Ambarella Inc AMBA shares are soaring in Tuesday’s after-hours session on the heels of the company’s third-quarter financial results. Here’s a look at the key highlights from the quarter . What Happened: Ambarella reported third-quarter revenue of $82.65 million, beating analyst estimates of $79.03 million, according to Benzinga Pro . The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of 11 cents per share, beating estimates of four cents per share. “Company-specific factors are more than offsetting broad market weakness, and we are reporting 30% sequential revenue growth in fiscal Q3, above the high-end of our guidance range, with strength led again by our customers’ new products, especially those incorporating our higher priced AI inference processors,” said Fermi Wang , president and CEO of Ambarella. “Edge AI revenue represented about 70% of our total revenue, establishing a new record level, and this momentum is expected to enable growth in both our IoT and Auto markets in F2025 and F2026.” Ambarella ended the quarter with $226.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, up from $222.3 million at the end of the prior year’s quarter. See Also: Dell Technologies Shares Drop After Q3 Revenue Misses Estimates: Details What’s Next: Ambarella expects fourth-quarter revenue to be between $76 million and $80 million. Fourth-quarter gross margin is expected to be between 61.5% and 63%, and operating expenses are expected to range between $49 million to $52 million. “With the anticipated revenue growth, we intend to drive positive operating leverage and build upon our 15 consecutive fiscal years of positive free-cash-flow,” Ambarella’s CEO added. AMBA Price Action: Ambarella shares were up 22.42% in extended trading at $83.75 at the time of publication Tuesday, per Benzinga Pro . Photo: Shutterstock. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Shane Bieber says bonds led to re-signing with Guardians after he missed '24 following elbow surgeryLockheed Martin Elects John C. Aquilino to Board of DirectorsPÉKIN , 30 novembre 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Un communiqué de China.org.cn. La fondue chinoise, élément très apprécié de la gastronomie chinoise, est sur le point d'avoir un impact mondial, alors que les experts du secteur et les fournisseurs d'ingrédients se sont réunis cette semaine à l'occasion du deuxième salon international de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de Chine (CISCE) à Pékin pour explorer l'avenir de l'industrie de la fondue chinoise. Selon Huang Li , présidente du Conseil chinois pour la promotion du commerce international du Sichuan , le salon de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de l'industrie de la fondue de Sichuan - Chongqing , organisé dans le cadre de la section « Agriculture verte » du CISCE, a rassemblé 11 entreprises de fondue de Chongqing et 63 de la province du Sichuan . « Nous voulons mettre en lumière les accomplissements de l'industrie de la fondue de Sichuan - Chongqing et de sa chaîne d'approvisionnement. Notre objectif est de promouvoir cette marque culinaire, qui représente non seulement le Sichuan et Chongqing , mais aussi la Chine sur la scène mondiale. Cette initiative favorisera l'expansion à l'étranger de l'industrie de la fondue chinoise et introduira des ingrédients et des épices internationaux dans le Sichuan et à Chongqing , encourageant ainsi le développement collaboratif au sein de l'industrie », a-t-elle déclaré. Le salon de la fondue chinoise, le seul salon thématique du CISCE, s'étend sur 4 000 mètres carrés et présente l'ensemble de la chaîne industrielle de la fondue de Sichuan - Chongqing , y compris les marques de produits, les entreprises de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et les fournisseurs internationaux. Il présente une variété de produits, notamment des condiments et des ingrédients au début de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, des produits de base et des marques au milieu, et des technologies de transformation des huiles de cuisine usagées en biodiesel et en biocarburant pour l'aviation à la fin de la chaîne. La fondue de Sichuan - Chongqing se développe dans le monde entier en tant que marque de fabrique de la culture culinaire chinoise. Selon Frost & Sullivan, la fondue est un élément de la gastronomie chinoise très populaire, dont la taille du marché international est estimée à 41,4 milliards de dollars cette année et devrait atteindre 46,5 milliards de dollars d'ici 2026. « Les caractéristiques de la fondue - ouverture, inclusion et participation - en font une candidate idéale pour l'expansion mondiale et les valeurs universelles qu'elle représente », a déclaré Tang Qingshun, vice-président du présidium de l'Association de la gastronomie chinoise. Zuo Yongxiang , vice-gouverneur de la province du Sichuan , a reconnu les implications plus larges de l'industrie de la fondue. « La fondue chinoise, célébrée dans le monde entier pour son attrait culturel et social, nécessite un approvisionnement en matières premières multicanal du fait de la diversité de ses saveurs et de ses ingrédients. Ses méthodes de cuisson rapide et ses options de consommation variées facilitent un déploiement industriel rapide », a-t-il déclaré. « C'est pourquoi la collaboration au sein de la chaîne industrielle de la fondue est cruciale, influençant à la fois la croissance économique et le bien-être de la population, et servant de microcosme frappant de la coopération industrielle et de la chaîne d'approvisionnement à l'échelle mondiale. » La fondue chinoise épicée vise le marché mondial http://www.china.org.cn/business/2024-11/29/content_117577082.htm
CHICAGO — In the days after the presidential election, Sadie Perez began carrying pepper spray with her around campus. Her mom also ordered her and her sister a self-defense kit that included keychain spikes, a hidden knife key and a personal alarm. It’s a response to an emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers who have seized on Republican Donald Trump ’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my choice” at women online and on college campuses. For many women, the words represent a worrying harbinger of what might lie ahead as some men perceive the election results as a rebuke of reproductive rights and women’s rights. “The fact that I feel like I have to carry around pepper spray like this is sad,” said Perez, a 19-year-old political science student in Wisconsin. “Women want and deserve to feel safe.” Isabelle Frances-Wright, director of technology and society at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a think tank focusing on polarization and extremism, said she had seen a “very large uptick in a number of types of misogynistic rhetoric immediately after the election,” including some “extremely violent misogyny.” “I think many progressive women have been shocked by how quickly and aggressively this rhetoric has gained traction,” she said. The phrase “Your body, my choice” has been largely attributed to a post on the social platform X from Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and far-right internet personality who dined at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida two years ago. In statements responding to criticism of that event, Trump said he had “never met and knew nothing about” Fuentes before he arrived. Mary Ruth Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis School of Law, said the phrase transforms the iconic abortion rights slogan into an attack on women’s right to autonomy and a personal threat. “The implication is that men should have control over or access to sex with women,” said Ziegler, a reproductive rights expert. Fuentes' post had 35 million views on X within 24 hours, according to a report by Frances-Wright's think tank, and the phrase spread rapidly to other social media platforms. Women on TikTok have reported seeing it inundate their comment sections. The slogan also has made its way offline with boys chanting it in middle schools or men directing it at women on college campuses, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue report and social media reports. One mother said her daughter heard the phrase on her college campus three times, the report said . School districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota have sent notices about the language to parents. T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase were pulled off Amazon. Perez said she has seen men respond to shared Snapchat stories for their college class with “Your body, my choice.” “It makes me feel disgusted and infringed upon,” she said. “... It feels like going backwards.” Misogynistic attacks have been part of the social media landscape for years. But Frances-Wright and others who track online extremism and disinformation said language glorifying violence against women or celebrating the possibility of their rights being stripped away has spiked since the election. Online declarations for women to “Get back in the kitchen” or to “Repeal the 19th,” a reference to the constitutional amendment that gave women the right to vote, have spread rapidly. In the days surrounding the election, the extremism think tank found that the top 10 posts on X calling for repeal of the 19th Amendment received more than 4 million views collectively. A man holding a sign with the words “Women Are Property” sparked an outcry at Texas State University . The man was not a student, faculty or staff, and was escorted off campus, according to the university’s president . The university is “exploring potential legal responses,” he said. Anonymous rape threats have been left on the TikTok videos of women denouncing the election results. And on the far-flung reaches of the web, 4chan forums have called for “rape squads” and the adoption of policies in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a dystopian book and TV series depicting the dehumanization and brutalization of women. “What was scary here was how quickly this also manifested in offline threats,” Frances-Wright said, emphasizing that online discourse can have real-world impacts. Previous violent rhetoric on 4chan has been connected to racially motivated and antisemitic attacks, including a 2022 shooting by a white supremacist in Buffalo that killed 10 people . Anti-Asian hate incidents also rose as politicians, including Trump , used words such as “Chinese virus” to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. And Trump’s language targeting Muslims and immigrants in his first campaign correlated with spikes in hate speech and attacks on these groups, Frances-Wright said. The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism reported similar rhetoric, with “numerous violent misogynistic trends” gaining traction on right-wing platforms such 4chan and spreading to more mainstream ones such as X since the election. Throughout the presidential race, Trump’s campaign leaned on conservative podcasts and tailored messaging toward disaffected young men . As Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention over the summer, the song “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown blared from the speakers. One of several factors to his success this election was modestly boosting his support among men , a shift concentrated among younger voters, according to AP VoteCast, survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide. But Trump also won support from 44% of women age 18 to 44, according to AP VoteCast. To some men, Trump's return to the White House is seen as a vindication, gender and politics experts said. For many young women, the election felt like a referendum on women’s rights and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris ’ loss felt like a rejection of their own rights and autonomy. “For some of these men, Trump’s victory represents a chance to reclaim a place in society that they think they are losing around these traditional gender roles,” Frances-Wright said. None of the current online rhetoric is being amplified by Trump or anyone in his immediate orbit. But Trump has a long history of insulting women , and the spike in such language comes after he ran a campaign that was centered on masculinity and repeatedly attacked Harris over her race and gender . His allies and surrogates also used misogynistic language about Harris throughout the campaign. “With Trump’s victory, many of these men felt like they were heard, they were victorious. They feel that they have potentially a supporter in the White House,” said Dana Brown, executive director of the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics. Brown said some young men feel they’re victims of discrimination and have expressed mounting resentment for successes of the women’s rights movement, including #MeToo . The tension also has been influenced by socioeconomic struggles. As women become the majority on college campuses and many professional industries see increasing gender diversity, it has “led to young men scapegoating women and girls, falsely claiming it’s their fault they’re not getting into college anymore as opposed to looking inward,” Brown said. Perez, the political science student, said she and her sister have been leaning on each other, their mother and other women in their lives to feel safer amid the online vitriol. They text each other to make sure they got home safely. They have girls' nights to celebrate wins, including a female majority in student government at their campus in the University of Wisconsin system. “I want to encourage my friends and the women in my life to use their voices to call out this rhetoric and to not let fear take over,” she said.
A quick recap of Tuesday's Class C-1 state championship game at Memorial Stadium. Final: Wahoo 47, Central City 7 Turning point: Landon Fye picked up a Central City lateral behind the line of scrimmage and rumbled 33 yards in the second quarter for the first points of the game. Fye's touchdown also snapped a five-quarter scoring drought for the Warriors in the state championship game dating back to the 2023 title game. It was over when ...: The Warriors' defense took over in the second half. Logan Kelley recorded Wahoo's sixth interception of the game and Noah Bordovsky found Josh Fox for a 31-yard touchdown to give the Warriors a 41-7 lead over the Bison in the third quarter. Game ball: The Wahoo defense. Kelley finished with two interceptions Tuesday as the Warriors forced eight turnovers, including seven interceptions. People are also reading... Talking hardware: It's Wahoo's second state championship trophy, joining the 2019 state title. The Warriors finished second in 2023. . Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Lincoln Stars/Lincoln Saltdogs reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Bayern Munich fans protest against PSG president Nasser Al-KhelaifiThe struggling retailer said sales had been “disappointing” in the Christmas trading period and that its cash reserves are “less than previously anticipated”. It said the poor trading was partly because of the “impact of inflationary pressures on consumer confidence and spending”. But it also blamed “”subdued consumer demand for the brand”. “As a result, the board anticipates that additional funding will be required by the group in early 2025,” it said on Friday. Glasgow-based fashion retailer Quiz has been struggling for several months, and recently announced that it will delist from the London Stock Exchange to cut costs. The company operates 62 stores and 47 concessions across the UK and according to its website has about 1,500 staff. Earlier this month, it said it had suffered a poor trading period in November and had hired advisers as it neared running out of cash. Since then, demand has “shown signs of improvement” in December, with online revenues tracking similar with the previous year, it said. In-store sales caused the company particular headaches, it said, with sales trending “behind those achieved last year”. Chairman Peter Cowgill said the company needs to “substantially reduce” costs, which will likely see the closure of parts of the business. Beyond that, he wrote, “there exists substantial risks associated with the group’s ability to continue as a going concern”, meaning it could go bust. The company pointed to a potential extra annual cost of £1.7m because of increases in the minimum wage and employer national insurance contributions. Those policies, announced by the Government in the autumn, will not take effect until April, before which Quiz needs fresh funding. Get all the latest news from around the country Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida and Ministers are scheduled to visit different districts tomorrow to assess loss of crops due to unseasonal rain. As per reports, subsequent to the review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister today in the CM’s Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the loss of crops due to unseasonal rain since 20 of December 2024, the following arrangement has been made for district visit of the CM, Deputy CMs and Ministers on December 29, 2024 that is tomorrow. Reportedly, CM Mohan Majhi and Suresh Pujari, Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management will visit Ranapur in Nayagarh district, Gosani of Gajapati district and Rangeilunda/ Chhatrapur of Ganjam district. Similarly, Deputy CM KV Singhdeo will visit Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will visit Bhadrak and Balasore district. Besides, Krushna Chandra Patra, the Minister of Food Supply and Consumer Welfare, Science and Technology will visit Kendrapara and Jajpur. Also, Pradeep Bal Samanta, the Minister of Cooperation, Handloom and Textile will visit Khordha.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations. It often seems like he's daring Congress to oppose his decisions. But on Thursday, Trump's attempt to act with impunity showed a crack as Matt Gaetz , his choice for attorney general, withdrew from consideration. Trump had named Gaetz, a Florida congressman, to be the country's top law enforcement official even though he was widely disliked by his colleagues, has little legal experience and was accused of having sex with an underage girl, an allegation he denied. After being plagued by investigations during his first presidency, Trump wanted a devoted ally in charge of the Justice Department during his second. However, it was never obvious that Gaetz could win enough support from lawmakers to get confirmed as attorney general. Trump chose for a replacement Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who defended him during his first impeachment trial and supported his false claims of voter fraud. Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable, or if Trump's other picks might exceed his party's willingness to overlook concerns that would have sunk nominees in a prior political era. The next test will likely be Pete Hegseth, who Trump wants to lead the Pentagon despite an allegation of sexual assault that he's denied. So far, Republicans are rallying around Hegseth , an Army veteran and former Fox News host. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the controversy over Gaetz would have little bearing on Trump’s other choices. He said they would be considered “one at a time.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, suggested otherwise, claiming “the dominoes are falling.” “The drip drip of evidence and truth is going to eventually doom some others,” he said. Trump's election victory was a sign that there may not be many red lines left in American politics. He won the presidential race despite authoritarian, racist and misogynist rhetoric, not to mention years of lies about election fraud and his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was also criminally convicted of falsifying business records to pay hush money, and he was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case. Empowered by voters who looked past his misconduct and saw him as a powerful agent of change, Trump has shown no deference to Washington norms while working to fill his second administration . The transition team hasn't pursued federal background checks for Trump's personnel choices. While some of his selections have extensive experience in the areas they've been chosen to lead, others are personal friends and Fox News personalities who have impressed and flattered Trump over the years. Several have faced allegations involving sexual misconduct . Hegseth is facing the most scrutiny after Gaetz. Once Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Pentagon chief, allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a woman in California in 2017. The woman said he took her phone, blocked the door to the hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a police report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. However, he paid the woman a confidential settlement in 2023. Hegseth's lawyer said the payment was made to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Trump’s choice for secretary of health and human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced allegations of misconduct too. A woman who babysat for him and his second wife told Vanity Fair magazine that Kennedy groped her in the late 1990s, when she was 23. Kennedy did not deny the allegation and texted an apology to the woman after the article was published. That isn't the only hurdle for Kennedy; he's spent years spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, raising fears about making him a top health official in the new administration. Linda McMahon, chosen by Trump to be education secretary, is fighting a lawsuit connected to her former company, World Wrestling Entertainment. She’s accused of knowingly enabling sexual exploitation of children by an employee as early as the 1980s, and she denies the allegations. Tulsi Gabbard is another person who could face a difficult confirmation battle, but for very different reasons. The former Democratic representative from Hawaii has been a vocal Trump ally, and he chose her to be national intelligence director. But there's grave concern by lawmakers and national security officials over Gabbard’s history of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics said she would endanger relationships with U.S. allies. Gaetz was investigated by federal law enforcement for sex trafficking, but the case was closed without charges and Republicans have blocked the release of a related report from the House Ethics Committee. However, some allegations leaked out, including that Gaetz paid women for sex. One of the women testified to the committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the woman. As Gaetz met with senators this week, it became clear that he would face stubborn resistance from lawmakers who were concerned about his behavior and believed he was unqualified to run the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction,” Gaetz wrote on social media when announcing his withdrawal. Sen. Mike Braun, an Indiana Republican, said he believed there were four to six members of the caucus who would have voted against Gaetz, likely dooming his nomination, and “the math got too hard.” He said some of the issues and allegations around Gaetz were “maybe beyond the pale." “I think there were just too many things, it was like a leaky dike, and you know, it broke," Braun said. Trump thanked Gaetz in a post on Truth Social, his social media website, without addressing the substance of the allegations against him. “He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect,” Trump wrote. Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves and Lisa Macaro contributed from Washington. Jill Colvin in New York and Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also contributed.Staying Young at Heart, Striving for Excellence:An Interview with Professor Zhang Wujun at Kinghelm 12-11-2024 11:34 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952767221199568561579.png Professor Zhang Wujiun "Maintain a youthful, learning mindset, and continue contributing to society with joy," says Dr. Zhang Wujun, an expert in "Telecommunications Electronics and Informatization" in Shenzhen and an electronic technology advisor for Kinghelm [ http://www.kinghelm.net ]. This principle has been his constant source of energy and brilliance. Dr. Zhang believes that the attitude of lifelong learning is crucial-one should learn as long as they live. In the fast-evolving electronics and information industry, Kinghelm is committed to building a learning organization to enhance its core competitiveness. This includes weekly targeted internal training, external learning opportunities, and a wealth of information integrated on the websites of Kinghelm ( www.kinghelm.n [ http://www.kinghelm.net/]et ) and Slkor Micro ( www.slkoric.com [ http://www.slkoric.com/ ]). The goal is to transform these websites into a platform for cross-cultural communication and collaboration, facilitating academic exchanges and the sharing of ideas, while connecting global customers and fostering diverse perspectives. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952767837554594880226.png Professor Zhang Wujiun at the headquarters of Kinghelm and SLKOR Dr. Zhang, a graduate of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, is part of an elite advisory team that includes experts such as Dr. Li Jianxiong from Tsinghua University and Dr. Ni, a former Huawei prodigy. Together, they work closely with Kinghelm's R&D team to support the company's rapid development. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952768661489403328065.png "Knowledge changes destiny, expands the depth and breadth of life, and can even delay aging. It's like the saying 'The hinge never rusts,'" says Dr. Zhang. He holds degrees from the University of Electronic Science and Technology and Northwestern Polytechnical University and has worked with notable institutions such as the 20th Research Institute of the Ministry of Electronics, Shenzhen Zhonghang, Seg, and Huawei Group. He later founded Koyutai Technology Co., Ltd., and has served as an advisor to both the Shenzhen Chip Industry Association and Kinghelm. His publications, including forward-looking articles like Electronic Charts: Current Status and Future and Performance Analysis of Leaky Cables , have been featured in national journals and won awards. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952769399983245820419.png Professor Chen Xingen, who is Professor Zhang Wujiun's supervisor Dr. Zhang believes there are three core functions of a business: providing products or services to society, creating jobs, and being a school that nurtures talent. He praises Kinghelm and Slkor Micro for their contributions to the nation's employment efforts, helping many young individuals transition from school to professional roles. "Corporate competition is a competition for talent," he says. "The culture of a company reflects the culture of its managers." Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952770070987247468489.png Professor Pu Xianjun presents textbooks to Professor Zhang Wujun in gratitude. Mr. Song Shiqiang, General Manager of Kinghelm, highlights the powerful technical advisory team behind the company, which includes Dr.s and experts from Tsinghua University, Peking University, the University of Electronic Science and Technology, and Northwestern Polytechnical University. Their deep theoretical knowledge and rich practical experience, combined with Kinghelm's robust knowledge engineering system, have enabled the company to continue thriving. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952770382602762256528.png Professor Zhang Wujiun's photography At Kinghelm, knowledge is seen as the primary driver of productivity, and this focus has contributed to a revenue growth of over 100% for two consecutive years. The company's internal culture emphasizes respect for knowledge, talent, and creativity. Mr. Song is deeply grateful for Dr. Zhang's dedication, which has contributed significantly to the company's R&D of new materials, technologies, and products. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952771258706819263036.png Professor Zhang Wujun showcases the Kinghelm brand on TikTok. Dr. Zhang is not only knowledgeable and rigorous in his work but also humble and socially aware. Despite his busy professional life, he enjoys gardening, hiking, and advocating for a sustainable, minimalist lifestyle. He also devotes time to public welfare, offering support to those in need, providing work transition assistance, and resolving technical challenges for other companies. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952771672237755994001.png Professor Zhang Wujiun with the Kinghelm's sales team He also instills strong values in his family, teaching his children to love their country, party, and family. Though he never studied abroad, he mastered English and now regularly uses it to communicate with global audiences, recommending Kinghelm products and contributing to the national effort to strengthen the domestic technology sector. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952772180162377112292.png Professor Zhang Wujun mentoring the next generation of sales at Kinghelm. Dr. Zhang has high expectations for the younger generation and often provides training for Kinghelm's team, covering topics such as component knowledge, RF and microwave technologies, and 5G communication applications. He offers invaluable advice to the youth, such as: 1. Long-term Commitment and Resilience: Try different roles to gain experience and find your main career path, then commit to it for the long term. 2. Contribute to Society, Business, and Family: It's important to focus on the bigger picture, contribute to society, and develop soft skills like integrity and reputation. 3. Continuous Learning and Growth: Take on challenges, seek opportunities to lead, and build the skills necessary to become a pillar of support in your field. 4. Push Yourself: Don't expect miracles in comfort-hardship brings out the best in you. 5. Be Kind: Good things will come when you focus on helping others and giving without expecting anything in return. 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This week, executives from Japan's largest automakers, Honda ( HMC +1.34% ), Nissan, and Mitsubishi held a press conference in Tokyo to reveal a new merger that aims to be completed by 2026. The agreement would see Honda, the nation's top car manufacturer, effectively take control of Nissan as the first step. However, Mitsubishi hasn’t announced full participation yet. Here's what you need to know. Honda Nissan Merger – A Major Reshaping of the Industry This merger would be one of the largest corporate reshuffles in automotive history and would create the third-largest auto group in the world, following Toyota and Volkswagen. Executives believe this maneuver is necessary to protect the Japanese auto industry against rising competition, shifting consumer interests, and a push towards EVs. The new conglomerate has projected combined sales of +$191B yearly. Terms of the Honda Nissan Merger While much of the details of the merger remain to be negotiated, there are some tidbits of info that the public received. For one, the merger would see Honda take over Nissan's management. However, the agreement states that both brands would remain separate and retain their core principles. What that means in practice is yet to be seen. Share Resources One of the key benefits of the merger is that the manufacturers will now be able to share resources. This approach will improve innovations, reduce costs, and drive cooperation in the market. To start off, the firms have agreed to cooperate on a software platform and EV designs. This cooperation demonstrates the group's desire to remain competitive in the fast-changing market. Scale The merger will allow both companies to scale up their EV production lines to compete with China. The sharing of resources will allow manufacturers to create new vehicles that leverage the best aspects of both platforms. This strategy should reduce costs and improve quality. New Honda Nissan Merger Auto Group The Honda Nissan auto group will have a market cap of $55B. Interstingly, Honda and Nissan executives agreed to complete negotiations by June 2025. Next, a holding company will launch as both automakers delist their current shares. Mitsubishi So far, only Nissan and Honda have inked a deal, with Mitsubishi Motors delaying its commitment until January. Notably, Mitsubishi Motors has over 50 years in the global auto market and would push the auto group's projected yearly sales for 2025 to +8M vehicles. Why Do the Japanese Automakers Want to Merge Now? There are several reasons why Japanese automakers see now as the ideal time to merge. For one, they are facing stiff competition from Chinese automakers. China is the world's largest EV manufacturer with +31% of the market share and growing. The Chinese EV market has a projected CAGR of 15.6% and revenue of $100B by 2028. Impressively, local manufacturers control 80% of the massive Chinese market and enjoy full government support. These factors have led Japanese automakers to worry that they need to go into high gear or risk being left behind in the new auto market. As such, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe stressed that the merger shouldn’t be viewed as Honda bailing out Nissan, but rather a coming together of the manufacturers to bolster their market positioning and capabilities. Source – theicct Mibe then spoke on how Nissan must turn around its low sales as part of the agreement. Nissan has suffered from lackluster sales and consumer enthusiasm over the last 5 years. Sadly, the company recently announced massive layoffs as part of its strategy to reduce losses. Specifically, 9,000 jobs will be eliminated, representing a 6.7% decrease in its overall workforce. Mibe went on to discuss how Japanese automakers need to make these changes to remain competitive in 2030. He described how Chinese automakers managed to beat traditional automakers to the mainstream EV market, despite Nissan offering the first electric vehicle, and how their offerings are becoming more well-received by the public. Issues with the Honda Nissan Merger to be Addressed There are several issues that a merger of this size must address. For one, there are no specifics in regard to how the companies are going to maintain their brands while sharing resources, management, and other vital aspects of the manufacturing process. More Cuts Coming Another issue that the two must contend with is the large number of duplicate positions that will need to be removed. Large portions of both companies will have to be merged and trimmed down to ensure the best quality and talented individuals drive innovation for the group moving forward. Culture Clashes Another concern that has some worried is the potential for culture clashes. Honda and Nissan have long and celebrated histories. As such, some speculate the merger could result in some headbutting. Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's former CEO and now wanted man, spoke about the potential for companies not to see eye to eye. He stated that these differences could pose a major issue if not resolved immediately. Honda and Nissan – True Automotive Innovators The automotive industry would not be what it is today if these manufacturers had never existed. Both have provided the car community with timeless classics that still bring joy to people's faces, alongside reliable daily drivers and family vehicles. Here's some background on how these manufacturers pioneered new tech that changed cars for the better. Honda Innovations Honda entered the market in 1946 as the brainchild of Soichiro Honda. The company quickly saw success after creating its first in-house motor. Today, it’s the largest auto manufacturer in Japan and one of the most recognized brands globally. Honda's pioneering spirit has been present since its earliest days. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ( HMC +1.34% ) Vtec In the mid-1980s, Honda introduced Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (Vtec). Vtech provided much better performance for their vehicle, allowing the motor to alter the valve performance to meet the driving scenario. This capability helps Hondas achieve better efficiency and power while reducing weight. Hydrogen Fuel Cell In 2008, Honda introduced the world to the first zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. The CX Clarity was produced from 2008-2014. It features a single-speed transmission, a custom hydrogen fuel cell, and a range of 240 mi. Four Wheel Steering Honda reshaped the automotive industry again with the introduction of 4-wheel steering. The 1987 Prelude was the first car to integrate this performance feature, giving the vehicle exceptional handling around tight curves. The vehicle utilized a slider that connected to the rear tie rods, allowing for a 2.5-degree turn radius of the rear tires. Hybrid The 2000 Honda Insight was another pioneering effort to launch Honda into the future auto market. The Insight was the first gas-electric hybrid to hit the market. The car utilized Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology to seamlessly combine the combustion and electric motor operations. Manufacturing Honda also led the way in manufacturing innovations throughout its history. For example, it was the first to use environmentally friendly waterborne basecoat paint on its vehicles. Additionally, it was the first automotive manufacturer to utilize wind turbines to supplement power. Specifically, the Ohio manufacturing plant has a windmill field located adjacent to it, providing power. Nissan Nissan entered the market in 1933 and quickly grew to become the second-largest auto manufacturer in the country. The company produced epic sports cars in the 90s and was a favorite among car culture enthusiasts. Today, it remains a popular brand with iconic vehicles. However, slumping sales have left the company with a hard decision to make across its production facilities located in Japan, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. Nissan Innovations Like Honda, Nissan never slouched on innovation. The company introduced several technologies that became standard on all vehicles. This forward-looking stance drove Nissan to become a leading brand throughout the 1990s and a pioneer that was often a little ahead of its time in many instances. Nissan Leaf The Nissan Leaf was the first commercially available mass-produced electric vehicle. It entered the market in 2010 with a range of 73 miles, which increased to 226 miles in 2017. Notably, major battery upgrades provide the additional power required. The Leaf features fast charging, NissanConnect services for remote monitoring, and a reliable front wheel design. Satellite Navigation The 1990s saw the first vehicles equipped with satellite navigation systems. Nissan was the first manufacturer to introduce this game-changing feature into its cars. Today, nearly all new vehicles come with some form of GPS system or the capability to work with your phone's options. However, in the mid-1990s, this was a monumental task that required Nissan engineers to think outside the box. Cruise Control That’s right. Nissan was the first manufacturer to add cruise control to their vehicles way back in the 1960s. Cruise control allows drivers to maintain a certain speed while on the highway. For those taking long trips, it can reduce fatigue and improve comfort. As such, when Nissan introduced this option, it was a huge upgrade that competitors quickly copied. Honda Nissan Merger – Future Plans and Technologies Given their innovative history, there is no reason to think that either company will abandon its approach in the future. Both manufacturers have some game-changing tech under development that could help Japanese automakers compete with their neighbors. Here's some of the future tech that these companies have in the works. Go All Electric Honda plans to switch its product line to 100% Evs by 2040. This maneuver will allow the company to reduce its environmental impact. As part of this strategy, the company foresees a mix of EV and fuel cell-powered vehicles replacing their combustion option. Nissan shares the desire to create a cleaner environment. It has listed goals to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2050. As part of this approach, the company will expand its EV models to offer 27 options in the coming years. Powering these vehicles will be Nissan's new All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB), which will improve performance, lower weight, and provide faster charging times compared to today's standards. Autonomous Vehicles Honda started work on its autonomous work vehicles program years ago. This program revolves around durable off-road capable worksite vehicles that can be set up to complete repetitive tasks often required on job sites, like delivering material or removing items. Honda envisions these vehicles, making the job sites of the future safer and more efficient. Nissan has two autonomous driving programs in the works, the roPILOT and ProPILOT Park. These systems will enhance autonomous driving for Nissan owners, allowing them to focus on other tasks while their vehicle navigates the congested streets to get them to their appointments on time. Personal Travel Honda has ventured into the personal travel sector with its Micro Commuter concept. This small 2-wheel electric vehicle is a single-seater, offering an affordable and reliable way to get around town. Honda sees a future where this style of personal transport is more practical in urban environments versus owning a vehicle. Ridesharing Interestingly, Nissan plans to venture into the ride-sharing market in the future. The company wants to offer more transportation options to the market, including self-driving taxis. Honda Nissan Merger – IS it a Good Thing? The Honda-Nissan Merger can be looked at as a good or bad thing, depending on your stance. For long-time Nissan and Honda enthusiasts, there is a risk of the brands being dismantled and never returning to glory. However, for those in the industry, the prospect of a new Japanese auto group opens the door to exciting investment opportunities. For now, the first steps of the merger are underway as the market watches patiently. Stay Up to date on the Latest Market News .B. Riley Financial Provides Update on Quarterly Filing Process
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Cavan Reilly’s 18 points helped Delaware defeat Rider 72-66 on Saturday. Reilly went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-3). Izaiah Pasha added 15 points while finishing 7 of 10 from the floor and also had six rebounds. Erik Timko shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points. Jay Alvarez led the Broncs (4-4) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and six rebounds. TJ Weeks Jr. added 15 points, eight rebounds and two steals for Rider. Tariq Ingraham also put up 12 points and 11 rebounds. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Banking Systems Software Market Poised to Hit USD 140 Billion by 2032ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Sam Hicks scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with 171 yards on the ground to lead Abilene Christian to a 24-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is out for Friday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to left knee injury management, per Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. The 2022-23 MVP missed the first six games of the season due to maintenance on his surgically repaired left knee. He was out for another three games due to a suspension for shoving a reporter in the locker room. Before the season tipped off, Embiid and the Sixers signaled that the team would be even more proactive in handling his workload in an effort to keep him healthy for the playoffs. The plan made sense in theory because Philadelphia needs the seven-time All-Star at his best in the postseason to have a realistic path to a championship. However, his absence early on pointed to one risk with the strategy. By the time Embiid made his debut on Nov. 12, the Sixers had dropped seven of their first nine games. It became eight out of 10 when Embiid wasn't enough to help Philly avoid a 111-99 defeat to the New York Knicks. The fact he's not playing back-to-backs then left the team short-handed in a 114-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers the following night. Signing Paul George was supposed to give the 76ers a bit of a buffer when Embiid is out of the lineup. However, George also missed the start of the year and is on a similar plan in terms of load management. How Philadelphia fares in the playoffs will be the ultimate barometer for how this year is judged. Maybe everything is clicking for the Sixers once April rolls around. For now, a lot of the excitement coming out of the summer has probably dissipated in the City of Brotherly Love.
Estee Lauder Cos. Cl A stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the dayWith a new year ahead and the holiday fanfare behind, this is a great time to set money goals, especially if you recently spent a lot on gifts and travel and want to get your finances in shape. You’d be in good company, too — according to a January 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, of the 30% of Americans who made at least one New Year’s resolution, 61% had a goal that was money-related. Right now, you may be highly motivated to solve every single one of your money issues in the next few months, but daily life is guaranteed to get in the way. Your financial to-do list, once so full of promise, can eventually get stuffed in the back of a drawer while you manage more pressing matters. The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions go unfulfilled. So how can you improve your odds of success? It comes down to accepting that you won’t have the time or energy to complete every task to perfection. Creating a system where you can prioritize, plan ahead and hold yourself accountable can help. Many start by setting a goal to trim frivolous costs, which can certainly be helpful, but there are other ways to make a big difference. Taylor Schult — a certified financial planner and founder of Define Financial, an advisory firm in San Diego — recommends starting with a few overlooked financial tasks. Freezing your credit is a quick, easy way to guard yourself against identity theft. It’s free to do, and you can temporarily lift the freeze when you’re applying for a loan or credit card. Schulte also suggests looking into umbrella insurance , which offers additional coverage beyond what your auto, homeowners and other insurance policies provide. This coverage can spare you from massive out-of-pocket costs in the event you get sued. Basic estate planning, including creating a will, is another thing to put high on your list. Putting off this task can create a major headache for your loved ones if something happens to you unexpectedly. “I know it’s a pain point and it’s often kicked down the road,” Schulte says. Paying attention to your spending is always important, but don’t neglect taking steps to protect your money, yourself and your loved ones. So many money goals are born out of social pressure. You “should” want to save up to own a home, even if you’re happily renting. You “should” sacrifice short-term needs and wants to stash away as much as possible for retirement, even though it leaves you feeling deprived. But money goals should be tied to the things that matter most to you. If they aren’t, you’ll quickly lose interest. “If you don’t know what goals to choose, go back to your values and have them guide the goals you set,” says Eric Roberge, a certified financial planner and founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a financial advisory firm in Boston. You can combine goal-setting with a little planning, so expenses are less likely to creep up on you throughout the year. Think about what expected costs will be coming up in the next six to 12 months, like recurring bills, vacations, anticipated home or car repairs, and other expenses. This approach allows you to set money aside each month to put toward planned costs, as well as longer-term goals. Forgetting your goals can be far too easy, so to make something stick, write it down . It can be as simple as a handwritten list you keep on the fridge, or online calendar reminders that will nudge you every so often. For time-sensitive goals, set deadlines. One tactic is to make multiple lists based on what you need to complete within the next week, month or three months. As time passes and you check off items, you can update the list. Enlist others’ help, too. Weekly or monthly household money meetings are useful if you’re completing financial tasks as a group. Or share your goals with a trusted friend or family member who can serve as an accountability partner. Looping in loved ones can help keep you on track. “We don’t mind letting ourselves down,” Schulte says. “But we hate to let other people down.” It’s easy to get stuck in decision-making mode when trying to pick a high-yield savings account, credit card or possible investments, but eventually, you need to make a good-enough choice . Taking action now can have more of a positive effect on your life than waiting until you’ve painstakingly considered each option. Roberge says that though he’d prefer to optimize every financial decision, he doesn’t because if he did, he wouldn’t get things done. “Everything in moderation is one of the things that I live by,” he says. “Going to extremes in any one thing, at the detriment of other things that are important, doesn’t work long-term.” More From NerdWallet Sara Rathner writes for NerdWallet. Email: srathner@nerdwallet.com . Twitter: @sarakrathner. The article Got Money Goals for the New Year? Stay on Track With These Tips originally appeared on NerdWallet.The US Navy is to transform three, white elephant, stealth destroyers by fitting them with first-of-their-kind shipborne hypersonic weapons. The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive. Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship. “It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making them into a hypersonic platform,” said Bryan Clark, a defence analyst at the Hudson Institute. The US has had several types of hypersonic weapons in development for the past two decades, but recent tests by both Russia and China have added pressure to the US military to hasten their production. Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added manoeuvrability making them harder to shoot down. Last year, The Washington Post newspaper reported that among the documents leaked by former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was a defence department briefing that confirmed China had recently tested an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon called the DF-27. While the Pentagon had previously acknowledged the weapon’s development, it had not recognised its testing. One of the US programmes in development and planned for the Zumwalt is the Conventional Prompt Strike. It would launch like a ballistic missile and then release a hypersonic glide vehicle that would travel at speeds seven to eight times faster than the speed of sound before hitting the target. The weapon system is being developed jointly by the Navy and Army. Each of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers would be equipped with four missile tubes, each with three of the missiles for a total of 12 hypersonic weapons per ship. In choosing the Zumwalt, the Navy is attempting to add to the usefulness of a 7.5 billion US dollars (£5.9 billion) warship that is considered by critics to be an expensive mistake despite serving as a test platform for multiple innovations. The Zumwalt was envisioned as providing land-attack capability with an advanced gun system with rocket-assisted projectiles to open the way for Marines to charge ashore. But the system featuring 155mm guns hidden in stealthy turrets was cancelled because each of the rocket-assisted projectiles cost up to one million dollars (£790,000). Despite the stain on their reputation, the three Zumwalt-class destroyers: Zumwalt, Michael Monsoor and Lyndon B Johnson; remain the Navy’s most advanced surface warships in terms of new technologies. Those innovations include electric propulsion, an angular shape to minimise radar signature, an unconventional wave-piercing hull, automated fire and damage control and a composite deckhouse that hides radar and other sensors. The US is accelerating development because hypersonics have been identified as vital to US national security with “survivable and lethal capabilities”, said James Weber, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. “Fielding new capabilities that are based on hypersonic technologies is a priority for the defence department to sustain and strengthen our integrated deterrence, and to build enduring advantages,” he said.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida and Ministers are scheduled to visit different districts tomorrow to assess loss of crops due to unseasonal rain. As per reports, subsequent to the review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister today in the CM’s Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the loss of crops due to unseasonal rain since 20 of December 2024, the following arrangement has been made for district visit of the CM, Deputy CMs and Ministers on December 29, 2024 that is tomorrow. Reportedly, CM Mohan Majhi and Suresh Pujari, Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management will visit Ranapur in Nayagarh district, Gosani of Gajapati district and Rangeilunda/ Chhatrapur of Ganjam district. Similarly, Deputy CM KV Singhdeo will visit Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will visit Bhadrak and Balasore district. Besides, Krushna Chandra Patra, the Minister of Food Supply and Consumer Welfare, Science and Technology will visit Kendrapara and Jajpur. Also, Pradeep Bal Samanta, the Minister of Cooperation, Handloom and Textile will visit Khordha.
Plane burst into flames after skidding off runway at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 28The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Abilene Christian grabbed a 7-0 lead on its second possession when Carson Haggard connected with Trey Cleveland for a 37-yard touchdown that capped a 10-play 97-yard drive. Northern Arizona (8-5), ranked 17th but unseeded for the playoffs after winning five straight to get in, picked off Haggard on the Wildcats' next two possessions but could not turn them into points. NAU went for it on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line with 9:30 left before halftime, but Jordan Mukes tackled Ty Pennington for a 4-yard loss. That led to a 46-yard field goal by Ritse Vaes and a 10-0 lead at halftime. The score remained the same until Hicks' big run with 10:16 left to play. Haggard passed 6 yards to Blayne Taylor for the final score with 2:16 to go. Haggard completed 23 of 29 passes for 244 yards with three interceptions. Abilene Christian's defense allowed at least 20 points in every game during the regular season and yielded at least 30 six times. The Wildcats lost their season opener to FBS member Texas Tech 52-51 in overtime. Abilene Christian's last shutout came in a 56-0 victory over Lamar on Sept. 25, 2021. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football