18 days ago
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft caught five passes for 37 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. Kraft was targeted eight times in the win.
SOURCE: USA TODAY
Why It Matters: Unquestionably the most important thing that happened for Kraft on Sunday night was that he avoided another knee injury as he headed to the blue medical tent after taking a low hit. He was able to return, however, which is big news for the Packers and Kraft owners. While the talented tight end still hasn't gotten fully back to form, he's one of the three pillars of the passing game with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, and as those two continue to command attention, it should open things up for Kraft. He's a low-end TE1 right now, but he could push toward top-five status if he can recapture his pre-injury form.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tucker Kraft dodges knee injury to finish with five receptions
#five #green
SOURCE: USA TODAY
Why It Matters: Unquestionably the most important thing that happened for Kraft on Sunday night was that he avoided another knee injury as he headed to the blue medical tent after taking a low hit. He was able to return, however, which is big news for the Packers and Kraft owners. While the talented tight end still hasn't gotten fully back to form, he's one of the three pillars of the passing game with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, and as those two continue to command attention, it should open things up for Kraft. He's a low-end TE1 right now, but he could push toward top-five status if he can recapture his pre-injury form.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tucker Kraft dodges knee injury to finish with five receptions
#five #green
1 month ago
Fashion Week is all about the front row, yet one moment away from the runway stole the spotlight. Moving through a busy, stone-arched hall, David Beckham kept his daughter Harper's hand firmly in his. The protective gesture became a highly talked-about image from Victoria Beckham's PFW show, where David and their kids turned out to cheer her on.
Victoria Beckham recently presented her Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week. The show was held in the historic Conciergerie, a former prison where Marie Antoinette was held, and models walked past candlelit rows of guests, including Eva Longoria.
The Beckhams made it a family evening. Three of David and Victoria Beckham's kids, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, joined him. Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel were also there. Then came the moment fans noticed. In a short clip posted on X, David walks a step ahead, holding Harper's hand as they make their way through the guests.
Harper wore a deep plum dress with a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps, and a softly gathered neckline that appears to have a delicate lace-style trim. The skirt fell in a fluid, floor-grazing line that moved as she walked beside her dad. She kept the accessories minimal, with a fine pendant necklace at the collarbone, and wore her long blonde hair loose past her shoulders.
The dark, rich color sat well alongside David's black suit and the muted tones of the stone hall. In the family portrait, Harper's dress also stood out against the neutral and grey tailoring worn by the others. It is an endearing snapshot of a father keeping his youngest close in a packed room. A family portrait from the night shows David and Victoria's kids and their partners posing with their parents beside stone pillars.
#beckham
Victoria Beckham recently presented her Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week. The show was held in the historic Conciergerie, a former prison where Marie Antoinette was held, and models walked past candlelit rows of guests, including Eva Longoria.
The Beckhams made it a family evening. Three of David and Victoria Beckham's kids, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, joined him. Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel were also there. Then came the moment fans noticed. In a short clip posted on X, David walks a step ahead, holding Harper's hand as they make their way through the guests.
Harper wore a deep plum dress with a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps, and a softly gathered neckline that appears to have a delicate lace-style trim. The skirt fell in a fluid, floor-grazing line that moved as she walked beside her dad. She kept the accessories minimal, with a fine pendant necklace at the collarbone, and wore her long blonde hair loose past her shoulders.
The dark, rich color sat well alongside David's black suit and the muted tones of the stone hall. In the family portrait, Harper's dress also stood out against the neutral and grey tailoring worn by the others. It is an endearing snapshot of a father keeping his youngest close in a packed room. A family portrait from the night shows David and Victoria's kids and their partners posing with their parents beside stone pillars.
#beckham
1 month ago
Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.
Israeli actor, singer and theater figure Illy Gorlizki, one of the most recognizable figures in Israeli culture across generations, died at the age of 91, his partner and leading cultural institutions said on Monday.
Born in Tel Aviv in 1935, Gorlizki spent more than seven decades working in theater, film, television and Israeli music, taking part in some of the formative moments of Israeli popular culture.
Gorlizki began his theater career as a teenager. At 17, he was accepted to the drama school affiliated with the Ohel Theater and simultaneously began appearing in small roles. During his military service, he joined the Central Command entertainment troupe, where he sang and performed alongside several young talents who would later become pillars of Israeli entertainment.
He secured his place in Israel's cultural pantheon in 1964, when he starred as Shlomo in the celebrated musical King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker alongside Yona Atari. The musical, based on a play by Sami Gronemann, translated and adapted by Nathan Alterman with music by Sasha Argov, became a huge success and was performed about 1,000 times.
#israeli #theater #illy #decades
Israeli actor, singer and theater figure Illy Gorlizki, one of the most recognizable figures in Israeli culture across generations, died at the age of 91, his partner and leading cultural institutions said on Monday.
Born in Tel Aviv in 1935, Gorlizki spent more than seven decades working in theater, film, television and Israeli music, taking part in some of the formative moments of Israeli popular culture.
Gorlizki began his theater career as a teenager. At 17, he was accepted to the drama school affiliated with the Ohel Theater and simultaneously began appearing in small roles. During his military service, he joined the Central Command entertainment troupe, where he sang and performed alongside several young talents who would later become pillars of Israeli entertainment.
He secured his place in Israel's cultural pantheon in 1964, when he starred as Shlomo in the celebrated musical King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker alongside Yona Atari. The musical, based on a play by Sami Gronemann, translated and adapted by Nathan Alterman with music by Sasha Argov, became a huge success and was performed about 1,000 times.
#israeli #theater #illy #decades
2 months ago
Prosper Stars & Stripes, a long/short equity fund, recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. In Q2 2026, the portfolio delivered a strong net return of +30.1% compared to the Russell 2000 Index's +21.5% return and the HFRX Equity Hedge Index's +10.3% return. The long book drove performance, generating a 43.2% gross contribution, while average net exposure remained relatively modest at 47%. U.S. economic growth remained resilient despite inflation concerns, elevated energy prices, and geopolitical uncertainty. Markets rallied sharply after easing U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices lower, supporting renewed risk appetite. Small-cap equities benefited significantly, with Information Technology, Industrials, and Health Care leading gains, while Energy declined as crude prices fell. Year to date, the Composite returned +23.7%, slightly ahead of the Russell 2000's +22.6% and well above the HFRI Equity Hedge Index's +9.7%. Additionally, you can review the Portfolio's top 5 holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Prosper Stars & Stripes highlighted TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) as the largest contributor to the portfolio's short book. TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) provides sales and support of purchase intent-driven advertising campaigns. On September 9, 2026, TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) closed at $3.89 per share. Over the past month, TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) returned 1.57% and its shares lost 35.17% over the past 52 weeks. TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) has a market capitalization of $281.37 million, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $3.37 to $7.15.
Prosper Stars & Stripes stated the following regarding TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) was the largest contributor to our short book during the quarter. The company monetizes the purchase research behavior of enterprise IT buyers by operating a network of websites where buyers register to consume technical content, then selling those intent signals as leads to IT vendors. We first shorted the company after it completed a value-destroying acquisition in December 2024 that led to significant impairment charges in Q1 2025 and again in Q1 2026. We believe AI is likely to dismantle search-based discovery and commoditize content, the two pillars of TechTarget's value propositions. Results have validated our concerns, with management describing its market as mature, with 2% to 3% top-line growth, and EBITDA margins that peaked in 2022 falling to 7% in Q1 2026. Notably, revenue growth began deteriorating before ChatGPT launched in November 2022, suggesting that problems run deeper than AI alone. We continue to believe generative AI will weigh on TechTarget's prospects and remain short the company."
#techtarget #NASDAQ
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Prosper Stars & Stripes highlighted TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) as the largest contributor to the portfolio's short book. TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) provides sales and support of purchase intent-driven advertising campaigns. On September 9, 2026, TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) closed at $3.89 per share. Over the past month, TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) returned 1.57% and its shares lost 35.17% over the past 52 weeks. TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) has a market capitalization of $281.37 million, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $3.37 to $7.15.
Prosper Stars & Stripes stated the following regarding TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) was the largest contributor to our short book during the quarter. The company monetizes the purchase research behavior of enterprise IT buyers by operating a network of websites where buyers register to consume technical content, then selling those intent signals as leads to IT vendors. We first shorted the company after it completed a value-destroying acquisition in December 2024 that led to significant impairment charges in Q1 2025 and again in Q1 2026. We believe AI is likely to dismantle search-based discovery and commoditize content, the two pillars of TechTarget's value propositions. Results have validated our concerns, with management describing its market as mature, with 2% to 3% top-line growth, and EBITDA margins that peaked in 2022 falling to 7% in Q1 2026. Notably, revenue growth began deteriorating before ChatGPT launched in November 2022, suggesting that problems run deeper than AI alone. We continue to believe generative AI will weigh on TechTarget's prospects and remain short the company."
#techtarget #NASDAQ
2 months ago
Casey's General Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY), the third-largest convenience chain and fifth-biggest pizza brand within the U.S., released its first quarter results, showing early traction from the company's recently announced three-year strategic plan. For the recent quarter, inside same-store sales jumped 3.2% year-over-year, and 7.7% on a two-year stacked basis, leading to inside margins of 42.2%. Total inside gross profit stood at $749.8 million, rising 6.3% compared to the same period last year. The company posted net income of $273.7 million, exhibiting a 27.1% increase relative to Q1 last year. This translated into a 27.7% jump in diluted EPS which rose to $7.37.
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Casey's is building on its three-year roadmap which rests on three core pillars. These include acceleration of growth across food and beverage, scaling up its store footprint, and elevating its operational efficiency.
Food remains a major growth enabler for the broader business, with prepared foods and nonalcoholic beverages currently driving the expansion of inside sales. Wings sales within Des Moines market also posted a 20% year-over-year sales jump. This positions the company to benefit from a larger opportunity of ramping up the offerings across roughly 3,000 stores, and cements Casey's reputation as a food destination.
The retailer also plans to expand its operations with at least 400 stores through a mix of acquisitions, and ground-up development of new stores. The integration of Fikes Wholesale, owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores and Casey's largest acquisition to date, demonstrates its capacity to expand through dealmaking. Management said the integration remains ahead of schedule.
#stores #largest
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Casey's is building on its three-year roadmap which rests on three core pillars. These include acceleration of growth across food and beverage, scaling up its store footprint, and elevating its operational efficiency.
Food remains a major growth enabler for the broader business, with prepared foods and nonalcoholic beverages currently driving the expansion of inside sales. Wings sales within Des Moines market also posted a 20% year-over-year sales jump. This positions the company to benefit from a larger opportunity of ramping up the offerings across roughly 3,000 stores, and cements Casey's reputation as a food destination.
The retailer also plans to expand its operations with at least 400 stores through a mix of acquisitions, and ground-up development of new stores. The integration of Fikes Wholesale, owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores and Casey's largest acquisition to date, demonstrates its capacity to expand through dealmaking. Management said the integration remains ahead of schedule.
#stores #largest
2 months ago
During a September 8 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer examined the broader aerospace ecosystem following GE Aerospace's (NYSE:GE) nearly $12 billion agreement to acquire castings specialist Consolidated Precision Products (CPP). Commenting on the strategic importance of supply chain control and the enduring strength of commercial and defense aviation despite rising oil prices, Cramer stated:
I still believe in the data center, but I also want to open your eyes to other opportunities. This morning, for example, GE Aerospace spent nearly $12 billion to buy a castings company called Consolidated Precision Products to integrate this key segment into its supply chain. It's vital for both commercial aircraft and particularly defense, both of which are booming. Now, on a day where oil's up, you might not want to focus on anything airline related, but travel's been booming the whole time, the whole time the Iranian war's been going on. This acquisition will pay off quickly for GE, making it more likely that they can accelerate production. This is also good news, therefore, for Boeing, a huge customer of GE that needs to boost its production speed.
GE is relatively close to its highs, deservedly so. Boeing? Nowhere near its high. Yet the order book is full. Last week, there was this negative article about how Boeing is being hurt by the problem-filled Spirit AeroSystems acquisition. It made that one two years ago. But that actually had to be done because Boeing, like GE Aerospace, needs to get better control of its supply chain. Aha, you say, who needs that kind of problem? Boeing just reported its slowest deliveries in 4 months. I come back and say, wait a second. First, the problems from the Spirit deal are now behind them. You know what? The story is actually old news.
Plus, CEO Kelly Ortberg has made it clear that orders would be lumpy. I knew that. And look, I know the high price of oil, particularly jet fuel, is bad news for the airlines. But the higher price of fuel also makes these new engines and airplanes far more valuable than before. Why? They're way more energy efficient. It's a good situation that has nothing to do with the data center. It does require more, better tech that AI can help with.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) represent two distinct pillars of the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, operating at massive commercial scale. GE Aerospace reported second-quarter revenue of $13.3 billion, up 21% year-over-year, driven by strong commercial engine services and record internal shop visit output. Its total order backlog extends past $210 billion, supported by sustained airline demand for propulsion systems and aftermarket maintenance.
#boeing #chain #consolidated
I still believe in the data center, but I also want to open your eyes to other opportunities. This morning, for example, GE Aerospace spent nearly $12 billion to buy a castings company called Consolidated Precision Products to integrate this key segment into its supply chain. It's vital for both commercial aircraft and particularly defense, both of which are booming. Now, on a day where oil's up, you might not want to focus on anything airline related, but travel's been booming the whole time, the whole time the Iranian war's been going on. This acquisition will pay off quickly for GE, making it more likely that they can accelerate production. This is also good news, therefore, for Boeing, a huge customer of GE that needs to boost its production speed.
GE is relatively close to its highs, deservedly so. Boeing? Nowhere near its high. Yet the order book is full. Last week, there was this negative article about how Boeing is being hurt by the problem-filled Spirit AeroSystems acquisition. It made that one two years ago. But that actually had to be done because Boeing, like GE Aerospace, needs to get better control of its supply chain. Aha, you say, who needs that kind of problem? Boeing just reported its slowest deliveries in 4 months. I come back and say, wait a second. First, the problems from the Spirit deal are now behind them. You know what? The story is actually old news.
Plus, CEO Kelly Ortberg has made it clear that orders would be lumpy. I knew that. And look, I know the high price of oil, particularly jet fuel, is bad news for the airlines. But the higher price of fuel also makes these new engines and airplanes far more valuable than before. Why? They're way more energy efficient. It's a good situation that has nothing to do with the data center. It does require more, better tech that AI can help with.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) represent two distinct pillars of the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, operating at massive commercial scale. GE Aerospace reported second-quarter revenue of $13.3 billion, up 21% year-over-year, driven by strong commercial engine services and record internal shop visit output. Its total order backlog extends past $210 billion, supported by sustained airline demand for propulsion systems and aftermarket maintenance.
#boeing #chain #consolidated
2 months ago
Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), known as ******* eX, is ready to explore the cosmos. At least that's what CEO Elon Musk wants investors to understand.
"The mission is to make life multiplanetary, to extend consciousness beyond Earth and understand the universe," Musk explained in August. "For me, being a ******* efaring civilization is the most interesting thing we could possibly do for the future."
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 »
Here's the catch: ******* eX won't be establishing a multiplanetary civilization anytime soon. Before it pursues those goals in earnest, it will need to execute on two key growth pillars that will grant ******* eX the funding and mandate to move beyond Earth and its immediate surroundings.
SpaceX's revenue nearly doubled year over year last quarter, surprising ******* ysts. The company, however, still posted a net loss of $541 million. The company's only segment to generate an operating profit was its Starlink satellite network.
#musk #flashing #multiplanetary
"The mission is to make life multiplanetary, to extend consciousness beyond Earth and understand the universe," Musk explained in August. "For me, being a ******* efaring civilization is the most interesting thing we could possibly do for the future."
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 »
Here's the catch: ******* eX won't be establishing a multiplanetary civilization anytime soon. Before it pursues those goals in earnest, it will need to execute on two key growth pillars that will grant ******* eX the funding and mandate to move beyond Earth and its immediate surroundings.
SpaceX's revenue nearly doubled year over year last quarter, surprising ******* ysts. The company, however, still posted a net loss of $541 million. The company's only segment to generate an operating profit was its Starlink satellite network.
#musk #flashing #multiplanetary
2 months ago
When it comes to profiting from the current AI boom, you don't necessarily have to invest in the central players. Sure, the likes of Nvidia (NVDA), Micron (MU), and TSMC (TSM) are raking in the money and giving shareholders triple-digit returns.
But sometimes, the better opportunities lie with the companies serving as the foundation of the AI boom. The ones supplying the materials, equipment, and infrastructure that make up the rest of data centers.
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That brings us to an interesting matchup in that AI infrastructure play. One company is providing connectivity materials that all data centers need to move all their information across, well, everywhere, while the other supplies the equipment to the chipmakers themselves.
Both companies are pillars of the AI boom, but they're supporting different sides of the sector.
#boom #infrastructure #data
But sometimes, the better opportunities lie with the companies serving as the foundation of the AI boom. The ones supplying the materials, equipment, and infrastructure that make up the rest of data centers.
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That brings us to an interesting matchup in that AI infrastructure play. One company is providing connectivity materials that all data centers need to move all their information across, well, everywhere, while the other supplies the equipment to the chipmakers themselves.
Both companies are pillars of the AI boom, but they're supporting different sides of the sector.
#boom #infrastructure #data
2 months ago
Qiagen N.V. (NYSE:QGEN) announced on August 10 that the U.S. FDA cleared its QIAstat-Dx BCID GPF Plus AMR Panel, marking the company's first entry into the U.S. bloodstream infection testing market. Operating on the QIAstat-Dx platform, which boasts over 5,200 global placements, the automated panel detects 20 gram-positive bacterial and fungal targets, alongside 10 genetic antimicrobial resistance markers, in about one hour.
This regulatory milestone comes shortly after Qiagen N.V. (NYSE:QGEN) reported solid Q2 2026 financial results on August 5. Net sales reached $535 million (flat YoY at constant exchange rates), beating guidance for a 2% decline. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 3% YoY to $0.62, topping expectations. Performance across core growth pillars (+5% CER), including Sample Technologies (+9% CER) and QIAcuity digital PCR, helped offset a 7% drop in QIAstat-Dx respiratory testing sales. QGEN reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook for 1%–2% CER net sales growth and adjusted EPS of at least $2.43.
Additionally, Qiagen announced that Jonathan Pratt will take over as CEO effective September 1, succeeding Thierry Bernard. Joining at a pivotal time, Pratt will lead executive execution following an intensive portfolio evaluation and ongoing corporate efficiency programs.
This brings up a key question: Does the FDA clearance and steady execution under incoming leadership position Qiagen N.V. (NYSE:QGEN) for a valuation rerating, or will soft regional demand and product mix headwinds keep shares range-bound?
Bulls argue that Qiagen's high-margin, consumable-driven business model (comprising 90% of total Q2 sales) provides defensive recurring cash flow, generating $301 million in H1 operating cash flow. The new FDA approval expands QIAstat-Dx into its fourth major infectious disease area in the U.S., unlocking higher-margin hospital diagnostic channels. Furthermore, solid growth across core pillars like Sample Technologies and QIAcuity demonstrates fundamental demand. Strong internal cash generation also gives incoming CEO Jonathan Pratt ample balance sheet capacity to pursue disciplined capital deployment and portfolio innovation.
#qiagen
This regulatory milestone comes shortly after Qiagen N.V. (NYSE:QGEN) reported solid Q2 2026 financial results on August 5. Net sales reached $535 million (flat YoY at constant exchange rates), beating guidance for a 2% decline. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 3% YoY to $0.62, topping expectations. Performance across core growth pillars (+5% CER), including Sample Technologies (+9% CER) and QIAcuity digital PCR, helped offset a 7% drop in QIAstat-Dx respiratory testing sales. QGEN reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook for 1%–2% CER net sales growth and adjusted EPS of at least $2.43.
Additionally, Qiagen announced that Jonathan Pratt will take over as CEO effective September 1, succeeding Thierry Bernard. Joining at a pivotal time, Pratt will lead executive execution following an intensive portfolio evaluation and ongoing corporate efficiency programs.
This brings up a key question: Does the FDA clearance and steady execution under incoming leadership position Qiagen N.V. (NYSE:QGEN) for a valuation rerating, or will soft regional demand and product mix headwinds keep shares range-bound?
Bulls argue that Qiagen's high-margin, consumable-driven business model (comprising 90% of total Q2 sales) provides defensive recurring cash flow, generating $301 million in H1 operating cash flow. The new FDA approval expands QIAstat-Dx into its fourth major infectious disease area in the U.S., unlocking higher-margin hospital diagnostic channels. Furthermore, solid growth across core pillars like Sample Technologies and QIAcuity demonstrates fundamental demand. Strong internal cash generation also gives incoming CEO Jonathan Pratt ample balance sheet capacity to pursue disciplined capital deployment and portfolio innovation.
#qiagen
2 months ago
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Scaled ***** et-light appliance platform extending into commercial and health markets. HBB designs, markets and distributes branded household appliances, specialty housewares, commercial foodservice equipment and connected medication-management solutions, generating $606.9 million of revenue and shipping more than 25 million appliances in 2025. The company outsources substantially all manufacturing while retaining product development, engineering, quality ***** urance, marketing and distribution, keeping capex near 1% of revenue. This model combines a scaled consumer foundation with growing Commercial and Health platforms, while preserving capital for brand investment, innovation and adjacent growth opportunities.
A defensible business model built on reinforcing brand strength, category breadth, retailer access and repeatable innovation. Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex and Weston provide broad mass-market reach, while Lotus and licensed CHI products extend into premium applications. HBB participates in more than 50 categories, ranked second among U.S. national small-kitchen-appliance brands by 2025 unit sales and draws on 300,000+ annual consumer touchpoints to support product development. Established retail relationships and an ***** et-light sourcing network reinforce the platform, making its competitive position broader than any single brand, product or patent.
Five growth pillars broaden mix across premium, commercial, digital and health markets. Recent initiatives include wider Lotus distribution, new core-product placements, Sunkist commercial products, foodservice-chain trials, AI-optimized content across 500 SKUs and expanding specialty-pharmacy partnerships; Health remained on track to grow 2026 sales 50%. Execution now hinges on converting these initiatives and incremental advertising into sustained revenue growth, better mix and profitable sell-through.
A large addressable market provides multiple growth pockets aligned with HBB's positioning. U.S. small-appliance sales grew 1.0% in 2025, while kitchen electrics increased 4.1% and replacement accounted for 52% of 4Q25 purchases. HBB's strong unit position and accessible price points support replacement demand, while its lower dollar share and roughly 1% position in an estimated $4.2 billion premium TAM leave meaningful premiumization headroom. Commercial automation, home-administered therapies and AI-mediated discovery add further growth avenues.
#Growth #Health #appliance
Scaled ***** et-light appliance platform extending into commercial and health markets. HBB designs, markets and distributes branded household appliances, specialty housewares, commercial foodservice equipment and connected medication-management solutions, generating $606.9 million of revenue and shipping more than 25 million appliances in 2025. The company outsources substantially all manufacturing while retaining product development, engineering, quality ***** urance, marketing and distribution, keeping capex near 1% of revenue. This model combines a scaled consumer foundation with growing Commercial and Health platforms, while preserving capital for brand investment, innovation and adjacent growth opportunities.
A defensible business model built on reinforcing brand strength, category breadth, retailer access and repeatable innovation. Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex and Weston provide broad mass-market reach, while Lotus and licensed CHI products extend into premium applications. HBB participates in more than 50 categories, ranked second among U.S. national small-kitchen-appliance brands by 2025 unit sales and draws on 300,000+ annual consumer touchpoints to support product development. Established retail relationships and an ***** et-light sourcing network reinforce the platform, making its competitive position broader than any single brand, product or patent.
Five growth pillars broaden mix across premium, commercial, digital and health markets. Recent initiatives include wider Lotus distribution, new core-product placements, Sunkist commercial products, foodservice-chain trials, AI-optimized content across 500 SKUs and expanding specialty-pharmacy partnerships; Health remained on track to grow 2026 sales 50%. Execution now hinges on converting these initiatives and incremental advertising into sustained revenue growth, better mix and profitable sell-through.
A large addressable market provides multiple growth pockets aligned with HBB's positioning. U.S. small-appliance sales grew 1.0% in 2025, while kitchen electrics increased 4.1% and replacement accounted for 52% of 4Q25 purchases. HBB's strong unit position and accessible price points support replacement demand, while its lower dollar share and roughly 1% position in an estimated $4.2 billion premium TAM leave meaningful premiumization headroom. Commercial automation, home-administered therapies and AI-mediated discovery add further growth avenues.
#Growth #Health #appliance
2 months ago
When roster turnover hits an NFL unit, leadership voids rarely linger unfilled for long. Following the free-agency departure of veteran guard Isaac Seumalo to the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line found itself searching for a new anchor in the meeting room.
Third-year guard Mason McCormick has stepped directly into that void.
Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward's podcast, "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," starting tackle Troy Fautanu explained how the dynamic inside the positional unit shifted once Seumalo departed. He noted that it forced younger players to mature at an accelerated pace.
"I think just the dynamic switched when we lost Isaac to the Cardinals and someone had to step up," Fautanu shared during the episode. "I really think Mason did a really good job at being the vocal one out of all of us, just because that's who he is. That's the kind of person that he's always been and we needed that from the room."
McCormick's transition into a primary vocal presence reflects the rapid maturation required across Pittsburgh's front five. Despite entering only his third NFL season, McCormick is suddenly viewed as one of the established foundational pillars in a young, talent-heavy room.
#mccormick
Third-year guard Mason McCormick has stepped directly into that void.
Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward's podcast, "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," starting tackle Troy Fautanu explained how the dynamic inside the positional unit shifted once Seumalo departed. He noted that it forced younger players to mature at an accelerated pace.
"I think just the dynamic switched when we lost Isaac to the Cardinals and someone had to step up," Fautanu shared during the episode. "I really think Mason did a really good job at being the vocal one out of all of us, just because that's who he is. That's the kind of person that he's always been and we needed that from the room."
McCormick's transition into a primary vocal presence reflects the rapid maturation required across Pittsburgh's front five. Despite entering only his third NFL season, McCormick is suddenly viewed as one of the established foundational pillars in a young, talent-heavy room.
#mccormick
2 months ago
Transcript:
Caroline Woods:
Joining us now is Anastasia Amoroso, managing director chief investment strategist at partners Group. Anastasia, great to have you on your first time here.
Anastasia Amoroso:
Yes. Happy to be here.
Caroline Woods:
So great to have you. So let's kick things off by getting your kind of overall market view. You know we are looking at green arrows across the board today. The S&P 500 less than 2% away from all time highs. Is this market on solid footing or are investors getting a little too comfortable?
Anastasia Amoroso:
No, I think it is, broadly speaking. And when I look at the economy, I see many pillars of support they're building for this economy. It used to be that maybe you could rely on the corporation or your hyperscale or consumer, but now we have all of those things working for us. For example, when you look at consumption, it is still up nicely year over year, even though we did give a little bit of it back in July post the World Cup, I should say.
#amoroso
Caroline Woods:
Joining us now is Anastasia Amoroso, managing director chief investment strategist at partners Group. Anastasia, great to have you on your first time here.
Anastasia Amoroso:
Yes. Happy to be here.
Caroline Woods:
So great to have you. So let's kick things off by getting your kind of overall market view. You know we are looking at green arrows across the board today. The S&P 500 less than 2% away from all time highs. Is this market on solid footing or are investors getting a little too comfortable?
Anastasia Amoroso:
No, I think it is, broadly speaking. And when I look at the economy, I see many pillars of support they're building for this economy. It used to be that maybe you could rely on the corporation or your hyperscale or consumer, but now we have all of those things working for us. For example, when you look at consumption, it is still up nicely year over year, even though we did give a little bit of it back in July post the World Cup, I should say.
#amoroso
2 months ago
Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league that launched in 2025, announced a Series C funding round Tuesday, securing more than $100 million in funding that values the league at $650 million.
The league has nearly doubled its valuation in a year; It was valued at $340 million in September after closing a series B funding round. The fundraising around was led by Ten Pillars Sports Fund, backed by UC Investments, and also included reinvestments from notable sports figures Carmelo Anthony, Geno Auriemma, Trae Young, Alex Morgan, and Trybe Ventures.
In comparison, the Connecticut Sun, the most recent WNBA franchise sold, was purchased for $300 million earlier this year. The Golden State Valkyries are the highest-valued WNBA team at $1 billion, according to CNBC projects released in May.
"I think this is a testament to how quickly the **** e is evolving and growing, but also to the incredible foundation that we've built," Unrivaled co-founder Alex Bazzell told Front Office Sports. Bazzell co-founded the league with WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, who is also his wife.
Unrivaled also announced that the portion of the company owned by players is valued at nearly $200 million, about 30% of the company. The league says the player equity pool has increased 550% since it was launched.
#million #unrivaled #bazzell
The league has nearly doubled its valuation in a year; It was valued at $340 million in September after closing a series B funding round. The fundraising around was led by Ten Pillars Sports Fund, backed by UC Investments, and also included reinvestments from notable sports figures Carmelo Anthony, Geno Auriemma, Trae Young, Alex Morgan, and Trybe Ventures.
In comparison, the Connecticut Sun, the most recent WNBA franchise sold, was purchased for $300 million earlier this year. The Golden State Valkyries are the highest-valued WNBA team at $1 billion, according to CNBC projects released in May.
"I think this is a testament to how quickly the **** e is evolving and growing, but also to the incredible foundation that we've built," Unrivaled co-founder Alex Bazzell told Front Office Sports. Bazzell co-founded the league with WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, who is also his wife.
Unrivaled also announced that the portion of the company owned by players is valued at nearly $200 million, about 30% of the company. The league says the player equity pool has increased 550% since it was launched.
#million #unrivaled #bazzell
2 months ago
After thousands of votes cast across golf, soccer and cross country, it is time to reveal this year's Beaver County Times fall high school sports preseason players of the year, decided by you, the fans.
The players selected played a significant role individually and for their program last season and are key pillars to their schools this year.
Here is a look at this year's poll winners.
The senior forward will be a big returning piece to the program's success in 2026, earning 34% of the vote to take home preseason player of the year honors.
The junior has played an instrumental role in the team's success and last year was no different, netting eight goals and nine ******* ists. Furda took home 42 percent of the vote.
#vote
The players selected played a significant role individually and for their program last season and are key pillars to their schools this year.
Here is a look at this year's poll winners.
The senior forward will be a big returning piece to the program's success in 2026, earning 34% of the vote to take home preseason player of the year honors.
The junior has played an instrumental role in the team's success and last year was no different, netting eight goals and nine ******* ists. Furda took home 42 percent of the vote.
#vote
2 months ago
Coby White reveals how he and his Hornets teammates are getting along in the offseason originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After a massive shift in the 2026 offseason, it seems like the Charlotte Hornets are already making preparations ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. It is a big deal for this team because they made franchise-altering moves by trading pillars like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
Now, they will be building around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel as the star players. To replace Ball, they gave Coby White the starting point guard spot, and it seems they are already getting along ahead of the new season with a refreshed roster.
White has secured a long-term future with the Hornets as the starting point guard. He has the right skill set to pair alongside the likes of Knueppel and Miller, as he is a decent playmaker, but he is also a high-level scorer with his natural driving ability and his affinity for jump shots.
Through the years, White has also built a solid reputation for being a good locker room guy. Now that he is stepping into a leadership role in Charlotte, it seems that he is prepared to be one of the Hornets' best leaders ahead of the 2026-27 season.
#ahead #coby #miller
After a massive shift in the 2026 offseason, it seems like the Charlotte Hornets are already making preparations ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. It is a big deal for this team because they made franchise-altering moves by trading pillars like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
Now, they will be building around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel as the star players. To replace Ball, they gave Coby White the starting point guard spot, and it seems they are already getting along ahead of the new season with a refreshed roster.
White has secured a long-term future with the Hornets as the starting point guard. He has the right skill set to pair alongside the likes of Knueppel and Miller, as he is a decent playmaker, but he is also a high-level scorer with his natural driving ability and his affinity for jump shots.
Through the years, White has also built a solid reputation for being a good locker room guy. Now that he is stepping into a leadership role in Charlotte, it seems that he is prepared to be one of the Hornets' best leaders ahead of the 2026-27 season.
#ahead #coby #miller
3 months ago
Girona FC continues to invest in young talent with potential by signing Mauro Furtado. The Portuguese central defender, born in Lisbon on July 30, 2008, joins the red-and-white club and is tied to the Club for the next five seasons, until 2031.
Considered one of the standout prospects in Portuguese football, the 18-year-old Furtado arrives from Benfica, one of the leading academies in European football. Fully trained at the Lisbon-based club, he stood out from a young age for his physical attributes, competitive maturity, and leadership ability in the defensive line. His constant growth led him to sign his first professional contract with Benfica in the summer of 2024.
At the international level, Mauro Furtado has established himself as a key player in the youth categories of the Portuguese national team. With Portugal's U-17 team, he experienced a particularly successful period, participating in winning the European Championship in the category and later in the historic victory at the U-17 World Cup. During the U-17 World Cup, the Portuguese central defender was one of the defensive pillars of the Portuguese team. His defensive solidity was crucial for Portugal to lift the world ******* le for the first time in its history. His performances earned him notable individual accolades, being named the best player of the match in both the semifinals and the final, and receiving the Bronze Ball of the tournament, recognizing him as the third-best player of the competition.
Mauro stands out for his defensive strength, good positioning, ability to anticipate opponents, and remarkable quality in ball distribution. Despite his youth, he has demonstrated personality and competitive maturity in high-level international settings.
With his arrival, Girona adds a player with enormous growth potential and great future prospects, further reinforcing the Club's commitment to developing young talents with the potential to continue evolving within the red-and-white structure.
#player #club #Potential
Considered one of the standout prospects in Portuguese football, the 18-year-old Furtado arrives from Benfica, one of the leading academies in European football. Fully trained at the Lisbon-based club, he stood out from a young age for his physical attributes, competitive maturity, and leadership ability in the defensive line. His constant growth led him to sign his first professional contract with Benfica in the summer of 2024.
At the international level, Mauro Furtado has established himself as a key player in the youth categories of the Portuguese national team. With Portugal's U-17 team, he experienced a particularly successful period, participating in winning the European Championship in the category and later in the historic victory at the U-17 World Cup. During the U-17 World Cup, the Portuguese central defender was one of the defensive pillars of the Portuguese team. His defensive solidity was crucial for Portugal to lift the world ******* le for the first time in its history. His performances earned him notable individual accolades, being named the best player of the match in both the semifinals and the final, and receiving the Bronze Ball of the tournament, recognizing him as the third-best player of the competition.
Mauro stands out for his defensive strength, good positioning, ability to anticipate opponents, and remarkable quality in ball distribution. Despite his youth, he has demonstrated personality and competitive maturity in high-level international settings.
With his arrival, Girona adds a player with enormous growth potential and great future prospects, further reinforcing the Club's commitment to developing young talents with the potential to continue evolving within the red-and-white structure.
#player #club #Potential
3 months ago
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen passed away at the age of 93.
Rasmussen brought his vision of a 24/7 all-sports network to life in 1979. Even though he left the network the next year, his impact in helping to launch the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network has far surpassed anyone's reasonable expectations of what could be possible.
In the wake of his passing, several pillars of ESPN's past and present stepped forward to pay tribute.
"Bill was a remarkable man – a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports," said ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro in a statement released by ESPN. "Quite simply, none of us would be here today if it wasn't for Bill's passion and all the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit he put into building ESPN in the late 1970s – key aspects of our company culture that still carry on to this day."
"He was such a grateful person and every sports fan can be grateful for Bill. He wasn't a glass half-full guy; his glass was always overflowing with optimism. He greeted everyone with a smile and we can all smile knowing Bill's legacy," ESPN legend Chris Berman added in the ESPN announcement.
#rasmussen #even
Rasmussen brought his vision of a 24/7 all-sports network to life in 1979. Even though he left the network the next year, his impact in helping to launch the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network has far surpassed anyone's reasonable expectations of what could be possible.
In the wake of his passing, several pillars of ESPN's past and present stepped forward to pay tribute.
"Bill was a remarkable man – a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports," said ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro in a statement released by ESPN. "Quite simply, none of us would be here today if it wasn't for Bill's passion and all the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit he put into building ESPN in the late 1970s – key aspects of our company culture that still carry on to this day."
"He was such a grateful person and every sports fan can be grateful for Bill. He wasn't a glass half-full guy; his glass was always overflowing with optimism. He greeted everyone with a smile and we can all smile knowing Bill's legacy," ESPN legend Chris Berman added in the ESPN announcement.
#rasmussen #even
3 months ago
Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) walked into its second quarter of 2026 bracing investors for a roughly 2% sales decline. Instead, net sales came in flat at $535 million on August 6, and adjusted diluted EPS hit $0.62, both ahead of the company's own outlook. For a diagnostics and life sciences supplier still working through the loss of discontinued product lines, beating a cautious bar is one thing. What happens next, as management leans on a stack of new launches to carry the back half of the year, is the more interesting question.
The company's so-called growth pillars, the businesses management is counting on to outpace the broader market, expanded 5% at constant exchange rates in the quarter. Sample Technologies led with 9% CER growth, driven by automated consumables and higher instrument sales. QIAcuity, the digital PCR platform, posted double-digit consumables growth even as weaker OEM demand offset some of that strength. QuantiFERON, the tuberculosis test that had flagged a sharp drop in US immigration testing demand back in the first quarter, still managed to return to growth as demand across other testing groups more than made up the difference.
Behind those numbers sits a wave of product activity. QIAsymphony Connect launched commercially, QIAsprint Connect placements are drawing what management called strong pharma customer acceptance, and two new bloodstream infection panels for QIAstat launched in Europe, detecting 33 pathogens and 28 resistance markers in about an hour, with US FDA approval targeted by year-end. Parse, the single-cell ****** ysis business, is running ahead of its roughly $40 million 2026 sales target and was selected for a NASA-supported research program aboard the International ****** e Station. Qiagen also completed a $500 million share repurchase in January and raised its annual dividend 40% to $0.35 per share.
The flat top line masks uneven performance underneath. Diagnostic solutions overall declined 2% at constant currency, and PCR and nucleic acid amplification sales fell 8%, with QIAstat-Dx down 7% as a tough prior-year comparison in respiratory testing outweighed gains in gastrointestinal and meningitis panels. Profitability also gave ground. Adjusted operating income fell 2% to $157 million, with the margin slipping to 29.4% from 29.9% a year earlier, and adjusted gross margin declined to 66.2% from 66.7% on product mix shifts.
Regionally, EMEA sales fell 2% CER as declines in Germany, France, and Italy outweighed gains elsewhere, and Asia Pacific sales fell 2% CER as China dropped in the low teens, even though it improved sequentially. Inventory days outstanding also climbed to 153 from 149, tied to stockpiling ahead of new launches. The company is now guiding to a jump from roughly negative 1% CER sales growth in the first half to 3% to 4% in the second half, a swing that leans heavily on new products, easier comparisons and the fading drag from discontinued lines all landing on schedule.
#Growth #adjusted #ro
The company's so-called growth pillars, the businesses management is counting on to outpace the broader market, expanded 5% at constant exchange rates in the quarter. Sample Technologies led with 9% CER growth, driven by automated consumables and higher instrument sales. QIAcuity, the digital PCR platform, posted double-digit consumables growth even as weaker OEM demand offset some of that strength. QuantiFERON, the tuberculosis test that had flagged a sharp drop in US immigration testing demand back in the first quarter, still managed to return to growth as demand across other testing groups more than made up the difference.
Behind those numbers sits a wave of product activity. QIAsymphony Connect launched commercially, QIAsprint Connect placements are drawing what management called strong pharma customer acceptance, and two new bloodstream infection panels for QIAstat launched in Europe, detecting 33 pathogens and 28 resistance markers in about an hour, with US FDA approval targeted by year-end. Parse, the single-cell ****** ysis business, is running ahead of its roughly $40 million 2026 sales target and was selected for a NASA-supported research program aboard the International ****** e Station. Qiagen also completed a $500 million share repurchase in January and raised its annual dividend 40% to $0.35 per share.
The flat top line masks uneven performance underneath. Diagnostic solutions overall declined 2% at constant currency, and PCR and nucleic acid amplification sales fell 8%, with QIAstat-Dx down 7% as a tough prior-year comparison in respiratory testing outweighed gains in gastrointestinal and meningitis panels. Profitability also gave ground. Adjusted operating income fell 2% to $157 million, with the margin slipping to 29.4% from 29.9% a year earlier, and adjusted gross margin declined to 66.2% from 66.7% on product mix shifts.
Regionally, EMEA sales fell 2% CER as declines in Germany, France, and Italy outweighed gains elsewhere, and Asia Pacific sales fell 2% CER as China dropped in the low teens, even though it improved sequentially. Inventory days outstanding also climbed to 153 from 149, tied to stockpiling ahead of new launches. The company is now guiding to a jump from roughly negative 1% CER sales growth in the first half to 3% to 4% in the second half, a swing that leans heavily on new products, easier comparisons and the fading drag from discontinued lines all landing on schedule.
#Growth #adjusted #ro
3 months ago
EASTERN UKRAINE (AP) — The commander leading Ukraine's drone war says his country's recent strikes in Crimea are the first phase of a campaign aimed at rendering the peninsula — illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 — unusable as a staging ground for Russian forces.
Maj. Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, one of Ukraine's most prominent commanders among a new generation of soldiers, said his forces could strike seven times more military targets in Crimea if the money pledged by Western allies came faster.
"Crimea falls within the key conceptual pillars on the path to ending the war," Brovdi told The ****** ociated Press in an interview.
Despite that shortfall, Ukraine's summer campaign in Crimea has already inflicted significant damage: striking rail bridges, oil depots and power infrastructure to disrupt supply lines and blind Russian air defenses as drones fly in.
Brovdi said his forces are equipped at just 14% of what they would need to carry out the Crimea campaign at full capacity.
#russian #eastern #magyar
Maj. Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, one of Ukraine's most prominent commanders among a new generation of soldiers, said his forces could strike seven times more military targets in Crimea if the money pledged by Western allies came faster.
"Crimea falls within the key conceptual pillars on the path to ending the war," Brovdi told The ****** ociated Press in an interview.
Despite that shortfall, Ukraine's summer campaign in Crimea has already inflicted significant damage: striking rail bridges, oil depots and power infrastructure to disrupt supply lines and blind Russian air defenses as drones fly in.
Brovdi said his forces are equipped at just 14% of what they would need to carry out the Crimea campaign at full capacity.
#russian #eastern #magyar
3 months ago
Browns' $62.2M extension for five-time Pro Bowl CB called 'unforced error' by ESPN originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Browns traded away Myles Garrett this offseason in a blockbuster move, and after such a stunning deal, a few of their other veterans could've been on the move.
But, just as the Browns signed Grant Delpit to a contract extension, five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward also got a massive new contract extension.
However, ESPN's Seth Walder was clearly not a fan, calling this $62.2 million extension for the five-time Pro Bowler an "unforced error," as he believes the Browns should not have made such a massive deal for Ward.
"The Browns handed Ward, one of their defensive pillars, a two-year extension worth $31.1 million per year to keep him in Cleveland through 2029. But it's not a deal I would have made," Walder writes. "... But even if 2024 was a blip, Ward's age and the team's contractual control make this deal an unforced error."
#unforced
The Cleveland Browns traded away Myles Garrett this offseason in a blockbuster move, and after such a stunning deal, a few of their other veterans could've been on the move.
But, just as the Browns signed Grant Delpit to a contract extension, five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward also got a massive new contract extension.
However, ESPN's Seth Walder was clearly not a fan, calling this $62.2 million extension for the five-time Pro Bowler an "unforced error," as he believes the Browns should not have made such a massive deal for Ward.
"The Browns handed Ward, one of their defensive pillars, a two-year extension worth $31.1 million per year to keep him in Cleveland through 2029. But it's not a deal I would have made," Walder writes. "... But even if 2024 was a blip, Ward's age and the team's contractual control make this deal an unforced error."
#unforced
3 months ago
Players are earning their playing time by winning "all the little stuff."
That's what Colorado State offensive coordinator Pryce Tracy highlighted early in preseason camp. The little stuff includes how skill players play their role without the ball, how they finish the play when they do have the ball, how offensive linemen get involved in the play after the first phase of blocking.
Those are the differentiators Tracy looks for in determining who will be relied upon on the field.
Tracy followed new CSU coach Jim Mora from UConn and will run the offense for the first time. Here's a look at Tracy's thoughts and philosophies on a variety of topics around the offense.
Tracy doesn't want to divulge much X and O style info yet but did highlight some key pillars for CSU's offense.
#players #little #stuff #offensive
That's what Colorado State offensive coordinator Pryce Tracy highlighted early in preseason camp. The little stuff includes how skill players play their role without the ball, how they finish the play when they do have the ball, how offensive linemen get involved in the play after the first phase of blocking.
Those are the differentiators Tracy looks for in determining who will be relied upon on the field.
Tracy followed new CSU coach Jim Mora from UConn and will run the offense for the first time. Here's a look at Tracy's thoughts and philosophies on a variety of topics around the offense.
Tracy doesn't want to divulge much X and O style info yet but did highlight some key pillars for CSU's offense.
#players #little #stuff #offensive
3 months ago
Emerald Wealth Partners, an independent ******* et and wealth management firm based in Zurich, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Focused Equity Strategy." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy reported a 0.8% gross return for the second quarter of 2026. Equity markets rallied after the first quarter's Iran shock faded and oil prices reversed their spike, but the advance remained narrow and concentrated in cyclical semiconductor and memory stocks benefiting from supply constraints. The letter warned that investors were treating peak-cycle earnings as durable, while FOMO, IPO demand, and a US cyclically adjusted P/E ratio near 40 pointed to late-cycle market behavior. Long-term fundamentals are currently undervalued by the market, leading to underperformance in the strategy, notably due to the portfolio's avoidance of low-quality momentum-driven semiconductor stocks, which boosted the benchmark this quarter. It remains focused on enterprise infrastructure, digital platforms, custom silicon, and networking businesses that hold customer relationships, workflow data, distribution, and efficiency advantages, which could allow them to monetize AI rather than be displaced by it. Please review the Strategy's top five holdings for its key selections.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy highlighted Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), a leading American company that designs and develops various semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions, contributed 64 bps to the strategy's performance during the quarter. On August 4, 2026, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) closed at $418.16 per share. One-month return of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) was 7.58% and its shares gained 38.62% over the past 52 weeks. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has a market capitalization of $1.99 trillion.
Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) added 64 bps, its 22.3% share price climb helped by the news OpenAI has selected the company to design its custom inference chip. Broadcom is the dominant designer of custom AI silicon: it has long co-designed Google's Tensor Processing Units, which power Gemini and some of Anthropic's inference capacity through Google Cloud. Few companies possess the engineering depth to develop bespoke accelerators at hyperscale. AI spending is shifting from training models to running them, where custom chips deliver materially better performance per watt and a lower cost per token than Nvidia's general purpose GPUs. Under Hock Tan, one of the industry's ablest capital allocators, the company has ******* embled two further pillars that sit at the center of the AI buildout: It dominates the Ethernet switching silicon that interconnects AI clusters — content that grows with cluster size, whether those clusters run on Nvidia
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy highlighted Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), a leading American company that designs and develops various semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions, contributed 64 bps to the strategy's performance during the quarter. On August 4, 2026, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) closed at $418.16 per share. One-month return of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) was 7.58% and its shares gained 38.62% over the past 52 weeks. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has a market capitalization of $1.99 trillion.
Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) added 64 bps, its 22.3% share price climb helped by the news OpenAI has selected the company to design its custom inference chip. Broadcom is the dominant designer of custom AI silicon: it has long co-designed Google's Tensor Processing Units, which power Gemini and some of Anthropic's inference capacity through Google Cloud. Few companies possess the engineering depth to develop bespoke accelerators at hyperscale. AI spending is shifting from training models to running them, where custom chips deliver materially better performance per watt and a lower cost per token than Nvidia's general purpose GPUs. Under Hock Tan, one of the industry's ablest capital allocators, the company has ******* embled two further pillars that sit at the center of the AI buildout: It dominates the Ethernet switching silicon that interconnects AI clusters — content that grows with cluster size, whether those clusters run on Nvidia
3 months ago
Through its social media channels, the AFA issued a statement backing Gianni Infantino's leadership during his 10 years at the helm of FIFA.
"On behalf of the Argentine Football ***** ociation (AFA), and its Executive Committee, we address you, dear President, and through you the FIFA leadership, to express our support for the work carried out over the past 10 years, whose main pillars have been the development of football worldwide and institutional strength based on a clear, stable, and transparent governance model," they said.
At the same time, the AFA acknowledged the decision to withdraw "a project that generated more uncertainty than certainty," referring to FIFA Forward Enterprise, and highlighted the "acceptance of the mistakes made in that process."
"Prioritizing governance standards is a fundamental pillar for strengthening good relations between FIFA, its member ***** ociations, and the confederations."
The AFA also highlighted Infantino's leadership and transparent governance model for a profound transformation of FIFA "that opened the doors of the organization to all member ***** ociations and confederations, so that through frank and direct dialogue, all of us together can continue promoting football at all its levels and disciplines."
#fifa #Football #leadership
"On behalf of the Argentine Football ***** ociation (AFA), and its Executive Committee, we address you, dear President, and through you the FIFA leadership, to express our support for the work carried out over the past 10 years, whose main pillars have been the development of football worldwide and institutional strength based on a clear, stable, and transparent governance model," they said.
At the same time, the AFA acknowledged the decision to withdraw "a project that generated more uncertainty than certainty," referring to FIFA Forward Enterprise, and highlighted the "acceptance of the mistakes made in that process."
"Prioritizing governance standards is a fundamental pillar for strengthening good relations between FIFA, its member ***** ociations, and the confederations."
The AFA also highlighted Infantino's leadership and transparent governance model for a profound transformation of FIFA "that opened the doors of the organization to all member ***** ociations and confederations, so that through frank and direct dialogue, all of us together can continue promoting football at all its levels and disciplines."
#fifa #Football #leadership
3 months ago
Red Sox' worst fears about Triston Casas may have come true after latest surgery originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox are rolling, thanks to the work of their starting rotation, bullpen, and the offense finally getting together, putting them right in the middle of the AL playoff race.
One of the main pillars of their offense has been Willson Contreras, who has turned Boston's afterthought of a position in first base into one of their best. The Red Sox haven't had a first basement of note since they traded away Anthony Rizzo when he was a prospect. However, Triston Casas was supposed to fix that. Though, it seems he will never live up to his potential.
Casas was Boston's No. 2 prospect, and No. 16 in the MLB's top 100 in 2022 before he was called up.
In his first full season in 2023, Casas looked like a future superstar for Boston. He slashed .263/.367/.490/.856 with 21 doubles, 24 home runs, and 65 RBI in 132 games, and he came in third place in the ROTY race.
#first #prospect #source
The Boston Red Sox are rolling, thanks to the work of their starting rotation, bullpen, and the offense finally getting together, putting them right in the middle of the AL playoff race.
One of the main pillars of their offense has been Willson Contreras, who has turned Boston's afterthought of a position in first base into one of their best. The Red Sox haven't had a first basement of note since they traded away Anthony Rizzo when he was a prospect. However, Triston Casas was supposed to fix that. Though, it seems he will never live up to his potential.
Casas was Boston's No. 2 prospect, and No. 16 in the MLB's top 100 in 2022 before he was called up.
In his first full season in 2023, Casas looked like a future superstar for Boston. He slashed .263/.367/.490/.856 with 21 doubles, 24 home runs, and 65 RBI in 132 games, and he came in third place in the ROTY race.
#first #prospect #source
3 months ago
Emerald Wealth Partners, an independent ***** et and wealth management firm based in Zurich, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Focused Equity Strategy." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy reported a 0.8% gross return for the second quarter of 2026. Equity markets rallied after the first quarter's Iran shock faded and oil prices reversed their spike, but the advance remained narrow and concentrated in cyclical semiconductor and memory stocks benefiting from supply constraints. The letter warned that investors were treating peak-cycle earnings as durable, while FOMO, IPO demand, and a US cyclically adjusted P/E ratio near 40 pointed to late-cycle market behavior. Long-term fundamentals are currently undervalued by the market, leading to underperformance in the strategy, notably due to the portfolio's avoidance of low-quality momentum-driven semiconductor stocks, which boosted the benchmark this quarter. It remains focused on enterprise infrastructure, digital platforms, custom silicon, and networking businesses that hold customer relationships, workflow data, distribution, and efficiency advantages, which could allow them to monetize AI rather than be displaced by it. Please review the Strategy's top five holdings for its key selections.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy highlighted Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), a leading American company that designs and develops various semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions, contributed 64 bps to the strategy's performance during the quarter. On August 4, 2026, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) closed at $418.16 per share. One-month return of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) was 7.58% and its shares gained 38.62% over the past 52 weeks. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has a market capitalization of $1.99 trillion.
Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) added 64 bps, its 22.3% share price climb helped by the news OpenAI has selected the company to design its custom inference chip. Broadcom is the dominant designer of custom AI silicon: it has long co-designed Google's Tensor Processing Units, which power Gemini and some of Anthropic's inference capacity through Google Cloud. Few companies possess the engineering depth to develop bespoke accelerators at hyperscale. AI spending is shifting from training models to running them, where custom chips deliver materially better performance per watt and a lower cost per token than Nvidia's general purpose GPUs. Under Hock Tan, one of the industry's ablest capital allocators, the company has ***** embled two further pillars that sit at the center of the AI buildout: It dominates the Ethernet switching silicon that interconnects AI clusters — content that grows with cluster size, whether those clusters run on Nvidia GPUs
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy highlighted Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), a leading American company that designs and develops various semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions, contributed 64 bps to the strategy's performance during the quarter. On August 4, 2026, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) closed at $418.16 per share. One-month return of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) was 7.58% and its shares gained 38.62% over the past 52 weeks. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has a market capitalization of $1.99 trillion.
Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) added 64 bps, its 22.3% share price climb helped by the news OpenAI has selected the company to design its custom inference chip. Broadcom is the dominant designer of custom AI silicon: it has long co-designed Google's Tensor Processing Units, which power Gemini and some of Anthropic's inference capacity through Google Cloud. Few companies possess the engineering depth to develop bespoke accelerators at hyperscale. AI spending is shifting from training models to running them, where custom chips deliver materially better performance per watt and a lower cost per token than Nvidia's general purpose GPUs. Under Hock Tan, one of the industry's ablest capital allocators, the company has ***** embled two further pillars that sit at the center of the AI buildout: It dominates the Ethernet switching silicon that interconnects AI clusters — content that grows with cluster size, whether those clusters run on Nvidia GPUs
3 months ago
Indianapolis Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor has expressed his desire to remain with the Colts as he enters the final year of his contract. On Friday, owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon echoed similar sentiments.
"He's one of our pillars," Irsay-Gordon said, via the Indy Star. "His picture is on the stadium for a reason. I would love it if he'd be a Colt for life."
Taylor remains one of the most productive backs in football, while shouldering a heavy workload out of the backfield. He played in 13 games in 2024 and all 17 games last season, rushing for 1,431 yards and 1,585 yards, respectively.
Beyond all the yards and touchdowns, it is Taylor who sets the table for the Colts offense. With a strong and steady run game to lean on, that keeps the Colts out of predictable long down-and-distance situations and opens up the playbook for Steichen.
An extension would seem like a no-brainer, but it's not often around the NFL that we see running backs get a third contract with the same team, especially when the back has as many carries as Taylor does.
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"He's one of our pillars," Irsay-Gordon said, via the Indy Star. "His picture is on the stadium for a reason. I would love it if he'd be a Colt for life."
Taylor remains one of the most productive backs in football, while shouldering a heavy workload out of the backfield. He played in 13 games in 2024 and all 17 games last season, rushing for 1,431 yards and 1,585 yards, respectively.
Beyond all the yards and touchdowns, it is Taylor who sets the table for the Colts offense. With a strong and steady run game to lean on, that keeps the Colts out of predictable long down-and-distance situations and opens up the playbook for Steichen.
An extension would seem like a no-brainer, but it's not often around the NFL that we see running backs get a third contract with the same team, especially when the back has as many carries as Taylor does.
#yards #irsay #running
3 months ago
Josko Gvardiol was reportedly ******* ured of his central importance to Manchester City during discussions over his new contract.
The Athletic's Sam Lee claims Gvardiol is viewed as one of three "central pillars" of Enzo Maresca's squad, alongside Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
The revelation offers fresh insight into why City moved so decisively to tie Gvardiol down until 2031 despite interest from Real Madrid.
Manchester City view Josko Gvardiol as one of three central pillars within their first-team squad, according to a new insider report.
The latest insight arrives as Gvardiol's new Manchester City contract was officially confirmed by the club, following weeks in which the defender had been strongly linked with a move to several European giants including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
#gvardiol #pillars
The Athletic's Sam Lee claims Gvardiol is viewed as one of three "central pillars" of Enzo Maresca's squad, alongside Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
The revelation offers fresh insight into why City moved so decisively to tie Gvardiol down until 2031 despite interest from Real Madrid.
Manchester City view Josko Gvardiol as one of three central pillars within their first-team squad, according to a new insider report.
The latest insight arrives as Gvardiol's new Manchester City contract was officially confirmed by the club, following weeks in which the defender had been strongly linked with a move to several European giants including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
#gvardiol #pillars
3 months ago
LeBron James has previously stated he's always wanted to be teammates with Steph Curry, but he couldn't overcome one factor to make it happen this summer.
LeBron and Steph are the two modern pillars of the NBA. While LeBron chases the legacy of Michael Jordan, Curry has proven that he belongs at the same table as the all-time greats.
James and Curry could've been teammates this summer if James had joined the Warriors, fulfilling a publicly-stated dream for the 41-year-old. Unfortunately, one factor was too much to ignore.
Draymond Green spoke about James' decision on his podcast, openly stating that he thought the optics of LeBron coming to the Warriors to play with Steph was too much of a gamble with his legacy.
"I ultimately don't think Bron was ever able to get over the history, and I understand it, I get it… He's gonna get crushed if he comes to the Warriors, 'ahhhh man, you went to team up with Steph', and ultimately I think that weighed in on the decision a lot."
#james #steph #Warriors #stated
LeBron and Steph are the two modern pillars of the NBA. While LeBron chases the legacy of Michael Jordan, Curry has proven that he belongs at the same table as the all-time greats.
James and Curry could've been teammates this summer if James had joined the Warriors, fulfilling a publicly-stated dream for the 41-year-old. Unfortunately, one factor was too much to ignore.
Draymond Green spoke about James' decision on his podcast, openly stating that he thought the optics of LeBron coming to the Warriors to play with Steph was too much of a gamble with his legacy.
"I ultimately don't think Bron was ever able to get over the history, and I understand it, I get it… He's gonna get crushed if he comes to the Warriors, 'ahhhh man, you went to team up with Steph', and ultimately I think that weighed in on the decision a lot."
#james #steph #Warriors #stated
3 months ago
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Management attributes the Q2 EBITDA tripling to the materialization of three strategic pillars: automotive volume recovery, footprint optimization, and the expiration of uneconomic legacy supply contracts.
Automotive shipments reached a two-year high, allowing finishing lines to return to healthy utilization levels and improving unit cost absorption.
The company credits Section 232 and recent trade enforcement for accelerating domestic manufacturing investment and eliminating 'escape valves' for transshipped steel from Mexico and Canada.
Management **** erts that Cleveland-Cliffs has become the 'supplier of choice' for the U.S. auto sector, claiming market share gains from both domestic integrated competitors and mini-mills.
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Management attributes the Q2 EBITDA tripling to the materialization of three strategic pillars: automotive volume recovery, footprint optimization, and the expiration of uneconomic legacy supply contracts.
Automotive shipments reached a two-year high, allowing finishing lines to return to healthy utilization levels and improving unit cost absorption.
The company credits Section 232 and recent trade enforcement for accelerating domestic manufacturing investment and eliminating 'escape valves' for transshipped steel from Mexico and Canada.
Management **** erts that Cleveland-Cliffs has become the 'supplier of choice' for the U.S. auto sector, claiming market share gains from both domestic integrated competitors and mini-mills.
#management #domestic #NVIDIA #Mexico
3 months ago
Oklo (OKLO), a clean energy technology firm headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was launched in 2013 by CEO Jacob DeWitte and co-founder Caroline Cochran. The firm designs and builds Aurora fast fission powerhouses, compact, modular nuclear reactors capable of generating 15 to 75 megawatts of electricity, while operating an integrated platform for nuclear fuel recycling and production.
Oklo's commercial model covers three main pillars: power generation, nuclear fuel services, and medical and industrial radioisotopes produced via its Groves reactor initiative. Backed by a contracted customer pipeline of over 14 GW across AI data centers, defense, industrial, and government clients, and $2.5 billion in cash secured through a successful $1.2 billion ATM offering, Oklo is positioning itself as a core advanced fission provider for the AI infrastructure market.
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Oklo's commercial model covers three main pillars: power generation, nuclear fuel services, and medical and industrial radioisotopes produced via its Groves reactor initiative. Backed by a contracted customer pipeline of over 14 GW across AI data centers, defense, industrial, and government clients, and $2.5 billion in cash secured through a successful $1.2 billion ATM offering, Oklo is positioning itself as a core advanced fission provider for the AI infrastructure market.
Costco Officially Launched Standalone Gas Stations. Don't Count on This Fueling Another Leg Higher in COST Stock.
Hot US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices
Escalating Global Supply Risks Underpin Crude Oil Prices
#nuclear #prices #launched #billion
