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+4 Nicole Hardy Beating the top human forecasters on Metaculus shows this approach could help with tricky geopolitical calls that pure models miss.+3 Maya Lindstrom Seeing derivatives volume hit 1.4 trillion already shows real demand, the subsidies from banks are probably helping smaller firms join in.
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+2 Nicole Hardy for IND readiness is a long runway. Hope that $77.5M actually lasts that far with no revenue coming in.On X · @PeterObi Peter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic Transformation Former presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive. 2,427 likes · 8m Fifth Third Boosts Semtech Stake to 22,970 Shares Finance — Jul 21, 2026 Semtech Corporation drew notable activity from several large investors in Q1, with Fifth Third Bancorp boosting its stake by 2,380.6% to 22,970 shares worth about $1.77 million, while Andar Capital Management HK Ltd increased its holdings and WCM Investment Management LLC trimmed its position. Other participants included Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, IFP Advisors Inc, Sound Income Strategies LLC, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC, and NewEdge Advisors LLC, and analysts published updated price targets or ratings on Semtech as part of ongoing investment activity.
On X · @PeterObiPeter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic TransformationFormer presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive.
