The era of free AI training data is over. Reddit $RDDT charges millions for API access. The New York Times sued. Publishers are blocking scrapers. Even if AI companies could still vacuum up the public internet, they’re running into a bigger problem: they need different kinds of data entirely for the next leap in abilities. Large language models were built by scraping text and images from the web. But as AI systems move beyond chatbots, they need training data that was never publicly available in the first place. Data that’s locked away, or scattered, or doesn’t even exist yet. New markets are emerging to unlock these sources. Here are three. Your digital exhaust, monetized Most people think of personal data as Social Security numbers and health records. But nearly everything you do online generates data that platforms collect and use — your Spotify $SPOT listening history, your email patterns, the documents you write in Google $GOOGL Docs, your conversations with ChatGPT. When you download your Instagram data, for example, the company doesn’t just give you your photos. You get everything Instagram has inferred about you based on your browsing behavior: hundreds of data points ranging from innocuous labels like “interested in nature” to psychological assessments like whether you have depression. None of it is publicly scrapeable. All of it is legally yours. “If you park your car in a parking lot, the parking lot doesn’t own your car,” says Anna Kazlauskas, CEO of Vana, a company building infrastructure for individuals to contribute their platform data to AI training. The same principle applies to data: you own it, even if it lives on someone else’s server. The scale is massive. A version of Common Crawl, the dataset that trained Meta $META’s Llama 3, contains about 15 trillion words scraped from the public internet. If 100 million people each contributed data exports from just five platforms, that would yield 450 trillion tokens, 30 times larger than any existing dataset. This type of data could unlock personalized AI that understands your music taste, or health models trained on real sleep and fitness data, all impossible with scraped web content. Kazlauskas says that paying people for data only they can provide could also reshape the broader AI debate. “A lot of the fear around AI comes from the lack of proper attribution and economics,” Kazlauskas says. “If you teach AI how to do your job, you should actually own that AI model.” Mapping the physical world Text models could train on scraped web data. But the next generation of AI needs accurate, consistent information about the physical world. Robots navigating cities, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality all need high-fidelity digital maps to make decisions against. The problem is that existing aerial data is fragmented. It comes from various contractors with different sensors at different accuracies, making it nearly impossible to train reliable geospatial models. Satellite imagery, while covering most of the planet, lacks the resolution. The data layer AI companies need simply doesn’t exist yet. Spexi is trying to build it using gig workers and drones. The company has more than 10,000 pilots fly standardized missions at 80 meters altitude. In the past 18 months, they’ve covered more than 6 million acres across 300 North American cities at higher resolution than satellites or traditional aerial imagery, says Bill Lakeland, Spexi’s CEO. Spexi is working with companies like Niantic to train large geospatial models for augmented reality and robotics. Unlike language models, these need constant updating as buildings rise and roads change. It’s a version of the same problem plaguing ChatGPT and other LLMs —
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Liberian flagged ship from Saudi port docks at Mumbai amid West Asia tensions
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12 (ANI): A Liberian-flagged ship captained by an Indian and loaded with crude oil from the Saudi port of Ras Tanura has arrived at the port of Mumbai, via the Strait of Hormuz, Mumbai Port Trust has informed.
The tanker ‘Shenlong Suezmax’ reached Mumbai port on Wednesday, after Iran cleared the vessel to transit through the strategic waterway, authorities said.
The development comes even as sources said that Iranian authorities have decided to allow Indian flagged ships to pass safely through the Strait, where maritime traffic has all but halted since the US and Israel attacked Iran. In retaliation, Tehran targeted other West Asian nations, spilling over the conflict.The Liberia-flagged Shenlong Suezmax loaded crude had departed from the Saudi port Ras Tanura on March 1.Earlier, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ (IRGC) Naval Force said that vessels seeking to sail through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran’s approval; otherwise, they could become targets of Iranian attacks.Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that two ships that had ignored Iran’s warnings were targeted in the Strait on Wednesday.”Were the ships assured of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz? This should be asked of the crews of the vessels Express Rome and Mayuree Naree, who today, trusting in empty promises, ignored the warnings and intended to cross the Strait, but were caught. Any vessel intending to pass must obtain permission from Iran,” the Iranian general said in a post on X.According to Iranian state media, Iran intensified its restrictions on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran has said that vessels not serving the interests of the United States and Israel can sail through the strait safely. More than 20 million barrels of crude oil pass daily through the narrow channel separating the Iranian coast from Oman.That volume represents roughly a fifth of global oil consumption and nearly a quarter of all seaborne oil trade. A significant share of the world’s liquefied natural gas also moves through the same passage. When that flow falters even briefly, the consequences cascade across financial markets, supply chains and household budgets around the world.Meanwhile, India’s Shipping Ministry on Wednesday said that at present, 28 Indian-flagged vessels are operating in the Persian Gulf region. Of these, 24 vessels are located west of the Strait of Hormuz carrying 677 Indian seafarers, while four vessels are east of the Strait with 101 Indian seafarers onboard.The Ministry said that their safety and security are being actively monitored.A 24-hour control room has been operational in the Ministry and the Directorate General of Shipping since 28 February 2026 to monitor developments and coordinate assistance.Authorities, ship managers and recruitment agencies are coordinating closely with Indian embassies and local authorities to ensure safety and provide assistance to Indian seafarers wherever required.The Ministry said it is closely monitoring the evolving maritime situation in the Persian Gulf region with a focus on the safety of Indian seafarers and Indian-flagged vessels. The Ministry further stated that the Government remains committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers and protecting India’s maritime interests. (ANI) -
MIT scientists develop AI system to improve robot planning
7 Robots are poised to become significantly more adept at navigating and interacting with the world, thanks to a new hybrid AI framework developed by researchers at MIT. This isn’t about building robots that *look* more human. it’s about giving them the cognitive tools to reliably perform complex tasks in unpredictable environments. The Challenge of Complex Visual Tasks Traditionally, robotic planning has struggled with the nuances of real-world vision. Robots often have difficulty interpreting images, predicting the outcomes of their actions, and adapting to unexpected changes. Existing methods often achieve success rates around 30 percent, limiting their usefulness in dynamic settings. The new MIT framework aims to change that. How the Hybrid AI System Works The core innovation lies in combining the strengths of generative AI and classical planning software. The system utilizes two specialized vision-language models. The first analyzes an image, providing a description of the environment and simulating potential actions. This simulation is then translated into a formal programming language by the second model, which established planning software can understand. This two-step process allows robots to ‘think through’ a task before executing it, significantly increasing the likelihood of success. The system doesn’t just react to what it sees; it anticipates and plans. Impressive Results: A 70% Success Rate Testing has demonstrated a substantial improvement over existing techniques. The MIT framework achieved an average success rate of approximately 70 percent, more than doubling the performance of many baseline methods. Crucially, this performance remained consistent even in unfamiliar scenarios, highlighting the system’s adaptability. Did you realize? Generative AI is not just for creating images and text; it’s now being used to design and optimize robotic systems themselves, as demonstrated by recent work at MIT improving robot designs for jumping. Real-World Applications on the Horizon The potential applications of this technology are vast. The method could support advancements in robot navigation, making warehouse automation and delivery services more efficient. It similarly has implications for autonomous driving, enabling vehicles to better understand and respond to complex traffic situations. Collaborative robotic assembly systems, where robots work alongside humans, could also benefit from this improved planning capability. the framework could be applied to scenarios requiring intricate manipulation, such as surgical robotics or delicate manufacturing processes. Addressing the ‘Hallucination’ Problem While promising, the researchers acknowledge the need to address potential issues with AI model ‘hallucinations’ – instances where the AI generates incorrect or nonsensical information. Continued development will focus on mitigating these errors and ensuring the reliability of the system in critical applications. Future Trends: Towards More Autonomous and Adaptive Robots This research represents a significant step towards more autonomous and adaptive robots. People can expect to witness further integration of generative AI into robotic systems, leading to machines that can learn from experience, generalize to new environments, and perform increasingly complex tasks with minimal human intervention. The convergence of AI, robotics, and computer vision is also driving innovation in areas like speech-to-reality systems, where robots can build objects based on spoken commands. This suggests a future where humans can interact with robots in a more natural and intuitive way. FAQ Q: What is a ‘hybrid AI framework’? A: It’s a system that combines different AI techniques – in this case, generative AI and classical planning – to leverage their individual strengths. Q: How does this improve robot performance? A: By allowing robots to simulate actions and plan ahead, rather than simply reacting to their environment. Q: What are the potential applications of this technology? A: Robot navigation, autonomous driving, collaborative assembly, and more. Q: What is an AI ‘hallucination’? A: It’s when an AI
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NZX50 rallies as blue chips buoyed by calmer oil markets
New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rallied as blue-chip stocks such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Auckland International Airport, Infratil, Mercury NZ and Meridian Energy gained in a more upbeat mood as oil prices came back down to earth on the prospect that the Middle East conflict won’t be a protracted one. Contact Energy was one of the few index heavyweights on the red side of the ledger, while Air New Zealand continued to test its all-time lows as the national carrier remains under pressure from elevated jet fuel prices. Briscoe Group rallied after meeting its guidance for softer annual earnings as the retailer continued to eke out revenue growth, while ANZ card spending data showed households continued to loosen their purse strings in February. And Serko led the benchmark index higher as the travel software developer continued to bask in the more optimistic mood following its briefing to investors this week. Back once again The NZX50 climbed 198.76 points, or 1.5%, to 13,293.13, with 35 stocks gaining, 11 declining and four unchanged. Turnover across the main board was $146.5 million, of which F&P Healthcare accounted for almost $21m as the medical device maker gained 2.1% to $38.85. The local benchmark played a little bit of catch up having nudged marginally lower on Tuesday, with stock markets across Asia posting more modest gains after US President Donald Trump played down the prospect of a protracted military campaign in Iran, even as airstrikes stepped up their intensity. Polymarket prediction markets are pricing in a 52% chance of a ceasefire by the end of April, and Brent crude oil futures were down 0.8% at US$87.12 a barrel at 5pm in Auckland. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.7% in late trading, buoyed by mining and banking stocks, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 2.8% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng nudged up 0.1%. Heavyweight companies underpinned gains on the NZX50, with Auckland Airport advancing 2.3% to $8.53, logistics group Mainfreight up 1.5% at $61.50, Infratil climbing 2.6% to $10.93, Meridian rising 3% to $5.55 and Mercury increasing 2.4% to $6.35. Serko posted the biggest gain on the NZX50, up 5.6% at $2.06 in the software firm’s largest one-day gain since November as it continued to rally from its investor day on Tuesday. UBS analysts cut their target price on the stock by 8% to $4. You’ll never buy better Briscoe gained 2.4% to $1.265 after the retailer reported a 2.3% decline in annual profit, in line with guidance, and declared a 10 cents per share dividend, meeting expectations. ‘There were record sales again for Rod Duke’s outfit, but there was a bit of margin compression emerging,’ said Oliver Mander, chief executive of the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association. ‘The interesting question is whether that’s a portent of things to come for retailers.’ Separately, ANZ’s internal card spending figures showed a 4.4% increase in February expenditure from a year earlier, with housing-related spending one of the few soft spots. Among other retailers, Hallenstein Glasson Holdings fell 0.4% to $9.88, KMD Brands rose 2.2% from a record low to 23 cents, Warehouse Group dropped 2.1% to 70.5 cents, and Michael Hill International gained 2.9% to 52 cents. Horticulture companies Scales Corp gained 2.8% to $6.15 and T&G Global increased 0.4% to $2.53 as Heinz Wattie’s announced plans to cut its Wattie’s frozen vegetables line in a national restructuring that will see up to 350 people lose their jobs. Investore Property posted the steepest decline on the day, down 2.8% at $1.045. Vulcan Steel decreased 1.3%, or 10 cents, to $7.65 after shedding rights to a 2.5 cents per
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₹131 Crore For Men, ₹51 Crore For Women: The Gender Pay Gap That Exposes Indian Cricket’s Hollow Platitudes
BCCI’s corridors are thick with the musk scent of a grand, masculine triumph. Fresh off a T20 World Cup conquest in March 2026, the Board has anointed its gladiators with a staggering ₹131 crore. It is a sum that does not merely talk; it roars. | Credits: Twitter
BCCI’s corridors are thick with the musk scent of a grand, masculine triumph. Fresh off a T20 World Cup conquest in March 2026, the Board has anointed its gladiators with a staggering ₹131 crore. It is a sum that does not merely talk; it roars. Yet, cast your eyes back to the women’s ODI victory just a season ago. Their reward? A relatively paltrier ₹51 crore. The arithmetic of our national pride, it seems, remains stubbornly anchored in a primitive imbalance.
The timing is a masterclass in irony, a jagged pill swallowed just one day after the nation’s airwaves were choked with the saccharine platitudes of International Women’s Day. We toasted the “Shakti” of our daughters on a Sunday, only to remind them on a Monday that their sweat, though just as salty, fetches less than half the market price of a man’s.
This is the “tilt”—the subtle, sickening lean of the playing field. We saw it in 2021, when the Tokyo sun set on a bronze-winning men’s hockey team and a fourth-place women’s squad. The Haryana government’s ledger was cold: ₹2.5 crore for the men, a mere ₹50 lakh for the women. The logic of the medal is a convenient shield for a deeper, older prejudice. It is the same prejudice that keeps the high altars of sports governance—the BCCI’s inner sanctum, the executive suites of our federations—almost barren of the female spirit.
Where is the fire from the top? We look to PT Usha, the Payyoli Express who now holds the reins of the IOA, and Mary Kom, the pugilist who knows the weight of a gloved fist. They must do more than inhabit these seats. They should recall the steel of Dipika Pallikal, who boycotted the squash nationals for years over prize money gaps, and the harrowing courage of wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who took to the streets to challenge the very foundations of institutional apathy. Ultimately, match fees are the crumbs; the hoard is in the rewards, the retainerships, and the raw, unchecked power of the vote. We are a hoary civilisation, old as the dust of the Vedas, yet we behave like adolescents in the face of true equality. We pay a theatrical lip service to gender justice, yet we allow these financial gulfs to widen. One cannot, with a straight face, castigate the Taliban for their mediaeval erasure of women while maintaining a fiscal apartheid in our own stadiums. To claim India is Viksit—developed—while the rewards of the arena are still dictated by the presence or absence of a Y-chromosome is a hallucination. If we are to be a great power, we must first learn that greatness is not measured in the thickness of a chequebook but in the levelness of the ground upon which we stand. -
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Trading Down 5.1% – What’s Next?
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT ) shares traded down 5.1% on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $3.31 and last traded at $3.2850. 336,878 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 87% from the average session volume of 2,499,899 shares. The stock had previously closed at $3.46.
A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Zacks Research raised Krispy Kreme from a ‘strong sell’ rating to a ‘hold’ rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Morgan Stanley reissued an ‘underweight’ rating and set a $3.00 price objective on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings restated a ‘sell (d)’ rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Krispy Kreme from a ‘sell’ rating to a ‘hold’ rating in a research note on Sunday, February 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Krispy Kreme has an average rating of ‘Reduce’ and an average price target of $4.52.
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Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $392.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $386.72 million. Krispy Kreme had a negative net margin of 33.87% and a negative return on equity of 3.66%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.01 EPS. Analysts forecast that Krispy Kreme, Inc. will post 0.07 earnings per share for the current year.
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Prudential Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Krispy Kreme during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its stake in Krispy Kreme by 1,229.5% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 7,832 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in Krispy Kreme in the second quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Krispy Kreme in the second quarter valued at $37,000. 81.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc (NASDAQ: DNUT) is a global retailer and wholesaler renowned for its signature Original Glazed doughnut and a variety of other sweet treats. The company operates through a combination of company-owned stores, franchise outlets and strategic partnerships with supermarkets, convenience stores and other foodservice channels. In addition to its doughnut portfolio, Krispy Kreme offers freshly brewed coffee, assorted beverages and proprietary seasonal items designed to drive traffic and foster brand loyalty.
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Amit Shah Criticizes No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed strong disapproval of the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, labeling it an extraordinary and regrettable event. Shah underscored that the speaker serves as an impartial guardian, representing all members of the House, regardless of political affiliation.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, Shah emphasized that the operations of the House are governed by established rules rather than party agendas. He criticized the opposition for questioning the speaker’s integrity, equating it to challenging the democratic system itself. Shah highlighted that while the BJP was in opposition, it never resorted to such a motion against the speaker.
Shah recounted that only on three previous occasions in India’s parliamentary history has such a motion been brought against a Lok Sabha Speaker. He maintained that mutual trust underpins parliamentary proceedings, and breaching this trust reflects poorly on parliamentary ethics. He further asserted the speaker’s role in maintaining decorum by expunging unparliamentary language from official records.
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Samsara Shows What Happens When Fundamentals Beat Fear
Samsara Today IOT Samsara $32.84 -1.32 (-3.87%) 52-Week Range $23.38 ▼ $48.40 Price Target $46.18 Add to Watchlist In a market environment that has been quick to punish tech companies for any hint of weakness, one company just delivered a masterclass in operational excellence. Against a backdrop of ongoing volatility and a sharp focus on profitability, investors sent Samsara NYSE: IOT shares up by over 18% following its latest earnings report. This powerful divergence was not a random market event; it was a clear signal. In an era where speculative growth stories are facing intense scrutiny, investors are actively rewarding companies that deliver tangible results and solve fundamental business problems. Samsara’s commanding performance showcases a market prioritizing operational necessity over abstract potential, offering a compelling look at what resilience means in the current tech landscape. Get Samsara alerts: Sign Up Performance, Profitability, and Enterprise Dominance Samsara’s stock price did not rally on sentiment alone; it was propelled by a fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings report, which demonstrated strength across every key metric. The results painted a picture of a company executing at a high level, accelerating growth, and firmly establishing a path to sustained profitability. The headline figures provided the initial catalyst. Samsara reported impressive top-line growth, with key metrics including: Quarterly Revenue: $444.3 million, marking a 28% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. $444.3 million, marking a 28% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Samsara ended its fiscal year with $1.89 billion in ARR, a 30% year-over-year increase that signals an acceleration of growth even at a larger scale. Samsara ended its fiscal year with $1.89 billion in ARR, a 30% year-over-year increase that signals an acceleration of growth even at a larger scale. Profitability: Samsara reached a significant milestone by delivering its second consecutive GAAP profitable quarter, with earnings per share of 4 cents. Its non-GAAP EPS of 18 cents soundly beat Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 13 cents. Digging deeper, the source of this financial strength becomes clear. The growth is not broad and shallow, but is anchored by success in the most valuable segment of the market: large enterprise customers. The engine behind Samsara’s performance is its ability to land and expand within major organizations. ARR from customers contributing over $100,000 annually surged by 37%, and this high-value cohort now represents a commanding 61% of Samsara’s total ARR. This upmarket momentum was underscored by a record 13 new deals signed in the quarter, each worth over $1 million. This isn’t just about bigger numbers; it signifies that the largest, most complex operations in the world are choosing Samsara, validating the platform’s enterprise-grade capabilities and creating a stable, high-growth revenue base. This success is directly tied to Samsara’s platform strategy. Samsara is embedding itself as the central nervous system for its clients’ physical operations. An impressive 96% of these large customers subscribe to two or more Samsara products. This high adoption rate across the platform makes the service incredibly sticky, reducing the risk of customer churn and locking in long-term, predictable revenue streams. Looking ahead, management’s confident forecast for fiscal year 2027 has solidified investor optimism. Samsara projects revenue growth between 21% and 22% and, crucially, expects to achieve full-year GAAP profitability. This guidance provides a clear and credible roadmap, suggesting that the recent performance is not a peak but a new foundation for efficient, long-term growth. Building an Unbeatable Edge While a strong quarter can ignite a rally, a sustainable investment case requires a durable competitive advantage. Samsara’s long-term value proposition is built on a foundation that
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Analog Devices, NXP, Taiwan and NVIDIA
For Immediate Releases Chicago, IL – March 11, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Analog Devices (ADI), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI Quick QuoteNXPI – Free Report) , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM Quick QuoteTSM – Free Report) and NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) . Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog: Semiconductor Sales Continue to Soar: 4 Stocks with Growth Potential The semiconductor industry has flourished over the past couple of years, and the bull run continues into 2026. Robust demand, fueled by the optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), led to a massive surge in semiconductor sales in 2024 and 2025. This year has again started on a high note, with sales surging in January and poised to grow further, driven by a solid AI infrastructure boom. Given this scenario, it would be ideal to invest in semiconductor stocks, such as Analog Devices, NXP Semiconductors, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. andNVIDIA Corp., which have great potential for growth this year. Semiconductor Sales Jump in January Semiconductor sales totaled $82.5 billion sequentially in January, up 3.7% from December’s total of $79.6 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association (‘SIA’) reported last week. On a year-over-year basis, semiconductor sales jumped a solid 46.1% from January 2025’s total of $56.5 billion. John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO, said, ‘Following the semiconductor industry’s highest-ever sales total in 2025, the global chip market continued to grow in January of this year, topping December’s results and far outpacing sales from January of last year.’ This comes after a solid 2025 wherein semiconductor sales totaled $791.7 billion, a year-over-year jump of 25.6% from $630.5 billion. Microchips have become key to nearly every modern and emerging technology, including IoT, 6G, and AI. Robust demand from the automotive sector has also been helping boost sales. Meanwhile, the AI sphere remains vast and still largely untapped, prompting major technology companies to invest billions of dollars into its development. As AI applications continue to grow, the use of specialized AI chips is expanding from high-end data centers to everyday consumer electronics. At the same time, demand for memory components such as NAND flash and DRAM is starting to recover, supporting more advanced computing requirements and AI-driven workloads. Given these trends, semiconductor stocks appear well-positioned for possible growth in the near future. 4 Semiconductor Stocks With Growth Potential Analog Devices Analog Devices is an original equipment manufacturer of semiconductor devices, specifically analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing (‘DSP’) integrated circuits. ADI’s product line comprises amplifiers and comparators; analog to digital converters; digital to analog converters; video encoders and decoders; embedded processing products and DSPs; MEMS and temperature sensors; RF/IF components and converters; power and thermal management ICs, audio/video converters, amplifiers, CODECs, filters and processors. Analog Devices also offers analog, digital and RF switches and multiplexers; analog microcontrollers; clock and timing products. Analog Devices’ expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 44%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 15% over the past 60 days. ADI carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors provides high-performance, mixed-signal and standard product solutions that leverage its RF, analog, power management, interface, security, as well as digital processing expertise. NXPI seems well-positioned to capitalize on the level 2-5 automotive market. Additionally, NXP Semiconductors is the leader in general-purpose microcontrollers and application processors in industrial and IoT markets. NXP Semiconductors’ expected earnings growth rate for the current
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‘Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo’: Zeenat Aman reminisces about iconic ‘the great gambler’ song
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman took fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane this week, reflecting on her dancing days in Hindi cinema while revisiting a classic song from her 1979 film The Great Gambler.
Posting a video snippet of ‘Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo’ on Instagram, Zeenat revealed it as her personal favourite from the film, even though the romantic track ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’ became the most widely loved among audiences.
‘Another hit from ‘The Great Gambler’! ‘Do Lafzon Ki’ was the movie’s most loved song by popular consensus, but this one is my personal favourite. None of that drippy romance stuff here. Just the confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability,’ she wrote.
The song, sung by legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, captured what Zeenat described as the ‘confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability.’
The actress also fondly remembered the elaborate styling and choreography of the sequence, which featured multiple costume changes. One outfit, a shimmering gold track-pant set, stood out in her memory.
‘The sequence had three outfit changes, of which the shimmering gold track-pant set tickled me the most! Not only was the outfit completely over the top, the hair team decided to give me a short pageboy wig to go with, and the dance master decided to add in some high kicks for good measure,’ she recalled.
Zeenat candidly admitted that she was never a confident dancer. Without formal training, she often improvised her movements, which sometimes influenced how directors approached choreography for her songs.
‘As I’ve mentioned before, I wasn’t a very confident dancer as I never had formal training unlike most of the actresses of the time. Still, I could ‘groove’, and many a director realised it’s better to leave me to my own swaying device than frustrate themselves trying to coax complicated choreography out of me,’ she shared.
Directed by Shakti Samanta, The Great Gambler starred Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, Jai, a skilled gambler working for an underworld don, and Vijay, a CID inspector, while Zeenat played Shabnam. The music, composed by the late R.D. Burman, remains popular decades later.
Ending her post on a playful note, Zeenat invited fans to revisit the clip and guess the voice behind the song, continuing her recent tradition of sharing stories from her cinematic past with followers online. UNI MI SSP