NEW YORK – Another forensic dive into a disappointing Yankees finish is underway, discussing method and gathering intel on how to make a better run at the Canyon of Heroes in 2027.
That storied stretch of lower Broadway hasn't seen a parade of Yankees in 17 years.
Nearly two weeks since his team was swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series, Yankees GM Brian Cashman has yet to publicly address how it ended or hint at the strategy ahead.
These are among the biggest questions revolving around Yankees Universe as the World Series begins elsewhere later this week:
Cashman's contract expires at year's end, while manager Aaron Boone's deal runs through the 2027 season.

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LONDON/MILAN, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Traders have turned more discerning following a bond market rout, dumping the debt of European countries they deem the riskiest and rushing to safe-haven Germany.
The moves highlight a new hierarchy in the ever-evolving rankings of European debt.
France, once a beneficiary of a flight ‌to safety, has been hit by selling. Previously shunned Italy and Britain are less exposed but still fragile, while Dutch and Swiss debt have rallied alongside Germany.
"We've seen bond ‌vigilantes come out in force," said Man Group Chief Market Strategist Kristina Hooper.

#germany #bond

In the ever-evolving world of entertainment, some stars who once dominated red carpets and box office charts have stepped out of the limelight, leaving fans wondering where they went and what they're up to now. The stories behind these familiar faces range from personal choices to industry shifts, but one thing remains: their impact on pop culture is undeniable. Join us as we take a look at 15 beloved actors whose talent left a mark, even if they're seldom seen in today's headlines.
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As the face of a beloved supernatural TV series and memorable big-screen hits, Sarah Michelle Gellar became synonymous with strong, complex female characters. Her presence influenced an entire generation of viewers and inspired countless fans. Though her projects are less frequent now, her influence remains in the genre she helped popularize. Gellar led the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer for seven seasons, as reported by Variety.
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Twice lauded for her deeply moving portrayals in dramatic films, Hilary Swank's performances set a standard for commitment and resilience. She's taken creative control of her career, often shifting between acting and producing, and remains a steady but selective presence in the industry. Her legacy is defined by her transformative roles and ongoing dedication to meaningful stories. Swank claimed the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry and again for her role as a boxer in Million Dollar Baby, according to Britannica.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military presence comes as President Donald Trump warned anew that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon.
The troop movement, which includes a third aircraft carrier, underscores the rapidly evolving dynamic of Trump's war against Iran as he ponders his next move, with midterm elections in the United States looming large and new signs that the nature of the conflict may be becoming more complex.
Trump has threatened that a post-midterm election escalation — despite his initial promises to Americans of a campaign that would last a matter of weeks — remains a viable option. Further complicating matters, Trump told reporters Thursday that early indications suggest that Iran is linked to the FlyDubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain and tried to crash an Israel-bound flight on Wednesday.
In an exchange with reporters at the White House, Trump raised the connection when asked by a reporter if there were any links between the pilot behind the attack and Tehran.
"I would say the answer, based on what I'm hearing, is 'yes,' but we're working on it right now," Trump said, without offering details.

#military #reporters #washington #middle

Dakota Johnson may have taken the first step in moving her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) beyond friendship.
The pair has sparked romance rumors in recent weeks, but insiders say the couple is keeping things casual.
Johnson and MGK have reportedly been spending more time together recently. OK! Magazine reports that Johnson did not shy away from taking the first step towards a romantic relationship. An insider said, "Dakota was the one who made the first move!" "He's very shy around her, but he likes her a lot," they added, speaking of MGK.
Reports of the romance come after Johnson was previously linked to musician Role Model, with the pair reportedly splitting earlier this year.
The pair reportedly ***** ped into each other at Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce. Sources have said that the couple hit it off from the get go. They were later spotted together in New York and Milan, where Johnson attended MGK's appearance at Vogue World: Milano. People reported that the pair has been quietly dating each other for months. It also confirmed that the relationship began as friendship before evolving into a romantic one.

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On August 20, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) said it had completed a sale of $1.25 billion of notes that carry a 5.55% coupon and come due on January 20, 2034. The money is earmarked first for floating-rate term loans, with anything left over used to repay or refinance other debt, and the offering rode on a shelf registration filed on February 29, 2024. That sounds like routine upkeep. But next to an earnings beat and a flat third-quarter pricing outlook, the deal gives you a handy lens on where the company stands.
Start with the debt itself. Swapping floating-rate borrowings for notes with a stated 5.550% coupon takes some interest-rate guesswork out of the picture, and the notes don't mature until January 20, 2034. That matters because $2.7 billion comes due in 2027 and $3.4 billion in 2028. Against those bills, the company held $6.9 billion of liquidity as of June 30, and it added $250 million to its revolving credit line in July.
The business generating the cash is running well. On July 28, Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.21 per share, ahead of its own guidance on stronger last-minute demand, lower costs, and better results from joint ventures. Management then raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.73 to $17.87, which implies 14% growth. It also kept returning cash to shareholders in the second quarter, through $404 million of dividends and $199 million of buybacks. Booking volumes are running above last year, and 2027 bookings are tracking ahead of past years, even on routes that geopolitical events hit in 2026.
Beat or not, that $4.21 is still below the $4.38 from the same quarter in 2025. Costs excluding fuel per passenger cruise day rose 4.4%, and the cost beat came largely from the timing of expenses. Then there is pricing, where the story gets less rosy. Third-quarter net yields are guided to roughly flat against 2025 while capacity grows 8.5%, so the expected 8% revenue growth comes from more capacity, not from better yields. Management also says prolonged geopolitical activity has dented bookings on select itineraries. It calls the hit modest, but it is now built into guidance.
The refinancing also doesn't shrink the debt pile. New notes pay off old borrowings, so the total owed stays roughly where it was, and the company still expects net interest of $980 million to $990 million this year. Add roughly $4.7 billion of capital spending in 2026, mostly for new ships and destination projects, and it is clear this business needs a steady supply of capital. The April ship orders, Icon VI and Icon VII, extend that appetite, though their financing is already committed.

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For decades, CVS seemed like the perfect business. It was convenient, sold a mix of products people wanted, and everyone was forced to go there (or to one of its rivals) when they needed to pick up a prescription.
Now, however, the company has been fighting a war on many fronts. Consumers can order much of what made the chain convenient for delivery, and various online services, including Amazon, now fill prescriptions.
"At the rear of the store, business at pharmacy counters is being squeezed by stingier drug reimbursement rates and pharmacist wages. In the aisles, sales of everything from greeting cards to cosmetics are feeling the effects of cut-price competition," according to the Financial Times.
It's an evolving situation that has caused CVS rival Rite Aid to shut down all its stores, while CVS and Walgreens have closed thousands of locations between them.
"The whole drugstore four-wall economic model is collapsing on itself, in my opinion," said Josh ****** s, a portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors, told the Financial Times.

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While an Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock split in 2026 isn't impossible, I think it's highly unlikely. The company last completed a stock split in 2024, when its share price stood at roughly $1,200. After the 10-for-1 split, the company's stock traded at roughly $120 per share.
Currently, it's trading around $210 per share, which is likely not a high enough pure-dollar level to encourage the company to reorganize its stock structure.
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That said, I still think that Nvidia stands out as a worthwhile long-term investment.
Nvidia and other leading AI stocks have recently seen some downward valuation pressures connected to increased calls for safety guardrails and other regulations around the progression of artificial intelligence (AI) development. These technologies are evolving fast, and there are good reasons to be concerned. On the other hand, I expect that the intensifying focus on the dangers that AI poses will ultimately have a relatively small impact on Nvidia's growth trajectory.

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At the Cascale annual meeting in Athens on Wednesday, Asif Khan, executive director of supply chain and sustainability at Mondetta, acknowledged the central conflict undercutting fashion's green ambitions: while sustainability demands a long-term sourcing strategy, brands rely entirely on the ability to pivot at a moment's notice.
It's a commercial reality that constrains companies such as his, Khan admitted. Navigating a volatile environment shaped by fast-changing consumer demands, evolving trends and geopolitical instability, brands are unable to offer the multi-year purchasing guarantees that factories need to justify significant capital investments, he said.
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American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) priced $1.6 billion of senior notes on September 9: $500 million at 5.300% due 2031, $500 million at 5.560% due 2033, and $600 million at 5.750% due 2036. Once issued, the three tranches would carry combined annual coupons of $88.8 million, equivalent to a weighted average coupon of 5.55%.
American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) expects approximately $1.580 billion in net proceeds. It intends to use $600 million to repay 1.450% notes due in 2026, with additional proceeds designated for revolving-credit debt and general corporate purposes. The financing exchanges a near-term repayment requirement and some revolving debt for longer fixed-rate obligations.
The investment question is whether greater funding certainty compensates for the higher cash-interest commitment.
American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) would remove a $600 million maturity falling due this year once the planned repayment occurs. That reduces exposure to having to refinance the obligation closer to its deadline, when borrowing conditions could be less favorable.
The new maturities also distribute principal repayments across 2031, 2033 and 2036. For American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT), a spread of repayment dates can support financial planning across its communications-site and data-center portfolio. Fixed coupons make the cost of this funding predictable.

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), headquartered in New York, produces and markets cosmetic active and natural health ingredients for use in various consumer products. Valued at $21.3 billion by market cap, the company flavors and fragrances are individual ingredients and compounds of a large number of ingredients that are blended, mixed, and reacted together to produce proprietary formulas.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and IFF perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the specialty chemicals industry. IFF is a preeminent player in global flavors and fragrances, with 35,000+ products spanning food, beverage, personal care, and health & wellness. Its scale, innovation focus, and alignment with natural, sustainable, and customized ingredient trends support a competitive edge, while operations in 60+ countries provide access to emerging markets and evolving consumer preferences.
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Goleta, California-based Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) is a global footwear and lifestyle company with products spanning performance running, outdoor activities, and premium casual fashion. Valued at a market cap of $11.1 billion, the company offers its products under the UGG, HOKA, Teva, Koolaburra, and AHNU brand names.
Companies with a market cap between $10 billion and $200 billion are typically called "large-cap stocks," and DECK fits that definition. Its portfolio of distinctive, high-growth footwear brands, particularly HOKA and UGG, drives its market dominance. HOKA stands out for its performance-driven, comfort-focused running shoes, while UGG combines its iconic heritage with evolving lifestyle products. This strong brand equity, differentiated product design, and loyal customer base give Deckers pricing power and help it compete beyond traditional footwear trends.
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The aerospace industry is evolving as Boeing (NYSE:BA) attempts a massive operational turnaround while Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) rapidly expands its footprint across the global ******* e economy.
Boeing remains a dominant force in commercial aviation and defense, whereas Rocket Lab specializes in small-satellite launches and ******* ecraft components. Investors often compare them to decide between an established giant recovering from crisis and a high-growth challenger in the private ******* e sector.
Boeing operates as a massive player among defense stocks and commercial aviation leaders, manufacturing everything from the 737 Max to advanced military rotorcraft. The company generates revenue through commercial aircraft sales, defense contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA, and global services. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business. In 2025, the company acquired Spirit AeroSystems to address long-standing quality issues, providing transition services to other buyers like Airbus (OTC:EADSF).
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $89.5 billion, representing a growth of roughly 34.5% over the previous year. The company reported a net income of approximately $2.2 billion, a significant recovery from the net loss of nearly $11.8 billion in FY 2024. This improvement in the net margin to 2.5% suggests the company is beginning to stabilize its bottom line after years of heavy losses.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, Boeing carries a debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 10.0x, a measure comparing total debt to shareholder equity that indicates a heavy reliance on borrowing. The company reported a current ratio of nearly 1.2x, which measures a company's ability to cover its short-term debts with liquid ******* ets. Note that stock-based compensation represented roughly 40% of operating cash flow, which inflates reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement. The company also generated a negative free cash flow of approximately $1.9 billion, representing operating cash minus spending on physical ******* ets.

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Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing wasn’t the first time much of the American public met Dr. Nicole Saphier and heard her perspective; President Donald Trump’s nominee for US surgeon general is a health and wellness influencer who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers through her podcast and social media platforms.
In some ways, the surgeon general position – often referred to as the nation’s doctor – is the original health influencer, tasked with translating science into terms that are easy to understand and guiding the public on ways to improve their health.
“For a decade, I have specialized in translating complex, fast-evolving medical information on various media platforms into content that millions of Americans can understand and use, including during the uncertainty of the global pandemic,” Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, said in Wednesday’s hearing.
“I realized then how badly this country needs public health communication that is straightforward and grounded in the best evidence available,” she said. “My years of communicating directly with the public have prepared me to explain complex topics in a way that they can understand.”
But experts say that social media has changed how people receive health information, with increasingly blurred lines as to who is considered to have authority and expertise – and that bringing an influencer into the role of surgeon general presents both opportunities and challenges.

#public #saphier #hearing

The energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and one company looking to disrupt the status quo and redefine the future of nuclear power is NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR). NuScale is the only small modular reactor (SMR) developer to receive a Standard Design Approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
On Sept. 1, NuScale achieved a major engineering breakthrough. In collaboration with MilleniTEK, it successfully fabricated specialized boron-oxide pellets, a critical component of NuScale's cutting-edge passive emergency cooling system.
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This engineering triumph is a major step toward making safe, meltdown-proof modular nuclear power a reality. It also helps NuScale move closer to commercial deployment. But does this make NuScale Power stock a buy? Let's dive into the details and what it means for the stock.
In traditional nuclear reactors, reactivity control during nonstandard events often relies on active mechanical insertion of control rods or on powered chemical injection pumps. NuScale's 77 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design relies on passive safety mechanisms.

#power

Joey King addressed rumors of having a facelift for the 2026 Met Gala while speaking with Owen Thiele for an episode of his In Your Dreams podcast
Her routine included a spray tan, a 36-hour fast, lymphatic massages and facials to achieve her red carpet look
King shared her evolving approach to beauty, focusing on freedom and how she feels each day rather than strict routines
Joey King is setting the record straight.
The Practical Magic 2 actress, 27, addressed rumors that she underwent a facelift for the 2026 Met Gala while speaking with Owen Thiele for an episode of his In Your Dreams podcast and revealed what she really did to get a sculpted look for the biggest night in fashion.

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Now that we're a few weeks into the high school football season, it's safe to say that we know a good amount regarding many of the nation's top programs.
However, that doesn't mean surprises can't happen. This week's slate of action is a prime example of what we may likely see going forward as many interstate showdowns are coming to an end and most programs are turning their attention to in-state foes.
Here are the top storylines revolving around Super 25 teams from the fourth week of the season.
Note: As of this writing, No. 5 Santa Margarita (CA), No. 10 St. John Bosco (CA) and No. 18 North Shore (TX) had not played.
Final Scores: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 4

#note #santa #margarita

The Chicago Bears' 2026 season has finally arrived, and it couldn't come soon enough. Fresh off their 11-6 regular season in 2025 that saw them capture the NFC North and advance to the divisional round of the postseason, hopes are sky high for the Bears going into 2026, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. And for good reason.
Williams broke through and ascended to become one of the upper-echelon quarterbacks in the league last season thanks to unreal throws and miraculous comebacks, while Johnson brought a tenacity to the locker room, along with his ever-evolving offensive mind, to build the Bears into a powerhouse. Now the Bears enter the year as contenders and aim to do something they haven't done in 20 years: Go to the postseason two years in a row.
As with any NFL season, things will ebb and flow each week. Legendary performances will be followed by clunky outings, and each game will be seen as a referendum on the entire year as it's dissected for six straight days. A lot is going to happen, and we're taking our best guesses as to what will take place in 2026. Here are our yearly bold predictions for the upcoming Chicago Bears season.

#season #year

Interested in Qualcomm Incorporated? Here are five stocks we like better.
Qualcomm's Amazon agreement gives its data center strategy a major anchor beyond smartphones.
Amazon's warrants are tied to up to $60 billion in potential purchases over a decade, making the deal meaningful but gradual.
Qualcomm's valuation still trails many AI infrastructure peers, but dilution risk and execution timing remain important factors.
Investors continue to seek disciplined strategies to participate in the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) economy without paying inflated multiples for standard graphics hardware. Capital remains focused on businesses positioned to sustain steady enterprise workload expansion while maintaining reasonable valuation metrics.

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Performance was anchored by municipal demand, which remains stable due to the non-discretionary nature of aging water infrastructure repair and evolving regulatory requirements.
Data center development has emerged as a significant growth engine, nearly doubling year-over-year, while treatment plant projects have grown to a mid-single-digit percentage of the total sales mix.
Treatment plant solutions delivered double-digit growth as the company successfully pivots toward higher-value specialty products and technical project support.
Fire protection strength was driven by a combination of market share gains in new geographies and favorable steel pricing dynamics.

#year #tell #FIRE

The property slated to become the headquarters of Warriors star Stephen Curry's off-court business collective, Thirty Ink, has been sold, scrapping plans for the buzzy new office in San Francisco.
The company was set to relocate its headquarters from the SoMa district to the Dogpatch in the city's evolving Central Waterfront, after Curry purchased the property in 2024. The original half-century-old building at the site would've been replaced with a five-story, 24,691-square-foot structure.
But Curry sold the two-story building to Dane Reinsurance Inc. on Aug. 31, according to documents from the San Francisco **** sor-Recorder office. Dane Reinsurance is a corporation linked to Corgi, an AI startup with an all-night cafe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The property sold for $11 million, according to the Chronicle, a profit for Curry, given the original purchase price of $8.5 million. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)
Erika Lee, a spokesperson for Corgi, told SFGATE "that's our building" by email Thursday and provided a link to an ominous video as Corgi's "public 'statement'" as of Thursday afternoon. Lee said the company will share more at a later time. The video, posted Tuesday morning on X and captioned, "Our side of the story with Steph Curry," features several news headlines about the sale and unidentified female narrator dressed in black who says, "We're building something bigger and better than anyone could ever imagine."
Thirty Ink did not respond to SFGATE's request for comment; however, according to the San Francisco Business Times, the plan for the Dogpatch headquarters was scrapped in April 2025 after a union dispute.

#francisco #headquarters

Kim Zolciak is reportedly six figures in debt.
On Thursday, September 10, Us Weekly reported that the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 48, has about $150,000 in debt, according to two separate lawsuits the outlet obtained.
One lawsuit showed that Headway Capital sued the Bravo star in April, claiming they "provided [Zolciak] with a revolving line of credit" for her now-defunct business, 8 Busy B's LLC, and she allegedly defaulted on those payments totaling almost $75,000.
The company wrote in the lawsuit that the reality TV personality owes "the total principal amount of $74,983.89, accrued interest at the contract rate through August 13, 2024 in the amount of $55,650.14, plus pre-judgment interest at the legal rate from August 14, 2024, and statutory post-judgment interest."
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GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE:GFL) completed its acquisition of SECURE Waste Infrastructure, adding a specialized waste and energy-infrastructure platform across Western Canada and North Dakota. At the announcement, the transaction had a C$6.4 billion enterprise value, with shareholder consideration comprising 80% GFL shares and 20% cash.
Closing required the issuance of 75,126,306 subordinate voting shares, capacity under the revolving credit facility, and a new US$1 billion senior secured term loan. The loan matures in August 2033 and carries interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 200 basis points. GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE:GFL) estimates an interest rate of approximately 5% after its cross-currency interest-rate swaps.
SECURE brings a difficult-to-replicate network spanning more than 80 locations, including landfills, waste-treatment and recycling facilities, injection wells and transfer stations. It also operates crude oil terminals, storage facilities and pipeline-connected infrastructure. The ****** ets broaden services and operating density in Western Canada.
More than 2,000 SECURE employees are joining the combined company. SECURE President and Chief Executive Officer Allen Gransch and other managers will continue leading the acquired operations as employees and shareholders. Retaining the operating team should help preserve customer relationships and institutional knowledge during integration.
The acquisition cost is spread across debt and equity. The 2033 maturity provides time for cash generation, while management said the term-loan transaction did not affect the company's credit rating.

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Impax ***** et Management, based in London and specializing in sustainable investing, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio outperformed the Russell 1000 in Q2 2026, with Institutional Class at 17.96%, Investor Class at 17.95%, and Class A at 17.92%, versus the index's 15.14%. Sector allocation and stock selection drove performance. The sustainability tools, including the Impax Sustainability Lens and Corporate Resilience framework, contributed positively. Equity markets rallied, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs before retreating. A key trend was rotation into AI and tech stocks, supported by mega-cap earnings and data center investments (US$750bn to US$1tn). In the second half of 2026, markets may remain volatile amid debates on AI adoption pace and economic momentum. However, growth tied to energy security and efficiency remains compelling, with demand for power, grid, and resource-efficient solutions supporting companies that benefit. The team focuses on businesses with strong growth, sound management, and attractive valuations, adjusting holdings as needed. This approach aims to build well-diversified, differentiated portfolios. Also, please check the fund's top five holdings for its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund highlighted Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS). Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS), an animal health company focused on animal health medications, vaccines, and diagnostic products, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On September 04, 2026, Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) closed at $75.81 per share. Over the past month, Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) returned 1.31%, but its shares are down 50.04% over the past year. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) has a market capitalization of $31.33 billion.
Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund stated the following regarding Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) (Pharmaceuticals, Health Care) is owned for its attractive sustainability opportunity profile in areas including Wellbeing and Evolving Health Care Challenge, as well as its strong governance profile. The stock declined sharply in the quarter following a downward revision to near-term earnings guidance. Sales of Librela, the company's key canine arthritis pain management product, continued to face headwinds from safety perception concerns among some veterinarians, and management indicated that the ramp-up of next-generation product launches would extend into the following year."

#economy #Health

The decision will see the planned closure of Cone Denim's Jiaxing facility in Zhejiang province, marking a major step in its ongoing strategic transformation.
Cone Denim says the withdrawal follows a "comprehensive review" of its manufacturing footprint, the global denim market and changes in customer sourcing needs.
Recent changes in global trade, evolving customer strategies, cost pressures, supply chain considerations and broader geopolitical circumstances all contributed to the determination to curtail denim production in China.
Cone Denim president Steve Maggard explained: "We are positioning Cone Denim for its next chapter of success, with a clear priority to continue delivering for our customers with the quality, innovation, reliability, and service that have defined Cone Denim for generations.
"Closing the China facility was a difficult but necessary decision as we position Cone Denim for long-term competitiveness in a changing global market. While this marks a significant change in our manufacturing network, our commitment to serving customers remains unchanged, and we are committed to supporting our customers, employees, suppliers, and local stakeholders through this transition with transparency, care, and disciplined execution."

#global #changes

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) continues to post robust quarterly results, yet its share price remains down 43.5% from its 52-week peak, trailing the broader market.
SoFi's underperformance stems largely from the market's anxiety over the company's evolving revenue mix. In recent quarters, the company has become more reliant on its lending business, which requires substantial capital and exposes the company to greater credit risk. That concern intensified in the second quarter as lending once again expanded faster than SoFi's non-lending businesses, putting additional pressure on the stock.
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Rodrigo Mora has taken over Roma.
Gian Piero Gasperini is obsessed with the 2007-born player: he coddles him: "He's an extraordinary talent. He's already won two championships at just 19 years old, he's a growing and evolving player, but with a great personality," and he launches him fearlessly onto the pitch.
After all, the investment in the 2007-born player was around €50 million in total, with an imaginative formula.
The former Porto player was present when called upon, confirming the sentiments of the Grugliasco coach, who had said, "When he has the ball, something always happens."
Time is on the young talent's side, but if these are the first few outings in the Giallorossi jersey, the future seems bright for the Trigoria team.

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Inside Notre Dame's $20 million jersey patch: What to know about Irish's new SoFi sponsorship deal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Notre Dame is a college football institution, with some of the cleanest and most consistent uniforms in the sport. In 2026, however, the Fighting Irish are going to look noticeably different.
As they look to keep up in the ever-evolving world of college sports, the Irish will don a jersey patch for the first time.
Notre Dame enters the season with some of its highest expectations in years as a consensus national championship contender, so the mega company paying to have its name plastered on the Fighting Irish jerseys could see its investment pay off.
Here's what you need to know about Notre Dame's jersey patch for 2026.

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On August 6, PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) reported second-quarter results that flipped from a year-ago loss into a profit. Net income came in at $32.6 million, compared with a loss of $18.3 million in the same quarter of 2025. Revenue rose to $1.86 billion from $1.77 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $312.6 million from $236.1 million. Diluted earnings per share landed at $0.24, versus a loss per share of $0.12 a year earlier. For a company whose digital business has weighed on results for years, that combination stands out.
The Retail segment, which covers PENN's casino properties across the Northeast, South, West and Midwest, generated $1.5 billion in revenue and $517.2 million in Segment Adjusted EBITDAR, a margin of 34.4%. Nine properties posted their best second quarter ever for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR, a sign the strength wasn't confined to one or two markets. June brought two new additions to the portfolio: a hotel tower at Hollywood Columbus and the new Hollywood Casino Aurora, both of which the company said are already drawing strong visitation.
The balance sheet also moved in the right direction. Total liquidity stood at $1.9 billion as of June 30, including $887.2 million in cash. Traditional net debt fell to $1,927.5 million from $2,217.5 million at the end of 2025, pulling traditional net leverage down to 2.9 times from 4.5 times over that span. Capital expenditures dropped to $97.5 million in the quarter from $159.4 million a year earlier. On May 15, PENN repaid the remaining $106.7 million balance of its 2.75% convertible notes, wiping out roughly 4.6 million potentially dilutive shares in the process.
The Interactive segment still lost money, an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $9.5 million, though that's a sharp improvement from the $62.0 million loss posted in the second quarter of 2025. Revenue for the segment reached $349.4 million, but $185.5 million of that figure came from a tax gross-up rather than actual wagering activity, a distinction that matters when sizing up the segment's real growth. PENN also leaned on refinancing to manage its debt load rather than paying it down outright: on April 16, it extended its $1.0 billion revolving credit facility and $446.9 million term loan A to 2031, and on May 28, it repriced and extended its term loan B facility to 2033.
Total traditional debt still sat at $2,814.7 million at quarter's end. Other expenses jumped to $43.0 million for the first six months of 2026 from just $2.2 million a year earlier, driven by transaction costs, severance tied to a corporate reorganization, and settlement costs connected to the company's cooperation agreement with HG Vora Capital Management. Cash rent payments to REIT landlords also remained a heavy recurring cost, $247.1 million for the quarter alone.

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On August 5, LTC Properties (NYSE:LTC) reported second-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, and the numbers show a real estate investment trust leaning harder into a strategy it only started a year ago. Total revenue climbed to $98.9 million from $60.2 million a year earlier, and net income available to common stockholders nearly doubled to $29.5 million. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.56 from $0.32. Alongside the results, the company raised its full-year 2026 investment guidance by 50% at the midpoint, putting more weight behind a business line called SHOP.
LTC increased the midpoint of its 2026 SHOP investment guidance to $900 million, calling that figure a jump of 50% from the previous midpoint. Management now expects $700 million in year-to-date SHOP acquisitions by the end of the third quarter, and projects SHOP will represent 40% of pro forma annualized net operating income by that same point, which the company says is ahead of its own estimates. LTC expects that share to approach 50% by year-end, with a stated pathway toward 75% by the end of 2028.
Since launching the platform in May 2025, LTC has built the SHOP portfolio to 39 communities across 12 operators, 10 of which are new relationships for the company, representing 37% of total gross real estate investments as of July 31, 2026. Second quarter core SHOP NOI came in at $13.3 million. The company closed $171 million in acquisitions during the quarter and expects another $529 million to close in the third quarter, with $208 million of that already done. LTC also raised its full-year diluted earnings per share guidance to $8.08 to $8.10 and expanded its credit facility to $1.1 billion, leaving $648 million in total pro forma liquidity.
Growth this fast comes with a cost that shows up once you move past revenue. Core FFO per diluted share held flat at $0.68, unchanged from a year earlier even though revenue grew 64%. Core FAD per diluted share actually slipped to $0.70 from $0.71. Part of the explanation is share count. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding rose to 52.2 million from 46.0 million, and total shares outstanding climbed to 53.9 million from 46.1 million, dilution that has kept per-share growth well behind the topline.
Expenses grew just as fast as revenue did. Total expenses nearly doubled to $75.5 million from $44.5 million, with senior housing operating expenses, the direct cost of running SHOP, jumping to $42.2 million from $9.4 million as the new segment scaled up. Interest expense rose to $9.5 million from $8.0 million, and $356 million remains drawn on the revolving credit line even after that facility's expansion. SHOP also depends on the 12 third-party operators running those communities day to day, 10 of which have never worked with LTC before, concentrating execution risk in relationships still being tested.

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