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Flex’s $4.4 billion EPC Power deal sets up 2027 spin-off — Sep 3, 2026Flex Ltd. is purchasing EPC Power for $4.4 billion to bolster its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment, which will be spun off as an independent company in early 2027, with EPC Power’s grid-forming inverter technology designed to stabilise power in AI-heavy data centers. The deal is expected to close in late 2026, and some analyses flag potential overvaluation of FLEX while insider activity suggests cautious sentiment.

Chris Dalton Spinning off a company two years after buying it feels like financial engineering more than strategy, wonder who's really benefiting here.

Renault, Geely Invest €319 Million in Brazil — 5dRenault and Geely are expanding their Brazil partnership with a €319 million investment to produce a new Renault EV on Geely's GE Architecture and to launch the Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel in 2027, bringing total Brazil investments to €899 million through 2025–2027. The move aims to strengthen their Latin American footprint and maximize capacity at Renault's Ayrton Senna plant amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.

Jared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years.

Flex HR Celebrates 25th Anniversary, 25% DiscountBusiness — Jul 24, 2026Flex HR marks 25 years of providing customized HR and payroll solutions to businesses, a milestone dating back to its 2001 founding, and is inviting new clients to celebrate with a 25% discount on their first month. The company emphasizes its tailored, three-step Discovery-Planning-implementation approach and ongoing partnership to handle recruitment, payroll, benefits, culture, and compliance.

Dozens Out As New RNC Leadership Takes ReinsReporting — Mar 12, 2024Dozens out as New RNC Leadership Takes Reins The new leadership team at the Republican National Committee are flexing its muscles as dozens were let go a mere days after the leadership was voted in. Politico reported…

Private Island Retreat Offered for Only $339,000 with One Catch: Can You Make It Through the Night?Reporting — Jul 5, 2022Many people joke about buying their own private island as a retreat: It’s the ultimate getaway, a sure sign you’ve made it and a powerful flex. Most private islands aren’t affordable (which is part of the point of them…

China Flexes Naval Muscles On Crucial US Ally — Jun 10, 2025The Chinese Navy sent two aircraft carriers to conduct drills in close proximity to Japanese waters in a major show of force, Japanese officials said Monday. The People’s Liberation Army Navy deployed the Liaoning and…

Mamdani Flexes Political Muscle as His Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries — Jun 24, 2026One year after his stunning rise to New York City’s highest office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has demonstrated that his influence extends far beyond City Hall. According to Fox News , the socialist mayor played a central…

China Flexes Military Muscle In Full Simulated Blockade Of Taiwan — Dec 30, 2025China deployed warships, bombers and ground forces around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of a historic war game menacing the Beijing-claimed island. The simulated war exercises — dubbed “Justice Mission 2025” by…

Navy Ships Gathering Rust In Repair Yards As China Flexes In Pacific — Aug 4, 2025Substandard repairs and a slow bureaucracy have caused U.S. Navy ships to sit in repair yards for years without being used, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Between one- and two-thirds of U.S. surface ship…

UFC Star Colby Covington Puts Muscle into Words While Stumping for Trump — Oct 25, 2024UFC star Colby Covington flexed some muscle by saying “real men in America” support former President Donald Trump in his run for a second term in the White House. Covington said these men view Trump as the symbol of…

SURYA GUNASEKARA: Permanent Border Security Means Keeping Adiós Air One-Way — Jan 18, 2026The first year of President Donald Trump’s second term has been nothing short of historic. The President has flexed the might of the United States to forge peace deals around the globe, arrest a wanted narco-terrorist…

After Fierce Democrat-Led Effort to Remove Trump From Colorado Primary Ballot, Huge Win Gives Him Last LaughOpinion — Mar 6, 2024Former President Donald Trump flexed his muscles by winning the Colorado GOP primary election in commanding fashion after annihilating a Democrat-led crusade to remove him from the ballot. With 81 percent of the results…

Mercury NZ Lifts Q4 Margin 33%Business — Jul 21, 2026Mercury NZ posted a 33% year-on-year jump in Q4 trading margin to NZ$390 million, supported by generation of 2,344 GWh as renewable output rose. The company advanced its renewable pipeline with all Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 turbines installed, Kaiwaikawe start of generation, fast-track consent for Puke Kapo Hau, a $75 million appraisal drilling commitment, and the launch of Flex Rates for customers.

Gig Economy Sparks National Outrage Over Welfare Remark — Aug 24, 2026Zhang Dandan argued on a popular financial show that flexibility in work is a form of welfare, a stance that sparked widespread backlash as China’s gig economy expands and workers face weaker social protections. Think tanks project about 320 million flexible workers—roughly 44% of urban employment—this year, highlighting long-term risks to welfare and pension systems as employers are not mandated to provide social insurance.

Listings Expand Across Ontario, Texas MarketsLifestyle — Jul 20, 2026A set of real estate listings across Ontario and Texas highlights family-friendly homes with modern design and flexible investment opportunities. Highlights include a four-bedroom, 3.5-bath Pelham home with a home office and expansive low-maintenance backyard, a new one-story Pflugerville build with a bright kitchen and walk-in primary suite, and a Prosper, TX Hamlin plan with four bedrooms and a three-car garage, complemented by vacant and flexible land offerings in Houston suitable for mobile or tiny homes and a large eight-lot parcel with owner-financing and no deed restrictions.

Trump Touts ‘Flexibility’ in His Approach to Tariffs — Mar 13, 2025President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that his recent back-and-forth on implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico is not “inconsistency” on his part, but rather “flexibility” to adjust to change. According to…

TMX Group Prices C$1.1 Billion Private Debt OfferingBusiness — 5dTMX Group priced a C$1.1 billion private placement of senior unsecured debentures across three series (2028, 2033, 2036) to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes, with an anticipated AA (Low) rating from DBRS and a close around September 22, 2026. The issue aims to strengthen financial flexibility and support post-trade modernization and broader market infrastructure initiatives.

White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — 5dThe Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

Fashion Guides Highlight Affordable Fall Layers — Sep 10, 2026As fall approaches, editors emphasize versatile, lightweight layers—from cardigans and sweater vests to transitional jackets and shackets—that keep outfits flexible in changing weather while sticking to budget-friendly picks. Highlights include under-$100 staples from Nordstrom, a curated under-$350 fall edit from brands like J.Crew and Reformation, and easy-to-style knits and outerwear for seamless summer-to-fall transitions.

Canadiens Sign Kreider to One-Year Deal — Sep 11, 2026The Montreal Canadiens announced they signed Chris Kreider to a one-year contract, while the Anaheim Ducks terminated his seven-year deal to gain cap flexibility as they pursue other moves, making Kreider a free agent with interest in returning east. Across reports, Kreider’s termination was framed as a strategic financial move for Anaheim, with his immediate future depending on where he lands as a free agent.

Maya Lindstrom Anaheim made the right call cutting ties to chase other roster pieces with that cap space.

UPS overhauls executive ranks as it shifts away from Amazon volume — Aug 31, 2026UPS announced leadership reshuffles as it adopts a new global operating model to standardize processes while preserving local flexibility, aiming to expand its international, healthcare and logistics footprint. Kate Gutmann, after nearly 37 years, is retiring and Wilfredo Ramos will lead International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions; Nando Cesarone becomes Chief Global Operations Officer, with Matt Guffey taking on U.S. Domestic responsibilities, as the company tightens leadership around network modernization.

Sam Okafor Congrats to Kate Gutmann on 37 years, that's a whole career most people don't stick out anywhere anymore.

Bombardier to acquire MHI Canada Aerospace plant amid push for higher jet output — Sep 1, 2026Bombardier is set to acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace assets in Mississauga, bringing about 750 employees and a 270,000-square-foot facility into Bombardier’s in-house aerostructures operations, with closing expected later this year subject to regulatory approvals. The deal strengthens Bombardier’s manufacturing resilience and flexibility and includes transitional support from MHI to ensure continuity of aircraft programs as production scales with growing demand.

Maya Lindstrom Bringing manufacturing in-house makes sense if they're serious about hitting those production targets.

Predators trade fan favorite Evangelista to Devils for two 2028 picks — Sep 2, 2026The Nashville Predators traded forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils for two 2028 draft picks—a Colorado Avalanche first-rounder and the Devils’ second-round pick—with conditions that could shift the first to Colorado’s 2029 pick, in a move aimed at adding draft capital and flexibility for Nashville. Evangelista, 24, who posted a career-best 56 points last season, leaves as a fan favorite with the Predators citing roster depth and salary-cap considerations as the rationale for the deal.

Maya Lindstrom Two 2028 picks with a possible downgrade to 2029 for a guy putting up 56 points now? That's a lot of faith in draft luck over a proven scorer.

Nobel chemist who discovered conductive plastics dies at 90 — Sep 3, 2026Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate Hideki Shirakawa, famed for discovering and developing conductive polymers that enabled polymer electronics, has died at age 90. His work with MacDiarmid and Heeger overturned the belief that plastics cannot conduct electricity and spurred advances in flexible electronics and everyday devices.

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