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Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

About 73,300 people in Kiribati used the internet as of January 2024, covering 54.4% of the population. The country relies entirely on satellite links for connectivity, with no submarine fiber cable in place. The East Micronesia Cable System is under construction and expected to connect Tarawa to Guam by 2025. Starlink has around 1,500 user terminals in South Tarawa, though not yet officially licensed.
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  • Cocoa Prices Rise on Smaller Global Surplus Outlook Amid Supply Concerns
    April 29, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT. Cocoa prices rose on Wednesday with July ICE NY cocoa up 0.89% and May ICE London cocoa climbing 0.88%, driven by forecasts of a smaller global surplus. StoneX cut its 2026/27 surplus estimate to 149,000 metric tonnes from 267,000 MT, citing El Niño risks to West African crops. Supply disruptions from the prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure boosted costs by raising fertilizer supply constraints, shipping rates, and fuel prices. However, weak chocolate demand in North America and Europe, with sales declines and reduced cocoa grindings, weighed negatively. Asian grindings bucked the trend with a 5.2% rise. Ivory Coast shipments remain stable, but Nigeria's production is expected to drop 11% in 2025/26, supporting prices. Drought conditions continue to threaten key West African producers, adding to supply concerns despite large current inventory levels.

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Vita Coco Stock Surges After COCO Earnings Beat and Coconut Water Demand Lifts 2026 Outlook

Vita Coco Stock Surges After COCO Earnings Beat and Coconut Water Demand Lifts 2026 Outlook

29 April 2026
Vita Coco shares jumped 27% Wednesday after first-quarter net sales rose 37% to $180 million, beating analyst expectations. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $720–$735 million and lifted adjusted EBITDA guidance. Diluted earnings reached $0.50 per share, up from $0.31 a year earlier. Gross margin improved to 39.9% despite higher logistics and tariff costs.
Marathon Petroleum Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Refining Margins Put Wall Street on Alert

Marathon Petroleum Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Refining Margins Put Wall Street on Alert

29 April 2026
Marathon Petroleum shares rose 3.2% to $240.05 Wednesday as investors anticipated its May 5 earnings report, following a surge in fuel margins during the first quarter. Phillips 66 and Valero also gained after posting stronger-than-expected results. Marathon’s Robinson refinery in Illinois began planned maintenance in March. U.S. gasoline prices hit $4.18 a gallon, the highest since 2022, according to AAA.
Why MaxLinear Stock Is Surging as AI Data-Center Demand Rewrites the Story

Why MaxLinear Stock Is Surging as AI Data-Center Demand Rewrites the Story

29 April 2026
MaxLinear shares rose about 34% to $69.58 on Wednesday after Loop Capital upgraded the stock and raised its target to $75. The surge followed a first-quarter report showing infrastructure revenue up 136% to become the company’s largest segment. Total revenue climbed 43% to $137.2 million. MaxLinear guided second-quarter revenue to $160–$170 million, citing strong demand for data-center optical products.
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