The DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a compact vlogging camera with advanced stabilization and 4K recording, is now available at a 27% discount on Amazon, reduced from $799 to $585, making it an attractive option for content creators seeking high-quality footage and expandable storage.
Panasonic's S1 II is praised as a top creator camera with excellent 6K RAW video and stabilization, but it is expensive compared to competitors like Nikon Z6 III and Panasonic's own S1 IIe, which offer similar features at lower prices.
China's economy shows signs of stabilization, driven primarily by its export sector, while domestic consumption remains weak due to a property market slump. This comes as the global economy anticipates potential impacts from policies associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Steward Health Care has announced a financing deal to stabilize its operations, including the resumption of elective cases, amidst mounting financial struggles. The company is considering transferring one or more hospitals to other operators and has received bids in a merger and acquisition process to bring in an equity partner. Steward Health Care is facing demands for unpaid rent and lawsuits alleging failure to pay for goods and services at some of its locations. The company spokesperson cited the COVID-19 pandemic's impact and stated that Steward is working on an action plan to strengthen its liquidity and continue providing healthcare services.
Senators Mitt Romney and Joe Manchin have introduced a bill to create a bipartisan commission aimed at stabilizing the US national debt. The proposed commission, consisting of lawmakers and outside experts, would produce a report by May 2025 outlining specific steps to stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratio and improve federal trust fund solvency. The bill has garnered support from a group of senators across party lines. Critics argue that a debt commission is unnecessary and could jeopardize programs like Social Security, while fiscal conservatives see it as an opportunity to address the country's fiscal challenges.
Natural gas markets are attempting to stabilize after a rough week, with the upcoming winter season expected to drive up demand. Europe is facing a gas shortage due to issues with Russian gas, pipeline sabotage, and political disruptions in Western Africa. As a result, the solution for Europe will likely be to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States. If the winter is cold, natural gas prices are expected to spike. Traders are advised to exercise caution and avoid excessive leverage due to the market's sensitivity to weather reports.
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, has decided to keep its benchmark loan rates unchanged for September, signaling stability in the country's economy after recent policy support measures. The one-year loan prime rate remains at 3.45%, while the five-year benchmark loan rate stands at 4.2%. This decision aligns with economists' expectations and follows the PBOC's steady medium-term policy rate and a recent cut in reserve requirement ratio requirements for all banks.
San Francisco's Millennium Tower, a $350 million luxury building, continues to sink and tilt despite efforts to stabilize it. The tower has sunk 16 inches since its opening in 2009 and is currently leaning more than 29 inches at the northwest corner. The building's sinking has caused leaking and crumbling walls in the facility's below-ground parking garage. Engineers are now planning to secure the foundation of the building to 12 pilings sunk along Fremont Street that will bear the partial weight of the building load.
DocuSign's stock is on the rise as the e-signatures company shows signs of stabilization from a postpandemic slowdown. Its longer-term prospects could be strengthened by artificial intelligence, but the company is not threatened by ChatGPT.
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China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang emphasized the need to stabilize Sino-U.S. relations after a series of "erroneous words and deeds" disrupted the positive momentum of the relationship. Qin urged the US to improve its handling of the Taiwan issue and stop undermining the "one China" principle. The US-Taiwan relationship remains the thorniest issue in Sino-U.S. ties. The tension between the two superpowers eased in November when U.S. and Chinese leaders Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met at a G20 summit in Indonesia and pledged more frequent dialogue.
Researchers at the University of Wyoming have discovered that proteins from tardigrades can be used to stabilize an important pharmaceutical used to treat people with hemophilia and other conditions without the need for refrigeration. The pharmaceutical, known as human blood clotting Factor VIII, is critical in treating patients with genetic disease and instances of extreme bleeding, but is inherently unstable. The researchers believe the same thing can be done with other biologics, such as vaccines, antibodies, stem cells, blood and blood products, and that this will be beneficial for global health initiatives in remote or developing parts of the world.
US bank deposit outflows have stabilized, with some reversing, and are unrelated to Credit Suisse's problems, according to an anonymous US official. US banks have limited exposure to Credit Suisse, and regulators are in touch with Swiss counterparts on the situation. The stabilization is attributed to systemic protection guarantees and new Fed facilities that allow banks to access liquidity to cover outflows.