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    France 23-27 Scotland: Wales crowned Six Nations champions as visitors win in Paris despite Finn Russell red card

    Scotland’s full-back Stuart Hogg passes the ball during the Six Nations rugby union tournament match between France and Scotland on March 26 2021, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT | AFP | Getty ImagesWales were crowned Six Nations champions after Scotland claimed a stunning 27-23 win over France.France needed to score four tries and win by at least 21 points to win their first championship in 11 years but they never came close, with Scotland continuing to threaten an upset despite the dismissal of Finn Russell with nine minutes remaining.With the clock red and France leading by three points, Brice Dulin opted to keep the ball in play but then conceded a penalty, and Scottish pressure eventually told as Duhan van der Merwe crossed for his second try of the game in the 84th minute.It is Scotland’s first win in Paris since 1999.Dulin, Damian Penaud and Swan Rebbadj crossed for the hosts but they never looked like building up the head of steam needed to deliver a double blow to Wales after dramatically denying Wayne Pivac’s side the Grand Slam six days earlier.It was another rare away win for the Scots following triumphs in Wales and England in the past six months.Scotland were quick to put pressure on and France showed the type of ambition they would need when they took a quick throw and tried to play their way out of trouble after Russell had kicked the ball into touch two meters from their try line.The home side soon exerted some pressure but all they had to show for it was Romain Ntamack’s ninth-minute penalty.Scotland soon gained the ascendancy and twice elected to kick two penalties into touch inside the French 22. Hooker George Turner was held up just short of the line each time as he charged from the back of the lineout maul, but Van derMerwe forced himself over the second time in the 15th minute.There were suspicions of double movement but referee Wayne Barnes gave the try without opting to take a second look.Russell added the two points and produced another brilliant long kick which held up a metre short of the try line. The Scots descended upon their opponents and Jamie Ritchie forced the penalty from Dulin, which Russell kicked over to put Scotland seven points up.France’s players walk off the pitch gather after winning the Six Nations rugby union tournament match between France and Scotland on March 26 2021, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris. (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)MARTIN BUREAU | AFP | Getty ImagesAnother huge kick into touch from Stuart Hogg put France on the back foot but the hosts reduced the deficit when Ntamack kicked a long-range penalty following a scrum infringement.The home side got on top around the half-hour mark and Scotland gave away a series of penalties in front of the post.The pressure told when Van der Merwe sold himself too early following a long throw out wide from Antoine Dupont. Penaud passed inside for Dulin to cross in the 36th minute and Ntamack brilliantly converted.Hogg paid the price for conceding Scotland’s 11th first-half penalty in the final minute but Nick Haining stole the five-meter lineout throw to keep France’s half-time lead at three.Read more stories from Sky SportsF1 Day One verdict: Hamilton vs Verstappen buzz growsFrom Forest Green and Rochdale to Spain’s national teamDJ in rules row, then stunned by MacIntyreScotland restricted France’s scoring to five points during Hogg’s spell in the sin bin, when Penaud collected Virimi Vakatawa’s offload, lobbed the ball over Ali Price and touched down in the corner.Scotland regained control after the numbers were evened up. Russell kicked a close-range penalty and Sam Johnson was stopped five meters from the line after bursting forward following another successful lineout.It was France’s turn to ship a series of penalties and David Cherry scooped up a loose ball following a lineout before nipping through a gap and over. Russell converted to put Scotland back in front.Rebbadj went over five minutes later but Ntamack missed the conversion and Scotland passed up a good chance to kick themselves level in favor of kicking into touch, but Cherry’s lineout was stolen.Gregor Townsend’s side were still piling on the pressure when Russell was sent off in the 71st minute after catching Dulin near the throat with his elbow as he attempted to fend off the full-back.Any hopes of another stunning finish from France were undone within two minutes when Baptiste Serin was yellow-carded and Scotland again opted to push for the try instead of going over the posts.The pressure was relentless and Scotland finally got over when they found winger Van der Merwe on the left. Adam Hastings added the points to round off a dramatic championship. More

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    Auto supplier BorgWarner expects EVs to account for almost 50% of revenue by 2030

    In this articleFORDBWAGMFThe CEO of auto supplier BorgWarner told CNBC on Friday the company hopes to have nearly 50% of its revenues be tied to electric vehicles within the next decade.Currently, less than 3% of the Michigan-based firm’s sales are related to EVs.”Our assumption is that 30% of the vehicle will be battery electric in 2030. It’s already kind of a bullish assumption. Our assumption is that we’ll be at 45% of our revenue,” CEO Frederic Lissalde said in an interview with Jim Cramer on “Mad Money.”BorgWarner’s push to grow its EV business is in line with the moves made across the automotive industry. A range of electric-vehicle start-ups have hit the public markets in recent months, and established titans like General Motors and Ford have announced aggressive efforts to move away from internal combustion engines.GM plans to exclusively offer EVs by 2035, the company announced earlier this year, and to become carbon neutral by 2040. In February, crosstown rival Ford revealed intentions to almost double its investment in EVs through 2025.BorgWarner makes automatic transmissions and turbochargers, among other products. Both Ford and GM are customers, as are Volkswagen and Stellantis, which makes Jeep and Dodge vehicles.BorgWarner is investing heavily to grows its EV business and plans to spend roughly $8 billion on the effort between now and 2025, Lissalde told Cramer: “We’re self-funding this pivot.””This moves towards electrification, we think at BorgWarner that is really profound. It goes at different speed and different region but it’s profound. Both in light vehicle and in commercial vehicle,” he added.Shares of BorgWarner rose 4.7% Friday to close at $45.74 apiece. The stock is up more than 18% year to date and roughly 83% in the past 12 months.Questions for Cramer? Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBCWant to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world? Hit him up! Mad Money Twitter – Jim Cramer Twitter – Facebook – InstagramQuestions, comments, suggestions for the “Mad Money” website? [email protected] More

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    Dr. Vin Gupta slams Covid reopening policies of Arizona, Florida and Texas

    In this articleJNJIntensive-care unit and lung doctor Dr. Vin Gupta slammed the Republican governors of Arizona, Florida and Texas for what he said was premature reopenings, especially as new variants take hold across the country.  “It’s not good public policy what the governors of Arizona, Florida and Texas are doing,” Gupta said. “It just doesn’t make sense from a scientific standpoint … There is a deep concern here, especially in these populous states with generally older populations living in these states, that variants are already taking root there.”The U.S. is reporting 58,618 daily new Covid cases on average, up 6.7% over the past week, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. It’s the highest week-over-week increase since mid-January. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued a stern warning Friday.”I remain deeply concerned about this trajectory,” Walensky said. “We have seen cases and hospital admissions move from historic declines, to stagnation, to increases. And we know from prior surges that if we don’t control things now, there is a real potential for the epidemic curve to soar again.”Gupta, a NBC medical contributor, warned that the early reopenings could even spawn new, vaccine-resistant Covid variants.”Are we going to give rise to a variant that might escape any type of immunity that the vaccine will impart … that is the big concern here,” Gupta said on CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith.” “That’s why we really need governors to stay vigilant, to preach vigilance, to have consistent public policy across all 50 states for the next few months until everybody gets a vaccine,” he said. “That’s going to be the key piece here, otherwise, we may not have normalcy come July 4th.”Gupta said that the U.S. was in a “race against time” to get as many people vaccinated as possible. The White House announced Friday a record 3.4 million vaccines administered across the country. That number could grow as Johnson & Johnson prepares to deliver 11 million doses of its single shot vaccine next week. Representatives for the governors of Arizona, Texas and Florida were not immediately available to comment. More

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    Cramer’s week ahead: The 'old guard' of investors seems to be back in charge of the market

    In this articleLBMKCPVHLULUCHWYBB-CAWBAMUPLAYKMX.SPX.DJI.IXICMRNAPFEJNJInvestors are exhibiting optimism around the Covid vaccine rollout, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said, and it fueled a rally in U.S. stocks Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 453.40 points, or 1.4%, while the broad S&P 500 advanced 1.7% to close at a record. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, after being down 0.8% at one point, finished the trading day higher by 1.2%.”Virtually every sector saw aggressive buying except for the once-hot, very-expensive and hard-to-understand tech stocks,” the “Mad Money” host said. “I think it’s all about the ‘Great Reopening’ as the United States will have received 240 million vaccines by next week from Moderna, Pfizer and J&J as they ramp up.”The increased vaccine availability means bottled-up consumer demand is making its way into the economy sooner than expected, Cramer said. He pointed to L Brands — the owner of Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret — raising its profit outlook for the first quarter Friday. The company’s shares rose over 3% during the session.”The reopening trade is casting a wide net,” Cramer said. “I think that the buying was so powerful that it obscured the endless liquidation of stocks that were once loved by younger buyers,” he added.It’s not exactly clear where the new market participants went, Cramer said. Nevertheless, he said, it seems “the old guard is back in charge.””For once, the ‘Great Reopening’ trade felt like a tremendous positive today … with lots of winners and very few losers,” he added. “If that’s the new normal, call me a happy camper, but let’s see if it holds up next week.”Cramer offered his game plan for the upcoming earnings slate:A sign is displayed on a Lululemon Athletica Inc. store in Pasadena, California.Getty ImagesTuesday: McCormick & Company, PVH, Lululemon, Chewy and BlackBerryMcCormick & CompanyFirst quarter fiscal 2021 results before the bell; conference call at 8 a.m. ETProjected EPS: 59 cents, according to FactSet”We are going to learn how much this company thrives under the ‘Great Reopening.’ Here’s the problem: McCormick has a huge food service business where they supply restaurants, and that’s been a real dog,” Cramer said. “But the stock’s had a fabulous run over the past year because its consumer business thrived under the stay-at-home economy. Now, I think people will assume the stock has run its course now that we’re vaccinating more than 2.5 million people per day.”PVHFourth quarter 2020 results after the bell; conference call at 9 a.m. ET WednesdayProjected loss per share: 32 cents, according to FactSetLululemonFourth quarter fiscal 2020 results after the bell; conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET TuesdayProjected EPS: $2.49, according to FactSet”After the close, we hear from an apparel company that’s considered a victim of the pandemic, PVH, and one that’s widely seen as a Covid winner, Lululemon,” Cramer said. “I think the market’s made up its mind that this is PVH’s time to shine — it’s been roaring ever since the vaccine rollout began in earnest. Lulu, on the other hand … it’s been shunned because everyone thinks of their stuff as the kind of casual apparel that you wear when you’re staying home from work and no one is looking at you. Let’s see what they have to say.”ChewyFourth quarter 2020 results after the bell; conference call at 5 p.m. ET TuesdayProjected loss per share: 10 cents, according to FactSetBlackBerryFourth quarter 2020 results after the bell; conference call at 5:30 p.m. ETProjected EPS: 3 cents, according to FactSetBoth Chewy and BlackBerry are stocks favored by investors who gather in online forums like Reddit’s WallStreetBets, Cramer said.”The WallStreetBets crew like Chewy because it was co-founded by Ryan Cohen. He’s the man with a plan to turn around GameStop from his perch on the board of directors,” Cramer said. “As for Blackberry, it’s one of the meme stocks that caught fire in January thanks to a Reddit-induced short squeeze. I don’t see the appeal. Maybe the quarter can change my mind. Don’t hold your breath.”Wednesday: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Micron and Dave & Buster’sWalgreens Boots AllianceFiscal 2021 second quarter results before the bell; conference call at 8:30 a.m. ETProjected EPS: $1.13, according to FactSetNew Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer is “one of my absolute favorite execs,” Cramer said. “Hopefully she’ll tell us some of her plans to boost sales. Brewer comes from Starbucks, where she was the COO, and speaking as someone who owns Starbucks for my charitable trust, losing her to Walgreens was a real blow.”MicronSecond quarter fiscal 2021 results after the bell; conference call at 4:30 p.m ETProjected EPS: 93 cents, according to FactSet”I also can’t wait to hear from Micron after the close. I believe both of its business lines — and that’s DRAM and flash — are humming. I expect numbers to go up substantially. The stock seems to be anticipating that,” Cramer said.Dave & Buster’sFourth quarter 2020 results after the market close; conference call at 5 p.m. ETProjected loss per share: $1.29, according to FactSet”I suspect that its stock will react well no matter what because it’s such an obvious reopening play. We saw it with Darden,” Cramer said, referring to the parent of Olive Garden. “I thought everyone knew that Darden was going to be good. [The stock] still went higher. … I expect the same story from Dave & Buster’s.”Thursday: CarMaxCarMaxFiscal fourth quarter 2021 before the bell; conference call at 9 a.m. ETProjected EPS: $1.26, according to FactSet”I think that of all these, this is going to be the best quarter of the week. This is going to be the stellar one because CarMax sells mostly used vehicles,” Cramer said. “Right now, the automakers keep curtailing production because they can’t get enough semiconductors, so more and more people are buying used and that’s driving up prices. CarMax is in heaven.”Questions for Cramer? Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBCWant to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world? Hit him up! Mad Money Twitter – Jim Cramer Twitter – Facebook – InstagramQuestions, comments, suggestions for the “Mad Money” website? [email protected] More

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    Jeep, Dodge maker Stellantis temporarily closing five North American plants due to chip shortage

    In this article8TI-FFFIATXGMFNIOA United Auto Worker member leaves the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Warren Truck Plant after the first work shift on May 18, 2020 in Warren, Michigan.Gregory Shamus | Getty ImagesA global shortage of semiconductor chips is forcing Stellantis to temporally close five North American plants starting next week, the company confirmed Friday afternoon.The impacted plants are in Illinois, Michigan, Mexico and two in Ontario, Canada. They build an array of products for the company – from older Ram 1500 pickup trucks and Jeep models to minivans and Dodge and Chrysler cars. The facilities, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler, are expected to be closed from Monday through early or mid-April, according to the company”Stellantis continues to work closely with our suppliers to mitigate the manufacturing impacts caused by the various supply chain issues facing our industry,” the company said in an emailed statement to CNBC. A spokeswoman for Stellantis declined to disclose how many units of production are expected to be lost.Semiconductors are key components used in the infotainment, power steering and braking of new vehicles, among other systems. Suppliers directed semiconductors away from the automotive industry as multiple plants shut down last year due to Covid.Consulting firm AlixPartners estimates the chip shortage will cut $60.6 billion in revenue from the global automotive industry this year.The shortage is impacting every automaker differently. Several manufacturers, including General Motors, Ford Motor and Chinese EV start-up Nio, this week also announced production cuts or plans to extend downtime at facilities that have already been affected.Vehicles impacted by Stellantis’ production halts include the Chrysler 300 sedan and Pacifica and Voyager minivans, Dodge Charger and Challenger cars, Jeep Cherokee and Compass SUVs and Ram 1500 Classic pickup. A newer version of the Ram 1500 remains in production at a different Michigan plant.Stellantis is the merged automaker of Fiat Chrysler and France-based Groupe PSA. In the U.S., its core brands include Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram. More

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    Godzilla vs. Kong heads for monster box office opening weekend in China

    In this articleTA still from Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla vs. Kong.”Source: Warner Bros.”Godzilla vs. Kong” is headed for a monster opening weekend at the Chinese box office, which is welcome news for an industry battered by the Coronavirus pandemic. According to early estimates, the flick, which pits two of cinemas most iconic monsters against each other, has already secured around $21.5 million during its opening day in the country.The sequel is currently pacing just ahead of its predecessor “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” which earned around $18 million in 2019 during its first day in theaters in China. It ultimately garnered $66.7 million for the full weekend.The film is being released internationally this weekend, but will be available in North American theaters and on HBO Max on March 31. “Godzilla vs. Kong” will be on the streaming service for 31 days after its release and then transition to premium video on-demand.”This film’s release is absolutely welcome news to the film industry, even with the streaming element in play domestically,” said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at Boxoffice.com. “Overall, Asian markets have been strong drivers of this franchise’s box office prowess and China alone contributed roughly one-third of worldwide grosses on ‘Kong: Skull Island’ and ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters.'”Headed into the weekend, analysts were optimistic that “Godzilla vs. Kong” could deliver strong results in China. After all, the country is currently the box office leader for ticket sales in 2021 and has been a significant driver of ticket sales for the most recent Godzilla and King Kong films.Strong ticket sales in ChinaBetween January 1 and March 21, China’s box office has tallied $2.64 billion in ticket sales, the most of any territory, according to data from Comscore.For comparison, Japan, which is the second-highest box office collector has only garnered $292.6 million in ticket sales during the first three months of the year. The domestic box office, which is in third position, hovers at just under $200 million in ticket sales.Domestically, the film industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, leading to long-term closures of major theaters and the postponement of blockbuster films. Only recently did theaters in key cities like Los Angeles and New York City gain local permission to reopen.With those theaters now open and a steady increase in vaccinations, the industry is hopeful that the box office will begin to rebound in the U.S. and Canada.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards”As much of the world waits for theaters to reopen with more stability, and for vaccine implementation to continue boosting consumer sentiment, the film’s presence in Chinese cinemas right now easily represents one of the most important steps yet to occur with regard to the industry’s long-term global rebound,” Robbin said.The Chinese box office has been accelerating for the last decade, threatening to overtake North America as the highest-grossing territory in the world. In 2012, China took in just $2.7 billion in ticket sales. By 2019, that number was up to $9.2 billion, just two billion behind North America.Because of the pandemic, China overtook North American last year, garnering $3.1 billion compared to the $2.25 billion that was tallied domestically.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwardsNotably, China’s strong ticket sales in 2021 are due to having more theaters open, higher audience capacity and more new films being released.While theaters in the U.S. and Canada are operating at between 25% and 50% capacity, many theaters in China are permitted to open at 75% capacity. This allows them to generate a significantly higher amount at the box office each weekend.”What the China market says to me is not necessarily that it is outperforming, but it’s performing the way that a market that is open and has movies should perform,” said Josh Grode, CEO of Legendary. “It’s a strong sign globally that people really like going out to movie theaters and enjoy a social experience.”Legendary is the co-producer of “Godzilla vs. Kong” alongside Warner Bros. and has the distribution rights in China.”There is something to be said about the shared experience.” Grode said. “Walking in, having the lights go down, screaming and yelling and being entertained and feeding off the energy of the person next to you.”A monster showdownAudiences in China also gravitate towards premium ticketing for upgraded seating and screens, which cost more. IMAX, for example, has a massive presence in China and continues to grow the number of screens it operates in the region.In 2014, when “Godzilla” hit cinemas, IMAX had less than 150 screens in China. Now, as “Godzilla vs. Kong” is released, there are around 700 screens.”For the right movie, there is a great appetite there, and a particular appetite for premium,” said Richard Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. “They want to see something in a really special way.”Godzilla and King Kong battle in Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla vs. Kong.”Source: Warner Bros.Hollywood action films tend to draw massive crowds to Chinese theaters and often account for a significant portion of ticket sales, particularly in recent years.Looking at 2014’s “Godzilla,” domestic ticket sales reached $200.6 million, or about 39% of the total global haul of the film. Ticket sales in China were under $80 million, or 15%.Fast forward to 2019, when “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” was released, China represented 36% of the film’s global box officer with $137.6 million and North America accounted for 29% with $110.5 million in ticket sales.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards”The iconic monster movie genre has had a particular resonance in the international marketplace for decades,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. “China in particular has been an incredibly important source of revenue and fan-based enthusiasm for the franchise and has appropriately been the focus of marketing and distribution efforts for the film.””There is no denying that the sheer size and scale of the these two bigger than life characters dictates that the best way to see the film is on the largest possible screen available,” he said. More

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    Biden invites Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to climate summit amid rising global tensions

    President Joe Biden delivers remarks on tackling climate change prior to signing executive actions as White House climate envoy John Kerry and Vice President Kamala Harris listen in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2021.Kevin Lemarque | ReutersPresident Joe Biden on Friday said that Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China are invited to the global leaders’ climate summit the administration is hosting in April.The president told reporters that he hasn’t directly invited Putin or Xi but said the leaders “know they’re invited” to the summit, an event the U.S. is hosting to advance global efforts to reduce climate-changing fossil fuel emissions.The White House later published a list of 40 world leaders invited to the summit, including Xi and Putin.Biden said he spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday and EU member states Thursday. The White House has prioritized speaking with close U.S. allies before reaching out to China and Russia.The administration plans to unveil a new carbon emissions target at the summit, which will be held remotely on April 22 and 23. Biden pledged to host the climate talks during his campaign and through an executive order in January. The summit takes place ahead of November’s U.N. global climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland.The U.S. is the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind China. Russia is the fourth-largest emitter. It’s unclear whether Russia and China will accept invitations to the summit or be interested in working with the U.S. to curb emissions.The White House has said it wants to cooperate with Russia and China on climate change despite rising tensions between the countries in a number of other areas. The Biden administration has repeatedly singled out Beijing and Moscow as top national security threats to the U.S.CNBC PoliticsRead more of CNBC’s politics coverage:Build America Bonds could be a key for Biden’s infrastructure plansDominion signals it could sue Fox News hosts’The Super Bowl of tax reform’ takes shapeThe Obama administration vowed to cut U.S. emissions up to 28% below 2005 levels by 2025, but former President Donald Trump halted federal efforts to meet that target. The Biden administration is expected to introduce a stricter goal for the nation to meet by 2030.The summit comes as Biden pledges to transition the U.S. economy toward clean energy and reduce emissions from coal, natural gas and oil. Biden brought the U.S. back into the Paris climate accord in January after Trump said in 2017 he was pulling the country out.Biden has said that the U.S. will recommit to its emissions reduction goals under the accord and lead the effort to help other nations update their own goals. The president has also vowed to put the U.S. on a path to zero-carbon electricity generation by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. More

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    Satellite imagery shows work underway to free ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal

    In this articleMAXRMaxar TechnologiesSatellite images give a unique vantage point of the stuck ship Ever Given, as crews work to free the mega container vessel that’s been blocking the Suez Canal for four days.Maxar Technologies’ WorldView-2 satellite captured high-resolution images on Friday morning, with a close-up look at the dredging operations underway to free the ship. The Ever Given, which is operated by Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine, has been stuck since Tuesday, when the ship ran aground during the heavy winds and low visibility of a sandstorm.Maxar TechnologiesShipping operators warn that it may take weeks to free the Ever Given. The enormous cargo carrier is more than 1,300 feet long and about 193 feet wide. It weighs more than 200,000 tons. One end of the ship is wedged into one side of the canal and the other stretches nearly to the other bank.The ship is fully blocking the Suez Canal, through which an average of about 52 ships pass through per day, according to the Suez Canal Authority.The canal handles around 12% of global seaborne trade, with each day of blockage disrupting more than $9 billion worth of goods — meaning each hour of delays is holding up an estimated $400 million in trade, according to data firm Lloyd’s List.Imagery captured by the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite showed shipping traffic backing up in the Gulf of Suez. More than 150 ships are currently waiting for the Ever Given to be cleared, according to estimates from research firm StoneX.Imagery captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite on March 21 and March 25 gives a side-by-side comparison of the shipping traffic in the Gulf of Suez.European Space AgencyShips continue to wait, as rerouting around the southern tip of Africa significantly lengthens a trip. For example, sailing from the Suez Canal to Amsterdam takes about 13 days when traveling at 12 knots, compared with 41 days if traveling around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.Planet Labs’ satellite imagery gave another look at the traffic building in the gulf.Planet Labs Satellite image showing shipping traffic halted due to the Ever Given container ship run aground (top left) in the canal.Source: Planet LabsA synthetic aperture radar image captured by Capella Space on Thursday evening gave another look at the Ever Given, showing how deep it was wedged into the wall of the canal.A synthetic aperture radar image captured by a Capella satellite on the evening of March 25 shows the Ever Given ship surrounded by support boats in the Suez Canal.Capella SpaceAn image from an Airbus Pleiades satellite gives another angle on the ship, as the “off-nadir” view provides a more three-dimensional perspective of the Ever Given’s situation.A satellite image shows stranded container ship Ever Given after it ran aground in Suez Canal, Egypt March 25, 2021.CNES Airbus DS | Reuters More