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Stifel cuts Flutter Entertainment stock price target on guidance miss
Stifel cuts Flutter Entertainment stock price target on guidance miss
Sling TV Launches Sling Essentials – An Unbeatable Price for ESPN, Family Entertainment, & More
Exceptional Value: The new Sling Essentials delivers top-tier sports, family programming, and classic TV favorites for just $19.99 per month.An Unbeatable Price for ESPN: Sling Essentials offers the most cost-effective way to live stream ESPN and ESPN2.Ultimate Flexibility: Subscribers can bundle Sling Essentials with Sling Select for a comprehensive sports and entertainment combo starting at $34.99/month. ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sling TV, the most flexible TV stream
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
It’s a bloodbath.
BofA raises Sphere Entertainment stock price target on expansion
BofA raises Sphere Entertainment stock price target on expansion
'Fed up': Brice Barnes becomes latest Democrat seeking to flip Neal Dunn's seat
After years of family health care struggles, Barnes plans to take her fight to Washington.
China's car sales extend declines in March
China's car sales fell for a sixth straight month in March, as rising fuel prices hit demand for gasoline models while electric vehicle sales still reeled from reduced incentives as the economic recovery is sputtering.
Oil price rises as markets question durability of Middle East ceasefire
Gas prices also increase, while global stock markets slip back after strong rally on Wednesday
Small business owners in Maryland face challenges due to high gas prices
A Look At AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Valuation After Record Easter Weekend Box Office Momentum
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) is back in focus after reporting record Easter weekend results, with more than 6 million guests and strong food, beverage, and merchandise revenue tied to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. The record Easter weekend has arrived alongside a sharp short term rebound, with a 7 day share price return of 30.1% and 1 month share price return of 18.6%. However, this sits against a 1 year total shareholder return...
Rising gas prices force local food trucks and landscapers to rethink business
Rising gas and food prices are forcing local food truck and landscaping owners to rethink business in Albuquerque.
You'll have one more chance to buy Samsung's pricey Galaxy Z TriFold this Friday
If you missed your chance to pay Samsung $2,900 for a phone, we have great news for you.
Nevada regulators approve Golden Entertainment going private
The CEO of Golden Entertainment told Nevada regulators that a lagging stock price and investors not properly valuing the casino operator caused them to take the company private. The Nevada Gamin...
iPhone Ultra's Price Range Revealed
Apple reportedly plans to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone in September, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed the device's supposed price range. Apple's foldable iPhone is rumored to be named iPhone Ultra In a report this week, Gurman said the foldable iPhone is expected to "cross the $2,000 threshold" in the U.S., although it is unclear if he is referring to the starting price or if only some configurations will surpass that price point.
Fans Blast ‘Pokémon Champions’ Game—As Nintendo Wipes ‘Pokopia’ Stock Gains
Nintendo stock dipped Wednesday, closing at its lowest price in a month and erasing gains it made last month after the surprise success of “Pokémon Pokopia.”
Oil is crashing, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why
Oil futures are plunging – but it could still take weeks or months before gas prices are dramatically lower.
Tesla’s new Supercharger for Business tool reveals $940,000 all-in price
Tesla's new Supercharger for Business configurator pegs an 8-stall V4 site at $940,000 all-in, with 4–7 year payback depending on location.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 To Be Priced At $899 USD
At the end of March AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor with both dies having 3D V-Cache
Washington’s most powerful drug industry lobbyist is stepping down
Steve Ubl built PhRMA into a more aggressive operation as its longtime leader. The White House has tangled with Ubl and the pharmaceutical industry in its bid to lower drug prices.
Motorola slapped sudden price increases on the Moto G series right after its new model went live
It looks like Motorola went in and increased the price of several Moto G (2026) models right after the literally...
Restock Alert: Galaxy Z TriFold Returns This Friday
In two days, Galaxy Z TriFold returns. Surprising to some, as it was reported that Samsung was discontinuing this phone after stocking it online only one time, April 10 on... #Android #GalaxyZTriFold
Apple's New M5 MacBook Air Hits $949 Record Low Price on Amazon
Amazon has introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air this week, with up to $150 off these notebooks. We started tracking these deals over the weekend, and the selection of color options at best-ever prices has only expanded since then. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
ASUS Resorts To Deceptive Practices, Raises The Prices Of Its Snapdragon X2 Elite Laptops Shortly After Reviews Go Live
Almost immediately after views of ASUS’ Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops went live, the company raised prices
From classroom to the pros: Rice sport analytics program turning data into opportunity
Rice’s sport analytics program, a relatively new and still rare undergraduate major, is quickly becoming a pipeline into professional sports.
Three Shockers Selected for Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Wichita State will be well represented in the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Greg Brummett, Maurice Evans and Mike Kennedy will all be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in July.
Citizens cuts Flutter Entertainment stock price target on gaming sector outlook
Citizens cuts Flutter Entertainment stock price target on gaming sector outlook
Regularly $999, score a MacBook Air for $200 with this limited-time deal
High-end laptop, low-end price tag.
Oil prices plunge 15% to below $100, stocks surge and dollar slumps after Trump announces US-Iran ceasefire
Investors relieved by news of two-week ceasefire and temporary reopening of strait of Hormuz
Asian benchmarks jump after oil prices sink in response to the Iran ceasefire
Asian shares are surging as oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Executive Summary: A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs
CAP’s plan would limit unjustified premium increases; reduce deductibles by reining in outlier hospital prices; and replace prior authorization with independent, evidence-based clinical review to lower health care costs and increase access to timely care.
Nothing’s noise-canceling CMF Buds 2A are down to $19.99 for the rest of today
The earbuds check a lot of boxes for the price.
ASUS Zenbook A16 Undercuts Apple’s MacBook Pro Lineup With Its $1,600 Price That Includes Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, Tons Of RAM & Adequate Storage
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme notebooks are expected to be expensive, but the ASUS Zenbook A16 defies those practices with its $1,599.99 price tag
At $150 off, the new MacBook Air is now cheaper than last year’s model
If the new Air’s price increase turned you off, this deal fixes that.
Airlines increasing checked bag fees: Delta, JetBlue, and United
Delta, United, and JetBlue have all said they will increase the price of checked bags as airlines scramble to offset skyrocketing costs.
Leak reveals price & release date of Sony’s next premium headphones, more expensive than AirPods Max 2
The leak reveals key details about Sony’s upcoming premium headset, dubbed 'The ColleXion', including pricing and release date.
Laifen Wave Pro electric toothbrush review: A perfect all-rounder
This premium toothbrush has it all: the looks, the app, the oscillating head/sonic vibration combo, the travel lock and one-button control, all at a reasonable price point.
Democrats see gas prices as potent line of attack on campaign trail
Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but now high gas prices caused by the Iran war are frustrating voters.
Plug Power (PLUG) Climbs 11.6% Ahead of Next Week’s Business Update
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is one of the 10 Stocks With Unexpected Gains. Plug Power saw its share prices jump by 11.62 percent on Monday to close at $2.69 apiece, as investors loaded portfolios ahead of expected business updates next week. This after the company said that its newly installed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jose […]
Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations
The war with Iran is raging, gas prices continue to rise and spending battles persist on Capitol Hill. So why is the number two man in the White House flying to Budapest?
Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
Six weeks ago, the world was practically swimming in crude oil. The market was oversupplied and prices were low and stable. But now, some parts of the energy market are acting like the world is on the verge of running dry.
Philadelphia-area transportation businesses, employees navigate rising gas prices
Arsenal’s Gabriel, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard to return vs Sporting CP
The trio were among 11 Arsenal players that withdrew from their respective international squads over the March break.
China Star Entertainment (SEHK:326) Valuation After Full Year Results Confirm Widened Losses
Full year results and confirmed pressure on earnings China Star Entertainment (SEHK:326) released full year 2025 results that confirmed earlier guidance, with sales of HK$404.92 million and a net loss of HK$443.76 million, compared with HK$351.93 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for China Star Entertainment. Despite the widening loss, investor sentiment has been strong, with a 47.58% 1 month share price return and very large 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting recent...
A Look At Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After Richard Haddrill Becomes Executive Chairman
Boardroom shift at Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) appointed Richard “Dick” Haddrill as Executive Chairman on March 25, 2026, positioning a seasoned entertainment and gaming leader to focus on profitability and long term growth initiatives. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The latest boardroom change comes after a 9.75% 90 day share price return and an 8.26% year to date share price return, set against a 44.17% 1 year total shareholder return...
U.S. service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has boosted global oil prices by more than 50%
Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is On Sale For $6
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is three games for an insane price for the next few days
'Your doctor, your price': Byron Donalds rolls out health care plan
'We're going to make sure that there is transparency in health care.'
Amazon has the Apple M5 MacBook Air for its best price ever: Save $149
Save $149 on both the 13-inch and 15-inch models — the biggest discount to date.
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Hits All-Time Low Prices on Amazon With Up to $199 Off
Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $199 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. These deals join Amazon's discounts on the M5 MacBook Air from over the weekend, which are seeing up to $200 in savings. MacBook Pro Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
How fuel surcharges are squeezing small business margins
Rising fuel costs are hitting small businesses with a new wave of shipping expenses, as major carriers pass along higher diesel prices through surcharges many owners say feel like “tariffs 2.0,” The Wall Street Journal writes. FedEx and UPS have pushed fuel surcharges above 26%, while diesel prices have surged sharply in recent weeks, driving […]
Mass. business confidence dips back into pessimism
Surging energy prices and the war in Iran are dragging down employers’ outlooks.
Senior Spotlight 2026: For this aspiring physician, computer science is ‘empowering’ asset
Rice senior Pankti Mehta is channeling her drive to improve how people access and experience health care by combining computer science with hands-on clinical insight.
Jamie Dimon warns of a 'skunk at the party' his shareholder letter
Dimon said that the wars in Iran and Ukraine could impact prices beyond the immediate energy sector.
Why the U.S. Spends So Much on Healthcare
A big reason is the high prices Americans pay for surgeries and drugs.
Lori Berman, Fentrice Driskell lead flood of Dems endorsing Samuel Vilchez Santiago in HD 43
'This level of support shows just how serious and strong our campaign is.'
Expensive gold is changing how people buy engagement rings
High gold prices are raising ring costs, pushing couples toward 10K gold, heirlooms, and financing options.
Pocket-Sized E-Ink Gets A Firmware Upgrade
Not so long ago, e-ink devices were rare and fairly pricey. As they have become more common and cheaper, some cool form-factor devices have emerged that suffer from subpar software. [Concretedog] p…
A Look At BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Valuation After Strong Revenue Growth And Upgraded EBITDA Guidance
BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) is drawing attention after reporting a quarter with 16.3% year on year revenue growth and full year EBITDA guidance that exceeded analyst expectations. See our latest analysis for BrightSpring Health Services. The latest $43.10 share price comes after a 2.6% 1 day share price return and a 9.8% 90 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of about 1.5x reflects how investors have reacted to the strong results and recent leadership...
A Look At Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Valuation After Guggenheim’s Bullish Update And Las Vegas Event Momentum
What triggered Sphere Entertainment’s latest move? Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) drew fresh attention after Guggenheim responded to strong quarterly results and the Sphere Experience’s Wizard of Oz performance, alongside a packed Las Vegas event schedule, with more optimistic revenue and operating income assumptions. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. Sphere Entertainment’s recent 6.18% 1 day share price return and 19.15% 7 day share price return, taking the stock to US$127.22,...
Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising
Asian markets that are open for trading are mostly rising as investors continue to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next
Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising
Asian markets that are open for trading are mostly rising as investors continue to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next.
Marlins' Pete Fairbanks makes 3rd career start before paternity leave
Fairbanks threw 27 pitches in his lone inning, allowing three hits, including a three-run home run by Yankees first baseman Ben Rice that gave New York a 3-1 lead.
Amazon Takes Up to $200 Off M5 MacBook Air With New Record Low Prices
Amazon has introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with up to $200 off these notebooks. We're tracking $149 off the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and up to $200 off the 15-inch models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Eight South Carolina and UCLA players projected to go in first round
The Gamecocks and Bruins are meeting for the national title on Sunday, and WNBA fans should get familiar with both teams
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 spotted at retail ahead of April 22 launch, early prices are hopefully just placeholders
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 shows up at retail ahead of April 22 launch The first retail listings for AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 have started to appear ahead of
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Google Pixel 10: The Big Differences Between Each Flagship
The most affordable Samsung and Google flagship models are closer than ever, but the $100 price difference does make for a few key differences. Here's how they stack up.
What is latest Trump approval rating amid economic woes, gas prices?
Donald Trump hits his lowest approval rating over economy fueled by inflation and concerns over gas prices. See what New Jersey polls show about Trump
Helium price spike: Products and industries that could get more expensive
Cell phones, MRIs, and space research are among the things that could get more expensive as helium prices spike.
Regularly $999, get a MacBook Air for just $200 with this limited-time deal
High-end laptop, low-end price tag.
Yankees news: Luis Gil’s 2026 Yankee debut set for Friday
Luis Gil will start Friday; Ben Rice continues to shine; Cam Schlittler looks great; CC Sabathia took the subway
Guardant Health (GH) Valuation Check After Strong 1 Year Return And Recent 90 Day Pullback
Guardant Health (GH) has drawn fresh attention as investors look at its recent share performance alongside its growing precision oncology business, including liquid biopsy tests and data services for cancer detection and treatment decisions. See our latest analysis for Guardant Health. At a latest share price of US$93.83, Guardant Health has seen a sharp 10.9% 7 day share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return above 100%. However, the 90 day share price return of a 7.77% decline...
Egypt raises electricity prices for higher-use households, businesses from April
Egypt raised electricity prices for higher-use residential consumers and commercial users starting in April, the electricity ministry said in a statement on Saturday, citing a severe global energy crisis linked to the war in the Gulf region.
Microsoft takes on Google and OpenAI with its own AI models
From transcribing boardroom chatter to cloning voices in seconds, Microsoft's MAI model trio is here, and it is priced to make rivals sweat.
Top health official predicts ‘price crash’ will bring back GLP-1 coverage
The state's top health official expects GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage to return as costs fall, reversing current insurance and state agency trends.
A Look At Penn Entertainment’s (PENN) Valuation After A Market Rally On Easing Macro Concerns
PENN Entertainment (PENN) moved following a broader market rally tied to potential de-escalation in Iran and more reassuring Federal Reserve comments on interest rates, raising questions about how much of the stock reaction is company specific. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. That move sits within a mixed recent pattern, with a 7-day share price return of 7.26% but a 30-day share price return of 4.52% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 3.36%. Longer term performance,...
U.S.-Iran war 'tax' begins to hit American businesses and consumers
A U.S.-Iran war 'tax' is beginning to hit consumers as diesel and jet fuel prices rise and stress business profitability, and there is no relief in sight.
A Look At Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) Valuation After Recent Analyst Downgrades And Earnings Miss
Recent shifts in analyst sentiment toward Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) have put the stock in focus, after several major banks flagged slower expected Macau EBITDA growth, liquidity questions, margin pressure, and mixed quarterly results. See our latest analysis for Melco Resorts & Entertainment. At a share price of US$5.68, Melco Resorts & Entertainment has seen a 1 day share price return of a 1.56% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 24.37% decline. The 1 year total...
Tariffs impact Brazos Valley businesses one year after implementation
“I think it’s worse now. I think people were trying to absorb it. I didn’t see my prices go up the first, hardly at all."
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Valuation Check As Shares Rebound Despite Multi Year Return Weakness
Caesars Entertainment overview and recent performance snapshot Caesars Entertainment (CZR) has been drawing attention after recent price moves, with the share price last closing at $26.53 and total return data giving a mixed picture across different time frames. Over the past day, the stock showed a 0.08% decline, while the past week reflected a 1.34% decline. Over the past month, total return stands at 6.04%, and over the past 3 months at 12.61%. Year to date, Caesars shows a 12.61% total...
Major companies adding fees, surcharges amid rising fuel costs
United Airlines and Amazon are among the corporations that increased fees this week
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness
Context for Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) After Recent Price Moves Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) has seen its share price under pressure in recent weeks, with a one-month return of a 35.5% decline and a past three-month return of a 48.7% decline catching investor attention. Against that backdrop, investors are weighing how the company’s core China-focused music and audio platforms, alongside reported annual revenue of CN¥32,902 and net income of CN¥11,056, align with its...
Tribal gas stations see surge in business as fuel prices hover significantly below WA state average
Tribal gas stations in Washington are experiencing a significant surge in business as drivers seek lower prices amid rising fuel costs.
As fuel prices soar, United is raising bag fees
The carrier says it will charge $10 more for the first and second bags checked by passengers on flights in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the rest of Latin America.
Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed
Having written a lot of model release blog posts, there’s something much harder about reviewing open models when they drop relative to closed models, especially in 2026. In recent years, there were so few open models, so when Llama 3 was released most people were still doing research on Llama 2 and super happy to get an update. When Qwen 3 was released, the Llama 4 fiasco had just gone down, and a whole research community was emerging to study RL on Qwen 2.5 — it was a no brainer to upgrade. Today, when an open model releases, it’s competing with Qwen 3.5, Kimi K2.5, GLM 5, MiniMax M2.5, GPT-OSS, Arcee Large, Nemotron 3, Olmo 3, and others. The space is populated, but still feels full of hidden opportunity. The potential of open models feels like a dark matter, a potential we know is huge, but few clear recipes and examples for how to unlock it are out there. Agentic AI, OpenClaw, and everything brewing in that space is going to spur mass experimentation in open models to complement the likes of Claude and Codex, not replace them. Especially with open models, the benchmarks at release are an extremely incomplete story. In some ways this is exciting, as new open models have a much higher variance and ability to surprise, but it also points at some structural reasons that make building businesses and great AI experiences around open models harder than the closed alternatives. When a new Claude Opus or GPT drops, spending a few hours with them in my agentic workflows is genuinely a good vibe test. For open models, putting them through this test is a category error. Something else to be said about open models in the era of agents is that they get out of the debate of integration, harnesses, and tools and let us see close to the ground on what exactly is the ability of just a model. Of course, we can’t test some things like search abilities without some tool, but being able to measure exactly the pace of progress of the model alone is a welcome simplification to a systematically opaque AI space. Share The list of factors I’d use to assess a new open-weight model I’m considering investing in includes: Model performance (and size) — how this model performs on benchmarks I care about and how it compares to other models of a similar size. Country of origin — some businesses care deeply about provenance, and if a model was built in China or not. Model license — if a model needs legal approval for use, uptake will be slower at mid-sized and large companies. Tooling at release — many models release with half-broken, or at least substantially slower, implementations in popular software like vLLM, Transformers, SGLANG, etc due to pushing the envelope of architectures or tools. Model fine-tunability — how easy or hard it is to modify the given model to your use-case when you actually try and use it. The core problem is that some of these are immediately available at release, e.g. general performance, license, origin, etc. but others such as tooling take day(s) to week(s) to stabilize, and others are open research questions — with no group systematically monitoring fine-tunability. In the early era of open models, the days of Llama 2 or 3 and Qwen pre v3.5, the architectures were fairly simple and the models tended to work out of the box. Some of this was due to the extremely hard work of the Llama, Qwen, Mistral, etc. developer teams. Some is due to the new models being genuinely harder to work with. When it comes to something like Qwen 3.5 or Nemotron 3, with hybrid models (either gated delta net or mamba layers), the tooling is very rough at release. Things you would expect to “just work” often don’t. I’ve been following this area closely since we released Olmo Hybrid with a similar architecture, and Qwen 3.5 is just starting to work well in the various open-source tools that need to all play nice together for RL research. That’s 1.5 months after the release date! This is just to start really investing more into understanding the behavior of the models. Of course, others started working on these models sooner by investing more engineering resources or relying on partially closed software. The fully open and distributed ecosystem takes a long time to get going on some new models. All of this is lead-in for the most important question for open models — how easy is it to adapt to specific use-cases? This is a different problem for different model sizes. Large MoE open-weight models may be used by entities like Cursor who need complex capabilities in their domain, e.g. Composer 2 trained on Kimi K2.5. Other applications can be built on much smaller models, such as Chroma’s Context-1 model for agentic search, built on GPT-OSS 20B. The question of “which models are fine-tunable” is largely background knowledge known by engineers across the industry. There should be a thriving research area here to support the open ecosystem model. The first step is to understand characteristics of different base and post-trained models to understand what they look like. The second step is to tune pretraining recipes for open models so they’re more flexible. Interconnects AI is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Subscribe For The ATOM Project and other Interconnects endeavors, we’ve put in substantial effort to measuring adoption trends in the open ecosystem. Everything takes a long time to unfold after a model is first publicly available — and adaptability is why. What we know for sure now, when Qwen has been going from strength to strength with its releases, is that technical staff across the industry has gotten comfortable working with Qwen models. Countless research methods and datasets were made to work with Qwen. It’ll take patience for any other model family to get to this point — a patience I’m not sure many open model builders have. This takes us to Gemma 4, Google’s latest open models. Gemma 3 was released more than a year ago, in March of 2025, and is a bit underrated. Gemma 4 comes in 4 sizes for now, with a bigger, MoE model of over 100B total parameters rumored but not released yet. The models we have today come in sizes of ~5B dense, 8B dense, 26B total 4B active MoE, and 31B dense. I’m most excited that they’re finally adopting a standard Apache 2.0 open source license. This’ll massively boost adoption. The standard of better licenses for strong open-weight LLMs was set by mostly Chinese open model labs in the last 1-2 years, and now U.S. companies are following suit. I will personally be so happy if the horrible Llama licenses and Gemma terms of service were an ~18-month transient dynamic of the industry being nervous about releasing strong open models. The Gemma 4 scores look very solid, the small models have incredible benchmark scores (especially in general domains like LMArena) and the 31B model rivals the recent Qwen 3.5 27B, which is the leading member of that class. The ~30B size range is an important one, as it’s accessible both to researchers and to enterprises looking to deploy the model in real use-cases. Where the 7B model scale is the default for tinkering and research, a 30B model is the default for seeing if an open model can unlock substantial value in your specific workflow — a good mix of intelligence, low price, tractability for downstream training, etc. This takes us back to the above adoption criteria I mentioned for open models and the bigger question — do I think Gemma 4 will be an overwhelming success? Previous Gemma models have been plagued by tooling issues and poorer performance when being finetuned. Gemma 4’s success is going to be entirely determined by ease of use, to a point where a 5-10% swing on benchmarks wouldn’t matter at all. It’s strong enough, small enough, with the right license, and from the U.S., so many companies are going to slot it in. I’m cautiously optimistic that Gemma 4 is going to work better here. Winds are shifting for open models built in America. We saw GPT-OSS go through a bumpy launch to become an overwhelming success. There’s a collective energy around the likes of Reflection, Arcee, Nemotron, Gemma, Olmo, and peers that show substantial demand for building new stacks around open models. There’s capital to be spent on AI stacks across the economy by those who want more ownership of everything, including the model. After launching The ATOM Project 240 days ago, the conversation is shifting into the next stage. Summer of 2025 was a crisis moment where the U.S. AI scene realized it can’t wait and figure out open models after building AGI. The two markets will capture different areas and proceed in parallel. Now that more companies in the U.S. are releasing strong models, we need to improve the ecosystem so that these models are easy to use, understand, and build value around. It’s the hard work to build another inflection point in these adoption plots I’ve been updating consistently, but that’s the work to be done. Join me in it. More data coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek:
Morbid Metal launches in Early Access on April 8
Roguelike hack-and-slash action game Morbid Metal will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 8 for a limited-time launch price of $13.49 / €13.49, publisher Ubisoft and developer SCREEN …
15 New York state senators urge Hochul to suspend gas tax
Sen. Michelle Hinchey and others are calling on the governor to enact a gas tax holiday in response to rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran.
Legion Go 2 now costs $2000, twice as much as ROG Xbox Ally X
Best Buy now lists Lenovo Legion Go 2 at 48% above launch price Lenovo launched the Legion Go 2 in the US at $1,349.99 for the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB, 1TB
Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
Gas prices are grabbing the headlines, but jet fuel prices have doubled in the last two months. So far, air fares are only up modestly.
Fuel Surcharges Hit Small Businesses as ‘Tariffs 2.0’
Shipping costs are climbing for online sellers as carriers such as FedEx and UPS pass along the rising price of diesel.
Takeaways from Trump's tough week, as war and gas prices take a toll
President Trump faces mounting political pressure on multiple fronts, particularly when it comes to his handling of the war and the consequences it's having on the economy.
A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
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A Look At Oscar Health (OSCR) Valuation As Positive Commentary And Analyst Optimism Build
What is driving fresh attention on Oscar Health? Oscar Health (OSCR) has moved back into the spotlight after recent comments from Jim Cramer, who highlighted the stock and praised CEO Mark Bertolini, along with increasing analyst optimism ahead of the next earnings report. See our latest analysis for Oscar Health. Recent attention from commentators and rising earnings expectations come after a period of weaker momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.8% and year to date share price...
Has Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Run Too Far After A 93% One-Year Surge?
Investors may be wondering whether Madison Square Garden Entertainment, at around US$60 a share, still offers value or whether most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has returned 6.1% over the last 7 days, is up 11.0% year to date, and has gained 92.5% over the past year. These moves can change how the market views both its potential and its risks. Recent coverage has focused on Madison Square Garden Entertainment as a pure play on live entertainment venues and...
Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
Shares of content production and distribution company Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after Guggenheim raised its price target on the stock to $160 from $150 while keeping a Buy rating.
‘This is a-maz-ing’: Women’s Final Four highlights growth of women’s sports
The Women’s Final Four marks explosive growth of women’s sports, bringing in high ticket prices, new NIL cohorts and brand partnerships while encouraging community engagement and leadership development.
The Raspberry Pi 4 With 3 GB RAM Is No Joke
Although easily dismissed by some as another cruel April Fools joke, Raspberry Pi’s announcement of a new 3 GB model of the Raspberry Pi 4 along with (more) price increases for other models w…
Flutter Entertainment NYSE FLUT Valuation Check After FanDuel Predicts Optimism And Favorable Sportsbook Results
Board change and what it might mean for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) has drawn fresh attention after two separate developments: a boardroom change in its compensation leadership and renewed focus on how its US-facing operations respond to recent betting trends. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. Despite fresh interest around FanDuel Predicts and sportsbook profitability when favorites lose, Flutter Entertainment’s share price has faced...
Dennis Quaid to Be Honored at Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards
The star will receive the Patriot Ally Award at the May 23 event, in a night hosted by actor and advocate Maurice P. Kerry.