With the recent launch of the all new A5 and S5 models, Audi can now focus on bringing its high performance RS 5 to market. This upcoming range-topping variant of the premium compact car has been spotted testing multiple times and will be available as both a sedan and a wagon. The RS 5 Avant has been seen several times before, and Audi is also preparing a sedan version. The sedan was recently spied with camouflage, showcasing its sleek design and promising to be a competitive rival to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C 63. All upcoming RS 5 models…
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22nd Century (NASDAQ:) Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:XXII), a company specializing in cigarette manufacturing, announced today it has entered into an agreement that alters the terms of a previous arrangement with investment entities JGB Partners, LP, JGB Capital, LP, and JGB Capital Offshore Ltd., collectively referred to as the “Holders.” The modification, effective today, involves a Letter Agreement to amend the Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 3, 2023, and associated debentures. This agreement allows the company, with board discretion and one-time authority, to reset the conversion price of the debentures to the average of the daily VWAPs (Volume Weighted Average Prices) for…
How much is gold per ounce? Gold was trading at $2,625.18 per troy ounce as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s a +0.24% change since yesterday. The precious metal is up 27.05% since Jan. 1, 2024. Over the last day, its highest trading price was $2,627.76, while its lowest was $2,604.18. USA TODAY Blueprint may earn a commission from this advertiser. Current gold prices The spot gold price is XAU/USD, representing its price in U.S. dollars. For this symbol, it’s gold (XAU) trading against the dollar (USD). Other markets, though, trade in different currencies. The best-known labels include XAU/EUR for trading…
Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) stock is having a great day on Thursday, rising 11.5% through 10:05 a.m. ET on the back of a pair of positive Wall Street analyst notes.Piper Sandler released the results of a survey yesterday confirming Celsius’ continued popularity among teen energy drink consumers. Separately, Stifel reported this morning on a National Association of Convenience Stores tradeshow reporting positive sales trends in that market segment.A double dose of good news for CelsiusCNBC reported on the Piper news this morning, noting that among energy drink brands favored by teens, Celsius holds a 35% market share. That’s pretty astounding,…
The Volkswagen Scout brand, once synonymous with rugged off-road vehicles, is poised to make a triumphant return with a pair of electric SUVs. With the reveal event just weeks away, anticipation is running high among enthusiasts and industry observers alike. Digital artists have already begun to speculate on the potential design of these new models, and the Q Cars channel on YouTube has created a fascinating vision of what the Scout EV pickup truck might look like. Volkswagen Scout EV Pickup and SUV to Revive Classic Off Roading Heritage (Q Cars / YouTube) Drawing inspiration from the iconic International Scout,…
Electrification is rapidly transforming the automotive industry, with leading companies like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW innovating to tackle their carbon emissions, paving the way toward cleaner transportation. At the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany, Volvo Trucks president Roger Alm discussed the company’s leadership in the electric truck market and its plans for the future. Volvo Trucks currently dominates the sector, holding a 51% market share in Europe and 40% in the US. In the first half of 2024 alone, the company delivered over 2,500 electric trucks in Europe, with more than half coming from Volvo Trucks. The company’s…
The field of motorcycle manufacturing, much like the automotive industry, is divided into mainstream and niche players. Despite its storied history and current lineup, Norton, a British motorcycle manufacturer, falls into the latter category. While Norton has a range of production bikes available today, it’s their racing prototypes that truly fascinate enthusiasts. One such example is the F1R, a pioneering machine that was born to dominate the track. Introduced in 1990, the F1R was the first of its kind, a racing prototype designed to push the boundaries of performance and technology. It was part of a limited production run of…
Image source: Getty Images Of the so-called Magnificent Seven artificial intelligence (AI) leaders in the US, the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price is the only one that hasn’t really gone anywhere in the past two years. It’s gained just 8%, and is still well down from its 2021 peak. At the other end of the scale, Nvidia is up 1,000% in two years. Where next? Where might Tesla stock go next? I’m writing this on the day of the big robotaxi event. Some industry watchers think it could mark a new turnaround for the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer. Others don’t…
Toyota, the world’s top selling automaker, continues to dominate the US market with its iconic RAV4. Despite the Tesla Model Y’s popularity, the RAV4 remains a consistent bestseller, selling nearly 1,500 units per business day. In September alone, Toyota sold 31,296 RAV4s in the US, surpassing the 2023 sales figure by over 10,000 units. The Camry, another Toyota stalwart, also performed well, with sales of 22,934 units in September. This represents a daily average of 1,092 units, bringing the total sales for 2024 to 227,576. Toyota’s sales in the US have increased by 38.7% in 2024 compared to the previous…
BMO Capital maintained its Outperform rating and C$35.00 price target for Lundin Gold (OTC:) Inc. (LUG:CN) (OTC: FTMNF), following the company’s third-quarter gold production report. Lundin Gold produced 122,000 ounces of gold in the quarter, aligning closely with the anticipated figures of 125,000 ounces by consensus and 124,000 ounces by BMO Capital’s own estimates. The production results came despite lower than expected recoveries and ore processing rates. The company reported gold recoveries at 87%, slightly below BMO Capital’s estimate of 89%, and processed ore at a rate of 4,600 tonnes per day, which was less than the expected 5,000 tonnes…