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On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers opened up their season with a relatively comfortable home win over the Atlanta Falcons. While the Steelers' offense didn't exactly blow anyone away, the defense was solid in this one, taking full advantage of Atlanta's dire quarterback situation to largely shut down the Falcons' offense.
Not in uniform for this game was Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who sat out despite being healthy as he looks for a new contract, which has prompted numerous trade rumors as the new season gets underway.
Now, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has stopped by The Pat McAfee Show to give the latest update on those rumors.
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On Sunday evening, the Dallas Cowboys kicked off their season with an ugly 28-20 road loss to the New York Giants. The Cowboys' new-look defense, which had received considerable hype from fans and pundits alike heading into this year, fell flat on its face in this one, finding itself unable to get off the field in the second half against New York.
Things went from bad to worse when Malik Hooker went down with an injury, and on Monday, the team got the latest update on his potential recovery process.
"#Cowboys S Malik Hooker fractured a bone in his forearm and he's consulting with a hand specialist to learn his recovery time, sources say. While some breaks can mean a player is out six weeks, the hope is based on the specific bone and break, it's quicker than that," reported NFL insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network on X, formerly Twitter.
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#cowboys #recovery

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Travis Kelce enjoyed a memorable offseason in 2026, even by his standards.
The three-time Super Bowl champion saw his campaign end before postseason play commenced for the first time since 2014. Still, that did little to blight the offseason fireworks for the Chiefs tight end. Kelce took the next step in his relationship with Taylor Swift in July, marrying the pop artist in a high-profile ceremony in July.
He added to his summer of love with a new property, one certain to conjure up memories of his Ohio past.
With that, here's what you need to know about Kelce's latest residence, a glint structure located just outside of his hometown.

#taylor #sporting #july #time

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I'm always here for celebrities who are wanting to get yolked, and if takes an Aperol Spritz or two to do it even better. Florence Pugh's been in Venice to promote Netflix's East Of Eden, but let's be honest, she really seems to be there for the content. Her latest was the weightlifting Aperol Spritz video I didn't know I needed.
Pugh was out in the Italian sun with a pal who was instructing her on her Aperol Spritz hammer curls. She opened up about how she sometimes leans forward to get those right, and you can hear her taking instruction in the background, with the filmer humorously noting,"I think you may need to take a sip of the left one to make sure they're even."
She really looks like she's stretching and straining in the video, which amuses me, although I would ******* ume there's a fair amount of liquid in the glass and if you did enough of those you would, in fact, feel the burn. She clarified in the comments she was supposed to be meeting with her personal trainer during this day of travel, but said, "by the time I got there there was only 30 minutes spare so I sent him this."

#spritz #credit

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are attempting to become one of the highest scoring NFL teams of all time in 2026.
Head coach Ben Johnson and his team have made it no secret that they want their high-powered offense to shine. That fact was put onto full display against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 after dropping 59 points on the road.
However, Chicago's not just looking to be dominant this season. Johnson and his group are seeking a legendary campaign that can etch the NFC North franchise into the history books.
The Bears ironically already hold the NFL record for most points in a single game with 73. Meanwhile, Williams, DeAndre Swift and the talented Chicago squad could make a move on that total in 2026.
MORE: Packers' offseason gamble on Matt LeFleur backfires after latest collapse

#Chicago #bears #panthers #week

Another round of layoffs has brought dramatic cuts to a city's local newspaper.
On Monday, Hornets beat reporter Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer shared on social media that the paper eliminated his position, along with seven colleagues, in the latest round of McClatchy cuts.
Boone said that the news came "less than 48 hours after being told corporate had given the green light to bring back my podcast they whacked two years earlier." He also noted that the cuts meant that the paper will no longer have a writer dedicated to covering the Hornets, a first since the team's inception in 1987.
The cuts are just the latest in a series of layoffs made at papers controlled by McClatchy. The Miami Herald also laid off staffers this week, including sportswriter Greg Cote, who went back five decades with the paper. The Sacramento Bee was also caught in the wreckage, losing its sports department entirely.
Media layoffs have only become more common in recent years, and local newspapers are especially suffering. They have also often come with a shocking lack of respect from those in charge of deciding who stays and who goes. As Boone says, he got the news of his release just days before his fifth anniversary at the paper, and just days after he was ****** ured that he was clear to bring his podcast back on the air. Similarly, Cote's dismissal from the Herald came after 54 years of service, and he got the news on his birthday.

#cuts #boone #paper

Lorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi look back on an action-packed weekend in Serie A, discussing some of the major talking points from the latest round of fixtures.
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REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates winning the match against Juventus with his teammates Jay Idzes and Nemanja Matic during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Juventus suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Sassuolo in an entertaining encounter, while Milan produced an impressive fightback at Lazio. The Rossoneri found themselves two goals behind but battled back to secure a 2-2 draw and take a valuable point from the Olimpico.
Napoli, meanwhile, continued their positive start with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bologna, adding another three points to their tally in a tightly contested match.

#serie

Fall film festivals are in full swing, and the Toronto International Film Festival is the latest stop on the calendar for new releases. The festival got a stylish start with stars like Naomi Watts and Ayo Edebiri gracing the red carpet in designs by Celine and Chanel.
WWD breaks down even more red carpet moments from the festival ahead.
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Chloe Bailey Shines Bright in Disco Ball-Esque Platform Sandals at 'Road to the Golden Globes' Party in Toronto
Eva Longoria Glimmers in Show-Stopping Liquid Metal Dress at Global Gift Gala Madrid 2026

#toronto #watts

It's always tough navigating that first injury report coming out of preseason and training camp. Some injuries are downplayed and others weren't as serious as initially thought. We also get some surprises (we're looking at you Raiders and Brock Bowers).
But we've gotten through most of the action for Week 1 and can lookahead to which injuries we'll need to track going into the second slate of the season. Below is all the latest news and updates, plus some fantasy football ******* ysis to help with weekly lineup tinkering.
Kyler Murray, MIN (concussion)
Sam Darnold, SEA (hip)
Murray: It was a tough Minnesota debut for Murray, exiting early in the contest after a questionable hit from Packers S Javon Bullard. Prior to the hit, Murray had thrown an egregious interception into triple coverage. Murray did not return, finishing the game 3-for-5 for 18 yards and the INT, plus two carries for nine yards.

#bowers

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are happily settling back into life in the UK – as their latest home video featuring cosy family walks in the countryside proved.
And now the ****** ss, 45, has been spotted driving a large SUV in the Cotswolds, where the Sussexes have reportedly settled down, a source tells ****** O!
Being behind the wheel herself on a solo drive without Prince Harry seems to be a sign that Meghan is increasingly comfortable with being back in Britain, as it's rare for her to be spotted driving a car.
When she was a working member of the royal family, Meghan was provided with official royal transportation, meaning she would use chauffeured cars accompanied by security.
Prince Harry opens the passenger door of an E-Type Jaguar car for Meghan after their wedding (@ Getty)

#harry #back #spotted #duchess

Jennifer Aniston's love life has long fascinated fans, but the latest insight into her relationship with Jim Curtis suggests their connection developed in a very different way than many might expect.
Rather than starting with instant romance, the pair built a foundation away from the spotlight, letting a friendship grow before taking things further.
According to Curtis, that slower path ultimately changed the way he approached love altogether.
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Long before Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis became a couple, they spent months getting to know each other as friends.

#rather #aniston #life

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is expanding its restaurant-delivery business through a partnership with Papa John's, allowing customers in select U.S. markets to order pizzas, sides, and desserts through Walmart's app and website. The service is expected to launch this fall before expanding to thousands of participating Papa John's locations nationwide. Customers will be able to order restaurant food either separately or alongside Walmart groceries and household products, with Walmart's delivery network handling fulfillment.
The move builds on Walmart's broader push into fast delivery. The company recently reported that U.S. e-commerce sales increased 24% in its latest quarter, while fast-delivery services for groceries and general merchandise grew 48%. Walmart also said 30-minute-or-less delivery was available in 38 U.S. markets, highlighting the infrastructure it can potentially leverage for restaurant orders.
The Papa John's partnership could strengthen Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s position as a broader consumer-delivery platform rather than simply a retailer. Adding restaurant meals gives shoppers another reason to open Walmart's app, while the ability to combine a pizza order with groceries and household products creates an opportunity to increase basket sizes and order frequency. This is particularly attractive because Walmart already has a large store network that increasingly functions as a last-mile fulfillment system; roughly 80% of its e-commerce orders are fulfilled from stores.
The deal could also improve the economics of Walmart's existing delivery infrastructure. Instead of building a completely separate restaurant-delivery network, Walmart can utilize its established fulfillment capabilities and Spark driver network to serve incremental demand. The Papa John's relationship also expands Walmart's restaurant offering beyond earlier partnerships, helping the company build a more comprehensive alternative to dedicated delivery platforms such as DoorDash and Uber Eats.
More importantly, restaurant delivery could become another engagement tool for Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s increasingly digital customer base. With e-commerce approaching a quarter of Walmart's overall sales and growing substantially faster than traditional store sales, initiatives that increase digital traffic could support Walmart's broader ecosystem of e-commerce, memberships and advertising.

#walmart #network #fulfillment

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were the latest to get mocked on Saturday Night Live UK.
On the Saturday, September 12 episode of the American comedy show spinoff, the cast took a few jabs at several members of the British Royal Family, including the Duke and ******* ss of Sussex, as well as King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
During the opening sketch, Larry Dean and Emma Sidi portrayed The King and Queen while they enjoyed some downtime at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
"Oh, Camilla, nothing like a quiet Saturday in Balmoral. Clean Scottish air, dirty Scottish people … bliss," King Charles said, prompting Queen Camilla to add, "I do so love our weekends away. No responsibilities — just like every other day."
Prince Harry, portrayed by Jack Shep, then entered with Ayoade Bamgboye's Meghan. The Duke of Sussex said, "Daddy, I'm home."

#king #prince #sussex

Investigators looking into Hayden Panettiere's death are reportedly focusing on a single pill they believe contained fentanyl.
Multiple law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation told TMZ that Panettiere took what she believed was oxycodone on the morning of Aug. 16, the day she died at age 36. Their working theory is that the pill had been laced with fentanyl.
The Greenville County Coroner's Office has not announced Panettiere's cause or manner of death, and toxicology results remain pending. TMZ's sources themselves cautioned that their theory still depends on those results.
The new report arrives as federal and local investigators try to determine where drugs and medications connected to Panettiere came from. The Los Angeles Times independently reported before TMZ's latest story that DEA agents and local authorities had been questioning people as part of that effort.
TMZ's sources allege that Panettiere had been obtaining black-market prescription drugs from a longtime source in Los Angeles before traveling to South Carolina on Aug. 15.

#panettiere #sources

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: $BMNR) bought another 27,180 Ethereum (CRYPTO:
$ETH) over the past week.
The latest purchase put the serial crypto acquirer closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
Bitmine spent $68 million U.S. acquiring Ethereum over the last week, buying the digital ****** et at an average price of just over $2,500 U.S.
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#bitmine #technologies #bmnr

Sydney Sweeney's latest ad campaign has landed very differently with some of the women who have spent their lives competing in sports.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Ariarne ***** mus is among a growing group of athletes criticizing Sweeney's new "Just Sports" campaign for Novig, a sports prediction market. The campaign shows Sweeney nude or minimally dressed while footballs, basketballs, hockey equipment and other sports gear strategically cover her body.
Athletes including former UCLA gymnast Gracie Kramer, Olympic swimmer Lani Pallister, British sprinter Amy Hunt and water polo Olympian Tilly Kearns have responded by putting competition, training and athletic achievement back at the center of their own posts.
Sweeney is more closely tied to the campaign than a typical celebrity spokesperson. Novig announced that she joined the company as a strategic partner and equity holder, while Sweeney said she had participated in the creative process from the beginning.
The four-time Olympic champion, who retired from competitive swimming in 2025, wrote on Instagram that she had believed this kind of marketing belonged in the past.

#four

Actress, TV show host and Golden Globe and Emmy winner Drew Barrymore has partnered with a bagel shop with locations in Charleston and beyond.
In honor of the Sept. 14 premiere of the latest season of the "Drew Barrymore Show," the celebrity's new "Drew Berry-More ******* er," which includes salted ******* er, light brown sugar, strawberries, blackberries, maple syrup, raspberries, blueberries and gooseberries, will soon be available nationwide. The recipe was concocted by Barrymore herself.
In Charleston, it will be for sale as of Sept. 17 at PopUp Bagels at 83 Mary St. to go along with their freshly made bagels in a variety of flavors, from poppyseed to sesame to everything to salted.
Alissa Kuemmeth and Leah Brown pack orders at PopUp Bagels, Friday, July 3, 2026, in Charleston. Grace Beahm Alford/Staff
On that day, the first 50 customers to order a three-pack of bagels will get their order for free, paired with the Drew Berry-More ******* er. Customers can order in person or through the DoorDash app.

#drew #barrymore #popup #show

Oprah Winfrey has announced her next big project and it's happening in Las Vegas.
The legendary media mogul is launching a new multimedia experience ****** led Oprah Winfrey's AHA which will take place at the Sphere.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Winfrey shared her excitement about her latest venture.
"I feel that it is the culmination of everything I've tried to say for years," Winfrey shared. "It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in a way that allows you to feel connected to yourself, but also to everybody else who's there."
Ever since she saw U2 open the Sphere in September 2023, Winfrey says she has been "dreaming" about the concept.

#sphere #vegas

New Balance has announced it has added Golden Globe Award-winning actor Ayo Edebiri to its roster of brand ambassadors.
New Balance says its latest partnership with Edebiri makes for a natural fit given her upbringing in Boston, which is also where the brand's global headquarters is located. Edebiri's launch campaign captures her in her hometown of Dorchester while wearing the iconic New Balance 574.
"New Balance has always been part of the backdrop of my life growing up in Boston, so there was already a familiarity there. But as I learned more about the brand through conversations with the amazing team, the fit became about more than just the Boston connection," Edebiri said about joining New Balance. "I love how New Balance has such a clear sense of who they are, while still leaving room for self-expression and creativity, allowing people to make the brand their own. That balance of identity and individuality is something I value in both my personal style and my work, and is what makes this relationship feel like such a natural fit."
New Balance confirmed that Edebiri will appear in future campaigns and storytelling opportunities.
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#brand #golden

King Charles is a doting grandfather of five, affectionately known as 'Grandpa Wales' by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
It's now been revealed that the monarch has taken steps to make a major change to his Sandringham estate, which will hugely benefit his sporty granddaughter Charlotte.
Charles and 11-year-old Charlotte have a special bond. The King has been spotted wearing friendship bracelets made by the princess, and during a visit to Northern Ireland in May 2026, he picked up a sweet present for her.
Charles was given a beaded bag charm for Charlotte by Rachel Rose, the owner of the jewelry company Empower Flower. "Thank you, she will love that," delighted Charles said as he received the gift.
Given their sweet connection, the King's latest move perhaps comes as no surprise.

#sweet

SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) - The Panthers hosted Drake on Saturday and beat the Bulldogs 56-14.
The UNI defense made its presence known, forcing five turnovers on two fumble recoveries and three interceptions, with one being a pick-six.
Next week, the Panthers head to Iowa City to face the Hawkeyes.
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#kcau #saturday

Veteran defensive back L'Jarius Sneed was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs' final injury report ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.'
Should fans expect to see Sneed take the field in Kansas City's home opener at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14?
Here's the latest update on Sneed's status in Week 1:
Sneed was downgraded to limited participation in practice on Saturday due to a knee injury, but the Chiefs declined to give him an official game status designation for Kansas City's rivalry tilt with Denver.
Here's the final injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/rDKVjH6WH0

#sneed #chiefs #final #status

The latest addition to the Formula 1 calendar had already sparked plenty of discussion in the paddock before the weekend. Most of the conversations centred on safety and whether the track around the IFEMA complex would actually prove to be a 'car killer', as several teams feared after the rather chaotic F3 test.
Another aspect that attracted plenty of interest was La Monumental, Turn 12 of the new circuit. It is the corner with 13.5 degrees of banking, which equates to an incline of around 24%.
This is less than the final corner at Zandvoort – the Arie Luyendyk corner has 18 degrees of banking – but despite that, Pirelli describes La Monumental as the toughest corner on the entire F1 calendar for the tyres.
"Basically the peak of the vertical energy is not higher than in other corners that we have in the calendar, like in Qatar, the banking in Zandvoort, et cetera. It's more about the time you are under load and the continuous load that you have," Pirelli's chief engineer Simone Berra explained.
"So basically instead of two or three seconds, you have 5.5 seconds under those loads. So you have double the duty cycle in that area. That is the main thing to keep in mind and what we are considering in our calculations."

#banking #basically #load

Jim Cramer sees Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) as a major beneficiary of the disruption surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, as he said during the September 8 episode of Mad Money:
When I wrote How to Make Money in Any Market… I didn't know that Enterprise Products Partners was going to be the, maybe the single biggest pipeline winner in this country thanks to the war. I didn't see that war coming. The CEO of Enterprise, Jim Teague, has raised awareness for the company's profit opportunity because of the Hormuz closing. The margins of some of its liquids, like ethane to ethylene, ethylene to polyethylene, have soared. As Teague says, the Houston Ship Channel is now just as important as the Strait of Hormuz. Now, there's an endorsement. Stock yields 5.8%.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) reported record second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $2.8 billion, up 17% year over year, while operational distributable cash flow reached a record $2.3 billion, up 21%. Moreover, pipeline volumes reached a record 14.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 8%, while marine-terminal volumes increased 33% to 2.8 million barrels per day. Co-Chief Executive Officer James Teague said:
Volumes at our marine terminals have returned to normal levels in June and July after the initial rush to backfill volumes affected by hostilities in the Middle East in April and May.
In July, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) declared a quarterly distribution of $0.56 per unit, or $2.24 annualized, a 2.8% increase from a year earlier. At EPD's September 8 closing price of $38.83, that equates to a yield of approximately 5.8%. The company has increased its distribution for 27 consecutive years. The company's latest investor materials show $6.5 billion of major capital projects under construction. It expects 2026 organic growth capital spending, net of ***** et-sale proceeds, of $2.9 billion to $3.4 billion. The company retained $1.1 billion of DCF for internally funded growth capital expenditures and buybacks.

#partners #hormuz

Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned on Saturday in the wake of an internal investigation into verbal harassment allegations, according to The Athletic.
Shirley was reportedly placed on administrative leave after the White Sox received an anonymous tip about his conduct at last month's Area Code Games in Long Beach, California. He was alleged to have made racial and ****** ist comments both about coworkers and in front of coworkers.
The White Sox human resources department reportedly launched an investigation into Shirley, interviewing members of his scouting department. It remains unclear what findings the investigation made.
This reportedly wasn't the first time Shirley faced an internal investigation over his behavior. In 2022, he was investigated after a former employee left the club and flagged his behavior toward scouts from underrpresented groups. The tip was made to MLB and later passed on to the White Sox, whose investigation did not find any bias in his hiring practices or behavior.
This latest investigation reportedly included allegations of vulgar language about women and their bodies.

#investigation #made #behavior #scouting

Americans ages 65–74 have a median net worth of $410,000, the highest of any age group.
About 76% own a home and 51% have a retirement account, making home equity and savings the biggest drivers of wealth at this stage.
Debt is less common but still present, with roughly 65% carrying some debt and about a third holding a credit card balance.
Americans ages 65–74 are typically in retirement or just a few years removed from full-time work, making this a key moment to ******* s how wealth looks once paychecks have largely stopped. For many households, this stage represents the high-water mark for net worth before savings begin to be drawn down.
According to the Federal Reserve's latest Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth for households in this age range is $410,000, the highest of any age group in the U.S.

#americans #highest

Investors seeking exposure to artificial intelligence infrastructure must weigh the explosive growth of Astera Labs Inc (NASDAQ:ALAB) against the established scale and diverse portfolio of Marvell Technology Inc(NASDAQ:MRVL) to determine the better buy.
Both companies focus on the plumbing of the digital world, ensuring data moves quickly between processors and memory. While Astera Labs focuses on specialized connectivity for AI racks, Marvell offers a broader range of networking, storage, and custom compute solutions. This comparison explores which strategy offers more potential for long-term investors.
Astera Labs designs connectivity solutions that integrate various protocols to support rack-scale AI infrastructure, a high-growth niche among semiconductor stocks. The company serves major hyperscalers and equipment manufacturers who need to overcome data bottlenecks in massive data centers, though its revenue is highly concentrated. In 2025, one end customer -- Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) -- accounted for over 70% of revenue, which adds a significant layer of risk to the business model.
According to its latest annual report, filed for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025, revenue reached close to $853 million, representing a significant jump of 115% compared with the prior fiscal year. This growth trajectory helped the company transition to a net income of just over $219 million after recording losses in the previous two years. The net margin for the latest year was close to 26%.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was 0.0x, meaning the company carries no debt relative to its shareholder equity, while the so-called current ratio was 10.2x. Free cash flow for the period reached nearly $282 million. Note that stock-based compensation (SBC) represented roughly 50.1% of operating cash flow, which inflates reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.

#company #million

The latest monthly list of new buys by the best mutual funds puts a dazzling spotlight on Lumentum (LITE). These savvy money managers scooped up an eye-catching $13.11 billion worth of Lumentum stock. The optical and photonics giant plays a key role in powering the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Demand from top funds continues to…

#funds #list

High-performance computing is currently undergoing a massive generational shift. Deciding between Astera Labs Inc (NASDAQ:ALAB) and Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) means choosing between a fast-growing connectivity specialist and an established ******* an of manufacturing equipment.
Astera Labs focuses on the internal plumbing of data centers, providing chips that move data between processors. Applied Materials builds the actual machines that make those chips possible. While both benefit from artificial intelligence, they occupy very different rungs on the technology ladder.
Astera Labs sells high-speed connectivity hardware and software designed for AI-heavy data centers. Its primary products include PCIe and Ethernet solutions that help hyperscale cloud providers manage massive data workloads. In its latest annual report, filed for the period ending December 31, 2025, the company noted that one end customer represented more than 70% of its revenue. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $853 million, which is an increase of approximately 115% over the prior year. This growth resulted in a net income of roughly $219 million, compared to a net loss in the previous fiscal year. The company recorded a net margin of close to 26% during this period. Such expansion is notable among semiconductor stocks catering to the cloud market.
The company carries no debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0x. This metric compares total debt to shareholder equity to show how a firm finances its ******* ets. As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the so-called current ratio was nearly 10.2x, indicating a strong ability to cover short-term debts. Free cash flow was roughly $282 million. Note that stock-based compensation represented just about 50% of operating cash flow, which inflates reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.

#million #flow #NASDAQ

The USC Trojans host the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in their third game of the 2026 season. USC continues to make its way through the cupcake portion of its schedule, two weeks before the season-defining September 26 game against Oregon. USC needs to continue to shake off rough edges, become more disciplined, and work toward a state of more complete preparedness for Oregon.
The Oregon Ducks did not look good against Boise State, but Boise State is a much tougher opponent than the Fresno State team USC shut out last week. Louisiana is even more of a cream puff than either of those teams, so while Oregon's struggles might encourage USC fans, the reality is that the Ducks faced a tough opponent. USC can't put too much stock in what it does against Louisiana. What matters is establishing good habits so that they become second nature. Improving the level of discipline throughout the roster is, in many ways, the main priority for this game, alongside not getting anyone injured two weeks before playing Oregon.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points and expert ******* ysis throughout USC's game against Louisiana. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and an instant breakdown of the game.
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#state #ducks