Tiffany Trump's toddler son looked adorable in his mom's embrace in the latest photos. US President Donald Trump's daughter shared a couple of pictures on her Instagram Story. They included the mother-son duo posing near a lake. For those unversed, the 32-year-old shares one child, Alexander Trump Boulos, with her husband, Michael Boulos.
Tiffany Trump's toddler son's latest NYC photos have melted the internet. On her Instagram Story, the mother of one shared two photos of herself holding her child near a lake. It appeared to be a beautiful day, hinting at the upcoming fall season.
Tiffany wore a loose jacket, a black T-shirt, denim jeans, and high boots. With her hair let loose, Alexander's mom looked gorgeous yet sassy. But her expression had a gentle smile and love for her son in her arms.
The little one donned a comfortable T-shirt and pants with slip-on baby shoes. His hair seemed to have grown, as it was pulled up in a messy ponytail.
In the first photo, the two looked straight into the camera, clearly posing for a good snap. The background looked perfect, with New York City buildings that seemed near yet far. Big green trees, bushes, and a serene lake came between the buildings and the mother-son duo.

#tiffany #lake #story #boulos

After their late loss to Sassuolo last night, it is becoming increasingly difficult to see Juventus finishing inside the top four at the end of this season, according to pundit Roberto Pavanello.
The Bianconeri have been one of the top teams in the world for several decades and have done well to maintain that status, but since they last won the league ******* le in 2020, they have been far from achieving that feat again.
One thing Juventus have consistently managed to do is secure Champions League football, but last season they failed to achieve that. Many believed their failure was linked to the quality of their squad and the fact that Luciano Spalletti did not start the season as their manager.
He has now been given a new deal for another season and was their coach during pre-season, yet Juventus cannot beat Sassuolo in their fourth league game of the season.
It is certainly too early for the team to be struggling as much as it is at the moment, but their poor start has already created doubts about what they can achieve this season.

#league

Lorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi look back on an action-packed weekend in Serie A, discussing some of the major talking points from the latest round of fixtures.
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REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates winning the match against Juventus with his teammates Jay Idzes and Nemanja Matic during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Juventus suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Sassuolo in an entertaining encounter, while Milan produced an impressive fightback at Lazio. The Rossoneri found themselves two goals behind but battled back to secure a 2-2 draw and take a valuable point from the Olimpico.
Napoli, meanwhile, continued their positive start with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bologna, adding another three points to their tally in a tightly contested match.

#serie

The Men's First Team are in Serie A action on the road on Sunday, 13 September, travelling to Emilia-Romagna to take on Sassuolo on Matchday 4.
Ahead of the game, coach Luciano Spalletti gave his traditional MD-1 press conference.
"We'll start by saying that we're sorry about what happened to [Manuel] Locatelli. His absence, though, spreads responsibility across everyone because he's always attentive to everything. This week I've seen a team that's very willing to fight against whatever it comes up against, a team that's trained very well.
"Because of the individual pressure players carry now, there's much more freedom on the pitch, so we've used different systems. Nothing changes without Locatelli in that sense. We can use any system because we have a squad that allows us to do that.
"[Weston] McKennie and [Andrea] Cambiaso are unlikely to be there tomorrow. Andrea will do a fitness test tomorrow morning. But [Pape Matar] Sarr will be available.

#andrea

Drama seems to be following Michael La Sasso wherever he goes this summer.
A few weeks after his career breakthrough win at the LIV season finale in Indianapolis where he bested Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, the 22-year-old shot a final round 5-under 67 on Friday at Golf-und Country Club Seddiner See in Michendorf, Germany.
It was good enough to get the 2025 NCAA individual champion on the number to qualify at DP World Tour first-stage Qualifying School.
All of it was in jeopardy after a costly bogey on the par-3 11th hole.
La Sasso followed that up with a par on No. 12 and then birdied four of his six last holes to get to T-18 on the tournament.

#indianapolis #Friday

Davide Frattesi has long wanted to play for Juventus, and the midfielder was keen to join the Bianconeri during the last transfer window. He was reportedly willing to wait for the club to make a formal approach, hoping the move to the Allianz Stadium would eventually materialise.
Frattesi had previously rejected Juventus when he was playing for Sassuolo, but he was ready to make amends and believed the opportunity to join the Turin giants was one worth pursuing. Luciano Spalletti had also become one of the best managers he had worked with, adding another important factor to the situation.
Juventus had made enquiries about Frattesi and appeared interested in bringing him to the club. The midfielder was prepared to wait for them to make their move, while Inter Milan were also open to allowing him to leave during that transfer window.
However, the Bianconeri ultimately failed to follow up on their initial interest with a formal attempt to complete the transfer. Despite Frattesi's willingness to wait for Juventus, the club did not push the situation forward, and the opportunity eventually disappeared.
Instead, Frattesi moved to Lazio, where he has enjoyed an impressive start to the season. The midfielder has quickly established himself as an important player for the Eagles and has been in outstanding scoring form.

#midfielder #transfer #make #bianconeri

Bologna coach Domenico Tedesco was given a two-match ban and President Joey Saputo suspended until September 30 for insulting the referee, with Atalanta midfielder Gianluca Gaetano also punished.
The Lega Serie A disciplinary commission verdicts are in after the Week 3 matches were completed on Monday evening.
Bologna did not take their 2-2 draw with Sassuolo well, and are going to have to do without two of their chiefs going forward.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 6: Domenico Tedesco manager of Bologna FC 1909 looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on September 6, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Tedesco was sent off from the touchline for dissent and it seems continued his protests in the tunnel after the match.

#september #match

Fabio Grosso's dismissal by Fiorentina raises further questions over Paolo Maldini's shortlist for the Italy head coach position, with the former Viola boss previously considered alongside Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi.
Fiorentina parted ways with Grosso after he oversaw three consecutive Serie A defeats, bringing Paolo Vanoli back just three months after his departure.
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 5: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Grosso completed his first full Serie A season as a coach in 2025-26, leading Sassuolo to a comfortable survival and convincing Fabio Paratici to give him a chance at the Stadio Franchi.
Regarded as one of the most exciting young coaches in Serie A, Grosso had also caught the attention of ex-Italy technical director Maldini, who retained his role for just two weeks in July.

#italy #coach #paolo #florence

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, as the Italian coach's 'revolution' in North London struggles to gather pace.
De Zerbi guided the club to Premier League survival after taking over late last season and helped engineer an expensive squad overhaul in the summer transfer window, with over €200m spent on midfielders alone.
However, Spurs remain winless and are now without a goal in their opening three league matches for the first time since 1974. Pressure is already beginning to mount on the former Sassuolo and Brighton boss to quickly find solutions to his side's mounting offensive woes, despite the vast amounts of money spent to supposedly improve it.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 01: Italy international Sandro Tonali of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring a goal during the Sydney Super Cup match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham at Accor Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Both Sandro Tonali and Destiny Udogie started for De Zerbi at the City Ground today. Tonali, who completed a marquee move from Newcastle United earlier in the summer, put in a full ninety-minute shift and stood out as one of Spurs' few bright spots, dictating play from the base of the midfield.

#zerbi

After a year marked by controversy, cancellations and mounting questions about its future, LIV Golf's final event at The Club at Chatham Hills in Indianapolis saw 22-year-old Michael La Sasso capture what could prove to be the final event in the league's tenure.
Of course, that remains speculation for now. Reports and rumors regarding the league's long-term survival continue to circulate, but no official announcement has been made regarding LIV's future. What is no longer in question, however, is that the circuit faces a series of significant headwinds.
More: This LIV Golf star was DQ'd in his DP World Tour qualifying attempt
Financial concerns have become increasingly difficult to ignore. The league has spent much of the year navigating a changing business landscape while exploring ways to reinvent itself for the future. Plans for a leaner, restructured version of the circuit have been discussed, but uncertainty remains about how and when such a model could take shape.
But after the biggest victory of his life, La Sasso and four fellow LIV players are taking steps to secure another pathway in professional golf, entering the DP World Tour's Qualifying School in hopes of earning status on Europe's top tour.

#year #golf #tour #qualifying

MD Sass, a boutique ****** et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS). Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) is an industrial company that focuses on industrial flow management equipment. On August 28, 2026, Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) closed at $80.33 per share. The one-month return of Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) was 4.95%, and its shares gained 49.70% over the past 52 weeks. Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) has a market capitalization of $10.21 billion.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated a position in Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS), a global leader in pumps, valves, seals, and other flow control equipment used across energy, power generation, chemicals, water, and general industrial markets. The company operates through its Pumps and Flow Control divisions and benefits from a large installed base that generates recurring, high-margin aftermarket revenue. Over the past several years, management has materially improved the quality of the business through more selective bidding, portfolio rationalization, and its 80/20 operating framework. Adjusted operating margins reached 14.8% in 2025, up 300 bps from the prior year, and management is targeting approximately 20% by 2030.
While continued margin expansion and aftermarket growth support the investment case, the crux of our thesis is nuclear power. FLS is one of the leading suppliers of highly engineered pumps and valves used in nuclear reactors. These

MD Sass, a boutique ****** et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX). Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) is a freight transportation services provider that operates through Truckload, Less-than-truckload (LTL), Logistics, and Intermodal segments. On August 28, 2026, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) closed at $67.24 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $10.94 billion. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) posted a one‑month return of ‑1.04%, while its shares gained 54.24% over the past 52 weeks.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) operates the largest full-truckload fleet in North America and operates approximately 21,000 tractors across its irregular route and dedicated fleets. Excluding fuel surcharges and intersegment transactions, Truckload represents approximately 63% of revenue, less-than-truckload represents 19%, logistics 8%, and intermodal 5%.
Trucking is a cyclical, fragmented, and historically low-margin business, and for those reasons we have avoided it. So why own it now? We believe the industry is entering a rate cycle that is meaningfully different from the demand-driven cycles of the past. This cycle is being manufactured on the supply side through a combination of economic attrition, regulatory enforcement, and increased legal liability. Importantly

MD Sass, a boutique **** et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) as a notable contributor. Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) operates as a branded beverage company in North America. On August 28, 2026, Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) closed at $23.00 per share. Over the past month, Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) returned 3.00%, while its shares have declined 8.40% in the last 52 weeks. Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) has a market capitalization of $8.32 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $14.36 to $26.21.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The largest positive contributors to performance in Q2 were Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB), Micron Technology (MU), and Henry Schein (HSIC), which collectively contributed approximately 382 bps. PRMB, a leading North American branded water company with a significant retail and home and office delivery business, declined 23% from its March 3 year-to-date peak amid concerns about commodity inflation following the onset of the conflict in Iran. Prices for plastic resins and other oil-related inputs rose sharply from the end of February through mid-April, raising concerns that PRMB would need to cut guidance given its exposure to PET resin and other packaging costs. The company's May 7 financial results and earnings call provided a big sigh of relief. Management explained that a combination of hedging, forward purchase agreements

MD Sass, a boutique ****** et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI). ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) is a US-based semiconductor company that engages in the design, manufacture, testing, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystem products and was added to the portfolio this quarter. On August 28, 2026, ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) closed at $361.78 per share. Over the past month, ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) returned -0.03%, while its shares have gained 43.96% in the last 52 weeks. ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) has a market capitalization of $175.31 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $223.47 to $445.91.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) is one of the two largest ****** og semiconductor franchises globally. ****** og semiconductors bridge physical and digital systems by sensing, converting, and managing signals and power. The business benefits from long product lives, sticky design wins, a broad customer base, modest capital intensity, and increasing content as systems become more complex and electrified.
Our thesis combines an improving cyclical backdrop with secular growth businesses approaching meaningful inflections. ADI has exposure to data centers, automated test equipment, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and automobile electrification. While ADI is not a pure play AI company, we

MD Sass, a boutique ****** et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) as a new portfolio holding. TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) is a leading distributor and solutions aggregator for the information technology (IT) ecosystem. On August 28, 2026, TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) closed at $253.97 per share. Over the past month, TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) returned -1.12%, while its shares have declined 69.50% in the last 52 weeks. TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) has a market capitalization of $20.31 billion.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"During the quarter, we initiated a position in TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), one of the world's largest IT distributors and a critical intermediary between technology vendors and more than 150,000 customers across over 100 countries. Its core Distribution business aggregates hardware, software, cloud products, and services while providing inventory, financing, configuration, and technical support to resellers and systems integrators. Distribution is a low-margin business, but scale matters, and SNX is increasingly benefiting as major vendors consolidate their channel relationships around a smaller number of global partners.
The crux of our thesis, however, is Hyve Solutions, a hidden growth engine that we believe the market continues to value as part of a traditional IT distributor. Hyve, a wholly owned subsidiary of SNX, designs, manufactures, integrates, and manages th

MD Sass, a boutique **** et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) as a notable contributor. Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) is a leading distributor of dental products and services. On August 28, 2026, Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) closed at $89.52 per share. Over the past month, Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) returned 3.48%, while its shares have gained 28.66% in the last 52 weeks. Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) has a market capitalization of $9.98 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $61.95 to $92.18.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC), the world's largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical professionals, appreciated 13% in Q2. Strong earnings results and a positive outlook for the balance of the year created a very favorable setup for the company to exceed its full year guidance. We believe that significant cost reductions, combined with accelerating revenue growth, should lead to material positive earnings revisions as we move into Q4 and 2027. We met with HSIC's new CEO, Fred Lowery, and believe his track record, extensive distribution experience, and "outsider" mentality should translate into improved efficiencies and margins, a more profitable product mix, and market share gains. Our estimates remain well above consensus over the next several years, and we believe the stock remains attractively valued on both an abso

MD Sass, a boutique ******* et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a US-based financial services company that provides technology, data, and market infrastructure to financial institutions, corporations, and government entities. On August 28, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) closed at $162.33 per share. Over the past month, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) returned 6.94%, while its shares have declined 8.08% in the last 52 weeks. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) has a market capitalization of $91.13 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $121.79 to $177.00.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We believe Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s (NYSE:ICE) underperformance in Q2 resulted primarily from higher interest rates weighing on enthusiasm for its rate sensitive Mortgage Technology business and heightened concerns about the rise of perpetual futures and their potential impact on ICE's futures exchange business. We decided to exit the position because our thesis on the Mortgage Technology business has not played out as expected. One tenet of our investment thesis was that combining Black Knight with ICE's Mortgage Technology platform would lead to market share gains and significant margin expansion. However, results over several quarters do not suggest that ICE has achieved material share gains, and customer consolidation has produced mixed res

MD Sass, a boutique ******* et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU). Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), a leading semiconductor company manufacturing memory and storage products, contributed to the fund's performance this quarter. On August 28, 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) closed at $932.86 per share. The one-month return of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) was 14.00%, and its shares gained 694.60% over the past 52 weeks. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has a market capitalization of $1.05 trillion.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We owned Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) for only a portion of the second quarter, but its impact was significant, as the stock appreciated approximately 50% during our holding period. Although MU had already experienced a massive run before we initiated our investment, most of the share price appreciation was driven by positive earnings revisions rather than multiple expansion. In fact, with the stock trading at approximately 6x our earnings estimate for the next 12 months, the market clearly signaled that MU was overearning and that a significant decline in earnings was imminent. We believed this ******* umption, although consistent with previous memory boom and bust cycles, was erroneous. We believed this cycle would remain stronger for much longer for three primary reasons. First, high bandwidth memory ("HBM") is growing rapidly, is less commodity orien

The final weekend of August is the cue for many to squeeze in a little late-summer fun. But for football fans, it's time for an early welcome to the fall gridiron action.
College football is back with a broad slate of Week 0 action across the country. Monmouth will help ring in the 2026 season with one of the most exciting matchups on Saturday. The No. 23 Hawks go on the road to face No. 15 Tennessee Tech in one of just two Division I matchups between ranked teams during the opening weekend of action.
The APP will have live updates and ******* ysis of the Monmouth season opener as it unfolds. Stay tuned here for all the latest on the Hawks as they try to pull off a major road upset.
Quarterback13 Frankie Weaver (6-5, 215, R-Fr.)Running Back3 Elijah Jennings (5-9, 180, R-So.)6 Kenny Smith Jr. (5-10, 190, R-Fr.)28 ******* r Treadwell (6-1, 225, R-So.)Wide Receiver0 Gavin Nelson (6-0, 180, R-Sr.)7 Tra Neal (6-1, 180, R-Jr.)14 Christian Harrison (6-0, 195, Jr.)Tight End88 Marcus Middleton (6-3, 235, R-Jr.)84 Shane Garrett (6-4, 240, R-Jr.)Left Tackle73 Matt Fries (6-5, 295, R-Sr.)71 Moses Gakodi (6-5, 315, R-So.)Left Guard61 Collin Goetter (6-4, 295, R-So.)75 Bleek Turner (6-4, 305, R-Fr.)Center65 Kevin Shriner (6-1, 300, R-Sr.)79 Alec Grijalva (6-4, 305, R-Sr.)Right Guard74 Michael Petito (6-2, 325, R-Jr.) OR70 Reed Collins (6-5, 310, Gr.)Right Tackle77 Josh Duran (6-6, 305, R-Jr.) OR60 Brady O'Hara (6-7, 300, R-Fr.)Defensive End4 Hunter Watson (6-5, 260, R-So.)Defensive Tackle8 JJ Lewis (6-3, 280, Sr.)90 Brendan Bigos (6-4, 280, R-Sr.)92 Bryce Rooks (6-0, 295, R-Sr.)Defensive End52 Mounir Keshen (6-2, 245, So.)Linebacker27 Spencer Kishbaugh (6-3, 225, R-Jr.)5 Charlie Sasso (6-0, 230, R-Sr.)1 Ryan Russo (6-2, 230, R-Sr.)Star20 Hasson Manning Jr. (5-11, 190, Sr.)Safety2 Jaeden Jones (6-0, 200, Jr.)26 Donovan Fey (6-2, 205, R-Jr.)Cornerback22 Christian Palmer Jr. (6-1, 185, So.)24 Zac Ricci (5-11, 175, R-Jr.)
Game: No. 23/22 Monmouth vs. No. 15/14 Tennessee Tech

#Tech #christian #right #weekend

Sebastiano Esposito has officially joined Sassuolo on loan with option to buy for a total €12m plus add-ons, while Cagliari receive Riccardo Ciervo as part of the deal.
The centre-forward had not played at all for the Sardinians this summer, as he was involved in a bitter contract dispute following the activation of the obligation to buy from Inter at €4m.
He abandoned the pre-season training camp, although insisted that it was in accordance with the club directors, then presented a series of medical certificates to cover his on-going absence.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 03: Sebastiano Esposito of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Cagliari Calcio at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sassuolo have now signed Esposito on loan for circa €1m with an option to buy at the end of the season for a further €11m.

#calcio #loan

Nacional-AM beat CSA-AL 3-1 at the Arena da Amazônia in the first leg of the Série D promotion play-offsCredits: Disclosure/Instagram/nacionalfc1913
Nacional-AM moved closer to promotion to Série C by beating CSA-AL 3-1 on Thursday night (27) in the first leg of the Série D promotion play-offs. At the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus, the Leão da Vila Municipal built an advantage that allows them to lose by up to one goal in the second leg of the tie.
All four goals in the match were scored in the first half. Sassá, Renanzinho and Rafa Marcos found the net for the home side, while Matheus pulled one back for the team from Alagoas.
The teams will meet again next Thursday (3) at Rei Pelé in Maceió, at 8 p.m. Brasília time. Playing at home, CSA will have the chance to overturn the defeat. If they win by two goals, the team promoted to the 2027 Série C will be decided in a penalty shootout. If they win by three goals or more, the Alagoas side will secure the spot.
The promotion play-offs offer two spots in Série C. The other tie is between Goiatuba-GO and São José-RS, who drew 0-0 in the first match. The teams from Goiás and Rio Grande do Sul will face each other again next Wednesday (2) at the Divino Garcia Rosa stadium in the city of Goiatuba, Goiás. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. Brasília time.

#first #thursday

Como director Carlalberto Ludi admits advanced talks with Fiorentina for Moise Kean, but warns they are 'stalling' on Samuele Ricci from Milan. 'We're not sure yet.'
The director of sport spoke to Sky Sport Italia in the wake of the Champions League draw, the first in the club's history.
It will see them face the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Manchester United in the tournament, a remarkable achievement considering they were in Serie B just three years ago.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 17: Carlalberto Ludi, Sporting Director of Como 1907 looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Como 1907 at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on April 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
As a result, they have had to spend big this summer to reinforce the squad for coach Cesc Fabregas, and the latest deal would seem to be for Fiorentina striker Kean.

#director #ludi #kean #april

It's been reported that Celtic look to be shifting their signing policy in the wake of the disastrous and humiliating defeat in Linz, a loss which seen the club miss out on a big money bonanza. The current Celtic Board has now cost the club around £80m due to their failures in adequately strengthening the squad for the last two Champions League playoffs.
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
It's now believed that bids for long term target Gvidas Gineitis of Torino is now in the balance, due to the catastrophic failure to overcome LASK despite at one point leading 4-0 on aggregate.
Arne Engels of West Ham United is challenged by Conor Coventry of Charlton Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic at London Stadium on August 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
The 22 year old Lithuanian international was said to be a top target of Martin O'Neill, as the veteran Irishman looks to fill the void left by Arne Engels departure to West Ham, who was under contract at Celtic yet was allowed to leave as those in the boardroom eyed the £££s on offer.

#west #sassuolo #engels

After the first matchday of Serie A, the talking points we've seen are the usual ones: refereeing decisions, the transfer market still being open, the post-match reactions where some vent by criticizing and others take little digs as a strategy.
The routine we waited for all summer, however, mustn't put us on autopilot, because something different happened: young Italians actually played. It seems unbelievable, but it's true: Mattia Liberali, Simone Lontani, Alessandro Romano (Swiss with dual citizenship), Emanuele Lulli, Alphadjo Cisse and Alessio Cacciamani took the field.
Some did so as starters, others came off the bench: for not all of them was it their absolute Serie A debut, but the wider public really discovered them just a few days ago. The comparison with the other top European leagues is still a long way off (to put it kindly), but at least we're trying: "Better something than nothing," as Gianni Brera would have said.
After an excellent pre-season with Milan and Ruben Amorim's imprimatur in a press conference, Alphadjo Cisse (without the accent, as he himself wanted to point out) made his debut at San Siro and scored the first Serie A goal of his career. He handled the ball well in traffic, pressed constantly and, above all, scored at the decisive moment.
During the summer he trained on his own in Montesilvano (Abruzzo) to get back into shape after tearing his adductor tendon, an injury that had cut short an excellent season with Aquilani's Catanzaro. Throughout July, Sassuolo and Torino wanted him on loan, but Amorim chose to keep him and throw him in. He is already repaying that faith.

#alphadjo #others #something #excellent

The LIV Golf season (and league as we know it) is over.
A handful of golfers were relegated from the league following the conclusion of LIV Golf Indianapolis on Sunday at The Club at Chatham Hills. Michael La Sasso became the league's youngest winner, but him winning knocked one of his HyFlyers teammates below the relegation line.
LIV Golf insists the league's next iteration will continue in 2027, but some tumultuous weeks are likely to follow and will determine whether LIV does exist into the future. If it does, however, it will look nothing like it did in 2026.
If LIV 2.0 does happen, these players are going to have to find new pathways back onto the league after being relegated.
These are the 12 LIV golfers who are being relegated from the league after 2026 LIV Golf Indianapolis:

#relegated #sunday

Lazio have reportedly improved their bid for Andrea Pinamonti as they try to find an agreement with Sassuolo before the transfer deadline.
Although the club's campaign began last Sunday (with a shocking elimination from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Mantova), the Biancocelesti have yet to add a new striker to their ranks, even though Gennaro Gattuso had considered it the main priority of the summer transfer market.
The Aquile were on the cusp of signing Bamba Dieng, who arrived in Rome on Thursday, but the deal collapsed due to a knee issue detected during the medical. As for Mauro Icardi, he wasn't completely sold on the project, preferring to bide his time while waiting for other offers. Therefore, Pinamonti re-emerged as the main target to bolster the attack.
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Lazio have raised their offer for Pinamonti, and they're now awaiting a response from Sassuolo. It should be noted that the Italian capital club can only afford to sign the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy, but since the player's contract with the Neroverdi will expire next June, he would first have to sign a renewal.
Er Faina adds that AC Milan outcast Santiago Gimenez was never a serious option for Lazio. The Mexican is instead a top target for Porto, who are working tirelessly to recruit him.

#sassuolo #italian

Yael Trepy has left the Intensive Care Unit after he nearly drowned in a pool, with coach Fabio Pisacane revealing 'he was meant to start' for Cagliari against Parma on Saturday.
The Sardinians kick off their Serie A season with a visit to the Stadio Tardini on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 07: Yael Trepy of Cagliari reacts during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Sant'Elia on March 07, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Trepy had started upfront in the Coppa Italia victory over Arezzo a week ago, but during his weekend off, got into trouble in the deep end of the pool at a villa.
He was placed in an induced coma to help get the water out of his lungs, but is now making a rapid recovery, and has been moved out of the ICU at the Santissima Annunziata Hospital in Sassari.

#italy #march #pool

After a productive pre-season schedule drew to a close, Leeds United finally begin the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
Last term, the Whites impressed on the return to the top-flight with an outstanding 47 points haul, finishing in 14th place and reaching the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals!
Across the summer, it has been all systems go behind the scenes with United securing the signatures of four very exciting new additions, beginning with Wales international Harry Wilson who joins the club after a stellar season last time out with Fulham that saw him crowned Player of the Year at Craven Cottage.
Then, commanding central defender Tarik Muharemović arrived from Sassuolo before England international James Trafford made the switch on a club-record deal from Manchester City. Further experience was added at the back through Borussia Mönchengladbach's Nico Elvedi.
After an enjoyable tour of the US, Daniel Farke's side have beaten Bundesliga outfits RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Elland Road, as well as drawing with rivals Manchester United at Dublin's Croke Park.

#united #manchester #last #leeds

Short hair has never been more stylish, and these fearless female celebrities prove it every time they step onto the red carpet. From daring pixies to edgy bobs and textured crops, these trendsetting women switch up their looks and redefine glam with every snip. Whether you're searching for your next inspiration or just want to admire Hollywood's boldest hair transformations, these stars show that when it comes to short hair, confidence is the best accessory.
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Halle Berry is famous for her show-stopping pixie cuts and bold, curly styles that combine sass and glamour in equal measure. Her pixie cut became iconic at the 2002 Academy Awards, where she broke barriers as the first Black woman to win Best Actress for Monster's Ball, according to Bustle.
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Charlize Theron is the epitome of sophistication with her platinum blonde crop, making a statement with sleek, close-cropped styles at Hollywood premieres. She shaved her head entirely to prepare for her role in the action film Mad Max: Fury Road, per The Hollywood Reporter.

#mega

Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The Torino midfielder has remained on Celtic's radar throughout the summer, despite recent suggestions that a deal for the 22-year-old was becoming increasingly difficult.
However, a fresh report from Italy claims the Hoops have not abandoned their interest and could return with a stronger proposal if Martin O'Neill guides his side into the Champions League phase.
That possibility has moved significantly closer following Celtic's impressive 3-0 victory over LASK at Parkhead in the first leg of their play-off.
Italian journalist Giacomo Morandin reports that the financial windfall from Champions League qualification could allow Celtic to intensify their pursuit of the Lithuania international.

#league #gvidas #luca