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Lengthy since evolving from its out of doors-only roots, the general performance cloth category continues to innovate and marry shade, texture and layout with the capability to stand up to the every day wear and tear of life.
The class in the U.S is nonetheless a little sector of materials overall — about 8-10%, according to MarketsandMarkets, which estimates the U.S. efficiency fabric marketplace (for all industries, which include home textiles) in 2021 to be $15.58 billion.
Effectiveness materials are “definitely the fastest developing class of our residential company,” explained Christy Almond, vice president of merchandise advancement and advertising, Valdese Weavers, which incorporates a longtime partnership with Crypton Residence as well as its proprietary InsideOut brand, amongst other brands. Currently, just one wouldn’t instinctively know they were efficiency materials, as they are gentle, decorative, vibrant and textural, she said.
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Sunbrella has witnessed “a sizeable increase in demand from customers for our complete portfolio of fabrics” about the very last two a long time, explained Sarah Dooley, director of upholstery. As folks are expending far more time at home, “they’re requesting dynamic and textured materials that are at ease and smooth nonetheless continue to built to past through all the unavoidable spills, messes and functions.”
The definition of efficiency fabrics — what distinct properties the fabric provides — ranges from company to firm, but can involve options these as resistance to stains, hearth and/or mold, UV defense and many far more.
“The performance fabric classification is these types of a huge umbrella,” explained Nicole Meier, director of branding, Ultrafabrics. For interior designers who are overwhelmed by the selections, she encouraged “understanding what suffering place you’re hoping to resolve and dial in on the item that can provide that.” And develop into educated on how the materials are made Ultrafabrics’ merchandise are coated, when other organizations offer you remedy-dyed acrylic for their overall performance options, she added.
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“Thinking about the end use of how client is going to use it is vital,” Almond agreed will it be exposed to the sunshine or animals or will it be in a substantial-website traffic space, for case in point? But also there is a misunderstanding that these styles of fabrics are self-cleansing — they are not. “You nonetheless have to care for them,” like storing out of doors home furnishings in the off-season. “They’re made to assistance with the day to day predicted messes, but they are not indestructible.”
The class employs the measurement of double rubs — with one back again and forth motion counting as a person double rub — to ascertain durability. “It’s a excellent barometer, but you will get fatigued of [the fabric] before it wears out on you,” mentioned Almond. Valdese lists double rub measurements and other phrases on its web-site.
“We have been observing a increasing great importance of useful textiles in the residence textile sector for many years,” claimed Sabine Scharrer, director of worldwide trade show Heimtexil. “In addition to the gains of toughness, stringent fire safety polices in accommodations, dining places and workplaces are also contributing to the amplified demand.” Heimtexil supports prospective buyers with its Inside.Architecture.Hospitality method, which presents guided trade good tours, lectures and networking opportunities, and more than 400 exhibitors in this classification can be identified on its web-site, “helping visitors to conveniently recognize the correct suppliers for their desires.”
Messe Frankfurt also offers the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Library, a product library for practical textiles launched in 2020. The upcoming up-to-date edition is scheduled for January 2023, in time for the Heimtextil show.
With sustainability major of intellect these times, performance material suppliers say they are addressing the issue in which they can, such as improving the producing method, this kind of as lessening h2o use, and including additional recycled and renewable assets. Ultrafabrics just lately announced its partnership with
Lenzing AG, which generates sustainable wooden-centered fibers below its Tencel brand name, to use Tencel as a backcloth in its collections with 100% reinforced rayon. And Valdese Weavers’ InsideOut brand name and furnishings provider Taylor King partnered with Seaqual Initiative — which reuses marine plastic — to provide functionality-protected upholstery. InsideOut materials are also PFAS-absolutely free and GreenGuard Gold Certified.
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Through its Recycle My Sunbrella program, which collects Sunbrella fabrics and finds them a new daily life, Sunbrella not long ago hit one million pounds of recycled material and has a aim to recycle one million additional kilos by 2025, Dooley explained.
The future technology of efficiency fabrics proceeds to press the style boundaries as well. In the past, whites have been a no-no — not any more. Ultrafabrics not long ago debuted its Hush line of whites and off whites, for example, while Outdura’s Tranquil assortment provides on the hues of drinking water. In addition, Sunbrella’s impending Views assortment will showcase new textures and constructions, and Supreen appeared to menswear for some of its most recent items.
“There are so numerous diverse possibilities to present off design and style aesthetic now,” mentioned Valdese’s Almond. “You can have sample and color and texture” in a performance material.
This posting to start with appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of Designers These days.


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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), an estimated 133 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States every year, which costs $161 billion. From leftovers that have spoiled in the fridge to blemished fruit left on the counter, consumers throw away an enormous amount of food. However, food personalization may offer a solution. Joel Montaniel, CEO and co-founder of SevenRooms, Kevin Brown, CEO and co-founder of Innit, and Tobias Peggs, CEO and co-founder of Square Roots, talked about personalization in recent interviews.
"We used to drive around with paper maps, and it was a stressful experience, but things got a lot easier with GPS and real-time traffic updates. Every part of our lives is getting digitized and personalized, and the way we eat will also evolve. We will not need to squint at food labels any more. Our groceries will be automatically selected and screened based on our diet. Our kitchens will help us use food before it goes bad, cutting down on the $1,500 that families waste on food each year," Brown says.
Personalization will make cooking new meals easier with voice AI and guided cooking videos to show you every step. Automated cooking programs will give people the confidence to purchase a wide variety of ingredients and put them in the oven with minimal preparation to achieve restaurant-quality results every time. All of these innovations will reduce food waste by making sure every meal you create is the right portion size.
Personalization has benefits beyond your kitchen, and commercial cooking in restaurants will also take advantage of it. Montaniel believes highly personalized experiences will help companies compete for consumers' attention and reduce food waste at the same time.
"In fact, food is just one piece of a successful hospitality recipe. The future of eating out will focus on the experience: How guests feel when a host greets them by name or when the server remembers their allergy or food preference from a previous visit. Guests have begun to expect expert recommendations from staff based on their personal tastes, and this consumer behavior will only continue to take center stage in the future. Hospitality operators that are recognizing and understanding this shift in the landscape, which is already happening, will continue to be successful in the years ahead," Montaniel shares.
Peggs believes that the personalization of food will create multiple possibilities for improving consumers' health and cutting waste. Imagine eating meals that are customized for your activity levels, weight and dietary preferences or allergies without wasting hours on reading labels or putting together complicated recipes. Technology can reduce meal prep time while providing you with the perfect portion sizes that reduce leftovers.
"We are already seeing data-driven personalization in products like supplements. And with controlled climate agriculture, you can see a pathway to do that with fresh produce too. Could we grow kale with a nutrient profile that is different for a marathon runner versus a computer programmer that tastes the same and is non-GMO, simply by altering environmental parameters like light, temperature and humidity? We are just at the beginning really," Peggs says.

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Two big pieces of settlement news today: Bank of America offered $13 billion to settle a mortgage-securities probe from the Justice Department and Apple agreed to pay $450 million over colluding with publishers to fix e-book prices.
The $13 billion settlement proposed by Bank of America would be almost twice the $7 billion settlement Citigroup announced two days ago over a similar investigation into its handling of rotten loans. But nothing is set yet for BoA. Its meeting with the DOJ on Tuesday ended with “no progress made toward a final deal.” Shares of BoA slipped 1.9 percent on Wednesday after the bank reported a 43 percent drop in its second-quarter profit on legal charges of $4 billion.
Now, to Apple. One month ago, a letter filed with the Southern District of New York showed that Apple had reached a settlement with consumers and U.S. states in a civil class action lawsuit over fixing the prices of e-books. Newly unsealed terms show that of the $450 million Apple has agreed to pay, $400 million would go to consumers. That said, the settlement is conditional on an appeals court ruling that could significantly reduce or eliminate altogether the amount Apple owes.


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- According to a survey by FMCG Gurus, a research firm for fast-moving consumer goods, half of the 23,000 consumers surveyed in 18 countries said they snacked more in May — up from 38% in April.
- In China and Southeast Asia, lockdowns resulted in the "snackification" of meals, said Ai Palette, a food technology startup in its analysis of local language chats online from January to April.
- The Dalgona coffee trend reflects a rise in price conscious consumers who are trading down for cheaper products — like instant coffee used to make the beverage, said Fitch Solutions.
Cooped up at home during the pandemic, consumers have been taking to their favorite comfort food, boosting sales of products like instant coffee, biscuits and chocolates — but economic realities could soon hit their pockets.
According to a survey by FMCG Gurus, a research firm for fast-moving consumer goods, half of the 23,000 consumers surveyed in 18 countries said they snacked more in May — up from 38% in April. About 60% of those surveyed said they bought more comfort food, including confectionery.
"When it comes to snacking more frequently, the need for escapism from the pressures of daily life is a main reason for doing so," FMCG Gurus said in their report of the survey.
Globally, reports and data show that more and more people are turning to snacks as they spend more time at home during lockdowns.
"We've been interviewing consumers around the world and we can say that it's clear there is increased snacking," Dirk Van de Put, CEO at food giant Mondelez, said during the company's first quarter results briefing in late April.
"They are looking for that moment of comfort offered by biscuits and chocolate in today's stressful circumstances," he said, adding that there was "strong momentum" in those categories.
Snacking with family members also "brings back a feeling of normalcy of togetherness calming everybody down" he added, according to a transcript.
Data focused on Asian regions showed similar patterns.
In China and Southeast Asia, lockdowns resulted in the "snackification" of meals, according to Ai Palette, a food technology startup that analysed local language chats online from January to April.
"Snacking at night and other non-regular times of the day spiked as consumers struggled to stick to their usual daily routines while spending all their time at home," said Somsubhra GanChoudhuri, co-founder and CEO of Ai Palette.
Data from Ai Palette found that China's consumer demand for cake spiked 66% year-on-year from January to April, while ice cream saw a 51% on-year jump in that same period. Some of these were made at home, if people could not head out to buy them.
Cookies and cakes were the most popular items in Indonesia, while crackers ruled in the Philippines. Cookies and chips flew off the shelves in Thailand.
In some ways, dalgona coffee epitomizes the phenomenon of home-made comfort food during rampant lockdowns around the globe.
The whipped coffee recipe — made by mixing instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, and whisking them into a thick, frothy cream that's topped over milk — took social media by storm.
The beverage was made popular by a South Korean actor, and has since spread to the rest of the world as people turned to making their own food and drinks while stuck at home.
Fitch Solutions said the Dalgona coffee trend also reflects a rise in price conscious consumers who are trading down for cheaper products — like instant coffee.
"Lockdowns across the world, are leading to a rise in unemployment, hiring freezes, wage freeze/cuts and employees on furlough, which will all feed into lower disposable incomes for the average consumer," the consultancy said in a May report.
"The effect of lower disposable incomes and uncertain employment outlooks will translate into consumers substituting their existing consumption choices for cheaper alternatives," said Fitch Solutions.
Fitch Solutions predicts a wider trend of people buying cheaper products across the food and drink, tea and meat segments.
During the outbreak in China, price concerns about food increased by 66% — driven by fears of a recession and because some items were pricier, according to Ai Palette.
For Thai consumers, the price of food emerged as an important consumer consideration when the pandemic started worsening in February and March.
Demand for gourmet food products has also been hit.
Swiss chocolate giant Barry Callebaut that its gourmet sales volumes were being impacted by movement restrictions and access to shops and restaurants, according to a report from IHS Markit in April.
Economic downturns in many parts of world are also weighing on such premium food, sending global demand for products like wagyu beef, bluefin tuna and caviar plunging, Reuters reported in June.


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The Chinese banana prices fluctuated last week (6-12 September). The prices first went up and then dropped. The fluctuations were within regular margins. Production areas in Guangxi are currently leading the banana industry in China. Their supply volume is gradually growing. In the first half of last week, banana prices in the Guangxi production areas exceeded 4 yuan [0.59 USD] per 0.5 kg. However, the price declined in the second half of the week and stabilized around 3.5-4 yuan [0.51-0.59 USD] per 0.5 kg.
Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day both take place on October 1. According to industry specialists, the 10 days prior to this festive day will see a steady price increase. The production areas in Hainan are already cleaned out. And the supply volumes from Guangdong, Yunnan, and Laos are not that large yet. The price is dictated by conditions in Guangxi.


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Sprint may be preparing for their own iPhone
But what does this mean? Well, it could mean that Sprint is extending an olive branch to their Apple-toting competitors, AT&T and Verizon. What's more likely is that Sprint is preparing for their own upcoming iPhone launch. Verizon went through the same transition last year, when they phased out their anti-iPhone ads.
Verizon's launch of the Motorola DROID was rife with derogatory iPhone comparisons, but about a year before their iPhone launch, they stopped mentioning the iPhone altogether. So are we going to see a Sprint iPhone within the next year? Who knows? This is obviously speculative. But it sure looks like Sprint is trying to make themselves a more appealing partner for Apple.
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LAS VEGAS — TrueCar CEO Mike Darrow said he thinks of the ways that consumers connect with dealerships like swim lanes in a pool.
On the far left is the traditional lead model, in which would-be buyers submit their name and contact information to a dealership. Next are digital tools that enable them to do more of the transaction online. On the far right is the express lane, where customers could complete an entire transaction online.
TrueCar is working to create ways for customers to switch between lanes as they want or need to interact with a dealership. The vehicle listings company's new TrueCar+ digital retailing tool allows consumers to choose a vehicle, set up financing, add protection products, arrange delivery and complete a transaction all primarily within TrueCar's platform. It started as a pilot in Tampa, Fla., in September and was expanded to a few other parts of that state for a public launch in March. TrueCar plans to roll out the tool to more markets this year.


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THE BASIC VAT rate will increase to 20 percent in Slovakia as of January 1, 2011, and the reduced VAT rate of 6 percent on foodstuffs sold directly from farms will be eliminated and such products henceforth taxed at the full rate.
Slovakia’s parliament approved the legislation proposed by the Finance Ministry as a temporary measure which will end when the government’s deficit is reduced to below 3 percent of GDP, the SITA newswire reported.
Tax revenue to the state should rise by €185.5 million in 2011 because of the higher VAT rate. The Finance Ministry also expects the measure to bring an additional €196 million in 2012 and €209 million in 2013.
Prime Minister Iveta Radičová called the temporary VAT increase “Fico’s tax”. Her predecessor and the leader of the opposition Smer party, Robert Fico, called the measure the worst right-wing solution and charged that the coalition parties have reneged on their election promises not to raise taxes.
Economic analysts have said that increasing VAT by 1 percentage point could lead to higher prices of some goods and services but that many people will barely feel the hike which is expected to increase overall price levels by 0.5 to 0.8 percent.
The Finance Ministry also agreed that the VAT increase may cause prices to rise, saying its estimate of inflation for 2011 is now 0.7 percentage point more than its original projection as a result of forecast higher energy prices and the impact of government budget consolidation measures.
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Motorola One Fusion+ is an upcoming smartphone by Motorola. The phone is rumoured to come with a 6.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels.Motorola One Fusion+ come with 4GB of RAM. The Motorola One Fusion+ is rumoured to run Android 10 and is expected to be powered by a 5000mAh battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Motorola One Fusion+ is rumoured to pack a 64-megapixel primary camera; a second 8-megapixel camera; a third 5-megapixel camera and a fourth 2-megapixel camera. It is expected to sport a 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Motorola One Fusion+ based on Android 10 and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage. It is said to launch in Cloud and Sugarfrost colours.
Connectivity options on the Motorola One Fusion+ are said to include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone are rumoured to include fingerprint sensor.


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Straight Line Bicycle and Ski is doing their part to fight hunger this holiday season with their yearly fundraiser.
According to Nakoda Mason, the annual fundraiser began in 2014 and “has continued to grow annually ever since.”
When the Second Avenue shop originally started the fundraiser they asked people to donate non-perishable foods items in store to later be dropped off at the Salvation Army food bank.
“For 2014-2017, we had shopping carts and people would come and drop off food. That was great,” said Mason. “I think the first year we did one or two carts and by the end we had five or six shopping carts full of food.”
Even though the fundraiser was always a success, last holiday season, the shop changed their approach.
“We made the transition last year because they [the food bank] had noted that the food is great and all but money would be more beneficial to them. I guess money goes farther than cans of beans and ramen noodles.”
Now, the shop donates 100 per cent of the revenue from their ski and snowboard waxing service to the food bank. The cost of a wax is only $20 and Mason noted that it was great because lots of people are looking to get their skis waxed before hitting the slopes for the first time this season. Whenever it snows, “it’s like a last minute thing, people will be like ‘wow it snowed a bunch, I’ve got to go get my skis waxed today’,” he said.
Last year, Straight Line raised $2,200 and they hope to replicate their success this year by raising $2,000. The shop is tracking their progress with a giant thermometer with wrapping paper indicating their total in the front shop window.
As of December 12, the shop had raised approximately $500. Mason encouraged people to come in and get a wax on their skis, snowboards or nordic skis since the proceeds will be going to the food bank until December 24, to give people “as much of an opportunity as possible.”
Mason admitted that it’s been a bit slower this year, due in part, he thinks, to the lack of snow. Despite that, he said that people are coming in to get their skis waxed specifically because they know this is Straight Line’s holiday tradition.
Speaking about the fundraiser in general, Mason said, “the food bank was stoked and we thought it was a good time of year to give back and do something.”


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They don’t know when they’ll find another job so the thought of spending hundreds of dollars on the latest gadgets will have to be left at just that, a thought.
Some may have used their credit cards to buy a few gifts for their children and they’ll brace themselves for the credit card statement next month.
Then there are the lucky few, the ones that have just landed a new job but they have to use their paychecks to play catch up on their over due bills.
They may not have a lot of gifts under the tree but they do have the comfort of knowing that after Christmas they will have a job to come back to.
News reports are showing people flocking to the malls as well as specialty stores as if they don't have a care in the world. It's as if money is no object. Should we believe what we see or is it the media trying to make the American public feel better ? I think it's 50/50.
Merry Christmas to everyone, including your families and I hope today will bring you joy and happiness!


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Update: CDC Says to Throw Out ALL Kellogg's Honey Smacks Regardless of Size, Date
UPDATE: After more than 70 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from the popular breakfast cereal, both the Food and Drug Administration as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have asked all households to toss any and all Honey Smacks—regardless of date or package size—into the trash.
“Do not eat Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal in any size package. Check your home for it and throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund,” writes the CDC in an update of the official recall notice. “Retailers should not sell or serve recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal.”
The FDA explains in its update that the Kellogg company's voluntary recall didn't cover all of the potentially contaminated cereal, which initially just covered the product's initially estimated one year shelf life.
Out of the 70 plus victims of salmonella poisoning, 24 of these individuals have been hospitalized so far—and patients range from just 1 year old to 87 years old. No deaths have been reported, but those cases of salmonella occurring after May 22 could be missing from the official count as it takes two to four weeks for local hospitals to report these illnesses to the federal agencies.
States affected by the outbreak are scattered across the nation, from Alabama up to New Hampshire and as far west as Oregon, with 31 states on the list so far.
The original article, published Friday, June 15, 2018, continues below:
If your child is a fan of sugary breakfast cereals, you're probably familiar with Kellogg's Honey Smacks, the honey-laced puffed wheat cereal mix that prominently features a frog caricature on its packaging. It was pulled after the Kellogg Company announced that the cereal has been contaminated with salmonella, having caused more than 60 illnesses across 30 plus states here in the US.
Both the Food and Drug Administration as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified Kellogg corporate about the illnesses. While there are no other Kellogg's cereals currently affected by this recall, Kellogg has reportedly launched an investigation with a third-party manufacturer that produces the cereal to learn more about how the wheat-based product came into contact with the food-borne bacteria.
While Kellogg and the FDA are busy trying to pull all affected cereals from shelves nationwide, there's a chance that it might already be in your pantry. Affected boxes come in both 15 and 23-ounce boxes, have "best by" dates ranging between June 14, 2018, and June 14, 2019, and have UPC codes (the serial number below the box's barcode) of 3800039103 and 3800014810.
Customers are urged to throw out any possibly contaminated boxes or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. For more information from Kellogg's about the recall, click here.
Salmonella poisoning can lead to severe illness and various symptoms that are commonly mistaken for food poisoning. According to the CDC, salmonella symptoms (including severe diarrhea, high fevers, and painful abdominal cramps) can manifest themselves up to 72 hours after digesting the contaminated food.
This is the second widespread salmonella outbreak in the US just this month, following a massive salmonella-fueled scare over pre-cut fruit in hundreds of grocery stores across eight states. 2018, in particular, has been an alarming year for shoppers and home cooks due to the sheer amount of recalls rocking the nation, including one of the worst E. coli outbreaks that Americans have seen since the turn of the century.


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|SEIU bosses at Occupy Chicago rally|
From ABC 7 Chicago's Chuck Goudie:
According to federal records, the SEIU has spent nearly as much on its fight for a $15 minimum wage as it did in 2008 when the union spent $28 million helping get Barack Obama elected president.What's in it for SEIU? In the extremely unlikely event the leftist union organizes millions of retail and fast food workers, they will be able to deduct dues money from their paychecks.
As low-wage worker protests spread across Chicago, dozens of other big cities and college campuses, the demonstrations culminate a three year plan by SEIU.
For the SEIU, it is a plan that has been elaborate and very expensive, backed largely by the dues that its two million members pay. That plan cost nearly $50 million the past two years.
According to 2014 Labor Department records filed by SEIU officials, the union spent $24 million in that year alone on eight support organizations aimed at increasing wages for fast food and retail workers.
What's in it for the members of the SEIU?
I don't know. Maybe SEIU members need a union to protect them from their union.


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The growth of Alibaba’s cloud (NYSE:BABA) business outpaced Microsoft and Amazon within the quarter ending around September, as well as the Chinese tech gigantic reiterated the commitment of its commitment to pulling in the device successful by coming March.
Alibaba noted cloud computing brought doing revenue of 14.89 billion yuan ($2.24 billion) in the three weeks ending Sept. 30. That’s a 60 % year-on-year rise and the fastest fee of its of growth after the December quarter of 2019.
This was faster compared to Amazon Web Service’s 29 % year-on-year earnings rise and also Microsoft Azure’s 48 % progression inside the September quarter.
It is essential to be aware that Alibaba’s cloud computing sector is significantly smaller compared to these 2 advertise leaders.
We believe cloud computing is important infrastructure for your digital era, though it’s nonetheless inside the early stage of development.
For comparison, Amazon Web Services brought around earnings of $11.6 billion while Microsoft’s smart cloud revenue, this includes many other products as well as Azure, totaled thirteen dolars billion inside the September quarter.
Alibaba could be the fourth largest public cloud computing provider globally, according to Synergy Research Group.
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang stated that public sectors and also financial solutions contributed the greatest progression to the business’s cloud division.
We believe cloud computing is fundamental infrastructure for your digital era, although it’s still in early phase of development. We are focused on additionally maximizing our investments in cloud computing, Zhang believed on the earnings telephone call.
Inside September, Alibaba chief financial officer Maggie Wu mentioned the business’s cloud computing sector is likely to be rewarding for the first time in the present fiscal 12 months. Alibaba’s fiscal year began within April 2020 and also finishes on March 31, 2021.
Alibaba’s loss in the cloud computing sector was 3.79 billion yuan within the September quarter, so much broader than the 1.92 billion yuan loss reported in the very same time previous year. However, Wu pointed to the earnings ahead of interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA), an additional way of measuring profits.
EBITA loss narrowed to 156 million yuan from 521 huge number of yuan within the same time period previous year. The EBITA margin was unfavorable 1 %.
With this groundwork, Wu believed on the earnings call that Alibaba managing absolutely be expecting to look at sales and profits inside the second two quarters.
As I talked about in the course of the Investor Day, we don’t notice any kind of reason that of the long?term, Alibaba cloud computing cannot reach to the margin level that we realize in some other peer organizations. Ahead of this, we are gon na still focus growing our cloud computing industry leadership and also grow the income of ours, she mentioned.


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A wind of uncertainty is blowing on the markets, while cryptocurrency prices are struggling to regain momentum. But for Cathy Wood, the ecosystem is not in danger. The CEO of Ark Invest has indeed just massively bought shares of Coinbase and GBTC, and reiterates her optimistic forecast for the price of Bitcoin (BTC).
Cathy Wood and Ark Invest make the sales
Doubts have dominated the ecosystem since the fall of the giant FTX, while the CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, seems to take pleasure in making his competitors falter. But that doesn’t seem to have scared off Ark Invest CEO Cathy Wood. which this week reiterates its confidence in the sector.
Ark Invest has indeed just purchased nearly a million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), even as the company has drawn investor suspicion in recent days. As Cathie’s Ark tracker shows, Ark Invest made two massive purchases in a row, on November 15 and November 21.
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GBTC, which is supposed to track the price of Bitcoin (BTC), has been trading for a few days at a much lower price, and the price of BTC itself has suffered a significant drop. Ark Invest has therefore appropriated a large part of this investment tool at an unbeatable price.
It should also be noted that according to Bloomberg, Ark Invest also replenished with Coinbase shares. This is also a strong gesture: the American exchange platform found itself affected by the collateral damage of Grayscale. It is indeed she who holds the BTC backing the GBTC, as she tried to prove to a particularly suspicious community.
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Bitcoin (BTC) to a million dollars by 2030?
Speaking to our colleagues at Bloomberg, Cathie Wood also reiterated her very optimistic price forecast for Bitcoin. She considers that the latter will reach one million dollars by 2030. Moreover, she believes that the current crisis in the ecosystem is not inevitable:
“We sometimes need to confront crises, first of all to see who survives. But also to test the infrastructure and theses. We think again that bitcoin will do just fine.»
Wood notes that the period could slow down the arrival of institutional investors, as we can already see with the GBTC. But according to her, the latter will “do their homework” and the crisis will allow them to better understand the ecosysteme :
“I think they will then be more open to the idea of buying Bitcoin, and perhaps Ether, as a first intention.»
A rare optimism at the moment, which also underlines a point: the fundamentals of BTC are still present, and have not been put at risk. The great purge of centralized players is underway, and it will surely be a key milestone in the history of cryptocurrencies.
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After 25 years in the Sacramento region, Organize It will close early next year.
The home organization product shop, located at 5440 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights, is a subsidiary of Bellissima Holdings LLC. The final day of business will be Jan. 5, according to a news release from the company.
The decision is due to the economy, as well as the expiration of the Citrus Heights lease, according to Charles Pattillo, principal of Bellissima Holdings. The company also recently sold its website, Organize It Online, to a third-party vendor.
Bellissima Holdings anticipates opening an Organize World concept store in the Sacramento region in mid-2014. The company is looking at locations with a possible focus on Folsom or Roseville, Pattillo said.
Organize World is Bellissima Holdings’ second subsidiary. The Organize World website, www.organizeworld.com, remains in operation.
If this story sounds familiar, you’re right. Organize It expected to close its Citrus Heights store in 2009, but plans changed. This time, the store is really closing, according to Pattillo. “We’re done,” he said.
Organize It spans 5,000 square feet and opened in 1988.
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Australian retailer AuMake has recorded the second largest sales growth in the company’s history with growth in the March quarter more than doubling since last year’s figures.
The retailer, whose products are aimed at the lucrative Chinese consumer, on Tuesday revealed its sales were up 93 per cent at $9.9 million
This compares to sales of $5.13 million in the March 2018 quarter.
Meanwhile the retailer’s gross profit are up 104 per cent to $1.68 million, compared to $820,000 in the 2018 March quarter.
E-commerce sales also rose rapidly, with with 30 per cent of total sales online, primarily through WeChat.
AuMake’s online database also grew six times to 130,000 members compared to just 20,000 in last year’s quarter, signalling the brand’s rapid online transformation.
This comes as part of the brand’s broader ambitions to expand its online presence, with the company also announcing plans to transform its online business to 50 per cent of its sales.
The announcements comes after the retailer last month announced the $14 million acquisition of Broadway, a global Chinese tourist network.
The company’s retail footprint is now across 25 locations in Australia and New Zealand making it the largest operator in the cross border retail and Chinese tourists markets in the region.


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Without Fanfare, SEMPO Turns 10
Today marks the 10th birthday of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization — SEMPO — formed to be a trade advocacy body for the search marketing industry. What’s a decade of the group produced? An annual industry survey. Beyond that, little that really seems to stand out, especially compared to other industry groups like the DMA.
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Re: Bananas to the Indianapolis?
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Would the banana traffic have been diverted to other destinations while en-route to Chicago? Or would the bananas be transloaded in Chicago and sent to other destinations?
I guess my REAL question is whether the bananas at the grocery warehouse in Topeka, KS would have most likely arrived in IC reefers.
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Per ICC reports the Banana traffic out of New Orleans (primary US port for banana imports) was almost exclusively to Chicago. I would imagine almost all distribution to nearby states would originate there.


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- How are AI & Blockchain helping data management, and how to integrate & optimise the pair?
- What is their business usage, & where to draw the line between investment and returns?
- The innovative solutions to consider for an organisation, and the benefits & limitations of using innovative technology?
- How to make this secure and how to deliver return on investment?
New Delhi, June 13th, 2020: Exhibitions India Group continues to deliver impactful industry deliberations with 28th Convergence India expo hosting the latest webinar on AI and Blockchain: A Powerful Pair for Post COVID-19 World.
The adoption of Blockchain technologies is increasing rapidly in a pandemic-ridden world. Many countries and companies from across sectors are exploring Blockchain beyond POC. The post-COVID-19 world will likely see an interplay of technologies, and Blockchain with AI with their multitude use cases will see widespread adoption and innovation. Moderator Mr. Sharat Chandra, Blockchain & Emerging Tech Evangelist led an insightful discourse on the fast-evolving landscape of AI & Blockchain, discussing investment opportunities and the effect COVID-19 has had on the ecosystem.
Speaking of the scope of the pair of technologies, Ms. Debajani Mohanty, Blockchain Author revealed, “We are fast moving towards Industry 4.0. As Mr. Satya Nadella recently said too, we have made two years’ worth of movement in a span of two months. The combination of AI & blockchain may be lesser in existing business cases, but the potential is high- from finance to aviation to supply chain and medical fraternity. For example, working on breast cancer research, blockchain can be used to garner high amounts of data that can be highly beneficial. The future will see user ID & passwords be replaced by biometrics & behavioural dynamics.”
Citing a case study where they worked with a coffee outlet, Mr. Navveen B., Head of Technology, Bridgeweave Ltd. revealed some promising results. “We used AI & blockchain to assess the supply chain efficiency of the coffee shop. Based on data collected by blockchain, we were able to identify the entire life cycle starting from the coffee beans to the finished product. AI removes the ambiguity that human involvement brings, thereby producing reliable data.”
Mr. Vijay Kumar, Founder, DigitalFort Technologies | 11 US Patents Holder: Cyber Security, Blockchain, IoT & Digital shared his opinions on the biases against blockchain as a privacy threat, calling them a slight misjudgement. “There’s a patent that says there are 68 markers that uniquely identify a human being. Augmented Reality (AR) is a widely adopted technology now, especially by e-commerce companies; as AR gives them unique insights into customer behaviour. Using blockchain-enabled research, businesses can recommend a personalised ‘advisory’ to a consumer to suggest products or trends that might be more to their liking. This is a win-win for everyone in the supply chain.”
Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on banking technologies, Mr. Prasanna Lohar, Head Technology, DCB Bank elaborated, “All banking operations in the post-pandemic world will be affected. For instance, a customer who used to visit the bank for a KYC formality, will now prefer to do so remotely. Video KYC is becoming popular, and may become the norm in the future. AI algorithms will play a big role, and other automation including voice assistants and AR will be employed to cut out the man-in-the-middle as most industries, including banks will suffer from the effects of COVID-19.”
Elaborating on the investment challenges for new entrants in the blockchain ecosystem, Mr. Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner, Blockchain Founders Fund said, “One of the biggest challenges in a supply chain is that there are too many parties involved. Supply chain blockchain is a difficult market for startups, and smaller companies usually get pushed out, especially by large logistics providers. With AI & Blockchain together, the idea is to create a future without passwords, and help make it safer with identities.”
The widespread business uses of AI and blockchain were discussed by the panel. Mr. Tanay Mahindru, Young Professional, NITI Aayog shared some real-life implementations, “The combined used of AI & blockchain can be many, especially in the field of blockchain based supply chain. We did a small study with a drug manufacturer to keep track of logistics, movement of drugs, temperature control details etc. In another instance, we are working with the government of Telangana to track the movement of rice. Unique identifiers assigned to lots of rice gives the assurance to customers that they get exactly what they had desired.”
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The Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is teaming with Signature Virtual Assistance to explain how a virtual assistant can help small businesses run efficiently and grow.
A 60-minute workshop will be held on Thursday, July 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pinot’s Palette, 1063 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville.
Workshop co-host Lorie Nelson (right) has been running SVA since 2012 and specializes in working with small businesses.
“This is an opportunity business owners will not want to miss,” said Jo Ann DiMaggio May, SBDC interim director. “Chambers of Commerce are encouraged to invite their members, as well as other business-building and networking organizations.”
There is a $10 fee to attend. Reservations are requested. Call the Metro East SBDC at (618) 650-2929. Sign in will begin at 3 p.m. the day of the event.
The Metro East SBDC assists existing companies as well as new businesses headquartered in the nine-county Metro East region of Calhoun, Jersey, Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe and Randolph. It is a no-cost service to the community supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Jaguar sales accelerate in China and the US as new Range Rover Sport is most popular make
Jaguar Land Rover said it would increase spending to match surging demand in China and the US, as it posted rising profits and sales.
Pre-tax earnings for the third quarter more than doubled from last year to £842million, on sales up from £3.8billion to £5.3billion.
The luxury car maker, which makes the F-Type, said its most popular make was the new Range Rover Sport, with the Jaguar XJ and Jaguar XF also finding favour with petrolheads around the world.
Luxury: Former X Factor judge Kelly Rowland with the F-TYPE
Sales in fast-growing China, which accounts for nearly a quarter of JLR sales, soared by 46 per cent. The firm’s US division grew by 33 per cent as the recovery in the world’s largest economy continued.
Growth in Europe and the UK was far more subdued, with sales up 8 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
JLR, owned by India’s Tata Motors since 2008, expects to increase spending to respond to the higher demand.
It typically aims to spend up to 12 per cent of revenues but said it was likely to outdo this target, spending as much as £3.7billion in 2015.
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US FDA May Issue buy glass pipes Policy in Next Weeks
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Director Shipes said Thursday that the FDA expects to finalize the flavoring policy for glass pipes cigarettes and smoking devices for glass pipes cigarettes in the next few weeks.
According to FDA's policy, among the condiment buy glass pipes sold on the market at present, all flavors except the original smoke need to be withdrawn from the market, and products withdrawn from the market need to obtain "pre-marketing authorization" again before returning to the market.
shaples said in a speech to the House Legislative Committee: "FDA intends to enforce existing laws that restrict the sale of such products." . This policy does not mean that the condiment buy glass pipes will never go on the market. If a company can submit an application to FDA to prove that a specific product meets the standards set by Congress, FDA will approve the final sale of the product. "
Earlier this September, President Trump announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would make "some very strong suggestions" on the use of flavored buy glass pipes. Health and Human Services Minister Azar said in the same statement that the new policy would require Spice buy glass pipes to withdraw its products from the market.
Azar said at the time: "We need a few weeks to come up with final guidance and announce all the details of policy implementation." . After that, according to the usual practice, opinions will be postponed for about 30 days. At that time, except for the original buy glass pipes, all other flavors of buy glass pipes will be withdrawn from the market. "
He also said that by May 20, 2020, the tobacco flavor products produced by buy glass pipes will have the opportunity to obtain FDA approval. At that time, condiment buy glass pipes manufacturers will also have the opportunity to file, but their products need to be approved before they can be put on the market.
Schuchardt, deputy director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said at the hearing on September 25 that new buy glass pipes related cases were confirmed every day. The agency expects that the number of diseases related to buy glass pipes discovered this week will "increase by hundreds" compared with last week. As of September 17, 530 confirmed cases of lung injury related to buy glass pipes and similar cases have been recorded.
There are also 9 other known deaths related to the use of glass pipes cigarettes, 2 in California, 2 in Kansas and the remaining 5 in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri and Oregon.
Rhode Island Governor Gina Ramondo signed an executive order Friday directing the state's health department to issue "emergency regulations" prohibiting the sale of flavored buy glass pipes products. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called Tuesday for a four-month moratorium on all glass pipes cigarette sales in the state. On the same day, the Los Angeles City Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to ban the sale of flavored buy glass pipes.
In addition, Michigan banned the sale of flavored buy glass pipes in early September, while new york banned most of them. In June this year, San Francisco became the first city in the United States to ban all purchases of glass pipes.
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Halloween accounts for about 20% of Party City's domestic sales. Last Halloween was a tough one for the specialist retailer, as sales per store fell precipitously. And that was before the pandemic. Now, the CDC has issued guidelines on traditional Halloween activities. While Halloween is far from canceled, the celebration of the holiday will likely look very different this year. That is bad news for Party City, whose sales were already being pressured by consumers' swift move to online platforms and competition from generalist retailers such as Walmart and Target. The party retailer is pulling back on Halloween City pop-ups, opening just 25 this year, compared to 275 last year. Seasonal hiring, however, is only declining 20%, as Party City brings in temporary employees to help manage its omnichannel options.
According to the company, "An economic downturn, or adverse weather, during this period could adversely affect us to a greater extent than at other times of the year."
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There is never a dull moment in the Banking-as-a-Service space. Treasury Prime is the latest company to make news in the space.
While Jason Mikula broke the story on LinkedIn it was confirmed by CEO Chris Dean on the company blog yesterday. Treasury Prime has laid off about half the company and is pivoting to a more direct approach with banks.
While Treasury Prime had established itself as a major player in the BaaS space by selling to fintechs, going forward it will be focused on selling software to banks.
The company announced a new Bank-Direct product that will help banks work directly with fintechs and brands. So rather than be a type of matchmaking service between banks and fintechs they will work with banks to establish direct relationships with fintechs and other non-banks.
Dean also acknowledged the increased regulatory scrutiny that has brought a lot of uncertainty to the BaaS space. And regulators want banks to have direct oversight of their fintech partners and not use an intermediary.
I have an interview scheduled with Chris Dean at Fintech Meetup on Tuesday to record a podcast episode, it suddenly got a whole lot more interesting. Look for that in late March.
USA: How credit unions can improve consumer loan repayment performance Approximately 2.53% of consumer loans held by commercial banks in the US were reported as delinquent in the third quarter of 2023. While this delinquency rate had previously declined from its peak of 2.47% in the first quarter of 2020, it has since resumed an upward trend beginning in 2021.
Peter Renton is the chairman and co-founder of Fintech Nexus, the world’s largest digital media company focused on fintech. Peter has been writing about fintech since 2010 and he is the author and creator of the Fintech One-on-One Podcast, the first and longest-running fintech interview series.


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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn will seek to install himself and 10 other directors on Clorox’ board after the consumer products maker twice rejected his offer to buy the company.
In a filing with the SEC on Friday Icahn said he will nominate himself and 10 other directors to Clorox’ 11-member board.
Icahn, Clorox’s biggest shareholder, has offered twice since mid-July to buy the company. The company has rejected both offers and Clorox CEO Don Knauss said earlier this month that Icahn’s bids were not credible and undervalued the company.
Icahn has criticized the company’s performance and suggested that it accept his bid, shop for competitive offers or take his higher bid to shareholders for a decision.
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- Significant data about faster move to battery cars
- UK power networks can ‘cope’ – for now
- Smart ‘managed’ charging will be required
LONDON, England – There was an explosion of news items in early July 2017 which raised what seem to have been previously unconsidered problems about the rising number of electric vehicles.
France, for instance, says it will ban fossil-fuel cars by 2040; Volvo will retail only battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2019; Tesla has said its Model 3 mass-market battery car is rolling off production lines.
There have been many other media items in the UK about the ability of the UK’s power grid to cope with the sudden rash of electricars so Electric Nation, a Western Power Distribution and network innovation allowance-funded project, is testing a smart-charging solution.
It’s intended to service the challenge of clusters of electricars charging at peak times on local electricity networks.
VITAL TO MINIMISE NETWORK UPGRADES…
WPD’s partners are EA Technology, DriveElectric, Lucy Electric GridKey and TRL. Mark Dale, an innovation and low-carbon networks engineer with WPD), assured Carman’s Corner in a media release:
“The UK electricity grid has plenty of capacity to deliver energy to electricars now and for the foreseeable future.
“Smart charging can play an important role in ensuring electricity network upgrades are kept to a minimum as the number of electricars being charged at home increases. With the correct management of charging the network has the capacity to integrate the predicted uptake of EVs.
“Smart charging can help to manage demand on the grid and so avoid or defer infrastructure upgrades.”
Dale was a speaker at a July 2017 ‘Powering the Electric and Low-emission Vehicle Future’ forum event along with others from similar organisations.
…AND VITAL TO AIR QUALITY
Dave Roberts, smart interventions director with EA Technology, for instance, told The Corner: “We are at a transition to electric vehicles tipping point – great news for vehicle owners and the environment.
“EV’s play are vital to improve air quality. Smart charging will allow more on the roads and save money – for the industry and for customers – on reinforcing local electricity networks.”
The UK government has ambitious targets for the uptake of electricars; indeed, sales are growing rapidly. An electric vehicle can more than double a home’s electricity demand if a car is charged during peak times – such as breakfast or supper times.
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If many homes are doing the same – eventually likely in middle-class areas – there will be a significant impact on the power networks and they will have to be strengthened but the installation of cables, overhead lines and possibly even sub-station equipment.
The cost of that (are you reading this, Eskom?) has been estimated at as much as the equivalent of R38-billion (in the UK) by 2050 without smart chargers.
Electric Nation project is now recruiting as many as 700 new electricar owners to provide each with a subsidised smart charger to study real data.


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In a bid to bolster its men’s business, London-based Molton Brown will introduce this fall an assortment of 23 products comprising items that have either been reformulated or repackaged — and some that are altogether new.
The launch, which is set for September and includes eight new items, will involve the brand’s skin care, fragrance, bath and body and shave product categories.
“Men’s is a dominant part of our business and it has grown over the years,” said Amy Nelson-Bennett, the firm’s group marketing director. “It was a small part before men’s grooming started taking off [in recent years].”
Depending on the market, men’s makes up 15 to 25 percent of Molton Brown’s total revenues, which the firm expects will reach 80 million British pounds, or $131.3 million at current exchange, for this year.
By region, men’s makes up 15 percent of Molton Brown sales in the U.K., while in the U.S., it accounts for 17 to 18 percent of sales. In Japan, men’s generates 25 percent of sales.
Molton Brown’s men’s initiative is expected to generate upward of 15 million pounds, or $24.6 million, in first year retail sales globally. And, with the new men’s assortment in the U.K. market, for instance, men’s could reach 20 percent of Molton Brown sales there in the next two years.
The firm, which was acquired by Japan-based KAO Corp. in 2005, operates 60 stores globally, including 50 in the U.K. and six in the U.S., with three in Manhattan. When it comes to Molton Brown’s wholesale business, the brand is carried in about 250 points of sale in the U.S., including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Blue Mercury.
As for the eight new products, a body scrub bar ($22 for 250 g.) will be added to Molton Brown’s Re-charge Black Pepper trio, the brand’s most popular men’s scent. Also new is Re-charge Black Pepper shave oil, $29 for 30 ml.
Additions to the men’s skin care collection, which now features five items, include Deep-clean Mineral Ions Facewash ($27 for 125 ml.) and Skin-clear Jade Face Exfoliator ($29 for 125 ml.). Two items will also be added to Active Cassia: Body Deodorant ($34 for 200 ml.) and Bodywash & Scrub ($33 for 200 ml.).
The remaining new items include Bracing Silverbirch, an eau de toilette priced at $60 for 50-ml. and Cool Buchu body wash, $28 for 300 ml.
In all, the 23-item men’s line will range in price from $22 to $60.
The repackaging has involved graphic elements like a band around each product as well as “enriched colors,” said Nelson-Bennett, like dark greens, bronzes and browns.
“The repackaging is to make it modern and masculine,” said Nelson-Bennett. “It’s getting more competitive in men’s so we want to stay ahead of the curve rather than follow.”
In May 2010, additional men’s products will be introduced. These items will primarily be focused on hair care and shaving accessories, Nelson-Bennett noted.
@chanel and @pharrell dropped what’s being dubbed as the world’s most exclusive sneakers yesterday. The Adidas Originals NMD Hu, which Williams designed in collaboration with Chanel and @adidasoriginals, has a waiting list of over 120K people who pre-registered online at chanelatcolette.fr –– and only 500 pairs are on sale. The singer predicted the resale value of the shoes could reach $40K. Read the full interview on WWD.com. Link in bio. #wwdfashion (📷: Dominique Maître)
@imanshumpert is diving deeper into his creative endeavors and relaunching his clothing line, Post 90s, and is helping to raise money for the hurricane victims in St. Maarten with a jersey he’s designed with his brother. The Cleveland Cavaliers player talked to WWD about kneeling during the national anthem, working with fashion brands and how he wants to be more than an @nba player. Read the interview on WWD.com #wwdfashion (📷: George Chinese)
Not only does #TheProfit return to CNBC tonight, but @marcuslemonis has launched @shopmarcus, a new shopping and lifestyle retail experience in Aspen and Chicago, with more locations to come. The retail stores offer in-store stylists and a variety of contemporary womenswear selections.
“It’s life, I’m going to face it,” @mingxi11 sighed. “I fell, but you know, I think the most important thing is that I get back up. I had the love, the help from my sister — the girl next to me Gizele [Oliveira] — she’s so nice. When I went backstage everybody was trying to comfort me like ‘Oh Ming, it’s OK.’ I’m really, really touched. I think it’s them who gave me the courage to go back on stage for the finale,” Xi told WWD of her fall at the @victoriassecret fashion show. (📷: David Fisher) #wwdfashion #vsfashionshow #victoriassecret
@louisvuitton tapped @therealpeterlindbergh for its latest city-centric photo book, which is part of a series called Fashion Eye. The primarily black and white book captures the spirit of Berlin in 57 images shot between 1989 and 2019. “Berlin is an inspiration for me, more than a city. I mean @millajovovich is simply Berlin!” said Lindbergh. #wwdfashion
“You know, I think audiences expect a certain performance so I have to deliver to them what they’re expecting to a certain degree. But I’m also a different actor and a different person, I have my own spin on the character,” says @noahegalvin of his takeover of the leading role in “Dear Evan Hansen” following the departure of @bensplatt, who originated the role. Read WWD’s interview with the 23-year-old actor on WWD.com #wwdeye (📷: @jilliansollazzo)
For pre-fall 2018, @etro created richly-colored wonderland, using tapestries, textiles and wallpapers from the Eastern world at large. The line featured floral and graphic prints and jacquard motifs, like this two-piece look featured here. #wwdfashion (📷: Giovanna Pavesi)
@kith is moving into children’s. The men’s and women’s streetwear brand has launched Kidset, a Kith kids line located in New York at 64 Bleecker Street. The line includes mini versions of staple Kith pieces like the Astor bomber jacket and the Kith box logo sweatshirts, along with a wall that can display up to 120 pairs of shoes from @adidas, @newbalance, @timberland and more. #wwdfashion
“I just wanted to create this fully rounded character, but I do think what excited me most was just the opportunity to give a group of people representation that I feel needs it. I like to do characters in projects that stand for something and Karolina definitely does, so that was really exciting to me,” @ginnygardner says of her new role in @hulu’s “The Runaways.” Gardner plays Karolina Dean, a queer superhero, which is a rarity for @marvel. Read more about Gardner’s character on WWD.com #wwdeye (📷: @dandoperalski)


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MERA Consolidates Offerings Under "Mobile Electronics" Brand
MERA announced that its magazine, association trade show and its retail channel partnership program will all fall under the Mobile Electronics moniker. This also applies to MERA's software and service offerings, MAID Installation software and Fit Guide product/vehicle database.
Chris Cook, president of the new Mobile Electronics group, said in a press release:
"Each of our businesses, in their own way, are focused on helping manufacturers reach retailers and retailers reach consumers. At the same time, there are several areas in which efforts are duplicated and opportunities for efficiency are overlooked. What we want to do is combine all our products and services so that we can offer more value to our manufacturer partners and a complete, integrated support structure for our retailers."


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According to a recent job listing for an iOSÂ software engineer, eBay is developing an app for Apple’s upcoming smartwatch.
The company is looking for an engineer who is able to “design and implement solutions for the coming Apple Watch.”
The job listing states that the app is being developed by eBay’s New Technology Group, which has over 200 employees in Portland. The group focuses on new technology and makes use of upcoming technologies to move the core eBay experience forward.
The engineer will also work on developing solutions for CarPlay, Apple TV and explore other opportunities in the Apple ecosystem.
The ideal candidate for the position should have at least 5 years of experience in software development and design and a minimum of 3 years experience in developing iOS applications. The engineer should also have adequate experience with version control system like Git and bug tracking systems like JIRA.
The job listing from eBay does not reveal much about the app, including details on whether it will be a standalone app or will be tethered to the eBay app on your iPhone.
It was only earlier today that Tim Cook revealed that the Apple Watch will be released in April 2015, thereby just meeting the company’s previously announced launch timeframe of “early 2015.”
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The S&P 500 Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. It is widely regarded as the best gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. Some of the largest companies in the index include Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Apple Inc. (AAPL), and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). The S&P 500 posted a 12-month trailing total return of 32.4% as of December 30, 2019.
Below, we’ll look at the top S&P 500 stocks for January with regard to value, growth, and momentum.
S&P 500 Stocks with the Best Value
Here are the S&P 500 stocks with the lowest 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Because profits can be returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks, a low P/E ratio shows you’re paying less for each dollar of profit generated.
- Vornado Realty Trust: Vornado Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT), that owns office, retail, merchandise mart properties, and other real estate and related investments. On December 18, VNO announced a special dividend of $1.95 a share as the result of property sales.
- Macy’s Inc.: Macy’s operates department stores nationwide that offer a wide range of merchandise, including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and other consumer goods. The retailer announced on December 12 that it had appointed Torrence Boone, formerly an advertising VP at Google, to its board of directors.
- ViacomCBS Inc.: ViacomCBS is a multimedia company engaged in the operation of broadcasting, television production, and publishing businesses that serve audiences around the world. It was formed out of the merger of Viacom and CBS which merged on December 4, 2019.
S&P 500 Stocks with the Fastest Earnings Growth
Here are the S&P 500 stocks with the fastest year-over-year (YOY) earnings per share (EPS) growth for the most recent quarter. Rising earnings show that a company’s business is growing and is generating more money that it can reinvest or return to shareholders.
- Newmont Goldcorp Corp.: Newmont Goldcorp acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties, and engages in the production and marketing of gold and copper. On December 2, Newmont announced a $1 billion stock buyback program.
- Welltower Inc.: Welltower operates as a REIT that invests in senior housing and properties involved in health care services. Welltower recently announced plans to acquire a medical office building portfolio for $1.7 billion, dramatically expanding its holdings.
- ServiceNow Inc.: Software and cloud services management company ServiceNow is focused on the information technology space. The company recently shifted some of its executive leadership, bringing on Gina Mastantuono as CFO, effective in January of 2020.
S&P 500 Stocks with the Most Momentum
These are the S&P 500 stocks that had the greatest total return over the past 12 months.
- Advanced Micro Devices Inc.: Also known as AMD, Advanced Micro Devices manufactures semiconductors and related products like microprocessors and graphics cards. The company announced on December 16 that it was appointing Michael Gregoire to its board of directors. Gregoire was previously a CEO of CA Technologies, a software company that was purchased by Broadcom in 2018
- Lam Research Corp.: Lam Research is a manufacturer and servicer of semiconductor equipment used in making integrated circuits.
- KLA Corp.: KLA manufactures equipment that helps test and control the microchip manufacturing process.
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The Golden Corral restaurant at 6129 Glenwood Ave. is the unofficial area flagship store for the Raleigh-based buffet chain. Sitting just about a mile from the company's corporate headquarters, it is a popular spot for company executives who are testing out new ideas or simply stopping by for lunch.
The restaurant closed on Wednesday. Demolition of the 17-year-old building will begin tomorrow.
Golden Corral remodels its restaurants every seven years, said Lance Trenary, senior vice president of company operations.
"We're redoing it because the building really had outlived its usefulness," he said. "We knew we had to either remodel it or redo it. ... So if we're going to invest money in it, we decided this was the best thing to do."
The 60 people who worked in the restaurant are temporarily working at other Golden Corral locations, Trenary said. When the Glenwood Avenue restaurant reopens in late August, those workers will come back and up to 50 more people will be hired. The new store will be about the same size but will be designed to handle more customers.


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First production Chevrolet Volt rolls off line into an auction
The first production Chevrolet Volt rolled off the assembly line at a General Motors Co. factory Tuesday in Detroit and anyone who wants to purchase the electric drive vehicle is going to have to bid for it.
The Volt -- bearing the vehicle identification number ending in BU100002 – will be auctioned with all proceeds benefitting the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, the automaker said. Details on the auction can be found at bidonthevolt.com.
“Every aspect of the Volt -– from its aerodynamic shape to its battery chemistry -– is a testament to the importance of math and sciences,” said General Motors North America President Mark Reuss. “By encouraging Detroit-area students to pursue these topics, we hope to cultivate the next generation of engineers who will build upon the Volt’s innovative technologies.”
The Volt is the first of a new generation of mass-produced electric vehicles to hit the U.S. auto market. It will retail for $41,000 when it hits showrooms in December -– but will have a less expensive lease
deal -- and is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit.
The compact sedan has a range of about 40 miles using only electricity. It also has a gas engine to generate electricity when the batteries run out and extend the range by another 300 miles. By
year's end, Nissan Motor Co. will launch its Leaf, which is powered only by batteries. Ford will come out with an all-electric version of its Focus compact car next year.
The Volt has been a publicity boon for GM, which for years has faced critics who have accused the giant automaker of suppressing the development of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
“There's no denying the awareness and image boost the Volt has provided to GM over the past few weeks, and given the automaker's recent history that alone may justify the car's $1-billion
investment,” said Karl Brauer, an analyst at Edmunds.com, the auto information company.
GM also said Tuesday that it will hire 1,000 engineers and researchers in Michigan over the next two years to expand its electric vehicle development. The new jobs will help the automaker develop and
manufacture automotive battery, electric motor and power control technology and components.
“We want to give our customers energy choices other than petroleum and to make the automobile part of the solution when it comes to the environment,” said Dan Akerson, GM’s chief executive.
But whether consumers are interested in such vehicles remains a question.
Kelley Blue Book, the auto pricing information company, said Tuesday that only 7% of car shoppers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle for their next new-vehicle purchase or lease. The
data come from Kelley Blue Book’s Market Intelligence study.
The majority of survey respondents, 87% and 84% respectively, said they worry about how far they will be able to drive on a single charge and the availability of charging stations. Most, 91%, said that
electric vehicles are expensive, and 43% thought they would not retain their value as well as conventional gasoline-powered cars.
-- Jerry Hirsch
Photo: Chevrolet Volt. Credit: General Motors


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The NFL will be launching a new NFL Now service later this month, and it will be coming to the Apple TV with a dedicated application, according to an image of the app in testing taken by an NFL employee. NFL Now was introduced in January, and it is a personalized NFL content application with on-demand highlights, extensive archives, and news broadcasts. Here’s the NFL’s official list of content coming to the NFL Now app:
– Original Content Created for NFL Now: From the NFL Media studios in Los Angeles, NFL Now will create original content — news updates, shows, features, and more — designed specifically for digital platforms.
– Highlights of NFL Action:NFL Now will have extensive highlights of the best plays from NFL games, including a premium instant highlights service during the game window. Subscribers will be able to follow along with the action so they never miss a big play by their favorite team or fantasy players. After games end, relive the highlights from every game.
– Content Produced by NFL Clubs: Each of the NFL clubs is constantly producing content for their team-specific platforms from practice updates to locker room interviews and players features. The NFL Now stream provides a next-generation platform to deliver this team content to fans.
– NFL Films Content: With more than 100 million feet of film in its library and more than 110 Emmy Awards, NFL Films programming, including America’s Game, The Top 100, and the two-time Emmy-nominated series “A Football Life,” will be part of NFL Now.
– NFL.com & NFL Network Content: NFL Now will utilize select NFL.com and NFL Network video content to augment each fan’s NFL Now content stream.
– Live Events, Press Conferences, and Shows: From league and team press conferences, to the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend and the yearly release of the NFL schedule, NFL Now will share important moments from across the NFL calendar.
The launch will occur later this month in order for fans to prepare for the 2014-2015 NFL season, and a source says that the debut may even occur later this week.
The NFL Now application will be the first app on the Apple TV dedicated to football, but, of course, NFL content has been previously available via application such as ESPNNow. NFL Now will also launch on the iOS App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and it will be available on the web and Apple TV competitors like the Roku and Xbox. The NFL will also be conducting a digital push for NFL Sunday Ticket this fall, but there have been no indications that Sunday Ticket will, too, arrive on the Apple TV.
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Here’s a first look at the ambitious plans that would transform the old Rackhams and the Stamford Quarter into a modern mix of retail, leisure, commercial and residential space.
The vision, which has been put forward by Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council who jointly acquired the Stamford Quarter in a £14m deal in October 2019, is designed to attract more people as the town centre adapts to post-Covid life.
People are now being asked to give their views on the plans – via this site – which would include the redevelopment of larger vacant units like Rackhams, which finally closed down last August, into commercial workspaces that could cover up to 75,000 sq ft.
The proposals would see retail and hospitality operators take space on the ground floor, as well as the introduction of a new pop-up shop on George Street, where retailers can trial new concepts on the high street.
More cafes and restaurants would also be intended to complement the Stamford Quarter’s existing retail and leisure offering, with more retail and leisure outlets on Stamford New Road acting as an “anchor” to draw people into the Stamford Quarter.
The plans would also see the redevelopment of Clarendon House and Sunningdale and Kingfisher House, a move which they say would “help to support and sustain a thriving and liveable town centre”.
At Clarendon House, the former office and library building would be converted into residential units, while Sunningdale House would be transformed into modular homes with a “highly sustainable rooftop neighbourhood and green space”.
And 24,000 sq ft of public realm around Stamford Square would become a new “focal point” square that could be used for community events, outdoor exercise classes and live music, with moveable furniture, feature tree planting, catenary lighting and a new stepped access.
Bruntwood and Trafford Council said that sustainability would be “at the core” of the plans, with proposals including green roofs to enhance biodiversity and the planting of wildlife-friendly plants and trees.
Cllr Andrew Western, Leader of Trafford Council, said: “Trafford Council is keen to gather as many views as possible on these plans and wants the local community to take the lead. Your views are vitally important to us and will shape our future.
“We have made creating successful and thriving places a top priority and the plans for the regeneration of the Stamford Quarter meet our commitments. The exciting mix of retail, residential, leisure and commercial will create a Stamford Quarter to be proud of and one for all generations to enjoy. The plans also meet other Trafford Council priorities of having pride in our areas and being green and connected.”
Andrea George, town centre & consumer brands director at Bruntwood Works, added: “Retail will always be at the heart of Stamford Quarter, but as the retail landscape evolves we must look at how we can redevelop the high street to future-proof and bring further vibrancy to the town centre.
“By blending residential, retail, leisure and commercial space we want to breathe new life into the Stamford Quarter, but before any plans are submitted it’s really important that we give the local community an opportunity to have their say. In doing so we will make sure the proposals put forward are those the local community has helped shape.
“We believe these plans would not only complement and build on the success of the town’s recent regeneration, but help to create the next chapter in its development and enhance Altrincham’s reputation as one of the best places to live in the UK.”


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IPC owner could be sold
By Chris Cooke | Published on Monday 18 February 2013
Time Warner is reportedly in talks to sell off its magazine publishing business Time Inc, which includes UK-based NME and Uncut publisher IPC.
Fortune, itself a Time Inc-owned magazine, has cited several unknown sources as saying the entertainment giant is indeed in talks with a possible bidder for some or all of its publishing division. The business title calls the talks “formative”.
The latest gossiping about a Time Inc sale follows the announcement two weeks ago of a 6% headcount cull across the publishing company, which will likely result in about 150 job losses at IPC.


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UPDATE: Apple iPhone SE 2020 RAM and battery details have now been revealed in Chinese telecom’s listing. According to a listing in Chinese telecom’s website, Apple iPhone SE 2020 sports 3GB RAM and packs an 1821 mAh battery.
Apple has launched its new iPhone named iPhone SE 2020. It is the successor of iPhone SE that was launched in the year 2016.
The iPhone SE 2020 will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variants in black, white and (PRODUCT)RED starting at $399 in the US.
The smartphone will be available in India at a starting price of Rs 42,500. The company has not announced availability details for the Indian market. The 128GB and 256GB storage versions cost Rs 47,800 and Rs 58,300 respectively.
The US pricing for the 128GB and 256GB storage versions are $449 and $549 respectively in the US. The phone goes up for pre-order in the US starting April 17 and will be available from April 24.
Apple iPhone SE 2020 features 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD display with 1334 x 750 pixels resolution, 625 nits brightness, 326 ppi display and HDR 10. The iPhone SE uses Haptic Touch for Quick Actions and there is Touch ID fingerprint sensor below the display. There’s no Face ID on the smartphone. Under the hood, there is hexa-core A13 Bionic 64-bit Processor which also powers the latest iPhone 11 series.
The phone is equipped with a single 12-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.8 Aperture and LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync. The sensor also has Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support and it is capable of shooting 4K videos at 24 fps, 30 FPS and 60 fps. For the front, there is a 7-megapixel selfie sensor with 1080p HD video recording.
The iPhone SE 2020 features an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The phone runs on iOS 13 out-of-the-box. The battery capacity of iPhone SE 2020 is not known at the moment, but Apple says it delivers the same life as the iPhone 8. The phone also has wireless charging support.
Connectivity options on the iPhone SE (2020) include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Wi-Fi calling, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC with reader mode, GPS with GLONASS, and a Lightning port. There is no 3.5mm Headphone jack. It measures 138.4×67.3×7.3mm and weighs 148 grams.


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Apologise or will deny visa, India tells Amazon
India on Wednesday threatened to deny visa to Amazon officials unless the global e-commerce giant apologises for trying to sell tricolour doormats in Canada. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj took to Twitter to read out the riot act to Amazon, which recently triggered a controversy in Canada by trying to sell doormats themed on the national flag of India.
She also threatened to withdraw the visas already issued to the officials of the e-commerce company for their visits to India. “Amazon must tender unconditional apology. They must withdraw all products insulting our national flag immediately,” Sushma tweeted. “If this is not done forthwith, we will not grant Indian visa to any Amazon official,” she said. “We will also rescind the visas issued earlier,” Sushma added.The minister also asked acting High Commissioner of Canada to India, Arun Kumar Sahu, to lodge a protest with the top brass of Amazon.”Indian High Commission in Canada: This is unacceptable. Please take this up with Amazon at the highest level,” Sushma said in another tweet. The minister swung into action after a Twitter user, Atul Bhobe, posted a screenshot of the Amazon Canada portal where the doormats themed on the national flag of India were put up for sale.The Indian community in Canada as well as social media users strongly reacted after Amazon Canada started selling the doormats, themed not only on the tricolour of India, but also on national flags of other countries. 3,000 signatories An online petition was signed by over 3,000 people to force Amazon to apologise and remove the tricolour doormats from its site. The strong protests over social media forced the e-commerce major to remove them from its portal.


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In our last article on market outlook, we highlighted some of the headwinds that could challenge the recent U.S. economic recovery. Our primary concern being the potential slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of 2% higher payroll tax and looming government spending cuts, causing a negative ripple effect throughout the economy. The Jan'13 numbers on the consumer spending were nevertheless quite reassuring.
According to Gallup, the U.S. daily consumer spending average in Jan'13 stood at $80 compared to $83 in Dec'12; and significantly better than $63 during same period last year. Some of the other related economic data is also positive; US retail and food services sales rose 0.1 percent in Jan'13 after growing 0.5 percent in Dec'12.
Given this context, it would be fair (and necessary) that we question our earlier cautious stance. However, Bloomberg recently reported that in February, despite the Super Bowl, milder weather and paycheck cycles, Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) probably had one of the worst starts to a month in a long time. It could possibly be due to the fatigue from holiday/new year shopping season or may be as a result of lower disposable income on account of 2% higher payroll tax. The nationwide retailer estimates the payroll tax impact to be equal to a year of car insurance for a family making $30,000 per year or a basket of groceries per month for a family making $50,000 per year.
The payroll tax is a permanent change to the disposable income (unless it is revised again) and hence it should be seen through the permanent income hypothesis, which implies that the permanent income changes can have large effects on consumer spending behavior. One must also note that the US consumer has arguably started holding up on consumption as national savings rate inDec'12 is reported to be up at 6.5% compared to only 3.3% in Sep'12. On top of that, another fiscal tightening measure is about to follow as the sequestration related negotiations come alive before March 1st. CBS News reports;
In addition to forcing reductions of 13 percent for defense programs and 9 percent for other programs, the White House Budget Office reports sequestration would also mean, among other things, reduced unemployment benefits for over 3.8 million people jobless for six months or longer; 70,000 Head Start students removed from the pre-kindergarten program; layoffs of 10,000 teachers and other school staffers; and fewer border security agents and facilities for detained illegal immigrants.
These upcoming challenges warrant a review of the investment landscape as it appears a lot riskier at the moment. It's a very simple equation, if tax cuts and higher government spending could create jobs, the reverse would have the opposite effects. As a result, these drastic fiscal tightening measures could have far reaching impact on the consumer spending in the coming few months.
Surprisingly, the 10 year treasury yield is on an uptrend (price falling) suggesting an increased risk appetite which gives a rather unnerving feeling of market underestimating the negative impact of these austerity measures.
According to EPFR, dollar-denominated high yield bond funds reported an outflow of $1.55 billion in the last two weeks. Cumulative inflows-YTD 2013 have been at $2.77 billion only against $15.85 billion during the same period last year. But that could be due to the reason that money market and developed market equity funds each received inflows over $36 billion against mixed flows during the same period last year. Here is the chart for SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF which also seems to be topping.
It would be very difficult to accurately predict the outcome of the negotiations over spending cuts, and as of now, we don't expect it to be a total disaster. The situation would be more clear once we have some visibility on the magnitude of the agreed spending cuts and the affected sectors. However the markets are expected to be more volatile as the political wrangling over the spending cuts might be a lot more tenacious than the earlier negotiations on tax cuts.
With all these developments in sight, it could be a good idea to play long volatility (NYSEARCA:VXX) while protecting the recent gains through buying some out of money puts on current holdings in consumer discretionary stocks.
Disclaimer: The opinion in this document is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation to buy or sell the stocks mentioned or to solicit transactions or clients. I do not recommend that anyone act upon any investment information without first consulting an investment professional as to the suitability of such investments for his or her specific situation.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Hackers are hijacking Linksys and D-Link routers to spread coronavirus-themed malware.
A flaw in some cable modems called Cable Haunt could let hackers alter your internet traffic and send you to malicious websites.
At least four TP-Link routers give full admin control if you enter a password that's too long. There's a patch.
It's not worth keeping or buying 13 D-Link routers because the company won't fix a serious software flaw.
A British Tony Stark is one step closer to the Iron Man armor, flying with its jet-engine-powered suit at 85.06MPH.
A Linux coding error means that millions of smart devices, routers, PCs and possibly smartphones might be wirelessly hacked at short range.
Qualcomm has unveiled new Wi-Fi 6 chips that will let routers and connected devices enjoy faster, more efficient wireless connectivity.
The Netgear CM500 is a good value, and its price drops even more in a deal at Walmart on a refurbished version of the cable modem.
Eero's Home Wi-Fi System can fill a four-bedroom home with connectivity. And Amazon just dropped the price to $199.
Four models of TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders have serious security flaws. Here's how to install the fixes.
More than 25,000 Linksys routers are reportedly leaking sensitive info. Here's how to protect yourself.
Four older D-Link DSL routers are being attacked by cybercriminals, as well as a few models from other brands. Here's what to do.
The TP-Link SR20 router and smart-home hub can be completely hijacked with just a few lines of code, a Google researcher says.
Federal investigators are pursuing criminal charges against Huawei for theft of trade secrets, according to a report.
Not one of 28 widely used home Wi-Fi routers have anything close to acceptable security, a new report finds.
Netgear's Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot will work with AT&T's network, while Inseego and Verizon are teaming up with a 5G hotspot of their own.
Antivirus firm Symantec developed a simple web-based test to see whether your router might be infected by the VPNFilter malware.
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