16 days ago
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The top 1% of Americans now control one-third of all U.S. net worth as inflation erodes purchasing power and the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023 pushes borrowing costs higher.
The top 1% of U.S. households hold $60.3 trillion, a record 32.5% share of net worth, according to The Kobeissi Letter, citing Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, the bottom 50% hold $4.3 trillion, with the richest holding 14 times as much.
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The top 1% of Americans now control one-third of all U.S. net worth as inflation erodes purchasing power and the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023 pushes borrowing costs higher.
The top 1% of U.S. households hold $60.3 trillion, a record 32.5% share of net worth, according to The Kobeissi Letter, citing Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, the bottom 50% hold $4.3 trillion, with the richest holding 14 times as much.
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19 days ago
Dr. Phil is looking to sell his Beverly Hills home.
In Touch can confirm that the TV personality (whose real name is Phillip Calvin McGraw), 76, has listed his eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom Beverly Hills home for $67.5 million after purchasing the property in July 2010 for just under $30 million.
The 16,079-square-foot estate "emulates old Hollywood while offering every modern amenity today's most discerning buyer requires," according to a listing.
Designed by architect Kevin Clark and completed in 2011, the property includes a main residence, a guest house and separate staff quarters.
The house features double-height vestibules, imported stone fireplaces, formal living rooms, a study with a heavily decorated ceiling and a bank of arched French windows and doors. There is also a chef-grade kitchen with Wolf/Miele appliances as well as a butler's pantry and an informal dining room.
#touch
In Touch can confirm that the TV personality (whose real name is Phillip Calvin McGraw), 76, has listed his eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom Beverly Hills home for $67.5 million after purchasing the property in July 2010 for just under $30 million.
The 16,079-square-foot estate "emulates old Hollywood while offering every modern amenity today's most discerning buyer requires," according to a listing.
Designed by architect Kevin Clark and completed in 2011, the property includes a main residence, a guest house and separate staff quarters.
The house features double-height vestibules, imported stone fireplaces, formal living rooms, a study with a heavily decorated ceiling and a bank of arched French windows and doors. There is also a chef-grade kitchen with Wolf/Miele appliances as well as a butler's pantry and an informal dining room.
#touch
20 days ago
Devon Sawa and Macaulay Culkin's internet feud may be over, but one joke persists. Sawa recently opened up about a strange rivalry with Culkin, saying that the "Home Alone" star still owned a website with his name.
Sawa has revealed to E!'s Hot Goss that the playful feud dates back to when Culkin purchased a website connected to him. Culkin bought devonsawa.com around Sawa's birthday. He then proceeded to direct fans towards merchandise and jokes involving the actor.
"He and I had a internet beef," Sawa told E!'s Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV. "He bought devonsawa.com. He did that, and we did this photo shoot together, and then we just started pranking each other."
The rivalry ultimately "kind of faded out," but Culkin still owns devonsawa.com. "If you want to go to devonsawa.com, you will be purchasing everything from Macaulay Culkin," Sawa joked. "I can't believe I'm giving him free press." Despite the long time they spent trolling each other, Sawa heaped praise on his fellow former child star.
"He's amazing," he said.
#sawa #internet #feud #website
Sawa has revealed to E!'s Hot Goss that the playful feud dates back to when Culkin purchased a website connected to him. Culkin bought devonsawa.com around Sawa's birthday. He then proceeded to direct fans towards merchandise and jokes involving the actor.
"He and I had a internet beef," Sawa told E!'s Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV. "He bought devonsawa.com. He did that, and we did this photo shoot together, and then we just started pranking each other."
The rivalry ultimately "kind of faded out," but Culkin still owns devonsawa.com. "If you want to go to devonsawa.com, you will be purchasing everything from Macaulay Culkin," Sawa joked. "I can't believe I'm giving him free press." Despite the long time they spent trolling each other, Sawa heaped praise on his fellow former child star.
"He's amazing," he said.
#sawa #internet #feud #website
21 days ago
Davante Adams has NFL money, but one of his favorite flexes apparently can't be bought.
The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver showed off his Taco Bell Purple Card during an appearance on FanDuel TV's Up & Adams, revealing that the personalized card gives him essentially unlimited purchasing power at the fast-food chain.
Even more exclusive: Adams says only two people currently have one. The other is Kevin Hart.
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"It's got my name on the back, so if anybody tries to rob me, you'll never be able to use it," Adams said while displaying the card. "It's like a credit card. This Purple Card is basically like a black card, but it's purple and can only be used at Taco Bell. But it is unlimited."
#card #adams #shop #unlimited
The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver showed off his Taco Bell Purple Card during an appearance on FanDuel TV's Up & Adams, revealing that the personalized card gives him essentially unlimited purchasing power at the fast-food chain.
Even more exclusive: Adams says only two people currently have one. The other is Kevin Hart.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
"It's got my name on the back, so if anybody tries to rob me, you'll never be able to use it," Adams said while displaying the card. "It's like a credit card. This Purple Card is basically like a black card, but it's purple and can only be used at Taco Bell. But it is unlimited."
#card #adams #shop #unlimited
1 month ago
On September 9, 2026, Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $5.68 billion, up 24.3% year over year, and earnings per share of $7.37, beating the $6.78 ******* yst consensus. Yet shares fell roughly 10-15% after same-store sales grew just 3.2%, below the 3.8% Wall Street had expected.
CEO Darren Rebelez described a "volatile" fuel environment during the quarter. Same-store fuel gallons sold declined 0.3% as elevated prices pushed customers toward fewer gallons per visit, more frequent trips, and cheaper fuel grades.
Fuel profitability more than offset softer gallon volumes. Fuel gross profit jumped 19.6% to $446.9 million as the fuel margin expanded to 47.8 cents per gallon from 41.0 cents a year earlier. It shows Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY)'s pricing discipline can protect profitability even when customers buy fewer gallons. Prepared food added another source of margin strength, with same-store sales rising 4.8% and margins expanding to 59.3% from 58.0%.
Strong earnings growth gives Casey's a solid start to fiscal 2027. EBITDA grew 17.1% to $485.1 million, while net income rose 27.1% to $273.7 million. It shows that Casey's can grow earnings despite softer same-store sales. The firm also delivered $5.68 billion of revenue, up 24% year over year and above the $5.56 billion ******* yst estimate. It gives investors evidence that the overall business remains capable of producing strong growth.
Casey's is expanding its store base and integrating Fikes. The business said the Fikes integration remains ahead of schedule and maintained its plan to open at least 120 stores in fiscal 2027 through construction and acquisitions. Ongoing unit growth can expand Casey's geographic reach, increase purchasing scale, and support long-term revenue growth even if mature-store sales remain uneven.
#fuel #revenue
CEO Darren Rebelez described a "volatile" fuel environment during the quarter. Same-store fuel gallons sold declined 0.3% as elevated prices pushed customers toward fewer gallons per visit, more frequent trips, and cheaper fuel grades.
Fuel profitability more than offset softer gallon volumes. Fuel gross profit jumped 19.6% to $446.9 million as the fuel margin expanded to 47.8 cents per gallon from 41.0 cents a year earlier. It shows Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY)'s pricing discipline can protect profitability even when customers buy fewer gallons. Prepared food added another source of margin strength, with same-store sales rising 4.8% and margins expanding to 59.3% from 58.0%.
Strong earnings growth gives Casey's a solid start to fiscal 2027. EBITDA grew 17.1% to $485.1 million, while net income rose 27.1% to $273.7 million. It shows that Casey's can grow earnings despite softer same-store sales. The firm also delivered $5.68 billion of revenue, up 24% year over year and above the $5.56 billion ******* yst estimate. It gives investors evidence that the overall business remains capable of producing strong growth.
Casey's is expanding its store base and integrating Fikes. The business said the Fikes integration remains ahead of schedule and maintained its plan to open at least 120 stores in fiscal 2027 through construction and acquisitions. Ongoing unit growth can expand Casey's geographic reach, increase purchasing scale, and support long-term revenue growth even if mature-store sales remain uneven.
#fuel #revenue
1 month ago
SGOV, JPST, and VTIP create a layered cash reserve covering one to five years, shielding equities from forced sales in a bear market.
Drawdowns from 2000 to 2007 and 2008 to 2013 both lasted multiple years, proving one year of T-bills forces equity sales at the worst possible time.
VTIP adjusts principal with CPI and delivers a 2.42% real yield, protecting purchasing power when inflation surprises retirees in years four and five.
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You retired into a market that rewards patience and punishes forced sellers. The bucket strategy answers a single question: how much of your spending can you cover without touching stocks when the S&P falls 30%? Guess one year, and a prolonged drawdown forces you to sell equities at the bottom. Guess five, and you drag on returns. The middle path is a laddered cash reserve, and three ETFs do the heavy lifting: iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOV), JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JPST), and Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP).
#vtip
Drawdowns from 2000 to 2007 and 2008 to 2013 both lasted multiple years, proving one year of T-bills forces equity sales at the worst possible time.
VTIP adjusts principal with CPI and delivers a 2.42% real yield, protecting purchasing power when inflation surprises retirees in years four and five.
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You retired into a market that rewards patience and punishes forced sellers. The bucket strategy answers a single question: how much of your spending can you cover without touching stocks when the S&P falls 30%? Guess one year, and a prolonged drawdown forces you to sell equities at the bottom. Guess five, and you drag on returns. The middle path is a laddered cash reserve, and three ETFs do the heavy lifting: iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOV), JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JPST), and Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP).
#vtip
1 month ago
On September 9, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) posted second-quarter results for the period ended August 1, 2026. Net sales rose 3.0% to $1.65 billion, adjusted earnings per share climbed 19.1% to $2.31 from $1.94, and gross margin widened 440 basis points to 40.4%. Management lifted full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.50 to $6.90 and gross margin guidance to 35.5% to 36.0%. What the quarter did not deliver was a positive comp, which fell 0.4%.
Telsey Advisory came away seeing nothing that changes the thesis, calling the risk-reward attractive and pushing its target on Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) to $63 from $60 while staying at Outperform.
Wells Fargo's Ike Boruchow described himself as cautiously optimistic at current levels, arguing that both the quarter itself and management's forward commentary delivered upside surprise; his target moved to $55 from $50, though the rating stayed Equal Weight.
Barclays **** yst Adrienne Yih focused on the fact that Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) held its fiscal 2026 sales and comp guidance despite a tougher consumer backdrop and sequential demand deceleration, lifting her target to $53 from $50 at Equal Weight.
Supporting the case: e-commerce sales grew 12.8%, Sports and Recreation rose 6%, myAcademy loyalty membership passed 15 million, and the company raised adjusted free cash flow guidance to $300 million to $350 million after repurchasing $182.1 million of stock in the first half.
#sports #guidance #sales #target
Telsey Advisory came away seeing nothing that changes the thesis, calling the risk-reward attractive and pushing its target on Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) to $63 from $60 while staying at Outperform.
Wells Fargo's Ike Boruchow described himself as cautiously optimistic at current levels, arguing that both the quarter itself and management's forward commentary delivered upside surprise; his target moved to $55 from $50, though the rating stayed Equal Weight.
Barclays **** yst Adrienne Yih focused on the fact that Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) held its fiscal 2026 sales and comp guidance despite a tougher consumer backdrop and sequential demand deceleration, lifting her target to $53 from $50 at Equal Weight.
Supporting the case: e-commerce sales grew 12.8%, Sports and Recreation rose 6%, myAcademy loyalty membership passed 15 million, and the company raised adjusted free cash flow guidance to $300 million to $350 million after repurchasing $182.1 million of stock in the first half.
#sports #guidance #sales #target
1 month ago
Fenimore ***** et Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equity markets saw broad gains in Q2, driven by strong corporate earnings, economic resilience, and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI). Major indices reached all-time highs, though the energy sector declined. Continued earnings growth, especially among AI-related investments, supported the rally. Technology, particularly semiconductors, led performance as demand for AI infrastructure surged. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties and interest rate influences, Fenimore remains committed to investing in high-quality businesses. The Fenimore Small Cap Strategy returned 9.51% in the quarter, lagging the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain. The underperformance was largely driven by avoiding lower-quality tech stocks linked to data center expansions. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Fenimore ***** et Management highlighted Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN). Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) is a specialty insurance services company that provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration, and risk management services. On September 17, 2026, Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) closed at $40.03 per share. The one-month return of Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) was -8.32%, and its shares lost 25.53% over the past 52 weeks. Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) has a market capitalization of $10.15 billion.
Fenimore ***** et Management stated the following regarding Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated a position in Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN), which we had previously owned after its initial public offering. The insurance industry has seen softness in rates. While RYAN's model differs from traditional retail brokerage, the company released results citing a volatile environment which led to a decrease in their earnings outlook for the year. We're encouraged by the business's long-term prospects and, in our opinion, its legendary leader Pat Ryan. He is also purchasing shares of RYAN's stock during this weakness."
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 32 hedge fund portfolios held Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) at the end of the second quarter, compared to 35 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Fenimore ***** et Management highlighted Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN). Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) is a specialty insurance services company that provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration, and risk management services. On September 17, 2026, Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) closed at $40.03 per share. The one-month return of Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) was -8.32%, and its shares lost 25.53% over the past 52 weeks. Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) has a market capitalization of $10.15 billion.
Fenimore ***** et Management stated the following regarding Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated a position in Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN), which we had previously owned after its initial public offering. The insurance industry has seen softness in rates. While RYAN's model differs from traditional retail brokerage, the company released results citing a volatile environment which led to a decrease in their earnings outlook for the year. We're encouraged by the business's long-term prospects and, in our opinion, its legendary leader Pat Ryan. He is also purchasing shares of RYAN's stock during this weakness."
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 32 hedge fund portfolios held Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) at the end of the second quarter, compared to 35 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
1 month ago
At the Cascale annual meeting in Athens on Wednesday, Asif Khan, executive director of supply chain and sustainability at Mondetta, acknowledged the central conflict undercutting fashion's green ambitions: while sustainability demands a long-term sourcing strategy, brands rely entirely on the ability to pivot at a moment's notice.
It's a commercial reality that constrains companies such as his, Khan admitted. Navigating a volatile environment shaped by fast-changing consumer demands, evolving trends and geopolitical instability, brands are unable to offer the multi-year purchasing guarantees that factories need to justify significant capital investments, he said.
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It's a commercial reality that constrains companies such as his, Khan admitted. Navigating a volatile environment shaped by fast-changing consumer demands, evolving trends and geopolitical instability, brands are unable to offer the multi-year purchasing guarantees that factories need to justify significant capital investments, he said.
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1 month ago
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) priced $2.6 billion of acquisition financing on September 9, 2026, through two wholly owned subsidiaries. Alumina Pty Ltd will issue $1.5 billion of 6.625% notes due 2034, while Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. will issue $1.1 billion of 6.875% notes due 2036. Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) and certain subsidiaries will guarantee the notes on a senior unsecured basis.
The tranches imply annual coupons of $99.375 million and $75.625 million, respectively, totaling exactly $175 million. Settlement is expected on September 23. Net proceeds and cash on hand would fund the approximately $3.1 billion cash portion of the South32 Limited (ASX:S32) ****** et acquisition, plus related fees and expenses.
For Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA), successful settlement would secure longer-dated funding and allow termination of the remaining 364-day bridge commitments. Maturities in 2034 and 2036 give management time to integrate the ****** ets before principal comes due.
The operating opportunity lies in linking additional bauxite resources, alumina refining and aluminum production. Better coordination could strengthen feedstock security and improve purchasing, logistics and plant economics. Acquired earnings and operating improvements could produce recurring cash to service the debt while funding reinvestment.
Fixed coupons also make the interest burden predictable. Strong ****** et performance could support debt reduction and give shareholders a growing share of incremental cash generation.
#notes #september
The tranches imply annual coupons of $99.375 million and $75.625 million, respectively, totaling exactly $175 million. Settlement is expected on September 23. Net proceeds and cash on hand would fund the approximately $3.1 billion cash portion of the South32 Limited (ASX:S32) ****** et acquisition, plus related fees and expenses.
For Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA), successful settlement would secure longer-dated funding and allow termination of the remaining 364-day bridge commitments. Maturities in 2034 and 2036 give management time to integrate the ****** ets before principal comes due.
The operating opportunity lies in linking additional bauxite resources, alumina refining and aluminum production. Better coordination could strengthen feedstock security and improve purchasing, logistics and plant economics. Acquired earnings and operating improvements could produce recurring cash to service the debt while funding reinvestment.
Fixed coupons also make the interest burden predictable. Strong ****** et performance could support debt reduction and give shareholders a growing share of incremental cash generation.
#notes #september
1 month ago
Amazon Business is now a $60B operation serving 11 million customers worldwide. In this FreightWaves Today interview, Amazon Business exec Daniel Silverfield breaks down what that scale means for procurement, supplier consolidation, same-day grocery delivery and AI-driven savings.The big takeaway: business buyers want fewer suppliers, better visibility and less waste in purchasing. Silverfield explains how Amazon Business is pitching exactly that to everyone from small companies to Fortune 100s.
Amazon Business has hit $60 billion in annualized gross sales and now serves 11 million customers worldwide, with 1.8 million organizations added this year alone — a growth rate that puts it on par with a Fortune 100 company if it were standalone. The platform, which launched roughly a decade ago after Amazon noticed businesses already shopping on amazon.com, is increasingly central to how companies across sectors manage procurement, from office supplies to same-day groceries.
The scale matters to shippers, carriers, and brokers because Amazon Business is driving a fundamental shift in B2B purchasing behavior — consolidating supplier pools, centralizing data, and moving procurement from quarterly reporting cycles to an always-on, AI-powered model. Every order that migrates to the platform is one fewer touchpoint for traditional distributors and one more shipment flowing through Amazon's own logistics network.
Daniel Silverfield, head of value and selection for Amazon Business, said the platform saved customers $880 million on Prime free shipping last year and $1 billion through business-specific discounts. The company added 30% new items year over year and recently launched same-day grocery delivery across 2,300 U.S. cities in the first half of this year, a capability customers had been requesting for some time.
"The big shift that we're seeing is that people are moving to a continuous, always-on, conversational-powered procurement journey where agents may be looking for the best price while they're asleep, maybe negotiating on their behalf while they're asleep, and then surfacing to them the best product to buy," said Silverfield.
#customers
Amazon Business has hit $60 billion in annualized gross sales and now serves 11 million customers worldwide, with 1.8 million organizations added this year alone — a growth rate that puts it on par with a Fortune 100 company if it were standalone. The platform, which launched roughly a decade ago after Amazon noticed businesses already shopping on amazon.com, is increasingly central to how companies across sectors manage procurement, from office supplies to same-day groceries.
The scale matters to shippers, carriers, and brokers because Amazon Business is driving a fundamental shift in B2B purchasing behavior — consolidating supplier pools, centralizing data, and moving procurement from quarterly reporting cycles to an always-on, AI-powered model. Every order that migrates to the platform is one fewer touchpoint for traditional distributors and one more shipment flowing through Amazon's own logistics network.
Daniel Silverfield, head of value and selection for Amazon Business, said the platform saved customers $880 million on Prime free shipping last year and $1 billion through business-specific discounts. The company added 30% new items year over year and recently launched same-day grocery delivery across 2,300 U.S. cities in the first half of this year, a capability customers had been requesting for some time.
"The big shift that we're seeing is that people are moving to a continuous, always-on, conversational-powered procurement journey where agents may be looking for the best price while they're asleep, maybe negotiating on their behalf while they're asleep, and then surfacing to them the best product to buy," said Silverfield.
#customers
1 month ago
U.S. median household income hit a record $87,460 in 2025, but lower-income earners saw no meaningful gains while top earners' income has surged 121% over 58 years.
Gasoline prices surged 27%, shelter rose 3%, and hospital services climbed 5% year-over-year, eroding purchasing power for households already spending most income on essentials.
Investors should favor companies with durable pricing power in essential categories and businesses built to serve cost-conscious consumers trading down on discretionary spending.
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The latest Census Bureau data delivers a headline that sounds almost too good to be true: American households earned more in 2025 than ever before. But the numbers also explain why a record income figure can coexist with a persistent sense that the household budget is under pressure.
#earners #households
Gasoline prices surged 27%, shelter rose 3%, and hospital services climbed 5% year-over-year, eroding purchasing power for households already spending most income on essentials.
Investors should favor companies with durable pricing power in essential categories and businesses built to serve cost-conscious consumers trading down on discretionary spending.
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The latest Census Bureau data delivers a headline that sounds almost too good to be true: American households earned more in 2025 than ever before. But the numbers also explain why a record income figure can coexist with a persistent sense that the household budget is under pressure.
#earners #households
1 month ago
Imagine purchasing a house for $449,328 and losing it over an unpaid $977 debt to your homeowners ****** ociation. This sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but it's reality for Toby Newton, a 53-year-old who used to own a home in Mesa's Superstition Springs community until his HOA foreclosed over a small amount of debt from missed ****** sments.
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The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
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The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like
1 month ago
Alluvium ******* et Management, an ******* et management company, released its "Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter reflected a sharp shift from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility to a powerful equity rally led by semiconductor companies. Despite the broader market strength, the Fund declined 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms. Portfolio results were mixed, with Alphabet benefiting from strong Cloud growth, while Robert Half, H&R Block, and other holdings posted solid gains. However, cable businesses and several healthcare and consumer holdings weighed on performance. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund highlighted Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI). Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is a leading staffing and consulting company. On September 15, 2026, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) closed at $38.30 per share. Over the past month, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) declined 12.03% and its shares gained 10.28% over the past 52 weeks. Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) has a market capitalization of $3.92 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $21.83 and $46.70.
Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund stated the following regarding Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We last wrote about Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) (up 23.5%) in our December report, where we mentioned that hindsight suggests our purchasing during price descents in May, August and October were mistakes. This remains the case - but less so. Our expectation that the recruitment / outplacement market will slowly recover, appears, going by Robert Half's recent results, to be bearing fruit. And management remain cautiously optimistic. We did not trade the stock. The Fund's position is now 2.7%."
Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 30 hedge fund portfolios held Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) at the end of the second quarter which was 36 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#half #NYSE
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund highlighted Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI). Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is a leading staffing and consulting company. On September 15, 2026, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) closed at $38.30 per share. Over the past month, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) declined 12.03% and its shares gained 10.28% over the past 52 weeks. Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) has a market capitalization of $3.92 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $21.83 and $46.70.
Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund stated the following regarding Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We last wrote about Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) (up 23.5%) in our December report, where we mentioned that hindsight suggests our purchasing during price descents in May, August and October were mistakes. This remains the case - but less so. Our expectation that the recruitment / outplacement market will slowly recover, appears, going by Robert Half's recent results, to be bearing fruit. And management remain cautiously optimistic. We did not trade the stock. The Fund's position is now 2.7%."
Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 30 hedge fund portfolios held Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) at the end of the second quarter which was 36 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#half #NYSE
1 month ago
I last wrote about the dollar index on Barchart on July 23, 2026, when I asked if the index that measures the U.S. currency against the world's other leading convertible reserve currencies. I concluded the article with the following:
A weaker dollar, even if the dollar index moves higher, could fuel inflation, pushing prices of all ***** ets higher, including commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and even bonds if central banks turn on liquidity faucets during a crisis as they did in 2020. Higher ***** et prices may only reflect the declining purchasing power of the world's reserve currency.
Dollar Rises on Surging Crude Prices and T-Note Yields
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Dollar Supported by Higher Crude Prices and T-Note Yields
#index #yields
A weaker dollar, even if the dollar index moves higher, could fuel inflation, pushing prices of all ***** ets higher, including commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and even bonds if central banks turn on liquidity faucets during a crisis as they did in 2020. Higher ***** et prices may only reflect the declining purchasing power of the world's reserve currency.
Dollar Rises on Surging Crude Prices and T-Note Yields
Dollar Edges Higher as Stocks Fall and Crude Oil Rallies
Dollar Supported by Higher Crude Prices and T-Note Yields
#index #yields
1 month ago
With a market cap of $22.4 billion, Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) operates discount variety stores across the United States and Canada under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands. The company offers a wide range of consumables, variety merchandise, and seasonal goods, catering to everyday needs as well as holidays and special occasions.
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as "large-cap" stocks and Dollar Tree fits this criterion perfectly. Supported by a nationwide logistics network and its e-commerce platform, DollarTree.com, the retailer serves individuals, small businesses, and organizations with affordable products and bulk purchasing options.
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#Stock #variety
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as "large-cap" stocks and Dollar Tree fits this criterion perfectly. Supported by a nationwide logistics network and its e-commerce platform, DollarTree.com, the retailer serves individuals, small businesses, and organizations with affordable products and bulk purchasing options.
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#Stock #variety
1 month ago
With a market cap of $22.4 billion, Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) operates discount variety stores across the United States and Canada under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands. The company offers a wide range of consumables, variety merchandise, and seasonal goods, catering to everyday needs as well as holidays and special occasions.
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as "large-cap" stocks and Dollar Tree fits this criterion perfectly. Supported by a nationwide logistics network and its e-commerce platform, DollarTree.com, the retailer serves individuals, small businesses, and organizations with affordable products and bulk purchasing options.
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#tree #canada #united #Companies
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as "large-cap" stocks and Dollar Tree fits this criterion perfectly. Supported by a nationwide logistics network and its e-commerce platform, DollarTree.com, the retailer serves individuals, small businesses, and organizations with affordable products and bulk purchasing options.
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#tree #canada #united #Companies
1 month ago
U.S. median household income hit a record $87,460 in 2025, but lower-income earners saw no meaningful gains while top earners' income has surged 121% over 58 years.
Gasoline prices surged 27%, shelter rose 3%, and hospital services climbed 5% year-over-year, eroding purchasing power for households already spending most income on essentials.
Investors should favor companies with durable pricing power in essential categories and businesses built to serve cost-conscious consumers trading down on discretionary spending.
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The latest Census Bureau data delivers a headline that sounds almost too good to be true: American households earned more in 2025 than ever before. But the numbers also explain why a record income figure can coexist with a persistent sense that the household budget is under pressure.
#income #earners #surged
Gasoline prices surged 27%, shelter rose 3%, and hospital services climbed 5% year-over-year, eroding purchasing power for households already spending most income on essentials.
Investors should favor companies with durable pricing power in essential categories and businesses built to serve cost-conscious consumers trading down on discretionary spending.
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The latest Census Bureau data delivers a headline that sounds almost too good to be true: American households earned more in 2025 than ever before. But the numbers also explain why a record income figure can coexist with a persistent sense that the household budget is under pressure.
#income #earners #surged
1 month ago
Imagine purchasing a house for $449,328 and losing it over an unpaid $977 debt to your homeowners ******* ociation. This sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but it's reality for Toby Newton, a 53-year-old who used to own a home in Mesa's Superstition Springs community until his HOA foreclosed over a small amount of debt from missed ******* sments.
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The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like #home
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The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like #home
1 month ago
Alluvium ***** et Management, an ***** et management company, released its "Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter reflected a sharp shift from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility to a powerful equity rally led by semiconductor companies. Despite the broader market strength, the Fund declined 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms. Portfolio results were mixed, with Alphabet benefiting from strong Cloud growth, while Robert Half, H&R Block, and other holdings posted solid gains. However, cable businesses and several healthcare and consumer holdings weighed on performance. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund highlighted Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI). Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is a leading staffing and consulting company. On September 15, 2026, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) closed at $38.30 per share. Over the past month, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) declined 12.03% and its shares gained 10.28% over the past 52 weeks. Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) has a market capitalization of $3.92 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $21.83 and $46.70.
Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund stated the following regarding Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We last wrote about Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) (up 23.5%) in our December report, where we mentioned that hindsight suggests our purchasing during price descents in May, August and October were mistakes. This remains the case - but less so. Our expectation that the recruitment / outplacement market will slowly recover, appears, going by Robert Half's recent results, to be bearing fruit. And management remain cautiously optimistic. We did not trade the stock. The Fund's position is now 2.7%."
Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 30 hedge fund portfolios held Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) at the end of the second quarter which was 36 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#half #quarter #global #letter
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund highlighted Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI). Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is a leading staffing and consulting company. On September 15, 2026, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) closed at $38.30 per share. Over the past month, Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) declined 12.03% and its shares gained 10.28% over the past 52 weeks. Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) has a market capitalization of $3.92 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $21.83 and $46.70.
Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund stated the following regarding Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We last wrote about Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) (up 23.5%) in our December report, where we mentioned that hindsight suggests our purchasing during price descents in May, August and October were mistakes. This remains the case - but less so. Our expectation that the recruitment / outplacement market will slowly recover, appears, going by Robert Half's recent results, to be bearing fruit. And management remain cautiously optimistic. We did not trade the stock. The Fund's position is now 2.7%."
Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 30 hedge fund portfolios held Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) at the end of the second quarter which was 36 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#half #quarter #global #letter
1 month ago
Strategy (NASDAQ: $MSTR) has again left its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) holdings unchanged as it focuses on repurchasing its preferred stock (NASDAQ: $STRC).
The serial cryptocurrency acquirer bought back 1.42 million of its preferred shares over the past week at a cost of $139.3 million U.S.
A regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that Strategy funded the stock repurchases through its cash reserve.
As of Sept. 14, the balance on the company's cash reserve stood at $6.4 billion U.S.
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The serial cryptocurrency acquirer bought back 1.42 million of its preferred shares over the past week at a cost of $139.3 million U.S.
A regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that Strategy funded the stock repurchases through its cash reserve.
As of Sept. 14, the balance on the company's cash reserve stood at $6.4 billion U.S.
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1 month ago
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) recently issued its second guidance cut of the year, and investors responded immediately by sending shares down roughly 18%. That selloff came despite an EPS beat, but the headline result was heavily supported by a tariff refund rather than underlying business strength. Brand sentiment, traffic, and leggings sales are all weakening across the company's two largest markets. The key issue for investors is no longer whether the quarter was weak, but whether the stock's low valuation and new CEO can provide the catalyst for a meaningful recovery.
Lululemon shares dropped 18% after the company lowered its full-year guidance for the second time this year. Revenue is now projected to range from $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion, while EPS guidance was reduced to $9.48 to $9.73. Both represent sharp reductions from its earlier guidance ranges. Second-quarter revenue was particularly weak, falling 4% to $2.4 billion and coming in below consensus estimates, while comparable sales dropped 9%, or 10% on a constant-dollar basis. According to the company, negative commentary had affected traffic in both the U.S. and China, while leggings sales slowed more than expected. Although reported EPS beat estimates, nearly all of that upside came from an $0.86 per share tariff refund. For the third quarter, management expects revenue to decline another 10% to 11%.
Lululemon still has several financial advantages that could support the business through its current slowdown. The company has no outstanding borrowings and maintains $1.4 billion in cash. First-half operating cash flow climbed to $589 million, more than double the prior year. Inventory per unit also declined roughly 7% year over year, reducing the risk of a margin-damaging clearance event. Meanwhile, shares have fallen over 50% year-to-date and now trade at a historically depressed valuation, potentially creating an out-of-favor-setup for investors. At the same time, management continued its buyback program, repurchasing $330 million worth of shares during the quarter.
The weakness in traffic and leggings sales cannot be ignored, and both remain serious concerns. However, the company has a debt-free balance sheet, stronger cash generation, and a valuation that already reflects much of the recent bad news. That gives Lululemon room to prove that its current struggles are mainly execution-related rather than signs of a structural decline.
#year #shares #company
Lululemon shares dropped 18% after the company lowered its full-year guidance for the second time this year. Revenue is now projected to range from $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion, while EPS guidance was reduced to $9.48 to $9.73. Both represent sharp reductions from its earlier guidance ranges. Second-quarter revenue was particularly weak, falling 4% to $2.4 billion and coming in below consensus estimates, while comparable sales dropped 9%, or 10% on a constant-dollar basis. According to the company, negative commentary had affected traffic in both the U.S. and China, while leggings sales slowed more than expected. Although reported EPS beat estimates, nearly all of that upside came from an $0.86 per share tariff refund. For the third quarter, management expects revenue to decline another 10% to 11%.
Lululemon still has several financial advantages that could support the business through its current slowdown. The company has no outstanding borrowings and maintains $1.4 billion in cash. First-half operating cash flow climbed to $589 million, more than double the prior year. Inventory per unit also declined roughly 7% year over year, reducing the risk of a margin-damaging clearance event. Meanwhile, shares have fallen over 50% year-to-date and now trade at a historically depressed valuation, potentially creating an out-of-favor-setup for investors. At the same time, management continued its buyback program, repurchasing $330 million worth of shares during the quarter.
The weakness in traffic and leggings sales cannot be ignored, and both remain serious concerns. However, the company has a debt-free balance sheet, stronger cash generation, and a valuation that already reflects much of the recent bad news. That gives Lululemon room to prove that its current struggles are mainly execution-related rather than signs of a structural decline.
#year #shares #company
1 month ago
The Cooper Companies Inc. (NASDAQ:COO), a leading medical device company, announced its third quarter fiscal 2026 results on September 9. Topline went up 1% to $1.066 billion in comparison with the same quarter last year, which also included 1% organic growth. The company posted quarterly adjusted diluted EPS of $1.15, which represented a 4% jump from Q3 FY25. During the quarter, $339.1 million was spent on repurchasing around 4.9 million of the company's common shares. This leaves management with $1.5 billion of repurchase capacity, which remains available after the Board had raised its buyback authorization from $2 billion to $3 billion.
The quarter featured several encouraging highlights. These include earnings that exceeded projections, notable growth across the fertility segment within CooperSurgical, record free cash flow generation, and a major tax resolution in the company's favor.
GAAP gross margin went up from 65% in Q3 FY25 to 67% during the recent quarter, largely reflecting the comparison against fiscal 2025 inventory write-downs tied to a CooperSurgical product line exit. Adjusted operating margin improved by 30 basis points to 26%, supported by cost discipline and productivity gains, though partly offset by currency headwinds.
Interest expense fell to $21.5 million from $25.4 million a year prior, reflecting lower rates and reduced average debt. Free cash flow surged 66% to $273.0 million, driven by $341.7 million in operating cash flow less $68.7 million in capital spending.
Due to unfavorable currency movements and rising manufacturing costs, the Q3 gross margin settled at 67% on adjusted basis. This was a 60 basis point drop from Q3 FY25. Certain areas of the business grant caution, such as the CooperVision segment. It generated flat organic growth amid notable weakness across the Asia Pacific and Americas regions.
#billion #cash
The quarter featured several encouraging highlights. These include earnings that exceeded projections, notable growth across the fertility segment within CooperSurgical, record free cash flow generation, and a major tax resolution in the company's favor.
GAAP gross margin went up from 65% in Q3 FY25 to 67% during the recent quarter, largely reflecting the comparison against fiscal 2025 inventory write-downs tied to a CooperSurgical product line exit. Adjusted operating margin improved by 30 basis points to 26%, supported by cost discipline and productivity gains, though partly offset by currency headwinds.
Interest expense fell to $21.5 million from $25.4 million a year prior, reflecting lower rates and reduced average debt. Free cash flow surged 66% to $273.0 million, driven by $341.7 million in operating cash flow less $68.7 million in capital spending.
Due to unfavorable currency movements and rising manufacturing costs, the Q3 gross margin settled at 67% on adjusted basis. This was a 60 basis point drop from Q3 FY25. Certain areas of the business grant caution, such as the CooperVision segment. It generated flat organic growth amid notable weakness across the Asia Pacific and Americas regions.
#billion #cash
1 month ago
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Gold can act as a hedge against inflation, but it doesn't reliably rise whenever inflation does. Some investors use gold to help preserve purchasing power as prices rise, but inflation is only one of several factors that can influence gold prices.
If you've researched gold as an investment, you've probably come across financial experts ****** erting that gold is a hedge against inflation. Understanding what that actually means — and what it doesn't — can help put gold's role in an investment portfolio into perspective.
An inflation hedge is an investment or strategy intended to help offset the loss of purchasing power caused by rising prices.
As inflation rises, each dollar buys a little less than it did before. For example, imagine a cart of groceries that costs $100 today. If those same groceries cost $105 next year, your $100 no longer buys as much as it did before.
#inflation #Gold #doesn 't #power
Gold can act as a hedge against inflation, but it doesn't reliably rise whenever inflation does. Some investors use gold to help preserve purchasing power as prices rise, but inflation is only one of several factors that can influence gold prices.
If you've researched gold as an investment, you've probably come across financial experts ****** erting that gold is a hedge against inflation. Understanding what that actually means — and what it doesn't — can help put gold's role in an investment portfolio into perspective.
An inflation hedge is an investment or strategy intended to help offset the loss of purchasing power caused by rising prices.
As inflation rises, each dollar buys a little less than it did before. For example, imagine a cart of groceries that costs $100 today. If those same groceries cost $105 next year, your $100 no longer buys as much as it did before.
#inflation #Gold #doesn 't #power
1 month ago
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Gold can act as a hedge against inflation, but it doesn't reliably rise whenever inflation does. Some investors use gold to help preserve purchasing power as prices rise, but inflation is only one of several factors that can influence gold prices.
If you've researched gold as an investment, you've probably come across financial experts **** erting that gold is a hedge against inflation. Understanding what that actually means — and what it doesn't — can help put gold's role in an investment portfolio into perspective.
An inflation hedge is an investment or strategy intended to help offset the loss of purchasing power caused by rising prices.
As inflation rises, each dollar buys a little less than it did before. For example, imagine a cart of groceries that costs $100 today. If those same groceries cost $105 next year, your $100 no longer buys as much as it did before.
#Gold #Help #doesn 't #power
Gold can act as a hedge against inflation, but it doesn't reliably rise whenever inflation does. Some investors use gold to help preserve purchasing power as prices rise, but inflation is only one of several factors that can influence gold prices.
If you've researched gold as an investment, you've probably come across financial experts **** erting that gold is a hedge against inflation. Understanding what that actually means — and what it doesn't — can help put gold's role in an investment portfolio into perspective.
An inflation hedge is an investment or strategy intended to help offset the loss of purchasing power caused by rising prices.
As inflation rises, each dollar buys a little less than it did before. For example, imagine a cart of groceries that costs $100 today. If those same groceries cost $105 next year, your $100 no longer buys as much as it did before.
#Gold #Help #doesn 't #power
1 month ago
Steven Spielberg may soon say goodbye to his equestrian ranch in Los Angeles.
Closer has learned that the famed Hollywood filmmaker, 79, has listed his seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom property for just under $30 million after purchasing the ranch back in 1999 for $5.35 million.
The 6,219-square-foot property was at the center of controversy shortly after he and wife Kate Capshaw made the purchase because the director wanted to build a five-story horse-riding ring despite pushback from their Brentwood neighbors.
"It's just astounding and obnoxious," land-use attorney John Murdock, who represented several residents at the time, told the ***** ociated Press in 2000. "They're cutting out half the hillside to put in this riding ring … the structure is completely alien to the area."
The riding ring was intended to be a 27,000-square-foot building that would've been about six times the size of a typical home in the area and cost more than $7 million to build, according to the AP.
#million #foot #build
Closer has learned that the famed Hollywood filmmaker, 79, has listed his seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom property for just under $30 million after purchasing the ranch back in 1999 for $5.35 million.
The 6,219-square-foot property was at the center of controversy shortly after he and wife Kate Capshaw made the purchase because the director wanted to build a five-story horse-riding ring despite pushback from their Brentwood neighbors.
"It's just astounding and obnoxious," land-use attorney John Murdock, who represented several residents at the time, told the ***** ociated Press in 2000. "They're cutting out half the hillside to put in this riding ring … the structure is completely alien to the area."
The riding ring was intended to be a 27,000-square-foot building that would've been about six times the size of a typical home in the area and cost more than $7 million to build, according to the AP.
#million #foot #build
1 month ago
Heading off to college is an exciting milestone. Along with classes, new friendships and greater independence come something many students don't expect: scammers looking for easy targets.
College students are often managing their own finances for the first time, signing leases, applying for credit cards, purchasing textbooks and paying tuition. Criminals know this and use convincing schemes to steal money and personal information.
Whether you're a student or the parent of one, staying alert can help prevent an expensive lesson outside the classroom.
Scammers often pretend to be someone students trust, such as a college financial aid office, bank or government agency. An email or text message may ask students to click a link and log in with their school username and password or provide financial information. These messages can look legitimate, but they're designed to steal sensitive information.
If you receive an unexpected request, contact the school or organization directly using a phone number or website you know is legitimate instead of clicking links in the message.
#know
College students are often managing their own finances for the first time, signing leases, applying for credit cards, purchasing textbooks and paying tuition. Criminals know this and use convincing schemes to steal money and personal information.
Whether you're a student or the parent of one, staying alert can help prevent an expensive lesson outside the classroom.
Scammers often pretend to be someone students trust, such as a college financial aid office, bank or government agency. An email or text message may ask students to click a link and log in with their school username and password or provide financial information. These messages can look legitimate, but they're designed to steal sensitive information.
If you receive an unexpected request, contact the school or organization directly using a phone number or website you know is legitimate instead of clicking links in the message.
#know
1 month ago
When Cathie Wood makes a move, Wall Street tends to pay attention. Her trades have become something of a market signal, especially when they involve the high-growth themes she has consistently backed. And in September, that shopping list included a little bit of everything — ****** e, fintech, crypto and biotechnology — while ARK Investment Management trimmed several large technology and healthcare positions.
In fintech, ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has been steadily adding to its Robinhood Markets (HOOD) bet. On Sept. 4, the fund bought 28,589 HOOD shares worth roughly $3.5 million, just a day after the stock jumped 16.6%. ARK then returned to the checkout counter on Sept. 8, purchasing another $3.3 million worth of Robinhood's shares. The buying reflects growing optimism around Robinhood's prediction markets, banking, and crypto businesses. The additions have also pushed HOOD into ARKK's top 10 holdings, with a 4.17% portfolio weight.
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In fintech, ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has been steadily adding to its Robinhood Markets (HOOD) bet. On Sept. 4, the fund bought 28,589 HOOD shares worth roughly $3.5 million, just a day after the stock jumped 16.6%. ARK then returned to the checkout counter on Sept. 8, purchasing another $3.3 million worth of Robinhood's shares. The buying reflects growing optimism around Robinhood's prediction markets, banking, and crypto businesses. The additions have also pushed HOOD into ARKK's top 10 holdings, with a 4.17% portfolio weight.
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#Stock #sept #markets #worth
1 month ago
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Management attributes the sequential improvement in comparable sales to enhanced digital conversion and the successful scaling of private brand franchises like THERMACHILL.
The company is navigating a structural shift in customer behavior driven by GLP-1 medication adoption, which has led to temporary pauses in apparel purchasing during weight loss journeys.
Performance was significantly bolstered by a $4.6 million IEEPA tariff refund, which masked a 70 basis point decline in underlying merchandise margins caused by higher markdowns and shipping surcharges.
Strategic focus has shifted toward 'Fit Authority' through the FITMAP initiative, which has scanned 150,000 customers and resulted in higher average order values and lower return rates.
#performance
Management attributes the sequential improvement in comparable sales to enhanced digital conversion and the successful scaling of private brand franchises like THERMACHILL.
The company is navigating a structural shift in customer behavior driven by GLP-1 medication adoption, which has led to temporary pauses in apparel purchasing during weight loss journeys.
Performance was significantly bolstered by a $4.6 million IEEPA tariff refund, which masked a 70 basis point decline in underlying merchandise margins caused by higher markdowns and shipping surcharges.
Strategic focus has shifted toward 'Fit Authority' through the FITMAP initiative, which has scanned 150,000 customers and resulted in higher average order values and lower return rates.
#performance
1 month ago
Strategy (NASDAQ: $MSTR) did not buy or sell any Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) over the past week, according to a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Instead, the company led by Chairman Michael Saylor focused on repurchasing 1.81 million shares of its preferred stock (NASDAQ: $STRC) for $176.3 million U.S.
Strategy also increased the total allowable repurchase amount of its preferred stock to $2 billion U.S. from $1 billion U.S. under a previous share buyback program.
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Instead, the company led by Chairman Michael Saylor focused on repurchasing 1.81 million shares of its preferred stock (NASDAQ: $STRC) for $176.3 million U.S.
Strategy also increased the total allowable repurchase amount of its preferred stock to $2 billion U.S. from $1 billion U.S. under a previous share buyback program.
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