Today: 30 April 2026

Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Mobile subscriptions in Afghanistan reached nearly 100% by 2021, but Taliban rule since August 2021 stalled fiber rollout and connectivity projects. Internet penetration fell from 22.9% in 2022 to 18.4% in 2024. Taliban authorities blocked 23.4 million websites, banned TikTok and PUBG, and increased censorship. MTN plans to exit the market; fixed broadband speeds remain among the world’s slowest.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Over 4,200 ISPs operated in Ukraine as of August 2024, with Kyivstar holding 19% market share. Starlink received an operator license in April 2022 and had about 42,000 terminals by 2023. Median fixed broadband speed was 74–84 Mbps; mobile, 24–43 Mbps. Around 29.6 million Ukrainians used the internet in 2023, or 79% of the population.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Mozambique

Internet Access in Mozambique

Tmcel is restructuring to avoid bankruptcy after accumulating over $400 million in debt. Vodacom Mozambique holds about half the mobile market and launched the country's first limited 5G service in Maputo in 2023. By early 2024, there were 18.91 million active mobile SIMs, covering roughly 55% of the population. Fixed-line broadband remains rare, and about one-third of Mozambicans lack mobile broadband coverage.
23 February 2025
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Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Libya had 12.4 million active mobile connections by June 2023, about 179% of its population. State firms dominate the sector, with Libyana and Al-Madar Al-Jadeed covering most of the country’s 4G users. Fixed broadband remains limited at 326,000 subscriptions in 2022. Libya ranked 161st of 179 countries for mobile speed in 2023, with median downloads of 8–16 Mbps.
16 February 2025
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Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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  • Textron Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates Amid Market Underperformance
    April 30, 2026, 9:20 AM EDT. Textron (TXT) reported first-quarter earnings of $1.28 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.17, marking a 9.40% earnings surprise. Revenues reached $3.31 billion, exceeding the $3.25 billion estimate. Despite positive earnings and revenue beats, Textron shares have fallen 13.4% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500's 8.6% decline. The aerospace and defense maker's near-term outlook remains mixed, with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting expected performance in line with the market. Consensus estimates forecast $1.46 EPS and $3.61 billion revenue for next quarter. Industry challenges persist, with Aerospace - Defense ranking in the lower 41% of Zacks industries, weighing on stock momentum. Management's upcoming commentary will be crucial for assessing future guidance and investor sentiment.

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US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

30 April 2026
The U.S. dollar fell Thursday after first-quarter GDP growth missed forecasts and core inflation accelerated, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The Dollar Index dropped 0.59% to 98.33, with the dollar hitting session lows against the yen after Japanese officials hinted at intervention. The Fed held rates steady Wednesday but showed division over future cuts. U.S. GDP grew at a 2.0% annualized rate, while core PCE inflation jumped to 4.3%.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

30 April 2026
Qualcomm shares rose 10.3% premarket Thursday after CEO Cristiano Amon said the smartphone market had bottomed and highlighted progress in data-center chips. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion, with handset revenue down 13% but automotive up 38%. The Q3 forecast missed Wall Street estimates. Qualcomm expects chip sales to Chinese handset makers to recover after Q3.
Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Forecast as Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Keep Weight-Loss Boom Alive

Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Forecast as Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Keep Weight-Loss Boom Alive

30 April 2026
Eli Lilly raised its 2026 revenue forecast by $2 billion after first-quarter sales jumped 56% to $19.8 billion, driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound, which brought in $12.8 billion. Adjusted earnings reached $8.55 per share. The company cited strong demand but noted lower realized prices and competition from Novo Nordisk remain risks. Foundayo, Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 pill, launched in April but was not included in the quarter’s results.
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