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重點摘要 AeroVironment 公布營收成長143%達4.08億美元,已獲資金的訂單積壓達11億美元 Rockwell Automation 公布銷售額成長12%,營業收益上升36% Symbotic 轉虧為盈,營收達6.3億美元,年增29% Tesla 的Optimus機器人在4月22日2026年第一季財報公布前,吸引投資人關注 Honeywell 和 Teradyne 正擴大自動化產品線,即將到來的財報將成為催化劑 為什麼機器人產業再次變得重要 (SeaPRwire) -   機器人產業已經被討論多年,但長久以來,它始終更像是一個未來議題,而非當下的投資機會。 這個情況正開始改變。 各行各業的企業都面臨相同壓力:勞動力成本越來越高,供應鏈變得更複雜,市場對效率的需求也持續上升。與此同時,人工智慧的進步讓機器人變得更有能力、更具彈性,也更容易在真實環境中部署。 過去機器人僅限用於工廠中簡單、重複性的任務,現在應用範圍已經擴展到物流、倉儲、醫療、國防,甚至是面向消費者的應用場景。 這個轉變非常重要,因為它將機器人產業從一個利基領域,推進成為更廣泛的跨產業成長趨勢。 現在我們不再只有少數實驗性企業,隨著市場接受度提升,已有成熟企業從自動化中獲得真實營收,同時新興業者也快速擴張規模。 華爾街開始更密切關注這個領域,但關注的焦點已經改變。 投資人不再純粹因為長期潛力而追逐機器人相關股票,現在焦點已經轉向那些已經展現出可衡量進展的企業,不論是透過營收成長、改善利潤率、龐大的訂單積壓,或是明確的短期催化劑。 這讓我們更容易辨別哪些企業現在值得關注,不需要再猜測未來數年可能發生什麼事。 AeroVironment (AVAV) AeroVironment 透過國防無人機和無人系統,讓投資人能布局機器人產業。在其會計年度第三季,營收年增143%來到4.08億美元。 AeroVironment, Inc., AVAV 已獲資金的訂單積壓達11億美元,讓該公司對未來需求有清晰能見度。管理層設定2026會計年度的營收預期為18.5億美元至19.5億美元。 Rockwell Automation (ROK) Rockwell Automation 是工業自動化領域最穩定的業者之一。在2026會計年度第一季,該公司公布銷售額為21.05億美元,年增12%。 Rockwell Automation, Inc., ROK 整體部門營業收益上升36%,年度經常性收入成長7%。隨著製造商投資工廠現代化,硬體和軟體的需求都維持強勁。 Symbotic (SYM) Symbotic 是目前市面上最單純的倉儲機器人投資標的之一。2026會計年度第一季營收為6.3億美元,年增29%。 Symbotic Inc., SYM 該公司也轉虧為盈,公布淨利為1300萬美元,去年同期則淨損1700萬美元。該公司指引第二季營收將落在6.5億美元到6.7億美元之間。 總結 華爾街不再只因為市場熱度就給予機器人股票評價,焦點已經轉向展現真實銷售成長、獲利能力提升、訂單積壓充沛,或是有明確即將到來催化劑的企業。本文列出的六檔標的目前至少符合其中一項條件。 報告:本文未列入的機器人相關股票 事實上,我們分析的機器人相關企業遠多於本文列入的這些。 本文提到的這些僅是一小部分──根據趨勢、成長與整體市場強度,還有多家其他企業同樣突出,在某些情況下甚至更突出。 其中有幾家目前並未被廣泛報導,這正是它們在篩選過程中吸引我們注意的原因。我們並未將所有分析公開,而是另外彙整了一份獨立報告,涵蓋10檔根據我們內部排名與最新研究,目前看來具高潛力的機器人股票。 這就是我們目前主動關注的名單,當中包含每一家企業的走勢圖、關鍵價位與註記。 如果你想在這份名單被廣泛討論前就先查看,你可以在此取得機器人股票報告 取得機器人股票報告 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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Delivery Hero (DHER) 股價飆升 8.5%,Uber 以 3.18 億美元交易加碼持股

TLDR Uber 同意以約 3.18 億美元(2.7 億歐元)的價格,增持 Delivery Hero 額外 4.5% 的股份 交易價格為每股 20 歐元——低於 Delivery Hero 週四的收盤價,但較 1 個月平均股價溢價 22% 受此消息影響,Delivery Hero 股價跳漲約 8.5% Prosus 出售該股份是因為歐洲監管機構要求其削減 Delivery Hero 的持股比例,以換取對其 41 億歐元收購 Just Eat 交易的批准 Prosus 目前持有 Delivery Hero 約 21% 的股份,低於該收購案首次宣布時的約 27% (SeaPRwire) -   Uber 正在增加其在 Delivery Hero 的持股,以 3.18 億美元的交易價格從該德國公司最大的股東 Prosus 手中收購額外 4.5% 的股份。 UBER HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL 4.5% STAKE IN DELIVERY HERO, TO ACQUIRE DELIVERY HERO SHARES AT €20 APIECE – FT — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) April 17, 2026 雙方商定的價格為每股 20 歐元。這低於 Delivery Hero 在週四上漲 7% 後的收盤價,但 Prosus 表示,這較 1 個月平均股價溢價 22%。 受此消息影響,Delivery Hero 股價攀升約 8.5%。Uber 股價則上漲約 0.8%。 Uber Technologies, Inc., UBER 這並非 Uber 首次針對 Delivery Hero 採取行動。早在 2024 年,該公司就曾以 3 億美元購入新發行的 Delivery Hero 股票。週五的交易屬於後續增持。 此處的背景至關重要。Prosus 去年同意以 41 億歐元收購 Just Eat Takeaway.com。歐盟委員會表示將批准該交易,但前提是 Prosus 必須大幅削減其在 Delivery Hero 的持股比例。 在 Just Eat 交易宣布時,Prosus 持有 Delivery Hero 約 27% 的股份。目前已降至約 21%。該公司表示,仍「致力於在規定的時間內出售其持股的相關部分」。 換句話說,未來可能還會有更多的拋售。 歐盟合併規則成為焦點 這筆交易發生在歐洲競爭政策的一個有趣時刻。據《金融時報》本週報導,歐盟委員會正在考慮放寬有關大型合併的規則。 據悉,委員會正在權衡在評估交易時,給予「創新、投資和內部市場韌性」等因素更多的考量權重。 歐洲競爭事務專員 Teresa Ribera 向《金融時報》表示,歐盟希望鼓勵「促進競爭的合併」,使歐洲企業能夠在全球市場中保持競爭力。 Prosus 執行長 Fabricio Bloisi 一直對此議題直言不諱。他在 1 月份接受 CNBC 採訪時表示,全球層面的競爭需要大型合併,而歐洲阻止企業整合的過往紀錄已拖累了該地區的發展。 「我們必須改變這一點,才能在歐洲創建真正的大型企業,」Bloisi 說道。 數據分析 Uber 以每股 20 歐元的價格收購了這 4.5% 的股份。Prosus 獲得的總收益約為 2.7 億歐元,即 3.18 億美元。 Delivery Hero 的股價在交易確認前已大幅走高,週四上漲約 7%。週五 8.54% 的漲幅進一步推升了股價,代號為 DHER-FF 的股票當日上漲了 1.69 歐元。 截至撰稿時,Prosus (PRX-NL) 股價上漲約 0.4%。 Just Eat 的交易本身仍有待監管部門批准。Prosus 將需要繼續削減其在 Delivery Hero 的持股,以滿足歐盟委員會的條件。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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

OpenAI政策主管表示,AI公司「需要做得好得多」地谈论AI,因为行业领导者面临人身攻击

(SeaPRwire) -   Anthropic執行長Dario Amodei去年五月警告,人工智慧可能消滅半數入門級白領工作職位。微軟AI負責人Mustafa Suleyman預測,這項技術將在一年至18個月內,自動化整個白領勞動力的絕大部分任務。而最近,Anthropic發布的一份報告恰好詳細闡述了Suleyman所警告的狀況,以及Elon Musk認為會讓工作變得可有可無的前景。 這一系列關於AI對勞動市場轉型性影響的言論,或許有助於部分AI公司推高其估值,但這類論述也間接引發了大眾對這項技術的部分反彈。近期NBC News的一項民調顯示,僅有26%的美國選民對這項技術持正面看法,另有46%持負面態度。如今,OpenAI全球事務負責人Chris Lehane呼籲大眾在AI相關訊息的傳播上保持克制。 「當前部分對話未必負責任,」他受訪時告訴《San Francisco Standard》,「當你發布這些想法與觀點時,確實會產生相應後果。 「這不是鬧著玩的,」他補充道,「這真的是非常嚴重的事。」  關於AI對勞動市場影響的持續不斷的警告聲,加上電費上漲的威脅,以及這項技術對兒童構成的危險,讓越來越多美國民眾對這項技術持反對態度。而近幾週來,大眾對這項技術的反彈已經演變為暴力行為。 上週,一名20歲男子Daniel Moreno-Gama從德州的家前往舊金山,據稱向OpenAI執行長Sam Altman的住家大門丟擲了燃燒彈。隨後當局在現場找到Moreno-Gama留下的宣言,當中警告人類會被AI滅絕,甚至還威脅要殺人。從Instagram、TikTok等社群平台上的反應來看,這種恐懼情緒相當普遍。諸如「He’s not scared enough」、「FREE THAT MAN HE DID NOTHING WRONG」或是「Finally some good news on my feed」之類的留言,顯示出至少在網路上,大眾對這項技術廣泛存在恐懼。 此事件發生前,印第安納州一名市議員的住家遭人射擊,這名市議員先前曾表態支持轄區內的數據中心計畫。該議員表示,槍手朝他的住家開了13槍,並在門口留下了「no data centers」的字樣。 該如何應對當前圍繞AI的輿論討論 對Lehane來說,重點在於強調這項技術的正面價值。「我們在OpenAI以及AI領域的工作——而且我們必須做得更好——就是要向民眾解釋,為什麼……這項技術將會對他們、他們的家庭,以及整個社會都帶來極大益處。」他說道。 當然,AI樂觀主義者早已在讚頌這項技術。部分人認為,短短幾年內,我們就能縮短為每週三天工作時間,當AI代理處理我們的工作時,我們就能在海邊放鬆休憩。 「有一派觀點主張,『This is going to be the greatest thing ever; everyone’s going to be living in beachside homes, painting in watercolors as they while away their days』,」Lehane說道,「而另一極端則是我所謂的『末日論者』,他們對人類抱持非常、非常負面且陰暗的看法。」  目前的數據佐證了Lehane對極端預測的質疑。美國國家經濟研究局(National Bureau of Economic Research)二月發布的一項研究顯示,在6000名執行長與其他企業高層中,絕大部分都認為AI對他們的營運幾乎沒有影響。即便約有三分之二的高層表示他們正在使用AI。雖然部分科技公司因AI自動化展開大規模裁員,包括Jack Dorsey的Block,以及近期的Snap,但這項技術對勞動市場的影響尚未反映在總體經濟數據中。今年三月,雇主新增了17.8萬個職位,失業率微降至4.3%,這顯示至少在短期內,新增職位的數量已經超過了與AI相關的裁員人數。 「已經有一系列被提出來的極端預言——但從未兌現——」Lehane說道。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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Twitter共同創辦人Jack Dorsey剖析因AI裁減Block 40%員工時的思考過程

(SeaPRwire) -   雖然一些科技領袖迴避承認他們的裁員與人工智能(AI)有關,但 Block 的執行長 Jack Dorsey 在裁減 40% 的員工時,卻明確指出了先進技術的作用。Dorsey,也是 Bluesky 和 Twitter(被 Elon Musk 收購並更名為 X)的創始人,正在揭開去年 12 月達到臨界點的大規模裁員決策的內幕。 在 2025 年底,Dorsey 和 Block 的其他領導者們在假期回家後,試用了 AI 工具。他們立刻意識到像 Anthropic 的 Opus 4.6 和 OpenAI 的 Codex 5.3 等模型比以往更加強大;假期結束後,他們與團隊重新會面,並一致認為,在 AI 時代,公司未來的樣貌和規模將會不同。 Dorsey 最近在 Sequoia Capital 的播客 Long Strange Trip 中表示:「我們進行了一項練習,『好的,為了讓服務 100% 正常運作,我們最少需要多少人?』」 「接下來是『為了完全遵守監管機構的要求,我們最少需要多少人?』」他繼續說道。「然後第三點是『為了成長以履行我們對市場的承諾,同時將公司重建為一個智能化的實體,我們最少需要哪些人?』」 Dorsey 表示,當他們估算如果公司今天利用最新的 AI 工具來建立,需要保留多少人力時,他和其他領導者們在這家價值 410 億美元的金融科技公司,將裁員人數確定為 40% 作為未來的關鍵數字。這將影響 Block 10,000 名員工中的 4,000 多人。 裁減五分之二的員工對任何企業來說都是一個重大的轉變——因此 Dorsey 表示,他們甚至預留了一些人力緩衝,以防在計算中出現「錯誤」。Dorsey 承認:「我們確實犯了錯。」 但最終,這位執行長認為,營運將會更加輕鬆,並且他對在 AI 驅動下發展業務更有信心。 Dorsey 認為及早裁員比拖延更有「誠信」 Dorsey 表示,最終這個決定在三週內從「到期」變為「執行」。這位執行長認為,如果 Block 選擇對 AI 造成的就業轉移視而不見,情況可能會更糟。 在 Dorsey 和 Sequoia 合夥人兼 Block 董事會成員 Roelof Botha 的一份備忘錄中,兩人提到 AI 促使組織結構發生了巨大的轉變,從傳統的、由羅馬軍隊開創的管理層級結構轉變。 他也認為,現在就讓員工離職比延長不可避免的局面更負責任;而這種對 AI 驅動的就業轉移的共同看法,讓許多員工對自己的工作前景感到擔憂。 Dorsey 在播客中解釋道:「我想確保,如果我們知道這將是我們公司未來的樣子,我不想在走投無路的情況下才這麼做。」 他接著說:「我想走在前面,因為這樣我們才能以更多的誠信來處理。我們可以對那些離開的人,甚至對那些留下的人,都以更多的慷慨來對待。」 Dorsey 向董事會寫了一份詳細的備忘錄,闡述了這項決定,董事會最終對推進該計劃持開放態度。當 Block 的裁員消息傳出時,它加入了其他將 AI 與裁員聯繫起來的企業行列,引發了關於自動化將如何快速重塑勞動力市場的討論。然而,Dorsey 表示,該公司只是在適應一個新的 AI 賦能的成功時代。 Dorsey 表示:「我們不是在被動地走向平庸,而是在主動追求卓越。」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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

獨家:17億美元與伊朗關聯的加密貨幣資金流動曝光後,參議員就Binance監督員的現況向DOJ與財政部施壓

(SeaPRwire) -   國會持續調查伊朗對Binance的使用。參議員理查德·布魯門塔爾(康乃狄克州民主黨人)週五發出信件,要求提供有關指派監督這家全球最大加密貨幣交易所及其合規運營的兩名監察員的現狀詳情。 「我寫信是對Binance日益嚴重的、危險鬆懈的反洗錢預防指控表示擔憂,」布魯門塔爾在致美國司法部和財政部金融犯罪執法局的信中表示。 司法部和FinCEN的發言人也未立即回應置評請求。 作為2023年與Binance就合規缺陷達成和解協議的一部分,美國政府指派了兩名監察員,他們分別向司法部和FinCEN報告,以確保該交易所實施適當措施來全面改革其合規計劃。這些監察始於2024年,是一項更大認罪協議的一部分,根據該協議,Binance因未能實施適當的洗錢和制裁監督而支付了43億美元罰款。 Binance此後一直試圖塑造負責任的企業形象,但最近關於伊朗加密貨幣資金流的報導,促使布魯門塔爾與其他參議院民主黨人一起,調查這家加密貨幣交易所及其內部運作是否與其公開言論相符。 在公開的爭論中,Binance的兩名監察員(其職責包括標記任何不當行為)一直保持沉默。 司法部選定的監察員、諮詢公司Forensic Risk Alliance的創始合夥人弗朗西斯·麥克勞德未立即回應置評請求。FinCEN的監察員、律師事務所Sullivan & Cromwell的合夥人莎朗·科恩·萊文也未立即回應。 監察暫停? 布魯門塔爾的質詢是在多家媒體報導Binance解僱了內部調查人員之後提出的,這些調查人員曾警告高層主管,有超過10億美元資金通過該交易所流向與伊朗相關的錢包。Binance表示,解僱調查人員與他們對伊朗資金流的發現無關,並稱該加密貨幣交易所維持著嚴格的合規計劃。該加密貨幣交易所的發言人未立即回應有關布魯門塔爾對其監察員現狀調查的置評請求。 這位參議員的信件也緊隨路透社2025年的一份報導之後,該報導稱司法部已暫停其企業監察計劃,作為非正式審查的一部分。2025年3月,一名法官批准了司法部的要求,終止了對捲入海外賄賂案的國際礦業公司Glencore的監察。同年晚些時候,司法部也取消了要求飛機製造商Boeing擁有獨立監察員的規定。 監察制度的批評者認為,當政府要求獨立第三方監督一家違法的公司時,這對企業來說是昂貴的負擔,或者根本沒有效果。 2013年,一家美國法院在裁定這家科技巨頭參與價格壟斷陰謀後,對Apple強制實施了反壟斷監察員。其他接受過監察的知名公司包括Deutsche Bank、Volkswagen和Walmart。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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

如果你感覺經濟比通脹數據所顯示的還要糟糕,那可能是因為托育服務不被視為「必需品」

(SeaPRwire) -   當前通膨狀況並不理想:儘管「可負擔性」已成為華府的口頭禪,但物價走勢卻與消費者的期望背道而馳。勞工統計局的最新消費者物價指數報告顯示,過去12個月的通膨率再次躍升,達到3.3%。這很大程度上來自汽油等商品價格的上漲,而這主要可歸因於美國和以色列襲擊伊朗後引發的石油供應衝擊。初步的樂觀主義者可能會認為情況正在好轉,因為白宮暗示衝突即將結束。但這對於那些支付更高油價的人來說,幾乎無法解決現實困境,他們中有許多人曾希望川普重返辦公室能讓他們日常開銷的購買力最好能改善,最壞也能保持穩定。然而,即使是3.3%的通膨率,也掩蓋了某些家庭所承受的壓力。例如,需要支付托兒費用的家庭可能會發現,他們的實際處境感覺遠比經濟數據所描述的更為糟糕。 「經濟不斷變化,沒有任何一個家庭、任何一個消費者的經歷是完全相同的,」美國銀行研究所的經濟學家泰勒·博利在接受獨家採訪時告訴本刊。「例如,當人們看國內生產總值時,那些數據看起來相當不錯,但當我們真正按收入深入分析時,我們也發現托兒服務一直是許多家庭特別普遍關注的話題,因為從經濟學術語來說,托兒服務不一定是必需品,但對許多家庭而言,它完全就是必需品。這不是一項可自由支配的開支。」 這種差距在消費者物價指數的構成方式中清晰可見。勞工統計局根據家庭平均支出,為每個類別分配一個「相對重要性」權重。 截至2025年12月,學費、學校雜費和托兒服務的合併類別僅占該指數的2.5。但其中大部分反映的是大學學費,而日托和學前教育僅佔不到0.7。 這使得托兒服務在消費者物價指數中的權重,與水務和污水處理服務、購物俱樂部會籍或工具和五金等類別相當——這不太能反映它對許多家庭的核心重要性。 這並非錯誤,而是該系統的一個特點。消費者物價指數旨在反映所有家庭(包括沒有孩子的家庭)的平均支出。但對於確實需要支付托兒費用的家庭來說,這些成本可能佔據其預算的遠更大份額——這意味著價格上漲對他們的衝擊將遠比整體通膨數據所顯示的更為嚴重。 「我們從數據中看到,托兒費用持續上漲,」博利補充道。「托兒成本顯然影響勞動力決策,而這反過來又影響整體的勞動力增長。」 消費者很清楚這一事實:2024年,皮尤研究中心詢問了近9,000人他們選擇生育或不生育的原因。最常見的理由是這些人要么不想要孩子,要么只是從未發生。但也有12%的受訪者表示他們負擔不起撫養孩子的費用。 托兒服務的現實情況 去年,博利報告指出,美國托兒成本的上漲速度是整體通膨的1.5倍,在9月份同比上漲了5.2%。 地區差異也變得更加明顯:例如,截至9月,新英格蘭地區上漲了6.6%,而中西部的西中北部地區同比飆升了8.2%。同時,在南部,納什維爾在主要城市中領先,其漲幅較2024年的平均水平超過6%。 在10月份的報告中,博利強調,每月支付托兒費用的擁有多重收入來源的家庭比例正在逐年下降,在低收入家庭中尤為明顯。這有理由認為,支付托兒費用已變得如此昂貴,以至於父母們別無選擇,只能讓其中一人離開工作崗位。 這「對女性的影響非常不成比例,」博利補充道,「我們研究了母親們如何在某種程度上用職業換取托兒。一個原因是托兒費用,至少在消費者物價指數數據中,以及在我們自己的數據中,一直特別具有黏性。它仍然以整體通膨率約1.5倍的速度上漲,這對許多家庭來說是一個真正的痛點。」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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

國泰君安國際保薦長光辰芯登陸港交所主板

香港, 2026年4月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月17日,國泰海通集團成員公司國泰君安國際控股有限公司(「國泰君安國際」,股份代號:1788.HK)作爲聯席保薦人、整體協調人、聯席全球協調人、聯席帳簿管理人及聯席牽頭經辦人,成功助力長春長光辰芯微電子股份有限公司(「長光辰芯」,股份代號:3277.HK)在香港聯交所主板上市。本次上市不僅標志著長光辰芯作爲全球高性能CMOS圖像傳感器行業領導者邁入國際化資本市場,也填補了港股市場在該稀缺賽道的空白,爲投資者提供了半導體産業成長紅利的機遇,彰顯了國泰海通在資源整合、跨境資本協同運作方面的突出優勢以及精准賦能先進科技企業國際化發展的卓越能力。項目中,國泰君安國際高效推進執行、聆訊溝通、全球路演、定價配售等關鍵環節,助力長光辰芯順利完成從遞交申請至成功挂牌的全流程。本次發行最終定價爲每股39.88港元,總發售股數達6,529.42萬股,發行募集資金規模約26.04億港元。國際配售和香港公開發售錄得踴躍認購,國際配售認購倍數達22.7倍,香港公開發售認購倍數達1,138.2倍。此次發行獲得了來自24家知名基石投資者的重倉加持,包括高瓴資本、博裕資本、CPE、景林資産、源碼資本、雅潤投資、UBS資管、惠理基金、未來資産、富國基金、易方達基金、華夏基金、工銀理財等中外資長綫基金。基石投資者合計認購股份約13.01億港元,約占本次發售股份的50.0%,展現了市場對企業長期價值的充分認可和强勁信心,爲股價的穩定提供了有力支撑。本次項目的順利完成,得益于國泰海通充分發揮了公司境內外一體化協同優勢。基于對半導體細分領域的前瞻洞察,憑藉貫穿全程的專業服務與高效執行,國泰海通爲長光辰芯提供了全方位的資本市場支持和服務,充分展現了其在服務前沿科技企業方面的深厚積累及專業能力。未來,國泰海通將積極發揮金融綜合服務能力及境內外資源整合優勢,持續賦能中國高新技術企業走向國際資本市場。關於長光辰芯長光辰芯是CMOS圖像感測器(「CIS」)提供商,一直專注于CIS的研發,幷提供九大産品系列,廣泛適用于工業成像、科學成像、專業影像和醫療成像等先進技術領域,産品在提高工業相機、科學相機、專業電影攝影機和其他成像設備的性能和成像品質方面發揮著至關重要的作用。根據弗若斯特沙利文的資料,就2024年的工業成像收入及科學成像收入而言,公司在全球 CIS公司中均排名第三,中國CIS公司中均排名第一,分別占全球市場份額的15.2%及16.3%。公司一直以技術創新爲動力,專注于CMOS圖像感測器,通過14年創新打造自主技術護城河,通過內部封裝測試驗證體系和戰略擴展,已實現自主産業鏈的開發和整合,幷與全球客戶網路開展全面合作。關於國泰君安國際國泰海通集團下屬公司國泰君安國際(股票代號:1788.HK),是中國證券公司國際化的先行者和引領者,公司是首家通過IPO于香港聯合交易所主板上市的中資證券公司。國泰君安國際以香港爲業務基地,幷在新加坡、越南和澳門設立子公司,業務覆蓋全球主要市場,爲客戶境外資産配置提供高品質、多元化的綜合性金融服務,核心業務包括財富管理、機構投資者服務、企業融資服務、投資管理等。目前,國泰君安國際已分別獲得穆迪和標準普爾授予「Baa2」及「BBB+」長期發行人評級,MSCI ESG「AAA」評級, Wind ESG「A」評級及商道融綠ESG「A」評級,同時其標普全球ESG評分領先全球81%同業。公司控股股東國泰海通證券(股票代號:601211.SH/2611.HK)爲中國資本市場長期、持續、全面領先的綜合金融服務商。更多關於國泰君安國際的資訊請見:https://www.gtjai.com Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

青少年男孩更傾向於選擇AI女友而非真人女友——專家稱這可能使他們難以找到工作

(SeaPRwire) -   Z世代談戀愛講究策略——會和比自己吸引力與成就高出25%的對象交往,藉此攀上更高的社會階層。而阿爾法世代似乎認為這整件事太費力了。十幾歲的男孩們正悄悄放棄初次約會、尷尬沉默與情緒揣測,轉而擁有永遠不會取消約會、永遠不會爭吵、永遠會回訊息的AI女友。 事實上,Male Allies UK的研究發現,12到16歲的男孩中,有20%認識正在「和AI聊天機器人交往」的同儕,85%曾和AI聊天機器人對話,超過四分之一的人甚至更偏好從機器人身上獲得的關注與連結,勝過真實人際互動。 最令人震驚的是,58%的受訪者表示AI戀情更輕鬆,因為他們可以「控制對話走向」。 正如一位教授受訪時對表示,這種選擇的吸引力顯而易見:「完全掌控、零拒絕」。而這項轉變不僅會重塑他們的感情生活,還可能影響他們未來的職業發展。 專家警告,逃避滿是雜亂卻也有其美好之處的真實關係要付出的代價,可能是這一代人進入職場後,無法解讀現場氛圍、無法透過喝咖啡閒聊建立信任,也無法應付AI永遠無法讓你預備好面對的狀況——被人說不。 阿爾法世代的新「女友」有開關、沒有社交風險——和真實關係完全不同 「真正的問題不在於年輕人和AI對話,而在於部分人可能開始把AI當成替代品,逃避經營人際連結得面對的雜亂與勞心費力。真實關係會教會你協商、同理心、面對拒絕、妥協以及社交自信。AI陪伴可以模擬親密感,卻也移除了大部分的磨合摩擦。」OPIT的AI部門負責人Pierluigi Casale教授表示。 這種便利性要付出的代價可能遠遠不只影響戀愛層面。因為經營感情所需的軟技能,在職場中同樣至關重要,比如成功通過面試、在同儕面前簡報,甚至只是應對辦公室裡的反對意見。而這些能力在從小握著智慧型手機長大的年輕世代身上,本就已經不足。 曾報導,Z世代畢業生被解雇的比率創下歷史新高——缺乏社交技能經常被列為關鍵原因;難以和同事維持對話已經成為年輕工作者升遷的絆腳石;部分雇主甚至強制新進年輕員工接受基礎軟技能培訓,內容包含如何在會議中發表意見。 如果Z世代已經在這方面掙扎,那麼有著永遠不會反駁、永遠不需要照顧、永遠都會認同你的AI陪伴的阿爾法世代,進入職場時的狀況可能會更糟糕。 基本上,反對AI戀情的職場面向論點,和浪漫愛情關係不大,更多是著眼於人際關係能帶給你的實質收穫。 「解讀現場氛圍、捕捉社交線索、透過喝咖啡或研討會晚宴建立信任——這些都是需要透過練習才能鍛鍊出的能力,而練習的對象必須是真實的人。」UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School的副教授Alessia Paccagnini強調。 ESSEC Business School的Raoul V. Kübler教授說得更直白:和AI交往的男孩面臨的風險是「他們正在無意識中訓練自己期待所有關係都不會有反對意見、不需要用心經營,也不需要真正的妥協。然而這些恰恰是決定職場、友誼與人生成敗的關鍵技能。」他補充說,至關重要的一點是,「這種轉變發生得非常緩慢,大多數人根本沒有意識到它正在發生。」 這件事有個很諷刺的好處:這些男孩進入職場時,可能對AI操作相當熟練——Kübler表示,知道如何和AI溝通互動,可能會讓這些青少年未來求職時,比同儕擁有「實實在在的領先優勢」。他補充說:「從這個角度來看,和AI交往或許是意料之外的好職場準備。」 但他也明確指出這是一體兩面的事:「一邊是扎實的AI技術熟練度,另一邊是發展受阻的個人能力——而職場最終兩者都需要。」 AI女友的真正代價:更少的人脈連結、更少的機會 十幾歲的男孩可能認為AI女友解決了他們眼前的問題——不用尷尬的閒聊、不會被拒絕、也不用承擔出糗的風險。但這背後藏著比較不易察覺的長期代價:隨著真實生活中的關係變少,他們不只是躲開了不舒服的狀況,也放棄了接觸更多機會的門路。 正如Paccagnini所說:「當你可以客製設計一個永遠不會讓你失望的陪伴者,你願意投入經營雜亂、不完美的真實世界友誼(不論是戀愛或其他關係)的動力就會降低。而這些非戀愛關係的連結,往往是打開職業大門的關鍵。」 最終,躲進AI陪伴舒適圈的年輕人可能會面臨雙重打擊:他們不僅社交能力會更生疏,認識的人也會更少,而這些人本來可以為他們打開機會之門、推薦工作,或是在對的時機、對的場合提到他們的名字。 許多執行長都曾表示,職涯初期建立的友誼對他們的成長至關重要,對那些沒有出身富裕家庭或沒有家族人脈的人來說尤其如此。 千禧世代創辦人Sam Budd一開始是和Diary of a CEO的Steven Bartlett一起工作,他描述自己如何靠著不懈的人脈經營,擺脫貧窮、父親吸食海洛因的童年困境:主動出席場合、開口求助,建立起一個希望看到他成功的人際網絡。 同樣的,Kurt Geiger的執行長Neil Clifford告訴,他從清潔廁所做起,最後成為Steve Madden旗下市值數百萬美元的配件品牌負責人,一路走來靠的就是和長官建立好交情:「你希望他們很出色,你希望他們喜歡你、願意幫助你。」 這些例子的共同點是,成功不只靠才華,更要靠親近性、被人認識、被人記得、被人推薦。 就算做到了高階主管,許多領袖也都表示,他們依舊會向職涯初期認識的朋友尋求真誠的建議、誠實的回饋,甚至是工作機會——即便已經過了數十年。 Paccagnini警告,這就是為什麼這項轉變可能會悄悄形塑一整代人的發展軌跡:「我們可能看到的長期影響不僅出現在他們的感情生活,也包含他們的協作能力、領導能力,以及建立職場賴以為繼的人脈網絡的能力。」 因為到了要挑選繼任者、合作夥伴或是後進接班人的時候,沒有哪個高管會問你的AI女友對你有什麼評價。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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

SCCG Management Declares the Appointment of Michael Silberling as Chairman

(AsiaGameHub) -   SCCG Management, a premier global advisory firm in the gaming, sports betting, and iGaming sectors, has announced the appointment of Michael Silberling as its Chairman. In this capacity, Silberling will offer strategic direction to SCCG's executive team, aiding the firm's ongoing worldwide growth, the cultivation of partnerships, and long-term development strategies throughout the gaming and entertainment landscape. Silberling possesses over 25 years of executive leadership experience in international gaming, hospitality, and resort management. He previously held the position of CEO at Metropolitan Gaming, leading the company since 2021 and managing initiatives for strategic portfolio optimization, international market concentration, and brand repositioning. During his tenure, Metropolitan Gaming recently sold its stake in Emerald Resort and Casino. This move allows the company to concentrate on fortifying its position in crucial markets like the United Kingdom and Egypt, while also progressing with a rebranding of its flagship Mayfair location. The deal, finalized with a consortium led by Tsogo Sun, demonstrates Silberling's methodical strategy for capital allocation and generating long-term value. Silberling's professional history includes roles at some of the most prominent companies in the worldwide gaming industry. He started his career in Nevada in casino management prior to joining Caesars Entertainment, where from 2008 to 2014 he was President of International Operations. Concurrently, he acted as Managing Director for London Clubs International, supervising casino activities throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and playing a part in the successful openings of new venues in Cairo, Glasgow, and Leeds. Before his most recent role, Silberling was the CEO of Las Vegas-based Affinity Gaming, where he spearheaded considerable operational expansion, and the Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, where he managed a varied collection of properties such as Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, and international holdings in Canada and other regions. “Michael is a widely esteemed global leader, and his background in international gaming markets, operations, and strategic deals makes him a superb fit for SCCG,” stated Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management. As Chairman, Silberling will work in close partnership with SCCG's leadership and its global network of partners, providing strategic perspectives on international market growth, operational superiority, mergers and acquisitions, and new prospects in both regulated and emerging gaming markets. Originally from Palo Alto, California, Silberling now lives in London. He earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and started his career as a management trainee at Harrah’s Entertainment, establishing a groundwork that has underpinned many years of global leadership in the gaming sector. This appointment further bolsters SCCG Management's advisory services, underscoring the firm's dedication to collaborating with industry experts who offer substantial expertise, a worldwide outlook, and a demonstrated history of achievement. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

美式进口价上涨,能源成本增高,通胀压力加重

TLDR 美國 3 月進口價格月增 0.8%,年增 2.1% 核心進口價格月增 0.6%,年增 3.5% 儘管天然氣價格大幅下跌,進口燃料價格仍上漲 2.9% 美國原油進口價格上漲 7.8%,而 Brent 原油價格飆升 45.5% 出口價格年增 5.6%,創下自 2022 年 11 月以來最高紀錄 (SeaPRwire) -   美國 3 月進口價格大幅上漲,顯示隨著燃料成本增加,通膨壓力再度浮現。最新數據顯示月增與年增均有所成長,核心價格也呈現上升趨勢。能源市場在其中扮演了關鍵角色,而全球油價與美國進口油價之間的巨大差距,暗示未來幾個月可能還會出現進一步的成本上漲。 燃料成本增加推動美國進口價格上漲 美國 3 月進口價格較上月上漲 0.8%,這是自 2025 年 4 月以來最大的漲幅之一。與去年同期相比,價格上漲了 2.1%,達到自 2024 年 12 月以來的最高水準。 燃料成本是推動月度漲幅的原因之一,3 月進口燃料價格上漲了 2.9%。然而,天然氣價格大幅下跌了 71.0%,這限制了整體漲幅。這種組合顯示了能源價格在更廣泛類別中的不均衡變動。 BREAKING: US import prices rose +0.8% MoM in March, the 2nd-largest monthly increase since April 2025. YoY, import prices surged +2.1%, the largest annual increase since December 2024. This comes as imported fuel prices rose +2.9% MoM, while natural gas prices dropped -71.0%… pic.twitter.com/t3J7spetNg — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 16, 2026 扣除食品和燃料的核心進口價格也隨之走高,較上月上漲 0.6%,較去年同期上漲 3.5%。這顯示出能源相關商品以外的更廣泛定價壓力。 油價差距預示進一步的成本壓力 全球油價與美國油價走勢之間存在顯著差距。3 月份美國進口原油平均價格上漲 7.8%,相比之下,Brent 原油價格同期上漲了 45.5%。 這種差異顯示全球價格變動尚未完全反映在美國進口數據中。供應合約、運輸時間和定價結構可能解釋了部分延遲。儘管如此,該差距表明未來發布的數據中可能會出現額外的成本上漲。 隨著全球油價保持高位,滯後效應可能會持續。進口價格數據通常反映的是先前的合約,而非當前的現貨價格。這種時間差可能會延遲能源成本在官方數據中的體現。 出口價格與更廣泛的通膨趨勢 美國 3 月出口價格也表現出強勁成長,較去年同期上漲 5.6%。這是自 2022 年 11 月以來的最快增速,並加劇了更廣泛的定價趨勢。進口和出口價格同時上漲,顯示通膨壓力持續存在。 核心進口價格穩步上升,顯示成本增加不僅限於能源領域,多個類別的商品價格都在上漲。近期的關稅變動尚未完全反映在 3 月的數據中。許多供應鏈運作存在延遲,價格調整通常需要時間才能顯現。 這意味著隨著新的貿易措施生效,未來幾個月可能會出現額外的成本壓力。數據顯示,多個領域的價格漲幅正在累積。能源成本、核心商品和出口價格都在走高。這些趨勢表明通膨壓力正在持續,而非緩解。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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Kalshi Seeks Court Order to Halt Montana Gambling Directive

(AsiaGameHub) -   Kalshi has launched a new battle in the ongoing fight over prediction markets. In Montana, the firm is seeking a federal judge’s order to prevent state authorities from classifying its event contracts as illegal gambling as the broader regulatory control dispute unfolds. Good to Know Montana issued a cease-and-desist order after determining there was probable cause that Kalshi’s operations meet the state’s definition of gambling. Kalshi maintains that the CFTC alone is empowered to regulate its exchange pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act. Similar disputes are already underway in other states, such as Tennessee, where Kalshi recently secured temporary federal protection against state action. Federal Regulatory Authority Is At The Core Montana claims Kalshi’s contracts constitute illegal gambling. Kalshi argues Montana has no jurisdiction in this matter whatsoever. That sums up the entire case in a nutshell. Following a state probe, the Montana Gambling Control Division issued a cease-and-desist order, stating that participants are risking value on outcomes linked to chance or a gambling operation. Kalshi responded by filing a federal lawsuit against Attorney General Austin Knudsen and other state officials, requesting declaratory and injunctive relief to halt enforcement. The company contends its market is governed by federal derivatives laws and overseen by the national CFTC, rather than state gambling regulations. Kalshi further notes that its contracts are transactions between users, not wagers against the platform itself. Traders purchase "yes" or "no" positions on real-world events and can exit their positions before settlement as prices fluctuate. In the legal filing, the company’s attorneys stated:“Because traders do not take a position against the exchange itself, traders’ ability to hedge risk requires counterparties willing to assume risk in the hope of seeing a return.” The filing indicates Montana initially agreed to pause its actions while related litigation in Nevada proceeded, but the state later sent an additional warning letter and escalated the threat of legal proceedings. Kalshi claims this increased the risk and compelled the company to file the new lawsuit. The Montana dispute is part of a broader trend. Reuters has reported that the Trump administration, via the CFTC, has already filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over similar state attempts to regulate prediction markets. Additionally, Reuters noted that a federal judge in Tennessee temporarily blocked state action against Kalshi earlier this year. Thus, Montana is not an isolated incident; it is part of a larger conflict between state and federal authorities over sports event contracts and prediction markets. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

George Janssen Is Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison

(AsiaGameHub) -   A federal judge has concluded the fraud case against poker player George Janssen with a prison sentence. The ruling primarily addresses fraudulent loan activities, while a peculiar kidnapping narrative remains in the background. Key Details George Janssen received a sentence of 36 months in federal prison and will be subject to 3 years of supervised release. He is also ordered to pay $908,235 in restitution. Prosecutors stated that he utilized fabricated documentation and non-existent vehicles to obtain approximately $4 million in fraudulent loans. Fraud Conviction Issued Amidst Lingering Kidnapping Questions George Janssen is set to serve time in federal prison following his guilty plea in a fraud case connected to his car dealership, Bay Auto Brokers. According to court documents and recent reports, the sentence is three years, to be followed by three years of supervised release, along with a restitution payment of $908,235. The government's prosecution focused on loan fraud, not poker. Investigators alleged that Janssen used counterfeit paperwork to secure financing for vehicles that did not exist, defrauding lenders of nearly $4 million. He entered a guilty plea in 2025 after the FBI and federal prosecutors compiled their case. The kidnapping incident is often the first aspect of the story that comes to mind for many. In late 2023, Janssen disappeared for 35 days before reappearing near his home with zip ties on his wrists and facial injuries. He had claimed he was abducted and held in a basement across state lines. However, reporting on the case has sustained skepticism regarding the veracity of his account.Outside of legal proceedings, Janssen had established a notable poker career. He has accumulated over $500,000 in live tournament winnings and possesses four WSOP Circuit rings. His victory in an MSPT title in September 2025, while awaiting sentencing, further added to the unusual circumstances surrounding his case. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Philippines’ Gaming GGR Hit $6.61 Billion in 2025 as Online Led the Way

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Philippine gaming industry concluded 2025 with a definitive shift in leadership. Revenue from online and electronic gaming surpassed that of licensed casinos, establishing it as the primary growth driver for the sector. Good to Know Full-year 2025 gross gaming revenue reached PHP396.14 billion, or about US$6.61 billion, up 6.39% from 2024. Electronic and online gaming brought in PHP201.12 billion, up 30.04%, and made up 50.77% of total GGR. Licensed casino revenue fell 9.6% to PHP182.50 billion, while Casino Filipino revenue dropped nearly 21% to PHP12.52 billion. Online Overtakes Casinos In Philippines Gaming Market Data from Pagcor revealed the true source of growth in 2025. Electronic and online gaming yielded PHP201.12 billion, a 30.04% increase from the PHP154.66 billion recorded the previous year. According to Pagcor's classification, this category encompasses e-bingo, e-games, bingo grantees, and onsite and offsite poker. By the end of the year, it had overtaken licensed casinos, representing 50.77% of the industry's total GGR. This transition was significant as land-based performance weakened. Licensed casinos generated PHP182.50 billion, a 9.6% decrease compared to the year before. Revenue from Pagcor-operated Casino Filipino venues declined even more sharply, falling nearly 21% to PHP12.52 billion. The gains from the online segment were sufficient to counteract this decline and maintain growth in the total market GGR. Pagcor Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco stated that this trend illustrates the extent of the market's transformation:“The increase in electronic gaming revenues shows how the industry has evolved. Online gaming is no longer a supplementary segment but has now become the leading driver of overall GGR growth.” This growth occurred despite the implementation of stricter digital controls in the third quarter of 2025. Pagcor indicated that reforms targeting the online sector and more rigorous digital payment rules were enacted to enhance transaction traceability, safeguard players, and bolster confidence in the regulated market. Tengco also attributed the 2025 results to a balance in policy rather than unchecked expansion. He said: “The 2025 GGR performance underscores the importance of regulatory balance as the industry evolves. “Our objective is not simply to grow revenues, but to ensure that growth is sustainable, transparent, and compliant because of a stronger regulatory environment that supports the long-term stability of the gaming industry.” Within the broader Asian market, this combination is notable. The growth of the Philippines' gaming industry now relies more substantially on regulated digital channels, while the traditional casino sector is no longer the primary contributor. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Rank Group Reports Robust Q3, Gaming Revenue Increases 5% to £205.4M

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Rank Group has announced a further quarter of growth and has maintained its full-year profit forecast. Its physical venues performed robustly, while its digital operations provided additional momentum, with management confirming that existing strategies are expected to lead to improved annual earnings. Good to Know Third-quarter like-for-like net gaming revenue increased by 5% to £205.4 million. The Group anticipates an operating profit of £68 million for FY2025-2026, exceeding the previous year's £63.7 million. Revenue growth was reported across the Grosvenor, Mecca, digital, and Spain divisions. Land Based Growth Keeps Rank On Track The most significant improvement originated from the company's brick-and-mortar locations. Grosvenor Casinos generated £95.0 million in Q3 revenue, a 5% increase, with gaming machines driving the advance by growing 10% following the addition of approximately 850 new units after UK regulatory amendments. The company is also expanding its retail sports betting offering, which is now live in 38 out of 50 venues, with trials underway in Luton, Leicester, and Reading. Group-wide, like-for-like net gaming revenue for the quarter ending March 31 hit £205.4 million. For the first nine months of the fiscal year, revenue was up 6% to £625.2 million. The Group reaffirmed its expectation for a like-for-like operating profit of £68 million for FY2025-2026, which is higher than the £63.7 million achieved in FY2024-2025. Management also restated a medium-term goal of reaching at least £100 million in operating profit. Interim Chief Executive Richard Harris stated:“It was pleasing to see continued revenue growth across all businesses and strong profit conversion in Q3, despite a tough macroeconomic backdrop. The results demonstrate the resilience of the business, the strength of the customer proposition, and the growth initiatives we have in place.” Digital revenue increased by 4% to £60.9 million. The UK digital segment saw only a 2% rise, but this was offset by a 14% surge in Spain. Nonetheless, the digital division continues to face the most pressure due to the increase in the UK Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40%. The company estimates the annualised financial impact before mitigation measures is approximately £46 million. In response, management has executed cost-reduction initiatives and renegotiated contracts. This has involved reducing staff numbers, cutting marketing and sponsorship expenditures, and securing new terms with suppliers. Concurrently, Rank has sustained investment in performance marketing and customer incentives, indicating a strategy to safeguard growth while managing expenses. Harris commented:“Having implemented the actions required to mitigate much of the impact of higher RGD in our UK digital business, and with clear plans in place to drive sustainable revenue growth, the group is well placed to deliver the medium-term objective of generating at least £100 million operating profit.” In other areas, Mecca revenue grew 5% year-on-year to £37.8 million. This business is also poised to benefit from the abolition of bingo duty, which is projected to save around £6 million annually and contribute to double-digit operating profit growth. In Spain, Enracha reported revenue of £11.7 million, a 9% increase, bolstered by a 27% jump in gaming machine revenue. The company did highlight one external risk, noting that conflict in the Middle East continues to create uncertainty regarding international travel. Despite this, it anticipates revenue growth will persist into the fourth quarter. External analysts provided a mixed yet generally positive assessment. Regulus Partners noted that Rank must continue to support its land-based portfolio without allowing its online offering to weaken, adding:“This will require investment more than mitigation.” Peel Hunt said: “We could upgrade our forecasts by more, but we remain uncertain about the impact of increased UK remote gaming duty. However, we still see a clear route to over £100m of operating profit as investments continue to pay off.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

GameStop Introduces Power Packs—Card Packs With a Sell-Back Option—but Is This Gambling?

(AsiaGameHub) -   GameStop has launched public sales of Power Packs, a new card offering centered on immediate reveals, PSA-certified graded cards, and fast resale possibilities. The product’s design is straightforward, but its legal risks are not. Good to Know Power Packs became available to the public on April 15 and feature Pokémon, football, baseball, and basketball cards. Pricing ranges from $25 up to $2,500. Purchasers can unveil a card, have it shipped, store it in a PSA Vault, or resell it via the platform. GameStop Introduces a Chance-Based Card Product GameStop and PSA have rolled out Power Packs as a digital card product where buyers pay upfront before learning what they’ve received. Pack tiers span from the $25 Starter level to the $2,500 Lunar tier, and GameStop states higher tiers give buyers a shot at more valuable cards—with no guarantees. Card values shown on the site refresh every five minutes. This model is what sets the product apart. After a card is revealed, users can keep the graded slab in a PSA Vault, have it shipped within the U.S., or sell it on the Power Packs website. In short, a buyer can pay, open the pack, see the result, and cash out without ever taking physical possession of the card. GameStop is entering a space already tied to debates about gambling. eBay limits case breaks, box breaks, and pack breaks to pre-approved sellers and says chance-based listings are generally not allowed. eBay also requires buyers in these approved breaks to receive the full pack, box, or slot they purchased. Power Packs aren’t box breaks, but the key concern feels familiar. Buyers pay for an uncertain outcome, hope for a high-value find, and can reinvest proceeds into more purchases. This kind of setup has drawn legal and platform attention across collectibles and digital products for years. Based solely on the product’s mechanics, GameStop is stepping into a category that could invite closer scrutiny. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

DraftKings Sets Date for Alberta Registration, Plans Launch on July 13

(AsiaGameHub) -   DraftKings is positioning itself for the Alberta market ahead of the official opening. The company has initiated pre-registration and targets a July 13 debut, subject to authorization from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission. Key Highlights DraftKings intends to go live in Alberta on July 13. The pre-registration process has already commenced. Users can register accounts now, though deposit and wagering capabilities will remain disabled for another three months. DraftKings Secures Early Foothold in Alberta Although Alberta's market hasn't officially opened, DraftKings is already securing its spot. The Boston-headquartered sports betting and digital casino provider announced on Thursday its intention to launch in the province on July 13, coinciding with the start of regulated gambling. Currently, the operator is accepting pre-registrations while awaiting licensing and regulatory clearance from the AGLC. Consequently, while Alberta residents can set up accounts, they are unable to fund them or place wagers until the official launch date arrives. This isn't DraftKings' first foray into Canada, as it already has a presence in Ontario—currently the nation's only fully legalized online gaming market. The move into Alberta provides the brand with a strategic and viable route for further growth within the nation.Greg Karamitis, DraftKings' executive vice president and general manager of sports, stated: “We are thrilled to grow DraftKings' Canadian presence and introduce our online sportsbook and casino products to Alberta's residents. With the planned launch timed alongside the North American-hosted World Cup, it is an ideal time for local sports enthusiasts to connect with our platform.” DraftKings is adding its name to a roster that already features theScore Bet, Caesars, BetRivers, and PointsBet, all of which are currently offering pre-registration to Alberta users ahead of the market's opening. Today, @DraftKings shared its plans to debut its online sports wagering and casino services in Alberta, Canada, pending licensing and regulatory clearance. Upon approval, DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino expects to be accessible on the province’s upcoming universal… pic.twitter.com/lvUuYX7MbO— DraftKings News (@DraftKingsNews) April 16, 2026 This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

North Fork Rancheria Continues Madera Casino Construction Despite Court Setback

(AsiaGameHub) -   Construction on the North Fork Rancheria's project continues. The tribe states the Madera casino development will proceed despite a recent California court decision, asserting that gaming on the trust land associated with the site is regulated by federal law, not state law. Good to Know The California Supreme Court opted not to hear an appeal of the lower court's decision, allowing that ruling to stand. According to North Fork, federal authorizations granted in 2012 and 2016 continue to validate the project. Work began in 2024, and the tribe maintains a target opening date of 2026 for the casino. Federal Approval Still Sits At The Center The fundamental stance of the North Fork Rancheria remains unchanged by state legal challenges. The tribe reiterates that its authority to operate a gaming facility near Madera is based on federal trust land status and federal permits, a position it reaffirmed following the latest upheld California ruling. In a statement, the tribe said: “The North Fork Rancheria’s right to game on its federal trust land near Madera, CA, is governed exclusively by federal law. Federal approvals of the North Fork project occurred in 2012 and 2016, and the federal courts have since upheld each approval in final, non-appealable decisions.”This conflict between legal jurisdictions has been central to the dispute for years. Opposing parties, such as the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians and community groups against gaming, contend the development lacks proper state consent after a 2014 statewide ballot measure opposed it. North Fork consistently references the federal process that authorized the site and subsequently placed the land into trust. Building commenced in 2024 on a 100,000-square-foot casino facility near Highway 99. North Fork confirms construction is ongoing, and official project updates indicate the casino is being built with a planned 2026 launch. The tribe also characterized the venture as an economic initiative for its members and the surrounding region. In the same statement, it said: “North Fork will continue to comply with all applicable law as it proceeds with construction of its project to benefit the regional economy and the lives of its more than 3000 tribal citizens.”The project's size is a major reason the controversy persists. The blueprint includes over 2,400 slot machines, 40 gaming tables, and eight restaurants, with the tribe and its backers frequently mentioning the creation of approximately 1,000 jobs. Opponents, however, continue to accuse the tribe of "reservation shopping," as the proposed casino location is over 30 miles from the tribe's 80-acre rancheria in the Madera County mountains, despite federal recognition of historical connections to the Highway 99 area. Past federal court rulings continue to provide North Fork's primary legal support. A federal court dismissed challenges from the project's adversaries in 2016, with U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell stating then: “The law is not on their side.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

透雲生物與深圳大學簽訂科技成果轉化戰略合作協議

香港, 2026年4月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月16日,專注於中國健康飲食行業的透雲生物科技集團有限公司(「透雲生物」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1332.HK)欣然宣佈,集團與深圳大學於2026年4月15日正式簽訂《科技成果轉化戰略合作協議》,雙方將攜手成立「深圳大學-透雲生物萊茵衣藻聯合研究所」,聚焦萊茵衣藻合成生物學領域的應用研究及成果轉化,標志著集團在健康食品原料生產基礎上向生物醫藥及合成生物領域邁出具有里程碑意義的關鍵一步。深圳大學是1983年成立的綜合性大學,自1999年組建萊茵衣藻合成生物學課題組以來,先後發表相關研究論文400餘篇,居全國之首。成功構建我國第一個藥用單細胞真核微藻工程藻株庫。並成功開發出基於萊茵衣藻模式平台的專利成果《一種穩定表達人源GLP-1RA的萊茵衣藻工程株及構建方法與應用(CN2025115510147),簡稱「衣藻格魯肽」(Chlamyglutide)項目》等十餘種成果。透雲生物是全球唯一能夠大批量發酵生產萊茵衣藻的科技型公司,年產4000噸萊茵衣藻粉的山西長治工廠已投產。雙方約定形成長期戰略合作夥伴關係,透雲生物作為深圳大學萊茵衣藻研發成果的轉化基地,共同打造世界一流的萊茵衣藻合成生物學工具平台及生物製造平台。根據協議,雙方確定第一批啟動的科技成果轉化項目為深圳大學專利成果——衣藻格魯肽。項目旨在利用經基因工程改造的萊茵衣藻工程藻株,穩定表達人源GLP-1受體激動劑,從而開發出一款以萊茵衣藻為生產平台的新型格魯肽產品。根據合作分工,深圳大學將負責提供核心技術支持與專業人員培訓,透雲生物則承擔中試驗證、規模化生產、產品報批及市場推廣等產業化全流程工作。雙方亦將就具體的知識產權安排另行簽署協議,以確保合作成果的合理分配與有效保護。此次戰略合作將深圳大學在衣藻合成生物學領域的頂尖科研實力,與透雲生物在萊茵衣藻規模化發酵生產方面的全球領先產業化能力深度融合,形成從基礎研究、工程藻株構建到中試放大、規模化生產及市場推廣的完整創新鏈條,實現科技成果從實驗室到產業化的高效轉化。萊茵衣藻作為國際公認的綠色模式生物,具有生長速度快、培養條件簡單、可進行光合自養與發酵異養、且已獲得美國食品藥品監督管理局(FDA)「一般認為安全」(GRAS)認證及中國衛健委新食品原料批准等獨特優勢。以萊茵衣藻作為重組蛋白表達平台,相較於傳統的大腸桿菌、酵母或哺乳動物細胞表達系統,在生產成本、安全性及可持續性方面均展現出顯著的差異化競爭優勢。若項目成功推進,有望為衣藻格魯肽的生產開闢一條成本更低、更加綠色可持續的全新技術路徑,並為未來口服生物藥的開發提供創新平台支撐。透雲生物董事會主席兼執行董事王亮先生表示:「此次戰略合作協議的簽訂,乃集團在合成生物學賽道上的重大戰略佈局。集團將依託『深圳大學-透雲生物萊茵衣藻聯合研究所』的平台,持續推進萊茵衣藻在生物製藥、功能性健康產品等高附加值領域的應用開發。集團將充分發揮自身在萊茵衣藻規模化發酵生產方面的全球獨有優勢,結合深圳大學在合成生物學領域的深厚學術積澱,加速推進衣藻格魯肽等項目的產業化進程,力爭早日實現產品落地。同時,集團亦將以此次合作為契機,持續探索萊茵衣藻平台在更多高價值生物活性分子生產中的應用潛力,為透雲生物開闢更為廣闊的增長空間,切實為股東創造長期價值。」關於透雲生物科技集團有限公司透雲生物科技集團有限公司(股份代號:1332.HK)主要從事萊茵衣藻產品業務、包裝產品設計、研發、生產及銷售業務。集團紮根傳統包裝業務超過三十載,在香港以及廣東多地設有辦公室及製造車間,目前為眾多世界知名品牌提供專業包裝設計及製造服務,擁有長期穩定的客戶群。自2020年起,集團多元化發展業務範圍至萊茵衣藻、微藻產品業務,並與山西省長治市潞城區人民政府合作建設全球首座萊茵衣藻工廠,以展開萊茵衣藻工業化量產。如欲查詢更多資料,請瀏覽集團網站:https://touyunbiotech.com.hk/zh-hant/  Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Tennessee House Moves Forward with HB 1885 to Prohibit Sweepstakes Casinos

(AsiaGameHub) -   Tennessee legislators have advanced HB 1885, further defining a legislative effort targeting online sweepstakes casinos. A unanimous committee decision moved the bill forward for additional scrutiny, maintaining regulatory pressure on the state's unlicensed gambling sites. Key Details HB 1885 received a unanimous endorsement from the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. The legislation is scheduled for review by the Calendar and Rules Committee this Thursday. The proposal seeks to categorize sweepstakes casino infractions under the provisions of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. Tennessee Advances Legislation Targeting Sweepstakes Casinos HB 1885 continues to progress in Tennessee following its approval by the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. The bill is now slated for consideration by the Calendar and Rules Committee. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Scott Cepicky and co-sponsored by Rep. Clay Doggett. The primary focus of the bill is to address online sweepstakes casinos that operate as promotional sweepstakes platforms while marketing themselves as legal, free-to-play social gaming sites. Essentially, the bill targets platforms where users wager virtual currency on casino-style games with the ability to exchange winnings for virtual currency or tangible prizes. This distinction is critical, as legislators aim to differentiate these platforms from authorized gaming entities already governed by state law. Rather than impacting regulated operators, HB 1885 specifically targets internet gambling platforms that function outside of existing regulatory frameworks.The bill places a strong emphasis on enforcement. By incorporating violations into the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, the legislation grants the Attorney General expanded authority. This includes the power to demand sworn testimony, examine business records, and pursue measures to prevent the destruction of evidence. The bill also introduces stricter penalties. It authorizes civil fines reaching $1,000 per document in instances where records are hidden or falsified. Furthermore, it eliminates a previous six-month statute of limitations, providing officials with an extended timeframe to initiate enforcement actions. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

SoftBank(SFTBY)股價下跌;36億美元債券發行凸顯AI融資成本攀升

TLDRs; SoftBank股價下跌,此前一筆36億美元的債券發行凸顯了與其激進的人工智慧投資策略相關的借款成本正在上升。 該公司以創紀錄的高收益率發行債務,表明投資者對風險的擔憂以及動盪的全球信貸市場帶來的壓力日益增長。 對OpenAI的大規模投資提振了帳面收益,但也增加了資金需求,迫使公司出售資產並反覆進行融資。 不斷上升的債務水平、負面的信用評級展望以及下跌的股價顯示,投資者對SoftBank的財務穩定性仍持謹慎態度。 (SeaPRwire) -   SoftBank Group的股價小幅走低,因投資者對該公司最新36億美元的高收益債券發行做出反應,此舉突顯了其為激進進軍人工智慧領域提供資金的成本日益增長。 此次發行正值全球信貸市場持續動盪之際,引發了對這家綜合企業資本策略可持續性的新擔憂。 高收益債券發行引發疑問 SoftBank近期透過一次總額約36億美元的多幣種債券發行進入了債務市場。該交易包括15億美元的美元計價票據和18億歐元(約合20.6億美元)的歐元債券。值得注意的是,該公司的10年期美元債券附有8.5%的票面利率,這是其以該貨幣發行債務所支付的最高利率。 SoftBank Group Corp., SFTBY 收益率升高表明,投資者要求更高的補償才願意借款給SoftBank,這反映了市場對其不斷擴大的AI投資風險感知增加。此次發行也發生在全球市場不確定性加劇的時期,部分原因與圍繞伊朗戰爭的地緣政治緊張局勢有關,這給全球信貸環境帶來了壓力。 AI投資推動資金壓力 SoftBank策略的核心是對人工智慧進行大規模押注,特別是對OpenAI的投資。該集團已向這家AI公司投入超過300億美元,獲得了約11%的股權。雖然這筆投資在4月至12月期間產生了約170億美元的未實現收益,但也顯著增加了公司的資金需求。 SoftBank Group Corp. sold about $3.6 billion of junk bonds Wednesday, as aggressive investments in artificial intelligence by the Japanese conglomerate has helped fuel a surge in the firm’s funding costs. https://t.co/gV04tPVJKZ — Bloomberg (@business) April 15, 2026 來自OpenAI的收益幫助SoftBank的Vision基金實現了24億美元的季度利潤。然而,這一表現被其他投資組合公司的虧損所抵消,包括在中國科技投資方面的下滑。這些好壞參半的結果凸顯了SoftBank更廣泛投資生態系統的不平衡性。 為了支持其AI雄心,SoftBank一直在積極調整其投資組合。該公司已出售了價值數十億美元的資產,包括主要科技公司的股份,以釋放資本並維持流動性。 債務負擔與市場信號 此次債券發行緊隨上個月簽署的一項400億美元貸款協議之後,SoftBank計劃透過資產處置來部分償還該貸款。這種對債務日益增長的依賴並未逃過市場的眼睛。 與SoftBank掛鉤的信用違約交換合約自11月以來穩步上升,表明投資者正越來越多地對沖違約風險。與此同時,該公司股價在同一時期下跌了約35%,反映了市場對其財務前景信心的下降。 雪上加霜的是,一家主要信用評級機構最近將SoftBank的展望下調至負面,理由是擔心其以AI為重點的投資可能會使流動性緊張,並削弱其資產基礎的信貸質量。 持續的融資努力 36億美元的債券發行只是更廣泛融資策略的一部分。本月稍早,SoftBank透過單獨的債券發行籌集了額外的12億歐元和4180億日圓(約合27億美元),顯示出對新資金的持續需求。 這種頻繁融資的模式凸顯了SoftBank的雄心壯志,以及隨之而來的財務壓力。儘管該公司繼續將AI作為長期增長引擎加倍下注,但近期的影響是明確的:更高的借款成本、增加的槓桿率以及對市場狀況的高度敏感性。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。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。