27 days ago
A$AP Rocky's AWGE spring 2027 show took place at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday and revealed the next chapter of his relationship with Puma — and it includes fresh takes on classic shoe styles. Model on AWGE runway wearing Puma x A$AP Rocky Straycat. Courtesy of Puma, Photographed by Jojo Korsh/BFA.com Rocky's fourth AWGE collection, aligned with the Paris performance of his "Don't Be Dumb" tour at Accor Arena, featured his upcoming Puma silhouettes including new versions of the Suede and Straycat. The Suede '94, which focuses on an archival version of the brand's most iconic sneaker, tributes the street culture of 1990s New York. The Straycat, meanwhile, features rugged elements including a Vibram sole and traction inspired by a tire. Rocky has worn the Straycat for several "Don't Be Tour" performances, and wore his newest styles for Puma during his concert after his AWGE spring 2027 show. Puma x A$AP Rocky Straycat. Courtesy of Puma, Photographed by Jojo Korsh/BFA.com The Puma women's Speedcat Wedge and Speedcat Ballet Flat could also be seen on the runway. Alongside footwear, the collection was styled with A$AP Rocky x Puma accessories including the oil slick bag. Model wearing Puma Speedcat Ballet Suede. Courtesy of Puma, Photographed by Jojo Korsh/BFA.com FN reported over the summer
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1 month ago
The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) reported on September 14 that fiscal second-quarter net sales declined 18.9% year over year to $241.8 million. Reported gross margin rose to 34.4% from 34.0% a year earlier for the quarter ended August 1, 2026.
The apparent margin improvement depended heavily on $39 million of tariff refunds recognized as a reduction of cost of sales. That benefit was equivalent to nearly 47% of reported gross profit of $83.3 million.
Management said gross margin excluding the refunds declined 1,550 basis points, or 15.5 percentage points, year over year. This non-GAAP comparison removes the cost-of-sales benefit. The central question is whether inventory cleanup can establish a healthier operating base.
The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) reduced inventory to $340.2 million, down 23.2% from $442.7 million a year earlier. A smaller inventory position allows management to improve the merchandise mix and reduce future exposure to aging products.
Clearing excess stock can release working capital and create room for products better aligned with demand. The eventual benefit depends on rebuilding sales with less discounting, but reducing the stock burden is a useful starting point.
#reported #Margin
The apparent margin improvement depended heavily on $39 million of tariff refunds recognized as a reduction of cost of sales. That benefit was equivalent to nearly 47% of reported gross profit of $83.3 million.
Management said gross margin excluding the refunds declined 1,550 basis points, or 15.5 percentage points, year over year. This non-GAAP comparison removes the cost-of-sales benefit. The central question is whether inventory cleanup can establish a healthier operating base.
The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) reduced inventory to $340.2 million, down 23.2% from $442.7 million a year earlier. A smaller inventory position allows management to improve the merchandise mix and reduce future exposure to aging products.
Clearing excess stock can release working capital and create room for products better aligned with demand. The eventual benefit depends on rebuilding sales with less discounting, but reducing the stock burden is a useful starting point.
#reported #Margin
1 month ago
Investors continue to ask for more timely information, even as the volume available to them expands. A 2026 CFA Institute survey of 2,500 **** ysts and portfolio managers found that 62% opposed replacing quarterly reporting with semiannual reporting. Nearly 85% expressed concern about comparability if companies and investment managers could determine their own reporting frequency and format. Access remains important, while interpretation requires a separate discipline.
The demand also concerns the quality of disclosure. PwC's 2025 Global Investor Survey, covering 1,074 investment professionals across 26 countries and territories, found that only 37% believed companies disclosed enough about artificial intelligence strategies and policies. Respondents wanted greater transparency around innovation strategies, AI investment, and expected returns. These findings suggest that investors can face abundant commentary while still lacking the evidence needed to **** s a thesis.
Commercial incentives add another layer. A 2025 CFA Institute report examined continuation funds, in which a manager can oversee both the vehicle selling an **** et and the vehicle buying it. The report recognized the structure's liquidity role and identified conflicts requiring fair processes and governance. The example illustrates why informed **** ysis and aligned incentives are separate considerations.
That distinction applies beyond any single investment structure. Managers often possess valuable operational knowledge because they work directly with **** ets, tenants and financing markets. They may also be raising capital for the strategies they discuss. Their commercial interest becomes additional context for investors weighing forecasts, market narratives and recommendations alongside independently produced evidence. That context can help an investment committee separate a source's knowledge of the market from the confidence it should place in the source's preferred outcome during capital allocation.
Geoffrey Dohrmann, chairman, CEO and editor-in-chief of Institutional Real Estate, Inc., has watched those narratives develop across several market cycles. IREI is a media and market intelligence company covering institutional real estate and infrastructure through publications, research, data, events and consulting. Dohrmann explains its editorial role as independently recording where real-asset capital is moving and examining the explanations offered for those decisions.
#real #institute
The demand also concerns the quality of disclosure. PwC's 2025 Global Investor Survey, covering 1,074 investment professionals across 26 countries and territories, found that only 37% believed companies disclosed enough about artificial intelligence strategies and policies. Respondents wanted greater transparency around innovation strategies, AI investment, and expected returns. These findings suggest that investors can face abundant commentary while still lacking the evidence needed to **** s a thesis.
Commercial incentives add another layer. A 2025 CFA Institute report examined continuation funds, in which a manager can oversee both the vehicle selling an **** et and the vehicle buying it. The report recognized the structure's liquidity role and identified conflicts requiring fair processes and governance. The example illustrates why informed **** ysis and aligned incentives are separate considerations.
That distinction applies beyond any single investment structure. Managers often possess valuable operational knowledge because they work directly with **** ets, tenants and financing markets. They may also be raising capital for the strategies they discuss. Their commercial interest becomes additional context for investors weighing forecasts, market narratives and recommendations alongside independently produced evidence. That context can help an investment committee separate a source's knowledge of the market from the confidence it should place in the source's preferred outcome during capital allocation.
Geoffrey Dohrmann, chairman, CEO and editor-in-chief of Institutional Real Estate, Inc., has watched those narratives develop across several market cycles. IREI is a media and market intelligence company covering institutional real estate and infrastructure through publications, research, data, events and consulting. Dohrmann explains its editorial role as independently recording where real-asset capital is moving and examining the explanations offered for those decisions.
#real #institute
1 month ago
By Michael S. Derby
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Surging government bond yields are raising credit costs across the U.S. economy and could factor into Federal Reserve monetary policy deliberations, but ***** ysts see the central bank resisting any explicit call from the Trump administration to bail out the market.
The focus on the Fed's possible involvement comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken an unusually activist role in trying to tamp down rising yields he considers to be misaligned with the U.S. economic outlook.
Bessent's campaign, which saw the expansion of a key debt buyback operation last week, is foundering, as the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5% to its highest since 2007. He shrugged the move off as owing to "global issues" on Tuesday as he arrived for a congressional hearing.
Treasury's bond market travails are raising questions whether the Fed might be requested to buy government debt to reduce supply, which could cap or lower yields, in turn easing government and private sector borrowing costs.
#government #treasury #bond #debt
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Surging government bond yields are raising credit costs across the U.S. economy and could factor into Federal Reserve monetary policy deliberations, but ***** ysts see the central bank resisting any explicit call from the Trump administration to bail out the market.
The focus on the Fed's possible involvement comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken an unusually activist role in trying to tamp down rising yields he considers to be misaligned with the U.S. economic outlook.
Bessent's campaign, which saw the expansion of a key debt buyback operation last week, is foundering, as the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5% to its highest since 2007. He shrugged the move off as owing to "global issues" on Tuesday as he arrived for a congressional hearing.
Treasury's bond market travails are raising questions whether the Fed might be requested to buy government debt to reduce supply, which could cap or lower yields, in turn easing government and private sector borrowing costs.
#government #treasury #bond #debt
1 month ago
Broyhill **** et Management, a Charlotte-based firm, issued its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, which is available for download here. The Broyhill Equity Composite gained 8.8% in Q2, trailing the MSCI All Country World Index's 15.1% and the MSCI ACWI Value Index's 10.8%. For the first half, the Composite returned 2.3%, versus 11.5% for the Index. The letter highlights that a significant portion of the shortfall occurred in April due to market dynamics and geopolitical events, with tech, particularly semiconductors, driving recent gains. Broyhill notes its lack of direct semiconductor exposure but acknowledges potential interest in the sector if opportunities arise, maintaining its investment philosophy focused on capital protection in fragile market conditions. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Broyhill **** et Management highlighted First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA). First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing retail and commercial banking services. On September 14, 2026, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) closed at $2,173.88 per share. Over the past month, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) declined 1.03%, but its shares are up 17.10% over the past year. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has a market capitalization of $24.55 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $1,623.76 to $2,296.30.
Broyhill **** et Management stated the following regarding First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA), initiated in June, is a well-run company which we believe to be undervalued and with catalysts on the horizon. The company has retired almost 20% of its Class A shares since July 2024, and inside its roughly $25 billion market capitalization sits a rail leasing fleet of approximately 128,000 cars valued by the market at bank multiples. Management has proven themselves highly competent and highly aligned with shareholders, with the Holding family in key executive positions, owning over 20% of the economics and controlling roughly half the vote through their Class B shares. Much of what we are waiting on has a date attached to it: two separations have completed, and Masco and First Citizens are retiring shares at a pace that improves per-share value whether or not the multiples change."
#fcnca #market
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Broyhill **** et Management highlighted First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA). First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing retail and commercial banking services. On September 14, 2026, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) closed at $2,173.88 per share. Over the past month, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) declined 1.03%, but its shares are up 17.10% over the past year. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has a market capitalization of $24.55 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $1,623.76 to $2,296.30.
Broyhill **** et Management stated the following regarding First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA), initiated in June, is a well-run company which we believe to be undervalued and with catalysts on the horizon. The company has retired almost 20% of its Class A shares since July 2024, and inside its roughly $25 billion market capitalization sits a rail leasing fleet of approximately 128,000 cars valued by the market at bank multiples. Management has proven themselves highly competent and highly aligned with shareholders, with the Holding family in key executive positions, owning over 20% of the economics and controlling roughly half the vote through their Class B shares. Much of what we are waiting on has a date attached to it: two separations have completed, and Masco and First Citizens are retiring shares at a pace that improves per-share value whether or not the multiples change."
#fcnca #market
1 month ago
A company that specializes in autonomous power deployment said it has raised $31.8 million to scale its operations, with investments from major groups including Google and Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV). California-based Planted said the new capital expands its robotic fleet. The company said the funding also supports the launch of Sage, its next-generation robot, as demand outpaces the company's current capacity.Planted on September 15 said the funding round was led by Piva Capital and RA Capital Management Planetary Health, with participation from Gigascale Capital and Open AI-backer Khosla Ventures, along with Google and BEV. Gigascale Capital was founded by former Meta executive Mike Schroepfer."Globally, solar needs to be deployed about five times faster than it is today to hit the scale experts project we'll need by 2050, and the gap is growing as the industry confronts constraints involving supply chains, land, interconnection, and skilled labor," said Eric Brown, CEO of Planted. "The way to close that gap is to turn the construction of a power plant into a manufacturing problem: building robots and deployment systems, not just projects. We have robots in the field proving the model works today. This round is how we scale it."
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#Solar
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#Solar
1 month ago
Broyhill ******* et Management, a Charlotte-based firm, issued its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, which is available for download here. The Broyhill Equity Composite gained 8.8% in Q2, trailing the MSCI All Country World Index's 15.1% and the MSCI ACWI Value Index's 10.8%. For the first half, the Composite returned 2.3%, versus 11.5% for the Index. The letter highlights that a significant portion of the shortfall occurred in April due to market dynamics and geopolitical events, with tech, particularly semiconductors, driving recent gains. Broyhill notes its lack of direct semiconductor exposure but acknowledges potential interest in the sector if opportunities arise, maintaining its investment philosophy focused on capital protection in fragile market conditions. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Broyhill ******* et Management highlighted First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA). First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing retail and commercial banking services. On September 14, 2026, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) closed at $2,173.88 per share. Over the past month, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) declined 1.03%, but its shares are up 17.10% over the past year. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has a market capitalization of $24.55 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $1,623.76 to $2,296.30.
Broyhill ******* et Management stated the following regarding First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA), initiated in June, is a well-run company which we believe to be undervalued and with catalysts on the horizon. The company has retired almost 20% of its Class A shares since July 2024, and inside its roughly $25 billion market capitalization sits a rail leasing fleet of approximately 128,000 cars valued by the market at bank multiples. Management has proven themselves highly competent and highly aligned with shareholders, with the Holding family in key executive positions, owning over 20% of the economics and controlling roughly half the vote through their Class B shares. Much of what we are waiting on has a date attached to it: two separations have completed, and Masco and First Citizens are retiring shares at a pace that improves per-share value whether or not the multiples change."
#first #fcnca
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Broyhill ******* et Management highlighted First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA). First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing retail and commercial banking services. On September 14, 2026, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) closed at $2,173.88 per share. Over the past month, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) declined 1.03%, but its shares are up 17.10% over the past year. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has a market capitalization of $24.55 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $1,623.76 to $2,296.30.
Broyhill ******* et Management stated the following regarding First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA), initiated in June, is a well-run company which we believe to be undervalued and with catalysts on the horizon. The company has retired almost 20% of its Class A shares since July 2024, and inside its roughly $25 billion market capitalization sits a rail leasing fleet of approximately 128,000 cars valued by the market at bank multiples. Management has proven themselves highly competent and highly aligned with shareholders, with the Holding family in key executive positions, owning over 20% of the economics and controlling roughly half the vote through their Class B shares. Much of what we are waiting on has a date attached to it: two separations have completed, and Masco and First Citizens are retiring shares at a pace that improves per-share value whether or not the multiples change."
#first #fcnca
1 month ago
A company that specializes in autonomous power deployment said it has raised $31.8 million to scale its operations, with investments from major groups including Google and Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV). California-based Planted said the new capital expands its robotic fleet. The company said the funding also supports the launch of Sage, its next-generation robot, as demand outpaces the company's current capacity.Planted on September 15 said the funding round was led by Piva Capital and RA Capital Management Planetary Health, with participation from Gigascale Capital and Open AI-backer Khosla Ventures, along with Google and BEV. Gigascale Capital was founded by former Meta executive Mike Schroepfer."Globally, solar needs to be deployed about five times faster than it is today to hit the scale experts project we'll need by 2050, and the gap is growing as the industry confronts constraints involving supply chains, land, interconnection, and skilled labor," said Eric Brown, CEO of Planted. "The way to close that gap is to turn the construction of a power plant into a manufacturing problem: building robots and deployment systems, not just projects. We have robots in the field proving the model works today. This round is how we scale it."
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#project #next
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#project #next
1 month ago
By Michael S. Derby
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Surging government bond yields are raising credit costs across the U.S. economy and could factor into Federal Reserve monetary policy deliberations, but **** ysts see the central bank resisting any explicit call from the Trump administration to bail out the market.
The focus on the Fed's possible involvement comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken an unusually activist role in trying to tamp down rising yields he considers to be misaligned with the U.S. economic outlook.
Bessent's campaign, which saw the expansion of a key debt buyback operation last week, is foundering, as the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5% to its highest since 2007. He shrugged the move off as owing to "global issues" on Tuesday as he arrived for a congressional hearing.
Treasury's bond market travails are raising questions whether the Fed might be requested to buy government debt to reduce supply, which could cap or lower yields, in turn easing government and private sector borrowing costs.
#costs
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Surging government bond yields are raising credit costs across the U.S. economy and could factor into Federal Reserve monetary policy deliberations, but **** ysts see the central bank resisting any explicit call from the Trump administration to bail out the market.
The focus on the Fed's possible involvement comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken an unusually activist role in trying to tamp down rising yields he considers to be misaligned with the U.S. economic outlook.
Bessent's campaign, which saw the expansion of a key debt buyback operation last week, is foundering, as the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5% to its highest since 2007. He shrugged the move off as owing to "global issues" on Tuesday as he arrived for a congressional hearing.
Treasury's bond market travails are raising questions whether the Fed might be requested to buy government debt to reduce supply, which could cap or lower yields, in turn easing government and private sector borrowing costs.
#costs
2 months ago
LAS VEGAS — When the Miami Dolphins open the 2026 season against the Las Vegas Raiders, nearly a quarter of their active roster will consist of rookies. The Dolphins have 13 of them, most in the NFL, all with a story to tell on the road to realize their dreams.
For fullback DJ Herman, his reality exceeds anything he could have dreamed.
"I'm even more stoked than probably some of these other rookies because I'm going back to my hometown, where it all started, in Las Vegas," Herman said.
Herman figures "all the stars aligned" for his big day to be wrapped in a family reunion and personal cheering section about 50 strong.
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#rookies #season
For fullback DJ Herman, his reality exceeds anything he could have dreamed.
"I'm even more stoked than probably some of these other rookies because I'm going back to my hometown, where it all started, in Las Vegas," Herman said.
Herman figures "all the stars aligned" for his big day to be wrapped in a family reunion and personal cheering section about 50 strong.
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#rookies #season
2 months ago
Iowa football news: Hawkeyes make huge QB decision for Iowa State clash appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Iowa football offense has been one of the most maligned in college football over the past few years but performed well in Week 1's 40-0 blanking of North Illinois, led by 129 yards and a passing touchdown from quarterback Hank Brown.
Iowa suffered a tough-luck running back injury during the game, which could place added pressure on its passing game in Week 2 versus rival Iowa State tomorrow night at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
On Friday, huge news broke on the Hawkeyes' quarterback situation, as reported by journalist Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
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The Iowa football offense has been one of the most maligned in college football over the past few years but performed well in Week 1's 40-0 blanking of North Illinois, led by 129 yards and a passing touchdown from quarterback Hank Brown.
Iowa suffered a tough-luck running back injury during the game, which could place added pressure on its passing game in Week 2 versus rival Iowa State tomorrow night at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
On Friday, huge news broke on the Hawkeyes' quarterback situation, as reported by journalist Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
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#iowa #huge #quarterback
2 months ago
Sept 10 (Reuters) - The Israeli military destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, adding that the operation completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area.
Israeli forces would remain in the area to prevent the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militant group from re-establishing its presence and rebuilding its capabilities, the two officials said in a joint statement.
The Ali al-Taher ridge, about 15 km (10 miles) from the Israeli border, has become one of the most contested areas of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah is believed to have built an underground command centre and weapons stores there, according to Lebanese security sources who spoke to Reuters in July.
Lebanon's state news agency NNA said the Israeli military carried out a powerful blast at the ridge, with tremors and the sound of the explosion felt across Nabatieh and surrounding areas.
The Israeli military said its forces had established "operational control" over the ridge, both above and below ground, before dismantling the infrastructure. The network extended for more than 2 km (1.24 miles) and contained dozens of rockets, missiles and drones, as well as anti-tank missiles, mines and explosive devices, it said.
#israeli #hezbollah #minister #infrastructure
Israeli forces would remain in the area to prevent the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militant group from re-establishing its presence and rebuilding its capabilities, the two officials said in a joint statement.
The Ali al-Taher ridge, about 15 km (10 miles) from the Israeli border, has become one of the most contested areas of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah is believed to have built an underground command centre and weapons stores there, according to Lebanese security sources who spoke to Reuters in July.
Lebanon's state news agency NNA said the Israeli military carried out a powerful blast at the ridge, with tremors and the sound of the explosion felt across Nabatieh and surrounding areas.
The Israeli military said its forces had established "operational control" over the ridge, both above and below ground, before dismantling the infrastructure. The network extended for more than 2 km (1.24 miles) and contained dozens of rockets, missiles and drones, as well as anti-tank missiles, mines and explosive devices, it said.
#israeli #hezbollah #minister #infrastructure
2 months ago
Saturday's improbable season-opening win by Michigan over Western Michigan was fueled by a controversial replay decision that seemed to mistakenly award the home team one final second after what appeared to be the last play.
The Big Ten has spoken on the matter — and it has released raw video of the replay process.
"Following video review, it was determined Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock," the Big Ten said. "As shown in the provided video of what was viewed during the replay process, a side-by-side view of the play and the game clock, using a direct shot of the game clock in the stadium, was used to determine the final ruling.
"Eighty-five minutes prior to the game, all broadcast cameras used for the replay system, including the camera on the game clock, are synced using a strobe system to ensure all cameras are aligned.
"Per NCAA Football rule 4-2-3-a, 'A ball not in player control, other than a kick that scores a field goal, is out of bounds when it touches the ground, a player, a game official or anything else that is out-of-bound [sic], or that is on or outside a boundary line,' and thus the clock is stopped."
#clock #michigan #process #bounds
The Big Ten has spoken on the matter — and it has released raw video of the replay process.
"Following video review, it was determined Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock," the Big Ten said. "As shown in the provided video of what was viewed during the replay process, a side-by-side view of the play and the game clock, using a direct shot of the game clock in the stadium, was used to determine the final ruling.
"Eighty-five minutes prior to the game, all broadcast cameras used for the replay system, including the camera on the game clock, are synced using a strobe system to ensure all cameras are aligned.
"Per NCAA Football rule 4-2-3-a, 'A ball not in player control, other than a kick that scores a field goal, is out of bounds when it touches the ground, a player, a game official or anything else that is out-of-bound [sic], or that is on or outside a boundary line,' and thus the clock is stopped."
#clock #michigan #process #bounds
2 months ago
Vertiv, Applied Optoelectronics, and Innodata entered September well below their 2026 highs despite strong operating growth. The pullbacks do not make them interchangeable bargains. Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) sells power and cooling, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) supplies optical transceivers, and Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD) provides data engineering and model-evaluation services.
Vertiv's second-quarter sales rose 24% to $3.27 billion, adjusted operating margin expanded 410 basis points to 22.6%, and adjusted free cash flow reached $925 million. The bull case is rising power and thermal content per AI rack. The bear case is project timing, supply congestion, and expectations built around long-duration demand. Insider Monkey counted 112 hedge funds holding Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) in Q2, up from 96 in Q1. Cliff Asness's AQR Capital reported 2,686,683 shares, 0.5% more sequentially.
Applied Optoelectronics posted record revenue of $191.9 million, while 800G volume more than doubled from Q1. Management expects 800G and 1.6-terabit demand to exceed production capacity through mid-2027. That capacity ramp is the bull case; a 27.7% GAAP gross margin, a $22.8 million GAAP loss, customer concentration, and execution are the bear case. Fifty-four hedge funds held Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI), down from 55. Value Aligned Research disclosed 1,595,124 shares, 26% more sequentially.
Innodata's revenue grew 58% to $92.1 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 92% to $25.4 million. Its reusable data sets and evaluation work can expand margins, but large-customer dependence and rapidly changing model-training methods create risk. Twenty-five hedge funds held Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD), up from 20. Mitch Rubin's RiverPark Advisors reported 2,042 shares, 18% more than in Q1.
AAOI's August 14 short-interest settlement showed 10,421,985 shares sold short, equal to 12.81% of float, with 0.69 days to cover..The elevated short-float percentage signals substantial bearish positioning, while the low days-to-cover ratio suggests shorts could cover relatively quickly at recent trading volumes.Vertiv has the strongest cash generation, AAOI the sharpest capacity upside, and Innodata the lightest physical footprint. A buying opportunity exists only if margins, customer diversification, and cash conversion justify each stock's remaining expectations. The risks also differ in timing. Vertiv can lose on delayed data-center construction, AAOI can lose during the manufacturing ramp, and Innodata can lose when a major customer changes vendors or training methods. Investors should therefore avoid using distance from a high as valuation ******* ysis. Order conversion, gross-margin durability, customer concentration, and diluted share growth are the comparable checkpoints. The pullback improves entry prices, but only operating evidence can establish value. Balance-sheet resilience matters most when capacity plans meet a weaker cycle.
#innodata
Vertiv's second-quarter sales rose 24% to $3.27 billion, adjusted operating margin expanded 410 basis points to 22.6%, and adjusted free cash flow reached $925 million. The bull case is rising power and thermal content per AI rack. The bear case is project timing, supply congestion, and expectations built around long-duration demand. Insider Monkey counted 112 hedge funds holding Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) in Q2, up from 96 in Q1. Cliff Asness's AQR Capital reported 2,686,683 shares, 0.5% more sequentially.
Applied Optoelectronics posted record revenue of $191.9 million, while 800G volume more than doubled from Q1. Management expects 800G and 1.6-terabit demand to exceed production capacity through mid-2027. That capacity ramp is the bull case; a 27.7% GAAP gross margin, a $22.8 million GAAP loss, customer concentration, and execution are the bear case. Fifty-four hedge funds held Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI), down from 55. Value Aligned Research disclosed 1,595,124 shares, 26% more sequentially.
Innodata's revenue grew 58% to $92.1 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 92% to $25.4 million. Its reusable data sets and evaluation work can expand margins, but large-customer dependence and rapidly changing model-training methods create risk. Twenty-five hedge funds held Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD), up from 20. Mitch Rubin's RiverPark Advisors reported 2,042 shares, 18% more than in Q1.
AAOI's August 14 short-interest settlement showed 10,421,985 shares sold short, equal to 12.81% of float, with 0.69 days to cover..The elevated short-float percentage signals substantial bearish positioning, while the low days-to-cover ratio suggests shorts could cover relatively quickly at recent trading volumes.Vertiv has the strongest cash generation, AAOI the sharpest capacity upside, and Innodata the lightest physical footprint. A buying opportunity exists only if margins, customer diversification, and cash conversion justify each stock's remaining expectations. The risks also differ in timing. Vertiv can lose on delayed data-center construction, AAOI can lose during the manufacturing ramp, and Innodata can lose when a major customer changes vendors or training methods. Investors should therefore avoid using distance from a high as valuation ******* ysis. Order conversion, gross-margin durability, customer concentration, and diluted share growth are the comparable checkpoints. The pullback improves entry prices, but only operating evidence can establish value. Balance-sheet resilience matters most when capacity plans meet a weaker cycle.
#innodata
2 months ago
On its face, France and India do not have much in common. France is a NATO ally; India has remained outside any alliance system. France had numerous colonies around the world and maintains relations with many of them since they achieved independence. India was not one of those countries — it was the jewel in the British crown.
Yet both states have a common self-perception as independent poles in a multipolar world.
Despite its membership of NATO, France's long-standing refusal to join NATO's nuclear planning group reflects both its determination to maintain the independence of its nuclear deterrent and policy of what president Emmanuel Macron calls "strategic autonomy." And he is extending a French nuclear umbrella to other European states.
India, like France, is a nuclear power. It too has long pursued an independent national security policy. New Delhi did have close military and economic relations with the Soviet Union and still is a major purchaser of Russian oil. Nevertheless, the former leader of the non-aligned group of nations has no formal alliances and does not seek any.
Although France and India have maintained good relations since India achieved independence in 1947, their ties reached a turning point in 1998. That was when India conducted five nuclear tests and Washington issued sanctions against India. France did not. Indeed, France upgraded its strategic relationship with India that year.
#since
Yet both states have a common self-perception as independent poles in a multipolar world.
Despite its membership of NATO, France's long-standing refusal to join NATO's nuclear planning group reflects both its determination to maintain the independence of its nuclear deterrent and policy of what president Emmanuel Macron calls "strategic autonomy." And he is extending a French nuclear umbrella to other European states.
India, like France, is a nuclear power. It too has long pursued an independent national security policy. New Delhi did have close military and economic relations with the Soviet Union and still is a major purchaser of Russian oil. Nevertheless, the former leader of the non-aligned group of nations has no formal alliances and does not seek any.
Although France and India have maintained good relations since India achieved independence in 1947, their ties reached a turning point in 1998. That was when India conducted five nuclear tests and Washington issued sanctions against India. France did not. Indeed, France upgraded its strategic relationship with India that year.
#since
2 months ago
Michael 'Venom' Page will fight the final bout on his UFC contract when he takes on Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris on Saturday.
The 39-year-old has had a mixed career in the octagon since joining in 2024, with four wins from five fights - and all his victories by decision.
Known for his eye-catching striking, MVP admits he has underperformed in his UFC tenure without a stoppage to his name.
"I'm still buzzing to be in this game, but then there's also [the fact] I feel like I haven't delivered what I wanted to deliver," Page said.
"We (Page and the UFC) don't seem to be as aligned as I thought we would be.
#nursulton #fight
The 39-year-old has had a mixed career in the octagon since joining in 2024, with four wins from five fights - and all his victories by decision.
Known for his eye-catching striking, MVP admits he has underperformed in his UFC tenure without a stoppage to his name.
"I'm still buzzing to be in this game, but then there's also [the fact] I feel like I haven't delivered what I wanted to deliver," Page said.
"We (Page and the UFC) don't seem to be as aligned as I thought we would be.
#nursulton #fight
2 months ago
SCARDOVARI, Italy (AP) — Italian fishermen for two years incinerated most of the invasive Atlantic blue crabs caught in the Po River Delta south of Venice. Few Italians had an appetite for the alien predator blamed for decimating their prized Manila clams.
While experiments in containment continue, including the release of tens of thousands of octopus predators, the industry's response has been shifting to find new markets for the crustaceans. The strategy is already salvaging the livelihood of some fishermen and, some hope, may even rehabilitate the much-maligned crab's image in Italy.
Like other members of his local cooperative, second-generation fisherman Federico Zago saw his income crash after the crab invasion. The Polesine Fishermen's Cooperative Consortium's revenues fell 75% to 15 million euros ($17 million) in 2024 and 2025; the cooperative's active members also shrank from 1,500 to 850.
"We needed to change strategy, and create an opportunity from this disaster," said Paolo Mancin, the cooperative's president.
Desperate, they pivoted to exporting the unwanted crabs, with the aim of preserving the Manila clams — invasive themselves — and mussels that created decades of prosperity in the shallow lagoons of Veneto and Emilia Romagna.
#manila #million
While experiments in containment continue, including the release of tens of thousands of octopus predators, the industry's response has been shifting to find new markets for the crustaceans. The strategy is already salvaging the livelihood of some fishermen and, some hope, may even rehabilitate the much-maligned crab's image in Italy.
Like other members of his local cooperative, second-generation fisherman Federico Zago saw his income crash after the crab invasion. The Polesine Fishermen's Cooperative Consortium's revenues fell 75% to 15 million euros ($17 million) in 2024 and 2025; the cooperative's active members also shrank from 1,500 to 850.
"We needed to change strategy, and create an opportunity from this disaster," said Paolo Mancin, the cooperative's president.
Desperate, they pivoted to exporting the unwanted crabs, with the aim of preserving the Manila clams — invasive themselves — and mussels that created decades of prosperity in the shallow lagoons of Veneto and Emilia Romagna.
#manila #million
2 months ago
Farrah Abraham was not bluffing when she announced her run for city council in Austin, Texas. The former Teen Mom star was spotted attending her first meeting ahead of the November election.
"I'm Farrah Abraham running for District 5. So please support. I appreciate your vote and I am an advocacy for action," Abraham, 35, can be heard saying in the video from the meeting, which she shared via Instagram on Tuesday, September 1. "So I look forward to hearing everyone's concerns, figuring out the best touch point pipeline in getting that done. Thank you."
The 16 and Pregnant alum captioned her post, "It's true, I'm here. Farrah Abraham running for City Council District 5 is officially on my 2026 bingo card. Here we are, it just got reality star real and transparent against the fake news reports and other upset candidates."
Instagram/Farrah Abraham
Abraham — who first moved to the Texas capital in 2013 — added, "Who knew I was born for this with my mom taking me to city council meetings since age 5 and her being president of the historical preservation alliance, it has helped me see the reality of how aligned I am for city council or any position I'm blessed by God to be in Austin, Texas for."
#texas #Instagram
"I'm Farrah Abraham running for District 5. So please support. I appreciate your vote and I am an advocacy for action," Abraham, 35, can be heard saying in the video from the meeting, which she shared via Instagram on Tuesday, September 1. "So I look forward to hearing everyone's concerns, figuring out the best touch point pipeline in getting that done. Thank you."
The 16 and Pregnant alum captioned her post, "It's true, I'm here. Farrah Abraham running for City Council District 5 is officially on my 2026 bingo card. Here we are, it just got reality star real and transparent against the fake news reports and other upset candidates."
Instagram/Farrah Abraham
Abraham — who first moved to the Texas capital in 2013 — added, "Who knew I was born for this with my mom taking me to city council meetings since age 5 and her being president of the historical preservation alliance, it has helped me see the reality of how aligned I am for city council or any position I'm blessed by God to be in Austin, Texas for."
#texas #Instagram
2 months ago
Two new working papers circulated by the authoritative National Bureau of Economic Research show the double squeeze the U.S. dollar and the Treasury market are facing both overseas and at home.
The first, from a team of European Central Bank and Banque de France economists, show how official demand for dollar ******* ets is waning as central banks increasingly seek sanctuary in gold after Russian ******* ets were frozen following the launch of the war on Ukraine in 2022. It's a topic that has certainly been discussed, but the paper quantifies that shift, finding nonaligned countries have moved nearly one-third of total reserve portfolios away from foreign-currency claims.
'It's not fair': My twin brother and I were left houses by our parents. Can I make him pay his share for taxes and upkeep?
'I feel tricked': My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?
Perhaps the more intriguing new paper comes from Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Ricardo Caballero, who talks about a safe-debt Laffer Curve. The Laffer Curve represents the theory that, at a certain level, revenue actually starts to fall rather than rise as tax rates increase. Caballero's novel idea is that, at a certain level, federal debt actually hurts aggregate demand rather than helps it.
#curve #central #debt
The first, from a team of European Central Bank and Banque de France economists, show how official demand for dollar ******* ets is waning as central banks increasingly seek sanctuary in gold after Russian ******* ets were frozen following the launch of the war on Ukraine in 2022. It's a topic that has certainly been discussed, but the paper quantifies that shift, finding nonaligned countries have moved nearly one-third of total reserve portfolios away from foreign-currency claims.
'It's not fair': My twin brother and I were left houses by our parents. Can I make him pay his share for taxes and upkeep?
'I feel tricked': My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?
Perhaps the more intriguing new paper comes from Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Ricardo Caballero, who talks about a safe-debt Laffer Curve. The Laffer Curve represents the theory that, at a certain level, revenue actually starts to fall rather than rise as tax rates increase. Caballero's novel idea is that, at a certain level, federal debt actually hurts aggregate demand rather than helps it.
#curve #central #debt
2 months ago
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said the Democratic Party faces an ideological "reckoning" in 2028 but rejected the idea that primary voters will choose a democratic socialist presidential nominee.
Speaking on "Saturday in America," Carville offered his prediction of how Democratic voters will approach the party's 2028 presidential primary.
"The reckoning will be in a nominating process for the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2028. This has to be taken to Democratic voters," Carville said while discussing recent victories by candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
James Carville Predicts 2028 Democratic Primary Will Test True Strength Of Party's Socialist Wing
As DSA-backed candidates have won races across the country, some centrist Democrats have raised concerns about the group's growing influence. Carville argued that Democratic voters won't nominate a DSA-aligned presidential candidate in 2028.
#democratic #party
Speaking on "Saturday in America," Carville offered his prediction of how Democratic voters will approach the party's 2028 presidential primary.
"The reckoning will be in a nominating process for the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2028. This has to be taken to Democratic voters," Carville said while discussing recent victories by candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
James Carville Predicts 2028 Democratic Primary Will Test True Strength Of Party's Socialist Wing
As DSA-backed candidates have won races across the country, some centrist Democrats have raised concerns about the group's growing influence. Carville argued that Democratic voters won't nominate a DSA-aligned presidential candidate in 2028.
#democratic #party
2 months ago
The clock is ticking towards deadline day as Premier League teams race to get deals done. It's been another summer of massive spending from Premier League clubs and there's still plenty of business to be concluded before the window slams shut.
There has been more than £2.5bn spent by English clubs alone this summer, with multiple £100m+ deals, includingChelsea's £117m capture of Morgan Rogers, and Elliot Anderson's £116m transfer to Manchester City.
Expect that total to keep increasing right until the final seconds of the window, as clubs scramble for signings.
The transfer window for Premier League clubs will shut on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Clubs have until 11pm BST on deadline day to submit the required paperwork to concludetransfers.
The transfer windows in La Liga and Serie A also shut on September 1st, though with different timings. Spain's window is aligned with the Premier League, though the window shuts earlier in Italy, with an 8pm deadline.
#window #deadline #shut
There has been more than £2.5bn spent by English clubs alone this summer, with multiple £100m+ deals, includingChelsea's £117m capture of Morgan Rogers, and Elliot Anderson's £116m transfer to Manchester City.
Expect that total to keep increasing right until the final seconds of the window, as clubs scramble for signings.
The transfer window for Premier League clubs will shut on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Clubs have until 11pm BST on deadline day to submit the required paperwork to concludetransfers.
The transfer windows in La Liga and Serie A also shut on September 1st, though with different timings. Spain's window is aligned with the Premier League, though the window shuts earlier in Italy, with an 8pm deadline.
#window #deadline #shut
2 months ago
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Scaled ***** et-light appliance platform extending into commercial and health markets. HBB designs, markets and distributes branded household appliances, specialty housewares, commercial foodservice equipment and connected medication-management solutions, generating $606.9 million of revenue and shipping more than 25 million appliances in 2025. The company outsources substantially all manufacturing while retaining product development, engineering, quality ***** urance, marketing and distribution, keeping capex near 1% of revenue. This model combines a scaled consumer foundation with growing Commercial and Health platforms, while preserving capital for brand investment, innovation and adjacent growth opportunities.
A defensible business model built on reinforcing brand strength, category breadth, retailer access and repeatable innovation. Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex and Weston provide broad mass-market reach, while Lotus and licensed CHI products extend into premium applications. HBB participates in more than 50 categories, ranked second among U.S. national small-kitchen-appliance brands by 2025 unit sales and draws on 300,000+ annual consumer touchpoints to support product development. Established retail relationships and an ***** et-light sourcing network reinforce the platform, making its competitive position broader than any single brand, product or patent.
Five growth pillars broaden mix across premium, commercial, digital and health markets. Recent initiatives include wider Lotus distribution, new core-product placements, Sunkist commercial products, foodservice-chain trials, AI-optimized content across 500 SKUs and expanding specialty-pharmacy partnerships; Health remained on track to grow 2026 sales 50%. Execution now hinges on converting these initiatives and incremental advertising into sustained revenue growth, better mix and profitable sell-through.
A large addressable market provides multiple growth pockets aligned with HBB's positioning. U.S. small-appliance sales grew 1.0% in 2025, while kitchen electrics increased 4.1% and replacement accounted for 52% of 4Q25 purchases. HBB's strong unit position and accessible price points support replacement demand, while its lower dollar share and roughly 1% position in an estimated $4.2 billion premium TAM leave meaningful premiumization headroom. Commercial automation, home-administered therapies and AI-mediated discovery add further growth avenues.
#Growth #Health #appliance
Scaled ***** et-light appliance platform extending into commercial and health markets. HBB designs, markets and distributes branded household appliances, specialty housewares, commercial foodservice equipment and connected medication-management solutions, generating $606.9 million of revenue and shipping more than 25 million appliances in 2025. The company outsources substantially all manufacturing while retaining product development, engineering, quality ***** urance, marketing and distribution, keeping capex near 1% of revenue. This model combines a scaled consumer foundation with growing Commercial and Health platforms, while preserving capital for brand investment, innovation and adjacent growth opportunities.
A defensible business model built on reinforcing brand strength, category breadth, retailer access and repeatable innovation. Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex and Weston provide broad mass-market reach, while Lotus and licensed CHI products extend into premium applications. HBB participates in more than 50 categories, ranked second among U.S. national small-kitchen-appliance brands by 2025 unit sales and draws on 300,000+ annual consumer touchpoints to support product development. Established retail relationships and an ***** et-light sourcing network reinforce the platform, making its competitive position broader than any single brand, product or patent.
Five growth pillars broaden mix across premium, commercial, digital and health markets. Recent initiatives include wider Lotus distribution, new core-product placements, Sunkist commercial products, foodservice-chain trials, AI-optimized content across 500 SKUs and expanding specialty-pharmacy partnerships; Health remained on track to grow 2026 sales 50%. Execution now hinges on converting these initiatives and incremental advertising into sustained revenue growth, better mix and profitable sell-through.
A large addressable market provides multiple growth pockets aligned with HBB's positioning. U.S. small-appliance sales grew 1.0% in 2025, while kitchen electrics increased 4.1% and replacement accounted for 52% of 4Q25 purchases. HBB's strong unit position and accessible price points support replacement demand, while its lower dollar share and roughly 1% position in an estimated $4.2 billion premium TAM leave meaningful premiumization headroom. Commercial automation, home-administered therapies and AI-mediated discovery add further growth avenues.
#Growth #Health #appliance
2 months ago
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) completed its €1 billion share-buyback program on August 21 after acquiring 35.7 million treasury shares, equivalent to 1.87% of its share capital. The shares were repurchased at a volume-weighted average price of €28. Treasury-share acquisition can reduce the shares used in per-share calculations while the shares remain in treasury, but it is distinct from legal cancellation.
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) followed that program with a new buyback of up to €500 million starting August 25 and scheduled to end no later than December 11. The new program is the bank's first funded from current-year net profit. Management's 60% target refers to total dividends and buybacks as a percentage of net profit attributable to Deutsche Bank shareholders from 2026.
The earnings base currently supports the feasibility of that target. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) reported second-quarter profit after tax of €1.9 billion, up 10% year over year, while first-half profit reached a record €4.1 billion. Quarterly net revenues increased 9% to €8.5 billion, with growth across all four businesses.
The capital position also suggests that Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) can execute the new program without moving outside management's operating range. Its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 13.9% at June 30 after deductions aligned with the 60% payout target. The bank said the €500 million program was already fully covered by existing capital deductions.
For Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB), the completed purchases carry more weight than an unused authorization. Completion of the new program would bring buybacks conducted during 2026 to €1.5 billion, compared with €1 billion in 2025. The first €1 billion program related to the prior capital-return cycle, while the new €500 million program is the first funded from 2026 earnings.
#bank #deutsche
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) followed that program with a new buyback of up to €500 million starting August 25 and scheduled to end no later than December 11. The new program is the bank's first funded from current-year net profit. Management's 60% target refers to total dividends and buybacks as a percentage of net profit attributable to Deutsche Bank shareholders from 2026.
The earnings base currently supports the feasibility of that target. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) reported second-quarter profit after tax of €1.9 billion, up 10% year over year, while first-half profit reached a record €4.1 billion. Quarterly net revenues increased 9% to €8.5 billion, with growth across all four businesses.
The capital position also suggests that Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) can execute the new program without moving outside management's operating range. Its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 13.9% at June 30 after deductions aligned with the 60% payout target. The bank said the €500 million program was already fully covered by existing capital deductions.
For Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB), the completed purchases carry more weight than an unused authorization. Completion of the new program would bring buybacks conducted during 2026 to €1.5 billion, compared with €1 billion in 2025. The first €1 billion program related to the prior capital-return cycle, while the new €500 million program is the first funded from 2026 earnings.
#bank #deutsche
2 months ago
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez renewed her membership with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) following a seven-year lapse as the organization's national profile grows.
The New York congresswoman, widely viewed as a potential 2028 presidential contender, rejoined DSA this month as the group builds momentum from a string of Democratic primary victories, including over several incumbents. Although Ocasio-Cortez's formal membership had lapsed for seven years, she remained closely aligned with DSA, which continued to praise her and refer to her as a member.
"Democratic Socialists of America confirms Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a member in good standing of our organization, having recently rejoined in August 2026," DSA wrote in a statement shared with City & State New York, a local news outlet. "Previously, the representative joined DSA in 2018 with a one-year membership, which DSA's national leadership recently noticed had lapsed, in 2019. She has since renewed her membership as of this month."
2028 Battleground Poll Scrambles Democrats' Future As Insurgent Socialist Seizes Lead
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, departs following a vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
#alexandria
The New York congresswoman, widely viewed as a potential 2028 presidential contender, rejoined DSA this month as the group builds momentum from a string of Democratic primary victories, including over several incumbents. Although Ocasio-Cortez's formal membership had lapsed for seven years, she remained closely aligned with DSA, which continued to praise her and refer to her as a member.
"Democratic Socialists of America confirms Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a member in good standing of our organization, having recently rejoined in August 2026," DSA wrote in a statement shared with City & State New York, a local news outlet. "Previously, the representative joined DSA in 2018 with a one-year membership, which DSA's national leadership recently noticed had lapsed, in 2019. She has since renewed her membership as of this month."
2028 Battleground Poll Scrambles Democrats' Future As Insurgent Socialist Seizes Lead
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, departs following a vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
#alexandria
2 months ago
Hyperliquid activates its Aligned Quote ***** et v2 (AQAv2) framework today.
The platform will buy back and burn HYPE tokens from generated USDC reserve yields.
HYPE price approaches all-time high amid market recovery.
Hyperliquid has officially activated its Aligned Quote ***** et v2 (AQAv2) framework on Wednesday. This will allow the protocol to buy back and burn HYPE tokens from generated USDC reserve yields. This creates a second buyback route alongside the existing trading fee-driven program.
Hyperliquid activated its "AQAv2" framework on August 26. This directs 90% of yields generated from USDC reserves towards the ***** istance Fund for buybacks and burns of the native HYPE token.
#hype #aligned
The platform will buy back and burn HYPE tokens from generated USDC reserve yields.
HYPE price approaches all-time high amid market recovery.
Hyperliquid has officially activated its Aligned Quote ***** et v2 (AQAv2) framework on Wednesday. This will allow the protocol to buy back and burn HYPE tokens from generated USDC reserve yields. This creates a second buyback route alongside the existing trading fee-driven program.
Hyperliquid activated its "AQAv2" framework on August 26. This directs 90% of yields generated from USDC reserves towards the ***** istance Fund for buybacks and burns of the native HYPE token.
#hype #aligned
2 months ago
Troy Aikman won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, but Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo also believes he and Joe Buck deserve credit for bringing one to ESPN.
During his Mad Dog Unleashed radio show on SiriusXM earlier this week, Russo was discussing Tony Romo's future with CBS, guessing the network would love to use his recent arrest as cause to absolve themselves from the rest of the 10-year, $180 million contract he signed in 2020. And if they do get out from under Romo's contract, Russo believes the era of networks paying ***** ysts tens of millions of dollars might be over.
"Now listen, Aikman and Buck got a fortune," Russo admitted. "But they also brought a Super Bowl to ESPN, because I don't know if they would have gotten a Super Bowl unless they had those guys because that's how important they are, Aikman and Buck…so a little different for them. But to pay the top guys $17 million to do the games, we're gonna watch the games no matter what. Not one announcer – and that includes Madden – if you gave Madden a lousy game, you're not gonna watch it…nobody is watching these games to see the announcers."
The stars aligned for Romo to land a $180 million contract from CBS thanks in part to ESPN driving the price up as they vied for his services on Monday Night Football. But falling short in the Romo sweepstakes six years ago turned out to be a great thing for ESPN. Because while CBS was left with what eventually became a Romo problem, ESPN had the flexibility to eventually pluck Buck and Aikman from Fox two years later.
ESPN undoubtedly got the better option for Monday Night Football by landing Buck and Aikman instead of Romo, but the Super Bowl was coming their way regardless. ESPN and ABC got back into the Super Bowl rotation when they signed their 10-year rights agreement with the NFL in 2021. Buck and Aikman didn't move over from Fox until 2022.
#russo #million
During his Mad Dog Unleashed radio show on SiriusXM earlier this week, Russo was discussing Tony Romo's future with CBS, guessing the network would love to use his recent arrest as cause to absolve themselves from the rest of the 10-year, $180 million contract he signed in 2020. And if they do get out from under Romo's contract, Russo believes the era of networks paying ***** ysts tens of millions of dollars might be over.
"Now listen, Aikman and Buck got a fortune," Russo admitted. "But they also brought a Super Bowl to ESPN, because I don't know if they would have gotten a Super Bowl unless they had those guys because that's how important they are, Aikman and Buck…so a little different for them. But to pay the top guys $17 million to do the games, we're gonna watch the games no matter what. Not one announcer – and that includes Madden – if you gave Madden a lousy game, you're not gonna watch it…nobody is watching these games to see the announcers."
The stars aligned for Romo to land a $180 million contract from CBS thanks in part to ESPN driving the price up as they vied for his services on Monday Night Football. But falling short in the Romo sweepstakes six years ago turned out to be a great thing for ESPN. Because while CBS was left with what eventually became a Romo problem, ESPN had the flexibility to eventually pluck Buck and Aikman from Fox two years later.
ESPN undoubtedly got the better option for Monday Night Football by landing Buck and Aikman instead of Romo, but the Super Bowl was coming their way regardless. ESPN and ABC got back into the Super Bowl rotation when they signed their 10-year rights agreement with the NFL in 2021. Buck and Aikman didn't move over from Fox until 2022.
#russo #million
2 months ago
Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old former England international started his career with the Black and Whites in 2008 and has scored 232 tries in 471 appearances to date.
He joined Leeds Rhinos for the 2014 season and won two Grand Finals and three Challenge Cups during his eight years there, before winning another Challenge Cup with Leigh Leopards in 2023.
Briscoe returned to Hull in April 2024 and has scored 17 tries in 64 games in his second stint.
He said it "felt like the stars have aligned a little bit" that his final career appearance will be against Leeds at Headingley.
#briscoe #challenge #scored #england
The 36-year-old former England international started his career with the Black and Whites in 2008 and has scored 232 tries in 471 appearances to date.
He joined Leeds Rhinos for the 2014 season and won two Grand Finals and three Challenge Cups during his eight years there, before winning another Challenge Cup with Leigh Leopards in 2023.
Briscoe returned to Hull in April 2024 and has scored 17 tries in 64 games in his second stint.
He said it "felt like the stars have aligned a little bit" that his final career appearance will be against Leeds at Headingley.
#briscoe #challenge #scored #england
2 months ago
Sandhill Investment Management, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter highlighted a strong second quarter for equity markets, with the S&P 500 up about 15% and projected earnings growth at the fastest rate in five years. Despite challenges like tensions with Iran and lower oil prices, the semiconductor sector and AI advancements drove significant stock price increases. In fixed income, rising yields have made corporate bonds appealing, offering over 5% returns. However, consumer sentiment is waning, and the savings rate is at a six-decade low, raising caution about the economy. Investment trends suggest that while overall market valuations are high, quality businesses present selective opportunities for long-term gains amidst short-term volatility. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Sandhill Investment Management highlighted Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) as a new holding. Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) is a US-based flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions company focusing on Utility water smart metering solutions and software technologies. On August 26, 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) closed at $137.15 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.98 billion. Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) posted a one-month return of 5.18%, while its shares lost 26.46% over the past 52 weeks.
Sandhill Investment Management stated the following regarding Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Despite the elevated broad market valuation and the caution related to the consumer, quality businesses are being valued more cheaply than they have been in a long time, and we are putting capital to work. We remain selective, but individual businesses are presenting compelling value.
We recently initiated a position in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI), a pure-play water technology company. Badger holds a leading position in smart water meters and cellular advanced metering infrastructure technology. It sells into an oligopoly market with high switching costs and municipal utility customers that value reliability over price. The stock pulled back sharply after a temporary air pocket in revenue growth tied to project timing, rather than any change in long-term demand. We believe the multidecade replacement cycle for aging water infrastructure, combined with increasing technology adoption, gives Badger a durable growth runway, and the recent weakness provided an attractive entry point. We tracked Badger Meter on our watchlist for years before business fundamentals and valuation aligned to create an attractive entry point."
#badger #management #letter
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Sandhill Investment Management highlighted Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) as a new holding. Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) is a US-based flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions company focusing on Utility water smart metering solutions and software technologies. On August 26, 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) closed at $137.15 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.98 billion. Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) posted a one-month return of 5.18%, while its shares lost 26.46% over the past 52 weeks.
Sandhill Investment Management stated the following regarding Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Despite the elevated broad market valuation and the caution related to the consumer, quality businesses are being valued more cheaply than they have been in a long time, and we are putting capital to work. We remain selective, but individual businesses are presenting compelling value.
We recently initiated a position in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI), a pure-play water technology company. Badger holds a leading position in smart water meters and cellular advanced metering infrastructure technology. It sells into an oligopoly market with high switching costs and municipal utility customers that value reliability over price. The stock pulled back sharply after a temporary air pocket in revenue growth tied to project timing, rather than any change in long-term demand. We believe the multidecade replacement cycle for aging water infrastructure, combined with increasing technology adoption, gives Badger a durable growth runway, and the recent weakness provided an attractive entry point. We tracked Badger Meter on our watchlist for years before business fundamentals and valuation aligned to create an attractive entry point."
#badger #management #letter
2 months ago
Last week, Good Good Golf released an ad spot for its co-branded Callaway driver. In it, Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark tackles a woman who dared reach for his driver, stands over her, and says, "Do not touch my new driver."
After swift and intense backlash, the ad was deleted, but not before several people preserved it on the internet.
"We posted a video to our channels that ultimately depicted actions that are not aligned with our values as a brand," Good Good Golf, a YouTube phenomenon-turned brand, said in an official statement posted Saturday. "We have since taken that content down, and sincerely apologize. Good Good has always stood for making the game of golf more inclusive to all, and we will continue to ensure that is our mission moving forward."
Callaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer and Good Good CEO Matt Kendrick also released separate statements, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Those statements did not stop the avalanche. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp condemned the ad and Good Good's "disappointing" and "defensive" response. Golf Channel postponed the premiere of its Big Break x Good Good reality show. ****** 's Sporting Goods and Galaxy Golf reportedly pulled Good Good merchandise from stores.
#driver
After swift and intense backlash, the ad was deleted, but not before several people preserved it on the internet.
"We posted a video to our channels that ultimately depicted actions that are not aligned with our values as a brand," Good Good Golf, a YouTube phenomenon-turned brand, said in an official statement posted Saturday. "We have since taken that content down, and sincerely apologize. Good Good has always stood for making the game of golf more inclusive to all, and we will continue to ensure that is our mission moving forward."
Callaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer and Good Good CEO Matt Kendrick also released separate statements, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Those statements did not stop the avalanche. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp condemned the ad and Good Good's "disappointing" and "defensive" response. Golf Channel postponed the premiere of its Big Break x Good Good reality show. ****** 's Sporting Goods and Galaxy Golf reportedly pulled Good Good merchandise from stores.
#driver
2 months ago
AEW's arrival at London's Wembley Stadium in 2023 for its inaugural All In event represented a seismic shift in the wrestling landscape. The organization, considered a mere challenger brand, packed more than 70,000 fans into the iconic UK stadium.
Around that same time, the company that prided itself on being a place to find the best wrestling in the world had ambitious aspirations of adding to its roster Mercedes Moné, one of the best women's wrestlers of her generation. Moné's unexpected arrival in the stands at that very first AEW All In show only stoked those flames as the former Sasha Banks recovered from a devastating ankle injury suffered against Willow Nightingale.
Now, three years later, AEW returns to Wembley once again, where Moné will attempt to win the one **** le she has yet to hold: the AEW Women's World Championship.
"I knew after [the first show at] Wembley, my heart was so set on AEW," Moné told Uncrowned ahead of AEW All In 2026 this Sunday.
"I loved the energy of Wembley. I love the fans there. I love the matches, and everything just aligned and felt so right. I'm so excited for this year. I'm excited to feel the same energy as I did when I barely was able to walk in with my crutches, sitting there as a fan."
#show
Around that same time, the company that prided itself on being a place to find the best wrestling in the world had ambitious aspirations of adding to its roster Mercedes Moné, one of the best women's wrestlers of her generation. Moné's unexpected arrival in the stands at that very first AEW All In show only stoked those flames as the former Sasha Banks recovered from a devastating ankle injury suffered against Willow Nightingale.
Now, three years later, AEW returns to Wembley once again, where Moné will attempt to win the one **** le she has yet to hold: the AEW Women's World Championship.
"I knew after [the first show at] Wembley, my heart was so set on AEW," Moné told Uncrowned ahead of AEW All In 2026 this Sunday.
"I loved the energy of Wembley. I love the fans there. I love the matches, and everything just aligned and felt so right. I'm so excited for this year. I'm excited to feel the same energy as I did when I barely was able to walk in with my crutches, sitting there as a fan."
#show
