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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Huge ‘Williams blow', Barcelona in Partey talks EXCLUSIVE, ‘green light' for Gyokeres deal
Former Gunner frontrunner for League One job Jack Wilshire is a frontrunner to land the Plymouth job. The former England midfielder, who was caretaker boss at Norwich for the final two games of the season, is set to have talks with the club this summer. The Pilgrims are looking for a new boss after Miron Muslic left to join Schalke. Former Huddersfield manager David Wagner and ex-Bolton manager Ian Evatt are also in the frame. Wilshere, 32, is likely to take the job if it is offered by Plymouth, who suffered relegation to League One despite an upturn in results under Muslic. But the club could not recover after a poor run under Wilshere's former England team-mate Wayne Rooney who endured a torrid seven months in the south-west before being axed on December 31. Ex-midfielder Wilshere was Under-18s boss at Arsenal before being appointed as Norwich's first team coach in October. He took over as interim manager at Carrow Road after the sacking of Johannes Hoff Thorup. told he would not get it.
CNBC
13-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Three Stock Lunch: Coinbase, First Solar and Nvidia
David Wagner, Aptus Capital Advisors portfolio manager and head of equities, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Wagner's investing take on three stocks: Coinbase, First Solar and Nvidia.
CNBC
13-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
AI powerhouse Nvidia to lead the 'idiosyncratic' growth area of the market, portfolio manager says
Shares of Coinbase and Nvidia are poised for further growth, according to David Wagner, Aptus Capital Advisors portfolio manager and head of equities. Wagner joined CNBC's " Power Lunch " on Monday to discuss those names, as well as one renewable energy play, that rallied during Tuesday's trading session. Coinbase Coinbase shares jumped 24% on Tuesday after S & P Global said the crypto exchange is getting added to the S & P 500 , putting the stock on pace for its best day in the market since the day after President Donald Trump's November election win. The addition to the benchmark index will take effect before trading on May 19. "This stock, it's not for everyone, but how can you ignore this monumental shift and appetite, not only in D.C., but across the institutional spectrum?" Wagner said. "The company has a 60% market share here in the U.S., which positions them perfectly for the institutionalization of crypto, which is going to lead to higher trading revenue." Shares of Coinbase have had a rocky 2025 as market volatility due to tariff policy changes has dampened investor appetite for riskier assets. Still, shares have popped more than 46% over the past month and are up 3% this year after the recent market surge. Bitcoin prices spiked last week and topped $100,000, driving enthusiasm towards crypto. "I understand that crypto, it's a very, very touchy subject, but this is probably one of the most simplistic ways to own this narrative, without really owning the underlying narrative," he added. Nvidia Wagner is sticking by Nvidia as the artificial intelligence growth story strengthens. He said he hopes the "scarcity growth premium might finally find its way back to Nvidia." Shares of Nvidia jumped 5.6% on Tuesday after CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company will sell over 18,000 of its latest AI chips to Saudi Arabian company Humain. Nvidia will deploy its GB300 Blackwell chips — which were announced earlier this year and are some of its most advanced chips. "I don't just like Nvidia. I love Nvidia. ... The news out of Saudi Arabia today just continues to show the resiliency that the company has from a growth perspective, not just domestically, but also internationally," Wagner said. "In a world of tariffs, everyone's expecting growth to slow down specifically in the consumer areas of the market, but you're also going to see growth slowing down internationally. So I think that this leaves this AI trade as the idiosyncratic area of growth moving forward," he added. Nvidia's recent comeback has put the chipmaker on track to close above a $3 trillion market cap for the first time since Feb. 28. First Solar First Solar was among the best performers in the S & P 500 on Tuesday, with a nearly 23% gain. The rally came after Wolfe Research upgraded the solar energy stock to outperform from peer perform, citing better clarity on the 45X federal tax credits for clean energy production. Wolfe expects First Solar will realize $10 billion from the tax credit. "It feels like this could be peak pessimism in the stock trading at 10 times earnings, which could create a floor for the stock as policies are probably not going to be any more punitive from a tax credit perspective. I do like the name," Wagner said, noting that First Solar is the largest solar panel manufacturer in the U.S. "If you're not optimistic about this space right now, I'm just not sure when you will be," he said. First Solar shares are up 8.7% year to date.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Meet the 'Bone Collector' Caterpillar: A Rare Hawaiian Insect That Wears Its Prey and Lives Among Spiders
A rare Hyposmocoma caterpillar, nicknamed the "bone collector," discovered in Oʻahu, Hawaii, uses dead insect parts to disguise itself on spider webs The newly identified species is carnivorous and cannibalistic, with a highly specialized habitat limited to just 5.8 square miles Scientists warn the caterpillar is at risk due to invasive species and climate change threatening its already fragile ecosystem In the secluded forests of Oʻahu, Hawaii, scientists have discovered a truly astonishing insect — one that not only hunts its fellow arthropods, but wears them. Documented in a new study published in Science on Thursday, April 25, the insect is a newly described species within the Hyposmocoma genus, known for its bizarre behaviors and evolutionary surprises. Nicknamed the "bone collector," this rare caterpillar is as elusive as it is eerie, and may be unlike anything the scientific world has seen before. The caterpillar cloaks itself in the body parts of dead insects, crafting a protective casing out of the remains to camouflage itself while lurking on spider webs. This survival tactic seems to allow the caterpillar to sneak past the very creatures that should be its predators: spiders. Related: Creepy Fish Species Invades U.S. Waters, Now Residents are Being Told to Kill the Creature on Sight Researchers, led by entomologist Dr. Daniel Rubinoff of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, believe the insect's gruesome disguise helps it hide in plain sight, feeding on prey caught in the web, sometimes even unwrapping the spider's own leftovers. 'It is possible the array of partially consumed body parts and shed spider skins covering the case forms effective camouflage from a spider landlord,' researchers wrote, per Science Alert. 'The caterpillars have never been found predated by spiders or wrapped in spider silk.' Essentially, the spiders have never been observed attacking or eating these caterpillars. Another unusual trait is the caterpillar's exclusive choice of insect parts or spider exoskeletons for their casing, rather than natural materials like bark or leaves, when tested in a lab. Another jaw-dropping characteristic is their cannibalistic tendencies, as researchers found that they would eat any slow-moving insect placed in front of them, even each other. 'It is remarkable that a caterpillar would tie its fate to a spider — a clear and present danger for both caterpillar and moth alike,' Dr. David Wagner, an entomologist at the University of Connecticut, explained to the New York Times, calling the caterpillar's reliance on the spiders one of nature's most improbable connections. (Wagner was not involved in the study.) Since Dr. Rubinoff first encountered the species in 2008 inside a tree hollow, his team has conducted more than 150 field surveys and found only 62 bone collector specimens. The caterpillar is now known to exist in a single forested mountain range, covering just 15 square kilometers (about 5.8 square miles). Genetic analysis shows that this species may have diverged from its carnivorous cousins over five million years ago, predating the formation of the island of Oʻahu itself. That means its ancestors likely inhabited other Hawaiian islands before becoming isolated on the mountainside where it now survives. Related: Study Finds Dolphins Can Make Human Vowel Sounds as Experts Launch AI-Powered Dolphin Translation Of course, survival is far from guaranteed. The bone collector's habitat is increasingly under threat from invasive ants, parasitic wasps, and the ever-present pressure of environmental change due to climate change and human disturbances. While the caterpillar appears adaptable — it lives on the webs of at least four non-native spider species — its narrow range and complex behavior make it particularly vulnerable. "Without conservation attention, it is likely that the last living representative of this lineage of carnivorous, body part-collecting caterpillars that has adapted to a precarious existence among spider webs will disappear," researchers wrote, per Science Alert. Read the original article on People
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Meet the 'bone collector' caterpillar, which wears prey's body parts as camouflage
Image credits: National Geographic Deep in the forests of Hawaii's Oahu island lives a creature that seems pulled straight from a horror story: a rare carnivorous caterpillar that not only feeds on other insects but also wears their remains. Nicknamed the 'Bone Collector,' this tiny predator takes camouflage to a gruesome new level by covering its silk case with body parts from its prey, blending into its surroundings while avoiding danger. The chilling discovery, published in the journal Science, reveals an evolutionary rarity that scientists had never observed before. 'This behaviour was utterly unknown,' said Daniel Rubinoff, an entomologist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and lead author of the study. Why is it called the 'bone collector' Unlike ordinary caterpillars that stick to munching on leaves, the bone collector feeds on insects trapped in spider webs. After its meal, it uses silk to attach pieces of its victims, such as beetle abdomens, weevil heads, and even discarded spider exoskeletons to its protective case. The end result is a mobile 'crime scene' of insect remains that disguises the caterpillar among the debris of the web. By collecting and wearing these body parts, the caterpillar not only camouflages itself but also avoids becoming prey to the spiders it shares its home with. 'It is remarkable that a caterpillar would tie its fate to a spider, a clear and present danger for both caterpillar and moth alike,' said David Wagner, an entomologist at the University of Connecticut who was not involved in the study. Where do the bone collector caterpillars live The bone collector caterpillar lives in an unusual habitat: spider webs nestled inside tree hollows and rock crevices within a six-square-mile area on Oahu. The webs provide both food and shelter, but residing alongside spiders is a risky lifestyle. To stay safe, the caterpillar blends in by appearing like a pile of leftover insect parts that spiders have already discarded. Researchers found that spiders never attacked the bone collector caterpillars, suggesting their grim camouflage is working. 'These caterpillars can discern differences in objects in their environment,' Rubinoff explained. 'They ignore other debris and specifically harvest insect remains to build their casing.' A rare and picky predator The bone collector belongs to the Hyposmocoma genus, a diverse group of moths found only in Hawaii. Many species in this genus create portable silk cases decorated with natural materials like wood or shells. However, the bone collector's case is far more unsettling. After careful observation in the lab, scientists discovered that the caterpillar is highly selective about its decorations. Using its mandibles, it examines each potential body part, trimming larger pieces down to size before attaching them to its case. While it's picky about its fashion, the bone collector isn't as selective about its meals. It will eat any insects it can catch, even other caterpillars of its kind. An endangered lifestyle Despite its eerie brilliance, the bone collector is incredibly rare. Over 150 field surveys have only identified 62 specimens, and its tiny habitat is under threat from invasive ants and parasitic wasps. Genetic studies show that the bone collector likely evolved from other carnivorous Hyposmocoma caterpillars more than five million years ago. This was long before Oahu existed, meaning its ancestors probably lived on other Hawaiian islands before relocating. With its specialised lifestyle and limited habitat, researchers fear this strange species could disappear if conservation efforts aren't implemented. 'Conservation attention is desperately needed to save Hawaii's endemic arthropods, including its body-snatching caterpillars,' Rubinoff emphasised. A creepy yet fascinating marvel of evolution The bone collector's disturbing habit of wearing its prey highlights just how creative and unsettling evolution can be. This bizarre caterpillar not only thrives in an environment filled with predators but does so by turning its victims into a literal suit of armour. For now, the bone collector remains one of nature's most chilling mysteries, reminding us that even the smallest creatures can have the strangest survival strategies. Also Read: Why Australia shot dead hundreds of Koalas from helicopters
