1 day ago
Linda Blair once took a hiatus from acting to compete on the equestrian circuit under an alias
After the success of The Exorcist — and its sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic underperforming — the actress told PEOPLE that she was enjoying a break from Hollywood
"There's no falseness or garbage here in Connecticut. I've got my dogs, my good guy and a beautiful life—it's really me," she said to PEOPLE in July 1977
Following her star-making turn in 1974's The Exorcist, Linda Blair took a hiatus from acting to explore another of her passions — horseback riding.
Now 67, a young Blair spoke about her break from acting and her love of horses in a July 1977 story for PEOPLE, saying she was "really into acting" but didn't want "a plastic life."
#blair #exorcist #took
After the success of The Exorcist — and its sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic underperforming — the actress told PEOPLE that she was enjoying a break from Hollywood
"There's no falseness or garbage here in Connecticut. I've got my dogs, my good guy and a beautiful life—it's really me," she said to PEOPLE in July 1977
Following her star-making turn in 1974's The Exorcist, Linda Blair took a hiatus from acting to explore another of her passions — horseback riding.
Now 67, a young Blair spoke about her break from acting and her love of horses in a July 1977 story for PEOPLE, saying she was "really into acting" but didn't want "a plastic life."
#blair #exorcist #took
4 days ago
Four-star center Kamsi Awaka has narrowed his list of offers to five schools, he told Rivals. Moving forward, the 6-foot-10 rising senior out of Blair Academy (NJ) will consider Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Michigan State, and UConn.
Awaka is ranked as the No. 65 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 8 ranked center, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an average of all three major recruiting media companies (Rivals, ESPN, 247Sports).
He is the younger brother of former Arizona big man Tobe Awaka, the 2025-26 Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year.
In addition to his finalists, he also received offers from Maryland, Georgia Tech, Providence, and others.
On the adidas 3SSB Circuit this summer, Awaka averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game playing for New Heights.
#awaka #arizona #michigan #kamsi
Awaka is ranked as the No. 65 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 8 ranked center, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an average of all three major recruiting media companies (Rivals, ESPN, 247Sports).
He is the younger brother of former Arizona big man Tobe Awaka, the 2025-26 Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year.
In addition to his finalists, he also received offers from Maryland, Georgia Tech, Providence, and others.
On the adidas 3SSB Circuit this summer, Awaka averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game playing for New Heights.
#awaka #arizona #michigan #kamsi
4 days ago
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) just posted the best quarter in its history, and the stock fell anyway. Membership hit a record, loan originations hit a record, and tangible book value grew faster than almost anyone expected. Yet shares dropped roughly 9% the day the numbers came out, part of a stretch that has left the stock down nearly 42% this year. The gap between what the business is doing and what the market is doing has rarely been this wide.
The growth engine behind that record quarter keeps compounding. SoFi added 1.1 million new members in FQ2 2026, a record, pushing its base to 15.8 million people, up 35% year over year. What matters more is how it is selling to them: 51% of new products went to existing members, up from 43% the prior quarter and 35% a year earlier, and the average member now uses 1.54 products, up from 1.46 twelve months ago. That is a company getting cheaper to grow, since selling another product to someone already banking with you costs far less than acquiring a stranger.
The balance sheet backs up that growth. Tangible book value jumped 80% year over year to $9.5 billion, or $7.34 per share, while deposits reached $45.5 billion and the total capital ratio sat at 18.8%, comfortably above the 10.5% regulatory minimum. Loan originations hit a record $14.8 billion, up 69%, and the personal loan charge-off rate actually fell 21 basis points even as that book expanded, a sign SoFi is not chasing volume by loosening standards. SoFi's brokerage arm was also among the firms chosen for the record-breaking ***** e Exploration Technologies IPO, and brokerage revenue climbed 141% for the quarter. William Blair's Andrew Jeffrey called the results reason to "aggressively accumulate" the stock, arguing the larger balance sheet efficiently supports management's 20% to 30% long-term return-on-equity target.
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None of that explains why the profit outlook didn't move. Management raised full-year adjusted net revenue guidance to $4.75 billion to $4.85 billion, up from $4.66 billion, but left adjusted EBITDA guidance at $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings per share at $0.60. More revenue with no more profit attached is exactly the kind of detail the market prices quickly. CEO Anthony Noto pointed to a shift in the bank's own rate expectations, from two cuts to two hikes this year, as the reason for the caution, alongside a choice to reinvest rather than bank the upside.
#year #record #book #revenue
The growth engine behind that record quarter keeps compounding. SoFi added 1.1 million new members in FQ2 2026, a record, pushing its base to 15.8 million people, up 35% year over year. What matters more is how it is selling to them: 51% of new products went to existing members, up from 43% the prior quarter and 35% a year earlier, and the average member now uses 1.54 products, up from 1.46 twelve months ago. That is a company getting cheaper to grow, since selling another product to someone already banking with you costs far less than acquiring a stranger.
The balance sheet backs up that growth. Tangible book value jumped 80% year over year to $9.5 billion, or $7.34 per share, while deposits reached $45.5 billion and the total capital ratio sat at 18.8%, comfortably above the 10.5% regulatory minimum. Loan originations hit a record $14.8 billion, up 69%, and the personal loan charge-off rate actually fell 21 basis points even as that book expanded, a sign SoFi is not chasing volume by loosening standards. SoFi's brokerage arm was also among the firms chosen for the record-breaking ***** e Exploration Technologies IPO, and brokerage revenue climbed 141% for the quarter. William Blair's Andrew Jeffrey called the results reason to "aggressively accumulate" the stock, arguing the larger balance sheet efficiently supports management's 20% to 30% long-term return-on-equity target.
Pixabay/Public Domain
None of that explains why the profit outlook didn't move. Management raised full-year adjusted net revenue guidance to $4.75 billion to $4.85 billion, up from $4.66 billion, but left adjusted EBITDA guidance at $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings per share at $0.60. More revenue with no more profit attached is exactly the kind of detail the market prices quickly. CEO Anthony Noto pointed to a shift in the bank's own rate expectations, from two cuts to two hikes this year, as the reason for the caution, alongside a choice to reinvest rather than bank the upside.
#year #record #book #revenue
4 days ago
Washington Commanders' newly signed linebacker Odafe Oweh entered the NFL in 2021. He attended Penn State University for three seasons before entering the draft, but before committing to the Nittany Lions, Oweh had only been playing football for a couple of years. Previously, his sport was basketball, but when he got kicked off the basketball team, he turned to football.
Oweh was asked about his history with football after the Commanders' training camp practice concluded on Tuesday.
"It's the craziest story," Oweh replies. "I had to switch my career last second. I got kicked off the basketball team, and I had to make a decision. Am I going to keep trying to be LeBron James, or am I going to pivot and find my Plan B? And I did, gladly. The second school that I ended up going to, Blair Academy, they actually made me play two sports. So I wouldn't have even had to play basketball if it wasn't that. That was the only school that was trying to admit me and everything, so it was kind of God shifting things in my place.
"I started playing when I was 16. I redid my junior year, and after that, the rest is history."
Oweh goes on to talk about how college scouts started to recruit him after one season. Rutgers was one of the first to reach out, but after that, he heard from places like Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State, and Florida, among others. He talked about how he never thought schools of that caliber would ever take a chance on a guy who'd only been playing for one year, yet they were.
#Football #going #kicked
Oweh was asked about his history with football after the Commanders' training camp practice concluded on Tuesday.
"It's the craziest story," Oweh replies. "I had to switch my career last second. I got kicked off the basketball team, and I had to make a decision. Am I going to keep trying to be LeBron James, or am I going to pivot and find my Plan B? And I did, gladly. The second school that I ended up going to, Blair Academy, they actually made me play two sports. So I wouldn't have even had to play basketball if it wasn't that. That was the only school that was trying to admit me and everything, so it was kind of God shifting things in my place.
"I started playing when I was 16. I redid my junior year, and after that, the rest is history."
Oweh goes on to talk about how college scouts started to recruit him after one season. Rutgers was one of the first to reach out, but after that, he heard from places like Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State, and Florida, among others. He talked about how he never thought schools of that caliber would ever take a chance on a guy who'd only been playing for one year, yet they were.
#Football #going #kicked
5 days ago
Palantir shares surged north by more than 27% on Tuesday after the company reported quarterly earnings that CEO Alex Karp called "otherworldly" in a call with ******* ysts Monday evening.
While some ******* ysts were quick to frame the nearly 30% pop as recovery from a sell-off through June and July that saw Palantir wrapped into the doubts around the staying power of the software sector, the run-up extends a rally going back to 2024 that has seen the stock price boom from roughly $25 to more than $150 per share in only two years.
That shift in share price can really be traced back to the 2023 launch of Palantir's AIP platform, said Louie DiPalma, an industrials sector ******* yst at William Blair.
The company's existing platforms — Gotham for government operations and Foundry for the commercial sector — allowed customers to fuse massive amounts of disparate data and perform complex ******* ysis of that data. AIP, released in April 2023 shortly after OpenAI debuted ChatGPT the previous November, allowed customers on both platforms to connect large language models to their existing datasets, layering AI-powered ******* ysis and computation on top of Gotham and Foundry.
#palantir #gotham #foundry
While some ******* ysts were quick to frame the nearly 30% pop as recovery from a sell-off through June and July that saw Palantir wrapped into the doubts around the staying power of the software sector, the run-up extends a rally going back to 2024 that has seen the stock price boom from roughly $25 to more than $150 per share in only two years.
That shift in share price can really be traced back to the 2023 launch of Palantir's AIP platform, said Louie DiPalma, an industrials sector ******* yst at William Blair.
The company's existing platforms — Gotham for government operations and Foundry for the commercial sector — allowed customers to fuse massive amounts of disparate data and perform complex ******* ysis of that data. AIP, released in April 2023 shortly after OpenAI debuted ChatGPT the previous November, allowed customers on both platforms to connect large language models to their existing datasets, layering AI-powered ******* ysis and computation on top of Gotham and Foundry.
#palantir #gotham #foundry
5 days ago
AstraZeneca (AZN) stock took a nosedive Monday amid reports it's mulling a megamerger with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY).
The combined company would be worth roughly $400 billion, "making it one of the biggest pharmaceutical mergers in history," RBC Capital Markets ******* yst Trung Huynh said in a report. The Financial Times first reported the early merger talks. AstraZeneca declined to comment to Investor's Business Daily. Bristol Myers didn't immediately respond.
The deal would merge two oncology powerhouses, and likely trigger an antitrust review. Bristol Myers fills portfolio gaps in blood cancer, immunology, cardiovascular diseases and central nervous system conditions where AstraZeneca lacks scale today, Huynh said.
AstraZeneca stock tumbled 6.9% to 157.97. Shares are already trading below their 21-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Bristol Myers Squibb stock, on the other hand, inched a fraction higher to 65.47. The stock ended the regular session in a buy zone that runs up to 66.03.
Given the size of the two companies, the deal would likely be mostly stock-based, resulting in Bristol Myers shareholders owning roughly a third of the combined company, William Blair ******* yst Matt Phipps said in a client note. He says $160 billion makes sense as a price tag for Bristol Myers Squibb.
#astrazeneca #huynh #combined
The combined company would be worth roughly $400 billion, "making it one of the biggest pharmaceutical mergers in history," RBC Capital Markets ******* yst Trung Huynh said in a report. The Financial Times first reported the early merger talks. AstraZeneca declined to comment to Investor's Business Daily. Bristol Myers didn't immediately respond.
The deal would merge two oncology powerhouses, and likely trigger an antitrust review. Bristol Myers fills portfolio gaps in blood cancer, immunology, cardiovascular diseases and central nervous system conditions where AstraZeneca lacks scale today, Huynh said.
AstraZeneca stock tumbled 6.9% to 157.97. Shares are already trading below their 21-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Bristol Myers Squibb stock, on the other hand, inched a fraction higher to 65.47. The stock ended the regular session in a buy zone that runs up to 66.03.
Given the size of the two companies, the deal would likely be mostly stock-based, resulting in Bristol Myers shareholders owning roughly a third of the combined company, William Blair ******* yst Matt Phipps said in a client note. He says $160 billion makes sense as a price tag for Bristol Myers Squibb.
#astrazeneca #huynh #combined
6 days ago
An inspection of Linda Blair's kennel has revealed 251 dogs on her 2.5-acre property, according to L.A. County authorities.
Additionally, the organization received Orders to Comply to "correct deficits in housing facilities and sanitation."
Blair has said she's looking at the positive: "We now have more light shed on animal welfare and animal rescues."
The inspection of Linda Blair's kennel operation has resulted in several citations, including one for housing 251 dogs on the property.
Acting on complaints about overcrowding and unsanitary conditions at a 2.5-acre property occupied by the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and Department of Regional Planning executed a warrant on July 31.
#linda #property #dogs #acre
Additionally, the organization received Orders to Comply to "correct deficits in housing facilities and sanitation."
Blair has said she's looking at the positive: "We now have more light shed on animal welfare and animal rescues."
The inspection of Linda Blair's kennel operation has resulted in several citations, including one for housing 251 dogs on the property.
Acting on complaints about overcrowding and unsanitary conditions at a 2.5-acre property occupied by the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and Department of Regional Planning executed a warrant on July 31.
#linda #property #dogs #acre
6 days ago
Linda Blair says her dog rescue remains under control after authorities found 251 animals at her Southern California property. The Exorcist star maintains that paperwork and permit issues, not the dogs' welfare, triggered the investigation. Officials found no signs that the animals were sick or injured. However, the county's review remains active as neighbors question the number of dogs housed at the facility.
Authorities served an investigative warrant at Blair's 2.5-acre property after the kennel's permits reportedly expired in 2023, TMZ reported. The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning said officials had made 24 attempts to arrange inspections over three years.
Officials counted 251 dogs while checking structures and possible code violations. Law enforcement told the outlet that "no dogs showed signs of illness or injury," and authorities did not remove any animals.
Blair addressed the search in a Facebook video. "I am fine, the animals are fine," she said, describing the dispute as a matter involving paperwork and updated property diagrams. She also said she had been trying to relocate so she could expand her rescue work.
The new information follows an earlier search of Blair's property, which initially focused on a kennel believed to house more than 100 dogs. The latest count more than doubled that estimate.
#dogs #animals #found #paperwork
Authorities served an investigative warrant at Blair's 2.5-acre property after the kennel's permits reportedly expired in 2023, TMZ reported. The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning said officials had made 24 attempts to arrange inspections over three years.
Officials counted 251 dogs while checking structures and possible code violations. Law enforcement told the outlet that "no dogs showed signs of illness or injury," and authorities did not remove any animals.
Blair addressed the search in a Facebook video. "I am fine, the animals are fine," she said, describing the dispute as a matter involving paperwork and updated property diagrams. She also said she had been trying to relocate so she could expand her rescue work.
The new information follows an earlier search of Blair's property, which initially focused on a kennel believed to house more than 100 dogs. The latest count more than doubled that estimate.
#dogs #animals #found #paperwork
9 days ago
Linda Blair is speaking out after authorities searched her Southern California property as part of an investigation into a reported kennel operation housing more than 100 dogs.
The 67-year-old actress, best known for starring in "The Exorcist," addressed the search in an Instagram post on July 31, saying she and the animals on the property were "good" following what she described as a surprise visit.
"Turns out we just have some paperwork to do and some diagrams," Blair wrote. "But as everybody knows, I'm looking to move so I can be more educational and help more animals."
Blair also suggested county officials should have contacted her by mail, writing that "a good old-fashioned letter of contact always works." In a video accompanying the post, she said she has been trying to relocate for the past two years to expand her animal rescue efforts and emphasized that the animals on the property were safe.
The search was conducted under an inspection warrant as part of a joint operation involving the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, according to reports from People and Fox 8.
#search
The 67-year-old actress, best known for starring in "The Exorcist," addressed the search in an Instagram post on July 31, saying she and the animals on the property were "good" following what she described as a surprise visit.
"Turns out we just have some paperwork to do and some diagrams," Blair wrote. "But as everybody knows, I'm looking to move so I can be more educational and help more animals."
Blair also suggested county officials should have contacted her by mail, writing that "a good old-fashioned letter of contact always works." In a video accompanying the post, she said she has been trying to relocate for the past two years to expand her animal rescue efforts and emphasized that the animals on the property were safe.
The search was conducted under an inspection warrant as part of a joint operation involving the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, according to reports from People and Fox 8.
#search
9 days ago
The Women's Professional Baseball League opened to a sellout crowd of over 4,000 fans at Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday, August 1.
The Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights started the opening game following a lengthy rain delay and a poignant ceremony for the inaugural season.
Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, who is 99 years old, and former St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa tossed the ceremonial first pitch.
This story will be updated. Follow below for LIVE updates!
7:24 p.m. — End of 1. New York Heights 5, Los Angeles Queens 2. Both teams combine for eight hits in the first inning. Los Angeles catcher Maggie Foxx delivered the first runs of the season with a 2-RBI double to center field with two outs. New York rallied ahead on RBI hits from Kylee Lahners and Jaida Lee.
#heights #former
The Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights started the opening game following a lengthy rain delay and a poignant ceremony for the inaugural season.
Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, who is 99 years old, and former St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa tossed the ceremonial first pitch.
This story will be updated. Follow below for LIVE updates!
7:24 p.m. — End of 1. New York Heights 5, Los Angeles Queens 2. Both teams combine for eight hits in the first inning. Los Angeles catcher Maggie Foxx delivered the first runs of the season with a 2-RBI double to center field with two outs. New York rallied ahead on RBI hits from Kylee Lahners and Jaida Lee.
#heights #former
10 days ago
Authorities searched actress Linda Blair's Southern California property as part of an investigation into a reported kennel operation
Los Angeles County officials say the inspection was conducted to evaluate the welfare of dogs housed on the property and ensure compliance with county codes
TMZ reported Blair was "extremely cooperative" during the inspection, and no dogs were removed from the property
Linda Blair's Southern California property was searched on Friday, July 31, as part of an active investigation into a reported kennel operation, according to Los Angeles County officials.
TMZ first reported the search.
#southern
Los Angeles County officials say the inspection was conducted to evaluate the welfare of dogs housed on the property and ensure compliance with county codes
TMZ reported Blair was "extremely cooperative" during the inspection, and no dogs were removed from the property
Linda Blair's Southern California property was searched on Friday, July 31, as part of an active investigation into a reported kennel operation, according to Los Angeles County officials.
TMZ first reported the search.
#southern
16 days ago
Can Michael Kim follow up his second-round 59 to continue separating from the pack at the 2026 3M Open?
The 33-year-old from South Korea put down 12 birdies in his near-record round, shooting up the leaderboard to 14 under. Round 1 leader Ben Kohles enters Round 3 three strokes back, while Chandler Phillips, Michael Brennan and Emiliano Grillo made late pushes to get into contention.
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun continued his impressive start, entering the third round four shots behind Kim. Billy Horschel, Troy Merritt and Zac Blair come in within five strokes of the lead, while Scottie Scheffler slipped up on the back nine Friday before wrapping with a birdie to enter moving day at 7 under. Gary Woodland and Hideki Matsuyama, who rallied after entering the second round below the cut line, also could make some noise today.
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The 33-year-old from South Korea put down 12 birdies in his near-record round, shooting up the leaderboard to 14 under. Round 1 leader Ben Kohles enters Round 3 three strokes back, while Chandler Phillips, Michael Brennan and Emiliano Grillo made late pushes to get into contention.
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun continued his impressive start, entering the third round four shots behind Kim. Billy Horschel, Troy Merritt and Zac Blair come in within five strokes of the lead, while Scottie Scheffler slipped up on the back nine Friday before wrapping with a birdie to enter moving day at 7 under. Gary Woodland and Hideki Matsuyama, who rallied after entering the second round below the cut line, also could make some noise today.
Watch PGA Tour live on Fubo (free trial)
Keep up with the latest scores on the official PGA Tour leaderboard.
#leaderboard
16 days ago
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider responded to criticism from the fans after the Blue Jays have struggled so far this season.
Just a season removed from making it to Game 7 of the World Series, the Blue Jays are in last place in the American League East and are extremely unlikely to make the playoffs this year, as they are currently 47-57 with 58 games left in the season.
Frustration has boiled over to the Blue Jays' fanbase, who are extremely frustrated by how poorly the team has played so far this season. The fans have also been critical of Schneider, whose managerial decisions in terms of his lineups and bullpen usage have been heavily criticized among the Blue Jays fanbase.
But according to Schneider, he doesn't care what the general public thinks.
Speaking to the "Blair & Barker" show, Schneider responded to fan criticism directed towards the job he has done as Blue Jays manager and toward the team in general.
#schneider
Just a season removed from making it to Game 7 of the World Series, the Blue Jays are in last place in the American League East and are extremely unlikely to make the playoffs this year, as they are currently 47-57 with 58 games left in the season.
Frustration has boiled over to the Blue Jays' fanbase, who are extremely frustrated by how poorly the team has played so far this season. The fans have also been critical of Schneider, whose managerial decisions in terms of his lineups and bullpen usage have been heavily criticized among the Blue Jays fanbase.
But according to Schneider, he doesn't care what the general public thinks.
Speaking to the "Blair & Barker" show, Schneider responded to fan criticism directed towards the job he has done as Blue Jays manager and toward the team in general.
#schneider
19 days ago
Investment firm William Blair recently cut its estimates for Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. Interestingly, it also reiterated an outperform rating for Coinbase, suggested that clients stay invested, and advised that the crypto market could be near its bottom.
Coinbase stock has plummeted over the last year, from an all-time high of $445 on July 17, 2025, to $157 as of July 17, 2026. Here are the details on William Blair's ***** ysis and whether this is a good buying opportunity for Coinbase.
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William Blair reduced annual revenue estimates for Coinbase by 12% in 2026 and 13% in 2027. It also cut its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) estimates by 34% for both years, and it expects Coinbase's trading volume to fall 44% to $669 billion in 2026.
These predictions make sense when you consider Coinbase's dependence on the crypto market and how the bear market has already affected it. Coinbase reported revenue of $1.4 billion in Q1 2026, a 31% year-over-year decrease. The crypto exchange also had a net loss of $394 million that quarter, compared to net income of $66 million in Q1 2025.
#Crypto
Coinbase stock has plummeted over the last year, from an all-time high of $445 on July 17, 2025, to $157 as of July 17, 2026. Here are the details on William Blair's ***** ysis and whether this is a good buying opportunity for Coinbase.
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William Blair reduced annual revenue estimates for Coinbase by 12% in 2026 and 13% in 2027. It also cut its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) estimates by 34% for both years, and it expects Coinbase's trading volume to fall 44% to $669 billion in 2026.
These predictions make sense when you consider Coinbase's dependence on the crypto market and how the bear market has already affected it. Coinbase reported revenue of $1.4 billion in Q1 2026, a 31% year-over-year decrease. The crypto exchange also had a net loss of $394 million that quarter, compared to net income of $66 million in Q1 2025.
#Crypto
28 days ago
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) is one of the best performing AI stocks over the last 3 years, with a 3Y CAGR of 153%. On July 6, William Blair **** yst Sebastien Naji named Credo his top semiconductor pick for the next six months. That followed several constructive June calls. Evercore ISI **** yst Mark Lipacis initiated coverage on June 22 with an Outperform rating and a $325 target, describing Credo as an AI-connectivity leader moving from a mainly copper portfolio toward a combined copper-and-optical offering.
The same day, Stifel **** yst Tore Svanberg maintained a Buy rating and raised his target to $350 from $250 after management meetings, citing the company's vertically integrated, system-level approach across both technologies. Bank of America kept Buy on June 26. The common thread is that larger AI clusters require more high-speed, energy-efficient connections. Credo's active electrical cables, digital signal processors and optical products address that need. Risks include customer concentration, rapid interface transitions, and expectations that already **** ume substantial growth.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions, including active electrical cables, digital signal processors, retimers, SerDes chiplets, and optical components for hyperscale, cloud, and AI networks.
While we acknowledge the potential of CRDO 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.
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The same day, Stifel **** yst Tore Svanberg maintained a Buy rating and raised his target to $350 from $250 after management meetings, citing the company's vertically integrated, system-level approach across both technologies. Bank of America kept Buy on June 26. The common thread is that larger AI clusters require more high-speed, energy-efficient connections. Credo's active electrical cables, digital signal processors and optical products address that need. Risks include customer concentration, rapid interface transitions, and expectations that already **** ume substantial growth.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions, including active electrical cables, digital signal processors, retimers, SerDes chiplets, and optical components for hyperscale, cloud, and AI networks.
While we acknowledge the potential of CRDO 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.
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1 month ago
Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in Glen Kacher's Light Street Portfolio.
In early June, Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) unveiled its future growth roadmap at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference. Following its achievement of GAAP profitability in Q1 2026, the company announced it is pursuing an expansive $425 billion U.S. total addressable market. The company intends to sustain momentum and accordingly has raised its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting 22% to 23% revenue growth and full-year GAAP profitability. For strategic expansion, the company relies on AI-driven efficiency in consumer finance via its Archimedes software factory and the upcoming rollout of its 2026 product pipeline, including Jade AI co-pilot, joint accounts, and Chime Invest platforms.
Prior to this, in a separate development, Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) together with Invest America launched the Compound Combine series, a football-drill-themed initiative providing wealth-building education, on May 29, 2026. With the program, the company aimed to increase financial literacy and awareness. Luke Pettit, **** istant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, participated in the event and gave the following comment.
Financial literacy fuels the American Dream and helps secure our nation's future. As we approach America's 250th anniversary, ensuring the next generation can participate in our nation's prosperity is more important than ever.
Founded in 2012, Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) is a fintech company headquartered in California. The company offers digital banking services such as checking accounts, payment solutions, credit-building products, and mobile financial tools through partner banks.
In early June, Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) unveiled its future growth roadmap at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference. Following its achievement of GAAP profitability in Q1 2026, the company announced it is pursuing an expansive $425 billion U.S. total addressable market. The company intends to sustain momentum and accordingly has raised its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting 22% to 23% revenue growth and full-year GAAP profitability. For strategic expansion, the company relies on AI-driven efficiency in consumer finance via its Archimedes software factory and the upcoming rollout of its 2026 product pipeline, including Jade AI co-pilot, joint accounts, and Chime Invest platforms.
Prior to this, in a separate development, Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) together with Invest America launched the Compound Combine series, a football-drill-themed initiative providing wealth-building education, on May 29, 2026. With the program, the company aimed to increase financial literacy and awareness. Luke Pettit, **** istant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, participated in the event and gave the following comment.
Financial literacy fuels the American Dream and helps secure our nation's future. As we approach America's 250th anniversary, ensuring the next generation can participate in our nation's prosperity is more important than ever.
Founded in 2012, Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) is a fintech company headquartered in California. The company offers digital banking services such as checking accounts, payment solutions, credit-building products, and mobile financial tools through partner banks.
1 month ago
Fiserv (FISV) stock rose Tuesday on a report that the financial services company could sell its debit card payment processing network to a group of banks.
The banks interested in acquiring Fiserv's debit network include JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo (WFC) and PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), the Wall Street Journal reported.
At William Blair, ***** yst Andrew Jeffrey said a deal is unlikely. "A deal seems unlikely given regulatory and likely large merchant pushback," he said in a report. "We also note that by aiding large banks, Fiserv could alienate its community bank and credit union customer base, beneficiaries of Durbin debit regulations."
Fiserv provides payments and financial technology for banking and commerce, billing and point-of-sale transactions. The chief executive of Fiserv, Mike Lyons, recently resigned, sparking a sell-off. Takis Georgakopoulos, who had served as chief operating officer and copresident, was named CEO.
At Evercore ISI, ***** yst Adam Frisch also doubts a debit network deal will get done with the banks.
The banks interested in acquiring Fiserv's debit network include JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo (WFC) and PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), the Wall Street Journal reported.
At William Blair, ***** yst Andrew Jeffrey said a deal is unlikely. "A deal seems unlikely given regulatory and likely large merchant pushback," he said in a report. "We also note that by aiding large banks, Fiserv could alienate its community bank and credit union customer base, beneficiaries of Durbin debit regulations."
Fiserv provides payments and financial technology for banking and commerce, billing and point-of-sale transactions. The chief executive of Fiserv, Mike Lyons, recently resigned, sparking a sell-off. Takis Georgakopoulos, who had served as chief operating officer and copresident, was named CEO.
At Evercore ISI, ***** yst Adam Frisch also doubts a debit network deal will get done with the banks.
1 month ago
Texas A&M coach Michael Earley entered his second full offseason with plenty of pressure from the Aggie fan base to make significant changes to the coaching staff, starting with replacing second-year pitching coach Jason Kelley, which came to fruition just days after the Aggies fell to USC in the College Station Regional.
After hiring MLB pitching coach/coordinator Barry Enright, former ***** ociate head coach and recruiting ace Nolan Cain returned to the staff after two seasons serving in the same capacity with Texas, which was quite the shock given the Longhorns' success after making it to the College World Series before falling to Georgia.
Set to lose his top three hitters to the 2026 MLB Draft, including Gavin Grahovac and Caden Sorrell, Earley went to work in the transfer portal, adding ten players, led by former Clemson catcher Nate Savoie, who is the No. 2-ranked portal player.
Texas A&M's latest addition, Oklahoma transfer outfielder Alec Blair, will make his way to College Station after helping the Sooners win a national ***** le last month, as the former blue-chip prospect and dual-sport athlete brings plenty of promise to what looks like an established lineup, even with the departures.
According to D1Baseball's Joe Healy, Blair is on track to take another step in his development, especially after forcing the coaching staff to place him in the lineup due to his immense talent during his freshman season.
After hiring MLB pitching coach/coordinator Barry Enright, former ***** ociate head coach and recruiting ace Nolan Cain returned to the staff after two seasons serving in the same capacity with Texas, which was quite the shock given the Longhorns' success after making it to the College World Series before falling to Georgia.
Set to lose his top three hitters to the 2026 MLB Draft, including Gavin Grahovac and Caden Sorrell, Earley went to work in the transfer portal, adding ten players, led by former Clemson catcher Nate Savoie, who is the No. 2-ranked portal player.
Texas A&M's latest addition, Oklahoma transfer outfielder Alec Blair, will make his way to College Station after helping the Sooners win a national ***** le last month, as the former blue-chip prospect and dual-sport athlete brings plenty of promise to what looks like an established lineup, even with the departures.
According to D1Baseball's Joe Healy, Blair is on track to take another step in his development, especially after forcing the coaching staff to place him in the lineup due to his immense talent during his freshman season.
1 month ago
The Private Department of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan has announced an investment of $1.13bn (Dh4.14bn) in MidOcean Energy.
Based in the US, MidOcean Energy is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company established and managed by EIG.
Alongside the investment, the Private Department and EIG have formed a strategic partnership aimed at capital aggregation, sourcing investments and developing institutional investment prospects within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and certain other regional markets.
This marks the Private Department's foray into the global LNG sector, coinciding with the start of a wider strategic collaboration with EIG, a company specialising in global energy and infrastructure investments.
EIG CEO and MidOcean Energy chairman R. Blair Thomas said: "We are pleased to establish a strategic partnership with the Private Department.
Based in the US, MidOcean Energy is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company established and managed by EIG.
Alongside the investment, the Private Department and EIG have formed a strategic partnership aimed at capital aggregation, sourcing investments and developing institutional investment prospects within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and certain other regional markets.
This marks the Private Department's foray into the global LNG sector, coinciding with the start of a wider strategic collaboration with EIG, a company specialising in global energy and infrastructure investments.
EIG CEO and MidOcean Energy chairman R. Blair Thomas said: "We are pleased to establish a strategic partnership with the Private Department.
1 month ago
There is a hard reality to the past, present and maybe future in Zac Blair's professional career.
The 35-year-old, who stands tied for third place on a tightly packed leaderboard heading into Sunday's final round of the John Deere Classic, sports a heavy red beard now. It looks like a lumbar jack's movie makeup for those who remember him as the youngster whose cherubic face seemed to match the Utah native's affable demeanor.
In his first couple of seasons on the PGA Tour, Blair got onto the leaderboard with some regularity, and 10 years ago he opened the season with a tie for third at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
That year, Blair made bigger headlines for banging his putter against his head at the Well Fargo Championship and being disqualified for using an altered piece of equipment. It would be another seven seasons before he eclipsed his previous best finish with a T-2 in the 2023 Travelers Championship.
He won the 2019 Ellie Mae Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour, but, mostly, Blair has lived on the edge of eligibility on the PGA Tour. "Playing golf is pretty stressful," he said on Saturday after shooting four-under-par 67 at TPC Deere Run in Sylvis, Ill. That result got Blair to 15 under for the tournament, only one shot back of co-leaders Lucas Glover (69) and Lee Hodges (67).
The 35-year-old, who stands tied for third place on a tightly packed leaderboard heading into Sunday's final round of the John Deere Classic, sports a heavy red beard now. It looks like a lumbar jack's movie makeup for those who remember him as the youngster whose cherubic face seemed to match the Utah native's affable demeanor.
In his first couple of seasons on the PGA Tour, Blair got onto the leaderboard with some regularity, and 10 years ago he opened the season with a tie for third at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
That year, Blair made bigger headlines for banging his putter against his head at the Well Fargo Championship and being disqualified for using an altered piece of equipment. It would be another seven seasons before he eclipsed his previous best finish with a T-2 in the 2023 Travelers Championship.
He won the 2019 Ellie Mae Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour, but, mostly, Blair has lived on the edge of eligibility on the PGA Tour. "Playing golf is pretty stressful," he said on Saturday after shooting four-under-par 67 at TPC Deere Run in Sylvis, Ill. That result got Blair to 15 under for the tournament, only one shot back of co-leaders Lucas Glover (69) and Lee Hodges (67).
1 month ago
Third baseman Ethan Surowiec re-signed his NIL agreement with Florida Victorious on Monday, signaling his return to the Gators should he turn down a draft offer.
A draft-eligible sophomore, Surowiec transferred from Ole Miss last offseason. He broke out as the MVP of the Northwoods League over the summer and became a mainstay in the middle of Florida's lineup. Surowiec started the season switching between first base and third base, but he moved to the hot corner full time by the end of the year.
Surowiec is expected to be drafted next month, but he has the most leverage a college player can have when it comes to negotiating. If he doesn't get the money he wants, he will return to Florida to prove himself for another year. He'll still have good bargaining power as a junior, since he can once again return to school in 2028.
Surowiec was the only Gator to play in and start all 62 games this season. He made 34 starts at third and 28 at first. He led Florida in hits (78), batting average (.317), RBI (63), total bases (130) and at-bats (246). Surowiec hit 12 home runs and scored 53 runs with a .937 OPS.
Seven Florida arms have entered the transfer portal: McCall Biemiller (NC State), Eli Blair (USF), Matthew Jenkins (Charlotte), Rivers Kurland, Cooper Moss (USF), Christian Rodriguez and Cooper Walls (Georgia). Starting second baseman Cade Kurland is headed to LSU, while Infielder Kolt Myers (Grand Canyon) and outfielder Blake Brookins are the two other position players to enter the transfer portal so far.
A draft-eligible sophomore, Surowiec transferred from Ole Miss last offseason. He broke out as the MVP of the Northwoods League over the summer and became a mainstay in the middle of Florida's lineup. Surowiec started the season switching between first base and third base, but he moved to the hot corner full time by the end of the year.
Surowiec is expected to be drafted next month, but he has the most leverage a college player can have when it comes to negotiating. If he doesn't get the money he wants, he will return to Florida to prove himself for another year. He'll still have good bargaining power as a junior, since he can once again return to school in 2028.
Surowiec was the only Gator to play in and start all 62 games this season. He made 34 starts at third and 28 at first. He led Florida in hits (78), batting average (.317), RBI (63), total bases (130) and at-bats (246). Surowiec hit 12 home runs and scored 53 runs with a .937 OPS.
Seven Florida arms have entered the transfer portal: McCall Biemiller (NC State), Eli Blair (USF), Matthew Jenkins (Charlotte), Rivers Kurland, Cooper Moss (USF), Christian Rodriguez and Cooper Walls (Georgia). Starting second baseman Cade Kurland is headed to LSU, while Infielder Kolt Myers (Grand Canyon) and outfielder Blake Brookins are the two other position players to enter the transfer portal so far.
1 month ago
Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:FIX) is one of the high growth stocks to buy right now. On June 22, Comfort Systems announced leadership transitions effective July 1, aimed at positioning the company for long-term growth. Craig Sasser, currently Regional Vice President of the Atlantic Region, will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer, while Trent T. McKenna will continue in his role as President.
The company also announced that Briston Blair will transition from his current position as Senior Vice President of Innovation & Strategy to Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. CEO Brian Lane highlighted that these appointments reflect the company's focus on utilizing proven leadership and strategic innovation to create ongoing value for stakeholders.
Both executives bring significant experience to their new roles. Mr. Sasser, a veteran with over four decades of industry experience, joined Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:FIX) in 2018, while Mr. Blair has been instrumental in leading the company's growth and innovation initiatives since 2022.
Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:FIX) provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services across the US.
While we acknowledge the potential of FIX 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.
The company also announced that Briston Blair will transition from his current position as Senior Vice President of Innovation & Strategy to Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. CEO Brian Lane highlighted that these appointments reflect the company's focus on utilizing proven leadership and strategic innovation to create ongoing value for stakeholders.
Both executives bring significant experience to their new roles. Mr. Sasser, a veteran with over four decades of industry experience, joined Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:FIX) in 2018, while Mr. Blair has been instrumental in leading the company's growth and innovation initiatives since 2022.
Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:FIX) provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services across the US.
While we acknowledge the potential of FIX 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.
2 months ago
New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat first in the decisive third Test against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday. However, the visitors have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the winner-takes-all contest, with two key players ruled out through injury.
The three-match series is finely poised at 1-1. England claimed the opening Test at Lord's by 115 runs before New Zealand responded emphatically with a crushing 253-run victory at The Oval. With valuable ICC World Test Championship points on offer, the Trent Bridge encounter will determine the series winner.
New Zealand have been forced into major changes after pace spearhead Matt Henry and star all-rounder Glenn Phillips were ruled out of the final Test. Henry, who starred in New Zealand's victory at The Oval and recently climbed to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, misses out with a calf injury. Phillips, meanwhile, has been sidelined due to a side strain.
England have also shuffled their lineup following the heavy defeat in the second Test, with captain Ben Stokes returning to lead the side after being rested at The Oval. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson also returns, while wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith is back after missing the previous Test following the birth of his child. Spinner Shoaib Bashir has been recalled to strengthen England's spin options.
Despite being declared fit, Ollie Robinson has not been included in the playing XI.
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Ben Sears, William O'Rourke
England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
The three-match series is finely poised at 1-1. England claimed the opening Test at Lord's by 115 runs before New Zealand responded emphatically with a crushing 253-run victory at The Oval. With valuable ICC World Test Championship points on offer, the Trent Bridge encounter will determine the series winner.
New Zealand have been forced into major changes after pace spearhead Matt Henry and star all-rounder Glenn Phillips were ruled out of the final Test. Henry, who starred in New Zealand's victory at The Oval and recently climbed to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, misses out with a calf injury. Phillips, meanwhile, has been sidelined due to a side strain.
England have also shuffled their lineup following the heavy defeat in the second Test, with captain Ben Stokes returning to lead the side after being rested at The Oval. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson also returns, while wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith is back after missing the previous Test following the birth of his child. Spinner Shoaib Bashir has been recalled to strengthen England's spin options.
Despite being declared fit, Ollie Robinson has not been included in the playing XI.
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Ben Sears, William O'Rourke
England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
2 months ago
NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed as he said that the Iran peace negotiations could trigger an oil glut, cool inflation, and pull interest rates down. When a caller asked about the stock during the lightning round, Cramer commented, "You know, a little too speculative. I like MP. I'm a traditionalist. That's the one that's got the government backing. I'd go with MP Materials."
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NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) explores and develops mineral deposits. The company mainly focuses on its Elk Creek project to mine niobium, scandium, and ****** anium. Cramer mentioned the stock during the Squawk on the Street episode aired on October 20, 2025. He said:
Yeah I mean that's a real company, but we have William Blair saying… they love NioCorp… These things are all like, unless Trump buys a stake in each of these one, you wanna sell these. You really do… because, why? Because, Antimony, it's up 532% and they're making a bid for some Australian rare earth, at six shares for one? That's sounds like very 2000. Where they started merging, remember, cause they knew their stocks were too high.NeoCorp is up 432… Just buy MP Materials, that's a real company… Do you think you're early when a stock is up 432% for the year like NioCorp? Do you think you're early?
While we acknowledge the potential of NB 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.
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NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) explores and develops mineral deposits. The company mainly focuses on its Elk Creek project to mine niobium, scandium, and ****** anium. Cramer mentioned the stock during the Squawk on the Street episode aired on October 20, 2025. He said:
Yeah I mean that's a real company, but we have William Blair saying… they love NioCorp… These things are all like, unless Trump buys a stake in each of these one, you wanna sell these. You really do… because, why? Because, Antimony, it's up 532% and they're making a bid for some Australian rare earth, at six shares for one? That's sounds like very 2000. Where they started merging, remember, cause they knew their stocks were too high.NeoCorp is up 432… Just buy MP Materials, that's a real company… Do you think you're early when a stock is up 432% for the year like NioCorp? Do you think you're early?
While we acknowledge the potential of NB 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.
2 months ago
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE), among the stocks under $20 that will explode, has 70.75% upside potential. The company is seeing fresh insider buying interest, and the move comes on the back of reaffirmed guidance and steady operational progress.
On June 10, 2026, TheFly reported that National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) director Michael Nicholson purchased 50,000 shares of common stock on June 5th, a transaction totaling $776,000, according to a regulatory filing. Shares were up 6% at $17.48 in early trading following the disclosure.
That came after National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook on June 3, 2026, during the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference, TheFly reported. National Vision said it had completed the migration of its e-commerce platform across all brands and was seeing sequential improvement in online traffic after a temporary disruption tied to the re-platforming.
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For the second quarter to date, adjusted comparable store sales growth has remained in the low single digits, and National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) expects similar growth for the full quarter, indicating modest but steady momentum in its core retail operations.
On June 10, 2026, TheFly reported that National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) director Michael Nicholson purchased 50,000 shares of common stock on June 5th, a transaction totaling $776,000, according to a regulatory filing. Shares were up 6% at $17.48 in early trading following the disclosure.
That came after National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook on June 3, 2026, during the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference, TheFly reported. National Vision said it had completed the migration of its e-commerce platform across all brands and was seeing sequential improvement in online traffic after a temporary disruption tied to the re-platforming.
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For the second quarter to date, adjusted comparable store sales growth has remained in the low single digits, and National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) expects similar growth for the full quarter, indicating modest but steady momentum in its core retail operations.
2 months ago
Paul Avery, an actor best known for his role on the ABC soap opera All My Children, and his wife Sheila Avery have died in a house fire in New Jersey. Paul was 81.
According to Leigh Valley Live, New Jersey State Police and Blairstown Fire Department responded to a blaze at the couple's home on Mohican Road shortly after 12:38 am on Tuesday, June 16. Paul and Sheila were trapped inside when rescuers arrived on the scene.
Firefighters made their way inside the property and discovered the couple in critical condition. Paul and Sheila were unconscious and treated with CPR, per the outlet, but both died shortly after from their injuries.
The fire was officially declared under control at 1:03 a.m. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Paul and Sheila's daughter, Kyle Avery, confirmed the passing on her Facebook page on Tuesday evening. "I'm devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," she wrote. "We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and **** ody ever had to wonder if that was so."
According to Leigh Valley Live, New Jersey State Police and Blairstown Fire Department responded to a blaze at the couple's home on Mohican Road shortly after 12:38 am on Tuesday, June 16. Paul and Sheila were trapped inside when rescuers arrived on the scene.
Firefighters made their way inside the property and discovered the couple in critical condition. Paul and Sheila were unconscious and treated with CPR, per the outlet, but both died shortly after from their injuries.
The fire was officially declared under control at 1:03 a.m. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Paul and Sheila's daughter, Kyle Avery, confirmed the passing on her Facebook page on Tuesday evening. "I'm devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," she wrote. "We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and **** ody ever had to wonder if that was so."
2 months ago
"All My Children" star Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire at their New Jersey residence early Thursday morning.
The couple were found unconscious at their home in New Jersey just before 1 a.m. Thursday. When authorities arrived, their home was engulfed in flames. Firefighters treated them with CPR, but they died shortly after being rescued.
The actor was 81.
The cause of the house fire remains unknown but was declared under control just minutes after the fire department arrived. The Avery's daughter Kyle confirmed their death in a Facebook post Thursday.
"I'm devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," she wrote. "We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and ***** ody ever had to wonder if that was so. We're grateful to the Blairstown Fire Department for their efforts. Service plans to follow."
The couple were found unconscious at their home in New Jersey just before 1 a.m. Thursday. When authorities arrived, their home was engulfed in flames. Firefighters treated them with CPR, but they died shortly after being rescued.
The actor was 81.
The cause of the house fire remains unknown but was declared under control just minutes after the fire department arrived. The Avery's daughter Kyle confirmed their death in a Facebook post Thursday.
"I'm devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," she wrote. "We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and ***** ody ever had to wonder if that was so. We're grateful to the Blairstown Fire Department for their efforts. Service plans to follow."
2 months ago
Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) is one of the 7 Worst Cloud Stocks To Buy According to Short Sellers. On June 5, William Blair ***** yst Jonathan Ho reiterated a Buy rating on Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) without ***** igning any price target to the stock. In contrast to William Blair, Raymond James ***** yst Frank Louthan had upgraded the stock to Outperform from Market Perform on May 8. He also ***** igned a price target of $23 to the stock. The ***** yst believes demand for the company's network capabilities will stay strong going forward. As AI inference takes center stage and requires better data center interconnection, Fastly's products are going to stay in demand, according to the ***** yst.
Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) reported its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on May 6. The market reacted negatively to the report, with the stock down over 37% after the announcement. This negative sentiment comes as a surprise, considering the company not only raised its outlook but also had a positive ***** yst sentiment after the earnings.
For the full year 2026, FSLY has raised its revenue guidance to between $710 million and $725 million. This translates to an EPS of $0.27 to $0.33. Despite competitors raising prices, management intends to stick to the pricing it has already agreed with its customers.
Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) operates a programmable, high-performance edge cloud platform that delivers faster, safer, and more scalable sites and apps to customers. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
While we acknowledge the potential of FSLY 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.
Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) reported its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on May 6. The market reacted negatively to the report, with the stock down over 37% after the announcement. This negative sentiment comes as a surprise, considering the company not only raised its outlook but also had a positive ***** yst sentiment after the earnings.
For the full year 2026, FSLY has raised its revenue guidance to between $710 million and $725 million. This translates to an EPS of $0.27 to $0.33. Despite competitors raising prices, management intends to stick to the pricing it has already agreed with its customers.
Fastly Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLY) operates a programmable, high-performance edge cloud platform that delivers faster, safer, and more scalable sites and apps to customers. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
While we acknowledge the potential of FSLY 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.
2 months ago
Florida left-handed pitcher Eli Blair, a rising sophomore, is entering the transfer portal. Blair announced the move on Monday on his social media pages.
The 6-foot-8-inch southpaw out of J. R. Arnold High in Panama City Beach, Florida, took the mound nine times as a true freshman. He finished the season with a 4.82 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 9-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 9 1/3 innings. Blair drew a 48.1% groundball rate and did not allow a home run. Opposing batters hit .278 against him.
Kevin O'Sullivan said the goal was to bring in more left-handed help, which was a signal that his current lefties weren't cutting it. Blair is the third Florida southpaw to enter the portal, joining McCall Biemiller and Rivers Kurland.
Transfer portal from the University of Florida.
6’8 225lbs LHP
I am entering the transfer portal with 3 years remaining as a DSA.
— Eli Blair (eliblair24) June 15, 2026
The 6-foot-8-inch southpaw out of J. R. Arnold High in Panama City Beach, Florida, took the mound nine times as a true freshman. He finished the season with a 4.82 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 9-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 9 1/3 innings. Blair drew a 48.1% groundball rate and did not allow a home run. Opposing batters hit .278 against him.
Kevin O'Sullivan said the goal was to bring in more left-handed help, which was a signal that his current lefties weren't cutting it. Blair is the third Florida southpaw to enter the portal, joining McCall Biemiller and Rivers Kurland.
Transfer portal from the University of Florida.
6’8 225lbs LHP
I am entering the transfer portal with 3 years remaining as a DSA.
— Eli Blair (eliblair24) June 15, 2026
2 months ago
Gig Harbor High School athletic director Blair Suek is resigning from her position, The News Tribune has learned.
The Peninsula School District confirmed her departure from the position in an email to The News Tribune.
“Blair Suek is resigning at the end of the school year, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” Peninsula School District chief of schools Michael Farmer wrote in a statement. “The GHHS athletic director position will be posted in the coming days.”
It’s unclear whether Suek’s departure stems from the recent handling of a situation with former Gig Harbor varsity girls basketball coach Michele Hackett.
Hackett was fired after a meeting with Suek in late April, during which Suek told Hackett that the “general consensus was that I wasn’t the best fit for this particular program and community” after postseason discussions with players.
The Peninsula School District confirmed her departure from the position in an email to The News Tribune.
“Blair Suek is resigning at the end of the school year, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” Peninsula School District chief of schools Michael Farmer wrote in a statement. “The GHHS athletic director position will be posted in the coming days.”
It’s unclear whether Suek’s departure stems from the recent handling of a situation with former Gig Harbor varsity girls basketball coach Michele Hackett.
Hackett was fired after a meeting with Suek in late April, during which Suek told Hackett that the “general consensus was that I wasn’t the best fit for this particular program and community” after postseason discussions with players.
