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Ikeda’s California Country Market was named the top pie shop in the USA Today reader poll, gaining national attention. U.S. stocks fell sharply after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged but signaled a more hawkish stance, with ServiceNow, SpaceX, Ford, and Rocket Companies among those declining. SpaceX dropped about 5%, losing ground to Amazon in market value. Coeur Mining fell 6.8% despite news it will join the S&P MidCap 400, while Coherent shares dropped even after U.S. funding news for its Texas plant. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed lower, with the Fed projecting higher rates and inflation into 2026. Vertiv shares rose 7% amid a focus on valuation in AI-infrastructure stocks. Nebius surged after acquiring Eigen AI and moving toward Nasdaq-100 inclusion. TD reached a 52-week high as Canadian banks outperformed. MP Materials rose 9% after G7 and Pentagon support for critical minerals. Coupang jumped 8.3% despite a $410 million privacy fine. Fermi gained 12.8% amid a boardroom battle. ASML rose over 4% on bullish AI chip equipment spending forecasts but faces risks from China export controls. Smartbird (formerly Allbirds) soared 50% after a CEO change and AI pivot. Rackspace jumped 33.8% on an AMD AI-compute deal. AT&T fell 3.8% as it announced a CFO transition. Applied Materials rose 6.7% after a Citi price target hike citing AI demand.
The State of Internet Access in Denmark: From Fiber to Satellite in 2025

The State of Internet Access in Denmark: From Fiber to Satellite in 2025

Fiber-to-the-premises reached 88% of Danish households by early 2024, up from 84% in mid-2023. 5G coverage hit 98% of populated areas, while rural fiber availability stood at 90.3% by mid-2023. TDC/Nuuday led fixed broadband with 48% market share in 2022; Norlys became No. 2 after acquiring Telia Denmark. The government allocated DKK 80 million in 2024 for rural broadband projects.
9 June 2025
Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

By 2025, only 17% of Austria’s 1.9 million fiber-ready homes have active subscriptions. Vienna has over 750,000 fiber connections available. A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta Telekom, and Drei/Tele2 dominate broadband, with A1 holding about 30–31% of fixed and 37% of mobile subscribers. 4G covers 99% of the population; 5G reached 85% by 2023, targeting full coverage by end of 2025.
31 May 2025
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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.
22 March 2025
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  • Lean Hog Futures See Mixed Trading as USDA Reports Higher National Base Price
    June 17, 2026, 7:13 PM EDT. Lean hog futures showed a mixed picture on Wednesday, with July contracts down 15 cents but others gaining up to 20 cents, reflecting bargain buying amid fluctuating demand. The USDA reported the national base hog price rose 18 cents to $97.75, while the pork carcass cutout value fell 80 cents to $94.77 per hundredweight. The CME Lean Hog Index edged down 16 cents to $91.93 on June 11. Federally inspected hog slaughter increased, with 476,000 head processed Wednesday and weekly totals surpassing last year by over 26,000. Markets will pause Friday for Juneteenth observance, with Thursday marking the final session of the week.

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Rivian cuts jobs by the hundreds; R2 launch adds to profit squeeze

Rivian cuts jobs by the hundreds; R2 launch adds to profit squeeze

18 June 2026
Rivian is cutting hundreds of jobs—less than 2% of its workforce—mainly in sales and marketing, just days after starting deliveries of its crucial, lower-priced R2 SUV; shares closed up 2% at $16.26 after earlier declines on layoff and R2 news, as investors weigh whether cost cuts can boost margins while Rivian targets 62,000-67,000 deliveries this year despite ongoing losses and rising R&D spending.
Trump Administration Agrees to $765 Million Exit From Invenergy Offshore Wind Leases

Trump Administration Agrees to $765 Million Exit From Invenergy Offshore Wind Leases

18 June 2026
Invenergy will receive $765 million from the Trump administration to terminate four offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to natural gas and geothermal projects, as part of a $2.6 billion federal shift away from offshore wind—an approach already facing legal challenges and raising concerns over grid reliability and climate goals in coastal states.
Ikeda’s voted top pie shop by USA Today, lifting Auburn retailers

Ikeda’s voted top pie shop by USA Today, lifting Auburn retailers

18 June 2026
Ikeda’s California Country Market scored its first national recognition as USA Today’s reader-voted Best Pie Shop, giving the Auburn-based business a timely boost in national attention as summer travel peaks, but the win’s impact depends on whether the surge in customers can be sustained amid increased pressure on staff and operations.
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