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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS), and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SATS usually suggests something big is about to happen.We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for EchoStar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are…

It has been a boom year for investors. But now, as global stock markets continue to soar, top financial experts are warning bubbles may be forming that could cost ordinary investors thousands of pounds if they pop.The US stock market is up over 11 pc, the world’s most valuable company Nvidia is up around 32 pc, and the gold price is up an impressive 56 pc. Growing numbers of investors are asking themselves how long this run can continue – and jitters are setting in.On Friday Donald Trump’s move to ramp up his trade war with China, threatening even higher…

Executive take: Leaders are planning for higher throughput and bigger capex — even as unit costs climb and supply-chain variability complicates preventive controls, according to Food Engineering’s latest State of Food Manufacturing survey. Turning that pressure into performance will hinge on modernization, workforce upskilling, and end-to-end traceability. From the data: Scaling output amid inflation and labor gaps Throughput rises (for those who can staff it) A clear majority of the food and beverage manufacturing professionals expect throughput to rise in 2025 (by an average of 20%). Yet about one in 10 anticipate declines, often tied to labor constraints and market…

Landmark Admin, a third-party manager of insurance and retirement plans, has agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to prevent a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of up to 1.6 million individuals.Multiple Landmark clients — including Accendo Insurance, American Benefit Life Insurance, American Monumental Life Insurance, Capitol Life Insurance, Continental Mutual Insurance and Liberty Bankers Life Insurance — were also named as defendants. According to court filings, the attack occurred between May 13 and June 17, 2024, with hackers accessing names, Social Security numbers, financial accounts, driver’s license numbers, health insurance…

This article was written byFollowWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha since 2017. He has been quoted in many web publications and his articles are syndicated to company pages in popular trading apps like Robinhood.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KUOO Radio) – Polaris Industries announced it is selling Indian Motorcycles on Monday, Oct. 13.KUOO Radio reports Indian Motorcycles is being sold to California-based Carolwood LP, a private equity firm.According to a press release, the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. Officials with Polaris believe Indian Motorcycles will continue to be successful under new ownership.“Polaris is confident in Indian Motorcycle’s future success under Carolwood ownership and will maintain a small equity position in the business after the transaction closes,” officials said.The press release goes on to say that about 900 employees will transition…

Rajan Bijlani, a property developer from north London, moved into Fonthill Pottery in 2014, which was once the house and workplace of the ceramicist Emmanuel Cooper. Exactingly renovated by Bijlani, it provides a stylish backdrop for his collection of 20th-century design, sculpture and paintings—an opportunity, he says, to “reduce the distinction between fine art and collectible design”. Chiefly, he is an aficionado of Modernist furniture with a studied focus on the designs of Pierre Jeanneret, one of the architects of Chandigarh, a city built in northern India in the 1950s, whose masterplan was designed by his cousin Charles Édouard Jeanneret,…

The final European Tour match event of the season takes place next week with the world’s best competing at the European Championship.This competition only involves the PDC’s top 32 players, and it takes place over an action-packed four days.3Littler heads into the tournament off the back of a stunning World Grand Prix performanceCredit: GettyThat means Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen will all be in attendance.And as we approach the PDC World Darts Championship, the big tournaments keep coming, with all of the top players wanting to be in the best shape they can be for the Alexandra…

Oil Futures Resume Decline on Trade Tensions, Oversupply Fears Oil futures were back in the red as the U.S. and China impose port fees on each other’s ships, keeping trade tensions alive as the market also frets about oversupply. —- IEA Forecasts Bigger Oil Surplus, With Global Inventories Soon Set to Rise The oil market faces an even larger surplus than previously anticipated as oil supply growth forecasts for this year and next outpace global demand. —- BP Expects Upstream Production Boost But Warns of Weak Oil Trading Result The company is in the midst of a strategic reset as…

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysisSign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columnsSign up to our free weekly Voices newsletterIs the digital pound dead in the water?More than 100 countries are looking at the creation of their very own digital currencies. China already has one. The EU is developing a digital euro at pace. But the Bank of England? It seems to be tacking the opposite way to the rest of the world.Andrew Bailey told MPs on the Treasury Committee that he would need…