Chairman and CEO Emil Malak Affirms Commitment to Antitrust Path Forward, Citing Alleged Market Exclusion and Suppression of Standalone Wi-Fi CallingNewly published article on CEOCFO Magazine WACO, Texas, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VoIP-Pal.com Inc. (OTCQB: VPLM), announces the filing of a new federal antitrust lawsuit against Google, Apple, and Samsung. The complaint also names AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile as co-conspirators in what VoIP-Pal alleges is a coordinated effort to suppress lawful competit ...

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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the sales performance and customer preferences for the BYD Song PLUS DMI, highlighting its competitive pricing and market challenges faced against other models like Song L and Galaxy Starship 7 [1][10]. Sales Performance - In a local three-tier city, the dealership sold approximately 130 vehicles last month, with 21 units of Song PLUS sold, indicating a significant interest in this model [2]. - The most popular configuration is the non-intelligent 112KM Honor version, primarily in gray, accounting for about 50% of the sales [2][11]. - Discounts for the non-intelligent version are around 25,000, while the intelligent version sees discounts of about 20,000, reflecting a trend of decreasing prices over the past two months [9]. Customer Demographics - Buyers of the Song PLUS are diverse, primarily using the vehicle for family purposes, with no distinct demographic trends observed [3][18]. - The article mentions a case where a customer initially interested in Song PLUS ended up purchasing from a competing dealership, indicating the competitive nature of the market [5]. Competitive Landscape - The Song PLUS faces stiff competition from models like Song L DMI and Galaxy Starship 7, with the latter gaining more traction among consumers [10]. - The dealership is experiencing intense competition, with sales teams under pressure to outperform each other, leading to a "cutthroat" environment [10]. Customer Preferences and Feedback - The most sought-after configurations are the 112 Honor type, with gray and white being the preferred colors [11]. - The least popular model is the 160KM flagship version, which struggles to sell even with significant discounts [12]. - Customers have expressed dissatisfaction regarding fuel efficiency and tire noise, indicating areas for improvement in the vehicle's performance [18]. Financial Aspects - Maintenance costs for the Song PLUS are estimated to be between 400-500, with the first service required at 5,000 hybrid kilometers or six months [19]. - The article notes that there are various financing options available, including high-interest bank loans with incentives [14]. Additional Considerations - The article mentions that trade-in subsidies are available, with 10,000 for the model and 8,000 for non-model vehicles, which can be combined with national and provincial subsidies [20].

10 June 2025 | 7:14AM HKT China Online Travel Agencies JD's reported entry into travel booking industry. Analysis on economics and potential impact on OTAs Media (news link) reported that JD is expanding into the travel and hospitality booking industry by providing its users competitive pricing on airfares and hotel room bookings. Highlighting its commitment, the company is reportedly beefing up its business development team by recruiting staff/talent from other OTAs with as much as 2-3x more salaries. We n ...

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Core Insights - Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares have gained 12.7% in the current quarter after a decline of over 30% from its January peak of $616, reflecting strong fundamentals despite tariff concerns [1][8] - The company continues to lead the robotic-assisted surgery market with robust revenue growth and increasing procedure volumes, while focusing on technology advancement and international expansion [2][3] Financial Performance and Revenue Growth - ISRG reported Q1 2025 revenues of $2.25 billion, a 19.2% year-over-year increase, with 85% of total earnings coming from recurring revenues [3][8] - Earnings per share (EPS) grew by 20% to $1.81, with an operating margin of 34.1%, although a decline in operating margin is anticipated for 2025 due to increased depreciation and a higher mix of lower-margin products [3][8] Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Despite a recent share price decline, ISRG's stock has outperformed the Zacks Medical-Instruments industry, which has seen an 8.6% decline year-to-date [4] - The company faces increasing competition from larger players like Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson, with Medtronic seeking FDA clearance for its own robotic-assisted surgery system [15] Growth Drivers - Revenue growth in Q1 was driven by strong da Vinci procedure volumes and growth in Ion and SP procedures, supported by strategic price increases to offset inflation [7][8] - The adoption of the da Vinci 5 system is expected to boost sales, with international expansion efforts gaining momentum, including recent clearances in Australia and China [9][10] Tariff and Economic Challenges - ISRG anticipates a 170 basis point gross margin headwind in 2025 due to global tariffs, primarily from U.S.-China trade tensions and European retaliatory tariffs [13][14] - Recent policy shifts have reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, which may help mitigate some cost pressures [14] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to market its da Vinci products directly in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, with an investment of EUR 290 million to strengthen customer relationships [12] - Manufacturing expansion is underway with new facilities in California, Germany, and Bulgaria to support scalable production [12]

作者： Michael Rothschild（威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校），Joseph Stiglitz（斯坦福大学和牛津万灵学院） 原文链接： https://www.jstor.org/stable/1885326 本期看点： ●即使存在少量信息不完全也可能对竞争市场产生重大影响，传统竞争分析中的 单一价格均衡不可 行 ，而市场均衡若存在，则是由同时规定 价格与数量的合同 构成。 声明：本系列文章基于原期刊目录和摘要内容整理而得，仅限于读者交流学习。如有侵权，请联系 删除。 本文基于以下论文整理而得： Rothschild, M., & Stiglitz, J. (1976). Equilibrium in Competitive Insurance Markets: an Essay on the Economics of Imperfect Information. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 90(4), 629–649. ●高风险个体的存在对低风险个体产生了负外部性，即它导致低风险客户受损，但高风险客户并未 因此而变得更富有。 ●若个体能自愿或被强制披露信 ...

4 June 2025 | 7:59PM HKT China Logistics Intense price competition to further weigh on express profitability; Buy integrated players SF/JDL & leader ZTO Our China express delivery coverage concluded 1Q25 results with better-than-expected volumes yet widened year-on-year declines in economy parcel ASPs, leading to group GP/EBIT yoy declines for most franchise-based express delivery names, while integrated full-service logistics service providers delivered relative earnings strength/resilience (SF 1Q EBIT +20 ...

Core Viewpoint - Axon Enterprise faces increasing competition from Motorola Solutions, which has announced a $4.4 billion acquisition of Silvus Technologies, a company specializing in Mission-Critical Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) technology, potentially impacting Axon's growth and expansion plans [1][2][10]. Company Overview - Axon Enterprise's stock is currently priced at $743.63, with a P/E ratio of 192.15 and a price target of $652.73, indicating a moderate buy rating among analysts [1][7]. - The company has seen its revenues more than double from 2021 to 2024, reaching nearly $2.1 billion in total revenue for 2024 [2][5]. Competitive Landscape - Motorola Solutions, which generates approximately 70% of its revenue from public safety customers, is a significant competitor to Axon, particularly in the body camera and AI-powered analytics technology space [4][5]. - The acquisition of Silvus Technologies is expected to enhance Motorola's capabilities in high-bandwidth secure mobile data and video, which could provide a competitive edge over Axon [6][8]. Market Dynamics - Axon's Axon Respond technology allows for live video streaming through body cameras, but it relies on LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity, which may limit its effectiveness in areas with poor infrastructure compared to Motorola's MANET technology [8][9]. - While the immediate impact of Motorola's acquisition on Axon may be limited, it could restrict Axon's growth potential in the broader $129 billion total addressable market [10]. Future Outlook - Analysts project a 12-month stock price forecast for Axon at $652.73, suggesting a potential downside of 12.22% from the current price [7]. - The company primarily serves U.S. state and local law enforcement agencies, which may have better access to fixed communication infrastructure, potentially mitigating the impact of Motorola's new technology [9].

International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker expects global smartphone shipments to grow 0.6% year over year to 1.24 billion in 2025.IDC cut the forecast from 2.3% growth in February due to high uncertainty, tariff volatility, and macroeconomic challenges leading to a slowdown in consumer spending.Growth will remain in the low single digits throughout the forecast period, with a five-year (2024-2029) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4% due to increasing smartphone pen ...