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Sunrun lowered its 2026 outlook: It now expects about $200 million in Cash Generation, down from a prior range of $200 million to $375 million, and approximately $4.6 billion in Aggregate Subscriber Value. The company cited installation volumes below expectations and, to a lesser extent, higher interest rates.
Installation trends were mixed: Direct installation volumes grew 9% year over year, while affiliate volumes fell 67%; Sunrun expects affiliates to decline more than 60% for the full year. Storage attachment reached a record 75%, and Upfront Net Subscriber Value rose to about $3,700 per customer.
Sunrun expects growth in 2027 and beyond: It anticipates higher overall installation volumes and meaningfully positive Cash Generation next year, while flagging insurance, California property taxes and capital costs as potential pressures. The company also plans to double its online storage capacity by the end of 2028.
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#volumes

On NCAA Selection Sunday this past March, the UNM Lobos were left on the outside looking in.
They had 23 wins and built a NET ranking of 46 (out of 365 Division I teams). That ranking — derived by the NCAA from a formula attempting to place a value on every regular season game — is one that will be even harder for the Lobos to replicate this season due to a new-look Mountain West that lost several quality opponents in league play.
UNM went 2-7 in Quad 1 games last season (Quad 1 is considered the highest quality game) and 6-1 in Quad 2 games by Selection Sunday (Quad 2 is still good, but to a lesser degree than Quad 1).
Six of UNM's nine Quad 1 games were against teams formerly in the Mountain West and now in the Pac-12.
UNM did manage this season to schedule Pac-12 defectors Utah State and Boise State in the nonconference, and in league games against Nevada and Grand Canyon — home and on the road — project to be high quality games still.

#quad #quality #selection #mountain

Marlee Matlin has worked with interpreter Jack Jason for roughly 40 years, a partnership that has made his voice familiar to audiences watching her interviews and public appearances.
On the Sept. 28th episode of The Person Who Believed in Me, host David Begnaud asked whether people ever question why a woman uses a male interpreter.
"I want people to think that I smoke five packs of cigarettes a day, and that's why I have a deep voice," Matlin joked.
Jason is also her business and producing partner. When they met, however, Matlin said she had only recently left high school and knew little about working with professional interpreters.
Matlin had just finished filming Children of a Lesser God and was living in New York with Hurt, her costar and boyfriend at the time. He was preparing for a magazine interview at their home and did not want the reporter to see them together, she told Begnaud, according to PEOPLE.

#matlin #voice

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AI data-center demand is driving strong growth in Keysight's wireline business, particularly around 1.6T and emerging 3.2T networking, silicon photonics, co-packaged optics and system-level testing.
Demand currently exceeds supply, with Keysight expanding manufacturing capacity, supplier agreements and component sourcing; revenue beyond its typical order-to-revenue window was approaching $100 million.
Keysight expects additional growth from 6G, aerospace and defense, semiconductors and software-defined vehicles. The company anticipates 6G acceleration in the first half of 2028 and plans to maintain investment while targeting incremental margins of at least 40% when growth exceeds 5%.
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#exceeds #lesser

If you hold Pfizer (PFE) or Zoetis (ZTS), you hold the same idea: a branded medicine becomes a standard of care and keeps earning for years, in people or in animals. That is where it stops. Pfizer is buying replacements for older drugs losing exclusivity. Zoetis is cutting its effective price to keep the franchises it has. Same bet, two opposite defenses.
Pfizer lifted the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guidance by $500 million while cutting its COVID-19 revenue expectation to about $4 billion from about $5 billion. The rest of the company covered that gap: excluding COVID products, the underlying business grew 5% operationally in the second quarter of 2026, with Eliquis and Padcev among the drivers management named.
Zoetis cut its 2026 outlook and now expects revenue to decline 1% to 3% on an organic operational basis. Management said sales trends through July had not yet indicated market stabilization. Pfizer's raise rests on business it can already see. Zoetis has yet to see visibility on market stabilization.
Pfizer is buying growth and cutting cost, and expects about $9.7 billion in total net savings through 2029. What that funds is an aim, not a guide: a risk-adjusted high single-digit revenue CAGR from year-end 2028 through year-end 2033.
The pipeline behind that aim is expensive to get wrong. A Phase III lung cancer trial that missed its primary endpoint and, to a lesser extent, the removal of revenue projections for Oxbryta led to $4.3 billion of noncash intangible **** et impairments recorded in the second quarter of 2026. While an unadjusted price-to-EBIT comparison puts Pfizer at 23.9 against Zoetis at 9.2, aligning the two on operating income brings them to 9.7x and 9.0x, largely erasing the paying-up premium.

#pfizer #covid

MANHATTAN — Kansas State football did what it was supposed to do when opening the season against a lesser opponent and setting the tone for the start of the season.
The Wildcats won the game 71-3 against Nicholls to open the Collin Klein era on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. It was the first time K-State had scored 70 or more points in a game since scoring 76 against Ball State in 2000.
Here's how we graded the Wildcats' performance.
The Wildcats cruised, and quarterback Avery Johnson played a clean game, while they showed some promise in their ability to run the ball. The much-discussed banged-up offensive line held up. The only negative was Jay Harris' lost fumble.
It was great on paper, but you do wonder how it would have looked if Nicholls had a quarterback who could throw an accurate ball. Nicholls missed several wide-open receivers throughout the evening. Can't complain too much after Darien Whitaker created a turnover off of a strip sack.

#state #wildcats

A new adventure and enduro festival is set to join the Manx sporting calendar this weekend, led by five-time world enduro champion David Knight.
The Manxman has personally curated the routes, drawing on trails he rode throughout his career, including some he used to train for his biggest championship wins.
Organisers said the selection includes historic and lesser-known trails, and is suitable for riders of different experience levels.
"The Isle of Man's terrain is incredible and unlike anywhere else in the world," Knight said.
David Knight is a five-time world enduro champion [BBC]

#World #manxman

It has been a few months since what many considered the wedding of the year, with pop icon Taylor Swift finally tying the knot with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on July 3.
The high-profile couple's wedding quickly became a major cultural moment, but the stories surrounding it have continued to surface. Now, Kelce has revealed another lesser-known story from before the big day.
On his "New Heights" podcast, the Chiefs star revisited his viral photoshoot for Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2026 "Only in New York" campaign. Kelce explained that the shoot initially involved a dog, and that idea required one important conversation at home.
"It was fun," Travis said. "We were going to use a dog in the shoot, and the entire team was mentioning, 'You know, we were going to use a dog, and am I okay with dogs?' I'm like, 'I have a dog,' like, 'Oh, you want to bring your dog in,' [and] I'm just like, 'Let me talk it over with my fiancée at the time.' Let me talk it over with Tay and figure out, you know, what's the best way to go about this, and she was all for it."
Kelce then explained why bringing their dog into the campaign felt like such a natural fit.

#travis

On September 2, 2026, Tiger Woods arrived at his court date with girlfriend Vanessa Trump accompanying him, according to People. As part of a deal with the state, he pleaded no contest in response to a reckless driving charge from a March 27 incident.
The golfer had originally pleaded not guilty to charges of careless driving and DUI damage. Then the judge, Darren Steele, noted that the state amended the charges, according to Fox News, to two lesser charges that each carry a five-year license suspension with the two suspensions running concurrently.
Golf Channel provided a copy of the statement originally released by the Martin County Sheriff's Department from March 27. The report noted how the driver of a black Land Rover named Eldrick T. Woods struck a white Ford F-150, flipping the black vehicle over on its side. The driver told Deputy G. Brenovil that he was looking down at a cell phone when the other vehicle slowed down, leading to the collision.
The truck struck in the accident sustained $5,000 in damage. Neither driver received injuries.
When the golfer came out of his vehicle from the passenger door after the March crash, officers noted that he appeared alert. However, his eyes were glassy, he was profusely sweating, and he moved slowly.

#state #driving

As fantasy draft season heats up, it's important to understand what kind of drafter you are: a sprinter or a long-distance drafter. Here's why.
Sprinters excel in the early rounds. They've carefully thought through their top target with their opening pick, and maybe a backup option or two just in case. They've considered whether they might take an RB or WR in the second round, or maybe even an uber-elite QB or TE. Some of the best sprinters have mapped out a game plan that takes them into the fourth or even the fifth round.
Then things start getting tougher for sprinters. The RB "dead zone" (which actually coincides with the lesser-discussed WR dead zone) generates more choices. Sprinters are straight-line runners. They don't want a lot of choices. They want the clarity of the early rounds replicated in the later rounds. But that's not how drafts work.
Long-distance drafters approach this process differently. They prepare for all 16, 18, or however many rounds the draft is. Perhaps they don't know their top targets for each round. But they do know that the attention they pay with their first pick should match the attention they pay with their 16th pick. Bargains can be found everywhere.
Sprinters can't wait to finish. Long-distance drafters can't wait to pick. Decide which one you are, and more importantly, which one you want to be.

#distance

There's a lot riding on your Social Security claiming decision. If you wait to file until you reach full retirement age, which is 67 if you were born in 1960 or later, you'll get to collect your monthly benefits in full. If you file early, which you can do starting at 62, your benefits will be reduced.
A lot of people rush to claim Social Security at 62, or at various points ahead of full retirement age, because they want the money sooner. That's understandable. But you may not realize how detrimental an early claim can be at the time.
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If you've just retired at 62, for example, and haven't really navigated life in the absence of a job-related paycheck, you might think you're OK to accept reduced benefits from Social Security only to realize you're going to be strapped for cash month after month.
The bad news is that the initial Social Security benefit you lock in at the time of your claim is typically what you'll get for life, not accounting for the program's annual cost-of-living adjustments. But one lesser-known provision could make it possible for you to score larger Social Security checks -- even if you've already been getting benefits for a while.

#security #full

The UCLA Bruins made a serious shakeup to start off Week 1 of their college season by announcing the dismissal of Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, after Jamond served as UCLA's AD since 2020.
Not only did UCLA can Jarmond, they burned $6.5 million to move on. Jarmond will receive a slightly lesser buyout than former football head coach DeShaun Foster received after being fired last year. The Bruins have now dedicated over $12 million to buyouts over the past year between Foster and Jarmond.
For a university that's seeking profitability in every avenue, spending $12 million on two employees to leave your program doesn't make perfect sense, but with the moves, it's become clear that UCLA believed that keeping Jarmond and Foster would have cost the athletic programs even more.
ESPN's Paolo Uggetti reported on Jarmond's firing Monday afternoon.
"Jarmond is set to be owed the $6.5 million remaining on his contract. He has been there since 2020 when he arrived from Boston College," Uggetti wrote. "During his time at UCLA, Jarmond oversaw the departure of Chip Kelly in 2024 and replaced him with former player DeShaun Foster, who went 5-10 in a short stint as the football program's head coach. Foster was fired last year after an 0-3 start to the season.

#jarmond #foster #million #uggetti

As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for their preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, we at Seahawks Wire wanted to resume a tradition of ours. It's high time we took another trip... Behind Enemy Lines.
Every week, I reach out to my colleagues in the NFL Wires Network to get a better idea of the opponent Seattle will be facing. Up first will be John Dillon, who is the lead writer over at our sister site Chiefs Wire. We'll be reaching out to Dillon later in the year because the Seahawks will host the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. But for the time being, we're still in the preseason. I asked Dillon four questions about Kansas City at this stage, and his answers are below.
"Walker missed practice on August 25 due to injury, and I fear that his time in Kansas City may end up being defined by his availability rather than his ability to produce — it is my understanding that this was the case in Seattle before the Super Bowl run. Either way, Walker figures to be a key contributor to the Chiefs' offense this season and is still on track to be Kansas City's starting running back in Week 1. If he stays healthy, I expect the Chiefs to commit to giving him ample touches in the running game, which could make him a top performer in fantasy football."
"Andy Reid has always seemed to struggle with his running backs, but I think he has a chance to finally break that trend with Walker. Given that Patrick Mahomes is returning from a serious knee injury on a seemingly rushed timeline, it seems likely that Reid will commit to a more straightforward North-South running game with Walker in the backfield. Plays that don't require any complex footwork or extra movement from the quarterback. It also seems probable that Reid will turn away from some of the run-pass option action that has characterized Chiefs football for so long now. Ultimately, the acquisition of Walker is a hedge against Mahomes' injury and Kansas City's ability (or inability, as it were) to establish a viable air attack in the two-time MVP's absence."
"Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen has generated a ton of hype in training camp and has looked like a capable prospect during the Chiefs' two preseason losses. In terms of a lesser-known standout, though, I think third-year defensive back Jaden Hicks is the player to watch. All of the departures in Kansas City's secondary during the offseason have given Hicks a huge opportunity to earn a starting role, and he seems to have made the most of the chance he's been given."

#kansas #city #reid

When Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert accepted her crown, she signed on not only to represent the organization but to represent the entire country.

Last year, Eckert was crowned by the then-reigning Miss Universe ******* leholder Victoria Kjær Theilvig on Oct. 24, 2025. Since then, she has spent the past year traveling the country, representing the organization and the country at appearances as part of her duties as the pageant queen.

For Eckert, who has been competing in pageants since she was nine years old, the win was the realization of a dream for the young ******* leholder. In 2020, she won Miss Nebraska Teen and placed third runner-up at the Miss Teen USA competition in the same year.

During her time as one of the more than 80 women to hold the prestigious Miss USA ******* le, Eckert has attended events like the Oscars, made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival, and more.
Speaking with PEOPLE as her reign draws to a close, the current pageant ******* leholder breaks down the lesser-known facets of what it takes to be the leading lady of the national pageant that those unfamiliar with the pageant might not know.
Audrey Eckert.
Credit: Audrey Eckert/Instagram
Eckert tells PEOPLE that one thing outsiders might not understand about holding ******* les like Miss USA, Miss Teen USA or even Miss Universe is that the women spend "a lot of time on the road traveling."

While travel days can be long, Eckert says the women are expected to "maintain" their appearances — to always "look the part" of Miss USA.
"You're traveling across the world trying to get workouts in, get your nails done, get your hair done, all those tactical things," she explains. "People don't always think of the logistics of it."

She admits that it can be hard, appearing in back-to-back appearances and travel days, but that she is aware she must always show up as the pageant queen she was elected to be, no matter what.

#country #year

Jed York, the owner of the San Francisco 49ers, donated thousands of dollars to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) before authorities arrested him Monday in a trailer park for allegedly attempting to solicit prostitution.
York was arrested on one charge of "engaging in prostitution" and another for "possessing criminal tools," according to court documents.
York reportedly tried to solicit prostitution for $140.
49Ers Owner Jed York Arrested For 'Engaging In Prostitution' In Ohio, Pleads No Contest To Lesser Charges
The engaging in prostitution charge was later downgraded to a "disorderly conduct" charge, according to court filings. York, who grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, was sentenced to one day in a Columbiana County jail for the two charges and paid a $1,285 criminal fine.

#ohio #owner #charges

In my mind, I had this game in the loss column even before first pitch.
The Rays offense looked half asleep yesterday against a lesser pitcher, and today they would be facing Troy Melton, he of the 1.86 ERA. Those of you with good memories will recall that Melton had pitched a gem against the Rays back in June, going eight innings and scattering a few hits. He's a pitcher, Brian Anderson reminded us, who is good across the game but actually gets better second and third time through the line up, so it's not like you can just wait until he tires out to get your offense going.
And for the Rays, Freddy Peralta had looked a little better in recent starts but you really had to squint to see the effective pitcher he'd been prior to this year.
So just based on the pitching matchup, this game had the worst win chances for the Rays of the series.
Of course, then, they won. Because you never know with baseball.

#pitcher #melton #good #better

Right now, there are two companies dominating the artificial intelligence (AI) memory discussion: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK). ***** ysis of which of these memory specialists deserves a place in your portfolio often centers on the same talking points: soaring demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and flash storage.
What receives far less attention, however, is the architecture of each company's long-term positioning. Examining the lesser-discussed strengths and vulnerabilities of Micron and Sandisk suggests that the smarter choice is not to pick a single winner.
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Micron's competitive advantage stems from the company's history of treating memory as a connected system rather than a commodity. While competitors continue chasing density milestones, Micron spent decades refining its DRAM and NAND portfolios so that the two can be co-optimized. This strategy is paying off as AI workloads increasingly demand both ultra-low latency and massive sequential throughput.
While this cross-pollination is not featured in headlines, smart investors understand that this approach allows Micron to prototype hybrid memory solutions faster than pure-play rivals such as Samsung or SK Hynix. As a result, Micron can respond swiftly to shifts in AI model architecture without waiting for its external partners to catch up.

#flashing #demand

There is a reason why the Royal Rumble is still a big draw in the WWE, and it's not just about who is left standing at the end. The start of the match sees some of the lesser known and sometimes flat out mediocre wrestlers bouncing off of each other and all fighting in the midst of pure chaos. It's beautiful in its own way.
Speaking of which, the AFC and NFC South will crown a champion this season in the NFL.
It's not to say that the winner from either division can't go on to a deep playoff run and possibly even a Super Bowl. But there is almost certainly going to be a brawl to even reach the postseason with basically every team arguing a legitimate point on why they can be division champs.
The AFC South feels like it is entirely composed of teams that both need to put up or shut up and would scare just about any other team in the postseason. The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off of a resurgent season and appear comfortable with both their head coach and quarterback. The Houston Texans are clearly all in on the season and will need to return to their 2024 level of play. The Indianapolis Colts hope a fully healthy season can keep their talent at a higher level and get back to the postseason. While the Tennessee ******* ans hope to surprise the world with a big step forward.
The NFC South has been the punchline of the NFL for a few years now, but with a division full of young teams it could be the year one of the teams break's out as a real contender. The Carolina Panthers shook things up last year by winning the division and hope their young quarterback can continue to progress. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have the pieces but this might be the final year of their window. The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints are both building back their roster full of young players in a division that they could take.

#young #team

Juventus have ended their pre-season tour of South-East Asia and Australia with a 2-0 victory over Serie B outfit Palermo on Tuesday afternoon thanks to goals from starman Kenan Yildiz and a rare strike from the lesser-spotted Arkadiusz Milik.
Following victories against Standard Liege and OGC Nice back in Europe, Juventus beat Chelsea 1-0 in Hong Kong, fell to a 2-1 victory against Inter in Perth over the weekend but bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Palermo in their final Australian friendly on Tuesday.
Luciano Spalletti named a strong Bianconeri XI for the pre-season test against Palermo, including both of his two most recent signings in Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani. They were joined by Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao in attack, with Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz in a midfield double pivot.
Click here to read more about how today's teams lined up.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Juventus and Palermo observe a minutes silence during the match between Juventus and Palermo at HBF Park on August 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

#palermo #juventus #australia #season

Is New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo a good player to bank on as a breakout star in fantasy football next season?
NFL.com's Matt Okada believes so, and lists Skattebo as one of 14 breakout candidates for fantasy football in 2026.
From Week 2 through Week 7 of Skattebo's rookie season, while he was the feature back and healthy, he scored the sixth-most fantasy points at the position, averaging 19.1 per game. He did so despite averaging just 0.5 yards before contact per carry during this span, amazingly averaging 3.7 yards after contact per carry and forcing a missed tackle on 29.2% of his carries, per NFL Pro. The good news: New head coach John Harbaugh has already reshaped the run game in front of Skattebo with the selection of offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and the acquisition of fullback Patrick Ricard (among other moves).
There are hurdles to the second-year back's breakout: the injury risk of Skattebo's violent running style and, to a lesser degree, the presence of Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the backfield. But with good health and an improved offense, Skattebo has the ultimate upside to contend for RB1 overall.
Skattebo was a productive running back before suffering an injury last season. He found ways to accumulate yards on the ground and reach the end zone, earning goal-line touches and similar opportunities. He is projected by some to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 2026, positioning him as a player who may experience one of the biggest jumps next season.

#yards

Deep in the heart of Essex, petrolheads are getting their fix around a field buffeted with hay bales and shrouded in the dirt of the land.
This is the crazy world of lawn mower racing.
In his latest collection delving into lesser-known rural pursuits, Suffolk-born photographer Harry George Hall has captured a day in the life of this growing motorsport - and the people whose passion and drive make it happen.
Lawn mower racing is growing in popularity, with drivers and teams modifying machines to compete in national championships [Harry George Hall]
At the core of lawn mower racing exists a "welcoming, intergenerational community", Harry George Hall says [Harry George Hall]

#mower #growing

Just a couple of weeks ago, the Carolina Panthers' roster looked to be in much better shape than it is now. Unfortunately, the injury bug has shown up in force at training camp—with edge rusher Nic Scourton and wide receiver Chris Brazzell II suffering season-ending knee injuries and several other players getting carted off from practice with lesser issues.
As the preseason begins tonight, the Panthers are far from full strength and could use reinforcements at several key positions.
Let's see where they stand in regards to their greatest roster needs going into exhibition play, starting with the premium positions.
Losing Scourton for the season was the biggest blow—as it hurt an already thin edge rotation that now consists of Jaelan Phillips at the top, followed by a whole lot of question marks.
If Pat Jones II can stay healthy and Princely Umanmielen takes a huge step forward in his second year, the unit would benefit a lot. Realistically, however, Carolina's front office may have to bring in free-agent help at this spot.

#edge #several

Queen Camilla is far from happy about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the royal fold, but a source says King Charles III's wife is biting her tongue and deviously plotting ways to use the situation to her advantage.
"Camilla is a very shrewd woman," shares the source. "Everything she does is to serve her own interests and it's become clear that being loudly anti-Sussex is not going to go over well with the king, so she's very wisely smiling to their faces, but by no means is she truly welcoming their return."
That being said, "in many ways, they are the lesser of two evils for her because she knows Prince William is chomping at the bit to take over from his father," the source explains "When that happens, he's made it very clear Camilla's influence and status will be dramatically reduced."
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The longer Charles, 77, remains on the throne, the better it is for Camilla, 79, reveals the source.

#source

Mike Macdonald's success as Seattle Seahawks head coach is usually attributed to the sweeping overhauls he's made to their defensive scheme and the top-end talent they've acquired. The way he emphasizes the seemingly smaller details among the lesser-known players is the most revealing piece about their culture.
Check out this tidbit Hawk Blogger shared on X from Saturday's public training camp practice.
Macdonald knows these players have everything to gain and nothing to lose by signing autographs. Some fan favorites become such through their off-field interactions just as much as their on-field contributions. More importantly, though, he instills his beliefs in his team through his actions. Players enjoy the clear and consistent communication. They grade it well in the NFLPA Report Card yearly. They'd rather be actively coached in the small details than given more leeway.
This action from Macdonald embodies one saying you'll hear at any football team's practice. The "weakest link" idiom, which is commonly attributed to Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid's 1769 work Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man, is used in football to say "a team is only as strong as its weakest link." Macdonald takes that to heart when referring to the roster as "The 70" to include the practice squad. He calls the lineup "12 as one" to emphasize the sport as the ultimate team game.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seattle Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald elaborates on team culture

#Seattle #culture

As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, every fan wants to know what their team will do (or at least to what extent). The Braves are obviously buyers because they are in first place and know that their roster is not quite good enough to win a World Series with its present construction. That being said, what do they need to fix?
Starting pitching is probably the most glaring hole that they faced during their early summer skid. Is it a reason to go get a new starter? Not necessarily. Most of the problems are the same as last year's problems, just to a lesser extent. The Braves have an incredible pitching staff on paper, but guys get hurt and that takes a toll. As far as the Braves' rotation goes, they can turn to some of their stashed away prospects that are pro-ready in Gwinnett, but even that is not as good as their full strength.
In fact, not once this year have they had their big three active all in the rotation at the same time. Sale has been solid (as usual), Smith-Shawver had a nice return to the MLB mound (despite the team taking a loss), and Schwellenbach is still working his way back. Throw in Spencer Strider, and the Braves could improve dramatically above an already impressive rotation that started the first couple of months atop every meaningful category.
Is it worth going after a new shortstop, though, that seems to be a big hole for Atlanta? A month ago, the consensus answer would have been yes. The Braves spent $20 million on Hae-Song Kim only for him to be a major downgrade at the position from previous years. Sometimes plans just do not work out. To replace Kim, though, you have options.
The unsung hero, Mauricio Dubon, can play short, but he certainly is needed in the outfield as well. Jorge Mateo also plays a good defensive shortstop, but his hitting leaves a bit to be desired. In a perfect world, he would stay on as somebody who can pinch run late in a game without sacrificing any defense.

#World

Another good test to round up our US tour and finally one where we are on the right side of the result.
We controlled the game well and looked sharper both in and out of possession, with some nice passing moves creating chances and ******* e. Promising signs all over.
Brobbey was terrific — of course, up against lesser opposition, but you can't take that away from him.
A competitive match with the back four doing well.
Wrexham had a goal disallowed after we went ahead and it was an outstanding flick from Brobbey for Mukiele to score. He took his goal really well, no complaints there.

#mukiele #good

When trading leveraged sector products, especially those with three times the movement of a market segment that is already volatile, active traders typically focus on the obvious risk of daily leverage decay. Because these products reset their exposure daily, holding them across choppy or sideways markets leads to performance drag versus the underlying ETF, index, or stock.
However, a lesser-understood risk sits inside products like the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X ETF (TSXU) and the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bear 2X ETF (TSXD).
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#direxion #Semiconductors

Is Michigan State basketball a legit national championship contender? One popular podcast recently discussed the likelihood of this happening and how the Spartans can end up cutting down the nets in Detroit next April.
The Field of 68, one of the most prominent national college basketball podcasts, recently discussed whether or not Michigan State is a true national championship contender this upcoming season. That question was met with plenty of reasons from the panel for why it's possible and why Spartans fans should be excited this season.
Jeff Goodman stated during the roughly six-minute video that Spartans head coach Tom Izzo loves the team he has built and is excited about the group he's carrying into the season. The panel also discussed how the return of All-American Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State the best point guard in the game, which keeps them relevant at the top of the country.
Ultimately, the panel agreed Michigan State is going to need some of their lesser known players to step up to help carry the weight from Fears and Coen Carr. But overall, it's clear the Field of 68 crew is confident in what Michigan State has **** embled heading into the season.
Click on the video below to watch their full discussion on Michigan State's chances of winning a national championship this upcoming season:

#state

Many savers learn the hard way that using a 401(k) to build a retirement nest egg can have a major drawback -- early withdrawal penalties. Generally speaking, withdrawals from a 401(k) are penalized 10% when taken before age 59 1/2.
But thanks to a lesser-known rule, you may be able to take a penalty-free 401(k) withdrawal at a slightly younger age. And that flexibility may come in handy if you end up leaving your job in your mid-50s.
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The rule of 55 allows 401(k) savers to take penalty-free withdrawals under certain circumstances. Specifically, you must leave your job the year you turn 55 or later, and you must only withdraw funds from the 401(k) plan sponsored by the employer you've separated from at 55 or later.
If you follow these rules, you may be able to avoid a penalty for tapping your own savings. But there are some nuances to be aware of.

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Wall Street brokerage Bernstein has lowered its price target on the stock of stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group (NYSE: $CRCL).
In a note to clients, Bernstein lowered its price target on CRCL stock to $140 U.S. from $190 U.S. while keeping a Buy-equivalent outperform rating on the shares.
Crypto ****** yst Gautam Chhugani writes that the Open USD consortium that pressured the stock is a lesser threat than the market realizes.
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