1 hr. ago
Many people who claim Social Security do so because they've retired and they're ready to stop working. In some cases, however, you may want to double-dip and both work and collect benefits.
The problem is, if you try to do that before you've reached your full retirement age (FRA), your work could affect the amount of Social Security you actually get to bring home. Here's what you need to know about the rules before you start applying for jobs while getting your benefits.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The first thing to know is that work rules change after full retirement age. Post-FRA, you can work as much as you want, and you still get the full amount of your Social Security benefits.
In fact, if you are working and earn more than you did earlier in your career (on an inflation-adjusted basis), you could end up increasing your benefit.
#benefits #working
The problem is, if you try to do that before you've reached your full retirement age (FRA), your work could affect the amount of Social Security you actually get to bring home. Here's what you need to know about the rules before you start applying for jobs while getting your benefits.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The first thing to know is that work rules change after full retirement age. Post-FRA, you can work as much as you want, and you still get the full amount of your Social Security benefits.
In fact, if you are working and earn more than you did earlier in your career (on an inflation-adjusted basis), you could end up increasing your benefit.
#benefits #working
2 hours ago
When investors think about artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, the usual names that come to mind are chipmakers powering the AI boom, cloud providers building the infrastructure, and companies developing the large language models (LLMs) behind the technology. Duolingo (DUOL), the company behind the world's most popular language-learning app, is rarely part of that conversation. Yet AI could prove to be just as important to Duolingo's future as it is to the companies at the center of the AI boom. The company initially found itself caught between two competing narratives.
On one hand, investors worried that increasingly capable AI translators and conversational models could eventually make language-learning apps unnecessary. On the other, Duolingo's own push toward an "AI-first" strategy sparked backlash from users, particularly after the company began replacing human contractors with AI. But while AI has created legitimate challenges for the business, it has also become a powerful tool for expanding what Duolingo can offer. One of the clearest benefits has been course creation.
Soros Fund Management Opened a New Position in Nebius During Q2. What This Means for NBIS Stock.
Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for NVDA Stock
Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole and Other Key Things to Watch this Week
#boom #models
On one hand, investors worried that increasingly capable AI translators and conversational models could eventually make language-learning apps unnecessary. On the other, Duolingo's own push toward an "AI-first" strategy sparked backlash from users, particularly after the company began replacing human contractors with AI. But while AI has created legitimate challenges for the business, it has also become a powerful tool for expanding what Duolingo can offer. One of the clearest benefits has been course creation.
Soros Fund Management Opened a New Position in Nebius During Q2. What This Means for NBIS Stock.
Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for NVDA Stock
Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole and Other Key Things to Watch this Week
#boom #models
3 hours ago
Tempus AI (NASDAQ: TEM) stock posted massive gains this week despite valuation pressures across the broader market. The healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) specialist's share price climbed 39.5% over its close at the end of the previous week's trading. Meanwhile, the S&P 500's level declined 1.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite's level declined 2.8%.
Tempus's big gains this week stemmed from a press release published by Merck and Moderna that provided an update on a trial for their cancer vaccine. Despite the big valuation pop, Tempus stock is still down roughly 10% over the last year.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
On Wednesday, Merck and Moderna published a press release detailing Phase 3 trial data for the use of a jointly developed messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine along with Merck's Keytruda immunotherapy as a cancer treatment. The results showed that patients who took the combined treatment saw significant benefits compared to those who just took Keytruda, with the return and spread of cancer both being diminished among the cohort.
Tempus stock soared following the announcement, largely due to its pending acquisition of Personalis -- the company that developed the genomic tumor-profiling technology that was central to the development of Merck and Moderna's cancer vaccines. Tempus's deal to acquire Personalis is a binding agreement and is expected to close late this year or early in 2027.
#tempus #NASDAQ #keytruda
Tempus's big gains this week stemmed from a press release published by Merck and Moderna that provided an update on a trial for their cancer vaccine. Despite the big valuation pop, Tempus stock is still down roughly 10% over the last year.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
On Wednesday, Merck and Moderna published a press release detailing Phase 3 trial data for the use of a jointly developed messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine along with Merck's Keytruda immunotherapy as a cancer treatment. The results showed that patients who took the combined treatment saw significant benefits compared to those who just took Keytruda, with the return and spread of cancer both being diminished among the cohort.
Tempus stock soared following the announcement, largely due to its pending acquisition of Personalis -- the company that developed the genomic tumor-profiling technology that was central to the development of Merck and Moderna's cancer vaccines. Tempus's deal to acquire Personalis is a binding agreement and is expected to close late this year or early in 2027.
#tempus #NASDAQ #keytruda
5 hours ago
Qualifying for Social Security retirement requires 40 work credits earned over your career, with a maximum of 4 credits per year.
In 2026, workers earn one credit per $1,890 in wages or self-employment income, reaching the annual max at $7,560.
Workers who lack 40 credits may still collect spousal benefits worth up to 50% of a spouse's full retirement benefit.
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Many Americans ****** ume that reaching a certain age automatically means they'll qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. But age is only part of the equation.
#Retirement #reaching
In 2026, workers earn one credit per $1,890 in wages or self-employment income, reaching the annual max at $7,560.
Workers who lack 40 credits may still collect spousal benefits worth up to 50% of a spouse's full retirement benefit.
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Many Americans ****** ume that reaching a certain age automatically means they'll qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. But age is only part of the equation.
#Retirement #reaching
9 hours ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars have arguably one of the strongest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Most of the attention has been placed on Brian Thomas Jr., who had a stellar rookie season followed by a down second year. However, he has performed well throughout OTAs and training camp, and expectations are high for his third year.
In addition to Thomas, though, the Jaguars also have Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington, who both became favorite targets of quarterback Trevor Lawrence in 2025, and two-way star Travis Hunter.
Between the four, the group has been ranked as among the best in the league, particularly if Thomas does turn in a stronger performance in 2026. And regardless, one of the benefits of this group is that each receiver brings something unique to the table, meaning there isn't necessarily one star expected to stand above the rest.
In a press conference, Thomas didn't agree that it was unusual to have the production spread out, even if it means that the four of them aren't turning in mind-blowing stat lines.
Anthony Campanile and Brian Thomas Jr. speak to the media.
dream_finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/I6BO3sKW4V
#receiver
In addition to Thomas, though, the Jaguars also have Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington, who both became favorite targets of quarterback Trevor Lawrence in 2025, and two-way star Travis Hunter.
Between the four, the group has been ranked as among the best in the league, particularly if Thomas does turn in a stronger performance in 2026. And regardless, one of the benefits of this group is that each receiver brings something unique to the table, meaning there isn't necessarily one star expected to stand above the rest.
In a press conference, Thomas didn't agree that it was unusual to have the production spread out, even if it means that the four of them aren't turning in mind-blowing stat lines.
Anthony Campanile and Brian Thomas Jr. speak to the media.
dream_finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/I6BO3sKW4V
#receiver
9 hours ago
Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Oscar-nominated actor Antonio Banderas will be honored at the 2026 Premios Juventud.
Banderas, 66, known for Desperado, The Mask of Zorro, Pain and Glory and other films, will receive the Agent of Change award for his "impact on education, social action, and community development," according to a press release.
The actor's charity work includes establishing the Lagrimas y Favores Foundation in Malaga, Spain, which benefits the University of Malaga, CUDECA, AECC, Caritas, Fundacion El Pimpi, Economato Social Corinto and other organizations.
In addition, Banderas co-hosts the annual Starlite Gala fundraiser for the Starlite Foundation in Marbella, Spain, alongside Sandra Garcia-Sanjuan.
Antonio Banderas attends the Venice Film Festival photocall for "Babygirl" in 2024. File Photo by Rune ***** estad/UPI
#starlite
Banderas, 66, known for Desperado, The Mask of Zorro, Pain and Glory and other films, will receive the Agent of Change award for his "impact on education, social action, and community development," according to a press release.
The actor's charity work includes establishing the Lagrimas y Favores Foundation in Malaga, Spain, which benefits the University of Malaga, CUDECA, AECC, Caritas, Fundacion El Pimpi, Economato Social Corinto and other organizations.
In addition, Banderas co-hosts the annual Starlite Gala fundraiser for the Starlite Foundation in Marbella, Spain, alongside Sandra Garcia-Sanjuan.
Antonio Banderas attends the Venice Film Festival photocall for "Babygirl" in 2024. File Photo by Rune ***** estad/UPI
#starlite
9 hours ago
HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The term "flexible employment" has gone viral in China after a prominent economics professor described gig work as a form of "welfare", drawing widespread public anger and highlighting deep anxieties over job insecurity.
Zhang Dandan, a professor of economics and deputy dean at Peking University's National School of Development, made the remarks during a discussion on social protection for gig workers, on the popular financial show "Let's Talk" last week.
She argued that from the perspective of labour economics, "flexibility itself is a form of welfare."
While regular employees trade schedule flexibility for pensions and other benefits, flexible workers enjoy greater control over their time at the cost of weaker social protections, Zhang said.
The comments triggered a fierce backlash over the weekend, with social media users accusing Zhang of being oblivious to the harsh realities of the gig economy.
#economics #form #welfare #flexibility
Zhang Dandan, a professor of economics and deputy dean at Peking University's National School of Development, made the remarks during a discussion on social protection for gig workers, on the popular financial show "Let's Talk" last week.
She argued that from the perspective of labour economics, "flexibility itself is a form of welfare."
While regular employees trade schedule flexibility for pensions and other benefits, flexible workers enjoy greater control over their time at the cost of weaker social protections, Zhang said.
The comments triggered a fierce backlash over the weekend, with social media users accusing Zhang of being oblivious to the harsh realities of the gig economy.
#economics #form #welfare #flexibility
10 hours ago
By Jody Godoy
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a group of states announced a settlement with Zillow, ending claims the online real estate platform illegally paid Rocket Companies' Redfin $100 million to stop competing in apartment rental listings.
The FTC and five states had argued the Zillow-Redfin partnership drove up costs for landlords and decreased listing quality for renters. More than 30% of Americans rent their homes, according to census data.
The settlement ends the agreement for Redfin to stop competing. Redfin agreed to rebuild its rental advertising business within six months, according to the FTC.
Zillow has denied the arrangement is anticompetitive and said the deal benefits everyone, as it makes more listings available on more sites.
#states #rental
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a group of states announced a settlement with Zillow, ending claims the online real estate platform illegally paid Rocket Companies' Redfin $100 million to stop competing in apartment rental listings.
The FTC and five states had argued the Zillow-Redfin partnership drove up costs for landlords and decreased listing quality for renters. More than 30% of Americans rent their homes, according to census data.
The settlement ends the agreement for Redfin to stop competing. Redfin agreed to rebuild its rental advertising business within six months, according to the FTC.
Zillow has denied the arrangement is anticompetitive and said the deal benefits everyone, as it makes more listings available on more sites.
#states #rental
11 hours ago
Dynasty trusts remove ****** ets from a taxable estate permanently, letting wealth compound across generations without triggering a 40% estate tax at each death.
The $15 million federal exemption, made permanent in 2026, defines who benefits. Estates comfortably below that threshold gain nothing from this structure.
Forgetting to allocate GST exemption on IRS Form 709 in the gift year exposes every future generational transfer to a flat 40% tax.
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If you have real wealth and a taxable estate on the horizon, the Rockefeller family structure offers a template. In 1934, John D. Rockefeller Jr. locked most of the family fortune into a set of irrevocable trusts that have since carried ****** ets through six generations without a single federal estate tax bill. The structure has a name: Dynasty Trust, and it is still legal in 2026.
#dynasty #taxable
The $15 million federal exemption, made permanent in 2026, defines who benefits. Estates comfortably below that threshold gain nothing from this structure.
Forgetting to allocate GST exemption on IRS Form 709 in the gift year exposes every future generational transfer to a flat 40% tax.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
If you have real wealth and a taxable estate on the horizon, the Rockefeller family structure offers a template. In 1934, John D. Rockefeller Jr. locked most of the family fortune into a set of irrevocable trusts that have since carried ****** ets through six generations without a single federal estate tax bill. The structure has a name: Dynasty Trust, and it is still legal in 2026.
#dynasty #taxable
12 hours ago
Loomis Sayles, an investment management company, released its "Global Growth Fund" investor letter for Q2 2026. You can download a copy of the letter here. The fund returned 6.43%, underperforming the MSCI ACWI Index's 14.93% return. The fund employs a long-term private equity investment strategy, focusing on high-quality businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, investing at significant discounts to intrinsic value. At quarter-end, the fund maintained an overweight in communication services, consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors, and an underweight in information technology, financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform, contributed positively to performance during this quarter. On August 21, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $258.63 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.79 trillion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted a one‑month return of 11.77%, while its shares gained 13.46% over the past 52 weeks.
Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) offers millions of products – sold by Amazon or by third parties – with the value proposition to consumers of selection, price, and convenience. Amazon's enterprise IT business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), offers a suite of secure, on-demand, cloud-computing services, with a value proposition to clients of speed, agility, and savings. In both of its core markets, Amazon possesses strong and sustainable competitive advantages that would be difficult for competitors to replicate. In e-commerce, these include its brand, scale, technology platform, network advantage, and logistics and distribution systems. AWS benefits from its brand, technology platform, and massive scale, which allows it to pass along cost savings while continuing to innovate. Growing well in excess of their underlying retail and IT markets, both of Amazon's businesses are gaining market share. Led by visionary founder and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, Amazon invests aggressively to expand and leverage its customer base, brand, and infrastructure, targeting businesses with strong financial returns that are anticipated to offer large and enduring growth opportunities…" (Click here to read the full text)
#amazon #amzn #letter #technology
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform, contributed positively to performance during this quarter. On August 21, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $258.63 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.79 trillion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted a one‑month return of 11.77%, while its shares gained 13.46% over the past 52 weeks.
Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) offers millions of products – sold by Amazon or by third parties – with the value proposition to consumers of selection, price, and convenience. Amazon's enterprise IT business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), offers a suite of secure, on-demand, cloud-computing services, with a value proposition to clients of speed, agility, and savings. In both of its core markets, Amazon possesses strong and sustainable competitive advantages that would be difficult for competitors to replicate. In e-commerce, these include its brand, scale, technology platform, network advantage, and logistics and distribution systems. AWS benefits from its brand, technology platform, and massive scale, which allows it to pass along cost savings while continuing to innovate. Growing well in excess of their underlying retail and IT markets, both of Amazon's businesses are gaining market share. Led by visionary founder and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, Amazon invests aggressively to expand and leverage its customer base, brand, and infrastructure, targeting businesses with strong financial returns that are anticipated to offer large and enduring growth opportunities…" (Click here to read the full text)
#amazon #amzn #letter #technology
12 hours ago
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In today's challenging restaurant environment, operators are under constant pressure to grow sales while managing rising food, labor, occupancy, and operating costs. While much attention is placed on pricing, promotions, labor optimization, and food costs, one of the most powerful tools for improving restaurant economics is often overlooked: the menuboard.
The menuboard is one of the most important points of communication between a restaurant and its customers. It does more than tell customers what is available and what it costs. A well-designed and strategically optimized menuboard can greatly influence product selection, increase average check, improve throughput, reduce decision friction, and make the operation easier to execute. When these benefits are considered together, the return on investment from menuboard optimization can be substantial.
A menuboard should be viewed as a "silent" salesperson that serves every customer, every day. Unlike a traditional advertising investment, the menuboard goes to work at the precise moment a customer is making a purchase decision.
Its job is to answer three fundamental customer questions quickly: What can I order? What looks appealing? What represents the best value for me?
#menuboard #costs #customer #optimization
In today's challenging restaurant environment, operators are under constant pressure to grow sales while managing rising food, labor, occupancy, and operating costs. While much attention is placed on pricing, promotions, labor optimization, and food costs, one of the most powerful tools for improving restaurant economics is often overlooked: the menuboard.
The menuboard is one of the most important points of communication between a restaurant and its customers. It does more than tell customers what is available and what it costs. A well-designed and strategically optimized menuboard can greatly influence product selection, increase average check, improve throughput, reduce decision friction, and make the operation easier to execute. When these benefits are considered together, the return on investment from menuboard optimization can be substantial.
A menuboard should be viewed as a "silent" salesperson that serves every customer, every day. Unlike a traditional advertising investment, the menuboard goes to work at the precise moment a customer is making a purchase decision.
Its job is to answer three fundamental customer questions quickly: What can I order? What looks appealing? What represents the best value for me?
#menuboard #costs #customer #optimization
13 hours ago
In 1983, Social Security was weeks from insolvency; Congress raised the retirement age to 67, taxed benefits, and not one check bounced.
A rumored 23% benefit cut requires no vote because Social Security legally cannot borrow, meaning checks automatically shrink if Congress misses the deadline.
Orman urges listeners to downsize, extend car life, and save aggressively now, treating any future Social Security check as a bonus, not a foundation.
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Suze Orman opened a recent segment of her Women & Money podcast by reaching back to the last time Social Security stared down insolvency. Her words on that 1983 crisis: "Social Security was weeks, not 6 years away from not being able to pay full benefits. Congress fixed it. They raised the retirement age. That's when it went from 65 to 67, everybody. They taxed some benefits. They moved money around. And it was ugly. It was late, but they did it and not one check bounced."
#security
A rumored 23% benefit cut requires no vote because Social Security legally cannot borrow, meaning checks automatically shrink if Congress misses the deadline.
Orman urges listeners to downsize, extend car life, and save aggressively now, treating any future Social Security check as a bonus, not a foundation.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
Suze Orman opened a recent segment of her Women & Money podcast by reaching back to the last time Social Security stared down insolvency. Her words on that 1983 crisis: "Social Security was weeks, not 6 years away from not being able to pay full benefits. Congress fixed it. They raised the retirement age. That's when it went from 65 to 67, everybody. They taxed some benefits. They moved money around. And it was ugly. It was late, but they did it and not one check bounced."
#security
23 hours ago
Second-quarter earnings across the S&P 500 were robust, with companies tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure continuing to account for a substantial portion of overall profit growth.
S&P 500 earnings per share increased 31% from a year earlier during the quarter when excluding one-off income related to private investment holdings. AI infrastructure companies, including hyperscalers, generated approximately half of that increase, with earnings among the group climbing 54% year-over-year.
Strength was not confined to AI-related businesses. Excluding the energy sector, which received a boost from higher oil prices, the median S&P 500 company recorded earnings growth of 14% compared with the same period last year.
However, Goldman Sachs strategists led by Ben Snider said evidence that corporate adoption of AI is translating directly into earnings improvements remains limited. Only 11% of S&P 500 companies quantified productivity benefits from AI for a specific business application during their earnings calls, such as software coding or customer support. Just 2% put a figure on AI's direct contribution to earnings, unchanged from the first quarter.
Goldman's ***** ysis also found little difference in earnings performance between companies reporting measurable AI productivity improvements and those that did not.
#earnings #Companies #year #productivity
S&P 500 earnings per share increased 31% from a year earlier during the quarter when excluding one-off income related to private investment holdings. AI infrastructure companies, including hyperscalers, generated approximately half of that increase, with earnings among the group climbing 54% year-over-year.
Strength was not confined to AI-related businesses. Excluding the energy sector, which received a boost from higher oil prices, the median S&P 500 company recorded earnings growth of 14% compared with the same period last year.
However, Goldman Sachs strategists led by Ben Snider said evidence that corporate adoption of AI is translating directly into earnings improvements remains limited. Only 11% of S&P 500 companies quantified productivity benefits from AI for a specific business application during their earnings calls, such as software coding or customer support. Just 2% put a figure on AI's direct contribution to earnings, unchanged from the first quarter.
Goldman's ***** ysis also found little difference in earnings performance between companies reporting measurable AI productivity improvements and those that did not.
#earnings #Companies #year #productivity
3 days ago
BATON ROUGE – That didn't take long.
Roughly 24 hours after Judge Will Jorden granted a temporary restraining order that gave several former college student-athletes a fifth year of eligibility, LSU football and Lane Kiffin have, as of now, reaped the benefits.
Per multiple reports, LSU has earned a commitment from former Notre Dame defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka out of the transfer portal Aug. 21. Tuihalamaka was among the 16 athletes listed as plaintiffs in the petition that was filed in an East Baton Rouge Parish court Aug. 20.
LANE KIFFIN ON TROS What LSU coach Lane Kiffin said about recent TRO giving players 5th year of eligibility
Last season for the Fightin' Irish, Tuihalamaka recorded 12 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The 6-2, 255-pound had played all four years at Notre Dame, tallying up 61 career stops with 4.5 sacks in 54 games.
#kiffin #tuihalamaka #former #year
Roughly 24 hours after Judge Will Jorden granted a temporary restraining order that gave several former college student-athletes a fifth year of eligibility, LSU football and Lane Kiffin have, as of now, reaped the benefits.
Per multiple reports, LSU has earned a commitment from former Notre Dame defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka out of the transfer portal Aug. 21. Tuihalamaka was among the 16 athletes listed as plaintiffs in the petition that was filed in an East Baton Rouge Parish court Aug. 20.
LANE KIFFIN ON TROS What LSU coach Lane Kiffin said about recent TRO giving players 5th year of eligibility
Last season for the Fightin' Irish, Tuihalamaka recorded 12 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The 6-2, 255-pound had played all four years at Notre Dame, tallying up 61 career stops with 4.5 sacks in 54 games.
#kiffin #tuihalamaka #former #year
3 days ago
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $73,013 on Friday, August 21, 2026, 5.4% higher than Thursday's opening price. As of 9:08 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $77,307.95.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,326.60 on Friday, August 21, 2026, up 3.3% from Thursday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $2,390.81 as of 9:08 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices continued to rise Friday morning. The Treasury announcement to buy back more long-term debt and President Trump's recent call to pass crypto legislation sparked the rally. U.S. Treasury debt repurchases inject liquidity into financial markets and suppress long-term bond yields. Lower yields free up investor cash and prompt greater appetite for risk — which benefits cryptocurrencies and other volatile ***** ets.
The price of bitcoin this morning was 5.4% higher than Thursday's opening price. Here's a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#opening #ethereum
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $73,013 on Friday, August 21, 2026, 5.4% higher than Thursday's opening price. As of 9:08 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $77,307.95.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,326.60 on Friday, August 21, 2026, up 3.3% from Thursday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $2,390.81 as of 9:08 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices continued to rise Friday morning. The Treasury announcement to buy back more long-term debt and President Trump's recent call to pass crypto legislation sparked the rally. U.S. Treasury debt repurchases inject liquidity into financial markets and suppress long-term bond yields. Lower yields free up investor cash and prompt greater appetite for risk — which benefits cryptocurrencies and other volatile ***** ets.
The price of bitcoin this morning was 5.4% higher than Thursday's opening price. Here's a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#opening #ethereum
3 days ago
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If you died unexpectedly, the money in your bank accounts could be tied up in a probate court for quite a while. That can leave your loved ones in a tough spot, as they may need access to that money to cover funeral expenses and other costs.
That's why it's important to name a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) for your bank accounts. It can make it faster and easier for your money to reach the right person after you die.
Depending on your situation, however, it may not be obvious who you should choose as your bank account beneficiaries. Here's what to consider, and how to set up your accounts properly.
Designating bank account beneficiaries has quite a few benefits and no significant drawbacks. Here are some of the main advantages.
#money #quite
If you died unexpectedly, the money in your bank accounts could be tied up in a probate court for quite a while. That can leave your loved ones in a tough spot, as they may need access to that money to cover funeral expenses and other costs.
That's why it's important to name a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) for your bank accounts. It can make it faster and easier for your money to reach the right person after you die.
Depending on your situation, however, it may not be obvious who you should choose as your bank account beneficiaries. Here's what to consider, and how to set up your accounts properly.
Designating bank account beneficiaries has quite a few benefits and no significant drawbacks. Here are some of the main advantages.
#money #quite
4 days ago
On the hottest of summer days, a natural gas "peaker" usually kicks in to support the wave of air conditioning units turning on at once. It's the electrical grid's lifesaver, a turbine built only for the highest-demand hours of the year, and also one of the most expensive to run. It's what made 7 p.m. electricity so expensive in different parts of the U.S in the first place.
But a shift is taking place. California and Texas are now turning to batteries to power their grids. Power units that were typically used simply to store energy are now being deployed as power sources themselves. California's grid operator has at least 13,000 megawatts of battery capacity, enough to serve several million homes through evening peak hours, and Texas' batteries already power up to 10% of the state's grid at peak.
Electricity customers see the benefits. When batteries set the marginal price instead of gas turbines that cost two to three times as much to run, wholesale power gets cheaper during the hours it used to be most expensive. Gas peakers that already sat idle for more than 86% of the year will eventually lose the few remaining hours that kept them viable, and utilities will likely choose batteries over new gas plants long term.
Unlike gas turbines, batteries don't generate electricity on their own. They move it from the hours when it's cheapest to the hours when it's most valuable. Solar panels flood the grid with power in the middle of the day, pushing wholesale prices close to zero and sometimes below it. Batteries absorb that cheap surplus. When the sun sets and demand surges past what the remaining generation can deliver, they discharge into the gap that gas peakers once filled, offering to do it at a lower price.
In California, the cycle has run at a scale large enough to reshape the wholesale market. In 2024, across the California Independent System Operator's territory, batteries provided an average of 8.6% of all electricity consumed during the highest-demand evening hours, keeping the lights on in roughly three million homes. By 2025, they were regularly delivering more than 6,000 megawatts at peak, six times the roughly 1,000 megawatts they managed three years earlier.
#hours #electricity
But a shift is taking place. California and Texas are now turning to batteries to power their grids. Power units that were typically used simply to store energy are now being deployed as power sources themselves. California's grid operator has at least 13,000 megawatts of battery capacity, enough to serve several million homes through evening peak hours, and Texas' batteries already power up to 10% of the state's grid at peak.
Electricity customers see the benefits. When batteries set the marginal price instead of gas turbines that cost two to three times as much to run, wholesale power gets cheaper during the hours it used to be most expensive. Gas peakers that already sat idle for more than 86% of the year will eventually lose the few remaining hours that kept them viable, and utilities will likely choose batteries over new gas plants long term.
Unlike gas turbines, batteries don't generate electricity on their own. They move it from the hours when it's cheapest to the hours when it's most valuable. Solar panels flood the grid with power in the middle of the day, pushing wholesale prices close to zero and sometimes below it. Batteries absorb that cheap surplus. When the sun sets and demand surges past what the remaining generation can deliver, they discharge into the gap that gas peakers once filled, offering to do it at a lower price.
In California, the cycle has run at a scale large enough to reshape the wholesale market. In 2024, across the California Independent System Operator's territory, batteries provided an average of 8.6% of all electricity consumed during the highest-demand evening hours, keeping the lights on in roughly three million homes. By 2025, they were regularly delivering more than 6,000 megawatts at peak, six times the roughly 1,000 megawatts they managed three years earlier.
#hours #electricity
4 days ago
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Actively working LLC members cannot claim passive investor status to avoid the earnings test, regardless of how their ownership is labeled.
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Picture a guy in his early 60s who spent decades hauling traps off the Maine coast. His knees are done with lobstering, so he and a partner buy a small deli and form a limited liability company (LLC) taxed as a partnership. He throws himself into the second act, making sandwiches, running the counter, and closing the register at night. He also started Social Security at 62 because the monthly check helps cover the mortgage while the deli finds its footing.
#deli #actively
Claiming at 62 cuts benefits by roughly 30%, and Social Security withholds $1 for every $2 earned above $24,480 before full retirement age.
Actively working LLC members cannot claim passive investor status to avoid the earnings test, regardless of how their ownership is labeled.
Many financial professionals are salespeople paid on what they push, not whether you end up wealthier. A fiduciary is the opposite. The SEC legally requires them to put your interests first. Advisor.com's free matching tool pairs you with vetted fiduciaries from major national firms, all in under three minutes. See who you match with today.
Picture a guy in his early 60s who spent decades hauling traps off the Maine coast. His knees are done with lobstering, so he and a partner buy a small deli and form a limited liability company (LLC) taxed as a partnership. He throws himself into the second act, making sandwiches, running the counter, and closing the register at night. He also started Social Security at 62 because the monthly check helps cover the mortgage while the deli finds its footing.
#deli #actively
4 days ago
Eagle Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, Eagle Capital Management discussed how enthusiasm around AI capital spending has driven strong S&P 500 earnings growth while also increasing risks from elevated valuations, concentrated demand, and aggressive investment ****** umptions. Eagle remains a strong believer in AI but prefers constructing a portfolio that can perform across multiple outcomes rather than relying on one forecast. The firm believes current earnings can overstate underlying economics because semiconductor equipment is depreciated over several years, while free cash flow growth remains much weaker. It also expects competition and additional capacity across AI labs, hyperscalers, and semiconductors to eventually create winners and losers. These dynamics are encouraging Eagle to recycle capital toward attractive opportunities outside the most crowded AI trades while maintaining selective exposure to high quality beneficiaries. The portfolio trades at a 20% market discount with faster expected EPS growth. Please review the Strategy's top five holdings for key selections.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform. On August 18, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $259.45 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.8 trillion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted a one‑month return of 5.96%, while its shares gained 15.92% over the past 52 weeks.
Eagle Capital Management stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform ("GCP") are highly profitable businesses with strong growth, margins, and returns on capital. We own positions in each. These businesses are growing faster and will be even bigger than we previously thought. However, there is little question that the industry structure they inhabit is worse than it was a few years ago.
Operating massive consumer platforms that aggregate demand for sellers and advertisers, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has scale advantages, fast growth, and the ability to deploy AI to further press their leads. Amazon's retail business, Google Search and YouTube, and Meta are comparatively more mature, but they continue to grow at well above GDP rates with attractive margins. We believe AI is demonstrably helping Google Search and Meta's advertising business, both of which have accelerated as ad targeting and content capabilities have improved. Amazon and MercadoLibre should also benefit more than brick and mortar peers, which are unlikely to capture the same benefits from advertising, improvements in consumer search, or gains in wareh
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform. On August 18, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $259.45 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.8 trillion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted a one‑month return of 5.96%, while its shares gained 15.92% over the past 52 weeks.
Eagle Capital Management stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform ("GCP") are highly profitable businesses with strong growth, margins, and returns on capital. We own positions in each. These businesses are growing faster and will be even bigger than we previously thought. However, there is little question that the industry structure they inhabit is worse than it was a few years ago.
Operating massive consumer platforms that aggregate demand for sellers and advertisers, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has scale advantages, fast growth, and the ability to deploy AI to further press their leads. Amazon's retail business, Google Search and YouTube, and Meta are comparatively more mature, but they continue to grow at well above GDP rates with attractive margins. We believe AI is demonstrably helping Google Search and Meta's advertising business, both of which have accelerated as ad targeting and content capabilities have improved. Amazon and MercadoLibre should also benefit more than brick and mortar peers, which are unlikely to capture the same benefits from advertising, improvements in consumer search, or gains in wareh
4 days ago
Eagle Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, Eagle Capital Management discussed how enthusiasm around AI capital spending has driven strong S&P 500 earnings growth while also increasing risks from elevated valuations, concentrated demand, and aggressive investment ****** umptions. Eagle remains a strong believer in AI but prefers constructing a portfolio that can perform across multiple outcomes rather than relying on one forecast. The firm believes current earnings can overstate underlying economics because semiconductor equipment is depreciated over several years, while free cash flow growth remains much weaker. It also expects competition and additional capacity across AI labs, hyperscalers, and semiconductors to eventually create winners and losers. These dynamics are encouraging Eagle to recycle capital toward attractive opportunities outside the most crowded AI trades while maintaining selective exposure to high quality beneficiaries. The portfolio trades at a 20% market discount with faster expected EPS growth. Please review the Strategy's top five holdings for key selections.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform. On August 18, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $259.45 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.8 trillion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted a one‑month return of 5.96%, while its shares gained 15.92% over the past 52 weeks.
Eagle Capital Management stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform ("GCP") are highly profitable businesses with strong growth, margins, and returns on capital. We own positions in each. These businesses are growing faster and will be even bigger than we previously thought. However, there is little question that the industry structure they inhabit is worse than it was a few years ago.
Operating massive consumer platforms that aggregate demand for sellers and advertisers, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has scale advantages, fast growth, and the ability to deploy AI to further press their leads. Amazon's retail business, Google Search and YouTube, and Meta are comparatively more mature, but they continue to grow at well above GDP rates with attractive margins. We believe AI is demonstrably helping Google Search and Meta's advertising business, both of which have accelerated as ad targeting and content capabilities have improved. Amazon and MercadoLibre should also benefit more than brick and mortar peers, which are unlikely to capture the same benefits from advertising, improvements in consumer search, or gains in wareh
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform. On August 18, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $259.45 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.8 trillion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted a one‑month return of 5.96%, while its shares gained 15.92% over the past 52 weeks.
Eagle Capital Management stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform ("GCP") are highly profitable businesses with strong growth, margins, and returns on capital. We own positions in each. These businesses are growing faster and will be even bigger than we previously thought. However, there is little question that the industry structure they inhabit is worse than it was a few years ago.
Operating massive consumer platforms that aggregate demand for sellers and advertisers, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has scale advantages, fast growth, and the ability to deploy AI to further press their leads. Amazon's retail business, Google Search and YouTube, and Meta are comparatively more mature, but they continue to grow at well above GDP rates with attractive margins. We believe AI is demonstrably helping Google Search and Meta's advertising business, both of which have accelerated as ad targeting and content capabilities have improved. Amazon and MercadoLibre should also benefit more than brick and mortar peers, which are unlikely to capture the same benefits from advertising, improvements in consumer search, or gains in wareh
4 days ago
Pershing Square Holdings, an investment holding company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Pershing Square is an alternative ****** et manager that primarily manages capital in publicly traded investment vehicles, with 98% of its capital structure dedicated to such ****** ets, including Howard Hughes Holdings. This capital permanency allows for long-term investments, fostering sustainable competitive advantages and yielding substantial market returns since 2018. The investment strategy focuses on acquiring high-quality companies at safe price points, anticipating significant annual EPS growth of 15% or more in the coming years. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Pershing Square Holdings highlighted Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) as a new position. Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) is a Swiss-based healthcare and medical technology company focused on eye care products. On August 18, 2026, Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) closed at $73.55 per share. The one-month return of Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) was 9.21% and its shares lost 9.24% over the past 52 weeks. Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) has a market capitalization of $37.14 billion.
Pershing Square Holdings stated the following regarding Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) is the world's leading ophthalmology company, with a dominant position in surgical vision, strong positions in vision care and contact lenses, and a small but promising pharmaceuticals business. It benefits from attractive long-term, mid-single-digit market growth supported by aging population demographics, rising global incomes, and improved access to healthcare.
Alcon is the premier franchise in this industry, benefiting from a massive global installed base, strong brand affinity, and unrivaled commercial capabilities. The core of Alcon's business is its dominant surgical vision franchise, supported by a 30,000-unit capital equipment installed base. This installed base anchors a highly attractive stream of high-margin recurring consumables revenue — a classic "razor / razor blade" model — which in turn funds Alcon's ability to field the industry's largest sales, commercial, and research organizations, powering its innovation flywheel..." (Click here to read the full text)
#square #investment #company
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Pershing Square Holdings highlighted Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) as a new position. Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) is a Swiss-based healthcare and medical technology company focused on eye care products. On August 18, 2026, Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) closed at $73.55 per share. The one-month return of Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) was 9.21% and its shares lost 9.24% over the past 52 weeks. Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) has a market capitalization of $37.14 billion.
Pershing Square Holdings stated the following regarding Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) is the world's leading ophthalmology company, with a dominant position in surgical vision, strong positions in vision care and contact lenses, and a small but promising pharmaceuticals business. It benefits from attractive long-term, mid-single-digit market growth supported by aging population demographics, rising global incomes, and improved access to healthcare.
Alcon is the premier franchise in this industry, benefiting from a massive global installed base, strong brand affinity, and unrivaled commercial capabilities. The core of Alcon's business is its dominant surgical vision franchise, supported by a 30,000-unit capital equipment installed base. This installed base anchors a highly attractive stream of high-margin recurring consumables revenue — a classic "razor / razor blade" model — which in turn funds Alcon's ability to field the industry's largest sales, commercial, and research organizations, powering its innovation flywheel..." (Click here to read the full text)
#square #investment #company
4 days ago
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its "Small Cap Equity Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 13.69% in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain as security selection in information technology and industrials weighed on performance despite positive allocation effects. Top contributors included MACOM Technology Solutions and Mercury Systems, which benefited from strong demand in semiconductor, aerospace, and defense markets, while Alamos Gold and Huron Consulting Group detracted due to operational challenges, weaker gold prices, and investor concerns surrounding artificial intelligence disruption. During the quarter, the fund initiated positions in IPG Photonics and UMB Financial, citing opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing, automation, reshoring trends, and diversified financial services, while exiting Americold Realty Trust, Byline Bancorp, and Verra Mobility. Looking ahead, management remains constructive on U.S. small-cap equities, noting that valuations remain attractive relative to large caps and that earnings growth is expected to accelerate into late 2026 and 2027. Factors such as increased merger and acquisition activity, improving domestic manufacturing due to reshoring and infrastructure investments, and a favorable regulatory environment are expected to support this ******* et class in the long term. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund highlighted stocks like The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG). The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) is a global marketing and advertising company providing media, communications, data, and creative services. The one-month return of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) was 13.43% while its shares traded between $3.24 and $6.51 over the last 52 weeks. On August 19, 2026, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) stock closed at approximately $76.57 per share, with a market capitalization of about $3.18 billion.
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) is a global leader in high power fiber laser technology, providing mission critical laser systems used in industrial manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, electric vehicle production, and medical applications. The company benefits from a vertically integrated business model, strong intellectual property, and technological leadership that support durable competitive advantages. The stock is well positioned to benefit from a recovery in manufacturing activity and secular growth trends including factory automation, reshoring, electrification, semiconductor investment, and advanced manufacturing, sup
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund highlighted stocks like The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG). The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) is a global marketing and advertising company providing media, communications, data, and creative services. The one-month return of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) was 13.43% while its shares traded between $3.24 and $6.51 over the last 52 weeks. On August 19, 2026, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) stock closed at approximately $76.57 per share, with a market capitalization of about $3.18 billion.
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) is a global leader in high power fiber laser technology, providing mission critical laser systems used in industrial manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, electric vehicle production, and medical applications. The company benefits from a vertically integrated business model, strong intellectual property, and technological leadership that support durable competitive advantages. The stock is well positioned to benefit from a recovery in manufacturing activity and secular growth trends including factory automation, reshoring, electrification, semiconductor investment, and advanced manufacturing, sup
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Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Focused Growth Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the Baron Focused Growth Fund achieved a 13.26% gain, still trailing the Russell 2500 Growth Index's 24.02% return. The underperformance was driven by ongoing concerns about AI's impact on portfolio businesses and underexposure to AI infrastructure. The IPO of ******* eX provided a boost, but overall, the Fund's companies are generating robust revenue growth and strengthening margins through enhanced client engagement and product offerings. Many stocks remain historically undervalued, and companies are beginning accelerated share repurchases, bolstering investor confidence. The Fund is perceived as compelling, benefiting from favorable market conditions and strong balance sheets, while inflation and interest rates are expected to remain stable. The Fund has outperformed its Benchmark over the past 3, 5, and 10 years, showing significant excess returns with lower market risk, attributed to a research-driven investment approach. The Fund maintains a commitment to long-term investing in growth-oriented businesses, utilizing a balanced portfolio to mitigate risk and potentially enhance returns. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR). Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) develops and operates casino and entertainment properties, contributing 0.67% to the Fund's performance. On August 19, 2026, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) closed at $61.25 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $6.24 billion. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) posted a one‑month return of -2.44%, while its shares gained 2.42% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Shares of Las Vegas Locals casino operator Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) increased 22.4% in the second quarter and helped performance by 67 bps as construction disruption dissipated and investors looked ahead to the benefits of the company's recent investments in its resorts. This should result in increased earnings and cash flow and allow the company to continue to invest in its properties while returning capital to shareholders. The company's balance sheet remains strong with increased liquidity for further capital investment and shareholder returns. We believe the stock remains attractive compared to what we believe the business can become in time."
#resorts #baron #letter
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR). Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) develops and operates casino and entertainment properties, contributing 0.67% to the Fund's performance. On August 19, 2026, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) closed at $61.25 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $6.24 billion. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) posted a one‑month return of -2.44%, while its shares gained 2.42% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Shares of Las Vegas Locals casino operator Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) increased 22.4% in the second quarter and helped performance by 67 bps as construction disruption dissipated and investors looked ahead to the benefits of the company's recent investments in its resorts. This should result in increased earnings and cash flow and allow the company to continue to invest in its properties while returning capital to shareholders. The company's balance sheet remains strong with increased liquidity for further capital investment and shareholder returns. We believe the stock remains attractive compared to what we believe the business can become in time."
#resorts #baron #letter
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Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Focused Growth Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the Baron Focused Growth Fund achieved a 13.26% gain, still trailing the Russell 2500 Growth Index's 24.02% return. The underperformance was driven by ongoing concerns about AI's impact on portfolio businesses and underexposure to AI infrastructure. The IPO of ****** eX provided a boost, but overall, the Fund's companies are generating robust revenue growth and strengthening margins through enhanced client engagement and product offerings. Many stocks remain historically undervalued, and companies are beginning accelerated share repurchases, bolstering investor confidence. The Fund is perceived as compelling, benefiting from favorable market conditions and strong balance sheets, while inflation and interest rates are expected to remain stable. The Fund has outperformed its Benchmark over the past 3, 5, and 10 years, showing significant excess returns with lower market risk, attributed to a research-driven investment approach. The Fund maintains a commitment to long-term investing in growth-oriented businesses, utilizing a balanced portfolio to mitigate risk and potentially enhance returns. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR). Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR), an automated electronic broker that provides trading, clearing, and custody services, contributed 1.12% to the Fund's performance this quarter. On August 19, 2026, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) closed at $90.54 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $154.26 billion. Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) posted a one‑month return of -1.33%, while its shares gained 44.93% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Global electronic brokerage firm Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) contributed to performance as the company continued to compound growth at a rare pace for its scale. Client accounts increased 34% year over year to 5.2 million, customer equity grew 40%, and margin loan balances rose 67%. Trading activity remained robust, with June daily average revenue trades increasing 53% year over year. Operating on a highly automated, low-cost platform, Interactive Brokers benefits from substantial operating leverage as volume grows, supporting industry-leading pretax margins. New opportunities, including an expanded prediction markets offering and the favorable modernization of day-trading margin rules, further extend the company's growth runway. We retain conviction in the stock, viewing Interactive Brokers as a structural share gainer with a large global ad
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR). Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR), an automated electronic broker that provides trading, clearing, and custody services, contributed 1.12% to the Fund's performance this quarter. On August 19, 2026, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) closed at $90.54 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $154.26 billion. Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) posted a one‑month return of -1.33%, while its shares gained 44.93% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Global electronic brokerage firm Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) contributed to performance as the company continued to compound growth at a rare pace for its scale. Client accounts increased 34% year over year to 5.2 million, customer equity grew 40%, and margin loan balances rose 67%. Trading activity remained robust, with June daily average revenue trades increasing 53% year over year. Operating on a highly automated, low-cost platform, Interactive Brokers benefits from substantial operating leverage as volume grows, supporting industry-leading pretax margins. New opportunities, including an expanded prediction markets offering and the favorable modernization of day-trading margin rules, further extend the company's growth runway. We retain conviction in the stock, viewing Interactive Brokers as a structural share gainer with a large global ad
4 days ago
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With Costco's announcement that it will soon offer Medicare Advantage plans to club members, one question consumers are likely to ask is: Will I get "warehouse club pricing"?
These plans are difficult enough to shop for. Benefits vary and can be confusing, costs are multilayered, and shoppers must factor in doctor and hospital network availability.
Buying a plan from a trusted source like Costco (COST) may seem appealing. But what should shoppers really consider?
Read more: Medicare open enrollment: How to add or adjust your coverage
#advertiser #advantage #buying #costco
With Costco's announcement that it will soon offer Medicare Advantage plans to club members, one question consumers are likely to ask is: Will I get "warehouse club pricing"?
These plans are difficult enough to shop for. Benefits vary and can be confusing, costs are multilayered, and shoppers must factor in doctor and hospital network availability.
Buying a plan from a trusted source like Costco (COST) may seem appealing. But what should shoppers really consider?
Read more: Medicare open enrollment: How to add or adjust your coverage
#advertiser #advantage #buying #costco
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck spoke with reporters after practice on Wednesday at Missouri Western State University. He praised undrafted free agent rookie offensive lineman Kahlil Benson's development at training camp, noting he has quickly become a trusted member of the unit.
"I think you're right. It's a great story, and our scouts did a great job bringing him in. Right away, you could see in our rookie minicamp that he had dominant physical traits," said Heck. "So, we're doing our best to train him at a couple of positions, give him an opportunity to grow, learn our system, learn a couple of positions. He's done a great job; he's working his tail off."
The recent injury to Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith has opened the door for Benson to see more time in his place during the preseason. Heck is using Smith's recovery as an opportunity to see Benson's potential aside from the tackle position.
"Absolutely, the number one benefit is for him, as a tackle primarily, probably his best position, he's a guy that will only add to his value if he can play guard." said Heck, "So, with Trey (Smith) missing some time, that's a great opportunity to give a guy some training for those days that, hey, I may want to (or) need to plug him in there to find our best combination. So, it only benefits him."
Benson wasn't selected in the 2026 NFL Draft but was a member of the Indiana Hoosiers' 2025 CFP National Championship roster. He saw action in 49 games in college, splitting stints at Indiana (2022-2023, 2025) and with the Colorado Buffaloes (2024).
#smith
"I think you're right. It's a great story, and our scouts did a great job bringing him in. Right away, you could see in our rookie minicamp that he had dominant physical traits," said Heck. "So, we're doing our best to train him at a couple of positions, give him an opportunity to grow, learn our system, learn a couple of positions. He's done a great job; he's working his tail off."
The recent injury to Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith has opened the door for Benson to see more time in his place during the preseason. Heck is using Smith's recovery as an opportunity to see Benson's potential aside from the tackle position.
"Absolutely, the number one benefit is for him, as a tackle primarily, probably his best position, he's a guy that will only add to his value if he can play guard." said Heck, "So, with Trey (Smith) missing some time, that's a great opportunity to give a guy some training for those days that, hey, I may want to (or) need to plug him in there to find our best combination. So, it only benefits him."
Benson wasn't selected in the 2026 NFL Draft but was a member of the Indiana Hoosiers' 2025 CFP National Championship roster. He saw action in 49 games in college, splitting stints at Indiana (2022-2023, 2025) and with the Colorado Buffaloes (2024).
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6 days ago
Dana White and Eddie Hearn continue to be at odds with one another.
For much of 2026, White and Hearn have been engaged in a public feud, with the two even briefly discussing boxing each other. The primary friction between the two stems from White's move into boxing promotion with Zuffa Boxing — taking some of Hearn's fighters — and Hearn's move to take on a few high-profile MMA fighters to manage. But lately, their biggest issue has been the planned heavyweight superfight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Fury and Joshua are supposed to fight in their long-awaited matchup before the end of the year, and earlier this year, White claimed to be the promoter of the fight. Hearn disputes this claim, and when rumors began circulating on Tuesday that an announcement was imminent for the fight to take place in November at Madison Square Garden, Hearn shot that down.
"Actually, I should be suing Dana White, because what he's doing is, he's actually purporting to have the ability to stage the fight there, and he's using my client to do a venue deal that he has no rights to," Hearn told About Boxing. …
"The reality is, now, TKO are coming on, asking me if they can be involved. So Dana White's gone from being the promoter of the event to asking if he can be involved. And rather than going, 'Fuck off!' I'm saying, why? Why should I let you be involved in this event? Break it down for me. Tell me how it benefits Anthony Joshua. Tell me how it benefits Matchroom. Tell me how it benefits my fighters. What do you want to do? Do you want to do Matchroom vs. Zuffa 5 v. 5 on the undercard? OK, if it gives my fighters an opportunity.
#fighters #joshua #fight #tell
For much of 2026, White and Hearn have been engaged in a public feud, with the two even briefly discussing boxing each other. The primary friction between the two stems from White's move into boxing promotion with Zuffa Boxing — taking some of Hearn's fighters — and Hearn's move to take on a few high-profile MMA fighters to manage. But lately, their biggest issue has been the planned heavyweight superfight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Fury and Joshua are supposed to fight in their long-awaited matchup before the end of the year, and earlier this year, White claimed to be the promoter of the fight. Hearn disputes this claim, and when rumors began circulating on Tuesday that an announcement was imminent for the fight to take place in November at Madison Square Garden, Hearn shot that down.
"Actually, I should be suing Dana White, because what he's doing is, he's actually purporting to have the ability to stage the fight there, and he's using my client to do a venue deal that he has no rights to," Hearn told About Boxing. …
"The reality is, now, TKO are coming on, asking me if they can be involved. So Dana White's gone from being the promoter of the event to asking if he can be involved. And rather than going, 'Fuck off!' I'm saying, why? Why should I let you be involved in this event? Break it down for me. Tell me how it benefits Anthony Joshua. Tell me how it benefits Matchroom. Tell me how it benefits my fighters. What do you want to do? Do you want to do Matchroom vs. Zuffa 5 v. 5 on the undercard? OK, if it gives my fighters an opportunity.
#fighters #joshua #fight #tell
6 days ago
As we get ready for the 2026 fantasy football season, there's no better way to prepare than doing mock drafts. And while live mock drafts will give us a great idea of how things might shake out, sometimes they're hit or miss and can be time consuming. Fortunately, Yahoo is offering its Instant Mock Draft tool again this season, available with your Fantasy Plus subscription.
If you're new to the instant mock tool, here are some of the benefits:
Draft immediately: That means no lobbies and no dropouts.
Drafts tailored to your league: No more guessing if a mock draft from a generic 12-team league with standard scoring matches your custom setup. Draft against our algorithm, which mimics your league opponents.
Test strategy: Simulate and try out different draft strategies from your exact draft slot. Find out which approach builds the strongest roster, then nail your live draft with real-time, on-the-clock recommendations.
#time
If you're new to the instant mock tool, here are some of the benefits:
Draft immediately: That means no lobbies and no dropouts.
Drafts tailored to your league: No more guessing if a mock draft from a generic 12-team league with standard scoring matches your custom setup. Draft against our algorithm, which mimics your league opponents.
Test strategy: Simulate and try out different draft strategies from your exact draft slot. Find out which approach builds the strongest roster, then nail your live draft with real-time, on-the-clock recommendations.
#time
6 days ago
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews said: "I like Yunus a lot. I've seen his development at close quarters, even going back to when I was set-piece coach.
"I really like him as a young man. He came over here not speaking much English, and he's a really popular member of the squad because he's all in on Brentford.
"I have a lot of time for him. I'm delighted to get him tied down long term to allow him to go out and continue his development.
"It is really important that Yunus continues his development by playing first-team football in an environment that we think will be good for him and beneficial for his game.
"We really saw the benefits of him going out and playing regularly for Oxford last season. The easiest thing would be to keep him in and around our squad but, for him, it's important that he goes and takes the next step in his development.
#development #important #playing
"I really like him as a young man. He came over here not speaking much English, and he's a really popular member of the squad because he's all in on Brentford.
"I have a lot of time for him. I'm delighted to get him tied down long term to allow him to go out and continue his development.
"It is really important that Yunus continues his development by playing first-team football in an environment that we think will be good for him and beneficial for his game.
"We really saw the benefits of him going out and playing regularly for Oxford last season. The easiest thing would be to keep him in and around our squad but, for him, it's important that he goes and takes the next step in his development.
#development #important #playing
6 days ago
The Baltimore Ravens left their preseason opener with plenty to feel good about. Saturday's 24-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles offered encouraging signs for a team navigating its first season under head coach Jesse Minter. Baltimore played a clean game. They showcased several young contributors and gave their new coaching staff a successful first outing together.
By Monday, however, the focus had already shifted toward the next challenge. The Ravens returned to the practice field two days after the win. They will hold a closed walkthrough Tuesday before traveling to Eagan, Minnesota. They're doing so to hang out for joint practices against the Vikings.
The football benefits are obvious. Still, when Minter spoke with the media, he said he views the trip as more than a preseason checkpoint.
"It is a great opportunity for our team just to kind of be together, be away, spend time together in football and out of football... It is something we are excited about."
Joint practices have become one of the NFL's most valuable evaluation tools, particularly for teams that limit starter participation during preseason games. Minter acknowledged the football advantages of spending two days working against one of the league's most respected coaching staffs.
#team
By Monday, however, the focus had already shifted toward the next challenge. The Ravens returned to the practice field two days after the win. They will hold a closed walkthrough Tuesday before traveling to Eagan, Minnesota. They're doing so to hang out for joint practices against the Vikings.
The football benefits are obvious. Still, when Minter spoke with the media, he said he views the trip as more than a preseason checkpoint.
"It is a great opportunity for our team just to kind of be together, be away, spend time together in football and out of football... It is something we are excited about."
Joint practices have become one of the NFL's most valuable evaluation tools, particularly for teams that limit starter participation during preseason games. Minter acknowledged the football advantages of spending two days working against one of the league's most respected coaching staffs.
#team
