1 month ago
On September 15, Needham ***** yst James Ricchiuti lifted the firm's price target on Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) to $760 from $750, and reiterated a Buy rating. The revised price target reflected an upside of 27% from the close of the note.
According to TipRanks, the ***** yst told investors that the company was well placed to gain from a broadening short cycle recovery and opportunities in modern defense applications. Needham further added that the stock offers a 2.6-to-1 risk/reward skew at current levels.
The adjustment is largely in line with the broader ***** yst community. As of the close on September 16, TDY is a Moderate Buy based on the consensus of 10 ***** ysts. It has a one-year average share price target of $758.20, representing an upside of 26%.
Needham noted 'broadening' improvements in the company's short cycle businesses, which suggests that momentum is spreading across product lines, rather than being limited to any one particular segment.
During the Q2 earnings call, the management noted that short-cycle commercial markets were beginning to show growth inflections after recent headwinds and lifted its short-cycle portfolio's growth outlook to mid-single-digits for the year, up from earlier estimates of flat to low-single-digit growth.
#cycle #september
According to TipRanks, the ***** yst told investors that the company was well placed to gain from a broadening short cycle recovery and opportunities in modern defense applications. Needham further added that the stock offers a 2.6-to-1 risk/reward skew at current levels.
The adjustment is largely in line with the broader ***** yst community. As of the close on September 16, TDY is a Moderate Buy based on the consensus of 10 ***** ysts. It has a one-year average share price target of $758.20, representing an upside of 26%.
Needham noted 'broadening' improvements in the company's short cycle businesses, which suggests that momentum is spreading across product lines, rather than being limited to any one particular segment.
During the Q2 earnings call, the management noted that short-cycle commercial markets were beginning to show growth inflections after recent headwinds and lifted its short-cycle portfolio's growth outlook to mid-single-digits for the year, up from earlier estimates of flat to low-single-digit growth.
#cycle #september
1 month ago
Freight fraud risks and carrier vetting are the focus as Highway Chief Commercial Officer Michael Caney joins FreightWaves Today. He breaks down what brokers, carriers and shippers need to watch right now when onboarding and monitoring capacity.If you work fraud prevention, carrier compliance or network procurement, this conversation gets straight to the operational takeaway without the fluff.#FreightFraud #CarrierVetting #SupplyChain
Carrier-vetting platform Highway is putting its balance sheet behind its fraud-detection product: if a broker moves freight using Highway's guarantee standard and loses a load, Highway writes a check for $100,000. The company's chief commercial officer said the program covers the vast majority of carrier capacity in North America — and has paid out only once across roughly one million loads.
Of the approximately 175,000 carriers that move freight for freight brokers, Highway says more than 82% qualify for the guarantee tier. "What I would tell you is the industry keeps trying to solve for the bottom 18% of the market," the CCO said. "And what we're saying is if you will just move your freight to this cohort of carriers, which is the majority of capacity in North America, not only will you be fine, but Highway will stand behind it with a performance guarantee."
"The average cargo theft is not the $100,000, it's $250,000. This idea that a motor carrier can just show up and say, hey man, I'm gonna need this cargo, it's $250 grand, I'm good for it, is bananas."
The single payout to date stemmed from an identity-design flaw tied to California's non-domiciled limited-term licensing rules. A fraudulent carrier obtained a new license through California's process, resubmitted in Highway's system, and the alert dropped off before the bug was caught and fixed — costing Highway $100,000. The CCO described theft events as a "Swiss cheese" of compounding decisions rather than a single failure point, and said Highway continuously monitors for ownership changes, inbox compromises, and cyber anomalies within the guarantee framework.
#carriers #capacity #America
Carrier-vetting platform Highway is putting its balance sheet behind its fraud-detection product: if a broker moves freight using Highway's guarantee standard and loses a load, Highway writes a check for $100,000. The company's chief commercial officer said the program covers the vast majority of carrier capacity in North America — and has paid out only once across roughly one million loads.
Of the approximately 175,000 carriers that move freight for freight brokers, Highway says more than 82% qualify for the guarantee tier. "What I would tell you is the industry keeps trying to solve for the bottom 18% of the market," the CCO said. "And what we're saying is if you will just move your freight to this cohort of carriers, which is the majority of capacity in North America, not only will you be fine, but Highway will stand behind it with a performance guarantee."
"The average cargo theft is not the $100,000, it's $250,000. This idea that a motor carrier can just show up and say, hey man, I'm gonna need this cargo, it's $250 grand, I'm good for it, is bananas."
The single payout to date stemmed from an identity-design flaw tied to California's non-domiciled limited-term licensing rules. A fraudulent carrier obtained a new license through California's process, resubmitted in Highway's system, and the alert dropped off before the bug was caught and fixed — costing Highway $100,000. The CCO described theft events as a "Swiss cheese" of compounding decisions rather than a single failure point, and said Highway continuously monitors for ownership changes, inbox compromises, and cyber anomalies within the guarantee framework.
#carriers #capacity #America
1 month ago
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The oil crisis is leaking into other parts of the car. Costco, the land of big and cheap, flipped the script and doubled the price of its full-synthetic motor oil and started rationing purchases. As crude pushes toward $100 a barrel, a 10-quart case that cost roughly $30 now runs $57.99, with purchases capped at two units per member per week.
U.S. diesel crossed $6 a gallon for the first time this week, and global oil inventories have drawn down more than 500 million barrels since the U.S.-Iran conflict began. This is affecting the entire crude industrial complex.
Base oil, which is the feedstock for motor oil, comes from the same barrel as gasoline and diesel so when refiners can earn more finishing crude into fuel than into lubricants, lubricant stock gets squeezed first.
The pressure for Costco, however, is more intense: Its signature Kirkland oil carries GM's Dexos1 Gen 3 certification, which requires manufacturers to pay GM separately per product and per unit sold. As a result, and much against its brand ethos, changing your own oil with Kirkland product now costs roughly what an independent shop would charge, thus eroding the DIY savings case entirely.
#crude #motor #case #week
The oil crisis is leaking into other parts of the car. Costco, the land of big and cheap, flipped the script and doubled the price of its full-synthetic motor oil and started rationing purchases. As crude pushes toward $100 a barrel, a 10-quart case that cost roughly $30 now runs $57.99, with purchases capped at two units per member per week.
U.S. diesel crossed $6 a gallon for the first time this week, and global oil inventories have drawn down more than 500 million barrels since the U.S.-Iran conflict began. This is affecting the entire crude industrial complex.
Base oil, which is the feedstock for motor oil, comes from the same barrel as gasoline and diesel so when refiners can earn more finishing crude into fuel than into lubricants, lubricant stock gets squeezed first.
The pressure for Costco, however, is more intense: Its signature Kirkland oil carries GM's Dexos1 Gen 3 certification, which requires manufacturers to pay GM separately per product and per unit sold. As a result, and much against its brand ethos, changing your own oil with Kirkland product now costs roughly what an independent shop would charge, thus eroding the DIY savings case entirely.
#crude #motor #case #week
1 month ago
US-based accounting, tax and advisory practice PKF O'Connor Davies has appointed Mark Goldschmitt as a partner within its commercial tax practice, based at its office in Hauppauge, New York.
Goldschmitt brings close to 30 years of public accounting experience.
His work focuses on tax planning, regulatory compliance and business advisory services for corporate entities, partnerships, privately held enterprises and high-net-worth individuals.
His sector experience spans architecture, legal services, digital media, staffing and recruitment.
The appointment forms part of the company's plans to develop its commercial tax service capabilities across the New York metropolitan region.
#experience #o 'connor
Goldschmitt brings close to 30 years of public accounting experience.
His work focuses on tax planning, regulatory compliance and business advisory services for corporate entities, partnerships, privately held enterprises and high-net-worth individuals.
His sector experience spans architecture, legal services, digital media, staffing and recruitment.
The appointment forms part of the company's plans to develop its commercial tax service capabilities across the New York metropolitan region.
#experience #o 'connor
2 months ago
Dave Ramsey told caller Hazel her secret teen payments aren't a money problem but a marriage problem requiring full financial transparency and counseling.
Secret spending makes joint wealth-building impossible. Hiding $400 monthly from a spouse means losing its compounding potential in a Roth IRA or 529.
Transparency alone flips the outcome: a joint kid-support budget lets both spouses plan together, while secret contributions force decisions based on false information.
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On the September 9 episode of The Ramsey Show, a caller named Hazel admitted she has been slipping money to her three teenagers from a prior marriage, quietly, from her own account, because her husband of almost seven years refuses to help pay for their sports and school costs. Dave Ramsey did not reach for a spreadsheet. He told her: "You don't have a combining money problem and you don't have a who pays for what problem. You have a marriage problem."
#problem #secret
Secret spending makes joint wealth-building impossible. Hiding $400 monthly from a spouse means losing its compounding potential in a Roth IRA or 529.
Transparency alone flips the outcome: a joint kid-support budget lets both spouses plan together, while secret contributions force decisions based on false information.
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On the September 9 episode of The Ramsey Show, a caller named Hazel admitted she has been slipping money to her three teenagers from a prior marriage, quietly, from her own account, because her husband of almost seven years refuses to help pay for their sports and school costs. Dave Ramsey did not reach for a spreadsheet. He told her: "You don't have a combining money problem and you don't have a who pays for what problem. You have a marriage problem."
#problem #secret
2 months ago
Qualcomm (QCOM) on Tuesday said it has entered into a multi-generation custom chip deal with Amazon (AMZN). The companies say they are also developing networking capabilities and other future data center products.
Qualcomm stock climbed more than 5% on the news. Shares of Amazon were flat.
As part of the arrangement, Qualcomm has issued warrants to Amazon for 25 million shares of the company's common stock at a price of $161.26 per share.
The shares will vest in tranches based on Amazon placing purchase orders and completing those purchases with a total value warrant value of $60 billion.
"Qualcomm is pleased to work with AWS on customized silicon and connectivity solutions, bringing decades of leadership in advanced processing and power-efficient compute, to deliver breakthrough performance and enable the next generation of AI infrastructure," CEO Cristiano Amon said in a statement.
#qualcomm #generation #qcom
Qualcomm stock climbed more than 5% on the news. Shares of Amazon were flat.
As part of the arrangement, Qualcomm has issued warrants to Amazon for 25 million shares of the company's common stock at a price of $161.26 per share.
The shares will vest in tranches based on Amazon placing purchase orders and completing those purchases with a total value warrant value of $60 billion.
"Qualcomm is pleased to work with AWS on customized silicon and connectivity solutions, bringing decades of leadership in advanced processing and power-efficient compute, to deliver breakthrough performance and enable the next generation of AI infrastructure," CEO Cristiano Amon said in a statement.
#qualcomm #generation #qcom
2 months ago
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) raised the price of Apple TV in the U.S. to $14.99 a month from $12.99 and increased the individual Apple One bundle to $21.95 a month from $19.95, CNBC reported.
Apple TV launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since added significant content, including the film "F1" and a fourth season of "Ted Lasso." The move follows a $1-a-month increase to Apple Music in July, which Apple attributed to licensing costs. Apple reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for its fiscal third quarter, up 12% year over year. The segment's gross margin fell more than a percentage point sequentially, which the company blamed on product mix and foreign exchange headwinds.
The higher price shows a genuinely larger content library, not just a margin grab. Apple TV launched with limited programming at $4.99 a month. It now includes award-winning originals like "Severance" and blockbuster films like "F1" and gives Apple a stronger case that the price increase tracks real value added rather than outpacing what subscribers get.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is raising prices in step with the rest of the industry, not standing out as an outlier. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock have all raised their own prices recently, reducing the competitive and reputational risk that price-sensitive subscribers abandon Apple TV specifically for a cheaper alternative.
Services remains a genuine growth engine with real momentum behind it. Revenue in the segment grew 12% to $30.7 billion in the fiscal third quarter, and price increases across Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple One bundles all flow directly into that high-margin, recurring revenue line, reinforcing one of Apple's most valuable businesses beyond hardware sales.
#Margin #aapl #Services
Apple TV launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since added significant content, including the film "F1" and a fourth season of "Ted Lasso." The move follows a $1-a-month increase to Apple Music in July, which Apple attributed to licensing costs. Apple reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for its fiscal third quarter, up 12% year over year. The segment's gross margin fell more than a percentage point sequentially, which the company blamed on product mix and foreign exchange headwinds.
The higher price shows a genuinely larger content library, not just a margin grab. Apple TV launched with limited programming at $4.99 a month. It now includes award-winning originals like "Severance" and blockbuster films like "F1" and gives Apple a stronger case that the price increase tracks real value added rather than outpacing what subscribers get.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is raising prices in step with the rest of the industry, not standing out as an outlier. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock have all raised their own prices recently, reducing the competitive and reputational risk that price-sensitive subscribers abandon Apple TV specifically for a cheaper alternative.
Services remains a genuine growth engine with real momentum behind it. Revenue in the segment grew 12% to $30.7 billion in the fiscal third quarter, and price increases across Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple One bundles all flow directly into that high-margin, recurring revenue line, reinforcing one of Apple's most valuable businesses beyond hardware sales.
#Margin #aapl #Services
2 months ago
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Zegna brand performance is driven by 'high-quality growth,' capturing market share through a unique position in China and strength in core categories like knitwear and shoes.
The group is aggressively shifting toward a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model, with DTC now representing 86% of branded revenues, which supports higher gross margins despite currency headwinds.
Thom Browne is undergoing a structural transformation from a wholesale-driven model to a retail-oriented culture, involving a significant reduction and upgrade of the wholesale network.
TOM FORD Fashion is seeing improved fixed-cost absorption through revenue growth and disciplined cost management as it builds brand awareness.
#driven #model #NVIDIA #zegna
Zegna brand performance is driven by 'high-quality growth,' capturing market share through a unique position in China and strength in core categories like knitwear and shoes.
The group is aggressively shifting toward a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model, with DTC now representing 86% of branded revenues, which supports higher gross margins despite currency headwinds.
Thom Browne is undergoing a structural transformation from a wholesale-driven model to a retail-oriented culture, involving a significant reduction and upgrade of the wholesale network.
TOM FORD Fashion is seeing improved fixed-cost absorption through revenue growth and disciplined cost management as it builds brand awareness.
#driven #model #NVIDIA #zegna
2 months ago
In the world of robotic surgery, one company is both the undisputed leader and the most expensive option, forcing investors to ask if operational excellence is worth the premium.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, trades around $370, a share after a tough year. The stock has delivered a -21% return over the last twelve months, badly trailing the S&P 500's +19.2% gain. Yet, within its peer group, it commands the highest valuation. Why does the market charge a top-tier price for the company with the group's worst-performing stock?
By the numbers, Intuitive Surgical's operational lead is real, even if Globus Medical sits close behind at 19.7%. The company's revenue grew 21% over the last twelve months, well ahead of diversified rivals like Medtronic, which grew at 8.4%.. Its 31% operating margin also leads the pack, again comfortably ahead of Medtronic's 18.8%. This is a business that executes at a higher level than its competition. The market sees this performance and charges accordingly. Intuitive Surgical trades at 42.5 times earnings, the highest multiple in its group. For comparison, Medtronic trades at a much lower 24.2 times earnings. The mismatch is stark: investors are paying a premium for leading fundamentals, but so far, that premium has not translated into positive returns.
ISRG
MDT
#robotic
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, trades around $370, a share after a tough year. The stock has delivered a -21% return over the last twelve months, badly trailing the S&P 500's +19.2% gain. Yet, within its peer group, it commands the highest valuation. Why does the market charge a top-tier price for the company with the group's worst-performing stock?
By the numbers, Intuitive Surgical's operational lead is real, even if Globus Medical sits close behind at 19.7%. The company's revenue grew 21% over the last twelve months, well ahead of diversified rivals like Medtronic, which grew at 8.4%.. Its 31% operating margin also leads the pack, again comfortably ahead of Medtronic's 18.8%. This is a business that executes at a higher level than its competition. The market sees this performance and charges accordingly. Intuitive Surgical trades at 42.5 times earnings, the highest multiple in its group. For comparison, Medtronic trades at a much lower 24.2 times earnings. The mismatch is stark: investors are paying a premium for leading fundamentals, but so far, that premium has not translated into positive returns.
ISRG
MDT
#robotic
2 months ago
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $77,395.89 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1.5% lower than Tuesday's opening price. As of 7:13 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved down to $76,597.13.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,417.66 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, down 2.0% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved even lower this morning to $2,373.76 as of 7:13 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices are tumbling this morning in the wake of another round of U.S. airstrikes against Iranian targets, escalating the violent war between the two countries. Iran retaliated to the latest strikes by attacking U.S. military bases with rockets and drones.
The renewed fighting has raised oil prices (BZ=F) again, keeping inflation concerns high ahead of a critical Federal Reserve meeting later this month. This latest pressure on energy prices is increasing the probability of a rate increase, likely pushing crypto prices even lower since cryptocurrencies do not pay interest.
#wednesday #opened #opening
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $77,395.89 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1.5% lower than Tuesday's opening price. As of 7:13 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved down to $76,597.13.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,417.66 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, down 2.0% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved even lower this morning to $2,373.76 as of 7:13 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices are tumbling this morning in the wake of another round of U.S. airstrikes against Iranian targets, escalating the violent war between the two countries. Iran retaliated to the latest strikes by attacking U.S. military bases with rockets and drones.
The renewed fighting has raised oil prices (BZ=F) again, keeping inflation concerns high ahead of a critical Federal Reserve meeting later this month. This latest pressure on energy prices is increasing the probability of a rate increase, likely pushing crypto prices even lower since cryptocurrencies do not pay interest.
#wednesday #opened #opening
2 months ago
Japan is today set to announce an energy import diversification plan that will include stipulations about support for pipelines in the Middle East aimed at diverting export oil flows away from the Strait of Hormuz.
The plan also features a push to reduce the country's reliance on oil and gas overall, and also reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas specifically, Reuters has reported, citing ****** anese media. The government also plans to make energy companies share the higher costs of importing crude from places other than the Middle East.
Before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran broke out, ****** an relied on the Middle East for almost all of its crude oil imports, which are vital for the resource-poor country. After the war, the ****** anese government rushed to secure alternative suppliers. These include the United States, Canada, African oil producers, and Azerbaijan.
This diversification has carried a hefty price tag, however. Last month, ****** an's total import bill hit an all-time high of $76.39 billion because of higher international oil prices. That monthly import figure beat the previous record set a month earlier, suggesting this month's import bill could be record-breaking as well.
Japan is also one of the world's biggest LNG importers, and earlier this summer reduced gas-fired generation in favor of coal as the price of liquefied natural gas remained elevated. ****** an has been burning more coal and less gas for power generation since the war in the Middle East started, and it is not the only one. Many Asian countries have been forced to make the switch from gas to coal on affordability and availability grounds.
#Japan #east #coal #energy
The plan also features a push to reduce the country's reliance on oil and gas overall, and also reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas specifically, Reuters has reported, citing ****** anese media. The government also plans to make energy companies share the higher costs of importing crude from places other than the Middle East.
Before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran broke out, ****** an relied on the Middle East for almost all of its crude oil imports, which are vital for the resource-poor country. After the war, the ****** anese government rushed to secure alternative suppliers. These include the United States, Canada, African oil producers, and Azerbaijan.
This diversification has carried a hefty price tag, however. Last month, ****** an's total import bill hit an all-time high of $76.39 billion because of higher international oil prices. That monthly import figure beat the previous record set a month earlier, suggesting this month's import bill could be record-breaking as well.
Japan is also one of the world's biggest LNG importers, and earlier this summer reduced gas-fired generation in favor of coal as the price of liquefied natural gas remained elevated. ****** an has been burning more coal and less gas for power generation since the war in the Middle East started, and it is not the only one. Many Asian countries have been forced to make the switch from gas to coal on affordability and availability grounds.
#Japan #east #coal #energy
2 months ago
Retirees should spend their traditional IRA first, since heirs forced to empty inherited accounts within 10 years often pay 32% tax versus a retiree's 12%.
Early retirees have nearly a decade before RMDs begin at 73, a prime window to draw down traditional IRA funds at lower tax rates.
Roth IRAs carry no lifetime RMDs and pass to heirs tax-free, making every dollar of compounded growth free of federal income tax upon inheritance.
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Retirees often carry both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA into their sixties, and the order in which they draw down those accounts shapes both their tax bill and what their children eventually receive. Published tax rules and inherited-account guidance point to a sequence many families reverse: spend the traditional IRA first and leave the Roth IRA alone.
#traditional #inherited #often
Early retirees have nearly a decade before RMDs begin at 73, a prime window to draw down traditional IRA funds at lower tax rates.
Roth IRAs carry no lifetime RMDs and pass to heirs tax-free, making every dollar of compounded growth free of federal income tax upon inheritance.
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Retirees often carry both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA into their sixties, and the order in which they draw down those accounts shapes both their tax bill and what their children eventually receive. Published tax rules and inherited-account guidance point to a sequence many families reverse: spend the traditional IRA first and leave the Roth IRA alone.
#traditional #inherited #often
2 months ago
Stocks generate wealth two ways: price appreciation that creates capital gains when sold higher, and dividends paid directly from company earnings.
Compounding builds serious wealth over decades as investment returns generate additional returns, making time and patience more powerful than any single stock pick.
Index funds like the S&P 500 give beginners instant ownership across hundreds of companies, delivering broad diversification through a single investment.
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Learning about the stock market can be intimidating. There are so many terms, like dividends, capital gains, market corrections, and compound returns. Though people throw around these terms as though they were born knowing what they mean, the basics of the stock market have to be taught. Luckily, when approached slowly, stock investing is much easier to understand than it initially seems. Here are the basics.
#Stock #returns #gains
Compounding builds serious wealth over decades as investment returns generate additional returns, making time and patience more powerful than any single stock pick.
Index funds like the S&P 500 give beginners instant ownership across hundreds of companies, delivering broad diversification through a single investment.
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Learning about the stock market can be intimidating. There are so many terms, like dividends, capital gains, market corrections, and compound returns. Though people throw around these terms as though they were born knowing what they mean, the basics of the stock market have to be taught. Luckily, when approached slowly, stock investing is much easier to understand than it initially seems. Here are the basics.
#Stock #returns #gains
2 months ago
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Around 42.6% of households have a dog, and around 32.6% have a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical **** ociation. Renters insurance usually won't cover those times when your cat shreds your sofa or your dog has vet bills from swallowing a sock. However, renters insurance can help when your pet creates a liability problem. Think dog bites, injuries to visitors, or damage to a neighbor's property.
Here's what renters insurance covers for pets, what it doesn't, and where coverage gaps can pop up.
The part of renters insurance that's most likely to help with pet-related incidents is liability coverage. It can apply if your pet injures someone or damages their property, whether that incident happens at home or in public.
For example, renters insurance may help if:
#Help #around #coverage #advertiser
Around 42.6% of households have a dog, and around 32.6% have a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical **** ociation. Renters insurance usually won't cover those times when your cat shreds your sofa or your dog has vet bills from swallowing a sock. However, renters insurance can help when your pet creates a liability problem. Think dog bites, injuries to visitors, or damage to a neighbor's property.
Here's what renters insurance covers for pets, what it doesn't, and where coverage gaps can pop up.
The part of renters insurance that's most likely to help with pet-related incidents is liability coverage. It can apply if your pet injures someone or damages their property, whether that incident happens at home or in public.
For example, renters insurance may help if:
#Help #around #coverage #advertiser
3 months ago
Bloomin' Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) shares surged around 20% in pre-market trading after the restaurant operator reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and raised its earnings guidance for the full year.
The company posted adjusted earnings of $0.39 per share, outperforming the ***** yst consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.10. Revenue increased 1.3% year over year to $1.02 billion, exceeding market expectations of $1.0 billion.
Bloomin' Brands recorded U.S. comparable restaurant sales growth of 2.3% during the quarter.
Bonefish Grill led the group's performance with comparable sales growth of 8.1%, followed by Carrabba's Italian Grill at 1.7%, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 1.6% and Outback Steakhouse at 1.4%.
Following the stronger-than-expected quarter, Bloomin' Brands increased its adjusted earnings guidance for fiscal 2026.
#bloomin #year #grill #market
The company posted adjusted earnings of $0.39 per share, outperforming the ***** yst consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.10. Revenue increased 1.3% year over year to $1.02 billion, exceeding market expectations of $1.0 billion.
Bloomin' Brands recorded U.S. comparable restaurant sales growth of 2.3% during the quarter.
Bonefish Grill led the group's performance with comparable sales growth of 8.1%, followed by Carrabba's Italian Grill at 1.7%, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 1.6% and Outback Steakhouse at 1.4%.
Following the stronger-than-expected quarter, Bloomin' Brands increased its adjusted earnings guidance for fiscal 2026.
#bloomin #year #grill #market
3 months ago
By Kanishka Ajmera
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Recently listed U.S. shares of SK Hynix rose 5% after six brokerages started coverage of the South Korean chipmaker with bullish ratings, citing its dominance in the booming AI memory market and access to a broader global investor base.
The American Depositary Receipts of SK Hynix, whose primary listing is in Seoul, were last up at $150.08 on Tuesday. However, they are trading 16% below their July 10 listing price due to a recent pullback in semiconductor stocks.
The company had priced its ADRs at $149 for the secondary listing and raised about $26.5 billion, aided by strong investor interest in AI-focused high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.
Massive AI infrastructure spending has fueled demand for HBM chips, driving up prices and making memory manufacturers key beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.
#listing
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Recently listed U.S. shares of SK Hynix rose 5% after six brokerages started coverage of the South Korean chipmaker with bullish ratings, citing its dominance in the booming AI memory market and access to a broader global investor base.
The American Depositary Receipts of SK Hynix, whose primary listing is in Seoul, were last up at $150.08 on Tuesday. However, they are trading 16% below their July 10 listing price due to a recent pullback in semiconductor stocks.
The company had priced its ADRs at $149 for the secondary listing and raised about $26.5 billion, aided by strong investor interest in AI-focused high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.
Massive AI infrastructure spending has fueled demand for HBM chips, driving up prices and making memory manufacturers key beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.
#listing
3 months ago
Beaverton, Oregon-based NIKE, Inc. (NKE) designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services for men, women, and kids in North America and internationally. The company has a market cap of $63.3 billion and offers its products under the NIKE, Jordan, Converse, Jumpman, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.
NKE stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, declining 42.9% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 21.8% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has fallen nearly 33.1%, underperforming the SPX's 11% rise as well.
General Motors vs. Ford: 1 Auto Giant Is Winning the EV Race
1 ***** anese Company Just Waved a Red Flag for Micron Stock. How to Play It Here.
Billionaire Ken Griffin Just Saved Situational Awareness, But Here's What a Rescue Call From Citadel Really Sounds Like — 'I… Heard the Grim Reaper's Scythe'
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NKE stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, declining 42.9% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 21.8% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has fallen nearly 33.1%, underperforming the SPX's 11% rise as well.
General Motors vs. Ford: 1 Auto Giant Is Winning the EV Race
1 ***** anese Company Just Waved a Red Flag for Micron Stock. How to Play It Here.
Billionaire Ken Griffin Just Saved Situational Awareness, But Here's What a Rescue Call From Citadel Really Sounds Like — 'I… Heard the Grim Reaper's Scythe'
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3 months ago
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. Bond investors tightened the screws anyway.
The 30-year Treasury yield climbed another 6 basis points Friday to 5.27%, its highest since 2007. Two days earlier, Warsh had sounded almost pleased that markets were doing some of the work.
"At some level, we haven't done much in 42 days," he said on Wednesday. "The markets have done quite a bit."
Warsh is betting markets can do part of the Fed's job. The central bank controls the overnight interest rate — the shortest end of the yield curve. Investors set longer-term Treasury yields, which help determine the rates households pay for mortgages and companies pay to borrow.
The Fed has held its overnight rate target at 3.5% to 3.75% throughout 2026. But since Warsh's first meeting in June, the 30-year yield has risen about 34 basis points — or 0.34 percentage points. The 10-year has gained about 24 basis points, while the 2-year is up about 10.
#warsh #year #markets #interest
The 30-year Treasury yield climbed another 6 basis points Friday to 5.27%, its highest since 2007. Two days earlier, Warsh had sounded almost pleased that markets were doing some of the work.
"At some level, we haven't done much in 42 days," he said on Wednesday. "The markets have done quite a bit."
Warsh is betting markets can do part of the Fed's job. The central bank controls the overnight interest rate — the shortest end of the yield curve. Investors set longer-term Treasury yields, which help determine the rates households pay for mortgages and companies pay to borrow.
The Fed has held its overnight rate target at 3.5% to 3.75% throughout 2026. But since Warsh's first meeting in June, the 30-year yield has risen about 34 basis points — or 0.34 percentage points. The 10-year has gained about 24 basis points, while the 2-year is up about 10.
#warsh #year #markets #interest
3 months ago
Night View Capital, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter highlights that AI is a transformative force, comparable to electricity due to its industry-wide impact. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Although fears about the software sector have led to significant declines in stock prices, the letter argues that AI integration will ultimately benefit many companies. They recognize that some software firms may experience temporary slowdowns, but most will adapt and succeed by embracing AI, citing advantages like systems of record, high switching costs, entrenched distribution, and rapid AI adoption. The sharp decline in software valuations appears to be an overreaction rather than a sign of industry failure. Nightview believes the so-called "software panic of 2026" is temporary, and resilient businesses will adapt and flourish in the age of AI. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Night View Capital highlighted ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW). ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is a cloud-based software company that provides a platform for automating and managing digital workflows. On July 27, 2026, ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) closed at $107.78 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $111.15 billion. ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) posted a one-month return of 4.56%, while its shares lost 44.33% over the past 52 weeks.
Night View Capital stated the following regarding ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) runs the digital plumbing of the enterprise: the workflows that move a request from "someone asked" to "someone did it." Automation is not a threat to that kind of business. The more work an organization wants to hand to software agents, the more it needs a trusted place to route, track, and govern what those agents do. We added here as well during the quarter."
ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) ranks 25 on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 108 hedge fund portfolios held ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 118 in the previous quarter. In the first quarter of 2026, ServiceNow, Inc.'s (NYSE:NOW) subscription revenues increased 19% year-over-year (in constant currency) to $3.67 billion. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
#servicenow #software #quarter
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Night View Capital highlighted ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW). ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is a cloud-based software company that provides a platform for automating and managing digital workflows. On July 27, 2026, ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) closed at $107.78 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $111.15 billion. ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) posted a one-month return of 4.56%, while its shares lost 44.33% over the past 52 weeks.
Night View Capital stated the following regarding ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) runs the digital plumbing of the enterprise: the workflows that move a request from "someone asked" to "someone did it." Automation is not a threat to that kind of business. The more work an organization wants to hand to software agents, the more it needs a trusted place to route, track, and govern what those agents do. We added here as well during the quarter."
ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) ranks 25 on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 108 hedge fund portfolios held ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 118 in the previous quarter. In the first quarter of 2026, ServiceNow, Inc.'s (NYSE:NOW) subscription revenues increased 19% year-over-year (in constant currency) to $3.67 billion. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
#servicenow #software #quarter
3 months ago
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's 'Double Nickel' plan would freeze property taxes at 55, saving roughly 3.3 million homeowners $950 a year.
No-income-tax states like Florida and Tennessee are most likely to adopt similar policies, while high-tax states like New Jersey may pursue means-tested versions.
Homeowners near 55 should check existing county exemptions they may already qualify for and file appraisal protests before any new legislation passes.
Two retirees, same $1 million, same 4% rule, buy one finished with $1.4 million, the other hit $0 in 12 years. Our free reader guide explains the flaw that separated them, and the income-first method built to avoid it.
Texas is floating a proposal that could reshape how millions of homeowners think about turning 55. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's "Double Nickel" plan would drop the qualifying age for a homestead property-tax freeze from 65 to 55, giving eligible homeowners an extra decade of protection from rising tax bills. The idea is being studied ahead of the 2027 legislative session in a state where property taxes supply 40.7% of state and local tax revenue and the effective rate on owner-occupied homes is 1.40%. That raises a fair question for homeowners elsewhere: Could this spread?
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No-income-tax states like Florida and Tennessee are most likely to adopt similar policies, while high-tax states like New Jersey may pursue means-tested versions.
Homeowners near 55 should check existing county exemptions they may already qualify for and file appraisal protests before any new legislation passes.
Two retirees, same $1 million, same 4% rule, buy one finished with $1.4 million, the other hit $0 in 12 years. Our free reader guide explains the flaw that separated them, and the income-first method built to avoid it.
Texas is floating a proposal that could reshape how millions of homeowners think about turning 55. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's "Double Nickel" plan would drop the qualifying age for a homestead property-tax freeze from 65 to 55, giving eligible homeowners an extra decade of protection from rising tax bills. The idea is being studied ahead of the 2027 legislative session in a state where property taxes supply 40.7% of state and local tax revenue and the effective rate on owner-occupied homes is 1.40%. That raises a fair question for homeowners elsewhere: Could this spread?
#million #double
3 months ago
Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran are driving up oil prices and bond yields, increasing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
Higher bond yields are raising mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate reaching its highest level since last August.
The rekindling of the Iran war has the bond market worried about inflation again, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers and businesses alike.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 6.58% this week, its highest level since last August, according to Freddie Mac. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield—a key input into mortgage rates and business borrowing costs—also soared to its highest level this year and breached 4.7% in mid-afternoon trading.
The sharp rise in yields follows hostilities in the Middle East, with the resumption of U.S.-Iran attacks and the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen also striking Saudi Arabian oil tankers.
#Iran #bond #yields #august
Higher bond yields are raising mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate reaching its highest level since last August.
The rekindling of the Iran war has the bond market worried about inflation again, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers and businesses alike.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 6.58% this week, its highest level since last August, according to Freddie Mac. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield—a key input into mortgage rates and business borrowing costs—also soared to its highest level this year and breached 4.7% in mid-afternoon trading.
The sharp rise in yields follows hostilities in the Middle East, with the resumption of U.S.-Iran attacks and the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen also striking Saudi Arabian oil tankers.
#Iran #bond #yields #august
3 months ago
September WTI crude oil (CLU26) today is up +2.37 (+2.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0171 (+0.53%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 6-week high and gasoline posting a 2-month high. Threats to global oil supplies are boosting crude oil prices as escalation of the US-Iran war has curbed oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and threats by Houthi militants to blockade Saudi Arabia have reduced oil tanker traffic through the Red Sea. Crude prices fell from their high today after weekly EIA crude and gasoline inventories unexpectedly increased.
Nat-Gas Prices Fluctuate on Tropical Storm Risk
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#crude #prices #high #september
Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 6-week high and gasoline posting a 2-month high. Threats to global oil supplies are boosting crude oil prices as escalation of the US-Iran war has curbed oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and threats by Houthi militants to blockade Saudi Arabia have reduced oil tanker traffic through the Red Sea. Crude prices fell from their high today after weekly EIA crude and gasoline inventories unexpectedly increased.
Nat-Gas Prices Fluctuate on Tropical Storm Risk
Crude Oil Prices Rally on Global Supply Risks
Fervo Energy Just Scored a New 'Buy' Rating. Here's Why.
#crude #prices #high #september
3 months ago
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According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, current purchase mortgage rates are now higher than refinance rates.
The current 30-year fixed-rate purchase loan is the same as the current 30-year refinance rate at 6.48%. The 15-year fixed-rate purchase is 16 basis points higher at 5.90%. Finally, the 5/1 ARM purchase is 18 basis points higher today at 6.46%.
Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Rates bubble higher
Here are the current mortgage rates today, Monday, July 20, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data:
According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, current purchase mortgage rates are now higher than refinance rates.
The current 30-year fixed-rate purchase loan is the same as the current 30-year refinance rate at 6.48%. The 15-year fixed-rate purchase is 16 basis points higher at 5.90%. Finally, the 5/1 ARM purchase is 18 basis points higher today at 6.46%.
Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Rates bubble higher
Here are the current mortgage rates today, Monday, July 20, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data:
3 months ago
Recent initial public offering Omada Health (OMDA) is the IPO Stock Of The Week following powerful gains over the past few months. Omada stock also sits on Investor's Business Daily's IPO Leaders screen.
The company offers lifestyle support for patients between doctor visits. In early May, the company announced a deal with Eli Lilly (LLY) to add Omada's virtual platform, GLP-1 Care Track, as an option for Lilly's Employer Connect program. This will make it easier for employers covering weight-loss drugs to also add on a membership to the Omada lifestyle support program for their employees.
Omada's GLP-1 Care Track is available through the major pharmacy benefit managers' websites. Employers can also work with Omada directly.
In early May, Omada reported adjusted earnings of 4 cents a share for its first quarter, swinging to a profit from a per-share loss of 16 cents in the year-ago period, according to IBD MarketSurge. Revenue jumped 42% to $78 million.
And for the full year, Wall Street expects the company to earn 26 cents per share, swinging from a per-share loss of 35 cents in 2025. Next year, estimates call for a 62% surge in profit, according to MarketSurge.
The company offers lifestyle support for patients between doctor visits. In early May, the company announced a deal with Eli Lilly (LLY) to add Omada's virtual platform, GLP-1 Care Track, as an option for Lilly's Employer Connect program. This will make it easier for employers covering weight-loss drugs to also add on a membership to the Omada lifestyle support program for their employees.
Omada's GLP-1 Care Track is available through the major pharmacy benefit managers' websites. Employers can also work with Omada directly.
In early May, Omada reported adjusted earnings of 4 cents a share for its first quarter, swinging to a profit from a per-share loss of 16 cents in the year-ago period, according to IBD MarketSurge. Revenue jumped 42% to $78 million.
And for the full year, Wall Street expects the company to earn 26 cents per share, swinging from a per-share loss of 35 cents in 2025. Next year, estimates call for a 62% surge in profit, according to MarketSurge.
