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5 days ago
Dua Lipa was in the Bronx on Wednesday night to watch the New York Yankees get eliminated from the MLB Playoffs by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays beat the Yankees, 4-3, to complete the sweep and advance to the American League Championship Series.
Lipa was joined at the game by her husband, actor Callum Turner. They might have blended in behind home plate if not for the person sitting on the other side of Lipa. As many viewers noted, Lipa sat between her husband and Marlins Man.
Laurence Leavy, who fans have known simply as "Marlins Man" for more than a decade now, is a regular during the MLB postseason. If there's a big game on, there's a pretty good chance you'll see him wearing his trademark orange Marlins jersey and matching visor in the background. He is a super fan who knows ball. What he doesn't know is "music nor movies," as he said on X while recapping the night. He didn't have any clue who they were.
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So i had no idea who this couple were and they were so nice and friendly to everyone. I told them i know sports, not music nor movies. They recently got married in june in italy i think. I wish them 50 years or more of happiness. https://t.co/PcIArOGeMy

#yankees #know
7tunnelw6lfmeg
5 days ago
Minka Kelly and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds have split after nearly four years together, according to an Oct. 7 report from PEOPLE.
A source close to the former couple said the breakup "happened recently." The report did not identify a reason or say exactly when the relationship ended.
TMZ also confirmed the split. Representatives for both stars had not responded to either outlet's requests for comment when the reports were published.
Kelly, 46, and Reynolds, 39, were first photographed together in November 2022, when they spent more than five hours having dinner at Café Stella in Los Angeles.
Kelly and Reynolds made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the Museum of Contemporary Art's gala in Los Angeles on May 30, PEOPLE reported. She wore a bright orange Roland Mouret dress, while he paired a beige suit with a black shirt.

#kelly #reynolds #people
c5de
6 days ago
Queen Mathilde brought a bright burst of color to Laeken Castle on October 6, choosing an orange dress with a detail that made the look especially memorable.
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0dash
6 days ago
Heidi Klum just brought a very special plus-one to Paris Fashion Week, and the mother-daughter duo is turning heads. The supermodel, 53, stepped out with her youngest child, 16-year-old daughter Lou, for the Vivienne Westwood show. It was the teen's Fashion Week debut, and she proved that she's been taking notes from her stylish mom. The pair coordinated in chic peplum silhouettes and towering platforms.
Heidi Klum and daughter Lou coordinated in peplum looks at the Vivienne Westwood show. Lou, whose dad is singer Seal, usually stays out of the spotlight, which makes this sweet outing even more special. A video from the event shows the two posing side by side in front of a white backdrop splashed with bold orange and red brushstrokes. They look relaxed, happy, and completely in sync.
Heidi went for a glamorous all-white moment. Her ivory satin blazer features a deep plunging neckline, sculpted shoulders, and a single gold ******* on at the waist. She paired it with a matching floor-length satin skirt that skimmed the ground. The model mom finished the look with a sparkling statement necklace and her golden blonde waves styled loose and tousled.
Lou, on the other hand, brought a warm and earthy twist. The teen wore a ******* on-front, corset-style mini dress in a washed brown print. The fitted bodice features thin straps and a scooped neckline, while the flared peplum waist adds a playful touch of movement. The design is a perfect nod to Westwood's famous love for dramatic corsetry and tailoring. She accessorized with a gold bangle and let her dark, voluminous curls fall naturally around her shoulders.
The most eye-catching part of both outfits is the footwear. Lou towers in patterned platform sandals with ankle straps, done in rich brown and red tones that match her dress. Heidi's blue platform shoes peek out from beneath her skirt in a closing shot, adding a fun pop of color to her neutral outfit.

#heidi #klum
neoncal0
7 days ago
Just weeks after a former Cornell University student known anonymously as Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against the university and seven former fraternity members, the student community rallied together to call for administrative change.
On Oct. 5, Cornell University's campus appeared as it does on any other fall day — a cold wind, sunny sky, orange and yellow leaves drifting to the ground and students roaming the grounds heading to their next class. By 4:30 p.m., the energy shifted.
A group gathered — students, faculty, Ithaca residents and concerned people from across the state — and steadily grew at the heart of the Ivy League campus. They came to demand accountability, to call for the resignations of Cornell University administrators and to deliver a message that could be heard for miles.
Justice for Jane Doe.
In the fall of 2024, a 20-year-old woman arrived at the front door of Cornell fraternity Chi Phi in Ithaca, New York. Nearly two years later, the night of Oct. 19, 2024, is at the center of a controversy including a civil lawsuit, a reopened criminal investigation and calls for accountability on Cornell's campus.

#jane #former
aikmpob
7 days ago
Chrissy Teigen's kids looked completely done with the heat in a new family photo from their latest outing. The adorable snapshot showed the family enjoying fast food together. The kids seemed to be doing everything possible to escape the soaring temperatures.
Chrissy Teigen shared the photo on Instagram with the hilarious caption, "we are not a family built for heat." And judging by the kids' expressions and outfits, she may have a point.
The photo showed Teigen sitting with her children at an In-N-Out Burger joint. The kids gathered around a table filled with burgers, fries, and drinks. However, their clothing choices made the heat situation even more amusing.
One child wore a cozy light-colored sweatshirt, while another sported an orange sweatshirt. A third child also appeared bundled up in a sweatshirt. Their layered looks immediately caught fans' attention, especially considering the family's complaint about the weather.
Teigen's kids' heat moment quickly caught followers' attention. One commenter wrote, "Try heat without sweaters haha." Another joked, "The kids In the sweatshirts? Idk how kids can do that." Someone else offered a sweeter response, writing, "You're a family built for sharing JOY ~ !!!"

#teigen
oOKheyxKazBNKEfT
7 days ago
Meghan Markle is reportedly taking a strategic approach to As Ever's latest holiday launch after facing setbacks with previous products. The brand founder recently unveiled her first-ever Holiday Advent Calendar in collaboration with Compartés. Priced at $148, the festive box has reportedly generated excitement for Markle, though sources claim she is being particularly calculated with the new release.
Meghan Markle is reportedly "trying to be strategic" with the launch of As Ever's new Holiday Advent Calendar. The official As Ever page recently shared a photo of the festive box, captioning the post, "A little holiday magic is on its way. 24 days of sweet surprises, made for the joy of anticipation."
The Advent Calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates housed in a designer box inspired by Markle's home and garden in Montecito. The holiday offering is a collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartes, with the chocolates incorporating flavors from As Ever's signature spreads, including strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and orange marmalade.
Each piece also features a countdown number written in Markle's handwriting and is hand-painted with edible gold **** er. For now, the Advent Calendar is available exclusively for pre-order. A source told Star Magazine that Markle is a fan of delicious, high-quality chocolate.
However, the source noted that advent calendars often contain chocolate that is not particularly high quality. With her latest offering, Markle allegedly believes she has created something "beautiful and festive."

#calendar #latest
lc3hVX
8 days ago
Alexis Bellino and John Janssen's marriage has become about more than just the two of them!
One year after their wedding, the couple is showing how their relationship has grown into a blended family, with their six children playing an important role in the life they are building together. From the wedding day to their first year as husband and wife, the focus has shifted toward creating one family.
Alexis Bellino and John Janssen married after a relationship that had already drawn attention because of his past with her former "Real Housewives of Orange County" co-star, Shannon Beador. But one year in, their story is taking a different shape, with their children and Janssen's role as a hands-on stepfather becoming a bigger part of their life together.
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A year after saying "I do," Bellino went back to the moment that started it all, and the memories that stood out were not just about her and John Janssen. The wedding brought their children into the celebration in a way that made the day feel like the beginning of a family chapter, not simply a marriage.

#year #children #alexis #marriage
cookiewhirl
8 days ago
Alexis Bellino married John Janssen on Oct. 3 in Laguna Beach, California
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum shared two sweet posts on Instagram reflecting on their relationship and wedding in honor of their first anniversary
"It feels like yesterday that johnwjanssen and I said 'I DO,' " Bellino wrote in part
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Alexis Bellino is celebrating one year of marriage.
The Bravo star, 49, married John Janssen, 63, last year in Laguna Beach, California. She commemorated their first wedding anniversary with two sweet posts on Instagram on Saturday, Oct. 3.

#laguna
grumpy4815
8 days ago
Chuck Lorre's remarks about President Donald Trump at a Los Angeles charity gala have drawn a White House response. The creator of The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men called Trump a "bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House" during Project Angel Food's Sept. 26 Angel Awards, according to Entertainment Weekly.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital that Lorre should "seek psychiatric help," accusing him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome." TheWrap reported the reply on Oct. 3.
The gala took place at The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Kitchen & Campus. Project Angel Food's meal program serves seriously ill people across Los Angeles County at no cost to clients, with dietitians and chefs developing menus around their medical needs.
Director Nikki Lorre presented her father with the Founders Angel Award, the organization's highest honor. The nonprofit says it has bestowed the award only once before, on founder Marianne Williamson and her co-founders.
In the political portion of his speech, Lorre said he wanted a government that prioritized citizens' health and welfare. He also made jokes about Trump's health and directed personal insults at first lady Melania Trump, according to TheWrap's account.

#lorre #chuck #project #award
plquJ_9
9 days ago
Chuck Lorre ignited a feud with White House after a charity gala speech put Donald Trump on notice.
Lorre lamented that while he'd love to champion a "compassionate government," he instead feels compelled to "say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House."
A spokesperson for the White House responded, encouraging Lorre to "immediately seek psychiatric help to treat his severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."
Add Chuck Lorre to the overstuffed rolodex of Hollywood legends who have personal beef with Donald Trump.
The creator of such modern classics as The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men took no prisoners in his acceptance speech after winning the Founders Award at a Project Angel Food fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sept. 26. "Sure, I'd love to stand here and talk about my deep yearning for a more compassionate government, one that prioritizes the health and welfare of its citizens," he lamented. "But the burden of my profession demands that I take this opportunity to say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House" (per The Daily Beast).

#lorre #speech #compassionate
5socket
9 days ago
Meghann Fahy soaked up the sunshine with boyfriend Leo Woodall in holiday photographs shared on Instagram, posing in a red micro bikini during their tropical getaway.
The White Lotus actress, 36, reclined on a sunlounger wearing a textured triangle top with delicate straps, accessorising with oval sunglasses, small hoop earrings and slim bracelets.
Leo also appeared in the collection, floating on his back in turquoise water wearing bright blue swimming shorts. Behind him, a white sandy beach was lined with palm trees and villas. Meghann's blonde hair was swept back as she relaxed against a pale blue towel, with cream parasols providing shade nearby.
Meghann showcased her toned physique in a micro bikini (@ Instagram)
Another photograph showed her kneeling on a bright blue paddleboard, pairing her red bikini top with magenta bottoms and an orange baseball cap as she explored the water.

#meghann #micro #back
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11 days ago
Livvy Dunne rocks blue bikini on tropical vacation with Paul Skenes for her 24th birthday originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Livvy Dunne is bringing in her 24th birthday with a tropical vacation with Paul Skenes.
The former LSU gymnast shared some photos from her Bahamas celebration, which featured her alongside the MLB star. In the first photo, Dunne is sipping on an orange beverage next to a pool as she wears a blue bikini with white seams. In another photo, she's in the pool with two large "24" floaties alongside her.
In the third photo, Skenes makes his appearance wearing gray swim trunks as he holds her above the pool, seemingly looking to drop her in the water. She then added two more solo photos of herself wearing a "birthday girl" headband while she relaxed by the pool.
"Washed up at 24," Dunne captioned the post.

#dunne #livvy #sporting #bikini
xljrhwdlattik
11 days ago
For his first-ever fashion show, Martin Andrijasevic, one half of the fan-favorite content-creating duo Slushy Noobz, used a face wash. "I washed my face with a cleanser, which I don't do normally and I probably should, but I thought that this would be a great day to do it," he tells Teen Vogue. Hamzah Al-Emad, the other star of Slushy Noobz, commemorated the moment with deodorant and Chapstick. "Feeling confident," he adds.
Attending Acne Studios' Women's Spring Summer 2027 show at Paris Fashion Week, Andrijasevic and Al-Emad, were dressed by the brand and styled by Kim Russell. A pink polo and low-rise pinstripe pants, complete with the Camero shoulder bag, gave Andrijasevic's front row look a Y2K flair. Al-Emad similarly wore a 00s-inspired outfit with a faux fur-trimmed jacket and jeans in Acne Studios' signature distressed wash.
Teen Vogue caught up with Slushy Noobz as they got ready for the show, discussing everything from mogging to their fashion icons.
Martin: Because it's only the coolest thing ever. We like fashion. We dress up a lot.

#slushy #show #teen #vogue
qarydataguyilfjc
12 days ago
Victor Cruz married Orange Calderon in a civil ceremony in New York City in September
The marriage comes just three months after they announced their engagement in June
The couple first sparked dating rumors in 2024
New York Giants legend Victor Cruz is married!
The former professional football player, 39, tied the knot with DJ and producer Orange Calderon in a civil ceremony in New York City. N.Y.C. jeweler Greg Yuna announced the news on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

#cruz #ceremony
chunkykhf
12 days ago
Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has launched a $148 advent calendar—averaging $6 per chocolate in it—inspired by her Montecito home and garden despite having moved to Britain in August.
However, the Duke and ****** ss of Sussex did not sell their mansion in Santa Barbara when they relocated to the U.K. and may choose to spend Christmas there.
A press release says the calendar includes "24 handcrafted chocolates, one for each day leading up to the holiday, with flavors drawing from As ever favorites like Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Orange Marmalade, plus a special chocolate finished with Meghan's own Flower Sprinkles.
"Every detail was considered with care, including countdown numbers hand-painted in Meghan's own penmanship using edible gold ****** er."
The advent calendar is a partnership with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés and goes on sale on October 1.

#britain #duke
fuzzy49
12 days ago
Meghan Markle's As ever brand and Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés unveiled a limited-edition Advent calendar
The holiday countdown features imagery of Meghan and Prince Harry's California home decked out for Christmas
In new videos shared on Instagram Stories, Meghan gave a glimpse of her preparing for the holiday calendar in June
Meghan Markle is already counting down to Christmas!
The ****** ss of Sussex's As ever brand and Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés unveiled a limited-edition Advent calendar on Oct. 1. The $148 calendar features 24 chocolates, with flavors such as strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and orange marmalade — plus a special chocolate that incorporates Meghan's flower sprinkles.

#compart
jelpi
12 days ago
Martha Stewart's shoe style reflects the same polished sophistication and timeless elegance that defines her brand. Known for her impeccable taste and eye for detail, Stewart favors classic silhouettes with a modern twist—often opting for luxurious peep toe heels, chic slingbacks, sleek pumps, and practical yet stylish clogs.
She's also been seen in refined block heels and elegant sandals for formal occasions, while her off-duty looks sometimes include designer sneakers that blend comfort with quiet luxury. Whether she's walking a red carpet, appearing on television, or sharing glimpses of her daily life on social media, her footwear choices consistently complement her graceful and curated aesthetic.
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#heels #whether #thong
fluxucnla
14 days ago
An ancient ground carving that was severely damaged by the administration’s border wall construction was created before Stonehenge and Egypt’s oldest pyramid, according to recently publicized research.
The Las Playas Intaglio, a giant fish carved into the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, is now considered the oldest example in the Americas of a geoglyphic, the ancient art form that is carved into or drawn on the ground.
In April, contractors hired by the Trump administration to make way for a second wall along the Arizona-Mexico border “scraped” a 50-foot swath through the ancient carving, according to the Center for Biological Diversity, which documented the damage.
The intaglio on the ground of the ancestral homeland of the Tohono O’odham and other Indigenous tribes is estimated to be about 2,000 years older than Egypt’s first pyramid and to have been created about 1,500 years before the first construction of Stonehenge and 4,000 years before Peru’s Nazca Lines, researchers have found.
The formerly 272-foot carving had originally been thought to be about 1,000 years old. But the latest research dates the art’s creation to at least 6,500 years ago, and possibly as much as 7,500 years ago.

#years #ground #stonehenge #border
4packetw3ldgrum
25 days ago
On September 10, 2026, The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended August 2, 2026. Net sales rose 0.4% to $161.2 million, a record for the quarter, and the company swung to net income of $7.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, from a loss of $6.7 million a year earlier. Inside that $0.51 sits $0.86 of net benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds. Omni-channel comparable sales fell 1.9%.
Canaccord's Maria Ripps read the quarter as in line, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA both landing within guidance and near consensus while tariff refunds pushed gross margin and earnings above expectations; she cut the firm's target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $20 from $22 but held the Buy rating.
Roth Capital's Matt Koranda also called the quarter in line with consensus, though he flagged omni-channel comps trending modestly negative on soft lower-end consumer demand. He lowered the firm's target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $20 from $22 as well, keeping a Buy rating, and noted that management reset full-year guidance lower on a tough demand environment and modest product launch delays.
DA Davidson offered a similar interpretation of the lower guidance, arguing that the reset reflects the new CFO's approach more than a deterioration in the underlying business. The firm said the CFO, who joined during the quarter, appears to be establishing more conservative expectations that could restore a beat-and-raise pattern the stock had lacked. DA Davidson lowered its target on The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) to $18 from $20 while maintaining its Buy rating.
The operating case rests on the high end: configurations above $6,000 grew double digits against a tough comparison, showroom net sales rose 4.6% to $114.1 million on 14 net new locations, and Snugg helped push other products revenue up 198.2%. Lovesac ended the quarter with $68.8 million in cash and no debt.

#quarter
84driftswi1t
25 days ago
DANA POINT, California – Natalie Driessen drove down Beach Road on a mission, past neighbors whose houses fell into the sea and others now scrambling to prevent their property from collapsing next.
She had a video from March that she wanted everyone to see. When she spotted an Orange County supervisor outside what was left of one mangled kitchen and living room, Driessen pulled out her phone to play the clip of the California Coastal Commission — the powerful state agency tasked with preserving beaches — discussing a home in her gated community.
California beaches are considered public beyond a certain high tide line, the commissioners warned, and that waterline was rising. “I wonder,” one of the commissioners said, “how many years before I’m allowed to just pull up a chair — sit in their, you know, front deck porch and watch TV because it’s public land. … I don’t think we’re that far away from this, right?”
Storms and high tides — fueled by a near record-breaking El Niño — have battered the California coast in recent weeks, destroying homes and eroding beaches. The fallout has supercharged years-long tensions between the owners of coveted oceanfront property and the authorities they say aren’t doing enough to protect them.
The damage has intensified a bigger debate playing out around the coast: What can or should be done to save private property in the most vulnerable communities?

#years
266prism_packet
26 days ago
When it comes to retirement security, Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec have it made, amassing multiples of the $1.46 million nest egg many Americans believe they need to retire comfortably.
According to The Street, real-estate maven Corcoran, 77, is worth an estimated $100 million. O'Leary, 72, who became a millionaire when he sold his software company Softkey to Mattel for $4.2 billion in 1999, is worth $400 million. Tech security pro Herjavec, 63, is worth north of $300 million.
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#security #herjavec #shark #kevin
i9mvgy3
27 days ago
Auxier ******* et Management, an investment advisory firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Following a strong rebound from the first-quarter decline, the S&P 500 gained 15.2% as accelerating capital spending toward artificial intelligence infrastructure drove significant gains across technology hardware companies. Semiconductor and data-center-related businesses benefited from supply constraints and strong demand, while enterprise software remained under pressure as investors reassessed AI disruption risks and compressed valuations. In the quarter, Auxier Focus Fund's Investor Class gained 8.82% and 10.70% for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Despite strong earnings growth across the broader market, Auxier highlighted concerns around rising margin debt, increased leverage, and elevated capital flows into high-growth technology areas that could amplify future volatility. The firm continues to focus on identifying enduring businesses with strong competitive advantages, resilient cash flows, and sustainable long-term growth potential. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Auxier ******* et Management highlighted The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is a leading supermarket chain that operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. On September 14, 2026, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) closed at $60.91 per share. Over the past month, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) returned 10.12%, but its shares are down 7.06% over the past year. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has a market capitalization of $37.32 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $54.15 to $76.58.
Auxier ******* et Management stated the following regarding The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Consumer staples underperformed during the quarter. Elevated inflation, high interest rates and rising gas prices contributed to lower consumer spending, impacting companies like The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) and PepsiCo. Although Kroger's stock has been weak, its new CEO Greg Foran brings exceptional leadership that promises positive change. While he was President of Walmart US from 2014-2019, the company achieved 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and scaled its online grocery pickup. Since joining Kroger he has aggressively reduced prices and boosted the growth in private label and organic offerings. The stock trades at a mere 12 times earnings which is a significant discount to both Costco and Walmart."

#Growth #asset
ILd3sImg0E2LNZs
27 days ago
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) cut its full-year 2026 identical-sales forecast excluding fuel to 0.2%–0.8% from 1%–2%, reflecting a sharper-than-expected slowdown in consumer demand. Second-quarter identical sales rose just 0.2%, down from 3.4% a year earlier and below the 0.9% ****** yst estimate.
The weakness reflects pressure on middle- and lower-income consumers, while a Cyclospora outbreak reduced quarterly identical sales by roughly 35 basis points and Medicare prescription-drug pricing changes created an approximately 140-basis-point headwind for pharmacy revenue. Importantly, Kroger maintained its full-year adjusted FIFO operating-profit forecast of $5.0 billion–$5.2 billion and delivered adjusted EPS of $1.09, ahead of the $1.06 consensus.
The strongest bullish argument is that The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is currently protecting earnings despite the deterioration in sales momentum. Second-quarter adjusted EPS increased 5% year over year to $1.09, while adjusted FIFO operating profit was $1.076 billion. Kroger's gross margin rate actually increased by 13 basis points, although the overall gross-margin percentage was 22.4% versus 22.5% a year earlier, suggesting that pricing, sourcing, and cost-management initiatives are helping offset weaker volumes. The company's higher-margin businesses are also becoming increasingly important: adjusted e-commerce sales grew 20% in the quarter, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit increased 24%. That mix shift gives Kroger an earnings lever even when supermarket traffic and comparable sales are weak.
There is also evidence that management is actively responding to the competitive pressure rather than simply accepting slower growth. CEO Greg Foran has been pursuing tighter sourcing, simpler operations and lower prices, with Reuters reporting plans to cut prices across thousands of products to regain shoppers from Walmart, Costco and Aldi. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR)'s balance sheet provides room to fund that strategy: its net debt-to-adjusted-EBITDA ratio was 1.91x, below its stated target range of 2.30x–2.50x, while the company repurchased $1.0 billion of shares in the second quarter and $1.2 billion year to date. It also raised its dividend 11%, marking the 20th consecutive year of increases. If sales stabilize while e-commerce, retail media and cost efficiencies continue expanding, the unchanged $5.0 billion–$5.2 billion operating-profit forecast could prove more important to valuation than the reduced top-line outlook.

#year
aulblvb
27 days ago
Auxier ***** et Management, an investment advisory firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Following a strong rebound from the first-quarter decline, the S&P 500 gained 15.2% as accelerating capital spending toward artificial intelligence infrastructure drove significant gains across technology hardware companies. Semiconductor and data-center-related businesses benefited from supply constraints and strong demand, while enterprise software remained under pressure as investors reassessed AI disruption risks and compressed valuations. In the quarter, Auxier Focus Fund's Investor Class gained 8.82% and 10.70% for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Despite strong earnings growth across the broader market, Auxier highlighted concerns around rising margin debt, increased leverage, and elevated capital flows into high-growth technology areas that could amplify future volatility. The firm continues to focus on identifying enduring businesses with strong competitive advantages, resilient cash flows, and sustainable long-term growth potential. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Auxier ***** et Management highlighted The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is a leading supermarket chain that operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. On September 14, 2026, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) closed at $60.91 per share. Over the past month, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) returned 10.12%, but its shares are down 7.06% over the past year. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has a market capitalization of $37.32 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $54.15 to $76.58.
Auxier ***** et Management stated the following regarding The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Consumer staples underperformed during the quarter. Elevated inflation, high interest rates and rising gas prices contributed to lower consumer spending, impacting companies like The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) and PepsiCo. Although Kroger's stock has been weak, its new CEO Greg Foran brings exceptional leadership that promises positive change. While he was President of Walmart US from 2014-2019, the company achieved 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and scaled its online grocery pickup. Since joining Kroger he has aggressively reduced prices and boosted the growth in private label and organic offerings. The stock trades at a mere 12 times earnings which is a significant discount to both Costco and Walmart."

#NYSE #quarter #Growth #strong
AcJG0zU5jSr32a1U
29 days ago
Sep. 14—BEMIDJI — Oliver Peer is already winning 2026-27 CCHA honors.
The Bemidji State men's hockey team's top-line center was named the league's Preseason Player of the Year in the Coaches and Media Polls.
Bemidji State was picked to finish fifth in both polls. Michigan Tech was selected as the league's top team in both polls as well.
Peer, a native of Burlington, Ontario, had 20 goals and 16 ******* ists last year in his first season with the Beavers. He transferred from the University of New Brunswick (U Sports) ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Naturally, Peer was also selected to be on both of the All-CCHA Preseason Teams. Among coaches, Peer is joined by Michigan Tech forwards Max Koskipirrti and Isaac Gordon and Bowling Green's Ben Doran. Augustana's Hayden Hennen and Bowling Green's Breck McKinley round out the coaches' defender picks, while MTU goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz was selected as well.

#peer #polls
flux2475
29 days ago
The Denver Broncos broke out their alternate white helmet for an all-white look in a Monday Night Football clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.
The Broncos are rocking the white helmet with white jerseys, white pants and white socks against their division rival in Week 1. Denver wore that same uniform in a 20-13 win over the Chiefs last Christmas, so it's not surprising to see the team bring it back for their 2026 season opener.
The white-out unhttps://x.com/latronite/st... has received mixed reviews from fans and pundits. Here's a sampling of how Twitter/X reacted to the Broncos' uniform on Monday:
Denver announced its full uniform schedule for the 2026 regular season in August. The Broncos will wear white jerseys nine times, orange jerseys four times, alternate navy twice and throwback blue twice this fall.
Next week, Denver will wear orange jerseys at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.

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29 days ago
Blazers news: Ja Morant reveals what he looks forward to most in Portland debut appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Portland Trail Blazers are well under two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Blazers raised many an eyebrow this summer when they acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, giving up wing Jerami Grant and other ****** ets in the process.
Now, Morant has revealed what he is looking forward to most about beginning his new journey in Portland.
"Getting to play with new guys and being able to touch the floor again," he said, per the Blazers' official team account on X, formerly Twitter.
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29 days ago
Glentoran manager Declan Devine is set to leave the club amid the east Belfast outfit's poor start to the Irish Premiership season.
An agreement over his departure was reached on Monday with the Glens winless in their past three league games and sat eighth in the table with seven points from their opening six fixtures.
Devine's last game in charge was a frustrating 1-1 draw with Bangor at the Oval on Saturday and the full-time whistle was met by a chorus of boos from the home faithful.
Former Glens goalkeeper Devine took over at the 23-time league champions initially as interim boss in March 2024 after Warren Feeney was sacked.
He was given the role as permanent boss the following month and guided Glentoran to the County Antrim Shield in the 2024-25 season, their first trophy in five years.

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29 days ago
When the White House was looking for a way to attack Richard Gere this summer, they went low. Very low — even for this administration.
Gere, the politically active 77-year-old actor and philanthropist, had criticized President Trump's "ignorance" for cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development. At an event promoting an educational partnership on migration, Gere remarked, "He has idiots around him."
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