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Bitmine Immersion Technologies: A Deep Value Play or Value Trap?

Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) have tumbled nearly 10% this week, extending a volatile trend. Trading at a significant discount to peers on a price-to-book basis, the crypto-linked firm presents a conundrum: is its low valuation a buying opportunity, or a red flag for its loss-making business model?

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UPS Unveils Sweeping Network Overhaul: 30,000 Jobs Cut as It Pivots to Automation and Higher-Margin Deliveries

In a major strategic shift, UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions and close 24 facilities by 2026. The logistics giant is restructuring its network to prioritize automation and higher-margin business segments, while scaling back lower-margin volume, notably from Amazon. The move aims to reshape the company's cost structure and profitability profile amid a challenging multi-year stock performance.