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Turns out people will actually buy more deodorant, not just pay more for the same bottle. Unilever just proved it, and Wall Street liked the smell of that a lot more than the profit margin underneath it.
Unilever reported first-half revenue of €25.6 billion, powered by underlying sales growth of 4.8%, ahead of expectations and driven mostly by volume rather than price. Volumes rose 4.2% in the first half, with price increases filling in the rest.
The second quarter ran even hotter. Underlying sales grew 5.8%, beating ******* yst forecasts, while volumes jumped 5.5%, Unilever's strongest quarterly volume performance since 2010. Management upgraded full-year guidance to 4% to 6% underlying sales growth, up from the low end of that range, alongside roughly 3% volume growth expected for the year.
Beauty and wellbeing, personal care, and home care carried the quarter, with Dove, Vaseline, Rexona, Lynx, Cif, and Axe all benefiting from heavier marketing spend and a major World Cup push. Food was the weak link, volumes slipping slightly, which is exactly the division Unilever is already peeling off into a standalone business through its deal with McCormick.
#underlying #Growth #quarter
Turns out people will actually buy more deodorant, not just pay more for the same bottle. Unilever just proved it, and Wall Street liked the smell of that a lot more than the profit margin underneath it.
Unilever reported first-half revenue of €25.6 billion, powered by underlying sales growth of 4.8%, ahead of expectations and driven mostly by volume rather than price. Volumes rose 4.2% in the first half, with price increases filling in the rest.
The second quarter ran even hotter. Underlying sales grew 5.8%, beating ******* yst forecasts, while volumes jumped 5.5%, Unilever's strongest quarterly volume performance since 2010. Management upgraded full-year guidance to 4% to 6% underlying sales growth, up from the low end of that range, alongside roughly 3% volume growth expected for the year.
Beauty and wellbeing, personal care, and home care carried the quarter, with Dove, Vaseline, Rexona, Lynx, Cif, and Axe all benefiting from heavier marketing spend and a major World Cup push. Food was the weak link, volumes slipping slightly, which is exactly the division Unilever is already peeling off into a standalone business through its deal with McCormick.
#underlying #Growth #quarter
44 mins. ago
Wisconsin democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong, the Democratic primary frontrunner in the race for governor, sidestepped repeated questions from Politico reporter Jonathan Martin Tuesday at Marquette University in Milwaukee about whether she still wants to abolish police after a televised debate in which she pledged to preserve law enforcement funding amid scrutiny of her previous position.
"So, this system is not working," Hong said. "If we want to be serious, we better be putting these billions into things we know prevent crime."
Martin asked whether Hong still wanted to abolish police in the long term. Hong did not answer yes or no, instead calling for "systems of care" and redirecting criminal justice spending before a campaign aide ushered her away.
"I believe that we have to be serious about public safety, and I'm going to be a governor that is more serious than anyone else in making sure that we are building systems of care," Hong said.
Dem Socialist Running For Wisconsin Governor Pushed 'Abolishing The Police'
#socialist
"So, this system is not working," Hong said. "If we want to be serious, we better be putting these billions into things we know prevent crime."
Martin asked whether Hong still wanted to abolish police in the long term. Hong did not answer yes or no, instead calling for "systems of care" and redirecting criminal justice spending before a campaign aide ushered her away.
"I believe that we have to be serious about public safety, and I'm going to be a governor that is more serious than anyone else in making sure that we are building systems of care," Hong said.
Dem Socialist Running For Wisconsin Governor Pushed 'Abolishing The Police'
#socialist
1 hr. ago
SOFIA, July 29 (Reuters) - The remains of what is believed to be an ancient mammoth have been revealed in northern Bulgaria, after Danube River water levels receded to a record low level, the BTA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing historians.
The animal's remains were found on Wednesday by a local resident of the Ryahovo village, who noticed the unusual find on the river bed. Villagers then alerted specialists in the Regional History Museum in the nearby town of Ruse.
Museum Director Nikolay Nenov told BTA that experts who were sent to the site recognised a lower jaw, two tusks and possibly a mammoth rib, and that the bones will be removed for further examination on Thursday to establish with accuracy the origin and age of the find.
"I would not call it a sensation, but any discovery of such ancient remains is very important for science," Nenov said, adding it has been long believed that the site was a swamp where the animal probably died thousands of years ago.
Danube levels have fallen to record lows in recent weeks following the summer's prolonged heat waves and drought that have affected rivers across Europe including key waterways such as the Rhine.
#river #believed
The animal's remains were found on Wednesday by a local resident of the Ryahovo village, who noticed the unusual find on the river bed. Villagers then alerted specialists in the Regional History Museum in the nearby town of Ruse.
Museum Director Nikolay Nenov told BTA that experts who were sent to the site recognised a lower jaw, two tusks and possibly a mammoth rib, and that the bones will be removed for further examination on Thursday to establish with accuracy the origin and age of the find.
"I would not call it a sensation, but any discovery of such ancient remains is very important for science," Nenov said, adding it has been long believed that the site was a swamp where the animal probably died thousands of years ago.
Danube levels have fallen to record lows in recent weeks following the summer's prolonged heat waves and drought that have affected rivers across Europe including key waterways such as the Rhine.
#river #believed
2 hours ago
The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Monday said President Trump is wrong in his pressure campaign to get rid of the Senate filibuster for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.
"Bad ideas are everywhere in Washington, but here's one that belongs in a hall of fame: President Trump is again pressing Republicans to nuke the Senate's 60-vote filibuster rule to pass the SAVE America Act," the Journal's editorial board wrote.
"Or in other words, hand progressives the tools to pack the Supreme Court and create new states, in exchange for a voting bill that isn't a clear political winner for the GOP," the board continued.
The editorial decried getting rid of the filibuster "in exchange for the SAVE America Act," saying it is "a terrible trade."
"Whether or not Mr. Trump truly believes that hordes of illegal voters are the only reason Republicans ever lose, it isn't true," the board said in the piece.
#republicans
"Bad ideas are everywhere in Washington, but here's one that belongs in a hall of fame: President Trump is again pressing Republicans to nuke the Senate's 60-vote filibuster rule to pass the SAVE America Act," the Journal's editorial board wrote.
"Or in other words, hand progressives the tools to pack the Supreme Court and create new states, in exchange for a voting bill that isn't a clear political winner for the GOP," the board continued.
The editorial decried getting rid of the filibuster "in exchange for the SAVE America Act," saying it is "a terrible trade."
"Whether or not Mr. Trump truly believes that hordes of illegal voters are the only reason Republicans ever lose, it isn't true," the board said in the piece.
#republicans
3 hours ago
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney ***** enjoyed a luxury yacht getaway in Mallorca alongside Pedro Pascal and Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis
The former Friends costars were photographed relaxing aboard the yacht, with Aniston kayaking and ***** sporting flippers before heading into the water
The vacation comes as the longtime friends continue to celebrate their decades-long bond through birthday tributes and playful collaborations for Aniston's haircare line, LolaVie
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney ***** are spending time together once again.
The former Friends costars were spotted enjoying a luxury yacht getaway in Mallorca, Spain, where they were joined by Pedro Pascal and Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis.
#yacht #curtis #luxury
The former Friends costars were photographed relaxing aboard the yacht, with Aniston kayaking and ***** sporting flippers before heading into the water
The vacation comes as the longtime friends continue to celebrate their decades-long bond through birthday tributes and playful collaborations for Aniston's haircare line, LolaVie
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney ***** are spending time together once again.
The former Friends costars were spotted enjoying a luxury yacht getaway in Mallorca, Spain, where they were joined by Pedro Pascal and Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis.
#yacht #curtis #luxury
5 hours ago
Tarik Skubal did not want to call Wednesday afternoon a farewell.
He did not want to guess where he will be after the MLB trade deadline, either. Yet as the Detroit Tigers ace walked off the Comerica Park mound with two outs in the seventh inning, the reaction from the crowd made the uncertainty impossible to ignore.
Detroit fans rose for Skubal once again, offering a long ovation during what may have been his final start in a Tigers uniform.
Skubal tried to stay where he has remained throughout weeks of trade rumors.
In the moment.
#tigers
He did not want to guess where he will be after the MLB trade deadline, either. Yet as the Detroit Tigers ace walked off the Comerica Park mound with two outs in the seventh inning, the reaction from the crowd made the uncertainty impossible to ignore.
Detroit fans rose for Skubal once again, offering a long ovation during what may have been his final start in a Tigers uniform.
Skubal tried to stay where he has remained throughout weeks of trade rumors.
In the moment.
#tigers
5 hours ago
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory, an investment advisory firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During Q2 2026, the market experienced notable dispersion between perceived AI losers and winners. The firm has made investments early in AI infrastructure companies, which yielded gains during market repricing. The second quarter experienced strong equity rallies, with the S&P 500 gaining 15.2% and the Nasdaq 21.4%, marking the best quarter since Q2 2020. While the software sector faced challenges, with the iShares Software ETF dropping ~27% before a rally, reflecting high volatility. This volatility is seen as an opportunity, despite the potential for 'dead money' in underperforming stocks. The firm remains cautious, focuses on owning durable businesses at reasonable prices, holding cash, and hedging risks to navigate unpredictability. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory highlighted Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR). Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) is a US-based live entertainment and media company. On July 27, 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) closed at $139.95 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $5.01 billion. Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) posted a one-month return of -19.12%, while its shares gained 227.98% over the past 52 weeks.
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory stated the following regarding Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"During the quarter, Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) continued its strong performance as the market realizes the strong underlying unit economics, in the face of weaker Las Vegas Strip attendance. Continued success in Vegas makes selling future Spheres easier. Sphere Abu Dhabi remains on track, which, given the ongoing war, was a concern. Finally, Sphere announced a new immersive experience, "Rocky Horror Picture," which should add incremental, high-margin shows to the slate, increasing utilization. While the Sphere story has largely played out (at least episode 1), we are inclined to let an N=1 ***** et the leeway to become a large position even though the valuation is much diXerent today. Great ***** ets and management teams oVen have longer right tails than one may initially underwrite. While most believe Vegas is forever in decline, visitation trends were positive y/y in May and represented the 3rd month of the year with positive y/y growth. Visitation and comps are substantially easier, concerts continue to perform well, and new Qlms should drive visitation and revisitation at strong rates, even with The Wizard of Oz coming up to its Qrst anniversary. While the Sphere show slate is nearing the optimal/maximum number of shows per year, the exosphere is an incremental high-margin opportunity that will become an important revenue driver."
#NYSE #sphr #stevens
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory highlighted Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR). Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) is a US-based live entertainment and media company. On July 27, 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) closed at $139.95 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $5.01 billion. Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) posted a one-month return of -19.12%, while its shares gained 227.98% over the past 52 weeks.
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory stated the following regarding Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"During the quarter, Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) continued its strong performance as the market realizes the strong underlying unit economics, in the face of weaker Las Vegas Strip attendance. Continued success in Vegas makes selling future Spheres easier. Sphere Abu Dhabi remains on track, which, given the ongoing war, was a concern. Finally, Sphere announced a new immersive experience, "Rocky Horror Picture," which should add incremental, high-margin shows to the slate, increasing utilization. While the Sphere story has largely played out (at least episode 1), we are inclined to let an N=1 ***** et the leeway to become a large position even though the valuation is much diXerent today. Great ***** ets and management teams oVen have longer right tails than one may initially underwrite. While most believe Vegas is forever in decline, visitation trends were positive y/y in May and represented the 3rd month of the year with positive y/y growth. Visitation and comps are substantially easier, concerts continue to perform well, and new Qlms should drive visitation and revisitation at strong rates, even with The Wizard of Oz coming up to its Qrst anniversary. While the Sphere show slate is nearing the optimal/maximum number of shows per year, the exosphere is an incremental high-margin opportunity that will become an important revenue driver."
#NYSE #sphr #stevens
5 hours ago
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory, an investment advisory firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During Q2 2026, the market experienced notable dispersion between perceived AI losers and winners. The firm has made investments early in AI infrastructure companies, which yielded gains during market repricing. The second quarter experienced strong equity rallies, with the S&P 500 gaining 15.2% and the Nasdaq 21.4%, marking the best quarter since Q2 2020. While the software sector faced challenges, with the iShares Software ETF dropping ~27% before a rally, reflecting high volatility. This volatility is seen as an opportunity, despite the potential for 'dead money' in underperforming stocks. The firm remains cautious, focuses on owning durable businesses at reasonable prices, holding cash, and hedging risks to navigate unpredictability. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory highlighted QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM). QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a semiconductor and communication technology company focusing on the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry. On July 27, 2026, QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) closed at $170.04 per share. One-month return of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) was -7.98%, and its shares gained 4.91% over the past 52 weeks. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) has a market capitalization of $179.22 billion.
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory stated the following regarding QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Corning both appreciated materially in Q2. We trimmed both positions using a combination of options and stock sales.
Qualcomm faced a long-standing structural challenge: customer concentration in Apple, which is internally developing its own modem and transitioning away from Qualcomm silicon. Qualcomm hosted an investor day in June, with all eyes focused on their AI and datacenter strategy. Qualcomm has long been seen as a loser in AI stemming from higher memory prices driving down phone demand, and in turn QCOM's handset business. Qualcomm's diversiQcation strategy continues to play out. At the investor day, Qualcomm doubled its Qscal 2029 non-handset revenue goal to $40 billion, liVed its automotive revenue target to $10 billion, and struck a deal with Meta to supply data center CPUs for AI infrastructure, with production of its Dragonby C1000 slated for 2028. We trimmed due to the position becoming oversized in the portfolio, and risk/reward was no longer as attractive."
#qcom
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory highlighted QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM). QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a semiconductor and communication technology company focusing on the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry. On July 27, 2026, QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) closed at $170.04 per share. One-month return of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) was -7.98%, and its shares gained 4.91% over the past 52 weeks. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) has a market capitalization of $179.22 billion.
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory stated the following regarding QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Corning both appreciated materially in Q2. We trimmed both positions using a combination of options and stock sales.
Qualcomm faced a long-standing structural challenge: customer concentration in Apple, which is internally developing its own modem and transitioning away from Qualcomm silicon. Qualcomm hosted an investor day in June, with all eyes focused on their AI and datacenter strategy. Qualcomm has long been seen as a loser in AI stemming from higher memory prices driving down phone demand, and in turn QCOM's handset business. Qualcomm's diversiQcation strategy continues to play out. At the investor day, Qualcomm doubled its Qscal 2029 non-handset revenue goal to $40 billion, liVed its automotive revenue target to $10 billion, and struck a deal with Meta to supply data center CPUs for AI infrastructure, with production of its Dragonby C1000 slated for 2028. We trimmed due to the position becoming oversized in the portfolio, and risk/reward was no longer as attractive."
#qcom
6 hours ago
With chip stocks extending their sell-off, investors have rotated back into safety in the Big Tech patch.
Believe it or not, that now includes Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), which is only a few days removed from its stock being hammered by fears of AI overspending.
Talk about a short memory.
Quick insight: Alphabet stock started Tuesday's session above the key 200-day moving average after closing above it on Monday, according to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data (chart below). The stock broke below the 200-day moving average for the first time in more than three years on July 23 as investors digested the company's second quarter numbers.
The 200-day moving average is one of the most widely followed technical indicators as it helps investors distinguish a stock's long-term trend from short-term market noise. A stock trading above its 200-day moving average is generally viewed as being in a long-term uptrend.
#Stock #average #short #long
Believe it or not, that now includes Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), which is only a few days removed from its stock being hammered by fears of AI overspending.
Talk about a short memory.
Quick insight: Alphabet stock started Tuesday's session above the key 200-day moving average after closing above it on Monday, according to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data (chart below). The stock broke below the 200-day moving average for the first time in more than three years on July 23 as investors digested the company's second quarter numbers.
The 200-day moving average is one of the most widely followed technical indicators as it helps investors distinguish a stock's long-term trend from short-term market noise. A stock trading above its 200-day moving average is generally viewed as being in a long-term uptrend.
#Stock #average #short #long
6 hours ago
Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an investment management company, released its "Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund" second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the quarter, the Fund's Institutional Class shares returned 50.34%, outperforming the MSCI World Information Technology Index's 33.65% gain. Stock selection in semiconductors, technology hardware and software, together with an off-benchmark electrical equipment allocation, supported relative performance, while exposure to financials, consumer discretionary and healthcare detracted. Technology stocks rallied as concerns over the Iran conflict eased and AI infrastructure spending boosted demand for semiconductors, memory, networking, servers and power solutions. The Fund expects AI and data-centre investment to remain strong, supported by broadening earnings growth and improving software bookings, cloud consumption and customer spending. However, geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest rates and heavy AI investment could pressure valuations and free cash flow. The strategy holds 50–75 technology companies across market capitalisations and uses bottom-up GARP research to identify misunderstood and undervalued businesses in the technology industry. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund highlighted Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) as a leading contributor. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is an energy company that designs and manufactures solid-oxide fuel cell systems for clean, reliable, on-site power generation. On July 27, 2026, Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) closed at $188.18 per share. One-month return of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) was -37.83% and its shares gained 441.53% over the past 52 weeks. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) has a market capitalization of $53.53 billion.
Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund stated the following regarding Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The fund continued to hold an off-benchmark position in Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE). The company manufactures and markets solid-oxide fuel cells that produce electricity and can provide an alternative source of energy compared to traditional supply. Data-center operators have increasingly turned to Bloom's solid-oxide fuel cells to bypass grid constraints and power energy-intensive AI workloads. The optimism around Bloom continued during the quarter, with expectations that accelerating AI data-center construction would drive demand for reliable, onsite power-generation solutions, particularly as utilities struggled to provide sufficient grid capacity in many regions. The stock also benefited from growing recognition of Bloom's fuel-cell technology as a potential bridge solution for powering AI infrastructure, supporting expectations for stronger bookings and long-term
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund highlighted Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) as a leading contributor. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is an energy company that designs and manufactures solid-oxide fuel cell systems for clean, reliable, on-site power generation. On July 27, 2026, Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) closed at $188.18 per share. One-month return of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) was -37.83% and its shares gained 441.53% over the past 52 weeks. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) has a market capitalization of $53.53 billion.
Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund stated the following regarding Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The fund continued to hold an off-benchmark position in Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE). The company manufactures and markets solid-oxide fuel cells that produce electricity and can provide an alternative source of energy compared to traditional supply. Data-center operators have increasingly turned to Bloom's solid-oxide fuel cells to bypass grid constraints and power energy-intensive AI workloads. The optimism around Bloom continued during the quarter, with expectations that accelerating AI data-center construction would drive demand for reliable, onsite power-generation solutions, particularly as utilities struggled to provide sufficient grid capacity in many regions. The stock also benefited from growing recognition of Bloom's fuel-cell technology as a potential bridge solution for powering AI infrastructure, supporting expectations for stronger bookings and long-term
6 hours ago
By Anirban Sen
NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - Global hedge funds are on track for another blockbuster year, as they look to surpass their returns from 2025 after an artificial intelligence boom buoyed first-half performance for money managers across most investment strategies, according to a Goldman Sachs note sent to clients that was seen by Reuters.
During the first six months of this year, hedge funds returned an average of 7%, well above the 10-year average of 4.1%, according to the Goldman report. Those returns have been exceeded only twice, during the COVID years of 2020 and 2021, when market volatility boosted returns for fund managers. It marks the sixth consecutive half-year period in which hedge fund returns exceeded their long-term average.
"Hedge funds broadly have successfully pivoted through the AI complex in the last few years, adeptly shifting exposures through the 'picks and shovels' of the AI boom, moving from semis, to power & data centers, and in the last 12 months decisively towards memory stocks," Goldman wrote.
Demand from allocators, or investors who back hedge funds, has also surged during this year, amid a broadening flow of capital into the industry.
#half
NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - Global hedge funds are on track for another blockbuster year, as they look to surpass their returns from 2025 after an artificial intelligence boom buoyed first-half performance for money managers across most investment strategies, according to a Goldman Sachs note sent to clients that was seen by Reuters.
During the first six months of this year, hedge funds returned an average of 7%, well above the 10-year average of 4.1%, according to the Goldman report. Those returns have been exceeded only twice, during the COVID years of 2020 and 2021, when market volatility boosted returns for fund managers. It marks the sixth consecutive half-year period in which hedge fund returns exceeded their long-term average.
"Hedge funds broadly have successfully pivoted through the AI complex in the last few years, adeptly shifting exposures through the 'picks and shovels' of the AI boom, moving from semis, to power & data centers, and in the last 12 months decisively towards memory stocks," Goldman wrote.
Demand from allocators, or investors who back hedge funds, has also surged during this year, amid a broadening flow of capital into the industry.
#half
6 hours ago
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dropped through its 50-day moving average on Monday as talk of the artificial intelligence bubble bursting starts to get louder. With that in mind, AMD stock is setting up as an interesting bearish candidate when looking for new option trades.
Today, I'll look at a setup known as a bear put spread. This is a bearish option trade that benefits from further downside in the stock price.
A bear put spread is a debit spread, meaning we need to pay the premium in order to open the trade.
On AMD, investors could set up a bear put spread by using the 440 strike as the long put and the 430 strike as the short put for the Sept. 18 expiration. Based on recent trading, this trade would cost around $355 per contract with a maximum potential gain of $645.
To achieve the maximum profit, this trade would need AMD stock to drop a further 13% between now and expiration on Sept. 18.
#sept #option
Today, I'll look at a setup known as a bear put spread. This is a bearish option trade that benefits from further downside in the stock price.
A bear put spread is a debit spread, meaning we need to pay the premium in order to open the trade.
On AMD, investors could set up a bear put spread by using the 440 strike as the long put and the 430 strike as the short put for the Sept. 18 expiration. Based on recent trading, this trade would cost around $355 per contract with a maximum potential gain of $645.
To achieve the maximum profit, this trade would need AMD stock to drop a further 13% between now and expiration on Sept. 18.
#sept #option
6 hours ago
Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. The second quarter of 2026 was driven by a sharp rally in AI-related stocks, although gains were concentrated in highly cyclical semiconductor, memory and optical companies. The S&P 500 gained 15.2%, while the semiconductor index surged 87.8%. Unlike earlier AI rallies led by megacaps and strong earnings growth, some smaller technology stocks rose 200% to 300%, making the advance more fragile. Software and services stocks declined as investors questioned the impact of AI disruption. Oil prices also rose during the Iran conflict before retreating, briefly increasing inflation and interest-rate concerns. Despite the volatility, economic data and corporate earnings remained strong. S&P 500 earnings are projected to rise 25% in 2026 and 15% in 2027, with the market trading near 20x earnings. The Fund continues to focus on financially strong companies with durable earnings growth that can perform across different economic conditions. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund highlighted AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a global provider of telecommunications and technology services worldwide. On July 27, 2026, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) closed at $24.42 per share. One-month return of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) was 17.97%, and its shares lost -10.91% over the past 52 weeks. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has a market capitalization of about $165.35 billion with a 52-week trading range between $19.89 and $29.79.
Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund stated the following regarding AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) lagged amid investor concerns about the emergence of a potential new competitor. Advances in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, alongside complementary terrestrial technologies, could enable lower-cost connectivity for mobile devices. AT&T's management reiterated confidence that its converged fiber and wireless offering remains well positioned competitively."
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 72 hedge fund portfolios held AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) at the end of the first quarter which was 77 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#NYSE #fund #carillon #letter
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund highlighted AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a global provider of telecommunications and technology services worldwide. On July 27, 2026, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) closed at $24.42 per share. One-month return of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) was 17.97%, and its shares lost -10.91% over the past 52 weeks. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has a market capitalization of about $165.35 billion with a 52-week trading range between $19.89 and $29.79.
Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund stated the following regarding AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) lagged amid investor concerns about the emergence of a potential new competitor. Advances in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, alongside complementary terrestrial technologies, could enable lower-cost connectivity for mobile devices. AT&T's management reiterated confidence that its converged fiber and wireless offering remains well positioned competitively."
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 72 hedge fund portfolios held AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) at the end of the first quarter which was 77 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#NYSE #fund #carillon #letter
6 hours ago
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com.
On July 28, Morgan Stanley launched two new spot crypto ETFs on NYSE Arca. The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL) provide spot price exposure to underlying ethereum (ETH) and solana (SOL), alongside additional distributions from staking yields. Both funds come to market with low expense ratios of 14 basis points.
Morgan Stanley launched the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL) on NYSE Arca, both featuring expense ratios of 14 basis points.
The funds offer investors both spot price exposure to ETH and SOL, respectively, as well as additional income generated through staking yields. 95% of those network rewards are distributed back to shareholders.
MSSE and MSOL leverage Morgan Stanley's massive wealth advisor network and direct-to-consumer retail channel to drive steady, fee-based inflows rather than relying solely on market sentiment.
#stanley #msse #msol #NYSE
On July 28, Morgan Stanley launched two new spot crypto ETFs on NYSE Arca. The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL) provide spot price exposure to underlying ethereum (ETH) and solana (SOL), alongside additional distributions from staking yields. Both funds come to market with low expense ratios of 14 basis points.
Morgan Stanley launched the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL) on NYSE Arca, both featuring expense ratios of 14 basis points.
The funds offer investors both spot price exposure to ETH and SOL, respectively, as well as additional income generated through staking yields. 95% of those network rewards are distributed back to shareholders.
MSSE and MSOL leverage Morgan Stanley's massive wealth advisor network and direct-to-consumer retail channel to drive steady, fee-based inflows rather than relying solely on market sentiment.
#stanley #msse #msol #NYSE
6 hours ago
Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. The second quarter of 2026 was driven by a sharp rally in AI-related stocks, although gains were concentrated in highly cyclical semiconductor, memory and optical companies. The S&P 500 gained 15.2%, while the semiconductor index surged 87.8%. Unlike earlier AI rallies led by megacaps and strong earnings growth, some smaller technology stocks rose 200% to 300%, making the advance more fragile. Software and services stocks declined as investors questioned the impact of AI disruption. Oil prices also rose during the Iran conflict before retreating, briefly increasing inflation and interest-rate concerns. Despite the volatility, economic data and corporate earnings remained strong. S&P 500 earnings are projected to rise 25% in 2026 and 15% in 2027, with the market trading near 20x earnings. The Fund continues to focus on financially strong companies with durable earnings growth that can perform across different economic conditions. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund highlighted T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS). T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) provides wireless communications services in the United States and internationally. On July 27, 2026, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) closed at $177.21 per share. One-month return of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) was 5.65%, and its shares lost -24.39% over the past 52 weeks. T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) has a market capitalization of about $190.08 billion.
Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund stated the following regarding T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) lagged due to concerns over a competitor building its own terrestrial US mobile network. Advances in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, alongside complementary terrestrial technologies, could enable lower-cost connectivity for mobile devices."
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 85 hedge fund portfolios held T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) at the end of the first quarter which was 76 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#mobile #quarter #earnings
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund highlighted T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS). T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) provides wireless communications services in the United States and internationally. On July 27, 2026, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) closed at $177.21 per share. One-month return of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) was 5.65%, and its shares lost -24.39% over the past 52 weeks. T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) has a market capitalization of about $190.08 billion.
Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund stated the following regarding T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) lagged due to concerns over a competitor building its own terrestrial US mobile network. Advances in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, alongside complementary terrestrial technologies, could enable lower-cost connectivity for mobile devices."
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 85 hedge fund portfolios held T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) at the end of the first quarter which was 76 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#mobile #quarter #earnings
6 hours ago
A pit in my stomach formed last night in the train as I read Hugging Face's latest blog post on how its servers got hacked by OpenAI's models in early July. I had printed out the 23-page report for the ride since service can be spotty underground. Seeing the story laid out in physical form underscored just how outrageous it is. I wondered if the person next to me was peering over my shoulder at my strange, stapled Sci-Fi novel on the first significant autonomous AI hack.
Alongside the Hugging Face report, OpenAI published a few more details in a seven-bullet-point update to its July 21 blog that revealed its models' involvement in the incident. OpenAI contributed to Hugging Face's post-mortem, and said it plans to publish more of its side of the story "in the coming weeks" after completing a thorough internal review. OpenAI faces significant pressure to do so from security researchers, executives, and, well, just about everyone in the AI industry to share learnings and ensure the proper guardrails are in place going forward.
How OpenAI's technology escaped a sandbox and hacked into another company is a remarkable story, and one in which the details are still coming in piecemeal. But here's what we know so far and what we're still waiting to find out.
Another tech company called Modal Labs said OpenAI's agent also accessed its systems, as first reported by Reuters on Tuesday and confirmed by Fortune. Though that's a somewhat shocking twist in this tale, it's not even the full scope of the attack.
OpenAI's updated blog post confirms the models broke into four accounts across four publicly available services in total. The company did not name them, but said it would "notify service owners directly." We can expect more of this information to come out in time, but OpenAI says so far it has "not identified any other activity at the level of severity or scale of what we've shared related to Hugging Face, which involved a platform-level compromise."
#openai #post #july #face
Alongside the Hugging Face report, OpenAI published a few more details in a seven-bullet-point update to its July 21 blog that revealed its models' involvement in the incident. OpenAI contributed to Hugging Face's post-mortem, and said it plans to publish more of its side of the story "in the coming weeks" after completing a thorough internal review. OpenAI faces significant pressure to do so from security researchers, executives, and, well, just about everyone in the AI industry to share learnings and ensure the proper guardrails are in place going forward.
How OpenAI's technology escaped a sandbox and hacked into another company is a remarkable story, and one in which the details are still coming in piecemeal. But here's what we know so far and what we're still waiting to find out.
Another tech company called Modal Labs said OpenAI's agent also accessed its systems, as first reported by Reuters on Tuesday and confirmed by Fortune. Though that's a somewhat shocking twist in this tale, it's not even the full scope of the attack.
OpenAI's updated blog post confirms the models broke into four accounts across four publicly available services in total. The company did not name them, but said it would "notify service owners directly." We can expect more of this information to come out in time, but OpenAI says so far it has "not identified any other activity at the level of severity or scale of what we've shared related to Hugging Face, which involved a platform-level compromise."
#openai #post #july #face
8 hours ago
A Christmas sweater. A case of pink eye. A Hallmark movie set.
That's how Descendants: Wicked Wonderland star Malia Baker says her Hollywood career began. At 11, the Vancouver native snuck onto a set and walked away with her first acting credit.
Yahoo's kid correspondent, Gigi — yes, my daughter — is 11 now. She's the one interviewing Baker about her unlikely origin story and how she went from set crasher to a Disney princess who's currently starring in the fifth Descendants movie. Now airing on Disney Channel and streaming on Disney+, the film reveals a darker side of Baker's character, Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella. Can you say evil Chloe?
Speaking to Gigi, the 19-year-old actor, also known for Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club, answers the kinds of questions only a preteen may ask. For instance: What's the name of the Descendants text chat? Does she have any squishies? What are the names of her pets?
Before long, though, the conversation turns to growing up — pursuing dreams, finding your people and the advice Baker wishes she'd gotten before starting middle school. Take it away, Gigi …
#baker #gigi #movie
That's how Descendants: Wicked Wonderland star Malia Baker says her Hollywood career began. At 11, the Vancouver native snuck onto a set and walked away with her first acting credit.
Yahoo's kid correspondent, Gigi — yes, my daughter — is 11 now. She's the one interviewing Baker about her unlikely origin story and how she went from set crasher to a Disney princess who's currently starring in the fifth Descendants movie. Now airing on Disney Channel and streaming on Disney+, the film reveals a darker side of Baker's character, Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella. Can you say evil Chloe?
Speaking to Gigi, the 19-year-old actor, also known for Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club, answers the kinds of questions only a preteen may ask. For instance: What's the name of the Descendants text chat? Does she have any squishies? What are the names of her pets?
Before long, though, the conversation turns to growing up — pursuing dreams, finding your people and the advice Baker wishes she'd gotten before starting middle school. Take it away, Gigi …
#baker #gigi #movie
8 hours ago
Anya Taylor-Joy says the stability she has found with husband Malcolm McRae has made her more willing to take risks elsewhere in her life.
In a new interview with Elle U.K., the 30-year-old Lucky star described McRae as her best friend and said their marriage has given her a sense of security she never expected to experience.
Taylor-Joy said having a healthy and dependable relationship has emboldened her to accept unfamiliar challenges and move beyond her comfort zone.
Taylor-Joy admitted that finding a lifelong partner had not been something she placed on a personal checklist. "To have a best friend who goes through life with you, it has given me a sense of security that I didn't really ever dream about," she told Elle U.K..
Now that she has that foundation, Taylor-Joy feels more confident about taking professional and personal risks because she knows she has something "nutritive and solid and healthy" waiting for her. "I don't want to sound smug, but I love him so much," she said. She also described their marriage as unusually joyful, estimating that she spends approximately 90% of their time together laughing.
#elle #life #described #marriage
In a new interview with Elle U.K., the 30-year-old Lucky star described McRae as her best friend and said their marriage has given her a sense of security she never expected to experience.
Taylor-Joy said having a healthy and dependable relationship has emboldened her to accept unfamiliar challenges and move beyond her comfort zone.
Taylor-Joy admitted that finding a lifelong partner had not been something she placed on a personal checklist. "To have a best friend who goes through life with you, it has given me a sense of security that I didn't really ever dream about," she told Elle U.K..
Now that she has that foundation, Taylor-Joy feels more confident about taking professional and personal risks because she knows she has something "nutritive and solid and healthy" waiting for her. "I don't want to sound smug, but I love him so much," she said. She also described their marriage as unusually joyful, estimating that she spends approximately 90% of their time together laughing.
#elle #life #described #marriage
8 hours ago
Japan's imperial family just returned to Tokyo after a few days at the Nasu Imperial Villa, one of the historic royal residences and a regular summer retreat. During one of their traditional outings, a visit to the area's popular animal park that the emperor and empress make almost every summer, one of the country's tabloids caught the photos everyone's now talking about. Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, was joined by a childhood friend she's clearly at ease around.
Meet the mysterious "H," the young man who belongs to the imperial family's inner circle.
Princess Aiko's future remains uncertain: she may keep her imperial status after marriage, but she still has no path to the throne. (Anadolu via Getty Images)
The photos ran in the weekly magazine Josei Jishin, published by Kobunsha and aimed at "working single women." It occupies a unique spot in **** an's media landscape: while the mainstream press avoids any hint of speculation, repeating whatever line the Imperial Household Agency hands down, Jishin has built its reputation on digging up details that never make it into official channels. This is the same outlet that broke the story of Princess Mako's romance with Kei Komuro, and now it's running these photos of the emperor's only child without, deliberately, reading anything romantic into them.
The photos show Aiko and H chatting during a family outing, in a relaxed, protocol-free setting.
#jishin
Meet the mysterious "H," the young man who belongs to the imperial family's inner circle.
Princess Aiko's future remains uncertain: she may keep her imperial status after marriage, but she still has no path to the throne. (Anadolu via Getty Images)
The photos ran in the weekly magazine Josei Jishin, published by Kobunsha and aimed at "working single women." It occupies a unique spot in **** an's media landscape: while the mainstream press avoids any hint of speculation, repeating whatever line the Imperial Household Agency hands down, Jishin has built its reputation on digging up details that never make it into official channels. This is the same outlet that broke the story of Princess Mako's romance with Kei Komuro, and now it's running these photos of the emperor's only child without, deliberately, reading anything romantic into them.
The photos show Aiko and H chatting during a family outing, in a relaxed, protocol-free setting.
#jishin
8 hours ago
Madison Beer and Justin Herbert are engaged after nearly a year together.
The singer and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback announced the news in a joint Instagram post on July 28, sharing photographs and videos from an elaborate outdoor proposal surrounded by flowers.
"Meet my fiancé," Beer captioned the carousel, which also provided the first close look at her large diamond engagement ring.
One photograph showed Herbert on one knee beneath an arbor decorated with greenery and white flowers. Beer crouched in front of him as he held an open ring box, capturing the moment before she accepted his proposal.
The photographs, taken by Mark Deleon, showed Beer wearing a white cardigan and coordinating lace skirt by With Jéan. Herbert wore a white long-sleeved shirt with black trousers. They have not announced a wedding date, venue or other ceremony plans.
#proposal
The singer and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback announced the news in a joint Instagram post on July 28, sharing photographs and videos from an elaborate outdoor proposal surrounded by flowers.
"Meet my fiancé," Beer captioned the carousel, which also provided the first close look at her large diamond engagement ring.
One photograph showed Herbert on one knee beneath an arbor decorated with greenery and white flowers. Beer crouched in front of him as he held an open ring box, capturing the moment before she accepted his proposal.
The photographs, taken by Mark Deleon, showed Beer wearing a white cardigan and coordinating lace skirt by With Jéan. Herbert wore a white long-sleeved shirt with black trousers. They have not announced a wedding date, venue or other ceremony plans.
#proposal
8 hours ago
Dorinda Medley is selling a rare 3.689-acre parcel of her iconic Blue Stone Manor estate in the Berkshires for $1.2 million
The RHONY alum and Golden Life star tells PEOPLE she decided to list the Massachusetts parcel while planning her estate and thinking about daughter Hannah's future
Medley also reflects on Blue Stone Manor's lasting Bravo legacy, her late husband Richard's surprise purchase of the home and the millions they spent restoring it
Blue Stone Manor has long been one of the most famous homes in the Bravo universe. Now, for the first time, one lucky buyer will have the chance to become part of it.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that Dorinda Medley is selling just under 3.7 acres from her famed Great Barrington, Mass., estate for $1.2 million — a rare opportunity that will allow a buyer to build a home on land that's long been part of the iconic property, with the Real Housewives of New York City alum's beloved Tudor mansion serving as its backdrop.
#stone #dorinda #people
The RHONY alum and Golden Life star tells PEOPLE she decided to list the Massachusetts parcel while planning her estate and thinking about daughter Hannah's future
Medley also reflects on Blue Stone Manor's lasting Bravo legacy, her late husband Richard's surprise purchase of the home and the millions they spent restoring it
Blue Stone Manor has long been one of the most famous homes in the Bravo universe. Now, for the first time, one lucky buyer will have the chance to become part of it.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that Dorinda Medley is selling just under 3.7 acres from her famed Great Barrington, Mass., estate for $1.2 million — a rare opportunity that will allow a buyer to build a home on land that's long been part of the iconic property, with the Real Housewives of New York City alum's beloved Tudor mansion serving as its backdrop.
#stone #dorinda #people
8 hours ago
Fashion trailblazer Law Roach squashed rumors about Zendaya and Tom Holland's second wedding. The stylist is urging fans to celebrate the couple's private wedding rather than speculate about a second ceremony.
While chatting with Complex at the Los Angeles premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" on Monday, July 27, Roach, 48, shut down speculation that Zendaya, 29, and Holland, 30, will have a second, more public ceremony.
When asked point-blank if the couple planned another wedding, Zendaya's longtime stylist didn't hesitate.
"I don't think so," Roach said. He urged fans to celebrate the couple instead of chasing more details. "I think that people should congratulate them. It's two young, beautiful, successful people that are in love, and they had a private wedding, and they got away with it. And I think people should just, you know, congratulate them. And if these are two people that you look up to or that you love their work, just celebrate them being together and happy," he added.
Roach doubled down on his answer, confirming the second-wedding rumor is "definitely not true."
#second #people #stylist #private
While chatting with Complex at the Los Angeles premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" on Monday, July 27, Roach, 48, shut down speculation that Zendaya, 29, and Holland, 30, will have a second, more public ceremony.
When asked point-blank if the couple planned another wedding, Zendaya's longtime stylist didn't hesitate.
"I don't think so," Roach said. He urged fans to celebrate the couple instead of chasing more details. "I think that people should congratulate them. It's two young, beautiful, successful people that are in love, and they had a private wedding, and they got away with it. And I think people should just, you know, congratulate them. And if these are two people that you look up to or that you love their work, just celebrate them being together and happy," he added.
Roach doubled down on his answer, confirming the second-wedding rumor is "definitely not true."
#second #people #stylist #private
9 hours ago
UFC star Jon Jones posted a video of him killing a pig in 2021 and that led allegedly to a long message from Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
Jones was living life after vacating his UFC light heavyweight ***** le at the time — and bulking up to eventually move to heavyweight — when he went on a helicopter ride to shoot at pigs alongside former rangers. Hamilton, who had just won just 7th world championship in Formula 1 months prior, apparently didn't like it.
"I went hunting years ago with bunch of army rangers, and we ended up hunting pigs from a helicopter from using AR-15s," Jones said in an interview with ALF Global. "I was so proud of myself 'cause I killed one of the pigs from the helicopter. My pig was donated to an underprivileged family in the community."
"But Lewis saw me shoot the pig from a helicopter," he continued. "He wrote me a long message saying that I was a coward, and that he thought that I was better than that. He said that the traditional way of killing animals should be with a spear or a bow and arrow. And he was saying like, only a coward would shoot an animal from an helicopter, to give the animal a chance to fight you back, at least."
Jonny Meat on Instagram: "One shot, one kill, lots of bacon. Was an honor hunting with medal of honor recipient @t.payne75 & jeff_cotto mattcronrath operational_defense_institute"
#helicopter #jones #lewis #long
Jones was living life after vacating his UFC light heavyweight ***** le at the time — and bulking up to eventually move to heavyweight — when he went on a helicopter ride to shoot at pigs alongside former rangers. Hamilton, who had just won just 7th world championship in Formula 1 months prior, apparently didn't like it.
"I went hunting years ago with bunch of army rangers, and we ended up hunting pigs from a helicopter from using AR-15s," Jones said in an interview with ALF Global. "I was so proud of myself 'cause I killed one of the pigs from the helicopter. My pig was donated to an underprivileged family in the community."
"But Lewis saw me shoot the pig from a helicopter," he continued. "He wrote me a long message saying that I was a coward, and that he thought that I was better than that. He said that the traditional way of killing animals should be with a spear or a bow and arrow. And he was saying like, only a coward would shoot an animal from an helicopter, to give the animal a chance to fight you back, at least."
Jonny Meat on Instagram: "One shot, one kill, lots of bacon. Was an honor hunting with medal of honor recipient @t.payne75 & jeff_cotto mattcronrath operational_defense_institute"
#helicopter #jones #lewis #long
9 hours ago
Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna's family is expanding!
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback is expecting his second baby with his wife, announcing the exciting news in a joint post on Instagram
In the photos, the couple, who tied the knot in March 2024, posed alongside their daughter Millie Joleen, 12 months, in an open field near a pond
Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna's family is expanding!
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, 26, is expecting his second baby with his wife, announcing the exciting news in a joint Instagram post.
#wife #expecting
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback is expecting his second baby with his wife, announcing the exciting news in a joint post on Instagram
In the photos, the couple, who tied the knot in March 2024, posed alongside their daughter Millie Joleen, 12 months, in an open field near a pond
Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna's family is expanding!
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, 26, is expecting his second baby with his wife, announcing the exciting news in a joint Instagram post.
#wife #expecting
9 hours ago
Lele Pons is sharing one of the toughest parts of her life after becoming a mother. Recently, the influencer shared about her pregnancy on a podcast. She shared that she faced physical and mental struggles when she became pregnant with her first child. Pons also revealed how motherhood had changed her way of thinking since having her daughter Eloísa.
During an appearance on The Squeeze podcast with Tay Lautner, Pons said that she "didn't like being pregnant" because she had to stop taking her mental health medication. She said doctors asked her to stop the medication as soon as she learned she was pregnant. Pons found out she was expecting while she was in Las Vegas after vomiting unexpectedly and taking a pregnancy test. She stated she was four weeks pregnant and had stopped birth control just two months earlier.
Pons said she had been on medication for OCD since she was 10. She called the experience horrible, and her symptoms became difficult to control. "I was a different person, I was an unbalanced person. I was not stable," she said. She added, "I've never been out of control like that," and said even her friends and family noticed the change.
The influencer also shared that she stopped seeing her therapist because she felt the sessions no longer helped her. She stated that she gained 50 pounds during her pregnancy and urged people not to compare their experiences. She added, "I don't like when people say like, the normal is this. No. No. No. The normal is whatever happens. You know? We're all different. We all have different bodies."
Despite all those struggles, every challenge became worth it after her daughter arrived, Pon said. "You only care about her health, Tay," she said. "You're not the main character anymore in your story," she added before calling motherhood "such an amazing love" and "a shocking love." On July 26, Pons and her husband, Guaynaa, welcomed their daughter, Eloísa, to the world and posted the news together on Instagram a day later.
#pons #became #medication
During an appearance on The Squeeze podcast with Tay Lautner, Pons said that she "didn't like being pregnant" because she had to stop taking her mental health medication. She said doctors asked her to stop the medication as soon as she learned she was pregnant. Pons found out she was expecting while she was in Las Vegas after vomiting unexpectedly and taking a pregnancy test. She stated she was four weeks pregnant and had stopped birth control just two months earlier.
Pons said she had been on medication for OCD since she was 10. She called the experience horrible, and her symptoms became difficult to control. "I was a different person, I was an unbalanced person. I was not stable," she said. She added, "I've never been out of control like that," and said even her friends and family noticed the change.
The influencer also shared that she stopped seeing her therapist because she felt the sessions no longer helped her. She stated that she gained 50 pounds during her pregnancy and urged people not to compare their experiences. She added, "I don't like when people say like, the normal is this. No. No. No. The normal is whatever happens. You know? We're all different. We all have different bodies."
Despite all those struggles, every challenge became worth it after her daughter arrived, Pon said. "You only care about her health, Tay," she said. "You're not the main character anymore in your story," she added before calling motherhood "such an amazing love" and "a shocking love." On July 26, Pons and her husband, Guaynaa, welcomed their daughter, Eloísa, to the world and posted the news together on Instagram a day later.
#pons #became #medication
9 hours ago
Ahead of its' upcoming release, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 has revealed that a former Alabama football standout will be among the highest-rated players in the video game this year.
That player is Detroit Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, who has received an overall rating of 98 in this year's game. Not only is the 98 rating the highest among any former Alabama offensive player in the NFL, but it is also top among running backs in the game.
Speaking of running backs, former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is a 93 overall entering year three with the Baltimore Ravens, while Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is a 91.
Elsewhere among the offensive ratings, fellow Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is a 92 at wide receiver, while Alabama rookie first round picks Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are a 77 and 71 overall, respectively. Alabama's top rated rookie alongside that duo is Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard at a 74, while LT Overton is also a 71.
EA Sports Madden 27 has yet to release the ratings for the top defensive players. The game has so far revealed the top rated players on offense, as well as rookie ratings.
#game #former #rated #overall
That player is Detroit Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, who has received an overall rating of 98 in this year's game. Not only is the 98 rating the highest among any former Alabama offensive player in the NFL, but it is also top among running backs in the game.
Speaking of running backs, former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is a 93 overall entering year three with the Baltimore Ravens, while Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is a 91.
Elsewhere among the offensive ratings, fellow Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is a 92 at wide receiver, while Alabama rookie first round picks Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are a 77 and 71 overall, respectively. Alabama's top rated rookie alongside that duo is Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard at a 74, while LT Overton is also a 71.
EA Sports Madden 27 has yet to release the ratings for the top defensive players. The game has so far revealed the top rated players on offense, as well as rookie ratings.
#game #former #rated #overall
9 hours ago
It's no secret that ESPN host Stephen A. Smith and NBA star LeBron James don't get along.
On Monday, Smith defended James after President Donald Trump called James "racist" last week when taking questions from reporters.
This, even for a hot take machine like Smith, was "beyond the pale."
"It's embarrassing," Smith said in a video posted on YouTube. "You're the commander-in-chief, you're the president of the United States, and you're going to come out and you're going to call this black man, who's universally recognized one of the greatest athletes who have ever lived, who has been an upstanding citizen, somebody I don't get along with, and I'm still willing to concede he's great."
Smith argued that Trump is resorting to calling James racist simply because James has never supported Trump politically.
#president #racist #espn
On Monday, Smith defended James after President Donald Trump called James "racist" last week when taking questions from reporters.
This, even for a hot take machine like Smith, was "beyond the pale."
"It's embarrassing," Smith said in a video posted on YouTube. "You're the commander-in-chief, you're the president of the United States, and you're going to come out and you're going to call this black man, who's universally recognized one of the greatest athletes who have ever lived, who has been an upstanding citizen, somebody I don't get along with, and I'm still willing to concede he's great."
Smith argued that Trump is resorting to calling James racist simply because James has never supported Trump politically.
#president #racist #espn
9 hours ago
Matt Richards has created Wales swimming history by winning a fourth Commonwealth medal at one Games.
Richards, 23, claimed silver in the 200m freestyle alongside James Guy after the Englishman recorded the same time with Australian Kai Taylor taking the gold.
Only Valerie Davies in the first Games in 1930 and Michael Richards and Martyn Woodroffe 40 years later had previously managed three medals in one Games.
Matthew Richards has now surpassed them with his tally of two silver and two bronze with the swimmer having not won a Commonwealth Games medal before Glasgow.
He was part of two bronze relay squads before claiming his first individual podium position with silver in the 100m freestyle on Tuesday night.
#medal #freestyle
Richards, 23, claimed silver in the 200m freestyle alongside James Guy after the Englishman recorded the same time with Australian Kai Taylor taking the gold.
Only Valerie Davies in the first Games in 1930 and Michael Richards and Martyn Woodroffe 40 years later had previously managed three medals in one Games.
Matthew Richards has now surpassed them with his tally of two silver and two bronze with the swimmer having not won a Commonwealth Games medal before Glasgow.
He was part of two bronze relay squads before claiming his first individual podium position with silver in the 100m freestyle on Tuesday night.
#medal #freestyle
9 hours ago
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Credit: NBC, James Brown
Eddie Murphy became one of Hollywood's biggest stars at such a young age, and there was no obvious handbook waiting for him. He had other successful Black entertainers to look toward, but the advice he received was not always practical. James Brown, for instance, apparently believed the then up-and-coming young comedian's best path to a long career involved cleaner language and a shovel. Thankfully, the legendary Saturday Night Live veteran did not take his advice.
Murphy recalled the wonderfully strange conversation in Apple TV's Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood. The two-part documentary gathers prominent Black actors to discuss their breakthroughs, struggles and the people who helped them navigate the industry. His story begins with Brown warning that his famously profane stand-up act could shorten his time in show business. Per the Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood sketch performer:
James Brown told me to; he asked me to — he told me I should stop cursing. He said, 'You want to be in this business a long time? You can stop that cursing.'
#james #business #told
Credit: NBC, James Brown
Eddie Murphy became one of Hollywood's biggest stars at such a young age, and there was no obvious handbook waiting for him. He had other successful Black entertainers to look toward, but the advice he received was not always practical. James Brown, for instance, apparently believed the then up-and-coming young comedian's best path to a long career involved cleaner language and a shovel. Thankfully, the legendary Saturday Night Live veteran did not take his advice.
Murphy recalled the wonderfully strange conversation in Apple TV's Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood. The two-part documentary gathers prominent Black actors to discuss their breakthroughs, struggles and the people who helped them navigate the industry. His story begins with Brown warning that his famously profane stand-up act could shorten his time in show business. Per the Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood sketch performer:
James Brown told me to; he asked me to — he told me I should stop cursing. He said, 'You want to be in this business a long time? You can stop that cursing.'
#james #business #told
9 hours ago
Greetings Cowboys fans. We have reached a very important milestone today as the Dallas Cowboys hold their first training camp practice out in Oxnard, California. We'll open these threads for every practice so that the Blogging The Boys community will have a place to congregate and discuss what is going on out at practice.
Unfortunately, dropping a Twitter List into this page no longer functions the way that it used to due to changes that the platform has made. We do have a list we recommend if you want to follow it in another tab. You can access it right here.
In order to keep the flow of things as smooth as possible though we'll be dropping in updates and news items in this thread. Give us your take on them in the comments.
Here we go.
Editor's Note: This post will be updated throughout practice with relevant news, information and highlights. The newest ones will be placed at the top so if you miss practice or want to see/read in chronological order make sure to scroll down to start.
#practice
Unfortunately, dropping a Twitter List into this page no longer functions the way that it used to due to changes that the platform has made. We do have a list we recommend if you want to follow it in another tab. You can access it right here.
In order to keep the flow of things as smooth as possible though we'll be dropping in updates and news items in this thread. Give us your take on them in the comments.
Here we go.
Editor's Note: This post will be updated throughout practice with relevant news, information and highlights. The newest ones will be placed at the top so if you miss practice or want to see/read in chronological order make sure to scroll down to start.
#practice
