12 days ago
Hansi Flick is on the verge of reaching 100 victories as Barcelona manager, with the Champions League meeting against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes offering the German a chance to achieve the landmark against one of Europe's leading sides.
Flick has consistently played down individual records, preferring to focus on Barcelona's performances and collective objectives.
Yet his remarkable start at the club has made another milestone difficult to ignore.
After guiding Barça to a ninth consecutive league victory, he now has the opportunity to record his 100th win in just his 129th match across all competitions.
Notably, those victories have already delivered two La Liga **** les, two Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey.
#saint #parc
Flick has consistently played down individual records, preferring to focus on Barcelona's performances and collective objectives.
Yet his remarkable start at the club has made another milestone difficult to ignore.
After guiding Barça to a ninth consecutive league victory, he now has the opportunity to record his 100th win in just his 129th match across all competitions.
Notably, those victories have already delivered two La Liga **** les, two Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey.
#saint #parc
1 month ago
NBIS revenue surged 454% to $582M with a $37.49B contracted backlog, while ALAB posted its eighth straight EPS beat on 104% revenue growth.
GPUs are worthless without high-speed interconnects, making cables, switches, and optical modules the AI industry's most critical and most overlooked bottleneck.
CRDO plunged 42% last month despite delivering 114.7% revenue growth and guiding for over 85% full-year growth in fiscal 2027.
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The interconnect layer beneath AI clusters is the current bottleneck. GPUs are useless if they cannot exchange gradients and tokens at line rate, and the cables, switches, retimers, and optical modules that carry that traffic have become the constraint the industry is racing to relieve. One data point frames the pressure: (NASDAQ:ALAB) said PCIe 6 products already made up more than 50% of its total revenue in Q2, up from one third in Q1, evidence that the connectivity generation shift is happening in quarters, not years.
#gpus #cables
GPUs are worthless without high-speed interconnects, making cables, switches, and optical modules the AI industry's most critical and most overlooked bottleneck.
CRDO plunged 42% last month despite delivering 114.7% revenue growth and guiding for over 85% full-year growth in fiscal 2027.
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The interconnect layer beneath AI clusters is the current bottleneck. GPUs are useless if they cannot exchange gradients and tokens at line rate, and the cables, switches, retimers, and optical modules that carry that traffic have become the constraint the industry is racing to relieve. One data point frames the pressure: (NASDAQ:ALAB) said PCIe 6 products already made up more than 50% of its total revenue in Q2, up from one third in Q1, evidence that the connectivity generation shift is happening in quarters, not years.
#gpus #cables
1 month ago
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
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
2 months ago
What's been exciting about Robinhood Chain (RHC) is seeing tokens attempt new mechanisms to answer questions like: why would someone hold this token? How can we make participating in this token attractive? And, more broadly, how can market activity around a token overall be designed to contribute to its success?
All new projects should ask this and the best ones do, but when you have a new chain, with a new market and new infrastructure, it can be sort of a "clean slate" or fresh design ***** e and breathe new life into the solutions to such questions.
The dominant answer right now seems to be distributions: hold this token and get stock, tokens, etc. Below are projects which execute this with a twist, expanding either the type of rewards or the source for rewards that end up in the hands of holders.
Others attempt to answer the second question, experimenting with new infrastructure that tries to make market activity, of whatever kind, directly contribute to the token's success.
These are all shared to give you a sense of what novelty can look like amidst this meta and act as a guiding force to understand what's been done, what's working, and overall where to direct your attention towards.
#make
All new projects should ask this and the best ones do, but when you have a new chain, with a new market and new infrastructure, it can be sort of a "clean slate" or fresh design ***** e and breathe new life into the solutions to such questions.
The dominant answer right now seems to be distributions: hold this token and get stock, tokens, etc. Below are projects which execute this with a twist, expanding either the type of rewards or the source for rewards that end up in the hands of holders.
Others attempt to answer the second question, experimenting with new infrastructure that tries to make market activity, of whatever kind, directly contribute to the token's success.
These are all shared to give you a sense of what novelty can look like amidst this meta and act as a guiding force to understand what's been done, what's working, and overall where to direct your attention towards.
#make
2 months 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
2 months ago
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 revenue of $479.0 million, up 9.6% sequentially. Management said the company's connectivity portfolio now spans copper and optical products, while total revenue increased 114.7% year over year. GAAP gross margin fell to 64.5% from 68.2% in the preceding quarter and 67.4% one year earlier.
GAAP operating expenses increased to $188.4 million from $142.2 million sequentially, while GAAP operating income declined to $120.7 million from $155.8 million. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) nevertheless expects another quarter of growth, guiding fiscal second-quarter revenue to $525 million to $535 million. The $530 million midpoint implies approximately 10.6% sequential expansion.
The question is whether revenue growth and the broader AI connectivity portfolio can offset acquisition-related costs and rising operating expenses.
Revenue scale remains the central strength. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) offers active electrical cables, optical transceivers, digital signal processors, silicon-photonics components, retimers, and chip-to-chip connectivity. These products address connections spanning short distances inside AI systems through longer links across clusters.
Absolute GAAP gross profit still increased to $309.1 million from $298.1 million sequentially despite the lower margin. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) ended the quarter with $764.3 million in cash and short-term investments, down from approximately $1.44 billion following completion of the DustPhotonics acquisition during the quarter. The remaining liquidity supports research, product development, and capacity requirements.
#crdo
GAAP operating expenses increased to $188.4 million from $142.2 million sequentially, while GAAP operating income declined to $120.7 million from $155.8 million. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) nevertheless expects another quarter of growth, guiding fiscal second-quarter revenue to $525 million to $535 million. The $530 million midpoint implies approximately 10.6% sequential expansion.
The question is whether revenue growth and the broader AI connectivity portfolio can offset acquisition-related costs and rising operating expenses.
Revenue scale remains the central strength. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) offers active electrical cables, optical transceivers, digital signal processors, silicon-photonics components, retimers, and chip-to-chip connectivity. These products address connections spanning short distances inside AI systems through longer links across clusters.
Absolute GAAP gross profit still increased to $309.1 million from $298.1 million sequentially despite the lower margin. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) ended the quarter with $764.3 million in cash and short-term investments, down from approximately $1.44 billion following completion of the DustPhotonics acquisition during the quarter. The remaining liquidity supports research, product development, and capacity requirements.
#crdo
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2 months ago
Two members of Calvary Baptist's national championship softball team have made verbal commitments to Division I schools, according to coach Tiffany Wood.
Junior shortstop Baylor Bockhaus says she has committed to Duke, while junior pitcher/designated player Jaycee Sledge will sign with Southern Miss.
Baylor is a two-time Shreveport Times All-City Player of the Year after guiding the Lady Cavaliers to the LHSAA Division III state ****** les in 2025 and 2026. She hit .486 with 21 home runs while posting 69 RBIs and scoring 54 runs while striking out just six times.
ALL-STATE: Calvary, OCS athletes pace the LSWA Class 2A softball/baseball teams
ALL-CITY: Calvary leads way on the 2026 Shreveport Times All-City softball team
#city #times #state
Junior shortstop Baylor Bockhaus says she has committed to Duke, while junior pitcher/designated player Jaycee Sledge will sign with Southern Miss.
Baylor is a two-time Shreveport Times All-City Player of the Year after guiding the Lady Cavaliers to the LHSAA Division III state ****** les in 2025 and 2026. She hit .486 with 21 home runs while posting 69 RBIs and scoring 54 runs while striking out just six times.
ALL-STATE: Calvary, OCS athletes pace the LSWA Class 2A softball/baseball teams
ALL-CITY: Calvary leads way on the 2026 Shreveport Times All-City softball team
#city #times #state
2 months ago
On August 6, Frontdoor (NASDAQ:FTDR) reported second-quarter results that outpaced its own recent history. Revenue rose 5% to $645 million, but profit grew faster: net income jumped 13% to $125 million, and earnings per share climbed 19% to $1.76. Adjusted EBITDA rose 10% to $220 million. Management liked what it saw enough to raise full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, a signal it expects the momentum to carry through the rest of 2026 rather than fade as a one-quarter ******* p.
Frontdoor's growth mix should please shareholders. About three percentage points of the 5% revenue increase came from higher realized price through its dynamic pricing model, with roughly one point from volume. That pricing lever flowed straight through to margins, as gross profit margin rose to 59% for the quarter. The renewal channel, the largest and stickiest part of the business, grew revenue 4% to $479 million, while total home warranty membership climbed 1% to 2.11 million.
The company's own earnings bridge shows why profit outran revenue: contract claims costs fell $7 million year over year, helped by $5 million in favorable weather, even after absorbing low-single-digit cost inflation across its contractor network and replacement parts. Frontdoor also leaned harder into buybacks, repurchasing $181 million of stock through July, up more than 21% from the same stretch a year earlier. For 2026, management now guides to revenue of $2.19 billion to $2.21 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $585 million to $600 million, both raised, with first-year home warranty membership expected to grow roughly 5% for the full year.
The same release shows cracks alongside the strength. Direct-to-consumer revenue fell 2% to $55 million, as Frontdoor leaned on promotional pricing to win new members, a trade-off between growth and realized price that shows up directly in that line. Cash generation cooled too: operating cash flow for the first six months of 2026 came in at $245 million, down from $251 million a year earlier, and the period's total cash increase slowed to $62 million from $141 million, partly because investing activities swung to a $14 million outflow from a $42 million inflow the year before.
Financing activities used $169 million, more than the $153 million spent in the same period last year, largely reflecting the faster buyback pace plus $14 million in scheduled debt payments. For the full year, Frontdoor is guiding gross profit margin down to roughly 55%, well below the 59% posted this quarter, and it still expects direct-to-consumer revenue to decline at a low-single-digit rate. SG&A is projected at $685 million to $695 million, with low-single-digit cost inflation across contractors, parts, and equipment that could bite harder if weather turns less favorable than it was this quarter.
#revenue #adjusted #cash
Frontdoor's growth mix should please shareholders. About three percentage points of the 5% revenue increase came from higher realized price through its dynamic pricing model, with roughly one point from volume. That pricing lever flowed straight through to margins, as gross profit margin rose to 59% for the quarter. The renewal channel, the largest and stickiest part of the business, grew revenue 4% to $479 million, while total home warranty membership climbed 1% to 2.11 million.
The company's own earnings bridge shows why profit outran revenue: contract claims costs fell $7 million year over year, helped by $5 million in favorable weather, even after absorbing low-single-digit cost inflation across its contractor network and replacement parts. Frontdoor also leaned harder into buybacks, repurchasing $181 million of stock through July, up more than 21% from the same stretch a year earlier. For 2026, management now guides to revenue of $2.19 billion to $2.21 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $585 million to $600 million, both raised, with first-year home warranty membership expected to grow roughly 5% for the full year.
The same release shows cracks alongside the strength. Direct-to-consumer revenue fell 2% to $55 million, as Frontdoor leaned on promotional pricing to win new members, a trade-off between growth and realized price that shows up directly in that line. Cash generation cooled too: operating cash flow for the first six months of 2026 came in at $245 million, down from $251 million a year earlier, and the period's total cash increase slowed to $62 million from $141 million, partly because investing activities swung to a $14 million outflow from a $42 million inflow the year before.
Financing activities used $169 million, more than the $153 million spent in the same period last year, largely reflecting the faster buyback pace plus $14 million in scheduled debt payments. For the full year, Frontdoor is guiding gross profit margin down to roughly 55%, well below the 59% posted this quarter, and it still expects direct-to-consumer revenue to decline at a low-single-digit rate. SG&A is projected at $685 million to $695 million, with low-single-digit cost inflation across contractors, parts, and equipment that could bite harder if weather turns less favorable than it was this quarter.
#revenue #adjusted #cash
2 months ago
Cisco (CSCO) rates BUY with a $134 price target, backed by $9.3 billion in hyperscale AI orders and 40% Q4 networking order growth.
Cisco's 21x forward P/E makes it the value standout versus Arista (ANET) near 70x trailing and HPE weighed down by acquisition charges.
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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has quietly become one of the most important names in the AI infrastructure buildout, yet trades like a legacy networking vendor. With $9.3 billion in FY2026 hyperscale AI orders and management guiding to $7.5 billion in AI infrastructure revenue in FY2027, the setup for the next twelve months looks compelling.
Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Cisco is $134.21, roughly 21.47% above the recent close of $110.49. Our recommendation is buy, with a high confidence rating of 90%.
#cisco #Networking
Cisco's 21x forward P/E makes it the value standout versus Arista (ANET) near 70x trailing and HPE weighed down by acquisition charges.
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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has quietly become one of the most important names in the AI infrastructure buildout, yet trades like a legacy networking vendor. With $9.3 billion in FY2026 hyperscale AI orders and management guiding to $7.5 billion in AI infrastructure revenue in FY2027, the setup for the next twelve months looks compelling.
Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Cisco is $134.21, roughly 21.47% above the recent close of $110.49. Our recommendation is buy, with a high confidence rating of 90%.
#cisco #Networking
2 months ago
Named Regulatory Navigator, the free tool enables organisations to receive an instant, indicative summary of relevant legal requirements based on their specific business profile.
The launch comes amid a period of expanding global regulation in areas such as sustainability reporting and forced labour, creating uncertainty for companies over which obligations affect them and when.
With rules varying by headquarters country, revenue, employee numbers, markets served, and whether a company imports goods, Sedex said companies often struggle to keep up with changing thresholds and deadlines.
The Regulatory Navigator aims to address this by guiding users through a short series of questions about their headquarters location, revenue, workforce size, market presence, and import activity.
The tool **** ses responses and highlights which of eight key regulations are likely to impact the business. These include the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Forced Labour Regulation, Canada's S-211 Act to combat forced and child labour in supply chains, and Australia's Modern Slavery Act.
#Sustainability #labour #corporate #regulation
The launch comes amid a period of expanding global regulation in areas such as sustainability reporting and forced labour, creating uncertainty for companies over which obligations affect them and when.
With rules varying by headquarters country, revenue, employee numbers, markets served, and whether a company imports goods, Sedex said companies often struggle to keep up with changing thresholds and deadlines.
The Regulatory Navigator aims to address this by guiding users through a short series of questions about their headquarters location, revenue, workforce size, market presence, and import activity.
The tool **** ses responses and highlights which of eight key regulations are likely to impact the business. These include the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Forced Labour Regulation, Canada's S-211 Act to combat forced and child labour in supply chains, and Australia's Modern Slavery Act.
#Sustainability #labour #corporate #regulation
2 months ago
On August 25, The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) closed out a fiscal year of records, even as reported quarterly sales slipped 2.2% to $465.0 million. The drop traces to the planned expiration of a temporary supply agreement rather than any softness in the core business, and once that noise is stripped out, adjusted sales actually grew. Behind the headline number sits a company generating more cash and profit than it ever has, just as a fresh food safety scare threatens to interrupt the streak.
Fiscal 2026 marked the fourth straight year of record net sales and gross profit and the third straight year of record operating income, with fourth-quarter gross profit alone reaching $114.0 million. Gross margin expanded 220 basis points to 24.5%, the twelfth consecutive quarter of improvement, as procurement, manufacturing and network changes kept squeezing out costs. Adjusted operating income rose 17.5% to $52.2 million. Growth is increasingly coming from newer names. Bachan's, the barbecue sauce brand acquired mid-year, added $15.4 million in sales in its first two months and contributed 320 basis points to consolidated growth. Scanner data showed Bachan's sales up 8.7% for the quarter with distribution points up 16.6%, and household penetration climbing from 5% to 6% since the deal closed.
Management is now extending the brand into mayo, a category it pegs at $3.4 billion in potential, and into a wing sauce made at its own Kentucky plant. Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls kept up an even faster pace, up 28.1% in the quarter and 76% for the year to $58 million, selling nearly twice as fast per distribution point as the category average. New York Bakery grew 2.8% and took 220 basis points of share to a leading 45.5%, while branded croutons picked up another 100 basis points. Record operating cash flow of $283.8 million helped fund $36.3 million in buybacks and a 63rd straight annual dividend increase.
That momentum is about to run into a real headwind. A Cyclospora outbreak is expected to cut fiscal first-quarter net sales by roughly 250 basis points in both the retail and foodservice segments, and management is modeling the recovery on a similar 2018 episode that took about four months to fade. CFO Tom Pigott was blunt about the near-term cost, saying the company does "not expect to be able to grow our margins" in the first quarter, and Marzetti is guiding to a roughly 15% decline in first-quarter operating income.
#quarter #sales
Fiscal 2026 marked the fourth straight year of record net sales and gross profit and the third straight year of record operating income, with fourth-quarter gross profit alone reaching $114.0 million. Gross margin expanded 220 basis points to 24.5%, the twelfth consecutive quarter of improvement, as procurement, manufacturing and network changes kept squeezing out costs. Adjusted operating income rose 17.5% to $52.2 million. Growth is increasingly coming from newer names. Bachan's, the barbecue sauce brand acquired mid-year, added $15.4 million in sales in its first two months and contributed 320 basis points to consolidated growth. Scanner data showed Bachan's sales up 8.7% for the quarter with distribution points up 16.6%, and household penetration climbing from 5% to 6% since the deal closed.
Management is now extending the brand into mayo, a category it pegs at $3.4 billion in potential, and into a wing sauce made at its own Kentucky plant. Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls kept up an even faster pace, up 28.1% in the quarter and 76% for the year to $58 million, selling nearly twice as fast per distribution point as the category average. New York Bakery grew 2.8% and took 220 basis points of share to a leading 45.5%, while branded croutons picked up another 100 basis points. Record operating cash flow of $283.8 million helped fund $36.3 million in buybacks and a 63rd straight annual dividend increase.
That momentum is about to run into a real headwind. A Cyclospora outbreak is expected to cut fiscal first-quarter net sales by roughly 250 basis points in both the retail and foodservice segments, and management is modeling the recovery on a similar 2018 episode that took about four months to fade. CFO Tom Pigott was blunt about the near-term cost, saying the company does "not expect to be able to grow our margins" in the first quarter, and Marzetti is guiding to a roughly 15% decline in first-quarter operating income.
#quarter #sales
2 months ago
Here are 50 CIAC players to keep an eye on during the 2026 football season from A(barno) to Z(accagnino). The season begins Sept. 10:
Plainville QB Anthony Abarno sets up for a throw during a 7 on 7 football passing tournament at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, Conn., Friday, July 24, 2026. (Dave Zajac/Hearst Connecticut Media)
The senior signal-caller returns after racking up 2,531 yards and 33 touchdowns while guiding the Blue Devils to a 6-4 record last fall. He topped 200 yards in seven of 10 games and broke 300 three times.
Naugatuck's Brandon Andoh (24) tries to fight off Ansonia's Tayvon Long (3) during their annual Thanksgiving Day game at Nolan Field in Ansonia Thursday, November 27, 2025. (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media)
Andoh delivered a 1,000-yard rushing season as a freshman, topping 100 yards five times and scoring 15 touchdowns. His sophomore year was interrupted by an injury which limited him to five games, but he still managed to put up 483 yards and another eight touchdowns. He'll have the benefit of running behind the Greyhounds' huge offensive line, and getting back over the 1,000-yard mark is well within reach.
#yards
Plainville QB Anthony Abarno sets up for a throw during a 7 on 7 football passing tournament at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, Conn., Friday, July 24, 2026. (Dave Zajac/Hearst Connecticut Media)
The senior signal-caller returns after racking up 2,531 yards and 33 touchdowns while guiding the Blue Devils to a 6-4 record last fall. He topped 200 yards in seven of 10 games and broke 300 three times.
Naugatuck's Brandon Andoh (24) tries to fight off Ansonia's Tayvon Long (3) during their annual Thanksgiving Day game at Nolan Field in Ansonia Thursday, November 27, 2025. (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media)
Andoh delivered a 1,000-yard rushing season as a freshman, topping 100 yards five times and scoring 15 touchdowns. His sophomore year was interrupted by an injury which limited him to five games, but he still managed to put up 483 yards and another eight touchdowns. He'll have the benefit of running behind the Greyhounds' huge offensive line, and getting back over the 1,000-yard mark is well within reach.
#yards
2 months ago
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), the global electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage manufacturer, closed at $367.95, up 5.51%. Investors focused on the upcoming Sept. 3 Cybercab event and renewed interest in FSD and robotaxi plans.
Trading volume reached 60.9 million shares, coming in about 46% above its three-month average of 41.6 million shares. Tesla IPO'd in 2010 and has grown 23,042% since going public.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,686, down 0.33%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) closed at 26,371, down 0.12%. Among EV and automotive software peers, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) closed at $16.06, down 0.06%, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) closed at $4.85, down 3.19%.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been guiding investors to focus on his company's EV autonomy software as a main driver for Tesla's future fortunes. The next big step in that regard is coming on Thursday, and anticipation looked to be helping drive shares higher today.
The invite-only Cybercab event in Austin is being billed as offering exclusive access to the steering-wheel- and pedal-free vehicle. Investors may hear more from that gathering about Tesla's progress and plans for that brand-new product.
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology gained approval for a limited robotaxi rollout in Nevada two weeks ago, helping to expand its footprint and set the stage for an eventual Cybercab fleet.
#tesla #down #Event
Trading volume reached 60.9 million shares, coming in about 46% above its three-month average of 41.6 million shares. Tesla IPO'd in 2010 and has grown 23,042% since going public.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,686, down 0.33%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) closed at 26,371, down 0.12%. Among EV and automotive software peers, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) closed at $16.06, down 0.06%, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) closed at $4.85, down 3.19%.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been guiding investors to focus on his company's EV autonomy software as a main driver for Tesla's future fortunes. The next big step in that regard is coming on Thursday, and anticipation looked to be helping drive shares higher today.
The invite-only Cybercab event in Austin is being billed as offering exclusive access to the steering-wheel- and pedal-free vehicle. Investors may hear more from that gathering about Tesla's progress and plans for that brand-new product.
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology gained approval for a limited robotaxi rollout in Nevada two weeks ago, helping to expand its footprint and set the stage for an eventual Cybercab fleet.
#tesla #down #Event
2 months ago
Just when everyone thought that Nvidia (NVDA) may have lost its magic, it has pulled a rabbit out of the hat. No, it is not the usual beat and raise from its quarterly results. This time, Nvidia did something it has never done before—guiding for the next fiscal year. This was a major contributing factor to its shares not falling following its earnings, a phenomenon of the last four consecutive quarters.
In fact, the stock was up by as much as 10% at its highest point in the two subsequent trading sessions. Overall, the stock is up about 5% since the earnings.
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#NVIDIA #dear #earnings #overall
In fact, the stock was up by as much as 10% at its highest point in the two subsequent trading sessions. Overall, the stock is up about 5% since the earnings.
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#NVIDIA #dear #earnings #overall
2 months ago
Ferguson expects two rate hikes before early next year, warning five years of missed inflation targets threaten the Fed's credibility.
Ferguson dismisses Warsh's balance sheet hints as ineffective and warns Treasury interference is distorting the bond market signals guiding policy.
Consumer sentiment sits at 49.5, below the 60 recessionary threshold, making Ferguson the hawkish outlier against El-Erian and JPMorgan expecting dovish guidance.
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Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson expects two interest rate hikes across the rest of 2026 and early 2027, warning that persistent inflation could damage the central bank's credibility if officials fail to act. His forecast is more hawkish than those of observers expecting only one increase.
#hikes #credibility
Ferguson dismisses Warsh's balance sheet hints as ineffective and warns Treasury interference is distorting the bond market signals guiding policy.
Consumer sentiment sits at 49.5, below the 60 recessionary threshold, making Ferguson the hawkish outlier against El-Erian and JPMorgan expecting dovish guidance.
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Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson expects two interest rate hikes across the rest of 2026 and early 2027, warning that persistent inflation could damage the central bank's credibility if officials fail to act. His forecast is more hawkish than those of observers expecting only one increase.
#hikes #credibility
2 months ago
On August 25, The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) closed out a fiscal year of records, even as reported quarterly sales slipped 2.2% to $465.0 million. The drop traces to the planned expiration of a temporary supply agreement rather than any softness in the core business, and once that noise is stripped out, adjusted sales actually grew. Behind the headline number sits a company generating more cash and profit than it ever has, just as a fresh food safety scare threatens to interrupt the streak.
Fiscal 2026 marked the fourth straight year of record net sales and gross profit and the third straight year of record operating income, with fourth-quarter gross profit alone reaching $114.0 million. Gross margin expanded 220 basis points to 24.5%, the twelfth consecutive quarter of improvement, as procurement, manufacturing and network changes kept squeezing out costs. Adjusted operating income rose 17.5% to $52.2 million. Growth is increasingly coming from newer names. Bachan's, the barbecue sauce brand acquired mid-year, added $15.4 million in sales in its first two months and contributed 320 basis points to consolidated growth. Scanner data showed Bachan's sales up 8.7% for the quarter with distribution points up 16.6%, and household penetration climbing from 5% to 6% since the deal closed.
Management is now extending the brand into mayo, a category it pegs at $3.4 billion in potential, and into a wing sauce made at its own Kentucky plant. Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls kept up an even faster pace, up 28.1% in the quarter and 76% for the year to $58 million, selling nearly twice as fast per distribution point as the category average. New York Bakery grew 2.8% and took 220 basis points of share to a leading 45.5%, while branded croutons picked up another 100 basis points. Record operating cash flow of $283.8 million helped fund $36.3 million in buybacks and a 63rd straight annual dividend increase.
That momentum is about to run into a real headwind. A Cyclospora outbreak is expected to cut fiscal first-quarter net sales by roughly 250 basis points in both the retail and foodservice segments, and management is modeling the recovery on a similar 2018 episode that took about four months to fade. CFO Tom Pigott was blunt about the near-term cost, saying the company does "not expect to be able to grow our margins" in the first quarter, and Marzetti is guiding to a roughly 15% decline in first-quarter operating income.
#points
Fiscal 2026 marked the fourth straight year of record net sales and gross profit and the third straight year of record operating income, with fourth-quarter gross profit alone reaching $114.0 million. Gross margin expanded 220 basis points to 24.5%, the twelfth consecutive quarter of improvement, as procurement, manufacturing and network changes kept squeezing out costs. Adjusted operating income rose 17.5% to $52.2 million. Growth is increasingly coming from newer names. Bachan's, the barbecue sauce brand acquired mid-year, added $15.4 million in sales in its first two months and contributed 320 basis points to consolidated growth. Scanner data showed Bachan's sales up 8.7% for the quarter with distribution points up 16.6%, and household penetration climbing from 5% to 6% since the deal closed.
Management is now extending the brand into mayo, a category it pegs at $3.4 billion in potential, and into a wing sauce made at its own Kentucky plant. Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls kept up an even faster pace, up 28.1% in the quarter and 76% for the year to $58 million, selling nearly twice as fast per distribution point as the category average. New York Bakery grew 2.8% and took 220 basis points of share to a leading 45.5%, while branded croutons picked up another 100 basis points. Record operating cash flow of $283.8 million helped fund $36.3 million in buybacks and a 63rd straight annual dividend increase.
That momentum is about to run into a real headwind. A Cyclospora outbreak is expected to cut fiscal first-quarter net sales by roughly 250 basis points in both the retail and foodservice segments, and management is modeling the recovery on a similar 2018 episode that took about four months to fade. CFO Tom Pigott was blunt about the near-term cost, saying the company does "not expect to be able to grow our margins" in the first quarter, and Marzetti is guiding to a roughly 15% decline in first-quarter operating income.
#points
2 months ago
The very first developments of the Met Gala 2027 are here! (Sorry if you were still getting over Beyoncé and Blue Ivy shutting down the red carpet together this year!)
Every year as May rolls around, fashion enthusiasts all over the world shift their attention to the Met Gala. The extravaganza takes over the Metropolitan Museum of Art's famed stairs for one night, turning every viewer at home into a fashion critic.
However, though many tune in for the theatrics, the Met Gala is actually a yearly fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute, which each spring hosts a different exhibition that informs the night's fashion shenanigans. And that exhibition is going through changes for 2027, with its honoree pulling out after the announcement.
Given how buzzy it is, it's totally understandable that there's already excitement for next year. If you want to know everything about the guiding thread for the Met Gala 2027, we've gathered everything we know so far below.
#every #exhibition #everything
Every year as May rolls around, fashion enthusiasts all over the world shift their attention to the Met Gala. The extravaganza takes over the Metropolitan Museum of Art's famed stairs for one night, turning every viewer at home into a fashion critic.
However, though many tune in for the theatrics, the Met Gala is actually a yearly fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute, which each spring hosts a different exhibition that informs the night's fashion shenanigans. And that exhibition is going through changes for 2027, with its honoree pulling out after the announcement.
Given how buzzy it is, it's totally understandable that there's already excitement for next year. If you want to know everything about the guiding thread for the Met Gala 2027, we've gathered everything we know so far below.
#every #exhibition #everything
2 months ago
Bengaluru: While the Indian cricket team made its Asian Games debut in Hangzhou in 2023, its first appearance at a multi-sport event came at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. In Kuala Lumpur, a star-studded side featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Anil ***** ble, VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh bowed out in the league phase. Twenty-five years later, Laxman returned to the multi-sport arena, this time as coach, guiding India to gold in Hangzhou.
Now, as the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team prepares to defend its ***** le at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, ***** an beginning with the quarterfinals on Sept 28, Laxman spoke exclusively to TOI of the unique appeal of multi-sport events, India's Asian Games campaign and the experience of being part of the cricket team's journey from its first CWG appearance to maiden Asian Games gold.
"My first experience of a multi-discipline event was at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. The whole experience of being part of the Indian contingent feels really great, and that kind of experience every young cricketer should get. It's great that I've had that opportunity both as a player and coach," said the head of cricket at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Recalling the Hangzhou experience, the former batting great said, "Obviously, it's not like your mainstream cricket series or tournaments that we've been part of since we started playing for the country. The Asian Games was a great experience and exposure because not often do we get to visit the Games village, meet a sportsperson from other disciplines, interact with them, see how they train and prepare. A group of us went to support the Indian badminton team, which was fantastic."
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the seeded teams making the quarterfinals directly, with Afghanistan, ***** an, Nepal, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman fighting for the other four knockout berths.
While India will start favourites, they can ill afford to take the other teams lightly, with Nepal giving them a run for their medal in the previous edition before India won by 23 runs to make the semifinals.
India will play a match against ***** an and train in Tokyo for three days before heading to the host city. Laxman pointed to the match against Nepal and said, "One thing which we have learnt playing the game is never underestimate your opponent."
Beyond the game, Laxman believes it is about knowledge sharing.
"Given the experience and the exposure the Indian cricketers have, at the end of the match it's also about sharing that experience with players from other countries. After Nepal ran us close in the previous edition of the Asian Games, their coach invited me to talk to the team, which was an opportunity to share knowledge. It's not just me, but that's the way the entire group of players will approach the experience," Laxman stated.
#experience #nepal #hangzhou
Now, as the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team prepares to defend its ***** le at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, ***** an beginning with the quarterfinals on Sept 28, Laxman spoke exclusively to TOI of the unique appeal of multi-sport events, India's Asian Games campaign and the experience of being part of the cricket team's journey from its first CWG appearance to maiden Asian Games gold.
"My first experience of a multi-discipline event was at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. The whole experience of being part of the Indian contingent feels really great, and that kind of experience every young cricketer should get. It's great that I've had that opportunity both as a player and coach," said the head of cricket at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Recalling the Hangzhou experience, the former batting great said, "Obviously, it's not like your mainstream cricket series or tournaments that we've been part of since we started playing for the country. The Asian Games was a great experience and exposure because not often do we get to visit the Games village, meet a sportsperson from other disciplines, interact with them, see how they train and prepare. A group of us went to support the Indian badminton team, which was fantastic."
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the seeded teams making the quarterfinals directly, with Afghanistan, ***** an, Nepal, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman fighting for the other four knockout berths.
While India will start favourites, they can ill afford to take the other teams lightly, with Nepal giving them a run for their medal in the previous edition before India won by 23 runs to make the semifinals.
India will play a match against ***** an and train in Tokyo for three days before heading to the host city. Laxman pointed to the match against Nepal and said, "One thing which we have learnt playing the game is never underestimate your opponent."
Beyond the game, Laxman believes it is about knowledge sharing.
"Given the experience and the exposure the Indian cricketers have, at the end of the match it's also about sharing that experience with players from other countries. After Nepal ran us close in the previous edition of the Asian Games, their coach invited me to talk to the team, which was an opportunity to share knowledge. It's not just me, but that's the way the entire group of players will approach the experience," Laxman stated.
#experience #nepal #hangzhou
2 months ago
Chair Kevin Warsh gave his first keynote address as chair of the Federal Reserve.
He spoke about forgoing forward guidance, AI optimism, and guiding principles for monetary policy.
Warsh wants the Fed to more closely follow real-time data sources and the private sector.
Kevin Warsh told us more about his big plans for the Federal Reserve.
The newly minted chair gave his first keynote address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium on Friday morning to a group of investors, economists, and journalists.
#chair #kevin #reserve #address
He spoke about forgoing forward guidance, AI optimism, and guiding principles for monetary policy.
Warsh wants the Fed to more closely follow real-time data sources and the private sector.
Kevin Warsh told us more about his big plans for the Federal Reserve.
The newly minted chair gave his first keynote address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium on Friday morning to a group of investors, economists, and journalists.
#chair #kevin #reserve #address
2 months ago
TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we'll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 1 is former TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston!
"QJ" signed with the Horned Frogs as a four-star prospect and one of the highest-ranked recruits in program history. His promise lived up to the hype, as he totaled 2,190 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns over just three seasons in Fort Worth. As a freshman, Johnston reeled in 22 catches for 487 yards and two scores while helping TCU to a 6-4 record and an invitation to the Texas Bowl, which was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19.
Johnston's career season came in 2022, when he brought in a career-high 60 catches for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns while guiding the Horned Frogs to a 13-2 record, a trip to the Big 12 ***** le game and a Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan. Johnston went for 163 yards and a touchdown on six catches and was named the Offensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl matchup. Johnston, a First-Team All-Big 12 selection over the 2021 and 2022 seasons, was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with their first-round pick (No. 21 overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Since beginning his professional career, Johnston has made 46 apperances with 31 starts. He's caught 144 passes for 1,877 yards and 18 touchdowns, 16 of which have come over the last two seasons. The 24-year-old is entering his fourth season with the Chargers, who picked up Johnston's fifth-year option earlier this year.
#horned #seasons
"QJ" signed with the Horned Frogs as a four-star prospect and one of the highest-ranked recruits in program history. His promise lived up to the hype, as he totaled 2,190 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns over just three seasons in Fort Worth. As a freshman, Johnston reeled in 22 catches for 487 yards and two scores while helping TCU to a 6-4 record and an invitation to the Texas Bowl, which was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19.
Johnston's career season came in 2022, when he brought in a career-high 60 catches for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns while guiding the Horned Frogs to a 13-2 record, a trip to the Big 12 ***** le game and a Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan. Johnston went for 163 yards and a touchdown on six catches and was named the Offensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl matchup. Johnston, a First-Team All-Big 12 selection over the 2021 and 2022 seasons, was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with their first-round pick (No. 21 overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Since beginning his professional career, Johnston has made 46 apperances with 31 starts. He's caught 144 passes for 1,877 yards and 18 touchdowns, 16 of which have come over the last two seasons. The 24-year-old is entering his fourth season with the Chargers, who picked up Johnston's fifth-year option earlier this year.
#horned #seasons
2 months ago
Last season proved to be a fairly unspectacular one for Union in terms of results, with Steffen Baumgart eventually dismissed in April following a run of just two wins in 14 matches.
Then came the big storyline that dominated German football for some time, with Marie-Louise Eta taking charge for the remainder of the season and subsequently becoming the first woman to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. After a winless opening three fixtures, Eta secured victories in her final two games to guide Union to an 11th-place finish.
Now Mauro ****** rinelli has been handed the keys to the vehicle, with the Swiss manager arriving in Berlin off the back of an exceptional season with FC Thun, guiding them to the first Swiss Super League ****** le in the club's history.
Pre-season proved something of a baptism of fire for ****** rinelli, with Union recording just two wins from their nine friendly matches as the new head coach looked to implement his ideas and identity on his squad.
Their two victories came against fifth-tier Rathenow, whom they defeated 12-2, and Cypriot side Aris Limassol, with Union running out 3-2 winners.
#union #came
Then came the big storyline that dominated German football for some time, with Marie-Louise Eta taking charge for the remainder of the season and subsequently becoming the first woman to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. After a winless opening three fixtures, Eta secured victories in her final two games to guide Union to an 11th-place finish.
Now Mauro ****** rinelli has been handed the keys to the vehicle, with the Swiss manager arriving in Berlin off the back of an exceptional season with FC Thun, guiding them to the first Swiss Super League ****** le in the club's history.
Pre-season proved something of a baptism of fire for ****** rinelli, with Union recording just two wins from their nine friendly matches as the new head coach looked to implement his ideas and identity on his squad.
Their two victories came against fifth-tier Rathenow, whom they defeated 12-2, and Cypriot side Aris Limassol, with Union running out 3-2 winners.
#union #came
2 months ago
As years and seasons pass, the modern NFL becomes increasingly obsessed with disguise. Coaches and their coordinators spend countless hours searching for ways to confuse quarterbacks, hide intentions, and create pre-snap hesitation. The challenge, however, is that complexity can become a double-edged sword. A defense that confuses opponents can sometimes confuse the players who execute it.
That balancing act is something the Baltimore Ravens have been working through during training camp. Eric DeCosta and company have ***** embled a unit filled with versatile players who can line up in multiple spots. Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver are charged with teaching players to handle a variety of responsibilities.
The more flexibility a defense possesses, the more options coaches have at their disposal. The question becomes how to maximize that versatility without overwhelming the players expected to execute it. Recently, Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver spoke with reporters and was asked about the ripple effects of having so many defenders capable of moving around the formation.
"The ripple effect for the players, I think, is you have to have a very smart team — because if you are going to move guys around, ultimately that means other guys are going to have to do different jobs, too."
Weaver's answer offered an interesting look at the philosophy guiding Baltimore's defensive approach. That comment highlights an often-overlooked aspect of defensive football. Versatility isn't just about one player learning multiple positions.
#players #coaches #defense
That balancing act is something the Baltimore Ravens have been working through during training camp. Eric DeCosta and company have ***** embled a unit filled with versatile players who can line up in multiple spots. Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver are charged with teaching players to handle a variety of responsibilities.
The more flexibility a defense possesses, the more options coaches have at their disposal. The question becomes how to maximize that versatility without overwhelming the players expected to execute it. Recently, Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver spoke with reporters and was asked about the ripple effects of having so many defenders capable of moving around the formation.
"The ripple effect for the players, I think, is you have to have a very smart team — because if you are going to move guys around, ultimately that means other guys are going to have to do different jobs, too."
Weaver's answer offered an interesting look at the philosophy guiding Baltimore's defensive approach. That comment highlights an often-overlooked aspect of defensive football. Versatility isn't just about one player learning multiple positions.
#players #coaches #defense
2 months ago
Ivanka Trump flaunts her surfing skills during a family trip to Costa Rica. President Donald Trump's daughter donned a black wetsuit and white full-sleeved top over it, with her hair tied in neat braids. Her husband, Jared Kushner, and the couple's children, Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick, and Theodore James, didn't appear to be present.
Ivanka Trump gave a glimpse into her summer holidays by putting her surfing skills to the test in Costa Rica. The 44-year-old shared a lengthy carousel showcasing some wholesome, candid moments from her recent summer break. The photos accompanied the caption: "Summer Snaps."
Although Trump did not share photos of herself surfing in a white wetsuit, Page Six published the photos. The 44-year-old showed off her athletic prowess on a green surfboard, with an instructor reportedly guiding her through the process.
Trump did not wear any makeup, and her skin looked flushed due to the intense water activity. However, she was seen with a dainty bracelet or her hair tie on her wrist and a surf leash on the right ankle. At one point, Trump slipped and fell in the ocean but got back on her feet to surf again. In a few other snaps, she flaunted a candid smile, indicating that she seemingly enjoyed surfing by herself.
The US President's daughter might have enjoyed her surfing outing, but the internet wasn't particularly impressed by it. One fan commented, "I think you mean—'took surfing lessons.'" A second fan quipped, "If you show her dad these pics he might stay awake in meetings!" A third fan joked, "Those pictures look like a poor photoshop job." A fourth fan wrote, "That's not surfing, it's yachting with fins."
#Surfing #Trump #costa #rica
Ivanka Trump gave a glimpse into her summer holidays by putting her surfing skills to the test in Costa Rica. The 44-year-old shared a lengthy carousel showcasing some wholesome, candid moments from her recent summer break. The photos accompanied the caption: "Summer Snaps."
Although Trump did not share photos of herself surfing in a white wetsuit, Page Six published the photos. The 44-year-old showed off her athletic prowess on a green surfboard, with an instructor reportedly guiding her through the process.
Trump did not wear any makeup, and her skin looked flushed due to the intense water activity. However, she was seen with a dainty bracelet or her hair tie on her wrist and a surf leash on the right ankle. At one point, Trump slipped and fell in the ocean but got back on her feet to surf again. In a few other snaps, she flaunted a candid smile, indicating that she seemingly enjoyed surfing by herself.
The US President's daughter might have enjoyed her surfing outing, but the internet wasn't particularly impressed by it. One fan commented, "I think you mean—'took surfing lessons.'" A second fan quipped, "If you show her dad these pics he might stay awake in meetings!" A third fan joked, "Those pictures look like a poor photoshop job." A fourth fan wrote, "That's not surfing, it's yachting with fins."
#Surfing #Trump #costa #rica
2 months ago
This post discusses addiction and mental health.
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After One Life to Live, Hayden starred on Guiding Light from the age of 7, before appearing in A Bug's Life, Ally McBeal, and Malcolm in the Middle throughout her childhood.
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#kopaloff #everett
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Lorenzo Bevilaqua /© CBS /Courtesy Everett Collection
After One Life to Live, Hayden starred on Guiding Light from the age of 7, before appearing in A Bug's Life, Ally McBeal, and Malcolm in the Middle throughout her childhood.
Related: "Bhad Bhabie Reacts After Halloween Costume Sparks Blackfishing Allegations"
#kopaloff #everett
2 months ago
On August 13, ARS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SPRY) held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, the first for new President and CEO Donn Casale. He used it to lay out three priorities: sharper commercial targeting for neffy, tighter financial discipline, and a pipeline push into chronic spontaneous urticaria. The quarter itself showed a company still early in proving its epinephrine nasal spray can win over prescribers who default to needle-based injectors out of habit.
The headline number is market share. Neffy's total US share reached 5% in the second quarter, double the 2.5% mark from a year earlier. Inside the field sales team's targeted call universe, share jumped further, to 8% from 4%. That targeted approach is showing up in the prescriber data too, with more than 16,000 unique neffy prescribers in the quarter, over three times the year-ago total. Casale pointed to a stark gap between covered and uncovered territory: where the sales team is active, neffy holds 8% share versus roughly 1% where it isn't.
To lead that push, ARS brought on Meg Smith as Chief Commercial Officer, a 25-year veteran Casale worked with at Dynavax. The field organization is now fully built out and pointed at the highest-value prescribers, who represent 44% of the total market opportunity. Beyond neffy, ARS is extending its intranasal epinephrine platform into CSU, a market with no FDA-approved on-demand treatment for acute flares today, a gap the company believes its existing commercial infrastructure is positioned to fill.
The flip side of that story is cost. Second quarter total revenue was $33.7 million, with $26.2 million of that coming from US net product sales, against total operating expenses of $95.1 million, including $12.8 million in cost of goods sold. SG&A alone ran approximately $77.6 million for the quarter, a level Casale acknowledged reflected an earlier strategy built around broad consumer advertising that didn't convert well in what he described as a prevention-based market rather than a treatment market.
The company is now guiding to combined SG&A and R&D expenses of $114 million to $126 million for the back half of 2026, with cash-based spending in that category expected to fall to $100 million to $110 million, a cut of more than 40% in cash SG&A from the first half of the year. That reduced spending pace is expected to hold through 2027. On the pipeline side, the CSU phase II-B interim readout, previously expected by the end of 2026, has slipped to the first quarter of 2027, a delay the company attributed to the trial's design requiring patients to log three separate flare episodes before data can be collected.
#million #market #company #year
The headline number is market share. Neffy's total US share reached 5% in the second quarter, double the 2.5% mark from a year earlier. Inside the field sales team's targeted call universe, share jumped further, to 8% from 4%. That targeted approach is showing up in the prescriber data too, with more than 16,000 unique neffy prescribers in the quarter, over three times the year-ago total. Casale pointed to a stark gap between covered and uncovered territory: where the sales team is active, neffy holds 8% share versus roughly 1% where it isn't.
To lead that push, ARS brought on Meg Smith as Chief Commercial Officer, a 25-year veteran Casale worked with at Dynavax. The field organization is now fully built out and pointed at the highest-value prescribers, who represent 44% of the total market opportunity. Beyond neffy, ARS is extending its intranasal epinephrine platform into CSU, a market with no FDA-approved on-demand treatment for acute flares today, a gap the company believes its existing commercial infrastructure is positioned to fill.
The flip side of that story is cost. Second quarter total revenue was $33.7 million, with $26.2 million of that coming from US net product sales, against total operating expenses of $95.1 million, including $12.8 million in cost of goods sold. SG&A alone ran approximately $77.6 million for the quarter, a level Casale acknowledged reflected an earlier strategy built around broad consumer advertising that didn't convert well in what he described as a prevention-based market rather than a treatment market.
The company is now guiding to combined SG&A and R&D expenses of $114 million to $126 million for the back half of 2026, with cash-based spending in that category expected to fall to $100 million to $110 million, a cut of more than 40% in cash SG&A from the first half of the year. That reduced spending pace is expected to hold through 2027. On the pipeline side, the CSU phase II-B interim readout, previously expected by the end of 2026, has slipped to the first quarter of 2027, a delay the company attributed to the trial's design requiring patients to log three separate flare episodes before data can be collected.
#million #market #company #year
2 months ago
Hayden Panettiere starred in memorable '90s commercials for brands like Wendy's, Hershey's and Banana Nut Crunch cereal
Her first commercial appearance was as an infant in a Playskool commercial before landing roles on Guiding Light and Heroes
Panettiere's family confirmed her death at age 36, calling her an "incredible light" who brought joy to many
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered best for acting roles like Nashville and Heroes, but before that, she starred in a handful of iconic commercials in the '90s.
One of Panettiere's earliest commercials was for Wendy's, showcasing the fast-food chain's 99-cent five-piece nugget deal. The 1996 commercial shows a young Panettiere sitting with her "brother's" meal after promising him she'd look after it.
#panettiere #commercials
Her first commercial appearance was as an infant in a Playskool commercial before landing roles on Guiding Light and Heroes
Panettiere's family confirmed her death at age 36, calling her an "incredible light" who brought joy to many
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered best for acting roles like Nashville and Heroes, but before that, she starred in a handful of iconic commercials in the '90s.
One of Panettiere's earliest commercials was for Wendy's, showcasing the fast-food chain's 99-cent five-piece nugget deal. The 1996 commercial shows a young Panettiere sitting with her "brother's" meal after promising him she'd look after it.
#panettiere #commercials
2 months ago
Hello y'all! Welcome to another ****** nal season here at TSF. My name is Aaron and I'll be your captain. It's a pleasure to wear the armband and be back with everyone for, what, my fifth or sixth year guiding the good ship Short Fuse. It's my first with ****** nal as DEFENDING PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! Given that it had been 22 years since the Gunners last won the ****** le — Ted founded TSF nearly a decade after that — it's all y'all's first season with our club as holders, too. How does it feel?
Recently, I've seen a fair few new names in the comments, which is awesome. We're proud of our community and want to make sure it's a fun and welcoming place for everyone. There are several people here who have become real life friends after connecting on TSF. To that end, we always do a "getting to know you" post to kick off the season. I'll get us started.
I'm Aaron. Born and raised in the D.C. area and still here. Besides ****** nal, my sports fandoms are the Washington Capitals (and other D.C. sports teams I suppose — definitely the Spirit!), Duke University (my alma mater), and LSU football because my mother's family is from Baton Rouge. I'm a big NFL fan but more the sport than any particular team. Really, if it's sports and it's on TV or streaming, there's a decent chance I'll watch.
When I'm not engrossed in sports, you'll find me walking Gunner the Rescue Dog. I'm generally Very Online and enjoy games, Hearthstone most of all. I love cooking, particularly for my fiance (surprise – I think that's a TSF reveal – we got engaged in March) and working in my yard. I enjoy fantasy (most recently Mistborn and the Starlight Archive) and sci-fi books and TV (working on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) and will listen to most any music. And I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Please share a little bit about yourself in the comments and engage with the other readers! This site is only as good as we make it! We're running the TSF fantasy league this year through the Premier League app. The entry code is: ziz7u5. No prizes, just bragging rights. Please do check out the IKTS series that Ray runs in The Feed. It's been going on for a long time and people enjoy it. I'm excited for the season. Come on you Gunners!
#arsenal
Recently, I've seen a fair few new names in the comments, which is awesome. We're proud of our community and want to make sure it's a fun and welcoming place for everyone. There are several people here who have become real life friends after connecting on TSF. To that end, we always do a "getting to know you" post to kick off the season. I'll get us started.
I'm Aaron. Born and raised in the D.C. area and still here. Besides ****** nal, my sports fandoms are the Washington Capitals (and other D.C. sports teams I suppose — definitely the Spirit!), Duke University (my alma mater), and LSU football because my mother's family is from Baton Rouge. I'm a big NFL fan but more the sport than any particular team. Really, if it's sports and it's on TV or streaming, there's a decent chance I'll watch.
When I'm not engrossed in sports, you'll find me walking Gunner the Rescue Dog. I'm generally Very Online and enjoy games, Hearthstone most of all. I love cooking, particularly for my fiance (surprise – I think that's a TSF reveal – we got engaged in March) and working in my yard. I enjoy fantasy (most recently Mistborn and the Starlight Archive) and sci-fi books and TV (working on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) and will listen to most any music. And I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Please share a little bit about yourself in the comments and engage with the other readers! This site is only as good as we make it! We're running the TSF fantasy league this year through the Premier League app. The entry code is: ziz7u5. No prizes, just bragging rights. Please do check out the IKTS series that Ray runs in The Feed. It's been going on for a long time and people enjoy it. I'm excited for the season. Come on you Gunners!
#arsenal
2 months ago
On August 17, Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) announced a partnership with drone delivery company Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats customers across the United States, alongside a strategic investment in the company. The deal is Uber's second major drone bet after last year's tie-up with Flytrex, and it lands as the ride-hailing giant tries to convince investors its business is stronger than its stock price suggests. Shares are down roughly 9% this year even as revenue, profit, and user growth have all moved in the right direction.
Uber's core business kept expanding through the second quarter. Monthly active platform consumers climbed 16% year over year to 208 million, and trips rose 18% over the same period. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told shareholders that Uber added more first-time users over the past 12 months than in any period over the previous five years, a sign the platform is still finding new riders rather than just retaining old ones. Gross bookings, the total dollar value spent across rides, delivery, and freight, jumped 24% year over year to $58 billion in the second quarter, and management is guiding for at least $58.3 billion in the third.
Delivery is doing much of the heavy lifting. The segment's revenue grew 28% year over year in the second quarter, compared to just 1% growth in transportation, and delivery now accounts for more than a third of total sales. That momentum is why the Zipline partnership matters. The companies are targeting 1 million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, with the first flights beginning later this year in Zipline's existing US markets before expanding to dozens of additional cities. Zipline already operates on four continents, has completed 2 million deliveries, and was valued at $7.6 billion after raising $800 million earlier this year, a well-funded partner rather than an unproven startup.
Uber is chasing a similar playbook with autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars are already active in seven cities on the platform, and Khosrowshahi said that could more than double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to deploy to help its autonomous partners scale over the next few years.
None of this has translated into the stock price. Uber shares are down about 9% year to date, even as the fundamentals have moved in the opposite direction. When a company's results improve while its stock falls, it usually means investors are pricing in risks that have not shown up in the numbers yet.
#drone #zipline #billion #autonomous
Uber's core business kept expanding through the second quarter. Monthly active platform consumers climbed 16% year over year to 208 million, and trips rose 18% over the same period. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told shareholders that Uber added more first-time users over the past 12 months than in any period over the previous five years, a sign the platform is still finding new riders rather than just retaining old ones. Gross bookings, the total dollar value spent across rides, delivery, and freight, jumped 24% year over year to $58 billion in the second quarter, and management is guiding for at least $58.3 billion in the third.
Delivery is doing much of the heavy lifting. The segment's revenue grew 28% year over year in the second quarter, compared to just 1% growth in transportation, and delivery now accounts for more than a third of total sales. That momentum is why the Zipline partnership matters. The companies are targeting 1 million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, with the first flights beginning later this year in Zipline's existing US markets before expanding to dozens of additional cities. Zipline already operates on four continents, has completed 2 million deliveries, and was valued at $7.6 billion after raising $800 million earlier this year, a well-funded partner rather than an unproven startup.
Uber is chasing a similar playbook with autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars are already active in seven cities on the platform, and Khosrowshahi said that could more than double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to deploy to help its autonomous partners scale over the next few years.
None of this has translated into the stock price. Uber shares are down about 9% year to date, even as the fundamentals have moved in the opposite direction. When a company's results improve while its stock falls, it usually means investors are pricing in risks that have not shown up in the numbers yet.
#drone #zipline #billion #autonomous
2 months ago
On August 17, Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) announced a partnership with drone delivery company Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats customers across the United States, alongside a strategic investment in the company. The deal is Uber's second major drone bet after last year's tie-up with Flytrex, and it lands as the ride-hailing giant tries to convince investors its business is stronger than its stock price suggests. Shares are down roughly 9% this year even as revenue, profit, and user growth have all moved in the right direction.
Uber's core business kept expanding through the second quarter. Monthly active platform consumers climbed 16% year over year to 208 million, and trips rose 18% over the same period. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told shareholders that Uber added more first-time users over the past 12 months than in any period over the previous five years, a sign the platform is still finding new riders rather than just retaining old ones. Gross bookings, the total dollar value spent across rides, delivery, and freight, jumped 24% year over year to $58 billion in the second quarter, and management is guiding for at least $58.3 billion in the third.
Delivery is doing much of the heavy lifting. The segment's revenue grew 28% year over year in the second quarter, compared to just 1% growth in transportation, and delivery now accounts for more than a third of total sales. That momentum is why the Zipline partnership matters. The companies are targeting 1 million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, with the first flights beginning later this year in Zipline's existing US markets before expanding to dozens of additional cities. Zipline already operates on four continents, has completed 2 million deliveries, and was valued at $7.6 billion after raising $800 million earlier this year, a well-funded partner rather than an unproven startup.
Uber is chasing a similar playbook with autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars are already active in seven cities on the platform, and Khosrowshahi said that could more than double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to deploy to help its autonomous partners scale over the next few years.
None of this has translated into the stock price. Uber shares are down about 9% year to date, even as the fundamentals have moved in the opposite direction. When a company's results improve while its stock falls, it usually means investors are pricing in risks that have not shown up in the numbers yet.
#year #delivery #autonomous #Stock
Uber's core business kept expanding through the second quarter. Monthly active platform consumers climbed 16% year over year to 208 million, and trips rose 18% over the same period. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told shareholders that Uber added more first-time users over the past 12 months than in any period over the previous five years, a sign the platform is still finding new riders rather than just retaining old ones. Gross bookings, the total dollar value spent across rides, delivery, and freight, jumped 24% year over year to $58 billion in the second quarter, and management is guiding for at least $58.3 billion in the third.
Delivery is doing much of the heavy lifting. The segment's revenue grew 28% year over year in the second quarter, compared to just 1% growth in transportation, and delivery now accounts for more than a third of total sales. That momentum is why the Zipline partnership matters. The companies are targeting 1 million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, with the first flights beginning later this year in Zipline's existing US markets before expanding to dozens of additional cities. Zipline already operates on four continents, has completed 2 million deliveries, and was valued at $7.6 billion after raising $800 million earlier this year, a well-funded partner rather than an unproven startup.
Uber is chasing a similar playbook with autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars are already active in seven cities on the platform, and Khosrowshahi said that could more than double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to deploy to help its autonomous partners scale over the next few years.
None of this has translated into the stock price. Uber shares are down about 9% year to date, even as the fundamentals have moved in the opposite direction. When a company's results improve while its stock falls, it usually means investors are pricing in risks that have not shown up in the numbers yet.
#year #delivery #autonomous #Stock
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest went into last season with high hopes of building on a productive 2024/25 campaign. It would be fair to say that things did not go to plan.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis ploughed through four different managers during a season which nearly ended with relegation to the Championship.
Former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has now been tasked with guiding Forest back up the table. Given what has gone before, he is on a hiding to nothing.
With that in mind, read on as we ******* s whether Glasner can succeed where others have failed.
IN:Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP, £34.3m), Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig, free), Steven Benda (Fulham, undisclosed), Gustavo Sa (Famalicao, undisclosed).
#glasner
Owner Evangelos Marinakis ploughed through four different managers during a season which nearly ended with relegation to the Championship.
Former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has now been tasked with guiding Forest back up the table. Given what has gone before, he is on a hiding to nothing.
With that in mind, read on as we ******* s whether Glasner can succeed where others have failed.
IN:Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP, £34.3m), Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig, free), Steven Benda (Fulham, undisclosed), Gustavo Sa (Famalicao, undisclosed).
#glasner
