3 hours ago
The energy sector in 2026 is experiencing a split-margin scenario that few investors are pricing cleanly. Even though the broader market views the sector as mature and low-growth, refining margins remain significantly higher than their typical mid-cycle range.
Chemicals, on the other hand, are only now recovering from some of their lowest margins in years, with the Chemical Manufacturing Industry posting an EBITDA margin of 16.86% in the year leading up to Q2 2026.
Meanwhile, renewable diesel, which has long been a burden on integrated energy earnings, is moving from below break-even to mid-cycle profitability, thanks to a regulatory reset rather than increased demand. This comes as S&P Global reported that the applicable biomass-based diesel volume requirement has been substantially raised from 5.42 billion gallons in 2025 to 9.07 billion gallons in 2026.
Only a handful of companies sit at the center of all three cycles simultaneously. That's why Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is worth a deeper study. It isn't a pure refiner, a pure chemicals operation, or a pure renewables gamble, but rather a company whose near-term earnings potential depends on three distinct margin recoveries occurring nearly in sync.
The refining rebound is already quantifiable as PSX's realized refining margin increased by 48% to $10.11 per barrel in Q1 2026, from $6.81 the previous year, while crude capacity utilization increased to 95% from 80%. This lifted the refining business from a $937 million adjusted loss in Q1 2025 to a $208 million adjusted profit, bringing overall adjusted EPS to $0.49, above the Wall Street forecast of a $0.40 per share loss.
#sector
Chemicals, on the other hand, are only now recovering from some of their lowest margins in years, with the Chemical Manufacturing Industry posting an EBITDA margin of 16.86% in the year leading up to Q2 2026.
Meanwhile, renewable diesel, which has long been a burden on integrated energy earnings, is moving from below break-even to mid-cycle profitability, thanks to a regulatory reset rather than increased demand. This comes as S&P Global reported that the applicable biomass-based diesel volume requirement has been substantially raised from 5.42 billion gallons in 2025 to 9.07 billion gallons in 2026.
Only a handful of companies sit at the center of all three cycles simultaneously. That's why Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is worth a deeper study. It isn't a pure refiner, a pure chemicals operation, or a pure renewables gamble, but rather a company whose near-term earnings potential depends on three distinct margin recoveries occurring nearly in sync.
The refining rebound is already quantifiable as PSX's realized refining margin increased by 48% to $10.11 per barrel in Q1 2026, from $6.81 the previous year, while crude capacity utilization increased to 95% from 80%. This lifted the refining business from a $937 million adjusted loss in Q1 2025 to a $208 million adjusted profit, bringing overall adjusted EPS to $0.49, above the Wall Street forecast of a $0.40 per share loss.
#sector
7 hours ago
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Rayan "in principle" in the event that Bournemouth opt to sell the attacker this summer.
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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.
The Brazilian enjoyed an impressive first half-season in the Premier League, registering seven goal contributions (five goals and two **** ists) in 15 games.
At 19 years of age, the right-sided winger has already impressed in a campaign that uniquely frustrated wide players as the English top-flight shifted towards more physical play and set-pieces.
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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.
The Brazilian enjoyed an impressive first half-season in the Premier League, registering seven goal contributions (five goals and two **** ists) in 15 games.
At 19 years of age, the right-sided winger has already impressed in a campaign that uniquely frustrated wide players as the English top-flight shifted towards more physical play and set-pieces.
#download
13 hours ago
After an eventful couple of months, Yan Diomande, one of football's top young prospects, is about to get his wish of joining a European powerhouse.
The 19-year-old is signing with Real Madrid in what can only be described as a record-setting transfer.
The Spanish giants will pay more than £100m for Diomande - making him a new record sale for RB Leipzig and he is expected to also become a new record signing for Real Madrid.
Simultaneously, Diomande becomes the most expensive African player in history.
His rise to stardom has also occurred seemingly in record time as less than 18 months ago he was almost completely unknown.
#european #leipzig #simultaneously
The 19-year-old is signing with Real Madrid in what can only be described as a record-setting transfer.
The Spanish giants will pay more than £100m for Diomande - making him a new record sale for RB Leipzig and he is expected to also become a new record signing for Real Madrid.
Simultaneously, Diomande becomes the most expensive African player in history.
His rise to stardom has also occurred seemingly in record time as less than 18 months ago he was almost completely unknown.
#european #leipzig #simultaneously
16 hours ago
The IPL 2027 trade window has thrown another curveball around Hardik Pandya's future, with Delhi Capitals now stepping into the picture after earlier reports suggested his proposed switch to Chennai Super Kings had stalled.
According to reports from Times of India, Delhi Capitals are now the front runners in the race to snap up the Mumbai Indians captain.
DC are reportedly willing to let go of both captain Axar Patel and opening batter Prithvi Shaw as part of a package to bring the current Mumbai Indians skipper into their fold.
What catches people off guard in this whole story is the timing. Delhi Capitals had barely finished celebrating the return of Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants once IPL 2026 ended, and now they're already chasing another marquee name.
The franchise reportedly views Hardik as someone capable of strengthening their batting and bowling units simultaneously, while also bringing genuine leadership experience to the dressing room.
#Mumbai
According to reports from Times of India, Delhi Capitals are now the front runners in the race to snap up the Mumbai Indians captain.
DC are reportedly willing to let go of both captain Axar Patel and opening batter Prithvi Shaw as part of a package to bring the current Mumbai Indians skipper into their fold.
What catches people off guard in this whole story is the timing. Delhi Capitals had barely finished celebrating the return of Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants once IPL 2026 ended, and now they're already chasing another marquee name.
The franchise reportedly views Hardik as someone capable of strengthening their batting and bowling units simultaneously, while also bringing genuine leadership experience to the dressing room.
#Mumbai
17 hours ago
Circle—the company behind USDC (the digital dollar used by millions worldwide for payments, savings, and international transfers)—just bought the blockchain patent library IBM spent more than a decade building. The deal, announced July 27, hands Circle over 1,000 blockchain patents issued by IBM worldwide.
Patents are legal rights that give the holder exclusive control over a specific invention. If you hold a patent on a method for processing transactions on a blockchain—the shared digital ledger where crypto activity is permanently recorded and can't be altered—you get to decide who else uses it and on what terms. IBM had been building that kind of leverage since its mid-2010s enterprise blockchain push.
By December 2025, patent ******* ytics firm PatSnap credited IBM with 790 U.S. blockchain patents—more than any other American company, with Bank of America a distant second at roughly 200. Circle, which received its first-ever patent in December 2023 (covering parallel blockchain data processing—a technique for verifying multiple groups of transactions simultaneously), went from essentially zero to the top of the U.S. rankings overnight.
"The portfolio comprises over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, spanning foundational blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations," Circle said in its official announcement.
Circle plans to put them to work across its entire stack. "The expanded IP position directly supports Circle's foundation for building the internet financial system, including USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc, and a growing suite of onchain products and agentic financial tools," the company added. Arc is Circle's own payment-focused blockchain built for institutional finance. The agentic tools are AI-powered software programs that can execute financial transactions autonomously—no human required for each step.
#building
Patents are legal rights that give the holder exclusive control over a specific invention. If you hold a patent on a method for processing transactions on a blockchain—the shared digital ledger where crypto activity is permanently recorded and can't be altered—you get to decide who else uses it and on what terms. IBM had been building that kind of leverage since its mid-2010s enterprise blockchain push.
By December 2025, patent ******* ytics firm PatSnap credited IBM with 790 U.S. blockchain patents—more than any other American company, with Bank of America a distant second at roughly 200. Circle, which received its first-ever patent in December 2023 (covering parallel blockchain data processing—a technique for verifying multiple groups of transactions simultaneously), went from essentially zero to the top of the U.S. rankings overnight.
"The portfolio comprises over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, spanning foundational blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations," Circle said in its official announcement.
Circle plans to put them to work across its entire stack. "The expanded IP position directly supports Circle's foundation for building the internet financial system, including USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc, and a growing suite of onchain products and agentic financial tools," the company added. Arc is Circle's own payment-focused blockchain built for institutional finance. The agentic tools are AI-powered software programs that can execute financial transactions autonomously—no human required for each step.
#building
17 hours ago
ACCIONA Energía has finalised the sale of a 361MW portfolio of operational wind farms in Spain to Galp New Energies in a deal valued at €432m ($491.2m).
The transaction, which covered ***** ets with no financial debt, was signed and closed simultaneously, with all proceeds received at closing.
The portfolio comprises 15 wind farms in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Guadalajara, Navarra, Palencia, Seville and Zaragoza.
The wind ***** ets have an average operating age of 21 years, with an average commercial operation date of 2005.
They are expected to generate around 800GW-hours of electricity annually and currently operate on a merchant basis.
#energ
The transaction, which covered ***** ets with no financial debt, was signed and closed simultaneously, with all proceeds received at closing.
The portfolio comprises 15 wind farms in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Guadalajara, Navarra, Palencia, Seville and Zaragoza.
The wind ***** ets have an average operating age of 21 years, with an average commercial operation date of 2005.
They are expected to generate around 800GW-hours of electricity annually and currently operate on a merchant basis.
#energ
1 day ago
Many people end up working until their 60s or beyond because they have no choice. But you may find that retiring at 55 is more ideal for you because it gives you a fairly lengthy career while also allowing you to exit the labor force at a time when your health might still be great.
If your goal is to retire at 55, you'll need to start working toward it at a young age. Here are three things to do early in your career if you want to be able to stop working at 55.
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Developing good savings habits early on could lead to a large nest egg by your mid-50s. If you want to retire at 55, begin funding an IRA or 401(k) as soon as you have your first steady paycheck.
It's OK if you can only swing modest contributions early on in your career, especially if you're simultaneously trying to build an emergency fund and pay off student loans. The key is to start saving for retirement from as young an age as possible so your money has time to grow.
#flashing #young
If your goal is to retire at 55, you'll need to start working toward it at a young age. Here are three things to do early in your career if you want to be able to stop working at 55.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Developing good savings habits early on could lead to a large nest egg by your mid-50s. If you want to retire at 55, begin funding an IRA or 401(k) as soon as you have your first steady paycheck.
It's OK if you can only swing modest contributions early on in your career, especially if you're simultaneously trying to build an emergency fund and pay off student loans. The key is to start saving for retirement from as young an age as possible so your money has time to grow.
#flashing #young
4 days ago
Call it a B-spec, call it a heavily revised AMR26, call it whatever you want – what Aston Martin rolled out at the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix is, by any reasonable engineering standard, a new Formula 1 car. Sixteen separate components were declared upgraded, mechanics broke FIA curfew to get both cars fitted in time, and the team reportedly flew spare parts to Budapest just to guarantee Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll could each run the full package. That is not a development update. That is a rebuild.
The backstory is by now well-documented and not particularly flattering. Adrian Newey didn't get serious work underway on the AMR26 until mid-March 2025, and the wind tunnel didn't see a model until mid-April – three months behind rivals who were already deep into the new regulatory cycle. The car that arrived at pre-season testing in Barcelona was overweight, paddock insiders estimated by somewhere between 10 and 15 kilograms, maybe more, and the Honda power unit was generating vibrations severe enough to rattle onboard cameras loose and leave Alonso and Stroll visibly fighting the steering wheel.
At the Australian opener, Alonso qualified 2.462 seconds off the pace. Both cars retired when the vibrations damaged the battery systems. It went largely sideways from there – one point across the opening ten rounds, tenth of eleven teams in the constructors' standings, behind only the expansion Cadillac outfit.
The nose is the clearest sign of how deep the changes go. Where the original AMR26 carried a wide, blunt front structure, the Hungary version features a noticeably thinner, more tapered profile – the kind of slender nose Newey has favoured since his early Red Bull years. That change alone cascades through the entire front end: new uprights, revised aerodynamic ducting, changed actuator mounting, and a completely reworked front wing with reshaped endplates. Per Newey, the forward section of the chassis was lightened to the point that it required a full re-homologation and fresh crash testing – which, depending on your definition, crosses the threshold from upgrade to new car.
Newey himself occupies both sides of that argument simultaneously. "The main structural elements remain the same – the chassis and gearbox architecture don't fundamentally change – but we've taken weight out of both, which required re-homologating and crash testing the forward chassis," he said. So: same architecture, new crash test. Make of that what you will.
#call #stroll
The backstory is by now well-documented and not particularly flattering. Adrian Newey didn't get serious work underway on the AMR26 until mid-March 2025, and the wind tunnel didn't see a model until mid-April – three months behind rivals who were already deep into the new regulatory cycle. The car that arrived at pre-season testing in Barcelona was overweight, paddock insiders estimated by somewhere between 10 and 15 kilograms, maybe more, and the Honda power unit was generating vibrations severe enough to rattle onboard cameras loose and leave Alonso and Stroll visibly fighting the steering wheel.
At the Australian opener, Alonso qualified 2.462 seconds off the pace. Both cars retired when the vibrations damaged the battery systems. It went largely sideways from there – one point across the opening ten rounds, tenth of eleven teams in the constructors' standings, behind only the expansion Cadillac outfit.
The nose is the clearest sign of how deep the changes go. Where the original AMR26 carried a wide, blunt front structure, the Hungary version features a noticeably thinner, more tapered profile – the kind of slender nose Newey has favoured since his early Red Bull years. That change alone cascades through the entire front end: new uprights, revised aerodynamic ducting, changed actuator mounting, and a completely reworked front wing with reshaped endplates. Per Newey, the forward section of the chassis was lightened to the point that it required a full re-homologation and fresh crash testing – which, depending on your definition, crosses the threshold from upgrade to new car.
Newey himself occupies both sides of that argument simultaneously. "The main structural elements remain the same – the chassis and gearbox architecture don't fundamentally change – but we've taken weight out of both, which required re-homologating and crash testing the forward chassis," he said. So: same architecture, new crash test. Make of that what you will.
#call #stroll
5 days ago
A youth softball coach was charged with simple ****** ault after a fight broke out in the handshake line following a game Wednesday night in Morris County.
The coach, 54, of Florham Park, was charged with two counts of fourth degree simple ****** ault for his role in the fight, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
In video of the fight obtained by NJ.com, two coaches came together following the handshake line after a 12-and-under league game in Denville's Police Activities League between between Little Falls and a team of girls from East Hanover and Florham Park. Shoving ensued and coaches from both teams quickly jumped in as the fracas spilled down the first base line as players and spectators looked on.
Tempers eventually cooled as the coaches were separated with help from the game's umpire, the video shows.
The physical altercation is the latest incident involving adult coaches feuding at a youth sporting events, an epidemic that has grown increasingly more violent and common across fields and gyms in New Jersey. Simultaneously, pressure is mounting on high school athletic officials and state lawmakers to quell the trend.
#coaches #park
The coach, 54, of Florham Park, was charged with two counts of fourth degree simple ****** ault for his role in the fight, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
In video of the fight obtained by NJ.com, two coaches came together following the handshake line after a 12-and-under league game in Denville's Police Activities League between between Little Falls and a team of girls from East Hanover and Florham Park. Shoving ensued and coaches from both teams quickly jumped in as the fracas spilled down the first base line as players and spectators looked on.
Tempers eventually cooled as the coaches were separated with help from the game's umpire, the video shows.
The physical altercation is the latest incident involving adult coaches feuding at a youth sporting events, an epidemic that has grown increasingly more violent and common across fields and gyms in New Jersey. Simultaneously, pressure is mounting on high school athletic officials and state lawmakers to quell the trend.
#coaches #park
6 days ago
Vanguard data shows typical millennial retirement balances are still modest, but time and steady saving could put $1 million within reach.
Under our estimates, a 30-year-old millennial could reach $1 million by age 65 at a 10% total contribution rate.
A 40-year-old millennial may need a total contribution rate closer to 15% to reach $1 million by 65.
For many millennials, millionaire retirement status can feel simultaneously necessary and out of reach. Living costs are high, housing remains expensive, and student debt has weighed on many savers during their prime wealth-building years.
But Vanguard's latest retirement data suggests the picture is not all bleak. Median balances are still modest, but for millennials with decades left to invest, steady contributions and compounding could make a seven-figure retirement balance possible.
#Retirement #million #still #year
Under our estimates, a 30-year-old millennial could reach $1 million by age 65 at a 10% total contribution rate.
A 40-year-old millennial may need a total contribution rate closer to 15% to reach $1 million by 65.
For many millennials, millionaire retirement status can feel simultaneously necessary and out of reach. Living costs are high, housing remains expensive, and student debt has weighed on many savers during their prime wealth-building years.
But Vanguard's latest retirement data suggests the picture is not all bleak. Median balances are still modest, but for millennials with decades left to invest, steady contributions and compounding could make a seven-figure retirement balance possible.
#Retirement #million #still #year
6 days ago
The biggest superstars the WNBA are flocking to the Windy City for 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, which officially kicks off on Thursday, July 23, with the orange carpet.
Minnesota Lynx All-Star Courtney Williams and Seattle Storm guard Natisha Hiedeman, known as the Studbudz, kicked off their 72-hour WNBA All-Star Weekend live stream on Thursday with preparations for the event. Williams got a haircut in her hotel room bathroom, while Hiedeman simultaneously got her nails done.
Ari Chambers and Jordan Robinson are set to host the 2026 All-Star Orange Carpet live stream presented by **** ble, where players are expected to showcase high fashion looks that are normally reserved for pregame tunnel walks.
The orange carpet precedes the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest and Shooting Stars competition on Friday and the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game between Team Teresa Weatherspoon and Team Cynthia Cooper on Saturday.
Here's what you need to know:
#hiedeman #live
Minnesota Lynx All-Star Courtney Williams and Seattle Storm guard Natisha Hiedeman, known as the Studbudz, kicked off their 72-hour WNBA All-Star Weekend live stream on Thursday with preparations for the event. Williams got a haircut in her hotel room bathroom, while Hiedeman simultaneously got her nails done.
Ari Chambers and Jordan Robinson are set to host the 2026 All-Star Orange Carpet live stream presented by **** ble, where players are expected to showcase high fashion looks that are normally reserved for pregame tunnel walks.
The orange carpet precedes the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest and Shooting Stars competition on Friday and the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game between Team Teresa Weatherspoon and Team Cynthia Cooper on Saturday.
Here's what you need to know:
#hiedeman #live
6 days ago
PHILADELPHIA — In a near-silent, near-empty room, Zack Wheeler sauntered over to a tablet connected to the clubhouse speakers and tapped on Young Thug's landmark album "So Much Fun."
Sporting a dark gray tee emblazoned with the logo of a British animated children's show called "Number Blocks," the Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher scooped up an undersized basketball with his oversized hands and leisurely took aim at the locker room's 7-foot hoop.
It looked like a stay-at-home dad biding his time until the kids got home from school, not one of the best pitchers on Earth preparing for his next start. Nothing about Wheeler's demeanor suggested that, in a few hours, he would attempt to stymie the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in front of 40,000.
But that's Wheeler: cool, calm, collected, in total control and fully aware of it. He is a throwback, a bulldog, unafraid to speak his mind and eager to take the ball. And now, at age 36, after a half-decade as one of the game's best pitchers, Wheeler is enjoying the best season of his career.
That Wheeler is shining is simultaneously against all odds and entirely predictable. This outwardly gruff rail of a man has been the sport's most valuable pitcher in the post-pandemic era. He is one of just four hurlers who have thrown at least 1,000 innings over that span, making his 2.83 ERA all the more impressive. And Wheeler has been even better in October, sporting a 2.18 ERA across 70 1/3 postseason innings. Since joining the Phillies in 2021, he has been the textbook definition of an ace.
#wheeler #best #pitcher
Sporting a dark gray tee emblazoned with the logo of a British animated children's show called "Number Blocks," the Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher scooped up an undersized basketball with his oversized hands and leisurely took aim at the locker room's 7-foot hoop.
It looked like a stay-at-home dad biding his time until the kids got home from school, not one of the best pitchers on Earth preparing for his next start. Nothing about Wheeler's demeanor suggested that, in a few hours, he would attempt to stymie the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in front of 40,000.
But that's Wheeler: cool, calm, collected, in total control and fully aware of it. He is a throwback, a bulldog, unafraid to speak his mind and eager to take the ball. And now, at age 36, after a half-decade as one of the game's best pitchers, Wheeler is enjoying the best season of his career.
That Wheeler is shining is simultaneously against all odds and entirely predictable. This outwardly gruff rail of a man has been the sport's most valuable pitcher in the post-pandemic era. He is one of just four hurlers who have thrown at least 1,000 innings over that span, making his 2.83 ERA all the more impressive. And Wheeler has been even better in October, sporting a 2.18 ERA across 70 1/3 postseason innings. Since joining the Phillies in 2021, he has been the textbook definition of an ace.
#wheeler #best #pitcher
6 days ago
Barclays upgraded CarMax (KMX) from "Underweight" to "Equal Weight" on July 21, simultaneously raising its price target by 65% to $61. The move signals a huge shift in the investment firm's stance, acknowledging that management's turnaround efforts have gained tangible traction.
The upgraded target was set to more accurately reflect the 51% increase in CarMax's share price that had already occurred, suggesting Barclays was playing catch-up with a rally it had previously doubted.
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#Stock #carmax
The upgraded target was set to more accurately reflect the 51% increase in CarMax's share price that had already occurred, suggesting Barclays was playing catch-up with a rally it had previously doubted.
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#Stock #carmax
7 days ago
Argentina fly half Tomas Albornoz has been charged with misconduct and faces a disciplinary hearing after "remonstrating with match officials" follow his side's defeat to England in Santiago del Estero.
Albornoz was denied a chance to kick for a potential draw after a last-minute try was ruled out by referee Angus Gardner in consultation with television match official (TMO) Brett Cronan.
The officials ruled that Bautista Delguy had grounded the ball simultaneously on the try-line and corner flag, and thus not scored, as England held on for a 31-24 victory.
Albornoz appeared to approach Gardner and his ******* istants aggressively thereafter, and has now been charged by World Rugby under its Match Official Abuse Sanction Process,
The details of his disciplinary hearing will be released in due course.
#england #gardner #official #ruled
Albornoz was denied a chance to kick for a potential draw after a last-minute try was ruled out by referee Angus Gardner in consultation with television match official (TMO) Brett Cronan.
The officials ruled that Bautista Delguy had grounded the ball simultaneously on the try-line and corner flag, and thus not scored, as England held on for a 31-24 victory.
Albornoz appeared to approach Gardner and his ******* istants aggressively thereafter, and has now been charged by World Rugby under its Match Official Abuse Sanction Process,
The details of his disciplinary hearing will be released in due course.
#england #gardner #official #ruled
8 days ago
US drug and medical supplies distributor Cardinal Health has simultaneously acquired urology-focused medical supplier Strive Medical and AdaptHealth's diabetes business in a deal duo totalling $360m that is positioned to advance its home care business service provision.
Regarding diabetes, the buyout of AdaptHealth's business unit follows Cardinal's buyout of Advanced Diabetes Supply (ADS) in April 2025.
Meanwhile, the acquisition of Strive Medical follows Cardinal's recent moves to advance its urology provision, with the $1.9bn buyout of Solaris Health in August 2025, Academic Urology & Urogynecology in the same month, and buyouts of Urology America and Potomac Urology in April 2025.
The latest acquisition duo is intended to support the advancement of Cardinal's at-home solutions business while expanding its ability to "deliver high-quality service at scale", the company stated.
"These strategic transactions build on the synergies created by our recent investments in home care," said Cardinal CEO Jason Hollar.
#diabetes
Regarding diabetes, the buyout of AdaptHealth's business unit follows Cardinal's buyout of Advanced Diabetes Supply (ADS) in April 2025.
Meanwhile, the acquisition of Strive Medical follows Cardinal's recent moves to advance its urology provision, with the $1.9bn buyout of Solaris Health in August 2025, Academic Urology & Urogynecology in the same month, and buyouts of Urology America and Potomac Urology in April 2025.
The latest acquisition duo is intended to support the advancement of Cardinal's at-home solutions business while expanding its ability to "deliver high-quality service at scale", the company stated.
"These strategic transactions build on the synergies created by our recent investments in home care," said Cardinal CEO Jason Hollar.
#diabetes
12 days ago
Mexico's heavy-duty truck manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in June, with production and exports rising year over year after more than a year of sluggish performance.
Manufacturers in Mexico ***** embled 15,262 heavy-duty trucks and buses during June, a 7.6% increase from the same month in 2025, according to from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and the National ***** ociation of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (Anpact).
Exports of Mexican-made trucks climbed 3.2% year over year to 12,730 units. Nearly all of Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle exports continue to be destined for the United States, making U.S. freight demand the industry's primary growth driver.
"June closed with clear signs of recovery," Anpact President Rogelio Arzate said during a news conference on June 9.
The June performance also marked the first time since August 2024 that Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle industry recorded year-over-year growth simultaneously in wholesale sales, production, exports and retail sales, according to Anpact.
Manufacturers in Mexico ***** embled 15,262 heavy-duty trucks and buses during June, a 7.6% increase from the same month in 2025, according to from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and the National ***** ociation of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (Anpact).
Exports of Mexican-made trucks climbed 3.2% year over year to 12,730 units. Nearly all of Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle exports continue to be destined for the United States, making U.S. freight demand the industry's primary growth driver.
"June closed with clear signs of recovery," Anpact President Rogelio Arzate said during a news conference on June 9.
The June performance also marked the first time since August 2024 that Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle industry recorded year-over-year growth simultaneously in wholesale sales, production, exports and retail sales, according to Anpact.
13 days ago
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Most corporate social responsibility teams — 66% — are experiencing increased demand to measure the impact of their work in 2026 compared to last year, according to a survey from the ****** ociation of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
The report, which is the seventh iteration published by ACCP, also found that around 63% of CSR professionals surveyed faced increased demand to make the business case for corporate social responsibility in front of companies' internal stakeholders.
A record number of respondents, 64%, said they experienced burnout, up from 39% in 2025. ACCP said this spike coincided with other complexities impacting companies simultaneously, including legal compliance demands; increased adoption of artificial intelligence; restructuring of diversity, equity and inclusion objectives; and ESG reporting requirements.
Teams in charge of executing companies' social responsibility strategy and objectives have also undergone several changes in the past year. The report found that nearly two-thirds of CSR departments experienced restructuring of some kind, with 27% undergoing a change in leadership. ACCP said these shifts could make it difficult to sustain long-term strategies.
Most corporate social responsibility teams — 66% — are experiencing increased demand to measure the impact of their work in 2026 compared to last year, according to a survey from the ****** ociation of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
The report, which is the seventh iteration published by ACCP, also found that around 63% of CSR professionals surveyed faced increased demand to make the business case for corporate social responsibility in front of companies' internal stakeholders.
A record number of respondents, 64%, said they experienced burnout, up from 39% in 2025. ACCP said this spike coincided with other complexities impacting companies simultaneously, including legal compliance demands; increased adoption of artificial intelligence; restructuring of diversity, equity and inclusion objectives; and ESG reporting requirements.
Teams in charge of executing companies' social responsibility strategy and objectives have also undergone several changes in the past year. The report found that nearly two-thirds of CSR departments experienced restructuring of some kind, with 27% undergoing a change in leadership. ACCP said these shifts could make it difficult to sustain long-term strategies.
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Checkers and Rally's, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced a 10-restaurant acquisition across the Gulf Coast. The expansion brings experienced multi-unit operator Spencer Marks to the Checkers & Rally's franchise system through the acquisition of six restaurants in Mobile, Alabama, and four restaurants in Biloxi, Mississippi, with plans for future new development.
Marks brings nearly two decades of restaurant ownership and operations experience to the brand. Since entering franchising in 2011, he has built an expansive multi-unit, multi-brand portfolio by identifying growth opportunities, strengthening performance, and developing high-performing teams. His leadership and operational expertise position him to build on the momentum of the Mobile and Biloxi markets while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
The acquisition reflects Marks' long-standing admiration for the Checkers & Rally's brand and its operating model. After exploring new growth opportunities, he recognized the potential of the Gulf Coast restaurants and chose to invest in the market to strengthen the business while supporting the brand's continued expansion.
"I'm energized by the revitalization of the Checkers & Rally's brand and the direction of its operational plans for innovation, reimaging, and expansion in the marketplace," said Marks. "Throughout my career, I've focused on identifying opportunities where strong leadership and operational excellence can make a meaningful impact. I see tremendous potential across these restaurants, and I'm excited to build great teams, enhance performance, and simultaneously grow our footprint."
Checkers and Rally's, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced a 10-restaurant acquisition across the Gulf Coast. The expansion brings experienced multi-unit operator Spencer Marks to the Checkers & Rally's franchise system through the acquisition of six restaurants in Mobile, Alabama, and four restaurants in Biloxi, Mississippi, with plans for future new development.
Marks brings nearly two decades of restaurant ownership and operations experience to the brand. Since entering franchising in 2011, he has built an expansive multi-unit, multi-brand portfolio by identifying growth opportunities, strengthening performance, and developing high-performing teams. His leadership and operational expertise position him to build on the momentum of the Mobile and Biloxi markets while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
The acquisition reflects Marks' long-standing admiration for the Checkers & Rally's brand and its operating model. After exploring new growth opportunities, he recognized the potential of the Gulf Coast restaurants and chose to invest in the market to strengthen the business while supporting the brand's continued expansion.
"I'm energized by the revitalization of the Checkers & Rally's brand and the direction of its operational plans for innovation, reimaging, and expansion in the marketplace," said Marks. "Throughout my career, I've focused on identifying opportunities where strong leadership and operational excellence can make a meaningful impact. I see tremendous potential across these restaurants, and I'm excited to build great teams, enhance performance, and simultaneously grow our footprint."
15 days ago
In the first big soccer broadcasting move coming off the North American World Cup, Versant has reportedly acquired rights to air Bundesliga games in the U.S.
The top German soccer league, home to European powers Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and several USMNT stars, will receive $100 million across five years on the new deal, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. Games will be split between USA Network and Fandango, the online platform most known for publishing movie information and selling movie theater tickets.
For the past six years, Bundesliga matches have aired primarily on ESPN+ in the U.S., with a limited number set aside for ESPN linear networks. That deal earned the German league $30 million per year, according to reports from when the deal was signed.
Despite the slight downtick in revenue in moving from ESPN platforms to Versant’s, Bundesliga figures to reach a greater audience with Versant, with USA Network airing at least 30 matches and the rest airing free on Fandango, according to The Athletic and Sports Business Journal.
“The key headline for us is that we are expanding our accessibility in the U.S. while simultaneously delivering strong financial results,” Robin Austermann, an executive at Bundesliga Americas, told SBJ.
The top German soccer league, home to European powers Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and several USMNT stars, will receive $100 million across five years on the new deal, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. Games will be split between USA Network and Fandango, the online platform most known for publishing movie information and selling movie theater tickets.
For the past six years, Bundesliga matches have aired primarily on ESPN+ in the U.S., with a limited number set aside for ESPN linear networks. That deal earned the German league $30 million per year, according to reports from when the deal was signed.
Despite the slight downtick in revenue in moving from ESPN platforms to Versant’s, Bundesliga figures to reach a greater audience with Versant, with USA Network airing at least 30 matches and the rest airing free on Fandango, according to The Athletic and Sports Business Journal.
“The key headline for us is that we are expanding our accessibility in the U.S. while simultaneously delivering strong financial results,” Robin Austermann, an executive at Bundesliga Americas, told SBJ.
17 days ago
ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) is one of the best stocks to invest in under $100. On June 30, ArcelorMittal announced the completion of the first tranche of its 2025 to 2030 share buyback program, which saw the repurchase of 10 million shares at an average price of €49.32. These shares are currently held in treasury and are slated for future cancellation.
ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) simultaneously confirmed the immediate commencement of a second tranche, authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 10 million shares. This move follows the mandate granted by shareholders during the annual general meeting held in May 2025.
Future share repurchases will continue in periodic tranches through May 2030, contingent upon market conditions, shareholder authorization, and the generation of post-dividend free cash flow. The program aims to reduce the company's total share capital while meeting obligations related to employee share schemes.
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ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) is a premier global steel and mining company operating in 60 countries, committed to producing sustainable, high-quality steel for diverse industries. The company leverages innovative, low-carbon processes to support the global transition toward a greener future.
ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) simultaneously confirmed the immediate commencement of a second tranche, authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 10 million shares. This move follows the mandate granted by shareholders during the annual general meeting held in May 2025.
Future share repurchases will continue in periodic tranches through May 2030, contingent upon market conditions, shareholder authorization, and the generation of post-dividend free cash flow. The program aims to reduce the company's total share capital while meeting obligations related to employee share schemes.
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ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) is a premier global steel and mining company operating in 60 countries, committed to producing sustainable, high-quality steel for diverse industries. The company leverages innovative, low-carbon processes to support the global transition toward a greener future.
18 days ago
Linda Cohn spent 34 years watching the face of ESPN evolve. She has a more informed perspective on the question than most.
Appearing on Yahoo Sports Daily following her retirement from the Worldwide Leader, Cohn was asked whether Pat McAfee had supplanted Stephen A. Smith as the face of the network.
“It’s apples and oranges,” she said. “They’re totally different people, totally different shows, totally different lanes they’re in.”
The question, in her view, presupposes a hierarchy that doesn’t exist. According to Cohn, both men occupy the same rarified ******* e at ESPN simultaneously, just through entirely different avenues.
Her historical reference point for McAfee wasn’t Smith. It was Dan Patrick. Patrick built The Dan Patrick Show into a fully independent production with a loyal core crew around him, syndicated nationally and eventually acquired by NBC, without surrendering creative ownership to anyone. McAfee replicated that blueprint on a grander scale, cultivating a massive audience outside ESPN before licensing the show to the network under an arrangement that left him with complete creative control.
Appearing on Yahoo Sports Daily following her retirement from the Worldwide Leader, Cohn was asked whether Pat McAfee had supplanted Stephen A. Smith as the face of the network.
“It’s apples and oranges,” she said. “They’re totally different people, totally different shows, totally different lanes they’re in.”
The question, in her view, presupposes a hierarchy that doesn’t exist. According to Cohn, both men occupy the same rarified ******* e at ESPN simultaneously, just through entirely different avenues.
Her historical reference point for McAfee wasn’t Smith. It was Dan Patrick. Patrick built The Dan Patrick Show into a fully independent production with a loyal core crew around him, syndicated nationally and eventually acquired by NBC, without surrendering creative ownership to anyone. McAfee replicated that blueprint on a grander scale, cultivating a massive audience outside ESPN before licensing the show to the network under an arrangement that left him with complete creative control.
18 days ago
Some billionaires have spent the past year warning that New York City's political climate could scare away companies, capital, and high earners. But two fast-growing brands are moving in despite the noise.
Anthropic is leasing an entire 16-story office building at 330 Hudson Street in Manhattan, dramatically expanding Anthropic's New York footprint from a much smaller office (just around the corner, at 155 Sixth Avenue), and announcing the company is planning to double its workforce in the city. The Claude-maker, which had less than 500 employees in the city at the beginning of this year, expects to occupy all 16 floors of the building—enough **** e for 1,700 desks—and expects to have more than 1,000 employees by the end of the year. The company is currently hiring for roles in New York across research, engineering, policy, sales, and operations.
"New York is one of the main hubs for how AI is being put to work, and Anthropic is in the middle of it as a technology partner to the financial institutions, media companies, and cultural organizations that help define the city," Anthropic chief commercial officer Paul Smith told the New York Post in a statement. "Doubling our team here and deepening our long-term commitment to the city will allow us to sit closer to that work, and to the people driving it forward."
Simultaneously, Airbnb is making a major real estate bet on New York of its own. The company purchased 281 Park Avenue South, a six-story building in Gramercy, for $81.5 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. The building is expected to serve as a hub for Airbnb's New York-area workforce, which numbers more than 600 employees.
"New York City has been part of our story since the earliest days of Airbnb," CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement to AM New York. "This building reflects our long-term commitment to the city and will be home to one of our largest employee hubs outside of San Francisco. We're excited to keep investing in the city and the people who make it extraordinary."
Anthropic is leasing an entire 16-story office building at 330 Hudson Street in Manhattan, dramatically expanding Anthropic's New York footprint from a much smaller office (just around the corner, at 155 Sixth Avenue), and announcing the company is planning to double its workforce in the city. The Claude-maker, which had less than 500 employees in the city at the beginning of this year, expects to occupy all 16 floors of the building—enough **** e for 1,700 desks—and expects to have more than 1,000 employees by the end of the year. The company is currently hiring for roles in New York across research, engineering, policy, sales, and operations.
"New York is one of the main hubs for how AI is being put to work, and Anthropic is in the middle of it as a technology partner to the financial institutions, media companies, and cultural organizations that help define the city," Anthropic chief commercial officer Paul Smith told the New York Post in a statement. "Doubling our team here and deepening our long-term commitment to the city will allow us to sit closer to that work, and to the people driving it forward."
Simultaneously, Airbnb is making a major real estate bet on New York of its own. The company purchased 281 Park Avenue South, a six-story building in Gramercy, for $81.5 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. The building is expected to serve as a hub for Airbnb's New York-area workforce, which numbers more than 600 employees.
"New York City has been part of our story since the earliest days of Airbnb," CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement to AM New York. "This building reflects our long-term commitment to the city and will be home to one of our largest employee hubs outside of San Francisco. We're excited to keep investing in the city and the people who make it extraordinary."
19 days ago
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is one of the best QQQ Stocks to invest in. On July 2, Cisco and the College Board announced that a new AP Cybersecurity course will launch for the 2026-2027 school year as part of the AP Career Kickstart program. Cisco Networking Academy will support this initiative by providing schools with industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on laboratory exercises, and professional development resources for educators.
The course is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional readiness. Students can earn college credit through AP exam performance while simultaneously preparing for the industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician/CCST Cybersecurity certification, providing them with a competitive advantage for future careers.
This collaboration aims to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage by streamlining how schools implement technical training. Following a successful pilot program that engaged 3,100 students across 30 states, the national rollout seeks to establish a more accessible and sustainable pipeline of talent for the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services **** ociated with the communications and IT industry.
While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO 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.
The course is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional readiness. Students can earn college credit through AP exam performance while simultaneously preparing for the industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician/CCST Cybersecurity certification, providing them with a competitive advantage for future careers.
This collaboration aims to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage by streamlining how schools implement technical training. Following a successful pilot program that engaged 3,100 students across 30 states, the national rollout seeks to establish a more accessible and sustainable pipeline of talent for the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services **** ociated with the communications and IT industry.
While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO 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.
21 days ago
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has narrowed from 48 nations to just eight after four weeks of intense competition and 95 matches.
The group stage and knockout rounds have delivered unforgettable moments, dramatic upsets and emerging stars. Now, the remaining eight teams prepare to battle in the quarterfinals, each hoping to move one step closer to World Cup glory.
In the round of 16, all three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – were eliminated. They joined other early exits such as Brazil and Germany, whose surprise defeats marked the first time in World Cup history that both will be absent from the quarterfinals simultaneously.
The eight teams still competing for the World Cup trophy are: defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain and Switzerland. Out of these, four teams aim to add ****** les, while Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland are seeking their first World Cup victory.
France and Morocco will kick off the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with that opening match set for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The group stage and knockout rounds have delivered unforgettable moments, dramatic upsets and emerging stars. Now, the remaining eight teams prepare to battle in the quarterfinals, each hoping to move one step closer to World Cup glory.
In the round of 16, all three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – were eliminated. They joined other early exits such as Brazil and Germany, whose surprise defeats marked the first time in World Cup history that both will be absent from the quarterfinals simultaneously.
The eight teams still competing for the World Cup trophy are: defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain and Switzerland. Out of these, four teams aim to add ****** les, while Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland are seeking their first World Cup victory.
France and Morocco will kick off the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with that opening match set for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
21 days ago
A Birmingham City youth product, Donovan initially joined Brentford B on loan in January 2025, having spent the first half of that season in Sky Bet League One with Burton Albion.
After impressing in the following months, he signed for the Bees permanently that summer and was simultaneously promoted to the first-team set-up.
Having previously represented England at Under-18s and U19s level, he stepped up to feature for the Three Lions’ U20s in September 2025, and made his Brentford debut a month later from the substitutes' bench in a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory against Grimsby Town.
Donovan’s first start for the club followed in January against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup, while he made his Premier League bow a week later against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The attacking midfielder totalled nine first-team appearances across all competitions in 2025/26.
After impressing in the following months, he signed for the Bees permanently that summer and was simultaneously promoted to the first-team set-up.
Having previously represented England at Under-18s and U19s level, he stepped up to feature for the Three Lions’ U20s in September 2025, and made his Brentford debut a month later from the substitutes' bench in a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory against Grimsby Town.
Donovan’s first start for the club followed in January against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup, while he made his Premier League bow a week later against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The attacking midfielder totalled nine first-team appearances across all competitions in 2025/26.
23 days ago
It wasn’t just your eyes.
Sometimes, what we feel doesn’t necessarily correspond with reality. Football is an incredibly complicated sport, and 22 players are moving simultaneously on the field at the same time, so the difference between what we observe and what’s actually happening results-wise in any given play/game/season can sometimes be stark.
This is not one of those times.
If you think the Buffalo Bills defense was lousy in late-down situations in 2025, you’re not wrong. Every third-down given up and every fourth down given away led to a collective groan on social media, in the stands, and on couches across the world amongst Bills Mafia. But it wasn’t just a vibes-related phenomenon unsupported by actual data evidence; the Bills really were bad on late downs in 2025 and it’s one of the main things new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard should be focused on as the team prepares for 2026.
Buffalo was 25th (worst) in EPA per play against their defense in late-down (defined as third and fourth downs) situations in 2025 per SumerSports. Their 0.10 mark in the metric was third-worst among playoff teams (only the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers were worse) and it came alongside a staggering 0.64 EPA per rush against (second worst in the league next to the New York Giants at 0.75). Third and short? No problem for teams running the ball against the Bills? Fourth and inches? Basically a gimme. Whether it was 11 personnel (0.60 EPA per rush on late downs) or 12 personnel (0.77), the Bills were generally ineffective on stopping opposing offenses on third and fourth downs, in large part to their ineffectiveness against the run.
Sometimes, what we feel doesn’t necessarily correspond with reality. Football is an incredibly complicated sport, and 22 players are moving simultaneously on the field at the same time, so the difference between what we observe and what’s actually happening results-wise in any given play/game/season can sometimes be stark.
This is not one of those times.
If you think the Buffalo Bills defense was lousy in late-down situations in 2025, you’re not wrong. Every third-down given up and every fourth down given away led to a collective groan on social media, in the stands, and on couches across the world amongst Bills Mafia. But it wasn’t just a vibes-related phenomenon unsupported by actual data evidence; the Bills really were bad on late downs in 2025 and it’s one of the main things new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard should be focused on as the team prepares for 2026.
Buffalo was 25th (worst) in EPA per play against their defense in late-down (defined as third and fourth downs) situations in 2025 per SumerSports. Their 0.10 mark in the metric was third-worst among playoff teams (only the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers were worse) and it came alongside a staggering 0.64 EPA per rush against (second worst in the league next to the New York Giants at 0.75). Third and short? No problem for teams running the ball against the Bills? Fourth and inches? Basically a gimme. Whether it was 11 personnel (0.60 EPA per rush on late downs) or 12 personnel (0.77), the Bills were generally ineffective on stopping opposing offenses on third and fourth downs, in large part to their ineffectiveness against the run.
23 days ago
If you feel a breeze, don’t doubt yourself, it’s MLB Draft week once again. Since 2021, the MLB Draft has taken place over the All-Star Break, in an effort to combine the enhance the prestige of the event and turn the week into a baseball bonanza. It’s a move that has been lamented by scouts and front office folks, who note that the experience creates a cartoonishly packed weekend of work, however the fan experience may be more pleasantly what MLB is hoping for. This year, there are some small tweaks to make note of, and here at Lookout Landing we’ll have draft coverage rolling out all week in the leadup to Saturday and Sunday.
The majority of MLB’s All-Star Week this year will be broadcast by NBC, as well as simultaneously livestreamed by their Peacock service/app. However, the first broadcast event is the Historically Black College/University Swingman Classic Game on Friday, July 10th at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET on MLB Network and MLB.com.
The 2026 MLB Draft will occur Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, in Philadelphia, PA as part of the All-Star Week festivities. Coverage will begin on NBC and Peacock at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET on Saturday, with rounds 1-3 being completed on day one. On Sunday, NBC/Peacock will pick things back up at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET again for rounds 4-20. Both days will also have live coverage on MLB Network and MLB.com
The Saturday outset is a tweak from years past, perhaps a slight genuflection to the requests of the clubs, moving the draft’s outset to a day slightly less packed with festivities. The MLB Futures Game will occur on Sunday, starting at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET, also to be broadcast on NBC. While it is a seven inning game, it may overlap with draft coverage, which seems likely to be pushed to MLB Network and MLB.com but is not entirely clear based on MLB’s website.
The Seattle Mariners have the 24th pick in the draft, second-to-last in the “1st round” ahead of only the Milwaukee Brewers due to their reaching of the ALCS a season ago. The Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Yankees all had their first picks dropped 10 spots as a “fine” of sorts for exceeding the second payroll tax threshold (also known as the “Competitive Balance Tax”).
The majority of MLB’s All-Star Week this year will be broadcast by NBC, as well as simultaneously livestreamed by their Peacock service/app. However, the first broadcast event is the Historically Black College/University Swingman Classic Game on Friday, July 10th at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET on MLB Network and MLB.com.
The 2026 MLB Draft will occur Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, in Philadelphia, PA as part of the All-Star Week festivities. Coverage will begin on NBC and Peacock at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET on Saturday, with rounds 1-3 being completed on day one. On Sunday, NBC/Peacock will pick things back up at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET again for rounds 4-20. Both days will also have live coverage on MLB Network and MLB.com
The Saturday outset is a tweak from years past, perhaps a slight genuflection to the requests of the clubs, moving the draft’s outset to a day slightly less packed with festivities. The MLB Futures Game will occur on Sunday, starting at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET, also to be broadcast on NBC. While it is a seven inning game, it may overlap with draft coverage, which seems likely to be pushed to MLB Network and MLB.com but is not entirely clear based on MLB’s website.
The Seattle Mariners have the 24th pick in the draft, second-to-last in the “1st round” ahead of only the Milwaukee Brewers due to their reaching of the ALCS a season ago. The Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Yankees all had their first picks dropped 10 spots as a “fine” of sorts for exceeding the second payroll tax threshold (also known as the “Competitive Balance Tax”).
24 days ago
N-Able Inc. (NYSE:NABL) is one of the best value penny stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 23, N-able launched Shadow AI Visibility across its N-central, N-sight, and Adlumin platforms to help organizations track and manage unauthorized AI tool usage. This tool provides identity-attributed insights into how AI applications and services are being used across endpoints without needing extra infrastructure. By closing this security blind spot, it enables IT and security teams to improve governance, compliance, and responsible AI adoption.
Furthermore, on June 2, N-able announced its flagship customer conference, Empower 2027, scheduled for September 20–22, 2027, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event will gather IT professionals and managed service providers from around the world to focus on critical industry themes, including cybersecurity, automation, and AI. To make this experience more accessible, the company is simultaneously launching a global regional series **** led "Empower on the Move."
These events will take place in major cities, including Manchester, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, and Melbourne, beginning in June 2026. Unlike traditional roadshows, these regional gatherings will feature hands-on technical training, executive participation, and localized programming. By expanding the Empower experience, N-Able Inc. (NYSE:NABL) aims to foster stronger peer collaboration and provide actionable business strategies that customers can implement immediately within their own organizations.
N-Able Inc. (NYSE:NABL) is a Massachusetts-based global software company that offers enterprise-oriented services, including backup and data protection, remote monitoring and management, threat hunting, and others to small- and medium-sized businesses.
While we acknowledge the potential of NABL 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.
Furthermore, on June 2, N-able announced its flagship customer conference, Empower 2027, scheduled for September 20–22, 2027, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event will gather IT professionals and managed service providers from around the world to focus on critical industry themes, including cybersecurity, automation, and AI. To make this experience more accessible, the company is simultaneously launching a global regional series **** led "Empower on the Move."
These events will take place in major cities, including Manchester, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, and Melbourne, beginning in June 2026. Unlike traditional roadshows, these regional gatherings will feature hands-on technical training, executive participation, and localized programming. By expanding the Empower experience, N-Able Inc. (NYSE:NABL) aims to foster stronger peer collaboration and provide actionable business strategies that customers can implement immediately within their own organizations.
N-Able Inc. (NYSE:NABL) is a Massachusetts-based global software company that offers enterprise-oriented services, including backup and data protection, remote monitoring and management, threat hunting, and others to small- and medium-sized businesses.
While we acknowledge the potential of NABL 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.
24 days ago
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General Motors has laid off (1) more than 1,000 workers at its Factory ZERO **** embly plant in Detroit while simultaneously introducing 50 AI-powered collaborative robots to the production line.
The new machines, known as "cobots (2)," are designed to work alongside human employees rather than replace them outright. But the timing of the rollout has drawn criticism from the United Auto Workers, which argues the move highlights the growing human cost of automation.
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General Motors has laid off (1) more than 1,000 workers at its Factory ZERO **** embly plant in Detroit while simultaneously introducing 50 AI-powered collaborative robots to the production line.
The new machines, known as "cobots (2)," are designed to work alongside human employees rather than replace them outright. But the timing of the rollout has drawn criticism from the United Auto Workers, which argues the move highlights the growing human cost of automation.
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
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27 days ago
Stephen A. Smith is pushing back after Emmanuel Acho called his comments about the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster “racist.”
Smith went viral on Wednesday for his reaction to the Lakers’ new core of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, arguing the team couldn’t compete for a championship with an all-white group of star players and calling the lineup “White Dude Central.” The comments drew criticism from several corners of sports media, including from those like Acho, who on his show, Speakeasy, called Smith’s take “racist,” accusing the First Take host of feeding into the same sorts of stereotypes that held back Black quarterbacks in the NFL for much of the league’s history, which he said Smith would be the “first person” to call out.
“You don’t have the luxury of crying out ‘racism’ and then simultaneously spewing a racist remark. We just don’t have that luxury,” Acho said. “Contrary to Stephen A.’s belief that somebody gotta say it, ******* ody had to say it.”
So while Smith is on a scheduled break from ESPN and SiriusXM, he got back in the saddle and issued a response on his YouTube channel on Thursday.
In the video, Smith addressed Acho directly, telling the former FS1 host that he calls ******* and strikes in all situations where race and sports intersect, and defending his judgment on what is appropriate to say in those situations.
Smith went viral on Wednesday for his reaction to the Lakers’ new core of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, arguing the team couldn’t compete for a championship with an all-white group of star players and calling the lineup “White Dude Central.” The comments drew criticism from several corners of sports media, including from those like Acho, who on his show, Speakeasy, called Smith’s take “racist,” accusing the First Take host of feeding into the same sorts of stereotypes that held back Black quarterbacks in the NFL for much of the league’s history, which he said Smith would be the “first person” to call out.
“You don’t have the luxury of crying out ‘racism’ and then simultaneously spewing a racist remark. We just don’t have that luxury,” Acho said. “Contrary to Stephen A.’s belief that somebody gotta say it, ******* ody had to say it.”
So while Smith is on a scheduled break from ESPN and SiriusXM, he got back in the saddle and issued a response on his YouTube channel on Thursday.
In the video, Smith addressed Acho directly, telling the former FS1 host that he calls ******* and strikes in all situations where race and sports intersect, and defending his judgment on what is appropriate to say in those situations.
