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What Has Changed For indie Semiconductor Since Its 66% Fall

indie Semiconductor has been busy, from reporting Q1 2026 revenue of US$55.5 million and a new US$25 million radar order to agreeing a €40 million CMOS sensor deal with ams OSRAM and launching the iND881 edge AI chip. For indie Semiconductor shareholders, the loss over the past year was 65.8%, including dividends. If you had

3 Canadian Growth Stocks With At Least 43% Earnings Growth

Accelerating US inflation, driven by sharp moves in energy prices, keeps pressure on interest rates and has made dependable earnings growth harder to find. That is where a group of financially solid Canadian growth stocks becomes interesting. According to analyst estimates, these companies are projected to increase profits over the next few years while maintaining

Trump’s Marijuana Order Is Stuck at the DEA. Here’s What That Means for Canopy Growth.

Last December, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14370, intended to fast-track the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III, in turn paving the way for federal regulatory clarity. At the time, marijuana stocks, including Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC), surged sharply on the news, with Canopy itself surging from $1.15 to nearly $2 per share. Shares

Tenaz Energy And 2 Canadian Founder Led Growth Stocks

Powered by spikes in energy prices, September inflation reached 3.7% in the latest US data and reminded investors how quickly costs can reshape returns. That kind of shock often pushes interest toward fast growing Canadian businesses where founders still own a lot of stock and have their own wealth at risk. This article highlights three

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GLOBAL MARKET CALL: Downgrading ‘Go Global’ To Market Weight

We are downgrading the “Go Global” portfolio strategy from overweight to market weight and raising “Stay Home” (in the US) from underweight to market weight. Overseas earnings remain impressive, but the rallies in emerging market economies’ stock markets have been led by just a handful of AI-related stocks. Last week’s rout in South Korea showed

Netflix Stock Has Been on a Roll. Here’s Where It Could Go Next.

Quick Read Netflix trades at $72.56 with a BUY rating and $81.87 price target, implying 13% upside despite a 23% year-to-date decline. Disney trades at 14x forward earnings with half Netflix’s revenue growth, making Netflix’s 19x multiple look reasonable by comparison. Netflix’s $4.7B record buyback quarter and $27B remaining capacity anchor the bull case alongside

SpaceX Faces Major Challenges Building Mobile Network After Spectrum Purchase

SpaceX Faces Major Challenges Building Mobile Network After Spectrum Purchase ©@Kmeel_com from pixabay via Canva, @3DSculptor from Getty Images via Canva Key Stats for SpaceX Stock Price change for SpaceX stock in last 1 month: -4% $SPCX Stock Price as of Oct. 16: $146 52-Week High: $226 $SPCX Stock Price Target: $223 What Happened? SpaceX

Kim Jong Un oversees the missile test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, (AP/PTI)
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Inside Kim Jong Un’s world of luxury: mega yachts, armoured trains and designer wear

A spectacular swimming pool stretching across the deck on an 80-metre luxury vessel, complete with waterslides at one end, has emerged as a striking symbol of the privileged lifestyle enjoyed by North Korea’s elite. Kim Jong Un oversees the missile test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, (AP/PTI) According to the BBC, satellite

Netflix Stock Has Gained in the Fourth Quarter in 17 of the Last 24 Years

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has a good fourth-quarter record. Going back to 2002, the shares ended the final three months of the year up in 17 of 24 years. This count goes from the last closing price in September to the last close in December, adjusted for stock splits. And in a typical year, the rise was

The problem with telling people the world is ending | Climate crisis
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The problem with telling people the world is ending | Climate crisis

These days, it’s easy to succumb to hopelessness. Whether you’re thinking about the climate crisis, the prospect of AI apocalypse, war or political turmoil, the list of challenges facing humanity can seem insurmountable. It certainly feels unprecedented, and much of it may be. The sense of impending doom, on the other hand, is nothing new.

Mohammed Yaseen
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Former member of deadly Isis cell spotted at King’s local Co-op

18 Oct 2026, 10:10Updated: 3h ago The former convicted terrorist previously entered the UK with a false name. 18 Oct 2026, 10:10 | Updated: 3h ago Enjoy your favourite LBC shows with ad-free Catch Up, weekly competition entries and an exclusive newsletter. Subscribe to LBC Catch Up Plus from £4.99 a month Mohammed Yaseen. Picture:

Michael Burry Warns of a Stock Market ‘Supervolcano’

Photo by BeInCrypto Michael Burry, who bet against the 2008 housing bubble, says the next bear market may last a long time. The Michael Burry bear market warning rests on a century of inflation-adjusted S&P 500 data. On the surface, stocks look calm. The S&P 500 closed at a record on October 6. Yet Burry

Protesters accuse Colombia govt of erasing history at National Museum
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Protesters accuse Colombia govt of erasing history at National Museum

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Colombia’s National Museum on Saturday to protest an order by the country’s new right-wing president to remove works related to feminism, the LGBTQ community, the country’s peace process and other topics. Protesters accuse Colombia govt of erasing history at National Museum Dozens of pieces were taken down from the walls

The Kremlin acknowledged in September that Oleshky had critical problems with food and medical supplies. (34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysfen"/Handout via REUTERS)
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‘Hospital out of medicine’, ‘families starving’: Ukraine seeks evacuation of residents from Russia-held town

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Russian occupying forces were turning the Ukrainian town of Oleshky into a “death trap” gripped by starvation, and urged international organisations to help evacuate its residents. The Kremlin acknowledged in September that Oleshky had critical problems with food and medical supplies. (34th Separate Marine Brigade “Borysfen”/Handout

Is AIM Award Recognition Altering The Investment Case For MP Evans Group Stock?

M.P. Evans Group recently received the Best Investor Communications award at the 2026 AIM Awards, after reporting interim revenue growth of 9%, a 25% rise in pre-tax profit and a higher dividend, supported by firm palm oil pricing. The award highlights how clear communication around commodity volatility, export regulation uncertainty and sustainability issues has become

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Redeveloped port greatly streamlines cross-border passenger travel between Shenzhen, Hong Kong

Huanggang Port, linking south China’s Shenzhen City and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has greatly streamlined cross-border passenger travel since its reopening on Oct 12 after redevelopment. The updated port is positioned as the most important 24-hour passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It operates under a co-location arrangement with a

3 Australian Growth Stocks With Earnings Growth Over 15%

Stubborn US inflation has kept interest rate risks in focus, which puts a premium on businesses that can grow through higher costs rather than just endure them. Australian fast growers where insiders own meaningful stakes offer exactly that angle, because management feels the impact of every swing alongside you. This article highlights three such stocks

Sandisk Is Dominating the S&P 500 in 2026. Can It Repeat in 2027?

Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has been the top-performing S&P 500 stock for most of 2026, until it was recently surpassed by the surging pharmaceutical company Moderna. Still, Sandisk is holding onto second place by a wide margin, and it has risen nearly 500% this year; not a bad one-year gain! However, what’s in the past is

Stock Market

South Korea’s NPS stock holdings lose $136 billion

The market value of the service’s holdings fell 182 trillion won ($136 billion) in three and a half months, with much of the investment concentrated in chipmakers. National Pension Service Chairman Kim Sung-joo speaks at a parliamentary audit held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Oct. 14.YONHAP The National Pension Service’s (NPS) earlier

Super Group (SGHC) Stock Could Trade At A Discount On Its 252% Run

Super Group (SGHC) has delivered a very strong 3 year run, which puts fresh focus on whether the current share price still lines up with what its earnings can support. With the stock closing at US$11.09 most recently, the key issue is how much of the business’s profit power is already embedded in that figure.

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Huanggang Port will boost HK’s global standing via closer GBA integration

Joephy Chan says turning better connectivity into tangible development outcomes and realizing the crossing’s long-term value should head SAR’s priorities The redeveloped Huanggang Port opened on Oct 12, providing around-the-clock clearance for cross-boundary passengers and passenger vehicles traveling between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Under the new arrangements, the port adopts a “one-stop” immigration clearance model,

Do Earnings Estimate Cuts Change The Bull Case For Chewy (CHWY)?

Recent reports highlight that Chewy holds an average brokerage recommendation between Strong Buy and Buy. In contrast, a lower Zacks Rank reflects more cautious earnings expectations based on negative estimate revisions. The contrast between upbeat brokerage ratings and weaker earnings estimate trends points to growing pressure on Chewy’s underlying profit outlook and business execution, rather

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‘Times have changed’: The Italian princess renting out her palace in Rome

In our roundup of travel stories this week: Istanbul’s time-traveling hotel, a slow-eater’s guide to Hong Kong, plus the aristocrats opening their homes to guests. Gone are the days when the duties of an Italian princess involved nothing more than a bit of regal hand-waving and playing piano for guests. Legal recognition of the country’s

Kraken Robotics Stock in 3 Years: Boom, Bust, or Quietly Crushing It?

Kraken Robotics (OTC: KRKNF) is positioning itself as a leading provider of technologies supporting crewless underwater vehicles, subsea monitoring, and other maritime applications. The company is a leader in battery technologies for underwater drones and seabed mapping, and has credible offerings in other categories that could be crucial for maritime defense, offshore energy projects, and

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Hong Kong travel guide: seven must-see highlights and experiences in the city

October 18, 2026 — 12:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. No gift articles left You’ve used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month. Close AAA With its historic ferries, dazzling viewpoints and

Rusal (SEHK:486) Stock Looks Pricey As Earnings Struggle To Support It

United Company RUSAL International has seen its share price under pressure in recent years, which puts the focus squarely on whether the current Hong Kong listing price around HK$2.79 is aligned with what its earnings can support. For anyone looking at the aluminium producer today, the key issue is how that earnings profile stacks up

Is Micron’s Incredible Run About to End?

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) has been on an extraordinary run for the past year. The memory chipmaker has benefited from surging demand amid the AI revolution, combined with limited competition. Micron’s stock has skyrocketed nearly 220% in 2026, even after a recent pullback. The company, along with a handful of others, owns the vast majority of

IBM (IBM) Stock May Be 15% Undervalued As Quantum Progress Draws Focus

International Business Machines has seen its share price move around in recent months, yet the key issue for anyone looking at IBM today is whether the current US$232.14 level is supported by the cash the business can generate over time. Over the past 5 years, International Business Machines has delivered a total return of 130.1%,