14 hours ago
By Nate Raymond
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple **** roaches, fly larvae and a **** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#million #couple #stalking #several
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple **** roaches, fly larvae and a **** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#million #couple #stalking #several
19 hours ago
The 2026 MLB draft has concluded!
Here we will be keeping track of each draftee taken by the Tampa Bay Rays over the course of the draft, their projected signing amount, and how much they actually signed for.
The Rays have a bonus pool of $19,09,300 that they are alloted to spend on the selections they made over the first 10 rounds of the draft; for every pick after the 10th round, any amount over $150,000 will be counted towards a team's pool. If a team overspends, they would face the following consequences:
0-5%: 75% tax
5-10%: 75% tax and lose future 1st round pick
#tampa
Here we will be keeping track of each draftee taken by the Tampa Bay Rays over the course of the draft, their projected signing amount, and how much they actually signed for.
The Rays have a bonus pool of $19,09,300 that they are alloted to spend on the selections they made over the first 10 rounds of the draft; for every pick after the 10th round, any amount over $150,000 will be counted towards a team's pool. If a team overspends, they would face the following consequences:
0-5%: 75% tax
5-10%: 75% tax and lose future 1st round pick
#tampa
4 days ago
A new Kicker financial investigation reveals that Dietmar Hopp injected another €40m into Hoffenheim in the summer of 2025. Together with the €80m contribution made one year earlier, the software billionaire pumped €120m into the club between August 2024 and August 2025.
The money helped cover losses of €23.2m in 2023/24 and €26.6m in 2024/25. It also left Hoffenheim with an impressive €219.1m in equity.
Therein lies the paradox. Hoffenheim presently maintain one of the strongest balance sheets in German football. They also remain dependent on one individual repeatedly covering the consequences of their operating model.
Hopp relinquished his majority voting rights in 2023. At the time, the decision was presented as the beginning of a new era in which Hoffenheim could develop a more conventional member-controlled identity.
Events since then have demonstrated otherwise.
#hoffenheim #hopp #kicker #Events
The money helped cover losses of €23.2m in 2023/24 and €26.6m in 2024/25. It also left Hoffenheim with an impressive €219.1m in equity.
Therein lies the paradox. Hoffenheim presently maintain one of the strongest balance sheets in German football. They also remain dependent on one individual repeatedly covering the consequences of their operating model.
Hopp relinquished his majority voting rights in 2023. At the time, the decision was presented as the beginning of a new era in which Hoffenheim could develop a more conventional member-controlled identity.
Events since then have demonstrated otherwise.
#hoffenheim #hopp #kicker #Events
4 days ago
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage in spectacular fashion during India's first T20I against Zimbabwe on Thursday, becoming the youngest player ever to score a maiden T20I half-century.
The 15-year-old became the youngest player to score a maiden T20I half-century after racing to an 18-ball fifty in Harare. It was a timely response from the teenage batter, who had managed scores of 14, 13 and 15 in his first three appearances for India during the T20I series against England.
Following those outings, Sooryavanshi was left out of the playing XI for the fifth and final T20I. His exclusion came amid intense scrutiny over India's selection decisions. Earlier in the England series, Sanju Samson, who had been India's Player of the Tournament during their T20 World Cup-winning campaign, was dropped from the side, with Sooryavanshi brought into the XI. However, for the fifth match, the management reversed course, restoring Samson and leaving out the youngster. Samson was subsequently omitted from India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour.
Former India captain and ex-BCCI selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth admitted he was baffled by the decision to drop Sooryavanshi after only three failures and took aim at head coach Gautam Gambhir over the move.
"He (Sooryavanshi) has an effortless range of shots, yet, not one shot was cross-batted. This boy is really something special. How did Gautam Gambhir foolishly drop him, of all people, after three failures to crush his confidence?" said Srikkanth, speaking on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Sportskeeda.
With Gambhir not accompanying the team on the Zimbabwe tour, former India batter VVS Laxman is serving as the side's interim head coach.
Srikkanth also highlighted the youngster's commitment to improvement, revealing that Sooryavanshi immediately returned to work after the England series rather than taking a break.
"I salute Vaibhav for his dedication. After the England series, he didn't go home and instead went straight to the Rajasthan Royals camp. He has been working on his batting against the short ball because he wants to prove to the whole world that he is special," Srikkanth added.
The 1983 World Cup winner was equally impressed by the fearless approach shown by Sooryavanshi despite the pressure of retaining his place in the national side. According to Srikkanth, many young players would have opted for a safer route after a string of low scores, but the teenager remained committed to his attacking game.
"The ease at which he scores at a 250 strike rate is extraordinary. Normally, after three failures, other players would have tried to safeguard their place in the Indian team by taking singles and twos. But he played fearlessly without worrying about the consequences. Scoring a 50 off 18 **** has become child's play for him. That's his greatness," Srikkanth elaborated.
Sooryavanshi's explosive innings not only earned him a place in the record books bu
The 15-year-old became the youngest player to score a maiden T20I half-century after racing to an 18-ball fifty in Harare. It was a timely response from the teenage batter, who had managed scores of 14, 13 and 15 in his first three appearances for India during the T20I series against England.
Following those outings, Sooryavanshi was left out of the playing XI for the fifth and final T20I. His exclusion came amid intense scrutiny over India's selection decisions. Earlier in the England series, Sanju Samson, who had been India's Player of the Tournament during their T20 World Cup-winning campaign, was dropped from the side, with Sooryavanshi brought into the XI. However, for the fifth match, the management reversed course, restoring Samson and leaving out the youngster. Samson was subsequently omitted from India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour.
Former India captain and ex-BCCI selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth admitted he was baffled by the decision to drop Sooryavanshi after only three failures and took aim at head coach Gautam Gambhir over the move.
"He (Sooryavanshi) has an effortless range of shots, yet, not one shot was cross-batted. This boy is really something special. How did Gautam Gambhir foolishly drop him, of all people, after three failures to crush his confidence?" said Srikkanth, speaking on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Sportskeeda.
With Gambhir not accompanying the team on the Zimbabwe tour, former India batter VVS Laxman is serving as the side's interim head coach.
Srikkanth also highlighted the youngster's commitment to improvement, revealing that Sooryavanshi immediately returned to work after the England series rather than taking a break.
"I salute Vaibhav for his dedication. After the England series, he didn't go home and instead went straight to the Rajasthan Royals camp. He has been working on his batting against the short ball because he wants to prove to the whole world that he is special," Srikkanth added.
The 1983 World Cup winner was equally impressed by the fearless approach shown by Sooryavanshi despite the pressure of retaining his place in the national side. According to Srikkanth, many young players would have opted for a safer route after a string of low scores, but the teenager remained committed to his attacking game.
"The ease at which he scores at a 250 strike rate is extraordinary. Normally, after three failures, other players would have tried to safeguard their place in the Indian team by taking singles and twos. But he played fearlessly without worrying about the consequences. Scoring a 50 off 18 **** has become child's play for him. That's his greatness," Srikkanth elaborated.
Sooryavanshi's explosive innings not only earned him a place in the record books bu
4 days ago
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS color commentator Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to multiple reports.
According to the report, Romo was traveling southbound on Interstate 43 on the high-rise bridge in Milwaukee when he was stopped by authorities on the evening of July 23. Law enforcement officials indicated that the former quarterback performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests, which led to his arrest of operating while intoxicated (OWI), Wisconsin's legal term for DUI.
Romo, 46, was taken into custody, booked, and released the same night. The incident is reportedly being treated as a first-time offense, which in Wisconsin is typically categorized as a cicli violations rather than a criminal charge. Potential penalties could include fines and other administrative consequences.
A court appearance has been tentatively scheduled for September 21, where further details surrounding the case are expected to emerge. CBS is scheduled to broadcast four games on September 20, the day before his expected appearance, but announcers have not yet been ***** igned to specific games.
Since his 14-year career in Dallas, Romo has largely maintained a clean public image.
#quarterback #scheduled
According to the report, Romo was traveling southbound on Interstate 43 on the high-rise bridge in Milwaukee when he was stopped by authorities on the evening of July 23. Law enforcement officials indicated that the former quarterback performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests, which led to his arrest of operating while intoxicated (OWI), Wisconsin's legal term for DUI.
Romo, 46, was taken into custody, booked, and released the same night. The incident is reportedly being treated as a first-time offense, which in Wisconsin is typically categorized as a cicli violations rather than a criminal charge. Potential penalties could include fines and other administrative consequences.
A court appearance has been tentatively scheduled for September 21, where further details surrounding the case are expected to emerge. CBS is scheduled to broadcast four games on September 20, the day before his expected appearance, but announcers have not yet been ***** igned to specific games.
Since his 14-year career in Dallas, Romo has largely maintained a clean public image.
#quarterback #scheduled
4 days ago
The 2026 MLB draft has concluded!
Here we will be keeping track of each draftee taken by the Tampa Bay Rays over the course of the draft, their projected signing amount, and how much they actually signed for.
The Rays have a bonus pool of $19,09,300 that they are alloted to spend on the selections they made over the first 10 rounds of the draft; for every pick after the 10th round, any amount over $150,000 will be counted towards a team's pool. If a team overspends, they would face the following consequences:
0-5%: 75% tax
5-10%: 75% tax and lose future 1st round pick
#rays #pick #here #tampa
Here we will be keeping track of each draftee taken by the Tampa Bay Rays over the course of the draft, their projected signing amount, and how much they actually signed for.
The Rays have a bonus pool of $19,09,300 that they are alloted to spend on the selections they made over the first 10 rounds of the draft; for every pick after the 10th round, any amount over $150,000 will be counted towards a team's pool. If a team overspends, they would face the following consequences:
0-5%: 75% tax
5-10%: 75% tax and lose future 1st round pick
#rays #pick #here #tampa
5 days ago
Inheriting $5 million can be a tremendous financial opportunity, but financial planning is still important. With more **** ets and tax considerations to take into account, it can help to plan ahead. As a result, understanding what you've inherited and how you might minimize tax consequences may have as much of an impact on your wealth as investing right away.
Do you have questions about how to handle a windfall? Speak with a financial advisor today.
A $5 million inheritance is rarely a single check. More likely, it's a mix of **** ets, each with their own rules for taxes, liquidity and long-term planning. Before making any financial decisions, it can help to create a complete inventory of what you've inherited, and identify how each **** et is **** led. This can help when it comes time to determine whether it's subject to distribution rules and what type of tax treatment applies.
Because larger estates tend to be more complex, it's common to inherit several **** et types at once. Understanding each one separately can potentially help you minimize mistakes and prioritize the most immediate decisions.
With a larger inheritance, the challenge is often less about choosing investments and more about coordinating multiple **** et types with different tax rules and timelines. Taking inventory first help build the foundation for every decision that follows.
#financial #understanding #million #inherited
Do you have questions about how to handle a windfall? Speak with a financial advisor today.
A $5 million inheritance is rarely a single check. More likely, it's a mix of **** ets, each with their own rules for taxes, liquidity and long-term planning. Before making any financial decisions, it can help to create a complete inventory of what you've inherited, and identify how each **** et is **** led. This can help when it comes time to determine whether it's subject to distribution rules and what type of tax treatment applies.
Because larger estates tend to be more complex, it's common to inherit several **** et types at once. Understanding each one separately can potentially help you minimize mistakes and prioritize the most immediate decisions.
With a larger inheritance, the challenge is often less about choosing investments and more about coordinating multiple **** et types with different tax rules and timelines. Taking inventory first help build the foundation for every decision that follows.
#financial #understanding #million #inherited
5 days ago
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said American companies should be free to use Chinese open-source artificial intelligence models, positioning himself against Trump administration officials and U.S. AI labs that have sought to restrict them.
"These Chinese models are excellent," Huang told Axios on Tuesday. "Open-source models that are excellent should be used." He said companies should "absolutely" be allowed to use them.
The remarks came as the release of Kimi K3, a model from Beijing-based Moonshot AI that combines near-frontier performance, lower prices, and open weights, has rattled chip and AI stocks, reviving concerns that cheaper models could undercut the case for large AI infrastructure spending. Huang argued Wall Street has the situation backward. "Free AI should be great for hardware," he said. "Free AI should be great for chips. Free AI should be great for data centers." Cheaper and more accessible models draw more people into AI ecosystems, he argued, and that broader adoption ultimately drives up demand for the chips and data centers that Nvidia provides.
Huang also rejected the argument that downloaded Chinese models create a security backdoor to Beijing. Companies can customize those models and run them inside secure environments, he said, and openness makes AI more secure because outside researchers can inspect models and identify weaknesses. "If everything just becomes one single model, one single point of attack, one single source of failure, I think the world is much, much more vulnerable," he said.
His comments came hours after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business that the administration is examining Chinese AI models for evidence of stolen U.S. intellectual property and considering sanctions. "If we see ... that overseas models are stealing from our great companies, we have the ability to sanction them because of this theft," Bessent said, according to Axios. Huang said companies should still face consequences for violating privacy or contracts, but he argued the response should target misconduct, not the models themselves. "Distillation, learning from AI, learning from other sources of knowledge, is fundamental to intelligence," he said.
#Companies
"These Chinese models are excellent," Huang told Axios on Tuesday. "Open-source models that are excellent should be used." He said companies should "absolutely" be allowed to use them.
The remarks came as the release of Kimi K3, a model from Beijing-based Moonshot AI that combines near-frontier performance, lower prices, and open weights, has rattled chip and AI stocks, reviving concerns that cheaper models could undercut the case for large AI infrastructure spending. Huang argued Wall Street has the situation backward. "Free AI should be great for hardware," he said. "Free AI should be great for chips. Free AI should be great for data centers." Cheaper and more accessible models draw more people into AI ecosystems, he argued, and that broader adoption ultimately drives up demand for the chips and data centers that Nvidia provides.
Huang also rejected the argument that downloaded Chinese models create a security backdoor to Beijing. Companies can customize those models and run them inside secure environments, he said, and openness makes AI more secure because outside researchers can inspect models and identify weaknesses. "If everything just becomes one single model, one single point of attack, one single source of failure, I think the world is much, much more vulnerable," he said.
His comments came hours after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business that the administration is examining Chinese AI models for evidence of stolen U.S. intellectual property and considering sanctions. "If we see ... that overseas models are stealing from our great companies, we have the ability to sanction them because of this theft," Bessent said, according to Axios. Huang said companies should still face consequences for violating privacy or contracts, but he argued the response should target misconduct, not the models themselves. "Distillation, learning from AI, learning from other sources of knowledge, is fundamental to intelligence," he said.
#Companies
6 days ago
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A "bad check" is not just an inconvenience. From overdraft fees to returned payment charges and even legal issues, the consequences of writing or cashing a bad check can be costly.
Here's what causes a check to bounce, what happens when it does, and how to avoid the problem in the first place.
A bad check is a check that your bank can't cash, or that requires the bank to reverse the transaction after you cash it. Reasons a check might be bad include:
It's counterfeit or forged
#check #reasons #offers #affect
A "bad check" is not just an inconvenience. From overdraft fees to returned payment charges and even legal issues, the consequences of writing or cashing a bad check can be costly.
Here's what causes a check to bounce, what happens when it does, and how to avoid the problem in the first place.
A bad check is a check that your bank can't cash, or that requires the bank to reverse the transaction after you cash it. Reasons a check might be bad include:
It's counterfeit or forged
#check #reasons #offers #affect
6 days ago
For the first time in the program's history, Medicare is covering weight-loss drugs, and the price tag looks almost too good to pass up.
Beginning July 1, eligible Part D enrollees can access medications including Wegovy, Foundayo, and the Zepbound KwikPen for a flat $50 monthly copay through a temporary federal demonstration called the Medicare GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) Bridge.
That is a massive discount compared to the retail price of these drugs, which can exceed $1,000 per month without insurance coverage.
It arrives at a moment when roughly 56% of GLP-1 users say affordability is a significant challenge, a poll from KFF, the health policy research organization, found.
But this is not traditional Part D coverage, and the distinction creates financial consequences that could blindside enrollees who ******* ume the program works like every other Medicare prescription benefit they have used.
#part #drugs
Beginning July 1, eligible Part D enrollees can access medications including Wegovy, Foundayo, and the Zepbound KwikPen for a flat $50 monthly copay through a temporary federal demonstration called the Medicare GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) Bridge.
That is a massive discount compared to the retail price of these drugs, which can exceed $1,000 per month without insurance coverage.
It arrives at a moment when roughly 56% of GLP-1 users say affordability is a significant challenge, a poll from KFF, the health policy research organization, found.
But this is not traditional Part D coverage, and the distinction creates financial consequences that could blindside enrollees who ******* ume the program works like every other Medicare prescription benefit they have used.
#part #drugs
6 days ago
With the college football season approaching, there are still plenty of off-field storylines. The 2026-27 school year will be the second of the rev-share era and the Protect College Sports Act is still on track for the Senate floor after a markup and committee vote.
All the while, coaches have been vocal about the need for consequences if programs violate the rules. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is among them, and he shared his ****** sment of the current landscape, particularly with regard to tampering.
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Sarkisian is hopeful the NCAA will be able to have stronger rules enforcement, alluding to the Protect College Sports Act and federal ****** istance for the landscape. He knows the realities about tampering in college football, but said there needs to be repercussions if rules are broken.
“I don’t want to be worried about my fourth wide receiver getting talked to by another school’s coach in pregame warmups,” Sarkisian said on The Stampede. “‘Hey, come transfer here at the end of the season. You’re not playing there anyway.’ Those are the things, like, if you do those things, there’s got to be consequences for breaking rules. And right now, we can’t govern our own rules, and that’s the most frustrating part of where we’re at in college football society right now. We can’t enforce our own laws. We can’t enforce our own rules. There’s no consequences right now.
#consequences
All the while, coaches have been vocal about the need for consequences if programs violate the rules. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is among them, and he shared his ****** sment of the current landscape, particularly with regard to tampering.
[ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ]
Sarkisian is hopeful the NCAA will be able to have stronger rules enforcement, alluding to the Protect College Sports Act and federal ****** istance for the landscape. He knows the realities about tampering in college football, but said there needs to be repercussions if rules are broken.
“I don’t want to be worried about my fourth wide receiver getting talked to by another school’s coach in pregame warmups,” Sarkisian said on The Stampede. “‘Hey, come transfer here at the end of the season. You’re not playing there anyway.’ Those are the things, like, if you do those things, there’s got to be consequences for breaking rules. And right now, we can’t govern our own rules, and that’s the most frustrating part of where we’re at in college football society right now. We can’t enforce our own laws. We can’t enforce our own rules. There’s no consequences right now.
#consequences
7 days ago
The High Court has been told that hundreds of cases in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal action should be thrown out.
Players from both codes of the sport claim that the authorities failed to put safeguards in place to protect them from the consequences of repeated head impacts.
World Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) deny breaching a duty of care to protect the players from injury.
Lawyers representing the governing bodies have argued that claims should be thrown out due to documents surrounding the neurological testing process not being disclosed, which they claim is a breach of a 2024 court order.
Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?
#Rugby #Football #thrown
Players from both codes of the sport claim that the authorities failed to put safeguards in place to protect them from the consequences of repeated head impacts.
World Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) deny breaching a duty of care to protect the players from injury.
Lawyers representing the governing bodies have argued that claims should be thrown out due to documents surrounding the neurological testing process not being disclosed, which they claim is a breach of a 2024 court order.
Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?
#Rugby #Football #thrown
7 days ago
In just a few days, Aston Martin will debut the B-spec version of the AMR26, a car that has been well below expectations in the first half of the Formula 1 season.
Some describe the AMR26B as a major evolution, while others even consider it an entirely new car, given that the project has undergone a fresh round of crash tests – a sign that key structural areas of the chassis have been substantially redesigned.
Read Also:
The expectation on Aston Martin's shoulders as it prepares to debut its Hungarian GP updates
The launch of such a heavily revised car is already significant in itself, but in this case its consequences could extend far beyond the race track.
#martin #amr26b #version
Some describe the AMR26B as a major evolution, while others even consider it an entirely new car, given that the project has undergone a fresh round of crash tests – a sign that key structural areas of the chassis have been substantially redesigned.
Read Also:
The expectation on Aston Martin's shoulders as it prepares to debut its Hungarian GP updates
The launch of such a heavily revised car is already significant in itself, but in this case its consequences could extend far beyond the race track.
#martin #amr26b #version
8 days ago
Newcastle United's summer has quickly become a study in modern football tension, ambition on one side, regulation and market forces on the other. In the latest The Athletic DealSheet, the picture that emerges around Newcastle is sobering, detailed and deeply revealing. This is a club still striving to grow under Eddie Howe, yet also one discovering that progress in elite football rarely runs in a straight line.
There is no shortage of intent at St James' Park. There is, however, a shortage of room for error. Missing out on Europe has bitten hard. The competitive consequences are obvious, but the financial aftershock may prove even more significant. As reported, "Failing to get back into the Champions League or any form of UEFA competition for 2026-27 has massively hit Newcastle's revenue streams, costing the club an estimated £60m in annual income." That sentence alone explains much of the club's current caution, compromise and calculation.
Supporters will understandably focus first on names, on who is arriving, who is leaving, who has chosen somewhere else. Yet this summer for Newcastle is about more than an individual target won or lost. It is about status, financial architecture and whether the club can keep building while burdened by the very restrictions that tend to accompany accelerated ambition.
The Athletic's reporting makes clear that Newcastle are not operating with the freedom many supporters might **** ume ownership wealth should bring. "Despite not being in Europe for the upcoming campaign, Newcastle are still being governed by the strict future-compliance settlement they have reached with UEFA," a line that cuts to the centre of the issue. Money exists in theory, but not all of it can be deployed as fans might wish.
This is why recent sales matter so much. The departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali were not football decisions in isolation, they were structural ones. According to the report, "Offloading Gordon ensured Newcastle would avoid a further breach, while Tonali's sale gives the club far greater scope to invest more widely across the squad this summer." Newcastle's transfer business cannot be judged without understanding that context. It is not simply a question of whether the recruitment team likes a player, or whether Howe sees a fit. It is also whether the wider framework allows action.
#whether #Football #Europe
There is no shortage of intent at St James' Park. There is, however, a shortage of room for error. Missing out on Europe has bitten hard. The competitive consequences are obvious, but the financial aftershock may prove even more significant. As reported, "Failing to get back into the Champions League or any form of UEFA competition for 2026-27 has massively hit Newcastle's revenue streams, costing the club an estimated £60m in annual income." That sentence alone explains much of the club's current caution, compromise and calculation.
Supporters will understandably focus first on names, on who is arriving, who is leaving, who has chosen somewhere else. Yet this summer for Newcastle is about more than an individual target won or lost. It is about status, financial architecture and whether the club can keep building while burdened by the very restrictions that tend to accompany accelerated ambition.
The Athletic's reporting makes clear that Newcastle are not operating with the freedom many supporters might **** ume ownership wealth should bring. "Despite not being in Europe for the upcoming campaign, Newcastle are still being governed by the strict future-compliance settlement they have reached with UEFA," a line that cuts to the centre of the issue. Money exists in theory, but not all of it can be deployed as fans might wish.
This is why recent sales matter so much. The departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali were not football decisions in isolation, they were structural ones. According to the report, "Offloading Gordon ensured Newcastle would avoid a further breach, while Tonali's sale gives the club far greater scope to invest more widely across the squad this summer." Newcastle's transfer business cannot be judged without understanding that context. It is not simply a question of whether the recruitment team likes a player, or whether Howe sees a fit. It is also whether the wider framework allows action.
#whether #Football #Europe
8 days ago
Prince William reportedly set firm terms before any reunion with Prince Harry. The Prince of Wales was said to face pressure to repair the family rift. However, a new source claimed he wanted "consequences" first. That included a public apology from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The report framed the demand around past interviews, "Spare," and future palace boundaries. It also suggested any reunion would happen only under William's rules after Charles met Harry.
As per the Now To Love report, insiders discussed the royal standoff. The outlet said William faced pressure to "be the bigger person." However, the report said a reunion would happen only "on William's terms." One insider claimed, "Harry might have charmed his way with his father." The source added it would take "a lot more than a few feeble gestures."
That was needed to win another chance, according to the report. The outlet linked William's stance to past public claims, including those made by Oprah and in "Spare."
Meanwhile, the report said accountability was the main condition. A palace insider claimed, "There have to be consequences." The source said those would start with "a public apology from both Harry and Meghan."
The report framed the demand around past interviews, "Spare," and future palace boundaries. It also suggested any reunion would happen only under William's rules after Charles met Harry.
As per the Now To Love report, insiders discussed the royal standoff. The outlet said William faced pressure to "be the bigger person." However, the report said a reunion would happen only "on William's terms." One insider claimed, "Harry might have charmed his way with his father." The source added it would take "a lot more than a few feeble gestures."
That was needed to win another chance, according to the report. The outlet linked William's stance to past public claims, including those made by Oprah and in "Spare."
Meanwhile, the report said accountability was the main condition. A palace insider claimed, "There have to be consequences." The source said those would start with "a public apology from both Harry and Meghan."
8 days ago
Prince William reportedly set firm terms before any reunion with Prince Harry. The Prince of Wales was said to face pressure to repair the family rift. However, a new source claimed he wanted "consequences" first. That included a public apology from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The report framed the demand around past interviews, "Spare," and future palace boundaries. It also suggested any reunion would happen only under William's rules after Charles met Harry.
As per the Now To Love report, insiders discussed the royal standoff. The outlet said William faced pressure to "be the bigger person." However, the report said a reunion would happen only "on William's terms." One insider claimed, "Harry might have charmed his way with his father." The source added it would take "a lot more than a few feeble gestures."
That was needed to win another chance, according to the report. The outlet linked William's stance to past public claims, including those made by Oprah and in "Spare."
Meanwhile, the report said accountability was the main condition. A palace insider claimed, "There have to be consequences." The source said those would start with "a public apology from both Harry and Meghan."
The report framed the demand around past interviews, "Spare," and future palace boundaries. It also suggested any reunion would happen only under William's rules after Charles met Harry.
As per the Now To Love report, insiders discussed the royal standoff. The outlet said William faced pressure to "be the bigger person." However, the report said a reunion would happen only "on William's terms." One insider claimed, "Harry might have charmed his way with his father." The source added it would take "a lot more than a few feeble gestures."
That was needed to win another chance, according to the report. The outlet linked William's stance to past public claims, including those made by Oprah and in "Spare."
Meanwhile, the report said accountability was the main condition. A palace insider claimed, "There have to be consequences." The source said those would start with "a public apology from both Harry and Meghan."
8 days ago
Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, and must face the consequences of a bond market fiasco from three administrations ago.
A report from the International Monetary Fund this week highlighted the baggage that still hangs over the world's fifth largest economy: a 2022 budget with unfunded spending hikes and tax cuts that sparked an investor revolt leading to the ouster of Liz Truss as premier after only 44 days.
"Market feedback suggests that the September 2022 gilt market turmoil marked a structural shift in the fragility of the gilt market," it said. "Policy credibility and predictability are key to strengthening market confidence and reversing the impact of the September 2022 episode."
The IMF added that foreign investors have become bigger participants in the U.K. bond market, estimating that global factors accounted for 60%-90% of the variation in yields between 2020 and 2026.
That could leave the U.K. more vulnerable to volatile capital flows and "fast money" that's more price sensitive, the report warned.
A report from the International Monetary Fund this week highlighted the baggage that still hangs over the world's fifth largest economy: a 2022 budget with unfunded spending hikes and tax cuts that sparked an investor revolt leading to the ouster of Liz Truss as premier after only 44 days.
"Market feedback suggests that the September 2022 gilt market turmoil marked a structural shift in the fragility of the gilt market," it said. "Policy credibility and predictability are key to strengthening market confidence and reversing the impact of the September 2022 episode."
The IMF added that foreign investors have become bigger participants in the U.K. bond market, estimating that global factors accounted for 60%-90% of the variation in yields between 2020 and 2026.
That could leave the U.K. more vulnerable to volatile capital flows and "fast money" that's more price sensitive, the report warned.
8 days ago
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Most American workers ****** ume they'll call it quits around 65. But most are wrong, and the gap between expectation and reality carries serious financial consequences.
According to the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey put out by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, nearly half of retirees (46%) left the workforce earlier than planned (1). The average actual retirement age was 62, while the average age workers expected to retire remained 65.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold
Most American workers ****** ume they'll call it quits around 65. But most are wrong, and the gap between expectation and reality carries serious financial consequences.
According to the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey put out by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, nearly half of retirees (46%) left the workforce earlier than planned (1). The average actual retirement age was 62, while the average age workers expected to retire remained 65.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold
10 days ago
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Most American workers ***** ume they'll call it quits around 65. But most are wrong, and the gap between expectation and reality carries serious financial consequences.
According to the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey put out by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, nearly half of retirees (46%) left the workforce earlier than planned (1). The average actual retirement age was 62, while the average age workers expected to retire remained 65.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold
Most American workers ***** ume they'll call it quits around 65. But most are wrong, and the gap between expectation and reality carries serious financial consequences.
According to the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey put out by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, nearly half of retirees (46%) left the workforce earlier than planned (1). The average actual retirement age was 62, while the average age workers expected to retire remained 65.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold
14 days ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking fire from an unlikely critic in his own political backyard.
With roughly a month left for California lawmakers to send legislation to the governor's desk, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is accusing Sacramento of putting criminals ahead of victims, failing to fully implement voter-approved crime reforms and embracing policies that weaken accountability.
Cooper unloaded on California's crime policies during a recent interview with KCRA 3's California Politics 360, where he argued California leaders have not done enough to address crime despite voters demanding tougher consequences for repeat offenders.
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When asked how he would grade Newsom and the Legislature's response to crime, Cooper didn't hesitate.
With roughly a month left for California lawmakers to send legislation to the governor's desk, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is accusing Sacramento of putting criminals ahead of victims, failing to fully implement voter-approved crime reforms and embracing policies that weaken accountability.
Cooper unloaded on California's crime policies during a recent interview with KCRA 3's California Politics 360, where he argued California leaders have not done enough to address crime despite voters demanding tougher consequences for repeat offenders.
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When asked how he would grade Newsom and the Legislature's response to crime, Cooper didn't hesitate.
14 days ago
Explained: New T20 World Cup format as ICC plans to expand the global competition originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
New stages have been introduced in the T20 World Cup.
The number of teams competing in the second stage of the tournament has been increased from 8 to 10
Additional eliminators to enhance the consequences until the final stage of the tournament
The International Cricket Council has approved the most significant overhaul of its flagship men's tournament in years, reshaping the structure of the T20 World Cup.
New stages have been introduced in the T20 World Cup.
The number of teams competing in the second stage of the tournament has been increased from 8 to 10
Additional eliminators to enhance the consequences until the final stage of the tournament
The International Cricket Council has approved the most significant overhaul of its flagship men's tournament in years, reshaping the structure of the T20 World Cup.
14 days ago
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors remain at a standstill regarding the proposed trade that would bring Kawhi Leonard back to Canada.
Leonard’s seven-year tenure with the Clippers ended after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30, for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey ******* , two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap.
Both teams have since put a halt to the trade, citing the ongoing investigation surrounding Leonard, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, and Leonard's uncle/advisor Dennis Robertson. All three men were allegedly involved in a “no-show” agreement with a company, Aspiration, to funnel extra compensation to the player as part of a salary cap circumvention.
There’s a belief that both sides are still willing to go through with the deal with the ******* umption that there will be limited consequences for the parties involved.
"My timeline remains this summer," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said when talking to reporters on Thursday, July 14. "... I'm not conducting the investigation … as I've said previously, we all have an interest in wrapping this up, and I most recently said in an interview that I am hopeful it will wrap up this summer and that will continue to be the goal here."
Leonard’s seven-year tenure with the Clippers ended after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30, for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey ******* , two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap.
Both teams have since put a halt to the trade, citing the ongoing investigation surrounding Leonard, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, and Leonard's uncle/advisor Dennis Robertson. All three men were allegedly involved in a “no-show” agreement with a company, Aspiration, to funnel extra compensation to the player as part of a salary cap circumvention.
There’s a belief that both sides are still willing to go through with the deal with the ******* umption that there will be limited consequences for the parties involved.
"My timeline remains this summer," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said when talking to reporters on Thursday, July 14. "... I'm not conducting the investigation … as I've said previously, we all have an interest in wrapping this up, and I most recently said in an interview that I am hopeful it will wrap up this summer and that will continue to be the goal here."
14 days ago
It was obvious to anyone watching last Monday night's World Cup Round of 16 game between the U.S. and Belgium that the Folarin Balogun red-card suspension controversy helped one team — and hurt the other.
Although the team tried to downplay the impact of the presidential effort to suspend Balogun's one-game suspension in the immediate aftermath of the game, Balogun admitted on Tuesday that it had an impact on the players.
“When I kind of started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy and I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves because it’s something that’s so unique," Balogun said in an appearance on CBS This Morning, via Sports Business Journal.
"The closer we got to the game, I tried to just focus as best as I could," Balogun said. "But it was difficult. A lot of outside noise, and that’s hard to avoid."
It was more than a lot of noise. The sudden reversal, ostensibly decided by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee but reportedly handled by one person, was largely unprecedented. It shifted the chip on the U.S. shoulder from an unwarranted red card to Belgium for the unwarranted erasure of its consequences.
Although the team tried to downplay the impact of the presidential effort to suspend Balogun's one-game suspension in the immediate aftermath of the game, Balogun admitted on Tuesday that it had an impact on the players.
“When I kind of started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy and I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves because it’s something that’s so unique," Balogun said in an appearance on CBS This Morning, via Sports Business Journal.
"The closer we got to the game, I tried to just focus as best as I could," Balogun said. "But it was difficult. A lot of outside noise, and that’s hard to avoid."
It was more than a lot of noise. The sudden reversal, ostensibly decided by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee but reportedly handled by one person, was largely unprecedented. It shifted the chip on the U.S. shoulder from an unwarranted red card to Belgium for the unwarranted erasure of its consequences.
15 days ago
Vladimir Putin's troubles are adding up. His public denials notwithstanding, the war in Ukraine and economy at home are heading in the wrong direction.
His implied social contract with his subjects — you support me in this war and I will shield you from its consequences — is beginning to fray. An ****** ault on a NATO member state, followed by a nuclear ultimatum to end the war on Moscow's terms, debasing the alliance in the process, is looking like an increasingly attractive option.
Four factors are forcing Putin's hand.
After an estimated 1.2. million Russian dead and wounded, at around 35,000 average monthly casualties, the "special military operation" has turned into an endless war of attrition he cannot win and cannot afford to lose. Russia's key advantage over Ukraine — cannon fodder — has become all but irrelevant. Throwing 300,000 more men into the trenches by ordering another "partial mobilization," as even the militaristic Russian "Z" bloggers warn, will only result in the draftees' dying without altering "the nature of the war." A "technological breakthrough" is needed, the bloggers declare, to counter Ukrainian drones.
But despite Putin's promises, none appears on the horizon.
His implied social contract with his subjects — you support me in this war and I will shield you from its consequences — is beginning to fray. An ****** ault on a NATO member state, followed by a nuclear ultimatum to end the war on Moscow's terms, debasing the alliance in the process, is looking like an increasingly attractive option.
Four factors are forcing Putin's hand.
After an estimated 1.2. million Russian dead and wounded, at around 35,000 average monthly casualties, the "special military operation" has turned into an endless war of attrition he cannot win and cannot afford to lose. Russia's key advantage over Ukraine — cannon fodder — has become all but irrelevant. Throwing 300,000 more men into the trenches by ordering another "partial mobilization," as even the militaristic Russian "Z" bloggers warn, will only result in the draftees' dying without altering "the nature of the war." A "technological breakthrough" is needed, the bloggers declare, to counter Ukrainian drones.
But despite Putin's promises, none appears on the horizon.
15 days ago
The 2026 MLB draft has concluded!
Here we will be keeping track of each draftee taken by the Tampa Bay Rays over the course of the draft, their projected signing amount, and how much they actually signed for.
The Rays have a bonus pool of $19,09,300 that they are alloted to spend on the selections they made over the first 10 rounds of the draft; for every pick after the 10th round, any amount over $150,000 will be counted towards a team’s pool. If a team overspends, they would face the following consequences:
0-5%: 75% tax
5-10%: 75% tax and lose future 1st round pick
Here we will be keeping track of each draftee taken by the Tampa Bay Rays over the course of the draft, their projected signing amount, and how much they actually signed for.
The Rays have a bonus pool of $19,09,300 that they are alloted to spend on the selections they made over the first 10 rounds of the draft; for every pick after the 10th round, any amount over $150,000 will be counted towards a team’s pool. If a team overspends, they would face the following consequences:
0-5%: 75% tax
5-10%: 75% tax and lose future 1st round pick
18 days ago
Ukraine's intensifying campaign against Putin's oil industry is having a growing impact inside Russia, forcing one of the world's largest energy producers to restrict diesel exports, pursue fuel imports and confront shortages stretching from occupied Crimea to cities deep in the country.
Inside Russia, the consequences are becoming increasingly visible. Former Russian opposition politician and commentator Maxim Katz said the shortages represent one of the first direct ways many Russians have experienced the consequences of the war — and could become particularly sensitive ahead of State Duma elections scheduled for September.
"This is the first time that Russians actually sees that the war has an effect on their day-to-day life — not only in the cost of fuel, but in its availability," Katz told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview from Israel, where he lives in exile. "You cannot buy it. And that's a big deal for Russia."
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Katz said elections in Russia are neither free nor competitive, but they still serve an important function for Putin by projecting public support to regional leaders, business figures and other members of the elite.
Inside Russia, the consequences are becoming increasingly visible. Former Russian opposition politician and commentator Maxim Katz said the shortages represent one of the first direct ways many Russians have experienced the consequences of the war — and could become particularly sensitive ahead of State Duma elections scheduled for September.
"This is the first time that Russians actually sees that the war has an effect on their day-to-day life — not only in the cost of fuel, but in its availability," Katz told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview from Israel, where he lives in exile. "You cannot buy it. And that's a big deal for Russia."
Drone Offensive Hits Russian Oil Tankers And Refineries At 'Industrial Scale' As Moscow Bans Diesel Exports
Katz said elections in Russia are neither free nor competitive, but they still serve an important function for Putin by projecting public support to regional leaders, business figures and other members of the elite.
18 days ago
Most American workers **** ume they'll call it quits around 65. But most are wrong, and the gap between expectation and reality carries serious financial consequences.
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)'s 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey reported by USA Today, nearly half of retirees (46%) left the workforce earlier than planned. The average actual retirement age was 62, while the average age workers expect to retire remains 65 (1).
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According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)'s 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey reported by USA Today, nearly half of retirees (46%) left the workforce earlier than planned. The average actual retirement age was 62, while the average age workers expect to retire remains 65 (1).
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
18 days ago
The 2026 World Cup started with 48 teams, marking the largest tournament field in the 96-year history of the event.
As play begins on Saturday, July 11, just six teams are remaining in the hunt to become world champions.
The top-four teams in the world are still in the tournament, according to the FIFA World Ranking. That includes the two most recent World Cup champions, France (2018) and Argentina (2022).
Les Bleus are already through to the semifinal after earning a 2-0 win over Morocco at Boston Stadium on Thursday, July 9. Meanwhile, La Albiceleste have yet to play their quarterfinal matchup and will need to beat Switzerland Saturday in order to make it to the "final four."
More: One kick, a lifetime of consequences: The immense pressure of World Cup penalties
As play begins on Saturday, July 11, just six teams are remaining in the hunt to become world champions.
The top-four teams in the world are still in the tournament, according to the FIFA World Ranking. That includes the two most recent World Cup champions, France (2018) and Argentina (2022).
Les Bleus are already through to the semifinal after earning a 2-0 win over Morocco at Boston Stadium on Thursday, July 9. Meanwhile, La Albiceleste have yet to play their quarterfinal matchup and will need to beat Switzerland Saturday in order to make it to the "final four."
More: One kick, a lifetime of consequences: The immense pressure of World Cup penalties
20 days ago
Middle Coast Investing, an investment advisor firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Q2 marked the S&P 500's best quarter since Q2 2020, yet underlying market dynamics remained unchanged. The letter highlighted that the market's performance continued to rely on trends and baskets rather than company fundamentals. Significant events happened in Q2, including the theoretical end of the U.S. war with Iran and ****** eX's record IPO. Despite the positive sentiment, mega-cap tech companies performed poorly while semiconductor stocks and other data center buildout-related stocks rallied. The portfolio returned 12.5% in the second quarter compared to 14.9% for the S&P 500 Index, while YTD the fund returned 7.7% compared to 9.6% for the Index. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Middle Coast Investing highlighted Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a multinational software company that develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions, holding dominant positions in software, cloud infrastructure, generative AI, and gaming. On July 7, 2026, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) closed at $388.84 per share. One-month return of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) was -2.14%, and its shares lost 22.77% over the past 52 weeks. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a market capitalization of $2.89 trillion.
Middle Coast Investing stated the following regarding Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We talked about software companies as a popular target for AI consequences. While the leading software companies have fended off the apocalypse for another quarter, there are plenty of other scrutinized industries. Any type of middleman business (like a marketplace), suppliers of possibly generic data, businesses whose edge is 'their people', and then at a second tier, businesses who provide services or supplies to these businesses (commercial real estate related businesses get hit from two angles, for example). One funny footnote here is that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has drifted from hyperscaler AI winner to this basket due to its huge software business. It may not be a coincidence that we bought some shares in Microsoft to add big tech exposure for a couple clients this quarter.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) ranks second on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 282 hedge fund portfolios held Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 312 in the previous quarter. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported revenue of $82.9 billion, marking an increase of 18% and 15% in constant currency. While we acknowledge the potential of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) as an investment, we belie
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Middle Coast Investing highlighted Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a multinational software company that develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions, holding dominant positions in software, cloud infrastructure, generative AI, and gaming. On July 7, 2026, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) closed at $388.84 per share. One-month return of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) was -2.14%, and its shares lost 22.77% over the past 52 weeks. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a market capitalization of $2.89 trillion.
Middle Coast Investing stated the following regarding Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We talked about software companies as a popular target for AI consequences. While the leading software companies have fended off the apocalypse for another quarter, there are plenty of other scrutinized industries. Any type of middleman business (like a marketplace), suppliers of possibly generic data, businesses whose edge is 'their people', and then at a second tier, businesses who provide services or supplies to these businesses (commercial real estate related businesses get hit from two angles, for example). One funny footnote here is that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has drifted from hyperscaler AI winner to this basket due to its huge software business. It may not be a coincidence that we bought some shares in Microsoft to add big tech exposure for a couple clients this quarter.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) ranks second on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 282 hedge fund portfolios held Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 312 in the previous quarter. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported revenue of $82.9 billion, marking an increase of 18% and 15% in constant currency. While we acknowledge the potential of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) as an investment, we belie
20 days ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has been hopscotching around North America for most of the last month to attend as many World Cup matches as humanly possible (we've wondered at times whether he has a teleportation device and/or a body double), can't outrun the biggest controversy of the tournament.
The about-face regarding the suspension resulting from U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card in the Round of 32, apparently instigated by a phone call from President Trump to Infantino, has had consequences well beyond Belgium trolling Trump with his trademark two-fisted dance.
Rohith Nair of Reuters reports that FairSquare, a human-rights group, has said it file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee over Infantino's "repeated breach of political neutrality rules," specifically as a result of Infantino's arguable kowtowing to Trump.
Previously, FairSquare filed a complaint with the FIFA Ethics Committee in December 2025, based on multiple instances in which Infantino "expressed his public support for the actions and policies" of Trump. The group also complained about Infantino awarding Trump the previously nonexistent FIFA Peace Prize.
Separately, at least 35 European lawmakers have asked the national football ***** ociations of the various European Union countries to request the FIFA Ethics Committee to investigate whether political pressure on Infantino from the top of the U.S. government was a factor in the lifting of the Balogun suspension, along with "other potential breaches of political neutrality" by Infantino — including the phony-baloney Peace Prize, per the ***** ociated Press.
The about-face regarding the suspension resulting from U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card in the Round of 32, apparently instigated by a phone call from President Trump to Infantino, has had consequences well beyond Belgium trolling Trump with his trademark two-fisted dance.
Rohith Nair of Reuters reports that FairSquare, a human-rights group, has said it file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee over Infantino's "repeated breach of political neutrality rules," specifically as a result of Infantino's arguable kowtowing to Trump.
Previously, FairSquare filed a complaint with the FIFA Ethics Committee in December 2025, based on multiple instances in which Infantino "expressed his public support for the actions and policies" of Trump. The group also complained about Infantino awarding Trump the previously nonexistent FIFA Peace Prize.
Separately, at least 35 European lawmakers have asked the national football ***** ociations of the various European Union countries to request the FIFA Ethics Committee to investigate whether political pressure on Infantino from the top of the U.S. government was a factor in the lifting of the Balogun suspension, along with "other potential breaches of political neutrality" by Infantino — including the phony-baloney Peace Prize, per the ***** ociated Press.
