1 month ago
The size of your Social Security check changes the nest egg you need more than any differences between states.
Under the 4% rule, each additional $100 a month in benefits cuts the savings a single retiree needs by about $30,000, regardless of state.
A maximum earner who delays to 70 can cover the average comfortable budget on Social Security alone, with essentially nothing saved—but very few qualify for the maximum benefit.
For a single retiree, your monthly Social Security benefit shapes the savings you need more than your address does—there's no second check to fall back on.
But regional costs of living matter, too. An Investopedia ******* ysis of federal cost and benefit data found that the savings a typical single American age 65 or older needs for a comfortable retirement is about $898,000. The least expensive state, North Dakota, runs about $644,000, while the priciest, New Jersey, costs about $1.02 million—a spread of about $375,000.
#security #check #retiree
Under the 4% rule, each additional $100 a month in benefits cuts the savings a single retiree needs by about $30,000, regardless of state.
A maximum earner who delays to 70 can cover the average comfortable budget on Social Security alone, with essentially nothing saved—but very few qualify for the maximum benefit.
For a single retiree, your monthly Social Security benefit shapes the savings you need more than your address does—there's no second check to fall back on.
But regional costs of living matter, too. An Investopedia ******* ysis of federal cost and benefit data found that the savings a typical single American age 65 or older needs for a comfortable retirement is about $898,000. The least expensive state, North Dakota, runs about $644,000, while the priciest, New Jersey, costs about $1.02 million—a spread of about $375,000.
#security #check #retiree
1 month ago
SK Hynix is exploring something it has never done before: manufacturing memory chips in the United States.
Reuters reported on September 16 that the Korean memory giant is discussing several possibilities with Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), including leasing part of Intel's long-delayed Ohio complex or forming a venture involving Intel and large cloud customers. SK Hynix said no specific plan has been finalized.
For Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), the talks matter because one of its strongest strategic advantages is being the major U.S.-based memory producer while AI has made DRAM and HBM increasingly scarce.
Intel has committed enormous capital to Ohio, with the broader project potentially reaching around $100 billion over time. Delays have pushed planned production into the next decade. A tenant or joint-venture partner could therefore help Intel share the financial burden of developing the Ohio site rather than relying entirely on its own foundry demand to justify the buildout.
That is the bull case. The bear case is that exploratory talks are a long way from revenue. Bringing advanced Korean memory production to the U.S. could face cost problems, technology-transfer restrictions and objections from Seoul. Intel still needs its core manufacturing roadmap to work.
#long
Reuters reported on September 16 that the Korean memory giant is discussing several possibilities with Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), including leasing part of Intel's long-delayed Ohio complex or forming a venture involving Intel and large cloud customers. SK Hynix said no specific plan has been finalized.
For Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), the talks matter because one of its strongest strategic advantages is being the major U.S.-based memory producer while AI has made DRAM and HBM increasingly scarce.
Intel has committed enormous capital to Ohio, with the broader project potentially reaching around $100 billion over time. Delays have pushed planned production into the next decade. A tenant or joint-venture partner could therefore help Intel share the financial burden of developing the Ohio site rather than relying entirely on its own foundry demand to justify the buildout.
That is the bull case. The bear case is that exploratory talks are a long way from revenue. Bringing advanced Korean memory production to the U.S. could face cost problems, technology-transfer restrictions and objections from Seoul. Intel still needs its core manufacturing roadmap to work.
#long
2 months ago
A column of black smoke has been seen near Riyadh's international airport hours after air raid alerts were issued in the Saudi capital.
It was the first time residents had been given an alert and urged to stay indoors since a recent escalation in the conflict with Iran-backed Houthi militants in neighbouring Yemen.
A number of apparent explosions have since been heard in the capital and major problems reported at King Khalid International Airport, with the tracking website FlightRadar24 reporting long delays and cancellations.
One report suggested a fuel tank had been set on fire near the airport. There has been no official comment from Saudi authorities.
An AFP journalist reported that firefighters could be seen trying to extinguish the flames of a burnt-out fuel tank belonging to state oil and gas company Aramco.
#since
It was the first time residents had been given an alert and urged to stay indoors since a recent escalation in the conflict with Iran-backed Houthi militants in neighbouring Yemen.
A number of apparent explosions have since been heard in the capital and major problems reported at King Khalid International Airport, with the tracking website FlightRadar24 reporting long delays and cancellations.
One report suggested a fuel tank had been set on fire near the airport. There has been no official comment from Saudi authorities.
An AFP journalist reported that firefighters could be seen trying to extinguish the flames of a burnt-out fuel tank belonging to state oil and gas company Aramco.
#since
2 months ago
On September 10, 2026, The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended August 2, 2026. Net sales rose 0.4% to $161.2 million, a record for the quarter, and the company swung to net income of $7.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, from a loss of $6.7 million a year earlier. Inside that $0.51 sits $0.86 of net benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds. Omni-channel comparable sales fell 1.9%.
Canaccord's Maria Ripps read the quarter as in line, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA both landing within guidance and near consensus while tariff refunds pushed gross margin and earnings above expectations; she cut the firm's target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $20 from $22 but held the Buy rating.
Roth Capital's Matt Koranda also called the quarter in line with consensus, though he flagged omni-channel comps trending modestly negative on soft lower-end consumer demand. He lowered the firm's target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $20 from $22 as well, keeping a Buy rating, and noted that management reset full-year guidance lower on a tough demand environment and modest product launch delays.
DA Davidson offered a similar interpretation of the lower guidance, arguing that the reset reflects the new CFO's approach more than a deterioration in the underlying business. The firm said the CFO, who joined during the quarter, appears to be establishing more conservative expectations that could restore a beat-and-raise pattern the stock had lacked. DA Davidson lowered its target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $18 from $20 while maintaining its Buy rating.
The operating case rests on the high end: configurations above $6,000 grew double digits against a tough comparison, showroom net sales rose 4.6% to $114.1 million on 14 net new locations, and Snugg helped push other products revenue up 198.2%. Lovesac ended the quarter with $68.8 million in cash and no debt.
#quarter
Canaccord's Maria Ripps read the quarter as in line, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA both landing within guidance and near consensus while tariff refunds pushed gross margin and earnings above expectations; she cut the firm's target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $20 from $22 but held the Buy rating.
Roth Capital's Matt Koranda also called the quarter in line with consensus, though he flagged omni-channel comps trending modestly negative on soft lower-end consumer demand. He lowered the firm's target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $20 from $22 as well, keeping a Buy rating, and noted that management reset full-year guidance lower on a tough demand environment and modest product launch delays.
DA Davidson offered a similar interpretation of the lower guidance, arguing that the reset reflects the new CFO's approach more than a deterioration in the underlying business. The firm said the CFO, who joined during the quarter, appears to be establishing more conservative expectations that could restore a beat-and-raise pattern the stock had lacked. DA Davidson lowered its target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $18 from $20 while maintaining its Buy rating.
The operating case rests on the high end: configurations above $6,000 grew double digits against a tough comparison, showroom net sales rose 4.6% to $114.1 million on 14 net new locations, and Snugg helped push other products revenue up 198.2%. Lovesac ended the quarter with $68.8 million in cash and no debt.
#quarter
2 months ago
PepsiCo (PEP) has gone nowhere for a year, down 1.8% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 returned 16.6%. At about $135 a share it trades at 17.7 times earnings, against an S&P 500 median of 22.5. A big cash generator priced below the market is what value buyers hunt for, so is this discount impatience or a verdict?
PepsiCo sells snacks and drinks everywhere consumer staples get sold: grocery aisles, convenience and gas stations, and the away-from-home locations it keeps adding. That reach turns into cash: free cash flow over the trailing twelve months was $9.28 billion, a 5.0% yield.
None of the recent numbers look like a business in trouble. Revenue over the trailing twelve months grew 5.6%, and the operating margin is holding at 15.0% against an S&P 500 median of 18.6%. Management says global volumes grew in both foods and beverages in the first half of 2026, the fastest growth in volume since 2022.
Widen the window and the picture changes. PepsiCo's revenue grew 5.6% over the trailing twelve months against an S&P 500 median of 8.3%, and its three-year average is just 2.5% a year. The trailing twelve months ran hotter, but one window is not a pace, and the pace is what the market pays for.
The company lowered prices in the U.S. early in 2026 to get volume moving. Management says salty snacks went from falling volume to rising volume and PepsiCo gained share, but volume in the second quarter of 2026 fell short of what it expected, which it blames on a consumer hurt by higher gas prices and on delays executing the price investment at some customers. None of this is lost on the market: it is pricing a company that grows slowly and has just spent money trying to grow faster. The problem sits in North America, while the international business stayed strong.
#months #trailing
PepsiCo sells snacks and drinks everywhere consumer staples get sold: grocery aisles, convenience and gas stations, and the away-from-home locations it keeps adding. That reach turns into cash: free cash flow over the trailing twelve months was $9.28 billion, a 5.0% yield.
None of the recent numbers look like a business in trouble. Revenue over the trailing twelve months grew 5.6%, and the operating margin is holding at 15.0% against an S&P 500 median of 18.6%. Management says global volumes grew in both foods and beverages in the first half of 2026, the fastest growth in volume since 2022.
Widen the window and the picture changes. PepsiCo's revenue grew 5.6% over the trailing twelve months against an S&P 500 median of 8.3%, and its three-year average is just 2.5% a year. The trailing twelve months ran hotter, but one window is not a pace, and the pace is what the market pays for.
The company lowered prices in the U.S. early in 2026 to get volume moving. Management says salty snacks went from falling volume to rising volume and PepsiCo gained share, but volume in the second quarter of 2026 fell short of what it expected, which it blames on a consumer hurt by higher gas prices and on delays executing the price investment at some customers. None of this is lost on the market: it is pricing a company that grows slowly and has just spent money trying to grow faster. The problem sits in North America, while the international business stayed strong.
#months #trailing
2 months ago
During the September 10 episode of Mad Money, a caller inquired about Mad Money host Jim Cramer's confidence that Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) will not go down the same path as Ciena Corporation. He replied:
Okay, so let me just tell you, Arista is up a lot this year. My confidence is with Jayshree Ullall. I think she's amazing and I think it every time the stock has dipped, if you've noticed it. Since her tenure began, you have to buy it, and I'm not backing away from that. I feel the same way I do now, the way I did, oh man, how many years ago when we first met her. She is money, and the company's fantastic.
In its second quarter, the company shattered records by delivering its first-ever $3 billion quarter, reporting $3.036 billion in revenue, a 38% year-over-year and over 12% sequential increase. Management lifted its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to approximately $12.6 billion, representing roughly 40% annual top-line growth. The acceleration is supported by deep integration into cloud architectures, where Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) expects its dedicated AI fabrics revenue to reach at least $3.5 billion in 2026, supported by more than 100 **** ulative Etherlink customers.
Bottom-line performance remains equally strong, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share reaching $1.02, driven by a 49.9% non-GAAP operating margin and $1.3 billion in non-GAAP quarterly net income. Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) ended the quarter with roughly $13.3 billion in cash and marketable securities, offering substantial liquidity. However, its $9.7 billion of non-cancellable purchase commitments also increase working-capital and inventory risk as the company secures components ahead of expected AI demand.
The company's financial results remain heavily tied to two hyperscale customers. According to its 10-K filings, Microsoft accounted for 26%, and Meta Platforms generated 16% of total revenue in fiscal 2025, bringing combined spending from these two cloud giants to 42%. It leaves Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) vulnerable to sudden capital expenditure adjustments, vendor diversification shifts, or project delays by its core buyers.
#billion #NYSE #year
Okay, so let me just tell you, Arista is up a lot this year. My confidence is with Jayshree Ullall. I think she's amazing and I think it every time the stock has dipped, if you've noticed it. Since her tenure began, you have to buy it, and I'm not backing away from that. I feel the same way I do now, the way I did, oh man, how many years ago when we first met her. She is money, and the company's fantastic.
In its second quarter, the company shattered records by delivering its first-ever $3 billion quarter, reporting $3.036 billion in revenue, a 38% year-over-year and over 12% sequential increase. Management lifted its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to approximately $12.6 billion, representing roughly 40% annual top-line growth. The acceleration is supported by deep integration into cloud architectures, where Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) expects its dedicated AI fabrics revenue to reach at least $3.5 billion in 2026, supported by more than 100 **** ulative Etherlink customers.
Bottom-line performance remains equally strong, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share reaching $1.02, driven by a 49.9% non-GAAP operating margin and $1.3 billion in non-GAAP quarterly net income. Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) ended the quarter with roughly $13.3 billion in cash and marketable securities, offering substantial liquidity. However, its $9.7 billion of non-cancellable purchase commitments also increase working-capital and inventory risk as the company secures components ahead of expected AI demand.
The company's financial results remain heavily tied to two hyperscale customers. According to its 10-K filings, Microsoft accounted for 26%, and Meta Platforms generated 16% of total revenue in fiscal 2025, bringing combined spending from these two cloud giants to 42%. It leaves Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) vulnerable to sudden capital expenditure adjustments, vendor diversification shifts, or project delays by its core buyers.
#billion #NYSE #year
2 months ago
The Justice Department's push to pursue a sweeping conspiracy probe into former officials behind investigations targeting President Donald Trump has descended into turmoil and possibly new delays following the abrupt resignation of the top prosecutor overseeing the probe.
Joe diGenova, the Washington lawyer and former top prosecutor leading the South Florida-based investigation, resigned a day after a tense phone call Wednesday with Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to two people familiar with the matter. The final clash centered on diGenova's effort to block lawyers dispatched by Justice Department headquarters from ***** isting the probe, following broader disagreements with top Justice officials over its pace.
Among the disputes that added to tensions between diGenova and his bosses in Washington was diGenova's request for a high-security room known as a SCIF to be built at the Fort Pierce office, to make it easier for the prosecution team to store highly classified materials, two people familiar with the investigation told CNN. The team worked in an office with a special room where sensitive, but not the highest-classified, evidence could be handled. Justice Department officials told diGenova he and his team should use a SCIF at an FBI office miles away, two people familiar with the investigation told CNN.
DiGenova also pressed for more lawyers for his team. Justice officials pushed back on any claims that he was denied resources, according to two people familiar with the investigation.
For more than a year, Justice Department officials have pushed to bring criminal charges against former CIA director John Brennan, who is accused of making false statements to Congress and has been the subject of the president's ire for years. Since diGenova joined the probe in April, he's chosen to pursue a broader set of charges against several of Trump's political critics — including Brennan — who were involved in investigations of him over the past decade.
#officials #familiar #department
Joe diGenova, the Washington lawyer and former top prosecutor leading the South Florida-based investigation, resigned a day after a tense phone call Wednesday with Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to two people familiar with the matter. The final clash centered on diGenova's effort to block lawyers dispatched by Justice Department headquarters from ***** isting the probe, following broader disagreements with top Justice officials over its pace.
Among the disputes that added to tensions between diGenova and his bosses in Washington was diGenova's request for a high-security room known as a SCIF to be built at the Fort Pierce office, to make it easier for the prosecution team to store highly classified materials, two people familiar with the investigation told CNN. The team worked in an office with a special room where sensitive, but not the highest-classified, evidence could be handled. Justice Department officials told diGenova he and his team should use a SCIF at an FBI office miles away, two people familiar with the investigation told CNN.
DiGenova also pressed for more lawyers for his team. Justice officials pushed back on any claims that he was denied resources, according to two people familiar with the investigation.
For more than a year, Justice Department officials have pushed to bring criminal charges against former CIA director John Brennan, who is accused of making false statements to Congress and has been the subject of the president's ire for years. Since diGenova joined the probe in April, he's chosen to pursue a broader set of charges against several of Trump's political critics — including Brennan — who were involved in investigations of him over the past decade.
#officials #familiar #department
2 months ago
Hub Group anticipates receiving a delisting notification from Nasdaq following delays in submitting its financial reports, which stemmed from an accounting error identified earlier this year. The company missed a Monday deadline to comply with Nasdaq's financial reporting requirements. It will ask for a hearing to keep its stock listing intact and plans to seek a further extension of the filing requirements.
The company said receipt of the letter doesn't mean shares will immediately stop trading, and that the hearing request will automatically stay a delisting for 15 calendar days. It will also ask for shares not to be delisted during the hearing process, which can take approximately 30 to 45 days to commence following the request.
"While there can be no ***** urances, the Company expects that the Company's Class A common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market during the hearing process," a Monday news release stated. "In addition, the Company expects to present to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel a compelling plan to regain full compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements and to secure sufficient time to execute such plan."
Hub Group (NASDAQ: HUBG) announced in February that it had identified a $77-million understatement in purchased transportation expenses during the first three quarters of 2025, and that it was delaying fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial reporting. It said in May that "prematurely or incorrectly recognized" transactions were also discovered during 2023 and 2024, and that those periods, along with the first three quarters of 2025, would need to be restated.
It plans to complete the restatement process and file results for the outstanding periods during the fourth quarter. Shares of HUBG were off 6.2% in early trading on Monday compared to the S&P 500, which was down 0.6%.
#NASDAQ #shares #process
The company said receipt of the letter doesn't mean shares will immediately stop trading, and that the hearing request will automatically stay a delisting for 15 calendar days. It will also ask for shares not to be delisted during the hearing process, which can take approximately 30 to 45 days to commence following the request.
"While there can be no ***** urances, the Company expects that the Company's Class A common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market during the hearing process," a Monday news release stated. "In addition, the Company expects to present to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel a compelling plan to regain full compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements and to secure sufficient time to execute such plan."
Hub Group (NASDAQ: HUBG) announced in February that it had identified a $77-million understatement in purchased transportation expenses during the first three quarters of 2025, and that it was delaying fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial reporting. It said in May that "prematurely or incorrectly recognized" transactions were also discovered during 2023 and 2024, and that those periods, along with the first three quarters of 2025, would need to be restated.
It plans to complete the restatement process and file results for the outstanding periods during the fourth quarter. Shares of HUBG were off 6.2% in early trading on Monday compared to the S&P 500, which was down 0.6%.
#NASDAQ #shares #process
2 months ago
The college football season is well underway, and Week 2 has already delivered plenty of developments. Big upsets, thrilling battles and, somehow, even more delays have kept fans entertained throughout the weekend.
After Florida State experienced a massive delay before kickoff Monday night against SMU, Oregon and Oklahoma State dealt with a delay of their own Saturday. While the two games were delayed for completely different reasons, they shared one interesting common denominator.
ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor was on the sidelines for both games. McGregor has become a staple of ESPN's college football coverage, earning praise from fans for her work throughout game day.
MORE: Oregon has all the talent in the world, but they aren't national **** le contenders
However, after back-to-back weeks featuring delays with McGregor on the sidelines, some fans might be asking a ridiculous question: Is she a game-delay curse?
#mcgregor #delays #games
After Florida State experienced a massive delay before kickoff Monday night against SMU, Oregon and Oklahoma State dealt with a delay of their own Saturday. While the two games were delayed for completely different reasons, they shared one interesting common denominator.
ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor was on the sidelines for both games. McGregor has become a staple of ESPN's college football coverage, earning praise from fans for her work throughout game day.
MORE: Oregon has all the talent in the world, but they aren't national **** le contenders
However, after back-to-back weeks featuring delays with McGregor on the sidelines, some fans might be asking a ridiculous question: Is she a game-delay curse?
#mcgregor #delays #games
2 months ago
Biohaven (BHVN) stock plummeted Thursday after the company paused enrollment in a midstage study of its seizure treatment due to safety concerns.
The Food and Drug Administration is now requiring Biohaven to ***** s the potential for human toxicity from a metabolite in the drug, opakalim. Opakalim is in testing as a treatment for focal onset seizures. But, in rats, it proved toxic.
Dosing is still ongoing. But the rodent toxicity setback likely delays potential regulatory approval. That's a boon for Xenon Pharmaceuticals (XENE), which is in late-stage testing with its drug, azetukalner. Both drugs work by opening potassium channels in the nervous system to calm overactive brain cells.
On the stock market today, Biohaven stock dropped 14.7% to 12.79. Shares fell below their 21-day and 50-day moving averages on the news, MarketSurge shows. Xenon stock slid a fraction to 58.80.
To ask for FDA approval, Biohaven will need the results of studies called RISE-2 and RISE-3. The hold was placed on the former, but the latter is still ongoing. The company expects to have the results from RISE-3 later this year.
#toxicity
The Food and Drug Administration is now requiring Biohaven to ***** s the potential for human toxicity from a metabolite in the drug, opakalim. Opakalim is in testing as a treatment for focal onset seizures. But, in rats, it proved toxic.
Dosing is still ongoing. But the rodent toxicity setback likely delays potential regulatory approval. That's a boon for Xenon Pharmaceuticals (XENE), which is in late-stage testing with its drug, azetukalner. Both drugs work by opening potassium channels in the nervous system to calm overactive brain cells.
On the stock market today, Biohaven stock dropped 14.7% to 12.79. Shares fell below their 21-day and 50-day moving averages on the news, MarketSurge shows. Xenon stock slid a fraction to 58.80.
To ask for FDA approval, Biohaven will need the results of studies called RISE-2 and RISE-3. The hold was placed on the former, but the latter is still ongoing. The company expects to have the results from RISE-3 later this year.
#toxicity
2 months ago
In the quarter ended 31 July 2026, the company's gross profit was $157.0m compared with $143.4m in the same period last year.
Gross margin increased by approximately 320 basis points to 52.0%, primarily due to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds, partly offset by costs related to a new joint venture royalty structure and temporary expenses from the warehouse management system rollout.
During the quarter, Lands' End posted $302m in net revenue, marking a 2.7% increase year-on-year. Its US e-commerce segment saw the strongest growth, with revenues up 9.0% to $182.4m.
This rebound followed earlier disruption related to the implementation of a new warehouse management system, with carryover shipments contributing to the quarterly rise.
Revenue of Lands' End Outfitters business rose by 4.4% to $69.3m, led by enterprise accounts, which offset ongoing challenges in the school uniform business caused by service processing delays.
#related #Warehouse #management #system
Gross margin increased by approximately 320 basis points to 52.0%, primarily due to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds, partly offset by costs related to a new joint venture royalty structure and temporary expenses from the warehouse management system rollout.
During the quarter, Lands' End posted $302m in net revenue, marking a 2.7% increase year-on-year. Its US e-commerce segment saw the strongest growth, with revenues up 9.0% to $182.4m.
This rebound followed earlier disruption related to the implementation of a new warehouse management system, with carryover shipments contributing to the quarterly rise.
Revenue of Lands' End Outfitters business rose by 4.4% to $69.3m, led by enterprise accounts, which offset ongoing challenges in the school uniform business caused by service processing delays.
#related #Warehouse #management #system
2 months ago
FC Cincinnati issued a statement Sept. 6 to fans about having to postpone its game at TQL Stadium a day earlier against D.C. United to a later date.
The match was postponed due to pitch conditions and player safety. There were two lightning delays and two rainstorms.
"To our fans who attended yesterday's match against D.C. United at TQL Stadium, we know it was a long, frustrating night and we are sorry for that experience," the statement from the club started. "Throughout the evening, we believed there would be an opportunity to safely play the match. However, persistent heavy rain and repeated lightning delays continued to interrupt those efforts."
#statement
The match was postponed due to pitch conditions and player safety. There were two lightning delays and two rainstorms.
"To our fans who attended yesterday's match against D.C. United at TQL Stadium, we know it was a long, frustrating night and we are sorry for that experience," the statement from the club started. "Throughout the evening, we believed there would be an opportunity to safely play the match. However, persistent heavy rain and repeated lightning delays continued to interrupt those efforts."
#statement
2 months ago
FC Cincinnati issued a statement Sept. 6 to fans about having to postpone its game at TQL Stadium a day earlier against D.C. United to a later date.
The match was postponed due to pitch conditions and player safety. There were two lightning delays and two rainstorms.
"To our fans who attended yesterday's match against D.C. United at TQL Stadium, we know it was a long, frustrating night and we are sorry for that experience," the statement from the club started. "Throughout the evening, we believed there would be an opportunity to safely play the match. However, persistent heavy rain and repeated lightning delays continued to interrupt those efforts."
#lightning #cincinnati
The match was postponed due to pitch conditions and player safety. There were two lightning delays and two rainstorms.
"To our fans who attended yesterday's match against D.C. United at TQL Stadium, we know it was a long, frustrating night and we are sorry for that experience," the statement from the club started. "Throughout the evening, we believed there would be an opportunity to safely play the match. However, persistent heavy rain and repeated lightning delays continued to interrupt those efforts."
#lightning #cincinnati
2 months ago
After weeks of delays and behind-the-scenes attempts to cobble something meaningful together, UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Utah finally has a championship main event: Natalia Silva vs. ****** Cong for the vacant women's flyweight belt.
Wait, what? The flyweight belt that Valentina Shevchenko has defended a whopping nine times since 2018 across two ****** le runs? That's now vacant? When announcing Silva vs. Cong, they cited a "Bullet" injury but didn't really get into details on how the belt was put back up for grabs. A statement from Shevchenko's coach Pavel Fedotov gave a bit more info.
"We were supposed to fight on October 3 against Natalia Silva, but due to an injury to the ligaments in the shoulder and back, we decided not to push things and postpone the fight," Fedotov wrote (via Ushatayka). "Given that the recovery will take a long time, we've made the decision to temporarily vacate the belt, and once she recovers, she will fight for it again."
According to Fedotov, they're expecting the injury to take eight months to recover from.
In the past, you might expect to see an interim ****** le go up for grabs after similar injuries taking under a year to heal. But these days, the UFC has gotten into the habit of asking its injured champions to relinquish their belts. Jamahal Hill did it when he ruptured his Achilles tendon, and so did Jiri Prochazka when he injured his shoulder. Now we've got Valentina Shevchenko doing it.
#fight
Wait, what? The flyweight belt that Valentina Shevchenko has defended a whopping nine times since 2018 across two ****** le runs? That's now vacant? When announcing Silva vs. Cong, they cited a "Bullet" injury but didn't really get into details on how the belt was put back up for grabs. A statement from Shevchenko's coach Pavel Fedotov gave a bit more info.
"We were supposed to fight on October 3 against Natalia Silva, but due to an injury to the ligaments in the shoulder and back, we decided not to push things and postpone the fight," Fedotov wrote (via Ushatayka). "Given that the recovery will take a long time, we've made the decision to temporarily vacate the belt, and once she recovers, she will fight for it again."
According to Fedotov, they're expecting the injury to take eight months to recover from.
In the past, you might expect to see an interim ****** le go up for grabs after similar injuries taking under a year to heal. But these days, the UFC has gotten into the habit of asking its injured champions to relinquish their belts. Jamahal Hill did it when he ruptured his Achilles tendon, and so did Jiri Prochazka when he injured his shoulder. Now we've got Valentina Shevchenko doing it.
#fight
2 months ago
Nvidia's $5 billion Intel investment has produced an extraordinary paper gain, but the timeline matters. The companies announced the investment and product collaboration on September 18, 2025. Intel's SEC filing shows that NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) actually completed the purchase on December 26, 2025, acquiring 214,776,632 Intel shares at $23.28 each for $5 billion. Nvidia's June 30, 2026 13F valued the same share count at $29.989 billion. That is a large unrealized gain; it does not establish that the commercial partnership has already succeeded. Subtracting the original cost leaves an unrealized gain of about $24.989 billion at quarter-end, an amount that will move with Intel's share price.
Intel Corp.'s headquarters, the Robert Noyce Building in Santa Clara, California. Photo from Intel Corp website
The companies said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) would build Nvidia-custom x86 CPUs for Nvidia AI infrastructure and x86 system-on-chips integrating Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for PCs. The latest official disclosures reviewed still describe those custom products as a collaboration under development, so the investment's market value is ahead of the operating evidence.
The bull case is an ecosystem bridge. Nvidia can pair its accelerators, networking, and NVLink with an enormous x86 software base. Intel gains a powerful partner and a route to more valuable data-center and client packages. If the jointly developed products arrive on schedule and win meaningful volume, both companies could strengthen their positions across heterogeneous computing.
The countercase is execution. Intel Foundry posted a $2.089 billion operating loss in the second quarter. Intel also reported an $11.033 billion GAAP net loss attributable to the company, largely distorted by a $12.529 billion mark-to-market loss on shares held in escrow for the U.S. government; non-GAAP net income was $2.197 billion. The accounting charge should not be mistaken for foundry performance, but the segment loss shows that manufacturing economics remain difficult. Product delays or weak adoption could keep the alliance strategically interesting without making it profitable. At the same time, Intel's revenue rose 25% year over year to $16.128 billion, so the quarter was not simply an operating collapse.
#loss
Intel Corp.'s headquarters, the Robert Noyce Building in Santa Clara, California. Photo from Intel Corp website
The companies said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) would build Nvidia-custom x86 CPUs for Nvidia AI infrastructure and x86 system-on-chips integrating Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for PCs. The latest official disclosures reviewed still describe those custom products as a collaboration under development, so the investment's market value is ahead of the operating evidence.
The bull case is an ecosystem bridge. Nvidia can pair its accelerators, networking, and NVLink with an enormous x86 software base. Intel gains a powerful partner and a route to more valuable data-center and client packages. If the jointly developed products arrive on schedule and win meaningful volume, both companies could strengthen their positions across heterogeneous computing.
The countercase is execution. Intel Foundry posted a $2.089 billion operating loss in the second quarter. Intel also reported an $11.033 billion GAAP net loss attributable to the company, largely distorted by a $12.529 billion mark-to-market loss on shares held in escrow for the U.S. government; non-GAAP net income was $2.197 billion. The accounting charge should not be mistaken for foundry performance, but the segment loss shows that manufacturing economics remain difficult. Product delays or weak adoption could keep the alliance strategically interesting without making it profitable. At the same time, Intel's revenue rose 25% year over year to $16.128 billion, so the quarter was not simply an operating collapse.
#loss
2 months ago
Google's Arkansas data-center buildout is providing a rare look at the price of AI electricity. Documents reported on September 1 show Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) agreeing to pay $526 million toward the Cypress Solar project and another $190 million for transmission upgrades. Those commitments benefit Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR), the regulated utility responsible for turning Google's computing ambitions into reliable power. The arrangements also reveal why electricity, not chips, may become the next constraint on AI growth.
Photo from Entergy website
Cypress is expected to pair 600 megawatts of solar generation with 350 megawatts of battery storage and cost about $1.6 billion. For Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR), a large customer helping fund generation and grid work can expand its rate base while reducing the burden on existing customers. The bull case is that data centers create years of visible load growth, supporting capital investment and earnings without forcing the utility to speculate on which AI model wins.
The bear case sits inside that same promise: huge projects can face construction delays, cost overruns, regulatory scrutiny, and uncertainty over how much demand ultimately materializes. Utilities must build for peak reliability, not optimistic averages. If Google's consumption projections prove too high or technology becomes more efficient, Entergy could be left defending expensive infrastructure. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), meanwhile, is absorbing a major power bill before the ***** ociated AI revenue is guaranteed.
Alphabet's advantage is that it can spread infrastructure costs across search, cloud, advertising, and internal AI products. Google Cloud's rapid growth suggests demand is real, and direct participation in power projects may secure capacity rivals cannot easily obtain. Yet the commitment also makes the economics of AI more capital intensive. Every dollar devoted to generation and transmission raises the hurdle for returns, while electricity contracts can lock a hyperscaler into long-lived obligations.
#entergy #electricity #Growth #corporation
Photo from Entergy website
Cypress is expected to pair 600 megawatts of solar generation with 350 megawatts of battery storage and cost about $1.6 billion. For Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR), a large customer helping fund generation and grid work can expand its rate base while reducing the burden on existing customers. The bull case is that data centers create years of visible load growth, supporting capital investment and earnings without forcing the utility to speculate on which AI model wins.
The bear case sits inside that same promise: huge projects can face construction delays, cost overruns, regulatory scrutiny, and uncertainty over how much demand ultimately materializes. Utilities must build for peak reliability, not optimistic averages. If Google's consumption projections prove too high or technology becomes more efficient, Entergy could be left defending expensive infrastructure. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), meanwhile, is absorbing a major power bill before the ***** ociated AI revenue is guaranteed.
Alphabet's advantage is that it can spread infrastructure costs across search, cloud, advertising, and internal AI products. Google Cloud's rapid growth suggests demand is real, and direct participation in power projects may secure capacity rivals cannot easily obtain. Yet the commitment also makes the economics of AI more capital intensive. Every dollar devoted to generation and transmission raises the hurdle for returns, while electricity contracts can lock a hyperscaler into long-lived obligations.
#entergy #electricity #Growth #corporation
2 months ago
Soluna Holdings reported second-quarter revenue of $15.1 million, up 145% year over year. That headline needs an important qualification. A change in accounting presentation moved roughly $4.4 million of pass-through electricity costs from a net presentation to both revenue and cost of revenue, without changing profit or loss. Excluding that change, revenue grew 73% year over year and 13% sequentially. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) therefore delivered substantial growth, but not all of the reported increase reflected new economic activity.
The quarter also should not be treated as proof that the AI pivot is already producing revenue. Project Dorothy 1A generated $2.9 million of revenue, up 31% sequentially, and $795,000 of gross profit at a 28% margin, but that improvement came from Bitcoin-mining customers, including Blockware and Canaan. Management said Bitcoin-miner hosting remains its largest business today. The AI and high-performance-computing opportunity is prospective. That distinction matters because AI leases can carry different capital needs, construction schedules, and customer requirements from cryptocurrency hosting.
That opportunity is nevertheless large. As of August 1, Soluna reported a roughly 6.3-gigawatt overall pipeline, including more than 1.6 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity in development. It said Hedy, Ellen, and Fei were advancing under term sheets toward a combined 583 megawatts designated for AI and HPC. The 583-megawatt figure describes their combined planned capacity, not entirely new capacity. Based on the project updates, their capacities rose by 243 megawatts in aggregate, from 340 to 583 megawatts.
A pipeline is not contracted revenue. Projects still require land, permits, interconnection, financing, equipment, and tenants before generating cash. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) remains a small company pursuing capital-intensive facilities, so delays or unfavorable funding could overwhelm operating progress. AI customers may also demand stronger balance sheets and long construction guarantees, while rapid share issuance could dilute per-share gains.
Hedge-fund interest increased but remained limited. Insider Monkey counted nine hedge funds holding the shares in Q2, up from six in Q1. Separately, Vident Advisory, an institutional investment adviser rather than a hedge fund, expanded its reported position by 7,772% to 5,227,200 shares. The percentage is dramatic because its prior position was small and should not be mistaken for broad sponsorship.
#soluna #holdings #NASDAQ
The quarter also should not be treated as proof that the AI pivot is already producing revenue. Project Dorothy 1A generated $2.9 million of revenue, up 31% sequentially, and $795,000 of gross profit at a 28% margin, but that improvement came from Bitcoin-mining customers, including Blockware and Canaan. Management said Bitcoin-miner hosting remains its largest business today. The AI and high-performance-computing opportunity is prospective. That distinction matters because AI leases can carry different capital needs, construction schedules, and customer requirements from cryptocurrency hosting.
That opportunity is nevertheless large. As of August 1, Soluna reported a roughly 6.3-gigawatt overall pipeline, including more than 1.6 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity in development. It said Hedy, Ellen, and Fei were advancing under term sheets toward a combined 583 megawatts designated for AI and HPC. The 583-megawatt figure describes their combined planned capacity, not entirely new capacity. Based on the project updates, their capacities rose by 243 megawatts in aggregate, from 340 to 583 megawatts.
A pipeline is not contracted revenue. Projects still require land, permits, interconnection, financing, equipment, and tenants before generating cash. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) remains a small company pursuing capital-intensive facilities, so delays or unfavorable funding could overwhelm operating progress. AI customers may also demand stronger balance sheets and long construction guarantees, while rapid share issuance could dilute per-share gains.
Hedge-fund interest increased but remained limited. Insider Monkey counted nine hedge funds holding the shares in Q2, up from six in Q1. Separately, Vident Advisory, an institutional investment adviser rather than a hedge fund, expanded its reported position by 7,772% to 5,227,200 shares. The percentage is dramatic because its prior position was small and should not be mistaken for broad sponsorship.
#soluna #holdings #NASDAQ
2 months ago
Encountering some rough seas earlier this summer, shares of The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) sank 19.6% in July. Last month, however, the deep-sea mining specialist found calmer waters -- and its stock thrived as investors celebrated the company's reporting of second-quarter 2026 financial results. Plus, an ***** yst's bullish take on the stock provided a catalyst at the end of the month, propelling shares higher.
According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of The Metals Company rose 34% in August.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Announcing Q2 2026 financial results on Aug. 13, The Metals Company reported earnings per share (EPS) of negative $0.14 -- a slimmer loss than the $0.20 it reported during the same period in 2025.
In the press release accompanying the Q2 2026 financial results, Gerard Barron, the company's CEO, reassured investors that The Metals Company is advancing steadily toward achieving the necessary certifications. Barron stated, "The regulatory picture is becoming clearer as our applications continue to progress through NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] review process." Moreover, Barron commented that despite encountering some delays, the company remains "confident that the permit will arrive well in advance of offshore vessel commissioning by the end of 2027, which we believe remains the critical path for production start."
#metals #barron #financial #flashing
According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of The Metals Company rose 34% in August.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Announcing Q2 2026 financial results on Aug. 13, The Metals Company reported earnings per share (EPS) of negative $0.14 -- a slimmer loss than the $0.20 it reported during the same period in 2025.
In the press release accompanying the Q2 2026 financial results, Gerard Barron, the company's CEO, reassured investors that The Metals Company is advancing steadily toward achieving the necessary certifications. Barron stated, "The regulatory picture is becoming clearer as our applications continue to progress through NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] review process." Moreover, Barron commented that despite encountering some delays, the company remains "confident that the permit will arrive well in advance of offshore vessel commissioning by the end of 2027, which we believe remains the critical path for production start."
#metals #barron #financial #flashing
2 months ago
Although Smithson Valley had to wait an extra week to begin its 2026 season, the Rangers did not miss a beat.
Smithson Valley defeated Sotomayor 47-14 Thursday night at Farris Stadium in the Rangers' first game of the season. Smithson Valley was originally supposed to host Katy Cinco Ranch last Friday, but weather delays forced the contest to be canceled.
"It feels great just to be back with the team," Smithson Valley senior quarterback Ty Knutson said. "Obviously, our game got canceled last week and we just wanted to be out here."
Knutson led Smithson Valley to a state ******* le last year, the Rangers' second straight championship.
"I'm glad to start this new journey with this group of guys," the Texas Longhorns commit said.
#season #game #although
Smithson Valley defeated Sotomayor 47-14 Thursday night at Farris Stadium in the Rangers' first game of the season. Smithson Valley was originally supposed to host Katy Cinco Ranch last Friday, but weather delays forced the contest to be canceled.
"It feels great just to be back with the team," Smithson Valley senior quarterback Ty Knutson said. "Obviously, our game got canceled last week and we just wanted to be out here."
Knutson led Smithson Valley to a state ******* le last year, the Rangers' second straight championship.
"I'm glad to start this new journey with this group of guys," the Texas Longhorns commit said.
#season #game #although
2 months ago
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More than half a decade after the pandemic fundamentally changed how consumers interact with restaurants, delivery has moved well beyond the "turn it on" phase for full-service operators. The focus now is less on adding a sales channel than on optimizing one that touches the kitchen, labor model, guest relationship, and broader tech stack.
"We look at it a little differently nowadays," says Jason Saposnik, VP of information technology for FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap, and Newk's Eatery. "Early on, the focus was more about just growing delivery sales. Now, we're a lot more focused on whether those sales are profitable, how the restaurants can handle that increased volume, and whether customers are actually getting the same great experience."
The first major improvement in delivery operations was straightforward: getting orders into the restaurant without forcing employees to act as the integration layer.
Saposnik recalls an earlier "tablet ******* " environment in which teams monitored separate devices for DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other channels, then manually entered orders into the POS. "That created all sorts of issues for missed orders and mistakes and delays," he says. "Now, everything just flows into the POS and into the kitchen correctly."
#getting
More than half a decade after the pandemic fundamentally changed how consumers interact with restaurants, delivery has moved well beyond the "turn it on" phase for full-service operators. The focus now is less on adding a sales channel than on optimizing one that touches the kitchen, labor model, guest relationship, and broader tech stack.
"We look at it a little differently nowadays," says Jason Saposnik, VP of information technology for FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap, and Newk's Eatery. "Early on, the focus was more about just growing delivery sales. Now, we're a lot more focused on whether those sales are profitable, how the restaurants can handle that increased volume, and whether customers are actually getting the same great experience."
The first major improvement in delivery operations was straightforward: getting orders into the restaurant without forcing employees to act as the integration layer.
Saposnik recalls an earlier "tablet ******* " environment in which teams monitored separate devices for DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other channels, then manually entered orders into the POS. "That created all sorts of issues for missed orders and mistakes and delays," he says. "Now, everything just flows into the POS and into the kitchen correctly."
#getting
2 months ago
Football season is on the horizon, and for the Oklahoma Sooners, it starts on a Friday.
Norman Public Schools and the University of Oklahoma already announced in-person class closures for that day due to expected heavy traffic, so it's safe to say anyone going to the game may want to plan ahead.
OU released a new game day driving maps and recommended protocols to improve traffic flow in Norman, particularly around the stadium. The map was developed alongside the Norman and OU police departments.
The map shows preferred routes to multiple parking lots and road closures.
Here is what OU recommends fans do to avoid delays and reduce stress.
#closures #schools
Norman Public Schools and the University of Oklahoma already announced in-person class closures for that day due to expected heavy traffic, so it's safe to say anyone going to the game may want to plan ahead.
OU released a new game day driving maps and recommended protocols to improve traffic flow in Norman, particularly around the stadium. The map was developed alongside the Norman and OU police departments.
The map shows preferred routes to multiple parking lots and road closures.
Here is what OU recommends fans do to avoid delays and reduce stress.
#closures #schools
2 months ago
Lucid recalled 27,185 Air sedans over a fire risk from overheating lights, a figure that is 171% larger than its entire annual production run rate.
Napoli's 'operational reset' slashes $1 billion in costs and delays the sub-$50,000 Cosmos model, while LCID stock craters 53% this year.
Lucid's robotaxi partnership with Uber pits it against Tesla and Waymo, rivals that have vastly deeper capital and years of head start.
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Lucid's (NASDAQ: LCID) stock has dropped below $5, which by definition makes it a "penny stock."
#uber #NASDAQ
Napoli's 'operational reset' slashes $1 billion in costs and delays the sub-$50,000 Cosmos model, while LCID stock craters 53% this year.
Lucid's robotaxi partnership with Uber pits it against Tesla and Waymo, rivals that have vastly deeper capital and years of head start.
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Lucid's (NASDAQ: LCID) stock has dropped below $5, which by definition makes it a "penny stock."
#uber #NASDAQ
2 months ago
After all the weather delays at the Belfry, getting the Husqvarna British Masters through 72 holes was quite an accomplishment. Hats off to tournament officials and greenkeepers.
They packed so much into the final day, the DP World Tour will probably get a hefty bill for excess baggage.
The final group, for instance, shoehorned 31 holes into an exhausting Sunday as Saturday's third round spilled over.
In fact, the closing 18 holes began before round three had even finished as the field tried to get home and dry ahead of predicted storms in the area later in the afternoon. There was no redraw either for the closing circuit, with speed being the order of the day
This golfing marathon became a sprint for the line. Joe Dean certainly got a shift on as he surged up the order to claim his maiden victory on the DP World Tour in thrilling style.
#closing #belfry
They packed so much into the final day, the DP World Tour will probably get a hefty bill for excess baggage.
The final group, for instance, shoehorned 31 holes into an exhausting Sunday as Saturday's third round spilled over.
In fact, the closing 18 holes began before round three had even finished as the field tried to get home and dry ahead of predicted storms in the area later in the afternoon. There was no redraw either for the closing circuit, with speed being the order of the day
This golfing marathon became a sprint for the line. Joe Dean certainly got a shift on as he surged up the order to claim his maiden victory on the DP World Tour in thrilling style.
#closing #belfry
2 months ago
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) is making waves after CEO Leigh Curyer revealed active talks with mining giant BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) on August 17 regarding a potential equity stake and financing for its flagship Rook I project in Saskatchewan. Having just broken ground on construction for what is slated to be one of the world's largest, lowest-cost uranium mines, NexGen is seeking to raise $1 billion in capital over the next nine months through prepayments, debt, or direct equity. The partnership discussion underscores growing institutional interest, but a side-by-side look at the financial health of both companies shows two fundamentally different investment propositions.
Photo from PBF Energy LinkedIn
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) represents a development-stage uranium exploration and development company with no commercial mining revenue. In Q2 2026, NexGen posted a net income of $74.55 million CAD (driven primarily by a non-cash mark-to-market gain of $96.47 million CAD on its convertible debentures), reversing a net loss of $86.69 million CAD in Q2 2025. The company maintains significant liquidity, holding $756.17 million CAD in cash alongside $214.08 million CAD in short-term investments as of June 30, 2026, for total cash and short-term investments of $970.25 million CAD. While its absence of operational revenues makes standard earnings metrics non-applicable, its **** et backing and project economics remain compelling.
In stark contrast, BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) delivered a record operational year in FY2026, showcasing massive profitability across its global operations. BHP reported underlying EBITDA of $33 billion, up 27% year-over-year, achieving an overall margin of nearly 60%, driven by a record 70% margin in its copper business. Free cash flow surged 83% to $9.8 billion, allowing BHP to distribute a total annual dividend of $1.72 per share ($8.7 billion total) at a robust 66% payout ratio. BHP also slashed net debt to below $9 billion, more than $4 billion lower than the previous year, giving it huge financial flexibility to self-fund its $11 billion annual capex pipeline. Financially, BHP is far superior in stability, balance sheet strength, and immediate cash generation, whereas NexGen's value relies entirely on future execution.
NexGen Energy's bull case is centered on the successful construction of its Rook I project, which could give the company control over up to 20% of global primary uranium supply. Securing an equity partner such as BHP or obtaining utility prepayments could also help close its approximately $1 billion funding gap and significantly reduce project financing risk. However, the bear case is driven by the risks inherent in large-scale mining projects in remote northern regions, including unexpected capital cost overruns, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles. Additional equity raises could also dilute existing shareholders before the mine begins production.
#nexgen
Photo from PBF Energy LinkedIn
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) represents a development-stage uranium exploration and development company with no commercial mining revenue. In Q2 2026, NexGen posted a net income of $74.55 million CAD (driven primarily by a non-cash mark-to-market gain of $96.47 million CAD on its convertible debentures), reversing a net loss of $86.69 million CAD in Q2 2025. The company maintains significant liquidity, holding $756.17 million CAD in cash alongside $214.08 million CAD in short-term investments as of June 30, 2026, for total cash and short-term investments of $970.25 million CAD. While its absence of operational revenues makes standard earnings metrics non-applicable, its **** et backing and project economics remain compelling.
In stark contrast, BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) delivered a record operational year in FY2026, showcasing massive profitability across its global operations. BHP reported underlying EBITDA of $33 billion, up 27% year-over-year, achieving an overall margin of nearly 60%, driven by a record 70% margin in its copper business. Free cash flow surged 83% to $9.8 billion, allowing BHP to distribute a total annual dividend of $1.72 per share ($8.7 billion total) at a robust 66% payout ratio. BHP also slashed net debt to below $9 billion, more than $4 billion lower than the previous year, giving it huge financial flexibility to self-fund its $11 billion annual capex pipeline. Financially, BHP is far superior in stability, balance sheet strength, and immediate cash generation, whereas NexGen's value relies entirely on future execution.
NexGen Energy's bull case is centered on the successful construction of its Rook I project, which could give the company control over up to 20% of global primary uranium supply. Securing an equity partner such as BHP or obtaining utility prepayments could also help close its approximately $1 billion funding gap and significantly reduce project financing risk. However, the bear case is driven by the risks inherent in large-scale mining projects in remote northern regions, including unexpected capital cost overruns, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles. Additional equity raises could also dilute existing shareholders before the mine begins production.
#nexgen
2 months ago
One child in Denver called her "The Book Queen".
Another in Alabama calls her "Ms Dolly".
Across the globe in Australia, a toddler with speech delays delighted her family with her first word - "orange" - after she and her twin sister received a free book in the post about colours. It came from Imagination Library, the literacy programme begun by late global superstar Dolly Parton.
Parton, who died this week aged 80, launched the philanthropic effort in 1995 to honour her father - whose difficult Appalachian upbringing never allowed him to finish school or learn to read and write.
"He was the smartest man I have ever known, but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams," wrote Parton in an open letter on Imagination Library's website.
#across
Another in Alabama calls her "Ms Dolly".
Across the globe in Australia, a toddler with speech delays delighted her family with her first word - "orange" - after she and her twin sister received a free book in the post about colours. It came from Imagination Library, the literacy programme begun by late global superstar Dolly Parton.
Parton, who died this week aged 80, launched the philanthropic effort in 1995 to honour her father - whose difficult Appalachian upbringing never allowed him to finish school or learn to read and write.
"He was the smartest man I have ever known, but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams," wrote Parton in an open letter on Imagination Library's website.
#across
2 months ago
An eventful Week 2 of the high school season saw some wet bulb delays, a coach get his first-ever victory, and a Sun Valley sweep.
Here is "The Friday Five" — that's what we call our new feature rounding up the five most important things that happened in Week 2.
Congratulations to Nick King. The former Palm Springs high athletic standout and now first-year head coach at Shadow Hills picked up the first victory of his coaching career Friday. The Knights' defense solved the Wing-T offense of Palo Verde Valley and the offense got on track as Shadow Hills pulled away for a 26-6 victory. Damian Walls had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the win. King and Company will have a short week and a tough task in Week 3 as they play at Yucaipa on Thursday. But tonight, Coach King can go ahead and exhale and celebrate the fact that he's a winning high school head coach.
Last week, the Rancho Mirage defense bent, but rarely broke, as they turned away and shut down a solid Yucca Valley offense. This week, the Rancho Mirage defense bent, but rarely broke, as they turned away and shut down a solid Coachella Valley offense. The Rattlers flummoxed their second straight DVL team and have found a nice mix of offense and defense early this season. There's been a lot of talk about the Rattlers sophomore class and that was on display in this one as the four touchdowns were scored by four different sophomores. Wow! Bentley Arredondo, Jadarius Hester, Reid Keane and Jayden Ayers all scored. That's 2-0 for the Rattlers and that's a good feeling.
The Blackhawks took their usual opening week bye week and there was absolutely no rust to be found as La Quinta ran around, over and through Yucca Valley for a 58-28 victory. The only thing that slowed them down was a wet bulb delay to start the game as La Quinta showed off its balanced offense. Talented tailback Colton LaCrone did his thing with 136 yards rushing and two TDs on 16 carries, while QB Mason Flores threw for 187 yards and three touchdown passes. The defense did its part getting a safety from Dominyck Gonzalez and a pick six from Alfredo Castro. Sure there was some sloppy play that gave coach Juan Ruiz something to talk about during film sessions, but he said it best "Even if there was some sloppy moments, nothing beats starting off the year with a W." One note for Yucca Valley in a mostly forgettable night, Aiden Pope did return a kickoff for a touchdown.
#week
Here is "The Friday Five" — that's what we call our new feature rounding up the five most important things that happened in Week 2.
Congratulations to Nick King. The former Palm Springs high athletic standout and now first-year head coach at Shadow Hills picked up the first victory of his coaching career Friday. The Knights' defense solved the Wing-T offense of Palo Verde Valley and the offense got on track as Shadow Hills pulled away for a 26-6 victory. Damian Walls had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the win. King and Company will have a short week and a tough task in Week 3 as they play at Yucaipa on Thursday. But tonight, Coach King can go ahead and exhale and celebrate the fact that he's a winning high school head coach.
Last week, the Rancho Mirage defense bent, but rarely broke, as they turned away and shut down a solid Yucca Valley offense. This week, the Rancho Mirage defense bent, but rarely broke, as they turned away and shut down a solid Coachella Valley offense. The Rattlers flummoxed their second straight DVL team and have found a nice mix of offense and defense early this season. There's been a lot of talk about the Rattlers sophomore class and that was on display in this one as the four touchdowns were scored by four different sophomores. Wow! Bentley Arredondo, Jadarius Hester, Reid Keane and Jayden Ayers all scored. That's 2-0 for the Rattlers and that's a good feeling.
The Blackhawks took their usual opening week bye week and there was absolutely no rust to be found as La Quinta ran around, over and through Yucca Valley for a 58-28 victory. The only thing that slowed them down was a wet bulb delay to start the game as La Quinta showed off its balanced offense. Talented tailback Colton LaCrone did his thing with 136 yards rushing and two TDs on 16 carries, while QB Mason Flores threw for 187 yards and three touchdown passes. The defense did its part getting a safety from Dominyck Gonzalez and a pick six from Alfredo Castro. Sure there was some sloppy play that gave coach Juan Ruiz something to talk about during film sessions, but he said it best "Even if there was some sloppy moments, nothing beats starting off the year with a W." One note for Yucca Valley in a mostly forgettable night, Aiden Pope did return a kickoff for a touchdown.
#week
2 months ago
Rory McIlroy stands as one of the greatest drivers the game of golf has ever seen. His ability to launch the ball high while keeping it straight is a masterclass in modern power. Many amateurs struggle to find this balance. They often sacrifice accuracy for distance or vice versa. McIlroy has cracked the code. He offers three specific secrets for improving your own driving. These adjustments aren't just for the pros. They apply to any golfer looking to gain yardage without losing the fairway. The insights come directly from his recent technical breakdowns shared with the media.
The first secret involves the setup and ball position. McIlroy emphasizes a slight forward press at address. This move helps deliver the clubhead with a positive angle of attack. It's crucial for getting the ball up in the air quickly. The second secret focuses on the swing path. He advocates for a shallow approach into the ball. This reduces the chance of a slice while maintaining speed. That shallow path allows the clubface to stay square longer, which is huge for consistency. The third secret is about release. McIlroy delays the release of the club until just before impact. This creates a lag that generates massive clubhead speed. The combination of these three elements results in a high, penetrating ball flight. It is a technical process that requires patience to master.
McIlroy won't have to change drivers this offseason. This consistency is key. He knows exactly how the club feels. The TaylorMade Qi4D driver decision aligns with his needs. The club provides the stability he requires for his high-speed swing. McIlroy's driving stats remain among the best on tour. His ability to hit the ball down the middle is rare. It is the result of years of fine-tuning these specific mechanics. The three secrets aren't magic tricks. They are fundamental changes to how the body moves through the shot. Golfers who adopt these tips often see immediate improvements in their distance metrics.
The modern game demands power, but accuracy is still king. McIlroy proves you don't have to choose between the two. His approach offers a blueprint for the average player. Most amateurs try to hit harder by swinging faster. This usually leads to poor contact and lost distance. McIlroy's method suggests working on the angle of attack instead. A higher launch angle can actually add carry distance without increasing swing speed. This is a vital lesson for golfers over 35. As flexibility decreases, maintaining speed becomes harder. Optimizing launch conditions becomes the new priority. The shallow approach he uses helps maintain control. It keeps the ball in play even when the swing isn't perfect. This reliability is what separates the good drivers from the great ones.
Equipment also plays a role in this success. The driver he uses is designed for forgiveness. It helps correct minor errors in the swing. However, the swing mechanics are the foundation. Without the right angle of attack, even the bes
The first secret involves the setup and ball position. McIlroy emphasizes a slight forward press at address. This move helps deliver the clubhead with a positive angle of attack. It's crucial for getting the ball up in the air quickly. The second secret focuses on the swing path. He advocates for a shallow approach into the ball. This reduces the chance of a slice while maintaining speed. That shallow path allows the clubface to stay square longer, which is huge for consistency. The third secret is about release. McIlroy delays the release of the club until just before impact. This creates a lag that generates massive clubhead speed. The combination of these three elements results in a high, penetrating ball flight. It is a technical process that requires patience to master.
McIlroy won't have to change drivers this offseason. This consistency is key. He knows exactly how the club feels. The TaylorMade Qi4D driver decision aligns with his needs. The club provides the stability he requires for his high-speed swing. McIlroy's driving stats remain among the best on tour. His ability to hit the ball down the middle is rare. It is the result of years of fine-tuning these specific mechanics. The three secrets aren't magic tricks. They are fundamental changes to how the body moves through the shot. Golfers who adopt these tips often see immediate improvements in their distance metrics.
The modern game demands power, but accuracy is still king. McIlroy proves you don't have to choose between the two. His approach offers a blueprint for the average player. Most amateurs try to hit harder by swinging faster. This usually leads to poor contact and lost distance. McIlroy's method suggests working on the angle of attack instead. A higher launch angle can actually add carry distance without increasing swing speed. This is a vital lesson for golfers over 35. As flexibility decreases, maintaining speed becomes harder. Optimizing launch conditions becomes the new priority. The shallow approach he uses helps maintain control. It keeps the ball in play even when the swing isn't perfect. This reliability is what separates the good drivers from the great ones.
Equipment also plays a role in this success. The driver he uses is designed for forgiveness. It helps correct minor errors in the swing. However, the swing mechanics are the foundation. Without the right angle of attack, even the bes
2 months ago
OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS) ended fiscal 2026 with record operating cash flow and backlog, but its fourth-quarter revenue result was materially below expectations. Revenue declined 4% to $484.1 million, approximately $45.6 million below the $529.7 million consensus estimate. Full-year revenue of $1.786 billion also finished about $39 million below the $1.825 billion floor of the company's prior guidance. Company-defined non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.78 was essentially in line with the $3.77 consensus estimate.
Shares closed lower following the revenue miss, Middle Eastern delivery delays, and fiscal 2027 guidance. The central question is whether the delayed sales represent a temporary shift or evidence that the record backlog will convert unevenly.
Fiscal 2026 GAAP diluted EPS increased 3% to $8.95, while company-defined non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 11% to $10.35. The non-GAAP measure excludes impairment, restructuring, and other charges, acquired-intangible amortization, a $4.359 million former-CEO retirement expense, related tax effects, and discrete tax items.
Management said Middle Eastern conflicts and site-access constraints shifted approximately $50 million of planned Security deliveries beyond June 30. OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS) said the orders were deferred rather than lost and remain in backlog under revised delivery schedules.
Backlog increased to approximately $1.9 billion from $1.8 billion a year earlier. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for revenue of $1.875 billion to $1.930 billion, representing growth of 5% to 8.1%. Company-defined non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected between $11.13 and $11.49, implying growth of 7.5% to 11%.
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Shares closed lower following the revenue miss, Middle Eastern delivery delays, and fiscal 2027 guidance. The central question is whether the delayed sales represent a temporary shift or evidence that the record backlog will convert unevenly.
Fiscal 2026 GAAP diluted EPS increased 3% to $8.95, while company-defined non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 11% to $10.35. The non-GAAP measure excludes impairment, restructuring, and other charges, acquired-intangible amortization, a $4.359 million former-CEO retirement expense, related tax effects, and discrete tax items.
Management said Middle Eastern conflicts and site-access constraints shifted approximately $50 million of planned Security deliveries beyond June 30. OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS) said the orders were deferred rather than lost and remain in backlog under revised delivery schedules.
Backlog increased to approximately $1.9 billion from $1.8 billion a year earlier. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for revenue of $1.875 billion to $1.930 billion, representing growth of 5% to 8.1%. Company-defined non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected between $11.13 and $11.49, implying growth of 7.5% to 11%.
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2 months ago
One would be hard pressed to come up with a night of prep football as unquestionably exciting — and yet indescribably bizarre — as what went down Thursday around Albuquerque.
Legacy Academy and Hope Christian played a thrilling game at Nusenda Community Stadium, filled with one huge play after another. It was delayed twice — once for 35 minutes at the start by lightning, which in and of itself is not so strange given that it is still monsoon season.
It was also delayed once in the fourth quarter by lighting. Or a lack thereof. Hope eventually prevailed, 40-27.
At Wilson Stadium, Albuquerque High and Eldorado slugged it out for roughly three hours and 40 minutes — without any delays from the heavens — and were just about to begin a second overtime when the facility was emptied and the teams sent off the field because of lightning.
A little after 11 p.m., the teams decided there would be no more football, and it was declared a 43-43 tie, a rare thing in New Mexico prep football, since the rules are explicitly designed to have a winner and a loser in every game.
#Football #hope #once #lightning
Legacy Academy and Hope Christian played a thrilling game at Nusenda Community Stadium, filled with one huge play after another. It was delayed twice — once for 35 minutes at the start by lightning, which in and of itself is not so strange given that it is still monsoon season.
It was also delayed once in the fourth quarter by lighting. Or a lack thereof. Hope eventually prevailed, 40-27.
At Wilson Stadium, Albuquerque High and Eldorado slugged it out for roughly three hours and 40 minutes — without any delays from the heavens — and were just about to begin a second overtime when the facility was emptied and the teams sent off the field because of lightning.
A little after 11 p.m., the teams decided there would be no more football, and it was declared a 43-43 tie, a rare thing in New Mexico prep football, since the rules are explicitly designed to have a winner and a loser in every game.
#Football #hope #once #lightning
2 months ago
RANDOLPH − Chatham football endured two time changes and more than two hours in weather delays before a 42-12 win over Randolph on Aug. 27.
The game, which was scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m., was pushed back to 5:30 p.m. due to lightning, then pushed back again right after the national anthem. It kicked off around 6:45 p.m.
Randolph took an early lead when EJ Febles returned an interception 58 yards for a touchdown. Chatham blocked the extra point try to limit the deficit to 6-0.
Following the interception, Chatham quarterback Ryan Hogan led a pair of touchdown drives, including a 1-yard touchdown run to take the lead for good.
Trailing 28-12 in the third quarter, Randolph (0-1) attempted to shrink the deficit, but Charlie Stanley's interception return for a touchdown cemented the win for the Cougars (1-0).
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The game, which was scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m., was pushed back to 5:30 p.m. due to lightning, then pushed back again right after the national anthem. It kicked off around 6:45 p.m.
Randolph took an early lead when EJ Febles returned an interception 58 yards for a touchdown. Chatham blocked the extra point try to limit the deficit to 6-0.
Following the interception, Chatham quarterback Ryan Hogan led a pair of touchdown drives, including a 1-yard touchdown run to take the lead for good.
Trailing 28-12 in the third quarter, Randolph (0-1) attempted to shrink the deficit, but Charlie Stanley's interception return for a touchdown cemented the win for the Cougars (1-0).
#lead #febles
