Commercial Risk

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Commercial risk rates how directly a development threatens the revenue, margins, demand or contracts of the companies involved: lost orders, price pressure, rising input costs, cancelled deals. High and Critical mean a material, near-term hit; Low means the commercial impact is limited or indirect.

Ratings are produced by the NewsFormal AI Desk as part of each brief, with a one-line reason for every level. Stories are listed by severity, then date. Treat them as a starting point for your own analysis, not as investment advice.

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Companies

Embraer Sets Third-Quarter Delivery Record with 66 Aircraft, Up 6% Year-on-Year

Embraer delivered 66 aircraft in Q3 2026, its best-ever third quarter, driven by commercial aviation growth. The company reaffirms its 2026 guidance of 80–85 commercial and 160–170 executive jets.

Embraer faces execution risk in meeting its 2026 guidance, requiring a significant Q4 delivery ramp-up. Supply chain disruptions or production delays could impact results.

Commercial: M Competitive: M Regulatory: L Reputation: L Tech: L Opportunity: H
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Commercial Risk Medium Embraer faces execution risk in meeting its 2026 guidance, requiring a significant Q4 delivery ramp-up. Supply chain disruptions or production delays could impact results.
Competitive Risk Medium Competition from Airbus and Boeing in commercial aviation, and Gulfstream and Bombardier in executive jets, remains intense. Embraer's E2 family must continue gaining market share.
Regulatory Risk Low No new regulatory threats are mentioned in the article. Certification and trade regulations remain stable for Embraer's current operations.
Reputation Risk Low The record deliveries and reaffirmed guidance enhance Embraer's reputation for operational reliability. No negative reputational issues are indicated.
Technology Disruption Low Embraer's aircraft are established models with incremental improvements. The industry shift toward sustainable aviation fuels and electric propulsion poses a long-term disruption risk, but not in the near term.
Commercial Opportunity High Strong demand for regional and executive jets, particularly the E2 family and KC-390, presents significant growth opportunities. Embraer's diversified portfolio positions it well to capture market share.
Energy

Fire Near Aramco Riyadh Facility Unclaimed as Saudi-Houthi Hostilities Intensify

Smoke and flames were reported near an Aramco site in Riyadh with no confirmed cause, no claim of responsibility and no official statement — landing amid a sharp escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.

If the Riyadh fire is confirmed as an attack on Aramco infrastructure, it adds to a pattern of strikes (including last week's claimed Yanbu attacks) that raises security and insurance costs for Saudi energy operations.

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Commercial Risk Medium If the Riyadh fire is confirmed as an attack on Aramco infrastructure, it adds to a pattern of strikes (including last week's claimed Yanbu attacks) that raises security and insurance costs for Saudi energy operations.
Competitive Risk Low The source identifies no competitive shift; the incident concerns Saudi domestic infrastructure and Houthi hostilities, not market share among producers.
Regulatory Risk Low No regulatory action, sanction or policy change is described in the source.
Reputation Risk Medium Repeated, publicly claimed Houthi strikes on Saudi energy sites — even when intercepted — put the perceived security of Aramco infrastructure under scrutiny, particularly while no official statement has confirmed or explained the Riyadh fire.
Technology Disruption Low The source describes missiles and drones as the Houthis' prior method but reports no technology or operational disruption from this incident.
Commercial Opportunity Low The source presents no commercial upside; any opportunity would be speculative and is not supported by the article.
Companies

Lyft's $272.5M Wage-Theft Settlement Opens a New Chapter for California Ride-Hailing

Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a California wage-and-hour lawsuit, marking the largest such settlement in the state's history, as the ride-hailing company acknowledges past misclassification of workers.

Lyft's misclassification of workers may have led to a loss of revenue and reputation

Commercial: M Competitive: L Regulatory: M Reputation: M Tech: L Opportunity: L
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Commercial Risk Medium Lyft's misclassification of workers may have led to a loss of revenue and reputation
Competitive Risk Low The settlement is unlikely to have a significant impact on Lyft's competitors
Regulatory Risk Medium The settlement may lead to increased regulation of the ride-hailing industry
Reputation Risk Medium The settlement may damage Lyft's reputation and brand
Technology Disruption Low The settlement is unlikely to have a significant impact on the ride-hailing industry's technology
Commercial Opportunity Low The settlement may not provide a significant commercial opportunity for Lyft
Companies

Kazakhstan's Stock Market Faces Pressure from Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields

The Kazakhstan stock market has been affected by rising oil prices and bond yields, leading to a decline in the value of AI-hyper scalers and chip manufacturers. Meanwhile, Nvidia has seen a surge in its stock price after announcing a record $150 billion buyback program.

Rising oil prices and bond yields make it more expensive for companies to borrow money

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Commercial Risk Medium Rising oil prices and bond yields make it more expensive for companies to borrow money
Competitive Risk Medium AI-hyper scalers and chip manufacturers are facing a decline in their stock prices
Regulatory Risk Low No significant regulatory changes mentioned in the article
Reputation Risk Low No significant reputation risks mentioned in the article
Technology Disruption Medium The rise of AI-hyper scalers and chip manufacturers is a significant trend in the technology industry
Commercial Opportunity Medium Nvidia's buyback program is a sign of confidence in the company's future prospects
Companies

Creator Marketing's Fee Transparency Problem: Marketers Can't See Where the Money Goes

As creator budgets balloon, agencies are bundling talent fees, tech costs and margins into single line items — and most marketers admit they can't tell what they're actually paying for.

Marketers may be overpaying for creator work without knowing it; TrinityP3's 35% vs 60% talent share range suggests significant budget leakage in bundled deals.

Commercial: M Competitive: M Regulatory: L Reputation: M Tech: L Opportunity: H
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Commercial Risk Medium Marketers may be overpaying for creator work without knowing it; TrinityP3's 35% vs 60% talent share range suggests significant budget leakage in bundled deals.
Competitive Risk Medium Agencies that can demonstrate transparent, line-by-line creator value may win business from holding groups relying on bundled margins, especially as consultants push audits.
Regulatory Risk Low No specific regulation is cited in the article; the pressure is coming from trade bodies like ISBA and industry self-regulation rather than government.
Reputation Risk Medium Agencies and holding groups could face negative media and client backlash if creator fee bundling is framed as hiding margin, echoing past programmatic and rebate scandals.
Technology Disruption Low Technology pass-through costs are part of the bundling problem, but no new technology is disrupting the creator agency model itself in this story.
Commercial Opportunity High Audit firms, transparency consultants and creator platforms built for agencies (like DRPCRD) stand to gain as brands seek to unpack creator budgets and verify value.
Economy

Eurozone Inflation Surges to 3.8% Amid Energy Price Hike

The inflation rate in the Eurozone has risen to 3.8% in September, driven by high energy prices. This is the highest rate since 2023 and exceeds the European Central Bank's target of 2%.

High energy prices could lead to a self-reinforcing cycle of price increases

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Commercial Risk Medium High energy prices could lead to a self-reinforcing cycle of price increases
Competitive Risk Low Not directly related to the story
Regulatory Risk Medium The ECB's interest rate hike could have negative consequences for the economy
Reputation Risk Low Not directly related to the story
Technology Disruption Low Not directly related to the story
Commercial Opportunity Low Not directly related to the story
Politics

US Farm Bill Passage Hinges on SNAP Cost-Sharing Deal

Senate Ag Committee leaders are racing against time to pass a farm bill before the new Congress takes over in January, but a partisan impasse over SNAP cost-sharing for states threatens to derail the efforts.

The partisan impasse over SNAP cost-sharing threatens to derail the efforts and delay the bill.

Commercial: M Competitive: L Regulatory: H Reputation: M Tech: L Opportunity: H
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Commercial Risk Medium The partisan impasse over SNAP cost-sharing threatens to derail the efforts and delay the bill.
Competitive Risk Low There is no significant competitive risk associated with the farm bill.
Regulatory Risk High The regulatory risk is high due to the partisan impasse over SNAP cost-sharing.
Reputation Risk Medium The reputation risk is medium due to the potential delay or failure to pass the bill.
Technology Disruption Low There is no significant technology disruption risk associated with the farm bill.
Commercial Opportunity High The commercial opportunity is high due to the potential benefits of the farm bill for farmers and rural communities.
Energy

WTI Oil Price Volatility Continues as Gulf Supply Improves and Middle East Risk Returns

WTI oil prices are caught between improving Gulf crude exports and persistent fuel shortages intensified by renewed Middle East military risk, leading to volatility in the market.

The fuel market remains tight, with diesel supply being a major concern

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Commercial Risk Medium The fuel market remains tight, with diesel supply being a major concern
Competitive Risk Low Saudi Arabia is the main player in the Gulf crude exports
Regulatory Risk Medium The US sending a third carrier strike group to the region increases the risk of military conflict
Reputation Risk Low No major reputation risks are identified
Technology Disruption Low No major technology disruption risks are identified
Commercial Opportunity Medium The improving Gulf crude exports present a commercial opportunity for oil producers
Economy

Rising Food Prices Expected in Japan This October

Japan is bracing for a surge in food prices this October, with inflation expected to rise to 3.05% from 2.8% in September. The price increase is attributed to the rising cost of raw materials and transportation, with the average price of a ton of wheat increasing by 20% in the past month.

Higher production costs and reduced consumer demand

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Commercial Risk Medium Higher production costs and reduced consumer demand
Competitive Risk Low Limited competition in the food industry
Regulatory Risk Low Government measures to control inflation and stabilize food prices
Reputation Risk Medium Potential negative impact on consumer trust and loyalty
Technology Disruption Low No significant technological disruptions expected in the food industry
Commercial Opportunity Medium Potential opportunities for businesses to adapt to changing market conditions
Economy

The Complexity of Brazil's Public Debt

Brazil's public debt has increased significantly, and the explanation cannot be simplified or politicized. The government's spending and high interest rates are not the sole reasons for the debt's growth.

The government's measures to stimulate credit have contributed to the debt's growth.

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Commercial Risk Medium The government's measures to stimulate credit have contributed to the debt's growth.
Competitive Risk Low The decrease in interest rates has contributed to a decrease in the debt's growth.
Regulatory Risk Medium The government's measures to stimulate credit have contributed to the debt's growth.
Reputation Risk Medium The government's handling of the debt has been criticized.
Technology Disruption Low There is no indication of technology disruption contributing to the debt's growth.
Commercial Opportunity Medium The government's measures to stimulate credit have contributed to the debt's growth.
Companies

Elena Zayakova Returns to Bulgaria to Help Organisations Unlock Their Full Potential in Sustainability

Elena Zayakova, a seasoned expert in sustainability, has returned to Bulgaria after two decades of living and working abroad. With a strong scientific background and extensive international experience, she has developed a distinctive combination of strategic, commercial, and technical expertise in sustainability.

sustainability-related risks are often systemic, interconnected, non-linear, and still evolving

Commercial: M Competitive: M Regulatory: M Reputation: L Tech: L Opportunity: H
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Commercial Risk Medium sustainability-related risks are often systemic, interconnected, non-linear, and still evolving
Competitive Risk Medium organisations that successfully address sustainability challenges are better positioned to innovate, access new markets, and create lasting competitive advantage
Regulatory Risk Medium sustainability regulations are becoming increasingly complex
Reputation Risk Low not applicable
Technology Disruption Low not applicable
Commercial Opportunity High sustainability is a strategic advantage that requires a deep understanding of the complex risks and opportunities it presents
Politics

NATO Honored with Westphalian Peace Prize as Chancellor Merz Warns of Russian Threat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz honored the NATO with the Westphalian Peace Prize, praising its role in maintaining security and peace in the Euro-Atlantic region. However, he also warned of the threat posed by Russia's aggressive expansion and called for a united European response.

Russia's aggressive expansion poses a significant threat to European security and stability

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Commercial Risk Medium Russia's aggressive expansion poses a significant threat to European security and stability
Competitive Risk Low The NATO's efforts to maintain security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region have been recognized as a significant achievement
Regulatory Risk Medium The threat posed by Russia's aggressive expansion requires a coordinated effort from European countries to develop a unified strategy
Reputation Risk High The ongoing threat posed by Russia's expansion has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the reputation of European countries
Technology Disruption Low The threat posed by Russia's expansion is primarily a security and political issue, rather than a technological one
Energy

Ampol Buys Evie Networks for $225m to Build Australia's Largest EV Charging Network

Ampol's $225m acquisition of Evie Networks would add over 1,030 charging bays and create roughly 1,425 EV bays nationwide, pending ACCC approval, as EV sales surge in Australia.

Ampol is paying $225m for a charging network whose economics depend on utilisation; idle bays still carry site, maintenance and grid costs.

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Commercial Risk Medium Ampol is paying $225m for a charging network whose economics depend on utilisation; idle bays still carry site, maintenance and grid costs.
Competitive Risk Medium The deal would create what Ampol expects to be Australia's largest public EV charging network, but rivals are also building infrastructure and competition for prime sites and grid connections is intensifying.
Regulatory Risk High Completion is explicitly pending approval from the competition watchdog, and the creation of the largest public charging network raises concentration questions that could lead to conditions or delays.
Reputation Risk Low The acquisition is framed around enabling EV adoption and reducing range anxiety, a position unlikely to attract sustained public criticism.
Technology Disruption Medium Charging technology and grid connection requirements are evolving; Evie's established grid connections reduce but do not eliminate the risk of stranded or underused assets.
Commercial Opportunity High EVs are one in four new car sales in Australia and AmpCharge utilisation is growing sharply, giving Ampol a large addressable market for charging revenue beyond its traditional fuel business.
Economy

Tokyo Inflation Surges in September, Cementing BOJ Rate Hike Expectations

Tokyo's core inflation rate accelerated in September, exceeding forecasts and solidifying market expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue to raise interest rates to combat persistent price pressures.

Potential increase in interest rates and tightening of monetary policy

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Commercial Risk Medium Potential increase in interest rates and tightening of monetary policy
Competitive Risk Low No significant changes in the competitive landscape
Regulatory Risk Medium Potential changes in monetary policy and interest rates
Reputation Risk Low No significant changes in the business environment
Technology Disruption Low No significant changes in the technology landscape
Commercial Opportunity Medium Potential increase in interest rates and tightening of monetary policy
Economy

Australia-ASEAN Forum Told to Convert Trust Into Commercial Deal Flow

Leaders at the Adelaide forum say Australia's $200bn ASEAN trade relationship must move from strategy to financed projects, supply chains and deeper energy links.

Geopolitical tension and supply-chain reconfiguration could disrupt ASEAN-Australia trade and investment flows if the rules-based framework weakens; Kao Kim Hourn said global tensions are testing established systems.

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Commercial Risk Medium Geopolitical tension and supply-chain reconfiguration could disrupt ASEAN-Australia trade and investment flows if the rules-based framework weakens; Kao Kim Hourn said global tensions are testing established systems.
Competitive Risk Medium Bran Black warned that strong foundations do not automatically deliver outcomes, implying Australia must compete for projects and capability despite the $200 billion trade base; other regional partners could capture the supply-chain shift.
Regulatory Risk Medium Kao Kim Hourn called open markets, transparency and predictable rules the backbone of the relationship; any weakening of the trade and investment framework would raise cross-border project uncertainty.
Reputation Risk Low Black's delivery warning suggests Australia could be seen as strong on dialogue but slow on commercial follow-through if agreements are not converted into financed projects.
Technology Disruption Medium Forum priorities include digital technology and AI, and the energy transition sits alongside LNG growth; energy buyers and suppliers face disruption from shifting technology and transition investments.
Commercial Opportunity High Santos's cited 182 per cent LNG demand growth in ASEAN over the next decade and the existing $200 billion trade relationship indicate substantial room for financed projects, joint development and deeper energy links.
Politics

Angola's Constitutional Court Opens 20.6 Billion Kwanza Tender to Modernize ARCA Before 2027 Elections

The limited pre-qualification tender covers the ARCA platform, archive migration and 2027 election readiness; applications close on 3 October, with technical capacity weighted far above price.

Award depends on budget inscription for 2026 and 2027, authorization of multi-year charges and prior Audit Court approval, adding financial close risks to a 20.669 billion kwanza contract.

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Commercial Risk Medium Award depends on budget inscription for 2026 and 2027, authorization of multi-year charges and prior Audit Court approval, adding financial close risks to a 20.669 billion kwanza contract.
Competitive Risk Medium Pre-qualification, a mandatory site visit and no division into lots narrow the field, while the 35% weighting for local technical capacity may favour established Angolan firms and consortia.
Regulatory Risk Medium The procedure operates under Angola's Law n.º 41/20 on public contracts, with the Audit Court required to issue a prior visa before the contract takes effect.
Reputation Risk Medium ARCA handles candidature and electoral act records; any failure in migration or availability before the 2027 elections could undermine confidence in the Constitutional Court's electoral functions.
Technology Disruption Medium The migration of the full archive of previous electoral cycles into a modernized ARCA platform is a core system change with no lot division or variant proposals permitted.
Commercial Opportunity High The tender offers a 20.669 billion kwanza multi-year contract for technology services and movable goods, open to individual entities and consortia, with explicit 2026 and 2027 budget allocations.
Companies

Meta Shares Slip After New Mexico Jury Finds Liability in Cambridge Analytica Case

A New Mexico jury ruled Meta misled users over privacy and speech, exposing it to substantial per-violation penalties. The judge will now set the fine.

The jury found Meta liable on most of 34 questions with 1.3 to 2.1 million violations per question and a $5,000 per-violation cap, creating a substantial potential penalty, though the judge has not set the amount.

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Commercial Risk Medium The jury found Meta liable on most of 34 questions with 1.3 to 2.1 million violations per question and a $5,000 per-violation cap, creating a substantial potential penalty, though the judge has not set the amount.
Competitive Risk Low The verdict concerns past privacy and speech practices, not current market share; no direct competitive shift is identified in the case.
Regulatory Risk High New Mexico’s 2021 state case shows privacy and content-moderation claims can proceed independently of the earlier federal settlement, and the verdict may encourage similar state actions.
Reputation Risk High The ruling revives the Cambridge Analytica scandal and whistleblower claims that high-profile accounts were secretly exempt from rules, undermining Meta’s stated priority of respecting user privacy and speech.
Technology Disruption Low No new technology or business-model shift is involved; the case is a legal and enforcement matter.
Commercial Opportunity Low The verdict itself provides no commercial upside; any benefit would only come from ultimately limiting the penalty or obtaining a favourable appeal ruling.
Automotive

Changan Begins Integrating Avatr and Deepal in Push for 1.5 Million Global Sales

A new AD Synergistic Development Department starts combining marketing, product and shared functions, while Changan targets overseas sales above 40%.

The integration is designed to support an ambitious expansion, but combined Avatr and Deepal sales were 453,000 vehicles last year against a 1.5 million target, leaving substantial execution risk.

Commercial: M Competitive: M Regulatory: L Reputation: M Tech: M Opportunity: H
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Commercial Risk Medium The integration is designed to support an ambitious expansion, but combined Avatr and Deepal sales were 453,000 vehicles last year against a 1.5 million target, leaving substantial execution risk.
Competitive Risk Medium China's new energy vehicle market is intensely competitive, and cost-sharing alone does not guarantee the more than threefold volume increase Changan is pursuing.
Regulatory Risk Low No specific regulatory approval has been identified, though the restructuring will need to satisfy Hong Kong listing and disclosure requirements as Avatr pursues its IPO.
Reputation Risk Medium Avatr's higher-end positioning could be diluted if consumers or investors perceive the shared functions as blurring the distinction between Avatr and Deepal.
Technology Disruption Medium Sharing platform and product development capabilities could accelerate technology roll-out, but the exact scope of Huawei's involvement in the new shared centres has not been disclosed.
Commercial Opportunity High Combining design, platform and supply chain resources across Avatr and Deepal could reduce duplication and support Changan's goal of more than 1.5 million global sales with overseas sales above 40%.
Health

Medicine's Week of Warnings: AI Fakes, Cancer Test Doubts, and Abortion Policy Fights

Expert voices raised alarms on AI-generated papers, uncertain cancer screening, mifepristone access, tick migration, and gabapentin scheduling in a week of medical policy debate.

The FDA advisory discussion on multicancer early detection blood tests leaves diagnostic developers uncertain about the regulatory standard for clinical relevance.

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Commercial Risk Medium The FDA advisory discussion on multicancer early detection blood tests leaves diagnostic developers uncertain about the regulatory standard for clinical relevance.
Competitive Risk Medium Patient resistance to conventional artificial urinary sphincters, as described by Peterson, could push demand toward alternative incontinence treatments or less invasive device designs.
Regulatory Risk High The mifepristone appeals case could change nationwide abortion access, and state-level gabapentin scheduling debates may reshape prescribing rules after Michigan's descheduling.
Reputation Risk High Bik's warning that AI-generated research is indistinguishable from real work threatens trust in journals, institutions, and the scientific record.
Technology Disruption High AI-generated research papers and multicancer early detection blood tests both outpace current validation and review standards, challenging existing scientific and regulatory processes.
Commercial Opportunity Medium A clinically validated multicancer blood test could open a large screening market, and the HHS autism diagnosis initiative may create demand for new diagnostic approaches if proven transformative.
Companies

Bank Strike Deferred as IBA-UFBU Panel Will Study Five-Day Week and PLI Changes

The Sept 28-30 bank strike was called off after IBA and UFBU agreed to form a high-level committee on five-day banking and reopen PLI talks for senior officers. Customers get temporary relief, but no Saturday holiday change has taken effect.

A three-day strike was averted, but the underlying demands remain unresolved and the unions have already shown willingness to strike on September 11; renewed action would disrupt branch operations at SBI, HDFC Bank and other lenders.

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Commercial Risk Medium A three-day strike was averted, but the underlying demands remain unresolved and the unions have already shown willingness to strike on September 11; renewed action would disrupt branch operations at SBI, HDFC Bank and other lenders.
Competitive Risk Low The story does not provide market-share or customer-migration data, though repeated labour disruptions could push some branch-dependent customers towards banks with stronger digital service.
Regulatory Risk Medium Any five-day banking change requires the committee process and necessary approvals, while PLI modifications for Scale IV and above must be placed before the government; neither has a fixed timeline or guaranteed outcome.
Reputation Risk Medium The strike was deferred only hours before it was due to begin, signalling unresolved labour tension that could make customers less confident about the reliability of branch services.
Technology Disruption Low No technological development is at issue in this negotiation; the dispute concerns working days, branch operation patterns and officer incentives.
Commercial Opportunity Medium The joint committee and PLI discussion create a pathway to settle long-pending demands; a durable agreement would reduce the risk of future strikes and give banks a clearer operational planning basis.