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Miss USA 2026 is back on Aug. 27 in Miami and, as they prepare to take the stage, contestants are recalling their "most memorable" wardrobe malfunctions
Some women list experiences with ripped dresses, mismatched earrings and makeup stains among the wardrobe malfunctions they've had
Many tell PEOPLE that avoiding a wardrobe malfunction isn't entirely possible, but they emphasize the value of preparation, backup outfits and quick thinking to overcome them when they strike
Despite the countless hours of rehearsals and practice that go into a pageant, there is no amount of preparation that can stop a wardrobe malfunction from happening when you least expect it.
Luckily for the contestants gearing up to walk the stage in the 2026 Miss USA competition in Miami, Fla., on Aug. 27, years of experience in the pageant world and other competitive arenas (dance, livestock competitions and more) have caused them to develop creative solutions to even the most devastating wardrobe malfunctions on the fly.
Some contestants recall the usual, dreaded dress rip or getting a stain on their garments just before walking on stage, while others open up about the wildest malfunctions that prompted them to start incorporating new preventative methods into their pre-pageant rituals.
Other contestants have been lucky to avoid malfunctions throughout their pageant career, but have experienced moments in other parts of their lives or witnessed their fellow pageant contestants step on stage in outfits held together by safety pins and string.
Read on to hear some of the contestants' tellings PEOPLE about their worst malfunctions, and what they learned along the way.
Vivica Lewandowski on Feb. 10, 2024 in New York City.
Credit: Chance Yeh/Getty
#malfunctions #stage
Some women list experiences with ripped dresses, mismatched earrings and makeup stains among the wardrobe malfunctions they've had
Many tell PEOPLE that avoiding a wardrobe malfunction isn't entirely possible, but they emphasize the value of preparation, backup outfits and quick thinking to overcome them when they strike
Despite the countless hours of rehearsals and practice that go into a pageant, there is no amount of preparation that can stop a wardrobe malfunction from happening when you least expect it.
Luckily for the contestants gearing up to walk the stage in the 2026 Miss USA competition in Miami, Fla., on Aug. 27, years of experience in the pageant world and other competitive arenas (dance, livestock competitions and more) have caused them to develop creative solutions to even the most devastating wardrobe malfunctions on the fly.
Some contestants recall the usual, dreaded dress rip or getting a stain on their garments just before walking on stage, while others open up about the wildest malfunctions that prompted them to start incorporating new preventative methods into their pre-pageant rituals.
Other contestants have been lucky to avoid malfunctions throughout their pageant career, but have experienced moments in other parts of their lives or witnessed their fellow pageant contestants step on stage in outfits held together by safety pins and string.
Read on to hear some of the contestants' tellings PEOPLE about their worst malfunctions, and what they learned along the way.
Vivica Lewandowski on Feb. 10, 2024 in New York City.
Credit: Chance Yeh/Getty
#malfunctions #stage
2 hours ago
Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in the Information Technology sector, while its overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) as a notable contributor. KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. On August 21, 2026, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) closed at $183.99 per share. The one-month return of KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) was -9.52% and its shares gained 109.19% over the past 52 weeks. KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) has a market capitalization of $240.39 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The Fund holds three semiconductor equipment manufacturers, which provide wafer fabrication equipment (WFE). They were the top performers over the quarter: Applied Materials (+111.8% in USD) KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) (+105.2%), and LAM Research (+103.0%). WFE companies sit at the heart of the semiconductor value chain, supplying the highly specialised tools needed to manufacture advanced chips. As demand for AI, high-performance computing and data centre infrastructure has accelerated, foundries and integrated device manufacturers have responded with record levels of capital expenditure, driving a strong upcycle in WFE spending. The AI infrastructure build-out is particularly supportive, as hyperscalers require not only more chips, but increasingly complex and advanced architectures, materially increasing equipment intensity across the manufacturing process. As a result, these companies have been printing strong quarterly earnings reports. KLA, the leader in process control and yield management, continues to play a critical role as semiconductor manufacturing becomes increasingly complex. Demand for its inspecti
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) as a notable contributor. KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. On August 21, 2026, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) closed at $183.99 per share. The one-month return of KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) was -9.52% and its shares gained 109.19% over the past 52 weeks. KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) has a market capitalization of $240.39 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The Fund holds three semiconductor equipment manufacturers, which provide wafer fabrication equipment (WFE). They were the top performers over the quarter: Applied Materials (+111.8% in USD) KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) (+105.2%), and LAM Research (+103.0%). WFE companies sit at the heart of the semiconductor value chain, supplying the highly specialised tools needed to manufacture advanced chips. As demand for AI, high-performance computing and data centre infrastructure has accelerated, foundries and integrated device manufacturers have responded with record levels of capital expenditure, driving a strong upcycle in WFE spending. The AI infrastructure build-out is particularly supportive, as hyperscalers require not only more chips, but increasingly complex and advanced architectures, materially increasing equipment intensity across the manufacturing process. As a result, these companies have been printing strong quarterly earnings reports. KLA, the leader in process control and yield management, continues to play a critical role as semiconductor manufacturing becomes increasingly complex. Demand for its inspecti
3 hours ago
Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in the Information Technology sector, while its overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX). Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a leading semiconductor equipment company that supplies semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. On August 21, 2026, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) closed at $314.00 per share. The one-month return of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) was 7.68%, while its shares gained 210.03% over the past 52 weeks. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) has a market capitalization of $383.62 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The Fund holds three semiconductor equipment manufacturers, which provide wafer fabrication equipment (WFE). They were the top performers over the quarter: Applied Materials (+111.8% in USD) KLA (+105.2%), and Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) (+103.0%). WFE companies sit at the heart of the semiconductor value chain, supplying the highly specialised tools needed to manufacture advanced chips. As demand for AI, high-performance computing and data centre infrastructure has accelerated, foundries and integrated device manufacturers have responded with record levels of capital expenditure, driving a strong upcycle in WFE spending. The AI infrastructure build-out is particularly supportive, as hyperscalers require not only more chips, but increasingly complex and advanced architectures, materially increasing equipment intensity across the manufacturing process. As a result, these companies have been printing strong quarterly earnings reports. Lam, which specialises in etch and deposition, has been supported by accelerating DRAM and high-bandwidth memory demand, resilient China revenues, and faster-than-expected
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX). Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a leading semiconductor equipment company that supplies semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. On August 21, 2026, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) closed at $314.00 per share. The one-month return of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) was 7.68%, while its shares gained 210.03% over the past 52 weeks. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) has a market capitalization of $383.62 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The Fund holds three semiconductor equipment manufacturers, which provide wafer fabrication equipment (WFE). They were the top performers over the quarter: Applied Materials (+111.8% in USD) KLA (+105.2%), and Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) (+103.0%). WFE companies sit at the heart of the semiconductor value chain, supplying the highly specialised tools needed to manufacture advanced chips. As demand for AI, high-performance computing and data centre infrastructure has accelerated, foundries and integrated device manufacturers have responded with record levels of capital expenditure, driving a strong upcycle in WFE spending. The AI infrastructure build-out is particularly supportive, as hyperscalers require not only more chips, but increasingly complex and advanced architectures, materially increasing equipment intensity across the manufacturing process. As a result, these companies have been printing strong quarterly earnings reports. Lam, which specialises in etch and deposition, has been supported by accelerating DRAM and high-bandwidth memory demand, resilient China revenues, and faster-than-expected
3 hours ago
Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in the Information Technology sector, while its overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) as a new holding. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a leading semiconductor company that designs and manufactures AI accelerators, microprocessors, and graphics processing units. On August 21, 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) closed at $473.25 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $772.57 billion. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) posted a one-month return of -4.38%, while its shares gained 189.70% over the past 52 weeks.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a fabless semiconductor company focused on high-performance and AI computing. It designs and sells a broad portfolio of AI-optimised processors and networking chips, positioning itself as a full-stack solutions provider across cloud and AI infrastructure while maintaining strong competitive positioning in PC and gaming endmarkets. AMD has notably closed the performance gap with Nvidia in recent years, driven by targeted acquisitions and sustained software investment. The Helios platform, built on AMD's acquisition of systems integrator ZT Systems, is AMD's first rack-scale system unifying graphical processing units (GPUs), computer processing units (CPUs) and Pensando networking into a frontier AI infrastructure solution, and should be a material growth driver from 2027 onwards. AMD is also structurally advantaged by a shift in data centre computational architecture. Its EPYC server CPUs offer industryleading performance-per-dollar and have taken substantial share from Intel in enterprise and cloud deployments. The rapid build-out of AI infrastructure is driving demand for high
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) as a new holding. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a leading semiconductor company that designs and manufactures AI accelerators, microprocessors, and graphics processing units. On August 21, 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) closed at $473.25 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $772.57 billion. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) posted a one-month return of -4.38%, while its shares gained 189.70% over the past 52 weeks.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a fabless semiconductor company focused on high-performance and AI computing. It designs and sells a broad portfolio of AI-optimised processors and networking chips, positioning itself as a full-stack solutions provider across cloud and AI infrastructure while maintaining strong competitive positioning in PC and gaming endmarkets. AMD has notably closed the performance gap with Nvidia in recent years, driven by targeted acquisitions and sustained software investment. The Helios platform, built on AMD's acquisition of systems integrator ZT Systems, is AMD's first rack-scale system unifying graphical processing units (GPUs), computer processing units (CPUs) and Pensando networking into a frontier AI infrastructure solution, and should be a material growth driver from 2027 onwards. AMD is also structurally advantaged by a shift in data centre computational architecture. Its EPYC server CPUs offer industryleading performance-per-dollar and have taken substantial share from Intel in enterprise and cloud deployments. The rapid build-out of AI infrastructure is driving demand for high
3 hours ago
Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in the Information Technology sector, while its overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU). Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) provides financial management, payments and capital, compliance, and marketing products and services. On August 21, 2026, Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) closed at $367.00 per share. The one-month return of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) was 20.76%, and its shares lost -44.14% over the past 52 weeks. Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) has a market capitalization of $100.4 billion with a 52-week trading range between $252.84 - $705.08.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initially bought Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) for its market-leading position in mission-critical tax and accounting software, a deeply embedded QuickBooks platform with significant switching costs, and a strong consumer brand in TurboTax. QuickBooks' c.80% market share, high customer retention and accountant-led distribution created a durable competitive advantage, while Intuit's expanding ecosystem across payments, payroll, lending, Mailchimp, and tax services provided a clear runway for long-term growth and further monetisation. Toward the end of 2025 and in early 2026, markets became increasingly concerned with the 'Saaspocalypse', the implications of AI disruption of the software sector, causing sentiment on the stock to sour. While Intuit continued to deliver resilient results overall, its most recent earnings print changed the thesis for us. Revenue and earnings were modestly ahead of consensus, but the quarter was overshadowed by disappointing TurboTax performance, where revenue growth of 7% fell short of expectations (c.8%) and paid DIY returns declined sharply, particularly among price-sensitive, lower-income filers. This reignited concerns that Intuit's pricing power
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU). Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) provides financial management, payments and capital, compliance, and marketing products and services. On August 21, 2026, Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) closed at $367.00 per share. The one-month return of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) was 20.76%, and its shares lost -44.14% over the past 52 weeks. Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) has a market capitalization of $100.4 billion with a 52-week trading range between $252.84 - $705.08.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initially bought Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) for its market-leading position in mission-critical tax and accounting software, a deeply embedded QuickBooks platform with significant switching costs, and a strong consumer brand in TurboTax. QuickBooks' c.80% market share, high customer retention and accountant-led distribution created a durable competitive advantage, while Intuit's expanding ecosystem across payments, payroll, lending, Mailchimp, and tax services provided a clear runway for long-term growth and further monetisation. Toward the end of 2025 and in early 2026, markets became increasingly concerned with the 'Saaspocalypse', the implications of AI disruption of the software sector, causing sentiment on the stock to sour. While Intuit continued to deliver resilient results overall, its most recent earnings print changed the thesis for us. Revenue and earnings were modestly ahead of consensus, but the quarter was overshadowed by disappointing TurboTax performance, where revenue growth of 7% fell short of expectations (c.8%) and paid DIY returns declined sharply, particularly among price-sensitive, lower-income filers. This reignited concerns that Intuit's pricing power
3 hours ago
Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in the Information Technology sector, while its overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE). Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) a leading technology company, was sold during the quarter. On August 21, 2026, Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) closed at $275.30 per share. One-month return of Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) was 15.79% and its shares lost 24.20% over the past 52 weeks. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) has a market capitalization of $109.43 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initially bought Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) for its high-quality fundamentals: a subscription-based model that generated over 96% of revenue, profit margins approaching 30%, and a deep distribution network supported by strong brand equity. We believed these attributes would provide a durable competitive edge and saw potential for Adobe to expand into historically underpenetrated segments such as non-traditional enterprise users and individual creators to enable deeper monetisation. However, the shares have struggled recently due to the rapidly changing and increasingly competitive landscape in the creative design and data ***** ytics markets. Initially, Adobe was seen as a beneficiary of the AI boom as its flagship tool Firefly quickly gained momentum, generated over 16 billion creative outputs and set adoption records. Despite this early promise, the picture has since been muddied by a disconnect between upbeat management commentary and the lack of a growth inflection that would be expected to follow." (Click here to read the full text)
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In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE). Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) a leading technology company, was sold during the quarter. On August 21, 2026, Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) closed at $275.30 per share. One-month return of Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) was 15.79% and its shares lost 24.20% over the past 52 weeks. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) has a market capitalization of $109.43 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initially bought Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) for its high-quality fundamentals: a subscription-based model that generated over 96% of revenue, profit margins approaching 30%, and a deep distribution network supported by strong brand equity. We believed these attributes would provide a durable competitive edge and saw potential for Adobe to expand into historically underpenetrated segments such as non-traditional enterprise users and individual creators to enable deeper monetisation. However, the shares have struggled recently due to the rapidly changing and increasingly competitive landscape in the creative design and data ***** ytics markets. Initially, Adobe was seen as a beneficiary of the AI boom as its flagship tool Firefly quickly gained momentum, generated over 16 billion creative outputs and set adoption records. Despite this early promise, the picture has since been muddied by a disconnect between upbeat management commentary and the lack of a growth inflection that would be expected to follow." (Click here to read the full text)
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Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in the Information Technology sector, while its overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) as a new holding. Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) operates as a technology company that serves capital markets and other industries. On August 21, 2026, Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) closed at $98.22 per share. One-month return of Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) was 4.56% and its shares gained 4.13% over the past 52 weeks. Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) has a market capitalization of $54.9 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) is best understood not as a traditional exchange but as a global technology, data, and ****** ytics company that happens to own a major stock exchange, a positioning it has deliberately built since its 2017 strategic pivot away from transaction-driven revenue towards higher-growth, higher-margin software and ****** ytics. Nasdaq's business is diversified across three segments. Through its Financial Technology segment, the firm is strategically positioned to benefit from a structural rise in compliance and transparency requirements as regulators demand more granular and frequent reporting from banks globally. This segment also houses Calypso, a trading and risk-management platform whose demand is underpinned by the growing complexity of trading, collateral, and risk requirements at large financial institutions. The Capital Access Platforms segment includes listing fees, market data subscriptions and index licensing on products such as the Nasdaq-100. Lastly, its exchange business, although originally the direct driver of the business, has become more of an enabler for other business segments, as trading activity generates proprietary pricing data that the company repackages and monetises, while providing the f
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) as a new holding. Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) operates as a technology company that serves capital markets and other industries. On August 21, 2026, Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) closed at $98.22 per share. One-month return of Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) was 4.56% and its shares gained 4.13% over the past 52 weeks. Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) has a market capitalization of $54.9 billion.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) is best understood not as a traditional exchange but as a global technology, data, and ****** ytics company that happens to own a major stock exchange, a positioning it has deliberately built since its 2017 strategic pivot away from transaction-driven revenue towards higher-growth, higher-margin software and ****** ytics. Nasdaq's business is diversified across three segments. Through its Financial Technology segment, the firm is strategically positioned to benefit from a structural rise in compliance and transparency requirements as regulators demand more granular and frequent reporting from banks globally. This segment also houses Calypso, a trading and risk-management platform whose demand is underpinned by the growing complexity of trading, collateral, and risk requirements at large financial institutions. The Capital Access Platforms segment includes listing fees, market data subscriptions and index licensing on products such as the Nasdaq-100. Lastly, its exchange business, although originally the direct driver of the business, has become more of an enabler for other business segments, as trading activity generates proprietary pricing data that the company repackages and monetises, while providing the f
4 hours ago
Guinness Global Innovators, an investment management company, recently released its Q2 2026 quarterly investor update for its "Guinness Global Innovators Fund". You can download the letter here. The Guinness Global Innovators Fund focuses on investing in global companies that benefit from innovation in technology, communication, globalization, and management strategies. In the second quarter of 2026, the Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in GBP, compared with 13.0% for the MSCI World Index and 13.1% for the IA Global sector average. Easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped reverse much of the caution seen earlier in the year, with investors rotating back toward growth stocks and AI infrastructure beneficiaries. The Fund benefited from its overweight position in Information Technology sector, while overweight position in Communication Services detracted. Avoiding weaker Utilities, Materials, and Energy also supported relative performance. The letter examines the five distinct market phases that shaped the first half, changing Federal Reserve policy expectations, surging hyperscaler and semiconductor capital expenditure, and record capital raising across the AI ecosystem. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) noting it was one of the weaker performers during the quarter. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a leading subscription-based streaming entertainment platform. On August 21, 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) closed at $79.59 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $331.41 billion. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) posted a one‑month return of 13.05%, while its shares lost 34.66% over the past 52 weeks.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), the streaming giant, was one of the Fund's weaker performers over the quarter, following a harsh share price reaction to its last quarterly print. Shares sold off despite strong organic growth driven by strong membership numbers, higher pricing, and increased advertising revenue. There was also a boost to earnings per share from the termination fee related to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros, as Netflix had previously been in talks to acquire the latter's studio and streaming ******* ets. However, the market was disappointed by Netflix choosing to maintain guidance for 2026 despite the positive momentum seen in the first quarter. This was taken as a potential indicator of growth deceleration in future quarters, with some questioning whether Netflix can sustain pricing power given the increases it has already pushed through the subscriber base. The company also announced the departure of its Co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings to focus on philanthropic and
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) noting it was one of the weaker performers during the quarter. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a leading subscription-based streaming entertainment platform. On August 21, 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) closed at $79.59 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $331.41 billion. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) posted a one‑month return of 13.05%, while its shares lost 34.66% over the past 52 weeks.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), the streaming giant, was one of the Fund's weaker performers over the quarter, following a harsh share price reaction to its last quarterly print. Shares sold off despite strong organic growth driven by strong membership numbers, higher pricing, and increased advertising revenue. There was also a boost to earnings per share from the termination fee related to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros, as Netflix had previously been in talks to acquire the latter's studio and streaming ******* ets. However, the market was disappointed by Netflix choosing to maintain guidance for 2026 despite the positive momentum seen in the first quarter. This was taken as a potential indicator of growth deceleration in future quarters, with some questioning whether Netflix can sustain pricing power given the increases it has already pushed through the subscriber base. The company also announced the departure of its Co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings to focus on philanthropic and
4 hours ago
50 Cent is known as a shrewd businessman, and he recently made it clear that marriage is a financial risk he refuses to take.
The hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has openly discussed his aversion to marriage for years. He recently doubled down on his stance, stating that the most successful businessmen he knows have built massive fortunes, only to watch their wealth get destroyed by a bad relationship. For 50 Cent, avoiding marriage is not just a personal preference; it is a calculated financial strategy.
His blunt comments have ignited a massive debate online, with some men praising his financial discipline while others accuse him of promoting a lonely, cynical lifestyle.
The rapper argues that marriage is the biggest investment of time and energy a person can make, and it rarely pays off.
During a recent appearance on Apple Music's Rap Life Review, 50 Cent shared his unfiltered thoughts on tying the knot. He bluntly referred to marriage as a "bad contract," arguing that it is the only legal agreement you have to constantly renegotiate just to keep things positive.
#jackson #life
The hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has openly discussed his aversion to marriage for years. He recently doubled down on his stance, stating that the most successful businessmen he knows have built massive fortunes, only to watch their wealth get destroyed by a bad relationship. For 50 Cent, avoiding marriage is not just a personal preference; it is a calculated financial strategy.
His blunt comments have ignited a massive debate online, with some men praising his financial discipline while others accuse him of promoting a lonely, cynical lifestyle.
The rapper argues that marriage is the biggest investment of time and energy a person can make, and it rarely pays off.
During a recent appearance on Apple Music's Rap Life Review, 50 Cent shared his unfiltered thoughts on tying the knot. He bluntly referred to marriage as a "bad contract," arguing that it is the only legal agreement you have to constantly renegotiate just to keep things positive.
#jackson #life
1 day ago
Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix has been red-flagged after one lap following an enormous accident for home hero Max Verstappen.
At the end of lap 1 on a damp circuit, Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull as he tagged the white line on the inside of Zandvoort's final turn - the banked, flat out Luyendyk corner leading onto the main straight.
Verstappen veered head on into the outside wall, before his car crossed the track and came to a stand still on the inside.
The Dutchman soon reported he was "OK" and apologised to his team for ending his race early.
Verstappen was fortunate not to be collected by any other cars, with Alpine's Pierre Gasly taking avoiding action, while in the background Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto also narrowly avoiding a huge accident after spinning in front of his team-mate Nico hulkenberg.
#avoiding #formula #bull
At the end of lap 1 on a damp circuit, Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull as he tagged the white line on the inside of Zandvoort's final turn - the banked, flat out Luyendyk corner leading onto the main straight.
Verstappen veered head on into the outside wall, before his car crossed the track and came to a stand still on the inside.
The Dutchman soon reported he was "OK" and apologised to his team for ending his race early.
Verstappen was fortunate not to be collected by any other cars, with Alpine's Pierre Gasly taking avoiding action, while in the background Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto also narrowly avoiding a huge accident after spinning in front of his team-mate Nico hulkenberg.
#avoiding #formula #bull
2 days ago
Former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has announced his retirement.
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The former Browns star posted the announcement on social media on Friday.
"Today's the day I've been avoiding for a while. Twelve-year-old me could never imagine this day, and 30-year-old me is wondering where all the time has gone," he said. "I've known for some time now, but I'm finally ready to share that I'm done playing football."
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The former Browns star posted the announcement on social media on Friday.
"Today's the day I've been avoiding for a while. Twelve-year-old me could never imagine this day, and 30-year-old me is wondering where all the time has gone," he said. "I've known for some time now, but I'm finally ready to share that I'm done playing football."
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2 days ago
Anna Faris has found herself having conversations with her teenage son that are far removed from the world she grew up in, and instead of avoiding the differences, she is choosing to talk them through.
During an August 20 appearance on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast, Faris opened up about 14-year-old Jack, her son with ex-husband Chris Pratt. Faris said she did not grow up religious, while Jack has become deeply interested in Christianity and has even asked his mother to accept Jesus Christ as her savior.
The discussion eventually moved beyond faith and into politics, with Faris describing conversations about issues such as abortion and conservative viewpoints. She said she does not simply tell Jack that he is wrong; instead, she asks questions designed to make him think about why he believes what he believes.
What makes the story stand out is that Faris is not describing a rebellious teenager or a family falling apart, she is describing a mother and son learning how to disagree without shutting each other out.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Faris revealed that Jack has actually tried to persuade her to become Christian.
#Chelsea #believes
During an August 20 appearance on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast, Faris opened up about 14-year-old Jack, her son with ex-husband Chris Pratt. Faris said she did not grow up religious, while Jack has become deeply interested in Christianity and has even asked his mother to accept Jesus Christ as her savior.
The discussion eventually moved beyond faith and into politics, with Faris describing conversations about issues such as abortion and conservative viewpoints. She said she does not simply tell Jack that he is wrong; instead, she asks questions designed to make him think about why he believes what he believes.
What makes the story stand out is that Faris is not describing a rebellious teenager or a family falling apart, she is describing a mother and son learning how to disagree without shutting each other out.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Faris revealed that Jack has actually tried to persuade her to become Christian.
#Chelsea #believes
2 days ago
Miranda Kerr has addressed the backlash she faced over her disciplined diet and wellness routine. The supermodel took to Instagram on August 21 to open up about her daily lifestyle that had been labelled as "unhinged habits".
"Some of my 'unhinged' habits are actually just the routines that make me feel my best. For me, that looks like avoiding foods that cause inflammation in my body, prioritizing sleep, and being really intentional about the little choices I make every day. I start each morning with noni juice (even though I'll be the first to admit it doesn't taste very good), I cut out alcohol and I'm usually in bed before 9pm," she penned in the caption. "Wellness looks different for everyone, so be sure to listen to your body and stay consistent with what makes you feel good."
Miranda shared a post that broke down the non-negotiable wellness practices she follows to ensure she feels her best. "Eating a gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free diet to reduce inflammation," read the first slide in the carousel. Other practices included being in bed by 9pm and up at 5am, starting everyday with a shot of noni juice, never falling asleep in makeup, eating dinner with her kids at 5pm, avoiding alcohol, and using certified organic skincare from her brand KORA Organics.
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The criticism came after Miranda appeared on Kristin Cavallari's Let's be Honest podcast, where she explained that she changed her diet when she was diagnosed with proctitis, a form of irritable bowel syndrome, during her pregnancy with her second son six years ago.
#miranda #free #kerr #eating
"Some of my 'unhinged' habits are actually just the routines that make me feel my best. For me, that looks like avoiding foods that cause inflammation in my body, prioritizing sleep, and being really intentional about the little choices I make every day. I start each morning with noni juice (even though I'll be the first to admit it doesn't taste very good), I cut out alcohol and I'm usually in bed before 9pm," she penned in the caption. "Wellness looks different for everyone, so be sure to listen to your body and stay consistent with what makes you feel good."
Miranda shared a post that broke down the non-negotiable wellness practices she follows to ensure she feels her best. "Eating a gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free diet to reduce inflammation," read the first slide in the carousel. Other practices included being in bed by 9pm and up at 5am, starting everyday with a shot of noni juice, never falling asleep in makeup, eating dinner with her kids at 5pm, avoiding alcohol, and using certified organic skincare from her brand KORA Organics.
Miranda Kerr is a former Victoria's Secret model (@ WireImage)
The criticism came after Miranda appeared on Kristin Cavallari's Let's be Honest podcast, where she explained that she changed her diet when she was diagnosed with proctitis, a form of irritable bowel syndrome, during her pregnancy with her second son six years ago.
#miranda #free #kerr #eating
2 days ago
Alaia Baldwin Aronow entered a pre-trial diversion program after being charged with ****** ault and trespassing at a Georgia bar
The charges stem from a February 2024 altercation where Aronow allegedly became combative with staff at Club Elan in Savannah, Ga.
Georgia's diversion program aims to reform offenders through classes and fines instead of traditional prosecution
Hailey Bieber's sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow is avoiding jail time for charges in connection with an altercation at a bar in 2024 where she threw a tampon at a bartender.
Aronow, 33, has entered a pre-trial diversion program, according to court records reviewed by PEOPLE. She is next scheduled for an arraignment on Aug. 25, and is required to attend classes and potentially pay fines in connection with her charges of simple ****** ault, simple battery, battery, and criminal trespassing.
#aronow #alaia #baldwin #trial
The charges stem from a February 2024 altercation where Aronow allegedly became combative with staff at Club Elan in Savannah, Ga.
Georgia's diversion program aims to reform offenders through classes and fines instead of traditional prosecution
Hailey Bieber's sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow is avoiding jail time for charges in connection with an altercation at a bar in 2024 where she threw a tampon at a bartender.
Aronow, 33, has entered a pre-trial diversion program, according to court records reviewed by PEOPLE. She is next scheduled for an arraignment on Aug. 25, and is required to attend classes and potentially pay fines in connection with her charges of simple ****** ault, simple battery, battery, and criminal trespassing.
#aronow #alaia #baldwin #trial
2 days ago
The Indiana Fever could be shorthanded against the New York Liberty on Saturday as Aliyah Boston has joined Caitlin Clark on the injury report. Clark has been on the injury report since the first week of the 2026 WNBA season because of a lingering back issue. She has been listed as probable before nearly every game.
Boston has made occasional appearances while managing a right lower leg injury. She returned to the injury list on Friday, listed as questionable. With the Fever playing for the second time in less than 48 hours on Saturday and then visiting Chicago for a back-to-back on Sunday, it seems the All-Star center may not suit up for the Fever in New York.
After the latest injury update, Fever fans went into panic mode about their chances of avoiding a second consecutive loss after Thursday's 91-85 defeat to the Wings in Dallas.
"Obvious belt loading," one fan said.
More reactions followed.
#fever #clark #listed
Boston has made occasional appearances while managing a right lower leg injury. She returned to the injury list on Friday, listed as questionable. With the Fever playing for the second time in less than 48 hours on Saturday and then visiting Chicago for a back-to-back on Sunday, it seems the All-Star center may not suit up for the Fever in New York.
After the latest injury update, Fever fans went into panic mode about their chances of avoiding a second consecutive loss after Thursday's 91-85 defeat to the Wings in Dallas.
"Obvious belt loading," one fan said.
More reactions followed.
#fever #clark #listed
4 days ago
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The U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday it will more than double the size of its debt buybacks, and yields dropped as someone had finally answered the phone.
Scott Bessent and his team are aiming at the far end of the curve, the 10-to-20 and 20-to-30 year bond investors who have been avoiding Treasuries like gas station sushi since late June. Starting September 9, Bessent and Co. will double how much of that stuff it's willing to buy back, from $2 billion up to at least $4 billion. Traders responded just like 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. hoped they would, with the 10-year yield falling 6 basis points to 4.647%, the 30-year dropping 9 to 5.196%, a level that 24 hours earlier was the highest since 2007. Stock futures cheered from the sidelines.
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The U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday it will more than double the size of its debt buybacks, and yields dropped as someone had finally answered the phone.
Scott Bessent and his team are aiming at the far end of the curve, the 10-to-20 and 20-to-30 year bond investors who have been avoiding Treasuries like gas station sushi since late June. Starting September 9, Bessent and Co. will double how much of that stuff it's willing to buy back, from $2 billion up to at least $4 billion. Traders responded just like 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. hoped they would, with the 10-year yield falling 6 basis points to 4.647%, the 30-year dropping 9 to 5.196%, a level that 24 hours earlier was the highest since 2007. Stock futures cheered from the sidelines.
But here is the plainer version of what the Treasury just did: ***** ody wanted to buy the long bond, so the government is going to buy more of it itself, becoming the customer the market declined to be. Think of it like Bessent lending the bond market its own credit card.
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4 days ago
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The U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday it will more than double the size of its debt buybacks, and yields dropped as someone had finally answered the phone.
Scott Bessent and his team are aiming at the far end of the curve, the 10-to-20 and 20-to-30 year bond investors who have been avoiding Treasuries like gas station sushi since late June. Starting September 9, Bessent and Co. will double how much of that stuff it's willing to buy back, from $2 billion up to at least $4 billion. Traders responded just like 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. hoped they would, with the 10-year yield falling 6 basis points to 4.647%, the 30-year dropping 9 to 5.196%, a level that 24 hours earlier was the highest since 2007. Stock futures cheered from the sidelines.
But here is the plainer version of what the Treasury just did: ***** ody wanted to buy the long bond, so the government is going to buy more of it itself, becoming the customer the market declined to be. Think of it like Bessent lending the bond market its own credit card.
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The U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday it will more than double the size of its debt buybacks, and yields dropped as someone had finally answered the phone.
Scott Bessent and his team are aiming at the far end of the curve, the 10-to-20 and 20-to-30 year bond investors who have been avoiding Treasuries like gas station sushi since late June. Starting September 9, Bessent and Co. will double how much of that stuff it's willing to buy back, from $2 billion up to at least $4 billion. Traders responded just like 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. hoped they would, with the 10-year yield falling 6 basis points to 4.647%, the 30-year dropping 9 to 5.196%, a level that 24 hours earlier was the highest since 2007. Stock futures cheered from the sidelines.
But here is the plainer version of what the Treasury just did: ***** ody wanted to buy the long bond, so the government is going to buy more of it itself, becoming the customer the market declined to be. Think of it like Bessent lending the bond market its own credit card.
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4 days ago
AUBURN, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 30: Shaun Shivers #8 of the Auburn Tigers knocks the helmet off Xavier McKinney #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide as he rushes for a touchdown in the second half at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. ***** /Getty Images)
Being a college football fanatic is a tough business. Watch parties, road trips, tailgating or just taking up the couch for an entire Saturday are just some of the options. From a happily married (about to be tested) man's perspective, I must navigate the better half's plans that don't include me watching television for 14 hours straight. To me it's non-negotiable.
In reality it's a non-negotiable negotiation. I often lose but I fight the good fight.
There's a major game with playoff implications every week. Conference games are must see. Being laser focused on a 2nd-and-11 from your own 23 while avoiding the side eye is an art. Master your craft fellas. To help I've identified five (for now) can't miss games that will directly impact the season. Blackout dates for doing anything else, if you will. Futures odds from various sources.
Beware the side eye.
#fight #games #shaun #shivers
Being a college football fanatic is a tough business. Watch parties, road trips, tailgating or just taking up the couch for an entire Saturday are just some of the options. From a happily married (about to be tested) man's perspective, I must navigate the better half's plans that don't include me watching television for 14 hours straight. To me it's non-negotiable.
In reality it's a non-negotiable negotiation. I often lose but I fight the good fight.
There's a major game with playoff implications every week. Conference games are must see. Being laser focused on a 2nd-and-11 from your own 23 while avoiding the side eye is an art. Master your craft fellas. To help I've identified five (for now) can't miss games that will directly impact the season. Blackout dates for doing anything else, if you will. Futures odds from various sources.
Beware the side eye.
#fight #games #shaun #shivers
4 days ago
I've talked before about the idea of a "stopper" as a pitcher in a starting rotation who can halt a losing streak by at least giving their team a chance to win. In my mind, it's a separate idea from a starting pitching ace who might be expected to have a wholly different level of pitching production. If there was ever a team in desperate need of a "stopper" performance, it would be the Diamondbacks at this point in the season. Even after a series win in Atlanta over the weekend, they have come into Boston and gotten knocked around on both sides of the ball by allowing a combined 20 runs in the first two games and scoring just five in response. We've seen over the past two years how important each win can be – especially in a National League Wild Card that is incredibly tight and also has seen the D-Backs drop back in – so avoiding a sweep was absolutely necessary. And that's to say nothing of the cloud of uncertainty hanging over Ketel Marte's status for the remainder of the season. This afternoon certainly wasn't pretty, but the team did manage to accomplish the mission.
While Brandon Pfaadt may not necessarily pop off the page as a "stopper," he has been one of the reasons for the team's surge over the past month or so. He's pitched to an absurd 1.22 ERA (2.56 FIP) over his last seven starts going back to July 10th – which coincides nearly exactly with the last time the team was .500 or worse. One of the keys to that success: Pfaadt hadn't allowed a home run since his first start back from Reno, a stretch of 49.1 IP. So naturally, he allowed three home runs on the day – a pair of solo shots and a three-run shot that ended his start. The first of those solo shots from Nick Sogard in fact came on the very first pitch of the game – a 93 MPH center-center fastball that Sogard launched for his very first career homer. He nearly repeated the feat when Jarren Duran launched the first pitch he saw of the third inning into the stands, but this one was an elevated fastball instead of center cut. And finally, Pfaadt was victimized by the seemingly unstoppable Mickey Gaspar who homered for the third straight game, although this roundtripper was a three-run instead of a solo shot that tied the game and ended Pfaadt's night.
Even as Pfaadt was being pecked to death by solo home runs, the Arizona offense looked pretty ineffectual the first time through the lineup with three hits and a walk. Their best scoring opportunity in the third was snuffed out when Jose Fernandez elected to try and score on a slow bouncer to third base and was easily tagged out. Thankfully, they rebounded to rally in the fifth and sixth innings to take the lead. In the former, they had consecutive doubles from Fernandez and Ryan Waldschmidt as well as a huge two-run double from Gabriel Moreno that bounced off the Green Monster and plated both Waldschmidt and Corbin Carroll. Then in the sixth, Torey Lovullo decided to pinch hit Lars Nootbaar for Jordan Lawlar (who is clearly still gett
While Brandon Pfaadt may not necessarily pop off the page as a "stopper," he has been one of the reasons for the team's surge over the past month or so. He's pitched to an absurd 1.22 ERA (2.56 FIP) over his last seven starts going back to July 10th – which coincides nearly exactly with the last time the team was .500 or worse. One of the keys to that success: Pfaadt hadn't allowed a home run since his first start back from Reno, a stretch of 49.1 IP. So naturally, he allowed three home runs on the day – a pair of solo shots and a three-run shot that ended his start. The first of those solo shots from Nick Sogard in fact came on the very first pitch of the game – a 93 MPH center-center fastball that Sogard launched for his very first career homer. He nearly repeated the feat when Jarren Duran launched the first pitch he saw of the third inning into the stands, but this one was an elevated fastball instead of center cut. And finally, Pfaadt was victimized by the seemingly unstoppable Mickey Gaspar who homered for the third straight game, although this roundtripper was a three-run instead of a solo shot that tied the game and ended Pfaadt's night.
Even as Pfaadt was being pecked to death by solo home runs, the Arizona offense looked pretty ineffectual the first time through the lineup with three hits and a walk. Their best scoring opportunity in the third was snuffed out when Jose Fernandez elected to try and score on a slow bouncer to third base and was easily tagged out. Thankfully, they rebounded to rally in the fifth and sixth innings to take the lead. In the former, they had consecutive doubles from Fernandez and Ryan Waldschmidt as well as a huge two-run double from Gabriel Moreno that bounced off the Green Monster and plated both Waldschmidt and Corbin Carroll. Then in the sixth, Torey Lovullo decided to pinch hit Lars Nootbaar for Jordan Lawlar (who is clearly still gett
6 days ago
Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin are back talking WRs. The two settle their biggest WR draft debates by using Harmon's Reception Perception and Garvin's Trinity data to determine the WRs we should be targeting and avoiding in rounds 4-6. The two do a deep dive on WRs17-30 in current Yahoo ADP and figure out who could 'make or break' your fantasy teams this year.
(7:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Keenan Allen signs with Colts
(17:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Najee Harris signs with Giants
(22:50) - Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle
(29:30) - Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka
(35:00) - Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan
#perception
(7:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Keenan Allen signs with Colts
(17:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Najee Harris signs with Giants
(22:50) - Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle
(29:30) - Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka
(35:00) - Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan
#perception
6 days ago
It's usually not a great time when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to Coors Field, and Monday night was no different as the Dodgers powered their way to an 11-5 victory. Still, the Rockies will look to shake off the loss and try to get something going in the second game of the series to even things up.
Ryan Feltner (5-6, 5.59 ERA) will take the hill for the Rockies for his 19th start of the year. August has been a better month for Feltner this season as he has worked at least five innings in his three starts and mitigated damage for the most part. In his last outing in Arizona, he allowed just two runs on seven hits over five innings of work and enjoyed plenty of run support.
He still hasn't been as crisp over the last month, allowing three or more walks in four of his last five outings. He has also given up a lot of hits, particularly the home run ball, something that is always a worry against the Dodgers. Feltner faced the Dodgers one other time this season, when he allowed just two earned runs on five hits over 5.2 innings at Coors Field. The Rockies would certainly take another start like that.
Meanwhile, Eric Lauer (7-6, 4.67 ERA) continues to be a new man since joining the Dodgers this season. Over 11 appearances since leaving the Toronto Blue Jays, where he had a 6.69 ERA, Lauer has gone 6-1 with a 3.48 ERA over 61 innings. He isn't always lights out, but he can regularly go six innings and allow three runs or less on a fairly economical pitch count.
He last faced the Rockies in Los Angeles at the start of July, allowing three runs on six hits over six innings of work. Lauer is a crafty lefty, something the Rockies have struggled with all season, so they will have to exercise better judgment against him. They have been drawing more walks lately, something that will need to continue, and avoiding strikeouts. Lauer's last outing came against the Kansas City Royals, in which he allowed just two runs on four hits over 6.1 innings of work with six strikeouts.
#innings #Dodgers #Rockies #feltner
Ryan Feltner (5-6, 5.59 ERA) will take the hill for the Rockies for his 19th start of the year. August has been a better month for Feltner this season as he has worked at least five innings in his three starts and mitigated damage for the most part. In his last outing in Arizona, he allowed just two runs on seven hits over five innings of work and enjoyed plenty of run support.
He still hasn't been as crisp over the last month, allowing three or more walks in four of his last five outings. He has also given up a lot of hits, particularly the home run ball, something that is always a worry against the Dodgers. Feltner faced the Dodgers one other time this season, when he allowed just two earned runs on five hits over 5.2 innings at Coors Field. The Rockies would certainly take another start like that.
Meanwhile, Eric Lauer (7-6, 4.67 ERA) continues to be a new man since joining the Dodgers this season. Over 11 appearances since leaving the Toronto Blue Jays, where he had a 6.69 ERA, Lauer has gone 6-1 with a 3.48 ERA over 61 innings. He isn't always lights out, but he can regularly go six innings and allow three runs or less on a fairly economical pitch count.
He last faced the Rockies in Los Angeles at the start of July, allowing three runs on six hits over six innings of work. Lauer is a crafty lefty, something the Rockies have struggled with all season, so they will have to exercise better judgment against him. They have been drawing more walks lately, something that will need to continue, and avoiding strikeouts. Lauer's last outing came against the Kansas City Royals, in which he allowed just two runs on four hits over 6.1 innings of work with six strikeouts.
#innings #Dodgers #Rockies #feltner
6 days ago
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have one rule for keeping problems from following them into the next day: settle them before going to sleep. Four years into their marriage, the Blink-182 drummer says making sure they end the night connected—even when the disagreement is small—has become an important part of how they navigate their relationship.
"We try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other," Barker told People. That doesn't mean every disagreement is a major one. Barker used something as ordinary as a missed lunch plan or unanswered text as an example, saying the goal is simply to acknowledge what happened instead of allowing irritation to linger.
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"Even if it's just as simple as, like, 'Oh babe, I take accountability. I'm sorry. I didn't see your text right away,'" Barker explained. "Just resolving anything so you don't go to bed not feeling connected is really important."
The 50-year-old added that giving each other ****** e when necessary also matters, making the approach less about avoiding conflict than addressing it before resentment builds.
#barker #making #connected
"We try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other," Barker told People. That doesn't mean every disagreement is a major one. Barker used something as ordinary as a missed lunch plan or unanswered text as an example, saying the goal is simply to acknowledge what happened instead of allowing irritation to linger.
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"Even if it's just as simple as, like, 'Oh babe, I take accountability. I'm sorry. I didn't see your text right away,'" Barker explained. "Just resolving anything so you don't go to bed not feeling connected is really important."
The 50-year-old added that giving each other ****** e when necessary also matters, making the approach less about avoiding conflict than addressing it before resentment builds.
#barker #making #connected
7 days ago
Madison Keys has run into a recurring problem involving close friend Jessica Pegula while competing at the Cincinnati Open. After winning her opening match at the WTA 1000 event, Keys humorously revealed how she has been dealing with being mistaken for her fellow American at the venue, days after experiencing a similar mix-up in Toronto.
After suffering a third-round exit at the Canadian Open, Keys kicked off her campaign for her second Cincinnati Open ******* le with a comeback win over Daria Snigur in the second round. The American responded strongly after losing the opening set and ultimately secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round.
Appearing on Tennis Channel after her win, Keys revealed that she was constantly mistaken for Pegula around the tournament grounds. She humorously shed light on her preemptive method of avoiding the mix-up.
"It's gotten to the point where as I'm walking by, I just start yelling, 'I'm not Jess.' It's that bad. It happens all of the time. Like I get called Jess more than I get called myself," Keys said.
Keys' remarks follow on the heels of a hilarious mishap at the Canadian Open, when she arrived at a press conference only to find Pegula's name on the nameplate in front of her. The 31-year-old took the blunder in stride, joking about how often she is mistaken for her close friend and podcast co-host.
#open #mistaken #close
After suffering a third-round exit at the Canadian Open, Keys kicked off her campaign for her second Cincinnati Open ******* le with a comeback win over Daria Snigur in the second round. The American responded strongly after losing the opening set and ultimately secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round.
Appearing on Tennis Channel after her win, Keys revealed that she was constantly mistaken for Pegula around the tournament grounds. She humorously shed light on her preemptive method of avoiding the mix-up.
"It's gotten to the point where as I'm walking by, I just start yelling, 'I'm not Jess.' It's that bad. It happens all of the time. Like I get called Jess more than I get called myself," Keys said.
Keys' remarks follow on the heels of a hilarious mishap at the Canadian Open, when she arrived at a press conference only to find Pegula's name on the nameplate in front of her. The 31-year-old took the blunder in stride, joking about how often she is mistaken for her close friend and podcast co-host.
#open #mistaken #close
8 days ago
MANILA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected on Saturday China's accusation that he has "consistently attacked and smeared" Beijing, branding the remarks as a "classic squid tactic" aimed at avoiding the issues at hand.
Teodoro was responding to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, who on Friday said Teodoro had previously led efforts by Philippine authorities to apprehend Chinese citizens who, Beijing said, were legally working in the Philippines.
"This individual has consistently attacked and smeared China," Guo told reporters, referring to Teodoro. "What he is damaging is not only China-Philippines bilateral relations, but also the interests of the Philippine state and its people."
Teodoro, in a statement, defended the May law-enforcement operation at a steel facility in Misamis Oriental that resulted in the arrest of Chinese nationals, saying it was lawful and supported by evidence gathered through court-issued search warrants.
He cited what he said were violations involving the production of substandard, radioactively tainted steel, the dumping of polluted water, and the release of toxic emissions.
#beijing #consistently
Teodoro was responding to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, who on Friday said Teodoro had previously led efforts by Philippine authorities to apprehend Chinese citizens who, Beijing said, were legally working in the Philippines.
"This individual has consistently attacked and smeared China," Guo told reporters, referring to Teodoro. "What he is damaging is not only China-Philippines bilateral relations, but also the interests of the Philippine state and its people."
Teodoro, in a statement, defended the May law-enforcement operation at a steel facility in Misamis Oriental that resulted in the arrest of Chinese nationals, saying it was lawful and supported by evidence gathered through court-issued search warrants.
He cited what he said were violations involving the production of substandard, radioactively tainted steel, the dumping of polluted water, and the release of toxic emissions.
#beijing #consistently
8 days ago
Ty Simpson made his debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, and it couldn't have gone any better for the first-round pick. Simpson was surgical, going 21-for-25 with 190 yards and two touchdowns. Simpson did not commit a turnover, adding to his solid day in the Rams' 20-12 win over the Chiefs.
Head coach Sean McVay couldn't be happier with the performance of his next QB1, diving into Simpson's performance during his post-game presser.
"He took what the defense gave him," said McVay. "You know, I thought he read the plays out, read with his feet. I thought he did a really good job overall, and I thought even on some of the keepers where maybe the primary isn't there, he attacks with the ball up. Even on the first one that he had, where he ends up finding Max Klare on kind of the late-down flat, but hit a couple low crossing routes and I thought he kept the ball in play."
Avoiding turnovers and getting the ball to his pass-catchers was important in McVay's mind, so he was pleased with the job Simpson did.
"That's the biggest thing, is keeping the ball in play," he said. "There was one situation that we'll have a great learning opp on a third down where they kind of played a man coverage. We ended up throwing it to the flat to Max Klare. I've got to see, I think the pocket might have allowed him to be able to progress, but otherwise it was a really good day for him. He just felt like he was in good command, and it was cool to see a good smile on his face."
#simpson #klare #couldn 't
Head coach Sean McVay couldn't be happier with the performance of his next QB1, diving into Simpson's performance during his post-game presser.
"He took what the defense gave him," said McVay. "You know, I thought he read the plays out, read with his feet. I thought he did a really good job overall, and I thought even on some of the keepers where maybe the primary isn't there, he attacks with the ball up. Even on the first one that he had, where he ends up finding Max Klare on kind of the late-down flat, but hit a couple low crossing routes and I thought he kept the ball in play."
Avoiding turnovers and getting the ball to his pass-catchers was important in McVay's mind, so he was pleased with the job Simpson did.
"That's the biggest thing, is keeping the ball in play," he said. "There was one situation that we'll have a great learning opp on a third down where they kind of played a man coverage. We ended up throwing it to the flat to Max Klare. I've got to see, I think the pocket might have allowed him to be able to progress, but otherwise it was a really good day for him. He just felt like he was in good command, and it was cool to see a good smile on his face."
#simpson #klare #couldn 't
9 days ago
Texas A&M's 2026 schedule, like all 16 SEC programs, will now include nine conference games for the first time this season, likely resulting in more 9-3 and 8-4 finishes and creating more issues for the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. However, several teams will rise to the occasion late in the year, while the Aggies face a brutal second-half schedule that will define their season.
Entering his third season at the helm, coach Mike Elko made significant strides in Year 2 after leading the Aggies to the CFP for the first time in program history, while quarterback Marcel Reed, in his first full starting season, threw for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, coupled with over 500 yards and six scores.
Returning 65% of the 2025 roster, paired with 17 transfer portal additions and the 2026 signing class, Texas A&M's 2026 roster is built to withstand the nine-game schedule while avoiding the injury up so far through eight preseason practices. Later in the year, the Aggies will host Tennessee before facing Oklahoma in Norman, who will reportedly be without one of their top defenders.
On Saturday, it was confirmed that star safety Edrees Farooq, who finished tied for third on the team with 76 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass deflections, suffered a knee injury, specifically a torn torn Patellar Tendon that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.
This is a significant blow to the Volunteers' secondary, especially for a defense that was looking to take another step this fall.
#schedule #nine #time #Third
Entering his third season at the helm, coach Mike Elko made significant strides in Year 2 after leading the Aggies to the CFP for the first time in program history, while quarterback Marcel Reed, in his first full starting season, threw for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, coupled with over 500 yards and six scores.
Returning 65% of the 2025 roster, paired with 17 transfer portal additions and the 2026 signing class, Texas A&M's 2026 roster is built to withstand the nine-game schedule while avoiding the injury up so far through eight preseason practices. Later in the year, the Aggies will host Tennessee before facing Oklahoma in Norman, who will reportedly be without one of their top defenders.
On Saturday, it was confirmed that star safety Edrees Farooq, who finished tied for third on the team with 76 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass deflections, suffered a knee injury, specifically a torn torn Patellar Tendon that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.
This is a significant blow to the Volunteers' secondary, especially for a defense that was looking to take another step this fall.
#schedule #nine #time #Third
9 days ago
We didn't know what we were getting from the Dallas Cowboys' secondary in 2026. We knew Christian Parker had intricate plans for schematic change. We knew new players were expected to compete, and rehabbing players were hoping to return. We even knew what things were supposed to look like on paper. What we didn't know is if any of it, or even some of it, was going to work out.
Parker, a first-time defensive coordinator, was more a projection than proven entity. DaRon Bland and Shevon Revel were rehabbing cornerbacks with an uncertain permanent physical status. Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke were safeties with something to prove. While Caleb Downs and Jalen Thompson were new faces with massive expectations.
With so many questions in the secondary, the entire situation had the potential to go extremely well or devastatingly horrible. Halfway through training camp, things are going pretty darn well.
At the top of the food pyramid, Parker is completely as advertised. Not only does he look like Vic Fangio 2.0 in scheme, but his knowledge and ability to educate look next level. He's instilling work ethic and accountability across the unit and his highly complicated scheme is getting digested at an impressive rate.
After avoiding the PUP list at the start of camp, DaRon Bland has looked shockingly healthy in Oxnard. He may not be on a full workload, but he appears ahead of the curve and ready to reclaim the CB1 label that's alluded him for two seasons.
#secondary
Parker, a first-time defensive coordinator, was more a projection than proven entity. DaRon Bland and Shevon Revel were rehabbing cornerbacks with an uncertain permanent physical status. Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke were safeties with something to prove. While Caleb Downs and Jalen Thompson were new faces with massive expectations.
With so many questions in the secondary, the entire situation had the potential to go extremely well or devastatingly horrible. Halfway through training camp, things are going pretty darn well.
At the top of the food pyramid, Parker is completely as advertised. Not only does he look like Vic Fangio 2.0 in scheme, but his knowledge and ability to educate look next level. He's instilling work ethic and accountability across the unit and his highly complicated scheme is getting digested at an impressive rate.
After avoiding the PUP list at the start of camp, DaRon Bland has looked shockingly healthy in Oxnard. He may not be on a full workload, but he appears ahead of the curve and ready to reclaim the CB1 label that's alluded him for two seasons.
#secondary
13 days ago
Long Cast Advisers, an independent registered investment adviser, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The firm reported strong earnings in the second quarter, with results improving 20%, bringing year-to-date returns to +19%. While performance trailed the Russell 2000 and iShares US MicroCap ETF, it remained well ahead of the iShares SmallCap EAFE (ex-N. Am) ETF. Since inception in 2015, ***** ulative returns stand at 343% (15% CAGR), reflecting the firm's strategy of concentrated, patient investments in small and micro‑cap companies. The firm remains cautious in this environment, emphasizing patience and endurance while avoiding margin and volatility. In addition, please check the firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX). Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) is a global medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells powered surgical instruments for medical device OEMs. On August 7, 2026, Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) closed at $65.56 per share. The one-month return of Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) was 7.88%, and its shares gained 72.87% over the past 52 weeks. Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) has a market capitalization of $209.32 million.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In 2Q26, Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX), PESI and MTRX were the largest contributors. The PDEX pitch offered an attempt to quantify the anticipated incremental benefits to operations if Zimmer succeeds with the mBos robot commercialization (a corrected version of the slide is below). The milestones, prices and margins are all derived from public filings and we ***** ume four effectors per system sale, as an informed estimate.
Zimmer's purchase of Monogram last year included "contingent valuation rights" (CVRs) that pay out $3.41 / share in each year from 2028 to 2030 that mBos gross revenues exceed certain hurdles. Based on these estimates, we calculated the number of systems needed to achieve those revenues, and it triangulates to a capital sale in the range of ~$1M per machine, in line with the cost of Stryker's Mako platform. Stryker sold 860 units in its first three years, so the forecast 609 units to trigger the final CVR seems achievable. And even if the timing is wrong or our estimates imprecise, as long as the direction is right - and Zimmer is putting significant resources behind the launch - once the system launches, PDEX could experience an exceptional transformation in operating cash flow that would justify a substantially higher corporate value. This is why it remains a top position."
#long #cast #investor
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX). Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) is a global medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells powered surgical instruments for medical device OEMs. On August 7, 2026, Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) closed at $65.56 per share. The one-month return of Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) was 7.88%, and its shares gained 72.87% over the past 52 weeks. Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) has a market capitalization of $209.32 million.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In 2Q26, Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX), PESI and MTRX were the largest contributors. The PDEX pitch offered an attempt to quantify the anticipated incremental benefits to operations if Zimmer succeeds with the mBos robot commercialization (a corrected version of the slide is below). The milestones, prices and margins are all derived from public filings and we ***** ume four effectors per system sale, as an informed estimate.
Zimmer's purchase of Monogram last year included "contingent valuation rights" (CVRs) that pay out $3.41 / share in each year from 2028 to 2030 that mBos gross revenues exceed certain hurdles. Based on these estimates, we calculated the number of systems needed to achieve those revenues, and it triangulates to a capital sale in the range of ~$1M per machine, in line with the cost of Stryker's Mako platform. Stryker sold 860 units in its first three years, so the forecast 609 units to trigger the final CVR seems achievable. And even if the timing is wrong or our estimates imprecise, as long as the direction is right - and Zimmer is putting significant resources behind the launch - once the system launches, PDEX could experience an exceptional transformation in operating cash flow that would justify a substantially higher corporate value. This is why it remains a top position."
#long #cast #investor
13 days ago
Long Cast Advisers, an independent registered investment adviser, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The firm reported strong earnings in the second quarter, with results improving 20%, bringing year-to-date returns to +19%. While performance trailed the Russell 2000 and iShares US MicroCap ETF, it remained well ahead of the iShares SmallCap EAFE (ex-N. Am) ETF. Since inception in 2015, **** ulative returns stand at 343% (15% CAGR), reflecting the firm's strategy of concentrated, patient investments in small and micro‑cap companies. The firm remains cautious in this environment, emphasizing patience and endurance while avoiding margin and volatility. In addition, please check the firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI). Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) is an environmental and technology know-how company. The one-month return of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) was 22.95%, and its shares gained 50.00% over the last 52 weeks. On August 07, 2026, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) stock closed at $18.08 per share, with a market capitalization of $383.36 million.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In 2Q26, PDEX, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) and MTRX were the largest contributors. Among our other large holdings, PESI recently preannounced 2Q26 earnings indicating continued weak profitability but strong backlog growth on expanding processing at Hanford. There is potential for significantly more waste volumes if a decision is made to grout (embed in concrete) up to 9M gallons of low-level tank waste by 2030. This recent GAO report illustrates how large that opportunity could be and how favorable the government is in pursuing it."
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 10 hedge fund portfolios held Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 11 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#Services #letter
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI). Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) is an environmental and technology know-how company. The one-month return of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) was 22.95%, and its shares gained 50.00% over the last 52 weeks. On August 07, 2026, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) stock closed at $18.08 per share, with a market capitalization of $383.36 million.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In 2Q26, PDEX, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) and MTRX were the largest contributors. Among our other large holdings, PESI recently preannounced 2Q26 earnings indicating continued weak profitability but strong backlog growth on expanding processing at Hanford. There is potential for significantly more waste volumes if a decision is made to grout (embed in concrete) up to 9M gallons of low-level tank waste by 2030. This recent GAO report illustrates how large that opportunity could be and how favorable the government is in pursuing it."
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 10 hedge fund portfolios held Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 11 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PESI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#Services #letter
13 days ago
Long Cast Advisers, an independent registered investment adviser, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The firm reported strong earnings in the second quarter, with results improving 20%, bringing year-to-date returns to +19%. While performance trailed the Russell 2000 and iShares US MicroCap ETF, it remained well ahead of the iShares SmallCap EAFE (ex-N. Am) ETF. Since inception in 2015, ****** ulative returns stand at 343% (15% CAGR), reflecting the firm's strategy of concentrated, patient investments in small and micro‑cap companies. The firm remains cautious in this environment, emphasizing patience and endurance while avoiding margin and volatility. In addition, please check the firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC). NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) provides ****** ytics and insights to enhance the patient and employee experience of healthcare organizations in the United States. NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) was formerly known as National Research Corporation and changed its name in April 2026. On August 7, 2026, NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) closed at $20.34 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $449.9 million and a year‑to‑date gain of 9.30%. NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) posted a one‑month return of ‑6.02%, while its shares gained 35.95% over the past 52 weeks.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"On NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC), our newest investment, I discussed the company's evolution from owner / operator to professionally led management team, and the expected benefits from putting a growth focused, incentivized and entrepreneurial executive suite behind this strong and recognizable brand, in a business with strong FCF generation and in a market where the two leading competitors just merged in a PE backed $6.5B deal.
Quantitative evidence that supports our optimism includes the recently announced largest contract in company history, leading to the highest 12-mos backlog in history. Deferred revs are also growing and this typically leads sales. Furthermore, management indicated that the second year of the aforementioned contract is materially larger than the first, which infers that in one year's time, 12-mos backlog could be even larger, and with capacity to do more. We continue to add opportunistically."
#NASDAQ #letter #investment
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC). NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) provides ****** ytics and insights to enhance the patient and employee experience of healthcare organizations in the United States. NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) was formerly known as National Research Corporation and changed its name in April 2026. On August 7, 2026, NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) closed at $20.34 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $449.9 million and a year‑to‑date gain of 9.30%. NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) posted a one‑month return of ‑6.02%, while its shares gained 35.95% over the past 52 weeks.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"On NRC Health (NASDAQ:NRC), our newest investment, I discussed the company's evolution from owner / operator to professionally led management team, and the expected benefits from putting a growth focused, incentivized and entrepreneurial executive suite behind this strong and recognizable brand, in a business with strong FCF generation and in a market where the two leading competitors just merged in a PE backed $6.5B deal.
Quantitative evidence that supports our optimism includes the recently announced largest contract in company history, leading to the highest 12-mos backlog in history. Deferred revs are also growing and this typically leads sales. Furthermore, management indicated that the second year of the aforementioned contract is materially larger than the first, which infers that in one year's time, 12-mos backlog could be even larger, and with capacity to do more. We continue to add opportunistically."
#NASDAQ #letter #investment
