Industry Social Media and Updates

Billions on Roads, yet Traffic Remains Stagnant
SocialApr 20, 2026

Billions on Roads, yet Traffic Remains Stagnant

BBC's headline if it weren't stupidly biased: The government spent 6 billion pounds on upgrading roads. But where are the cars? https://t.co/yfFl9HEzpJ

By Deepak Shenoy
Disney Launches 4,000‑person NC Community, Aims Bigger
SocialApr 20, 2026

Disney Launches 4,000‑person NC Community, Aims Bigger

Disney building a new 4,000 person community in NC. Nice start Disney but let’s add a few more zeroes next time, as Walt would’ve wanted https://t.co/vE3T5b6YME

By Adam Ozimek
Self‑driving Cars Now Infer Intent, Not Just Objects
SocialApr 20, 2026

Self‑driving Cars Now Infer Intent, Not Just Objects

A Xiaomi car reportedly flagged a nearby Range Rover as likely undercover police. And that is a much bigger signal than it sounds. What interests me is not whether it got this one case perfectly right. It is what this points to. Cars are...

By Pascal Bornet
AI Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Demand Forecasting
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Demand Forecasting

Supply chain managers long for accurate demand forecasts. AI is making quantum leaps in this area, processing vast internal & external data for predictions beyond human capability. #AISupplyChain #DemandForecasting https://t.co/Fx6oi6tyJx

By Eric Kimberling
Zwolle's BYD Buses Power Up at Train Station
SocialApr 20, 2026

Zwolle's BYD Buses Power Up at Train Station

Good morning from Zwolle where the BYD buses are charging up at the train station !⚡️⚡️🌶️🌶️🍿🍿 #alwaysbecharging 🇳🇱 https://t.co/apQCjL8j3E

By Felix Hamer
GSK's Blenrep Approved in China for Multiple Myeloma
SocialApr 20, 2026

GSK's Blenrep Approved in China for Multiple Myeloma

#GSK Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) approved in China with a Bortezomib and Dexamethasone combo for treating Adults with a form of multiple myeloma.

By WheelieDealer
AI Scribes Add Modest Revenue, Uncertain Burnout Impact
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Scribes Add Modest Revenue, Uncertain Burnout Impact

Studies keep coming out showing how much time AI scribes help save for physicians. But how about return on income? As AI scribes usually lead to modest reductions in EHR time and documentation time, they also come with a small but...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
7.4‑Magnitude Offshore Japan
SocialApr 20, 2026

7.4‑Magnitude Offshore Japan

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits offshore northeast Japan 🇯🇵 ⚠️ A tsunami warning was issued for the region. Tohoku Electric is currently checking the status of its power plants https://t.co/XJ8J5YUBOB

By Stephen Stapczynski
North America Gains Urea Cost Edge Amid Global Gas Divergence
SocialApr 20, 2026

North America Gains Urea Cost Edge Amid Global Gas Divergence

This chart underpins my positioning in North American nitrogen fertiliser producers. Urea supply has tightened following a sharp drop in exports from the Gulf. As urea production is highly sensitive to NatGas costs, the divergence in regional gas prices is...

By Matt Fernley
AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Current Landscape and Future Promise
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Current Landscape and Future Promise

Cool review and perspective on the current state and the future of AI-powered drug discovery https://t.co/AgwqOlt4RU

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
Europe 2026: HYC400 vs HYC1000 Showdown
SocialApr 20, 2026

Europe 2026: HYC400 vs HYC1000 Showdown

2026 in Europe might really be about HYC400 vs HYC1000 who should win this "competition" and why? #alwaysbecharging ⚡️⚡️⚡️ photo @charginghero1 📸 https://t.co/fmJb6iss5Z

By Felix Hamer
London Underground Strike Sparks Travel Chaos, Alternatives Needed
SocialApr 20, 2026

London Underground Strike Sparks Travel Chaos, Alternatives Needed

We were planning to go to London on the 23rd, but the "Underground Strike" is happening. Will that be utter chaos? How do people cope with it? Or is it just not worth trying to navigate? I was hoping to...

By Zach Lincoln
Energy Bulls and Bears Spar More Fiercely than Stocks
SocialApr 20, 2026

Energy Bulls and Bears Spar More Fiercely than Stocks

If you thought the emotions around the bull/bear case for stocks often run high, it is nothing compared to the lines currently being drawn up between bulls and bears in oil, gas and the wider energy complex.

By Claus Vistesen
Suzuki Debuts First Indian Electric SUV Amid Supply Constraints
SocialApr 20, 2026

Suzuki Debuts First Indian Electric SUV Amid Supply Constraints

Suzuki launched its first electric SUV in India, highlighting both EV ambition and supply chain constraints. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/suzuki-e-vitara-electric-suv-launch.html

By The Metalnomist
Medicine Is a Flowchart; AI Outperforms Doctors
SocialApr 20, 2026

Medicine Is a Flowchart; AI Outperforms Doctors

The dirty secret no doctor wants to admit: Medicine is just a flowchart. Symptom → Rule → Drug → Done. AI doesn't get tired. Doesn't miss patterns. Doesn't have a bad day. So seriously — why do you think your MD...

By Vishal Sengar, MD
BMW iX3 Leverages Chinese Tech, Production Timeline Unclear
SocialApr 20, 2026

BMW iX3 Leverages Chinese Tech, Production Timeline Unclear

BMW iX3 featuring tech by Momenta, Huawei AND Alibaba to stay relevant in China - when does China production start?! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging 🍿 🇨🇳 https://t.co/44b6dvQehl

By Felix Hamer
Tailor Content to Each Platform's Contract, Not Copy‑paste
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tailor Content to Each Platform's Contract, Not Copy‑paste

Copy-pasting content across platforms isn't distribution. It's lazy broadcasting. Every platform has a different contract with its audience. Twitter rewards conviction. LinkedIn rewards credibility. Email rewards intimacy. Same message. Wrong contract. Dies every time. Took the same idea. Wrote it three different ways. Twitter version: punchy, contrarian, one sharp...

By Vinay Katiyar
Koei Tecmo Ups Forecast on Nioh 3, Pokemon Hit
SocialApr 20, 2026

Koei Tecmo Ups Forecast on Nioh 3, Pokemon Hit

Koei Tecmo just revised their earnings forecast upward: - operating profit +16.1% higher - net profit +53.7% higher - against sales -4.9% lower KT says their Q4 did better than expected. Nioh 3 was released + their Omega Force team co-developed mega hit Pokemon Pokopia...

By Serkan Toto
Navy Boarding Gets TV Praise, Not Strategic Gain
SocialApr 20, 2026

Navy Boarding Gets TV Praise, Not Strategic Gain

The US navy disabling and boarding an Iranian tanker plays well with the base on the 9 o'clock news, on FOX, but it doesn't get the strait open. Trump will have to choose, eventually.

By Claus Vistesen
China's EV and Hybrid Trucks Surpass Diesel Sales
SocialApr 20, 2026

China's EV and Hybrid Trucks Surpass Diesel Sales

In China battery electric trucks and hybrid trucks now outsell diesel trucks for the first time. https://t.co/iprDfUBNG9

By Jan Rosenow
OpenClaw Buzz: Fading or Just Saved for Later?
SocialApr 20, 2026

OpenClaw Buzz: Fading or Just Saved for Later?

Has the buzz around @openclaw died down, or have they just bookmarked it so they don't need to Google it anymore? https://t.co/305d7P0Eyq

By Data Chaz
Consultancies Hit Hard by Client AI Savings Demands
SocialApr 20, 2026

Consultancies Hit Hard by Client AI Savings Demands

Consultancies face 'rug pull' as clients demand #AI savings https://t.co/Fk1uRfEV0l #ArtificialIntelligence #Finserv @SpirosMargaris @efipm @Khulood_Almani @AkwyZ @ahier @FrRonconi @BetaMoroney

By Xavier Gomez
Identity: The Foundation of Agentic Commerce
SocialApr 20, 2026

Identity: The Foundation of Agentic Commerce

Identity is the basic building block for agentic commerce. https://t.co/eLMUCUAZWk #agenticcommerce #verifiablecredentials #authorisation #Mastercard #Visa

By Dave Birch
Sweden Says Russia Falsifies Data to Mask War‑spending Strain
SocialApr 20, 2026

Sweden Says Russia Falsifies Data to Mask War‑spending Strain

NEW: Sweden has intelligence that Russia is systematically manipulating data to fool Ukraine’s western allies into believing its economy has withstood the strain of its lavish war spending and western sanctions, its intel chief tells me and @ChristopherJM https://t.co/CeRXjEYGfi

By Max Seddon
UAS Hits Russian Landing Ships, Radar in Sevastopol
SocialApr 20, 2026

UAS Hits Russian Landing Ships, Radar in Sevastopol

Video from GUR’s Prymary unit of UAS strikes on Russian Project 775 and 1171 large landing ships and a Podlot-K1 radar in Sevastopol. https://t.co/YTLoFK5F1s https://t.co/Fd6fCBIjjJ

By Rob Lee
China Revives Coal‑to‑gas Projects to Curb Gas Imports
SocialApr 20, 2026

China Revives Coal‑to‑gas Projects to Curb Gas Imports

China is looking to tap cheap domestic coal to limit its exposure to gas imports 🇨🇳👀 A high-profile Chinese coal-to-gas venture that lay dormant for over a decade is set to launch this year. The country has 13 new projects under...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Hormuz Tension Leaves Dollar Dominance Unshaken
SocialApr 20, 2026

Hormuz Tension Leaves Dollar Dominance Unshaken

🔥The Hormuz Crisis: ▪️Pricing oil in US dollar is intact ▪️The GCC's dollar peg is intact

By Anas Alhajji
Gold Stagnant, Miners Surge—Smart Money Bets on Mining
SocialApr 20, 2026

Gold Stagnant, Miners Surge—Smart Money Bets on Mining

Gold is flat over the past 3 weeks, but I am still bullish on it. The reason is that during the same period senior gold miners GDX is up nearly 10%. Insiders and smart money accumulating mining shares while most...

By Carolin Frazier
Russia Needs $100 Urals Oil to Close Deficit
SocialApr 20, 2026

Russia Needs $100 Urals Oil to Close Deficit

“Russia’s ailing economy has failed to recover even as rising oil prices during the war in the Middle East have boosted the Kremlin’s depleted coffers, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. Thomas Nilsson, head of Sweden’s Military Intelligence and Security...

By Rob Lee
Real-World Maintenance Lessons Across Weapons, Conflict, and Icons
SocialApr 20, 2026

Real-World Maintenance Lessons Across Weapons, Conflict, and Icons

Maintenance : Lessons from the Real World - Sustainment vs. Maintenance - AK-47 vs M-16 - Arab and Israeli conflicts - Around the world sailing - The Statue of Liberty https://t.co/GiKmH6Olsm

By Phil Venables
Geography Drives Oil Price Gaps, Splits Asset Returns
SocialApr 20, 2026

Geography Drives Oil Price Gaps, Splits Asset Returns

Oil: The have and have not. What's the price of crude in North America? Very cheap, as low as 72.7. What's the price in Sri Lanka, well, very expensive. Gas is the same story. So the oil market and pricing...

By Trinh Nguyen
Drone Strike Sparks Typical Oil Tank Blaze, Not Apocalypse
SocialApr 20, 2026

Drone Strike Sparks Typical Oil Tank Blaze, Not Apocalypse

Some social media accounts are exaggerating the impact of the attack. If you watch the video yourself, you’ll see that the storage tanks are on fire — and that’s it. The tanks contain oil, so heavy smoke and large...

By Anas Alhajji
First European FSD Car Logged in FSD Database
SocialApr 20, 2026

First European FSD Car Logged in FSD Database

Ladies and gentlemen... the first European FSD car reporting to @fsd_database thank you @tvanschadewijk https://t.co/DV7uWfWQ7y

By Whole Mars Catalog
AI Optimizes Global Logistics, Transforming Transport Routes
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Optimizes Global Logistics, Transforming Transport Routes

AI is revolutionizing transportation and route management. For global logistics by sea or air, AI optimizes asset use and the entire supply chain, making movements more efficient. #Logistics #AI #SupplyChain https://t.co/vdWxwigCip

By Eric Kimberling
Turkey's FM Blames Israel‑Cyprus Pact, Denies Similarity
SocialApr 20, 2026

Turkey's FM Blames Israel‑Cyprus Pact, Denies Similarity

#TurkeyWatch 🇹🇷: When Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan recently accused Israel of “joining forces with the Republic of Cyprus to form a military alliance against Muslim countries,” he concluded by flatly stating: “we are not like Israel.” https://t.co/dKKBHx2aiY

By Steve Hanke
S&P Hits Record as Oil Plunges Amid Iran Tensions
SocialApr 20, 2026

S&P Hits Record as Oil Plunges Amid Iran Tensions

The S&P just hit a RECORD HIGH. Oil crashed 13% in a week. Iran says the Strait is "completely open." Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk won't send ships through. The ceasefire expires TUESDAY. And the Navy just put 5-inch gun rounds into...

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Unverified Hormuz Crossing: UAE Oil Tanker Likely Loaded Elsewhere
SocialApr 20, 2026

Unverified Hormuz Crossing: UAE Oil Tanker Likely Loaded Elsewhere

A Suezmax tanker loaded with 1 mb of UAE oil is heading to Korea. Korean media & others say it crossed the Hormuz Strait — but there's NO evidence-- yet. It probably loaded at Fujairah or through STS transfer. Map...

By Anas Alhajji
Fast, Error‑free Checkout Boosts Retail Revenue
SocialApr 20, 2026

Fast, Error‑free Checkout Boosts Retail Revenue

Sales should be fast, simple, and error-free. With Affino Retail’s Sales & Invoicing, every transaction becomes smooth and reliable. From quick billing to instant invoice generation, your team spends less time on screens and more time serving customers. Manage multiple payment...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Humanoid Robots Begin Self‑Manufacturing the Next Generation
SocialApr 20, 2026

Humanoid Robots Begin Self‑Manufacturing the Next Generation

The Self-Manufacturing Future: Humanoid #Robots Building Robots by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/jcy5dqX6Pn

By Ron van Loon
US Healthcare Lags Behind Global Systems, Worst Experience
SocialApr 20, 2026

US Healthcare Lags Behind Global Systems, Worst Experience

Countries where I’ve experienced the healthcare system: Czech Republic, UK, France, Italy, Bhutan, Thailand, Mauritius, Vietnam, Australia, Mexico, Germany. Also, the US as a Czech resident. Some were doctor’s visits. Some were hospital visits. Trust me, the US system does it the worst...

By Kate McCulley
Sherritt Halts Cuba Nickel-Cobalt Production, Threatening 2026 Supply
SocialApr 20, 2026

Sherritt Halts Cuba Nickel-Cobalt Production, Threatening 2026 Supply

Sherritt will pause Moa nickel-cobalt mining in Cuba over fuel shortages, raising new 2026 supply concerns. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/sherritt-moa-nickel-cobalt-pause-raises.html

By The Metalnomist
Free Gifts Outperform Discounts without Eroding Margins
SocialApr 20, 2026

Free Gifts Outperform Discounts without Eroding Margins

Discounts are often the lazy promo. They train customers to wait, hand away margin, and once you start, they're hard to stop. A free gift can move the same needle without any of that baggage.

By Kurt Elster
Doubting a Quick Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
SocialApr 20, 2026

Doubting a Quick Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Is it time to abandon hope the Strait of Hormuz will open soon? https://t.co/5BRLiEg2Tm @ClydeCommods

By Guy Faulconbridge
Batteries Power 44% of California’s Evening Peak
SocialApr 20, 2026

Batteries Power 44% of California’s Evening Peak

44% of evening peak met by batteries. In California, world’s 4th largest economy. Not some tiny pilot project or a niche experiment, a global industrial powerhouse If you’re still sitting in boardrooms or parliament banging on about baseload and the intermittency...

By Assaad Razzouk
Taiwan Fights Chip Boom to Protect Undervalued Currency
SocialApr 20, 2026

Taiwan Fights Chip Boom to Protect Undervalued Currency

Taiwan's willingness to do absolutely anything and everything to keep the chip boom from putting pressure on the wildly undervalued Taiwan dollar is unw=matched ... 1/ https://t.co/yVjNKHd7ci

By Brad Setser
Electricity Demand Outpaces Overall Energy Growth in 2025
SocialApr 20, 2026

Electricity Demand Outpaces Overall Energy Growth in 2025

Global electricity demand grew more than 2x as fast as overall energy demand in 2025, with electrification & AI expanding strongly US energy demand growth reached one of its fastest rates this century while growth in emerging economies slowed Read more: https://t.co/4PiqgKAmmJ...

By Fatih Birol
Clean Energy Gains Slow CO2 Rise, Fossil Power Reverses
SocialApr 20, 2026

Clean Energy Gains Slow CO2 Rise, Fossil Power Reverses

THREAD: The IEA global energy review 2026 * CO2 record high, but growth nearly ground to halt * Clean energy shaved 3bn tonnes off CO2 * Fossil-fuel power pushed into reverse * Age of Electricity "confirmed" * "Extraordinary" solar growth * Batteries up 40% * EVs up...

By Simon Evans
Australian EVs Cut Weekly Petrol Use by 13 Million Litres
SocialApr 20, 2026

Australian EVs Cut Weekly Petrol Use by 13 Million Litres

Fact check: Bowen says EVs save Aus ~15M litres of petrol/week As at Mar2026, Aus fleet: 389,431 BEVS + 125,399 PHEVs = 514,830 Av Aus annual mileage 12100km at 11.1L/100km =1343L fuel🤔 Aus growing fleet of EVs now save Aus 13.3ML/week🤓 Accurate 😎 https://t.co/nAFztCHS6B

By Prof Ray Wills
US Blockade Pressures All, Targets Iran Most
SocialApr 20, 2026

US Blockade Pressures All, Targets Iran Most

Exactly. And this is why this US blockade is genius because it means it won't be just the Iranians that will benefit when it's partially open. The pressure cooker is on for everyone equally, especially Iran.

By Trinh Nguyen