46 mins. ago
Apple's (AAPL) brief brush with $5 trillion in market capitalization on Tuesday marked a historic milestone that immediately raises the question of whether the stock can sustain these elevated levels or is due for a pullback.
AAPL reached an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its valuation to roughly $5.036 trillion before settling back to close at $340.08, making it only the second company after Nvidia (NVDA) to achieve this milestone.
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#earnings
AAPL reached an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its valuation to roughly $5.036 trillion before settling back to close at $340.08, making it only the second company after Nvidia (NVDA) to achieve this milestone.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
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#earnings
55 mins. ago
The merger will create a publicly traded company focused on advancing Caldera's lead inflammatory bowel disease therapy, with financing expected to fund operations into 2029.
Synlogic (USOTC:SYBX) agreed to merge with privately held Caldera Therapeutics in an all-stock transaction to create a new public company.
A concurrent upsized private placement is expected to raise approximately $278 million to support development of CLD-423 through Phase 2 clinical trials.
The combined company will operate as Caldera Therapeutics and intends to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol CALD.
CLD-423 is a potential first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting TL1A and IL-23p19 for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and other immune-mediated disorders.
#disease #sybx
Synlogic (USOTC:SYBX) agreed to merge with privately held Caldera Therapeutics in an all-stock transaction to create a new public company.
A concurrent upsized private placement is expected to raise approximately $278 million to support development of CLD-423 through Phase 2 clinical trials.
The combined company will operate as Caldera Therapeutics and intends to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol CALD.
CLD-423 is a potential first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting TL1A and IL-23p19 for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and other immune-mediated disorders.
#disease #sybx
1 hr. ago
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition is heating up, and no one is backing down on social media from defending who they think should win the job. Through it all, the coaching staff has remained steadfast in their execution of this quarterback competition, while some on the outside consider it already Kyler Murray's job to lose.
However, on Wednesday, J.J. McCarthy spoke to the media and shared some of the reasons he remains positive he can earn the job.
He explained, "Once I got healthier after that Seattle week, Washington, Dallas, I felt like I was hitting that upward trajectory, and I'm certain it's still been going up since then."
McCarthy finished the season with more interceptions than touchdowns, but in that final stretch, he did play better. In the final stretch of four games, he had five touchdowns to two interceptions, and the decision-making was getting better overall.
Early on in camp, it seems to be carrying over, but plenty of time is left in this quarterback battle.
#Media #interceptions #touchdowns #minnesota
However, on Wednesday, J.J. McCarthy spoke to the media and shared some of the reasons he remains positive he can earn the job.
He explained, "Once I got healthier after that Seattle week, Washington, Dallas, I felt like I was hitting that upward trajectory, and I'm certain it's still been going up since then."
McCarthy finished the season with more interceptions than touchdowns, but in that final stretch, he did play better. In the final stretch of four games, he had five touchdowns to two interceptions, and the decision-making was getting better overall.
Early on in camp, it seems to be carrying over, but plenty of time is left in this quarterback battle.
#Media #interceptions #touchdowns #minnesota
1 hr. ago
MANHATTAN — Folks, it really was a great year in sports, even for those of us who aren't regularly paying attention: The underdog New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, Shohei Ohtani defied baseball physics, and the Olympics introduced the masses to our new national treasure, Alysa Liu.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#time #sports #espy
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#time #sports #espy
1 hr. ago
Digital advertising spending in 2026 is expected to expand unevenly. According to the IAB's 2026 Outlook Study, overall US ad spend is projected to grow by 9.5% this year, with social media advertising growing 14.6%, well outperforming the broader industry. However, growth is not evenly spread across advertiser sizes, with larger consumer firms lowering marketing expenditure as one of the fastest ways to maintain profitability amid wary consumers and narrowing margins.
That's the backdrop in which Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is placing a significant bet: while the biggest social platforms compete for the same narrowing pool of massive brand advertisers, Reddit is slowly opening the door to small and medium-sized businesses that couldn't previously manage the cost of creating a personalized ad campaign.
That shift became clear when Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) released a beta version of Reddit Community Intelligence on July 10, an AI-powered, free-form ad generator that provides advertisers with AI-generated creative recommendations customized to certain communities instead of forcing them to start from scratch. The tool is deliberately designed to make campaign creation easier for advertisers targeting community-specific audiences, which have traditionally found platform advertising too resource-intensive to bother with.
Wall Street research desks realized the structural significance of the self-service shift. On July 13, Citizens ***** yst Andrew Boone confirmed his Market Outperform rating and $240 price target for Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), citing automated self-service technologies as a key revenue driver. Boone emphasized that lowering friction for smaller advertisers enables Reddit to capture previously untapped performance budgets, resulting in long-term, lower-funnel revenue streams.
Crucially, Reddit's advertising momentum was accelerating even before the Community Intelligence tool shipped. On July 10, Jefferies, drawing on conversations with agencies, added that Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) continued to gain share in social media advertising through the second quarter. Agencies said that this was due to the platform's large and growing audience, growing reach, and more personalized targeting, a read that preceded the Community Intelligence launch and shows the platform was already winning before the tool even shipped.
#rddt #advertising #growing
That's the backdrop in which Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is placing a significant bet: while the biggest social platforms compete for the same narrowing pool of massive brand advertisers, Reddit is slowly opening the door to small and medium-sized businesses that couldn't previously manage the cost of creating a personalized ad campaign.
That shift became clear when Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) released a beta version of Reddit Community Intelligence on July 10, an AI-powered, free-form ad generator that provides advertisers with AI-generated creative recommendations customized to certain communities instead of forcing them to start from scratch. The tool is deliberately designed to make campaign creation easier for advertisers targeting community-specific audiences, which have traditionally found platform advertising too resource-intensive to bother with.
Wall Street research desks realized the structural significance of the self-service shift. On July 13, Citizens ***** yst Andrew Boone confirmed his Market Outperform rating and $240 price target for Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), citing automated self-service technologies as a key revenue driver. Boone emphasized that lowering friction for smaller advertisers enables Reddit to capture previously untapped performance budgets, resulting in long-term, lower-funnel revenue streams.
Crucially, Reddit's advertising momentum was accelerating even before the Community Intelligence tool shipped. On July 10, Jefferies, drawing on conversations with agencies, added that Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) continued to gain share in social media advertising through the second quarter. Agencies said that this was due to the platform's large and growing audience, growing reach, and more personalized targeting, a read that preceded the Community Intelligence launch and shows the platform was already winning before the tool even shipped.
#rddt #advertising #growing
1 hr. ago
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Paul Svindland, former CEO of Celadon, reveals the emotional toll of the company's bankruptcy. He recounts how FreightWaves breaking the news prematurely led to chaos, stranded drivers, and fuel cards being shut off during the harsh winter of 2019. Despite the operational health of the business, a mountain of financial and legal issues ultimately led to its demise. Svindland shares his candid thoughts on the challenges of a massive trucking turnaround and his new chapter with Mallory Alexander.
When FreightWaves published its Celadon bankruptcy scoop on a Friday night in December 2019, CEO Paul Svendlund had intended to wait until Sunday — flying into Indianapolis to brief his management team — before communicating the Chapter 11 filing to fuel-card providers and drivers the following Monday. The early publication triggered an immediate shutdown of fuel cards, stranding drivers on the road during winter holiday season and creating what Svendlund described as roughly 36 hours of chaos.
"I'm not going to lie to you. I mean, it was the first and probably only time in my professional career that I literally actually cried because I felt I let everybody down." — Paul Svendlund, former Celadon CEO
Svendlund, now CEO of Mallory Alexander and a turnaround veteran who also led Pacer and STG Logistics, told FreightWaves the filing was structured as a liquidating Chapter 11 rather than a straight Chapter 7, preserving the entity while winding it down because ******* et value exceeded outstanding loan balances. The company was burning approximately $1 million per month just to fund legal defense for former officers after exhausting its directors-and-officers insurance — a cash drain that made lenders unwilling to continue extending credit even as operations had stabilized.
#chapter #celadon
Paul Svindland, former CEO of Celadon, reveals the emotional toll of the company's bankruptcy. He recounts how FreightWaves breaking the news prematurely led to chaos, stranded drivers, and fuel cards being shut off during the harsh winter of 2019. Despite the operational health of the business, a mountain of financial and legal issues ultimately led to its demise. Svindland shares his candid thoughts on the challenges of a massive trucking turnaround and his new chapter with Mallory Alexander.
When FreightWaves published its Celadon bankruptcy scoop on a Friday night in December 2019, CEO Paul Svendlund had intended to wait until Sunday — flying into Indianapolis to brief his management team — before communicating the Chapter 11 filing to fuel-card providers and drivers the following Monday. The early publication triggered an immediate shutdown of fuel cards, stranding drivers on the road during winter holiday season and creating what Svendlund described as roughly 36 hours of chaos.
"I'm not going to lie to you. I mean, it was the first and probably only time in my professional career that I literally actually cried because I felt I let everybody down." — Paul Svendlund, former Celadon CEO
Svendlund, now CEO of Mallory Alexander and a turnaround veteran who also led Pacer and STG Logistics, told FreightWaves the filing was structured as a liquidating Chapter 11 rather than a straight Chapter 7, preserving the entity while winding it down because ******* et value exceeded outstanding loan balances. The company was burning approximately $1 million per month just to fund legal defense for former officers after exhausting its directors-and-officers insurance — a cash drain that made lenders unwilling to continue extending credit even as operations had stabilized.
#chapter #celadon
2 hours ago
The Seattle Seahawks returned to the practice field after taking Wednesday off. Thursday marked the first padded practice of training camp, which means the intensity can ramp up and the feel of real football is getting closer. Fans won't get a glimpse of padded reps until Friday, so media-only accounts will have to suffice for today.
Let's go through the notable events from Day 5 of Seahawks training camp!
Deven Eastern returns to practice
Seahawks rookie nose tackle Deven Eastern had been largely absent from mandatory minicamp and OTAs due to injury, and started this year on the PUP list. He passed a physical on Thursday and is all good to go, which means just Nick Emmanwori and Zach Charbonnet are still on PUP.
Rookie Deven Eastern has been activated from PUP list. #seahawks pic.twitter.com/K7i9J7yeBi
#eastern #thursday #rookie #means
Let's go through the notable events from Day 5 of Seahawks training camp!
Deven Eastern returns to practice
Seahawks rookie nose tackle Deven Eastern had been largely absent from mandatory minicamp and OTAs due to injury, and started this year on the PUP list. He passed a physical on Thursday and is all good to go, which means just Nick Emmanwori and Zach Charbonnet are still on PUP.
Rookie Deven Eastern has been activated from PUP list. #seahawks pic.twitter.com/K7i9J7yeBi
#eastern #thursday #rookie #means
2 hours ago
It was the final Day 3 of Big Ten football media days 2026 in Chicago, and with it, we heard from the last third of the league's coaches and teams, after hearing from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and players on Wednesday. On Thursday, we heard from Matt Rhule (Nebraska), Mike Locksley (Maryland), Kyle Whittingham (Michigan), David Braun (Northwestern), Jedd Fisch (Washington), and Curt Cignetti (Indiana).
If you are like us, we are interested in what all the head coaches in the conference have to say, and if so, then we have all of the press conferences from each head coach on Thursday for you. In this case, we've got one very interesting to Ohio State fans: new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and what he had to say about where the Wolverine program is and what might be in store for this year.
Have a listen. Can Whittingham turn the page from all the drama the Michigan program has seen over the last few years and get quarterback Bryce Underwood to take the all-important next step in development this season?
We'll continue to bring you sound bites, news, and commentary from the next couple of days at Big Ten media days, so be sure to check back.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
#ohio #michigan #follow #thursday
If you are like us, we are interested in what all the head coaches in the conference have to say, and if so, then we have all of the press conferences from each head coach on Thursday for you. In this case, we've got one very interesting to Ohio State fans: new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and what he had to say about where the Wolverine program is and what might be in store for this year.
Have a listen. Can Whittingham turn the page from all the drama the Michigan program has seen over the last few years and get quarterback Bryce Underwood to take the all-important next step in development this season?
We'll continue to bring you sound bites, news, and commentary from the next couple of days at Big Ten media days, so be sure to check back.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
#ohio #michigan #follow #thursday
2 hours ago
Amid injuries to a couple of their top wide receivers, the San Francisco 49ers have turned to an old friend.
Veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel is returning to the team that drafted him on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, according to NFL Media and ESPN insider Ian Rapoport.
He'll join a wide receiver corps that includes veteran Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall were expected starters for San Francisco entering training camp, though Kirk is dealing with a calf injury and Pearsall has had a flare-up with the PCL injury in his knee that he suffered last year.
Samuel played the first six years of his career for the 49ers after the team drafted him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders, where he led the team in receptions (72), receiving yards (727) and receiving touchdowns (5) amid injuries to quarterback Jayden Daniels and wideout Terry McLaurin.
This story will be updated.
#samuel #veteran #injuries #receiver
Veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel is returning to the team that drafted him on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, according to NFL Media and ESPN insider Ian Rapoport.
He'll join a wide receiver corps that includes veteran Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall were expected starters for San Francisco entering training camp, though Kirk is dealing with a calf injury and Pearsall has had a flare-up with the PCL injury in his knee that he suffered last year.
Samuel played the first six years of his career for the 49ers after the team drafted him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders, where he led the team in receptions (72), receiving yards (727) and receiving touchdowns (5) amid injuries to quarterback Jayden Daniels and wideout Terry McLaurin.
This story will be updated.
#samuel #veteran #injuries #receiver
2 hours ago
The WNBA appears to be at an inflection point that will decide whether it can successfully navigate the inordinate attention around Indiana star Caitlin Clark, or if it will be captured by uninformed media perspectives and false narratives.
Clark is a full-fledged icon in America's culture wars, a straight white point guard in a largely Black and LGBTQ league. And she is also a money-maker like the WNBA has never seen. She also is a 24-year-old who can't seem to ever satisfy critics.
In an appearance on The Awful Announcing Podcast this week, sports commentator Jemele Hill shared her thoughts, after covering WNBA All-Star weekend, on the vast divide between media perspectives on television and across the internet and how the people close to Clark feel about her.
"I feel a lot of empathy for her, just because there's so much of this she did not ask for," Hill said. "She didn't ask to be some kind of bat signal for a culture war. She certainly didn't ask for the group of fans — which I believe are not the majority — the group of fans that have decided that she's going to be their vessel to get off as much racism as they possibly can."
Hill likened the intense scrutiny toward Clark to another sports story, transgender athlete laws, that has been co-opted by conservative media as well.
#Media #perspectives #feel
Clark is a full-fledged icon in America's culture wars, a straight white point guard in a largely Black and LGBTQ league. And she is also a money-maker like the WNBA has never seen. She also is a 24-year-old who can't seem to ever satisfy critics.
In an appearance on The Awful Announcing Podcast this week, sports commentator Jemele Hill shared her thoughts, after covering WNBA All-Star weekend, on the vast divide between media perspectives on television and across the internet and how the people close to Clark feel about her.
"I feel a lot of empathy for her, just because there's so much of this she did not ask for," Hill said. "She didn't ask to be some kind of bat signal for a culture war. She certainly didn't ask for the group of fans — which I believe are not the majority — the group of fans that have decided that she's going to be their vessel to get off as much racism as they possibly can."
Hill likened the intense scrutiny toward Clark to another sports story, transgender athlete laws, that has been co-opted by conservative media as well.
#Media #perspectives #feel
2 hours ago
It was the final Day 3 of Big Ten football media days 2026 in Chicago, and with it, we heard from the last third of the league's coaches and teams, after hearing from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and players on Wednesday. On Thursday, we heard from Matt Rhule (Nebraska), Mike Locksley (Maryland), Kyle Whittingham (Michigan), David Braun (Northwestern), Jedd Fisch (Washington), and Curt Cignetti (Indiana).
If you are like us, we are interested in what all the head coaches in the conference have to say, and if so, then we have all of the press conferences from each head coach on Thursday for you. In this case, we've got Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and what he had to say about where the Terps program is and where he is working to make it go.
Have a listen. It's going to be a very important year for Locksley. If his team doesn't show progress this season, his job could be in jeopardy.
We'll continue to bring you sound bites, news, and commentary from the next couple of days at Big Ten media days, so be sure to check back.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
#head #days
If you are like us, we are interested in what all the head coaches in the conference have to say, and if so, then we have all of the press conferences from each head coach on Thursday for you. In this case, we've got Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and what he had to say about where the Terps program is and where he is working to make it go.
Have a listen. It's going to be a very important year for Locksley. If his team doesn't show progress this season, his job could be in jeopardy.
We'll continue to bring you sound bites, news, and commentary from the next couple of days at Big Ten media days, so be sure to check back.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
#head #days
3 hours ago
Harris Oakmark recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy returned 9.21% (net) in the second quarter, lagging the Russell 1000 Value Index's 13.87%. U.S. equities finished higher during the quarter, with nine of eleven GICS sectors posting gains, led by technology and industrials, while energy and utilities detracted. The market showed concentrated leadership, with investors favoring companies that benefit from AI spending. However, the firm continues to focus on value discipline, avoiding AI-driven market fads, prioritizing companies trading below intrinsic value. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR). ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is a clinical research organization that provides outsourced development and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. On July 28, 2026, ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) stock closed at $180.24 per share. One-month return of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was 2.96%, and its shares lost 0.69% over the past 52 weeks. ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) has a market capitalization of about $13.91 billion.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was a contributor during the quarter. The Ireland-headquartered and U.S.-listed clinical research organization reported two sets of results as it caught up following its accounting re view, both in line with expectations against an improving pharma backdrop. Bookings were the standout, with a strong net book-to-bill and sharply lower cancellations than a year ago, led by full-service outsourcing. Given the business's long-cycle nature, this should support accelerating revenue growth in coming years if sustained. Margins met guidance, and management is confident in further gains from steps al ready underway. With the accounting clean-up behind it, ICON plans to resume buybacks, its top capital priority, after next quarter's earnings. We continue to see ICON as the leading pure play in an attractive industry with a long runway for future growth."
ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 49 hedge fund portfolios held ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR). ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is a clinical research organization that provides outsourced development and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. On July 28, 2026, ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) stock closed at $180.24 per share. One-month return of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was 2.96%, and its shares lost 0.69% over the past 52 weeks. ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) has a market capitalization of about $13.91 billion.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was a contributor during the quarter. The Ireland-headquartered and U.S.-listed clinical research organization reported two sets of results as it caught up following its accounting re view, both in line with expectations against an improving pharma backdrop. Bookings were the standout, with a strong net book-to-bill and sharply lower cancellations than a year ago, led by full-service outsourcing. Given the business's long-cycle nature, this should support accelerating revenue growth in coming years if sustained. Margins met guidance, and management is confident in further gains from steps al ready underway. With the accounting clean-up behind it, ICON plans to resume buybacks, its top capital priority, after next quarter's earnings. We continue to see ICON as the leading pure play in an attractive industry with a long runway for future growth."
ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 49 hedge fund portfolios held ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within
3 hours ago
It was the final Day 3 of Big Ten football media days 2026 in Chicago, and with it, we heard from the last third of the league's coaches and teams, after hearing from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and players on Wednesday. On Thursday, we heard from Matt Rhule (Nebraska), Mike Locksley (Maryland), Kyle Whittingham (Michigan), David Braun (Northwestern), Jedd Fisch (Washington), and Curt Cignetti (Indiana).
If you are like us, we are interested in what all the head coaches in the conference have to say, and if so, then we have all of the press conferences from each head coach on Thursday for you. In this case, we've got Washington head coach Jedd Fisch and what he had to say about where the Husky program is and where he is working to make it go.
Have a listen. Fisch had a very good team last season but is looking to break into the elite tier of teams in the Big Ten. Could this be the year?
We'll continue to bring you sound bites, news, and commentary from the next couple of days at Big Ten media days, so be sure to check back.
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#head #follow #jedd #washington
If you are like us, we are interested in what all the head coaches in the conference have to say, and if so, then we have all of the press conferences from each head coach on Thursday for you. In this case, we've got Washington head coach Jedd Fisch and what he had to say about where the Husky program is and where he is working to make it go.
Have a listen. Fisch had a very good team last season but is looking to break into the elite tier of teams in the Big Ten. Could this be the year?
We'll continue to bring you sound bites, news, and commentary from the next couple of days at Big Ten media days, so be sure to check back.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
#head #follow #jedd #washington
3 hours ago
The octagon is in Serbia for this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez event at Belgrade Arena. The fight card is headlined by a welterweight bout between No. 13 ranked Daniel Rodriguez and No. 14 ranked Uros Medic.
The event's pre-fight press conference took place on Thursday featuring the main card fighters.
#card #serbia #medi
The event's pre-fight press conference took place on Thursday featuring the main card fighters.
#card #serbia #medi
3 hours ago
The Steelers continued to drill the fundamentals as another day of training camp wrapped up at Saint Vincent College.
Channel 11 sports director Jenna Harner got some clarity on one of the players who was just cleared to return to practice.
She spoke with Broderick Jones since he was medically cleared to return.
The offensive lineman is relieved to be back on the field with his teammates.
Jones suffered a neck injury in Week 12 of last season that ultimately required spinal fusion surgery in the offseason.
#jones #return #steelers #jenna
Channel 11 sports director Jenna Harner got some clarity on one of the players who was just cleared to return to practice.
She spoke with Broderick Jones since he was medically cleared to return.
The offensive lineman is relieved to be back on the field with his teammates.
Jones suffered a neck injury in Week 12 of last season that ultimately required spinal fusion surgery in the offseason.
#jones #return #steelers #jenna
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Platinum ****** et Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Platinum International Brands Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned over 4% in the quarter but lost 14% over the past year, primarily due to the dominance of tech stocks amid an AI investment boom. Consumer-focused sectors underperformed due to weak sentiment and challenges such as high interest rates and rising oil prices, which have contributed to record-low consumer confidence. However, the fund's holdings remain fundamentally strong, with top holdings averaging 13% sales growth and 19% profit growth. The letter noted that positive developments include resumed job growth, reduced oil prices, and easing fiscal policy, which potentially enhance consumer sentiment. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Platinum International Brands Fund highlighted Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) as a notable contributor. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. On July 28, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closed at $840.85 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $387.29 billion. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) posted a one-month return of -15.19%, and its shares gained 93.69% over the past 52 weeks.
Platinum International Brands Fund stated the following regarding Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) (+36%) was another strong performer, shrugging off a 14% fall in profit. Steel is a key input and tariffs hurt; management is working on remedies, but they will take time. Beneath the surface, demand is heating up. Cat's engines and turbines power locomotives, ships, oil rigs, gas pipelines and now datacentres, a source of demand as ferocious as it is price-insensitive. Add a mining and energy complex emerging from a decade of underinvestment and a depressed construction sector turning the corner and the prospects look bright."
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 87 hedge fund portfolios held Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) at the end of the first quarter, up from 86 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) 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.
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In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Platinum International Brands Fund highlighted Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) as a notable contributor. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. On July 28, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closed at $840.85 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $387.29 billion. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) posted a one-month return of -15.19%, and its shares gained 93.69% over the past 52 weeks.
Platinum International Brands Fund stated the following regarding Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) (+36%) was another strong performer, shrugging off a 14% fall in profit. Steel is a key input and tariffs hurt; management is working on remedies, but they will take time. Beneath the surface, demand is heating up. Cat's engines and turbines power locomotives, ships, oil rigs, gas pipelines and now datacentres, a source of demand as ferocious as it is price-insensitive. Add a mining and energy complex emerging from a decade of underinvestment and a depressed construction sector turning the corner and the prospects look bright."
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 87 hedge fund portfolios held Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) at the end of the first quarter, up from 86 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) 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 #letter #international #Consumer
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Platinum ****** et Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Platinum International Brands Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned over 4% in the quarter but lost 14% over the past year, primarily due to the dominance of tech stocks amid an AI investment boom. Consumer-focused sectors underperformed due to weak sentiment and challenges such as high interest rates and rising oil prices, which have contributed to record-low consumer confidence. However, the fund's holdings remain fundamentally strong, with top holdings averaging 13% sales growth and 19% profit growth. The letter noted that positive developments include resumed job growth, reduced oil prices, and easing fiscal policy, which potentially enhance consumer sentiment. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Platinum International Brands Fund highlighted Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS). Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS), an animal health company focused on animal health medications, vaccines, and diagnostic products, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On July 28, 2026, Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) closed at $77.51 per share. One-month return of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) was 6.98%, and its shares lost 47.91% over the past 52 weeks. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) has a market capitalization of about $32.49 billion.
Platinum International Brands Fund stated the following regarding Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Our worst performer was Zoetis (-35%). Simply, we got this wrong. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) makes medicines for pets and livestock and has long been the great innovator of its field, having pioneered and dominated the huge markets for canine dermatology and three-in-one parasiticides.
Unfortunately, its rivals have caught up and its commercial response has disappointed. In fairness, it likely expected its promising new arthritis treatment to comfortably offset any erosion. However, a social media scare campaign derailed its US launch largely because their commercial response was again inadequate.
#brands #investor
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Platinum International Brands Fund highlighted Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS). Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS), an animal health company focused on animal health medications, vaccines, and diagnostic products, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On July 28, 2026, Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) closed at $77.51 per share. One-month return of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) was 6.98%, and its shares lost 47.91% over the past 52 weeks. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) has a market capitalization of about $32.49 billion.
Platinum International Brands Fund stated the following regarding Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Our worst performer was Zoetis (-35%). Simply, we got this wrong. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) makes medicines for pets and livestock and has long been the great innovator of its field, having pioneered and dominated the huge markets for canine dermatology and three-in-one parasiticides.
Unfortunately, its rivals have caught up and its commercial response has disappointed. In fairness, it likely expected its promising new arthritis treatment to comfortably offset any erosion. However, a social media scare campaign derailed its US launch largely because their commercial response was again inadequate.
#brands #investor
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Most Valuable Promotions and Professional Fighters League on Thursday announced a merger "bringing together world-class boxing, MMA, live events, athlete development, and worldwide content distribution under one fighter-first organization, creating a combat sports company for the new era."
The combined company will operate under the MVP banner. It will be led by Co-Founders and Board Members Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with John Martin serving as CEO and Board Member.
""Since launching MVP, our goal has always been bigger than just building a boxing promotion. It has been to build the future of combat sports. In less than five years, MVP has become one of the most influential and culturally relevant brands in the industry, producing some of the biggest events in combat sports history, elevating women's boxing to unprecedented heights, and bringing millions of new fans into the fight game. The success of MVP MMA's first event confirmed our belief that there is enormous demand for a modern, fighter-first approach to MMA. This merger accelerates our MMA ambitions while strengthening our ability to continue investing in boxing and MVPW. By combining MVP's audience-building engine, storytelling capabilities, and brand with PFL's roster, infrastructure, and international footprint, we are creating a new global home for combat sports. Under the leadership of John Martin, a world-class media executive with deep MMA knowledge, and investment from leading financiers 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital, MVP is going to achieve great things for fighters, fans, and partners," said Nakisa Bidarian, Co-founder and Board Member of Most Valuable Promotions.
"Over the past seven years, PFL has built the world's No. 2 global MMA company, **** embling one of the sport's most elite fighter rosters while creating a world-class global business with premier media distribution across 34 broadcast and streaming partners, reaching fans in more than 170 countries. At the same time, MVP has redefined how combat sports connects with a new generation of fans, creating events that become cultural moments and proving that athletes, sports, entertainment and creators can all thrive together. This merger brings scale - in operations, in distribution and media rights, in sponsorship, in fighter development and in fan engagement. We're not just combining companies, we're bringing an entire combat sports community together and creating a more powerful platform to accelerate growth. One company, one global stage, millions of fans and we're only just getting started. I'm excited to work with Jake and Nakisa as we build the future of combat sports together, and I'm deeply grateful for the continued confidence and support of our lead investors, 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management," John Martin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the new company, said.
"We started MVP to disrupt a broken model. We wanted to give fighters fair pay and a bigger, modernized stage to
The combined company will operate under the MVP banner. It will be led by Co-Founders and Board Members Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with John Martin serving as CEO and Board Member.
""Since launching MVP, our goal has always been bigger than just building a boxing promotion. It has been to build the future of combat sports. In less than five years, MVP has become one of the most influential and culturally relevant brands in the industry, producing some of the biggest events in combat sports history, elevating women's boxing to unprecedented heights, and bringing millions of new fans into the fight game. The success of MVP MMA's first event confirmed our belief that there is enormous demand for a modern, fighter-first approach to MMA. This merger accelerates our MMA ambitions while strengthening our ability to continue investing in boxing and MVPW. By combining MVP's audience-building engine, storytelling capabilities, and brand with PFL's roster, infrastructure, and international footprint, we are creating a new global home for combat sports. Under the leadership of John Martin, a world-class media executive with deep MMA knowledge, and investment from leading financiers 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital, MVP is going to achieve great things for fighters, fans, and partners," said Nakisa Bidarian, Co-founder and Board Member of Most Valuable Promotions.
"Over the past seven years, PFL has built the world's No. 2 global MMA company, **** embling one of the sport's most elite fighter rosters while creating a world-class global business with premier media distribution across 34 broadcast and streaming partners, reaching fans in more than 170 countries. At the same time, MVP has redefined how combat sports connects with a new generation of fans, creating events that become cultural moments and proving that athletes, sports, entertainment and creators can all thrive together. This merger brings scale - in operations, in distribution and media rights, in sponsorship, in fighter development and in fan engagement. We're not just combining companies, we're bringing an entire combat sports community together and creating a more powerful platform to accelerate growth. One company, one global stage, millions of fans and we're only just getting started. I'm excited to work with Jake and Nakisa as we build the future of combat sports together, and I'm deeply grateful for the continued confidence and support of our lead investors, 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management," John Martin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the new company, said.
"We started MVP to disrupt a broken model. We wanted to give fighters fair pay and a bigger, modernized stage to
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Tennis fans miss Carlos Alcaraz. On Wednesday, we were treated to a video of him hitting forehands with that healing wrist. That got fans extremely excited for his expected return to the Cincinnati Open in a couple of weeks.
On Thursday, Alcaraz debuted a new hairstyle. This is a big departure from his previous noteworthy ones including the buzz cut, and the platinum blonde dye job affectionately called "blondecaraz." It also is a noticeable change from his recent fluffy long-locked look at the FIFA World Cup Final. The long hair was clearly part of a well orchestrated hair plan that now makes perfect sense.
MORE: Aryna Sabalenka shares sassy social media reveal of US Open Nike tennis kit
Fans say that he will be known as much for his haircuts as his tennis.
Some think he now looks like Drake.
#fans #long #hair
On Thursday, Alcaraz debuted a new hairstyle. This is a big departure from his previous noteworthy ones including the buzz cut, and the platinum blonde dye job affectionately called "blondecaraz." It also is a noticeable change from his recent fluffy long-locked look at the FIFA World Cup Final. The long hair was clearly part of a well orchestrated hair plan that now makes perfect sense.
MORE: Aryna Sabalenka shares sassy social media reveal of US Open Nike tennis kit
Fans say that he will be known as much for his haircuts as his tennis.
Some think he now looks like Drake.
#fans #long #hair
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Isabelle Harrison shows off chiseled abs in striking pregame look despite missing Tempo game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Isabelle Harrison was not available to help the Toronto Tempo on the court Thursday night, but that did not stop her from making a statement before the game.
Harrison showed off her chiseled abs in a striking pregame look ahead of Toronto's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena. Athlete Vanity shared photos of the 6-foot-5 forward's outfit shortly before the opening tip.
It was another eye-catching tunnel appearance from Harrison, who has been sidelined by soreness in her left knee. Toronto officially ruled her out approximately 15 minutes before Thursday's game after initially listing her as questionable. Although Harrison could not play, she still made sure to support her teammates while bringing plenty of personality to the arena.
Harrison has long been one of the WNBA's most fashionable players, and Thursday's appearance continued that trend. The 32-year-old confidently displayed her toned midsection in a pregame outfit that perfectly blended athleticism and style. Her visible abs immediately stood out as she arrived for the Tempo's home game.
#chiseled #striking
Isabelle Harrison was not available to help the Toronto Tempo on the court Thursday night, but that did not stop her from making a statement before the game.
Harrison showed off her chiseled abs in a striking pregame look ahead of Toronto's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena. Athlete Vanity shared photos of the 6-foot-5 forward's outfit shortly before the opening tip.
It was another eye-catching tunnel appearance from Harrison, who has been sidelined by soreness in her left knee. Toronto officially ruled her out approximately 15 minutes before Thursday's game after initially listing her as questionable. Although Harrison could not play, she still made sure to support her teammates while bringing plenty of personality to the arena.
Harrison has long been one of the WNBA's most fashionable players, and Thursday's appearance continued that trend. The 32-year-old confidently displayed her toned midsection in a pregame outfit that perfectly blended athleticism and style. Her visible abs immediately stood out as she arrived for the Tempo's home game.
#chiseled #striking
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Management intentionally accelerated the shift toward a recurring membership model, prioritizing long-term predictable revenue over short-term reported profitability.
The Q2 reported loss was primarily driven by a strategic decision to double marketing spend to $4.6 million for member acquisition, which is expensed immediately while revenue is recognized ratably.
International conflicts created a temporary 'hesitancy' among travelers and advertisers in April and May, though management noted a recovery in sentiment starting in June.
The company is leveraging its affluent member base—where 70% plan multiple international trips in 2026—to negotiate exclusive 'Club Offers' that cannot be found elsewhere.
#management #june
Management intentionally accelerated the shift toward a recurring membership model, prioritizing long-term predictable revenue over short-term reported profitability.
The Q2 reported loss was primarily driven by a strategic decision to double marketing spend to $4.6 million for member acquisition, which is expensed immediately while revenue is recognized ratably.
International conflicts created a temporary 'hesitancy' among travelers and advertisers in April and May, though management noted a recovery in sentiment starting in June.
The company is leveraging its affluent member base—where 70% plan multiple international trips in 2026—to negotiate exclusive 'Club Offers' that cannot be found elsewhere.
#management #june
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Management attributed solid second quarter performance to the breadth of the diversified employee benefits franchise, where strong results in Group Life and Colonial Life balanced elevated claims in specific disability segments.
The company reported underlying premium growth of approximately 5%, supported by stable persistency and successful digital connectivity investments like HR Connect and Total Leave.
U.S. Group Disability results were pressured by elevated short-term disability experience, primarily driven by higher claims activity in newer Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) markets.
Management characterized PFML as a developing market where they chose to participate early to support broader leave management capabilities, despite maturing claim data.
#results #claims
Management attributed solid second quarter performance to the breadth of the diversified employee benefits franchise, where strong results in Group Life and Colonial Life balanced elevated claims in specific disability segments.
The company reported underlying premium growth of approximately 5%, supported by stable persistency and successful digital connectivity investments like HR Connect and Total Leave.
U.S. Group Disability results were pressured by elevated short-term disability experience, primarily driven by higher claims activity in newer Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) markets.
Management characterized PFML as a developing market where they chose to participate early to support broader leave management capabilities, despite maturing claim data.
#results #claims
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As the calendar is about to flip to August, we're amid the brutal part of the NBA's year-round schedule. August and September are when teams across the league go into vacation mode. Most of the offseason homework is done. We're just waiting around for the 2026-27 season to start.
Because of how jam-packed the NBA's regular-season marathon is, these next couple of months are when players develop the most. Not needing to play a game or travel every other day, the mundaneness of summer vacation gives guys ample chances to get real developmental reps.
You're seeing that right now with the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished five wins shy of their back-to-back ambitions. But there's no reason to harshly judge how their playoff exit came about. After going through some complementary roster changes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams must return to being All-NBA teammates.
The first step towards that? Syncing up in the offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams have spent time together this summer. Various social media posts have revealed so. They're collabing with the two-time MVP's longtime trainer Nem Ilic. They took to Instagram to recently reveal that.
Cool to see Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams be on the same page. For Gilgeous-Alexander, it's about remaining one of the NBA's best players. The 28-year-old has had two straight MVP seasons and four straight 30-plus point campaigns. He must roll along with that type of production if OKC wants a chance to bring home another Larry O'Brien trophy.
#alexander #year #vacation #season
Because of how jam-packed the NBA's regular-season marathon is, these next couple of months are when players develop the most. Not needing to play a game or travel every other day, the mundaneness of summer vacation gives guys ample chances to get real developmental reps.
You're seeing that right now with the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished five wins shy of their back-to-back ambitions. But there's no reason to harshly judge how their playoff exit came about. After going through some complementary roster changes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams must return to being All-NBA teammates.
The first step towards that? Syncing up in the offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams have spent time together this summer. Various social media posts have revealed so. They're collabing with the two-time MVP's longtime trainer Nem Ilic. They took to Instagram to recently reveal that.
Cool to see Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams be on the same page. For Gilgeous-Alexander, it's about remaining one of the NBA's best players. The 28-year-old has had two straight MVP seasons and four straight 30-plus point campaigns. He must roll along with that type of production if OKC wants a chance to bring home another Larry O'Brien trophy.
#alexander #year #vacation #season
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New BYU linebacker Cade Uluave thought it sounded too good to be true.
Take a few hours off from offseason football conditioning and play golf with his teammates, coaches and media members?
"Count me in," said the transfer from Cal, who earlier this month was selected to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team and named All-America Fourth Team by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele Publications.
Uluave, safety Raider Damuni and offensive linemen Andrew Gentry and Sonny Makasini were among the players who participated in the annual BYU Football Media Golf Classic on Thursday at Timpanogos Golf Club in Provo, along with coaches Kalani Sitake, Fesi Sitake, Demario Warren, Lewis Walker, Logan Lutui and Jack Damuni.
"I think everybody loves it. It is a chance for all of us to be a little bit more vulnerable, get to know each other a bit better. I always look forward to it."
#team #damuni #take
Take a few hours off from offseason football conditioning and play golf with his teammates, coaches and media members?
"Count me in," said the transfer from Cal, who earlier this month was selected to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team and named All-America Fourth Team by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele Publications.
Uluave, safety Raider Damuni and offensive linemen Andrew Gentry and Sonny Makasini were among the players who participated in the annual BYU Football Media Golf Classic on Thursday at Timpanogos Golf Club in Provo, along with coaches Kalani Sitake, Fesi Sitake, Demario Warren, Lewis Walker, Logan Lutui and Jack Damuni.
"I think everybody loves it. It is a chance for all of us to be a little bit more vulnerable, get to know each other a bit better. I always look forward to it."
#team #damuni #take
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The Washington Huskies' defensive line underwent a massive facelift ahead of the 2026 season after losing ten players from the unit to graduation, the NFL draft, and the transfer portal.
However, Jedd Fisch still expressed considerable confidence in his defensive front, even as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters attempts to replicate the nation's No. 12 run defense from the 2025 campaign, when the Huskies allowed 100.08 yards per game.
"Night and day in a lot of ways," Fisch told Huskies Wire of Washington's defensive tackles during Big Ten Media Days on Thursday. "When you look at Elinneus (Davis), Derek Colman-Brusa, (Darin) Conley, (Desean) Watts, TI (Umu-Cais), Kai (McClendon), that's six guys that are interior D-linemen that have shown an ability to play at a very high level."
At outside linebacker, after injuries have ravaged the unit over Fisch's first two years at the helm, the depth also looks considerably different. The Huskies are looking to improve on a group that recorded just 24 sacks in 2025, which ranked No. 12 in the Big Ten, and have an experienced unit leading the way.
"(Russell) Davis is back, Isaiah Ward is back. Then you look at Jacob Lane on the other side, then Logan George; they've shown the defensive line in its totality is a different type of group than we've had in the five years that I've been a head coach. I think the ability for us to go in and out with players and keep them fresh in a long season, as well as the difference makers that I think we have there, is exciting."
#unit #season #players
However, Jedd Fisch still expressed considerable confidence in his defensive front, even as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters attempts to replicate the nation's No. 12 run defense from the 2025 campaign, when the Huskies allowed 100.08 yards per game.
"Night and day in a lot of ways," Fisch told Huskies Wire of Washington's defensive tackles during Big Ten Media Days on Thursday. "When you look at Elinneus (Davis), Derek Colman-Brusa, (Darin) Conley, (Desean) Watts, TI (Umu-Cais), Kai (McClendon), that's six guys that are interior D-linemen that have shown an ability to play at a very high level."
At outside linebacker, after injuries have ravaged the unit over Fisch's first two years at the helm, the depth also looks considerably different. The Huskies are looking to improve on a group that recorded just 24 sacks in 2025, which ranked No. 12 in the Big Ten, and have an experienced unit leading the way.
"(Russell) Davis is back, Isaiah Ward is back. Then you look at Jacob Lane on the other side, then Logan George; they've shown the defensive line in its totality is a different type of group than we've had in the five years that I've been a head coach. I think the ability for us to go in and out with players and keep them fresh in a long season, as well as the difference makers that I think we have there, is exciting."
#unit #season #players
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The Cleveland Browns made it through Day 2 of training camp on Thursday under the watchful eye of visiting Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
That led to far too many breathless questions from the media to head coach Todd Monken about what Sanders the elder thought about various things related to the Browns.
Fortunately, that did not distract from the important work at hand for Monken, which includes:
Figuring out who the starting quarterback will be from the equally poor choices of Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. (Best get comfy, Browns fans, because Monken is in no hurry.)
Determining which pieces of the rebuilt offensive line fit best, with plenty of combinations on the field in the early part of camp.
#thursday
That led to far too many breathless questions from the media to head coach Todd Monken about what Sanders the elder thought about various things related to the Browns.
Fortunately, that did not distract from the important work at hand for Monken, which includes:
Figuring out who the starting quarterback will be from the equally poor choices of Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. (Best get comfy, Browns fans, because Monken is in no hurry.)
Determining which pieces of the rebuilt offensive line fit best, with plenty of combinations on the field in the early part of camp.
#thursday
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By Jody Godoy
July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers on Wednesday alleging the telehealth platform shared users' health data with online advertisers, despite promising privacy, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.
Users' sensitive health information was shared with online advertising companies including Meta Platforms and Snap despite the company leading customers to believe their data was private, the FTC alleged in the lawsuit filed along with Los Angeles County and Utah.
Hims & Hers stock added to losses after the news and was trading down around 12%.
Hims & Hers is one of the largest telehealth players in the market for weight loss drugs. The company offers telehealth appointments and prescriptions for erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and mental health medications, which it ships straight to customers.
#Health #despite #company
July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers on Wednesday alleging the telehealth platform shared users' health data with online advertisers, despite promising privacy, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.
Users' sensitive health information was shared with online advertising companies including Meta Platforms and Snap despite the company leading customers to believe their data was private, the FTC alleged in the lawsuit filed along with Los Angeles County and Utah.
Hims & Hers stock added to losses after the news and was trading down around 12%.
Hims & Hers is one of the largest telehealth players in the market for weight loss drugs. The company offers telehealth appointments and prescriptions for erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and mental health medications, which it ships straight to customers.
#Health #despite #company
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Cascading risks linked to the highly volatile geopolitical landscape are driving demand for insurance products that safeguard day-to-day business operations, according to a GlobalData poll. Meanwhile, the availability of insurance products to protect against such impacts remains compromised as insurers struggle to adapt to the rapidly changing risk landscape.
According to a poll conducted by GlobalData on Verdict Media sites in Q2 2026 —which garnered 107 responses from industry insiders—supply chain insurance (41.1%) is the product set to see the highest demand due to geopolitical tensions. The second most sought-after product is cyber insurance, commanding 20.6% of responses.
Businesses overwhelmingly view the fallout of geopolitical tensions through the lens of indirect operational disruption, seeking products that safeguard daily commercial operations. In contrast, demand for specialist transport and direct **** et protection is lower. This highlights that organisations are deeply concerned about trade route blockages, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and collateral revenue losses that can have a cascading effect on operations, thus threatening day-to-day business continuity.
Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe are creating specific trade bottlenecks such as in the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz, leading to widespread shipping reroutes, while alternative maritime corridors are emerging. Meanwhile, the US's shift toward economic nationalism—marked by sudden tariff hikes, export restrictions, and sanctions—is pressuring international trade supply networks.
Although demand exists, paradoxically, insurance capacity is compromised as many insurers pull products from the market fearing that the risks are unquantifiable. This highlights a key challenge for the industry, whereby only insurers with the most risk appetite are willing to adapt their underwriting strategies and product offerings. This requires providers to tighten policy wordings and exclusions around tariffs and sanctions, as well as stress-test products to avoid catastrophic losses from a single event. In addition, real-time geospatial tracking is gradually gaining traction for more accurately **** sing risks and improving underwriting.
#products #demand #risks #geopolitical
According to a poll conducted by GlobalData on Verdict Media sites in Q2 2026 —which garnered 107 responses from industry insiders—supply chain insurance (41.1%) is the product set to see the highest demand due to geopolitical tensions. The second most sought-after product is cyber insurance, commanding 20.6% of responses.
Businesses overwhelmingly view the fallout of geopolitical tensions through the lens of indirect operational disruption, seeking products that safeguard daily commercial operations. In contrast, demand for specialist transport and direct **** et protection is lower. This highlights that organisations are deeply concerned about trade route blockages, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and collateral revenue losses that can have a cascading effect on operations, thus threatening day-to-day business continuity.
Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe are creating specific trade bottlenecks such as in the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz, leading to widespread shipping reroutes, while alternative maritime corridors are emerging. Meanwhile, the US's shift toward economic nationalism—marked by sudden tariff hikes, export restrictions, and sanctions—is pressuring international trade supply networks.
Although demand exists, paradoxically, insurance capacity is compromised as many insurers pull products from the market fearing that the risks are unquantifiable. This highlights a key challenge for the industry, whereby only insurers with the most risk appetite are willing to adapt their underwriting strategies and product offerings. This requires providers to tighten policy wordings and exclusions around tariffs and sanctions, as well as stress-test products to avoid catastrophic losses from a single event. In addition, real-time geospatial tracking is gradually gaining traction for more accurately **** sing risks and improving underwriting.
#products #demand #risks #geopolitical
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The Indiana State athletic department announced a $300,000 donation to the men's basketball program from the Wilkinson family Thursday.
The commitment will directly enhance the student-athlete experience by providing critical resources that support the continued growth and success of the men's basketball program.
"This investment from the Wilkinson family will have an immediate impact on the student-athlete experience within our basketball program," Indiana State vice president and director of athletics Nathan Christensen said. "We are appreciative of everything the Wilkinson family has done and continues to do to help elevate Indiana State men's basketball."
In a press release by the program, coach Matthew Graves said he was grateful for the support of the Wilkinson family with their commitment to the program.
"When we sat down with Leslie, she wanted to know which areas would have the greatest impact on our players and our program," Graves said. "With her generous support, we were able to address these needs, which will ultimately elevate our men's basketball program and provide an exceptional student-athlete experience."
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The commitment will directly enhance the student-athlete experience by providing critical resources that support the continued growth and success of the men's basketball program.
"This investment from the Wilkinson family will have an immediate impact on the student-athlete experience within our basketball program," Indiana State vice president and director of athletics Nathan Christensen said. "We are appreciative of everything the Wilkinson family has done and continues to do to help elevate Indiana State men's basketball."
In a press release by the program, coach Matthew Graves said he was grateful for the support of the Wilkinson family with their commitment to the program.
"When we sat down with Leslie, she wanted to know which areas would have the greatest impact on our players and our program," Graves said. "With her generous support, we were able to address these needs, which will ultimately elevate our men's basketball program and provide an exceptional student-athlete experience."
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Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy after the team's victory on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Pantling - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
With the confetti from the last World Cup barely cleared from the pitch, FIFA has found itself at the center of another controversy. This time the dispute isn't about where the World Cup will be played, who qualified for the tournament, or whether a particular red card was appropriate.
Instead, the fight is over ownership.
Earlier this week, FIFA announced plans to create a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), that would manage the commercial operations of its main competitions, including the men's and women's World Cups. FIFA would then sell a 21% interest in that company to outside investors. According to FIFA, each member ****** ociation could receive up to $20 million in immediate funding for special projects, in addition to $20 million in FIFA Forward funding for the 2027–2030 cycle.
(Thrive Capital, founded by billionaire Josh Kushner, the brother of President Trump's son-in-law, would head up the proposed investor group.)
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With the confetti from the last World Cup barely cleared from the pitch, FIFA has found itself at the center of another controversy. This time the dispute isn't about where the World Cup will be played, who qualified for the tournament, or whether a particular red card was appropriate.
Instead, the fight is over ownership.
Earlier this week, FIFA announced plans to create a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), that would manage the commercial operations of its main competitions, including the men's and women's World Cups. FIFA would then sell a 21% interest in that company to outside investors. According to FIFA, each member ****** ociation could receive up to $20 million in immediate funding for special projects, in addition to $20 million in FIFA Forward funding for the 2027–2030 cycle.
(Thrive Capital, founded by billionaire Josh Kushner, the brother of President Trump's son-in-law, would head up the proposed investor group.)
#World #commercial #spain #july
