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Barnama
6 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Anwar, Singapore Leaders Discuss Key Bilateral Issues
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, May 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, as he wrapped up his one-day working visit, here. Anwar paid a courtesy call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Istana and also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, before flying home. 'We also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set for completion by late 2026, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to boost regional growth,' he posted on Facebook. Anwar is optimistic that the visit will strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore for mutual benefit. Meanwhile, Wong, in a Facebook post, said he looked forward to continuing the two countries' close partnerships for the benefit of the people. During the visit, Anwar delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He also received courtesy calls from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson. -- BERNAMA
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Foundation honors Lake County deputies attacked in deadly ambush
A local foundation honored the Lake County deputies who were ambushed while responding to a service call in Eustis last August. That ambush claimed the life of Master Deputy Bradley Link. Deputies Harold Howell and Stefano Gargano were severely injured. Julie Sulpizio is currently in jail awaiting a competency hearing. She is accused of playing a role in the deadly attack by luring the deputies to her home. Investigators say when deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the neighborhood, Link and another deputy entered the back of a house and were met with gunfire. Link was fatally shot several times. Deputies say Sulpizio's husband and two daughters took their own lives after the attack. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation honored those deputies for their bravery and sacrifice at its post-golf awards dinner in Lady Lake Thursday. 'For all their work, everything the do, we want them to know Tunnel to Towers will never forget and we're here to support them,' said Tunnel to Towers Foundation volunteer director John Manning. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders and Gold Star families Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Famous Investor Remains Very Upbeat on META Platforms (META)
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are "delivering" and "executing," while the tech giant's "fundamentals" are strong, Stephanie Link, who frequently appears on CNBC, said on the channel recently. Link is the Chief Investment Strategist at Hightower Advisors. The advertising behemoth delivered "the best" first-quarter earnings out of all of the Mag 7 names, Link said. In addition to providing "beat-and-raise" earnings, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) generated revenue growth of 16% in Q1, versus the same period a year earlier, Link noted. Additionally, its margins climbed 3.6 percentage points year-over-year, the famous investor pointed out. Calling the overall results "remarkable," Link added that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)'s free cash flow, capital spending, and operating expenditures "all (moved) in the right direction." Finally, she is pleased with Meta's decision to continue investing heavily in AI. In the last month, the shares have climbed 17%, while they have fallen 5% in the last three months. While we acknowledge the potential of META as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than META and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
Mi'kmaq artist uses mythical inspiration for Halifax exhibit
For Diane Langevin, art is a way to bridge cultural gaps for the younger generation, which is why her exhibit 'Hunting the Jipijka'm' at Treaty Space Gallery is focused on a mythical Mi'kmaq sea serpent. 'Art and culture, they are very important. They go together and I have an opportunity to work in Indigenous exhibitions with art and understand the importance of, how art ties so closely to identity,' she said. 'I think that was something that just sparked in me, and it was a way for me to also express my own identity.' Langevin came up with the idea because of her grandson. 'I was raising my grandson Link at the time from about 16 months to almost four years,' she explained. 'And I realized that there was a gap in cultural toys, and especially in the toys that can teach through play. 'I think that when children see themselves represented in this way and their stories represented in this way, it becomes an easier way for to foster cultural pride. And it also lends to or maybe fosters a greater amount of respect.' Diane Langevin exhibit Diane Langevin's exhibit is on display at the Trinity Space Gallery. (Source: Brianne Foley/CTV News Atlantic) As the story goes, the mythical sea serpent can appear at any time. 'It's a shapeshifter, and it will randomly appear to bring you to the world underneath the water if it gets you,' said Langevin. 'Honestly, we're not really certain what goes on in the world underneath the water. But that's the whole point of this, I think it's got a lot to do with transformation.' The Jipijka'm exhibit allows people to touch, smell, see and hear the creatures created by Langevin and other artists. 'You'll see different designs on the sides and they all sort of look different. And that's because other artists and makers have worked on them as well in order to bring forward, their knowledge and their stories,' she said. 'People can add their own story. And I think that's also an important part, that people have a sense of shared story and it gives them some agency.' Sharing stories and traditions is how Indigenous culture survives, according to Langevin. 'Indigenous knowledge is cumulative. It happens across time, it happens through repetition. And it's important to be able to have that access,' she said. 'And sometimes when you're affected by colonialism in this way, that I am, for instance, when you're not in community, I was raised in Springfield, it becomes more difficult. 'And I think that within the urban center, it's especially difficult. And we need that knowledge to come through so that we can continue. And that was one of my main points behind this was to be able to offer that in, in a way that educates, other children, especially in urban centres.' Langevin reached out to the Millbrook First Nation, her band, and found others interested in her project and telling their stories. Her love of toys and representing her culture are at the root of why this was important to her. 'This was a way for me to do something that mattered, give back in that way. Story is a very important cultural vessel, for continuance of Indigenous people. I really wanted to make sure that I was adhering to those community needs.' Sea serpent "Hunting the Jipijka'm" is on display in Halifax. (Source: Brianne Foley/CTV News Atlantic) Treaty Space Gallery was happy to have this particular exhibit. 'Treaty Space is also a gathering space. We're also trying to make it more into an Indigenous student centre where we have a back area where people can come and have tea and hang out,' said Natalie Laurin, exhibit coordinator at the gallery. 'Diane's exhibition really combined the two. It was so lovely to see community join together in celebrating her, but also having young children running around and picking up the art that's meant to be played with and bringing that joyful spirit into the space.' For Laurin, this story is a new and fun way to bring back some history. 'I actually learned of the Jipijka'm story through Diane and her work on these pieces. It's such a fun way to take that story and really imagine where it can go and involve other people from other cultures,' Laurin said. At the centre of the exhibit there is a display easel that holds a creature. That wood is from Langevin's grandson's crib, which continues to help her find her own centre. 'It became a way to combine my art practice, my academic work and my familial experience, to support cultural transmission across generations,' she said. Diane Langevin Diane Langevin's new exhibition runs until June 6. (Source: Brianne Foley/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Famous Investor Suggests That Apple (AAPL) Is Not a Buy
Stephanie Link, a frequent guest on CNBC, recently suggested during an appearance on the network that investors should not buy Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. Link is the Chief Investment Strategist at Hightower Advisors. Link: Why Would You Pay So Much for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)? Referring to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Link rhetorically asked, "Why would you pay 28 times (profits) for mid-single-digit revenue growth?" She added that the tech giant's revenue from its iPhones is "actually declining year-over-year," while China accounts for 20% of its iPhone sales. Contending that Apple "has so many" challenges, the longtime investor suggested that "so many other" tech names are more attractive than AAPL stock at this point. Wapner Pushes Back on Link "Let's not act like this company is dead in the water," said CNBC anchor Scott Wapner. "They still have the most powerful installed base in the history of consumer products," he noted. Adding that the company also has a large services business, Wapner stated that it's "a bit far fetched" to believe that AAPL's iPhone sales won't climb going forward if it doesn't incorporate strong AI technology into the device. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AAPL and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
