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E67: Ubisoft planning to reveal several games at their own showcase.
Good morning gamers! According to Tom Henderson, Ubisoft has several games in development that have yet to be revealed. Henderson says that Ubisoft is looking to host their own showcase event that they’ve been planning for awhile.
The expectation is that the event will be headlined by some of the games listed below.
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake was revealed in September 2020 but has been delayed due to poor reception from fans. Prince of Persia also has another title reportedly being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.
Splinter Cell Remake is still in early production and it is being developed by Ubisoft Toronto with a 2024/2025 expected release date.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is on track to be released in 2022. Minimal new details have been shared since the announcement at E3 in June 2021.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora from Massive Entertainment is expected to be released between April 2022 and March 2023. Henderson says it is on track and more details are coming soon.
Assassin’s Creed Rift has a projected release date of Q4 2022 to Q2 2023 and is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Assassin’s Creed Infinity, the live-service game that is still in early production is expected to be released between 2024 to 2025.
Ghost Recon Frontline has a lot of uncertainty surrounding it, especially regarding the place of NFTs in the game. The free-to-play FPS is still far from release.
XDefiant was revealed in 2021 but has undergone major changes since then, still expected to be released in the beginning of 2023. Ubisoft San Francisco is working on this game and it is another free-to-play FPS title.
The Division Heartland is almost ready to be released according to Henderson. The game will be the first of three free-to-play FPS games from Ubisoft and is likely to be released between April 2022 to March 2023.
Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel is in the works at Ubisoft Quebec. The studio has been hiring talent for the game but there is no speculative release date.
Rainbow Six Siege Mobile is expected to be revealed on April 6th. The game was developed by WeGame, a subsidiary of Tencent and is expected to be released in 2023.
Additional games listed by Tom Henderson include,
Skull Bones (April 2022 to March 2023)
The Crew 3
Roller Champions (2022)
Beyond Good and Evil 2
The Division Mobile
Xbox Game Pass Success
Xbox Game Pass launched in 2017 and has since become an integral part of the Xbox strategy. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer considers the subscription service a core offering, giving players access to hundreds of games across Xbox and Windows PC. The service’s success was unknown until last week's appearance at the 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC). Here’s what we learned,
As of January 2022, Xbox Game Pass has attracted 25 million subscribers
Xbox has 60% market share over Western game subscription services based on consumer spending (Apple Arcade & PlayStation Now account for 7% each)
Subscribers play 40% more games after joining Game Pass
Members spend 50% more on in-game purchases
On average, Game Pass games see an 8.3x lift in players
For Day 1 launches, major publishers see a 3.5x lift in players while Indie titles see a 15x lift in players
Independent Developers have seen triple-digit growth for their pay-to-play titles
Microsoft also announced Xbox Game Studios’ new Cloud Gaming division led by industry veteran Kim Swift. The new first-party cloud publishing division will work with studios to develop cloud-native titles and bring them exclusively to the Xbox ecosystem. Kim Swift was very clear in their belief that “cloud gaming has huge potential upside for reach and accessibility”, but acknowledged the technology is still in its infancy.
Microsoft filed a trademark registration for “start.gg” under various classifications that include video games, software and the organization of esports competitions and streaming.
Team Spirit announced that they’ve abandoned their plans to expand operations in Moscow and have opened an office in Belgrade, Serbia. The team has already relocated 60% of their staff as well as both their CS:GO and Dota rosters to the new office.
Coca-Cola has partnered with Riot Games to become the worldwide founding partner of Wild Rift esports. Both companies will collaborate by making “unique fan experiences”, similar to how they worked together with League of Legends esports.
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Split 2 Playoffs will be held in Stockholm, Sweden at the end of April. 40 teams from around the world will come together at the LAN event to compete for their share of the $1 million prize pool.
The 2022 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational will reportedly be held in South Korea for the first time in League of Legends history. In terms of another LoL first, TSM have failed to qualify for the LCS Playoffs for the first time in team history.
Fortnite has released a limited-time “no building” mechanic for the launch of Chapter 3 Season 2. The mode may receive a permanent playlist going forward.
The Witcher is getting another instalment. CD Projekt RED confirmed that a new game is in early development, in close collaboration with Epic Games.
Lost Ark could be coming to Xbox and PlayStation if there is enough demand for it says Soomin Park, Amazon Games’ franchise lead.
Fable reboot developer Playground Games is reportedly facing development issues. The game was announced in July 2020 and there has been no updates.
Hellblade 2 is listening to player feedback to create a high quality experience. Ninja Theory wants there to be a lot of variety in the game.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has officially been delayed until Spring 2023. The game was originally supposed to be released in 2022.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC towards the end of 2022. The game will include a cross-platform multiplayer.
FIFA has updated their trademark to include video games and they’re reportedly developing their own football game according to Jeff Grubb.
Activision is considering releasing remasters of previous Call of Duty games to help fill the space between the premium yearly releases.
Sony has officially acquired Haven Studios. Haven Studios is the 18th PlayStation Studio and they’re working on a new IP AAA multiplayer game.
Game Review - Ghostwire: Tokyo
Ghostwire: Tokyo is an interesting take on the action-adventure genre that combines culturally respectful Japanese folklore with a beautifully designed open-world. The visual and sound design gives players a beautiful experience in terms of the environment and exploration. However, the game is somewhat let down by its monotonous gameplay, slow pacing and bulky combat mechanics.
It's a good game, not a great game. The biggest issue is that it quickly fails to keep players engaged with meaningful or exciting gameplay. You often find yourself wandering aimlessly trying to complete tedious and boring tasks. The city is beautifully designed and defeating enemies is fun, but the purpose of the game, and the content players must complete, is stretched too thin.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is a visually beautiful game that tries too hard to cater to the open-world format. It’s a decently fun game that doesn’t quite live up to its potential. We strongly believe that this can be improved through future content and gameplay updates, but for now, the game lacks some key components.
We give Ghostwire: Tokyo a score of B-.
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Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:CHWY) – Research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group upped their FY2022 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Chewy in a research note issued on Wednesday, June 9th. Jefferies Financial Group analyst S. Wissink now forecasts that the company will earn $0.05 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $0.04. Jefferies Financial Group currently has a “Buy” rating and a $105.00 target price on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group also issued estimates for Chewy’s FY2023 earnings at $0.35 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $0.92 EPS.
Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Chewy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 2nd. Citigroup Inc. 3% Minimum Coupon Principal Protected Based Upon Russell started coverage on Chewy in a research note on Monday, March 15th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $95.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Chewy from $76.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 31st. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Guggenheim started coverage on Chewy in a research note on Monday, May 3rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $95.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Credit Suisse Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $121.00 target price on shares of Chewy in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.56.
Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 9th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $2.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.12) earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 31.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CHWY. Advisory Services Network LLC grew its position in shares of Chewy by 8.3% in the 1st quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 7,330 shares of the company’s stock valued at $621,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the period. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group acquired a new stake in shares of Chewy during the first quarter worth $561,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Chewy by 3,703.0% in the 1st quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 268,377 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,734,000 after acquiring an additional 261,320 shares in the last quarter. Stonnington Group LLC acquired a new position in Chewy in the 1st quarter worth $285,000. Finally, B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG bought a new position in Chewy during the 1st quarter worth about $339,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.19% of the company’s stock.
In related news, major shareholder Argos Holdings Gp Llc sold 6,150,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, April 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.50, for a total transaction of $501,225,000.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Stacy Bowman sold 11,422 shares of Chewy stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.00, for a total value of $993,714.00. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 77,590 shares in the company, valued at $6,750,330. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.67% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Chewy, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the pure play e-commerce business in the United States. The company provides pet food and treats, pet supplies and pet medications, and other pet-health products, as well as pet services for dogs, cats, fish, birds, small pets, horses, and reptiles through its chewy.com retail Website, as well as its mobile applications.
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Feature: The new magazines, part 3
In this three-part strategy magazine feature, writer Melita Kuburas looks at how magazines are reinventing themselves in the face of a rapidly changing mediaverse. Today, she looks at innovations in print advertising.
In this three-part strategy magazine feature adapted for Media in Canada, writer Melita Kuburas looks at how magazines are reinventing themselves in the face of a rapidly changing mediaverse. In the third and final instalment, a look how traditional print advertising is changing to meet the needs of a transmedia audience.
In today’s media environment, print advertising is increasingly not just about single- or double-page spreads. In fact, many of the most innovative print campaigns today are anchored on the page, but also include digital strategies involving social media or online elements.
Today’s Parent, for instance, last fall worked with Microsoft and M2 Universal on an cover execution where parents could upload photos of their kids online and have the issue sent to them with their child on the cover.
In April, Elle Canada launched a contest with Mattel’s Barbie whereby readers could style their own Barbie online for a chance to win a custom-tailored little black dress, created by the winner of the New Labels Fashion Design Competition (sponsored by Barbie). The buy, handled by Carat, featured a glossy mock-cover insert with Barbie as the cover model, and various Teresas and Skippers modelling little black numbers with drive-to-web callout.
For the same issue, the cover was wrapped in a pink (matching Barbie) Maybelline New York ad that stretched across the cover to prove that the brand’s cover-up foundation is durable and flexible, ‘beyond any stretch of the imagination.’
Dynamite, a Canadian clothing retailer, also partnered with Elle Canada and Elle Quebec to launch a viral campaign that places the viewer in a gossip-entertainment style video, and puts her face on the Elle cover. Arranged internally by the brand, the effort was promoted on ElleCanada.com and ElleQuebec.com.
Saunders recently executed a unique buy for client P&G that extended to the web property of Canadian House & Home magazine. The execution featured four cleaning and laundry products in a mini-mag, titled Clean Style, that ran in the May issue. The mini-mag drove to an online product scavenger hunt, in which consumers could win $20,000 by spotting items in a video featuring designer Lynda Reeves.
However, the paucity of this type of innovative digital opportunity for advertisers is frustrating to Saunders, and she is not satisfied with ‘we’re working on it,’ which is what she’s hearing from some Canadian publishers. ‘They’re behind in this market. The iPad has been out here for months – okay, so now what? There are no applications from them.’ They should be leading in this area, but many are not, she says.
In the fashion and parenting categories, despite the fact that both parents and the fashion crowd are digitally savvy groups, Rogers titles Flare and Today’s Parent have not executed any mobile applications. But Kerry Mitchell, VP and publisher, Rogers Consumer Publishing, who handles both titles, says they are active in the social media and digital realm, and she is not afraid of losing readers to mommy blogs and wannabe fashionistas. Today’s Parent has almost 50,000 followers on Twitter and is active on other social media sites, as is Flare, which has a small but active following on Facebook.
Magazines seem to be building in the social space in order to get the platforms – and their readers – advertiser-ready.
Fashion magazine has a multimedia producer on staff. It offers ‘behind-the-cover’ videos on its website as well as a music channel hosted by MTV Canada’s Dan Levy. Vlogger contests and music videos on Fashionmagazine.com provide fun for readers, but these offerings have not yet been monetized.
‘I think nobody knows 100% how to monetize this,’ says Lilia Lozinski, SVP, St. Joseph Media and the publisher of Fashion. However, utilizing their multimedia producer, the brand produces videos of hosted client events and brand partners (they developed three fashion vids for Holt Renfrew). ‘In a sense we’re almost providing a creative service,’ says Lozinski. ‘I think we’re still finding our way.’
Magazine publishers do know their readers, and with competition from pure play online brands, what they can offer to advertisers online is the strength of their brand and the pedigree of their editorial staff.
‘These are proven players in the marketplace who have successfully worked in the offline world,’ says Mindshare’s Hughes. ‘Does that immediately guarantee success in the online world? Well no, but at least they know their readers very well and they know how to produce a product that will attract a certain audience.’


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The leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a new P2P trading functionality against the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The cryptocurrencies available include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).
Binance Launches New P2P Trading Services
Binance, one of the largest and best cryptocurrency exchanges in the market, is launching new P2P services for users.
According to a recently published press release, the new service will be provided to Android users that have Binance accounts registered for over 30 days.
Users that want to have access to the new services will have to download the latest Binance Android application. In the future, the goal is to roll this function to iOS and web interface users. In this way, they will be able to attract the most significant amount of users as possible.
The CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, said that P2P trading started in China, and most of the crypto twitter would not be able to use it yet. However, 1.4 billion individuals can start using it.
He has also informed that the new services could be rolled out in other regions and countries soon.
Last night, @Binance Launches P2P Trading, starting with China. Most of CT probably can’t use it yet, but 1.4 billion people can. We will expand the service to other regions soon.
Anything that makes it easier to get #crypto.https://t.co/GX1sPK8Hql
— CZ Binance (@cz_binance) October 9, 2019
When a user asked about expanding the services to India, Mr. Zhao answered:
“Careful what you wish for.”
Moreover, Binance is also working to launch an over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading platform this month.
In addition to it, the exchange is already offering services to large-scale investors that want to have access to digital assets without relying on a traditional cryptocurrency exchange platform.
OTC and P2P functionality are critical to Chinese traders that have been affected by a central government that controlled the cryptocurrency market and imposed limits on users’ activities.
Binance has also recently expanded to the United States with the new Binace.US platform. Although the new exchange for U.S. citizens does not include a large number of trading pairs as of today, the team behind the exchange is working on adding new cryptocurrencies to the platform.
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Geo Kingsbury enters additive manufacturing sector
Emmanuel Macron visited Michelin on 25th January 2018, where the President of the Republic received from Vincent Ferreiro, CEO of AddUp, a stylised, 3D printed metal statuette of the French national symbol, Marianne
Known for selling turnkey metalcutting systems to UK and Irish manufacturing industry based on prestigious German machine tool agency ranges of CNC turning, milling and grinding centres, Geo Kingsbury has announced that, with immediate effect, it is also offering additive manufacturing solutions.
The announcement follows the company’s appointment as exclusive distributor within the same markets for AddUp Global Additive Solutions (www.addupsolutions.com/en/), created on 1st April 2016 by two giants of French industry, Michelin and the Fives industrial engineering group, which jointly own the company.
The venture was born out of Michelin’s extensive use of powder-bed additive techniques for producing sipes for moulds, which give tyres their tread patterns, and the company’s desire to commercialise its expertise. In September 2015 Michelin partnered with Fives, which brought advanced machine tool design and build experience to the business enterprise.
Richard Kingsbury, managing director of Geo Kingsbury comments: “We have created a new Additive Manufacturing division at our offices in the Midlands, headed by Richard Hughes, to operate alongside our Large Prismatic Machines (LPM) and Milling Turning Grinding (MTG) technology divisions.
“We will be looking to include further additive manufacturing processes in our portfolio in the coming months, signalling our intention to move strongly into this expanding area of manufacturing.”


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Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $157/cwt, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $260.00-263.50 FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being booked for late September/early October delivery. On a cash-to-cash basis, Alberta fed prices are trading at a slight premium against the Nebraska market.
Last week the Canfax average feeder steer price closed the week $2/cwt higher while heifer prices eased $0.75/cwt. The largest price declines were on heifers weighing from 400-500 lb with prices down $4/cwt. Steers over 700 lb traded $2-3/cwt stronger and prices are trading at or close to annual highs. Last week a few commercial auction facilities highlighted their annual forward delivery calf sales, boosting auction volumes. Alberta weekly auction volumes totaled just over 72,000 head. Canadian feeder cattle exports to the US for the week ending September 4th totaled 3,162 head.
Last week Alberta D2 cow prices traded $2.50/cwt higher and live trade was reported from $74-86/cwt. D3 cows averaged $71/cwt. Butcher bulls traded $2.50/cwt higher to average $107.50/cwt and live trade was reported from $92-124/cwt. Canadian butcher bull exports to the US for the week ending September 4th totaled 1,168 head.
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The Los Altos Chamber of Commerce will hold its sixth annual "Celebrate Los Altos" Fall festival on Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the South Parking Plaza between First Street and San Antonio Road in downtown Los Altos.
More than 160 artisans will display their work in media as diverse as painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and other decorative holiday items in this yearly fundraiser produced by the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce to benefit its many community programs.
This year's festival includes a Sports Tent with television monitors beaming fall football, baseball and soccer games as well as other sporting events via satellite, and a classic car show presenting 80 vintage automobiles pre-dating 1969, as well as an exhibition of pre-1976, for-sale cars.
Children and their parents will also have the opportunity to participate in the festival's annual scarecrow contest and walk down "Children's Alley," which features a variety of child-oriented activities.
Festival entertainment this year features music for many tastes, from the "little big band" sound of String of Pearls, which plays oldies and popular music, to rock 'n' roll by the Jesse Charles Band.
Local restaurants will dish up specialties at food booths, ranging from pizza, to Chinese chicken salad and fajitas and barbecue.
Micro-breweries and area vintners will serve beverages throughout the weekend.
The classic car show, going on both days of the festival, is drawing vehicles from as far away as Napa.
The Los Altos Town Crier has offered a 1947 theme for this year's show, in conjunction with the newspaper's 50th anniversary, and is still searching for two more vintage cars from 1947.
And the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few more pre-1969 cars.
To enter your car or for more information, call Paul Averell at 968-6107 or 948-1455.
Sponsors for the event include the San Jose Mercury News, KBAY, McWhorter's, Bank of Los Altos, PG&E, Armadillo Willy's, Le Boulanger, Black Mountain Water, and Los Altos Garbage Company.
Admission and parking are free. Handicapped parking is available. For more information, call the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce at 948-1455.


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Irish Ferries is "unlikely" to operate a service between Rosslare and France in 2019, it says
Irish Ferries is unlikely to operate a service between Rosslare and France next year, in a major blow to the south-east region.
Irish Continental Group (ICG), which is behind the ferry firm, claimed passengers had expressed a preference for travelling from Dublin.
"Irish Ferries wish to inform our customers that we're unlikely to operate a service between Rosslare and France in 2019," it said in a statement yesterday. "We continue to keep this situation under review.
"Our new WB Yeats ship will operate from Dublin to Cherbourg," it added.
Verona Murphy, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, hit out at the announcement and said it made no sense.
"There's absolutely no reason why the WB Yeats can't operate from Rosslare," she said.
Ms Murphy said hauliers would now look at using a different operator. Significantly more traffic would be forced on to the M50, she said, and she asked how the network would cope with this.
"You're sending families on the way to their holidays to an industrialised port and into the congestion of the M50."
Brendan Howlin, the Labour leader and Co Wexford TD, also criticised the plan.
He said the decision to abandon the shortest sea route to France just as Brexit kicks in was "inexplicable".
The ferry company claimed a majority of its customers have a "clear preference" for the more central location and easy access of Dublin.
Junior Transport Minister Brendan Griffin last night said that, given the importance of the service for the South East region, he has asked his officials to "engage with the company".
"From a tourism perspective, while it mainly facilitates Irish tourists holidaying in France, it also brings French and other European tourists to the South East region," he added.
Last year, up to 19,000 passengers had their holiday plans thrown into disarray after the company announced delays to the arrival of the WB Yeats ferry.
The €154m ship was due to start sailing between Ireland and France and the UK from July 30 last year, but all sailings up to September 13 were later cancelled.
The company has said it will finally arrive in Dublin this week.
In recent months, customers had taken to social media to express fear for their holidays as the company delayed publishing its French schedules for 2019.
Last month, ICG said the lack of clarity around the UK's exit of the EU "may have a negative impact on consumer sentiment".
The company's Rosslare-Pembroke route will operate as normal, it says.


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Stockholm’s homeless magazine vendors no longer need to ask if you can spare any krona. They take cards.
In the most cashless society on the planet, the sellers of Situation Stockholm, a culture magazine sold by the homeless, were equipped last month with card readers to accept donations. The move marks a world first, according to their employer.
“More and more of our sellers come in and say people don’t have cash,” chief executive Pia Stolt said. “This becomes frustrating, but now they offer an opportunity to buy the paper.”
A tech-savvy population favours devices over cash in a country that printed Europe’s first banknotes in 1661. Bills and coins represented 2.7 percent of its economy in 2012, compared with an average 9.8 percent in the euro zone and 7.2 percent in the US, said the Bank for International Settlements.
Many think this is still too high. “We could and should be the first cashless society in the world,” Björn Ulvaeus, a former member of Abba, said on the website of a Stockholm museum dedicated to the band.
Situation Stockholm, which costs 50 kronor (R77) and whose cover stories have featured Swedish celebrities such as pop star Robyn and actress Noomi Rapace, can already be bought via a text-message service. By using card readers supplied by mobile payments company iZettle, the magazine is seeking to accelerate sales growth. – Bloomberg


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The staff at Winfrey’s Fudge & Chocolates yesterday was busy putting away the leftover Halloween treats and setting out festive, brightly colored Thanksgiving and Christmas candy.
But, in addition to the holiday hues taking a spot in the Newburyport shop, another crop of colors was also popping up: red, white and blue.
Like everywhere else, the shop is gearing up for Election Day on Tuesday.
Customers will find milk chocolate lollipops in the shape of American flags and stars, and red, mini chocolate stars wrapped in red, white and blue foil. For several weeks, the shop has also been selling Presidential Poll milk chocolate candy bars, available in two different wrappings: one featuring Republican Gov. Mitt Romney and the other with a picture of President Barack Obama, a Democrat.
“They do pretty well,” manager Cara Brewin said. She expects sales will increase slightly as Tuesday draws closer.
So far, Brewin said, it seems like the shop is selling more Romney bars. While a quick glance in the candy’s container confirms there are still more bars featuring the president’s face than the former Massachusetts governor, Brewin said the shop did receive a larger supply of Obama bars to start.
Winfrey’s is far from alone in selling their patriotic-themed merchandise.
As Election Day draws near, politics can be found everywhere from candy stores to restaurants as shopkeepers offer a mix of merchandise to customers eager to show their political affiliation or show their support of a candidate.
Some restaurants are revving up the big screens and rolling out election-inspired cocktails. Voters are invited to cast their ballots by choosing red-state or blue-state coffee cups at 7-Eleven.
And an entire niche industry of election-related food items—including political beef jerky, donkey/elephant steak branding irons and candidate cookies—has sprung up around the ballot hoopla.


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Apple and Qualcomm are at odds with each other, and it’s only going to get worse. It’ll be an even more intense battle between them as Apple decided to open a chipmaking facility in San Diego, according to Bloomberg. The city also serves as Qualcomm’s headquarters. As everyone knows, Apple wants to decrease its reliance on outside suppliers.
It’s the first time Apple has openly recruited in Southern California. It makes sense, though, as the region serves as a popular location for chipmakers.
The search for talent is very much underway. Multiple job listings by the Cupertino-based company seek individuals with experience in chip design. Roles are focused on processors, 5G modems, and artificial intelligence-based components. Both hardware and software engineers are needed for the new San Diego office.
Products like the iPhone and the iPad feature custom processors, and Apple inserts its own wireless chips into the Apple Watch and the AirPods. However, it has never developed wireless chips for smartphones and tablets. They’ll be necessary as 5G connectivity approaches.
By manufacturing these components, Apple gains better control over its costs.
It wouldn’t be the first location Apple entered in an effort to pick up talent from local competitors. So far, there are at least six offices around the world that Apple runs to develop custom chips. Apple’s trying to put pressure on companies like Advanced Micro Devices, Infineon, Intel, and Toshiba. Wherever they host major operations, Apple’s popped up next door.
In recent years, Apple and Qualcomm transitioned from partners to rivals. The lawsuit that transpired was almost entirely about patents. Since the relationship soured, Apple weened itself off of Qualcomm’s modems and went all-in on Intel’s technology.
We’ll see how this story continues in the coming months and years. Apple won’t be ready to drop Intel immediately, but in 2020 or shortly after there could be a custom chip and modem paired together. Then Apple’s done its part in cutting out the middle-man once again.
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Auto haulers have a good reason to expect 2015 will be a good year for them, following a prediction that new car and light truck sales and leases will hit nearly hit the 17 million-level.
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The upcoming 2018 Mercedes Benz SL will be AMG Engineered.
The Mercedes Convertible SL is going to show up in market in 2018. The company is doing all that they can in order to make this car a prominent one among other rivals.
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The car is supposed to be the new eighth-generation car by the company. The car was spotted being tested in Nurburgring but it was heavily modified in the form of an S class coupe.
It is said that its development is recently handed to the AMG department so we are actually looking at an SL that will be built on AMG technology, according to AutoCar. It is also being said that this new SL will have more sporty characteristics.
One of our insiders in Mercedes Benz confirmed the news that this car is being built by AMG department but the news is being kept under the covers.
We are looking towards a new platform structure that will make it unique from the other cars in AMG line up. This new platform will use scale-able racks and wheel base, something that is being used in E class cars.
We have also been told that Mercedes Benz is all set to ditch the aluminum roof of SL. The new model will for the first time after 2001 showcase a multi-layer fabric hood. This hood will be foldable and it will be similar in construction to S-class cabriolet.
The new 2018 Mercedes Benz SL is supposed to get a horsepower of 365bhp. It will also have an added turbocharged 3.0 liter inline six cylinder petrol unit. We have also been told that 435bhp will be used in the SL 400 version too.
Above these all SL 500 will feature AMG 4.0 liter engine which will be V8 and will showcase a horsepower of 455bhp.


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Whether it’s sourcing a high-end bottle of wine at the last minute, supplying an ultra-exotic bird in a custom cage to welcome guests on board, or securing a last-minute passport on Christmas Eve in time to set sail, yacht owners call upon concierges to satisfy their every whim and desire while afloat.
Functioning like their counterparts at five-star hotels, yacht concierge companies fulfill seemingly impossible requests, often at far-flung locales, for their clientele.
The concierges, whether independent or units of yacht management companies, offer retainer-based or a-la-carte services.
“It’s all about offering an impeccable level of service whilst fulfilling their every need,” says Daisy Eloise Margaret Green, director of Anchor Concierge and Super Yacht Services, which is based in Antigua. “Our motto is ‘The answer is yes,’ now what is your question?”
She didn’t hesitate when a client asked her to put on a production of Pirates of the Caribbean at an old fort. “We took care of everything—the actors, the costumes, and we even got a real cannon,” she says. Super Yacht Services Falmouth UK, which operates out of the Falmouth Harbour U.K., provides every service from arrival and dockage help to gourmet provisions and sail repairs.
Owner Anne Carson, a former yacht chef, and her husband, captain Steve Carson, field requests from owners and captains of superyachts who are passing through England’s southwestern coastal town of Cornwall.
For yacht concierges, no detail is ever overlooked—or too difficult to pin down.
“Since we started in 2017, there’s only been one request that we have not been able to fulfill,” she says. “Someone wanted a bottle of Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon last summer for a boat in Scotland. We couldn’t get it because we only had 24 hours notice; we used Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon as a replacement.”
One of the newer options, YachtLife is an app designed for chartering luxury and private yachts around the world that operates in more than 30 markets and offers access to more than 500 yachts. Its membership program includes VIP access to partner events, special pricing and discounts on products and services, and a concierge.
Kristi Chesher, managing partner of BWA Yachting, which has headquarters in Monaco, and offices throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the U.S., says yacht owners and their guests expect and request once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
“I’ve planned several events, including a Fourth of July party in New York City with ice sculptures of the Statue of Liberty,” she says.
One of her more unusual dining requests, she adds, was from a chef on Nantucket Island who wanted to serve blue-footed chickens. “We had to have them flown in from the mainland,” she says. YachtGopher, which is based in Poole, England, specializes in race logistics and regatta support for Grand Prix race yachts and superyachts, and also performs the same function as a travel agent. Founder Tamsin Seabright says time is of the essence for her clients. When she was asked to transport a supersize superyacht sail from the British Virgin Islands to Antigua some 200 miles away so it could be repaired and transported to St. Barts for the St Barths Bucket Regatta that set sail a few days later, she sprang into action. “I chartered the largest cargo plane possible,” she says.
Clearing customs in Antigua was Seabright’s next big hurdle. “Typically shipments get stuck for days or weeks,” she says. “I negotiated, and after a lot of emails and phone calls, they agreed to treat it as a temporary import, and they also allowed a truck to drive on the runway to crane it off the plane at landing, something I was told by everyone would never happen.”
The yacht, she adds, placed fourth in its class in the regatta.


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Scott joins Leo to talk about the OLED burn-in problem that some LG phone users have been complaining about. Scott says that OLED TV makers have been using a technique called "pixel shifting" or "pixel orbiting" to combat burn-in since the pixels are subtly and constantly changing. Now phone makers are using the same technique. But it's odd because Leo says that both Samsung and Apple are using OLED screens and there haven't been many complaints. Scott says as long as you don't have the same TV image on for hours at a time, burn-in won't be an issue.
Leo got the Apple TV 4K yesterday and says it looks really good. Scott says there's some really great stuff in it and he thinks it could be a Roku killer. It's very polished and crisp. Scott says that the one problem the Apple TV 4K has is that the up conversion feature isn't the best and as such, anything you watch that isn't 4K at 60p doesn't look all that great. Apple is planning to address the problem with a TVOS firmware update 11.02 which will feature "auto switching" that will fix the up convert problem.
Scott says that there's a dreaded disease in home theater, and technology in general, called upgrade-itus. Sure, TV manufacturers come out with new models that address customer comments and wants, as well as new features, but for the basics, there's really nothing anything new this year over last. Just more whistles and bells.
What is the real difference between 4K streaming and ultra Blu-ray discs? Scott Wilkinson says that most of the Ultra Blu-ray discs on the market are now 4K HDR. Streaming content is making the move to HDR, and several of the TV shows streaming are in 4K. Netflix is the leader in this. Stranger Things is going to be streaming in 4K HDR as well, but it won't be as good because of bitrate. It'll top out at about 25 Mbps streaming, and it's data compressed, while 4K Blu-ray HDR is about 100 Mbps uncompressed. Renting Blu-rays is an option, but finding HDR Blu-rays can be a challenge.
Scott says that Vizio has a new higher end 65" UHD LED TV that includes Dolby Vision and HDR10 for $1200. Scott says it's a great TV and if he had a gripe, it's that the black levels aren't as dark as they could be. But for the price, it's a fantastic buy.
Scott joins us to talk about a recent article he wrote on AVS Forum about whether 8K is already around the corner. We're going to see them at CES next January, you can bet. Scott says that 8K is a lot closer than we think, but that's only from the perspective of the TV manufacturers who want to sell upgraded TVs. Content is nowhere near around that same 8K corner. Scott says that TV manufacturers can do it so quickly because it won't cost them very much to transition to it in the LED lines.
Scott went to the CEDIA convention last week and he's seeing more 4K projectors out there. Most of them are 1080p, but will accept a 4K signal that is a faux 4K because they "wiggle the pixels" (called Wobulation). There are a few true 4K projectors, but they're over $30,000. Scott also says there's no point in waiting for full 4K because it's going to be awhile before they are affordable, and by then, it'll be something completely different. Has projection seen better days? Scott doesn't think so. It's still the best way to get that cinematic immersive experience.
Scott is at CEDIA in San Diego to look at the latest in home theater products. Both 4K and HDR are becoming more commonplace and coming down in price. Sony has a 4K HDR projector for under $5,000: VPL-VW285ES. The next big thing in color standards is Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), intended for live broadcasts. Scott says when 4K UHD broadcast becomes live, it will have a huge impact.
Scott is getting ready to go to the annual CIDIA show for home theater, and this year, it's going to have a huge presence for the so-called "Internet of things," where just about every device you have is smart and connected to the internet. Scott says that voice command is really starting to get popular in home theater equipment and accessories. We'll probably see major home theater devices with voice command built in. Apple is going to be announcing a new Apple TV in the next few weeks, plus updates to the upcoming Apple HomePod.
Scott joins us with news that Apple is going to invest a billion dollars into original programming, having hired away several executives from Sony and WGN Cable. Facebook is also getting into their own original programming, and of course YouTube has YouTube Red and is offering their own live TV streaming service. Netflix is also going to spend upwards of seven billion, making it larger than HBO. Disney is also leaving Netflix to start their own streaming service(s) as well. So the streaming industry has blown up in the last few months.


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The opportunity for mobile advertising
With the number of mobile phones set to exceed the number of human beings by the end of 2014, according to Silicon India, it is no wonder marketers are placing such an emphasis on targeting consumers with adverts on mobile devices.
Initially, the thought that the number of mobile phones – predicted to be 7.3bn – will exceed the number of humans is a startling thought; but, with many professionals having at least two phones – a work phone and a personal phone, this quickly makes sense. Such professionals will normally never be without at least one phone (plus tablet) at any one time, and so the opportunity available for marketers to connect with consumers though this channel is very clear.
The value of sending personalised ads
In a piece of research we carried out earlier in the year, it was found that 25% of consumers would click on an ad if it was directly relevant to something they have recently been looking at. This is an encouraging statistic for marketers. The proportion of consumers is sufficiently large that it demonstrates the need for, and interest in, mobile ads, but there is clearly a huge untapped market.
Furthermore, it was found that 27% of consumers would click on the ad if it had an offer or discount. Indeed this is a popular strategy amongst retailers, from supermarkets to upmarket fashion brands. Waitrose, for example, has been trialling the use of iBeacons to provide customers with a more personalised, enhanced, in-store experience. iBeacons are placed around the store and consumers are sent offers relating to products as they walk past them. In the fashion space, many of the stores on Regent Street have been trialling such technology to target consumers with relevant communications as they walk past.
Mobile ads are more successful than ever
It is, therefore, no surprise that, according to figures recently released by the 2nd Annual UK Mobile Path-to-Purchase Study, consumers are finding mobile ads to be more useful than ever before. This is thanks to the “personal, relevant and timely” nature of ads increasingly sent to consumers, thanks to new technologies such as iBeacons.
So, it is clear that a great opportunity exists to target the remaining 75% of consumers who are currently not clicking on ads directly relevant to something they have been looking at; a challenge perhaps but, with a good strategy in place, most definitely an achievable one. Consumers don’t have time to be bombarded with irrelevant communications, but even the busiest consumer appreciates a personalised, timely and tailored offer.
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Microsoft TechEd arrived this week in Sydney with a brand new format.
Eleven Australian startups have been selected for the second intake of the muru-D accelerator program.
Optus and FireEye will invest up to US$50 million (A$57.1 million) on two security operation centres in Sydney and Singapore, both of which will open in Q1, 2015.
Fujitsu Australia has moved its 850 Sydney staff from three locations into one facility at the Macquarie Park technology park in North Sydney. The Oceania office was opened by NSW Minister for Finance and Services, Dominic Perrottet.
Westpac Group opened its $4 million innovation centre, The Hive, in Kogarah, Sydney this week. The 800-metre centre will be used by Westpac Group staff to work on a number of projects including mobile development. It launched a St George Bank mobile banking app MoneyMeter on the Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch at The Hive.


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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Symantec Corp. symc Chief Financial Officer James Beer on Wednesday trimmed the security- and storage-software firm's financial outlook for its current fiscal year due to changes in the way it recognizes revenue. The company now expects its fiscal 2007 profit to come in between 41 cents and 52 cents a share on revenue of $5.1 billion to $5.3 billion. Adjusting for items and its Veritas Software acquisition, Symantec anticipates a profit of between $1 and $1.10 a share for the year, Beer told a gathering of financial analysts broadcast via the Internet. He put the company's adjusted revenue at $5.2 billion to $5.4 billion for the year. The current average estimate of analysts is for a profit of $1.10 a share on revenue of $5.4 billion, according to Thomson First Call.
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The great escapist, Carlos Ghosn, the former CEO of the world's largest automaker wanted for financial crimes, managed to flee Japan while under surveillance and make his way to Lebanon in a big, black box.
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So who is the man who pulled off such an incredible getaway?
Aside from now being an international fugitive, Ghosn has served as CEO of several major Asian auto companies including Michelin North America, Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi. And according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ghosn is worth about $120 million and owns about $60 million of shares in Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi.
Ghosn was also CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which has been considered the world’s largest automaker, according to Forbes.
In 1996, Ghosn became best known for his hand in turning around the profitability of Renault, and he was given the nickname “Le Cost Killer,” according to The Telegraph in the U.K.
Ghosn joined Nissan in 1999 to attempt the same sort of financial turnaround. After finding success, Ghosn was deemed a “miracle worker” and was awarded Asia Businessman of the Year 2002, according to Fortune.
The business guru became a celebrity in Japan and an internationally-respected business leader throughout the early 2000s and 2010s. Ghosn eventually stepped down as Nissan CEO in 2017, while still remaining chairman.
In November 2018, Ghosn was arrested at Tokyo airport over claims of financial misconduct, including underreporting his salary and using company assets for personal use, according to BBC.
Nissan made the unanimous decision to remove Ghosn from the board.
Ghosn’s decision to flee Japan sprouted from Japanese authority banning him from speaking to his wife, Carole Ghosn, he told FOX Business. Ghosn said he felt trapped in his apartment, which was under surveillance and he does not think he would receive a fair trial in Japan, which is why he escaped to Lebanon where he is a citizen and which does not have an extradition treaty with Japan.
After his escape, the international law enforcement agency, Interpol, issued a "red notice" for Ghosn. The notice is a "be-on-the-lookout"-type memo issued by Interpol – the International Criminal Police Organization – to its nearly 200 member countries asking that the wanted person be extradited to the country from which he or she is a fugitive.


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I think most of us can agree that iPhone is long overdue a USB-C upgrade. But despite bringing the technology to Mac and iPad years ago, Apple seems reluctant to ditch Lightning for its smartphones. So, someone else did.
Robotics engineering student Ken Pillonel managed to replace the Lightning connector in his iPhone with a working USB-C connector. The mod allows for charging and data transfer — but it’s not one you’ll want to perform yourself.
iPhone mod brings USB-C connectivity
Pillonel spent months of his spare time working to bring USB-C connectivity to his iPhone X. It started with a simple prototype that allowed an iPhone battery to charge with a USB-C connector. But that rather rudimentary proof of concept proved too big to actually fit inside an iPhone, so Pillonel kept working.
The project, which required Pillonel to pull apart plenty of USB-C and Lightning cables — and to reverse-engineer Apple’s custom C94 connector — eventually led to him creating his own flexible printed circuit board that fits inside an iPhone. The final result is an iPhone X with USB-C that can be used for charging and syncing.
You can see it in action in Pillonel’s teaser video below. He promises another that will detail the entire process, including the reverse-engineering efforts, for anyone brave enough to attempt the iPhone-USB-C mod themselves.
It’s not yet clear if Pillonel plans to offer or provide further details on his custom PCB, which would make the mod significantly easier (but still pretty difficult) for other iPhone owners.
Will iPhone ever get USB-C?
If the European Commission gets its way, Apple will be forced to bring USB-C connectivity to iPhone in the future. The EU already announced plans to make the connector standard on all devices in an effort to reduce waste. Apple is the only smartphone-maker that still manufactures flagship smartphones without USB-C.
Apple could avoid the EU’s mandate by simply including a USB-C to Lightning adapter with iPhones sold in Europe, just like it did when the European Commission pushed for smartphones to use micro USB. But there could come a time when iPhone doesn’t use a connector at all.
Apple is rumored to be working on a “portless” iPhone that will rely exclusively on wireless technologies for both charging and data transfer.


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POSCO denies report on STX PanOcean takeover
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POSCO on Monday denied news reports that it was considering taking over STX PanOcean, the country’s third-largest shipping and logistics company.
“We have neither discussed the takeover, nor do we have any plan of the sort in the future,” said a POSCO official.
“POSCO has no reason to take on the risk of taking over STX PanOcean.”
This came in response to a report by a local economic daily that the leading steelmaker might purchase the shipping company, with the aim of expanding its subsidiaries.
STX PanOcean’s stock had been depreciating in the market since the firm was put up for sale late last year but rebounded on Monday upon the rumor of POSCO’s involvement.
The stock market operator Korea Exchange thus demanded POSCO make its official notice within the day.
STS PanOcean has been experiencing sales losses since 2005 and its total debt as of the third quarter of last year was 5.4 trillion won ($5 billion), according to officials.


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BA's top brass in Iberia talks
BRITISH Airways' four most senior directors led by chief executive Rod Eddington are talking with the management of Spanish airline Iberia in Madrid today amid mounting speculation the carriers aim eventually to merge.
Though the meetings have been scheduled for some time, it is understood the airlines will discuss their reaction to the merger announced this week between Air France and KLM.
BA sees Iberia as the key to the potentially-lucrative Hispanic American growth market. Shares in Iberia, already 9% owned by BA, have risen 7% this week.
A BA spokesman said: 'We have made no secret that Iberia is our partner of choice.' But of a closer tie-up, he added: 'Let's see what the regulators make of the Air France-KLM deal.'
• Ryanair flew emptier last month than a year ago. September flight statistics showed its load factor at 85% against 89% in 1992.
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Google Answers Closes, No Admission of Failure from Google
Google Answers is a failure – Google has finally admitted it. Well, actually, they didn’t go that far. They’ve announced the closure of Google Answers, but they’re downplaying the fact that it was a big flop.
Google Answers was a great experiment which provided us with a lot of material for developing future products to serve our users.
Actually, by charging a fee for answers, you were actually hoping Google Answers would become a viable revenue stream. And, if it was just an experiment, why did it come out of beta? Why not admit that Yahoo Answers kicked your butt, because they decided not to monetize their service?
Still, it’s a lesson learned for Google. Don’t get into any service that has a revenue model outside of AdWords, it will stink. Not just a faint whiff of failure, but that strong skunk-smell you get sometimes when you’re driving, that makes you go “pheeeewie!”


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DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville will host a hiring event Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the new Beall’s Outlet coming to Dawsonville. The location will be the Career Center (inside the Goodwill Store on Hwy. 400). Hiring for over 30 positions (full-time, part-time, and supervisory positions) will take place. Applications can be completed at the Career Center for on-the-spot interviews and hiring.
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DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Charlie Auvermann, executive Director of the Development Authority of Dawson County has announced that Phase 2 of the Dawson Marketplace on Ga. Hwy. 400 will begin ahead of schedule and that three nationally recognized retail firms – Restoration Hardware, Burlington Coat Factory and Beall’s Outlet — will anchor the second phase of the development.
“All three of these stores provide a solid anchor for the phase two expansion of the Dawson Marketplace,” Auvermann said. “We welcome them to Dawson County and our region.”
Dawson Marketplace is a development of Atlanta-based Hendon Properties LLC.
The original timeline for the start of phase two development was 2018 but Auvermann said popular demand for space and the overwhelming success of the stores in phase one prompted an acceleration of the schedule.
Auvermann said Restoration Hardware (NYSE-RH) needed additional floor space, prompting its move from the North Georgia Premium Outlets. “Restoration Hardware has only two locations in Metro-Atlanta and we are very excited to see this national brand stay in our county,” Auvermann said.
Burlington Coat Factory (NYSE-BURL) will be adding a new location to its inventory of over 540 stores nationwide. Burlington is a major off-price retailer specializing in coats, suits and sportswear.
Dawson Marketplace will also be home to a new Beall’s Outlet. The private family-owned retailer, which specializes in southern lifestyle apparel and offers an extensive line of men’s suits and casual wear, has 450 stores in 17 southern states. Beall’s was named the menswear industry 2016 retailer of the year.
Auvermann stated, “All three of these stores provide a solid anchor for the phase two expansion
Formal ceremonies marking the start of phase two will be held mid-summer. Auvermann also noted that an additional phase two anchor may be announced in the near future.


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BOSTON — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced a new program to help support small businesses this holiday shopping season.
Every Saturday from now until the day after Christmas, people can park for free at any city meter for up to two hours.
“While shopping during the holiday season will look different this year, we are doing more than ever to help our small businesses get through a very difficult time,” said Mayor Walsh in a press release. “Our small businesses contribute so much to our local economy, and I encourage everyone to shop safely and shop local this year.”
There are 8,000 parking meters located throughout Boston’s downtown and in many of the city’s residential neighborhoods that host commercial districts. Free two-hour parking will be available on:
- Saturday, Nov. 28
- Saturday, Dec. 5
- Saturday, Dec. 12
- Saturday, Dec. 19
- Saturday, Dec. 27
If you don’t have a car to get you to the stores, the city is also offering a 30% discount on annual memberships for the Bluebikes bike-sharing program. That will be available on Nov. 30, Cyber Monday.
The city is also offering free 90-day Bluebikes passes for retail and restaurant employees in Boston.
In an effort to support city eateries, Mayor Walsh announced restaurants can continue to serve customers outside through the winter months.
Outdoor dining was supposed to end Tuesday but has now been extended indefinitely so long as the tables and chairs are located on the restaurant’s private property.
Outdoor dining areas on public streets and sidewalks must be removed by Tuesday. The mayor said expanded outdoor dining will likely resume in the spring when the weather improves. He is set to release more details about that plan sometime next week.
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It looks like Nokia does not intend to leave the Windows enthusiasts in China with one model only. The Nokia Lumia 920T was officially launched last week on China Mobile network, and today the manufacturer introduced next Chinese versions of its latest Windows smartphones: Lumia 620, Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. All three models are now officially open for pre-orders without contract at prices of ¥1,999 ($320) for low-end Nokia Lumia 620, ¥3,499 ($560) for the mid-range Lumia 820, and ¥4,599 ($736) for the high-end Lumia 920T. All devices are expected to arrive to major retailers on Chinese market, however, Nokia did not disclosed when exactly all devices will be available.
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Schein Income Lower on Fluvirin
Although Melville, NY-based Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC) reported strong net sales for both the fourth quarter and the year, its bottom line was hurt by the pulling of the Fluvirin vaccine by its manufacturer.
The supplier of medical, dental, and veterinary products was the primary distributor of Fluvirin to the U.S. market. On Oct. 5, Chiron Corp., the manufacturer of Fluvirin, said it would not supply the influenza vaccine this season. Schein took a fourth-quarter one-time charge of $13.2 million as a result.
Fourth-quarter net income totaled $29.6 million, compared with $35.5 million for 2003. Excluding the charge, net income for the quarter ended Dec. 25 would have been $37.9 million, up nearly 7% from the previous year. Net sales for the fourth quarter were a record $1.19 billion, up 26% from $946.9 million.
For the year, sales reached $4.1 billion, up 20% from $3.4 billion for 2003. Net income was down 7%, to $128.2 million from $137.5 million.
Acquisition Fuels Sportsman’s Guide
Thanks in part to its June 29 acquisition of The Golf Warehouse and TGW.com, South St. Paul, MN-based The Sportsman’s Guide (Nasdaq: SGDE) reported higher annual sales and income.
The outdoor gear cataloger posted a 23% rise in earnings, to $7.6 million for the year ended Dec. 31, compared with $6.2 million for 2003. Sales jumped 19%, to $232.5 million from $194.7 million.
Excluding the acquisition, sales from the core business rose 6% for the year. Internet-based sales accounted for 42% of its revenue, compared with 36% a year earlier.
Sales for the fourth quarter increased 29%, to $92.5 million. Fourth-quarter net earnings increased 21%, to $4.6 million.
In a release, Sportsman’s Guide said it made progress toward paying down the debt incurred as a result of the TGW acquisition, ending the year with $8.6 million in cash and $5.0 million in long-term bank debt.


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>Clothing retailer H&M to open store in Galleria
H&M, a Swedish clothing retailer with a global presence, is preparing to open a store in Walden Galleria.
The Cheektowaga mall location is among seven that H&M on its website says are scheduled to open this spring. Walden Galleria referred calls about the opening to an H&M spokeswoman, who could not be reached to comment.
H&M, which sells clothing for men, women and children, has 34 stores in New York State, but this will be its first location in the state west of Rochester. H&M also has a location in St. Catharines, Ont. H&M was founded in Sweden in 1947 and has 2,200 stores in 38 countries.
Also scheduled to open in Walden Galleria is Anthropologie. Construction of the store will start soon, and it is expected to open this summer.
Anthropologie was founded in 1992 and sells clothes, shoes and bags, jewelry and accessories. It is one of five brands owned by Urban Outfitters Inc., which operates a store of the same name at Walden Galleria.
Anthropologie has eight stores in New York State, but none west of Rochester.
>Mattel 'Bratz' suit gets ugly
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- The copyright dispute between toy rivals Mattel Inc. and MGA Entertainment Inc. turned ugly Tuesday, as Mattel accused its competitor at trial of plotting to steal the idea for the popular Bratz doll line that gave Barbie a multibillion-dollar run for her money.
In opening statements at the copyright infringement trial, Mattel attorney John Quinn accused MGA CEO Isaac Larian of secretly recruiting Bratz designer Carter Bryant while he still worked for Mattel then lying to reporters and industry insiders who wondered about the small company's unlikely breakaway hit.
Since Bratz dolls first hit toy shelves in 2001 in Europe, Los Angeles-based MGA has sold $3.3 billion in related products, with $292 million in profits, Quinn said. He said the doll also decreased Mattel's Barbie profits by $393 million.
>IBM profits top projections
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- IBM Corp.'s better-than-expected fourth quarter profit shows the momentum from a new mainframe computer and a pickup in businesses' interest in outsourcing their information technology chores.
The numbers, reported Tuesday, come as corporations are spending more to upgrade their computer systems.
The 9 percent increase in net income and 7 percent increase in revenue compared with a year ago demonstrate the strength of the recovery of corporate tech spending, a market that was eviscerated during the Great Recession.
IBM said after the market closed that net income was $5.26 billion, or $4.24 per share, topping analysts' projections for $4.08 per share. In the year-ago period, IBM earned $4.81 billion, or $3.65 per share.
Revenue was $29.02 billion. Analysts expected $28.18 billion.
The stock rose $3.60, or 2.4 percent, to $154.25 in extended trading.
>Reserves aid Citi's profit
NEW YORK (AP) -- Citigroup Inc. was profitable in the fourth quarter, but only after reaching into reserves that it no longer needed for loan losses. Revenues from trading stocks and bonds fell sharply.
The New York bank reported fourth-quarter income of $1.3 billion Tuesday, or 4 cents a share, falling short of the 7 cents expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet. Citi's stock fell 6 percent to $4.80 in heavy trading.
The results were an improvement from the loss of $7.6 billion, or 33 cents a share, reported for the same quarter of last year. Revenue was $18.4 billion compared with $5.4 billion a year earlier. Last year's revenue took a hit when the company paid back part of the bailout money it received from the government.
For the year, Citigroup earned $10.6 billion on revenue of $86.6 billion. It was the first full year of profits for the bank since 2007, when CEO Vikram Pandit took over the top job.
Citigroup was one of the largest recipients of bailout funds during the financial crisis of 2008. The government sold the last of its stake in the bank in December for a profit of $12 billion.


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Markets rallied last week; Technology stocks continued to lead the way, with the NASDAQ outpacing all other indices for the week as well as year-to-date. The notable exception, though, was the Energy sector which declined despite an extension of OPEC’s production freeze agreement (more on this below). Political headlines have mostly followed President Trump on his first overseas trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican, Belgium and Italy. The momentary reprieve from the domestic spotlight allowed investors to refocus on generally encouraging economic and corporate data. The estimate for first quarter GDP growth was increased to 1.2%, from the initial 0.7%, on stronger consumer spending and business equipment purchases. And, the preliminary reading for the Purchasing Manager’s Index of manufacturing and services activity rose from 52.7 in April to a better-than-expected 53.9 in May (readings above 50 indicate expansion). Economic conditions in other major developed markets are also improving; as such, investors are apparently reallocating assets to Europe and Japan to participate in growth opportunities as their economies accelerate. We added to our international exposure a few weeks ago and are now overweighting the sector. The value of the dollar reflects, in part, this transfer of funds; the dollar, which had risen roughly 30% from 2014 through 2016, has retreated approximately 5% in 2017. Further declines would effectively raise the costs of imported goods; the associated impact on inflation could, in turn, justify higher interest rates. These topics may well be discussed at the Federal Reserve meeting on June 13‑14.
As widely expected, OPEC agreed on Thursday to extend its production cuts through March 2018. The news fell flat, though; following the announcement, crude oil prices declined 5% and energy-related stocks sold off. Investors may have been disappointed that the group did not unveil a more aggressive policy, such as deeper cuts, a longer time frame for the agreement, or an explicit price objective. Perhaps more likely, the market was dominated by traders looking to turn a quick profit by “buying the rumor, and selling the news.” Meanwhile, U.S. crude oil inventories have declined for seven consecutive weeks; domestic supply should begin to fall more rapidly as peak driving season approaches. OPEC’s pact indicates ongoing cooperation among major oil producers, including Russia, and strong adherence to the terms of the agreement. Notably, U.S. shale producers are not party to the deal; indeed, OPEC is facing the harsh reality that the economics of shale oil will effectively govern their price and output objectives. The wide-ranging benefits for the U.S. economy of this “new world order” should include meaningful opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, transportation, petrochemicals and refineries, as well as crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The emergence of U.S. shale as a permanent fixture in the world oil markets will have broad-ranging geopolitical and economic impacts for decades to come.
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Last Week's Headlines
- The second estimate of the first-quarter GDP was a bit more positive than April's preliminary estimate. The gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.2% compared to the preliminary estimate of only a 0.7% annual rate of growth. The fourth-quarter GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.1%. Accounting for the increase in the annual growth rate were increases in business investment and consumer spending, while the decreases in state and local government were smaller than previously estimated. Gross domestic income (the sum of income less costs in the production of GDP) increased 0.9% in the first quarter, in contrast to a 1.4% decrease in the fourth quarter.
- Continuing a trend of less than robust economic news for April, new orders for manufactured durable goods decreased $1.6 billion, or 0.7%, following four consecutive monthly increases, including March's 2.3% gain. Shipments decreased 0.3%, led by a 0.5% drop in shipments of transportation equipment. On the positive side, unfilled orders and inventories both increased.
- New home sales fell precipitously in April, according to the Census Bureau. Sales of new single-family homes were 11.4% below the March rate of sales, and only 0.5% above the April 2016 rate. The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $309,200 ($318,700 in March). The average sales price was $368,300 ($385,400 in March). With the number of sales falling, the inventory of new homes for sale rose 16.3%, representing a supply of 5.7 months at the current sales rate. By comparison, the supply of homes for sale in March was 4.9 months.
- Sales of existing homes were also off in April — slipping 2.3% compared to March. Low supply held down sales as the median number of days a home was on the market fell to a new low of 29 days, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Despite the decline, existing home sales are still 1.6% above their pace a year ago. The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $244,800 ($236,400 in March), up 6% from April 2016 ($230,900). April's price increase marks the 62nd straight month of year-over-year gains. Total housing inventory at the end of April climbed 7.2% to 1.93 million existing homes available for sale, but is still 9% lower than a year ago (2.12 million) and has fallen year-over-year for 23 consecutive months. Unsold inventory is at a 4.2-month supply at the current sales pace, which is down from 4.6 months a year ago.
- According to the advanced international trade report from the Census Bureau, exports fell in April while imports increased, pushing the international trade deficit higher for the month. The trade deficit was $67.6 billion in April, an increase of $2.5 billion from March. Exports of goods for April were $125.9 billion, $1.1 billion less than March exports. Imports of goods for April were $193.4 billion, $1.4 billion more than March imports.
- Consumer sentiment in May remained at the same high level as April. Consumers were not quite as enthusiastic about current economic conditions, but were optimistic about the economy moving forward.
- In the week ended May 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 234,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's unrevised level. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate remained at 1.4% for the sixth consecutive week. For the week ended May 13, there were 1,923,000 receiving unemployment benefits, an increase of 24,000 from the previous week's revised level.
Eye on the Week Ahead
Memorial Day week unofficially kicks off the summer, which is typically a slower time for market activity. However, two important economic reports for May are out this week. Personal income and outlays looks at consumer income, spending, and price changes for consumer products and services. It is one of the main indicators of inflationary trends relied upon by the Fed. Also coming out this week is the May employment report. New hires kicked up in April following a weak March, although increases in average hourly earnings have only marginally surpassed the rate of inflation.


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Leaked Rainbow Six Siege Concept Art Shows New Operators
Two images identified as Rainbow Six Siege concept art have leaked online, with fans speculating that they reveal the game’s next two operators.
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Rainbow Six Siege has added many operators since it first launched in 2015, with Ubisoft claiming that it intends to continuously build the roster of selectable characters until it reaches a grand total of a hundred different operators. The game currently has 48 different operators to pick from, with Ubisoft in a cyclical pattern of adding eight new operators per year. The studio has had problems with leaking upcoming operators in the past, and it looks like history is repeating itself once more: a new 4chan leak involving concept art appears to have revealed the next two upcoming Rainbow Six Siege operators.
The Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 roadmap has already revealed that the next operators would hail from Mexico and Peru, with some canon artwork released in February implying the duo was involved in artifact smuggling. The leaked concept art seems to echo this theme, with one of the operators clearly holding on to an artifact she’d just removed from a shipping crate. The appearance of what may be rainforest also blends in what we know about the operators, since the Amazon basin extends into Peru.
Beyond that, the leaked concept image was corroborated by well-known Siege leaker Kormora, who has confirmed prior leaks in the past that turned out to be true. The images also fall in line with an earlier rumor that one of the operators would yield a shield that can explode after being dropped, which appears to be happening in the artwork on the left. The rumors indicate that the other operator’s special gadget is a grappling hook, making her the first operator capable of traveling up hatches instead of only being able to drop down them.
Several fans have pointed out that the two new operators seem like they come straight out of an Indiana Jones flick, especially given their artifact-based backstories. While some used this to discredit the likelihood that the images are legitimate, it’s fair to say that Rainbow Six Siege has taken several steps away from traditional tactical realism: the game now has cosmetic outfits that range from casual beach-goer to yoga trainer, along with sci-fi gadgets like performance-boosting nanobots and invisible outfit technology. Taken as a whole, an Indiana Jones-inspired character or two in Siege isn’t such a far-fetched idea.
While neither the operator abilities or the above concept art from Ubisoft have been confirmed legitimate by the developers, it’s looking more than likely that the leaked artwork is related to the Mexican and Peruvian operators. The content update that includes them is also scheduled to have an update for the Kanal map in a similar manner to the Club House and Kafe Dostoyevsky updates from earlier. After that, season four will finish off the year with operators from Kenya and India, along with a map rework of Theme Park.
Rainbow Six Siege is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.


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As communities search for ways to return to business, AnyBrand has introduced a treated, fully brandable, face covering, using technology proven 20 times more effective against COVID-19.
When hotel entrepreneurs Colin Graham and Rob Morgan went in search of ways to keep their hotels open safely, they discovered a Swiss product, HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03, proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)*. AnyBrand was launched in summer 2020, offering fully brandable face coverings, produced using HeiQ Viroblock treated material. This treatment has been shown to be 20 times more effective than untreated masks.
AnyBrand is the UK partner for HeiQ, its founder Colin states:
“The fact that we had found a product effective against COVID-19 is very exciting in its own right.
“We could see the additional opportunity for brands to customise face coverings to their own branding whilst searching for affordable methods to return to regular business functioning.
“We focused on producing high quality face-coverings using comfortable, sustainable materials, which can take a detailed print in any colour combination. AnyBrand Face Coverings are made from recycled materials, are reusable (HeiQ treatment remains effective for 30 washes at 60°c), costmetic grade and bio-based, meaning they are hugely more sustainable than the commonly used disposable masks, and can be recycled again after final use.
“Whether a large office, supermarket, sports stadium, theatre, conference or awards dinner, these masks mean companies can give their staff, customers and audiences branded face coverings that they can keep and go on wearing for months.
“That’s a win/win for the wearer’s wellbeing and the brand with a presence on the garment.”
* HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 in labs by HeiQ with the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Australia.


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Records Breached: 500 million
The travel and hospitality industry proved to be very vulnerable in 2018. In November, Starwood Hotels confirmed that up to 500 million hotel guests’ information had been stolen in a data breach. This was detected on September 10th. The breach was one of the largest in history after what happened on Yahoo. The problem of this data breach is that the cyber thieves didn’t just steal the general information like names, address or bank accounts information, they also got passport numbers, travel locations and arrival-departure dates. This information leads authorities to believe that these hackers are seeking to track the movements of diplomats, spies, military officials and business executives. It is believed that China could be behind the data breach.
Records Breached: 380,000
Approximately 380,000 travelers who purchased plane tickets on the British Airways website and mobile app were robbed of their personal data in August, including their full credit card
information. Even though, British Airways did something good for its customers whereas many companies fail to notify their customers of breaches in a timely manner, British Airways quickly admitted to their cybersecurity follies, notifying affected customers as soon as possible and providing instructions for reaching out to their personal banks.
Records Breached: 150,000,000
The health-tracking App called MyFitnessPal has achieved incredible success since it was purchased by Under Armour in 2015 for over $475 million. That same success made it a desirable target for data hackers.
Cybercriminals hit the jackpot when they gained access to over 150 million usernames, emails and passwords in February of 2018. They only stopped for usernames or passwords, they aimed to get more sensitive information like credit card information and driver’s license numbers. In the first attempt, they couldn’t however hackers may take that information and use it to attempt to breach more valuable account since many people re-use the same passwords on different accounts.
Records Breached: 26,151,608
Hackers hit ticket merchant and EventBrite subsidiary TicketFly hard this year when they breached the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of over 26 million customers. The breach was good news for some music lovers — several venues offered free shows after TicketFly was forced to temporarily shut down their website. However, TicketFly took major losses as they footed the bill.
Medicare and Medicaid
Records Breached: 75,000
Hackers gained access to HealthCare.gov in 2016, and 2018 by the infamous email hack of the Democratic National Committee. This site is known as the government’s Affordable Care Act enrolment website.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moved swiftly to shut down the breached portal and provide credit protection to the 75,000 affected users — a relatively small portion of total users, but a major breach just the same.
Records Breached: 92,000,000+
Let’s check out one of the largest and most frightening breaches of the year, hackers stole over 92 million sensitive records from the DNA ancestry company MyHeritage.
MyHeritage maintains that no genetic data was stolen during the cyber-heist — cybercriminals were more interested in email addresses and passwords. However, the thought that cyber thieves could get their hands-on DNA gives us a glimpse into the kind of data hackers could gain access to in the future. With the rising popularity of DNA analysis websites and biometric recognition technology, the amount of digital biometric data in existence is higher than ever — and so are the chances of a major breach.
Records Breached: 30,000,000+
Today’s last shocked breach record coming from Facebook. Hackers gained access to over 30 million users’ records in September 2018. Rather than going for payment information or passwords, cybercriminals stole personal data such as names, relationship status, religion, birthdate, employers, search activity and check-in locations. Just what cybercriminals want with such data remains unclear, though it is reminiscent of Cambridge Analytica and other politically motivated data grabs.
What can we learn from the biggest hacks of 2018?
Cybersecurity experts declared that most data breaches are avoidable with a right protection. A combination of point-to-point encryption (P2PE) services, tokenization technology and careful employee cybersecurity training can provide a way to protect your company from becoming the next MyHeritage or Facebook.
Want to find out how you can protect your customers’ data from hackers? Bluefin offers P2PE and solutions that ensure sensitive payment data is protected the moment it enters your system.


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Serato DJ 1.9.8 - Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 & DJM-S3 Support
Serato DJ 1.9.8 is here and it includes support for two new exciting products from Pioneer DJ.Read more
Serato DJ 1.9.7 - Support for the Numark NS6II
Serato DJ 1.9.7 is out now and introduces support for Numark NS6II.Read more
Serato DJ Intro 1.2.9 - Support for Numark DJ2GO2
The release of Serato DJ Intro 1.2.9 delivers hardware support for the Numark DJ2GO2.Read more
13 Dec, 2016
Serato DJ 1.9.5 Now Available
Serato DJ 1.9.5 is now available, adding Serato DJ Club Kit support for the Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS2 and HID mode support for the CDJ-2000NXS2 as an Official Serato Accessory, as well as a number of minor changes and stability improvements.
14 Nov, 2016
Serato DJ 1.9.4 Now Supports Denon DJ MC7000 & Reloop Mixon 4.
Serato has released Serato DJ 1.9.4, a free update that includes support for the Denon DJ MC7000 4-channel all-in-one controller as well as the Reloop Mixon 4. Read more.
1 Aug, 2016
Serato DJ 1.9.2 Now Available
Serato DJ 1.9.2 is now available with a focus on stability as well as important workflow and interface improvements. Read up on what's new and update.
21 Mar, 2016
Serato DJ 1.9 and Pulselocker Streaming Now Available
Unlimited Streaming and downloads for up to 44 million tracks is now available in Serato DJ 1.9 with Pulselocker, a new online music service for DJs. Serato DJ 1.9 also includes other changes such as a tempo match display option and a number of stability and performance improvements.
14 Dec, 2015
Serato DJ 1.8.1 Is Out Now
Serato has released Serato DJ 1.8.1, a free update that includes important stability improvements for all users as well as support for some Pioneer device specific drivers for Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.
17 Aug, 2015
Recent Updates to Serato DJ
What's new in Serato DJ? If you've missed the last few updates, here's a quick summary of the latest developments and reasons you should update.


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Gold futures witnessed a second consecutive day of decline on Tuesday, August 8, as the relentless strength of the dollar continued to cast a shadow over the market. With all eyes trained on the impending release of US inflation figures on Thursday, market participants are eager to glean insights into the interest rate trajectory of the Federal Reserve (Fed).
The day’s trading saw gold futures drop by $10.10, translating to a 0.51% decrease, ultimately settling at $1,959.90 per ounce. In parallel, silver futures also faced a slump, experiencing a dip of 42.50 cents (1.83%), closing at $22.807 per ounce. Similarly, platinum futures bore the brunt of the market pressure, plummeting by $22.70 (2.45%) to conclude at $904.20 per ounce. Palladium futures followed suit, recording a decline of $18.10 (1.5%) to reach $1,218.10 per ounce.
The catalyst for these declines was the robust performance of the dollar index against a basket of six major currencies, which registered a 0.47% surge to 102.5205 overnight. This surge in the dollar’s value caused gold contracts, which are priced in dollars, to become more expensive for investors using other currencies.
Edward Moya, a reputable analyst at OANDA, attributed the dollar’s overnight strength to investors flocking to the greenback as a safe-haven asset. This move came in response to underwhelming Chinese trade data and apprehensions regarding the credit rating downgrades of several US banks by Moody’s.
Market participants are now eagerly awaiting the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, slated for release on August 10. The CPI is a vital metric that gauges inflation based on consumer spending patterns and holds implications for the interest rate stance of the Federal Reserve.Market analysts are anticipating a notable increase in the headline CPI, including food and energy components, which is projected to climb by 3.3% year-on-year for the month of July. This comes on the heels of a 3.0% rise in June. The core CPI, which excludes the volatile food and energy sectors, is expected to surge by 4.7% year-on-year in July, following a 4.8% jump in June.
In conclusion, the gold market’s downward trajectory for two consecutive days can be attributed to the resolute strengthening of the dollar. As the market awaits the release of US inflation figures, investors are poised to glean insights into the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate decisions. The intricate interplay between economic indicators, market sentiment, and global events will continue to shape the precious metals landscape in the coming days.
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