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WLTH INVESTOR NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Wealthfront

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Wealthfront To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their OptionsIf you suffered significant losses in Wealthfront stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).[You may also click here for additional information]NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Bell Clerical workers secure wage gains and job protections in new collective agreement

TORONTO and MONTREAL, Jan. 23, 2026 /CNW/ - Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Bell. The contract, effective December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029, delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. Full story available on Benzinga.com

Is China’s economic policy too cautious?

SEOUL — In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Pairing the powerful and lively horse with the element of fire yields a symbol of intensity, vitality and forward momentum. But, the wisdom goes, the fire horse must not allow its determination to give way to recklessness. Likewise, the tension between balance and dynamism will define Chinese economic policy in the year ahead.By conventional measures, China’s performance exceeded expectations in 2025. Manufacturing output held firm and exports expanded, despite renewed trade tensions with the United States. China also avoided financial instability, even as the property downturn persisted for a fifth year. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to have reached 5 percent for the year.These indicators highlight the Chinese economy’s enduring resilience, which is underpinned by deep-rooted structural strengths. China accounts for roughly 30 percent of global manufacturing value-added, and its firms dominate supply chains in electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels and a range of advanced industrial inputs. China’s adaptability also helps: when the US hiked tariffs and tightened export restrictions, Chinese exporters redirected shipments toward Europe, Southeast Asia and the Global South, often overcoming complex logistical challenges.But resilience is not the same as momentum, and China remains beset by acute imbalances that are constraining economic growth. While China’s trade surplus — which now exceeds $1 trillion — may look like something to boast about, it underscores the economy’s enduring dependence on external demand to offset weak domestic consumption.Persistent deflationary pressures reinforce this imbalance. Producer prices have been falling for more than three years, owing to chronic excess capacity — a symptom of the demand shortfall at home. Deflation enhances the competitiveness of Chinese exports, but erodes corporate profitability and increases debt burdens.China’s leaders are well aware of these dynamics. That is why they indicated at last month’s Central Economic Work Conference that they plan to emphasize caution over ambition in 2026. According to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), “high-quality development,” stability and risk management will take precedence over headline growth targets.Boosting domestic consumption will be a top priority, but it will be pursued in a measured way, using tools like targeted subsidies and service-sector expansion. Likewise, rather than devising radical strategies to reverse the property-market downturn, the authorities will seek to manage it by absorbing inventory and offering selective financial support.China’s macro stance will remain expansionary in form, but conservative in intent, aimed at stemming the decline in growth, rather than igniting a new growth cycle. Fiscal and monetary expansion will occur within strict boundaries, resulting in policy-supported (not self-sustaining) GDP growth of around 4.5 percent this year.China’s leaders also recognize the deeper structural constraints on the economy, though these will be more difficult to address. Consider overcapacity. The government has highlighted the dangers of “involution” — competition so fierce that it often comes at the expense of profits — but decisive consolidation would entail bankruptcies and job losses, raising the risk of a social and political backlash.The demographic challenge is even more intractable. After decades of strict family-planning rules, China’s population is shrinking fast, and the government’s embrace of pronatalist policies has done little to reverse this trend. Given high barriers to increased fertility, China’s demographic profile may well amount to a binding constraint on long-term growth.Geopolitics complicates matters further. In fact, China’s export strength has become something of a strategic liability, as indicated by growing friction with Europe and other advanced economies. While tensions with the US have been “managed,” they are far from resolved, and US President Donald Trump’s positions can change on a dime. As shown by the Trump administration’s Jan. 3 attack on Venezuela — whose ties with China included preferential oil access — even actions that are not directed at China can have major economic effects, and China’s capacity to protect its partners from US aggression is limited.With the US retaining considerable influence over China’s strategic environment, China’s geopolitical room for maneuver is narrower than its apparent economic leverage might seem to indicate. While unification with Taiwan remains a key goal of Chinese President Xi Jinping, any military escalation would entail very high costs.Even Xi’s goal of making China a “moderately developed” economy by 2035 might be out of reach, as this would require sustained GDP growth per capita that is rarely achieved at China’s current income level. Countries that have made it to the top of the development ladder, such as Japan and the Asian “tigers” (South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore), did so under very different demographic and geopolitical conditions. China’s shift from rigid numerical targets to more qualitative objectives suggests that this, too, is clear to its leaders. The old growth model has largely run its course.China’s leaders are right to pursue a measured strategy, based on realistic expectations. But they must not be so cautious that they entrench the imbalances that will limit long-term growth for the sake of short-term stability. They must make the most of the economy’s considerable strength to address the challenges ahead with shrewdness, boldness and flexibility. The balance they strike between consumption and exports, state control and market discipline, and power projection and peaceful coexistence will be decisive.Resilience has bought China time. What it does with that time will determine whether 2026 marks the beginning of a durable transition or a process of economic erosion, with today’s pressures hardening into permanent constraints on China’s future prospects.Lee Jong-Wha is a professor of economics at Korea University, former chief economist at the Asian Development Bank and former senior adviser for international economic affairs to the president of South Korea.Copyright: Project Syndicate, 2026www.project-syndicate.org

Dogecoin Is A ‘Client-Statement Risk’ For Advisers, ETF Experts Say

Dogecoin’s attempt to join the institutional ETF lineup is running into a basic problem: institutions may not want it. In a Jan. 22 conversation on the Crypto Prime podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart and host Nate Geraci who is also the President of NovaDius Wealth Management said spot Dogecoin ETFs have attracted “near zero” demand so far, an outcome they tied to who typically buys DOGE, and how financial advisers think about reputational risk inside client portfolios. The Dogecoin datapoint landed inside a broader discussion about a crowded crypto ETF pipeline. Seyffart said his running tally of crypto ETF filings has climbed “over 150 unquestionably,” with many products spanning spot and derivatives, income overlays, buffers, and multi-asset structures. The surge, he argued, looks like issuers “throw[ing] the spaghetti at the wall” in 2026. Dogecoin ETF Reality Check But volume of filings doesn’t guarantee demand, and Dogecoin is the clearest example offered of that gap thus far. Pressed on which existing products stood out, Seyffart said “nothing really stands out,” before singling out Dogecoin as the exception, precisely because it has not resonated. Related Reading: Dogecoin Flirts With An Inverse Head And Shoulders: $0.15 Break Is The Trigger “The real honest answer is like nothing really stands out to me [...] honestly if I have to pick one thing that kind of stands out, it’s probably that the Doge ETFs have gotten almost no interest whatsoever,” he said. He added that while some newer altcoin products have done “decently well,” Dogecoin has not. My conversation w/ @JSeyff on current state of crypto ETFs... We discuss: -Crypto ETF sentiment -150+ crypto-related ETF filings -Morgan Stanley crypto ETFs -BlackRock’s next move -Index & active crypto ETFs -Recent flows -What’s nexthttps://t.co/2TzJAnKXuK via @CryptoPrimePod pic.twitter.com/mtDuuDirB7 — Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) January 22, 2026 Seyffart and Geraci converged on a demand thesis: the marginal buyer of DOGE likely already has the tooling and habit set to buy it directly, rather than through an ETF wrapper. “I remember talking to the guys at Bitwise. I was like, I don’t think anyone’s going to buy this,” Seyffart said. “But maybe I’m wrong. I’ve been wrong plenty of times before. But I mean, literally no one has bought like the Doge ETFs [...] I had pretty low expectations, but I thought maybe they could get to a point where they’re slightly profitable.” Seyffart pointed to Bitwise’s product—ticker BWOW—as an early scoreboard: “it’s under a million in assets right now,” he said, calling that “near zero demand.” He cautioned the funds are still new, noting the Bitwise product launched at the end of November, but framed the initial traction as “very minuscule.” Geraci’s explanation was blunter: ”The people who buy that, in general, these are degens and they already know how to access this. They already have digital wallets. They don’t need an ETF to access this [...]. And I think that’s going to be a lot of these other coins that are much further down the market cap spectrum.” Related Reading: Dogecoin Foundation-Backed ETF Launches On Nasdaq As Analysts Call For Massive DOGE Rally Geraci argued Dogecoin faces an additional headwind that doesn’t show up in crypto-native narratives but matters in the ETF market: advisers. “The other aspect here [...] is what I call client statement risk,” Geraci said. “So financial advisors, they’re the biggest driver of ETF flows. And so let’s take Dogecoin as an example [...] If you’re a financial adviser and you have a Dogecoin ETF show up on a client statement [...] it’s like a flashing red light saying, ‘Please fire me and go find another adviser.’” That framing matters because the episode repeatedly returned to distribution realities. Seyffart said he’s most excited about basket and index-style crypto ETFs, in part because advisers don’t want to “pick those winners and losers” across a growing long tail of assets. In Geraci’s view, a basket is the “easy button” for professional allocators who want crypto exposure without underwriting each token’s story or defending it to clients. Seyffart also suggested “what the actual chain is doing” can shape adviser appetite, contrasting niche infrastructure plays such as Chainlink, which he described as connecting DeFi and TradFi, against meme assets like DOGE, which he implied may be less “appetizing” for ETF buyers. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.12479. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

"It will benefit so many families": Children at Royal Preston Hospital gifted VR sets by MedEquip4kids

Children at Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) have been gifted virtual reality headsets by a national charity.

Ireland's Ambitious Targets to Achieve 80% of Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources by 2030

As the global community intensifies efforts to combat climate change, Ireland has positioned itself at the forefront of the renewable energy transition with one of Europe's most ambitious targets. The nation aims to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, a remarkable leap from its current renewable energy portfolio. This bold commitment represents not merely an environmental aspiration but a comprehensive transformation of Ireland's energy infrastructure, economy, and societal approach to sustainability. With less than a decade to achieve this target, the journey ahead is laden with both unprecedented opportunities and formidable challenges.The Context Behind Ireland's Renewable Energy AmbitionsIreland's commitment to renewable energy stems from both international obligations and domestic imperatives. As a signatory to the Paris Agreement and a member of the European Union, Ireland faces mounting pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition away from fossil fuels. The EU's revised Renewable Energy Directive has set binding targets for member states, and Ireland's 80% electricity target exceeds the minimum requirements, demonstrating genuine climate leadership.Beyond international commitments, Ireland faces particular vulnerabilities to climate change. Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities, changing weather patterns affect agriculture—a cornerstone of the Irish economy—and increased flooding poses risks to infrastructure and human safety. The 2019 Climate Action Plan, which first outlined the 80% renewable electricity target, acknowledged these risks whilst recognising the economic opportunities inherent in the energy transition.Ireland's historical dependence on imported fossil fuels has also created energy security concerns. Approximately 70% of Ireland's energy needs have traditionally been met through imports, exposing the nation to price volatility and supply disruptions. Developing indigenous renewable energy resources offers a pathway toward greater energy independence and price stability, insulating Irish consumers and businesses from international energy market fluctuations.Current State of Renewable Energy in IrelandAs of 2023, renewable sources account for approximately 40% of Ireland's electricity generation, demonstrating substantial progress yet highlighting the scale of transformation required to reach 80% by 2030. Wind energy dominates Ireland's renewable portfolio, contributing the lion's share of clean electricity. The country's geographical position on the Atlantic edge of Europe provides exceptional wind resources, both onshore and offshore, which have been increasingly harnessed over the past two decades.Onshore wind farms currently generate the majority of Ireland's renewable electricity, with over 4,000 megawatts of installed capacity spread across the Irish landscape. These installations range from small community projects to large wind farms housing dozens of turbines. Solar energy, whilst less developed due to Ireland's famously cloudy climate, has experienced rapid growth in recent years as technology improvements and cost reductions have enhanced viability according to PV Generation. Hydroelectric power, primarily from older installations, contributes a modest but stable percentage, whilst biomass and other renewable sources play supplementary roles.The electricity grid infrastructure, managed by EirGrid, has undergone significant modernisation to accommodate variable renewable generation. However, considerable upgrades remain necessary to handle the anticipated increase in renewable capacity whilst maintaining grid stability and reliability.Offshore Wind: The Cornerstone of Ireland's StrategyOffshore wind development represents the centrepiece of Ireland's plan to achieve 80% renewable electricity. The government has identified offshore wind as the most scalable renewable resource capable of delivering the gigawatts of new capacity required. Ireland's offshore wind potential is extraordinary, with some estimates suggesting the Atlantic waters could theoretically generate far more electricity than the nation consumes.The Marine Planning and Development Management Bill has established a regulatory framework for offshore renewable energy development, streamlining the previously cumbersome planning process. The government aims to deliver at least 7 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030, sufficient to power millions of homes and businesses. The inaugural auction for offshore renewable energy projects, conducted in 2023, marked a watershed moment, with multiple projects awarded contracts that will bring several gigawatts of new capacity online this decade.Offshore wind offers advantages beyond onshore developments, including stronger and more consistent wind resources, reduced visual impact on landscapes, and the potential for larger installations. Floating offshore wind technology, particularly suited to Ireland's deep Atlantic waters, presents exciting possibilities for the latter part of this decade and beyond. Several demonstration projects exploring floating wind technology are in development stages, positioning Ireland as a potential leader in this emerging sector.Solar Energy and Diversification EffortsWhilst wind energy dominates headlines, solar power development has accelerated remarkably despite Ireland's reputation for overcast conditions. Modern photovoltaic panels generate electricity efficiently even in diffuse light conditions, making solar viable in Irish climates. The Microgeneration Support Scheme, launched in recent years, has incentivised homeowners and businesses to install solar panels, with surplus electricity sold back to the grid.Large-scale solar farms have emerged across Ireland, with planning applications and approvals increasing substantially. These installations, combined with distributed rooftop solar systems, are expected to contribute several gigawatts to Ireland's renewable capacity by 2030. Solar energy provides valuable diversification within the renewable portfolio, generating power during daylight hours when wind resources may be less predictable.Hydroelectric potential, whilst largely already exploited, sees continued interest in small-scale and run-of-river projects that minimise environmental disruption. Energy from waste, biogas, and biomass facilities contribute renewable baseload generation, complementing variable wind and solar resources. This diversification enhances grid stability and resilience, reducing dependence on any single technology.Grid Infrastructure and Energy Storage ChallengesAchieving 80% renewable electricity generation demands revolutionary changes to Ireland's electricity grid. The variable nature of wind and solar generation—fluctuating with weather conditions rather than demand patterns—presents unprecedented technical challenges. EirGrid's ambitious grid development programme includes strengthening transmission networks, installing smart grid technologies, and deploying synchronous compensators to maintain grid stability with high renewable penetration.Energy storage emerges as perhaps the most critical component of the renewable energy puzzle. Battery storage facilities can absorb excess renewable generation during windy or sunny periods and discharge electricity when renewable output diminishes. Several large-scale battery storage projects have received approval or commenced construction, with hundreds of megawatts of storage capacity planned by 2030. Pumped hydro storage, where water is pumped uphill during excess generation periods and released through turbines when needed, offers another solution, though suitable locations are geographically limited.Interconnection with neighbouring electricity systems provides additional flexibility. Enhanced interconnectors with Great Britain and proposed connections to France and continental Europe enable Ireland to export surplus renewable electricity and import power when domestic generation falls short. These connections transform Ireland from an isolated electricity system into part of a broader European grid, facilitating renewable integration.Economic Implications and Investment RequirementsIreland's renewable energy transition represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in the nation's history. Estimates suggest tens of billions of euros must be invested in renewable generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and energy storage by 2030. This investment flows from diverse sources including private sector developers, institutional investors, and public sector commitments.The economic opportunities extend well beyond construction activities. Manufacturing facilities producing turbine components, operations and maintenance services, and engineering consultancies are expanding to service the growing renewable sector. Ports are being upgraded to handle massive offshore wind components, creating employment in coastal communities. Academic institutions and research centres are developing expertise in renewable energy technologies, grid management, and energy systems integration.However, electricity prices remain a contentious consideration. Whilst renewable energy costs have decreased dramatically, the infrastructure investments, grid upgrades, and support mechanisms require funding, typically through electricity bills or taxation. Balancing the transition's costs against long-term benefits of energy security, price stability, and climate action presents ongoing political challenges.Social and Environmental ConsiderationsThe renewable energy expansion has not proceeded without controversy. Onshore wind farms have faced opposition from communities concerned about visual impacts, noise, and property values. Planning processes have become battlegrounds where renewable energy imperatives clash with local concerns. The government has sought to address these tensions through improved consultation processes, community benefit schemes, and more rigorous planning standards.Offshore wind development, whilst less visually intrusive, raises questions about marine ecosystem impacts, fishing industry concerns, and maritime spatial planning. Environmental assessments scrutinise potential effects on seabirds, marine mammals, and fish populations. Balancing renewable energy development with environmental protection requires careful project design, strategic site selection, and ongoing monitoring.The just transition concept has gained prominence, acknowledging that workers in fossil fuel industries and peat harvesting face employment disruption. Retraining programmes, transition supports, and regional development initiatives aim to ensure these communities benefit from the renewable energy economy rather than bearing disproportionate costs.The Road Ahead: Challenges and OpportunitiesWith 2030 rapidly approaching, Ireland's 80% renewable electricity target remains achievable but demands sustained political commitment, continued investment, and public support. Supply chain constraints, skilled labour shortages, and planning delays pose risks to timely project delivery. The recent global disruptions affecting supply chains and inflation have highlighted vulnerabilities in renewable energy deployment.Nevertheless, Ireland's progress demonstrates that ambitious renewable energy targets can drive transformative change. Each operational wind farm, solar installation, and grid upgrade brings the 80% target closer to reality. The knowledge, infrastructure, and industrial capacity being developed position Ireland advantageously for the even more challenging targets beyond 2030, when decarbonisation must extend beyond electricity to heating, transport, and industry.Ireland's renewable energy journey offers lessons for nations worldwide grappling with climate imperatives. With determination, investment, and innovation, the transition toward clean electricity generation is not merely feasible but inevitable. As turbines spin off Ireland's coasts and solar panels glisten across its landscapes, the Emerald Isle is demonstrating that small nations can lead the global renewable energy revolution.

Voluntary recall of 125cc Hybrid scooter models by Yamaha

As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering safe and high-quality products, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) has initiated a voluntary recall campaign for 3,06,635 units of its 125cc scooter...

Chorley car security firm that partners with BMW, Subaru and Yamaha announces takeover expansion

A Chorley-based vehicle security business that works with global car manufacturers has announced a big expansion.

This charger made alkaline batteries completely unnecessary for me in 2026

The Xtar L8 Box can power eight batteries simultaneously, is compatible with both AA and AAA types, and charges via USB-C.

Geely Starray EM-i: UK Powertrain Details Confirmed

The Geely Starray EM-i Super Hybrid PHEV SUV is poised to redefine the hybrid vehicle market in the UK. By seamlessly integrating advanced electric and petrol technologies, this family-focused SUV offers a compelling combination of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Designed to cater to the needs of modern drivers transitioning to greener transportation, the Starray EM-i [...]The post Geely Starray EM-i: UK Powertrain Details Confirmed appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Antimony Market 2026 Industry Size, Key Vendors, Growth Drivers, Opportunity, Forecast to 2032

Market OverviewQY Research Inc., A global market research and consulting firm, has announced the release of its latest 2026 report titled "Antimony - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032." The report provides a data-driven analysis