1 day ago
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) recently delivered blowout earnings results for the second quarter of 2026.
Adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 came in double what Wall Street **** ysts had been expecting, while revenue of $16.1 billion came in nearly $1.7 billion higher than consensus estimates.
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 »
"Strong demand for our products continue to outpace our growing supply," Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan said on the company's earnings call. "The surging demand and rapid build-out of compute infrastructure across the world creates a meaningful opportunity for us in our product business as well as our foundry business."
Intel also provided strong guidance for the current quarter, estimating adjusted EPS of $0.38 and revenue between $15.8 billion and $16.8 billion. Both came in higher than **** ysts had been modeling.
#signal
Adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 came in double what Wall Street **** ysts had been expecting, while revenue of $16.1 billion came in nearly $1.7 billion higher than consensus estimates.
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 »
"Strong demand for our products continue to outpace our growing supply," Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan said on the company's earnings call. "The surging demand and rapid build-out of compute infrastructure across the world creates a meaningful opportunity for us in our product business as well as our foundry business."
Intel also provided strong guidance for the current quarter, estimating adjusted EPS of $0.38 and revenue between $15.8 billion and $16.8 billion. Both came in higher than **** ysts had been modeling.
#signal
1 day ago
John Isner joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss:
"Nothing Major" podcast's move to The Volume network
Modeling his show after Andy Roddick's "Served" podcast
Why tennis interest is surging in the U.S. and globally
Influencers flooding the US Open and Wimbledon crowds
#sports #major #modeling
"Nothing Major" podcast's move to The Volume network
Modeling his show after Andy Roddick's "Served" podcast
Why tennis interest is surging in the U.S. and globally
Influencers flooding the US Open and Wimbledon crowds
#sports #major #modeling
2 days ago
Americans spend over $600 billion per year on remodeling their homes. Upgrading and repairing your home can protect its market value and make your living ******* e more comfortable. But it can also be expensive, and figuring out a way to pay for it isn't always straightforward.
Let's pretend, for example, that Bethan needs to make some major repairs to her home that cost around $25,000. She has a $27,000 emergency fund, but she's not sure if she should wipe out her rainy day account or finance the fixes.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#home #actually #bethan #bezos
Let's pretend, for example, that Bethan needs to make some major repairs to her home that cost around $25,000. She has a $27,000 emergency fund, but she's not sure if she should wipe out her rainy day account or finance the fixes.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#home #actually #bethan #bezos
6 days ago
Going by the numbers, no driver across NASCAR's top three national touring circuits is as popular as Toni Breidinger.
The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven't heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R., Breidinger hasn't gotten behind the wheel of the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series since the May 15 race at Dover — the race that wound up being Kyle Busch's last win before his shocking death.
But Breidinger has quietly been working on her racecraft. She's getting back to her roots this year and returned to racing late-models, winning a competition at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway on July 11. Days later, she was in New York City, stunting on the red carpet at the ESPYs — a display of how she's able to successfully balance her on-track aspirations with her modeling career.
This weekend, Breidinger returns to NASCAR when the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET. In the TSport 200, Breidinger will drive the No. 27 Chevrolet splashed with a Celsius paint scheme.
#year #july #woman
The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven't heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R., Breidinger hasn't gotten behind the wheel of the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series since the May 15 race at Dover — the race that wound up being Kyle Busch's last win before his shocking death.
But Breidinger has quietly been working on her racecraft. She's getting back to her roots this year and returned to racing late-models, winning a competition at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway on July 11. Days later, she was in New York City, stunting on the red carpet at the ESPYs — a display of how she's able to successfully balance her on-track aspirations with her modeling career.
This weekend, Breidinger returns to NASCAR when the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET. In the TSport 200, Breidinger will drive the No. 27 Chevrolet splashed with a Celsius paint scheme.
#year #july #woman
7 days ago
Whenever a player who could've helped the Los Angeles Lakers ends up with another team, some fans simply ******* ume that the Lakers didn't go after him. But the team has been aggressive this summer in remodeling its roster after LeBron James left, and that aggression extends to players it struck out on.
On Sunday, Luguentz Dort, who was a key starter for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the last several years, was sent to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade. Before that trade went down, the Lakers were reportedly one team that had interest in him, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
"Several teams expressed trade interest in acquiring Dort before he was traded to Atlanta, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Miami Heat, league sources told HoopsHype."
Los Angeles has lacked defensive-minded wings, especially those who can also hit open 3-pointers, for a number of years. While Dort shot just 38.5% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range last season, he could've served as a nice piece for L.A.
About a month ago, NBA insider Jake Fischer wrote that the team had called the Thunder about Dort. Instead, it eventually added two-way wing Quentin Grimes and forwards Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle in free agency. It is also hoping that 6-foot-5 rookie guard Cameron Carr will make it into its rotation and display some legitimate two-way ability.
#Lakers #dort
On Sunday, Luguentz Dort, who was a key starter for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the last several years, was sent to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade. Before that trade went down, the Lakers were reportedly one team that had interest in him, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
"Several teams expressed trade interest in acquiring Dort before he was traded to Atlanta, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Miami Heat, league sources told HoopsHype."
Los Angeles has lacked defensive-minded wings, especially those who can also hit open 3-pointers, for a number of years. While Dort shot just 38.5% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range last season, he could've served as a nice piece for L.A.
About a month ago, NBA insider Jake Fischer wrote that the team had called the Thunder about Dort. Instead, it eventually added two-way wing Quentin Grimes and forwards Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle in free agency. It is also hoping that 6-foot-5 rookie guard Cameron Carr will make it into its rotation and display some legitimate two-way ability.
#Lakers #dort
7 days ago
Sydney Sweeney is yet again the face of American Eagle.
The Euphoria actress, 28, took to Instagram to reveal her starring role in the denim company's "low-rise season" campaign. In a series of images, she appeared modeling the brand's new, dropped waistline jeans in a variety of styles including wide-leg, boot-cut and baggy.
She finished the looks with classic tops lik tees, tank tops and a cropped jean jacket.
"Denim on denim is always in," she wrote on her Instagram Story.
Last summer, the actress and apparel company caused a frenzy when they released the Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans campaign.
#tops
The Euphoria actress, 28, took to Instagram to reveal her starring role in the denim company's "low-rise season" campaign. In a series of images, she appeared modeling the brand's new, dropped waistline jeans in a variety of styles including wide-leg, boot-cut and baggy.
She finished the looks with classic tops lik tees, tank tops and a cropped jean jacket.
"Denim on denim is always in," she wrote on her Instagram Story.
Last summer, the actress and apparel company caused a frenzy when they released the Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans campaign.
#tops
8 days ago
Los Angeles (64-38) tied up the series with Philadelphia (56-46) after a 2-1 win thanks to a base running blunder from JT Realmuto in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Dodgers are 3-2 in the five games since the break and scored two or fewer runs in three of those five games. Los Angeles is holding a .218 batting average in the second half of the season (24th) and have the seventh-fewest amount of hits (36). Eric Lauer takes the mound for the Dodgers as they are a perfect 7-0 since acquiring him. Lauer has a 3.12 ERA with Los Angeles over seven starts after a 6.69 ERA in eight starts with Toronto this year.
Philadelphia has alternated wins and losses over the last five games to start the second half of the season. Despite hitting .244 (15th) to start the second half, the Phillies are tied sixth with nine home runs over five games and eighth in SLG (.476). The Phillies have lost four straight games with Aaron Nola on the mound as he's surrendered 15 combined runs in that span. Nola has a 5.60 ERA over his last five games and is coming off a June where he posted a 6.67 ERA.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We've got all the info and **** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
#five #runs #philadelphia #Phillies
The Dodgers are 3-2 in the five games since the break and scored two or fewer runs in three of those five games. Los Angeles is holding a .218 batting average in the second half of the season (24th) and have the seventh-fewest amount of hits (36). Eric Lauer takes the mound for the Dodgers as they are a perfect 7-0 since acquiring him. Lauer has a 3.12 ERA with Los Angeles over seven starts after a 6.69 ERA in eight starts with Toronto this year.
Philadelphia has alternated wins and losses over the last five games to start the second half of the season. Despite hitting .244 (15th) to start the second half, the Phillies are tied sixth with nine home runs over five games and eighth in SLG (.476). The Phillies have lost four straight games with Aaron Nola on the mound as he's surrendered 15 combined runs in that span. Nola has a 5.60 ERA over his last five games and is coming off a June where he posted a 6.67 ERA.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We've got all the info and **** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
#five #runs #philadelphia #Phillies
8 days ago
A French professional model recruiter who for over a decade arranged for the late **** offender Jeffrey Epstein to meet multiple models, was found dead in his home near Paris on Monday.
Daniel Siad's body was found in his house in Colombes, a suburb of the French capital, Marie-Céline Lawrysz, deputy public prosecutor at the Nanterre Judicial Court, told CNN in a Wednesday statement.
An autopsy will be performed on the body to determine the cause of death.
CNN'S Katie Polglase recently interviewed Siad, who said he had no reason to believe two women he had recommended to Epstein – and who had told CNN that Epstein had abused them – had been harmed by him.
Even after Epstein's 2008 conviction on **** crimes, modeling-industry insiders like Siad continued seeking business ventures with him, invited him to fashion events, and allowed him to **** ociate with their companies.
#siad
Daniel Siad's body was found in his house in Colombes, a suburb of the French capital, Marie-Céline Lawrysz, deputy public prosecutor at the Nanterre Judicial Court, told CNN in a Wednesday statement.
An autopsy will be performed on the body to determine the cause of death.
CNN'S Katie Polglase recently interviewed Siad, who said he had no reason to believe two women he had recommended to Epstein – and who had told CNN that Epstein had abused them – had been harmed by him.
Even after Epstein's 2008 conviction on **** crimes, modeling-industry insiders like Siad continued seeking business ventures with him, invited him to fashion events, and allowed him to **** ociate with their companies.
#siad
19 days ago
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) is one of the best QQQ Stocks to invest in. On June 16, Cadence announced an expanded collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise/HPE to accelerate data center modernization through digital twin technology. By integrating the Cadence Reality Digital Twin Platform into HPE's AI-focused modular data centers, the partnership aims to help customers optimize the planning, deployment, and operational efficiency of high-performance AI and computing infrastructure.
The collaboration provides engineering-grade simulations that allow operators to model complex environments using physics-based ***** ysis before physical deployment. This approach helps companies de-risk infrastructure investments, improve energy efficiency, and maximize performance (specifically targeting "tokens-per-watt" metrics for AI workloads) while also unlocking stranded capacity through predictive power and cooling modeling.
Close-up of Silicon Die are being Extracted from Semiconductor Wafer and Attached to Substrate by Pick and Place Machine. Computer Chip Manufacturing at Fab. Semiconductor Packaging Process.
To support these objectives, Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) is introducing new digital library elements that allow users to evaluate deployment scenarios for advanced NVIDIA computing systems. The joint solution is designed to support the full data center lifecycle, enabling continuous "what-if" scenario planning to ensure that infrastructure remains sustainable, resilient, and optimized as evolving AI requirements change.
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) is a leading provider of electronic design automation/EDA software, hardware, and IP used by semiconductor companies to design and verify advanced integrated circuits & systems.
The collaboration provides engineering-grade simulations that allow operators to model complex environments using physics-based ***** ysis before physical deployment. This approach helps companies de-risk infrastructure investments, improve energy efficiency, and maximize performance (specifically targeting "tokens-per-watt" metrics for AI workloads) while also unlocking stranded capacity through predictive power and cooling modeling.
Close-up of Silicon Die are being Extracted from Semiconductor Wafer and Attached to Substrate by Pick and Place Machine. Computer Chip Manufacturing at Fab. Semiconductor Packaging Process.
To support these objectives, Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) is introducing new digital library elements that allow users to evaluate deployment scenarios for advanced NVIDIA computing systems. The joint solution is designed to support the full data center lifecycle, enabling continuous "what-if" scenario planning to ensure that infrastructure remains sustainable, resilient, and optimized as evolving AI requirements change.
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) is a leading provider of electronic design automation/EDA software, hardware, and IP used by semiconductor companies to design and verify advanced integrated circuits & systems.
21 days ago
It's not the holiday shopping season, but it's easy to see why Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) could feel like Christmas in July right now. Shares of the streaming video pioneer have fallen out of favor, a contrast to the overall rising market.
This could be an opportunity as we head into earnings season. With its highly anticipated second-quarter results now less than 10 days away, Netflix's historically cheap valuation, and several bidding wars for smaller media platforms over the past two years, it could be a good time to binge-invest in the leading premium player.
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 »
There is no single quarterly event that can move a stock as consistently as its earnings release, and investors have been circling the afternoon of July 16 on their calendars for weeks. Netflix will be one of the first consumer-facing businesses to report fresh financials this earnings season, and expectations are modest.
The $12.574 billion that Netflix was modeling for Q2 revenue back in April is a 13.5% increase, its weakest top-line move in more than a year. The $3.327 billion that Netflix sees on the bottom line represents an even more disappointing 6.5% uptick. Slowing revenue growth and contracting operating and net income margins aren't a good look for a company.
This could be an opportunity as we head into earnings season. With its highly anticipated second-quarter results now less than 10 days away, Netflix's historically cheap valuation, and several bidding wars for smaller media platforms over the past two years, it could be a good time to binge-invest in the leading premium player.
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 »
There is no single quarterly event that can move a stock as consistently as its earnings release, and investors have been circling the afternoon of July 16 on their calendars for weeks. Netflix will be one of the first consumer-facing businesses to report fresh financials this earnings season, and expectations are modest.
The $12.574 billion that Netflix was modeling for Q2 revenue back in April is a 13.5% increase, its weakest top-line move in more than a year. The $3.327 billion that Netflix sees on the bottom line represents an even more disappointing 6.5% uptick. Slowing revenue growth and contracting operating and net income margins aren't a good look for a company.
22 days ago
Social media influencer and content creator Ayzia J Toledo has died at the age of 22 following a tragic car crash in New Jersey.
Authorities said the vehicle left the road, overturned, and struck a tree, killing Ayzia and her friend Henrietta Carter, 22.
Known for her lifestyle and modeling content, Ayzia had amassed more than 300,000 followers across social media, with her death sparking an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, and fans of the influencer.
A popular young content creator has died following a tragic car crash in New Jersey, authorities have confirmed.
According to local law enforcement, per reports, 22-year-old Ayzia J. Toledo was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday night. Investigators said the vehicle veered off the roadway, overturned, and collided with a tree.
Authorities said the vehicle left the road, overturned, and struck a tree, killing Ayzia and her friend Henrietta Carter, 22.
Known for her lifestyle and modeling content, Ayzia had amassed more than 300,000 followers across social media, with her death sparking an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, and fans of the influencer.
A popular young content creator has died following a tragic car crash in New Jersey, authorities have confirmed.
According to local law enforcement, per reports, 22-year-old Ayzia J. Toledo was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday night. Investigators said the vehicle veered off the roadway, overturned, and collided with a tree.
22 days ago
Drew Scott's modeling days may be behind him, but the Property Brothers star, 48, still knows how to pose for the camera.
The real estate broker took to Instagram on Monday, July 6, where he showed off a set of headshots he's taken over the years, the first of which featured an almost unrecognizable Drew in high school.
The sepia-toned photo shows a beardless Drew smiling for the camera, showing off his pearly whites.
The photo carousel included several more professional photos of the reality star, including shots of Drew sporting a ****** gy, long hairdo, as well as a few current photos featuring the bearded look he's been rocking as of late.
"Who knew headshots could tell a life story. The first one booked me my very first commercial in high school. The last one was an editorial shoot last year," Drew captioned the post.
The real estate broker took to Instagram on Monday, July 6, where he showed off a set of headshots he's taken over the years, the first of which featured an almost unrecognizable Drew in high school.
The sepia-toned photo shows a beardless Drew smiling for the camera, showing off his pearly whites.
The photo carousel included several more professional photos of the reality star, including shots of Drew sporting a ****** gy, long hairdo, as well as a few current photos featuring the bearded look he's been rocking as of late.
"Who knew headshots could tell a life story. The first one booked me my very first commercial in high school. The last one was an editorial shoot last year," Drew captioned the post.
24 days ago
The Padres (44-45) and Diamondbacks (44-45) are set for a four-game series before the All-Star break at Petco Park. The two only met twice this season and split so far.
San Diego snapped a season-long eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Dodgers on Sunday. The Padres' offense ranks outside the top 10 in basically all major hitting categories to start July and lead the MLB in strikeouts as an offense with 52 through five games versus 19 walks. The pitching staff has surrendered 44 total runs and 42 earned runs in that five game span for a 9.22 ERA (29th).
Arizona has dropped three of the last four games and finished June with a 12-15 record. The Diamondbacks finished last in the MLB with 161 strikeouts from their pitching rotation during June and ranked 25th in ERA (4.90) and OBA (.267). In July, Arizona's offense has started slow with a .199 batting average (25th), one home run (last) and 14 runs scored (26th) through four games.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and ******* ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
San Diego snapped a season-long eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Dodgers on Sunday. The Padres' offense ranks outside the top 10 in basically all major hitting categories to start July and lead the MLB in strikeouts as an offense with 52 through five games versus 19 walks. The pitching staff has surrendered 44 total runs and 42 earned runs in that five game span for a 9.22 ERA (29th).
Arizona has dropped three of the last four games and finished June with a 12-15 record. The Diamondbacks finished last in the MLB with 161 strikeouts from their pitching rotation during June and ranked 25th in ERA (4.90) and OBA (.267). In July, Arizona's offense has started slow with a .199 batting average (25th), one home run (last) and 14 runs scored (26th) through four games.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and ******* ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
27 days ago
Vltava Fund, a value-focused investment management company, published its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter explores the growing role of AI and how certain facets of human intelligence may become less valuable economically, while other skills become more important. The author emphasizes that despite AI's expanding capabilities in information collection and basic modeling, qualities like sound judgment, good taste, patience, original thinking, strategic skepticism, and the ability to recognize significance will continue to hold their value. Despite the excitement around A.I., fundamental investment principles remain unchanged. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Vltava Fund highlighted Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX). Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a leading semiconductor equipment company that supplies semiconductor processing equipment for the fabrication of integrated circuits. On July 2, 2026, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) closed at $351.41 per share. One-month return of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) was 15.87%, and its shares gained 255.64% over the past 52 weeks. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) has a market capitalization of $439.46 billion.
Vltava Fund stated the following regarding Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"During the second quarter, we sold out four stock positions and added two new ones to the portfolio. We sold the troika Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX), Applied Materials, and KLA Corporation, all of which are key suppliers of manufacturing equipment and process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. These are undoubtedly excellent businesses, without which it would be impossible to produce increasingly advanced chips. Nevertheless, once the valuations of even the best companies begin to reach levels of 20× sales and 50× earnings, the balance between quality and price shifts significantly to the investor's disadvantage. In such a situation, it is no longer enough simply to recognize that these are excellent companies. It is also necessary for future growth, margins, and return on capital to remain exceptionally high over the long term and for practically no significant risks to materialize. In our view, this is an overly demanding and speculative combination. Despite the ongoing semiconductor boom, it is still good to remember that this is a pretty cyclical industry. There remained no margin of safety between price and value to speak of, and the high prices were therefore our impetus to sell."
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Vltava Fund highlighted Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX). Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a leading semiconductor equipment company that supplies semiconductor processing equipment for the fabrication of integrated circuits. On July 2, 2026, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) closed at $351.41 per share. One-month return of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) was 15.87%, and its shares gained 255.64% over the past 52 weeks. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) has a market capitalization of $439.46 billion.
Vltava Fund stated the following regarding Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"During the second quarter, we sold out four stock positions and added two new ones to the portfolio. We sold the troika Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX), Applied Materials, and KLA Corporation, all of which are key suppliers of manufacturing equipment and process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. These are undoubtedly excellent businesses, without which it would be impossible to produce increasingly advanced chips. Nevertheless, once the valuations of even the best companies begin to reach levels of 20× sales and 50× earnings, the balance between quality and price shifts significantly to the investor's disadvantage. In such a situation, it is no longer enough simply to recognize that these are excellent companies. It is also necessary for future growth, margins, and return on capital to remain exceptionally high over the long term and for practically no significant risks to materialize. In our view, this is an overly demanding and speculative combination. Despite the ongoing semiconductor boom, it is still good to remember that this is a pretty cyclical industry. There remained no margin of safety between price and value to speak of, and the high prices were therefore our impetus to sell."
27 days ago
Vltava Fund, a value-focused investment management company, published its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter explores the growing role of AI and how certain facets of human intelligence may become less valuable economically, while other skills become more important. The author emphasizes that despite AI's expanding capabilities in information collection and basic modeling, qualities like sound judgment, good taste, patience, original thinking, strategic skepticism, and the ability to recognize significance will continue to hold their value. Despite the excitement around A.I., fundamental investment principles remain unchanged. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Vltava Fund highlighted Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT). Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is a leading supplier of materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries. On July 2, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) closed at $603.04 per share. One-month return of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) was 33.12%, and its shares gained 215.65% over the past 52 weeks. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) has a market capitalization of $493.22 billion.
Vltava Fund stated the following regarding Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"During the second quarter, we sold out four stock positions and added two new ones to the portfolio. We sold the troika Lam Research, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and KLA Corporation, all of which are key suppliers of manufacturing equipment and process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. These are undoubtedly excellent businesses, without which it would be impossible to produce increasingly advanced chips. Nevertheless, once the valuations of even the best companies begin to reach levels of 20× sales and 50× earnings, the balance between quality and price shifts significantly to the investor's disadvantage. In such a situation, it is no longer enough simply to recognize that these are excellent companies. It is also necessary for future growth, margins, and return on capital to remain exceptionally high over the long term and for practically no significant risks to materialize. In our view, this is an overly demanding and speculative combination. Despite the ongoing semiconductor boom, it is still good to remember that this is a pretty cyclical industry. There remained no margin of safety between price and value to speak of, and the high prices were therefore our impetus to sell."
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Vltava Fund highlighted Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT). Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is a leading supplier of materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries. On July 2, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) closed at $603.04 per share. One-month return of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) was 33.12%, and its shares gained 215.65% over the past 52 weeks. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) has a market capitalization of $493.22 billion.
Vltava Fund stated the following regarding Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"During the second quarter, we sold out four stock positions and added two new ones to the portfolio. We sold the troika Lam Research, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and KLA Corporation, all of which are key suppliers of manufacturing equipment and process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. These are undoubtedly excellent businesses, without which it would be impossible to produce increasingly advanced chips. Nevertheless, once the valuations of even the best companies begin to reach levels of 20× sales and 50× earnings, the balance between quality and price shifts significantly to the investor's disadvantage. In such a situation, it is no longer enough simply to recognize that these are excellent companies. It is also necessary for future growth, margins, and return on capital to remain exceptionally high over the long term and for practically no significant risks to materialize. In our view, this is an overly demanding and speculative combination. Despite the ongoing semiconductor boom, it is still good to remember that this is a pretty cyclical industry. There remained no margin of safety between price and value to speak of, and the high prices were therefore our impetus to sell."
27 days ago
Vltava Fund, a value-focused investment management company, published its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter explores the growing role of AI and how certain facets of human intelligence may become less valuable economically, while other skills become more important. The author emphasizes that despite AI's expanding capabilities in information collection and basic modeling, qualities like sound judgment, good taste, patience, original thinking, strategic skepticism, and the ability to recognize significance will continue to hold their value. Despite the excitement around A.I., fundamental investment principles remain unchanged. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Vltava Fund highlighted Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a multinational financial services company known for its payment technology network that offers credit, debit, and prepaid card products and other services. On July 2, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $351.08 per share. One-month return of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) was 11.92%, and its shares gained 0.91% over the past 52 weeks. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has a market capitalization of $688.68 billion.
Vltava Fund stated the following regarding Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We bought shares in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Kaspi.kz. Visa probably needs little introduction. Nevertheless, I'll describe the company briefly, as people are often surprised by just how complex and sophisticated its business is. Visa is not a "card company" in the simple sense of the word. It is a global technology infrastructure for electronic payments that connects banks, merchants, consumers, payments processors, governments, and companies. Its main role is to ensure that payments between two parties are processed quickly, securely, reliably, and with minimal risk without regard to the country, currency, bank, card type, or sales channel involved.
The sophistication of Visa's business lies in the fact that it is not just about forwarding the payment itself. Visa operates an extensive payment network full of rules, technologies, and security standards. It also handles transaction authorization, fraud prevention, settlement, tokenization, data ***** ytics, and risk management. Every payment looks simple to the customer. A person taps with a card or clicks in an online store, but behind all of this lies a highly complex system coordinating among many participants in the financial ecosystem…" (Click here to read the full text)
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Vltava Fund highlighted Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a multinational financial services company known for its payment technology network that offers credit, debit, and prepaid card products and other services. On July 2, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $351.08 per share. One-month return of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) was 11.92%, and its shares gained 0.91% over the past 52 weeks. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has a market capitalization of $688.68 billion.
Vltava Fund stated the following regarding Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We bought shares in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Kaspi.kz. Visa probably needs little introduction. Nevertheless, I'll describe the company briefly, as people are often surprised by just how complex and sophisticated its business is. Visa is not a "card company" in the simple sense of the word. It is a global technology infrastructure for electronic payments that connects banks, merchants, consumers, payments processors, governments, and companies. Its main role is to ensure that payments between two parties are processed quickly, securely, reliably, and with minimal risk without regard to the country, currency, bank, card type, or sales channel involved.
The sophistication of Visa's business lies in the fact that it is not just about forwarding the payment itself. Visa operates an extensive payment network full of rules, technologies, and security standards. It also handles transaction authorization, fraud prevention, settlement, tokenization, data ***** ytics, and risk management. Every payment looks simple to the customer. A person taps with a card or clicks in an online store, but behind all of this lies a highly complex system coordinating among many participants in the financial ecosystem…" (Click here to read the full text)
28 days ago
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's son is embracing his time in the spotlight.
Moses Martin, the 20-year-old son of the "Marty Supreme" actress, 53, and Coldplay frontman, 49, has kicked off his modeling journey by starring in British brand Burberry's newest ad campaign.
The campaign, ****** led "Escape to the Countryside," shows Martin sporting warm-toned and casual looks like polos, T-shirts and ****** on-ups alongside models Edie Campbell, Nora Attal and Sang Woo Kim.
The video ad shows Martin and the others playing a group of friends embarking on a summer road trip in the countryside while flaunting their fits. It features the track "For Hire" by Martin's alternative rock band, "People I've Met," where he serves as a vocalist and guitarist with drummer Orlando Wiltshire and bassist Andrew Suster.
In addition to his modeling and musical pursuits, Martin is presumably still a student at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, as Paltow announced his attendance on Instagram in August 2024.
Moses Martin, the 20-year-old son of the "Marty Supreme" actress, 53, and Coldplay frontman, 49, has kicked off his modeling journey by starring in British brand Burberry's newest ad campaign.
The campaign, ****** led "Escape to the Countryside," shows Martin sporting warm-toned and casual looks like polos, T-shirts and ****** on-ups alongside models Edie Campbell, Nora Attal and Sang Woo Kim.
The video ad shows Martin and the others playing a group of friends embarking on a summer road trip in the countryside while flaunting their fits. It features the track "For Hire" by Martin's alternative rock band, "People I've Met," where he serves as a vocalist and guitarist with drummer Orlando Wiltshire and bassist Andrew Suster.
In addition to his modeling and musical pursuits, Martin is presumably still a student at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, as Paltow announced his attendance on Instagram in August 2024.
29 days ago
While most of her peers were in preschool, Thylane Blondeau was already walking runways. Now, at 25, she's a newlywed with a multi-million fortune — and she's only getting started.
As Globe previously reported, the French model-turned-entrepreneur — once dubbed "the most beautiful girl in the world" by Vogue Enfants — married French DJ Ben Attal at a civil ceremony at the Mairie du 16ème arrondissement in Paris on Monday, June 29.
The newlyweds posed for photos in front of the Eiffel Tower following the ceremony before heading to their reception in a convertible classic car. Thylane's gown by Eva Bouskila Bridal featured a chic capelet with sophisticated ***** ons down the back, paired with a daisy-adorned updo and a calla lily bouquet. Makeup was handled by Dior Beauty, with additional hair and makeup by Ali Andreea and Fabio Petri.
But the nuptials are just the latest chapter for a woman who has quietly amassed a $4.2 million empire entirely on her own terms, according to an article the Daily Mail published Tuesday, June 30.
Thylane started modeling at 4 years old, walking the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier, and by 10 had become the youngest model ever to grace the pages of Vogue Paris — a milestone that opened doors to some of the most prestigious houses in fashion, including Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, L'Oréal Paris, Versace, Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss, per the report.
As Globe previously reported, the French model-turned-entrepreneur — once dubbed "the most beautiful girl in the world" by Vogue Enfants — married French DJ Ben Attal at a civil ceremony at the Mairie du 16ème arrondissement in Paris on Monday, June 29.
The newlyweds posed for photos in front of the Eiffel Tower following the ceremony before heading to their reception in a convertible classic car. Thylane's gown by Eva Bouskila Bridal featured a chic capelet with sophisticated ***** ons down the back, paired with a daisy-adorned updo and a calla lily bouquet. Makeup was handled by Dior Beauty, with additional hair and makeup by Ali Andreea and Fabio Petri.
But the nuptials are just the latest chapter for a woman who has quietly amassed a $4.2 million empire entirely on her own terms, according to an article the Daily Mail published Tuesday, June 30.
Thylane started modeling at 4 years old, walking the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier, and by 10 had become the youngest model ever to grace the pages of Vogue Paris — a milestone that opened doors to some of the most prestigious houses in fashion, including Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, L'Oréal Paris, Versace, Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss, per the report.
29 days ago
Sharon Stone rocked the runway during Paris Fashion Week on Friday, June 26, in a bold look.
The acclaimed actress, 68, closed the Vetements Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show in a sleek black-and-white outfit consisting of an oversized white blazer, a black **** on shirt, white tie, and thigh-high black boots instead of pants, per a video obtained by Vogue.
The Casino star wore her hair in a slick blunt bob and donned sharp makeup, including pink eyeshadow and a pink lip.
According to People, the show marked Stone's first time walking the runway in over 30 years, with the last time being Valentino's 1994 Spring/Summer show during Paris Fashion Week in October 1993.
In a 2025 interview with Business Insider, the Golden Globe Award winner explained, "I'm still modeling, and I still make more money today modeling than in film. It's still a huge part of my reality."
The acclaimed actress, 68, closed the Vetements Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show in a sleek black-and-white outfit consisting of an oversized white blazer, a black **** on shirt, white tie, and thigh-high black boots instead of pants, per a video obtained by Vogue.
The Casino star wore her hair in a slick blunt bob and donned sharp makeup, including pink eyeshadow and a pink lip.
According to People, the show marked Stone's first time walking the runway in over 30 years, with the last time being Valentino's 1994 Spring/Summer show during Paris Fashion Week in October 1993.
In a 2025 interview with Business Insider, the Golden Globe Award winner explained, "I'm still modeling, and I still make more money today modeling than in film. It's still a huge part of my reality."
30 days ago
The Mets (35-50) and Blue Jays (40-45) continue their three-game interleague series tonight at Rogers Centre.
George Springer's trip to the plate in the first inning epitomized the Mets' season to date. The veteran turned a single to right that got by Juan Sotointo a little league home run and that was the difference as Trey Yesavageoutdueled Sean Manaea and Toronto won 2-1. The Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak in the process. Yesavage worked 6.2 innings and allowed just one run on three hits. Manaea gave up two runs over 5.2 innings. Francisco Lindorhomered to account for New York's run.
Tonight, the Mets will hand the ball to Nolan McLean, who enters with a 4-5 record, 4.03 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 106 strikeouts in 89.1 innings. McLean has emerged as one of the brighter spots in New York's rotation this season, but he was awful in his last start allowing six runs over six innings to the Cubs last Wednesday. Toronto counters with veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman, who brings a 4-6 record, 4.36 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts in 95 innings to the **** p. Gausman has experienced an up-and-down season by his standards. His last start was a downer as he allowed ten hits and six runs over six innings last Thursday against the Rangers.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
We've got all the info and **** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
George Springer's trip to the plate in the first inning epitomized the Mets' season to date. The veteran turned a single to right that got by Juan Sotointo a little league home run and that was the difference as Trey Yesavageoutdueled Sean Manaea and Toronto won 2-1. The Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak in the process. Yesavage worked 6.2 innings and allowed just one run on three hits. Manaea gave up two runs over 5.2 innings. Francisco Lindorhomered to account for New York's run.
Tonight, the Mets will hand the ball to Nolan McLean, who enters with a 4-5 record, 4.03 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 106 strikeouts in 89.1 innings. McLean has emerged as one of the brighter spots in New York's rotation this season, but he was awful in his last start allowing six runs over six innings to the Cubs last Wednesday. Toronto counters with veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman, who brings a 4-6 record, 4.36 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts in 95 innings to the **** p. Gausman has experienced an up-and-down season by his standards. His last start was a downer as he allowed ten hits and six runs over six innings last Thursday against the Rangers.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
We've got all the info and **** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
1 month ago
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the best fast growth stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 8, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMD) Chair and CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, announced the company's commitment to invest up to £2 billion over the next five years in the United Kingdom. Dr. Su made the announcement on the first day of London Tech Week, which took place from June 8 to June 12.
The investment will be made in chunks where there will be a package for infrastructure deployments, research collaborations, and ecosystem partnerships. All these investments, said Dr. Su, will be centered on AMD's Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs, and ROCm open software. These are the three pillars of AMD's AI compute stack.
The CEO detailed that AMD, together with Dell Technologies, is already collaborating with the University of Cambridge to expand its national AI infrastructure footprint. This includes supporting the new Zenith AI supercomputer. The supercomputer is a major UK AI-for-science platform funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is designed to serve a broad range of scientific disciplines like healthcare research, climate modeling, materials science, and engineering simulation.
The two companies are also building the Sunrise fusion AI system, which is a second AI supercomputer at Cambridge. This one is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, owned by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). Sunrise is dedicated exclusively to the fusion energy mission.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a semiconductor company. It designs and sells microprocessors, GPUs, and adaptive system-on-chip products for data centers, personal computers, gaming, and embedded markets.
The investment will be made in chunks where there will be a package for infrastructure deployments, research collaborations, and ecosystem partnerships. All these investments, said Dr. Su, will be centered on AMD's Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs, and ROCm open software. These are the three pillars of AMD's AI compute stack.
The CEO detailed that AMD, together with Dell Technologies, is already collaborating with the University of Cambridge to expand its national AI infrastructure footprint. This includes supporting the new Zenith AI supercomputer. The supercomputer is a major UK AI-for-science platform funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is designed to serve a broad range of scientific disciplines like healthcare research, climate modeling, materials science, and engineering simulation.
The two companies are also building the Sunrise fusion AI system, which is a second AI supercomputer at Cambridge. This one is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, owned by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). Sunrise is dedicated exclusively to the fusion energy mission.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a semiconductor company. It designs and sells microprocessors, GPUs, and adaptive system-on-chip products for data centers, personal computers, gaming, and embedded markets.
1 month ago
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the best trending AI stocks to watch in 2026. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced on June 22 the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform that delivers world-class supercomputers for science, bringing together NVIDIA CUDA-X™ libraries, native double-precision (FP64) performance, and the full-stack capabilities of the NVIDIA AI platform. It further stated that Vera Rubin combines the company's complete accelerated computing stack, ranging from hardware to software and optimized scientific libraries, and accelerated AI, simulation, and data-intensive research. Management stated that the Vera Rubin platform is "designed for the era of agents to advance scientific discovery by accelerating workloads such as climate modeling, computational fluid dynamics, quantum chemistry, and energy exploration".
In a separate development, Reuters reported on June 17 that the United States government awarded $500 million on Wednesday to startup SandboxAQ, which is backed by NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), for the development of new chemicals and materials for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This includes alternatives to PFAS and rare earth imports, and the award is part of President Donald Trump's move to allocate research funds under the CHIPS Act. Reuters also provided additional context, reporting that this effort previously funded a $150 million investment in new chip manufacturing tools and a $2 billion investment in quantum computing.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) designs and manufactures computer graphics processors, chipsets, and other multimedia software. It operates in the Compute & Networking and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) segments.
While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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In a separate development, Reuters reported on June 17 that the United States government awarded $500 million on Wednesday to startup SandboxAQ, which is backed by NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), for the development of new chemicals and materials for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This includes alternatives to PFAS and rare earth imports, and the award is part of President Donald Trump's move to allocate research funds under the CHIPS Act. Reuters also provided additional context, reporting that this effort previously funded a $150 million investment in new chip manufacturing tools and a $2 billion investment in quantum computing.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) designs and manufactures computer graphics processors, chipsets, and other multimedia software. It operates in the Compute & Networking and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) segments.
While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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1 month ago
Haeran Ryu has her first major championship, winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine.
Ryu’s victory keeps up a historic run for TaylorMade as the company has been the winning driver in all six men’s or women’s majors played this season. Five of those six have come with the company’s flagship Qi4D driver. Ryu’s victory was the first major for the Qi4D LS model.
For more on Ryu’s detailed setup, keep reading below.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D LS 8.0
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue OG 5-S
SHAPED FOR SPEED Traditional address shape based on feedback from world-class players helps create confidence on every shot. Qi4D LS is the lowest spinning option in the Qi4D lineup. FACE FOR DISTANCE Qi4D LS drivers feature a new and improved roll radius, yielding more consistent spin across vertical impact locations. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight. TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
Ryu’s victory keeps up a historic run for TaylorMade as the company has been the winning driver in all six men’s or women’s majors played this season. Five of those six have come with the company’s flagship Qi4D driver. Ryu’s victory was the first major for the Qi4D LS model.
For more on Ryu’s detailed setup, keep reading below.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D LS 8.0
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue OG 5-S
SHAPED FOR SPEED Traditional address shape based on feedback from world-class players helps create confidence on every shot. Qi4D LS is the lowest spinning option in the Qi4D lineup. FACE FOR DISTANCE Qi4D LS drivers feature a new and improved roll radius, yielding more consistent spin across vertical impact locations. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight. TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
1 month ago
The journey to stardom is rarely straightforward, with many of today's biggest celebrities finding their big breaks in the most unpredictable moments. Whether stumbled upon in diners or discovered on jumbotrons, these stars prove that luck, timing, and a bit of serendipity can truly change lives. Here's a look at the unique and unexpected paths that launched these stars' careers.
Natalie Portman's Hollywood fate was sealed while she was just grabbing a simple slice of pizza after dance class. An agent from Revlon spotted her and changed her life forever with a single conversation, as reported by Biography. That serendipitous moment launched one of the most celebrated acting careers of her generation.
Sometimes the jumbotron really is a ticket to fame. Pamela Anderson's infectious energy and beauty were first broadcast to thousands during a BC Lions Canadian Football League game at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, instantly making her a national sensation and paving the way for her to become TV's iconic "C.J. Parker," per Daily Hive. She's since become both an entertainment powerhouse and a passionate animal rights activist.
A regular night out in Iowa City turned into a turning point for Ashton Kutcher. Discovered by a modeling scout at The Airliner bar while attending the University of Iowa, he won the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" competition and was soon on his way to New York, as reported by The Daily Iowan. His all-American charm quickly led to a career-making role on That '70s Show. From there, his charisma and comedic timing made him a staple in Hollywood.
Before stadiums and chart-topping hits, Ed Sheeran played wherever he could and networked tirelessly. His big break came after impressing Jamie Foxx so much that the Oscar-winning actor invited him to stay at his Hollywood home — a move Sheeran credits with getting his career off the ground, according to Variety. Hard work and hustle, backed by a bit of kindness, changed everything for the singer-songwriter.
Natalie Portman's Hollywood fate was sealed while she was just grabbing a simple slice of pizza after dance class. An agent from Revlon spotted her and changed her life forever with a single conversation, as reported by Biography. That serendipitous moment launched one of the most celebrated acting careers of her generation.
Sometimes the jumbotron really is a ticket to fame. Pamela Anderson's infectious energy and beauty were first broadcast to thousands during a BC Lions Canadian Football League game at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, instantly making her a national sensation and paving the way for her to become TV's iconic "C.J. Parker," per Daily Hive. She's since become both an entertainment powerhouse and a passionate animal rights activist.
A regular night out in Iowa City turned into a turning point for Ashton Kutcher. Discovered by a modeling scout at The Airliner bar while attending the University of Iowa, he won the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" competition and was soon on his way to New York, as reported by The Daily Iowan. His all-American charm quickly led to a career-making role on That '70s Show. From there, his charisma and comedic timing made him a staple in Hollywood.
Before stadiums and chart-topping hits, Ed Sheeran played wherever he could and networked tirelessly. His big break came after impressing Jamie Foxx so much that the Oscar-winning actor invited him to stay at his Hollywood home — a move Sheeran credits with getting his career off the ground, according to Variety. Hard work and hustle, backed by a bit of kindness, changed everything for the singer-songwriter.
1 month ago
The federal survivor annuity election is irrevocable, permanently cutting monthly checks by 10% and costing retirees roughly $90,000 in lifetime present-value income.
FEGLI Option B premiums double every five years past 60, often making private term life insurance a cheaper replacement for healthy retirees.
Rolling a TSP into a traditional IRA unlocks qualified charitable distributions up to $108,000 annually, satisfying RMDs without adding taxable income.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
A 68-year-old federal retiree sits down with his account statements and has a startling revelation. His Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) holds $1.2 million, his FERS or CSRS annuity arrives like clockwork, and on paper he looks secure. The problem is the irrevocable survivor election he signed at retirement. Either he locked in a full survivor annuity that permanently reduces his monthly check by roughly 10%, or he waived it without modeling what that meant for his spouse. Either way, the present-value cost of that single signature looks like roughly $90,000 in lifetime income. He cannot undo it, but he can stop compounding the mistake.
FEGLI Option B premiums double every five years past 60, often making private term life insurance a cheaper replacement for healthy retirees.
Rolling a TSP into a traditional IRA unlocks qualified charitable distributions up to $108,000 annually, satisfying RMDs without adding taxable income.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
A 68-year-old federal retiree sits down with his account statements and has a startling revelation. His Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) holds $1.2 million, his FERS or CSRS annuity arrives like clockwork, and on paper he looks secure. The problem is the irrevocable survivor election he signed at retirement. Either he locked in a full survivor annuity that permanently reduces his monthly check by roughly 10%, or he waived it without modeling what that meant for his spouse. Either way, the present-value cost of that single signature looks like roughly $90,000 in lifetime income. He cannot undo it, but he can stop compounding the mistake.
1 month ago
The healthcare sector, stuffed as it is with biotechs concocting new medicines and pharmaceutical companies making billions by selling them, has several segments that often go overlooked. One of these is the clinical research organization (CRO) ******* e.
But investors certainly had their eyes on it on Wednesday, as one segment company did very well in its first quarter of this year. Icon (NASDAQ: ICLR) delivered the goods for its shareholders with an estimates-topping performance in the period. It was rewarded by Mr. Market with a nearly 11% gain its share price that trading session.
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In the quarter, Icon booked total revenue of just over $2 billion, which was incrementally (by 0.9%) higher than the same period of 2025. The company's net income not under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) went in the opposite direction, falling by 27% to just under $193 million ($2.50 per share).
Despite the bottom-line slide, Icon beat ******* yst estimates for that metric. Prognosticators tracking the specialty healthcare stock were modeling $2 billion in revenue, but $2.43 per share for non-GAAP (adjusted) net income.
But investors certainly had their eyes on it on Wednesday, as one segment company did very well in its first quarter of this year. Icon (NASDAQ: ICLR) delivered the goods for its shareholders with an estimates-topping performance in the period. It was rewarded by Mr. Market with a nearly 11% gain its share price that trading session.
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 »
In the quarter, Icon booked total revenue of just over $2 billion, which was incrementally (by 0.9%) higher than the same period of 2025. The company's net income not under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) went in the opposite direction, falling by 27% to just under $193 million ($2.50 per share).
Despite the bottom-line slide, Icon beat ******* yst estimates for that metric. Prognosticators tracking the specialty healthcare stock were modeling $2 billion in revenue, but $2.43 per share for non-GAAP (adjusted) net income.
1 month ago
Carvana Co. (CVNA), headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, operates auction sites and an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. With a market cap of $73 billion, the company offers test drives, vehicle financing, and car reviews.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and CVNA perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the auto & truck dealerships industry. Carvana stands out in the used car market with a customer-centric e-commerce platform featuring HD vehicle tours and a seven-day return policy. Its proprietary logistics network ensures fast delivery and builds loyalty. Vertical integration and investments in AI/predictive modeling lower costs versus traditional dealers, while capacity to recondition 1.5 million cars annually and patented vending machines provide scalable infrastructure and strong brand visibility.
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Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and CVNA perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the auto & truck dealerships industry. Carvana stands out in the used car market with a customer-centric e-commerce platform featuring HD vehicle tours and a seven-day return policy. Its proprietary logistics network ensures fast delivery and builds loyalty. Vertical integration and investments in AI/predictive modeling lower costs versus traditional dealers, while capacity to recondition 1.5 million cars annually and patented vending machines provide scalable infrastructure and strong brand visibility.
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1 month ago
The New York Yankees (46–31) and the Detroit Tigers (34–44) meet for game 2 of their three-game series tonight at Comerica Park. The Tigers took the opener, 5–3. Riley Greeneled Detroit to victory. The slugger homered and reached base three times, while the Yankees' offense couldn't overcome a rough outing from Gerrit Cole, who allowed five runs in just over four innings. Framber Valdezearned his fourth win of the season allowing one run over six innings. The Yankees did have baserunners but were just 1-5 with runners in scoring position. That was actually an improvement from the previous two games in which they went a combined 0-22 with ducks on the pond. Anthony Volpeand Paul Goldschmidteach picked up a couple hits for New York. Spencer Torkelsonhad two hits for Detroit.
The loss was the Yankees' third in a row. It is the first time in over a month they have lost three straight. They will look to snap that skid tonight while the Tigers will look to make it five straight wins. Tampa lost as well last night so New York still holds first place in the AL East by a couple games. With the win, Detroit is now five games back in the Wild Card chase and 6.5 games behind in the AL Central.
On the mound, the Yankees turn to Carlos Rodón(3–2, 3.50 ERA), a left-hander who has allowed three earned runs in each of his last two starts without reaching the seventh inning in either. Taking the ball for Detroit will be right-hander Casey Mize(2–4, 2.58 ERA), who was roughed up a bit in his last start allowing three earned runs in just 4.2 innings against Houston. He had not allowed more than two runs in any of his previous seven starts.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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The loss was the Yankees' third in a row. It is the first time in over a month they have lost three straight. They will look to snap that skid tonight while the Tigers will look to make it five straight wins. Tampa lost as well last night so New York still holds first place in the AL East by a couple games. With the win, Detroit is now five games back in the Wild Card chase and 6.5 games behind in the AL Central.
On the mound, the Yankees turn to Carlos Rodón(3–2, 3.50 ERA), a left-hander who has allowed three earned runs in each of his last two starts without reaching the seventh inning in either. Taking the ball for Detroit will be right-hander Casey Mize(2–4, 2.58 ERA), who was roughed up a bit in his last start allowing three earned runs in just 4.2 innings against Houston. He had not allowed more than two runs in any of his previous seven starts.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
We've got all the info and **** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
1 month ago
Chicago (40-37) has now had two unscheduled days off ahead of the three-game road trip to New York (34-43). Monday's series opener between the two was postponed, so the Cubs and Mets try again at Citi Field on Tuesday.
Chicago is 6-3 in the last nine games and starting to turn the corner in June. The Cubs are 8-9 overall this month and ranks middle of the pack in ERA, BA, OBA, and most categories. The one area that the Cubs stand out is their plate discipline. Chicago has the third-most walks (72) and the fifth-fewest strikeouts (136). Chicago swept the Mets earlier this year and outscored the Mets, 18-9.
New York is coming off two straight losses to Philadelphia and were outscored 25-11 in the series. The Mets surrendered 21 runs in the last two games and have the fourth-worst ERA (5.79) over the last week. In that same span, New York ranks eighth in batting average (.266), but has the second-fewest extra bases hits (5).
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and ***** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Chicago is 6-3 in the last nine games and starting to turn the corner in June. The Cubs are 8-9 overall this month and ranks middle of the pack in ERA, BA, OBA, and most categories. The one area that the Cubs stand out is their plate discipline. Chicago has the third-most walks (72) and the fifth-fewest strikeouts (136). Chicago swept the Mets earlier this year and outscored the Mets, 18-9.
New York is coming off two straight losses to Philadelphia and were outscored 25-11 in the series. The Mets surrendered 21 runs in the last two games and have the fourth-worst ERA (5.79) over the last week. In that same span, New York ranks eighth in batting average (.266), but has the second-fewest extra bases hits (5).
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and ***** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
1 month ago
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The solution uses AI and ML to automate manual tasks such as freight planning, carrier vetting, and predictive ETA tracking. By incorporating real-time visibility and agile planning features, the system enables users to navigate logistics disruptions more effectively while also supporting sustainability goals by optimizing network performance and reducing carbon emissions.
Available as a flexible, bundled solution, the platform is designed for scalability to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. By providing access to Trimble's extensive global network of over 210,000 carriers and 1,500 shippers, the TMS acts as a strategic logistics nerve center that enhances operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making without requiring a complete overhaul of existing infrastructure.
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Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:TRMB) is a technology company that builds hardware, software, and services connecting the physical and digital worlds. They provide precise positioning tools, 3D modeling, and data ****** ytics to optimize operations in the construction, agriculture, geospatial, and transportation sectors.
