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Apple's iPhone exports from India to US jumped 76% in push to avoid China tariffs
New York Post· 2025-05-27 14:06
Apple’s iPhone exports from India to the US soared dramatically last month as it scrambled to avoid President Trump’s steep tariff on Chinese imports – but the big push could come at the expense of future growth.Shipments of iPhones from India to the US jumped 76% in April from the year before, reaching roughly 3 million units, according to data from Canalys, now part of research firm Omdia.Meanwhile, shipments from China, where the majority of iPhones have typically been manufactured, plunged about 76% fro ...
BlackBerry's Radar Harnessed by DCLI Across 100,000 Chassis
ZACKS· 2025-05-27 13:46
Core Insights - BlackBerry Limited's Radar technology has been adopted by Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) for its fleet of 100,000 domestic 53-foot chassis, aiming to enhance intermodal logistics through improved reliability, visibility, and operational efficiency [1][2]. Company Collaboration - DCLI has a long-standing partnership with BlackBerry, having tested Radar on a subset of its fleet for over five years, leading to an exponential expansion of its use due to the solution's reliability and actionable insights [2]. Product Features - BlackBerry Radar is an intelligent asset monitoring solution that provides near real-time visibility into asset location, cargo load status, motion, mileage, and environmental conditions [3][4]. - The solution is built on a secure cloud platform, ensuring user data privacy and compliance with enterprise-grade standards [4]. Operational Benefits - Radar offers continuous near real-time location data, enabling precise asset tracking and smarter decision-making regarding equipment positioning, which improves turnaround times for DCLI [5]. - The technology aids in proactive maintenance, helping DCLI anticipate service needs and respond quickly to road service events, thereby enhancing overall fleet performance [6]. Industry Context - The deployment of Radar comes at a crucial time for the freight industry, which faces challenges such as driver shortages, rising fuel costs, and supply chain disruptions, necessitating smarter and faster delivery solutions [7]. Economic Considerations - BlackBerry is cautious about potential supply chain disruptions and changing demand in the automotive sector, which is cyclical and influenced by broader economic conditions [8]. - Recent tariff changes on automotive goods have created uncertainty for BlackBerry, although the company does not expect a direct impact on its products and services [9]. Financial Performance - BlackBerry maintains its revenue guidance at the upper end of $250-$270 million, while widening the lower end due to current uncertainties [9]. - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with shares gaining 31.9% over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Computer – Software industry's growth of 28.5% [10].
USA Rare Earth and PolarStar Innovations Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Delivery of U.S.-Made Neo Magnets
Globenewswire· 2025-05-27 11:00
New Partnership Signals Continued Interest in American Manufacturers Seeking US-Made Magnets STILLWATER, Okla., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (USAR or the Company), which is building out America's first fully domestic rare earth element magnet production supply chain that includes the mining and processing of heavy rare earths and other critical minerals, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shoreview, MN-based PolarStar Magnetics (Pol ...
汽车零部件是怎么打「出海逆风局」的?
和讯· 2025-05-27 10:11
文 /徐帅 5月21日,是中美发布联合声明后的第十天,也是美国对加拿大及墨西哥汽车零部件免关税后的第二 十天。在此之前的相当长一段时间内, 特朗普政府挥舞的无差别关税大棒以及后续引发的中美贸易 摩擦,让众多跨境企业如履薄冰。 高来也是其中一员,他所在的企业是一家 汽车热管理系统 零部件供应商,已经连续多年为众多跨国 车企及一级供应商供货,在海外有多个工厂,而公司的墨西哥工厂年初刚刚建成——这样的跨境供应 商是特朗普关税战的典型标靶。 但随着贸易战硝烟渐散,现在 高来的神经不再紧绷。这一天,他算了一笔账, 现行政策下,公司 浙江工厂 向美国出口的部分汽车零部件产品位于美国政府针对中国产品加征关税的清单中, 但根据 此前与 客户签署的定点函 , 该部分关税全部由客户承担 。而 墨西哥 工厂 生产制造并出口美国的 产品则 继续 适用美加墨协定约定的零关税。 这意味着,白宫的一系列关税组合拳虽然声势浩大,但 对 高来所在企业的 产品销售数量、价格 以 及利润 基本没 有 影响 。这并非个例,在中美贸易摩擦的大背景下,与整车企业 受地缘政治剧烈 高强度影响的情况不同, 零部件供应商 反而 展现出独特的抗风险韧性 。 0 ...
Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates
CNBC· 2025-05-25 06:01
Hudson shows us some of the fake postings with an altered company email and phone number. They're not your postings and they're not our loads. And so this is your company.Yes. This is not your phone number. Correct.But there's a big clue on one document. A name and a phone number. We're going to call it. We're going to see what happens.Hello. Hi. Is Jacob there, please.What's now. Can I help you. He's right now smoking.My name is Courtney Reagan. I'm a reporter from CNBC. I'm recording this call.I want to a ...
Trump Threatens to Raise Tariffs on Apple and European Union
PYMNTS.com· 2025-05-23 15:45
President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Apple and the European Union in Friday (May 23) posts on Truth Social.“I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” Trump wrote in one post. “If that is not the case, a tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S.”Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.The compa ...
Advance Auto Parts Reiterates Fiscal 2025 Guidance
The Motley Fool· 2025-05-22 21:24
Advance Auto Parts (AAP 57.84%) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 22, with net sales of $2.6 billion representing a 7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Management completed a rapid store footprint optimization during the period, delivered a near-breakeven adjusted operating margin, and remains focused on supply chain cost leverage, procurement savings, and pro channel strength through 2025 and beyond. It also reaffirmed its full-year guidance for 0.5% to 1.5% of comp sale ...
Cathie Wood Just Bought a New Stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Stock
MarketBeat· 2025-05-22 18:24
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the investment potential of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), particularly in light of Cathie Wood's recent significant stake acquisition, and the broader market dynamics affecting the semiconductor industry. Group 1: Company Overview - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) is currently trading at $195.62, with a 52-week range of $133.57 to $226.40 and a P/E ratio of 27.77 [2][10] - The company plays a critical role in the chip supply chain, being essential for many technology firms, including NVIDIA [6][7] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Recent trade tariff agreements between the U.S. and China may alleviate some pressures on the semiconductor market, potentially increasing demand for chips [5][9] - Institutional investors, including Cathie Wood's fund, are showing confidence in TSM, which may indicate a bullish outlook for the stock [3][12] Group 3: Investment Sentiment - TSM's stock forecast suggests a potential upside of 9.15%, with a target price of $212.00 based on analyst ratings [10] - There has been a notable decline in short interest, with up to 15.5% of short positions decreasing over the past month, indicating a shift in investor sentiment towards a more bullish outlook [11][12] Group 4: Institutional Activity - AllianceBernstein has increased its stake in TSM by 31.5%, amounting to $1.5 billion, reflecting growing institutional confidence in the company [13] - The article notes that while TSM has a Moderate Buy rating, other stocks are being recommended by top analysts, suggesting a competitive investment landscape [15][16]
5E Advanced Materials (FEAM) Conference Transcript
2025-05-22 18:00
Summary of 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: 5E Advanced Materials (Ticker: FEAM) - **CEO**: Paul Wiebel, who has been with the company for four years and in the CEO role for one year [3][4] Industry Insights - **Material Focus**: Boron, identified as a critical material with applications in defense, electronics, and construction [5][6] - **Market Position**: The boron market is characterized as a global oligopoly, with significant supply chain security concerns due to geopolitical factors [7] - **Supply Dynamics**: Current supply of boron is in a deficit, with only six known boron projects globally, and only two of those have permits [19][70] Project Details - **Location**: The boron project is situated between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with a permitted capacity of 90,000 tons of boron oxide [8][12] - **Production Plans**: Initial phase targeting 30,000 tons of boric acid production, with a projected EBITDA run rate of $100 million [9][22] - **Mining Method**: Utilizes a solution mining method that is more environmentally sustainable compared to traditional open-pit mining [15][17] Financial Projections - **Cost Structure**: Targeting an operating cost of $525 per ton, with boron prices currently around $1,000 to $1,300 per ton [18][21] - **Investment Requirements**: Estimated capital expenditure for the project is between $420 million to $430 million, with plans for debt financing [23][24] - **IRR**: Projected internal rate of return (IRR) for phase one is around 20% [25] Strategic Goals - **Upcoming Milestones**: Focus on delivering a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and securing offtake agreements, which are critical for debt financing [26][45] - **Market Engagement**: Emphasis on public market engagement to build investor confidence and secure necessary funding [63] Challenges and Considerations - **Offtake Agreements**: Essential for securing debt financing; challenges exist in negotiating fixed-price agreements with potential buyers [46][48] - **Capital Structure**: The company has restructured its capital, with a clean balance sheet and no current debt, but convertible notes previously posed challenges [55][59] Conclusion - **Investment Proposition**: 5E Advanced Materials presents a compelling opportunity in the boron market, with strong fundamentals supporting supply and demand dynamics, and a clear path to commercial production [74]
京东物流-非交易路演要点:2025 年营收与利润稳步增长,聚焦供应链与国际化业务, 买入
2025-05-22 15:48
更多资料加入知识星球:水木调研纪要 关注公众号:水木Alpha We hosted JD Logistics CFO Mr. Hao Wu and the Investor Relations team in our Hong Kong office in the past week post its 1Q25 results. Key investor focuses/topics discussed include: 1) Strategic balance between top-line growth and profitability in 2025: The company note strategic priority remains improving service competitiveness instead of pursuing absolute profit, with unchanged target of double-digit revenue growth and mid-single digit profit growth for 2025. 2) Saw heighte ...