8chan/8kun QResearch Posts (5)
#24419393 at 2026-03-24 01:18:27 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #29775: FREEDOM 250 Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death Edition
Death machine is bragging
Israel's defense companies report record $80 billion backlog as global demand surges
The backlog of orders of Israeli defense companies will translate into sales in the coming years and provides prosperous prospects for the companies and their investors.
Israeli defense companies are currently publishing their financial reports for 2025, which show a big jump in their order backlogs.
An investigation by Globes finds that public companies in the defense sector, together with the government-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have a huge order backlog of over $80 billion. For comparison, this is an amount significantly higher than Israel's health budget or the country's total annual interest repayments.
The latest to publish its financial report showing an increase in the order backlog is Elbit Systems Ltd., the most valuable Israeli company traded on the TASE and Wall Street. Elbit ended 2025 with an order backlog at a record level of $28.1 billion, up $2.9 billion in the fourth quarter alone and $5.5 billion from 2024.
By geographic region, Israel accounted for 32.2% of sales in 2025, with over $2.5 billion, a growth of 28.6%. Europe, where sales grew by 17.5% to $2.1 billion, accounted for 27% of sales, and North America with a share of 20.9% and an annual growth of 9.1%.
Elbit's record orders backlog reflects the growing demand for defense systems. In recent years, due to the war in the Middle East and, earlier, the Ukraine-Russia War, there has been a change in the policies of countries, which are increasing defense budgets.
Elbit is not alone
Elbit Systems is by no means the only Israeli company benefiting from the big demand for defense products. Others have already published their financial reports, including IAI, which had an orders backlog of $29 billion at the end of 2025, compared with $25 billion at the end of 2024.
Next Vision had an orders backlog of $218 million at the end of 2025, which had already climbed to $288 million last week. Rafael, will report its latest figures in the coming few days, but several months ago its orders backlog was $22 billion.
At Rafael, which, unlike IAI and Elbit, that are more focused overseas, the orders backlog is split roughly 50-50 between Israel and abroad.
Between the backlog and cash
The backlog of orders of Israeli defense companies will translate into sales in the coming years and provides prosperous prospects for the companies and their investors.
At a conference held by Elbit at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, CFO Dr. Kobi Kagan said, "The results are very strong. We have crossed the $500 million mark in free cash flow, and for the first time we reported quarterly revenue of over $2 billion, a record quarter."
According to Kagan, Elbit moded last year towards the long-term aims it had set for itself. "The backlog grew by 24% compared with the previous year, and sales grew by 16%, and hence it is clear that the backlog supports continued sales growth," said Kagan. Referring to the company's divisions, he said, "The distribution is almost balanced between the divisions, and that is significant. Elbit does not rely on one division or one geographic region."
Despite the impressive numbers, analysts point out that a backlog of orders does not immediately translate into cash. David Levinson, an analyst at Bank Hapoalim's research unit, explains that defense industries have a limited "top speed." According to him, companies can grow at a double-digit rate of 15% to 20% in sales per year at most, due to infrastructural limitations of factories and a long training time for skilled personnel.
"Investing in factories and hiring workers takes time," said Levinson, adding that there is a global bottleneck in the ammunition sector and companies are careful not to sign contracts that they cannot deliver.
https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-890501
#20436461 at 2024-02-18 20:20:09 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #25071: Dead Cat Bounce Edition
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo addresses power women's gathering at hedge funder's NYC pad
Published Feb. 18, 2024, 5:30 a.m.
Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo addressed a group of women activists, donors and movers and shakers at the Central Park West home ofThird Point hedge funder Daniel Loeb and his philanthropist, filmmaker wife, Margaret Munzer Loeb, we hear.
Sources said that the recent session was on combating antisemitism in New York.
An invitation to the event went out from political fundraising consultant Jennifer Bayer Michaels saying, "As darkness surrounding October 7th continues to be a burden difficult to bear, many of us are seeking answers, strategies and coping mechanisms in dealing with the multitude of issues within our government and beyond."
The email continued, "There have been so few answers and far few strategic plans to tackle this gargantuan problem our Jewish community faces. A source of support for me has been the guidance and counsel of former GovernorAndrew Cuomo. His affection for Israel runs deep. His strategic advice has been invaluable."
"I'd like to be able to share his ideas and input on where we go from here with those of us who seek to make an impact for our community and positively affect change."
Co-hosts of the meeting, according to the email, included venture capitalistLisa Blau (who is also the wife of Related Companies CEO Jeff T. Blau), entrepreneur Lynn Zises and Simone Levinson (who's also the wife of real-estate investor David Levinson).
Margaret Loeb also attended the women's group at her home, spies said.
Said a source: "The room was jam-packed with people... looking for direction from Governor Cuomo."
Another source said that, "He spoke deliberately and with such purpose," and that the talk generated a lot of support for the former pol.
A Cuomo rep declined comment, but said: "This is a time for purpose-driven action, and Governor Cuomo looks forward to working with likeminded people to support the Jewish community during these daunting times."
Cuomo has been attempting a behind-the-scenes comeback.
He's previously spoken at a prominent Brooklyn Democratic club gathering, as well as at events in the Hamptons, and met with Mayor Eric Adams as well as the formerpresident of the Hotel Trades Council.
There has been buzz that he could potentially run for mayor of NYC, and polls have suggested he could beat Adams in a primary.
Cuomo resigned as governor under threat of impeachment in 2021 after a number of women accused him of sexual misconduct, and he denied the accusations.
Cuomo later said he regretted stepping down.
He has also recently blasted his own party, including President Biden.
https://pagesix.com/2024/02/18/gossip/andrew-cuomo-addresses-power-womens-gathering/?_gl=1*xhjjt2*_ga*MTY3NDM2ODI1OC4xNzA4Mjg1NjA0*_ga_0DZ7LHF5PZ*MTcwODI4NTY0Ny4xLjEuMTcwODI4NzAyNS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.253143882.2124562459.1708285604-1674368258.1708285604
#4797519 at 2019-01-18 00:14:08 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #6123: The GROUNDED Edition
>>4797515
Resignations in the news 1/16/2019 - part 2
Island Lake trustee slams mayor in resignation letter
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190116/island-lake-trustee-slams-mayor-in-resignation-letter
Benton Harbor schools trustees resigns
https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/local/benton-harbor-schools-trustees-sworn-in-resigns/article_be14617f-e2ca-5169-b883-cff36466eb03.html
Dunnellon councilman resigns early
https://www.ocala.com/news/20190116/dunnellon-councilman-resigns-early
Naples Councilwoman Linda Penniman resigns due to husband's health concerns
https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/government/2019/01/16/naples-councilwoman-linda-penniman-resigns/2592147002/
Read MSU interim President John Engler's resignation letter
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2019/01/16/john-engler-michigan-state-msu-resignation-letter-president/2598791002/
Richmond retires from Hertford County DSS
https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2019/01/16/richmond-retires-from-hertford-county-dss/
The Rice City Council has officially accepted Erik Bonde's resignation as mayor.
http://wjon.com/rice-council-accepts-mayors-resignation-can-appoint-next-mayor/
Amarillo High Volleyball Coach Kori Clements announces resignation after one season
http://www.newschannel10.com/2019/01/17/amarillo-high-volleyball-coach-kori-clements-announces-resignation-after-one-season/
HarborCenter execs resigned after alleged sexual harassment
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/16/harborcenter-execs-resign-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-at-allentown-bar/
Norwalk Community College President David Levinson to retire
https://westfaironline.com/110347/norwalk-community-college-president-David-Levinson-to-retire/
Young to retire as Rothsville Fire Co. Chief
http://lititzrecord.com/news/young-to-retire-as-rothsville-fire-co-chief/
Professor Resigns Amid Accusations That He Exploited Grad Students With 'Modern Slavery'
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Professor-Resigns-Amid/245492
Reckitt Benckiser's Rakesh Kapoor to retire as CEO by end of 2019
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/reckitt-benckisers-rakesh-kapoor-to-retire-as-ceo-by-end-of-2019/articleshow/67554228.cms
Padua Academy principal to retire at end of school year
https://www.wdel.com/news/padua-academy-principal-to-retire-at-end-of-school-year/article_0b9ce296-199e-11e9-ba09-73a400f6ff9e.html
Bob Jones to retire as CEO of Old National Bank in Evansville
https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2019/01/16/bob-jones-retire-ceo-old-national-bank-evansville/2591631002/
Superintendent Rentz To Retire
https://www.jdledger.com/2019/01/16/superintendent-rentz-to-retire/
Greg Meece, director of Newark Charter School, announces retirement
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/education/2019/01/16/greg-meece-director-newark-charter-school-retire/2592280002/
San Juan County District Court judge retires, replacement sworn in
https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/district-court-judge-retires-replacement-sworn-in/
#4786999 at 2019-01-17 04:45:18 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #6109: Lights On, Nightshift Edition
>>4786994
Resignations in the news today - part 2
Island Lake trustee slams mayor in resignation letter
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190116/island-lake-trustee-slams-mayor-in-resignation-letter
Benton Harbor schools trustees resigns
https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/local/benton-harbor-schools-trustees-sworn-in-resigns/article_be14617f-e2ca-5169-b883-cff36466eb03.html
Dunnellon councilman resigns early
https://www.ocala.com/news/20190116/dunnellon-councilman-resigns-early
Naples Councilwoman Linda Penniman resigns due to husband's health concerns
https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/government/2019/01/16/naples-councilwoman-linda-penniman-resigns/2592147002/
Read MSU interim President John Engler's resignation letter
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2019/01/16/john-engler-michigan-state-msu-resignation-letter-president/2598791002/
Richmond retires from Hertford County DSS
https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2019/01/16/richmond-retires-from-hertford-county-dss/
The Rice City Council has officially accepted Erik Bonde's resignation as mayor.
http://wjon.com/rice-council-accepts-mayors-resignation-can-appoint-next-mayor/
Amarillo High Volleyball Coach Kori Clements announces resignation after one season
http://www.newschannel10.com/2019/01/17/amarillo-high-volleyball-coach-kori-clements-announces-resignation-after-one-season/
HarborCenter execs resigned after alleged sexual harassment
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/16/harborcenter-execs-resign-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-at-allentown-bar/
Norwalk Community College President David Levinson to retire
https://westfaironline.com/110347/norwalk-community-college-president-David-Levinson-to-retire/
Young to retire as Rothsville Fire Co. Chief
http://lititzrecord.com/news/young-to-retire-as-rothsville-fire-co-chief/
Professor Resigns Amid Accusations That He Exploited Grad Students With 'Modern Slavery'
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Professor-Resigns-Amid/245492
Reckitt Benckiser's Rakesh Kapoor to retire as CEO by end of 2019
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/reckitt-benckisers-rakesh-kapoor-to-retire-as-ceo-by-end-of-2019/articleshow/67554228.cms
Padua Academy principal to retire at end of school year
https://www.wdel.com/news/padua-academy-principal-to-retire-at-end-of-school-year/article_0b9ce296-199e-11e9-ba09-73a400f6ff9e.html
Bob Jones to retire as CEO of Old National Bank in Evansville
https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2019/01/16/bob-jones-retire-ceo-old-national-bank-evansville/2591631002/
Superintendent Rentz To Retire
https://www.jdledger.com/2019/01/16/superintendent-rentz-to-retire/
Greg Meece, director of Newark Charter School, announces retirement
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/education/2019/01/16/greg-meece-director-newark-charter-school-retire/2592280002/
San Juan County District Court judge retires, replacement sworn in
https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/district-court-judge-retires-replacement-sworn-in/
#1383585 at 2018-05-12 14:45:23 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #1734 Stay The Course
Marina Bay Sands topples as familiar skyscrapers crumble in a cloud of dust and rubble.
It lasts about three seconds but sharp-eyed viewers spotted Singapore's skyline in a new trailer for disaster movie Independence Day: Resurgence that was launched at the SuperBowl on Sunday (Feb 7).
Later on in the trailer, London suffers similar devastation.
The movie, to be screened in June, stars Liam Hemsworth, and Maika Monroe. Jeff Goldblum reprises his role as computer genius David Levinson in this sequel to the 1996 movie Independence Day.
The plot for the new movie takes place two decades after the first invasion and the Earth must face a new alien threat.
Singaporean actor Chin Han is also in the movie as Jiang Lao, the leader of the Chinese Space Squadron.
Director Roland Emmerich returns to helm this sequel.
https://
www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/singapore-skyline-destroyed-in-trailer-for-movie-independence-day-resurgence