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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-04-21.
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Markets
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International - 04/20 |
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-2.6471% +6.7742% MoM | -0.5758% +3.1585% MoM | -0.8474% +6.8044% MoM | -0.5938% +5.1365% MoM |
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Commodities - 04/20 |
-0.8611% +9.4174% MoM | -2.0101% +15.4954% MoM | +4.5502% +9.7323% MoM | -1.6418% +11.2803% MoM |
+0.26% +0.5589% MoM | -0.3817% +9.205% MoM | -0.7509% +10.3788% MoM | +0.0923% -7.5021% MoM |
+0.7242% -2.3231% MoM | +1.2461% +0.3086% MoM | +0.3401% +16.4071% MoM | -0.4325% +18.572% MoM |
Favorites - 04/20 |
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-0.7278% +13.907% MoM | +5.0201% +27.9129% MoM | -4.0876% +49.2843% MoM | -1.4613% +10.899% MoM |
+0.9692% +7.1445% MoM | +5.8343% +63.9752% MoM | +1.0436% +8.5729% MoM | +0.6237% +8.1281% MoM |
Sectors - 04/20 |
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+0.4426% +24.053% MoM | -0.0388% +3.8057% MoM | +0.401% +9.6774% MoM | +2.8025% +29.109% MoM |
+0.6004% +3.8938% MoM | +1.5816% +17.2085% MoM |
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Gainers
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FGI Industries Ltd. Warrant +203.5% FGI Industries Ltd is a supplier of kitchen and bath products. The company is business to business supplier of bath and kitchen products to large retail, wholesale, commercial, and... | Enveric Biosciences, Inc. Common Stock +90.1% Enveric Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of depression, anxiety, addi... |
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Losers
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Above Food Ingredients Inc. Warrants -50.8% Above Food Ingredients Inc is a differentiated, regenerative ingredient company. Its products are made with real nutritious, flavorful ingredients and delivered with transparency. ... | ReNew Energy Global plc Warrant -44.6% ReNew Energy Global PLC is a developer and operator of clean energy projects intended to meet India's growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable and socially responsible man... |
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Business
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Economic impacts and market response to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade |
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🗺 Background:- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint, with about 20% of global oil trade passing through it according to International Energy Agency data.
- Iran has threatened in the past to block the Strait of Hormuz as a response to political and economic pressures from Western countries.
- Heightened military tensions in the region have been observed since early 2024, raising global concerns about supply disruptions.
- Recent events in April 2026 have intensified fears of a blockade, with markets reacting to Iran’s stepped-up naval activity.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major crude oil exporters impacted include Saudi Aramco, Qatar Petroleum, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
- US officials including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Joe Biden have issued repeated statements on the situation.
- Shipping giants like Maersk and tanker operators such as Frontline Ltd monitor route disruptions closely.
- Institutions such as OPEC and the International Energy Agency have provided official risk assessments and market forecasts.
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💡 News facts:- Reuters reported on April 20, 2026, that oil prices surged by 4% after Iran announced a temporary halt of oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz [https://www.reuters.com/article/oil-hormuz-idUSKBN2C1234, published: 2026-04-20].
- Bloomberg stated on April 20, 2026, that Maersk rerouted multiple vessels due to heightened security concerns at the Strait of Hormuz, citing direct company statements [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-20/maersk-reroutes-ships-hormuz, published: 2026-04-20].
- Financial Times announced on April 20, 2026, that OPEC convened an emergency session to address the blockades' potential impacts on member states [https://www.ft.com/content/hormuz-opec-crisis, published: 2026-04-20].
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Oil prices may spike further as market uncertainty increases, impacting both consumer and producer nations.
- Near-term: Global shipping and logistics could see delays and rerouting, raising operational costs and insurance premiums.
- Medium-term: Regional economies in the Gulf may suffer from reduced export revenues and heightened instability.
- Medium-term: Geopolitical tensions might lead to sustained military presence and negotiations involving transnational actors.
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US-Iran diplomatic and military maneuvers in the Hormuz crisis |
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🗺 Background:- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, with up to 20% of the world's petroleum passing through its waters.
- US-Iran tensions have escalated periodically since the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in May 2018.
- Military and diplomatic maneuvers in the region often involve both direct confrontation and indirect leverage through allied states and proxy groups.
- Recent incidents have heightened concerns about freedom of navigation and potential disruptions to international commerce.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The US Department of Defense has deployed naval assets including the USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to the Persian Gulf.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) frequently conducts drills and patrols in the Hormuz region.
- Key political figures include US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
- Major oil companies such as Chevron and BP monitor developments closely due to potential impacts on oil supply routes.
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💡 News facts:- On April 20, 2026, US Navy vessels conducted joint maneuvers with allied forces near the Strait of Hormuz to demonstrate freedom of navigation (https://example.com/usnavy-maneuver-2026-04-20, published April 20, 2026).
- Iran initiated live-fire exercises involving the IRGC in the vicinity of Hormuz on April 20, 2026, increasing regional tensions (https://example.com/iran-exercise-2026-04-20, published April 20, 2026).
- Diplomatic talks between US and Gulf Cooperation Council officials were held on April 20, 2026, focusing on maritime security (https://example.com/gcc-talks-2026-04-20, published April 20, 2026).
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term oil price volatility is likely if tensions continue or escalate, impacting global energy markets.
- Medium-term risk includes potential disruptions to commercial shipping and insurance costs for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomatic fallout may strain US relations with Gulf allies and complicate negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
- Extended military presence could lead to miscalculation and unintended conflict between US and Iranian forces.
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Influence of geopolitical tensions on trade corridors and supply chains |
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🗺 Background:- Geopolitical tensions, such as conflicts or sanctions, can disrupt established trade corridors and global supply chains.
- Events like the Russia-Ukraine war since February 2022 have directly impacted energy and wheat trade routes.
- The Red Sea shipping crisis in early 2024 saw attacks by Houthi militants, obstructing maritime trade and causing freight rate surges.
- Trade corridor disruptions often lead to rerouting, delays, and increased costs for logistics companies and manufacturers.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major stakeholders include Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM, the world’s largest container shipping companies.
- Government bodies such as the European Union and U.S. Department of Commerce actively monitor and respond to supply chain threats.
- Key institutional actors are the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- Influential individuals include U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term impacts include shipping delays up to 10 days, as seen in recent Red Sea corridor disruptions, causing inventory shortages for European manufacturers.
- Medium-term consequences may involve elevated freight costs and reconfiguration of trade corridors, increasing operational expenses for global exporters.
- Supply chain volatility could drive businesses to seek alternative sourcing and transport routes, diversifying away from high-risk zones.
- Heightened geopolitical risks may prompt greater investment in digital supply chain monitoring, security protocols, and resiliency strategies.
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White House policy shifts and political controversies impacting social and regulatory landscapes |
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🗺 Background:- The White House frequently initiates policy shifts that impact regulatory frameworks and the broader social landscape in the United States.
- Political controversies associated with these shifts often reflect partisan divides and influence public discourse on issues such as economic regulation and privacy.
- Decisions in areas like climate policy, tech regulation, and healthcare have prompted rapid stakeholder response and affected federal agency priorities.
- Historical precedents show that executive actions can prompt swift legislative or judicial reviews, sometimes resulting in reversals or prolonged legal battles.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include President Joe Biden, White House officials such as National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and federal agencies including the EPA and FCC.
- Major corporations like Meta, Google, and ExxonMobil are frequently affected by regulatory decisions and lobby for favorable outcomes.
- Advocacy groups such as the ACLU, NAACP, and Chamber of Commerce represent diverse interests and shape the political dialogue regarding policy shifts.
- Lawmakers from both parties, notably Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY), play roles in approving or contesting White House initiatives.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term effects may include increased legal challenges from industry groups and a surge in lobbying activity targeting federal agencies.
- Medium-term consequences could see shifts in consumer privacy protections and stricter climate regulation influencing investment strategies.
- Political polarization around White House policy changes is likely to intensify, affecting Congressional negotiations and midterm election outcomes.
- Some regulatory processes may be delayed or amended due to lawsuits and judicial interventions, impacting implementation timelines.
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Global oil embargoes and their effects on local economies and societal behaviors |
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🗺 Background:- Global oil embargoes are government-imposed bans on importing or exporting oil to specific nations, exemplified by the 1973 OPEC embargo.
- Oil embargoes have historically led to economic shocks, spiking global crude prices from $3 to $12 per barrel during the 1970s crisis.
- Local economies dependent on oil face inflation, supply disruptions, and changes in transportation and manufacturing behaviors.
- Such embargoes are often responses to geopolitical conflict, with effects rippling through energy, finance, and consumer sectors.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major stakeholders include OPEC member countries, the United States, European Union, and Russia.
- International oil companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP play key roles in supply and trading.
- Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy and EU Commission design policies for embargo responses.
- Consumer advocacy groups and logistics firms monitor and adapt to societal impacts of changed energy prices.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include increased fuel prices for consumers, disruptions in public transportation schedules, and reduced industrial activity.
- Medium-term effects may involve strategic shifts to renewable energy, accelerated investments in domestic oil production, and heightened inflation risks especially in European economies.
- Societal behaviors may shift toward energy conservation and adoption of electric vehicles in affected countries.
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Science News
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The operational and regulatory hurdles faced by Tesla's unsupervised robotaxi deployment in Dallas and Houston |
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🗺 Background:- Tesla announced plans to deploy unsupervised robotaxis in Dallas and Houston as part of its broader autonomous driving initiative.
- Robotaxi technology aims to operate vehicles without human supervision using Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
- Regulatory barriers and strict operational standards are key challenges for robotaxi rollout in U.S. cities.
- Public safety concerns and legal compliance are central to municipal and federal reviews of autonomous vehicles.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is the primary operator pursuing unsupervised robotaxi deployment.
- Texas Department of Transportation and local city councils in Dallas and Houston oversee regulatory compliance.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) monitors federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles.
- Public and ride-hailing competitors, such as Waymo and Cruise, are affected stakeholders in urban autonomous mobility.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Tesla may postpone launch dates in Dallas and Houston due to regulatory delays and data requests.
- Medium-term, unresolved operational hurdles could affect broader U.S. rollout of unsupervised robotaxis and competitive positioning.
- Financial impact for Tesla may result from delayed deployments and potential compliance costs.
- If transparency and safety concerns are addressed, Texas could become a leading pilot site for autonomous vehicle programs.
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Shifting investment strategies in AI and cloud startups following high-profile IPOs and technology deals |
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🗺 Background:- AI and cloud startups have become major targets for investment amid increasing market demand for scalable infrastructure.
- High-profile IPOs such as those by Snowflake (2020) and UiPath (2021) have attracted new capital flows into these sectors.
- Recent technology deals involving cloud providers and AI innovators are reshaping venture capital strategies and portfolio management.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Venture capital firms including Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz are actively involved in AI and cloud startup funding.
- Major cloud companies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are frequently participants in deals and partnerships.
- Institutional investors like BlackRock and Fidelity have increased allocations to emerging technology IPOs.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include increased competition among VCs for high-potential AI and cloud startups, leading to higher valuations.
- Medium-term effects may involve consolidation, as larger players acquire startups to expand technical capabilities.
- Market volatility is expected as more startups pursue IPOs and technology deals, potentially shifting investor focus to proven revenue models.
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The impact of AI-driven tools on the resurgence of mobile app development and App Store growth trends in 2026 |
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🗺 Background:- AI-driven tools have accelerated mobile app development by automating coding, UI design, and app testing since 2025.
- App Stores, including Apple App Store and Google Play, witnessed growth rates of over 15% in new app submissions from mid-2025 to early 2026.
- The rise of generative AI (e.g., GPT-4 and Copilot) has reduced development time for mobile apps by up to 40% as reported by industry surveys.
- Venture investments in AI-powered app startups reached $4.6 billion in Q1 2026, marking a 30% increase year-over-year.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key companies include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, all of which publicly released new AI app development toolkits in 2026.
- Mobile app developers and indie studios form a substantial segment of the AI-powered development resurgence.
- Academic institutions like MIT and Stanford launched AI-for-app-curricula in spring 2026.
- Regulatory agencies, including the European Commission, increased scrutiny of App Store practices in response to AI-driven app proliferation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Mobile app store revenues are projected to rise by up to 18% in Q2 2026 due to increased app submissions and user engagement.
- Medium-term: Increased competition among mobile app developers may lead to more frequent App Store policy changes and stricter quality controls.
- AI-generated apps could create privacy and security concerns, prompting new regulatory frameworks within the next 12 months.
- Talent demand for AI-skilled developers could reshape tech labor markets and affect compensation and education trends.
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Implications of leadership changes at OpenAI for the direction of enterprise AI, including the shutdown of consumer-focused initiatives like Sora |
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🗺 Background:- OpenAI has recently undergone major leadership changes, shifting its focus from consumer-oriented AI products to enterprise solutions.
- The company decided to shut down Sora, a consumer-focused generative video product, amid broader restructuring efforts.
- These changes come at a time when the enterprise AI landscape is experiencing increased demand for tailored business solutions.
- Recent moves signal OpenAI's prioritization of technologies that directly address business and industrial needs.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is central to the strategic realignment and recent leadership changes.
- Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, is actively involved in shaping the company's enterprise AI direction.
- OpenAI's board, including newly appointed members from industry and academia, are directly influencing governance and product priorities.
- Major enterprise clients such as JPMorgan Chase and Salesforce are key stakeholders relying on OpenAI's evolving offerings.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, enterprise clients may benefit from improved AI offerings tailored to business needs but consumer innovation may slow.
- Medium-term consequences could include increased competition among enterprise AI providers as OpenAI reallocates resources away from consumer projects.
- OpenAI's leadership changes may foster deeper integration of AI solutions into Microsoft and other partners' platforms.
- This shift could spark debates about the societal impacts of concentrating AI advancements within enterprise rather than public-facing products.
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Recent advances, controversies, and theoretical challenges in cyclic cosmology and the "big bounce" model |
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🗺 Background:- Cyclic cosmology proposes a universe that undergoes repeated periods of expansion and contraction, often referred to as the Big Bounce.
- The Big Bounce model challenges the classical singularity of the Big Bang, first gaining popularity in scientific discourse after 2003.
- Mathematical frameworks, such as loop quantum cosmology, use quantum gravity effects to resolve singularities and describe bounces.
- Recent advances have focused on reconciling cyclic models with observations of cosmic microwave background (CMB) anisotropies.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Paul Steinhardt (Princeton University) is a prominent advocate for cyclic cosmology since co-authoring groundbreaking papers in 2002-2003.
- The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics actively publishes research on quantum gravity and cosmological cycles.
- Institutions like Caltech and Princeton are key drivers of theoretical work on the Big Bounce model.
- Major journals in the field include Physical Review D, Nature Astronomy, and Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics.
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💡 News facts:- No valid facts published within the last 24 hours from provided metadata; therefore, this section contains only verifiable facts as per instruction.
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➡ Potential consequences:- A validated cyclic cosmology model could prompt revisions to current cosmological parameters used in physics and astronomy.
- If the Big Bounce is confirmed through observational evidence, the search for quantum gravity signals may intensify in upcoming CMB missions.
- Controversies around entropy and information loss in cyclic models could lead to new theoretical developments within quantum cosmology.
- Medium-term, disagreements on model viability might impact funding decisions for related theoretical research centers.
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Culture
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Titian "The world is full of magicians, but only a few are artists..." Titian was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, born around 1488 and died in 1576. He was known for his mastery of color and his influential role in Venetian painting, creating portraits, landscapes, and mythological and religious subjects.... | William Shakespeare "All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players..." William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, born in 1564 and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist.... |
Nicolaus Copernicus "To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge..." Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer born in 1473 and died in 1543. He formulated a heliocentric model of the universe which placed the Sun rather than the Earth at its center, revolutionizing astronomy.... | Queen Elizabeth I "I know I have the body of a weak, feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king..." Queen Elizabeth I was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death in 1603. She is known for her strong and effective rule, the Elizabethan era, and for establishing Protestantism in England.... |
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NASA
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Three Sky Arches over Snowy Alps (2026-04-21) Credits: Angel Fux |
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Github
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Trading tools |
CryptoPy 14 stars #200 A preliminary but usable quantitative trading platform for cryptocurrency.... | EPChan-QuantitativeTrading 13 stars #201 |
Quantitative-Finance-Algorithmic-Trading-in-Python 13 stars #202 Quantitative Finance & Algorithmic Trading in Python course of Udemy... | quantitative-trading-project 13 stars #203 This project combines logistic regression, gradient boosting, and LSTMs to predict next-month returns.... |
Sea Vessels |
SailboatTrackerApp 0 stars #200 Application that tracks predifined boats during the race based on official data.... | captains-log 0 stars #201 iOS PWA for tracking boat hours toward a captain's license — log trips, crew, routes, and locations... |
ESP32-Mesh-Race-Tracker 0 stars #202 GPS tracking mesh network for crew boat racing — ESP-NOW binary protocol, auto role detection, Flask dashboard... | Boat-Watch-Dashboard 0 stars #203 The Boat Watch Dashboard is a centralized, real-time monitoring interface designed to help users track and manage vessels efficiently. It provides at-a-glance visibility into boat ... |
Air Vessels |
glider-retrieve-skylines 1 stars #200 Provides helpful data to the person, who has to retrieve an outlanded glider plane. Based on skylines live tracking.... | GPS_SpeedTracker 1 stars #201 GPS Speed Tracker to meassure maximum speed of e.g. RC Planes and Drones... |
Planet--Understanding-the-Amazon-from-Space 1 stars #202 Kaggle Competition consisting in using satellite data to track the human footprint in the Amazon rainforest. (https://www.kaggle.com/c/planet-understanding-the-amazon-from-space)... | fulcrum 1 stars #203 Local-first agent control plane — task tracking, WIP enforcement, hybrid memory recall, and CoS context for multi-agent TypeScript systems... |
Imagery |
Vison_advanced 11 stars #200 In this repo advanced vision tools are used . Algorithms for edge detection of various filters and scaling.... | Cats-vs-Dogs-CNN-Keras 11 stars #201 The famous Cats-vs-Dogs dataset. I have used a self laid ConvNet to classify the image into 2 classes either a Dog or a Cat. The images used are of 100*100 pixels each. The images ... |
voxynth 10 stars #202 Image synthesis and augmentation... | Caffe-Data-Augmentation 10 stars #203 Image data augmentation util for Caffe... |
Video |
panacea 254 stars #200 [CVPR2024] Official Repository of Paper "Panacea: Panoramic and Controllable Video Generation for Autonomous Driving"... | ICCV2023-MCNET 254 stars #201 The official code of our ICCV2023 work: Implicit Identity Representation Conditioned Memory Compensation Network for Talking Head video Generation... |
DreamID-Omni 250 stars #202 DreamID-Omni: Unified Framework for Controllable Human-Centric Audio-Video Generation... | Self-Forcing-Plus-Plus 251 stars #203 Official Repo for Self-Forcing++ High Quality Long Video Generation... |