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☆ 2 war experts say British armor has the same production flaw that contributed to Nazi Germany's downfall
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This was the same problem that partially brought Nazi Germany to its knees, wrote Hamish de Bretton-Gordon and James Holland in a commentary published on Wednesday by The Telegraph. They recalled how Nazi Germany had obsessed over the quality of its tanks, chiefly the King Tiger, but meanwhile only managed to produce less than 500 of them. AdvertisementIn total, Nazi Germany built just under 50,000 tanks during the war, while the US built over 100,000. The sheer numbers made a difference in World War II, and they'll make a difference now, de Bretton-Gordon and Holland wrote. Russia's mass-production gameIn June 2023, de Bretton-Gordon praised British armor for its quality in his commentary on the war in Ukraine.

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☆ Tiananmen Square: How journalists smuggled out the iconic ‘Tank Man’ photo
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Jessie Yeung | Mike Chinoy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The photo and footage of the so-called “tank man” became the defining image of the Tiananmen Square crackdown whose 35th anniversary passed on Tuesday. People hold candles at a vigil in Hong Kong to mark the Tiananmen Square anniversary on June 4, 2017. Jeff Widener/AP“I’m biking towards the Beijing Hotel and there’s just debris and charred buses on the ground,” he said. It went out.”A student protester before a burning armored personnel carrier that rammed through student lines, injuring many during an attack on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, on June 4, 1989. Several media outlets took a photo of “Tank Man,” but Widener’s shot was the most used.

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☆ Watch: The Tank Museum in Dorset has more YouTube views than MoMa. See why it’s so popular
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Ivana Scatola | Nick Blatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ US-supplied tanks aren't sufficient in a 'war of drones,' Ukrainian soldier told CNN
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

1 target, a Ukrainian soldier told CNN. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTanks supplied by the US are not proving helpful enough for Ukrainian soldiers amid a war that has been heavily reliant on drones. Military experts previously told Business Insider that the use cases for the tanks would be limited due to terrain conditions and the lack of tank-on-tank warfare, which is the Abrams' specialty. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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Eastern Ukraine CNN —Ukrainian crews working on US-supplied Abrams tanks have told CNN of a series of the weaknesses and flaws with the armored vehicles, calling into doubt their utility on the war’s ever-changing frontlines. Much of the Ukrainian frontline is now dominated by the use of self-destructing attack drones, tiny and accurate devices that can swarm infantry and even cause significant damage to tanks. Mick Krever/CNNAmmunition is also a problem, like elsewhere on the Ukrainian frontline. NATO “would never” use the Abrams tank the way the Ukrainian military has to use it, a Ukrainian soldier who uses the moniker “Joker” said. Mick Krever/CNNThe Ukrainian crew expressed frustration the tanks were made for a NATO style of warfare, in which air power and artillery prepare the battlefield before tanks and infantry advance.

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☆ 5 reasons the stock market is headed for a 4% gain in June, according to Fundstrat
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The S&P 500 is primed to rise 4% in June, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee. AdvertisementThe stock market is poised to rise another 4% in June after jumping 5% in May, according to a Tuesday note from Fundstrat's Tom Lee. Lee said the S&P 500 could jump to 5,500 within the next month, driven by five positive market catalysts. Such a gain would send the S&P 500 to new all-time highs. But Nvidia's blowout earnings results last week could jolt investors to finally put that cash to work and buy stocks, according to Lee.

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☆ Putin has 'both eyes' on a strategic island belonging to new NATO member Sweden, army commander says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRussian President Vladimir Putin is targeting a strategic Swedish island that offers mastery over the Baltic Sea, the commander-in-chief of Sweden's army warned this week. Putin's goal is to gain control of the Baltic Sea," Micael Bydén told German news outlets, according to Politico's translation of his remarks. Sweden joined NATO in early March, and the alliance is now the dominant force in the Baltic Sea, thanks in large part to its control of Gotland. Advertisement"If Russia takes control and seals off the Baltic Sea, it would have an enormous impact on our lives — in Sweden and all other countries bordering the Baltic Sea," Bydén said. Swedish military officials watch a Swedish C-130H take off from a non-traditional runway on Gotland Island on October 23, 2021.

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☆ We donated our family car after 22 years. A piece of us is now missing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Miranda Ferrante | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

What do you know at 17 months old? But back in 2002, at 1.5 years old I knew the perfect color for the family car. My father asked which I liked best, and when I pointed my small toddler finger at the pewter colored car, he was sold. Related storiesThat would be our family car for the next 22 years. Since my brother and I were 17 months old, the pewter colored car held a space in our driveway, and a space in our hearts.

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☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Robinhood, Salesforce, Netflix, Roblox, Chevron, Walmart & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as buy Bank of America said top pick Nvidia remains "compelling" heading into earnings next week. Bank of America reiterates Marvell as buy Bank of America said it's sticking with its buy rating heading into earnings later this month. " Citi reiterates Walmart as a top pick Citi said the stock remains a top pick following earnings. Chevron Corp. (CVX): Reiterate Constructive View on Inﬂecting FCF Generation and Relative Valuation; Buy with 13% Total Return." "Near-term caution is offset by our increasingly bullish medium-term outlook, where CRM is well positioned for GenAI & valuation remains undemanding."

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☆ Chart analysis signals the bull market has further to go with possible S&P 500 upside target of 6,100
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

With the S & P 500 making a fresh all-time high Wednesday morning, it has erased the 6% pullback in short-order. By late March, momentum began to slow, and it became clear that it would take some time to see the next bullish pattern. That means there still has not been a successful bearish pattern (big or small) since last October. If the S & P 500 can't hold this latest push to new highs, then a bullish formation like this could be constructed. The bottom line is this: Strong trends are made from both bullish patterns working and bearish patterns failing.

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☆ US Air Force's F-22 Raptors lost to German Eurofighters in mock dogfights, but the verdict on the superior jet isn't as simple
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Alex Hollings | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets fly during a media day. Piroschka van de Wouw/ReutersDespite their generational differences, the F-22 Raptor and Eurofighter Typhoon actually have a number of things in common. A German air force Eurofighter Typhoon taxis toward the runway at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska before departing for a combat-training mission, June 11, 2012. So what's the verdict between the F-22 Raptor and Eurofighter Typhoon? A composite image showing a German air force Eurofighter Typhoon jet and a US Air Force F-22 Raptor.

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☆ The restaurant stocks that are killing it in this market have one thing in common
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

When a company performs well and I interview its CEO on CNBC, I consider the stock's performance before fashioning my questions. Maybe the company had been poorly run and the guest is a new CEO who is turning it around. Once Wood picks a stock, that company can do no wrong, which is code for she can do no wrong. And take it from me, an old Mexican restaurant veteran, it travels better than any other restaurant chain. We should have just bought Dutch Bros. (See here for a full list of the stocks in Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust.)

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☆ Russia again had only one tank in its big Victory Day military parade, and it was a World War II relic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRussia often uses its annual Red Square military parade in Moscow as an opportunity to show off its weaponry. This T-34, the legendary Soviet tank from World War II, was the only Russian tank on display at the Victory Day parade in Red Square today. A military parade on Victory Day in Red Square, Moscow, Russia, in May 2022, to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. A RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2024. AdvertisementWhile the Russian tank display was notably lacking, other modern Russian weapons did make an appearance, such as Russia's intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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☆ A Ukrainian tank crew says the Abrams is still being used on the front lines, but isn't finding 'tank-on-tank' battles where it has the edge
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Ukrainian tank crew told state media they're still using the Abrams tank on the front lines. A Ukrainian Abrams commander told Army TV that the tanks weren't withdrawn but are used situationally. AdvertisementA Ukrainian tank crew says the US-supplied Abrams is still viable on the front lines, but the tank-on-tank battles where it excels have been few and far between. Advertisement"WHERE IS UKRAINIAN ABRAMS: how the legendary American tank fights at the front," its title reads. At least five Abrams tanks have been reported lost in combat, with another three damaged.

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☆ A Ukrainian tank crew said the Abrams tank is as easy to drive as a scooter and that they learned how to operate its weapons in 1 week
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA Ukrainian tank gunner and driver were filmed heaping praise on US-supplied Abrams tanks in a state-backed media report, boasting that they've been easy to learn to operate. "There's nothing so complicated here," he told Army TV. Alexey and Koka's commander, Dmytro, told Army TV that the Abrams' armor was effective against Russian anti-tank missiles like the Kornet. AdvertisementUkraine was promised 31 Abrams tanks by the US in January 2023, with the first batch arriving in September after crews trained for months in Germany to operate them. In late April, the Russian military displayed an abandoned Abrams M1A1 at an exhibition called the "Trophies of the Russian Army," which showcased NATO equipment seized during the war.

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☆ Tesla's 'apocalypse-proof' Cybertruck thwarted by sand, snow, and regulator recalls
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementBut on May 2, a tourist on Nantucket found their Cybertruck trapped in the sand, requiring a tow truck to free it. According to the tow operator, the driver made one crucial error: He forgot to let air out of the tires. The tow operator said the safe spot for beach driving is between 18 and 22 psi. Representatives for Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ Interest rates and the AI-fueled rally remain top of mind for stock investors in the week ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The Fed and economic policy were top of mind this week given the central bank's Wednesday decision to yet again leave interest rates unchanged , as it has since last summer. This week included the conclusion of April's trading month, which marked the first down month of the year for all three major market averages. Indeed, some recent earnings reports have raised doubts about the economy, with brands from McDonald's and Starbucks evidencing signs of strain among consumers. While no new inflation numbers are scheduled for release next week, investors will see reports on March wholesale inventories, March consumer credit and May consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. AI trade Though interest rates took center stage this week, investors also continued monitoring companies tied to the artificial intelligence boom amid the stocks' recent choppiness.

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☆ The wild-looking Russian 'turtle tanks' that keep showing up may not be as crazy as they seem
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Its new "turtle tanks" may look silly, but there are indications they may be effective. Some OSINT pages highlighted the turtle tank's role in the assault on Krasnohorivka. Abandoned Russian ‘turtle’ tank on the Krasrohorivka front. AdvertisementVideos of Russian “turtle” tanks during assaults on Chasiv Yar and Krasnohorivka. The Russian turtle tanks are a clear step beyond the widely documented "cope cages" both sides have relied on to try and shield their heavy armor throughout the war.

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☆ Oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region damaged in Ukraine drone attack, authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region was damaged in a Ukraine drone attack, local authorities said on Saturday. "The tank farm was not damaged due to the organized protection system. The fire was eliminated by joint efforts of responsible services," Siniagovskyi said. A fire broke out in small area at the refinery, local emergency services said, and was later extinguished. Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday its air defense units had intercepted and destroyed 66 Ukrainian drones over the territory of the Krasnodar region, and two more over the Crimean peninsula.

Persons: Siniagovskyi Organizations: Russia's Defence Locations: Russia's Krasnodar, Ukraine, Krasnodar, Crimean

☆ Ukraine pulled its Abrams tanks from the front due to Russian drone tactics, US officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine has removed Abrams tanks from the front lines, Pentagon officials told the Associated Press. AdvertisementUkraine has withdrawn its US-supplied Abrams tanks from the front lines in the face of Russian drone warfare tactics, two US defense officials told the Associated Press. A Russian reconnaissance drone knocked out an M1 Abrams tank near Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine in February, according to Russian state media. AdvertisementUkraine has lost five Abrams tanks in recent months, The New York Times reported this month, citing an unnamed senior US official. AdvertisementUkraine has used them to devastating effect to take out Russian tanks, with drones responsible for two-thirds of Russian tanks taken out, a NATO official told Foreign Policy earlier this month.

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With interest rate uncertainty on the rise across the market, it may be time to buy stocks with a demonstrated history of low volatility. The Cboe Volatility Index — a yardstick of expected market volatility — briefly rose above 21 on Friday, its highest level since last October. The insurance stock currently has a 5-year beta of 0.54 relative to the S & P 500, and a price volatility score of 6.28. With a 5-year beta of 0.78 versus the S & P 500 and a 5-year price volatility score of 6.50, medical equipment maker Boston Scientific also turned up on the screen. Compared to the S & P 500, Merck's 5-year beta comes in at 0.39, while its 5-year price volatility scores a 6.06.

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☆ Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Lara Jakes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The drone combat in Ukraine that is transforming modern warfare has begun taking a deadly toll on one of the most powerful symbols of American military might — the tank — and threatening to rewrite how it will be used in future conflicts. Over the last two months, Russian forces have taken out five of the 31 American-made M1 Abrams tanks that the Pentagon sent to Ukraine last fall, a senior U.S. official said. A vast majority of those are Soviet-era, Russian or Ukrainian-made tanks; only about 140 of those taken out in battle were given to Ukraine by NATO states. And Russia has so far lost more than 2,900 tanks, the Oryx data show, although Ukraine claims that the number exceeds 7,000. German Leopard tanks have also been targeted in Ukraine, with at least 30 having been destroyed, Oryx says.

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☆ Ukraine's facing a perfect storm of problems, and a vote in Congress could make or break its war with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

The House is expected to soon vote on a long-awaited aid package including support for Ukraine and Israel. If the stalled aid package is approved, it remains to seen how the rollout of aid will go. Wojciech Grzedzinski/Anadolu via Getty ImagesWhile US lawmakers have spent months debating Ukraine aid, Russia has been given a golden opportunity. As the Russian war machine fires up, the army is putting pressure on Ukraine's defenses, seeing where it can potentially break through and seize territory. AdvertisementJohnson's planned foreign aid package comes in at a similar cost and includes about $61 billion for Ukraine.

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☆ Ukraine was in trouble already — now it openly admits it's on track to lose
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Tom Porter | Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

On the front line in east and south Ukraine, reports say the situation is increasingly desperate, with Russia outfiring Ukraine at a rate of three to one. Senior Ukrainian military officials, talking to Politico, said that Russia could break through wherever it focuses its anticipated summer offensive. AdvertisementThe role of the WestUkraine is on a "starvation diet" for aid, George Barros, an expert at the Institute for the Study of War, told BI. Anadolu/Getty ImagesAnalysts also say that weaknesses in Russia's military are limiting the Kremlin's ability to take advantage of the situation. "For Ukraine to suffer total defeat, we'd need to see a major collapse in Ukrainian lines and morale," he said.

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☆ Chilling video shows fire erupting out of a Russian tank after an exploding Ukrainian drone flew into its open hatch
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine flew an exploding drone into a Russian tank's open hatch, a new video shows. AdvertisementA new chilling video shows a Ukrainian drone flying directly into the open command hatch of one Russia's main battle tanks before exploding and, apparently, setting off the ammo inside. Video of Ukrainian SSO FPV strikes on a Russian T-90M tank and Desertcross ATVs. Drone operators have become invaluable assets for both sides of the war, as well as prime targets. Two Russian T-90M tanks viewed head-on in an undisclosed rural location in Ukraine.

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