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Using a patented switching technique, Pulsiv has developed a method for converting AC to DC, reducing the overall energy wasted by mains powered devices or battery chargers. This technology has been specifically designed to help cut global CO2 emissions, deliver long-term sustainability, and achieve net zero targets. Pulsiv OSMIUM has extended the range of conventional flyback topologies to replace more expensive LLC solutions, while achieving an impressive efficiency profile. It will also help manufacturers comply with the latest regulatory standards, including the EU’s Ecodesign Directive. Various tools are available to simplify the engineering process including: AC to DC front-end circuit…

Japan’s two-year government bond auction drew solid demand on speculation the Bank of Japan isn’t rushing into the next interest rate increase.The auction comes 24 hours after the Bank of Japan’s first monetary policy decision under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is seen as an advocate of relatively low rates. (AFP)The bid-to-cover ratio, a measure of demand, was 4.35, compared with 2.81 at the last auction and a 12-month average of 3.7. The two-year yield, which is sensitive to monetary policy expectations, extended declines, falling 1.5 basis points on the day to 0.91%.The auction comes 24 hours after the…

HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 28, Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (6031.HK) was officially listed on the Main Board of HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited). The listing marks a pivotal step in the company’s capital deployment and globalization strategy, coming 21 years after its July 3, 2003, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (600031.SH). It also finalizes the company’s A+H dual-listing framework—a key milestone for its global expansion. On the morning of the listing, government officials, business partners, intermediaries, and Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.’s management joined the ceremony at HKEX to mark the occasion. At 9:30…

An explosion erupted at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in Artesia, New Mexico, on Friday, releasing thick plumes of smoke into the air. Emergency response teams quickly attended to the scene as the smoke drifted over parts of the city. Fortunately, flames were eventually extinguished.According to Artesia Police Commander Pete Quiñones, while no fatalities occurred, injuries were reported. Eddy County Emergency Manager Jennifer Armendariz couldn’t confirm the exact number of injuries. In the incident’s aftermath, the Eddy County Emergency Management Office advised the public to avoid areas near the refinery to facilitate a medical helicopter landing. Good news arrived…

By GEORGINA BROWN Published: 17:47, 31 October 2025 | Updated: 17:48, 31 October 2025 Hedda (Orange Tree, Richmond)Verdict: New spin on an old classicRating:Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, daughter of a general, wife of a nobody, is a creature of her times (1890), curbed and constrained by corsets, propriety, patriarchy, too little money and a total lack of imagination.Tanika Gupta’s inspired new take adds another layer of confinement — endemic racism — to deftly ratchet up the tension.Relocating the play to 1948, Pearl Chanda’s Hedda is a dark-eyed, sharp-tongued, imperious beauty, former star of the silver screen who has abandoned Hollywood, married…

UFC star Deiveson Figueiredo was involved in a horror car crash that saw his wrecked vehicle flipped over. The accident took place almost three weeks after his most recent MMA bout that saw him beat Montel Jackson via split decision in his native Brazil. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! UFC star Deiveson Figueiredo was involved in a shocking car crashCredit: Zuffa LLC Figueiredo’s car flipped over in Brazil Figueiredo confirmed no one got hurt from the crash The accident took place just three weeks after Figueiredo’s most recent UFC fight Figueiredo, 37, took to Instagram after the…

Some of the world’s largest companies by revenue – such as Vitol, Trafigura, and Cargill – operate outside the public eye, trading oil, metals and grains at scale. These private firms have quietly become central to global supply chains, recording substantial profits since 2022 as wars and sanctions re-routed flows. Giovanni Serio, former global head of research at Vitol, joins John Lee and Katia Dmitrieva to unpack how commodity traders operate, why scale and flexibility matter, and how satellite data and real-time analytics have transformed market transparency. Serio also discusses oil price dynamics, the rise of non-OPEC supply, and why…

Fuller Industries Inc. and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a special event Thursday, Oct. 30, to celebrate Manufacturing Month. The Chamber Coffee, held at the Fuller facility, highlighted the business  and the Manufacturing Institute’s efforts to recruit young talent.Joe Mann, Fuller general manager, said the gathering was a chance to “inspire the next generation and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future.” Mann stressed the importance of industry collaboration to address challenges and help communities thrive.“Manufacturing is important to Barton County and to the entire country,” he said. He noted the company’s partnership with the…

In the first quarter, flows were up by 18%, but they subsequently dropped by 38% in the second quarter, the OECD reported. Overall, FDI inflows into the OECD area fell by 4% in the first half, as inflows rose by 56% in the first quarter, but dropped by 33% in Q2, “partly reflecting decreases in Ireland due to equity disinvestments and reduced reinvestment of earnings.”  At the same time, FDI outflows from the OECD area fell by 19% in the first half, “driven by a sharp decline in the United States, particularly in Q2,” the OECD said. U.S. FDI outflows…

Shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) are rising Friday after the company announced a significant change to its stock.What To Know: Netflix announced a ten-for-one forward stock split of the company’s common stock. Shares were up slightly above opening price and trading around $1,119 at last check, according to Benzinga Pro. Each shareholder of record as of the close of trading on Monday, November 10, 2025 will receive, after the close of trading on Friday, November 14, 2025, nine additional shares for every share held on the record date. Trading is expected to begin on a split-adjusted basis at market open on…