TLDR
Zoom 股價在公佈 2027 財年第一季財報優於預期後，漲幅超過 9%
營收達 12.4 億美元，年增 5.5%，其中企業營收成長 7.2%
Zoom 於 2023 年對 Anthropic 的 5,100 萬美元投資，目前價值已近 13 億美元
管理層上調全年財測，預計營收將達 50.8 億至 50.9 億美元，調整後每股盈餘（EPS）最高可達 6.00 美元
多家華爾街分析師調高目標價，其中 Rosenblatt 調至 130 美元，Benchmark 調至 125 美元
(SeaPRwire) - 週五，Zoom 股價開盤強勁走高，上漲超過 9% 至約 105.55 美元。此前該公司公佈了強勁的第一季財報，並揭露了其早期對 Anthropic 的投資所帶來的巨大回報。
Zoom Communications, Inc., ZM
各項數據表現亮眼。營收達到 12.4 億美元，年增 5.5%，輕鬆超越 Zoom 自身預測的 12.2 億美元。調整後每股盈餘為 1.55 美元，高於去年同期的 1.43 美元。自由現金流成長 8%，達到 5.005 億美元。
企業營收成長 7.2% 至 7.557 億美元，目前佔總營收的 61%。年度支出超過 10 萬美元的客戶成長 8.2%，達到 4,534 家。
淨美元擴張率從 98% 小幅上升至 99%，顯示現有客戶的支出略有增加。
執行長 Eric Yuan 指出，AI 是推動成長的引擎。AI Companion 付費用戶年增 184%。My Notes 是一項較新的 AI 筆記功能，在推出四個月內已達到 150 萬名授權用戶。
「客戶越來越傾向將 Zoom 作為現代辦公的 AI 優先行動系統，」Yuan 表示。
Anthropic 因素
週五的一份監管文件揭露了 Zoom 對 Anthropic 投資的全部規模，為財報故事增添了第二篇章。
Zoom 於 2023 年 5 月透過其 Zoom Ventures 部門向 Anthropic 投入了約 5,100 萬美元。該股份目前價值近 13 億美元，回報超過 10 億美元。最初的投資旨在協助將 Anthropic 的 Claude 模型整合到 Zoom 的 AI 產品中。
據報導，Anthropic 即將完成一輪高達 300 億美元的新融資，估值達到 9,000 億美元，預計 Sequoia Capital、Dragoneer、Altimeter 和 Greenoaks 將各出資 20 億美元。如果該估值成立，Zoom 的持股價值可能更高。
Cantor Fitzgerald 指出，如果 Zoom 總計 18.8 億美元戰略投資中，估值約 15 億美元的 Anthropic 持股達到 9,000 億美元的估值水準，Zoom 的股價可能達到每股 116 美元。
財測與分析師反應
管理層上調了全年財測。Zoom 目前預計 2027 財年的營收為 50.8 億至 50.9 億美元，調整後每股盈餘為 5.96 至 6.00 美元，自由現金流為 17 億美元。
該公司還批准了一項新的 10 億美元股票回購計畫。
分析師反應迅速。Morgan Stanley 將目標價從 92 美元上調至 105 美元。Rosenblatt 從 115 美元調至 130 美元。Benchmark 將目標價從 121 美元調至 125 美元。Mizuho 調至 120 美元，Needham 也調至 130 美元。BofA 將目標價定為 105 美元，並維持「中立」評級。
維持「中立」評級的 Cantor Fitzgerald 將目標價從 87 美元上調至 104 美元，理由是 Zoom 的 CX、Phone 和 AI 產品採用率提升。
Zoom 的 52 週高點為 113.73 美元，於週五交易時段創下。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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摘要
在第一季度財報發布前夕，Dell 股價週五飆升逾 16%，逼近 294 美元，創下歷史新高。
該股今年迄今已上漲約 130-140%，成為 2026 年標普 500 指數中表現最佳的股票之一。
花旗、摩根大通和瑞穗的分析師均發布了看漲報告，其中瑞穗將目標價設定為 300 美元，理由是 Dell 擁有 430 億美元的 AI 伺服器積壓訂單。
聯想強勁的第一季度業績——包括 AI 相關銷售額躍升 84%——被視為對 Dell 即將發布的報告的積極信號。
期權數據顯示看漲傾向，買權與賣權比為 0.5，財報發布後股價可能上漲至 323 美元。
(SeaPRwire) - Dell Technologies (DELL) 股價週五飆升逾 16%，逼近 294 美元，創下新的收盤歷史紀錄。此舉使該股今年迄今的漲幅達到約 130-140%，是 2026 年標普 500 指數中表現最強勁的股票之一。
Dell Technologies Inc., DELL
催化劑是分析師升級和目標價上調的浪潮，這些都發生在 Dell 第一季度財報發布前夕，該財報將於 5 月 28 日收盤後公布。
花旗將 DELL 的目標價上調至 290 美元，指出該公司在「neocloud」部署中的地位以及對「主權 AI」基礎設施的需求。摩根大通也發表了報告，告訴投資者記憶體元件成本上漲是「可控的」，並且企業 AI 伺服器市場有明確的增長空間。
瑞穗更進一步，將其預期上調至 300 美元。該公司表示，機構投資者更關注 Dell 430 億美元的 AI 伺服器積壓訂單，而非任何近期的利潤壓力。
美國銀行最近重申了「買入」評級，表示在 2026 年上半年看到了對 AI 硬體和傳統 PC 的「實質性」需求，並預計 AI 伺服器銷售額將在年底前保持強勁。
根據 Visible Alpha 追蹤的分析師的當前評級，七位分析師中有六位將 DELL 評為買入。唯一一個例外是中性評級。儘管如此，該股的股價已經遠遠超過了他們 223 美元的平均目標價。
聯想的業績數據添柴加火
競爭對手聯想的第一季度業績也起到了推動作用。該公司報告稱，營收同比增長 27%，達到 216 億美元，淨利潤翻倍至 5.59 億美元。AI 相關銷售額增長了 84%。
華爾街將這些數字視為對 Dell 的直接參考。如果聯想能看到這種需求，那麼 Dell 下週的業績數字應該會類似，甚至更好。
分析師預計 Dell 第一季度營收將同比增長近 52%，每股收益約為 2.94 美元。
英偉達本週早些時候優於預期的業績也起到了作用。花旗將這些業績標記為對 Dell 的積極信號，因為兩家公司在 AI 基礎設施供應鏈中緊密相連。
期權市場偏向看漲
期權交易者正為財報發布後的上漲做準備。截至 5 月 29 日到期的合約的賣權與買權比為 0.5，明顯偏向看漲。期權定價中包含的上行目標價約為 323 美元，表明交易者預計報告發布後股價可能上漲 10%。
從技術上看，DELL 的交易價格遠高於其主要移動平均線，相對強弱指數 (RSI) 處於中等偏上水平（70 多），這表明買盤壓力強勁。
Dell 還支付 0.85% 的股息收益率，為長期持有者提供了一定的收入來源。
第一季度財報定於 5 月 28 日收盤後公布。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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重點整理
Ford的股票在5月22日上漲超過9%，衝上14.94美元的52週新高
Ford Energy與EDF Power Solutions簽署為期五年的合約，將供應高達20 GWh的電池儲能產品
此合約將閒置的電動汽車工廠產能轉向人工智慧數據中心的能源需求市場——分析師估計該市場規模約為100億美元
Ford還因近期美國最高法院的一項裁決，獲得了13億美元的非現金關稅優惠
Morgan Stanley維持Ford的「均衡持股」評級，目標價設為14.00美元
(SeaPRwire) - Ford Motor (F)的股票在5月22日星期四上漲超過9%，最高觸及14.94美元的52週新高，最終收盤約在14.93美元。此漲幅來自該公司宣布一項重大電池儲能合約，投資者給予了罕見的熱烈反應。
Ford Motor Company, F
催化因素：Ford Energy與EDF Power Solutions簽署為期五年的合約，將在美國境內供應高達20吉瓦時的電池儲能容量。交貨預計將於2028年啟動。
此合約的特別之處在於Ford的供應規劃方式。該公司不會興建新的基礎設施，而是將現有電動汽車工廠的閒置產能——也就是未滿載運作的工廠——轉向生產電池儲能系統。
這是對未充分利用資產的務實運用。而分析師認為此時機相當合適，因為人工智慧數據中心的需求激增，這些數據中心需要大規模電力儲存來維持營運運作。
此合約背後的數據
分析師估計Ford進入的電池儲能市場規模約為100億美元。如果Ford Energy將產能擴張至EDF合約中訂定的完整20 GWh，部分模型顯示這將為Ford的每股盈餘帶來約0.10美元的增幅。
這項收益本身並不具備轉折性意義，但它打開了一扇大門。分析師正密切關注EDF合約之後可能出現的更多客戶合作公告。
該股票另外還因近期美國最高法院的一項裁決，獲得了13億美元的非現金關稅優惠而上漲。這筆收益並非實際現金，但它優化了Ford的公開財務數據，並助力推升了當日市場對該股票的正面情緒。
另有傳聞稱Ford可能正在洽談新的國防合約，不過目前尚未有任何確認消息。交易員似乎也將這方面的樂觀預期反映在股價中。
分析師的看法
Morgan Stanley在消息公布後重申對Ford的「均衡持股」評級，目標價維持在14.00美元。事實上這個目標價低於該股票當日的收盤價，這顯示華爾街並非所有人都認為這波漲幅完全合理。
Ford的基本面呈現兩極化的狀況。該公司過去十二個月的每股盈餘為-1.56美元。其Piotroski F-Score為3/10，顯示存在部分財務壓力。而其市銷率僅為0.3，相較於1898.6億美元的營收來看顯得相當便宜。
該股票過去一年的報酬率約為37%，目前的股息收益率為4.39%。
Ford近期還發行了價值10億美元、2036年到期的債券，並召開了年度股東大會，會中所有董事連選連任，高階經理人薪酬案也獲得通過。在人事方面，CMO Lisa Materazzo將於6月1日離職，由Dean Stoneley接任臨時一職。
在周四收盤時，Ford的市值約為592.5億美元。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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在投資者會議公告和強勁的財報後動能推動下，NVTS 飆升近 20%
第一季營收 860 萬美元超出預期；第二季財測約 1000 萬美元，比華爾街預期高出 11% 以上
Baird 將目標價從 9 美元上調至 20 美元；Needham 從 13 美元上調至 21 美元
高達 21% 的空頭部位放大了漲勢，因為空頭急於回補倉位
Navitas 將其 GaN 技術授權給 Cyient Semiconductors，用於開發印度首個本地品牌的 GaN IC 系列
(SeaPRwire) - Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) 週四觸及 52 週高點 28.85 美元，漲幅近 20%，多個催化劑同時發生作用。
Navitas Semiconductor Corporation, NVTS
此波漲勢始於該公司宣布執行長 Chris Allexandre 和財務長 Tonya Stevens 將參加 5 月 28 日在明尼阿波利斯舉行的 Craig-Hallum 機構投資者會議，以及 6 月 3 日在舊金山舉行的 Evercore 全球 TMT 會議。
這項會議消息是在一份仍屬新鮮的財報優於預期之上發布的。第一季營收為 860 萬美元，超出預期，每股盈餘為 -0.04 美元，而市場共識預估為 -0.05 美元。
2026 年第二季營收指引約為 1000 萬美元，同樣高於華爾街預估的 893 萬美元，顯示出超過 16% 的季增率以及改善的毛利率。
分析師迅速做出反應。Baird 將其目標價從 9 美元上調至 20 美元，理由是與 800V AI 資料中心電源架構相關的三個長期成長浪潮。
Needham 隨後跟進，將其目標價從 13 美元上調至 21 美元，指出財報優於預期和超乎共識的財測是驅動因素。
該股已經是半導體領域中較引人注目的轉機故事之一。年初至今，NVTS 上漲超過 241%。
軋空火上加油
截至四月中旬，空頭部位佔流通股的比例為 21%，週四的好消息不僅吸引了買家，更迫使賣空者回補。
在空頭部位沉重的股票中，軋空可能將價格推高至遠超基本面所能解釋的水準，而這種動態似乎在此上演。
GaN 授權協議拓展了故事廣度
Navitas 還宣布與 Cyient Semiconductors 達成授權協議，將開發印度首個本地品牌的 650–700V GaN IC 系列。
這些晶片瞄準 AI 資料中心、電信基礎設施、快速充電、工業電源和電動出行市場。Cyient 也將作為特定 Navitas GaN 元件的第二供應來源。
這項協議為 NVTS 的成長故事增添了新的地理維度，並顯示出其氮化鎵技術的國際需求正在增長。
在資產負債表方面，NVTS 債務極少，並持有超過 2.2 億美元的現金，使其有足夠的資金跑道來資助其 GaN 和碳化矽轉型，短期內無需外部資本。
更廣泛的市場也提供了順風，當天標普 500 指數上漲 0.6%，道瓊指數上漲 0.8%，那斯達克指數上漲 0.6%。
包括 Wolfspeed 和 Marvell Technology 在內的競爭對手在 AI 電源領域仍保持活躍，使投資者持續關注更廣泛的 GaN 和 SiC 生態系統。
NVTS 目前的市值約為 53.7 億美元，日均交易量近 2900 萬股。該股於 5 月 22 日收於其 52 週高點 28.85 美元。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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IBM 星期四飛漲超過 11%，原因是美國商務部宣布一項 20 億美元的 CHIPS 法案計劃，以支持國內量子計算公司
IBM 獲得最大的一筆單獨資金——10 億美元的政府補助，用於建設所謂的美國第一個專屬量子晶片製造工廠「Anderon」
IBM 將以 10 億美元自有資本匹配該政府補助；設施將位於紐約州奧爾巴尼
這波漲勢為 IBM 的市值帶來約 260 億美元的增長，推動其市值至約 2378 億美元
華爾街分析師反應正面，Evercore ISI 指出 IBM 業務量不斷增長的量子計算項目及其垂直整合的量子策略
(SeaPRwire) - IBM 星期四飛漲超過 11%，原因是美國商務部宣布一項 20 億美元的 CHIPS and Science Act 計劃，以資助國內量子計算公司。
International Business Machines Corporation, IBM
IBM 股票在星期五收盤時交易價約為 253.84 美元，本周漲幅約 17%。
這波漲勢為 IBM 的市值帶來約 260 億美元的增長，推動其市值至約 2378 億美元。股票在星期五的盤前交易額外上漲 3%。
IBM 獲得該計劃中最大的一筆單獨資金——10 億美元的政府補助。該公司將以 10 億美元自有資本進行匹配。
合計 20 億美元將用於在紐約州奧爾巴尼建設「Anderon」，這是一家新公司，設施將成為美國第一個純粹專注於 300mm 量子晶片製造工廠。
商務部將在 Anderon 中持有少量少數股權，但具體比例尚未披露。
商務部長霍華德·魯特尼克（Howard Lutnick）表示，這些投資「將建立在國內產業基礎上，在創造數千個高薪酬美國就業崗位的同時，推進美國的量子計算能力。」
總計 20 億美元分散在九家量子計算公司，但 IBM 是明顯的頂尖受惠者。
華爾街的看法
Evercore ISI 的分析師阿米特·達爾亞那尼（Amit Daryanani）稱這個消息對 IBM 是正面的，並表示這應該「反映對其量子路線圖的信心」。
他指出，IBM 自成立以來已經擁有超過 10 億美元的量子業務簽單總額，並且每季都在增長。
達爾亞那尼也強調 IBM 的垂直整合方法——涵蓋處理器、制冷系統、透過 Qiskit 平台提供的軟體，以及現實世界的合作夥伴關係。
IBM 預測，到 2040 年量子計算可能在全球創造 8500 億美元的經濟價值。
IBM 的 AI 安全推動
除此之外，IBM 這週還在 AI 動力的網絡安全方面有所動作。該公司宣布一位高檔級 AI 開發人員加入了其網絡安全行業聯盟 Project Glasswing。
同時，它還推出了 IBM Autonomous Security，這是一項新的多智能體 AI 服務，旨在加強其安全產品線。
這些發展為該公司已經忙碌的一周增添了另一層亮點。
需要注意的是，Anderon 仍然需要被建設。量子業務的收入仍需數年才能實現，該工廠目前處於早期階段。
IBM 的 52 週高點在 324.90 美元之間，52 週低點在 212.34 美元之間，該股票在本週漲跌後目前交易位於這個波段的中間區間。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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(SeaPRwire) - 華爾街與大多數美國家庭之間的分歧在週五進一步擴大，當天美國股市收盤迎來連續第八周上漲，這是自2023年以來最長的連漲週數。儘管一項調查顯示美國消費者對經濟的感受變得更糟。
S&P 500指數上漲0.4%，進一步逼近上周中創下的歷史新高。道瓊工業平均指數上漲294點（0.6%），納斯達克綜合指數上漲0.2%。
Ross Stores帶動市場走勢，股價上漲8.1%，因為這家折扣零售商公佈的最新季度利潤和營收輕鬆超過分析師預期。執行長Jim Conroy表示，過去三個月客流量強勁，且公司可能受益於家庭使用退稅款消費。
Estee Lauder股價跳漲11.9%，因為該公司表示不再考慮與西班牙香水和美容產品公司Puig進行可能的合併。
Workday股價上漲5.2%，Zoom Communications跳漲9.2%，兩家公司最新季度利潤報告均優於分析師預期。
它們是最新一批在2026年初業績超過分析師預期的公司，這一系列利好報告幫助美國股市維持在接近歷史紀錄的水平。長期而言，股價趨向跟隨企業利潤的走勢。
儘管密歇根大學對美國消費者的調查顯示，消費者信心跌至歷史低點，跌破2022年通脹峰值超過9%時的底部，但股市依然強勁。家庭擔心當前通脹的嚴重程度，原因是與伊朗的戰爭導致油價高企。
調查顯示，美國消費者預計未來12個月通脹將惡化至4.8%，高於上月4.7%的預期。長期而言，他們對通脹的預期從上月的3.5%躍升至3.9%。這種不斷上升的預期令經濟學家擔憂，因為這可能推動行為形成惡性循環，進一步加劇通脹。
調查顯示，尤其是最難以承受必需品價格上漲的低收入消費者信心下降，共和黨人的信心也有所下降。
油價持續波動加劇了不確定性。週五油價再次像整周一樣搖擺不定，原因是美國和伊朗何時能達成協議重新開放霍爾木茲海峽存在不確定性。該海峽關閉導致油輪無法駛出波斯灣向全球客戶運送原油。
8月交割的布倫特原油價格在抹去早些時候的跌幅後上漲0.7%，收於每桶100.21美元。
對通脹居高不下的擔憂推高了全球債券收益率，可能導致經濟放緩，並削弱股票和其他各類投資的價格。高收益率已迫使美國平均長期抵押貸款利率達到去年夏天以來的最高水平，並可能限制企業借款建設最近支撐美國經濟增長的AI數據中心。
週五上午收益率曾下跌，帶來一些緩解，但在油價抹去跌幅且消費者信心調查顯示通脹預期惡化後又出現波動。10年期國債收益率從週四晚的4.57%微降至4.56%，但仍遠高於戰前3.97%的水平。
對通脹的擔憂如此之高，以至於華爾街交易員已排除美聯儲今年晚些時候恢復降息的可能性。降息將提振經濟，但也可能加劇通脹。
美聯儲重要成員、理事Christopher Waller在週五的演講中表示：「如果我認為通脹預期開始失控，我將毫不猶豫地支持提高聯邦基金利率的目標區間。」
但他在題為《政策風險已改變》的演講中也表示，目前情況並非如此。相反，他說「現在是時候靜觀衝突和數據如何演變了。」
在海外股市，歐洲和亞洲指數均上漲。
日本日經225指數上漲2.7%，再創紀錄，此前一份報告顯示，儘管戰爭導致油氣價格上漲，但4月份通脹率降至1.4%，為四年低點。
在華爾街，S&P 500指數上漲27.75點至7,473.47點。道瓊工業平均指數上漲294.04點至50,579.70點，納斯達克綜合指數上漲50.87點至26,343.97點。
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(SeaPRwire) - 美國工人感覺他們在經濟中的立足點正在動搖。股市屢創新高，而工人佔國民收入的份額卻處於至少75年來的最低點。再加上影響家庭開支的可負擔性危機，以及許多企業熱衷於推動人工智慧的應用，工人的情緒似乎有充分的理由。我們當前的政治兩極分化讓很少人相信我們能夠就如何讓工人真正分享國家創造的繁榮達成共識。
員工持股提供了一條充滿希望的前進道路，它植根於兩黨共識的理想，旨在確保經濟繁榮廣泛共享。在過去的六個月裡，我們與全國各地從只有幾名員工到數千名員工的公司的員工股東進行了交談，這些公司涵蓋了從製造業到居家護理等各行各業。員工持股公司共同的特點是，他們從員工的智慧中汲取想法並分享利潤, 無論員工是在工廠車間還是在辦公室。
我們採訪的工人告訴我們，他們在工作中擁有的所有權激發了他們的承諾感和動力。一位在佛蒙特州一家製造商工作了37年、即將退休的機器操作員告訴我們：「如果你為老闆工作，你會覺得你只是在為他賺錢。」但他解釋說，作為一家擁有員工持股計畫（Employee Stock Ownership Plan）的公司的一部分，「你知道你是在為你的未來和你自己賺錢，而不僅僅是為別人。」工人描述了具有共同目標和相互問責制的工作場所。每個人都知道: 如果每個人都付出公平的努力，利潤增加，那麼直接受益的就是工人。
所有權在工人的生活中產生了真正的影響。工人描述了額外的錢如何幫助他們鞏固目前的財務安全，並幫助他們有尊嚴地退休。對於那些覺得退休是一個遙遠, 甚至不切實際, 的前景的年輕工人來說，所有權可以開啟一個充滿可能性的世界。一位在一家ESOP擁有的樹木服務承包商的車隊服務部門工作的早期職業工人直言不諱地說：「我是一個千禧世代，我不知道我是否有機會退休。但有了ESOP，我確實覺得我會——它給了我夢想的能力。」
員工股東們一次又一次地表示，他們在工作中感覺自己像家人一樣。他們描述了在員工持股公司中擁有的自主感，管理層和前線員工之間的想法自由流動。持續改進和業務財務透明是常態。辛辛那提一家托兒合作社的一位共同所有者說：「作為一名工人股東意味著對你所做的事情擁有權力。」「它賦予你做決策的能力，從你的工作中受益，並成為一個對正在發生的事情有發言權的人。」
研究表明，與傳統所有權公司相比，員工持股公司更有可能維持營運、留住員工並避免裁員。當COVID疫情爆發，Web Industries的航空航天業務下降90%時，他們轉向醫療製造，將麻薩諸塞州的一家工廠從50名員工擴大到650名，並運送了數百萬份COVID快速檢測。辦公室員工在下班後包裝檢測，家人也提供了幫助。Web的副總裁Michael Quarrey解釋說：「當這是你的事業，當你的公司面臨風險時，這就是會發生的事情。我們的事業之所以得救，是因為我們擁有出色的員工持股文化。」最近的研究還表明，員工持股公司在生產力方面具有優勢。
那麼，為什麼我們沒有更多的員工持股呢？融資缺口是幫助公司轉型為員工持股的主要障礙——但低認知度也是如此。儘管當人們了解員工持股的概念時，他們絕大多數都支持，但它仍然是一個「守得最好的秘密」。員工持股並未融入我們的商業支持基礎設施或詞彙中。很少有大學教授它，顧問、貸方、會計師和律師也很少具備這方面的專業知識。儘管它可能是一個強大的經濟工具，有助於保留和發展企業，但它很少被用於此目的。
這種情況正在開始改變。兩黨支持的聯邦立法——例如旨在解決融資挑戰的American Ownership and Resilience Act——是最近提出的幾項法案之一。全國各地的州，例如科羅拉多州，也正在通過立法來幫助提供融資, 許多州正在建立新的州級中心，專注於推廣和援助。近10億美元的新私人投資也預示著日益增長的勢頭。全球最大的主權財富基金Norges Bank Investment Management最近表示，「員工持股可以為公司、股東、員工和社會創造長期價值。」而像Walmart這樣的大公司也越來越多地尋求向其員工提供股權所有權。
我們正處於一個緊迫的時刻。我們每等待一天，就有許多工人和家庭落後。當人們覺得他們在生活中大部分時間所處的地方沒有任何利害關係時，很難期望他們會覺得自己與美國有任何利害關係。未來十年，數百萬企業主將退休，這為企業轉型為員工持股創造了一個千載難逢的機會。這種大規模的財富轉移是一個難得的機會，可以以兩黨都支持的方式重寫經濟規則。加速員工持股不僅是良好的經濟政策和商業實踐——它也是我們開始重新致力於建設一個讓人民真正參與其成功的經濟和國家的方式。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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(SeaPRwire) - 每個人都將「工藝」的消亡歸咎於AI。音樂變得平庸。衣服容易散架。家具是一次性的。而罪魁禍首似乎是矽谷的演算法。但事實並非如此——至少不完全是。好好照照鏡子吧。
我們選擇了速度而非品質。我們獎勵了最便宜的選項。我們跳過了手工製作的商品，去購買隔天就能送達的。我們優化了一切，甚至包括我們品牌的靈魂。AI沒有扼殺工藝。是我們讓它消亡——然後把鏟子遞給了AI。
作為一個即將在十年內第三次更換我的「高階」洗碗機的人，這個問題從未如此切身。但作為一名代理商領導者，我也在現代品牌建設中看到了這一點——我所在行業對工藝的根本投入正在悄然消亡。這不僅僅關乎材料、燈光、攝影、寫作、設計,以及其他創意元素。正在消亡的——或者說許多公司從未培養的——是將品牌或產品背後故事帶入生活的精緻包裝：它在顧客生活中創造的意義。這對品牌來說，就像藝術性對於手工藝品一樣至關重要。
所缺少的是人性元素——賦予品牌、產品、服務,甚至行銷以心靈和靈魂的部分。我們能憑直覺判斷事物是否由用心的人創造，而且這種判斷力越來越強。儘管各行各業缺乏工藝是悲劇，但對於那些願意接受更高標準的品牌來說，這也是一個重要的機會，可以為客戶帶來更好的價值——為他們提供真正的競爭優勢。
工藝殺手
談到這場工藝危機，有很多可以歸咎的對象。大部分是我們自己。我們從小就被告知並被展示，成功只能用有形的標準,來衡量，例如賺取的金錢或累積的物品。不久之後，我們便習慣於走捷徑來優化：「好產品」僅憑強大的功能和優勢來評估。「好行銷」僅由其推動購買的程度來定義。而那些作為工藝核心的無形之物，如服務、人際互動、藝術與設計、故事敘述和娛樂，則較少受到重視。
然後，當一切都數位化後，情況變得更糟。如果你製作任何數位化的東西，你就能使其可衡量，這在商業環境中似乎更值得信賴和更有價值。但儘管工藝是一種無形、不可衡量的東西，它也是人類的愛語，驅動著更深層次的連結。
現在，數位化以AI的形式被強化了。自動化程度的提高與工藝的衰退之間的關聯不難追溯——因為那是我們自己造成的。我在機場透過螢幕支付一包薯片。在棒球場也是如此。我在餐廳透過QR碼點餐，只有在出錯時才會示意服務生。我不需要去銀行兌現支票。我甚至可以跳過進行客戶研究所需的批判性思考。這意味著沒有意外的發現，沒有令人愉悅的不可預測的人際互動，沒有不完美與獨創性相遇的證據，也沒有你無法預測的驚喜解決方案。結果不僅僅是犬儒式優化、低品質的產品和品牌體驗，還有無數的「平庸品牌」。
這是我們建造的。我們也能將其拆解。
頌揚工藝
事情不一定非得如此。如今，工藝可以體現在從產品設計到電子郵件、網路體驗或包裝的一切事物中。研究顯示人們對此充滿渴望——有59%的客戶證實它能驅動品牌忠誠度，其他數據也表明創意工藝能提升行銷效益。這意味著像我們的客戶Radio Flyercan透過將工藝融入其數位和實體空間，就像他們對待產品一樣，重新找回其傳承，彰顯他們每天所體現的工藝。Krispy Kremecan將其促銷和每月口味行銷替換為以工藝為導向的故事敘述，將其招牌甜甜圈從輸送帶上滾落的迷人樂趣作為核心。時尚品牌can投資於創造力而非速度。音樂家can超越AI所能複製的範疇。這一切只需要對那些讓工藝不僅僅是事後諸葛——甚至更糟，毫無考慮——的原則做出承諾。
滿足需求。永遠
品牌、產品及其周圍的內容不能僅僅為了自身而存在。一切都需要由一個基本的需求need所驅動——一個品牌最忠實的客戶所感受到的需求。然後，每當客戶與品牌互動時——無論是親身還是虛擬，在大型零售體驗中還是在簡短的後續電子郵件中——他們都必須在互動後感覺自己的問題得到了解決。為自己賺錢或為客戶省錢不能是你提供的唯一價值。而且你所滿足的那個「需求」應該是獨特的，而不是你所在類別中其他競爭對手都在提供的相同需求。
了解你的弱點
如果你不知道自己的不足之處在哪裡，你就無法知道該專注於哪些細節。所以請誠實面對。在你的品牌體驗提供中，你在哪些方面最為怠惰？電子郵件？結帳？行銷？店面設計？客戶服務？員工文化？以上皆是？誠實回答才能讓你將工藝應用到最需要額外關注且客戶最會欣賞的地方。
從小處著手
品質存在於細微之處和細節中，而不僅僅是宏大的姿態。通常，大型品牌時刻會被優先考慮，而小細節卻被忽視,儘管它們正是工藝能發揮最大作用的地方。例如，我追蹤一位幫助像我一樣的女性穿搭更好的網紅。她的建議是：穿上你的日常服裝，然後添加三件獨特的物品——一條腰帶、有趣的耳環和一雙引人注目的鞋子。品牌也應該做類似的事情，在他們的主要溝通管道、客戶旅程接觸點、產品,等等方面遵循這個「三法則」。
這一切都不是反進步的。我們仍然可以使用測量、數位化和AI作為工具,但不能將其視為工藝本身。真正的工藝源於心靈和熱情，需要投入真正的時間、精力和金錢才能做好。它也是不可或缺的,所以品牌不能為了效率而放棄它。那些擁抱工藝的品牌將為世界帶來歡樂、愛、敬畏,以及真實的人性，建立起像其產品一樣受人喜愛和持久的關係。
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(SeaPRwire) - 今年早些時，當中國安排一隊人形機器人在德國總理面前跳舞時，許多人看到了這個國家技術實力的令人印象深刻的展示——但我看到了別的東西。我來自德克薩斯州。我知道什麼是吹噓。
透過機器人的舞步，中國的展示揭示了奇觀與策略之間日益擴大的差距——一個美國儘管擁有所有機器人人才，卻真正面臨陷入危險的差距。
我們正在建造令人印象深刻的機器人。我們沒有建造正確的機器人。
走進美國任何一個主要的機器人演示，你會觀察到流暢的動作、精確的操作，甚至可能還有後空翻。最先進的 Boston Dynamics 機器人可以拿起並搬運可能會傷害任何人類工人的大型物體。僅就性能而言，我們看起來很有競爭力。
問題在於我們衡量的只是受控環境下的性能。史丹佛大學最近的一份報告發現，在受控模擬中成功率接近 90% 的機器人，在實際家庭任務中的成功率僅為 12%。這種演示與部署之間的差距不是四捨五入的誤差——這是整個問題。美國正在為短跑優化其人形機器人，並稱其為馬拉松策略。
以 Figure AI 的 02 型號為例。它在 BMW 的斯帕坦堡工廠記錄了 1,250 小時，並移動了 90,000 多個組件。按照目前的指標，這是成功的。仔細看，機器人只做了一項任務：連續十個月拿起鈑金零件並將其放在焊接夾具上。中型製造商——已經運行自動化系統的製造商——無法證明為一台只做一件事的機器投資數千美元是合理的。
成功的一次性機器人部署掩蓋了真正的問題：這種投資在大規模上是否值得？
NASA 教會我關於脆弱機器人的事
在 NASA，數十年為不容許狹隘思維的環境設計人形機器人的經驗表明，失敗的機器人是那些為單一場景構建的機器人。成功的機器人可以多任務處理並重新編程– 以便在不同環境中部署。例如，為太空梭建造的機械手臂旨在定位一名宇航員，該宇航員將捕獲並稍後釋放衛星。結果證明機器人自己進行捕獲效果更好——但定位宇航員被證明對其他任務很有用，例如修復哈勃太空望遠鏡。
美國繼續建造在受訓條件下非凡但在其他地方脆弱的人形機器人。現在，在大多數工廠中，幾個人類比一個人形機器人產生更好的投資回報率 (ROI)。
我們人類可能不是最強壯或最快的，但我們用適應性來彌補。一個單一的倉庫助理可以在午餐前揀選訂單、補貨、標記安全問題並繞過溢出物。這種流暢的任務切換是人類勞動價值的核心。如果人形機器人要接管美國工廠車間，它們需要被設計得比我們更靈活。
政策環境也沒有準備好
要達到這一目標，我們必須首先為政策環境做好準備。美國製造商——特別是構成美國工業產出主力的中型至大型企業——幾乎沒有結構化的途徑來大規模採用人形機器人技術。像 BMW 這樣的大型製造商可以將十個月的單一任務試點項目作為研發 (R&D) 項目吸收。中型汽車供應商或合約製造商則不能。
缺乏適當的聯邦激勵結構將延長停滯狀態。目前的聯邦研發稅收抵免獎勵的是機器人的發現，而不是部署。花費 80 萬美元整合人形系統的製造商獲得的稅收抵免基本上與購買新叉車的製造商相同。
儘管已有 25 億美元的風險投資注入機器人行業，但僅靠私人投資無法推動有效的部署。相反，國家需要一項獨特的、 專注於機器人的「製造部署」稅收激勵措施，該措施可與現有的研發抵免疊加——一項通過抵消整合成本、勞動力轉型費用和流程重新設計工作來獎勵那些使機器人在真實工廠中運作的人的措施。美國還可以擴展製造擴展合作計畫，該計畫已經為中小型製造商提供專業諮詢，以相對較低的聯邦成本提供人形部署禮賓服務。最後，NIST 與 NASA 及其他機構合作，應該建立人形互操作性標準，以便製造商可以安全地組合多個機器人系統。
正確的部署實際上是什麼樣子的
美國工廠也必須進行變革。大多數工業工作流程是圍繞人類的靈活性、即興發揮和自我指導性設計的。機器人——即使是適應性強的機器人——將需要不同的東西：基於車隊的任務分配，類似於共乘服務調度汽車的方式；混合人機環境的明確安全參數；以及人形機器人與單一用途機器交互的新協議。
美國和中國仍然誤解的是人形機器人將全面取代工作的假設。相反，它們將通過填補當前自動化無法達到的空白來產生價值——那些對於固定傳送帶系統來說變化太大，而對於僱用熟練員工來說又太重複的「中間」工作。中型公司將能夠把人形機器人轉移到操作單一用途機器（例如裝載清洗機），而不必更換清洗機本身，這將受到讚賞。
在工作站之間搬運材料、在繁忙的倉庫中補貨、照顧為人類交互而構建的機器以及在危險和封閉空間中進行檢查並不是光鮮亮麗的用例。但它們代表了適應性強的人形機器人可以在這十年內開始解決的運營問題。
美國擁有引領這一轉型的人才、資本和工業基礎。我們目前正在為錯誤的結果進行優化，並忽略了能夠實現真正部署的政策。
定義「足以大規模部署」的國家將在未來幾十年內確定全球製造業的條款。目前，那個國家不是美國。
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(AsiaGameHub) - Steve Wozniak was able to address AI during a commencement ceremony without losing his audience’s engagement. On May 2 at Grand Valley State University, the Apple co-founder leveraged the topic to share a straightforward message about people, intelligence, and life outside of tech industry hype.
Good to Know
Steve Wozniak delivered a speech at Grand Valley State University on May 2.
His comment on AI earned applause rather than boos.
Other commencement speakers have faced student pushback following their praise of AI.
Wozniak Shifts AI Hype to Center on Human Moments
Recent commencement speeches focused on AI have not been warmly received by graduates. Multiple ceremony audiences have pushed back against speakers who framed artificial intelligence as the next transformative force in work, education, and daily life.
Steve Wozniak took a distinct approach. Rather than praising large language models or advocating for a future governed by machines, he used AI as a lead-in for his remarks.
“AI is the big term today,” the Apple co-founder noted during his address at Grand Valley State University. “[It would] take an hour to talk about AI fully, but you all have AI!”
Then came the punchline.
“You all have AI,” he repeated, “actual intelligence!”
The remark landed well. Applause erupted, and Wozniak used the moment to joke about the tech industry’s long-running effort to create something resembling a human brain.
“My entire life in the technical world, I’ve been following people that were trying to figure out how to make a brain,” the Apple co-founder shared. “Software or hardware?”
He continued the joke with a quip that drew laughter from the audience.
“I was at a company where the engineers figured out how to make a brain,” the Apple co-founder added, “It takes nine months.”
This reaction highlighted how distinct his framing was from typical AI-focused remarks. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos during a commencement speech after praising AI’s potential to transform daily life. A separate speaker, a real estate executive, was also heckled after referring to AI as “the next industrial revolution.”
Wozniak did not disregard technology entirely. Instead, he declined to frame the speech around tools rather than people. Toward the end of his address, he reminded graduates that their most vivid memories would stem from shared life experiences, not formulas or classroom lessons.
“The day you die,” he went on to say, “you’re not gonna remember things you learned in your class, formulas and all that, what you’re gonna remember is the good times you had doing things with other people, enjoying anything in life.”
For a speaker recognized as one of the most beloved figures in computing history, this message resonated because it felt straightforward and sincere. AI served as the opening hook, but the audience took away the human-centered message.
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(AsiaGameHub) - BC.GAME has published a revised white paper for its $BC token, offering enhanced clarity on the token's integration with the platform. The updated document details the token's uses, staking via BC Engine, supply distribution, and the token burn procedure.
Good to Know
The total supply of $BC is fixed at 10 billion tokens.
The token facilitates staking, rewards, trading, platform entry, and community engagement.
Unstaking tokens from BC Engine prior to seven days incurs a 1% burn fee.
BC.GAME Connects $BC To Platform Activity
BC.GAME has elaborated on the function of $BC through a refreshed white paper concentrating on utility and sustained platform engagement. This revision positions $BC as a utility token integrated with actual ecosystem activity, not one that exists independently from the platform.
The white paper describes the various applications for $BC, including in-game features, staking, earning rewards, trading, gaining exclusive access, and contributing to the community. It also outlines the token's economic framework, which features a capped total supply of 10 billion $BC.
The allocation framework was also detailed by BC.GAME. This structure encompasses liquidity mining, community airdrops, the LDP, advisors, and marketing, providing a more transparent breakdown of the token distribution.A significant focus of the update is the BC Engine. Users who stake $BC in the BC Engine can participate in the platform's staking system; however, withdrawing tokens early is now directly associated with supply regulation. Withdrawing $BC before the seven-day period results in 1% of the withdrawn sum being burned.
This burning process ties staking actions to the management of the token supply. It also allows BC.GAME to more clearly articulate the interplay between rewards, user participation, and supply control.
KK, CEO of BC.GAME, commented:
“$BC is intended to be an integral component of the BC.GAME experience. The new white paper offers users a better understanding of how token utility, reward systems, staking practices, and supply management interlink via BC Engine and wider platform operations. As the BC.GAME ecosystem evolves, $BC will continue to play a key role in shaping user involvement and the platform's long-term reward structure.”
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(AsiaGameHub) - Following a review of evidence during its 21 May board meeting, the UK Gambling Commission has pushed back its final ruling on Financial Risk Assessments. These checks are a component of the 2023 Gambling Act white paper reforms, and remain among the most controversial elements of the UK's betting policy agenda.
Good to Know
The UKGC is yet to set a new timetable for its final FRA decision.
The pilot program launched in August 2024 and was built to flag potential cases of gambling-related financial harm.
Racing organizations, MPs, betting operators and legal professionals have all raised concerns over the policy.
UKGC Allocates Additional Time to Evaluate FRA Evidence
Even after its board discussed the topic at the 21 May meeting, the Gambling Commission is not prepared to approve the full rollout of Financial Risk Assessments.
In an official statement, the regulator shared:
“[UKGC] was provided with a comprehensive body of evidence but has not yet fully finished its assessment of these materials. We will share further updates in due course.”
This postponement leaves betting operators, racing bodies and campaign groups waiting for clarity on one of the most sensitive UK gambling reform measures.
FRAs first launched as a pilot in August 2024. The Gambling Commission has stated the checks are designed to identify high-risk gambling activity and possible financial harm, rather than impose fixed spending limits on customers. Per the regulator, 97% of active customers will go through a seamless check process, while only 3% will trigger additional intervention.
However, the term “frictionless” has done little to ease widespread concerns across the sector. Bettors, operators and racing leaders have raised doubts over whether credit reference data can function as intended, whether customers will accept the process, and if stricter checks could push some users to unlicensed betting platforms.
The close connection between British betting and horseracing sits at the core of the dispute. Earlier this week, cross-party MPs urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to scrap the policy, warning that affordability-style checks could damage racing revenue during a challenging period for the sport.
The Gambling Commission continues to reject that characterization. Ian Angus, the regulator's director of policy, told a Clarion Payments Providers event:
“Financial Risk Assessments are not affordability checks under a different name – the checks we have been piloting will not even attempt to evaluate how much each customer can afford to gamble”.
Tim Miller, executive director at the Gambling Commission, also told the April Ethical Gambling Forum that operators will not be required to ask customers for extra financial documents, such as bank statements, following an FRA.
Customer trust remains a persistent issue, however. A YouGov survey published by the Betting and Gaming Council found that 65% of UK bettors would refuse to share personal financial documents if required to do so to keep placing bets.
Sophie Kemp, partner and head of public law at Kingsley Napley, said the delay confirms that unresolved issues remain in place.
“The Gambling Commission had already acknowledged unanswered questions about the reliability of credit reference data, inconvenience for customers and the risk of pushing users to unregulated black-market operators. The board’s decision to delay affordability checks suggests that pilot evidence has not resolved these widely feared industry concerns,” Kemp said.
She added:
“The Gambling Commission cannot move forward with a decision of this scale without a reasonable assessment of its impacts – and if it does proceed anyway, the grounds for judicial review will likely be very strong.”
For the time being, UK operators have no confirmed final FRA rollout date. The regulator says further assessment work must be completed before it arrives at a final decision.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Microsoft has reached a $250 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit linked to its Activision Blizzard acquisition. The legal dispute focused on allegations that the maker of Call of Duty agreed to the $95-per-share offer too quickly and at an undervalued price.
Good to Know
Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden spearheaded the shareholder lawsuit.
The suit alleged former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to advance his own personal gain.
This settlement will also resolve the counterclaims submitted by Microsoft and Kotick.
Activision Buyout Case Concludes With $250 Million Settlement
The lengthy legal battle surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is now poised to wrap up. Reuters has reported that shareholders finalized a $250 million settlement in Delaware state court, closing claims tied to one of the largest gaming deals ever completed.
Microsoft paid $69 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard when the deal closed, bringing popular titles including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and King’s mobile games under the Xbox owner’s umbrella. The shareholder case argued that Activision should have negotiated for a higher purchase price.
Sjunde AP-Fonden, also known as AP7, claimed Bobby Kotick and other former Activision executives breached their fiduciary duties to investors by agreeing to the $95-per-share takeover price. The pension fund alleged Kotick pushed forward with the sale as Activision grappled with fallout from sexual misconduct reports and stood to secure a large payout from the deal.
Kotick denied the allegations and filed his own counterclaims. He argued that the AP7 lawsuit was partly “aimed to help pave the way for [Swedish game company] Embracer to increase its foothold in the California market at the expense of Activision.”
Embracer rejected the claim at the time, saying it was “humbled” by the allegation but did not need assistance from a Swedish pension fund to compete with Activision.
The settlement also dismisses those counterclaims. For Microsoft, the $250 million payment closes another loose end from a takeover that faced heavy regulatory resistance before its completion.
While the sum appears sizable under standard circumstances, it only makes up a small fraction of Activision’s total purchase price. Still, the case kept focus on the internal sale process, Kotick’s role, and whether shareholders received full value before Microsoft Gaming absorbed one of the industry’s most valuable publishers.
FAQ
What Is the Value of the Microsoft-Activision Settlement?
The settlement totals $250 million.
Which Party Initiated the Activision Buyout Lawsuit?
Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden, also known as AP7, led the shareholder case.
What Were the Core Allegations of the Lawsuit?
The lawsuit claimed Activision accepted the Microsoft offer too quickly and at an undervalued price.
What Was the Total Value of the Microsoft-Activision Deal?
Microsoft agreed to buy Activision Blizzard in a deal widely reported to be valued at roughly $69 billion.
What Is the Resolution for the Counterclaims?
The settlement also resolves counterclaims filed by Microsoft and Bobby Kotick.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Meta has launched Forum, a standalone application designed specifically for Facebook Groups. This platform provides members with an alternative interface to track conversations, publish content using pseudonyms, and utilize AI-powered features integrated into community interactions.
Key Highlights
Forum utilizes Facebook credentials and integrates with your current groups.
Content published via Forum is simultaneously posted to the corresponding Facebook Groups.
The application features AI-driven tools for both general members and group administrators.
Meta Reintroduces Dedicated App for Facebook Groups
Meta has transitioned Facebook Groups into a standalone experience with the introduction of Forum, a new tool focused on community-driven dialogue rather than the primary Facebook news feed.
The company characterizes Forum as a “dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about.” This structure gives the platform a Reddit-like atmosphere, featuring feeds prioritized around group threads and authentic user responses.
Upon logging in with a Facebook account, Forum synchronizes existing group memberships, profile information, and interaction history. Users retain the ability to post under nicknames, a feature already supported within the main Facebook application.Forum is not intended to supersede Facebook Groups. Meta clarifies that groups remain hosted on Facebook, and any content shared via Forum will be cross-posted and visible within those groups on the main platform.
Artificial intelligence is a central component of the app. An “Ask” feature allows users to pose questions and receive responses synthesized from discussions across various groups. For group moderators, Meta has integrated an AI-powered administrative assistant to streamline group management and moderation duties.
Social media analyst Matt Navarra was among the first to identify the new app. While Meta has not positioned Forum as a major product launch, it aligns with a broader strategy to maintain user engagement within niche communities by providing more focused environments outside of the core Facebook app.
This is not Meta’s first attempt at a dedicated groups application. In 2014, Facebook debuted a standalone Groups app to facilitate community sharing, though the company eventually discontinued it in 2017.The release of Forum follows another recent app debut from Meta. Last month, the company introduced Instants, an Instagram-integrated app for sharing ephemeral photos with friends.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Aria has removed a prediction market conference from its Las Vegas resort schedule following concerns raised by MGM Resorts regarding potential licensing issues with Nevada gaming regulators.
Key Details
Predict 2026 was scheduled to take place at Aria from December 7th to 9th.
MGM Resorts expressed apprehension about potential complications with the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Nevada regulators have previously taken action against Polymarket and engaged in legal battles with Kalshi.
Aria Removes Predict 2026 From Its Las Vegas Event Calendar
The prediction market industry is already facing a challenging environment in Nevada, and this tension has now extended to the events sector. Aria has canceled Predict 2026, a conference focused on the prediction market industry, after its parent company, MGM Resorts, assessed the risks associated with hosting the event.
The conference was originally slated for December 7th to 9th. However, pressure from the Nevada Gaming Control Board concerning event contracts and sports prediction products created an untenable situation for a licensed casino property.
An attorney representing Aria detailed the decision in a letter obtained by Barron’s.“The [Aria] is issuing this notice in light of Nevada’s current regulatory and enforcement position regarding prediction markets,” the attorney stated.
In October, Nevada officials issued a warning to licensed casinos regarding their associations with companies that offer sports and other event contracts. Regulators informed Barron’s that any Nevada licensee involved with or partnering on such products could face scrutiny regarding their gaming license suitability.
“If a Nevada licensee chooses to offer sports and other event contracts in Nevada or decides to partner with other entities offering sports and other event contracts in the state, the board will consider these developments as it evaluates the suitability of the entity to maintain a Nevada gaming license,” the regulators communicated to Barron’s.
This warning provided casino operators with a clear incentive to proceed with caution. As a subsidiary of MGM Resorts, Aria operates within one of the most stringently regulated gaming markets in the United States.The cancellation also occurs amidst broader legal disputes involving prediction markets. The NGCB initiated a lawsuit against Polymarket in Nevada state court in January, leading to a temporary restraining order against the company. Kalshi has also encountered legal opposition from Nevada regulators in federal court.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Apple has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to examine the latest phase of its ongoing dispute with Epic Games concerning App Store payment regulations. Originating in 2020, the current legal submission focuses on external payment links, the scope of developer entitlements, and the extent of a particular court order.
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Apple contends that the Epic lawsuit's implications should not extend to all developers on the U.S. App Store.
The disagreement encompasses Apple's charges on transactions conducted via external payment links.
Fortnite has been reinstated on the App Store worldwide, with the exception of Australia.
Apple Wants A Narrower App Store Order
Apple is now seeking the Supreme Court's intervention to narrow a lower court's directive that impacts developers throughout the U.S. App Store. The company asserts that since Epic Games did not initiate a class action, the resulting remedy should not encompass entities like Microsoft or Spotify.
The Apple petition says:
“Epic never brought a class action and never attempted to show that enjoining Apple’s conduct against all other developers — like Microsoft or Spotify, who have nothing to do with Epic — was somehow necessary to provide relief to Epic,”This particular argument provides Apple with a more straightforward legal path compared to engaging in another extensive battle over app store financial models. Instead of solely defending App Store commissions, Apple claims the lower court overstepped by extending the injunction's reach beyond Epic.
Nevertheless, the matter of payments continues to be the central point of contention. Judicial rulings mandated Apple to permit developers to embed links within applications, directing users to alternative payment methods. Apple complied by allowing these links but subsequently imposed a 27% commission on certain external transactions.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals concurred with the lower court's finding that Apple had breached the order. Apple now contends that the injunction did not explicitly prohibit commissions on external payments, and therefore, civil contempt should not be applied merely because a judge subsequently determined that Apple contravened the order's intent.
Epic views this recent legal submission as a tactic to cause delay. The company characterized it as “one last Hail Mary to delay a conclusion to this case and avoid opening up the gates to payment competition for the benefit of consumers.”The timing also offers insight into why Fortnite has reappeared on the App Store worldwide, excluding Australia. Epic anticipates that the courts will prevent Apple from maintaining its current fee structure for external purchases. Apple, conversely, is still seeking a Supreme Court review before the case solidifies more extensive alterations to App Store payment policies.
For developers, the resolution of this case could influence app payment linking, commission regulations, and the degree of autonomy publishers possess in guiding users away from Apple's in-app purchase system.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Kevin Warsh assumed leadership of the Federal Reserve amidst a period of tension in financial markets. Bitcoin showed minimal reaction following the ceremony, yet traders are already anticipating his initial interest rate meeting scheduled for June.
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Kevin Warsh officially became the 17th Federal Reserve chair on Friday, taking his oath.
Bitcoin's price hovered around $77,400 during trading, subsequently falling to $75,200 within hours of the event.
Participants in the crypto market are closely monitoring interest rates, inflation levels, and the Federal Reserve's balance sheet.
Bitcoin Traders Look Past The Ceremony
Bitcoin's value remained near $77,400 following Kevin Warsh's appointment as the new Federal Reserve chair, indicating that market participants had likely factored in this leadership transition. According to CoinMarketCap data, its price later fell to $75,207 and is presently valued at $75,457.
Warsh, aged 56, succeeds Jerome Powell, who had presided over the Fed since 2018. Powell is set to continue serving on the Fed board as a governor until 2028. The Senate approved Warsh's nomination on May 13 with a 54-45 vote, notably with Senator John Fetterman being the sole Democrat to back him.During the White House ceremony, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office. Warsh's swearing-in at the executive mansion marked the first time a Fed leader had done so since Alan Greenspan in 1987.
Warsh stated:
“The Federal Reserve's core mission is to foster price stability and achieve maximum employment. By pursuing these objectives with sagacity, transparency, autonomy, and determination, we can achieve lower inflation, more robust growth, and increased real wages.”
The initial significant challenge for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market will be the FOMC meeting on June 17. Traders are keenly observing not just whether interest rates will remain stable, but also Warsh's commentary regarding liquidity.Warsh has advocated for a reduced Fed balance sheet, which might present a more challenging environment for risk assets. Cryptocurrency surges frequently benefit from accommodative monetary policy, decreased yields, and relaxed financial conditions. Conversely, a more rapid reduction of the balance sheet could have the opposite effect.
Concurrently, Warsh assumes his role possessing an uncommon cryptocurrency background for a Fed chair. His financial disclosures revealed indirect investments in DeFi lending, Layer 1 networks, and prediction markets prior to his commitment to full divestment.
Nevertheless, this background does not necessarily imply a more lenient policy stance. Inflation continues to exceed the Fed's 2% target, oil prices are above $100 per barrel, and consumer confidence is near historical lows. Markets presently anticipate virtually no likelihood of a rate cut in June, with some traders beginning to factor in potential rate increases in early 2027.
President Trump informed attendees that he desires Warsh to be “completely independent,” despite his frequent criticisms of Powell's interest rate policies. Warsh, for his part, also affirmed that he would not predetermine interest rates based on requests from any elected official.
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(AsiaGameHub) - The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to present US sportsbooks with one of their most significant challenges in soccer betting to date. A recent report from Optimove Insights indicates a strong determination among American bettors ahead of the tournament's kickoff in North America.
Key Points
Almost 75% of American bettors intend to make at least one wager on the World Cup.
84% intend to utilize live or in-play betting features throughout the competition.
65% stated they anticipate continuing to bet even if their preferred team is eliminated.
Live Betting Is Central To World Cup Strategies
American bettors are not approaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a casual betting occasion. The Optimove Insights 2026 World Cup Betting Intentions Report reveals that nearly three-quarters of the bettors surveyed plan to place at least one bet, with the majority stating they “definitely will.”
Live wagering is expected to drive much of this engagement. Optimove noted that 84% of US bettors intend to engage in live or in-play betting during the World Cup. Among this demographic, 57% favor live betting, while an additional 27% plan to mix pre-match and live bets. A mere 11% prefer strictly pre-match betting.
This trend presents sportsbooks with a distinct product trial involving live World Cup odds, rapid bet placement, player props, match markets, and mobile betting interfaces. While soccer has historically depended on in-play betting in established markets, the 2026 tournament offers US operators an opportunity to cater to bettors during a major event held on home turf.Optimove also discovered that 65% of bettors feel that wagering on the World Cup will enhance their enjoyment of the tournament. The report characterized this relationship as essential to the overall event experience.
“The U.S. World Cup bettor in 2026 is not merely a casual fan testing the waters. Instead, this is a confident, deeply engaged participant who views betting and watching as interconnected,” the report states. “The 90% who agree that betting enhances tournament enjoyment send a clear signal: for this demographic, the wager is integral to the experience, not merely a peripheral activity.”
Betting interest also seems poised to endure beyond national allegiance. Although approximately 51% of bettors plan to wager on matches featuring their favorite team, 65% do not anticipate stopping if that team is knocked out.
This creates a retention opportunity for sportsbooks that extends past the group stage and knockout eliminations. Optimove suggested that operators can maintain bettor activity by focusing on star players, underdog narratives, and matches involving the team that defeated their preferred squad.“Operators who strategize only for the peak moments of their bettors’ tournament journey risk losing them once their team is eliminated,” the report observes. “Conversely, operators who prepare for the entire journey, including the elimination phase, will sustain engagement when it is most critical. The data clearly indicates that bettors wish to continue wagering; they simply require a reason. Star players, underdog stories, and the team that defeated their favorites are all established methods for retention.”
Match outcomes continue to be the leading World Cup betting market. Roughly 75% of bettors intend to bet on wins and losses, with "both teams to score" following at 49%. Additionally, many bettors anticipate placing multiple wagers per match, suggesting that bet builders, props, and in-play markets could capture a larger portion of the tournament handle.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Louisiana has incorporated several illegal gambling activities into its state racketeering laws, providing prosecutors with more powerful tools to tackle unregulated gaming networks. Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 53 earlier in May, and the law is set to become effective on August 1.
Key Information
HB 53 covers unauthorised electronic sweepstakes machines, computer-assisted betting, sports participant bribery, and illegal cockfighting.
Penalties can go up to 50 years of hard labor and fines of as much as $1 million.
HB 883 separately targets mobile and online dual-currency sweepstakes casino games.
Louisiana Takes A Tougher Stance On Illegal Gaming
Illegal gambling cases in Louisiana will no longer have to be treated as isolated, one-off violations. Under HB 53, prosecutors can view certain activities as part of a larger criminal enterprise under racketeering laws.
This change is important for sweepstakes machines, computer-assisted betting, and other gambling products that operate outside regulated casino, sports betting, and lottery channels. Louisiana already has a licensed gaming market, but lawmakers have now given enforcement teams a broader way to handle cases linked to illegal betting networks.
The statute also adds sports participant bribery and illegal cockfighting. These areas often fall outside regular casino enforcement, but lawmakers have placed them within the same organised crime framework.The penalties are harsh. A conviction can lead to up to 50 years of hard labor and fines of up to $1 million. If a case involves more than $10,000, the law requires at least five years in prison, with no probation, parole, or suspended sentence.
HB 53 reached Governor Landry on May 5 and was signed on May 11. A related bill, HB 883, landed on his desk on May 14 and was signed on May 15. HB 883 focuses on mobile and online dual-currency sweepstakes casino games that replicate slots and digital poker.
Together, these bills put Louisiana among the more aggressive U.S. states when it comes to unregulated sweepstakes gaming. The new framework gives officials a direct legal route against operators, suppliers, and networks tied to illegal gambling activity once the law starts on August 1.
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Seaport Research Partners 將 TXN 評級從「中性」上調至「買入」，目標價為 400 美元， citing 其功率晶片是 AI 資料中心基礎設施的關鍵。
TXN 在上周五達到 52 週高點 313.15 美元，當天漲幅約 4–5%，今年以來累計漲幅超過 72%。
資料中心業務營收在 2026 年第一季同比增長約 90%，公司並已提高現有產品價格。
第一季每股盈利為 1.68 美元， surpassing 預期共識的 1.37 美元；營收同比增長 18.6%。
內部人士出售活動增加，近幾週來首席財務官與一位董事減少了持有部位。
(SeaPRwire) - Texas Instruments (TXN) 在上周五達到 52 週高點 313.15 美元，當天漲幅約 4–5%，受最新分析師升級推動，該股今年以來已累計漲超過 72%。
Texas Instruments Incorporated, TXN
Seaport Research Partners 將 TXN 評級從「中性」上調至「買入」，並設立目標價為 400 美元。該公司的論點圍繞一件事：功率晶片。
AI 資料中心耗電量比以往更高。Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg 指出，這迫使資料中心重新思考電力分配方式，而這正是 Texas Instruments 的切入點。
“增長的電力需求以及每機櫃電氣強度正在導致資料中心重新架構電力分配方式，” Goldberg 寫道。他稱 TXN 是「在 800V 整個堆疊中最具多樣化的單一名稱方式」。
Seaport 預測，模擬半導體的總潛在市場規模將從今天的 50 億美元增長至 2030 年的 150 億美元。新一代 800 伏機櫃架構要等到 2028 年才會大規模部署，但設計決策可能在今年內落實 — 這意味著供應鏈信號可能很快將出現。
資料中心業務已經貢獻實力
TXN 的資料中心業務數字已經動向明顯。該業務營收在第一季同比增長約 90%，公司由於供應緊張且需求強烈，已提高現有產品價格。
Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh 注意到這一價格動態，並將其目標價從 255 美元提升至 300 美元，但維持「中性」評級。
整體盈利情況同樣堅實。TXN 第一季每股盈利為 1.68 美元，超出 1.37 美元的一致預期 0.31 美元；營收達 48.3 億美元，同比增長 18.6%。公司指引第二季每股盈利在 1.77 至 2.05 美元之間。
資產報酬率達到 32.49%，淨利率為 29.11%。
分析師評級與內部人士活動
分析師觀點呈現分歧。Wolfe Research 給予「表現優越」評級，目標價 315 美元。UBS 升級至「買入」，目標價 295 美元。Wells Fargo 保持「等權重」評級，並將目標價提高至 260 美元。Goldman Sachs 則給予「賣出」評級，目標價 200 美元。
MarketBeat 的共識評級為「持有」，平均目標價為 263.65 美元 — 遠低於目前交易價位。
機構買盤穩定。Norges Bank 在第四季度新建立約 25 億美元的部位。Bank of New York Mellon 在第一季度將其持股增加 33.6%。
就內部人士而言，首席財務官 Rafael R. Lizardi 在 5 月 14 日出售了 47,734 股，平均售價為 308.10 美元 — 這筆交易金額超過 1470 萬美元，並代表其持有部位減少 35.83%。董事 Carrie Smith Cox 也在 5 月 13 日以 306.41 美元出售了 8,838 股。
過去 90 天內的總內部人士出售金額已達 8560 萬美元。
TXN 在 5 月 19 日每股派發了 1.42 美元季度股息，年化收益率約為 1.8%。
該股 50 日移動平均線為 236.29 美元，200 日移動平均線為 205.49 美元，兩者均低於當前價格。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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