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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
World Scientists Look Elsewhere as U.S. Labs Stagger Under Trump Cuts
For decades, Bangalore, India, has been an incubator for scientific talent, sending newly minted doctoral graduates around the world to do ground breaking research. In an ordinary year, many aim their sights at labs in the United States . "These are our students, and we want them to go and do something amazing," said a professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, Raj Ladher. But this is not an ordinary year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo When Ladher queried some 30 graduates in the city recently about their plans, only one had certain employment in the United States. For many of the others, the political turmoil in Washington has dried up job opportunities in what Ladher calls "the best research ecosystem in the world." Some decided they would now rather take their skills elsewhere, including Austria, Japan and Australia, while others opted to stay in India. As the Trump administration moves with abandon to deny visas, expel foreign students and slash spending on research, scientists in the United States are becoming increasingly alarmed. The global supremacy that the United States has long enjoyed in health, biology, the physical sciences and other fields, they warn, may be coming to an end. Live Events "If things continue as they are, American science is ruined," said David W. Hogg, a professor of physics and data science at New York University who works closely with astronomers and other experts around the world. "If it becomes impossible to work with non-U.S. scientists," he said, "it would basically render the kinds of research that I do impossible." Research cuts and moves to curtail the presence of foreign students by the Trump administration have happened at a dizzying pace. The administration has gone so far as moving to block any international students at all from attending Harvard University, and more than $3 billion in research grants to the university were terminated or paused. At Johns Hopkins University , a bastion of scientific research, officials announced the layoffs of more than 2,000 people after losing $800 million in government grants. An analysis by The New York Times found that the National Science Foundation , the world's preeminent funding agency in the physical sciences, has been issuing financing for new grants at its slowest rate since at least 1990. It is not merely a matter of the American scientific community losing power or prestige. Dirk Brockmann, a biology and physics professor in Germany, warned that there were much broader implications. The acceptance of risk and seemingly crazy leaps of inspiration woven into American attitudes, he said, help produce a research environment that nowhere else can quite match. The result has been decades of innovation, economic growth and military advances. "There is something very deep in the culture that makes it very special," said Brockmann, who once taught at Northwestern University . "It's almost like a magical ingredient." Scientists believe that some of the international talent that has long helped drive the U.S. research engine may land elsewhere. Many foreign governments, from France to Australia, have also started openly courting American scientists. But because the United States has led the field for so long, there is deep concern that research globally will suffer. "For many areas, the U.S. is absolutely the crucial partner," said Wim Leemans, the director of the accelerator division at DESY, a research centre in Germany, and a professor at the University of Hamburg . Leemans, who is an American and Belgian citizen and spent 34 years in the United States, said that in areas like medical research and climate monitoring, the rest of the world would be hard-pressed to compensate for the loss of American leadership. There was a time when the U.S. government embraced America's role in the global scientific community. In 1945, a presidential science adviser, Vannevar Bush, issued a landmark blueprint for post-World War II science in the United States. "Science, the Endless Frontier," it was called, and among its arguments was that the country would gain more by sharing information, including bringing in foreign scientists even if they might one day leave, than by trying to protect discoveries that would be made elsewhere anyway. The blueprint helped drive the postwar scientific dominance of the United States, said Cole Donovan, an international technology adviser in the Biden White House . "Much of U.S. power and influence is derived from our science and technology supremacy," he said. Now the United States is taking in the welcome mat. Brockmann, who studies complex systems at the Dresden University of Technology, was once planning to return to Northwestern to give a keynote presentation in June. It was to be part of a family trip to the United States; his children once lived in Evanston, Illinois, where he taught at the university from 2008 to 2013. He cancelled the talk after the Foreign Ministry issued new guidance on travel to the United States following the detention of German tourists at the U.S. border. That warning he said, "was kind of a signal to me: I don't feel safe." Donovan said it was too early to tell whether Europe, say, or China could take over an international leadership role in science. Ladher, the Bangalore researcher, said that so far, Europe has been taking up some of the slack in hiring his graduates. "Austria has become a huge destination for many of our students," he said. In Bangalore, one graduate student who is waiting to defend her doctoral thesis on cell signaling and cancer said it was widely believed in India that U.S. labs were unlikely to hire many international students this year. That has led many of her colleagues to look elsewhere, said the student, who asked not to be named because she still planned to apply for positions in the United States and did not want to hurt her chances. The American scientific community, she said, has long been revered abroad. "It is sad to see that the hero is coming down from the pedestal," she said.
Business Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Costco Counters Tariffs with Strategic Sourcing and Bulk Orders
Membership-only retailer Costco Wholesale (COST) reported its third quarter fiscal 2025 results yesterday, marginally outpacing expectations for both earnings and sales. The company said that consumers are pre-ordering goods and making bulk purchases in anticipation of future tariffs. This has helped the retailer to avoid raising prices and maintain its 'competitive price position.' Confident Investing Starts Here: CEO Ron Vachris noted that, 'We're watching pricing daily, if not hourly, on every key commodity.' Notably, 8% of Costco's goods sold in the U.S. are imported from China, with nearly one-third coming from other countries. Consumers have already stocked up on many summer goods such as patio furniture and sporting equipment, helping Costco to maintain stable prices on them. Here's How Costco Is Mitigating Tariff Impact In the post earnings call, the company noted that it has pulled forward shipments of certain goods to mitigate the potential impact of tariffs this summer. Costco is also re-routing goods sourced from countries facing heavy tariff burdens to its non-U.S. markets. Effectively, it is importing goods into the U.S. from those countries with minimal tariffs. It has also been able to lower prices on essential items like eggs, butter, and olive oil. Costco is also working on shifting production of goods to countries with lower tariffs. Meanwhile, its private-label goods, which offer better value for money, are being preferred over more expensive goods. This, coupled with bulk purchases by customers, has helped Costco deliver solid comparable sales and exceed expectations. Costco has previously stated that raising prices of its products would be a 'last resort,' and the company is living up to that promise, while peers Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) are struggling to strategize effectively. Costco saw high-single-digit same-store sales in the fresh food category and double-digit growth in meat. Plus, discretionary items such as jewelry, home furnishings, small electronic goods, and apparel witnessed high-single-digit growth. Overall, Costco is proving its expertise by avoiding price hikes and attracting customers to its wholesale offerings. Is COST Stock a Buy? Analysts remain divided on Costco's long-term stock trajectory due to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs. On TipRanks, COST stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 17 Buys and seven Hold ratings. Also, the average Costco Wholesale price target of $1,077 implies 6.8% upside potential from current levels. Year-to-date, COST stock has gained 10.2%. Please note that these ratings were given before Costco's Q3 print and are subject to change once analysts revisit their views on the stock.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Altria or British American Tobacco?
Altria and British American Tobacco have nearly identical dividend yields, growth, and valuations today. Smoke-free nicotine is the industry's future. This is where differences begin to show. It's too soon to panic, but one company is currently in a much better spot for the long term. 10 stocks we like better than British American Tobacco › Sin stocks, such as tobacco companies, aren't for everyone, but they make excellent dividend stocks due to their entrenched and resilient business models and huge profit margins, which allow them to send most of their profits to shareholders. Altria Group (NYSE: MO) and British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) are industry leaders with many similarities, including outsized dividends that yield around 7% at their current share prices. But which company would be a better fit in your portfolio? The tobacco industry is evolving, and one company is adapting better. Here is what you need to know. Altria and British American Tobacco sell many of the leading brands of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Altria operates primarily in the U.S., where it sells Marlboro cigarettes. British American Tobacco sells globally, where it competes mainly with Philip Morris International in non-U.S. markets. Investors looking at the financials will quickly notice that these two stocks are strikingly similar. Altria and British American Tobacco have nearly identical dividend yields, anticipated long-term earnings growth, and trade at almost the same valuation. Essentially, both companies are slow-growing, high-yield dividend stocks. You can also count on both companies to continue paying and raising their dividends. Both companies generate enough free cash flow to cover their dividends, and they have multibillion-dollar stakes in other companies that they can liquidate to raise cash. Altria owns a stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev, worth approximately $11 billion at the company's current price. British American Tobacco owns a roughly 25% stake in ITC Limited, an Indian conglomerate worth approximately $16 billion today. Despite the slow demise of traditional cigarettes, tobacco companies have become excellent financial survivalists. Modern society is aware of the health dangers of smoking, which is why cigarette use has been in decline for years. Tobacco companies know this and have spent the past decade rushing to develop and launch smokeless nicotine products that aren't healthy by any means but don't produce the harmful smoke cigarettes do. The big three product categories are electronic cigarettes/vapes, oral nicotine pouches, and heat-not-burn tobacco devices. The tobacco industry is becoming the nicotine industry, and market share is up for grabs as consumers transition from cigarettes to smokeless products. Both companies, directly or through joint ventures, have established offerings in all three smokeless categories. British American Tobacco has thrived with its electronic vape brand, Vuse, with an estimated 40% market share in its core markets. Sales of new product categories represented 13.2% of total revenue in 2024. Altria is much further behind. In 2018, the company invested $12.8 billion in a fast-growing electronic vape company, but the investment was a disaster that set the company back. Altria has worked on alternative plans since then, but sales of new product categories totaled just $300 million in 2024, only 1.2% of total revenue. While both companies should continue to squeeze value out of their cigarette businesses, Altria's long-term growth is currently on shakier ground. Philip Morris International is rolling out its leading heat-not-burn brand, IQOS, in the United States. IQOS offers a similar experience to cigarettes and has successfully converted smokers in other countries. If IQOS thrives and Marlboro's cigarette declines accelerate, it could further pressure Altria. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has begun cracking down on illegal vape products that have flooded the market. It's a win for Altria and British American Tobacco, but the latter should benefit more since Vuse already enjoys a whopping 50% share of the U.S. vaping market. Altria doesn't seem poised to enjoy the same market leadership with these next-generation nicotine products that it has for generations with Marlboro cigarettes. Unless that changes, Altria's business may grow weaker over time as cigarette volumes erode. Change is happening slowly, so Altria can still be an excellent short-term dividend stock. However, British American Tobacco is the superior high-yield stock to buy and hold. Before you buy stock in British American Tobacco, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and British American Tobacco wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $651,761!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $826,263!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 978% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 170% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends British American Tobacco P.l.c. and Philip Morris International and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $40 calls on British American Tobacco and short January 2026 $40 puts on British American Tobacco. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Altria or British American Tobacco? was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aircraft Leasing Market Research 2025-2030 by Aircraft Type, Lease Structure, End User, Lease Duration, Lessor Type, Maintenance Coverage, Region, Country and Company
Rapid Expansion of Emerging Carriers and Pan-Regional Alliances in Asia-Pacific Has Driven Unprecedented Demand for Narrow Body and Wide Body Jets Dublin, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type, Lease Structure, End User, Lease Duration, Lessor Type, Maintenance Coverage - Global Forecast to 2030" report has been added to Aircraft Leasing Market grew from USD 87.97 billion in 2024 to USD 94.36 billion in 2025. It is expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 7.20%, reaching USD 133.55 billion by aircraft leasing landscape is undergoing a series of transformative shifts driven by technological advances, environmental imperatives, and changing capital markets dynamics. First, the integration of digital twin technology alongside predictive maintenance platforms is revolutionizing asset management, enabling lessors to monitor airframe health, anticipate component replacements, and optimize maintenance schedules in real time. This data-driven approach not only reduces downtime but also extends asset life and preserves residual environmental regulations and airline decarbonization commitments are accelerating demand for next-generation, fuel-efficient narrow body and wide body aircraft. Green leasing practices, including power-by-the-hour agreements tied to emissions performance, are gaining traction. Lessors are collaborating with OEMs and engine manufacturers to structure deals that incentivize sustainable operations, reflecting a broader industry shift toward integrated lifecycle the rise of private capital alongside traditional bank financing is reshaping deal structures and competitive positioning. Alternative investors, drawn by attractive risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification benefits, are entering the market, intensifying competition and driving innovation in lease products. As a result, established players are redefining governance frameworks, enhancing transparency, and forging strategic partnerships to maintain their the Repercussions of U.S. Tariffs on Aircraft LeasingThe introduction of new U.S. tariffs on imported aircraft and components in 2025 has imparted a profound impact on the global leasing ecosystem. While primarily targeting certain wide body models and key engine parts, the tariffs have triggered ripple effects across the entire asset lifecycle. Lessors now face higher acquisition costs for affected airframes and ancillary equipment, compelling a reassessment of fleet renewal schedules and lease rate market valuations have adjusted to reflect the elevated cost basis, amplifying depreciation risk and challenging residual value assurances that underpin many sale-and-leaseback transactions. Consequently, lessors have intensified focus on portfolio diversification, reallocating orders toward untaxed regions and non-U.S. manufacturing hubs. In concert, carriers are renegotiating lease terms to share the incremental cost burden, with some electing to adopt shorter lease durations or explore damp lease structures to mitigate tariff supply chain strategies have been recalibrated to secure tariff-exempt sourcing routes and establish buffer inventories for critical components. Joint procurement initiatives between lessors and airlines have emerged as a tactic to aggregate purchasing power, negotiate preferential duty rebates, and maintain operational continuity amid policy Regional Market Characteristics and OpportunitiesRegional dynamics shape the competitive contours and growth trajectories of the leasing market in significant ways. In the Americas, demand is anchored by North American carriers that prioritize fleet modernization to enhance unit economics, supported by robust capital markets and deep investor appetite. Latin American airlines, while more price sensitive, are increasingly turning to wet lease solutions to manage seasonal traffic surges and pilot the Middle East, and Africa exhibit a complex interplay of mature flag carriers, low-cost challengers, and fast-growing Middle Eastern operators competing on service differentiation. The region's regulatory environment and emissions targets have galvanized investments in next-generation aircraft, while African markets present nascent opportunities for turboprop and regional jet deployments as infrastructure and intra-regional connectivity Asia-Pacific, the rapid expansion of emerging carriers and pan-regional alliances has driven unprecedented demand for narrow body and wide body jets. Strong GDP growth and rising middle-class mobility underpin these trends, though geopolitical tensions and currency volatility introduce risk considerations. Leasing companies are forging joint ventures with local institutions to navigate market entry barriers and align with regional financing norms, ensuring competitive placement of their Leading Players Driving Industry InnovationLeading lessors have adopted diverse strategies to secure their competitive advantage and capture evolving market share. Certain global firms have prioritized scale through strategic mergers and acquisitions, integrating complementary portfolios to achieve broader aircraft variety and geographic reach. Others emphasize digital innovation, investing in asset management platforms and predictive analytics to optimize utilization and residual value preservation.A subset of lessors affiliated with major OEMs leverages manufacturing synergies to offer preferential delivery slots and favorable financing for next-generation aircraft, reinforcing their position among carriers transitioning to more sustainable fleets. At the same time, independent lessors have distinguished themselves by focusing on niche segments-such as regional jets or specialized freighters-where operational agility and targeted expertise yield higher risk-adjusted institutions with captive leasing arms are integrating green finance structures that tie rate adjustments to emissions performance and lifecycle cost benchmarks. This infusion of environmental, social, and governance considerations into lease agreements reflects a broader industry commitment to decarbonization and elevates lessors' roles as custodians of sustainable aviation Roadmap for Industry Stakeholders to ThriveIndustry leaders must adopt a multi-pronged approach to navigate tariff uncertainties and capital market shifts while capitalizing on growth prospects. Strengthening partnerships across the value chain-spanning OEMs, maintenance providers, and airlines-can unlock economies of scale in procurement, reduce input costs, and accelerate adoption of sustainable technologies. In parallel, deploying advanced analytics to measure asset health and utilization will drive more precise risk segmentation and lease funding sources through the engagement of alternative capital providers and green financing channels will enhance balance sheet resilience and support fleet renewal ambitions. Incorporating flexible lease terms that cater to carriers' fluctuating demand cycles can foster deeper client relationships and minimize vacancy risk. Equally, embedding environmental performance clauses into lease agreements will align lessor and airline sustainability goals, positioning lessors as strategic partners in the net-zero expanding footprint in high-growth regions through joint ventures or localized asset placements, while maintaining rigorous due diligence, will enable lessors to capture emerging demand without overextending credit risk. A disciplined portfolio optimization process, guided by scenario analysis and stress testing against tariff and policy changes, will underpin sustainable, long-term Segmentation & CoverageThis research report categorizes to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-segmentations: Aircraft Type Narrow Body Aircraft Regional Jets Turboprops Very Large Aircraft Wide Body Aircraft Lease Structure Finance Lease Operating Lease Damp Lease Dry Lease Wet Lease End User Cargo Operators Charter Airlines Government And Military Passenger Airlines Lease Duration Long Term Medium Term Short Term Lessor Type Bank Owned Lessors Captive Lessors Independent Lessors Maintenance Coverage Airframe Coverage Comprehensive Coverage Engine Coverage No Maintenance This research report categorizes to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-regions: Americas United States Canada Mexico Brazil Argentina Europe, Middle East & Africa United Kingdom Germany France Russia Italy Spain United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia South Africa Denmark Netherlands Qatar Finland Sweden Nigeria Egypt Turkey Israel Norway Poland Switzerland Asia-Pacific China India Japan Australia South Korea Indonesia Thailand Philippines Malaysia Singapore Vietnam Taiwan This research report delves into recent significant developments for each of the following companies: AerCap Holdings N.V. Air Lease Corporation BOC Aviation Limited BBAM LLC Macquarie AirFinance Limited Key Attributes Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 199 Forecast Period 2025-2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 $94.36 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $133.55 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 7.2% Regions Covered Global For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Altria or British American Tobacco?
Altria and British American Tobacco have nearly identical dividend yields, growth, and valuations today. Smoke-free nicotine is the industry's future. This is where differences begin to show. It's too soon to panic, but one company is currently in a much better spot for the long term. 10 stocks we like better than British American Tobacco › Sin stocks, such as tobacco companies, aren't for everyone, but they make excellent dividend stocks due to their entrenched and resilient business models and huge profit margins, which allow them to send most of their profits to shareholders. Altria Group (NYSE: MO) and British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) are industry leaders with many similarities, including outsized dividends that yield around 7% at their current share prices. But which company would be a better fit in your portfolio? The tobacco industry is evolving, and one company is adapting better. Here is what you need to know. Altria and British American Tobacco sell many of the leading brands of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Altria operates primarily in the U.S., where it sells Marlboro cigarettes. British American Tobacco sells globally, where it competes mainly with Philip Morris International in non-U.S. markets. Investors looking at the financials will quickly notice that these two stocks are strikingly similar. Altria and British American Tobacco have nearly identical dividend yields, anticipated long-term earnings growth, and trade at almost the same valuation. Essentially, both companies are slow-growing, high-yield dividend stocks. You can also count on both companies to continue paying and raising their dividends. Both companies generate enough free cash flow to cover their dividends, and they have multibillion-dollar stakes in other companies that they can liquidate to raise cash. Altria owns a stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev, worth approximately $11 billion at the company's current price. British American Tobacco owns a roughly 25% stake in ITC Limited, an Indian conglomerate worth approximately $16 billion today. Despite the slow demise of traditional cigarettes, tobacco companies have become excellent financial survivalists. Modern society is aware of the health dangers of smoking, which is why cigarette use has been in decline for years. Tobacco companies know this and have spent the past decade rushing to develop and launch smokeless nicotine products that aren't healthy by any means but don't produce the harmful smoke cigarettes do. The big three product categories are electronic cigarettes/vapes, oral nicotine pouches, and heat-not-burn tobacco devices. The tobacco industry is becoming the nicotine industry, and market share is up for grabs as consumers transition from cigarettes to smokeless products. Both companies, directly or through joint ventures, have established offerings in all three smokeless categories. British American Tobacco has thrived with its electronic vape brand, Vuse, with an estimated 40% market share in its core markets. Sales of new product categories represented 13.2% of total revenue in 2024. Altria is much further behind. In 2018, the company invested $12.8 billion in a fast-growing electronic vape company, but the investment was a disaster that set the company back. Altria has worked on alternative plans since then, but sales of new product categories totaled just $300 million in 2024, only 1.2% of total revenue. While both companies should continue to squeeze value out of their cigarette businesses, Altria's long-term growth is currently on shakier ground. Philip Morris International is rolling out its leading heat-not-burn brand, IQOS, in the United States. IQOS offers a similar experience to cigarettes and has successfully converted smokers in other countries. If IQOS thrives and Marlboro's cigarette declines accelerate, it could further pressure Altria. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has begun cracking down on illegal vape products that have flooded the market. It's a win for Altria and British American Tobacco, but the latter should benefit more since Vuse already enjoys a whopping 50% share of the U.S. vaping market. Altria doesn't seem poised to enjoy the same market leadership with these next-generation nicotine products that it has for generations with Marlboro cigarettes. Unless that changes, Altria's business may grow weaker over time as cigarette volumes erode. Change is happening slowly, so Altria can still be an excellent short-term dividend stock. However, British American Tobacco is the superior high-yield stock to buy and hold. Before you buy stock in British American Tobacco, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and British American Tobacco wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $651,761!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $826,263!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 978% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 170% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends British American Tobacco P.l.c. and Philip Morris International and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $40 calls on British American Tobacco and short January 2026 $40 puts on British American Tobacco. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Altria or British American Tobacco? was originally published by The Motley Fool
