India needs to expand biofuel production and consumption to boost its energy security as crude oil prices soar amid the Middle East crisis, according to Tarun Kapoor, an adviser in India's Prime Minister's Office.
"The future of biofuels is about maximizing value from every available resource," Kapoor said at the India Sugar and Bio-Energy Conference.
"From ethanol and compressed biogas to new applications in transport, industry and energy, we must expand the market and fully utilize the capacity we have created," the PM office's adviser said.
India, the world's third-largest crude oil importer, which depended on the Middle East for nearly half of its crude oil imports before the war, has been paying a high price for alternative crude supplies since the Iran war began.
India launched in June a new fuel blend with an 85% ethanol component as part of the fuel flex mobility program to reduce dependence on imported oil.

#kapoor

The Cleveland Browns have had plenty of time this offseason to reflect on what they need to do in 2026. With a new coaching staff and an overhauled roster, Week 1 will speak volumes about what they'll be like.
ESPN also did one last bit of reflection when they tasked the beat writers for their respective teams with answering a few final questions about their teams. However, one question was directed at ESPN's Seth Walder. He was asked what a bold prediction about the Browns is.
His answer centered on the quarterback position.
He answered, "Quarterback Taylen Green will start at least four games. Perhaps there's no fourth-string player with an easier path to playing time than Green, a sixth-round pick out of Arkansas. I'm bearish on Watson, Sanders and Gabriel, so by the time the end of the season rolls around, I suspect the Browns will want to see if they have anything in Green."
Taylen Green may already be getting some work in packages. He just brings something to the position with his speed and mobility that no one else on the depth chart does. When an offense needs a spark, Green ca provide that and he showed it during the preseason.

#time #taylen

In its early years, Chinese battery leader CATL focused on electric vehicles (EVs), riding the explosive growth of the global e-mobility market. The company has since taken a turn, aggressively expanding its energy storage business with a target for storage to generate 50% of its global sales by 2030.
Today, CATL stands as one of the world's largest grid storage suppliers, powering megaprojects such as Synergy's 2.4GW-hour (GWh) Collie Battery in Australia and the 1.4GWh Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage project in Nevada, US.
In an exclusive interview with Power Technology, CATL's managing director of Western Europe, Hank Zhao, and chief technology officer of AC (alternating current) systems, Bruce Li, share how they translate learnings from the company's automotive history to its stationary storage unit. They also discuss the operational realities of energy storage leadership, executive decision-making in a fast-changing industry, and bridging the gap between Chinese technology and European markets.
Hank Zhao (HZ): I joined the company's EV business in 2010 and stayed there for 11 years before moving to the energy storage unit in mid-2021.
When the company was founded, it started with e-mobility and stationary storage as its two main business directions. But I think before 2020, the business scale of storage was much smaller than for EVs, and we didn't see as many opportunities. Then from 2021, there was a rapid boom in demand for energy storage, especially in markets like the US and China.

#hank

LSU football QB Sam Leavitt made his anticipated Tiger Stadium debut on Saturday night. LSU signed Leavitt as the top-ranked quarterback in the transfer portal. Leavitt spent the last two years at Arizona State before searching for a new home.
Leavitt's 2025 was cut short by foot surgery. That injury kept Leavitt out through much of spring practice and he didn't hit full stride until the summer. There were questions. Would Leavitt be rusty? Would the foot injury linger and affect his mobility? How would Leavitt gel with a transfer-heavy offense?
Those concerns were put to rest on Saturday night. Leavitt's mobility was more than find -- it was elite. Leavitt ran for over 100 yards and averaged 9.3 yards per carry. The LSU QB found the end zone twice with his legs.
Leavitt put up strong numbers in the air, too, throwing for 230 yards and finding Winston Watkins for a touchdown. Here's a look at Leavitt's LSU debut by the numbers.
16/28, 230 yards, 8.2 yards per attempt, one touchdown, one interception, 95.0 QBR

#yards

Imagine a city free from rush-hour traffic -- not a city that literally doesn't have cars (like, say, Venice), but one that has aerial forms of transportation, like flying cars.
That picture in your head is something that could become real in the next decade. The term for it is "urban air mobility." It won't look like The Jetsons or Back to the Future II -- that is, present-day cars that can hover and propel. Rather, urban air mobility will give us electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, basically a combo of drone and helicopter. They will be quieter than helicopters, with a quick velocity that can reduce an hour of traffic to a 10-minute aerial hop.
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The total addressable market of urban air mobility could become a trillion-dollar market, which opens an opportunity to invest in its start-ups. One of those start-ups is Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) -- and it very much has the potential to set investors up for life.
Archer is one of the frontrunners in the eVTOL market. It is currently working on certifying its flagship aircraft, Midnight, which could potentially taxi passengers within urban hubs and to and from airports.

#cars

Through its effectiveness, game management and composure to hold onto the result, Chivas defeated Atlético San Luis 3-0 this afternoon at Estadio Libertad Financiera in Jornada 7 of the Apertura 2026. The team coached by Gabriel Milito has found consistency at the start of the second third of the tournament, reaching 14 points and temporarily moving into second place.
Guadalajara came out firing, as it already had a significant 0-2 lead before the 10-minute mark, thanks to the mobility of its players and the efficiency of its attackers in front of goal. Of course, this allowed the Rojiblancos to take control of the match.
With the support of the Chivahermanos in San Luis Potosí, who never stopped cheering, the Guadalajara side was able to manage Atlético's attempts to respond. At the same time, there was never a real sense of danger in Chiverío's defensive area, which in turn allowed Guadalajara to find the definitive goal.
Next week, Chivas will return home to host Pumas in J8 of AP26. The match will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 7:07 PM.
The goals

#chivas #second #goal

Confession: I've been wrong about Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR). Not totally wrong, but wrong enough to make me rethink the stock. In truth, I've been ****** yzing the stock too narrow-mindedly, with too much focus on its air taxi business and not enough on the other developments taking shape around it.
Two of those developments are in defense and autonomous technology. And I think they will make Archer one of the most formidable eVTOL businesses on the market.
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By now, you probably know what Archer is, or what it's trying to build. It's a frontrunner in the nascent electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry. Long term, it wants to operate an air taxi service, a kind of Uber (NYSE: UBER) in the skies, a transportation network to taxi people through the air to vertiports in major cities.
The urban mobility market, which includes eVTOL services, is expected to grow into a multitrillion-dollar market over the next several decades. That has also been one of the primary reasons to invest in companies like Archer, whose $4 billion-ish market cap could grow exponentially if this industry attracts the heavy demand expected of it.

#market #wrong

Jenny Slatten's battle with ALS has taken a difficult turn, with the 90 Day Fiancé star now struggling to speak as the disease continues to affect her mobility and strength.
In a new Instagram video, husband Sumit Singh asked Slatten if she had anything to say to fans. Her answer was brief and heartbreaking.
"No, I can't talk," Slatten said slowly.
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According to The New York Post, Singh then explained that her condition has noticeably worsened since the couple's last public update.

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Ford is to compete - along with a range of other automotive OEMs - for a significant new UK military vehicle contract. The company is also exploring the potential for vehicle sales to other national armed forces across Europe.
The Financial Times has reported that Ford is among companies interested in competing for the upcoming contract to develop a next generation Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) for the British Army.
The FT report suggested that Ford is aiming to expand sales of its Ranger pickup trucks for military purposes to the UK and NATO countries across Europe.
Ford of Europe President Jim Baumbick told the FT that there was "a big opportunity" for NATO to develop military-purpose vehicles with car parts that could be shared across allied forces to strengthen crisis-management response capabilities.
The report said that Ford will partner with General Dynamics Land Systems and UK engineering group Ricardo to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence's LMV programme. The LMV programme will replace ageing Land Rover and Pinzgauer military vehicles.

#ford #nato

By Mary Guzman
Apple's July 10, 2026 lawsuit against OpenAI, filed in the Northern District of California just five weeks after OpenAI's confidential Form S‑1 targeted a trillion‑dollar valuation, presents a governance case study with implications far beyond Silicon Valley. In Apple Inc. v. Liu, No. 5:26‑cv‑07078, Apple alleges that OpenAI Group PBC, OpenAI Foundation, io Products LLC, former Apple vice president Tang Yew Tan, and former Apple engineer Chang Liu engaged in a coordinated effort to obtain confidential Apple hardware designs, supply‑chain intelligence, and unreleased product specifications. Apple claims the misappropriation reached every level of OpenAI's hardware organization and seeks preliminary and permanent injunctions, compensatory damages, a reasonable royalty in the alternative, exemplary damages for willful misappropriation, and attorneys' fees*. OpenAI denies all allegations and points to Apple's allegedly lax exit procedures as the key negating factor.
From a governance perspective, the case highlights a recurring pattern: trade‑secret disputes that appear straightforward to the public often reveal deeper structural weaknesses inside the victim organization. The industry has seen versions of this before—emails encouraging departing employees to "bring what you know," or the more extreme mole scenario, as in Deel v. Rippling. These are not just operational failures; they are governance failures that should alarm any board member or investor expecting a clean exit or a stable competitive position.
The risk is accelerating. More than 1,500 federal trade‑secret cases were filed in 2025 – the highest ever – and still only a fraction of the true number. AI proliferation, high employee mobility, and limits on non‑competes ensure that trade‑secret litigation will continue to rise. Meanwhile, companies increasingly rely on trade‑secret protection (surpassing the long-favored patent-or-die approach) recognizing that patents disclose the playbook to competitors and nation‑state adversaries. In a world where competitive advantage is often driven by a process rather than the output it creates, trade secrets are often the most valuable and strategic IP ******* et.
But the governance question is always the same: Did the company actually have protectable trade secrets? That requires: a) legal ownership of the innovation, b) demonstrable uniqueness that creates value, and c) "reasonable measures" to protect it.

#confidential #case

Shell has agreed to take full control of U.S. convenience store operator and fuel distributor Tri Star Energy, in a transaction that will more than double the energy major's company-owned convenience retail footprint in the United States.
Equilon Enterprises, which operates as Shell Oil Products US, will increase its ownership of Nashville-based Tri Star from 33% to 100%. The acquisition includes 320 fuel and convenience retail sites in Tennessee and surrounding states, along with fuel-supply agreements covering another 552 dealer-owned locations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Shell is acquiring the remaining interest from The Parman Corporation, Kimbro Oil Company and their subsidiaries. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
The transaction represents a substantial expansion of Shell's directly controlled retail operations. While Shell already has around 12,000 branded fuel and convenience sites across 49 U.S. states, the vast majority are operated by wholesalers or dealers rather than owned directly by the company. Shell says its U.S. network serves more than 7 million customers per day.
Following completion, Tri Star will be operated by Texas Petroleum Group, a wholly owned unit of Shell Mobility & Convenience US. Shell expects the combined business to have nearly 550 company-owned convenience retail locations and supply agreements with around 650 dealer-owned sites across the southern United States.
Tri Star, founded in 2000, operates convenience-store brands including Twice Daily, Sudden Service and Little General and also owns the White Bison Coffee brand. Its wholesale fuel operation reaches multiple states, giving Shell additional exposure to both fuel distribution and higher-margin convenience and food-and-beverage sales.

#shell #convenience #retail

Investment management company First Pacific Advisors recently released its "FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 27.02% in the first half of 2026, outperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index's 22.99% gain and the S&P 600 Index's 23.90% return. Small-cap earnings growth also began accelerating relative to large caps, while the small-cap technology sector surged nearly 100% in 26H1. The fund's technology holdings gained 72.39%, contributing 14.87 percentage points, compared with a 95.27% return and 7.10-point contribution from the benchmark's technology sector. Excluding IT and cash, the Fund contributed 12.73% versus 15.89% for the Russell 2000 Value Index; on a fully invested basis, the figures were 16.62% and 17.59%, respectively. The portfolio continued to trim appreciated technology holdings amid the AI-driven rally, while maintaining a bottom-up approach and avoiding beaten-down SaaS stocks due to the widening range of AI-related outcomes. The fund also eliminated about $62 million in capital gains during Q2 and approximately $140 million year-to-date through July, while ending the quarter with 10.2% in cash. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks like Vontier (NYSE:VNT). Vontier (NYSE:VNT) provides technology and solutions for mobility, transportation, and industrial markets, including fueling, fleet, and repair applications. The one-month return of Vontier (NYSE:VNT) was -4.76% while its shares traded between $27.25 and $48.20 over the last 52 weeks. On August 31, 2026, Vontier (NYSE:VNT) stock closed at approximately $32.76 per share, with a market capitalization of about $4.35 billion.
FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Vontier (NYSE:VNT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In Q2 we added new position. Vontier (NYSE:VNT) manufactures tanks, pumps and payment systems for gas stations. The company was a 2021 spinoff from Fortive, which itself was the spinoff of Danaher's lower growth industrial ****** ets. Since 2021, Vontier has been dealing with headwinds following a pull forward of sales from changing payment standards (EMV) and reorganizing the disparate collection of businesses that were originally acquired by Danaher. At their November 2025 Investor Day, Vontier made the cogent argument that they benefit from potential sales to the growing convenience store end market. We believe that shares are attractively priced at roughly 9x earnings."

#NYSE #fund #small #technology

With a market cap of $154.5 billion, Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) is a global technology company that provides a platform for transportation, delivery, and logistics services. The company's offerings span Mobility, Delivery, and Freight, providing transportation, food and retail ordering, and logistics solutions through its digital marketplace.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered "large-cap" stocks, and Uber Technologies fits this criterion perfectly, exceeding the mark. Uber continues to expand its ecosystem by integrating financial partnerships, advertising services, and white-label delivery solutions.
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#uber #technologies

Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested in March for yet another vehicular accident. Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol, but he refused a urine test and showed signs of impairment during the ordeal.
Officers found two painkiller pills in his pocket, and he told deputies he had taken "a few" prescription medications earlier that day. Later, Woods pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing.
Recently, Woods announced he planned to change his not guilty plea, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Woods was scheduled to appear in court on September 8th but is now expected on Wednesday morning for a plea conference.
The golf legend has been involved in a few other crashes over the years, all of which have stunted his illustrious career. In 2021, he survived a crash in Los Angeles so severe that doctors considered amputating his leg. Woods was not charged with any crimes as authorities determined the crash was caused by excessive speed and not impairment. On the other hand, in 2009, Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree outside of his residence around 2:00 a.m. Police suspected Woods was under the influence or impaired by medication, but no actual charges followed.
Woods has had to bow out of golf due to several back surgeries and lower-body injuries that have affected his mobility. As a result, Woods has battled with prescribed substance dependency. As of June, he formally stepped away from the game and traveled outside of the United States to seek treatment at an inpatient treatment facility.

#golf #signs #charges

Andvari **** ociates, an investment management firm, released its first-quarter 2025 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Andvari's portfolio has performed strongly in the quarter, highlighted by Constellation Software's 19.9% revenue growth and its plans to spend on acquisitions in 2026. The company is also focusing on AI tools to enhance productivity and customer relationships. However, the AI sector is experiencing extreme hype, leading to a growing disconnect between valuations and future cash flows. Predictions suggest the AI investment phase may decline in 1-3 years, despite current high demand for AI infrastructure, which is expected to attract significant competition. Concerns about overbuilding and risky financial behaviors, like Oracle's downgraded credit rating amid a $90-$95 billion AI cloud investment, reflect potential pitfalls. Andvari has minimized exposure to this sector, aiming to protect and grow **** ets through disciplined investments in stable industries despite recent underperformance during the AI boom. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Andvari **** ociates highlighted Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL). Previously known as S&P Global Mobility Holding Company, the company rebranded to Mobility Global, Inc. in February 2026. Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) specializes in offering essential data and **** ysis throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. On August 28, 2026, Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) closed at $20.24 per share. Over the past month, Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) returned -4.98%. Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) has a market capitalization of $6.48 billion.
Andvari **** ociates stated the following regarding Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"As a new separate entity, Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) will likely be a good business to hold on to as it has many trusted products (CARFAX, Polk, Automotive Mastermind, and Market Scan) that are deeply embedded in the automotive ecosystem. MBGL's customers span from nearly every global auto OEM and tier 1 supplier to thousands of car dealers. With annual revenues of just $1.75 billion, high margins, >80% subscription-based revenues, and now with greater Lexibility to invest and acquire, MBGL management believes it can continue to grow at a high single-digit rate and expand margins."
Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 3 hedge fund portfolios held Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) at the end of the second quarter, which was 0 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Mobility Global, Inc. (NYSE:MBGL) 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 tarif

Andvari **** ociates, an investment management firm, released its first-quarter 2025 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Andvari's portfolio has performed strongly in the quarter, highlighted by Constellation Software's 19.9% revenue growth and its plans to spend on acquisitions in 2026. The company is also focusing on AI tools to enhance productivity and customer relationships. However, the AI sector is experiencing extreme hype, leading to a growing disconnect between valuations and future cash flows. Predictions suggest the AI investment phase may decline in 1-3 years, despite current high demand for AI infrastructure, which is expected to attract significant competition. Concerns about overbuilding and risky financial behaviors, like Oracle's downgraded credit rating amid a $90-$95 billion AI cloud investment, reflect potential pitfalls. Andvari has minimized exposure to this sector, aiming to protect and grow **** ets through disciplined investments in stable industries despite recent underperformance during the AI boom. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Andvari **** ociates highlighted S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI). S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is a financial services and **** ytics company that provides benchmarks, data, **** ytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, energy, commodity, and automotive markets. On August 28, 2026, S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) closed at $442.89 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $130.56 billion. S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) posted a one‑month return of 6.40%, while its shares lost 14.62% over the past 52 weeks.
Andvari **** ociates stated the following regarding S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Another portfolio company with notable activity is S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) which recently spun out its Mobility Global (MBGL) division to shareholders. The remaining S&P Global is now an even higher quality business because its crown jewels can shine even brighter. In 2025, S&P's credit ratings business had adjusted operating margins of 65%, its S&P Dow Jones Indices business had 71% adjusted operating margins, and its Energy business had 48% adjusted operating margins. Mobility Global had just 40% margins."
S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 124 hedge fund portfolios held S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) at the end of the second quarter, up from 122 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) 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.

#quarter #associates #busines

Nayax Ltd. (NASDAQ:NYAX) agreed to acquire smart-parking technology provider IPS Group for $350 million in cash on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
The headline valuation is demanding. Nayax Ltd. (NASDAQ:NYAX) is paying approximately 17 times IPS's estimated 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $21 million before synergies. The multiple falls to roughly 12 times after including more than $8 million of run-rate adjusted EBITDA synergies expected by 2029.
IPS is also expected to generate more than $90 million in 2026 revenue and achieve an approximately 80% company-defined conversion rate. Applying Nayax's company-defined conversion rate to the adjusted EBITDA estimate produces approximately $16.8 million of adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures. That implies a yield of approximately 4.8% under that company-defined measure. It is not operating cash flow less capital expenditures and does not capture cash taxes or working-capital movements. Nayax did not provide an IFRS reconciliation for these forward-looking IPS measures.
The strategic logic is credible. IPS manages more than 250,000 parking **** es for over 550 customers across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. More than 60% of its revenue is recurring, while estimated 2026 organic growth is approximately 20%.
Nayax Ltd. (NASDAQ:NYAX) can bring IPS into a payments and mobility platform operating across more than 120 countries. Management sees opportunities to migrate IPS's payment volume to its processing platform, expand the parking business into Continental Europe, cross-sell electric-vehicle charging products and lower equipment costs through supplier relationships.

#parking

Tonight's White Sox starter, Luis Castillo, was pretty darn good until he wasn't. From 2019-2025, an ERA of 3.48 and a bWAR of 21.7. This year, something's gone off, I dunno what it is; his fastball's ticked down a notch or two, maybe that's it. Happens to all of us eventually. He throws it at around 95 now, with a slider/sinker/change. The slider's effective when it's working.
If you're like me, you think "wait, didn't Luis Castillo play for the Twins for awhile?" Yes, he did — that was a DIFFERENT Luis Castillo. The Twins one was a middle infielder and former All-Star/Gold Glover who was with the Twins in 2006/part of 2007. Mid-2007, the Twins traded him to the Metropolitans for Sweet Drew Butera. That experience was so groovy, the Twins later traded Johan Santana to the Mets for gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I don't know what myrrh is and neither do you. Here is the Twins' Luis Castillo:
So, we went to our first Twins game in a few years last week. It was four of us – Mrs. James had been given four free tickets by a season-ticket holder who was gonna be out of town (taking a kid to college). We asked two semi-retired friends if they wanted to come, and they said "sure."
One of those friends has trouble walking long distances, as Mrs. James does. So I asked here if anyone had some suggestions for a parking ramp that was convenient for people with mobility challenges. gintzer provided helpful information, and the parking situation worked out well, ***** ody had to walk too far. Thanks, gintzer!
After the game, we got in the wrong exit line, and were stuck there for awhile. But, not the end of the world. Our car can go into electric mode for situations like that, so we weren't burning gas. We listened to the radio, made jokes about the other cars/drivers, chatted about events in our lives, etc. Just what you'd want with your favorite friends.

#james

Crystal Palace face an immediate test of Pierre Sage's credentials on Friday, with Manchester City heading to Selhurst Park for the new Eagles boss's first home Premier League fixture.
Sage has inherited a squad that is largely available, although injuries and off field issues have complicated his selection. Ismaila Sarr remains sidelined with a groin problem, while Chadi Riad is unavailable because of a knee injury. Jean-Philippe Mateta also remains a notable selection, given his ongoing legal dispute with the club over his contract.
There is little reason to expect Sage to make wholesale changes for such a demanding fixture. Dean Henderson should retain his place in goal, with Palace expected to line up with three centre backs in front of him.
Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards and Takehiro Tomiyasu are the likely defensive trio. It gives Sage a combination of physicality, mobility and experience, qualities that will be required against a Manchester City attack capable of stretching a defence in several different ways.
Daniel Munoz and Tyrick Mitchell should operate as wing backs. Their role could prove particularly important, because Palace will need to offer an attacking outlet while remaining disciplined when City have possession.

#manchester #remains

Santos FC informs that ticket sales for the match against Palmeiras, at Vila Belmiro, will begin this Thursday, the 27th. The match, valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, will take place on Wednesday, September 2, at 9:30 p.m.
São Paulo State Law No. 18,159/2025 guarantees free admission to sporting events for children under 2 years old, who must remain on their guardian's lap. There is no free admission for seniors or people with disabilities.
People with reduced mobility must purchase tickets in the Lower Terrace Stand section, with entry through gate 3. Upon entering the stadium, simply indicate the need for ******* istance and the service team will direct you to the appropriate area.
SALES SCHEDULE
Sales start date (web)Thursday (08/27) – 2 p.m. – Members onlyThursday (08/27) – 6 p.m. – General public (Santos Mais Popular)

#sales #free #vila

As NFL teams begin to make their final roster cuts ahead of the August 30 deadline, Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been named a potential trade candidate to watch.
CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo recently compiled a list of 10 players who could be traded ahead of NFL cutdown day, with Porter serving as one of the biggest names featured.
"Porter has been present during Steelers' practices, but he has yet to take the field as he is hoping to land a new contract," DeArdo wrote. "Coach Mike McCarthy said this week that the team is at an 'impasse' with Porter, who is also on the team's physically unable to perform list after aggravating his back during the team's mobility test on the first day of training camp.
"For whatever reason, the Steelers don't appear to be willing to give Porter the contract that he is hoping for. And while it doesn't appear that the Steelers would trade him, Pittsburgh general manager Omar Kahn has made several surprising player transactions in the past. Khan could do so now with Porter if a team is willing to give the Steelers some considerable capital in exchange for one of the NFL's top young cornerbacks."
Porter has sat out training camp while on the physically unable to perform list after aggravating his back, but the young cornerback potentially wouldn't have participated much given his contract situation.

#list #deardo #trade

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) is in the business of making flying taxis. It's not the kind of taxi most people would have in mind -- a white or yellow cab -- but rather a small electric aircraft that takes off vertically like a helicopter and flies forward like a plane. This is called an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) craft, and one day, you might take one to an airport to save time.
The core value proposition of air taxis is, indeed, saving time, which could resonate strongly in areas where congested urban traffic devours a large portion of it. With increased urbanization, the total addressable market for urban air mobility (which includes eVTOLs) could be enormous. Morgan Stanley, for example, projects the global urban mobility market to reach $1 trillion by 2040 and $9 trillion by 2050. That's the base case, too, not the bullish one.
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As the frontrunner of the eVTOL market in the U.S., Joby seems like a once-in-a-decade opportunity -- if you follow Morgan Stanley's predictions. The potential could be enormous, but how likely is it that Joby will turn this air-taxi vision into a real, thriving business?
There's compelling evidence right now that Joby can make a business from its vision. Perhaps the most persuasive is the dominant lead it has taken in the race to commercialize its eVTOL aircraft in the U.S.

#business #like #urban

Gabriel India has struck a joint venture deal with South Korea's HL Klemove as it accelerates its expansion beyond core components into advanced mobility and automotive electronics.
As part of the transaction, the Anand Group company will buy a 30% minus one share of the total paid up share capital of HL Klemove India for $98.4m.
In a stock exchange filing, Gabriel India said the alliance is a "significant step" in its "strategy to expand its presence across high-growth automotive segments and participate in the growing demand for autonomous driving solutions including advanced driver **** istance systems (ADAS), and automotive electronic products through this joint venture".
The JV will develop, manufacture and market a range of autonomous driving and automotive electronics offerings tailored for India, including radar modules, front cameras, LiDAR, and automated driving and parking control units that integrate ADAS software.
Beyond ADAS hardware and software, the partnership will also produce key electronic control and sensing products used across modern vehicle platforms – such as brake ECUs, steering ECUs, chassis control units and torque sensors.

#adas

Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee up to $95 million, to complete the Red Devils' expensive midfielder makeover during the transfer window.
The 22-year-old Cameroon international is the final piece of the puzzle for Michael Carrick's side after also adding Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos ($111 million combined) this summer. Put the new-boy trio alongside Bruno Fernandes and Man United's midfield has gone from definite weakness to potential strength, at least one paper.
Fernandes is fresh off breaking the Premier League's single-season ***** ist record with 21 last campaign as Man United finished 3rd after two terribly disappointing seasons down in 8th and 15th. The rest of the midfield was made up of Casemiro (33 PL starts), Kobbie Mainoo (16 starts) and a rotating carousel of Mason Mount (12) and Manuel Ugarte (8).
Casemiro ended up scoring nine goals last season (mostly from set pieces), but him and Ugarte were tasked with providing the defensive cover that gave Fernandes the freedom to win games in the final third. It worked well enough to get back in the UEFA Champions League, but Casemiro's age (34, now at Inter Miami) and Ugarte's lack of mobility (prior to tearing his ACL at the World Cup), and both player's lack of forward passing, meant they were a band-aid solution that needed ripping off sooner rather than later.
That's because this season, Man United have to win more games in which they dominate possession. They proved they can be a devastating attacking team with Fernandes feeding Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Amad Diallo, but they struggled terribly against opponents that defended deeper and flat out refused to give them ***** e in behind, instead setting up their own counter-attacks and — you guessed it — taking advantage of Man United's much slower defensive midfielders and defenders.

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Bo Nix is back.
Last time we saw the Denver Broncos quarterback, he was finishing off an overtime victory in the divisional round against the Buffalo Bills. Moments after the game ended, head coach Sean Payton revealed Nix had a fractured ankle and his season was over.
The news wasn't just shocking. It might've altered the course of NFL history.
Denver, starting backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, would go on to lose to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Two weeks later, it was the Patriots that were blown out in Super Bowl 60. Whether Nix would've guided Denver to a Super Bowl victory is anyone's guess, but fans will always wonder what could've been.
In the meantime, there was some uncertainty about Nix going into the 2026 season. Would his mobility be impacted? Would he be the same player?

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The Baltimore Ravens' two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings should give the key starters, critical rookies, and role players the type of intense, controlled work that Jesse Minter values more than extended preseason action. That makes Saturday afternoon's game at U.S. Bank Stadium especially important for other rookies, reserves and veterans competing near the bottom of the depth chart.
Some of those players will receive snaps during the joint sessions, but the first-team periods and situational work will naturally command most of the attention. Saturday afternoon's game offers longer evaluations, live tackling and unscripted situations that cannot be fully recreated in practice. Minnesota has also indicated that productive joint work could limit the number of additional snaps its starters receive Saturday, creating another reserve-heavy opportunity for both coaching staffs.
Here are 10 matchups to watch when the Ravens and Vikings complete their week in Minnesota.
Huntley was efficient in Baltimore's preseason opener, completing six of seven passes for 76 yards, but he also took two sacks. Minnesota's defense should present a more complex protection test, even if Flores does not use his full pressure package in an exhibition game. Huntley must identify the unblocked defender, get the offense into the correct answer, and avoid turning a negative play into a turnover. His experience and mobility give Baltimore stability behind Jackson, but a clean operation against Minnesota's reserve front would be more valuable than a few highlight throws. The evaluation begins with how consistently Huntley keeps the offense on schedule.
Fagnano delivered one of Baltimore's strongest performances against Philadelphia, completing 11 of 14 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, although he also threw an interception. Thomas enters the matchup with momentum after the undrafted Vikings rookie intercepted a pass in Minnesota's opener against the Giants and continued receiving additional practice work. ******* nano must move the safety with his eyes and avoid predetermining throws over the middle. Thomas, meanwhile, will be tested in his communication and patience against a quarterback who has shown he can distribute the football accurately when the initial read is available.

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Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its "Small Cap Equity Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 13.69% in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain as security selection in information technology and industrials weighed on performance despite positive allocation effects. Top contributors included MACOM Technology Solutions and Mercury Systems, which benefited from strong demand in semiconductor, aerospace, and defense markets, while Alamos Gold and Huron Consulting Group detracted due to operational challenges, weaker gold prices, and investor concerns surrounding artificial intelligence disruption. During the quarter, the fund initiated positions in IPG Photonics and UMB Financial, citing opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing, automation, reshoring trends, and diversified financial services, while exiting Americold Realty Trust, Byline Bancorp, and Verra Mobility. Looking ahead, management remains constructive on U.S. small-cap equities, noting that valuations remain attractive relative to large caps and that earnings growth is expected to accelerate into late 2026 and 2027. Factors such as increased merger and acquisition activity, improving domestic manufacturing due to reshoring and infrastructure investments, and a favorable regulatory environment are expected to support this ******* et class in the long term. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund highlighted stocks like Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN). Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) provides consulting and managed services focused on healthcare, education, technology, and business transformation. The one-month return of Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) was 47.82% while its shares traded between $84.88 and $186.78 over the last 52 weeks. On August 19, 2026, Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) stock closed at approximately $158.98 per share, with a market capitalization of about $2.57 billion.
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) is a provider of technology, data and ******* ytics solutions to healthcare, education and corporate clients. The stock reported strong results and handily beat ******* yst expectations. Despite that, shares sold off amid market sentiment around artificial intelligence potentially cannibalizing their business model, which we believe is overly pessimistic. We maintain a position, as we believe the company may continue to benefit from durable demand, expanding margins and secular growth tied to digital and regulatory complexity in their end markets over the long term.

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Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its "Small Cap Equity Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 13.69% in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain as security selection in information technology and industrials weighed on performance despite positive allocation effects. Top contributors included MACOM Technology Solutions and Mercury Systems, which benefited from strong demand in semiconductor, aerospace, and defense markets, while Alamos Gold and Huron Consulting Group detracted due to operational challenges, weaker gold prices, and investor concerns surrounding artificial intelligence disruption. During the quarter, the fund initiated positions in IPG Photonics and UMB Financial, citing opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing, automation, reshoring trends, and diversified financial services, while exiting Americold Realty Trust, Byline Bancorp, and Verra Mobility. Looking ahead, management remains constructive on U.S. small-cap equities, noting that valuations remain attractive relative to large caps and that earnings growth is expected to accelerate into late 2026 and 2027. Factors such as increased merger and acquisition activity, improving domestic manufacturing due to reshoring and infrastructure investments, and a favorable regulatory environment are expected to support this ******* et class in the long term. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund highlighted stocks like The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG). The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) is a global marketing and advertising company providing media, communications, data, and creative services. The one-month return of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) was 13.43% while its shares traded between $3.24 and $6.51 over the last 52 weeks. On August 19, 2026, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) stock closed at approximately $76.57 per share, with a market capitalization of about $3.18 billion.
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) is a global leader in high power fiber laser technology, providing mission critical laser systems used in industrial manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, electric vehicle production, and medical applications. The company benefits from a vertically integrated business model, strong intellectual property, and technological leadership that support durable competitive advantages. The stock is well positioned to benefit from a recovery in manufacturing activity and secular growth trends including factory automation, reshoring, electrification, semiconductor investment, and advanced manufacturing, sup

Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its "Small Cap Equity Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 13.69% in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain as security selection in information technology and industrials weighed on performance despite positive allocation effects. Top contributors included MACOM Technology Solutions and Mercury Systems, which benefited from strong demand in semiconductor, aerospace, and defense markets, while Alamos Gold and Huron Consulting Group detracted due to operational challenges, weaker gold prices, and investor concerns surrounding artificial intelligence disruption. During the quarter, the fund initiated positions in IPG Photonics and UMB Financial, citing opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing, automation, reshoring trends, and diversified financial services, while exiting Americold Realty Trust, Byline Bancorp, and Verra Mobility. Looking ahead, management remains constructive on U.S. small-cap equities, noting that valuations remain attractive relative to large caps and that earnings growth is expected to accelerate into late 2026 and 2027. Factors such as increased merger and acquisition activity, improving domestic manufacturing due to reshoring and infrastructure investments, and a favorable regulatory environment are expected to support this **** et class in the long term. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund highlighted stocks like UMB Financial Corporation (NYSE:UMBF). UMB Financial Corporation (NYSE:UMBF) operates a diversified banking business serving commercial, institutional, and personal customers across the United States. The one-month return of UMB Financial Corporation (NYSE:UMBF) was 5.14% while its shares traded between $103.38 and $153.32 over the last 52 weeks. On August 19, 2026, UMB Financial Corporation (NYSE:UMBF) stock closed at approximately $146.10 per share, with a market capitalization of about $11.11 billion.
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding UMB Financial Corporation (NYSE:UMBF) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
UMB Financial Corporation (NYSE:UMBF) is a regional bank with a diversified business model spanning commercial banking, institutional **** et servicing, private wealth management, healthcare payments, and specialty financial services. Unlike many regional banks, UMB generates a meaningful portion of its revenue from fee-based businesses, providing a more stable earnings profile and reducing reliance on net interest income. The company has consistently demonstrated disciplined underwriting, strong credit quality, and a conservative balance sheet, positioning it to perform across economic cycles. We believe UMB is well positioned to benefit from improving loan growth, expanding fee income, and continued