Custom bike projects often see owners entrust their machines to shops and patiently wait for the transformation. However, some enthusiasts crave a hands on experience to deepen their connection with their rides. Viktor Dikanchev, a Sofia resident, is one such individual. He co-created the custom scrambler pictured above with Krasimir Tananeev of The Box. While strolling through Sofia, Viktor stumbled upon a 1982 Yamaha XS400 and envisioned its potential as a custom build. He left a note for the owner expressing interest and quickly negotiated a purchase. The stock XS400’s outdated bodywork and underwhelming performance demanded a significant overhaul. Transforming…
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A new era of transportation is on the horizon, and South Florida and Puerto Rico are set to be at the forefront. UrbanLink Air Mobility will soon be offering a revolutionary mode of travel: the Viceroy seaglider. This electric, zero emissions vessel combines the best of both worlds, blending the capabilities of an aircraft with those of a boat. Its unique design allows it to take off from water, transition to hydrofoil mode, and then soar above the waves, offering a smooth and efficient journey. Viceroy Seaglider Set to Revolutionize Coastal Travel in South Florida and Puerto Rico (Regent) The…
(Bloomberg) — Oil futures posted their largest gain in more than a year last week. And the frenzy was even bigger in the options market.Most Read from BloombergAs traders fretted over the risk of a major price spike, the call skew on second-month West Texas Intermediate futures jumped to the highest since March 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked concerns that millions of barrels a day of oil from one of the world’s top producers would suddenly disappear from the market.In a stunning turnaround, hedge funds, commodity trading advisors and other money managers raced to reverse positions that in…
The Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer, EHang, has once again expanded its global footprint. Brazil, a leading nation in Latin American aviation, has become the latest country to welcome the company’s autonomous air taxi operations. A successful test flight of the EH216-S eVTOL in São Paulo marked a significant milestone in this partnership, paving the way for future commercial flights across the country. With Brazil joining EHang’s growing list of operational locations, the company’s dominance in the eVTOL market continues to solidify. The Chinese EH216-S made headlines as the first eVTOL to join the official fleet of…
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Trading in Asia kicks off on Monday with the global macro and market landscape suddenly appearing very different from how it looked on Friday, thanks to a set of U.S. employment figures that not even the most bullish of forecasters expected. The September non-farm payrolls report on Friday was unequivocally strong on all fronts, and throws into doubt the projected path for U.S. interest rates that investors – and perhaps the Fed too – had begun to settle on. The immediate shift in U.S. rate futures…
The benefits of factor investing as stand-alone strategies are well documented. Less well known is the positive impact factor strategies can have when they are added to institutional investors’ completion portfolios. By employing factor strategies at the plan level, asset owners can fine-tune their allocations to suit their specific objectives in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In this post, I will discuss how factor strategies can be effectively utilized within completion portfolios to enhance plan performance and risk control. The symbiotic nature of these two commonly pursued goals in institutional portfolios begs the question, “Why wouldn’t you include factor strategies in…
By Daniel Trotta and Bo Erickson (Reuters) – Florida on Sunday prepared for the state’s largest evacuation since 2017 as Tropical Storm Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico on its path toward Florida’s western coast, coming on the heels of the devastating Hurricane Helene. Milton was expected to reach hurricane strength by the time of its projected landfall on Wednesday morning, most likely hitting near the heavily populated Tampa Bay area, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. It had the potential to affect areas already wrecked by Helene, which made landfall further north on Sept. 26. Tropical storm-force winds…
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts while speaking about Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump, during a campaign event at a fire station, in Redford Charter Township, Michigan U.S., October 4, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersVice President Kamala Harris is slated to hit the media circuit in full force this week with a mix of interviews airing on conventional networks and alternative platforms to target a wide swath of voters.The Harris campaign’s media blitz is an effort to drown out former President Donald Trump in the final leg of the presidential race when undecided…
David Kelly, chief global strategist, JPMorgan Asset ManagementJPMorgan Asset ManagementIndexes have soared on strong economic data and a big rate cut from the Fed.Yet, as markets eye a soft landing, potential shocks pose a higher risk to investors, David Kelly says.He says Americans should dial back risk and position funds away from growth stocks and toward value.Strong economic data and a big rate cut last month have fueled bullish sentiment, but investors should be wary of adding more risk, according to JPMorgan Asset Management’s David Kelly.The firm’s chief global strategist says the promise of a soft landing has encouraged Americans…
This piece is part of Vital City’s exhaustive “Subway” issue. For all the content, click here.At the end of August, federal Judge George Daniels agreed to move forward with a class-action lawsuit challenging the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for failing to maintain subway elevators — a case that I, as a wheelchair user and lifelong New Yorker, helped bring to court more than seven years ago. It may not be obvious from the press release, but this ruling is a major step toward realizing the full promise of the milestone 2023 MTA settlement to build elevators in nearly every station.For disabled folks who struggle…