3 days ago
Democratic state parties announced Monday that they are launching an operation for the midterm elections they're calling the "New Battlefield Project," intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up.
Activists are planning mass protests if the Trump administration tries to interfere with voting or ballot counting. And legal scholars are distributing white papers advising judges what they should do if the government tries to seize ballots.
The unprecedented efforts are in response to President Donald Trump's equally unprecedented moves to interfere in this year's midterm elections, which include attempts to impose proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote and directing the Postal Service to play a central role in deciding which voters should get a mail ballot.
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.
"We have never prepared for an election sabotage event like we have now," said Ezra Levin of the left-leaning group Indivisible.
#interfere
Activists are planning mass protests if the Trump administration tries to interfere with voting or ballot counting. And legal scholars are distributing white papers advising judges what they should do if the government tries to seize ballots.
The unprecedented efforts are in response to President Donald Trump's equally unprecedented moves to interfere in this year's midterm elections, which include attempts to impose proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote and directing the Postal Service to play a central role in deciding which voters should get a mail ballot.
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.
"We have never prepared for an election sabotage event like we have now," said Ezra Levin of the left-leaning group Indivisible.
#interfere
6 days ago
On September 2, Shell Offshore, a subsidiary of Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL), announced the acquisition of a 30% working interest in Conifer, an exploration prospect operated by BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Located offshore within Keathley Canyon near BP's Kaskida host development, Conifer represents a significant deep-water play. BP retains operatorship, with the initial exploration well expected to spud in 2027. While the deal reflects shared risk and capital efficiency in high-cost offshore basins, comparing the two giants' Q2 2026 earnings shows that Shell is currently executing from a position of superior financial strength.
Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) delivered an exceptionally clean Q2 2026 report. Adjusted earnings reached $9.8 billion, driven by record upstream production in Brazil and record refinery utilization, which offset Middle East operational outages. Cash flow from operations (CFFO) came in at $21.4 billion, supported by higher realized prices and a $3.4 billion working capital inflow. Shell maintained strict capital discipline, reiterating its full-year capex outlook of $24 billion–$26 billion while completing $5.8 billion in structural cost reductions since 2022. Balance sheet health remains robust, with gearing at 19% and net debt at $42 billion ($12 billion excluding leases).
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) also turned in a solid Q2 recovery, but its headline metrics lag behind Shell's scale. BP reported underlying replacement cost profit (its proxy for net income) of $5.7 billion, a 78% quarter-over-quarter rebound fueled by strong refining margins and oil trading. Operating cash flow reached $10.9 billion after absorbing a $1.0 billion working capital build. BP used strong cash generation to trim net debt down to $22.25 billion, while guiding full-year capex to $13.5 billion–$14.0 billion.
Although BP raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to 8.66 cents, Shell's cash engine allowed it to announce its 19th consecutive quarter of at least $3 billion in share buybacks, distributing 44% of CFFO over the trailing 12 months.
Shell's bull case centers on superior capital allocation, aggressive portfolio high-grading, including the ARC Resources acquisition targeting a 4% production CAGR through 2030, and consistent share buybacks. The bear case focuses on execution risks in integrated gas and LNG amid volatile market conditions, as well as the challenges of integrating large-scale acquisitions.
#cost
Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) delivered an exceptionally clean Q2 2026 report. Adjusted earnings reached $9.8 billion, driven by record upstream production in Brazil and record refinery utilization, which offset Middle East operational outages. Cash flow from operations (CFFO) came in at $21.4 billion, supported by higher realized prices and a $3.4 billion working capital inflow. Shell maintained strict capital discipline, reiterating its full-year capex outlook of $24 billion–$26 billion while completing $5.8 billion in structural cost reductions since 2022. Balance sheet health remains robust, with gearing at 19% and net debt at $42 billion ($12 billion excluding leases).
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) also turned in a solid Q2 recovery, but its headline metrics lag behind Shell's scale. BP reported underlying replacement cost profit (its proxy for net income) of $5.7 billion, a 78% quarter-over-quarter rebound fueled by strong refining margins and oil trading. Operating cash flow reached $10.9 billion after absorbing a $1.0 billion working capital build. BP used strong cash generation to trim net debt down to $22.25 billion, while guiding full-year capex to $13.5 billion–$14.0 billion.
Although BP raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to 8.66 cents, Shell's cash engine allowed it to announce its 19th consecutive quarter of at least $3 billion in share buybacks, distributing 44% of CFFO over the trailing 12 months.
Shell's bull case centers on superior capital allocation, aggressive portfolio high-grading, including the ARC Resources acquisition targeting a 4% production CAGR through 2030, and consistent share buybacks. The bear case focuses on execution risks in integrated gas and LNG amid volatile market conditions, as well as the challenges of integrating large-scale acquisitions.
#cost
7 days ago
More than a dozen states have begun distributing millions of free eggs across local food banks following a settlement with three major producers over alleged collusion, but legal experts say this "unusual" remedy faces a logistical hurdle of making sure those eggs reach the American people.
"There are huge administrative problems with making sure that a settlement of this nature goes according to plan," Katherine Speegle, an antitrust lawyer and partner at Duane Morris, told Fortune.
In June, the U.S. Justice Department and 17 states settled a lawsuit alleging three major egg producers—Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman's Egg Ranch—illegally colluded to inflate the price of eggs, which reached record heights last year. The complaint claimed the companies coordinated on bids submitted to Urner Barry Publications, which runs an index key that reports prices for grocery stores and restaurants.
Soaring egg prices became a key metric for how American consumers have experienced five years of above-trend inflation — with this case raising the prospect of collusive behavior on the egg front. None of the producers admitted to wrongdoing and maintained they acted legally.
"When powerful corporations collude behind the scenes to raise prices, working families suffer the costs," New York Attorney General Letitia James, who helped lead the investigation, said in a statement at the time. "These egg producers manipulated the market to squeeze even more profit out of consumers and businesses."
#states
"There are huge administrative problems with making sure that a settlement of this nature goes according to plan," Katherine Speegle, an antitrust lawyer and partner at Duane Morris, told Fortune.
In June, the U.S. Justice Department and 17 states settled a lawsuit alleging three major egg producers—Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman's Egg Ranch—illegally colluded to inflate the price of eggs, which reached record heights last year. The complaint claimed the companies coordinated on bids submitted to Urner Barry Publications, which runs an index key that reports prices for grocery stores and restaurants.
Soaring egg prices became a key metric for how American consumers have experienced five years of above-trend inflation — with this case raising the prospect of collusive behavior on the egg front. None of the producers admitted to wrongdoing and maintained they acted legally.
"When powerful corporations collude behind the scenes to raise prices, working families suffer the costs," New York Attorney General Letitia James, who helped lead the investigation, said in a statement at the time. "These egg producers manipulated the market to squeeze even more profit out of consumers and businesses."
#states
9 days ago
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading U.S. downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. Valued at a market cap of $113.5 billion, its business centers on refining crude oil into fuels, distributing petroleum products, and operating the infrastructure that moves and stores energy.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as "large-cap stocks," and MPC fits the label perfectly, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the oil & gas refining & marketing industry. Its market leadership stems from its large, integrated refining system, strategic midstream ***** ets, and disciplined capital allocation. Its refineries are connected through pipelines, terminals, and marine transportation, allowing the company to optimize crude sourcing, product flows, and regional demand.
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#petroleum #midstream #billion
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as "large-cap stocks," and MPC fits the label perfectly, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the oil & gas refining & marketing industry. Its market leadership stems from its large, integrated refining system, strategic midstream ***** ets, and disciplined capital allocation. Its refineries are connected through pipelines, terminals, and marine transportation, allowing the company to optimize crude sourcing, product flows, and regional demand.
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#petroleum #midstream #billion
9 days ago
JAKARTA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Indonesian agency responsible for the country's free meals programme has temporarily closed nearly 2,000 kitchens for failing to register for hygiene checks, its chief said.
Here are some details:
• The National Nutrition Agency suspended 1,999 kitchens across Indonesia because they did not register with the health ministry to undergo mandatory hygiene and sanitation certifications, agency chief Sudaryono said on Monday.
• There are currently 27,022 kitchens distributing free meals across Indonesia as of September 7, he added.
• "The hygiene and sanitation certification is a mandatory requirement for operating kitchens that provide the free meals programme," said Sudaryono, who goes by only one name.
#programme
Here are some details:
• The National Nutrition Agency suspended 1,999 kitchens across Indonesia because they did not register with the health ministry to undergo mandatory hygiene and sanitation certifications, agency chief Sudaryono said on Monday.
• There are currently 27,022 kitchens distributing free meals across Indonesia as of September 7, he added.
• "The hygiene and sanitation certification is a mandatory requirement for operating kitchens that provide the free meals programme," said Sudaryono, who goes by only one name.
#programme
10 days ago
CNBC and Reuters reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will hold its next product launch event on September 9 at Apple Park in Cupertino, marking incoming CEO John Ternus's first major event since taking over from Tim Cook. He became executive chairman on September 1.
Analysts expect Apple to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, its first foldable iPhone, and new Apple Watch models, along with a new AI-powered "Siri AI" **** istant. Bank of America **** ysts wrote in an August note that "Ternus could cement Apple's device dominance in an AI enabled era." Samsung Electronics currently dominates the still-niche foldable smartphone market, and a Samsung mobile executive told CNN that broader competition in the category would help, saying "the more visibility there is on the category, the better."
The foldable iPhone could become a genuine new revenue and margin driver rather than another incremental refresh. **** ysts expect the premium device to lift Apple's average selling prices and margins, giving the company a new high-end product category instead of another year of iterative Pro-model upgrades.
Even Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s biggest foldable rival is publicly welcoming its entry. Samsung's own mobile product management executive said more players in the category would increase visibility and help the market overall. It suggests Apple's foldable could expand total demand rather than simply redistributing existing Samsung sales.
The iPhone 18 launch also gives new CEO John Ternus an opportunity to show Apple's hardware and AI strategy from the outset of his tenure. Expected upgrades such as the 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip could strengthen the iPhone's performance and AI capabilities. Bank of America described Ternus's leadership as an opportunity to cement "Apple's device dominance in an AI-enabled era." A successful launch could therefore give investors greater confidence in Apple's ability to compete in AI-powered devices.
#samsung #category
Analysts expect Apple to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, its first foldable iPhone, and new Apple Watch models, along with a new AI-powered "Siri AI" **** istant. Bank of America **** ysts wrote in an August note that "Ternus could cement Apple's device dominance in an AI enabled era." Samsung Electronics currently dominates the still-niche foldable smartphone market, and a Samsung mobile executive told CNN that broader competition in the category would help, saying "the more visibility there is on the category, the better."
The foldable iPhone could become a genuine new revenue and margin driver rather than another incremental refresh. **** ysts expect the premium device to lift Apple's average selling prices and margins, giving the company a new high-end product category instead of another year of iterative Pro-model upgrades.
Even Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s biggest foldable rival is publicly welcoming its entry. Samsung's own mobile product management executive said more players in the category would increase visibility and help the market overall. It suggests Apple's foldable could expand total demand rather than simply redistributing existing Samsung sales.
The iPhone 18 launch also gives new CEO John Ternus an opportunity to show Apple's hardware and AI strategy from the outset of his tenure. Expected upgrades such as the 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip could strengthen the iPhone's performance and AI capabilities. Bank of America described Ternus's leadership as an opportunity to cement "Apple's device dominance in an AI-enabled era." A successful launch could therefore give investors greater confidence in Apple's ability to compete in AI-powered devices.
#samsung #category
15 days ago
The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) is an interesting dividend story precisely because it is easy to overlook. Investors who knew it as Lancaster Colony may not immediately connect the new Marzetti name with a business that has increased its regular dividend for 63 consecutive years. The 2025 rebrand also means the company is now operating under a consumer-facing name that is much more closely **** ociated with its food brands. The latest fiscal-year results give both sides of the dividend argument something to work with.
Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash
The strongest argument is the track record. The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) increased its regular cash dividend for the 63rd consecutive year in fiscal 2026. The latest quarterly dividend was $1.00 per share, compared with $0.95 in the year-ago quarter, while the fiscal-year dividend was $3.95 per share, up from $3.75. That puts Marzetti among an unusually small group of companies with such a long record of consecutive dividend increases.
That history matters because the company has maintained the streak through very different economic environments. The dividend is not simply the result of a recent management commitment; it is part of a capital-allocation culture that has been maintained for decades. Fiscal 2026 operating cash flow reached a record $283.8 million, up $22.3 million from the prior year. The company paid $108.8 million in dividends during the year. On those figures, the dividend consumed roughly 38% of operating cash flow, leaving substantial cash generation after the dividend.
That is one of the more encouraging aspects of the latest results. The dividend is not being funded by accounting earnings alone. The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) is generating considerably more operating cash than it is distributing to shareholders. The company's earnings performance also improved. Fiscal 2026 net income was $191.6 million, or $6.98 per diluted share, compared with $167.3 million, or $6.07 per diluted share, in fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted EPS was $6.83, compared with $6.72 a year earlier.
#year #million #operating
Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash
The strongest argument is the track record. The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) increased its regular cash dividend for the 63rd consecutive year in fiscal 2026. The latest quarterly dividend was $1.00 per share, compared with $0.95 in the year-ago quarter, while the fiscal-year dividend was $3.95 per share, up from $3.75. That puts Marzetti among an unusually small group of companies with such a long record of consecutive dividend increases.
That history matters because the company has maintained the streak through very different economic environments. The dividend is not simply the result of a recent management commitment; it is part of a capital-allocation culture that has been maintained for decades. Fiscal 2026 operating cash flow reached a record $283.8 million, up $22.3 million from the prior year. The company paid $108.8 million in dividends during the year. On those figures, the dividend consumed roughly 38% of operating cash flow, leaving substantial cash generation after the dividend.
That is one of the more encouraging aspects of the latest results. The dividend is not being funded by accounting earnings alone. The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) is generating considerably more operating cash than it is distributing to shareholders. The company's earnings performance also improved. Fiscal 2026 net income was $191.6 million, or $6.98 per diluted share, compared with $167.3 million, or $6.07 per diluted share, in fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted EPS was $6.83, compared with $6.72 a year earlier.
#year #million #operating
16 days ago
Adobe Inc. (ADBE), headquartered in San Jose, California, provides digital marketing and media solutions. Valued at $115.9 billion by market cap, the computer software company offers a line of application software products, type products, and content for creating, distributing, and managing information.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and ADBE fits right into that category with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the software - application industry. Adobe's strength is its Creative Cloud lock-in tools like Photoshop dominate creative workflows, backed by a sticky subscription model and AI-powered Firefly. Strong brand and expansion into marketing and document software keep it central for creatives and enterprises alike.
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#Stock #palantir #creative
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and ADBE fits right into that category with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the software - application industry. Adobe's strength is its Creative Cloud lock-in tools like Photoshop dominate creative workflows, backed by a sticky subscription model and AI-powered Firefly. Strong brand and expansion into marketing and document software keep it central for creatives and enterprises alike.
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#Stock #palantir #creative
21 days ago
Aug. 27—At long last, the FCS football season begins.
This season, Forum Communications is distributing the MonDak Football Show. There will be a new weekly episode posted every Thursday from now until the confetti flies and a champion is crowned in Nashville, Tennessee, next January.
The show is hosted by veteran FCS reporter Sam Herder and radio host Brad Jones. As the ******* le suggests, it covers the FCS schools in North and South Dakota as well as Montana.
Throughout the season, fans will be able to listen to the show on this website and on the Midwest Sports+ and WDAY+ apps.
#tennessee
This season, Forum Communications is distributing the MonDak Football Show. There will be a new weekly episode posted every Thursday from now until the confetti flies and a champion is crowned in Nashville, Tennessee, next January.
The show is hosted by veteran FCS reporter Sam Herder and radio host Brad Jones. As the ******* le suggests, it covers the FCS schools in North and South Dakota as well as Montana.
Throughout the season, fans will be able to listen to the show on this website and on the Midwest Sports+ and WDAY+ apps.
#tennessee
21 days ago
LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Google has agreed to settle a mass London lawsuit brought on behalf of app developers for £260 million ($353.21 million), according to a deal published on Thursday.
The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google's Play Store in the United Kingdom.
Lawyers for academic Barry Rodger, who led the case, alleged Google had abused its dominant position to prevent developers from distributing apps by alternative means and by charging an unfair commission, usually 30%.
The case was due to go to trial next month at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), making it the fourth such case against a major tech company since the start of 2025, after similar lawsuits against Apple, Qualcomm and Sony.
But on Thursday, Rodger said he had reached a proposed settlement with Google, subject to the CAT's approval, under which Google made no admission of liability or wrongdoing.
#developers #case #million #apps
The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google's Play Store in the United Kingdom.
Lawyers for academic Barry Rodger, who led the case, alleged Google had abused its dominant position to prevent developers from distributing apps by alternative means and by charging an unfair commission, usually 30%.
The case was due to go to trial next month at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), making it the fourth such case against a major tech company since the start of 2025, after similar lawsuits against Apple, Qualcomm and Sony.
But on Thursday, Rodger said he had reached a proposed settlement with Google, subject to the CAT's approval, under which Google made no admission of liability or wrongdoing.
#developers #case #million #apps
22 days ago
If you're a State Farm auto customer, there may be money heading your way right now, and if you're not watching for it, you could miss it entirely.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is now distributing what it calls the largest policyholder dividend in its more than 100-year history: a one-time, $5 billion cash-back payout to eligible auto customers, according to the company's newsroom. Millions of customers have already received payments, with more rolling out in waves over several months across more than 49 million insured vehicles.
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#you 're #auto
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is now distributing what it calls the largest policyholder dividend in its more than 100-year history: a one-time, $5 billion cash-back payout to eligible auto customers, according to the company's newsroom. Millions of customers have already received payments, with more rolling out in waves over several months across more than 49 million insured vehicles.
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#you 're #auto
26 days ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars' second week of preseason work delivered unexpected swings of highs and lows for Jaguars fans. After Wednesday's joint early practice domination of the Carolina Panthers and losing steam after the midpoint, Jacksonville failed to recreate their week one comeback magic on Friday, falling to the Carolina Panthers 34-17.
From players who strengthened their case in ongoing roster battles to those who left the joint practice and game week with more questions than answers, here are our stock-up and stock-down players following week two of preseason action at home.
QB Nick Mullens
Mullens was arguably the most encouraging story of the preseason game, at least through the first half. He opened the night completing six of his first seven attempts for 65 yards, a 9.3 yards-per-reception average that reflected a cleaner, more decisive version of the quarterback who struggled for stretches against the Saints in Week 1. His lone early incompletion was an Ameer Abdullah drop on second down that would have been a touchdown, and he rushed for a first down on the scoring drive.
Mullens found a real working partnership with rookies Josh Cameron and CJ Williams throughout the first half, distributing the ball efficiently and giving both rookies meaningful opportunities. Nick's improvement from Week 1 to Week 2 in early-drive efficiency was notable: zero turnovers, red-zone efficiency, and, most importantly, leading the offense against much of the Panthers' starting defense resulted in a quality bounce-back outcome.
#first #early #jaguars #carolina
From players who strengthened their case in ongoing roster battles to those who left the joint practice and game week with more questions than answers, here are our stock-up and stock-down players following week two of preseason action at home.
QB Nick Mullens
Mullens was arguably the most encouraging story of the preseason game, at least through the first half. He opened the night completing six of his first seven attempts for 65 yards, a 9.3 yards-per-reception average that reflected a cleaner, more decisive version of the quarterback who struggled for stretches against the Saints in Week 1. His lone early incompletion was an Ameer Abdullah drop on second down that would have been a touchdown, and he rushed for a first down on the scoring drive.
Mullens found a real working partnership with rookies Josh Cameron and CJ Williams throughout the first half, distributing the ball efficiently and giving both rookies meaningful opportunities. Nick's improvement from Week 1 to Week 2 in early-drive efficiency was notable: zero turnovers, red-zone efficiency, and, most importantly, leading the offense against much of the Panthers' starting defense resulted in a quality bounce-back outcome.
#first #early #jaguars #carolina
1 month ago
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is seeking volunteers to help support thousands of runners during race weekend in October.
Several races will take place Oct. 16-18 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 49th year. Organizers say they have an increased need for volunteers on Sunday, Oct. 18, when the marathon and half-marathons – the weekend's largest races – take place. Those races are sold out.
"Volunteers are essential to the success of the Detroit Free Press Marathon," according to the event's website. "They support participants and staff by distributing bibs and goodie bags, guiding runners, providing water, and handing out medals."
No experience is needed to volunteer for the races.
More: Detroit Free Press Marathon voted best marathon 2nd year in a row
#races #support #runners
Several races will take place Oct. 16-18 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 49th year. Organizers say they have an increased need for volunteers on Sunday, Oct. 18, when the marathon and half-marathons – the weekend's largest races – take place. Those races are sold out.
"Volunteers are essential to the success of the Detroit Free Press Marathon," according to the event's website. "They support participants and staff by distributing bibs and goodie bags, guiding runners, providing water, and handing out medals."
No experience is needed to volunteer for the races.
More: Detroit Free Press Marathon voted best marathon 2nd year in a row
#races #support #runners
1 month ago
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is seeking volunteers to help support thousands of runners during race weekend in October.
Several races will take place Oct. 16-18 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 49th year. Organizers say they have an increased need for volunteers on Sunday, Oct. 18, when the marathon and half-marathons – the weekend's largest races – take place. Those races are sold out.
"Volunteers are essential to the success of the Detroit Free Press Marathon," according to the event's website. "They support participants and staff by distributing bibs and goodie bags, guiding runners, providing water, and handing out medals."
No experience is needed to volunteer for the races.
More: Detroit Free Press Marathon voted best marathon 2nd year in a row
#detroit #take
Several races will take place Oct. 16-18 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 49th year. Organizers say they have an increased need for volunteers on Sunday, Oct. 18, when the marathon and half-marathons – the weekend's largest races – take place. Those races are sold out.
"Volunteers are essential to the success of the Detroit Free Press Marathon," according to the event's website. "They support participants and staff by distributing bibs and goodie bags, guiding runners, providing water, and handing out medals."
No experience is needed to volunteer for the races.
More: Detroit Free Press Marathon voted best marathon 2nd year in a row
#detroit #take
1 month ago
Inheriting an annuity comes with a deadline that's easy to miss. Your contract typically offers multiple payout options, including a choice that stretches distributions across your lifetime. The window to elect that option stays open for only one year. The wrong election or a delayed decision compresses your inheritance and tax bill into far fewer years.
Nonqualified annuities purchased outside an IRA or employer plan follow Section 72(s) of the Internal Revenue Code, not the SECURE Act's inherited IRA rules.1 That means you don't automatically get a 10-year withdrawal window. Instead, federal law creates two potential paths for distributing the contract.
Payout Path
General Timeline
Main Requirement
#payout
Nonqualified annuities purchased outside an IRA or employer plan follow Section 72(s) of the Internal Revenue Code, not the SECURE Act's inherited IRA rules.1 That means you don't automatically get a 10-year withdrawal window. Instead, federal law creates two potential paths for distributing the contract.
Payout Path
General Timeline
Main Requirement
#payout
1 month ago
BlackRock has launched tokenized share classes for a range of European money market funds holding a combined $311 billion, its first on-chain fund access in Europe.
The 12 new share classes sit across six funds in the BlackRock Institutional Cash Series, covering euro, sterling and U.S. dollar strategies in both distributing and accumulating form. Tokens are minted on Ethereum using Kinexys, J.P. Morgan's blockchain unit, which handles minting and burning and acts as the layer between on-chain activity and the traditional share register.
Each token represents a share in the underlying fund, and the official shareholder register continues to be maintained by the fund's transfer agent. Smart contracts move holdings between approved investor wallets, which BlackRock said delivers round-the-clock peer-to-peer transferability and near real-time visibility.
"Today's launches represent an important evolution in how investors access and manage cash, while helping modernise capital markets infrastructure," Beccy Milchem, Global Head of Cash Distribution and Head of the International Cash Management business at BlackRock, said in a press release shared with Decrypt.
Kara Kennedy, global head of market development at Kinexys, noted that, "Tokenization has moved from concept to execution," while BlackRock pointed to corporate treasury management, digital collateral and bank and wealth distribution channels as the use cases it expects the structure to open up.
#blackrock
The 12 new share classes sit across six funds in the BlackRock Institutional Cash Series, covering euro, sterling and U.S. dollar strategies in both distributing and accumulating form. Tokens are minted on Ethereum using Kinexys, J.P. Morgan's blockchain unit, which handles minting and burning and acts as the layer between on-chain activity and the traditional share register.
Each token represents a share in the underlying fund, and the official shareholder register continues to be maintained by the fund's transfer agent. Smart contracts move holdings between approved investor wallets, which BlackRock said delivers round-the-clock peer-to-peer transferability and near real-time visibility.
"Today's launches represent an important evolution in how investors access and manage cash, while helping modernise capital markets infrastructure," Beccy Milchem, Global Head of Cash Distribution and Head of the International Cash Management business at BlackRock, said in a press release shared with Decrypt.
Kara Kennedy, global head of market development at Kinexys, noted that, "Tokenization has moved from concept to execution," while BlackRock pointed to corporate treasury management, digital collateral and bank and wealth distribution channels as the use cases it expects the structure to open up.
#blackrock
2 months ago
MOSCOW, July 31 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian online retailer Wildberries amount to "acts of terrorism" against civilians, affecting millions of people in Russia and other countries, the company's founder and CEO, Tatyana Kim, said on Friday.
Ukraine has attacked more than a dozen Wildberries sites since July 18 in a bid to disrupt the operations of the company, a linchpin of Russia's consumer economy.
Kim said businesses across 10 countries had suffered significant losses as a result of the attacks and that Wildberries was working with the Russian government to mitigate the impact on vendors using its platform.
"A comprehensive scheme is currently being developed to ensure that everyone receives **** istance. The details of these measures will be announced in the coming days," Kim said.
She said the company was rapidly restructuring its logistics network and redistributing goods across various logistics facilities to maintain delivery times and inventory turnover despite the disruption.
#wildberries
Ukraine has attacked more than a dozen Wildberries sites since July 18 in a bid to disrupt the operations of the company, a linchpin of Russia's consumer economy.
Kim said businesses across 10 countries had suffered significant losses as a result of the attacks and that Wildberries was working with the Russian government to mitigate the impact on vendors using its platform.
"A comprehensive scheme is currently being developed to ensure that everyone receives **** istance. The details of these measures will be announced in the coming days," Kim said.
She said the company was rapidly restructuring its logistics network and redistributing goods across various logistics facilities to maintain delivery times and inventory turnover despite the disruption.
#wildberries
2 months ago
People over the last couple of weeks have been ***** on each other about their college teams getting a sponsorship patch on their jerseys a la soccer teams. Yes, it is a great way to earn extra money and also a decent collaboration with the right companies. Whether or not Nebraska will get there, well that remains to be seen.
IF Nebraska goes that route, I don't want it to be just one patch. I want to go full-on NASCAR uniform style. I want as many ***** Nebraska based companies on there as possible. Steer straight into the skid. Make it look as ridiculous as possible, with Matt Rhule having to do post-game interviews thanking all of our sponsors. It would be great to do so much shameless plugging for our "fly-over" state.
Some of these I would change…Caterpillar for instance would have to be Case IH. It would absolutely need to have Kool-Aid. You can't forget about Berkshire Hathaway, Chief Industries, The Buckle, Hornady, Union Pacific, Cash-Wa Distributing, Fairbury Brand Hot Dogs and Dorothy Lynch dressing. So many Nebraska based companies people! Let me know what you think, including why I should be ashamed of myself. In the meantime, here are your flakes…
Nebraska Football's Four Position Battles That Will Define the 2026 Season
Steer into the skid…
#Nebraska #based
IF Nebraska goes that route, I don't want it to be just one patch. I want to go full-on NASCAR uniform style. I want as many ***** Nebraska based companies on there as possible. Steer straight into the skid. Make it look as ridiculous as possible, with Matt Rhule having to do post-game interviews thanking all of our sponsors. It would be great to do so much shameless plugging for our "fly-over" state.
Some of these I would change…Caterpillar for instance would have to be Case IH. It would absolutely need to have Kool-Aid. You can't forget about Berkshire Hathaway, Chief Industries, The Buckle, Hornady, Union Pacific, Cash-Wa Distributing, Fairbury Brand Hot Dogs and Dorothy Lynch dressing. So many Nebraska based companies people! Let me know what you think, including why I should be ashamed of myself. In the meantime, here are your flakes…
Nebraska Football's Four Position Battles That Will Define the 2026 Season
Steer into the skid…
#Nebraska #based
2 months ago
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In most cases, a deceased person's estate pays outstanding credit card debt before distributing any inheritance.
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In most cases, a deceased person's estate pays outstanding credit card debt before distributing any inheritance.
You may be responsible for your spouse's credit card debt if you were a joint account holder or if you live in a community property state.
If you're unsure whether you're liable for your spouse's debt, verify any debt collection claims and consider speaking with an attorney to understand your rights and obligations.
When someone passes away with outstanding debts, the estate typically pays those balances. An estate is made up of ******* ets the person may have had when they died, including any cash in bank accounts, investments, properties, and more.
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2 months ago
A decline in public consumption of alcoholic drinks has been a major factor in declining revenue in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors, leading certain companies to file for bankruptcy protection.
128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor, Republic National Distributing Company, was a major company affected as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking going-concern sales of its remaining ***** ets, a wind down of operations, completion of transition services agreements, and approval of its equity holder settlement.
National Distributing Company Inc. is not a part of the Chapter 11 filing, the company said in a statement on its website.
A company spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Republic National Distributing Company filed its petition as its business's financial position deteriorated after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided in late 2022 and demand for off-premises alcohol consumption plummeted.
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128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor, Republic National Distributing Company, was a major company affected as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking going-concern sales of its remaining ***** ets, a wind down of operations, completion of transition services agreements, and approval of its equity holder settlement.
National Distributing Company Inc. is not a part of the Chapter 11 filing, the company said in a statement on its website.
A company spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Republic National Distributing Company filed its petition as its business's financial position deteriorated after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided in late 2022 and demand for off-premises alcohol consumption plummeted.
#distributing #republic #consumption #major
2 months ago
In a major development, London-based streaming platform DAZN will have a major hand in distributing local NBA broadcasts to fans next season.
According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, "DAZN is close to acquiring full exclusive local broadcast rights next season" for five NBA teams formerly under contract with Main Street Sports Group, owner of the now-defunct FanDuel Sports Networks. Those teams are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, DAZN is close to securing streaming-only arrangements with the Orlando Magic and "possibly" the Charlotte Hornets.
DAZN will also overtake what is now known as the Gotham Sports app, a joint streaming venture between YES Network and MSG Networks that sells access to local broadcasts for seven New York-area franchises — the Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres.
The news is a culmination of DAZN's nearly year-long effort to break into the local sports broadcast market in the United States. After initially considering a lifesaving merger or acquisition of Main Street, DAZN instead chose to allow the company to collapse and attempt to court local rights for franchises independently. The streamer initially struck out on every MLB team following Main Street's collapse, but is now set to own streaming rights for at least nine NBA clubs, with the possibility of adding the Washington Wizards as a tenth under a non-exclusive streaming deal, per Sports Business Journal.
With the NBA looking to launch a centralized local streaming hub ahead of the 2027-28 season, DAZN will reportedly sign deals that are either one season in length or have mutual opt-out clauses following the upcoming season as teams demand the flexibility to join the league's aggregated local rights solution when it launches. If DAZN or a team invokes an opt-out clause, it will reportedly pay a termination fee unless, in the team's case, DAZN fails to meet certain performance metrics.
#sports #Streaming #season
According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, "DAZN is close to acquiring full exclusive local broadcast rights next season" for five NBA teams formerly under contract with Main Street Sports Group, owner of the now-defunct FanDuel Sports Networks. Those teams are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, DAZN is close to securing streaming-only arrangements with the Orlando Magic and "possibly" the Charlotte Hornets.
DAZN will also overtake what is now known as the Gotham Sports app, a joint streaming venture between YES Network and MSG Networks that sells access to local broadcasts for seven New York-area franchises — the Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres.
The news is a culmination of DAZN's nearly year-long effort to break into the local sports broadcast market in the United States. After initially considering a lifesaving merger or acquisition of Main Street, DAZN instead chose to allow the company to collapse and attempt to court local rights for franchises independently. The streamer initially struck out on every MLB team following Main Street's collapse, but is now set to own streaming rights for at least nine NBA clubs, with the possibility of adding the Washington Wizards as a tenth under a non-exclusive streaming deal, per Sports Business Journal.
With the NBA looking to launch a centralized local streaming hub ahead of the 2027-28 season, DAZN will reportedly sign deals that are either one season in length or have mutual opt-out clauses following the upcoming season as teams demand the flexibility to join the league's aggregated local rights solution when it launches. If DAZN or a team invokes an opt-out clause, it will reportedly pay a termination fee unless, in the team's case, DAZN fails to meet certain performance metrics.
#sports #Streaming #season
2 months ago
A decline in public consumption of alcoholic drinks since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a major factor in declining revenue in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors leading certain companies to file for bankruptcy protection.
128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor Republic National Distributing Company was a major company affected as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking going concern sales of its remaining ****** ets, a wind down of operations, completion of transition services agreements, and approval of its equity holder settlement.
National Distributing Company Inc. is not a part of the Chapter 11 filing, the company said in a statement on its website.
A company spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Republic National Distributing Company filed its petition as its business's financial position deteriorated after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided in late 2022 and demand for off-premises alcohol consumption plummeted.
#company #chapter #consumption #major
128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor Republic National Distributing Company was a major company affected as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking going concern sales of its remaining ****** ets, a wind down of operations, completion of transition services agreements, and approval of its equity holder settlement.
National Distributing Company Inc. is not a part of the Chapter 11 filing, the company said in a statement on its website.
A company spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Republic National Distributing Company filed its petition as its business's financial position deteriorated after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided in late 2022 and demand for off-premises alcohol consumption plummeted.
#company #chapter #consumption #major
2 months ago
Madison, Wisconsin-based Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas services in the United States. The company has a market cap of $19.1 billion and operates through IPL and WPL segments. The company's IPL segment primarily engages in generating and distributing electricity and distributing and transporting natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Iowa.
PPL is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Thursday, July 30, after the market closes. Ahead of the event, ******* ysts expect the company's EPS to be $0.69 on a diluted basis, up 1.5% from $0.68 in the year-ago quarter. The company has met or exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters, while missing on one occasion.
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PPL is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Thursday, July 30, after the market closes. Ahead of the event, ******* ysts expect the company's EPS to be $0.69 on a diluted basis, up 1.5% from $0.68 in the year-ago quarter. The company has met or exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters, while missing on one occasion.
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#Intel
2 months ago
Securitize Corp. (NYSE: $SECZ) and Cantor Fitzgerald are taking tokenization into the primary equity market, creating a pathway for public companies to conduct initial public offerings and follow-on offerings onchain.
The agreement combines Cantor's equity capital markets and trading capabilities with Securitize's regulated infrastructure for issuing, distributing and servicing tokenized securities. Securitize Markets, the company's SEC-registered broker-dealer affiliate, will participate in the offering and settlement process.
Public companies using the structure would still operate inside the established framework for traditional offerings. Blockchain infrastructure would sit underneath the issuance process, supporting digital ownership records, greater transparency and access to investors already active across onchain markets.
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The agreement combines Cantor's equity capital markets and trading capabilities with Securitize's regulated infrastructure for issuing, distributing and servicing tokenized securities. Securitize Markets, the company's SEC-registered broker-dealer affiliate, will participate in the offering and settlement process.
Public companies using the structure would still operate inside the established framework for traditional offerings. Blockchain infrastructure would sit underneath the issuance process, supporting digital ownership records, greater transparency and access to investors already active across onchain markets.
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2 months ago
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is one of the Best **** e Technology Stocks to Buy Now. Recently, on July 7, Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) announced signing a memorandum of understanding at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum. The MoU is to address Europe's demand for locally produced munitions.
Management noted that the MoU is backed by the US and German governments and is a step towards a joint venture. The goal is to set up Europe's first center for manufacturing, integrating, and distributing ATACMS missiles across NATO forces.
As per the terms, production is expected to be based at Rheinmetall's Unterluess site in Germany. Moreover, this would be the first ATACMS production facility outside the US. Rocket motor and guided missile component production is targeted to begin as early as 2027.
Executives from both companies framed the deal as combining Lockheed's missile expertise with Rheinmetall's manufacturing strength. Moreover, the company will continue operating its existing ATACMS line in Camden, Arkansas, until the transition is complete, driven by a strong global demand for the missile system.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is one of the world's largest defense contractors. It specializes in the research, design, and development of advanced technology systems, products, and services.
Management noted that the MoU is backed by the US and German governments and is a step towards a joint venture. The goal is to set up Europe's first center for manufacturing, integrating, and distributing ATACMS missiles across NATO forces.
As per the terms, production is expected to be based at Rheinmetall's Unterluess site in Germany. Moreover, this would be the first ATACMS production facility outside the US. Rocket motor and guided missile component production is targeted to begin as early as 2027.
Executives from both companies framed the deal as combining Lockheed's missile expertise with Rheinmetall's manufacturing strength. Moreover, the company will continue operating its existing ATACMS line in Camden, Arkansas, until the transition is complete, driven by a strong global demand for the missile system.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is one of the world's largest defense contractors. It specializes in the research, design, and development of advanced technology systems, products, and services.
2 months ago
There are a lot of theories on what defines a successful sports program in the modern era. It’s a period defined by short attention spans, playing the hits, and distributing content across every traditional, streaming, and social platform available. Few programs buck those trends and remain successful as generations of consumers continue to change how they consume content. One of those programs is ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption.
It’s no secret that PTI remains as familiar as the four letters of the network it calls home. For a quarter century, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon have hosted a show that perfectly blends sports, insight, and entertainment for audiences with both lean-in viewing habits and increasingly shorter attention spans. It’s rarely changed its formula, if ever. The personalities have room to breathe. It’s built for clip culture but refuses to embrace it, remaining the lone piece of appointment television on a network designed to serve sports fans anytime, anywhere.
In an era of inflated viewership, where nearly every sport and studio show is posting impressive gains, PTI remains a constant. It continues to lead every ESPN studio program in viewership. Just last month, PTI averaged 665,000 viewers per episode. That’s a 21% increase year over year and the program’s highest June audience since 2021.
Among ESPN’s studio programs, PTI still sits atop the rankings, averaging more than 200,000 more viewers than Get Up and 150,000 more than First Take in June. Looking at the past six months of released ESPN data, the trend remains impressive. PTI posted its best first-quarter average audience this year, drawing 777,000 viewers. That’s 16% higher than the show’s performance during the same period last year.
Mind you, this is a program built around two stars. Kornheiser and Wilbon are showcased from 5:30-6 p.m. ET as the main attraction. It’s appointment programming by design, never moving from its daypart. Both personalities also rarely appear elsewhere across ESPN’s lineup. By resisting the temptation to spread their star power across the network, ESPN preserves the value of the feature presentation each afternoon.
It’s no secret that PTI remains as familiar as the four letters of the network it calls home. For a quarter century, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon have hosted a show that perfectly blends sports, insight, and entertainment for audiences with both lean-in viewing habits and increasingly shorter attention spans. It’s rarely changed its formula, if ever. The personalities have room to breathe. It’s built for clip culture but refuses to embrace it, remaining the lone piece of appointment television on a network designed to serve sports fans anytime, anywhere.
In an era of inflated viewership, where nearly every sport and studio show is posting impressive gains, PTI remains a constant. It continues to lead every ESPN studio program in viewership. Just last month, PTI averaged 665,000 viewers per episode. That’s a 21% increase year over year and the program’s highest June audience since 2021.
Among ESPN’s studio programs, PTI still sits atop the rankings, averaging more than 200,000 more viewers than Get Up and 150,000 more than First Take in June. Looking at the past six months of released ESPN data, the trend remains impressive. PTI posted its best first-quarter average audience this year, drawing 777,000 viewers. That’s 16% higher than the show’s performance during the same period last year.
Mind you, this is a program built around two stars. Kornheiser and Wilbon are showcased from 5:30-6 p.m. ET as the main attraction. It’s appointment programming by design, never moving from its daypart. Both personalities also rarely appear elsewhere across ESPN’s lineup. By resisting the temptation to spread their star power across the network, ESPN preserves the value of the feature presentation each afternoon.
2 months ago
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) is one of the best stocks to buy according to David Greenspan's Slate Path Capital. HPE stock has gained more than 80% year-to-date and more than doubled over the past year. ******* ysts see more upside potential in the stock, projecting a 50% rise from the current level. Some 58 hedge funds are backing HPE stock.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) is expanding the market reach of its networking business following its acquisition of Juniper Networks. On June 30, HPE's technology distributor, ScanSource, said that it was adding Juniper products to the portfolio of HPE networking solutions it distributes.
ScanSource has been helping HPE to get a wide variety of its products to the market. It is a foundational channel partner that has been distributing HPE Aruba networking products across the US for nearly two decades. ScanSource said it would distribute Juniper products through its Launch Point program, which provides marketing strategies and sales support.
HPE's networking portfolio includes an AI-enabled platform for managing wireless, wireline, and software-defined networks.
Texas-based Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) is a global technology company that provides a broad array of enterprise-grade solutions. It provides IT infrastructure, cloud computing, AI deployment, storage, and networking solutions to businesses and governments.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) is expanding the market reach of its networking business following its acquisition of Juniper Networks. On June 30, HPE's technology distributor, ScanSource, said that it was adding Juniper products to the portfolio of HPE networking solutions it distributes.
ScanSource has been helping HPE to get a wide variety of its products to the market. It is a foundational channel partner that has been distributing HPE Aruba networking products across the US for nearly two decades. ScanSource said it would distribute Juniper products through its Launch Point program, which provides marketing strategies and sales support.
HPE's networking portfolio includes an AI-enabled platform for managing wireless, wireline, and software-defined networks.
Texas-based Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) is a global technology company that provides a broad array of enterprise-grade solutions. It provides IT infrastructure, cloud computing, AI deployment, storage, and networking solutions to businesses and governments.
2 months ago
JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in Glen Kacher's Light Street Portfolio.
On June 25, 2026, JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) was initiated with a Buy at Benchmark. The price target for the stock is $100. The firm highlights that AI-assisted development, or "vibe coding," is rapidly increasing software output and complexity. According to the ******* yst, this trend forces enterprises to seek a consolidated system of record. Subsequently, the ******* yst believes that the company's artifact-centric software supply chain platform is structurally positioned to benefit from the AI-driven growth.
Separately, on July 2, 2026, UBS ******* yst Radi Sultan raised the price target on JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) from $92 to $110. Alongside the $18 raise in PT, the firm maintained a Buy rating on the stock. The ******* yst noted that the setup remained highly attractive for the investors despite the recent share price appreciation. Radi Sultan, also noted in the research note, that the company is poised for meaningful upward estimate revisions, supported by strong demand checks, limited competitive pressure, and significant tailwinds.
Founded in 2008, JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) is a software supply chain management company operating from its headquarters in California. The company creates Liquid Software pipelines through its marquee platform, JFrog Artifactory, which acts as the absolute system of record for securing, managing, and distributing binaries and AI ******* ets.
While we acknowledge the potential of FROG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
On June 25, 2026, JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) was initiated with a Buy at Benchmark. The price target for the stock is $100. The firm highlights that AI-assisted development, or "vibe coding," is rapidly increasing software output and complexity. According to the ******* yst, this trend forces enterprises to seek a consolidated system of record. Subsequently, the ******* yst believes that the company's artifact-centric software supply chain platform is structurally positioned to benefit from the AI-driven growth.
Separately, on July 2, 2026, UBS ******* yst Radi Sultan raised the price target on JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) from $92 to $110. Alongside the $18 raise in PT, the firm maintained a Buy rating on the stock. The ******* yst noted that the setup remained highly attractive for the investors despite the recent share price appreciation. Radi Sultan, also noted in the research note, that the company is poised for meaningful upward estimate revisions, supported by strong demand checks, limited competitive pressure, and significant tailwinds.
Founded in 2008, JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) is a software supply chain management company operating from its headquarters in California. The company creates Liquid Software pipelines through its marquee platform, JFrog Artifactory, which acts as the absolute system of record for securing, managing, and distributing binaries and AI ******* ets.
While we acknowledge the potential of FROG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Chesterfield, Missouri-based Bunge Global SA (BG) is a leading global agribusiness and food company that connects farmers with consumers by sourcing, processing, transporting, and distributing agricultural commodities and food ingredients worldwide. The company has a market cap of $21.1 billion, and it operates an extensive network of grain elevators, oilseed processing plants, export terminals, refineries, and food manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and other key agricultural markets.
BG is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday, Jul. 29, before the market opens. Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $2 on a diluted basis, up 52.7% from $1.31 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters.
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BG is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday, Jul. 29, before the market opens. Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $2 on a diluted basis, up 52.7% from $1.31 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters.
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2 months ago
ULTY distributes between $0.34 and $0.52 weekly by selling calls on high-beta names like Coinbase and Rocket Lab, with payouts directly tracking VIX movement.
JEPQ delivers covered call income on the NASDAQ 100 with significantly less NAV volatility, making it the steadier alternative for income-focused investors.
Covered calls cap upside recovery in a drawdown, and ULTY's 1.24% expense ratio drags returns on a strategy already tied to volatile premiums.
Many financial professionals are salespeople paid on what they push, not whether you end up wealthier. A fiduciary is the opposite. The SEC legally requires them to put your interests first. Advisor.com's free matching tool pairs you with vetted fiduciaries from major national firms, all in under three minutes. See who you match with today.
YieldMax's Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) has become one of the most talked-about weekly income vehicles on the market, and the pitch is straightforward: sell options on the most volatile stocks in tech, crypto, and speculative growth, then hand the premiums to shareholders every Friday. ULTY has been distributing roughly $0.34 to $0.52 per share each week in 2026, funded almost entirely by option premium capture on a $2.5 billion book of high-beta names. The question every ULTY holder should be asking is whether that weekly check is durable, or whether it's slowly cannibalizing the principal that funds it.
JEPQ delivers covered call income on the NASDAQ 100 with significantly less NAV volatility, making it the steadier alternative for income-focused investors.
Covered calls cap upside recovery in a drawdown, and ULTY's 1.24% expense ratio drags returns on a strategy already tied to volatile premiums.
Many financial professionals are salespeople paid on what they push, not whether you end up wealthier. A fiduciary is the opposite. The SEC legally requires them to put your interests first. Advisor.com's free matching tool pairs you with vetted fiduciaries from major national firms, all in under three minutes. See who you match with today.
YieldMax's Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) has become one of the most talked-about weekly income vehicles on the market, and the pitch is straightforward: sell options on the most volatile stocks in tech, crypto, and speculative growth, then hand the premiums to shareholders every Friday. ULTY has been distributing roughly $0.34 to $0.52 per share each week in 2026, funded almost entirely by option premium capture on a $2.5 billion book of high-beta names. The question every ULTY holder should be asking is whether that weekly check is durable, or whether it's slowly cannibalizing the principal that funds it.
