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  • Caterpillar warns of sales drop in 2025 on weak equipment demand


    (Reuters) – Caterpillar warned of a slight sales drop in 2025 as dealers scale back purchase of equipment due to weak demand driven by high borrowing costs and persistent inflation, sending its shares down 4% in premarket trading on Thursday.

    The company, which is viewed as a bellwether for global economic growth, also said it expects adjusted operating profit margin in the first quarter to be lower than a year ago.

    Contractors are adopting a wait-and-see approach to buying new machinery against the backdrop of growing uncertainty over government spending under the Trump administration.

    The initial surge in demand from government projects under former President Joe Biden’s 2021 infrastructure law, a $1 trillion push to upgrade roads and bridges, has also tapered off.

    Sales in Caterpillar’s construction industries segment fell nearly 8% to $6 billion. China’s struggling real estate market has also weighed on infrastructure spending, leading to a decline in its sales in the region over the past quarters.

    The company does not provide a financial forecast but rather comments on its expectations.

    Higher borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve’s cautious pace of interest-rate cuts and persistent inflation have also compelled dealers to scale back purchases to better align with demand trends.

    For the fourth quarter, Caterpillar reported an adjusted profit of $5.14 per share, beating expectations of $5.02, benefiting from lower manufacturing costs and strong pricing in its energy and transportation segment.

    Its sales and revenue for the quarter fell 5% to $16.22 billion, compared with Wall Street expectations of $16.39 billion, according to LSEG data.

    (Reporting by Shivansh Tiwary in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)



    Caterpillar, a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has issued a warning of a potential sales drop in 2025 due to weak equipment demand. The company cited various factors such as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifting consumer preferences as contributing to the anticipated decrease in sales.

    In a statement released by Caterpillar’s CEO, he expressed concerns about the impact of these factors on the company’s future performance. He emphasized the need for strategic planning and adaptability to navigate the challenges ahead.

    Investors and industry analysts have taken note of Caterpillar’s warning, with some lowering their projections for the company’s sales in the coming years. The news has also sparked discussions about the broader implications for the construction and mining industries, as well as the global economy.

    As Caterpillar prepares for a potentially challenging period ahead, it remains to be seen how the company will respond to the evolving market conditions and maintain its competitive edge in the industry. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • UPS forecasts weak 2025 revenue as it pares Amazon exposure, shares fall


    (Reuters) -United Parcel Service on Thursday forecast 2025 revenue below expectations as the parcel delivery giant works to lower exposure to its largest customer, Amazon, and as other customers opt for cheaper, slower ground-based deliveries.

    UPS’ shares fell 5% before the bell after the company said it had reached an agreement with Amazon — without naming the firm but referring to it as its largest customer — to cut volumes it transports with UPS by more than 50% by the second half of next year.

    The move comes as Amazon has also been reducing its dependence on UPS as the e-commerce company continues to expand its own delivery network.

    UPS forecast 2025 revenue of $89 billion, compared with the average analyst estimate of $94.88 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.

    It also forecast full-year revenue of $89 billion, compared with estimates of $94.88 billion.

    UPS and rival FedEx have been cutting costs since customers switched to slower, cheaper deliveries in the wake of the early pandemic’s e-commerce boom.

    Atlanta-based UPS also forecast full-year consolidated operating margin at 10.8%, an increase from the 9.8% it reported for 2024.

    The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $25.3 billion, missing estimates of $25.42 billion.

    UPS reported an adjusted profit of $2.75 per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, beating estimates of $2.53 per share.

    (Reporting by Abhinav Parmar in Bengaluru and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Savio D’Souza, Arun Koyyur and Shounak Dasgupta)



    UPS, one of the largest package delivery companies in the world, recently announced its forecast for weak revenue in 2025 as it scales back its exposure to e-commerce giant Amazon. This decision has caused shares of UPS to fall as investors react to the news.

    The company has been a key partner for Amazon in handling its massive volume of packages, but UPS has been looking to diversify its customer base and reduce its reliance on any single client. This strategic shift has led to a decrease in projected revenue for the upcoming year.

    Investors are closely watching how UPS will navigate these changes and whether it will be able to find new growth opportunities to offset the loss of Amazon’s business. The company’s stock price has taken a hit in response to the news, as shareholders weigh the potential impact on UPS’s financial performance.

    It remains to be seen how UPS will adapt to this new landscape and whether it will be able to maintain its position as a leader in the logistics industry. As the company continues to evolve its business strategy, investors will be monitoring its progress closely to see how it will fare in the coming years.

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  • Once again, Trump starts a term with a weak approval rating


    Today, 538 is unveiling a new polling average for President Donald Trump’s job approval rating. Based on the 11 polls released since his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump’s average approval rating starts off at 50 percent, while 43 percent disapprove of the job he is doing as president. You can find a constantly updated estimate of Trump’s approval rating on 538’s polls page, and you can read our full methodology for calculating this average here.

    Trump’s initial net approval rating of +7 percentage points is lower than that of any newly elected president since World War II, with one exception: Trump himself during his first term. Trump began his presidency in 2017 with a 44.6 percent approval rating and a 41.4 percent disapproval rating, based on applying our current averaging methodology retroactively. Before that, the record low for initial net approval rating was set by former President George W. Bush in 2001, at +28 points. However, former President Joe Biden started his first term at +22 in 2021.

    Trump faces a number of tailwinds and headwinds in his first month in office. His marquee executive order to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally and have been accused of crimes is broadly supported by the American public. And an Associated Press/NORC poll conducted earlier this month found a supermajority of adults support deporting immigrants “who have been convicted of a violent crime” — with higher support for immigrants who are here illegally (83 percent) versus those who are here legally (69 percent). There is also support for reducing the number of immigrants coming into America legally, finishing the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and declaring a national border emergency.

    But a number of Trump’s early actions also have the potential to spark backlash. Pardoning the people who unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and committed acts of violence is decidedly unpopular, for example, with just 21 percent of adults in favor, according to that AP/NORC poll. Withdrawing from international climate agreements is also generally unpopular, according to the same survey. And there’s Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, too; an Ipsos/New York Times poll from Jan. 2-10 found that Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship for children born to immigrants who are here illegally, 55 percent to 41 percent.

    Americans are also mostly not confident, according to the same AP/NORC poll, that Trump will be able to bring down the price of goods and services, such as groceries and health care. This is notable, as it’s likely the biggest issue that convinced moderates to vote for him in the 2024 election. And there is only middling support for enacting tariffs on imports, with 29 percent in favor of a tax on all goods entering the U.S. — Trump’s key economic proposal. Nonpartisan economists argue Trump’s new tariffs would cause prices for the average American to rise, not fall. Tariffs would also likely curb the Biden-era rebound in manufacturing and house-building by increasing the cost of goods used in construction.

    While Trump’s tax cuts are also mostly popular in isolation, the costs that come along with them (Republican legislators in Congress will mandate other programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, be cut to offset the lost revenue) could be deeply unpopular. The lowest point in Trump’s first-term approval, before his ratings cratered after the events of Jan. 6, came after Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act and reduce funding for Medicaid in 2017.

    Finally, Trump goes up against an apparent gravitational force that pulls down on approval ratings as time goes on. Presidents tend to enjoy their best net approval ratings at the start of their terms. Then, as policies are passed that shift the effective ideology of the U.S. government away from the ideology of the average voter, and as the president inevitably marginalizes members of his own constituency by focusing his political capital on other policy domains, voters leave the president’s side and his approval rating dips. This has been a consistent pattern for the last 80 years, barring events in foreign wars or attacks on the homeland.

    But past patterns do not guarantee future results. It is possible that Trump will be viewed more favorably as time goes on. Maybe Americans will reward the president for his handling of the border, and he will end up jettisoning the less popular parts of his policy agenda as he did in 2017. He may also be rewarded for an economy that has largely healed from pandemic-induced inflation and labor-market tightness.

    For now, what we know is that Trump starts in a relatively weak position compared to past presidents. The only president he outscores is himself, from 2017. That is not likely to reassure the White House.



    It seems like deja vu all over again as President Trump begins another term with a weak approval rating. Despite his repeated claims of widespread voter fraud and a stolen election, recent polls show that a majority of Americans do not approve of his performance in office.

    This lack of support is not surprising, given the chaotic and divisive nature of his presidency. From his controversial policies on immigration and healthcare to his inflammatory rhetoric and Twitter tirades, Trump has consistently failed to unite the country and govern effectively.

    As he embarks on another four years in the White House, it remains to be seen if Trump can turn things around and regain the trust of the American people. But based on his track record so far, it seems unlikely that he will be able to overcome his low approval ratings and lead the nation in a more positive direction.

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  • Bills’ hype may be disproportionate, thanks to a weak AFC East


    While it might be unfair to shade the thriving Buffalo Bills, their AFC East division wasn’t the most competitive in 2024. Each AFC East team, not named the Bills, combined for a record of 17-34, which was a strong indicator and added emphasis to the statement above.

    Still, the Bills ranked just No. 17 in opponent yards allowed per game, and none of their AFC East rivals ranked within the top 15 teams in the league in total yards per game. Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich can posture all he wants, the Bills better have an answer for Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry or things can and will get out of hand fast in the AFC Divisional.

    The New York Jets were a bust, the Miami Dolphins were mediocre, and I don’t think the typical NFL fan can name you any of the New England Patriots wide receivers. With six all-pro players on the roster, the Ravens should be easy favorites over the Bills. Again, however, NFL games aren’t played on paper.





    The Buffalo Bills have been generating a lot of hype this season, with many fans and analysts touting them as a Super Bowl contender. However, some are questioning whether this hype may be disproportionate, thanks to the weak competition in the AFC East.

    The AFC East has been dominated by the New England Patriots for the past two decades, with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Bills struggling to keep up. With the Patriots losing Tom Brady and facing uncertainty at the quarterback position, many believe this could be the Bills’ year to take control of the division.

    But with the Dolphins and Jets both in rebuilding phases and not expected to be serious contenders, some are questioning whether the Bills’ success in the division may be skewed by the lack of competition. While the Bills have made improvements on both sides of the ball and have a talented roster, they may not be tested as much in the regular season due to the weakness of their division rivals.

    Of course, winning the division is just the first step towards a Super Bowl run, and the Bills will have to prove themselves against stronger competition in the playoffs. But for now, it’s worth considering whether the Bills’ hype may be inflated due to the lack of competition in the AFC East.

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  • Leveraging Latency: How the Weak Compel – Hardcover, by Volpe Tristan A. – New h

    Leveraging Latency: How the Weak Compel – Hardcover, by Volpe Tristan A. – New h



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  • Machine Learning from Weak Supervision: An Empirical Risk Minimization Approach

    Machine Learning from Weak Supervision: An Empirical Risk Minimization Approach



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    Machine Learning from Weak Supervision: An Empirical Risk Minimization Approach

    In the field of machine learning, the traditional approach to training models involves providing them with labeled data that accurately reflects the true underlying distribution of the data. However, in many real-world scenarios, obtaining labeled data can be expensive, time-consuming, or simply impractical.

    This is where weak supervision comes in. Weak supervision refers to the use of noisy, incomplete, or imprecise labels to train machine learning models. While weak supervision can introduce challenges such as increased noise and uncertainty in the training data, it also offers the potential to scale up machine learning applications by reducing the need for manually labeled data.

    One approach to learning from weak supervision is through Empirical Risk Minimization (ERM). ERM is a fundamental principle in machine learning that aims to minimize the expected loss of a model on a training dataset. By leveraging weak supervision and ERM, researchers and practitioners can train models on large-scale, noisy datasets and still achieve good generalization performance.

    In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing algorithms and techniques that can effectively leverage weak supervision for training machine learning models. These approaches include methods for handling noisy labels, learning from multiple weak supervision sources, and incorporating domain knowledge to improve model performance.

    Overall, the use of weak supervision and ERM in machine learning represents an exciting area of research with the potential to revolutionize how models are trained and deployed in real-world applications. By embracing the challenges and opportunities that weak supervision presents, researchers and practitioners can unlock new possibilities for building more robust and scalable machine learning systems.
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  • Leveraging Latency: How the Weak Compel the Strong with Nuclear Technology (Disruptive Technology and International Security Series)

    Leveraging Latency: How the Weak Compel the Strong with Nuclear Technology (Disruptive Technology and International Security Series)


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    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (February 14, 2023)
    Language ‏ : ‎ English
    Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0197669530
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0197669532
    Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
    Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.31 x 0.96 x 6.48 inches


    In today’s world, power dynamics are constantly shifting and evolving. One of the most significant ways in which weaker states can compel stronger ones is through the strategic use of nuclear technology. This disruptive technology has the potential to level the playing field and force even the most powerful nations to reconsider their actions.

    In our new series, “Leveraging Latency: How the Weak Compel the Strong with Nuclear Technology,” we will explore the ways in which smaller, less powerful states have used nuclear capabilities to their advantage in international security. From North Korea’s nuclear program to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, we will delve into the ways in which these countries have used the threat of nuclear weapons to deter aggression and secure their own interests.

    Through a combination of expert analysis, case studies, and interviews with key players in the field, we will shed light on the complex dynamics at play in the world of nuclear technology and international security. Join us as we explore how the weak can leverage latency to compel the strong, and how nuclear technology is shaping the future of global politics.
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