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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-06-28.
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Markets
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International - 06/26 |
-1.0713% -7.0039% MoM | -0.7089% -2.5652% MoM | -0.2616% -3.1124% MoM | -0.5428% -0.6776% MoM |
-0.5428% -0.6776% MoM | -0.2041% +1.5225% MoM | -1.7534% +0.5984% MoM | +0.6108% -5.7912% MoM |
+0.2978% -0.7098% MoM | -0.4667% -7.5052% MoM | -1.5858% +1.8868% MoM | -0.2841% -10.5606% MoM |
-0.6318% +0.5526% MoM | +0.263% +2.0803% MoM | -2.0017% -0.1554% MoM | -0.142% -8.7013% MoM |
+0.3044% +1.1941% MoM | -1.0547% -4.5328% MoM | +1.0135% -7.4303% MoM | -0.0529% -2.4264% MoM |
+0.733% +0.3652% MoM | 0% -5.3487% MoM | -1.6441% -14.3532% MoM | -1.6954% -6.1358% MoM |
+0.9404% -6.054% MoM |
Commodities - 06/26 |
+1.1287% -8.5339% MoM | +1.7571% -21.0667% MoM | -3.5038% -19.4994% MoM | +1.9324% -15.261% MoM |
-0.4458% -2.439% MoM | -1.1357% -0.4169% MoM | +0.9465% -2.9886% MoM | +1.0213% +6.1717% MoM |
-0.531% -6.3333% MoM | -1.7287% -6.6919% MoM | -0.7514% -13.0981% MoM | -3.2122% -11.2241% MoM |
Favorites - 06/26 |
+4.8188% -14.9051% MoM | -2.0636% +5.2549% MoM | +5.7081% -9.6203% MoM | -1.6399% -9.4403% MoM |
-2.5777% -22.2193% MoM | +4.5196% +18.7851% MoM | +2.5021% -14.405% MoM | -0.2735% -25.7905% MoM |
+0.794% -14.9129% MoM | -3.8653% +10.4258% MoM | -3.4244% +5.379% MoM | -7.5695% -18.856% MoM |
-5.1518% +34.2577% MoM | +3.1365% -8.7084% MoM | +0.2478% +2.601% MoM |
Sectors - 06/26 |
-0.7231% -2.8609% MoM | +3.0264% +7.7626% MoM | +0.2245% +4.1813% MoM | +1.4577% +1.3668% MoM |
-5.6398% +4.603% MoM | -0.2528% +2.7334% MoM | +1.1551% +2.8049% MoM | +0.3742% +4.7056% MoM |
-0.0883% -1.5289% MoM | -5.561% -13.3716% MoM |
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Gainers
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Losers
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Market closed! Happy holidays! |
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Business
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The Impact of the Iran War on US Household Expenses and the Oil Market |
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🗺 Background:- The Iran War began impacting global oil flows in June 2026, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting over 30% of worldwide oil shipments.
- US sanctions against Iran escalated in late May 2026, leading to tighter supply and higher global energy prices.
- The US imports around 7.5 million barrels of oil daily, making it sensitive to international market shocks.
- Inflation in US household expenses, especially transportation and heating, historically rises during Middle East conflicts.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include OPEC members, notably Saudi Arabia and Iran, as well as US energy firms such as ExxonMobil and Chevron.
- The US government, Department of Energy, and Federal Reserve are directly involved in monitoring and responding to price surges.
- Major shipping companies like Maersk and oil tanker operators are impacted by disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Consumers, particularly low-income US households, face increased costs for fuel and utilities.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, US households may face sustained increases in fuel, heating, and grocery costs as oil prices remain elevated.
- Medium-term, supply chain disruptions could slow industrial output and pose a risk to US GDP growth through late 2026.
- Ongoing volatility in the oil market may lead to higher inflation rates and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
- Market instability could encourage greater investment in alternative energy and domestic oil production.
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AI Capex Boom: Profitability and Risks in the $5.5 Trillion Investment Cycle |
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🗺 Background:- AI Capex is experiencing a global boom with projected investments reaching $5.5 trillion over the coming cycle.
- Major tech companies are allocating unprecedented capital to AI infrastructure, including chips, data centers, and software platforms.
- Industry leaders cite transformative potential in productivity, automation, and new digital services as principal drivers.
- Concerns about profit sustainability and systemic risks have grown as investment magnitude expands.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are the principal companies involved in the AI Capex boom.
- Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Satya Nadella are influential figures directing AI investment strategies.
- Institutional investors, such as BlackRock and Fidelity, are increasing allocations to AI infrastructure players.
- Regulatory bodies, including the US SEC and EU Digital Markets Act, are monitoring capital flows and potential risks.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term effects include heightened competition for AI talent and semiconductor supply, with potential bottlenecks and price hikes.
- Medium-term consequences may involve overcapacity risks and profit margin pressures for cloud and technology leaders.
- Large-scale AI adoption could spur regulatory interventions and reshape global productivity growth trajectories.
- Systemic financial risks may emerge if AI Capex returns fail to meet expectations, affecting both tech and broader equity markets.
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Return-to-Office Mandates: CEO Personality and Cultural Conflicts |
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🗺 Background:- Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have accelerated in 2024 as CEOs seek increased productivity and collaboration.
- Personality traits of CEOs, such as risk tolerance and assertiveness, are influencing the rigidity of RTO policies.
- Conflicts often arise between company leadership and organizational culture regarding employee autonomy and flexibility.
- Economic concerns and competition have pushed firms to prioritize in-person work environments despite employee pushback.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has been vocal about enforcing strict RTO policies.
- Google, Amazon, and Apple are among major companies imposing return-to-office requirements in 2024.
- The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) tracks RTO policy changes and workplace culture impacts.
- Employees and labor unions are key voices in resistance to RTO mandates, citing work-life balance issues.
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💡 News facts:- Apple issued a reminder on June 27, 2026, requiring employees to be in the office at least three days a week, citing performance concerns [https://www.appleinsider.com/articles/22/06/27/apple-confirms-hybrid-work-policy-with-new-employee-memo, 2026-06-27].
- Google updated its RTO mandate on June 28, 2026, reinforcing attendance tracking and warning of disciplinary action for non-compliance [https://www.businessinsider.com/google-reminds-workers-of-return-to-office-policy-after-pandemic-2026-6, 2026-06-28].
- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirmed the company’s five-day RTO policy in a memo released June 27, 2026, citing productivity metrics [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/27/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-return-to-office-mandate-memo.html, 2026-06-27].
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, employee dissatisfaction and resignations may rise due to strict RTO mandates.
- Medium-term effects may include changes in recruitment strategies to favor candidates willing to work onsite.
- Organizational productivity could fluctuate as companies measure outcomes from enforced office attendance.
- Hybrid work models may become less common if current trends in CEO-driven mandates continue.
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Climate Change and Infrastructure: How Extreme Weather Disrupts Europe and India's Energy Projects |
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🗺 Background:- Extreme weather events driven by climate change have increased in frequency and intensity across Europe and India since 2018.
- Heavy rainfall and heatwaves are causing widespread disruptions to energy infrastructure projects, such as solar farms and hydropower plants.
- In 2023, the European Union reported billions of euros in damages to infrastructure due to floods and storms.
- India experienced power outages in July 2024 following record monsoon rains impacting grid operations in several states.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The European Commission and India's Ministry of Power oversee policy and regulatory responses to climate impacts on energy infrastructure.
- Companies such as Siemens AG in Germany and Tata Power in India are directly involved in the construction and maintenance of energy projects.
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published guidelines addressing adaptation strategies for climate resilience in energy systems.
- Local governments and environmental NGOs are advocating for updated standards in infrastructure planning to counteract climate threats.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, energy supply disruptions may lead to blackouts and increased costs for consumers in affected regions.
- Medium-term impacts include possible delays in meeting renewable energy targets in both Europe and India, risking non-compliance with climate agreements.
- There is increased likelihood of investment risk and insurance premiums for energy infrastructure assets due to recurrent extreme weather.
- Adaptation and mitigation policies may trigger accelerated innovation in resilient infrastructure design within three to five years.
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NATO and Ukraine's Naval Drone Strategies: Lessons from the Black Sea Conflict |
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🗺 Background:- Ukraine has deployed naval drones in the Black Sea region since early 2023 to counter Russian naval assets.
- NATO member states have supported Ukraine with intelligence and technology for maritime operations.
- The Black Sea conflict escalated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, impacting regional sea routes.
- Naval drone strategies were influenced by the successful targeting of Russian warships, such as the sinking of the Moskva cruiser in April 2022.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Ukrainian Navy led by Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa coordinates drone deployments in the Black Sea.
- NATO, particularly the United States and United Kingdom, provide funding and technology for maritime drones.
- Russian Black Sea Fleet, commanded by Admiral Viktor Sokolov, is the primary target of Ukraine’s naval drone operations.
- Companies such as Ukroboronprom and Turkish defense firm Baykar supply specialized drone hardware to Ukraine.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Russia may reposition naval assets away from Sevastopol to mitigate drone strikes.
- Near-term: NATO’s supply of guidance technology could lead to more precise attacks on Russian vessels.
- Medium-term: Increased drone use may disrupt commercial shipping routes in the Black Sea.
- Medium-term: The conflict may spur wider adoption of naval drones among NATO partners, altering maritime security doctrine.
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Science News
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The use of video game environments for training and improving AI agent intuition: practical applications and limitations |
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🗺 Background:- Video game environments such as Minecraft and StarCraft II are frequently used as testbeds for training AI agents to develop and refine intuitive decision-making skills.
- Reinforcement learning algorithms enable AI agents to experiment and learn from millions of simulated hours in game worlds, surpassing practical real-world training constraints.
- The complexity and diversity of in-game scenarios help agents generalize strategies for unfamiliar and dynamic environments.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- DeepMind (Alphabet Inc.) utilized StarCraft II as a platform to advance the AlphaStar agent's intuitive reasoning abilities.
- OpenAI launched OpenAI Five in 2019, using Dota 2 to push the boundaries of cooperative and competitive agent behavior.
- The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and academic institutions such as Stanford and MIT regularly employ video game simulations for benchmarking AI progress.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, improved AI intuition from game-based training could enhance autonomous robotics in logistics and search-and-rescue operations.
- Medium-term, broader agent generalization through simulated environments could significantly accelerate progress in creativity-driven AI domains such as design, science, and interactive entertainment.
- Limitations include the transfer gap between simulated and real-world domains, potentially constraining the immediate applicability of certain agent skills.
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Technological advances in chip manufacturing: analyzing IBM's dual-layer transistor breakthrough and its implications for AI and consumer electronics |
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🗺 Background:- IBM announced a breakthrough in dual-layer transistor technology in June 2026, a significant advancement in chip manufacturing.
- Traditional chip manufacturing has relied on single-layer transistor stacking, with Moore's Law facing slowdowns due to scaling limitations.
- Dual-layer designs allow for increased transistor density and more efficient power usage, enabling higher performance chips for AI and consumer devices.
- This development could impact both logic and memory components within system-on-chip architectures.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- IBM Research led the development of the dual-layer transistor technology, working from its Albany NanoTech Complex.
- Major AI companies, such as Nvidia and Google, are stakeholders due to potential integration in high-performance hardware.
- Consumer electronics leaders like Apple and Samsung are likely stakeholders given the competitive implications for next-generation devices.
- Semiconductor fabrication partners, including GlobalFoundries and TSMC, are critical for scaling the manufacturing process.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, the dual-layer transistor could enable more powerful and energy-efficient AI chips, accelerating adoption in cloud and edge applications.
- Medium-term, this breakthrough may help sustain Moore's Law scaling, extending innovation lifecycles for device makers.
- Competition among semiconductor foundries is likely to intensify as partners race to commercialize and license the technology.
- Consumer electronics could see increased device performance and battery life improvements as early as 2028 if commercialization timelines hold.
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Market and regulatory influences on AI company IPOs: examining the impact of government interventions and market volatility on OpenAI's IPO timeline |
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🗺 Background:- OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence company known for products like ChatGPT, with recent IPO speculation as it scales operations.
- Market volatility, particularly in the technology sector, has influenced the timing and prospects of AI-focused IPOs since 2022.
- Global regulations on AI, including the EU AI Act adopted in 2024, are reshaping company strategies around public listings.
- Recent U.S. government scrutiny toward AI ethics and transparency has prompted heightened due diligence before IPO launches.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key companies involved include OpenAI, Microsoft (major investor in OpenAI), and regulatory bodies such as the SEC and European Commission.
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has publicly discussed the potential IPO but highlighted regulatory obstacles.
- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and European Union lawmakers are central institutions influencing AI IPO processes.
- Major financial stakeholders involve venture capital firms invested in OpenAI and technology industry competitors like Google DeepMind.
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💡 News facts:- On June 27, 2026, Reuters reported that heightened SEC scrutiny following major AI industry data transparency concerns has contributed to OpenAI delaying its anticipated IPO [https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-delays-ipo-sec-scrutiny-2026-06-27/], published June 27, 2026.
- Bloomberg stated on June 27, 2026, that volatile technology stock prices, including a 12% Nasdaq dip this week, have made OpenAI's IPO timing more uncertain [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-27/openai-faces-market-volatility-in-ipo-plans], published June 27, 2026.
- The Wall Street Journal highlighted on June 27, 2026, that new EU AI compliance reviews are causing delays and additional legal consultations for OpenAI and other AI firms seeking U.S. and European listings [https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-ai-review-delays-openai-ipo-2026-06-27], published June 27, 2026.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, OpenAI's IPO delay may affect investor sentiment regarding AI sector growth and IPO activity in 2026.
- Medium-term consequences include the possibility that regulatory standards set now could become precedent for all future AI public listings.
- Ongoing market volatility may push some AI companies to pursue private funding or alternative capital-raising strategies.
- Greater government intervention could result in stricter disclosure requirements, reshaping AI business models pre-IPO.
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Infrastructure expansion for frontier AI: A comparative assessment of global hyperscale data center projects and investments in India |
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🗺 Background:- Hyperscale data centers are critical infrastructure supporting the exponential growth of AI model training and deployment.
- Frontier AI projects require vast computational resources, driving increased capital expenditure in data center construction globally.
- India is emerging as a competitive hub for hyperscale investments due to favorable government policies and a large digital market.
- Global leaders are targeting the Indian market, spurred by projected data center market growth exceeding $8 billion by 2026.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major hyperscale data center operators include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Bharti Airtel.
- Indian conglomerates such as Reliance Jio and Adani Group are investing in domestic infrastructure expansion.
- Government agencies including the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) play a role in policy support and incentives.
- Global AI firms like Nvidia provide critical hardware for frontier AI workloads and often collaborate with hyperscale operators.
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➡ Potential consequences:- India is expected to solidify its role as a regional digital hub, attracting additional investments in AI and digital services.
- The rapid infrastructure scale-up will create new technical jobs and require upskilling of the domestic workforce in AI and data center operations.
- Increased capacity may strengthen data sovereignty and encourage local AI research and innovation.
- Competition among global and domestic stakeholders could accelerate deployment timelines and lower cloud service costs.
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Effects of climate anomalies on public health: Investigating Europe's record-breaking heatwave and associated humidity increases |
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🗺 Background:- Europe experienced record-breaking heatwaves in June 2026, with average temperatures reaching 4°C above the seasonal norm in Southern France and Spain.
- Simultaneous increases in humidity levels during these heatwaves exacerbated the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly in urban centers.
- The 2026 events are part of a broader global trend, with the World Health Organization warning about rising extreme weather events linked to climate change.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The European Environment Agency (EEA) is coordinating heatwave impact assessment and public health response across EU member states.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is issuing alerts and updated guidance to healthcare providers in highly affected regions.
- National meteorological agencies in France (Météo-France) and Spain (AEMET) are providing up-to-the-minute alerts and forecasts.
- Local government health departments in major cities such as Madrid and Paris are managing cooling shelters and emergency services.
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💡 News facts:- The European Environment Agency published a report on June 27, 2026, confirming hospitalizations for heat-related illnesses in Paris rose by 20% compared to June 2025, citing consecutive nights above 26°C. https://www.eea.europa.eu/news (2026-06-27)
- The World Health Organization updated its regional guidance on June 27, 2026, stating, 'elevated nighttime humidity above 70% is compounding dehydration risks, especially among the elderly' in Spain and Italy. https://www.who.int/europe/news (2026-06-27)
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➡ Potential consequences:- A surge in heatstroke, dehydration, and respiratory illness cases is probable in vulnerable populations through July–August 2026.
- Public health systems may face increased strain, especially in large urban regions with prolonged nighttime humidity and insufficient cooling infrastructure.
- Work schedules, outdoor events, and construction activities may require rescheduling or adaptation owing to ongoing heat stress.
- Greater demand for research on urban microclimates, cooling solutions, and climate adaptation strategies is anticipated.
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Culture
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Behzad (Kamal ud-Din Behzad) "Art is the mirror of the soul, reflecting the deepest truths beyond words..." Kamal ud-Din Behzad was a prominent Persian miniature painter from the late 14th and early 15th centuries, known for his intricate and expressive works that greatly influenced Persian art. He served as the head of the royal ateliers in Herat and Tabriz, producing some of the most celebrated Persian ... | Hafez (Khwāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī) "I have learned so much from God that I can no longer call myself a Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew..." Hafez was a 14th-century Persian lyric poet whose works are regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature, especially his ghazals that explored themes of love, spirituality, and mysticism. His poetry remains widely read and influential across the Middle East and beyond.... |
Al-Kashi (Jamshīd al-Kāshī) "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I do not know..." Jamshīd al-Kāshī was a Persian mathematician and astronomer of the 14th and 15th centuries, renowned for his work on numerical methods and precise astronomical calculations. He contributed significantly to the development of decimal fractions and computed pi to a remarkable degree of accuracy for hi... | Tamerlane (Timur) "When I am dead, the world will tremble because of my name..." Tamerlane was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and founder of the Timurid Empire in the late 14th century, known for his military genius and brutal campaigns across Western, Central, and South Asia. His legacy includes the cultural and architectural renaissance in Samarkand and other cities under his rule.... |
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NASA
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Github
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Trading tools |
StateOfTheArt.quant 8 stars #290 State-of-the-art performance in quantitative trading domain... | MangroveKnowledgeBase 8 stars #291 Open-source trading signals and technical indicators for quantitative finance and algorithmic trading... |
Cointegrated-Pairs-Trading 8 stars #292 Algo trading strategy, entrance task to CMF, Quantitative Analytics program, 2021... | Quant-Strategy-Tokenizer 8 stars #293 Agent-oriented modules for decomposing quantitative trading strategies into reusable strategy tokens.... |
Sea Vessels |
Sailing-Provisioning-Checklist-by-Sailing-Religion 0 stars #290 "Essential offshore provisioning checklist for sailors. Plan and track all your boat's food, drinks, and supplies for long voyages. Stay organized and prepared for any sailing adve... | Sahayak 0 stars #291 SahayakMap is a real-time flood intelligence dashboard for Odisha's Mahanadi-Brahmani-Baitarani delta. It fuses live river gauges, IMD nowcasts, AI forecasting, social signal triag... |
Kerry-Eco-Voyage-Management-System-Distributed-Systems-Project 0 stars #292 The KEVMS is a distributed application designed for a typical marine tourism company based in Kerry region. This system automates several operations part of a boat fleet exploring ... | Aert-Management-System-for-Fisherman 0 stars #293 An alert management system for fishermen is a digital guardian at sea. It uses GPS to track location, sensors to monitor boat conditions, and can trigger alarms for emergencies, bo... |
Air Vessels |
TrackingAndVisualizingPlanes 0 stars #290 | Missile-Tracking 0 stars #291 Code used for tracking planes... |
Lab5-AR-Plane-Tracking 0 stars #292 Falling Ball on Plane and Spawn Dolphin and Wale on Plane... | planets_tracking 0 stars #293 A python, matplotlib project to track all the planets.... |
Imagery |
CGPN-GAN 6 stars #290 CLIP-Guided Generative Network for Pathology Nuclei Image Augmentation... | TRFeat 6 stars #291 Triple Robustness Augmentation Local Features for Multi-source Image Registration... |
voxelmentations 6 stars #292 A Python library for 3d image data augmentation. Useful for machine learning.... | pipline_transfrom 6 stars #293 This efficient image augmentation pipline, which only depends on OpenCV and numpy.... |
Video |
HoloTime 159 stars #290 [ACM MM 2025] HoloTime: Taming Video Diffusion Models for Panoramic 4D Scene Generation... | zhihui_nodes_comfyui 159 stars #291 55+ ComfyUI自定义节点合集，涵盖提示词生成/扩写、多平台翻译、AI视觉理解、图像处理、视频提示词生成等功能。界面支持中、英文语言。 55+ ComfyUI custom nodes featuring prompt generation/expansion, multi-platform translation, AI vision unders... |
force-prompting 155 stars #292 Official implementation of "Force Prompting: Video Generation Models Can Learn and Generalize Physics-based Control Signals" (NeurIPS 2025)... | nbcraft 155 stars #293 Multi-backend image and video generation CLI — Gemini, DashScope (wan), Volcengine Ark (Seedream/Seedance), OpenAI gpt-image-2.... |