5 days ago
Kimberly Guilfoyle has lost her ambassador job, but her name still carries a six-figure price tag on the speaking circuit. The former Fox News personality is listed for appearances costing between $50,000 and $100,000 after she left as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid allegations of financial misconduct, which she denies. Whether anyone is paying those rates is another question. The listing offers a glimpse of her potential earning power, but it doesn't show that she's booked a single six-figure engagement.
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According to her Speaker Booking Agency profile, Guilfoyle is available for speaking engagements, corporate appearances, virtual events, moderated discussions, and meet-and-greets. The page displays a speaking-fee range of $50,000 to $100,000 and lists West Palm Beach, Florida, as her departure point.
That puts the advertised upper limit for one appearance at the same dollar figure as the American Express payment at the center of the controversy surrounding her diplomatic career. The two amounts concern separate matters. One is a public booking estimate, while the other involves disputed allegations about a donor's financial dealings with her.
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According to her Speaker Booking Agency profile, Guilfoyle is available for speaking engagements, corporate appearances, virtual events, moderated discussions, and meet-and-greets. The page displays a speaking-fee range of $50,000 to $100,000 and lists West Palm Beach, Florida, as her departure point.
That puts the advertised upper limit for one appearance at the same dollar figure as the American Express payment at the center of the controversy surrounding her diplomatic career. The two amounts concern separate matters. One is a public booking estimate, while the other involves disputed allegations about a donor's financial dealings with her.
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#papadakis
2 months ago
New vehicle sales in Indonesia surged by a further 32% year-on-year to 81,756 units in August 2026, up from weak year-earlier sales of 61,771 units, according to wholesale data compiled by the local automotive industry ***** ociation, Gaikindo. The market last month was driven higher by strong demand for trucks and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
In the first eight months of 2026, the country's vehicle market expanded by 20% to 599,491 units, after declining by 11% to 499,315 units a year earlier, with sales of light passenger vehicles rising by over 13% to 437,374 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased by 42% to 162,117 units, driven by a 54% surge in light- and medium-duty trucks to 131,813 units.
The truck market this year has been supported by government plans to procure vehicles to support the development of rural cooperatives and improve local logistics networks nationwide.
Sales of BEVs almost doubled to 103,300 units year-to-date, up from 53,100 units in the same period a year earlier, driven by Chinese brands and supported by government tax incentives.
GDP growth moderated to 5.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, down from a peak of 5.6% in the first quarter, underpinned mainly by strong government spending and investment. Private consumption growth slowed to 5.1% from 5.5%, after the central bank hiked its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 5.75% in the second quarter to support the rupiah and rein in rising inflation. Government spending grew by 16%, down from a peak of 22%, driven by social programmes and rising fuel subsidy costs.
#year
In the first eight months of 2026, the country's vehicle market expanded by 20% to 599,491 units, after declining by 11% to 499,315 units a year earlier, with sales of light passenger vehicles rising by over 13% to 437,374 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased by 42% to 162,117 units, driven by a 54% surge in light- and medium-duty trucks to 131,813 units.
The truck market this year has been supported by government plans to procure vehicles to support the development of rural cooperatives and improve local logistics networks nationwide.
Sales of BEVs almost doubled to 103,300 units year-to-date, up from 53,100 units in the same period a year earlier, driven by Chinese brands and supported by government tax incentives.
GDP growth moderated to 5.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, down from a peak of 5.6% in the first quarter, underpinned mainly by strong government spending and investment. Private consumption growth slowed to 5.1% from 5.5%, after the central bank hiked its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 5.75% in the second quarter to support the rupiah and rein in rising inflation. Government spending grew by 16%, down from a peak of 22%, driven by social programmes and rising fuel subsidy costs.
#year
2 months ago
On August 25, SelectQuote (NASDAQ:SLQT) told investors that cash generation, not growth, is now the entire point of owning the stock. Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $1.62 billion, up 6% year over year, and operating cash flow climbed $44 million from the prior year. But the same release showed a fourth-quarter net loss of $16.8 million, a reversal from $12.9 million in net income a year earlier, and a fiscal 2027 guide that points meaningfully lower on the top line. That gap between the narrative and the numbers underneath it is worth sitting with.
Healthcare Services, built around the company's SelectRx pharmacy, generated $845 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, up 14% even as Inflation Reduction Act drug pricing changes cut into the segment starting in the back half of the year. That business exited the fourth quarter at an annualized adjusted EBITDA run rate of nearly $50 million, roughly double the $25 million it produced across the full year, and management expects those margins to keep expanding as more prescriptions route through the company's Olathe, Kansas facility, which is already shipping about 30% more efficiently than its older sites.
Layered on top, SelectQuote identified more than $30 million in annualized run rate savings from AI-enabled enrollment tools and workflow automation. The Senior segment, meanwhile, held a 26% adjusted EBITDA margin for a fourth straight year in the mid-20% range, evidence that the agent-led distribution model keeps producing steady profit even when Medicare Advantage carriers shift benefits underneath it. Add in a commissions receivable balance north of $1 billion, and the company argues its underlying earnings power is bigger than its stock price reflects.
The guidance tells a different story. SelectQuote expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.35 billion to $1.45 billion, roughly 14% below fiscal 2026 at the midpoint, with Medicare Advantage approved policies projected to fall another 10% to 15% after already declining 4% this past year. Senior segment revenue already dropped 4% in fiscal 2026 to $576 million, partly because a major carrier partner pulled back its own marketing spending, a reminder of how much SelectQuote's results depend on decisions made by insurers it does not control.
The Inflation Reduction Act will keep pressuring Healthcare Services revenue through fiscal 2027, with especially messy comparisons in the first half. SelectRx membership already moderated to 109,039 members and is expected to dip further before recovering. Underneath all of it sits $800 million in debt and preferred equity carrying a roughly 12% funding cost, translating into $45 million of annual cash interest that has to be paid regardless of how enrollment season goes. Management itself called the term life insurance market competitive on customer acquisition costs, a small but telling admission that not every corner of the business is running cleanly.
#million #fiscal #already
Healthcare Services, built around the company's SelectRx pharmacy, generated $845 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, up 14% even as Inflation Reduction Act drug pricing changes cut into the segment starting in the back half of the year. That business exited the fourth quarter at an annualized adjusted EBITDA run rate of nearly $50 million, roughly double the $25 million it produced across the full year, and management expects those margins to keep expanding as more prescriptions route through the company's Olathe, Kansas facility, which is already shipping about 30% more efficiently than its older sites.
Layered on top, SelectQuote identified more than $30 million in annualized run rate savings from AI-enabled enrollment tools and workflow automation. The Senior segment, meanwhile, held a 26% adjusted EBITDA margin for a fourth straight year in the mid-20% range, evidence that the agent-led distribution model keeps producing steady profit even when Medicare Advantage carriers shift benefits underneath it. Add in a commissions receivable balance north of $1 billion, and the company argues its underlying earnings power is bigger than its stock price reflects.
The guidance tells a different story. SelectQuote expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.35 billion to $1.45 billion, roughly 14% below fiscal 2026 at the midpoint, with Medicare Advantage approved policies projected to fall another 10% to 15% after already declining 4% this past year. Senior segment revenue already dropped 4% in fiscal 2026 to $576 million, partly because a major carrier partner pulled back its own marketing spending, a reminder of how much SelectQuote's results depend on decisions made by insurers it does not control.
The Inflation Reduction Act will keep pressuring Healthcare Services revenue through fiscal 2027, with especially messy comparisons in the first half. SelectRx membership already moderated to 109,039 members and is expected to dip further before recovering. Underneath all of it sits $800 million in debt and preferred equity carrying a roughly 12% funding cost, translating into $45 million of annual cash interest that has to be paid regardless of how enrollment season goes. Management itself called the term life insurance market competitive on customer acquisition costs, a small but telling admission that not every corner of the business is running cleanly.
#million #fiscal #already
2 months ago
US stocks moderated their slide on Tuesday morning as uncertainty around the war in Iran, a bond market sell-off, and speculation about the Fed's next interest rate move kept buyers on the sidelines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) recovered to a loss of roughly 0.1% after initially falling by 0.7%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) was down by roughly 0.7% after initially dropping 1.3% after stocks closed August with solid gains.
Stocks entered September with double-digit year-to-date returns and earnings expectations that continue to rise. However, volatile oil prices and the potential return of Fed rate hikes have given investors reason to worry heading into the historically weakest month for stocks.
US bond yields continued their march higher on Tuesday, with the 10-year yield (^TNX) rising to 4.75%, its highest intraday level since January 2025, before ticking down to 4.76%. The 30-year (^TYX) climbed to 5.27%, hovering near multi-decade highs, before also pulling back to 5.24%.
Crude oil prices also remained elevated after the US and Iran returned to a hot war, with Brent futures (BZ=F), the global benchmark, trading above $92 per barrel. According to Bloomberg, two oil tankers were struck while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz in the latest sign that the conflict could reescalate.
#year #bond #roughly #down
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) recovered to a loss of roughly 0.1% after initially falling by 0.7%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) was down by roughly 0.7% after initially dropping 1.3% after stocks closed August with solid gains.
Stocks entered September with double-digit year-to-date returns and earnings expectations that continue to rise. However, volatile oil prices and the potential return of Fed rate hikes have given investors reason to worry heading into the historically weakest month for stocks.
US bond yields continued their march higher on Tuesday, with the 10-year yield (^TNX) rising to 4.75%, its highest intraday level since January 2025, before ticking down to 4.76%. The 30-year (^TYX) climbed to 5.27%, hovering near multi-decade highs, before also pulling back to 5.24%.
Crude oil prices also remained elevated after the US and Iran returned to a hot war, with Brent futures (BZ=F), the global benchmark, trading above $92 per barrel. According to Bloomberg, two oil tankers were struck while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz in the latest sign that the conflict could reescalate.
#year #bond #roughly #down
2 months ago
On August 25, SelectQuote (NASDAQ:SLQT) told investors that cash generation, not growth, is now the entire point of owning the stock. Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $1.62 billion, up 6% year over year, and operating cash flow climbed $44 million from the prior year. But the same release showed a fourth-quarter net loss of $16.8 million, a reversal from $12.9 million in net income a year earlier, and a fiscal 2027 guide that points meaningfully lower on the top line. That gap between the narrative and the numbers underneath it is worth sitting with.
Healthcare Services, built around the company's SelectRx pharmacy, generated $845 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, up 14% even as Inflation Reduction Act drug pricing changes cut into the segment starting in the back half of the year. That business exited the fourth quarter at an annualized adjusted EBITDA run rate of nearly $50 million, roughly double the $25 million it produced across the full year, and management expects those margins to keep expanding as more prescriptions route through the company's Olathe, Kansas facility, which is already shipping about 30% more efficiently than its older sites.
Layered on top, SelectQuote identified more than $30 million in annualized run rate savings from AI-enabled enrollment tools and workflow automation. The Senior segment, meanwhile, held a 26% adjusted EBITDA margin for a fourth straight year in the mid-20% range, evidence that the agent-led distribution model keeps producing steady profit even when Medicare Advantage carriers shift benefits underneath it. Add in a commissions receivable balance north of $1 billion, and the company argues its underlying earnings power is bigger than its stock price reflects.
The guidance tells a different story. SelectQuote expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.35 billion to $1.45 billion, roughly 14% below fiscal 2026 at the midpoint, with Medicare Advantage approved policies projected to fall another 10% to 15% after already declining 4% this past year. Senior segment revenue already dropped 4% in fiscal 2026 to $576 million, partly because a major carrier partner pulled back its own marketing spending, a reminder of how much SelectQuote's results depend on decisions made by insurers it does not control.
The Inflation Reduction Act will keep pressuring Healthcare Services revenue through fiscal 2027, with especially messy comparisons in the first half. SelectRx membership already moderated to 109,039 members and is expected to dip further before recovering. Underneath all of it sits $800 million in debt and preferred equity carrying a roughly 12% funding cost, translating into $45 million of annual cash interest that has to be paid regardless of how enrollment season goes. Management itself called the term life insurance market competitive on customer acquisition costs, a small but telling admission that not every corner of the business is running cleanly.
#million
Healthcare Services, built around the company's SelectRx pharmacy, generated $845 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, up 14% even as Inflation Reduction Act drug pricing changes cut into the segment starting in the back half of the year. That business exited the fourth quarter at an annualized adjusted EBITDA run rate of nearly $50 million, roughly double the $25 million it produced across the full year, and management expects those margins to keep expanding as more prescriptions route through the company's Olathe, Kansas facility, which is already shipping about 30% more efficiently than its older sites.
Layered on top, SelectQuote identified more than $30 million in annualized run rate savings from AI-enabled enrollment tools and workflow automation. The Senior segment, meanwhile, held a 26% adjusted EBITDA margin for a fourth straight year in the mid-20% range, evidence that the agent-led distribution model keeps producing steady profit even when Medicare Advantage carriers shift benefits underneath it. Add in a commissions receivable balance north of $1 billion, and the company argues its underlying earnings power is bigger than its stock price reflects.
The guidance tells a different story. SelectQuote expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.35 billion to $1.45 billion, roughly 14% below fiscal 2026 at the midpoint, with Medicare Advantage approved policies projected to fall another 10% to 15% after already declining 4% this past year. Senior segment revenue already dropped 4% in fiscal 2026 to $576 million, partly because a major carrier partner pulled back its own marketing spending, a reminder of how much SelectQuote's results depend on decisions made by insurers it does not control.
The Inflation Reduction Act will keep pressuring Healthcare Services revenue through fiscal 2027, with especially messy comparisons in the first half. SelectRx membership already moderated to 109,039 members and is expected to dip further before recovering. Underneath all of it sits $800 million in debt and preferred equity carrying a roughly 12% funding cost, translating into $45 million of annual cash interest that has to be paid regardless of how enrollment season goes. Management itself called the term life insurance market competitive on customer acquisition costs, a small but telling admission that not every corner of the business is running cleanly.
#million
2 months ago
The recent recovery across digital ****** ets could have further room to run, according to Needham & Company, which has increased its crypto trading volume forecasts for the exchanges and platforms covered by the firm.
"How sustainable is the crypto rebound? We believe it has legs," ****** yst John Todaro wrote in a note to clients, identifying three factors supporting the firm's ****** sment.
The first factor is a potential rotation in investor attention and capital. Needham said artificial intelligence stocks, which previously attracted significant retail participation, have cooled as regulatory pressures increase ahead of the midterm elections.
Retail trading activity in commodities, including oil and metals, has also moderated.
Against that backdrop, Needham believes digital ****** ets could become relatively more attractive to investors again as competing speculative trades lose some of their momentum.
#Crypto #trading #company
"How sustainable is the crypto rebound? We believe it has legs," ****** yst John Todaro wrote in a note to clients, identifying three factors supporting the firm's ****** sment.
The first factor is a potential rotation in investor attention and capital. Needham said artificial intelligence stocks, which previously attracted significant retail participation, have cooled as regulatory pressures increase ahead of the midterm elections.
Retail trading activity in commodities, including oil and metals, has also moderated.
Against that backdrop, Needham believes digital ****** ets could become relatively more attractive to investors again as competing speculative trades lose some of their momentum.
#Crypto #trading #company
2 months ago
On August 14, RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) reported second-quarter results that told two different stories at once. International sales climbed to roughly 70% of revenue as the company absorbed a new European distribution partner, even as trade normalization back home pulled growth down from where the year started. RLX is no longer just an e-vapor device maker. It is trying to become a diversified, direct-to-retail nicotine platform before its home market tightens further.
Net revenues reached RMB1.01 billion in the second quarter, up 14.8% year over year, powered by international volume growth and the contribution of a company RLX acquired in May 2025. Gross margin expanded to 35.4% from 27.5% a year earlier, a jump management credited to supply chain optimization and a better mix of products and geographies. Non-GAAP income from operations rose 28.8% to RMB149.6 million, marking the 11th straight quarter of positive non-GAAP operating profit.
In July 2026, RLX took a 51% controlling stake in a Western European distributor that reaches 30,000 retail endpoints and runs a digital ordering platform connecting 20,000 independent merchants, a deal management framed as the next step in building direct retail relationships rather than depending on layers of wholesalers. CEO Kate ****** argued that as vaping hardware becomes commoditized, "competition is shifting from pure product development to route-to-market execution."
The company is also leaning into modern oral nicotine pouches as a new growth line and is building a manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia to produce them at scale, all while sitting on RMB13.9 billion in total capital resources as of June 30, 2026.
The same quarter that produced margin expansion also produced warning signs closer to home. Mainland China revenue is now expected to be roughly flat for the full year, and Sam Tsang, the company's head of capital markets, said the "procedural time line for government approval has become more conservative" as domestic enforcement tightens. Revenue and margins both moderated sequentially from the first quarter, which had been inflated by a shipment pull-forward tied to regulatory export changes, and management flagged that the elevated 35.4% margin should settle into a lower range going forward.
#revenue #retail
Net revenues reached RMB1.01 billion in the second quarter, up 14.8% year over year, powered by international volume growth and the contribution of a company RLX acquired in May 2025. Gross margin expanded to 35.4% from 27.5% a year earlier, a jump management credited to supply chain optimization and a better mix of products and geographies. Non-GAAP income from operations rose 28.8% to RMB149.6 million, marking the 11th straight quarter of positive non-GAAP operating profit.
In July 2026, RLX took a 51% controlling stake in a Western European distributor that reaches 30,000 retail endpoints and runs a digital ordering platform connecting 20,000 independent merchants, a deal management framed as the next step in building direct retail relationships rather than depending on layers of wholesalers. CEO Kate ****** argued that as vaping hardware becomes commoditized, "competition is shifting from pure product development to route-to-market execution."
The company is also leaning into modern oral nicotine pouches as a new growth line and is building a manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia to produce them at scale, all while sitting on RMB13.9 billion in total capital resources as of June 30, 2026.
The same quarter that produced margin expansion also produced warning signs closer to home. Mainland China revenue is now expected to be roughly flat for the full year, and Sam Tsang, the company's head of capital markets, said the "procedural time line for government approval has become more conservative" as domestic enforcement tightens. Revenue and margins both moderated sequentially from the first quarter, which had been inflated by a shipment pull-forward tied to regulatory export changes, and management flagged that the elevated 35.4% margin should settle into a lower range going forward.
#revenue #retail
2 months ago
US stocks moderated from earlier gains in midday trading on Friday as investors digested Kevin Warsh's first keynote address at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, with the Fed chairman's comments interpreted as mildly hawkish in the near term.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped below the flat line, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) slide 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.4% after rising by as much as 0.5% earlier in the day.
In his speech, Warsh stated that inflation was running too high and that price stability would be the Fed's predominant focus. Even if market participants didn't necessarily get all of the clarity they were looking for, Warsh's comments were taken as hawkish enough to send yields on short-term Treasurys higher by several basis points.
In the equities market, investors continued to digest Nvidia's (NVDA) blowout earnings report and growth projections from Wednesday, while shares in Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell on its own second quarter figures. PayPal (PYPL) lost more than 10% on the news that Advent and Stripe have backed out of a proposed $50 billion takeover.
Upward revisions in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment readings, released at 10 a.m. ET, provided a lightly positive note for the economy.
#investors
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped below the flat line, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) slide 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.4% after rising by as much as 0.5% earlier in the day.
In his speech, Warsh stated that inflation was running too high and that price stability would be the Fed's predominant focus. Even if market participants didn't necessarily get all of the clarity they were looking for, Warsh's comments were taken as hawkish enough to send yields on short-term Treasurys higher by several basis points.
In the equities market, investors continued to digest Nvidia's (NVDA) blowout earnings report and growth projections from Wednesday, while shares in Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell on its own second quarter figures. PayPal (PYPL) lost more than 10% on the news that Advent and Stripe have backed out of a proposed $50 billion takeover.
Upward revisions in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment readings, released at 10 a.m. ET, provided a lightly positive note for the economy.
#investors
2 months ago
US stocks moderated from earlier gains in midday trading on Friday as investors digested Kevin Warsh's first keynote address at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, with the Fed chairman's comments interpreted as mildly hawkish in the near term.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) held onto a gain of 0.2%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) hung just above the flat line. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.2% after rising by as much as 0.5% earlier in the day.
Even if market participants didn't necessarily get all of the clarity they were looking for, Warsh's comments were taken as hawkish enough to send yields on short-term Treasurys higher by several basis points.
"None of these measures are perfect, but they all tell a similar story: Inflation is running above our 2% target," Warsh said. "So the Fed's predominant focus right now should be on prices."
The most recent PCE inflation reading — the Fed's preferred metric for price change — showed that the 12-month change in prices stands at 3.7%, with the so-called core annual measure reading at 3.3%.
#above
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) held onto a gain of 0.2%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) hung just above the flat line. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.2% after rising by as much as 0.5% earlier in the day.
Even if market participants didn't necessarily get all of the clarity they were looking for, Warsh's comments were taken as hawkish enough to send yields on short-term Treasurys higher by several basis points.
"None of these measures are perfect, but they all tell a similar story: Inflation is running above our 2% target," Warsh said. "So the Fed's predominant focus right now should be on prices."
The most recent PCE inflation reading — the Fed's preferred metric for price change — showed that the 12-month change in prices stands at 3.7%, with the so-called core annual measure reading at 3.3%.
#above
2 months ago
IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat with Tactical Resources Corp. Common Shares (Nasdaq: TREO) Chief Executive Officer and a Director Ranjeet Sundher, moderated by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks in a video session lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Mr. Sundher discussed:
The company's listing on Nasdaq representing Tactical's entry into the U.S. public markets under the ticker TREO, broadening the company's visibility and access to U.S. investors at a significant moment for critical minerals.
How Tactical is focused on advancing U.S.-based rare earth supply for U.S. markets with investments like its Peak Project in Texas with the combination of existing feedstock, existing infrastructure and potentially simpler processing.
Tactical's near-term priorities include continued metallurgical and geological work, process testing and project-design studies.
#treo
Mr. Sundher discussed:
The company's listing on Nasdaq representing Tactical's entry into the U.S. public markets under the ticker TREO, broadening the company's visibility and access to U.S. investors at a significant moment for critical minerals.
How Tactical is focused on advancing U.S.-based rare earth supply for U.S. markets with investments like its Peak Project in Texas with the combination of existing feedstock, existing infrastructure and potentially simpler processing.
Tactical's near-term priorities include continued metallurgical and geological work, process testing and project-design studies.
#treo
2 months ago
IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat with Tactical Resources Corp. Common Shares (Nasdaq: TREO) Chief Executive Officer and a Director Ranjeet Sundher, moderated by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks in a video session lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Mr. Sundher discussed:
The company's listing on Nasdaq representing Tactical's entry into the U.S. public markets under the ticker TREO, broadening the company's visibility and access to U.S. investors at a significant moment for critical minerals.
How Tactical is focused on advancing U.S.-based rare earth supply for U.S. markets with investments like its Peak Project in Texas with the combination of existing feedstock, existing infrastructure and potentially simpler processing.
Tactical's near-term priorities include continued metallurgical and geological work, process testing and project-design studies.
#edge #NASDAQ
Mr. Sundher discussed:
The company's listing on Nasdaq representing Tactical's entry into the U.S. public markets under the ticker TREO, broadening the company's visibility and access to U.S. investors at a significant moment for critical minerals.
How Tactical is focused on advancing U.S.-based rare earth supply for U.S. markets with investments like its Peak Project in Texas with the combination of existing feedstock, existing infrastructure and potentially simpler processing.
Tactical's near-term priorities include continued metallurgical and geological work, process testing and project-design studies.
#edge #NASDAQ
3 months ago
Customer relationship management software provider Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s shares are down by 19% over the past year and by 22% year-to-date. It is one of the most commonly discussed stocks by Jim Cramer. For instance, in May, Cramer revealed that Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) was one of his smallest positions because the "market hates software." However, in July, the CNBC TV host countered Keybanc's negative coverage by pointing towards remarks made by Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) CEO Marc Benioff. In his morning appearance on August 6th, he discussed the firm's decision to promote Miguel Milano to operating chief:
"Yeah, look, I've met Miguel, he's a terrific guy, the guy that just got promoted, but, look, we're not that far from Dreamforce, so I'd hate to see any turmoil there. Miguel Milano is the guy who did, the last time I went, he was part of the major speech. But, you need to see, right before Dreamforce, it's really important. I can't wait to talk to Marc, cause, the stock had been going up but that may have been as part of an unwind of Situational along with Workday, along with ServiceNow, but didn't want to see this. Didn't want to see that departure."
Cramer's remarks about Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) tie into his earlier sentiments and the broader debate surrounding the firm. On multiple ocasions he has discussed the difference between the firm's AI (Agentforce) and non-AI offerings. With Milano previously being the chief revenue officer, Cramer's worries seem to reflect his concerns about Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s revenue from its AI products.
On the bullish front, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s market presence and enterprise relationships can drive Agentforce revenue higher and enable businesses to expand their operations without relying on the traditional seat-based business model. Despite being a legacy software firm, it is also growing sales in the AI era. During its fiscal Q1 2027, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s revenue jumped by 13.3% annually to sit at $11.13 billion, while its earnings marked a whopping 50%+ annual jump. Yet, there are fears that this growth could moderate. As its fiscal Q1 ended, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) kept its full-year support-and-subscription guidance growth at 12% while its Q1 growth was 14%. Additionally, $444 of the firm's Q1 revenue came from its Informatica division and didn't reflect organic business.
Looking at the hedge funds, sentiment slightly moderated in Q1. In Q4 2025, 115 out of the 1,041 hedge funds covered by Insider Monkey had owned a stake in Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM), while this figure dropped to 101 out of 1,022 in Q1 2026. The bearish sentiment appears to be reflected in the valuation as well, since Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s forward P/E of 14.51 is lower than ServiceNow's 31.15 and Oracle's 18. Short interest is higher at 4.15% of the float compared to 0.74% for SAP.
#salesforce #revenue #didn 't #Growth
"Yeah, look, I've met Miguel, he's a terrific guy, the guy that just got promoted, but, look, we're not that far from Dreamforce, so I'd hate to see any turmoil there. Miguel Milano is the guy who did, the last time I went, he was part of the major speech. But, you need to see, right before Dreamforce, it's really important. I can't wait to talk to Marc, cause, the stock had been going up but that may have been as part of an unwind of Situational along with Workday, along with ServiceNow, but didn't want to see this. Didn't want to see that departure."
Cramer's remarks about Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) tie into his earlier sentiments and the broader debate surrounding the firm. On multiple ocasions he has discussed the difference between the firm's AI (Agentforce) and non-AI offerings. With Milano previously being the chief revenue officer, Cramer's worries seem to reflect his concerns about Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s revenue from its AI products.
On the bullish front, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s market presence and enterprise relationships can drive Agentforce revenue higher and enable businesses to expand their operations without relying on the traditional seat-based business model. Despite being a legacy software firm, it is also growing sales in the AI era. During its fiscal Q1 2027, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s revenue jumped by 13.3% annually to sit at $11.13 billion, while its earnings marked a whopping 50%+ annual jump. Yet, there are fears that this growth could moderate. As its fiscal Q1 ended, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) kept its full-year support-and-subscription guidance growth at 12% while its Q1 growth was 14%. Additionally, $444 of the firm's Q1 revenue came from its Informatica division and didn't reflect organic business.
Looking at the hedge funds, sentiment slightly moderated in Q1. In Q4 2025, 115 out of the 1,041 hedge funds covered by Insider Monkey had owned a stake in Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM), while this figure dropped to 101 out of 1,022 in Q1 2026. The bearish sentiment appears to be reflected in the valuation as well, since Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s forward P/E of 14.51 is lower than ServiceNow's 31.15 and Oracle's 18. Short interest is higher at 4.15% of the float compared to 0.74% for SAP.
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3 months ago
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U.S. stocks rose and the S&P 500 closed at a record high after a report of moderated wholesale inflation eased interest-rate fears.
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Updated Aug. 13, 2026 5:09 pm ET
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U.S. stocks rose and the S&P 500 closed at a record high after a report of moderated wholesale inflation eased interest-rate fears.
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3 months ago
FC Bayern Munich have announced they will host a Team Day on the FC Bayern Campus in Munich on August 17th. The senior men's and women's teams — both double winners from last season — will return from their Asian tours and have public trainings at the campus. There will also be interactive events that will feature teams made up of three groups — players, content creators, and fans — going up against each other.
2000 tickets have been made available for the event, but if you cannot make it, the 12-hour event will be streamed for free on the teams Twitch and YouTube pages and moderated by the FC Bayern hosts, Lukas and Ersin. The streams will begin at noon local time (6:00 AM Eastern US). The stream will include the live trainings, some of the other events, and behind the scenes content from the event.
The event will kickoff the week in which both senior teams will play their first competitive matches. The FC Bayern Frauen will begin their Frauen-Bundesliga season the following Friday in Berlin against 1. FC Union Berlin. The men will travel to Dortmund to face BVB in the Supercup that Saturday.
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2000 tickets have been made available for the event, but if you cannot make it, the 12-hour event will be streamed for free on the teams Twitch and YouTube pages and moderated by the FC Bayern hosts, Lukas and Ersin. The streams will begin at noon local time (6:00 AM Eastern US). The stream will include the live trainings, some of the other events, and behind the scenes content from the event.
The event will kickoff the week in which both senior teams will play their first competitive matches. The FC Bayern Frauen will begin their Frauen-Bundesliga season the following Friday in Berlin against 1. FC Union Berlin. The men will travel to Dortmund to face BVB in the Supercup that Saturday.
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3 months ago
Big Tech earnings season kicks off Wednesday with Google (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) set to report after the bell. Intel (INTC) will follow on Thursday.
While Tesla saw solid quarterly delivers, ****** ysts will be on the lookout for how much the company is spending on its Robotaxi, Optimus humanoid robot, and AI initiatives, which is expected to send free cash flow nose diving.
Intel's stock has been riding the AI data center growth story to new highs, though it's since come off those highs as traders rotated out of the semiconductor sector. But it could get another boost if the company announces any new customers for its foundry business.
Google stock has also benefited handsomely from the AI boom, though growth has moderated over the past few months. Investors will be looking for more information about the company's spending plans as it continues to address computing capacity constraints.
On Thursday, AMD (AMD) will host its Advancing AI event in San Francisco, where it's expected to announce updates to its product lines across its data center unit.
#tesla #spending #data #Growth
While Tesla saw solid quarterly delivers, ****** ysts will be on the lookout for how much the company is spending on its Robotaxi, Optimus humanoid robot, and AI initiatives, which is expected to send free cash flow nose diving.
Intel's stock has been riding the AI data center growth story to new highs, though it's since come off those highs as traders rotated out of the semiconductor sector. But it could get another boost if the company announces any new customers for its foundry business.
Google stock has also benefited handsomely from the AI boom, though growth has moderated over the past few months. Investors will be looking for more information about the company's spending plans as it continues to address computing capacity constraints.
On Thursday, AMD (AMD) will host its Advancing AI event in San Francisco, where it's expected to announce updates to its product lines across its data center unit.
#tesla #spending #data #Growth
4 months ago
02:00 Argentina vs Switzerland - ITV 1
Argentina survived an almighty scare to reach the last eight, after turning around a two-goal deficit to beat Egypt.
The world champions trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes to go, but staged a fightback to turn the tie around. Switzerland are up next for the holders, after beating South American opposition in Colombia in the last round. The Swiss won on penalties after a goalless draw, reaching this stage for the first time since 1954.
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Argentina survived an almighty scare to reach the last eight, after turning around a two-goal deficit to beat Egypt.
The world champions trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes to go, but staged a fightback to turn the tie around. Switzerland are up next for the holders, after beating South American opposition in Colombia in the last round. The Swiss won on penalties after a goalless draw, reaching this stage for the first time since 1954.
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4 months ago
Tonight's another massive night for England at the 2026 World Cup:
Saturday 11 July 2026
England face Norway in the third quarter-final on Saturday evening, in Miami. The Three Lions handled the heat of the Azteca Stadium to beat Mexico in the last round, despite Jarell Quansah's red card.
Up next are a Norway side fresh from beating Brazil, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The Manchester City forward has seven goals at this summer's tournament to date.
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Saturday 11 July 2026
England face Norway in the third quarter-final on Saturday evening, in Miami. The Three Lions handled the heat of the Azteca Stadium to beat Mexico in the last round, despite Jarell Quansah's red card.
Up next are a Norway side fresh from beating Brazil, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The Manchester City forward has seven goals at this summer's tournament to date.
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4 months ago
PepsiCo (PEP) quarterly results showed that North American consumers remain under pressure as they focus on essentials and budget for higher gas prices.
The soda and snack giant beat Wall Street's expectations on both the top and bottom lines, but its North American results weighed on the quarter. Additionally, Americans didn't stock up on snacks following price cuts of roughly 15% in February on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.
"Results were tempered in the quarter as U.S. food and beverage category performance moderated with consumer budgets tightening due to rising inflationary pressures," chair and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in prepared remarks.
PepsiCo's stock fell 3% on Thursday.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.20 in the fiscal second quarter, more than the $2.19 Wall Street **** ysts expected. Pepsi also posted a revenue beat, driven by international results, with sales of $24.2 billion above the $23.9 billion expected.
The soda and snack giant beat Wall Street's expectations on both the top and bottom lines, but its North American results weighed on the quarter. Additionally, Americans didn't stock up on snacks following price cuts of roughly 15% in February on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.
"Results were tempered in the quarter as U.S. food and beverage category performance moderated with consumer budgets tightening due to rising inflationary pressures," chair and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in prepared remarks.
PepsiCo's stock fell 3% on Thursday.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.20 in the fiscal second quarter, more than the $2.19 Wall Street **** ysts expected. Pepsi also posted a revenue beat, driven by international results, with sales of $24.2 billion above the $23.9 billion expected.
4 months ago
PepsiCo (PEP) quarterly results showed that North American consumers remain under pressure as they focus on essentials and budget for higher gas prices.
The soda and snack giant beat Wall Street's expectations on both the top and bottom lines, but its North American results weighed on the quarter. Additionally, Americans didn't stock up on snacks following price cuts of roughly 15% in February on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.
"Results were tempered in the quarter as U.S. food and beverage category performance moderated with consumer budgets tightening due to rising inflationary pressures," Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in prepared remarks.
PepsiCo's stock fell over 1% in premarket trading.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.20 in the fiscal second quarter, more than the $2.19 Wall Street **** ysts expected. Pepsi also posted a revenue beat, driven by international results, with sales of $24.2 billion above the $23.9 billion expected.
The soda and snack giant beat Wall Street's expectations on both the top and bottom lines, but its North American results weighed on the quarter. Additionally, Americans didn't stock up on snacks following price cuts of roughly 15% in February on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.
"Results were tempered in the quarter as U.S. food and beverage category performance moderated with consumer budgets tightening due to rising inflationary pressures," Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in prepared remarks.
PepsiCo's stock fell over 1% in premarket trading.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.20 in the fiscal second quarter, more than the $2.19 Wall Street **** ysts expected. Pepsi also posted a revenue beat, driven by international results, with sales of $24.2 billion above the $23.9 billion expected.
4 months ago
NVDY's distributions have collapsed from $2.62 monthly in March 2024 to roughly $0.10 per week in 2026 as NVIDIA's volatility moderated and NAV eroded.
NVIDIA surged roughly 24% over the past year and 854% over five years, but NVDY structurally cannot capture those gains because sold calls cap every rally.
NVDY suits income-focused investors who accept a slowly shrinking NAV, but a dividend growth ETF or personally selling covered calls delivers better total returns.
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YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:NVDY) monetizes NVIDIA's (NASDAQ:NVDA) volatility through a synthetic covered-call strategy, converting option premiums into weekly cash distributions. The fund once ranked among the highest-yielding listed ETFs, but the critical question is whether those distributions represent durable income or a slow-motion return of your own capital. The answer, based on the May 2026 fact sheet and recent distribution data, is more nuanced than the headline yield suggests.
NVIDIA surged roughly 24% over the past year and 854% over five years, but NVDY structurally cannot capture those gains because sold calls cap every rally.
NVDY suits income-focused investors who accept a slowly shrinking NAV, but a dividend growth ETF or personally selling covered calls delivers better total returns.
It sounds nuts, but SoFi is giving new active invest users up to $1,000 in stock for a limited time, and all it takes is a $50 deposit to get started. See for yourself (Sponsor)
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:NVDY) monetizes NVIDIA's (NASDAQ:NVDA) volatility through a synthetic covered-call strategy, converting option premiums into weekly cash distributions. The fund once ranked among the highest-yielding listed ETFs, but the critical question is whether those distributions represent durable income or a slow-motion return of your own capital. The answer, based on the May 2026 fact sheet and recent distribution data, is more nuanced than the headline yield suggests.
4 months ago
In an AI-driven information economy, the value of content is no longer defined by volume alone, but by trust, quality and differentiation. This panel convenes leaders across publishing, advertising, enterprise AI and platforms to discuss why premium content and trusted environments are becoming increasingly important - particularly as businesses further integrate AI into decision making, marketing and customer experiences. Hosted and moderated by Dow Jones Factiva, the discussion will examine how publishers, brands, platforms and marketplaces are redefining value in an AI-powered information economy.
5 months ago
One of Everton's star young teen prodigies has 'deregistered' himself from the Academy and appears set to make the switch to Liverpool.
Everton's 14-year-old attacking midfielder and winger, Josh Chigwada, has been with Everton Academy since... and is considered one of Finch Farm's most highly-rated prospects. He stepped up to the U18s for a single sub appearance at the end of last season — a rare feat for someone his age. He is also an England U15 international.
At the age of 14 years, 8 months, and 1 day, he made his U18s debut against Sunderland and that makes him the second-youngest debutant in the team's history after Francis Broggan. But it does not seem to have been enough to convince him that there is a reasonable pathway for such a prodigious talent to make fast enough progress through the ranks at Everton.
This week, the news has broken that he has 'deregistered' from Everton to become a free agent, with every indication that he could be snapped up by Liverpool's academy. Wherever he goes, his new club will be required to pay a modest development fee to cover his time with The Toffees, but this will count as nothing against the terrible record Everton's Academy has for losing young players to the competition.
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Everton's 14-year-old attacking midfielder and winger, Josh Chigwada, has been with Everton Academy since... and is considered one of Finch Farm's most highly-rated prospects. He stepped up to the U18s for a single sub appearance at the end of last season — a rare feat for someone his age. He is also an England U15 international.
At the age of 14 years, 8 months, and 1 day, he made his U18s debut against Sunderland and that makes him the second-youngest debutant in the team's history after Francis Broggan. But it does not seem to have been enough to convince him that there is a reasonable pathway for such a prodigious talent to make fast enough progress through the ranks at Everton.
This week, the news has broken that he has 'deregistered' from Everton to become a free agent, with every indication that he could be snapped up by Liverpool's academy. Wherever he goes, his new club will be required to pay a modest development fee to cover his time with The Toffees, but this will count as nothing against the terrible record Everton's Academy has for losing young players to the competition.
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5 months ago
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand.
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index moderated to 50 from 50.3 in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Measured on a scale between 0 and 100, a PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 reflects contraction.
The new orders sub-index dropped to 49.9 from 50.6 in April, while the sub-index on production edged down to 51.2 from April’s 51.5. The sub-index for raw material stockpiles fell to 48.6 from 49.3 in April.
China has been less affected by the global energy shock from the Iran war than many other countries, which face inflationary pressures as as oil prices have surged due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil is shipped in peacetime.
Analysts say China's ample oil reserves and diversified sources of energy have helped the world's second-largest economy weather the war nearly unscathed.
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index moderated to 50 from 50.3 in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Measured on a scale between 0 and 100, a PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 reflects contraction.
The new orders sub-index dropped to 49.9 from 50.6 in April, while the sub-index on production edged down to 51.2 from April’s 51.5. The sub-index for raw material stockpiles fell to 48.6 from 49.3 in April.
China has been less affected by the global energy shock from the Iran war than many other countries, which face inflationary pressures as as oil prices have surged due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil is shipped in peacetime.
Analysts say China's ample oil reserves and diversified sources of energy have helped the world's second-largest economy weather the war nearly unscathed.
