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Huawei Technologies Co.’s ambition in consumer devices over the past year has been to decouple from Alphabet Inc.’s Android software entirely, culminating with the launch of its made-in-China HarmonyOS Next alongside the Mate 70 smartphone in December. It’s the most substantial attempt at building a third mobile ecosystem, outside of Apple Inc.’s iPhone empire and the Google-led Android confederation, and it builds on the company’s considerable reach, resources and nearly a billion existing users in China.HarmonyOS got its start in 2019 when US trade restrictions barred Huawei from doing regular business with the likes of Google. After years of relying…

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order pausing the ban to allow TikTok’s Chinese owner more time to find a buyer, potentially saving the platform billions in lost ad revenue. TikTok is restoring service in the US after a brief pause following assertions from incoming President Donald Trump that he will not uphold the ban. The Chinese-owned app’s 170 million US users were met with a message on Saturday evening saying the platform “isn’t available right now”. The firm said it was “fortunate” Trump had indicated “he will work with us on a solution to reinstate…

Landstar (LSTR) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect Freight delivery company Landstar (NASDAQ:LSTR) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what you need to know. Landstar met analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.22 billion, down 5.8% year on year. It was a softer quarter for the company, with a miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates. Is Landstar a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it’s free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Landstar’s revenue to be flat year on year at $1.2 billion, improving from the 27.9% decrease it recorded…

The universe is thought to be teeming with invisible entities called boson stars, formed from an exotic material that neither shines nor emits detectable radiation. These celestial objects might hold the key to the enigma of dark matter, which accounts for approximately a quarter of the cosmos’s mass-energy content. While theoretical models propose that dark matter comprises undiscovered particles, no direct evidence for their existence has yet emerged, leaving scientists exploring alternative explanations, including these unusual star-like formations.The Role of Axions in Dark Matter StudiesAs reported by space.com, according to studies on dark matter, axions—a type of hypothetical quantum particle—have…

By Tanay Dhumal (Reuters) – XPLR Infrastructure said on Tuesday it will suspend its distribution to unitholders for an indefinite period, sending the company’s shares down 30%. The move comes as XPLR looks to reinvest most of its cash flow to fund its renewable energy investments. Earlier it was focused on raising capital to acquire assets and distributing most of its excess cash flows to shareholders. «The changes we are announcing today are intended to eliminate the need to issue equity,» said Chairman John Ketchum. XPLR is a limited partnership, in which U.S. utility NextEra Energy has a majority holding,…

Retail media measurement is set to “come of age” in 2025 as advertisers, retail media networks, agencies and partners increasingly leverage customer and media data, according to Tesco Media’s client strategy manager, Ed Sellier. “We believe that the retail media industry is in its young adult phase,” he said on Friday (17 January) during a webinar for Tesco Media’s 2025 ‘Shape What Britain Buys’ report. Measurement has long been a challenge for advertisers navigating the rapid growth of retail media. Retailers often dictate which metrics are shared, leading to inconsistencies as different networks share varying data points. Additionally, measurement often…

Earnings To Watch: Applied Industrial (AIT) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow Industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what you need to know. Applied Industrial beat analysts’ revenue expectations by 1.5% last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.10 billion, flat year on year. It was a mixed quarter for the company, with a narrow beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates but a miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates. Is Applied Industrial a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it’s free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Applied Industrial’s…

NASA is preparing to launch two rockets through the aurora borealis to investigate the unique phenomena of these luminous ribbons of light over Alaska. This mission is designed to understand the distinct behaviours of auroras, including their flickering, pulsating patterns and the mysterious dark voids known as «black auroras.» The launches will take place at the Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska, and are part of a coordinated effort to explore the interaction between charged solar particles and Earth’s magnetic field.Two Missions to Explore Auroral BehaviourAs reported by space.com, according to the missions, led by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight…

U.S. Senate Approves Scott Bessent as New Treasury Secretary With Crypto Focus The U.S. Senate has confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary, succeeding Janet Yellen. The confirmation came through a Senate vote on Monday, where Bessent received 68 votes in favor and 29 against. His nomination was put forth by President Donald Trump last November. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is known for his pro-cryptocurrency stance and has previously expressed his belief that digital assets represent a form of financial freedom. He has previously stated that the crypto economy is “here to stay” and has voiced opposition…

For any brand, maintaining a perception of being ‘good value for money’ can be tricky, especially in the current financial climate. On a mission to promote its value, Boots’ new ‘Savvy Savers’ campaign is designed to show the ways customers can enjoy both value and quality, with a film depicting happy customers showing off their savings in a ‘Snap Your Savings’ photobooth. Letting customers know “if you’re looking for great deals and great value for money, come to Boots” is at the heart of the latest campaign, explains CMO Pete Markey. “This is definitely a concerted effort from us to…