers plan to produce up to 50,000 masks every day — or 1.5 million masks a month.
This comes after negotiations with President Donald Trump, who tweeted last week that he was unhappy with GM overpromised the number of ventilators it would produce. He also said the company was “wasting time” and should reopen its “stupidly abandoned” Lordstown plant to make the ventilators.
GM released a statement saying the company was retooling a plant in Indiana and plans on delivering the first ventilators next month with a capacity of more than 10,000 monthly.


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The global cosmetic implants market is expected to reach $9 billion by 2020, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% over the forecast period from 2012–2020, according to market research firm Million Insights.
In fact, rapidly changing lifestyles, increasing esthetic awareness and medical tourism are some of the key factors that are expected to boost the market for cosmetic implant procedures, which are among the surgical services offered at medical spas.
The average cost of cheek implants is $2,823, and the average cost of chin augmentation is $2,225, according to 2016 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Facial implants, such as cheek, chin and jaw implants, are used to bring balance and better proportion to the structural appearance of the face. The average cost of cheek implants is $2,823, and the average cost of chin augmentation is $2,225, according to 2016 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). However, facial implant costs can vary and soar up to tens of thousands of dollars since a surgeon's fee may be based on his or her experience, the type of procedure and the geographic location of the office.
Cheek implants had a 3% growth in procedures from 2015–2016, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
To this end, facial implants are a rising and increasingly profitable segment of the cosmetic implant category. For instance, the number cheek implant procedures for women increased 3% from 2015–2016, according to the ASPS. To put this in perspective, the breast implant category for this same group posted a rise of 4% for the same period.
What is Driving the Surge in Cosmetic Implants?
Besides the growing importance of looking good amid a social-media driven culture, rising health care expenditure, favorable government initiatives and the growing aging population were also cited among a few key factors expected to surge adoption of cosmetic implants moving forward.
Also, the growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries and increasing cosmetic surgeries are driving the growth of this market, according to Million Insights. Technological advancements in the field of cosmetic implant surgeries—including tissue engineering, microsurgery procedures and computer assisted process—offer advantages of minimal or no visible scars and thereby further drive the demand for the implants, the market research firm added.
According to ASPS, U.S. residents spent nearly $15 billion on combined surgical and nonsurgical procedures in 2016. Additionally, 15.9 million minimally invasive cosmetic surgeries were performed in 2015 in the United States, demonstrating a 2% increase since 2014.


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By Richard Black
BBC environment correspondent
UK scientists have developed a new genetically modified strain of "golden rice", producing more beta-carotene.
The new strain of golden rice has far more beta-carotene
The human body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A, and this strain produces around 20 times as much as previous varieties.
It could help reduce vitamin A deficiency and childhood blindness in developing countries.
The World Health Organization estimates up to 500,000 children go blind each year because of vitamin A deficiency.
When the original strain of golden rice emerged from laboratories in Switzerland five years ago, it was hailed by some as an instant solution.
But that original strain did not produce enough beta-carotene to ensure that children would get their daily requirement from eating normal quantities of rice.
And because of concerns about GM agriculture, it still has not been grown in field trials in Asia.
The new variety, developed at the UK laboratories of the biotechnology company Syngenta, produces much more beta-carotene.
Syngenta is making the rice available for free to research centres across Asia, who will, if they are given the go-ahead by their governments, begin field trials - probably within the next five years.
Not everyone believes golden rice is the best answer to Vitamin A deficiency.
Some agricultural experts and environmental groups say aiming for a balanced diet across the board would be a better solution.
"The problem is that you're trying to fix vitamin A deficiency with a narrow GM solution when the problem is much more complex," said Clare Oxborrow, from the anti-GM group Friends of the Earth.
"People who are deficient in vitamin A are also deficient in a whole host of other vitamins and minerals. What are we going to do? Are we going to genetically modify a crop to address these issues, too?
"What we should be doing is trying to support people to grow the diverse types of food that meet all their nutritional needs."
However, the Golden Rice Humanitarian Board, which is overseeing developments in the plant technology, said the crop was not intended to be the sole solution.
It said malnutrition was rooted in political, economic and cultural issues that could not be magically resolved by a single agricultural technology.
"We are trying to deal with part of the problem; we are not against supplementation, fortification, [or] small house gardens," explained Dr Jorge Mayer, the golden rice project manager.
"All this has been tried for many years and still, with all the existing programmes, with millions of dollars being invested every year - there is still a gap to be filled.
"We believe we can fill a gap and with the other programmes to try to achieve full coverage."
The latest scientific research is published in the journal Nature Biotechnology.


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The Crunch: On-the-go employees are working online more today than ever before, often accessing the Web via desktop, laptop, tablet, and cellphone — all in the same day. The Maxthon multi-platform web browser allows those workers to use a single browser while moving back and forth between devices without losing any work or missing a beat. Cloud storage lets you access your downloads, files, and bookmarks on any device. In addition to simplifying your online work, Maxthon also offers premium features to protect and manage your various passwords and protect your primary email account. The Beijing-based company is continuously working to update and improve its products, using innovation to meet user demand.
Today, many workers are getting the job done away from their desks using a wide range of technology — including mobile devices, laptops, and tablets. In fact, the trend is so prevalent that the average company now has only seven desks for every 10 employees.
While being connected from anywhere can certainly boost productivity, lack of compatibility between devices can lead to time wasted trying to get information through. Jeff Chen recognized this trend and found one place where a common thread could be engineered: web browsing.
As a self-described “internet maniac,” Jeff turned his passion for online search functionality into a successful business venture.
Jeff founded Beijing-based Maxthon, a multi-platform web browser that allows users to move seamlessly between different operating systems and devices, like laptops and phones, without losing work or time.
Before he launched Maxthon, Jeff said he had grown increasingly dissatisfied with the inconvenient single-window operation patterns on other browsers — as well as the deluge of pop-up ads.
“To solve those problems, I developed the Maxthon Browser,” he said.
Over the last 15 years, Maxthon has expanded and upgraded its product offerings, which translates to 670 million people having used Maxthon as their default browser. In addition to the ease of transitioning between devices and systems, Maxthon’s AdBlock feature gives users a more distraction-free browsing experience.
The browser also offers Passkeeper to manage, secure, and generate passwords, as well as UUMail, a virtual mailbox to protect a user’s primary address from spam. And, as CEO, Jeff said he is focused on both improving and expanding the company’s product offerings to bring a unified browsing experience to the world.
That is why Maxthon is receiving our Editor’s Retail Choice Award™ for multi-platform web browser.
The Benefits of Upgrading to a Multi-Platform Browser
Jeff said the Maxthon Cloud browser provides users with seamless compatibility and cloud synchronization to make every technological transition easier.
The ability to move easily between devices with uninterrupted browsing simplifies online research and greatly reduces the chance someone working remotely will lose track of resources they may have spent hours trying to find.
Instead of starting anew after switching devices, Maxthon allows users to pick up right where they left off at home, the office, or on the go through a profile that updates the information in the cloud. And the browser is optimized to work across platforms — like moving between an Android device and an iPad, for example — to give users the ultimate technology flexibility without any hardware or software limitations.
Security is also built in with private data encryption — including for both passwords and history — as well as a private-browsing mode to avoid tracking.
With additional cloud storage, users can save and access content such as downloads, web pages, browser information, bookmarks, passwords, and even open tabs on any of their devices.
Jeff said Maxthon has achieved several firsts among browsers. It was the first browser to block floating ads globally, the first to implement data synchronization between different devices, and the first to intelligently switch between Webkit and Trident core.
Added Features Make Maxthon More Than a Browsing Tool
The latest edition, Maxthon 5, includes features that continue to establish Maxthon as much more than a browsing tool. Two in particular — Passkeeper and UUMail — are designed to protect user security and privacy.
Passkeeper allows users to save and manage passwords for their various accounts, websites, and apps on the Cloud. They can auto-save login information to access an account more quickly, and Passkeeper has functionality for PC, Android, iPhone, and Web Client platforms.
For added security, Passkeeper has a password generator feature that creates random, complex passwords for various websites, making it more difficult for them to be cracked and accounts hacked.
UUMail allows users to create a virtual — or shadow — mailbox to keep their actual information from being revealed and to protect their most frequently used email from spam. Users can generate and use an email address specifically to register for a newsletter or website, keeping their real email address private and avoiding unwanted communications.
Users can generate an unlimited number of alias emails giving them the peace of mind that their accounts are secure and spam-free, and that their account information will never be sold to a third-party.
Maxthon Meets User Demand with Innovative Technology
Jeff said Maxthon was on the road to success from the minute it was introduced. That’s because the concept of work — and where people are working — was already beginning to shift dramatically.
“Maxthon’s launch was met with an enthusiastic response, immediately,” he recalled. “People believed that a multiple-tabs-within-one-browser experience is excellent and much superior to Internet Explorer.”
And, from the beginning, Maxthon has also been highly responsive to user feedback.
“I received hundreds of emails from our users each day, and I thought that there was a great opportunity to create Maxthon’s own community to enable users to express their thoughts and ideas on it,” Jeff said. “From that feedback, the Maxthon Forum was born, and lots of loyal users are using it.”
Maxthon has established and maintained a reputation for listening to that user feedback and responding with innovative technology, including a faster browser and features such as Passkeeper and UUMail.
“Maxthon has been around for more than a decade, and we still rely on feedback from our forum, social accounts, email, and even direct phone calls,” Jeff said. “We take users’ opinions very seriously and alter and improve our product based on their valuable thoughts. User demand matters the most and always comes first; that’s Maxthon’s philosophy.”
Source Post: http://www.dealcrunch.com/blog/maxthon-browser-provides-a-unified-web-experience/


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Nothing Phone (2) display size, battery size, and build quality details officially confirmed
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- Nothing Phone (2) display size and battery capacity has been revealed
- It will receive three major Android OS upgrades
- It expected to launch in July
Nothing Phone (2) display size, battery size, and other details have been officially confirmed in a tweet by Nothing. The device is rumoured to launch in July this year as a successor to the Nothing Phone (1), which was announced last year.
The microsite for the Phone (2) has been live on Flipkart for a couple of days. The device has already been spotted in the databases of the BIS authority and the Geekbench benchmarking platform. These listings have revealed some details about the Phone (2). Read on to know the new details that the company has officially confirmed.
Nothing Phone (2) key details officially confirmed
1⃣ Carbon footprint: Phone (2) boasts an @SGS_SA certified carbon footprint of 53.45kg, over 5 kg lower than Phone (1). A significant achievement given the overall boost in performance, including a 200 mAh increase in battery and a screen that is 0.15" bigger than Phone (1).
— Nothing (@nothing) May 31, 2023
The above tweet has revealed that the Nothing Phone (2)’s display will be 0.15 inches bigger than Phone (1). This indicates that it will have a 6.7-inch screen. In all likelihood, it will feature an AMOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The tweet states that Phone (2)’s will be 200mAh larger than its predecessor. Hence, it is confirmed to pack a 4,700mAh battery. Despite having a larger display and bigger battery, the Phone 2’s carbon footprint of 53.45kg is over 5kg lower than its predecessor.
The handset was recently spotted on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and Android 13 OS, which is likely to be overlaid with the latest version of the Nothing OS UI. Speaking of the OS, the company has revealed that Phone (2) users will get three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates. The brand also confirmed that the Phone (2) is equipped with a 100 percent recycled aluminium frame.
Nothing revealed that the Phone (2) contains three times the amount of recycled or bio-based components compared to Phone (1). It incorporates 100 percent recycled tin on nine circuit boards, 100 percent recycled copper foil on the main circuit board, and over 90 percent recycled steel on all 28 steel stamping parts. Additionally, approximately 80 percent of the plastic parts are sourced sustainably. The Phone (2) will come in a plastic-free retail package that has over 60 percent recycled fibre. The manufacturing of Phone (2) has been made more environmentally friendly by powering its final assembly plants with 100 percent renewable energy sources.
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Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has signed an MoU with Mahindra MSTC Recycling Pvt Ltd (MMRPL) towards offering its customers a first-of-its-kind end-to-end solution for scrapping of vehicles. MMRPL is engaged in the business of acquiring used/end-of-life vehicles to dismantle and scrap it under the brand name of CERO.
Commenting on the partnership, Veejay Ram Nakra, CEO Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Our agreement with MMRPL is a step towards delivering customer delight through a convenient, one-stop solution for customers who wish to scrap their old vehicle. While the scrappage policy will take effect in some time, we are ready to help the customers who intend to discard their vehicles.”
Mahindra dealerships along with CERO will offer:
- Vehicle evaluation
- Arrange quote for exchange/scrappage value of the vehicle
- Provide end-to-end services including vehicle pickup, transportation and environment friendly dismantling at CERO scrapyards
- After this, the Certificate of Deposit/Destruction (COD) will be issued by CERO, which will enable customer to claim eligible benefits under upcoming Scrappage Policy.
- The company says, the agreement with MMRPL will enable customers get a hassle-free and transparent deal under one roof. Any customer intending to purchase a new Mahindra vehicle by scrapping/exchanging the old vehicle which is more than 15 years can do so at any Mahindra dealership. These services would provide utmost convenience to the customer without the need to look for a vehicle scrapping agency/ dealer. This is especially relevant given the new vehicle scrappage policy announced by the Minister for Road, Transport and Highways in the Lok Sabha on March 18, 2021, aimed at creating an eco-system to eliminate old and polluting vehicles.
Given the COVID 19 scenario, to encourage customers to stay at home Mahindra is offering evaluation of the vehicle at doorstep.
Mahindra MSTC Recycling is a joint venture between Mahindra Intertrade and MSTC Ltd, a government of India enterprise, and has set up India’s first automotive and steel recycling facility under the brand name CERO at Greater Noida in January 2018. It is India’s first organized, fully compliant, pollution-free recycling facility. End-of-life vehicles are collected, de-polluted and dismantled at the state-of-the-art facility. The facility follows a zero pollution objective and the automated plant has the capacity to recycle old trucks, buses, cars and two- and three-wheelers and consumer durables. The recovered raw materials from the vehicles will be supplied to companies that can make use of them, provided they meet the stringent quality and sustainability requirements. Automotive steel is one of the best steels available as it can be easily melted and remade thus helping the case of circular economy.
Sumit Issar, Managing Director of Mahindra Intertrade, “CERO is India’s first authorised recycler for motor vehicles built on PPP model. We have dismantling centres at Greater Noida, Pune and Chennai and in addition collection centres at major cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh. Further, CERO has plans to have presence in 25 cities within the next 8-10 months. The arrangement with M&M is going to strengthen this reach and benefit all Mahindra vehicle customers who are looking for solutions for scrapping their old vehicles.”
In the recent past, Mahindra with a focus on customer convenience has introduced first of its kind self-evaluation tool – Insta Cash Offer (ICO) – as a part of its OWN Online Digital platform. Here customers, at their comfort, can do the self-evaluation of vehicle and get instant offer for their used vehicles. The company has taken several initiatives such initiatives to offer innovative, digital, and flexible options to all segments of its customers.


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We all know we need to protect personal customer data — but what exactly constitutes personal data in a retail transaction? And even further, what does it mean to protect it? Two new compliance regulations aim to take a more stringent approach when it comes to safeguarding and storing that customer information. Is your company ready?
General Data Protection Regulation
More commonly called GDPR, this is a protocol adopted by the European Parliament set to go into effect this May that will require businesses to protect the personal information and privacy of EU citizens gained through transactions in EU member states. While it’s an EU-based initiative, the GDPR impacts any company that gathers and stores data about EU citizens, even if that company has no EU presence. What’s most interesting, however, is not just the geographical scope of the data protection standard but how personal data is defined within it.
GDPR requires companies to govern any data that could potentially personally identify consumers. GDPR protects people’s financial information and the cookies that give insight into their web activity. It even protects the IP address that shows where they are and what device they were connected to.
While the rules are a bit vague and the terms defining personal information might not be clear, from a business perspective, this is radical. The GDPR shows that the EU is ahead of the curve in recognizing the value of personal data in today’s digital economy. It doesn’t stop companies from gathering that data or force companies to pay for it. But it does indicate a sense of understanding that in some ways, our digital footprints are just like snowflakes. In the U.S., things like IP addresses and cell phone pings are already used to prosecute criminals. Imagine how that data could be abused by cybercriminals, especially during more targeted attacks.
Whether you’re already working on your GDPR plan or you’re hearing of it for the first time, don’t get so focused on the finish line that you fail to take a long-term view. Beyond the protocols themselves, consider who will be managing the GDPR compliance process, how often your security measures should be reviewed for effectiveness and how to incorporate these same protocols into your data files relating to U.S. customers.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
We’ve been hearing about this one for a while, but the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS 3.2) finally took full effect Feb. 1, 2018. PCI DSS sets requirements for organizations to securely accept, store, process and send cardholder information during credit card transactions. It’s what sellers need to do to protect their buyers’ info when making credit card purchases. Every vendor, regardless of size, must be able to prove PCI DSS compliance.
Essentially, the latest PCI protocol seeks to eliminate some of the more antiquated security technology surrounding payment cards and replace them with stronger security alternatives such as multifactor authentication.
Think you already use multifactor authentication? Don’t be so sure. Many confuse multifactor with multistep authentication, but it’s actually quite different. In multistep authentication, users provide the correct security data, with each single piece of data being offered in sequential steps. In multifactor authentication, however, those data points are all collected at once. When a log in fails, the user will not be informed of which piece of data was right or wrong. This makes it more difficult for users to fish for each piece separately and immediately request a new password once they receive access to it. As in the case of GDPR, all pieces of data are equally important — not just the password itself.
Both GDPR and PCI DSS can feel daunting for relevant companies. But both are incredibly important to ensure the digital economy continues to grow securely. That is, at least until blockchain becomes more widespread — then, you may be able to forget that GDPR and PCI DSS ever happened.
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NEW YORK — Cellex has partnered with medical software firm Gauss to launch a SARS-CoV-2 antigen test for at-home and point-of-care use, the companies said on Wednesday.
Cellex is developing a test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein in nasal swab samples. According to the firm, the test has shown almost 90 percent sensitivity and 100 percent specificity in early clinical testing. The companies said they will integrate this test with a mobile phone application developed by Menlo Park, California-based Gauss that provides instructions on how to collect a nasal swab specimen and perform the test, then analyzes the sample to provide results within 15 minutes.
The app can also facilitate the automatic reporting of test results to health authorities, as well as electronic health record and laboratory information systems, the companies added.
The test is expected to be submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for Emergency Use Authorization later this year.
"The integration of Cellex's accurate, at-home rapid antigen test with Gauss's mobile app offers a scalable solution to significantly reduce transmission of COVID-19," Gauss Founder and CEO Siddarth Satish said in a statement. "We can enable consumers to perform a rapid test in their own homes just as well as a trained operator or a laboratory instrument simply by using their smartphone cameras."
In April, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Cellex became the first company to receive EUA from the FDA for a SARS-CoV-2 serology test.


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Hmmm. Perhaps the boating market isn't in thin waters any more. Two industry players report smooth sailing in the second quarter 2010.
West Marine reported on July 30, 2010, a second quarter revenue gain of 11.5 percent. Earnings per share for the second quarter was $1.52 compared to $1.46 for the same period last year.
CEO Geoff Eisenberg said the company benefited by last year's closure of competitor Boaters World and by good boating weather in the northeast.
Full story at MercuryNews.com.
It pays to be global for Brunswick Corporation who reported on July 29, 2010, a second quarter revenue gain of 41 percent to $1.015 billion. Net earnings for the quarter was $13.7 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a loss of $163.7 million, or -$1.83 per share, in the same period last year.
Brunswick is the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational boats under about a dozen brands including SeaRay, Hatteras and Bayliner as well as Mercury and Mariner boat engines.
In it's conference call with investors, Brunswick pointed to continued industry weakness in fiberglass inboard and outboard boat sales. US Inboard demand was down 29 percent in the second quarter, following a 23 percent decline in first quarter 2010 and a 33 percent fall in the fourth quarter 2009. US demand for outboards fell 16 percent in the second quarter, following declines of 22 percent in the first quarter and 29 percent in the fourth quarter 2009.
Brunswick was helped by the overseas market. Boat sales outside the US was up 64 percent for the quarter while engines sales outside the US jumped 28 percent.
Profit in the boat segment was helped by less need for discounting to push retail sales out the door. However, Brunswick reported 27 weeks of inventory in its pipeline. That can't be healthy for a seasonal business.
While the outlook for the US boat market is still grim, Brunswick can count on its bowling, billiards and exercise equipment to pick up the slack. The company's business results were a surprise to analysts and its stock is up over 200 percent from last year.
For the earnings call transcript, go to seekingalpha.com.
West Marine gains by less competition and Brunswick gains from bowling ball sales and demand in Europe. Good if you can get it, but special factors only work once. Demand has to be stronger for the industry to get healthier..
My IBM background tells me to issue some disclaimers here. So I disclaim any expertise as a stock analyst. This report is not a recommendation to buy or sell stock in these or any other company. If this were a recommendation, you should do the opposite of whatever I say. I have a proven talent for buying high and selling low because, like most laymen, I tend to hold on to stocks for too long, then won't sell until it "comes back." Which explains why I'm not running my boat these days--nor in the market for a new one.
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NEW YORK -- Ride-sharing service Uber finds itself embroiled in a heated dispute with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. The company wants to expand but the mayor is trying to curtail its rapid growth.
After six years of driving a taxi in New York, Hasan Mohammed switched to Uber this year.
"It's like day-and-night difference," said Mohammed. "Uber is totally a revolution. It changed the whole industry."
Uber, the transportation network that allows passengers to connect directly with drivers through an app, has become a favorite of business travelers. A majority now prefer it to taxis, according to Certify.
But Uber has met opposition in cities everywhere from cab drivers who say the service is under-regulated.
"I don't think it's fair that Uber should be coming in here like that and just taking over, because they are taking over," said New York City taxi driver Zinaida Rodriguez.
Uber is also receiving criticism from city governments who say the streets are more congested. In New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio has proposed a cap on Uber cars, which now outnumber yellow cabs.
"What we're talking about here is a temporary reduction in their growth," said de Blasio.
Uber has countered with a massive ad blitz claiming it will cost 10,000 jobs. One commercial claims, "Mayor de Blasio is pushing the agenda of his big taxi donors."
Across the country, Uber's acceleration has been amazing. From nearly zero drivers to more than 160,000 in less than two years.
"It's not about making more money," said Hasan Mohammed. "It's my own freedom."
Mohammed drives his own car and now sets his own schedule. He says he likes operating like he's his own business. And for drivers like him, there's no turning back.
"This is a lot better system," he said. "It's the technology of tomorrow."


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THQ Nordic have announced they have acquired Milestone S.r.l. for an undisclosed amount.
Lars Wingefors, CEO of THQ Nordic, said in the press release:
“Milestone has developed racing games for 25 years now and is leading the two-wheel racing game genre today. With 50 developed games since inception, eight million copies sold since 2013 and five games under development, I am convinced that Milestone will see continued success in the future. I am thrilled to welcome Luisa and her experienced team to the THQ Nordic group.”
Although it is wholly owned by Koch Media, Milestone will continue to act as an independent entity under Koch Media once the acquisition is completed.
The company are best known for developing racing games including Monster Energy Supercross, MXGP, and the MotoGP franchise.


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Swiss drugmaker Novartis beat second-quarter sales and profit expectations on Wednesday, while keeping its 2021 guidance unchanged, as disruption from the coronavirus pandemic waned.
“While demand is starting to return to pre-Covid-19 levels in most geographies and therapeutic areas, we still see a slight impact on parts of our business for example in oncology, generics and certain geographies,” it said.
“We are assuming further easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the second half of the year with a positive impact on business dynamics.”
Finance chief Harry Kirsch said that the pandemic was still weighing, for instance, on cancer patients’ diagnostic rates, which crimped sales of products sold via hospitals.
He estimated business was probably averaging 80-90 per cent of pre-Covid levels, with strong divergences by category and country.
Novartis boosted core net profit by a fifth to $3.72 billion (€3.16 million) . Core operating income rose 18 per cent to $4.35 billion. The gain of 13 per cent in constant currencies was up around 4 per cent excluding the impact of destocking in the year-earlier quarter after customers rushed to lay in supplies early last year, it said.
Sales in the three months through June rose 14 per cent to $12.96 billion, a gain of 9 per cent when stripping out currency fluctuations.
Analysts polled by Refinitiv had on average expected net profit of $3.46 billion on revenue of $12.52 billion.
Novartis said its key drug brands were performing well and its product development pipeline continued to progress.
It reiterated it expected 2021 sales to grow by a low- to mid-single digit percentage rate at constant currencies, with core operating income growing at a mid-single digit rate.
Its shares rose 2.2 per cent in early trading, ahead of the European health care sector index, which was up 0.9 per cent.
Vontobel analyst Stefan Schneider said results clearly beat expectations but the company’s failure to upgrade its guidance “indicates that the pandemic situation has not yet returned fully to pre-pandemic levels and that the situation remains somewhat unpredictable due to the emerging variants”. – Reuters


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The following recalls have been announced:
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. is recalling all lots of Digoxin tablets because the product might vary in size and deliver different doses of the drug.
Spokesman Thomas Versosky said there have been "several adverse events" linked to the recalled heart medication, but he could not specify how many. The adverse events include complaints reported by patients about side effects, but the incidents may or may not be attributable to the product, he said. Versosky said there have been no deaths reported.
Digoxin is a prescription drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. A higher than labeled dose might pose a risk of digoxin toxicity in patients with renal failure. Digoxin toxicity can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure and cardiac instability while excessive digoxin intake can result in death, according to the company. A lower than labeled dose could cause decreased drug effectiveness, possibly resulting in cardiac instability.
The recalled items include:
– Caraco Digoxin, USP, 0.125 milligrams. The product is a scored round biconvex yellow tablet imprinted with "437." Affected national drug codes include 57664-437-88 and 57664-437-18.
– Caraco Digoxin, USP, 0.25 milligrams. The product is a scored round biconvex white tablet imprinted with "441." Affected national drug codes include 57664-441-88 and 57664-441-18.
For more information, consumers can call 800-818-4555. Any reactions should be reported to the Food and Drug Administration's MedWatch adverse event reporting program at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .
Frito-Lay is recalling Frito-Lay branded in-shell salted pistachios because the product could be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The company said it has received no reports of illness. The recall involves 1.75-ounce packages of Frito-Lay branded Salted Pistachios (in shell) with sell-by dates between 14-Jul-09 through 29-Dec-09 and the UPC code 0 28400 03888 1. The product was distributed to retail stores in the U.S. and Canada.
About 45,000 clothing irons, made in China and distributed by Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., because the product can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The company has received three reports of overheating, including two fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. The recall involves Conair clothing irons with model numbers DPP1500, DPP1500R and DPP3500. They were sold at department and retail stores nationwide from October 2008 through this month. Details: by phone at 800-687-6916; by Web at http://www.conair.com or http://www.cpsc.gov .


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Smaller HDTVs Gain Market Share17 Apr, 2008 By: Chris Tribbey
Consumers bought smaller flat-panel HDTVs in February, with 30- to 34-inch LCDs gaining 8% unit market share over January, and all sizes 40 inches and larger losing ground, according to a Pacific Media Associated report.
“The gains for the smaller sets came at the expense of mid-size models,” said Pacific Media VP Rosemary Abowd. “The 45-inch to 49-inch LCD segment dropped four unit share points from 18% to 14%, and the popular 40-inch to 44-inch 1080p segment, including LCD and plasma, lost two unit share points from 20% to 18%.”
Sony and Samsung owned the largest unit market shares with roughly 23% each.


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BMO Financial Group (Bank of Montreal) has banned credit and debit card customers from buying cryptocurrencies, another blow for the crypto-traders who recently saw a sizable number of banks deciding not to finance the wobbly asset class.
Bank of Montreal started declining cryptocurrency transactions with known exchanges on March 28, according to a bulletin published on Reddit by a user claiming to be working for the bank.
The policy applies to all personal and business credit cards, according to a memo. It also affects debit cards and online banking services through the BMO’s Interac Online Payments.
The leaked memo states: “effective immediately, BMO will be blocking cryptocurrency merchant transactions. This decision was made due to the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies and to better protect the security of our clients and the bank.”
Amid Ongoing Uncertainty, Is the Crypto Industry Stepping Up? Go to article >>
BMO’s decision follows several of the biggest Canadian banks banning cryptocurrency transaction over the past few months, as part of a global crackdown led by major lenders and credit card issuers. Canada’s largest bank Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) has blocked attempts to buy digital currencies last month.
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s second-largest bank by assets, didn’t cut off card purchases but said it would allow transactions involving cryptocurrency only “in limited circumstances.”
While BMO is not the first, but the action exacerbates pressures and make it more difficult for enthusiasts to buy into the market as more other banks could shortly follow suit.
The banks fear that allowing purchases of cryptocurrencies using money borrowed on credit cards could leave them on the hook if the buyers’ bets were wrong and couldn’t repay their debts.


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After launching the X60 series in China towards the end of last year, Vivo is now all set to launch the X60 Pro+ in the country on January 21. The company had recently confirmed the launch of the phone a few days ago, as it confirmed the existence of the device by announcing its launch on January 21.
The teaser shows the device will come with a dual main camera set-up and Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The teaser also reveals that the phone is now listed on Vivo China’s official website. The device is up for pre-booking with customers free to book the flagship phone by paying 50 Yuan. As for the device on offer, it has been listed in two colours, Dark Blue and Classic Orange. The two colours will also be available in two variants -- 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Talking about the specs if the device, X60 Pro+ could be an upgrade on the Vivo X60 Pro in in a number of crucial departments. However, we'll have to wait a while longer before we know what the device will offer. Talking about the X60 Pro, the phone comes with a 6.56-inch AMOLED display capable of FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone's display also comes with a punch-hole, support for HDR10+, and DCI-P3 colour gamut.
Moving on to the hardware inside, the handset offers a 5nm Exynos 1080 SoC paired with 12GB LPPRD4x RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage onboard. For the operating system, this hardware has been paired with the OriginOS based on Android 11 out of the box.
As for the cameras, the Vivo X60 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup, which consists of 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 primary sensor, 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens with 50mm focal length. Vivo has also announced that the set-up will come with support for the second-gen micro-gimbal OIS technology. For selfies, we have a 32-megapixel snapper for selfies. Lights on the device are kept on by a 4,300mAh battery. The smartphone supports 33W fast charging solution.


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Mercedes 'will cause trouble' says East Grinstead seller
"I guarantee this car will cause trouble and cost you money," says the owner of a Mercedes up for sale on an auction website.
Murdo Guy and Camilla Banks from East Grinstead have advertised their car "warts and all".
The car has so far attracted bids of over £155,000.
When asked who would buy the car, Mr Guy said: "An idiot."
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Hon Hai, Pegatron on China hiring spree for new iPhone - media
TAIPEI, June 23
TAIPEI, June 23 (Reuters) - Hon Hai Precision Industry will recruit over 100,000 people in mainland China to produce the newest iPhone from Apple Inc, Taiwan's Economic Daily News said, in what the report called the firm's largest single hiring spree in China.
Fellow Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron Corp will expand its workforce in one mainland factory by 30 percent, also in response to expected high demand for the new iPhone, Economic Daily News said on Monday.
Hon Hai, the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods, will produce 70 percent of the phones, largely anticipated for release this autumn, with Pegatron set to produce the remaining 30 percent, according to the report.
Hon Hai had no comment on the report.
Representatives for Pegatron could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Michael Gold; Editing by Ryan Woo)
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A trade-sensitive portfolio is probably a volatile one right now.
But remember to differentiate between the stocks that are more and less sensitive to tariffs.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office released a list of potentially tariffed goods for an additional round of charges on top of Trump's current round -- a second helping that analysts say would have a greater impact on U.S. companies.
The list includes apparel, textile goods, food and food-related items. The chances this would force Walmart (WMT) to raise prices are strong. The same goes for Macy's (M) . Walmart reports earnings Thursday, May 16, and Macy's beat estimates Wednesday.
But Walmart shares, down 0.27% Wednesday and up less than 1% in the last two days, haven't quite reacted to the news. And if Wednesday's down-move is seen by some as a reaction, it's certainly a muted one.
Walmart items are weighted more toward being consumer staples, rather than discretionary. Groceries are a large portion of revenue; and low-priced discretionary products like clothes are also a big part of the company's revenue. This means that if Walmart has to raise prices on goods that were more costly to obtain in light of tariffs, demand would not fall as drastically as it would for other more discretionary products.
And of course, Walmart shares reacted well Tuesday to the announcement that the company will offer next-day delivery on its online products.
Macy's (M) , Real Money's stock of the day, offers consumer discretionary goods. Its stock fell Wednesday as much as 2.9% when trade news in the morning seemed ominous, before moderating to a loss of 0.87% to $21.62.


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- These growth stocks are receiving buy ratings and significantly higher price targets from analysts.
- Nvidia (NVDA): Use the recent selloff as an opportunity to buy one of the best names in its sector.
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): The chipmaker’s dominance in the gaming sector should help offset slowdowns in other verticals.
- Warner Bros Discovery (WBD): If you can look past the short-term debt outlook, the company has an attractive long-term valuation.
- Enphase Energy (ENPH): Despite short-term obstacles, the future looks bright for this solar stock.
- Generac Holdings (GNRC): The company makes products that are always in demand and has a backlog as proof.
- Edwards Lifesciences (EW): This is a company that will be a beneficiary of a resurgence in demand for medical devices.
- Fortinet (FTNT): A portfolio of proven, entrenched products and services will allow the company to deliver strong growth.
It’s never a bad idea for investors to pay attention to what the analyst community has to say about growth stocks. And it’s particularly helpful to do so during times of market volatility. While not the be-all or end-all in terms of an investor’s due diligence, analysts do have access to information that retail investors are not privy to. They also have their own reputations, and in many cases their firm’s assets, on the line. So when a number of analysts offer similar ratings or deliver similar price targets, it becomes significant.
This article covers seven growth stocks that analysts are bullish about. By bullish, I mean that the stock has a consensus buy rating. In some cases, that may be supported by increases in the price target for a stock. Either way, these are growth stocks that analysts love and are worth considering for your portfolio.
|AMD||Advanced Micro Devices||$94.24|
|WBD||Warner Bros Discovery||$17.21|
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is down 48% from its 52-week high. That’s not atypical of growth stocks that are being affected by a number of factors including a flight to risk-off assets. However, trading at around $172 a share at the time of this writing, NVDA stock looks like it may be an attractive buying candidate.
The concern about the company’s link to the crypto markets is real, but not the same as it was in 2018. As Louis Navallier explains to InvestorPlace readers, the company has taken steps to isolate the impact of the crypto sector on its business.
That means that investors can pay attention to the company’s core businesses which are doing just fine. In its last quarter, the company reported revenue that was 52% higher than the same quarter in 2021 and it was 7% higher from the prior quarter.
Over 50 analysts give NVDA stock a consensus buy rating with a mean price target of $332.99. Recent price targets come in lower than the consensus, but still suggest a solid buying opportunity.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) was among the strongest growth stocks in 2020 and 2021. But since the tech selloff began in November 2021, AMD stock is down 55% in total. And the stock is down nearly 35% in 2022 alone. This is despite the company posting strong earnings in early May.
The concern among investors is that the company will not be able to overcome slumping PC sales as well as the hit it’s taking from the major selloff in the crypto markets. But Advanced Micro Devices is one of the leading chip providers in the gaming sector, which remains incredibly popular with the two market segments that will drive consumer demand in the next decade.
For its part, the company gave analysts a bullish outlook, including a revenue increase of over 60% over 2021. AMD has a consensus buy rating with a price target of $140.34.
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD)
Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is the newly formed entity created as AT&T (NYSE:T) spun off its Time Warner assets. And many investors who received shares of WBD stock have said thanks but no thanks. That’s one reason that the stock is down to levels not seen since the pandemic began.
Based on the rising subscriber numbers the company posted in the last quarter, WBD stock may look oversold. But the market is always forward looking and the company’s debt load is a concern. Investors may also suspect that the company will not be able to continue its current pace of growth. That could be true, streaming is an incredibly competitive sector. However, many customers who cancel a streaming service eventually come back.
However, analysts are also forward looking and 27 analysts give WBD stock a buy rating with a price target of $35.70. And while it it’s unlikely that the company will see a near-100% gain, it will remain a bargain, even if that forecast comes down by 30%.
Enphase Energy (ENPH)
When investors are looking for growth stocks in this market, the energy sector is a good place to search. Last year, I said Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) was the solar stock I would buy if I could only buy one. I feel the same way today.
The company offers products and services that allow traditional solar systems to offer consumers true energy independence. The company’s microinverters convert direct current (DC) power to alternating current (AC) power. And the company offers a complete energy system that includes software solutions that allow consumers to “bank” the energy from solar panels to ensure they have adequate power when needed.
Enphase is benefiting from Russia’s war against Ukraine, which is sparking demand for solar solutions in Europe. And as supply chain issues continue to unwind, the company should resume growth in the United States. Notably, 36 analysts currently give ENPH stock a consensus price target of $230.81.
Generac Holdings (GNRC)
It seems appropriate that a company that specializes in products that help its customers deal with emergencies also has a stock that can help investors ride out the current storm in the market. That’s the case with Generac Holdings (NYSE:GNRC). The company, which is known for its whole house generators, reports a backlog that is valued at over $1 billion.
When you consider that the company’s total revenue in its prior quarter was just over $1 billion, you can see why it made it my list of undervalued stocks. And the company also offers its PWRcell battery storage system that “harnesses power from the sun” to help its customers get backup power during a power outage. 27 analysts give GNRC stock a consensus price target of $428.52, which is almost 90% above its current price.
The current market volatility may act as a headwind for the stock, but in the long term, Generac looks like a strong buy-the-dip opportunity.
Edwards Lifesciences (EW)
Companies that manufacture medical devices saw their stocks devastated in 2020 as demand dried up. Such was the case with Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW). The company develops patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. And as Josh Enomoto pointed out, there may be growing demand for these products since patients with Covid-19 are proving to be “at increased risk of a broad range of cardiovascular disorders.”
EW stock seems to be drawing interest from institutional investors. In the last 12 months, buyers have outnumbered sellers and the amount of money spent on the stock was about twice that of what was sold. 34 analysts have set a mean price target of $132.45 for EW stock which is more than 35% above its current price.
For most of the first four months of this year, Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) was managing to avoid the fate that many tech stocks were suffering. But even a quality cybersecurity stock like Fortinet couldn’t avoid the most recent selloff.
However, the stock is “only” down about 25% from its 52-week high and sitting right in the middle of its 52-week range. That shows how resilient the demand for cybersecurity products and services is likely to be. And Fortinet is one of the leading names in this space. As Tezcan Gecgil wrote recently, the company “provides a broad array of next-generation security and networking functions. Around 500,000 customers rely on its market leader firewall platform Fortigate.”
38 analysts give FTNT stock a mean price target of $373.25 which is more than 30% above its current price.
On the date of publication, Chris Markoch did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.


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The eighth annual on-line fundraising event to support Trinity United Church, 118 King George Rd. will begin Oct. 28 and runs until Nov. 10.
Items are donated by local residents and local business owners to support the 165 year old local church and its many missions at home and around the world. And to do this members are stepping out of the little church and into cyberspace. Through an e-mail campaign and word of mouth, the 65 members are asking their community to buy holiday gifts on their on-line auction.
Ellen Kanarek, the church’s auction coordinator, said, “We have many unusual items such as an Afternoon Tea for 12 in a 200 year old farmhouse, gourmet dinners made to order, gift cards and baskets, homemade food items with especially ice cream, pet sitting and wonderful designer bags at a bargain price. Trinity members are encouraged to offer an item, a service and an experience. There is also some beautiful jewelry.
Everyone can enjoy the on-line auction just click onto tuc.cmarket.com and begin the bidding Oct. 28.
For more information and a preview see the website: trinityunitedchurch.org or call the office at 732-469-5044.


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As IAB CEO Randall Rothenberg noted in his opening remarks, the Direct Brand Summit is the world’s largest gathering of direct brands, with over 1,000 attendees. This second annual meeting was a unique opportunity to experience many points of view from the people who are building and leading the direct brand economy. And while we cannot possibly convey the vast amount of knowledge shared, we have assembled the topics that generated the most discussion.
Debunking Media Buying Myths
Susan Hogan, Senior Vice President of Research & Measurement at IAB, revealed some surprising findings from her in-depth Direct Brands: Media & Customer Acquisition Study. In sharp contrast to the popular belief that direct brands focus their marketing around social, the data actually shows that they are driven the most by customer satisfaction, above even Cost per Acquisition (CAC). Direct brands are leveraging all media, including display, social, video, OOH, and audio, and their offline media spend is bigger than most would think.
Attendees were also surprised to learn that more than a quarter of surveyed brands have brought ad buying in-house, suggesting a growing comfort with sophisticated data-driven, digital buying. Nearly two-thirds are using attribution models, and more than half are including first touch models. Susan noted that “For publishers, agencies, media measurement and research vendors, understanding disruptor decisions and perceptions is critical to brand success—and critical to the choices they make in media, messaging, measurement, insights and delivery partners.”
Understanding Direct Brand Myths & Motivations
IAB also released a second equally revealing report during the Summit called Direct Brands: Founders Benchmark Study. This well-researched study reveals that, in contrast to the most recent wave of high-valuation startups, direct brands are focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction ahead of market share. And in fact, 90% of DTC brands report that they are already profitable.
The findings also indicated that the vast majority of disruptor brands are building institutions to last, with only 15% stating that being acquired is a long-term goal. Similarly, important goals cited include establishing a new category and/or opening brick-and-mortar locations. And the number one long-term goal was going global, as 78% of direct brand sales now occur in the U.S. For more information and insights directly from founders, you can also view our Founder’s Video Stories.
Taking Different Paths to Growth
As direct brands mature, growth is a key concern. Patrizio Spagnoletto, the Senior VP, Growth Marketing at Hulu, spoke about viewing growth from a disruptive point of view, saying that “The goal is not to mature into conventional companies; it is to reinvent the retail experience.”
Company growth and company size is being viewed differently now than just a few years ago. The CEO and Creative Director of Beau Ties, Greg Shugar, talked about how “You used to pretend that you were a big company. But now, size or age is not something to hide.” His advice for finding growth was to “Be opportunistic, have your eyes focused on your industry, and seize your opportunity.”
So, where is that next big growth opportunity? While most direct brands only sell in the U.S., some are now making inroads in countries like Asia and Latin America, paving the way for other direct brands.
Targeting the Core Customer
As is often the case, different approaches work for different companies. Aaron Sanandres, the Co-Founder & CEO of UNTUCKit, spoke to the fact that early on, they did not know who their core customer was, so, as he said, “We tried to come up with a way to speak to everyone in the room.” This approach goes against the rules of conventional marketing, but it worked for them. The company ended up creating their Everybody Welcome campaign, which became one of the first male inclusive campaigns.
Luckily this worked for UNTUCKit. On the other hand, Alexandria Jarrell, the
Co-Founder & CXO of NomNomNow spoke of her company’s realization that “A brand created for everybody is a brand for nobody,” suggesting that there is no one right answer for every direct brand.
There was much talk about using the sales funnel to reach your target. “The funnel is very, very real” said Leslie Emmons Burthey, the VP of Marketing at FabFitFun. “How do we get someone into our universe? What does onboarding and retention look like? I challenge people not to do things just because they are at the top of the funnel. We try to put people at the top of the funnel instead.”
Using Listening to Learn and Bond
Interestingly, one of the words that came up the most during the two-day event was “listening.” Polly Wong, Managing Partner at Belardi Wong, cited listening as “one of the commonalities of successful brands.”
Rothy’s President & COO Kerry Cooper said, “The beauty of the internet is that [our customer] tells you every day what she likes and doesn’t like.” While Vivian Chang, the VP of Growth at Nutranext saw it this way; “The core of bonding is to … respond to what they are asking for. It’s not data, it’s listening.”
Staying Innovative and Staying Ahead
Two things that almost every direct brand has to be concerned about are innovation and imitation. During a breakout session, Nicole Williams, the VP of Brand Marketing for Mack Weldon said, “We like to lean in heavy and figure out how to make products better. We try to evolve and constantly make things better. Our operating principle is fewer but better things.”
Addressing the issue of imitation, the President & COO of Rothy’s, Kerry Cooper, put it this way “How do we deal with copycats? We continually focus on design and innovation because that is the place where we will wow [our customer].”
A direct brand’s best line of defense is speed. As noted in the Founders Benchmark Study, more than three-quarters of direct brand founders say they can get a product to market in six months or less—and a third can do it in as little as two months.
Sharing a Collective Concern about Data
The California Consumer Privacy Act was mentioned more than a few times, and not without a certain amount of trepidation. The concern was focused on the restrictions that will be placed on the collection and use of data. Currently, one of the law’s most powerful provisions will require companies to stop selling people’s data upon request.
Tim Armstrong, among others, voiced concern about how new privacy laws will restrict access to the data that direct brands need to maintain successful relationships. While the CMO of Freshly, Mayur Gupta, summed up the relationship with data in a particularly unique way, stating that “Data is like nuclear science, you can destroy with it, or you can transform with it.”
Connecting to the Direct Brand Ecosystem
IAB events like the Direct Brand Summit bring together senior-level industry professionals, including brands, agencies, media publishers, and technology partners, and are an invaluable way to connect, learn, and grow.
More information on DBS:
- DBS Agenda
- DBS Speakers
- DBS Attendees (accessible by downloading the IAB mobile app)
- Direct Brands: Founders Benchmark Study
- Direct Brands: Media & Customer Acquisition Report
- Founder’s Video Stories
- IAB Events Schedule


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"AMZN remains our top idea for 2017 … Our bullish thesis remains unchanged: We believe AMZN will continue to win in large 'non-core' retail markets, specifically food & bev grocery, consumables, and apparel, at the expense of traditional retailers and local merchants. Moreover, we continue to believe it's still early days for eCommerce, and AMZN is best positioned to capture the accelerating shift of dollars from offline to online."


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RESIDENTS in Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, who lost their postbox in October when it was damaged by a road traffic collision are still waiting for its replacement after a pre-Christmas period which saw them struggle to find anywhere to post their festive cards.
Mrs Dorothy Woods said she was beginning to lose patience after a series of correspondence with Royal Mail's customer service department in which first she was promised an early replacement for the box which had been "involved in a road collision" and was "no longer fit for purpose".
The adviser on 16th October said: "We have ordered a new post box and this will be replaced in due course. We have been working closely with the council as the groundwork needed to be repaired. We hope to get this box reinstated very soon."
Then, on 20th November, came the response that when requesting for a post-box to be installed they needed to liaise with the Highway Authority to obtain clearance for the proposed site, as well as contacting the utility companies to ensure that the proposed site does not interfere with existing pipes or cables, etc.
"This process can take a number of weeks to complete, but we are hopeful that we'll be able to install the post-box within the next few weeks”, said a second customer service adviser.
When she replied the same day saying such liaison should not be necessary since the letter box was there until someone knocking it over and had been there for a number of years, the reply the following day from a third customer service adviser was that the local collections manager had advised that their engineers had the box on order from the manufacturers and it would be replaced on receipt, and hopefully within two weeks.
But the week before Christmas came the further response to her third communication, from a fourth customer service adviser, saying they were unable to specify when the work would be completed.
This was the reply to her comment: "This is extremely irritating. Every time we need to post letters my neighbours and I have to drive around to find another box and, at this time of the year, large enough to take extra mail.
"We have now been without a box since early October and we are now at Christmas when everyone is need to post extra mail.
"Will you please follow this up and advise me of the latest timescales – we shall shortly be in 2014!"
The final reply on 18th December gave the assurance that Royal Mail were doing all they could to speed up the process and asked for her patience and understanding.
Mrs Woods said: "It is now the second week of January, and we are still without a replacement.
"Other boxes are situated at some distance, and many people in the neighbourhood are old, frail and without a car.
"Most of us are obliged to drive to find another, and the nearest, opposite the Citroen garage, is used by the garage, small in size, and often full."
Royal Mail have been contacted for a further response, and their reply is awaited.