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Generating $132,000 annually requires vastly different capital depending on strategy: $3.77M with DGRO/VYM, $2.2M blended, or just $1.1M using SPYI's 12% yield.
A 3% dividend growing 8% annually doubles income in nine years, eventually outpacing a flat 12% yield by year 15.
The couple's true income replacement need may be closer to $95,000 once payroll taxes and work expenses disappear, meaningfully lowering required capital.
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Eleven thousand dollars a month works out to $132,000 a year. That is roughly what a dual-earner professional household in a mid cost of living metro spends after paying off the mortgage, and it is the number a 58-year-old couple staring down retirement in the next few years has to solve for. The real question is how much capital each of them demands to produce that check, and what the couple gives up at every yield level.
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A 3% dividend growing 8% annually doubles income in nine years, eventually outpacing a flat 12% yield by year 15.
The couple's true income replacement need may be closer to $95,000 once payroll taxes and work expenses disappear, meaningfully lowering required capital.
Many financial professionals are salespeople paid on what they push, not whether you end up wealthier. A fiduciary is the opposite. The SEC legally requires them to put your interests first. Advisor.com's free matching tool pairs you with vetted fiduciaries from major national firms, all in under three minutes. See who you match with today.
Eleven thousand dollars a month works out to $132,000 a year. That is roughly what a dual-earner professional household in a mid cost of living metro spends after paying off the mortgage, and it is the number a 58-year-old couple staring down retirement in the next few years has to solve for. The real question is how much capital each of them demands to produce that check, and what the couple gives up at every yield level.
#capital #annually #years
19 hours ago
"Wait til next year" is a notion that many close to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection process are painfully familiar with.
The inherently exclusive club only annually admits a select few new members, leaving out many of the game's most accomplished figures. The ensuing waiting game can seem without end.
But when the latest class is inducted on Saturday, Aug. 8, in Canton, Ohio, the temptation to look ahead to next year's group might be stronger than ever.
When news broke in January that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was not selected in his first year of eligibility, the decision immediately became one of the most infamous in the organization's history. Despite winning the second-most games in league history (333, trailing only Don Shula's 347) and reigning over the definitive dynasty of the 21st century, Belichick was left to process a snub many are still trying to make sense of nearly seven months later.
Now, there might be unparalleled interest in the selection process for the Class of 2027.
#many #class
The inherently exclusive club only annually admits a select few new members, leaving out many of the game's most accomplished figures. The ensuing waiting game can seem without end.
But when the latest class is inducted on Saturday, Aug. 8, in Canton, Ohio, the temptation to look ahead to next year's group might be stronger than ever.
When news broke in January that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was not selected in his first year of eligibility, the decision immediately became one of the most infamous in the organization's history. Despite winning the second-most games in league history (333, trailing only Don Shula's 347) and reigning over the definitive dynasty of the 21st century, Belichick was left to process a snub many are still trying to make sense of nearly seven months later.
Now, there might be unparalleled interest in the selection process for the Class of 2027.
#many #class
2 days ago
Just a few weeks out from starting their 2026 football campaign, the North Carolina Tar Heels are hoping their mix of returners and offseason additions propel them to heightened success.
UNC trudged to a 4-8 record in 2025, with anticipation from Bill Belichick's hiring quickly dying out during the blowout loss to TCU. North Carolina beat Charlotte and Richmond in consecutive September weeks, then didn't win again until a Halloween victory over Syracuse.
One of the Tar Heels' best 2025 surprises came in the form of defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude. On Tuesday, Abou Jaoude earned himself a nomination to the Bronco Nagurski Award Preseason Watch List, an award annually given to the best defensive player in college football.
Abou Jaoude continued UNC's recent trend of promising pass rushers, leading his teammates with 12 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. The Delaware transfer's best stretch came during late October/early November, when he totaled eight sacks between a 2-1 stretch for North Carolina.
The Tar Heels lost most of their other 2025 pass-rushing production. Tyler Thompson (7.5 TFLs, seven sacks) transferred to Louisville and Andrew Simpson (nine TFLs, five sacks) graduated, while CJ Mims (2.5 TFLs, two sacks) transferred to Texas A&M.
#sacks #jaoude #best #award
UNC trudged to a 4-8 record in 2025, with anticipation from Bill Belichick's hiring quickly dying out during the blowout loss to TCU. North Carolina beat Charlotte and Richmond in consecutive September weeks, then didn't win again until a Halloween victory over Syracuse.
One of the Tar Heels' best 2025 surprises came in the form of defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude. On Tuesday, Abou Jaoude earned himself a nomination to the Bronco Nagurski Award Preseason Watch List, an award annually given to the best defensive player in college football.
Abou Jaoude continued UNC's recent trend of promising pass rushers, leading his teammates with 12 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. The Delaware transfer's best stretch came during late October/early November, when he totaled eight sacks between a 2-1 stretch for North Carolina.
The Tar Heels lost most of their other 2025 pass-rushing production. Tyler Thompson (7.5 TFLs, seven sacks) transferred to Louisville and Andrew Simpson (nine TFLs, five sacks) graduated, while CJ Mims (2.5 TFLs, two sacks) transferred to Texas A&M.
#sacks #jaoude #best #award
2 days ago
Midstream stocks, or shares in companies that own energy **** ets like oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities, are an unglamorous yet highly profitable niche within the energy sector. Operating as a "toll road" type business, generating fixed fees largely unaffected by volatile fossil fuel prices, these companies can quietly mint profit during boom times and bust times in the oil sector.
This can create fantastic compounding potential for investors more concerned with capital growth. This holds especially true for owners of the following three pipeline stocks: Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), and MPLX (NYSE: MPLX).
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Enbridge is a diversified energy and utility infrastructure company. In addition to owning over 18,000 miles of pipeline across the U.S. and Canada, Enbridge operates a gas utilities company serving over 7 million customers. The company has also invested extensively in renewable energy infrastructure.
Diversification notwithstanding, it's Enbridge's midstream **** ets that make it a steady cash generator, enabling it to consistently raise its dividend over time. While the company's dividend growth streak currently stands at just three years, its quarterly payouts have grown by an average of 7.3% annually over the past decade.
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This can create fantastic compounding potential for investors more concerned with capital growth. This holds especially true for owners of the following three pipeline stocks: Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), and MPLX (NYSE: MPLX).
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Enbridge is a diversified energy and utility infrastructure company. In addition to owning over 18,000 miles of pipeline across the U.S. and Canada, Enbridge operates a gas utilities company serving over 7 million customers. The company has also invested extensively in renewable energy infrastructure.
Diversification notwithstanding, it's Enbridge's midstream **** ets that make it a steady cash generator, enabling it to consistently raise its dividend over time. While the company's dividend growth streak currently stands at just three years, its quarterly payouts have grown by an average of 7.3% annually over the past decade.
#energy #NYSE #NVIDIA #company
2 days ago
The first hint came in April, when Joe Buck declared that he'd like to spend the rest of his career at ESPN — with the caveat that no talks had commenced on a contract that expires after the upcoming season.
With the upcoming season coming very soon, both Buck and on-air partner Troy Aikman are entering the final years of their deals together.
Via Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, CAA now represents both Buck and Aikman. As McCarthy notes, it's possible that CAA will negotiate them as a package deal.
Both signed five-year deals for Monday Night Football in 2022. ESPN pays Aikman $18 million per year, while Buck gets $15 million annually.
It's hard to imagine both leaving, primarily since there won't be many high-rent spots where both could go together.
#buck #aikman #deals
With the upcoming season coming very soon, both Buck and on-air partner Troy Aikman are entering the final years of their deals together.
Via Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, CAA now represents both Buck and Aikman. As McCarthy notes, it's possible that CAA will negotiate them as a package deal.
Both signed five-year deals for Monday Night Football in 2022. ESPN pays Aikman $18 million per year, while Buck gets $15 million annually.
It's hard to imagine both leaving, primarily since there won't be many high-rent spots where both could go together.
#buck #aikman #deals
2 days ago
Kentucky Wildcats senior center Coleton Price has been tabbed to The Rimington Trophy preseason watch list for the nation's top center. This marks the second straight season Price earned a spot on The Rimington Trophy's preseason watch list.
Meanwhile, senior left tackle Lance Heard has been named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, given annually to the nation's top offensive/defensive lineman.
Price, who played his previous three seasons at Baylor, has seen action in 32 career games and made 30 starts. Last season, he logged 842 snaps while earning an 83.6 pass-block grade and a 69.5 run-block grade from Pro Football Focus. He allowed just one sack, six quarterback hurries and seven total pressures, while starting 11 of 12 games.
As for Heard, he transferred to Kentucky this past offseason after two seasons at Tennessee and one season at LSU. He's played 35 career games (24 starts) while allowing just three sacks in his career. He was a Third-Team All-SEC pick after making all 12 starts at left tackle for the Volunteers in 2025. He earned a 72.3 pass-blocking grade and a 69.7 run-blocking grade from PFF across 887 total snaps.
#preseason #games
Meanwhile, senior left tackle Lance Heard has been named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, given annually to the nation's top offensive/defensive lineman.
Price, who played his previous three seasons at Baylor, has seen action in 32 career games and made 30 starts. Last season, he logged 842 snaps while earning an 83.6 pass-block grade and a 69.5 run-block grade from Pro Football Focus. He allowed just one sack, six quarterback hurries and seven total pressures, while starting 11 of 12 games.
As for Heard, he transferred to Kentucky this past offseason after two seasons at Tennessee and one season at LSU. He's played 35 career games (24 starts) while allowing just three sacks in his career. He was a Third-Team All-SEC pick after making all 12 starts at left tackle for the Volunteers in 2025. He earned a 72.3 pass-blocking grade and a 69.7 run-blocking grade from PFF across 887 total snaps.
#preseason #games
2 days ago
While a variety of teams like Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and a slew of English clubs might claim to be the biggest club, there is zero doubt that the Premier League is the richest, deepest, toughest and most talented in the world. The EPL brings in roughly €7B annually, Spain's La Liga and Germany's Bundesliga are relatively close around €4-5B, and Italy's Serie A (€3B) and France's Ligue 1 (€2B) round out the top five.
When the big clubs meet in the Champions League every year, there are mixed results. Since the turn of the century, Spain has won nearly half the trophies thanks to Barcelona and Madrid while England has only won five times. Germany is tied for third with Italy at three **** les with Bayern responsible for each mark.
"Many of these comparisons between leagues are straightforward; you have to look at the financial resources," said Bayern manager Vincent Kompany (via iMiaSanMia). "The Premier League has the most financial resources, which is why it's the best league in the world. For me, I'd say the Bundesliga comes second. Because if you look at talent: the Premier League has the most, because you can buy a lot of talent with a lot of money. But the Bundesliga has other things: a powerful fan culture and very talented players who come through at every club. The Premier League has an advantage at the moment, but the Bundesliga is the second best; it's very exciting, with lots of good players and good teams."
No one can blame Kompany for being a little biased. He has only played and coached in England, Germany, and his native Belgium. Germany is most likely third in the overall power rankings but Kompany brings up a genuine point about the culture. Plus, Bundesliga clubs have made a recent habit of producing elite talent before shipping them off to the Premier League.
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#league #bayern
When the big clubs meet in the Champions League every year, there are mixed results. Since the turn of the century, Spain has won nearly half the trophies thanks to Barcelona and Madrid while England has only won five times. Germany is tied for third with Italy at three **** les with Bayern responsible for each mark.
"Many of these comparisons between leagues are straightforward; you have to look at the financial resources," said Bayern manager Vincent Kompany (via iMiaSanMia). "The Premier League has the most financial resources, which is why it's the best league in the world. For me, I'd say the Bundesliga comes second. Because if you look at talent: the Premier League has the most, because you can buy a lot of talent with a lot of money. But the Bundesliga has other things: a powerful fan culture and very talented players who come through at every club. The Premier League has an advantage at the moment, but the Bundesliga is the second best; it's very exciting, with lots of good players and good teams."
No one can blame Kompany for being a little biased. He has only played and coached in England, Germany, and his native Belgium. Germany is most likely third in the overall power rankings but Kompany brings up a genuine point about the culture. Plus, Bundesliga clubs have made a recent habit of producing elite talent before shipping them off to the Premier League.
Sign up for a user account and get:
#league #bayern
3 days ago
Tennessee senior tight end Ethan Davis was named to the preseason John Mackey Award watch list.
He enters his fourth year with the Vols and is one of 43 players, including 10 from the SEC, named to the 2026 preseason watch list for the Mackey Award. The award is presented annually to the best tight end in college football
Davis has garnered All-SEC Fourth-Team honors from Athlon and Phil Steele. He recorded career highs in receptions (21), receiving yards (257) and receiving touchdowns (two) in 2025 despite missing four games due to injury. Davis appeared in nine games, including four starts, as a redshirt sophomore.
Davis made his fourth career start in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl versus Illinois on Dec. 30, 2025. He totaled a career-high seven receptions for 85 yards, also a career high.
Davis earned was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2024. He played in 12 games, recording 13 receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns.
#yards #games
He enters his fourth year with the Vols and is one of 43 players, including 10 from the SEC, named to the 2026 preseason watch list for the Mackey Award. The award is presented annually to the best tight end in college football
Davis has garnered All-SEC Fourth-Team honors from Athlon and Phil Steele. He recorded career highs in receptions (21), receiving yards (257) and receiving touchdowns (two) in 2025 despite missing four games due to injury. Davis appeared in nine games, including four starts, as a redshirt sophomore.
Davis made his fourth career start in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl versus Illinois on Dec. 30, 2025. He totaled a career-high seven receptions for 85 yards, also a career high.
Davis earned was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2024. He played in 12 games, recording 13 receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns.
#yards #games
3 days ago
The running back market keeps moving while Jahmyr Gibbs waits.
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with Jonathan Taylor, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. The deal can reach $47 million through incentives, giving Taylor a base average of $22 million per season in new money.
For the Detroit Lions, this is another contract Brad Holmes must account for as negotiations with Gibbs continue.
Taylor's extension comes one day after Atlanta signed Bijan Robinson to a three-year deal worth $66.75 million before incentives. Robinson's contract averages $22.25 million annually and includes $51 million guaranteed.
Taylor now lands just behind that annual figure despite entering the deal at age 27 and carrying a much heavier career workload than Gibbs.
#deal #extension
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with Jonathan Taylor, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. The deal can reach $47 million through incentives, giving Taylor a base average of $22 million per season in new money.
For the Detroit Lions, this is another contract Brad Holmes must account for as negotiations with Gibbs continue.
Taylor's extension comes one day after Atlanta signed Bijan Robinson to a three-year deal worth $66.75 million before incentives. Robinson's contract averages $22.25 million annually and includes $51 million guaranteed.
Taylor now lands just behind that annual figure despite entering the deal at age 27 and carrying a much heavier career workload than Gibbs.
#deal #extension
3 days ago
Donald Trump has created a way for Wall Street to pay to win. Trump Media & Technology Group's premium data product released its new subscription service for earlier access to Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month. According to reports, five Wall Street firms have already signed up for the service, gaining access to Truth Social posts milliseconds before the general public.
"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.
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"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.
#service #posts #street #World
3 days ago
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Term life insurance is a type of life insurance that only pays a death benefit if the insured person dies within a specific period. If the person doesn't pass away during the term, the policy expires and doesn't pay a benefit.
Purchasing a term life policy is a surprisingly affordable way to provide financial protection for your loved ones. Read on to learn how term life insurance works, the pros and cons, and what to consider before buying a policy.
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A term life insurance policy is pretty simple to understand. When you apply for a policy, you'll determine how much coverage you need, as well as the policy's term, i.e., the length. Typical terms are 10, 20, and 30 years. You'll pay premiums to the life insurance company, usually monthly or annually, to keep the policy in force.
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Term life insurance is a type of life insurance that only pays a death benefit if the insured person dies within a specific period. If the person doesn't pass away during the term, the policy expires and doesn't pay a benefit.
Purchasing a term life policy is a surprisingly affordable way to provide financial protection for your loved ones. Read on to learn how term life insurance works, the pros and cons, and what to consider before buying a policy.
Learn more: Best life insurance companies this year
A term life insurance policy is pretty simple to understand. When you apply for a policy, you'll determine how much coverage you need, as well as the policy's term, i.e., the length. Typical terms are 10, 20, and 30 years. You'll pay premiums to the life insurance company, usually monthly or annually, to keep the policy in force.
#term #learn #doesn 't
3 days ago
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Performance was driven by strong recurring earnings and consistent realization activity, maintaining a robust undistributed taxable income (UTI) balance of $0.87 per share.
The company achieved a 24% year-over-year credit portfolio growth to $2 billion, focusing almost exclusively on first lien senior secured loans to mitigate risk.
Management highlighted their internally managed structure as a key efficiency driver, achieving 1.4% operating leverage compared to the BDC industry median of 2.6%.
Strategic penetration into the lower middle market is evidenced by screening 1,300 deals annually, while maintaining a disciplined 1.5% close rate.
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Performance was driven by strong recurring earnings and consistent realization activity, maintaining a robust undistributed taxable income (UTI) balance of $0.87 per share.
The company achieved a 24% year-over-year credit portfolio growth to $2 billion, focusing almost exclusively on first lien senior secured loans to mitigate risk.
Management highlighted their internally managed structure as a key efficiency driver, achieving 1.4% operating leverage compared to the BDC industry median of 2.6%.
Strategic penetration into the lower middle market is evidenced by screening 1,300 deals annually, while maintaining a disciplined 1.5% close rate.
#performance
3 days ago
Donald Trump has created a way for Wall Street to pay to win. Trump Media & Technology Group's premium data product released its new subscription service for earlier access to Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month. According to reports, five Wall Street firms have already signed up for the service, gaining access to Truth Social posts milliseconds before the general public.
"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.
#Trump #truth #posts
"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.
#Trump #truth #posts
3 days ago
KENT — Kent State tight end Terik Mulder is on the John Mackey Award preseason watch list for the 2026 season.
The Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end. Mulder and Eastern Michigan's Joshua Long are the only Mid-American Conference players on this year's preseason watch list.
Mulder caught 19 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns last season. His TDs came in four different games.
A Mackey Award midseason watch list, list of finalists and the eventual winner will be announced later this year.
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#mackey #preseason
The Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end. Mulder and Eastern Michigan's Joshua Long are the only Mid-American Conference players on this year's preseason watch list.
Mulder caught 19 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns last season. His TDs came in four different games.
A Mackey Award midseason watch list, list of finalists and the eventual winner will be announced later this year.
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#mackey #preseason
4 days ago
In the study, the 4% rule carried a growing risk of depletion, while a full annuity sacrificed liquidity and any remaining balance.
Putting 50% of savings into an annuity earned the highest score, pairing strong income with money left for emergencies or heirs.
The study used a simple immediate annuity, not one of the more complex products commonly marketed to retirees.
For decades, one widely used retirement guideline has suggested withdrawing a set percentage in year one, typically 4%, then increasing that dollar amount annually to keep pace with inflation. But a new study found that neither this approach nor putting an entire portfolio into an annuity, produced the strongest overall result. The highest-scoring strategy used some of both.
Retirement income does not have to be an either-or choice between portfolio withdrawals and an annuity. This study suggests that combining the two may provide income security while preserving money for unexpected expenses or heirs.
#annuity
Putting 50% of savings into an annuity earned the highest score, pairing strong income with money left for emergencies or heirs.
The study used a simple immediate annuity, not one of the more complex products commonly marketed to retirees.
For decades, one widely used retirement guideline has suggested withdrawing a set percentage in year one, typically 4%, then increasing that dollar amount annually to keep pace with inflation. But a new study found that neither this approach nor putting an entire portfolio into an annuity, produced the strongest overall result. The highest-scoring strategy used some of both.
Retirement income does not have to be an either-or choice between portfolio withdrawals and an annuity. This study suggests that combining the two may provide income security while preserving money for unexpected expenses or heirs.
#annuity
4 days ago
Two Lobos landed on a pair of watch lists Tuesday.
New Mexico linebacker Jaxton Eck and defensive lineman Brian Booker were named to preseason watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy, respectively, the Football Writers **** ociation of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the national collegiate defensive player of the year.
The Outland Trophy is given to the best interior lineman – offense or defense – in college football.
Both are selected and presented in part by the FWAA.
#lists
New Mexico linebacker Jaxton Eck and defensive lineman Brian Booker were named to preseason watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy, respectively, the Football Writers **** ociation of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the national collegiate defensive player of the year.
The Outland Trophy is given to the best interior lineman – offense or defense – in college football.
Both are selected and presented in part by the FWAA.
#lists
4 days ago
Two teams that figure to be competitors to Bayern Munich in the Champions League are Real Madrid and **** nal.
The two power clubs have been vying for the affection of Vinícius Júnior, but Los Blancos appear to have a significant gap between what they want to pay the Brazilian attacker and what he wants to be paid per ESPN. Meanwhile, the Gunners are seeking a way to bolster their attack by adding the high-scoring 26-year-old:
Real Madrid have made an improved contract offer to Vinícius Júnior since the World Cup, sources have told ESPN, resuming talks which had been stalled for almost a year. There has been growing speculation over the Brazil international's future in recent weeks, with his current Madrid deal due to expire in June 2027 and interest from Premier League champions **** nal.
Madrid have now offered Vinícius a contract worth around €22 million ($25m) a year, sources said, which is an increase on what the club had been willing to offer in negotiations over the last two seasons. Sources didn't reveal the duration of the proposed extension. However, the gap between Madrid's latest offer and Vinícius Júnior's demands — around €30 million — remains significant. It is also unclear how long the contract offer was for.
Vinicius currently earns around €17.5 million annually as he enters the final year of his deal.
#million
The two power clubs have been vying for the affection of Vinícius Júnior, but Los Blancos appear to have a significant gap between what they want to pay the Brazilian attacker and what he wants to be paid per ESPN. Meanwhile, the Gunners are seeking a way to bolster their attack by adding the high-scoring 26-year-old:
Real Madrid have made an improved contract offer to Vinícius Júnior since the World Cup, sources have told ESPN, resuming talks which had been stalled for almost a year. There has been growing speculation over the Brazil international's future in recent weeks, with his current Madrid deal due to expire in June 2027 and interest from Premier League champions **** nal.
Madrid have now offered Vinícius a contract worth around €22 million ($25m) a year, sources said, which is an increase on what the club had been willing to offer in negotiations over the last two seasons. Sources didn't reveal the duration of the proposed extension. However, the gap between Madrid's latest offer and Vinícius Júnior's demands — around €30 million — remains significant. It is also unclear how long the contract offer was for.
Vinicius currently earns around €17.5 million annually as he enters the final year of his deal.
#million
4 days ago
Donald Trump has created a way for Wall Street to pay to win. Trump Media & Technology Group's premium data product released its new subscription service for earlier access to Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month. According to reports, five Wall Street firms have already signed up for the service, gaining access to Truth Social posts milliseconds before the general public.
"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.
#posts
"I'll be blunt," Gian Luca Clementi, an economics professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told Fortune. "This is insider trading by definition."
Because Trump owns roughly 41% of the company's shares, he stands to directly profit from the new recurring revenue stream. At five subscribers alone, the service would generate about $500,000 in monthly revenue, or $6 million annually.
That figure is modest by the standards Trump has set since returning to the White House. His 2025 financial disclosure showed his businesses generated more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with the bulk flowing from ventures that sit directly at the intersection of his office and his balance sheet. He earned roughly $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture run by his sons.
Notably, Trump signed legislation promoting stablecoins just months after World Liberty launched its own—a policy-to-profit pipeline structurally similar to what Truth API now does with his social media posts. He has also collected millions from Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and watches, and Melania Trump secured a reported $28 million deal with Jeff Bezos for a documentary. Truth API is the latest mechanism in an established playbook.
#posts
4 days ago
By Arasu Kannagi Basil
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Visa said on Monday it would buy fraud intelligence provider BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, marking the card giant's latest effort to beef up its cybersecurity offerings.
The deal would help the world's largest payment processor further bolster its existing cyber, fraud, risk and security offerings and enable it to help clients better protect themselves in an increasingly complex threat environment, Visa said.
"Account takeovers and scams cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually and AI is enabling these attacks at unprecedented scale. BioCatch will help our clients stop fraud before it reaches the point of payment," said Andrew Torre, president of value-added services at Visa.
Founded in 2011, BioCatch helps detect fraud and distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters in real time by ***** yzing signals such as keystrokes, touch gestures and device handling to safeguard transactions.
#Help #offerings #clients #arasu
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Visa said on Monday it would buy fraud intelligence provider BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, marking the card giant's latest effort to beef up its cybersecurity offerings.
The deal would help the world's largest payment processor further bolster its existing cyber, fraud, risk and security offerings and enable it to help clients better protect themselves in an increasingly complex threat environment, Visa said.
"Account takeovers and scams cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually and AI is enabling these attacks at unprecedented scale. BioCatch will help our clients stop fraud before it reaches the point of payment," said Andrew Torre, president of value-added services at Visa.
Founded in 2011, BioCatch helps detect fraud and distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters in real time by ***** yzing signals such as keystrokes, touch gestures and device handling to safeguard transactions.
#Help #offerings #clients #arasu
5 days ago
The Detroit Lions no longer have to wonder which running back would set the next NFL contract benchmark.
Bijan Robinson got there first.
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly agreed to a three-year, $66.75 million ($51 million guaranteed) extension with Robinson, with another $8.25 million available through incentives. The new money averages $22.25 million per season, while Robinson can earn as much as $25 million annually through the extension.
For Brad Holmes and the Lions, the Jahmyr Gibbs negotiation just became much clearer.
Robinson and Gibbs have been linked since the 2023 NFL Draft. Atlanta selected Robinson eighth overall, while Detroit took Gibbs four picks later.
#gibbs #detroit #extension #falcons
Bijan Robinson got there first.
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly agreed to a three-year, $66.75 million ($51 million guaranteed) extension with Robinson, with another $8.25 million available through incentives. The new money averages $22.25 million per season, while Robinson can earn as much as $25 million annually through the extension.
For Brad Holmes and the Lions, the Jahmyr Gibbs negotiation just became much clearer.
Robinson and Gibbs have been linked since the 2023 NFL Draft. Atlanta selected Robinson eighth overall, while Detroit took Gibbs four picks later.
#gibbs #detroit #extension #falcons
5 days ago
Watchlist season is fully underway, friends!
On Monday morning, Miami Hurricanes QB Darian Mensah, WR Malachi Toney, and RB Mark Fletcher Jr. were named to the Maxwell Award watchlist for 2026.
Here's more from Miami Athletics:
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. were named to the watch list for the 2026 Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
Miami and Ohio State led all programs with three selections apiece among the 81 preseason candidates. The Maxwell Award has recognized the most outstanding player in college football annually since 1937.
#Miami #Monday
On Monday morning, Miami Hurricanes QB Darian Mensah, WR Malachi Toney, and RB Mark Fletcher Jr. were named to the Maxwell Award watchlist for 2026.
Here's more from Miami Athletics:
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. were named to the watch list for the 2026 Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
Miami and Ohio State led all programs with three selections apiece among the 81 preseason candidates. The Maxwell Award has recognized the most outstanding player in college football annually since 1937.
#Miami #Monday
5 days ago
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Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon reports that Vinicius Junior's next round of contract talks with Real Madrid will take place in the next 48 hours, but Real are expected to maintain the same offer they already made to the player in recent months.
Gustavo Hofman writes for ESPN in Brazil that Real submitted their most recent offer to Vinicius shortly after the World Cup, offering him around €22m annually, a slight increase on their previous offer to him.
But that amount is still far from what Vinicius is asking for, which is approximately €30m. As a result, Real are considering selling if the upcoming contract negotiations fail to make any progress.
Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images
#real #vinicius #contract #cartiel
Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon reports that Vinicius Junior's next round of contract talks with Real Madrid will take place in the next 48 hours, but Real are expected to maintain the same offer they already made to the player in recent months.
Gustavo Hofman writes for ESPN in Brazil that Real submitted their most recent offer to Vinicius shortly after the World Cup, offering him around €22m annually, a slight increase on their previous offer to him.
But that amount is still far from what Vinicius is asking for, which is approximately €30m. As a result, Real are considering selling if the upcoming contract negotiations fail to make any progress.
Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images
#real #vinicius #contract #cartiel
5 days ago
Colorado Buffaloes projected starting quarterback Julian Lewis was named to the watch list for the 90th Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
Lewis joins an elite group of 81 candidates for the award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. He is one of 15 Big 12 Conference players to make the list.
The former five-star recruit played in four games last season, completing 52-of94 passes for 589 yards and four touchdowns. He enters fall camp technically in a quarterback battle with Utah transfer Isaac Wilson, but every indication has been that he will win the job come the season opener on Sept. 3.
Lewis becomes just the 10th Buff to earn a Maxwell Award Watchlist nod, joining recent players Travis Hunter (2024), Shedeur Sanders (2024) and Laviska Shenault (2018). Hunter was a finalist during his Heisman Trophy season, while Eric Bieniemy finished third in 1990, and Rashaan Salaam was the runner-up in 1994.
Semifinalists for the 2026 Maxwell Award will be announced Nov. 10, and the three finalists will be named later that month on Nov. 24. The winner will be announced Dec. 10 along with the other major college football awards.
#award #season
Lewis joins an elite group of 81 candidates for the award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. He is one of 15 Big 12 Conference players to make the list.
The former five-star recruit played in four games last season, completing 52-of94 passes for 589 yards and four touchdowns. He enters fall camp technically in a quarterback battle with Utah transfer Isaac Wilson, but every indication has been that he will win the job come the season opener on Sept. 3.
Lewis becomes just the 10th Buff to earn a Maxwell Award Watchlist nod, joining recent players Travis Hunter (2024), Shedeur Sanders (2024) and Laviska Shenault (2018). Hunter was a finalist during his Heisman Trophy season, while Eric Bieniemy finished third in 1990, and Rashaan Salaam was the runner-up in 1994.
Semifinalists for the 2026 Maxwell Award will be announced Nov. 10, and the three finalists will be named later that month on Nov. 24. The winner will be announced Dec. 10 along with the other major college football awards.
#award #season
6 days ago
Cavaliers linked to Mavericks' $64M versatile PF with Finals experience, Jonathan **** inga Plan B originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still trying to solidify their starting lineup as nothing has been finalized with Jonathan **** inga. Cleveland has been aggressively pursuing **** inga ever since officially missing out on LeBron James.
Kuminga is an intriguing young prospect with plenty of room to grow. The biggest obstacle, however, is the contract he is demanding.
"Jonathan **** inga is demanding a salary in free agency exceeding $20 million annually, per The Athletic. **** inga prefers a sign-and-trade from the Hawks over leaving outright, simply due to the added financial implications. The Cavaliers and Lakers are the finalists for **** inga," NBA reporter Evan Sidery posted.
The Cavaliers hope to insert **** inga into the starting lineup alongside James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland is continuing to work toward a contract agreement, and the two sides met last week.
#cavaliers #jonathan
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still trying to solidify their starting lineup as nothing has been finalized with Jonathan **** inga. Cleveland has been aggressively pursuing **** inga ever since officially missing out on LeBron James.
Kuminga is an intriguing young prospect with plenty of room to grow. The biggest obstacle, however, is the contract he is demanding.
"Jonathan **** inga is demanding a salary in free agency exceeding $20 million annually, per The Athletic. **** inga prefers a sign-and-trade from the Hawks over leaving outright, simply due to the added financial implications. The Cavaliers and Lakers are the finalists for **** inga," NBA reporter Evan Sidery posted.
The Cavaliers hope to insert **** inga into the starting lineup alongside James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland is continuing to work toward a contract agreement, and the two sides met last week.
#cavaliers #jonathan
6 days ago
GPIQ dropped 6% in July while Apple surged 15%, as the covered-call overlay handed the rally directly to option buyers instead of shareholders.
QQQ's 89% price-only return since GPIQ's inception already outpaces GPIQ's 89% total return with all distributions reinvested, before counting QQQ's own dividends.
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If you bought Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:GPIQ) at launch expecting to capture the Nasdaq-100's upside while collecting high monthly income, you may have been disappointed in July. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the fund's largest single exposure, ripped 15.23% higher in the month on a blockbuster earnings beat. GPIQ fell 6.1% during the same period. That performance gap reflects the fund's strategy working exactly as designed.
GPIQ has an expense ratio of 0.29% a year, or roughly $29 annually per $10,000 invested. Set against Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), the mainstream Nasdaq-100 mirror commonly quoted around 0.20% ($20 per $10,000), the fee gap looks trivial. Over 20 years, that spread compounds to just a few hundred dollars.
#advisor #sachs
QQQ's 89% price-only return since GPIQ's inception already outpaces GPIQ's 89% total return with all distributions reinvested, before counting QQQ's own dividends.
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If you bought Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:GPIQ) at launch expecting to capture the Nasdaq-100's upside while collecting high monthly income, you may have been disappointed in July. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the fund's largest single exposure, ripped 15.23% higher in the month on a blockbuster earnings beat. GPIQ fell 6.1% during the same period. That performance gap reflects the fund's strategy working exactly as designed.
GPIQ has an expense ratio of 0.29% a year, or roughly $29 annually per $10,000 invested. Set against Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), the mainstream Nasdaq-100 mirror commonly quoted around 0.20% ($20 per $10,000), the fee gap looks trivial. Over 20 years, that spread compounds to just a few hundred dollars.
#advisor #sachs
7 days ago
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson continues his hold-in in an attempt to land a new contract that will completely reset the running back market, with an extension expected to push toward $25 million annually. He and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs seem to be colluding by both sitting out practices during training camp to put more pressure on their respective teams to get a deal done sooner rather than later. All signs indicate that the Falcons will eventually pay Robinson, but there are still some out there that would question if it's worthwhile. However, paying Robinson is the right call for the Falcons.
Certainly, a case can be made that paying running backs doesn't age particularly well given the relatively short shelf life of the position in the NFL. Given that Robinson has already gotten a high volume of touches during his first three seasons, there is an increased risk of declining production from here on, according to a June article from The Athletic's Austin Mock, who demonstrates that high-workload backs suffer a sharp drop-off after age 26.
However, the alternative to not paying Robinson and going with a cheaper running back option offers little upside to Atlanta. The idea that backs like Robinson and Gibbs can be readily replaced has been debunked recently by CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson, who argues that second-contract running back fears are overblown because elite, multi-dimensional talents like them are virtually irreplaceable and historically sustain high-level production after getting paid.
Looking closer at middle-round running backs drafted from 2018 to 2022 to gauge real 'replacement value' over a rookie contract, a typical mid-round running back produces roughly on par with Kenny Gainwell (1,185 rushing yards in four combined seasons), which pales in comparison to the 3,910 yards Robinson has put up in just his first three seasons. If you can land a player like Kyren Williams (3,824 combined rushing yards in his first four seasons), it closes the gap.
However, finding "surplus value" like Williams is a lot harder than people realize: less than 10 percent of mid-round backs in the sample produced for a combined 3,000 rushing yards over their rookie contract. And that level of production is a far cry from the over 5,000 rushing yards Robinson is on pace to achieve after four years if he has just another "average" season in 2026. It only underlines the notion that finding competent running backs like Gainwell to fill out a committee is relatively easy, but landing a true lead back like Robinson who can produce at an elite level is much more difficult.
#like
Certainly, a case can be made that paying running backs doesn't age particularly well given the relatively short shelf life of the position in the NFL. Given that Robinson has already gotten a high volume of touches during his first three seasons, there is an increased risk of declining production from here on, according to a June article from The Athletic's Austin Mock, who demonstrates that high-workload backs suffer a sharp drop-off after age 26.
However, the alternative to not paying Robinson and going with a cheaper running back option offers little upside to Atlanta. The idea that backs like Robinson and Gibbs can be readily replaced has been debunked recently by CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson, who argues that second-contract running back fears are overblown because elite, multi-dimensional talents like them are virtually irreplaceable and historically sustain high-level production after getting paid.
Looking closer at middle-round running backs drafted from 2018 to 2022 to gauge real 'replacement value' over a rookie contract, a typical mid-round running back produces roughly on par with Kenny Gainwell (1,185 rushing yards in four combined seasons), which pales in comparison to the 3,910 yards Robinson has put up in just his first three seasons. If you can land a player like Kyren Williams (3,824 combined rushing yards in his first four seasons), it closes the gap.
However, finding "surplus value" like Williams is a lot harder than people realize: less than 10 percent of mid-round backs in the sample produced for a combined 3,000 rushing yards over their rookie contract. And that level of production is a far cry from the over 5,000 rushing yards Robinson is on pace to achieve after four years if he has just another "average" season in 2026. It only underlines the notion that finding competent running backs like Gainwell to fill out a committee is relatively easy, but landing a true lead back like Robinson who can produce at an elite level is much more difficult.
#like
7 days ago
Brentford FC have signed Lens defensive midfielder Mamadou Sangaré (24), both clubs have announced. The Malian international's €48m transfer represents a club-record deal for both Lens and Brentford. Sangaré has signed a five-year contract with Keith Andrews's Bees, who were in the market for a midfielder after parting ways with Chelsea-bound England international Jordan Henderson.
Signed last summer in a €8m deal from Rapid Vienna, Sangaré impressed for Pierre Sage's Lens, with his all-energy displays earning rave reviews. Sangaré was a mainstay for Les Sang in Or in their push towards UEFA Champions League football and their maiden Coupe de France ***** re.
The Malian won the 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which is presented annually to the best African player in Ligue 1, and was deservedly billed as GFFN's Signing of the Season.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#brentford #mamadou
Signed last summer in a €8m deal from Rapid Vienna, Sangaré impressed for Pierre Sage's Lens, with his all-energy displays earning rave reviews. Sangaré was a mainstay for Les Sang in Or in their push towards UEFA Champions League football and their maiden Coupe de France ***** re.
The Malian won the 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which is presented annually to the best African player in Ligue 1, and was deservedly billed as GFFN's Signing of the Season.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#brentford #mamadou
7 days ago
Were it not for Brian Rolapp's disinclination to even mention LIV Golf, you'd be forgiven for thinking the PGA Tour's CEO had spent the past week trolling his opposite number with a carpet bombing campaign of upbeat commercial announcements.
On Monday, the Tour said that Sompo, an insurance company, will sponsor an event next season and an elite Championship Series tournament starting in 2028. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Travelers will level up to the same tier. Wednesday brought news that Sentry will underwrite another of the silk-stocking stops. On Thursday, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard was added to the public list of tournaments comprising the Tour's premier schedule. (Friday was seemingly a day of rest for sales and marketing folks at the GloHo.) Each announced tournament has a $20 million purse, though total fees incurred by sponsors run closer to $30 million.
By comparison, LIV Golf's CEO, Scott O'Neil was silent since he had no good news to share and presumably little enthusiasm for addressing damaging speculation swirling around his business. One claim — amplified by his own players — is that the team finale scheduled for August 27 to 30 in Michigan will be canceled. Then came a cautionary rumor that it might happen after all, despite no build-out having commenced at the venue. A report followed that LIV is on the cusp of signing investors to keep it afloat into 2027, an infusion pegged at $250-$300 million, or about a quarter of what the Saudis have been torching annually for the past few years. Lastly, there was renewed anticipation of a bankruptcy filing as a step toward realigning the league's financial obligations.
No wonder the PGA Tour was so eager to position itself as surging in the right direction just as its antagonist is battling the narrative that it's in a death spiral. Whether both circuits remain on their respective trajectories is another matter.
Rolapp clearly has traction with sponsors to finance the Championship Series of a restructured PGA Tour, though it's possible some incumbents were offered a friends-and-family discount rather than asked for the full $30 million.
#past #tournament #though #brian
On Monday, the Tour said that Sompo, an insurance company, will sponsor an event next season and an elite Championship Series tournament starting in 2028. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Travelers will level up to the same tier. Wednesday brought news that Sentry will underwrite another of the silk-stocking stops. On Thursday, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard was added to the public list of tournaments comprising the Tour's premier schedule. (Friday was seemingly a day of rest for sales and marketing folks at the GloHo.) Each announced tournament has a $20 million purse, though total fees incurred by sponsors run closer to $30 million.
By comparison, LIV Golf's CEO, Scott O'Neil was silent since he had no good news to share and presumably little enthusiasm for addressing damaging speculation swirling around his business. One claim — amplified by his own players — is that the team finale scheduled for August 27 to 30 in Michigan will be canceled. Then came a cautionary rumor that it might happen after all, despite no build-out having commenced at the venue. A report followed that LIV is on the cusp of signing investors to keep it afloat into 2027, an infusion pegged at $250-$300 million, or about a quarter of what the Saudis have been torching annually for the past few years. Lastly, there was renewed anticipation of a bankruptcy filing as a step toward realigning the league's financial obligations.
No wonder the PGA Tour was so eager to position itself as surging in the right direction just as its antagonist is battling the narrative that it's in a death spiral. Whether both circuits remain on their respective trajectories is another matter.
Rolapp clearly has traction with sponsors to finance the Championship Series of a restructured PGA Tour, though it's possible some incumbents were offered a friends-and-family discount rather than asked for the full $30 million.
#past #tournament #though #brian
7 days ago
NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has increased its dividend annually for 31 consecutive years. That's not the longest streak in the utility sector, but it is a pretty impressive accomplishment just the same. The dividend yield is an attractive 2.8%, which is well above the roughly 1% on offer from the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). But the big story here is that NextEra Energy doesn't plan to change its dividend policy after it buys peer Dominion Energy (NYSE: D). If you are interested in nuclear power, you should do a deep dive on NextEra Energy today. Here's a primer.
If you are just looking at the stock, a $1,000 investment will buy you 11 shares of NextEra Energy. That gets you in on the 2.8% yield backed by a steadily growing dividend. But you are really buying a business, and that business is highly attractive. On the nuclear front, the acquisition of Dominion will make NextEra the second-largest nuclear energy company in North America. That's very good, noting that nuclear power is increasingly being looked to as a reliable, clean energy source. With electricity demand expected to increase by 60% between 2025 and 2045, NextEra will be well-positioned.
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That said, being number two in nuclear is just a small part of the story. NextEra is already the world's largest utility by market cap. It will be even bigger after the deal is consummated, giving it even greater access to the capital markets. And it will be the number one in total generation, renewable generation, gas generation, and battery storage, as well. You may buy NextEra Energy for its nuclear position, but you are also getting an industry-dominant business.
There's no reason to believe that NextEra Energy's dividend streak is at risk. And, in fact, the company actually expects the Dominion acquisition to improve its earnings growth outlook. So, future dividend growth looks even more secure than before the deal was announced. A $1,000 investment here could lead to a lifetime of reliable, growing dividends.
#energy #Dividend #nuclear #well
If you are just looking at the stock, a $1,000 investment will buy you 11 shares of NextEra Energy. That gets you in on the 2.8% yield backed by a steadily growing dividend. But you are really buying a business, and that business is highly attractive. On the nuclear front, the acquisition of Dominion will make NextEra the second-largest nuclear energy company in North America. That's very good, noting that nuclear power is increasingly being looked to as a reliable, clean energy source. With electricity demand expected to increase by 60% between 2025 and 2045, NextEra will be well-positioned.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
That said, being number two in nuclear is just a small part of the story. NextEra is already the world's largest utility by market cap. It will be even bigger after the deal is consummated, giving it even greater access to the capital markets. And it will be the number one in total generation, renewable generation, gas generation, and battery storage, as well. You may buy NextEra Energy for its nuclear position, but you are also getting an industry-dominant business.
There's no reason to believe that NextEra Energy's dividend streak is at risk. And, in fact, the company actually expects the Dominion acquisition to improve its earnings growth outlook. So, future dividend growth looks even more secure than before the deal was announced. A $1,000 investment here could lead to a lifetime of reliable, growing dividends.
#energy #Dividend #nuclear #well
8 days ago
Jonathan ******* inga's free agency has become less about finding a contract and more about choosing a direction. Just when the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to have positioned themselves as the frontrunner with a concrete sign-and-trade proposal, another Western Conference contender entered the picture.
This time, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves, whose reported interest has added a fresh layer of uncertainty to one of the NBA's longest-running offseason sagas.
The latest development came from NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reported that the Timberwolves have shown interest in Jonathan ******* inga. The update arrives after the team missed out on signing LeBron James, with many reports heavily linking them.
At the same time, or around then, another report surfaced, revealing the Lakers' latest push. According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, the Lakers have offered Jonathan ******* inga a three-year, roughly $45 million contract via a sign-and-trade. The offer also includes Jarred Vanderbilt and draft compensation headed to the Atlanta Hawks.
The proposal would pay JK around $15 million annually, bringing the Lakers closer to the financial range that has gradually emerged as his realistic market.
#jonathan #contract #trade #time
This time, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves, whose reported interest has added a fresh layer of uncertainty to one of the NBA's longest-running offseason sagas.
The latest development came from NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reported that the Timberwolves have shown interest in Jonathan ******* inga. The update arrives after the team missed out on signing LeBron James, with many reports heavily linking them.
At the same time, or around then, another report surfaced, revealing the Lakers' latest push. According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, the Lakers have offered Jonathan ******* inga a three-year, roughly $45 million contract via a sign-and-trade. The offer also includes Jarred Vanderbilt and draft compensation headed to the Atlanta Hawks.
The proposal would pay JK around $15 million annually, bringing the Lakers closer to the financial range that has gradually emerged as his realistic market.
#jonathan #contract #trade #time
