9 days ago
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field by a 23-13 final score to claim their third straight win, taking them to 4-2 on the season.
Here are five takeaways from a big victory on "Sunday Night Football":
It is hard to overstate the job Jonathan Gannon and the Packers defense did in this matchup. In a game that was supposed to be a shootout, Gannon perplexed Dak Prescott all night, channeling his inner Brian Flores and leaving the Dallas quarterback unsure what was coming next.
This was not just smoke and mirrors though, the Packers' defensive players showed their quality, as they harassed the quarterback and even more impressively, the defensive backs held their own against CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and then some.
This game was always going to serve as a test of just how good Green Bay's defense really is, and specifically whether it is good enough to compete in the postseason. The answer looks like a resounding yes.
#defense
Here are five takeaways from a big victory on "Sunday Night Football":
It is hard to overstate the job Jonathan Gannon and the Packers defense did in this matchup. In a game that was supposed to be a shootout, Gannon perplexed Dak Prescott all night, channeling his inner Brian Flores and leaving the Dallas quarterback unsure what was coming next.
This was not just smoke and mirrors though, the Packers' defensive players showed their quality, as they harassed the quarterback and even more impressively, the defensive backs held their own against CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and then some.
This game was always going to serve as a test of just how good Green Bay's defense really is, and specifically whether it is good enough to compete in the postseason. The answer looks like a resounding yes.
#defense
22 days ago
Wealthy baby boomers have spent decades building their fortunes—and the foundations, donor-advised funds, and giving traditions that come with them. But as the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer gets underway, a growing share of the older generation isn't so sure their kids will carry on tradition the way they hope.
Fewer than half of wealthy Americans (47%) believe the next generation is prepared to take on family philanthropic causes, down from 55% in 2024, according to research from Bank of America released last week. The share of parents who believe their children share their commitment to giving back fell even more sharply to 65% from 76%. The bank surveyed more than 1,430 wealthy individuals in the U.S. aged 21 or older with at least $3 million in investable ******* ets, excluding primary residence.
The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.
"This is a very real concern I'm hearing from ultra-affluent families right now," Tom Thiegs, managing director of leadership and legacy at Ascent Private Capital Management with U.S. Bank, told Fortune of parents' fears that wealth could dampen their children's drive. Trent Von Ahsen of Cedar Point Capital Partners also told Fortune his clients are leaning on mentorship and phased wealth transfers rather than lump-sum inheritances.
But the irony is younger donors are, by several of the study's measures, more engaged donors than older generations. Gen Z and millennial donors support an average of 12 charitable causes, compared with eight among wealth donors overall. They're also roughly twice as likely to use a donor-advised fund, and 87% say honoring their family's philanthropic tradition is important. Meanwhile, 86% say it's equally important to establish their own charitable identity.
#advised
Fewer than half of wealthy Americans (47%) believe the next generation is prepared to take on family philanthropic causes, down from 55% in 2024, according to research from Bank of America released last week. The share of parents who believe their children share their commitment to giving back fell even more sharply to 65% from 76%. The bank surveyed more than 1,430 wealthy individuals in the U.S. aged 21 or older with at least $3 million in investable ******* ets, excluding primary residence.
The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.
"This is a very real concern I'm hearing from ultra-affluent families right now," Tom Thiegs, managing director of leadership and legacy at Ascent Private Capital Management with U.S. Bank, told Fortune of parents' fears that wealth could dampen their children's drive. Trent Von Ahsen of Cedar Point Capital Partners also told Fortune his clients are leaning on mentorship and phased wealth transfers rather than lump-sum inheritances.
But the irony is younger donors are, by several of the study's measures, more engaged donors than older generations. Gen Z and millennial donors support an average of 12 charitable causes, compared with eight among wealth donors overall. They're also roughly twice as likely to use a donor-advised fund, and 87% say honoring their family's philanthropic tradition is important. Meanwhile, 86% say it's equally important to establish their own charitable identity.
#advised
22 days ago
Over the past few years, Hollywood icon Pamela Anderson has revealed that her garden is her haven, one which mirrors her natural, make-up-free ethos.
Her beautiful garden sits within the Canadian childhood home that she took over to renovate in 2020.
In a post on her beauty brand's Instagram account, the mother of two is wearing a plethora of fabulous outfits to tend to her plants, and one of them is a rather bold ensemble. The 59-year-old wore a nude-coloured tutu skirt.
The eye-catching design is the kind of separate you wear for a special occasion, but Pamela made the look a little more casual by adding a copper-toned sweatshirt. With her tumbling blonde hair looking thicker than ever, Pamela looked at ease, sans makeup, within the enchanting backdrop.
Last month, the actress attended an event for Milan Fashion Week and shocked fans with her dramatic black eyeliner transformation.
#within #hollywood #last
Her beautiful garden sits within the Canadian childhood home that she took over to renovate in 2020.
In a post on her beauty brand's Instagram account, the mother of two is wearing a plethora of fabulous outfits to tend to her plants, and one of them is a rather bold ensemble. The 59-year-old wore a nude-coloured tutu skirt.
The eye-catching design is the kind of separate you wear for a special occasion, but Pamela made the look a little more casual by adding a copper-toned sweatshirt. With her tumbling blonde hair looking thicker than ever, Pamela looked at ease, sans makeup, within the enchanting backdrop.
Last month, the actress attended an event for Milan Fashion Week and shocked fans with her dramatic black eyeliner transformation.
#within #hollywood #last
1 month ago
Markel mirrors Berkshire's three-engine model of insurance, equities, and operating businesses, with $18.84 billion in float and $429.5 million in 2025 buybacks, but its $22 billion market cap makes it a fundamentally different species.
Markel's combined ratio improved to 94.6% in 2025, yet shares are down 17% year to date while trailing Berkshire's 10-year return by 155 percentage points.
Three signals determine the Markel thesis: whether the combined ratio holds in the low 90s, buybacks sustain pace, and Markel Ventures remains inside the group.
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Warren Buffett has stepped down as board chair of Berkshire Hathaway, with Greg Abel now running the company. The handoff has revived a question value investors have batted around for a decade: with the Oracle off the field, is Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) the closest thing left to early Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B)?
#hathaway #group #market
Markel's combined ratio improved to 94.6% in 2025, yet shares are down 17% year to date while trailing Berkshire's 10-year return by 155 percentage points.
Three signals determine the Markel thesis: whether the combined ratio holds in the low 90s, buybacks sustain pace, and Markel Ventures remains inside the group.
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Warren Buffett has stepped down as board chair of Berkshire Hathaway, with Greg Abel now running the company. The handoff has revived a question value investors have batted around for a decade: with the Oracle off the field, is Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) the closest thing left to early Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B)?
#hathaway #group #market
1 month ago
On September 16, Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:EPM) held its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 earnings call, and the numbers told a story of a company climbing out of a rough patch. Revenue jumped 20% sequentially to $24.2 million as oil prices realized before hedge settlements shot up 49% year over year to $90.74 a barrel. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $6.5 million. After a bruising third quarter, the fourth quarter finally looked like the recovery management had promised investors back in May.
The fourth-quarter turnaround wasn't just about crude. NGL prices realized $32.49 a barrel, up 27% year over year, and because Evolution leaves its NGL production entirely unhedged, every dollar of that gain flowed straight through. That combination of higher liquids pricing, growing production, and the roll-off of a prior-period transportation adjustment at the Delhi Field pushed operating cash flow to $6.8 million in the quarter, nearly double the $3.5 million generated in the third quarter.
Behind the quarterly numbers sits a longer-term shift in how Evolution makes money. The company closed a roughly $16 million acquisition of mineral and royalty acreage in the Permian's Midland Basin after the fiscal year ended, adding about 3,420 net royalty acres and more than 200 barrels of oil equivalent per day of current production, all without Evolution spending a dime on development. That mirrors what's already happening in the SCOOP/STACK play, where fourth-quarter production climbed 14% year over year to 1,275 BOE per day while unit operating costs fell to $10.33 a barrel. Evolution also replaced more than 100% of the 2.6 million barrels of oil equivalent it produced during the year, ending fiscal 2026 with 27.2 million barrels of proved reserves, an outcome that matters directly to a dividend now in its 52nd consecutive quarter.
Not every part of the business bounced back. Average daily production fell 4% year over year to 6,901 barrels of oil equivalent per day, largely because the flush production from new Chaveroo wells that boosted last year's fourth quarter has since tapered off. Natural gas pricing remained the softest spot in the portfolio, especially at the Jonah Field, where CEO Kelly Loyd said "regional differentials have weighed on realizations" even as broader demand for gas keeps growing. CFO Ryan Stash noted that stronger oil and NGL results helped offset "continued weakness in natural gas realizations, particularly at Jonah."
#barrel
The fourth-quarter turnaround wasn't just about crude. NGL prices realized $32.49 a barrel, up 27% year over year, and because Evolution leaves its NGL production entirely unhedged, every dollar of that gain flowed straight through. That combination of higher liquids pricing, growing production, and the roll-off of a prior-period transportation adjustment at the Delhi Field pushed operating cash flow to $6.8 million in the quarter, nearly double the $3.5 million generated in the third quarter.
Behind the quarterly numbers sits a longer-term shift in how Evolution makes money. The company closed a roughly $16 million acquisition of mineral and royalty acreage in the Permian's Midland Basin after the fiscal year ended, adding about 3,420 net royalty acres and more than 200 barrels of oil equivalent per day of current production, all without Evolution spending a dime on development. That mirrors what's already happening in the SCOOP/STACK play, where fourth-quarter production climbed 14% year over year to 1,275 BOE per day while unit operating costs fell to $10.33 a barrel. Evolution also replaced more than 100% of the 2.6 million barrels of oil equivalent it produced during the year, ending fiscal 2026 with 27.2 million barrels of proved reserves, an outcome that matters directly to a dividend now in its 52nd consecutive quarter.
Not every part of the business bounced back. Average daily production fell 4% year over year to 6,901 barrels of oil equivalent per day, largely because the flush production from new Chaveroo wells that boosted last year's fourth quarter has since tapered off. Natural gas pricing remained the softest spot in the portfolio, especially at the Jonah Field, where CEO Kelly Loyd said "regional differentials have weighed on realizations" even as broader demand for gas keeps growing. CFO Ryan Stash noted that stronger oil and NGL results helped offset "continued weakness in natural gas realizations, particularly at Jonah."
#barrel
2 months ago
VYMI mirrors VYM's rules-based dividend methodology across 1,500 non-US stocks and has outperformed its domestic twin by 11 percentage points over the past year.
VYMI's $22 billion in **** ets is dwarfed by VYM's $83 billion, revealing how overlooked international dividend investing remains despite paying higher yields.
IDV concentrates its international yield hunt into roughly 100 holdings at a 0.50% fee, making it the higher-income, higher-risk alternative to VYMI's diversified approach.
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Ask a typical income investor for a Vanguard dividend ETF, and you'll hear Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) before the question is finished. Ask about its overseas sibling, and you'll usually get a blank stare. Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ:VYMI) runs the same playbook outside the United States, pays a fatter distribution, and has quietly outperformed its famous American cousin over the past year. Even the established international name in the category, iShares International Select Dividend ETF (CBOE:IDV), doesn't get much airtime alongside the domestic heavyweights.
#international #vanguard
VYMI's $22 billion in **** ets is dwarfed by VYM's $83 billion, revealing how overlooked international dividend investing remains despite paying higher yields.
IDV concentrates its international yield hunt into roughly 100 holdings at a 0.50% fee, making it the higher-income, higher-risk alternative to VYMI's diversified approach.
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Ask a typical income investor for a Vanguard dividend ETF, and you'll hear Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) before the question is finished. Ask about its overseas sibling, and you'll usually get a blank stare. Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ:VYMI) runs the same playbook outside the United States, pays a fatter distribution, and has quietly outperformed its famous American cousin over the past year. Even the established international name in the category, iShares International Select Dividend ETF (CBOE:IDV), doesn't get much airtime alongside the domestic heavyweights.
#international #vanguard
2 months ago
NEW YORK – Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s sprained right thumb was in a soft cast Thursday, two days into a period of no baseball activity for 7-10 days.
But the Yankees' left-hitting second baseman expects to return before the regular season ends.
"I'm confident in my healing abilities,'' Chisholm said a few hours before Thursday night's game against Colorado, with Anthony Volpe inserted at second base.
Manager Aaron Boone repeated that his choice at second base would be a daily decision between Volpe and Jose Caballero – a situation that mirrors the Yanks' first-half shortstop dilemma.
But the rookie George Lombard Jr. is entrenched now at short.
#second #thursday #jazz #yankees
But the Yankees' left-hitting second baseman expects to return before the regular season ends.
"I'm confident in my healing abilities,'' Chisholm said a few hours before Thursday night's game against Colorado, with Anthony Volpe inserted at second base.
Manager Aaron Boone repeated that his choice at second base would be a daily decision between Volpe and Jose Caballero – a situation that mirrors the Yanks' first-half shortstop dilemma.
But the rookie George Lombard Jr. is entrenched now at short.
#second #thursday #jazz #yankees
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2 months ago
Well that didn't take too long, now did it? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have finally put the offseason in the rearview mirrors for fans, and the 2026 season begins today in a Shamrock Series matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
The Irish come into this game ranked No. 4 in the country and are one of the favorites to win this year's national championship. That's great and all — it really is, but actual games on the field have to be played first.
Wisconsin has seen their fair share of troubles over the last few years, but that doesn't mean they won't put up a tremendous fight against Notre Dame.
When: Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 PM EST (6:30 local)
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
How to watch: NBC and Peacock
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Notre Dame is currently a 20.5 point favorite over Wisconsin with an over/under of 47.5 points.
#dame #well #fighting
The Irish come into this game ranked No. 4 in the country and are one of the favorites to win this year's national championship. That's great and all — it really is, but actual games on the field have to be played first.
Wisconsin has seen their fair share of troubles over the last few years, but that doesn't mean they won't put up a tremendous fight against Notre Dame.
When: Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 PM EST (6:30 local)
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
How to watch: NBC and Peacock
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Notre Dame is currently a 20.5 point favorite over Wisconsin with an over/under of 47.5 points.
#dame #well #fighting
2 months ago
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Growing credit card balances are a reality for many Americans in 2026.
Since the second quarter of 2025, U.S. credit card balances have increased from $1.21 trillion to $1.26 trillion, according to the New York Fed's Household Debt and Credit Report. Experian data shows average consumer credit card balances are also up slightly, from $6,618 in 2025 to $6,659 today.
But debt doesn't look the same for everyone.
In many ways, today's credit card debt story mirrors the divide **** ociated with the K-shaped economy: Higher-income consumers are more willing to carry a balance to fund their goals, while lower-income consumers may be accumulating debt out of necessity or unable to access credit at all.
#income #disclosure
Growing credit card balances are a reality for many Americans in 2026.
Since the second quarter of 2025, U.S. credit card balances have increased from $1.21 trillion to $1.26 trillion, according to the New York Fed's Household Debt and Credit Report. Experian data shows average consumer credit card balances are also up slightly, from $6,618 in 2025 to $6,659 today.
But debt doesn't look the same for everyone.
In many ways, today's credit card debt story mirrors the divide **** ociated with the K-shaped economy: Higher-income consumers are more willing to carry a balance to fund their goals, while lower-income consumers may be accumulating debt out of necessity or unable to access credit at all.
#income #disclosure
2 months ago
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Growing credit card balances are a reality for many Americans in 2026.
Since the second quarter of 2025, U.S. credit card balances have increased from $1.21 trillion to $1.26 trillion, according to the New York Fed's Household Debt and Credit Report. Experian data shows average consumer credit card balances are also up slightly, from $6,618 in 2025 to $6,659 today.
But debt doesn't look the same for everyone.
In many ways, today's credit card debt story mirrors the divide ******* ociated with the K-shaped economy: Higher-income consumers are more willing to carry a balance to fund their goals, while lower-income consumers may be accumulating debt out of necessity or unable to access credit at all.
#debt #trillion #consumers #disclosure
Growing credit card balances are a reality for many Americans in 2026.
Since the second quarter of 2025, U.S. credit card balances have increased from $1.21 trillion to $1.26 trillion, according to the New York Fed's Household Debt and Credit Report. Experian data shows average consumer credit card balances are also up slightly, from $6,618 in 2025 to $6,659 today.
But debt doesn't look the same for everyone.
In many ways, today's credit card debt story mirrors the divide ******* ociated with the K-shaped economy: Higher-income consumers are more willing to carry a balance to fund their goals, while lower-income consumers may be accumulating debt out of necessity or unable to access credit at all.
#debt #trillion #consumers #disclosure
2 months ago
The punishment the NBA handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the league salary cap through no-show sponsorship deals signed by Kawhi Leonard is unprecedented in American professional sports.
The Clippers were stripped of five future first-round NBA Draft picks, received one-year suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer and president of business operations Gillian Zucker, and a six-month suspension for president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. In addition, the Clippers and Ballmer were fined $30 million.
While the draft-pick penalty mirrors the initial penalty for the Minnesota Timberwolves when they developed a scheme to sign Joe Smith in 2000, two of those picks were eventually restored. And the $3.5 million fine is no comparison, even with inflation, to the monetary penalty for the Clippers.
But for David Samson, it still wasn't enough.
Appearing on The Dan Le Batard Show, the former Miami Marlins executive said the severity of the salary cap circumvention called for even harsher punishment, perhaps up to and including firing the executives in question and forcing Ballmer to sell the team.
#show #picks
The Clippers were stripped of five future first-round NBA Draft picks, received one-year suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer and president of business operations Gillian Zucker, and a six-month suspension for president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. In addition, the Clippers and Ballmer were fined $30 million.
While the draft-pick penalty mirrors the initial penalty for the Minnesota Timberwolves when they developed a scheme to sign Joe Smith in 2000, two of those picks were eventually restored. And the $3.5 million fine is no comparison, even with inflation, to the monetary penalty for the Clippers.
But for David Samson, it still wasn't enough.
Appearing on The Dan Le Batard Show, the former Miami Marlins executive said the severity of the salary cap circumvention called for even harsher punishment, perhaps up to and including firing the executives in question and forcing Ballmer to sell the team.
#show #picks
2 months ago
The wait for the new team format is finally over. The WTGL has officially locked in a start date and a major media rights deal that puts the league on national television. This is a concrete plan to get women's golf in front of millions of viewers, not just another press release. Broadcast rights for the competition have been locked in by TMRW Sports via multi-year agreements with ESPN and Scripps Sports/ION, signaling genuine confidence in the product. Although the complete schedule is still confidential, the league is scheduled to debut on Sunday, Nov. 8. This date aligns with the final round of the LPGA's TOTO ****** an Classic, providing the new league with a high-profile opening night.
Matches and shoulder programming will appear on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. On ION, the league joins a strong lineup of women's sports including the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL. This distribution reaches 128 million homes nationally. It's a massive step up from streaming-only launches. The deal mirrors the success of the men's TGL, which ESPN has called home since its inaugural 2024-25 season. The infrastructure is ready. The players are set. Now the cameras just need to roll.
According to reports, the announcement came just two days after WTGL revealed the official rosters for the league's five teams. November will mark the league's start at the SoFi Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The regular season runs through November and December with a round-robin format. The postseason features single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three finals. This structure creates a clear path to a champion, forcing teams to think about how they win a series rather than just a single tournament.
The broadcast partners are already on board. "We are genuinely excited to be the home for WTGL as it launches its inaugural season this fall," said Rosalyn Durant, executive vice president, programming and acquisitions, in a release. She added that bringing the league to fans continues a commitment to growing women's sports and supports the belief in the momentum of women's golf. While production details, the on-air talent list, and the full schedule are set for later announcement, the platform is ready.
The roster depth is significant. An inaugural season field of 25 players has been established by the league, comprising individuals with 112 LPGA Tour victories and 15 major championships. However, the real story is the format. Just three players from every five-player roster are eligible to compete in a match. Before the shot clock starts or the Hammer comes into play, a coach must decide who plays and which two sit. This lineup card determines whether team golf gains substance or merely resembles individual golfers wearing matching shirts.
#sports #golf #inaugural #players
Matches and shoulder programming will appear on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. On ION, the league joins a strong lineup of women's sports including the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL. This distribution reaches 128 million homes nationally. It's a massive step up from streaming-only launches. The deal mirrors the success of the men's TGL, which ESPN has called home since its inaugural 2024-25 season. The infrastructure is ready. The players are set. Now the cameras just need to roll.
According to reports, the announcement came just two days after WTGL revealed the official rosters for the league's five teams. November will mark the league's start at the SoFi Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The regular season runs through November and December with a round-robin format. The postseason features single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three finals. This structure creates a clear path to a champion, forcing teams to think about how they win a series rather than just a single tournament.
The broadcast partners are already on board. "We are genuinely excited to be the home for WTGL as it launches its inaugural season this fall," said Rosalyn Durant, executive vice president, programming and acquisitions, in a release. She added that bringing the league to fans continues a commitment to growing women's sports and supports the belief in the momentum of women's golf. While production details, the on-air talent list, and the full schedule are set for later announcement, the platform is ready.
The roster depth is significant. An inaugural season field of 25 players has been established by the league, comprising individuals with 112 LPGA Tour victories and 15 major championships. However, the real story is the format. Just three players from every five-player roster are eligible to compete in a match. Before the shot clock starts or the Hammer comes into play, a coach must decide who plays and which two sit. This lineup card determines whether team golf gains substance or merely resembles individual golfers wearing matching shirts.
#sports #golf #inaugural #players
2 months ago
The season finale of "Hard Knocks" provided a perfect conclusion to the season in that it was all but conclusory. Throughout the episode, the impending "cut-down day" of the NFL season is approaching. Typically, this can be a very finite moment for players – either you made the roster or you didn't. However, as the Seattle Seahawks like to put it, cut-down day is "not doom and gloom. It's stay strong and keep faith."
Staying strong and keeping the faith on the individual level mirrors what the team needs to do to reach the goal for 2026, to raise the Lombardi Trophy once again. Perhaps that mindset is exactly why "Hard Knocks" chose to end the final scene with Sam Darnold walking off the field breathing loudly and staying the course. Seattle is a place where individuals can flourish, and as a result, the team as a whole is able to grow.
With that being said, let's take a look at some of the best moments from the "Hard Knocks" season finale.
Mike Macdonald starts the episode in his coaches meeting, reminding the staff that cut-down day is looming and to be cognizant that this is a tough time of the season for many players. Macdonald emphases that the message from coaches needs to be that everyone is on a different timetable as to their development.
The Seahawks are shown how to "baptize that chicken" with the help of chef and food influencer Bernard Hardison. Derick Hall is shown enjoying the baptized chicken, while Uso Seumalo gives the feast a 9.7/10 rating.
#knocks #Seattle #macdonald #finale
Staying strong and keeping the faith on the individual level mirrors what the team needs to do to reach the goal for 2026, to raise the Lombardi Trophy once again. Perhaps that mindset is exactly why "Hard Knocks" chose to end the final scene with Sam Darnold walking off the field breathing loudly and staying the course. Seattle is a place where individuals can flourish, and as a result, the team as a whole is able to grow.
With that being said, let's take a look at some of the best moments from the "Hard Knocks" season finale.
Mike Macdonald starts the episode in his coaches meeting, reminding the staff that cut-down day is looming and to be cognizant that this is a tough time of the season for many players. Macdonald emphases that the message from coaches needs to be that everyone is on a different timetable as to their development.
The Seahawks are shown how to "baptize that chicken" with the help of chef and food influencer Bernard Hardison. Derick Hall is shown enjoying the baptized chicken, while Uso Seumalo gives the feast a 9.7/10 rating.
#knocks #Seattle #macdonald #finale
2 months ago
China-based YFore has opened its American headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, a site combining research, manufacturing, procurement, sales and delivery under one roof.
The automotive electronics supplier said the 62,225ft² facility is intended to bring "agile engineering and resilient local supply chains directly to local automotive partners".
Alongside the opening, the company rolled out its first US-built digital key unit to showcase the site's manufacturing capabilities.
YFore also used the launch to present its three main product lines.
In Intelligent Mirror, the company showed its range of interior digital mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors and exterior side mirrors, now in mass production on over 60 vehicle models worldwide.
#mirrors #automotive #local #digital
The automotive electronics supplier said the 62,225ft² facility is intended to bring "agile engineering and resilient local supply chains directly to local automotive partners".
Alongside the opening, the company rolled out its first US-built digital key unit to showcase the site's manufacturing capabilities.
YFore also used the launch to present its three main product lines.
In Intelligent Mirror, the company showed its range of interior digital mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors and exterior side mirrors, now in mass production on over 60 vehicle models worldwide.
#mirrors #automotive #local #digital
2 months ago
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has had a good year, up nearly 13% through Aug. 27. That's above its long-term average, and if it continues through the year, it'll be its fourth consecutive year of double-digit returns.
Although much attention is given to the S&P 500, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT: IWM), which mirrors the Russell 2000 index, has slipped under the radar while returning 21.5% this year. It's off to its best start since 2021, but that doesn't mean the momentum is stopping. Investors still have time to add it to their portfolios.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
What the S&P 500 is to large-cap stocks, the Russell is to small-cap stocks. IWM holds 1,962 small-cap stocks covering all 11 major U.S. sectors. Here is how the distribution compares to the S&P 500:
Sector
#russell #snpindex
Although much attention is given to the S&P 500, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT: IWM), which mirrors the Russell 2000 index, has slipped under the radar while returning 21.5% this year. It's off to its best start since 2021, but that doesn't mean the momentum is stopping. Investors still have time to add it to their portfolios.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
What the S&P 500 is to large-cap stocks, the Russell is to small-cap stocks. IWM holds 1,962 small-cap stocks covering all 11 major U.S. sectors. Here is how the distribution compares to the S&P 500:
Sector
#russell #snpindex
2 months ago
OpenAI revoked Cursor's API access after **** eX's $60 billion acquisition, citing Musk's pattern of contract violations, though OpenAI served just 5% of traffic.
SpaceX's Colossus clusters, targeting 1 million H100 equivalents, now power Cursor's $4 billion revenue base, eliminating dependence on rival AI suppliers.
Analysts set a $219 average price target on **** eX, representing over 50% upside, as AI vertical integration mirrors the playbook that collapsed launch costs.
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The long-running dispute between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk has simmered for years, rooted in Musk's exit from the AI lab he co-founded and his subsequent legal and public challenges over its direction. That rivalry just moved from boardroom barbs to operational consequences.
#openai #grab #altman
SpaceX's Colossus clusters, targeting 1 million H100 equivalents, now power Cursor's $4 billion revenue base, eliminating dependence on rival AI suppliers.
Analysts set a $219 average price target on **** eX, representing over 50% upside, as AI vertical integration mirrors the playbook that collapsed launch costs.
Act now: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and **** eX didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
The long-running dispute between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk has simmered for years, rooted in Musk's exit from the AI lab he co-founded and his subsequent legal and public challenges over its direction. That rivalry just moved from boardroom barbs to operational consequences.
#openai #grab #altman
2 months ago
Jimmie Johnson shared a glimpse of the No. 48 livery for his farewell race at the 2027 Daytona 500.
Johnson recently announced that he has teamed up with Lowe's, Ally, and Carvana to sponsor his sendoff race. Lowe's was his primary sponsor through his seven championships and 83 victories; Ally covered his final seasons in 2019 and 2020, while Carvana sponsored his NASCAR comeback as a team owner and part-time driver.
Johnson is set to run his iconic No. 48 car, loaned by Hendrick Motorsports for the special occasion. Ahead of Sunday's ***** e Zero Sugar 400 at the World Center of Racing, Johnson drove the car around on track.
"My heart is full to say the least," he wrote.
The paint scheme mirrors his No. 48 car from his 2016 championship-winning campaign, while a special thank-you sticker for Lowe's adorns the rear ***** per.
#race #daytona
Johnson recently announced that he has teamed up with Lowe's, Ally, and Carvana to sponsor his sendoff race. Lowe's was his primary sponsor through his seven championships and 83 victories; Ally covered his final seasons in 2019 and 2020, while Carvana sponsored his NASCAR comeback as a team owner and part-time driver.
Johnson is set to run his iconic No. 48 car, loaned by Hendrick Motorsports for the special occasion. Ahead of Sunday's ***** e Zero Sugar 400 at the World Center of Racing, Johnson drove the car around on track.
"My heart is full to say the least," he wrote.
The paint scheme mirrors his No. 48 car from his 2016 championship-winning campaign, while a special thank-you sticker for Lowe's adorns the rear ***** per.
#race #daytona
2 months ago
Sandra Bullock says her protective nature as a mom mirrors her character in Practical Magic 2
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the movie's European premiere, the actress reflects on parenting challenges, including letting her children experience pain to grow as individuals
Bullock adopted her two children later in life and initially stepped back from acting to focus on motherhood
Sandra Bullock is a protective mother to her two children.
The Oscar-winning actress, 62, exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about parenting her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, at the European premiere of her new movie, Practical Magic 2, on Wednesday, August 26.
#bullock #practical #Magic #european
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the movie's European premiere, the actress reflects on parenting challenges, including letting her children experience pain to grow as individuals
Bullock adopted her two children later in life and initially stepped back from acting to focus on motherhood
Sandra Bullock is a protective mother to her two children.
The Oscar-winning actress, 62, exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about parenting her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, at the European premiere of her new movie, Practical Magic 2, on Wednesday, August 26.
#bullock #practical #Magic #european
2 months ago
Using bright colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, **** anese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97, was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of people around the globe.
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Kusama emerged as part of the pop art movement - and was among a select group of artists whose work became truly popular with a mass audience, attracting crowds to exhibitions from Tokyo to New York and London.
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Her trademark polka dots covered entire galleries and giant sculptures, and she also used mirrors and lights to create the effect of shapes and patterns disappearing into infinity.
#kusama #getty #images #shapes
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Kusama emerged as part of the pop art movement - and was among a select group of artists whose work became truly popular with a mass audience, attracting crowds to exhibitions from Tokyo to New York and London.
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Her trademark polka dots covered entire galleries and giant sculptures, and she also used mirrors and lights to create the effect of shapes and patterns disappearing into infinity.
#kusama #getty #images #shapes
2 months ago
VIGAX markets itself as a growth index fund, but just four stocks (NVIDIA, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft) consume 45% of ****** ets.
VUG mirrors VIGAX's identical portfolio at 0.03% with no minimum and delivers better tax efficiency in taxable accounts.
VUG returned 404% over 10 years but dropped harder than the S&P 500 in 2022 when growth multiples compressed.
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Four stocks account for roughly 44.6% of Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VIGAX). If you own this fund, you own a concentrated bet on NVIDIA, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft, wrapped in an index label. That is the story worth understanding before another dollar goes in.
#Growth #index #Apple
VUG mirrors VIGAX's identical portfolio at 0.03% with no minimum and delivers better tax efficiency in taxable accounts.
VUG returned 404% over 10 years but dropped harder than the S&P 500 in 2022 when growth multiples compressed.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and VIGAX didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Four stocks account for roughly 44.6% of Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VIGAX). If you own this fund, you own a concentrated bet on NVIDIA, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft, wrapped in an index label. That is the story worth understanding before another dollar goes in.
#Growth #index #Apple
2 months ago
Tate McRae is putting her toned physique front and center in Calvin Klein's latest denim campaign. The 23-year-old singer and dancer stripped her look down to the essentials while posing for the brand's Fall 2026 "Feel the Fit" campaign, photographed by Carlijn Jacobs.
In one striking campaign shot, McRae reclines on a peach carpeted floor against a wall of mirrors. She wears a barely-there black bra with dark-wash Calvin Klein jeans. The low-slung denim sits beneath her belly ***** on, leaving her entire midriff exposed as she leans back against her reflection and poses barefoot.
McRae wore her long blonde hair loose and tousled around her shoulders, keeping the styling minimal and letting the denim and her abs command attention. Her makeup look features bronzed skin, rosy cheeks, and a glossy light pink lip.
The rest of the campaign features the "Sports Car" singer experimenting with several different ways to style Calvin Klein jeans. One image has McRae stretched across a black leather couch in a fitted cropped white T-shirt and roomy dark denim.
She goes barefoot once again, with warm lighting casting dramatic shadows across the frame. Another photo turns up the heat with McRae posing on her hands and knees in the same white baby tee. The denim dips dramatically at the back to reveal the Calvin Klein label.
#campaign #klein #singer #black
In one striking campaign shot, McRae reclines on a peach carpeted floor against a wall of mirrors. She wears a barely-there black bra with dark-wash Calvin Klein jeans. The low-slung denim sits beneath her belly ***** on, leaving her entire midriff exposed as she leans back against her reflection and poses barefoot.
McRae wore her long blonde hair loose and tousled around her shoulders, keeping the styling minimal and letting the denim and her abs command attention. Her makeup look features bronzed skin, rosy cheeks, and a glossy light pink lip.
The rest of the campaign features the "Sports Car" singer experimenting with several different ways to style Calvin Klein jeans. One image has McRae stretched across a black leather couch in a fitted cropped white T-shirt and roomy dark denim.
She goes barefoot once again, with warm lighting casting dramatic shadows across the frame. Another photo turns up the heat with McRae posing on her hands and knees in the same white baby tee. The denim dips dramatically at the back to reveal the Calvin Klein label.
#campaign #klein #singer #black
2 months ago
J.P. Morgan's Jason Hunter warns of autumn S&P 500 weakness, citing AI stock divergence that mirrors the 1999 to 2000 tech crash alongside rising Treasury yields.
BMY yields nearly 4% with JPMorgan's recently raised $73 target, while GEV carries a $1,330 target as the firm's top electrification conviction pick.
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Each year, September rolls around, and it tends to be the worst month for stocks. Historical data show that September is the worst-performing month for the stock market. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has averaged a negative return of about 0.7% to 1% in September, making it the weakest month of the year. Institutional investors and large funds often sell off stocks near the end of the third quarter to lock in gains or adjust ****** et allocations. Some fund managers take advantage of improved liquidity after the summer months to tax-harvest portfolios by selling losers. In addition, traders return from vacations to reevaluate portfolios and often move to more defensive risk-off strategies.
The technical team at J.P. Morgan sees a storm brewing and published reports had this to say:
#often
BMY yields nearly 4% with JPMorgan's recently raised $73 target, while GEV carries a $1,330 target as the firm's top electrification conviction pick.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Each year, September rolls around, and it tends to be the worst month for stocks. Historical data show that September is the worst-performing month for the stock market. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has averaged a negative return of about 0.7% to 1% in September, making it the weakest month of the year. Institutional investors and large funds often sell off stocks near the end of the third quarter to lock in gains or adjust ****** et allocations. Some fund managers take advantage of improved liquidity after the summer months to tax-harvest portfolios by selling losers. In addition, traders return from vacations to reevaluate portfolios and often move to more defensive risk-off strategies.
The technical team at J.P. Morgan sees a storm brewing and published reports had this to say:
#often
2 months ago
J.P. Morgan's Jason Hunter warns of autumn S&P 500 weakness, citing AI stock divergence that mirrors the 1999 to 2000 tech crash alongside rising Treasury yields.
BMY yields nearly 4% with JPMorgan's recently raised $73 target, while GEV carries a $1,330 target as the firm's top electrification conviction pick.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Each year, September rolls around, and it tends to be the worst month for stocks. Historical data show that September is the worst-performing month for the stock market. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has averaged a negative return of about 0.7% to 1% in September, making it the weakest month of the year. Institutional investors and large funds often sell off stocks near the end of the third quarter to lock in gains or adjust ***** et allocations. Some fund managers take advantage of improved liquidity after the summer months to tax-harvest portfolios by selling losers. In addition, traders return from vacations to reevaluate portfolios and often move to more defensive risk-off strategies.
The technical team at J.P. Morgan sees a storm brewing and published reports had this to say:
#yields #worst
BMY yields nearly 4% with JPMorgan's recently raised $73 target, while GEV carries a $1,330 target as the firm's top electrification conviction pick.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Each year, September rolls around, and it tends to be the worst month for stocks. Historical data show that September is the worst-performing month for the stock market. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has averaged a negative return of about 0.7% to 1% in September, making it the weakest month of the year. Institutional investors and large funds often sell off stocks near the end of the third quarter to lock in gains or adjust ***** et allocations. Some fund managers take advantage of improved liquidity after the summer months to tax-harvest portfolios by selling losers. In addition, traders return from vacations to reevaluate portfolios and often move to more defensive risk-off strategies.
The technical team at J.P. Morgan sees a storm brewing and published reports had this to say:
#yields #worst
2 months ago
As the August 30 roster deadline approaches, undrafted free agent cornerback Avery Smith is trending toward cracking the Chargers' final 53-man roster.
Despite facing long odds in a crowded position room, the former Toledo product has become one of the biggest standouts of the summer. Smith captured everyone's attention during a training camp practice earlier this month by breaking up a pass from Justin Herbert and recording an interception against DJ Uiagalelei.
He carried that momentum straight into the Bolts' preseason opener against the Texans. During the game, Smith showcased his coverage skills after completely blanketing receiver Lewis Bond and breaking up a pass on a crucial third down. Later in the game, Smith stuffed a fourth-down run for a turnover on downs.
Smith's sudden rise mirrors that of Nikko Reed, who successfully cracked the roster as a UDFA last season. While Smith is slightly undersized at 5-foot-10, his instincts, collegiate ball production, with 28 passes defended over his last two collegiate seasons, and extensive special teams experience give him a significant edge.
By consistently making splash plays against first-team offenses and proving it translates to live action in the preseason, Smith is forcing management into a difficult decision. He is a legitimate challenger to earn the fifth corner spot behind Donte Jackson, Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard.
#down
Despite facing long odds in a crowded position room, the former Toledo product has become one of the biggest standouts of the summer. Smith captured everyone's attention during a training camp practice earlier this month by breaking up a pass from Justin Herbert and recording an interception against DJ Uiagalelei.
He carried that momentum straight into the Bolts' preseason opener against the Texans. During the game, Smith showcased his coverage skills after completely blanketing receiver Lewis Bond and breaking up a pass on a crucial third down. Later in the game, Smith stuffed a fourth-down run for a turnover on downs.
Smith's sudden rise mirrors that of Nikko Reed, who successfully cracked the roster as a UDFA last season. While Smith is slightly undersized at 5-foot-10, his instincts, collegiate ball production, with 28 passes defended over his last two collegiate seasons, and extensive special teams experience give him a significant edge.
By consistently making splash plays against first-team offenses and proving it translates to live action in the preseason, Smith is forcing management into a difficult decision. He is a legitimate challenger to earn the fifth corner spot behind Donte Jackson, Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard.
#down
2 months ago
Texas A&M Hall of Famer Von Miller is getting to live out one of his childhood dreams. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the former Aggie great is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, bringing one of football's most decorated careers back home to Texas.
For Aggies and Cowboys fans, this move has felt inevitable. There's been smoke around Miller's interest in Dallas for months, paired with Jerry Jones' desire to add another veteran pass rusher to the defense. The signing mirrors last year's addition of Jadeveon Clowney, another experienced edge presence brought in to bolster the pass rush.
But Miller's arrival carries deeper significance.
The eight‑time Pro Bowler grew up in Texas and starred at DeSoto High School, making this a true homecoming and a full‑circle moment in his career. After recording nine sacks last season with the Washington Commanders in a rotational pass‑rushing role, he now returns to the state where his football journey began.
Miller's rise started in College Station, where he became one of the most disruptive defenders in the country. His Texas A&M resume remains one of the strongest in program history:
#pass #famer #miller #adam
For Aggies and Cowboys fans, this move has felt inevitable. There's been smoke around Miller's interest in Dallas for months, paired with Jerry Jones' desire to add another veteran pass rusher to the defense. The signing mirrors last year's addition of Jadeveon Clowney, another experienced edge presence brought in to bolster the pass rush.
But Miller's arrival carries deeper significance.
The eight‑time Pro Bowler grew up in Texas and starred at DeSoto High School, making this a true homecoming and a full‑circle moment in his career. After recording nine sacks last season with the Washington Commanders in a rotational pass‑rushing role, he now returns to the state where his football journey began.
Miller's rise started in College Station, where he became one of the most disruptive defenders in the country. His Texas A&M resume remains one of the strongest in program history:
#pass #famer #miller #adam
3 months ago
Growth ETFs are a great way to get exposure to the high return potential of growth stocks while minimizing some of the risks and volatility that tend to come with them. The key, though, is to ensure your growth ETF is set up for sustained success and not riding a temporary wave.
Two growth ETFs you can comfortably hold through thick and thin are the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (NASDAQ: QQQM) and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). They have both stood the test of time and are positioned to continue doing so.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
QQQM mirrors the Nasdaq-100 index, which tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It only began trading in October 2020, but we can look at the Nasdaq-100's performance to get an idea of how resilient (and lucrative) it has been.
Since the beginning of 1995, the Nasdaq-100 has averaged 14.4% annual returns, outpacing the S&P 500's 9.2% average in that time. Arguably more impressive is that it has done so despite going through three recessions (those resulting from the dot-com bubble, financial crisis, and COVID-19).
#signal
Two growth ETFs you can comfortably hold through thick and thin are the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (NASDAQ: QQQM) and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). They have both stood the test of time and are positioned to continue doing so.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
QQQM mirrors the Nasdaq-100 index, which tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It only began trading in October 2020, but we can look at the Nasdaq-100's performance to get an idea of how resilient (and lucrative) it has been.
Since the beginning of 1995, the Nasdaq-100 has averaged 14.4% annual returns, outpacing the S&P 500's 9.2% average in that time. Arguably more impressive is that it has done so despite going through three recessions (those resulting from the dot-com bubble, financial crisis, and COVID-19).
#signal
3 months ago
Reddit beat EPS by 29%, grew revenue 61%, and tripled profit, yet fell 20%+ after Huffman flagged choppy search referrals.
Eight consecutive quarters of 60%+ revenue growth and a PEG of 0.1 split retail traders between value hunters and AI traffic skeptics.
Meta's post-earnings selloff despite 28% revenue growth mirrors RDDT's setup, where both stocks trade as if they missed rather than beat estimates.
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Shares of Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) have sold off sharply since the July 30 earnings report, despite one of the cleanest fundamental quarters in ad-tech this year. Reddit fell 13.7% over the past week and is down 32.7% year to date, though the stock rallied nearly 10% on August 3 to close at about $154.71.
#quarters
Eight consecutive quarters of 60%+ revenue growth and a PEG of 0.1 split retail traders between value hunters and AI traffic skeptics.
Meta's post-earnings selloff despite 28% revenue growth mirrors RDDT's setup, where both stocks trade as if they missed rather than beat estimates.
Act now: the ******* yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Reddit didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Shares of Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) have sold off sharply since the July 30 earnings report, despite one of the cleanest fundamental quarters in ad-tech this year. Reddit fell 13.7% over the past week and is down 32.7% year to date, though the stock rallied nearly 10% on August 3 to close at about $154.71.
#quarters
3 months ago
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The acquisition of Kanebridge Corporation doubles Hillman's industrial business and establishes a critical fastener distribution presence in the U.S. market.
Management views Kanebridge as a strategic 'full circle' move, returning to industrial roots with a high-margin, light-CapEx model that mirrors Hillman's retail moat in SKU complexity.
Top-line growth of 10% was driven by a combination of core performance, M&A, and a significant 4.5% contribution from new business wins.
The 'Win the Pro' initiative achieved a milestone 1% contribution to total growth, validating the company's expansion into LBM and specialty distribution channels.
#management
The acquisition of Kanebridge Corporation doubles Hillman's industrial business and establishes a critical fastener distribution presence in the U.S. market.
Management views Kanebridge as a strategic 'full circle' move, returning to industrial roots with a high-margin, light-CapEx model that mirrors Hillman's retail moat in SKU complexity.
Top-line growth of 10% was driven by a combination of core performance, M&A, and a significant 4.5% contribution from new business wins.
The 'Win the Pro' initiative achieved a milestone 1% contribution to total growth, validating the company's expansion into LBM and specialty distribution channels.
#management
3 months ago
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is leaning into a bigger, more physical frontcourt strategy as the Cyclones conclude their eight-week summer program. The focal point of this shift features sophomore Dom Pleta and Blake Buchanan playing alongside one another, a combination that Otzelberger believes mirrors the "formidable size" seen in top-tier programs like Houston and Arizona.
Pleta, who returned to his native Germany this summer to train with professional players, says he is entering his second season at his physical "peak". While he is technically a sophomore, his experience in the German pro leagues has put him ahead of a typical second-year player's developmental curve.
Blake Buchanan (23) and Dominykas Pleta (21) of the Iowa State Cyclones shake hands in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Nov. 25, 2025 in Las Vegas.
"We just got more physicality… more like bigger bodies on the court," Pleta said of the pairing with Buchanan. "It's a lot of new opportunities that open up that we just have to use."
Otzelberger emphasized that the two big men possess complementary skill sets. Buchanan offers defensive versatility that allows him to guard perimeter players, while Pleta is noted by Otzelberger for his "terrific hands," interior scoring, and decision-making in the short roll. The coaching staff has specifically challenged Pleta to improve his competitive endurance, providing him with a specialized stamina plan to help him play longer stretches without the foul trouble that hampered him as a freshman.
#otzelberger #buchanan
Pleta, who returned to his native Germany this summer to train with professional players, says he is entering his second season at his physical "peak". While he is technically a sophomore, his experience in the German pro leagues has put him ahead of a typical second-year player's developmental curve.
Blake Buchanan (23) and Dominykas Pleta (21) of the Iowa State Cyclones shake hands in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Nov. 25, 2025 in Las Vegas.
"We just got more physicality… more like bigger bodies on the court," Pleta said of the pairing with Buchanan. "It's a lot of new opportunities that open up that we just have to use."
Otzelberger emphasized that the two big men possess complementary skill sets. Buchanan offers defensive versatility that allows him to guard perimeter players, while Pleta is noted by Otzelberger for his "terrific hands," interior scoring, and decision-making in the short roll. The coaching staff has specifically challenged Pleta to improve his competitive endurance, providing him with a specialized stamina plan to help him play longer stretches without the foul trouble that hampered him as a freshman.
#otzelberger #buchanan
3 months ago
The Denver Broncos may be one of the most underrated teams going in to the 2026 season. Despite having a 14-win campaign and a playoff win under their belts in 2025, they continue to be overlooked by pundits and so-called experts.
However, there may be at least one expert who sees past the smoke and mirrors. Kay Adams of FanDuel's "Up and Adams" show believes the Broncos should be considered more seriously.
"All (the Broncos) have done is just get deeper and deeper across the board," Adams said of the team's offseason additions. "And I've said it before: this is the most complete roster, top to bottom, in the NFL. The whole shebang."
Adams attributed the roster due to the trust the front office has placed in the players already under contract. Further into her discussing the Broncos, Adams noted Denver is bringing back all 11 starters on offense and 10 of 11 on defense, making this a formidable lineup.
The Broncos have placed a premium on in-house talent under the Sean Payton/George Paton regime, and there is little doubt that kind of commitment will wane in the future.
#however
However, there may be at least one expert who sees past the smoke and mirrors. Kay Adams of FanDuel's "Up and Adams" show believes the Broncos should be considered more seriously.
"All (the Broncos) have done is just get deeper and deeper across the board," Adams said of the team's offseason additions. "And I've said it before: this is the most complete roster, top to bottom, in the NFL. The whole shebang."
Adams attributed the roster due to the trust the front office has placed in the players already under contract. Further into her discussing the Broncos, Adams noted Denver is bringing back all 11 starters on offense and 10 of 11 on defense, making this a formidable lineup.
The Broncos have placed a premium on in-house talent under the Sean Payton/George Paton regime, and there is little doubt that kind of commitment will wane in the future.
#however
