
Just six in ten voters believe Sir Keir Starmer will still be Prime Minister at the end of 2025 following a disastrous start for his government. And there is deep gloom about the state of the economy with almost six in ten expecting the UK to enter recession next year. However voters also have little confidence in Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, with only half expecting her to remain as leader of the opposition for the next 12 months according to exclusive polling by Ipsos. Some Labour MPs are already discussing the possibility of Sir Keir quitting Number 10 instead of staying to fight the next election with Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner touted as potential replacements. The survey found 61 percent of voters believe it is fairly or very likely that Sir Keir will still be Prime Minister by the end of neat year. Labour’s first six months in office following July’s election victory have been dominated by rows over means-testing winter fuel payments and increases to employer National Insurance contributions. Party insiders argue that the Government has also made progress delivering on manifesto commitments such as re-nationalising rail services, improving buses, giving more rights to renters and improving employment laws, but fear the party is failing to communicate its successes. The new year will see an attempt to shift away from gloomy messaging on the economy with the introduction of new laws designed to strengthen community policing, step up border security and build more homes. However one Labour MP critical of Sir Keir said: “We came into power without a plan and I don’t think Keir ever really wanted to be Prime Minister. He thought he would be the person to rebuild the party after all the damage when Jeremy Corbyn was leader, and then someone else would actually win an election.” Insiders also fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will take the blame for the struggling economy, despite her efforts to pin responsibility on a “black hole” in the public finances inherited from the Conservatives . Office for National Statistics figures have shown the economy contracted by 0.1 percent in October following a similar fall in September and inflation is above the 2 percent target at 2.6 percent, making cuts in interest rates unlikely until it falls. The Ipsos polling shows voters are pessimistic about the economy with 57 percent of voters expect the UK to be in recession next year. One expert said the economy is in fact likely to improve, but voters may not feel richer as a result. Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: “The economy is probably already in a recession in terms of output per head, but growth should resume next year. “Most people will still see their incomes rise faster than prices, and the increases in public spending will offset at least some of the weakness in the private sector. “Nonetheless, this may continue to feel like a recession for many small businesses, and to people struggling to pay higher mortgages or worried about keeping their jobs.” Conservatives hoping to capitalise on Labour’ woes are in a battle with Nigel Farage ’s Reform UK, which last week claimed it had overtaken the Tories on membership numbers with 131,680 members now signed up. Ms Badenoch insisted this was “not true”, saying the Conservative Party “has gained thousands of new members” since she became leader. Reform hope to make gains in May’s local elections but strategists believe they may reach a “tipping point” in 2026 if they can beat the Conservatives in elections for both the Welsh Assembly, where polls suggest they may come top, and Scottish Parliament, where current polling suggests Reform could finish third behind the SNP and Labour. But Reform also hopes to strike a blow to Labour in by-elections in 2025. A Reform source said: “We are the one party that can appeal to both Tory heartlands and Labour heartlands.”Natixis Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Western Digital Co. ( NASDAQ:WDC – Free Report ) by 9.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 76,131 shares of the data storage provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,455 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Western Digital were worth $5,199,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its holdings in shares of Western Digital by 1.3% in the second quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 15,962 shares of the data storage provider’s stock worth $1,209,000 after purchasing an additional 203 shares during the last quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV grew its holdings in shares of Western Digital by 15.6% in the second quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 1,527 shares of the data storage provider’s stock worth $116,000 after purchasing an additional 206 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. grew its holdings in shares of Western Digital by 10.7% in the second quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 2,203 shares of the data storage provider’s stock worth $167,000 after purchasing an additional 213 shares during the last quarter. Hanseatic Management Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Western Digital by 2.3% in the second quarter. Hanseatic Management Services Inc. now owns 10,344 shares of the data storage provider’s stock worth $784,000 after purchasing an additional 236 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empirical Finance LLC grew its holdings in shares of Western Digital by 2.4% in the third quarter. Empirical Finance LLC now owns 10,891 shares of the data storage provider’s stock worth $744,000 after purchasing an additional 256 shares during the last quarter. 92.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In WDC has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Western Digital from $95.00 to $85.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 24th. TD Cowen cut their price target on shares of Western Digital from $95.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 13th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $92.00 price target on shares of Western Digital in a report on Friday, October 25th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Western Digital from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, BNP Paribas cut their price target on shares of Western Digital from $95.00 to $90.00 in a report on Thursday, October 24th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and sixteen have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $87.71. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Western Digital news, EVP Robert Soderbery sold 30,767 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $68.01, for a total transaction of $2,092,463.67. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 135,398 shares in the company, valued at $9,208,417.98. The trade was a 18.52 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Also, SVP Gene M. Zamiska sold 2,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $61.48, for a total value of $178,292.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 37,448 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,302,303.04. This represents a 7.19 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last 90 days, insiders sold 188,520 shares of company stock valued at $13,306,224. 0.30% of the stock is owned by insiders. Western Digital Price Performance WDC opened at $66.43 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $66.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $69.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The firm has a market cap of $22.97 billion, a PE ratio of 39.08 and a beta of 1.40. Western Digital Co. has a 1 year low of $46.05 and a 1 year high of $81.55. Western Digital ( NASDAQ:WDC – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The data storage provider reported $1.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.55 by $0.23. Western Digital had a return on equity of 8.57% and a net margin of 4.81%. The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.12 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($1.97) EPS. Western Digital’s quarterly revenue was up 48.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that Western Digital Co. will post 6.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Western Digital Profile ( Free Report ) Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers client devices, including hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) for desktop and notebook personal computers (PCs), gaming consoles, and set top boxes; and flash-based embedded storage products for mobile phones, tablets, notebook PCs, and other portable and wearable devices, as well as automotive, Internet of Things, industrial, and connected home applications. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Western Digital Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Western Digital and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Seven losses in a season is unfamiliar territory for the San Francisco 49ers. With two Super Bowl appearances in five seasons, general manager John Lynch openly admits the 49ers haven't earned the right to be called "as good" as the 2023 NFC championship group. San Francisco is 5-7 but only two games behind NFC West-leading Seattle with five games remaining as the Chicago Bears (4-8) arrive Sunday. "I've found the whole discussion on Kyle rather comical," Lynch said in an interview Friday with KNBR in San Francisco. "We have won four of the last five division championships. We've been to two Super Bowls. The standard here is to win championships, and we've fallen short of that, I understand. "But we have an excellent head coach, and the fact that people are talking about stuff like that, I do find it comical. We're 100 percent behind Kyle and what he brings to our organization. Like I said, our focus is really on the Bears and doing everything we can. That's where Kyle's focus is, and that's where all our focus is." San Francisco lost 35-10 in the snow at Buffalo last Sunday night and the 49ers placed their top two running backs on injured reserve due to injuries in that game. Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) could return for Week 18 at Arizona if the 49ers are still fighting for a playoff spot. In a top-down ranking of NFC teams by record and playoff position, the 49ers are No. 11 entering Week 14. "You are what your record says you are in this league, and that isn't very good. So I think we've been through a lot as a team, this current team with a lot of stuff that has happened to members of our organization. Injuries, tragic circumstances, ultimately those are just excuses. One thing I can tell you is I'm proud of how this group has stuck together, had each other's back. The other thing I can tell you is the story's not written yet. We're still grinding, and we're still playing." The 49ers last missed the postseason in 2020 with a record of 6-10 that followed an appearance in the Super Bowl -- San Francisco's first title game loss of two to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco's upcoming schedule after Sunday includes a short week before playing the division rival Rams on Thursday, at Miami (Dec. 22), a Monday night matchup with the Detroit Lions on Dec. 30 and the finale against the Cardinals. --Field Level Media
SANTA CLARA — Neither Nick Bosa nor Trent Williams practiced for a third straight week, and that’s not great news for a 49ers team trying to shake a three-game losing streak in Sunday’s homecoming against the Chicago Bears. Bosa was able to show enough progress to not be ruled out Friday, but he is doubtful. Williams officially is out, as are running back Jordan Mason, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety George Odum. While Bosa has been sidelined since a third-quarter oblique strain Nov. 17 against Seattle, Williams’ hiatus is traced. mainly to an ankle injury but he’s also been coping with personal issues after his son was stillborn Nov. 24. Cornerback Charvarius Ward did not practice Friday because of a personal matter; he played last Sunday in Buffalo in his first game since the Oct. 28 death of his 23-month-old daughter. Ward is still expected to play Sunday, although the 49ers understandably could excuse him amid his grieving. Left guard Aaron Banks is questionable, having missed the 38-10 loss at Buffalo because of a concussion from the loss to Seattle. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is also questionable after returning to practice this week as the 49ers evaluate whether to activate him off Injured Reserve. RUNNING BACK OPTIONS Isaac Guerendo looks in line to start at running back, with Patrick Taylor Jr. as the next-best option, while the 49ers move past last Sunday’s season-ending injuries to Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Mason (ankle). The 49ers put McCaffrey back on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, having spent eight weeks on IR with Achilles tendinitis before his Nov. 9 activation. Mason is expected to move onto IR on Saturday. For further depth, Israel Abanikanda was claimed off waivers from the New York Jets, and Ke’Shawn Vaughn as re-signed to the practice squad. PURDY ALL CLEAR Two weeks since missing the 49ers’ 38-10 loss at Green Bay because of a shoulder injury, quarterback Brock Purdy had no setbacks in his return last Sunday at Buffalo and is full-go for this game. “He’s good. He had to wait a while give him rest and make sure it healed,” Shanahan said. “Glad to get him back to full speed and get him back to practice.” BEARS INJURIES Bears running back D’Andre Swift and wide receiver D.J. Moore are both questionable after quadriceps injuries forced them to miss back-to-back practices before Friday’s limited return. Center Ryan Bates (concussion) and safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) are out. Swift’s backup, Roschon Johnson, will not play because of a concussion. Wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) is fully expected to play despite missing Wednesday’s practice. Related Articles San Francisco 49ers | Six things that helped make the 49ers the NFL’s most disappointing team San Francisco 49ers | Kristin Juszczyk named one of New York Times’ most stylish people San Francisco 49ers | What reasons do 49ers give for allowing 19 rushing touchdowns? ‘All of the above’ San Francisco 49ers | Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker found guilty of leaking 49ers report, perjury San Francisco 49ers | 49ers' Ricky Pearsall still a 'competitor' amid 3-game drought DEEBO ‘IS THE KEY’ Deebo Samuel may be enduring one of his most sideways seasons but that hasn’t diminished opponents’ respect. Said Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington: “Deebo Samuel, he’s a very versatile player, can play multiple positions: Tailback, slot, wide receiver. He’s the key to everything they desire to do.” Samuel has not unlocked the 49ers offense, either as a wide receiver (38 catches, 531 yards, one touchdown) or a running back (27 carries, 79 yards, one touchdown). HALL OF FAME COMPLIMENT In the wake of McCaffrey’s season-ending knee injury, he wrote an extensive message on Instagram this week depicting his love for the game, and it won the admiration of general manager John Lynch. “That deal he wrote was beautiful,” Lynch said on KNBR 680-AM. “I told him, ‘Hey you wrote your Hall of Fame speech, or an excerpt for it.’ He encompassed what football is all about and why we all love it, as much as anybody I’ve ever heard.” McCaffrey’s words on Wednesday: “Football is the greatest game on the planet to me. I love that you can find out exactly who you are without ever saying a word. It lifts you up and breaks you down and it can happen fast. It’s humbling in the best ways. You can do everything right and still fail. Thats life and that’s football. It’s a constant test of wills and those who just keep going tend to reap the benefits of their perseverance. This wasn’t my year, and sometimes when it rains, it pours. You can feel sorry for yourself and listen to the birds, or you can hold the line. I’m grateful for the support of everyone in my corner and promise I’ll work smarter and harder than ever to come back better from this. I love my teammates, I love the 9ers, and I love football. God doesn’t miss. Onward ➡️🙏🏼”
AI a productivity boost to banks but making money from it is a challengeSoho House & Co Inc. ( NYSE:SHCO – Get Free Report ) shares saw an uptick in trading volume on Thursday . 187,684 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 21% from the previous session’s volume of 237,572 shares.The stock last traded at $7.00 and had previously closed at $7.17. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $5.50 price target on shares of Soho House & Co Inc. in a research note on Tuesday, September 3rd. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Soho House & Co Inc. Soho House & Co Inc. Trading Up 1.6 % Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in SHCO. Barclays PLC boosted its position in shares of Soho House & Co Inc. by 1,255.3% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 8,132 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 7,532 shares in the last quarter. FMR LLC grew its position in shares of Soho House & Co Inc. by 303.7% in the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 13,479 shares of the company’s stock valued at $69,000 after purchasing an additional 10,140 shares during the last quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Soho House & Co Inc. by 13.9% during the 3rd quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 17,200 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,000 after purchasing an additional 2,100 shares in the last quarter. Wolverine Trading LLC acquired a new position in shares of Soho House & Co Inc. during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $97,000. Finally, Symmetry Investments LP raised its position in shares of Soho House & Co Inc. by 93.0% during the 2nd quarter. Symmetry Investments LP now owns 19,300 shares of the company’s stock worth $102,000 after purchasing an additional 9,300 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 62.35% of the company’s stock. About Soho House & Co Inc. ( Get Free Report ) Soho House & Co Inc operates a global membership platform of physical and digital spaces that connects a group of members. The company helps the members to use the platform to work, socialize, connect, create, and flourish all over the world. The company was formerly known as Membership Collective Group Inc and changed its name to Soho House & Co Inc in March 2023. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Soho House & Co Inc. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Soho House & Co Inc. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Lautaro Martinez ended a near two-month goal drought as Inter Milan closed to within one point of Serie A leaders Atalanta by sweeping aside Cagliari 3-0. Martinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.
Flipkart Black Friday Sale date announced: Grab discounts on iPhone 15, Moto G85, Galaxy S24 and moreFranklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:FBRT – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 16th, NASDAQ Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.355 per share on Friday, January 10th. This represents a $1.42 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 11.20%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. Franklin BSP Realty Trust has a dividend payout ratio of 92.8% indicating that its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings decline. Equities analysts expect Franklin BSP Realty Trust to earn $1.52 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.42 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 93.4%. Franklin BSP Realty Trust Trading Down 0.5 % Shares of Franklin BSP Realty Trust stock opened at $12.68 on Friday. Franklin BSP Realty Trust has a 12-month low of $11.99 and a 12-month high of $14.11. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.46 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.97 and a 200 day simple moving average of $13.01. The company has a quick ratio of 90.45, a current ratio of 90.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.67. Analyst Ratings Changes Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on FBRT Franklin BSP Realty Trust Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Benefit Street Partners operates as a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). BSP earns income from investing in a leveraged portfolio of residential mortgage pass-through securities consisting almost exclusively of adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) securities issued and guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, either Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (together, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)), or by an agency of the federal government, Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Franklin BSP Realty Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Franklin BSP Realty Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Golden State Valkyries to pick Kate Martin, Kayla Thompson in Friday's expansion draft: SourcesReformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) Market Size, Insights 2031 by Key Vendors-Advent Technologies, Blue World Technologies, Palcan New Energy, More Hydrogen Energy Technology 11-23-2024 11:22 AM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Verified Market Reports Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) Market USA, New Jersey: According to Verified Market Reports analysis, the global Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) Market size was valued at USD 40.9 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 62.37 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecasted period 2024 to 2031. What is the growth outlook for the RMFC market, and what factors are driving its expansion? The RMFC market is experiencing robust growth, driven by rising demand for cleaner energy solutions and the global push for decarbonization. With the transportation, industrial, and stationary energy sectors increasingly adopting RMFCs due to their high energy density and scalability, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9-12% over the next decade. Government subsidies, R&D advancements, and partnerships for renewable methanol production further fuel this expansion. Additionally, RMFC technology's adaptability to off-grid and portable applications positions it as a preferred choice in emerging economies. Get the full PDF sample copy of the report: (Includes full table of contents, list of tables and figures, and graphs) @ https://www.verifiedmarketreports.com/download-sample/?rid=328970&utm_source=OpenPR&utm_medium=366 What are the key investment opportunities in the RMFC market? Investment opportunities lie in RMFC technology innovation, particularly in cost reduction and efficiency enhancement. Companies focusing on integrating RMFCs into electric vehicle (EV) platforms, backup power systems, and marine applications are poised for significant gains. Investors can also explore renewable methanol production projects, given their alignment with RMFC growth. Partnerships with governments and energy firms to scale methanol supply chains offer strategic benefits. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America present untapped potential for RMFC applications in energy access and industrial power. What challenges should investors consider, and how can they mitigate risks? Challenges include high initial costs, competition from alternative fuel cell technologies (e.g., hydrogen and solid oxide fuel cells), and infrastructure gaps for methanol distribution. Regulatory uncertainties around methanol as a clean fuel and market fragmentation also pose risks. To mitigate these, investors should prioritize companies with a diversified application portfolio, focus on regions with supportive regulatory frameworks, and back initiatives aimed at expanding methanol supply chains. Collaborating with academic institutions and technology accelerators can further de-risk investments by fostering innovation. Major companies Advent Technologies, Blue World Technologies, Palcan New Energy, More Hydrogen Energy Technology, China Hydrogen Energy Technology, Co-Win Hydrogen Power Trends Global Market Expansion: As markets continue to globalize, numerous enterprises in the Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) sector are actively exploring opportunities in emerging markets. Leveraging their expertise and resources, these companies are strategically expanding their footprint and reaching out to new customer segments, thereby capitalizing on evolving market dynamics. Sustainable Practices: There's a noticeable surge in prioritizing sustainability within the market, spurred by both consumer preferences and regulatory mandates. This shift is manifesting in heightened adoption of eco-friendly materials, implementation of energy-efficient processes, and proactive initiatives aimed at waste reduction. Digital Transformation: The Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) market is swiftly embracing digital transformation, incorporating cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain. This transition is significantly enhancing operational efficiency, fostering product innovation, and elevating customer experiences through personalization. Health and Wellness: Consumers are placing a growing emphasis on health and wellness, catalyzing the introduction of functional and nutritious products in the Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) market. Additionally, there's a notable trend towards integrating health-focused attributes into existing offerings to meet evolving consumer expectations. The Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) market segmentation spans application, component, end-user, and region. By application, it includes transportation, portable devices, and stationary power generation, with transportation leading due to integration in EVs and marine systems. By component, the market is divided into fuel processors, fuel cell stacks, and ancillary systems, where fuel processors dominate owing to their role in methanol conversion efficiency. By end-user, the focus is on automotive, industrial, and residential sectors, with automotive emerging as a key driver due to decarbonization goals. Regionally, Asia-Pacific dominates, driven by clean energy mandates and rapid industrialization, followed by Europe, known for stringent emission regulations and R&D investments. This segmentation highlights RMFC's versatility across sectors, offering tailored solutions for energy challenges in diverse industries and geographies. FAQs on the Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell (RMFC) Market 1. What drives RMFC market growth? Increasing demand for clean energy, high energy density, scalability, and growing applications in EVs, backup power, and off-grid systems. 2. What are RMFC's key advantages? RMFCs offer higher efficiency, use widely available methanol, and are ideal for portable, stationary, and mobile power applications. 3. Which regions lead RMFC adoption? Asia-Pacific and Europe dominate, driven by clean energy policies, industrial use, and investment in renewable methanol production. 4. What are RMFC's main challenges? High costs, limited methanol infrastructure, and competition from hydrogen fuel cells are primary hurdles for broader adoption. 5. Why invest in RMFC technology? 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This release was published on openPR.For “Hysteria!” actresses Anna Camp and Julie Bowen, horror is harder than comedy. “Horror is really hard actually because there is a fine line you have to walk; you have to make it feel grounded and you’re put in these extreme circumstances: You’re being possessed or pulled through the air, there’s nothing you can do to relate to that,” explained Camp of “Pitch Perfect” fame. “With comedy, you can have a relatable situation and go, ‘I’ve been in situations like that.’ There’s nothing you can compare (horror) to, so you have to use your imagination. I find it harder. Your imagination goes home with you at the end of the day. You’re still thinking crazy thoughts.” Bowen, best known for playing Claire Dunphy on “Modern Family,” agreed. “Comedy’s pretty binary because it’s like either you can make people laugh or you don’t. I can’t watch horror. I’m terrified, terrified! I am the easiest scare in the world, so as far as doing (horror), I want to make it as real as possible. It was hard because I had to be really, really crazy. There were times when I’d get back to my hotel room at 3 a.m., I didn’t want to be alone in my head,” said Bowen, laughing. Camp, Bowen, Royal Oak native Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead”), showrunner David A. Goodman (“Futurama”), and Ypsilanti native/creator Matthew Scott Kane (“American Horror Story”) were promoting “Hysteria!” at the New York Comic Con in October. The horror series is streaming on Peacock. Set in the fictional Michigan town of Happy Hollow, the first episode of “Hysteria” begins with a popular quarterback’s disappearance and a pentagram is discovered on a garage door. As a result, rumors of the occult and satanic influence run rampant through the town. A trio of outcasts in a heavy metal band called Dethkrunch exploit this by rebranding themselves as a satanic metal band, which leads to them becoming the targets of the town’s witch hunt. “Something on my mind a lot in 2019 was we’re living in this post-factual age with social media. It seemed like decades and decades ago, you could trust the news. Now everything is in question. When lies end up getting disseminated as truth, that starts to warp people’s version of reality. Suddenly, they’re living in a world other people are not. That was going on in the world I was living in and I very quickly connected it to the 1980s satanic panic. It’s not really that different because people were saying Ozzy Osbourne, Jason Voorhees (of ‘Friday the 13th’), and the Smurfs were going to turn your kids into satanists and kill you in your sleep. That didn’t happen. It wasn’t true, but so many people got worked up into such a fervor over it, bad things happened. ... It was smoke without fire,” Kane said. “Disinformation is not new,” Campbell said. “Disinformation will tear a town apart.” Campbell portrays Happy Hollow Police Chief Ben Dandridge. “This guy’s a reasonable cop; he’s a rational person who doesn’t treat the teenagers like they’re idiots. It’s all very refreshing,” he said. “I want to play that guy again. I want cops to be that guy. I’m playing the cop (that) cops need to be. That’s my whole motivation for playing this guy: How would you like cops to be, especially the guy in charge, the chief of police? They’re lucky to have Chief Dandridge.” “It was truly an exciting moment when Bruce signed on,” Goodman said. By the end of the first episode, a supernatural phenomenon happens to Linda Campbell, played by Bowen. “Linda seems like one thing, then you realize she’s bananas. She’s either bananas or she’s possessed. Either way, it’s a complicated thing to play,” Bowen said. “With Julie, you can have your cake and eat it too,” Kane said. “She’s this fun, quirky mom. ... As the episode goes on, she’s pulled deeper into this thing and crazy stuff starts happening. That final act of the first episode was my favorite moment with her because this announced that this is not Claire Dunphy. We’re not doing that again; we’re pushing her as a performer. “Julie was so excited about doing stunts. She told us on many occasions she’s very sturdy and can take it. The same goes for Bruce and for Anna. We didn’t ask anyone to give us a flavor of the thing they did before. We cast people we loved so much (in their famous projects) that we wanted to give them the opportunity to do the exact opposite.” Added Bowen: “I got this script and was like, ‘Oh great. She’s a mom. How fun.’ I love moms. I’m a mom, but I felt this was not worth flying out of town to Georgia and being away from my kids. Then I got to the end of the pilot and was like, ‘She’s crazy!’ Is she possessed? There’s a lot more questions. It’s fun to just stretch again and do things I haven’t done in a while, which I found really exciting.” Kane said he felt lucky Bowen signed on at the beginning. “She was the first adult actor to sign on. That gave us such credibility to have a two-time Emmy-winning actor leading this show. Suddenly, it goes from this script from a relatively unknown writer into the new Julie Bowen show,” he said. It was the quality of the writing that attracted Camp, Bowen and Campbell to “Hysteria!” “I loved the script; it was incredibly well-written. It was immersed in the time period. It was such a good coming-of-age story, too — the feeling of being in high school again, being in the 1980s,” Camp said. “I talked to Matt who said my character (Tracy) was incredibly pivotal to the series and we’ll learn about why she is the way she is. So I was like, ‘I’d love to do this!’” For Campbell, the writing is everything. “A lot of times, I’ll get a script that could make the words interchangeable with every other character because the writing is very bland and just doesn’t have the detail you need. This was different. Every character was pretty distinct and pretty well-drawn,” he said. “It’s quality. It’s not a (expletive) show. It’s a real show that’s playing around with interesting themes. A lot of it is still relevant to this day.” “Hysteria!” has other Michigan connections, including University of Michigan alumnus Jonathan Goldstein (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Dondero High School alumnus Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“Kong: Skull Island”), who both serve as executive producers. Kane explained why he set “Hysteria!” in Michigan. “You write what you know. I grew up in Ypsilanti, so that had a lot to do with it. More importantly, when you’re in a small town in the Midwest — somewhere like Michigan — these things don’t ever happen and word spreads fast and paranoia spreads quickly and (everything’s) blown out of proportion and takes up a lot of people’s minds,” he said. “Whether or not something is real doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if there are people willing to believe it does and willing it into the world. What does it matter if it’s objectively real or living rent-free in someone’s head?”
SET-listed Demco, a contractor and engineering service provider, is continuing to rack up revenue in the final quarter, helped by a recent contract to build electricity transmission systems worth 270 million baht. The contract, awarded by Siam Power Generation in Rayong, includes the construction of a 230/115 kilovolt (kV) substation with 230kV underground systems and a 115kV transmission line. Construction is scheduled for completion in early 2026, said Pongsak Sirikupt, chief executive and managing director of Demco. The contract is part of Demco's plan to increase revenue in the fourth quarter this year. "We have to drive growth in the fourth quarter by bidding for new projects in the state and private sectors," said Mr Pongsak. He said the company has an opportunity to grow more revenue in the final quarter, following an outstanding performance in the third quarter. From July to September, the company posted a net profit of 62.5 million baht, an increase of 248% year-on-year, said Mr Pongsak. For the first nine months of this year, Demco's net profit was 20.5 million baht, a year-on-year increase of 311%. The company is committed to clearing a backlog worth 3.15 billion baht, with 3 billion baht coming from electrical engineering work and the remainder from jobs related to communication and signalling, as well as renewable energy. He said Demco is seeking new opportunities in businesses related to smart grids, energy storage systems, battery-powered vehicles and carbon credit trade. Carbon credits refer to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions reduced by environmental projects, including clean energy development and environmentally friendly businesses. The credits can be sold to other companies to offset the carbon dioxide they release into the air. Demco announced earlier it plans to diversify into digital technology businesses and continue to grow its renewable energy portfolio. The company is keen to diversify into new energy businesses, especially those applying digital technology such as smart grid development.
Giants Could Be Without Nabers vs. BucsNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after market superstar Nvidia and another round of companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 pulled 0.5% higher after flipping between gains and losses several times during the day. Banks, smaller companies and other areas of the stock market that tend to do best when the economy is strong helped lead the way, while bitcoin briefly broke above $99,000. Crude oil, meanwhile, continued to rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 461 points, or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up by less than 0.1%. Nvidia rose just 0.5% after beating analysts’ estimates for profit and revenue yet again, but it was still the strongest force pulling the S&P 500 upward. It also gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that topped most analysts’ expectations due to voracious demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Its stock initially sank in afterhours trading Wednesday following the release of the results. Some investors said the market might have been looking for Nvidia’s revenue forecast to surpass expectations by even more. But its stock recovered in premarket trading Thursday, and Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said it was another “flawless” profit report provided by Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang, whom Ives calls “the Godfather of AI.” The stock meandered through Thursday as well, dragging the S&P 500 and other indexes back and forth. How Nvidia’s stock performs has more impact than any other because it’s grown into Wall Street’s most valuable company at roughly $3.6 trillion. The frenzy around AI is sweeping up other stocks, and Snowflake jumped 32.7% after reporting stronger results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company, whose platform helps customers get a better view of all their silos of data and use AI, also reported stronger revenue growth than expected. BJ’S Wholesale Club rose 8.3% after likewise delivering a bigger profit than expected. That may help calm worries about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. A day earlier, Target tumbled after reporting sluggish sales in the latest quarter and giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed Walmart , which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Nearly 90% of the stocks in the S&P 500 ended up rising Thursday, and the gains were even bigger among smaller companies. The Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks jumped a market-leading 1.7%. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, helped keep indexes in check. It fell 4.7% after U.S. regulators asked a judge to break up the tech giant by forcing it to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser. In a 23-page document filed late Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice called for sweeping punishments that would include restrictions preventing Android from favoring its own search engine. Regulators stopped short of demanding Google sell Android but left the door open to it if the company’s oversight committee continues to see evidence of misconduct. All told, the S&P 500 rose 31.60 points to 5,948.71. The Dow jumped 461.88 to 43,870.35, and the Nasdaq composite added 6.28 to 18,972.42. In the crypto market, bitcoin eclipsed $99,000 for the first time before pulling back toward $98,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s more than doubled so far this year, and its climb has accelerated since Election Day. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to make the country “the crypto capital of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. Bitcoin got a further boost after Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said Thursday he would step down in January . Gensler has pushed for more protections for crypto investors. Bitcoin and related investment have a notorious history of big price swings in both directions. MicroStrategy, a company that’s been raising cash expressly to buy bitcoin, saw an early Thursday gain of 14.6% for its stock quickly disappear. It finished the day with a loss of 16.2%. In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 2% to bring its gain for the week to 4.8%. Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 1.8%. Oil has been rising amid escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war. In stock markets abroad, shares of India’s Adani Enterprises plunged 22.6% Thursday after the U.S. charged founder Gautam Adani in a federal indictment with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. The businessman and one of the world’s richest people is accused of concealing that his company’s huge solar energy project on the subcontinent was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme. Stock indexes elsewhere in Asia and Europe were mixed. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.43% from 4.41% late Wednesday following some mixed reports on the U.S. economy. One said fewer U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week in the latest signal that the job market remains solid. Another report, though, said manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region unexpectedly shrank. Sales of previously occupied homes, meanwhile, strengthened last month by more than expected. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Yuri Kageyama contributed.None