7 days ago
The iconic skyline of Milan is set for a historic transformation as the city's two footballing heavyweights prepare to move into a state-of-the-art new home. In a move that signals a massive shift in the financial landscape of Serie A, AC Milan and Inter have officially secured a record-breaking naming rights partnership with Italian insurance giant Generali for their future shared arena.
Milan and Inter have agreed a staggering 20-year naming rights contract with Generali, which ESPN reports is worth €650 million (£545m/$725m). The new 71,500-capacity venue will be officially known as the Generali Stadium, effectively replacing the historic San Siro. The clubs purchased the required land from the city last November for €197m, paving the way for the eventual demolition of their legendary current home.
Construction is targeted to begin in 2028, with the first matches scheduled for the 2031-32 campaign, pending necessary approvals. Spearheaded by respective ownership groups RedBird Capital Partners and Oaktree, the stadium project also anchors a wider urban regeneration plan featuring new retail, leisure, and green ******* es.
The massive financial commitment eclipses the $700m agreement struck by Crypto.com in 2021 for the Los Angeles arena shared by the Lakers and Kings. It stands as a monumental boost for the two Serie A giants as they look to modernise and bridge the matchday revenue gap with Europe's elite.
A new symbol for Milano.
A new home for future generations of fans.
Generali Stadium 🏟️GENERALI pic.twitter.com/c7D0827E7T
#generali #historic
Milan and Inter have agreed a staggering 20-year naming rights contract with Generali, which ESPN reports is worth €650 million (£545m/$725m). The new 71,500-capacity venue will be officially known as the Generali Stadium, effectively replacing the historic San Siro. The clubs purchased the required land from the city last November for €197m, paving the way for the eventual demolition of their legendary current home.
Construction is targeted to begin in 2028, with the first matches scheduled for the 2031-32 campaign, pending necessary approvals. Spearheaded by respective ownership groups RedBird Capital Partners and Oaktree, the stadium project also anchors a wider urban regeneration plan featuring new retail, leisure, and green ******* es.
The massive financial commitment eclipses the $700m agreement struck by Crypto.com in 2021 for the Los Angeles arena shared by the Lakers and Kings. It stands as a monumental boost for the two Serie A giants as they look to modernise and bridge the matchday revenue gap with Europe's elite.
A new symbol for Milano.
A new home for future generations of fans.
Generali Stadium 🏟️GENERALI pic.twitter.com/c7D0827E7T
#generali #historic
1 month ago
BarriC's $750 XRP target extrapolates the token's historic 500x rally from 2017, ignoring that it implies a staggering $47 trillion market cap.
At $750, XRP's market cap would dwarf Bitcoin's entire $1.73 trillion valuation 27 times over, requiring capital inflows unprecedented in any market.
XRP must first climb 143% just to reclaim its $3.65 all-time high, making a 500x moonshot an extraordinarily remote possibility.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ******* ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
Crypto ******* yst BarriC recently suggested that XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) could potentially reach $750 if it replicates the extraordinary 500-fold increase seen in 2017 and 2018. This prediction has gained traction in the XRP community on social media platform X, where BarriC has made bold price forecasts for years.
#market #barric #building #definitive
At $750, XRP's market cap would dwarf Bitcoin's entire $1.73 trillion valuation 27 times over, requiring capital inflows unprecedented in any market.
XRP must first climb 143% just to reclaim its $3.65 all-time high, making a 500x moonshot an extraordinarily remote possibility.
Building a portfolio and living off one are two completely different skills, and almost ******* ody teaches the second. This problem is what The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income helps, and it is free today. Read more here. (Sponsor)
Crypto ******* yst BarriC recently suggested that XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) could potentially reach $750 if it replicates the extraordinary 500-fold increase seen in 2017 and 2018. This prediction has gained traction in the XRP community on social media platform X, where BarriC has made bold price forecasts for years.
#market #barric #building #definitive
1 month ago
Princess Eugenie was reportedly left "horrified" after a deeply personal gift from Meghan Markle mysteriously appeared on eBay with a staggering $26,500 asking price. The item was a copy of Meghan's children's book, "The Bench," apparently inscribed to Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, following the birth of their son August. After its discovery fueled speculation about the women's relationship, Eugenie allegedly contacted Meghan directly to apologize and insist that she had never knowingly sold or discarded the book.
MEGA
A source claimed Eugenie reached out after learning that the personalized book had surfaced online.
"Eugenie called Meghan herself. She was horrified the book had somehow ended up for sale," the insider told Rob Shuter's "Naughty But Nice" Substack, according to The Express US.
The source added that Eugenie made it clear she would never knowingly sell a personal present from Meghan. The **** ss reportedly accepted the explanation and did not blame her for the book appearing on eBay. Neither woman has publicly confirmed the alleged conversation, and it remains unclear how the seller obtained the copy. Its authenticity has also not been independently verified. Still, the reported phone call suggests Eugenie understood how the listing could look, particularly amid recent claims that her once-close relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan has cooled.
#reportedly #horrified #copy #never
MEGA
A source claimed Eugenie reached out after learning that the personalized book had surfaced online.
"Eugenie called Meghan herself. She was horrified the book had somehow ended up for sale," the insider told Rob Shuter's "Naughty But Nice" Substack, according to The Express US.
The source added that Eugenie made it clear she would never knowingly sell a personal present from Meghan. The **** ss reportedly accepted the explanation and did not blame her for the book appearing on eBay. Neither woman has publicly confirmed the alleged conversation, and it remains unclear how the seller obtained the copy. Its authenticity has also not been independently verified. Still, the reported phone call suggests Eugenie understood how the listing could look, particularly amid recent claims that her once-close relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan has cooled.
#reportedly #horrified #copy #never
2 months ago
AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) completed its IPO in May 2008 at $20 per share. Today, shares of the mortgage REIT trade at around $10 per share, a staggering 50% below their IPO price.
However, the company's monthly dividends have more than offset the slump in its share price. AGNC has paid out over $50 per share in ****** ulative dividends since its IPO, more than double its IPO price. With dividends reinvested, it has significantly outperformed mortgage REITs and other financial stocks since its IPO.
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 »
AGNC Investment's founders formed it in the depths of the financial crisis, seeing an opportunity to create a leading Agency MBS (mortgage-backed securities guaranteed against credit losses by government agencies like Fannie Mae). It invests in Agency MBS on a leveraged basis, primarily through repurchase agreements, and uses dynamic risk management strategies to navigate market risks, including interest rate changes.
The company has had to maneuver around several market cycles, unexpected events, and market volatility over the years, which have weighed on its investment returns and earnings. AGNC Investment has still managed to significantly expand its Agency MBS portfolio (it reached $97.2 billion at the end of the second quarter), financed primarily by selling stock. As a result, its shares outstanding have risen a staggering 7,660% since its IPO. This combination of earnings volatility and dilution is why its share prices have fallen 50% since the IPO.
#since #agency #dividends
However, the company's monthly dividends have more than offset the slump in its share price. AGNC has paid out over $50 per share in ****** ulative dividends since its IPO, more than double its IPO price. With dividends reinvested, it has significantly outperformed mortgage REITs and other financial stocks since its IPO.
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 »
AGNC Investment's founders formed it in the depths of the financial crisis, seeing an opportunity to create a leading Agency MBS (mortgage-backed securities guaranteed against credit losses by government agencies like Fannie Mae). It invests in Agency MBS on a leveraged basis, primarily through repurchase agreements, and uses dynamic risk management strategies to navigate market risks, including interest rate changes.
The company has had to maneuver around several market cycles, unexpected events, and market volatility over the years, which have weighed on its investment returns and earnings. AGNC Investment has still managed to significantly expand its Agency MBS portfolio (it reached $97.2 billion at the end of the second quarter), financed primarily by selling stock. As a result, its shares outstanding have risen a staggering 7,660% since its IPO. This combination of earnings volatility and dilution is why its share prices have fallen 50% since the IPO.
#since #agency #dividends
2 months ago
A woman from a low-income family in China crossed over into Hong Kong to get to a concert she had spent months saving up for.
It was a trip that Beijing’s vast surveillance apparatus didn’t miss. Now her family face the prospect of losing their government benefits for splurging on “high-end consumption.”
The incident has sparked massive debate across Chinese social media over whether those receiving benefits are also entitled to small luxuries. It’s also a reminder of the staggering extent of the Chinese government’s surveillance system, one turbocharged by advances in AI and the embrace of digital payments.
The story first surfaced in a post on popular site Red Note in early September by a user who said they were the young woman’s cousin.
The woman, surnamed Huang, had “worked hard doing manual labor and saved up from the subsidies” to pay for the concert ticket and expenses of traveling to Hong Kong, around 235 miles (380 kilometers) from her home in Jiangxi province, the post said.
#hong #family #government #benefits
It was a trip that Beijing’s vast surveillance apparatus didn’t miss. Now her family face the prospect of losing their government benefits for splurging on “high-end consumption.”
The incident has sparked massive debate across Chinese social media over whether those receiving benefits are also entitled to small luxuries. It’s also a reminder of the staggering extent of the Chinese government’s surveillance system, one turbocharged by advances in AI and the embrace of digital payments.
The story first surfaced in a post on popular site Red Note in early September by a user who said they were the young woman’s cousin.
The woman, surnamed Huang, had “worked hard doing manual labor and saved up from the subsidies” to pay for the concert ticket and expenses of traveling to Hong Kong, around 235 miles (380 kilometers) from her home in Jiangxi province, the post said.
#hong #family #government #benefits
2 months ago
Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#country #defense
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#country #defense
2 months ago
Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#interest #power
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#interest #power
2 months ago
When we moved to our former house in the Tradition neighborhood of Port St. Lucie, Fla., we had two Starbucks, two Dunkin's, and two local coffeehouses within a few miles of our house. A few years later, when we moved away, we still had two Starbucks, but the local, independent chains had both closed.
In their place, we added 7 Brew, Cali Coffee, Carmela (a regional chain), Vicky Bakery (a popular Cuban cafe chain), another Dunkin', and a new independent coffee place.
It's a staggering amount of competition in a fast-growing section of the city that's only a few square miles. All of those added competitors come at a time when the overall market has been growing, but seems to have hit a wall.
"The Coffee and Snack Shops industry has experienced a wave of growth, emerging as a standout performer in the food service sector. It boasts an annualized growth rate of 2.5%, shooting revenues up to $75.5 billion over the five years to 2026," according to IBISWorld's Coffee & Snack Shops in the US Industry Data and ***** ysis.
Nationally, Americans also have more places to get their daily cup.
#coffee #starbucks #snack #House
In their place, we added 7 Brew, Cali Coffee, Carmela (a regional chain), Vicky Bakery (a popular Cuban cafe chain), another Dunkin', and a new independent coffee place.
It's a staggering amount of competition in a fast-growing section of the city that's only a few square miles. All of those added competitors come at a time when the overall market has been growing, but seems to have hit a wall.
"The Coffee and Snack Shops industry has experienced a wave of growth, emerging as a standout performer in the food service sector. It boasts an annualized growth rate of 2.5%, shooting revenues up to $75.5 billion over the five years to 2026," according to IBISWorld's Coffee & Snack Shops in the US Industry Data and ***** ysis.
Nationally, Americans also have more places to get their daily cup.
#coffee #starbucks #snack #House
2 months ago
We are just a few days away from the start of the Minnesota Vikings season, as they open at home against the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota looks to brush off a very up-and-down 2025 season as they look to get back into the playoffs. It starts in week one, and here are three keys for the offense in Week 1.
The Vikings finished last season 23rd in rushing yards, but 12th in yards per carry. They bring back both Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason from a year ago, who did well in limited carries. If Minnesota wants to win this Sunday, they will need to establish the run, but not abandon it so quickly as they did last season.
2025 was a disappointing year for Justin Jefferson, finishing with career lows in receptions (84), yards (1,048), and touchdowns (2). This was largely due to horrific quarterback play, which has improved with the addition of Kyler Murray. Murray and Kevin O'Connell need to get Jefferson involved early and often to get him in rhythm and to open up guys like Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings.
The Packers finished tied for last in the NFL in interceptions forced, which should be viewed as a major advantage for the Vikings. However, Minnesota threw the most interceptions in the NFL last season with a staggering total of 21. If Minnesota wants to win at home in week one, they need to keep the turnovers to a minimum and maintain possession.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 3 Keys for the Vikings' offense against the Packers in Week 1
#Vikings
The Vikings finished last season 23rd in rushing yards, but 12th in yards per carry. They bring back both Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason from a year ago, who did well in limited carries. If Minnesota wants to win this Sunday, they will need to establish the run, but not abandon it so quickly as they did last season.
2025 was a disappointing year for Justin Jefferson, finishing with career lows in receptions (84), yards (1,048), and touchdowns (2). This was largely due to horrific quarterback play, which has improved with the addition of Kyler Murray. Murray and Kevin O'Connell need to get Jefferson involved early and often to get him in rhythm and to open up guys like Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings.
The Packers finished tied for last in the NFL in interceptions forced, which should be viewed as a major advantage for the Vikings. However, Minnesota threw the most interceptions in the NFL last season with a staggering total of 21. If Minnesota wants to win at home in week one, they need to keep the turnovers to a minimum and maintain possession.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 3 Keys for the Vikings' offense against the Packers in Week 1
#Vikings
2 months ago
King Charles is reportedly incensed over the fact that another entity knew of Prince Harry's UK move first. The King is reportedly "furious" after finding out that the Duke of Sussex informed the UK Home Office of his return to the country before his father. As per multiple reports, the Sussexes flew privately from California to Birmingham on August 26. Charles was reportedly made aware of the couple's plans on August 16.
King Charles is reportedly "furious" over the fact that Prince Harry notified the UK Home Office about his move before the King. As per Radar Online, Harry contacted the authorities at the Home Office earlier this month to secure some kind of protection for Meghan Markle and their children.
The King was informed only a couple of days prior to Harry and Meghan shifting back to the UK. The royal source explained that the monarch was aware that the British authorities needed to be informed first, given the Duke of Sussex's long-running concerns about security. "What angered him and made him furious was discovering that officials apparently knew something as significant as his son's return before he did," the source added.
As per the royal source, Charles deems this "extremely disappointing," especially after their July meeting at Highgrove House. The King reportedly understands this is not a casual visit. The report further highlights Harry's decision to bring his wife and children for an extended stay in Britain.
According to PEOPLE, the Sussexes intend to stay in the UK for an extended period of time. The couple will reportedly reside in a private, non-royal home while retaining their homes in Montecito and Portugal. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, have reportedly been enrolled in a prep school in the UK with staggering annual fees. The location of the family's new home and the children's school is being kept confidential.
#informed #children
King Charles is reportedly "furious" over the fact that Prince Harry notified the UK Home Office about his move before the King. As per Radar Online, Harry contacted the authorities at the Home Office earlier this month to secure some kind of protection for Meghan Markle and their children.
The King was informed only a couple of days prior to Harry and Meghan shifting back to the UK. The royal source explained that the monarch was aware that the British authorities needed to be informed first, given the Duke of Sussex's long-running concerns about security. "What angered him and made him furious was discovering that officials apparently knew something as significant as his son's return before he did," the source added.
As per the royal source, Charles deems this "extremely disappointing," especially after their July meeting at Highgrove House. The King reportedly understands this is not a casual visit. The report further highlights Harry's decision to bring his wife and children for an extended stay in Britain.
According to PEOPLE, the Sussexes intend to stay in the UK for an extended period of time. The couple will reportedly reside in a private, non-royal home while retaining their homes in Montecito and Portugal. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, have reportedly been enrolled in a prep school in the UK with staggering annual fees. The location of the family's new home and the children's school is being kept confidential.
#informed #children
2 months ago
Manchester United are on course for a big three-point haul away from home, as they lead Everton by a goal-to-nil at Hill ****** inson Stadium.
Deadlocked at the halftime interval in what looked to be a fixture headed to full time without a definitive result for either side, it was the Red Devils who broke the deadlock with a sensational hit by Bryan Mbeumo.
After receiving from Kobbie Mainoo, the Cameroonian darted forward and slalomed his way through the Toffees defence before curling an effort into the bottom corner beyond Jordan Pickford.
With that, Mbeumo finally bagged his first Premier League goal against Everton on his staggering 22nd attempt.
A player who has hardly struggled to find the back of the net against big opponents on his day, Mbeumo will be keen to remain a vital cog in the wheel for Michael Carrick's men as Manchesrer United hope to push for major honours this season.
#hill
Deadlocked at the halftime interval in what looked to be a fixture headed to full time without a definitive result for either side, it was the Red Devils who broke the deadlock with a sensational hit by Bryan Mbeumo.
After receiving from Kobbie Mainoo, the Cameroonian darted forward and slalomed his way through the Toffees defence before curling an effort into the bottom corner beyond Jordan Pickford.
With that, Mbeumo finally bagged his first Premier League goal against Everton on his staggering 22nd attempt.
A player who has hardly struggled to find the back of the net against big opponents on his day, Mbeumo will be keen to remain a vital cog in the wheel for Michael Carrick's men as Manchesrer United hope to push for major honours this season.
#hill
2 months ago
The 30-year-old forward, who has been with Borussia Dortmund for two years. is catching fire yet again, having bagged two goals in two games so far this season. On Tuesday, he could make his 100th competitive appearance for the Black & Yellow. 99 games in, he has an incredible 62 goals to his name, trailing only Erling Haaland and Lothar Emmerich.
Haaland scored a staggering total of 86 goals in 89 competitive matches for BVB. Emmerich found the net 64 times in his first 100 Bundesliga matches for Borussia Dortmund.
For his part, Guirassy has scored 40 times for Borussia in Bundesliga play. That's exactly on par with Norbert ***** el, although Guirassy only needed 65 games to reach that total while ***** el needed 90.
In the 3-2 away win at Hoffenheim, Guirassy played a part in six of Dortmund's eight shots. In the 61st minute, he scored to cut his team's deficit to 2-1. Then, five minutes later, he set up Fabio Silva for 2-2. Serhou Guirassy has scored a goal in each of his past five visits to Hoffenheim. (br)
#guirassy #dickel
Haaland scored a staggering total of 86 goals in 89 competitive matches for BVB. Emmerich found the net 64 times in his first 100 Bundesliga matches for Borussia Dortmund.
For his part, Guirassy has scored 40 times for Borussia in Bundesliga play. That's exactly on par with Norbert ***** el, although Guirassy only needed 65 games to reach that total while ***** el needed 90.
In the 3-2 away win at Hoffenheim, Guirassy played a part in six of Dortmund's eight shots. In the 61st minute, he scored to cut his team's deficit to 2-1. Then, five minutes later, he set up Fabio Silva for 2-2. Serhou Guirassy has scored a goal in each of his past five visits to Hoffenheim. (br)
#guirassy #dickel
2 months ago
Sunday's Apple Cup won't be the only competition the Washington Huskies will be involved in this weekend, as Jedd Fish and his coaching staff are set to host a staggering 41 recruits on unofficial visits. The incoming visitors consist of commits and prospects from the 2027, 2028, and 2029 classes.
While most of the prospects making their way to Montlake are from Washington's traditional recruiting footprint along the West Coast, the Huskies are still looking to extend their footprint across the United States.
Among the 2027 commits who will be in Seattle on Sunday are four-star wide receiver Tre Moore and four-star edge rusher Chaz Gray. Moore is entering his senior year at Pflugerville Weiss High School in Texas, while Gray has starred at St. Joseph Regional in New Jersey. Both players are ranked inside the top 25 in their respective states, according to 247Sports.
Making up a majority of the visiting cast are 2028 prospects. Out of the 26 high school juniors set to visit, 12 are making a cross-country trip. The list includes:
Five-Star OL Antijuan Wilkes (Cass Tech, Michigan)
#commits
While most of the prospects making their way to Montlake are from Washington's traditional recruiting footprint along the West Coast, the Huskies are still looking to extend their footprint across the United States.
Among the 2027 commits who will be in Seattle on Sunday are four-star wide receiver Tre Moore and four-star edge rusher Chaz Gray. Moore is entering his senior year at Pflugerville Weiss High School in Texas, while Gray has starred at St. Joseph Regional in New Jersey. Both players are ranked inside the top 25 in their respective states, according to 247Sports.
Making up a majority of the visiting cast are 2028 prospects. Out of the 26 high school juniors set to visit, 12 are making a cross-country trip. The list includes:
Five-Star OL Antijuan Wilkes (Cass Tech, Michigan)
#commits
2 months ago
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
Tim Cook has handed the keys to one of the most valuable companies on Earth to John Ternus, ending a 15-year run that created staggering wealth for Apple shareholders.
When Apple announced the transition, Cook said (1) Ternus possessed "the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator" and was "the right person" to guide the company forward.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#wealth #moneywise #earth
Tim Cook has handed the keys to one of the most valuable companies on Earth to John Ternus, ending a 15-year run that created staggering wealth for Apple shareholders.
When Apple announced the transition, Cook said (1) Ternus possessed "the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator" and was "the right person" to guide the company forward.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#wealth #moneywise #earth
2 months ago
Dell Technologies (DELL) just delivered the kind of AI numbers that would have sounded improbable a year ago.
During its fiscal second quarter, Dell booked $60.9 billion of AI-server orders, recognized $16.4 billion of AI-server revenue, and finished the quarter with a staggering $95 billion backlog.
The backlog was $51.3 billion a quarter ago.
Thus, Dell supplied $16.4 billion in standard artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the quarter, yet saw its backlog grow by almost 85% sequentially as new orders poured in even quicker.
The figures led Bank of America ****** yst Wamsi Mohan to raise his Dell price target to $600 from $505, while maintaining a Buy rating.
#billion #server #thus
During its fiscal second quarter, Dell booked $60.9 billion of AI-server orders, recognized $16.4 billion of AI-server revenue, and finished the quarter with a staggering $95 billion backlog.
The backlog was $51.3 billion a quarter ago.
Thus, Dell supplied $16.4 billion in standard artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the quarter, yet saw its backlog grow by almost 85% sequentially as new orders poured in even quicker.
The figures led Bank of America ****** yst Wamsi Mohan to raise his Dell price target to $600 from $505, while maintaining a Buy rating.
#billion #server #thus
2 months ago
During the August 27 Mad Money episode, Jim Cramer turned his attention to CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD). He highlighted the cybersecurity giant's latest earnings report as evidence that the prevailing tech bear cases had completely collapsed. He said:
Like I mentioned at the top of the show, last night every major bear thesis in tech was upended. I'm not just talking about NVIDIA and Salesforce. Look at CrowdStrike. Last night, the cybersecurity kingpin reported what they called the best quarter in the company's history, setting the stock up more than 20% today. This was a terrific top and bottom-line beat, with management also raising their full-year forecast for the net new annual recurring revenue growth, taking it from 27.7% all the way up to 34%.Now, that is a huge and important metric, and it's a staggering number ******* p. Only a few months ago, everyone was worried that cybersecurity would get crushed by AI competition. Turns out the rise of AI has only made CrowdStrike more essential because attackers have this technology, too. They've become the security platform underneath the AI economy, and it's making them a fortune.
The numbers from CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) Q2 fiscal 2027 report back up Cramer's comments. The company posted total revenue of $1.47 billion, representing a 26% year-over-year increase. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 25% to reach $5.84 billion, supported by a record $332.8 million in net new ARR added during the quarter.
Profitability metrics saw an equally impressive surge. Non-GAAP income from operations climbed to $371.6 million, up sharply from $255 million in the year-ago period. Management's decision to aggressively raise full-year net new ARR growth guidance showed surging enterprise demand, especially Falcon Flex.
Despite the record-breaking quarter, it could be argued that CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) valuation leaves very little margin for error. Trading at a steep price-to-sales in addition to forward earnings multiples of 185.2x, the stock prices in a high degree of continued execution . If enterprise software spending normalizes or growth cools from current peaks, the premium multiple could face a sharp contraction.
#quarter #Growth
Like I mentioned at the top of the show, last night every major bear thesis in tech was upended. I'm not just talking about NVIDIA and Salesforce. Look at CrowdStrike. Last night, the cybersecurity kingpin reported what they called the best quarter in the company's history, setting the stock up more than 20% today. This was a terrific top and bottom-line beat, with management also raising their full-year forecast for the net new annual recurring revenue growth, taking it from 27.7% all the way up to 34%.Now, that is a huge and important metric, and it's a staggering number ******* p. Only a few months ago, everyone was worried that cybersecurity would get crushed by AI competition. Turns out the rise of AI has only made CrowdStrike more essential because attackers have this technology, too. They've become the security platform underneath the AI economy, and it's making them a fortune.
The numbers from CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) Q2 fiscal 2027 report back up Cramer's comments. The company posted total revenue of $1.47 billion, representing a 26% year-over-year increase. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 25% to reach $5.84 billion, supported by a record $332.8 million in net new ARR added during the quarter.
Profitability metrics saw an equally impressive surge. Non-GAAP income from operations climbed to $371.6 million, up sharply from $255 million in the year-ago period. Management's decision to aggressively raise full-year net new ARR growth guidance showed surging enterprise demand, especially Falcon Flex.
Despite the record-breaking quarter, it could be argued that CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) valuation leaves very little margin for error. Trading at a steep price-to-sales in addition to forward earnings multiples of 185.2x, the stock prices in a high degree of continued execution . If enterprise software spending normalizes or growth cools from current peaks, the premium multiple could face a sharp contraction.
#quarter #Growth
2 months ago
Jim Cramer broke down Dell Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:DELL) post-close earnings report on Mad Money's episode aired on September 1, as he declared it one of the best quarters he has ever witnessed. He stated:
You're getting a Dell, specifically, a blowout quarter from Dell Technologies. After the close, this iconic maker of tech hardware reported one of the best quarters I've ever seen thanks to the incredible strength of their AI server business. Dell's revenue grew 58% year-over-year, a 2 billion dollar beat. The company earned $7 and 4 cents per share. That's more than $2 above what Wall Street was looking for and more than triple what they made the year before. And the guidance was even better. They took their full-year earnings per share forecast from just under 18 bucks all the way up to $25.50. Stunning, definition of blowout.
The headline numbers show that the business is operating at extraordinary velocity. Dell Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:DELL) total revenue reached a record $47 billion, marking a 58% increase year-over-year and beating estimates by more than $2 billion. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share landed at $7.04, crushing expectations by $2.1. Management backed up the beat by raising full-year revenue guidance to $192 billion and lifted non-GAAP earnings expectations to $25.50 per share.
The main catalyst was the Infrastructure Solutions Group, where revenue surged 89% to $31.8 billion. Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) also booked $60.9 billion in AI-optimized server orders during the quarter, closing the period sitting on a staggering $95 billion AI backlog, proving that enterprise data centers are experiencing a broad modernization cycle. The company's COO and vice chairman, Jeff Clarke commented:
We're seeing broader revenue growth as well, with traditional servers and networking up 122%, storage up 26% and our client solutions up 20% year over year. Our second quarter results underscore the compounding benefits of our competitive advantages, the breadth of our portfolio and the strength of our operating model.
#year #billion #technologies #NYSE
You're getting a Dell, specifically, a blowout quarter from Dell Technologies. After the close, this iconic maker of tech hardware reported one of the best quarters I've ever seen thanks to the incredible strength of their AI server business. Dell's revenue grew 58% year-over-year, a 2 billion dollar beat. The company earned $7 and 4 cents per share. That's more than $2 above what Wall Street was looking for and more than triple what they made the year before. And the guidance was even better. They took their full-year earnings per share forecast from just under 18 bucks all the way up to $25.50. Stunning, definition of blowout.
The headline numbers show that the business is operating at extraordinary velocity. Dell Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:DELL) total revenue reached a record $47 billion, marking a 58% increase year-over-year and beating estimates by more than $2 billion. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share landed at $7.04, crushing expectations by $2.1. Management backed up the beat by raising full-year revenue guidance to $192 billion and lifted non-GAAP earnings expectations to $25.50 per share.
The main catalyst was the Infrastructure Solutions Group, where revenue surged 89% to $31.8 billion. Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) also booked $60.9 billion in AI-optimized server orders during the quarter, closing the period sitting on a staggering $95 billion AI backlog, proving that enterprise data centers are experiencing a broad modernization cycle. The company's COO and vice chairman, Jeff Clarke commented:
We're seeing broader revenue growth as well, with traditional servers and networking up 122%, storage up 26% and our client solutions up 20% year over year. Our second quarter results underscore the compounding benefits of our competitive advantages, the breadth of our portfolio and the strength of our operating model.
#year #billion #technologies #NYSE
2 months ago
Chelsea have had a few remarkable transfer summers since their forced sale from Roman Abramovich's control in May 2022.
Once again they were big spenders, outlaying £349m on 11 signings such as Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Emiliano Martinez.
But there was something different this time. Chelsea actually made a trading profit after selling 17 players.
Another 22 were loaned out, four of those with either sell-on options or obligations totalling more than £140m.
It meant a staggering 39 players left the club - and that is not including the four young players who were released.
#once #morgan #maxence
Once again they were big spenders, outlaying £349m on 11 signings such as Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Emiliano Martinez.
But there was something different this time. Chelsea actually made a trading profit after selling 17 players.
Another 22 were loaned out, four of those with either sell-on options or obligations totalling more than £140m.
It meant a staggering 39 players left the club - and that is not including the four young players who were released.
#once #morgan #maxence
2 months ago
During the August 31 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer highlighted Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) as one of the market's standout performers. He commented:
Second is Palantir which rallied 51%. My take is that Palantir shouldn't have ever been down to begin with based on the Rule of 40 that we typically use to judge this kind of business. When you add up the revenue growth plus the profit margin, the sum comes to 155. I don't know how you sell something with that kind of profitable growth.
Palantir Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PLTR) operational performance fully backs up Cramer's bullish view. In its Q2 report, the company posted total revenue of $1.94 billion, representing a staggering 93% year-over-year increase. Growth was driven mainly by its domestic operations, where U.S. commercial revenue surged 149% as enterprise clients aggressively deployed its Artificial Intelligence Platform.
The company generated a GAAP net income margin of 55% along with an adjusted free cash flow margin of 63%. More importantly for the Rule of 40 calculation, Palantir posted a 62% adjusted operating margin. Combined with its 93% revenue growth, Palantir Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PLTR) Rule of 40 score reached an extraordinary 155%, which places it in a rare tier compared to standard enterprise software peers.
Despite these significantly strong numbers, the valuation multiples have reached extreme territory. Trading at 115x forward earnings, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) prices in nearly flawless future execution.
#technologies #pltr #kind #company
Second is Palantir which rallied 51%. My take is that Palantir shouldn't have ever been down to begin with based on the Rule of 40 that we typically use to judge this kind of business. When you add up the revenue growth plus the profit margin, the sum comes to 155. I don't know how you sell something with that kind of profitable growth.
Palantir Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PLTR) operational performance fully backs up Cramer's bullish view. In its Q2 report, the company posted total revenue of $1.94 billion, representing a staggering 93% year-over-year increase. Growth was driven mainly by its domestic operations, where U.S. commercial revenue surged 149% as enterprise clients aggressively deployed its Artificial Intelligence Platform.
The company generated a GAAP net income margin of 55% along with an adjusted free cash flow margin of 63%. More importantly for the Rule of 40 calculation, Palantir posted a 62% adjusted operating margin. Combined with its 93% revenue growth, Palantir Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PLTR) Rule of 40 score reached an extraordinary 155%, which places it in a rare tier compared to standard enterprise software peers.
Despite these significantly strong numbers, the valuation multiples have reached extreme territory. Trading at 115x forward earnings, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) prices in nearly flawless future execution.
#technologies #pltr #kind #company
2 months ago
Illinois pulls away from UAB 42-23 behind explosive offense and late pick-six originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Illinois turned a bizarre, possession-starved home opener into a decisive 42-23 victory over UAB at Memorial Stadium, shaking off early jitters with hyper-efficient playmaking and a 59-yard pick-six in the final minutes.
The final box score read like an anomaly. In Alex Mortensen's official debut as the Blazers' permanent head coach, UAB controlled the clock for a staggering 41:03, running 79 plays to Illinois' 43 and out-gaining the home side 413 to 332. Yet Bret Bielema's squad never panicked, averaging 7.7 yards per play, committing just one penalty for four yards, and scoring on sudden bursts rather than methodical marches.
In his Illini debut, quarterback Katin Houser was remarkably poised, finishing 13-of-17 (76 percent) for 182 yards, three passing touchdowns, zero turnovers, and a 6-yard rushing score early in the fourth quarter.
MORE: College football picks, predictions against the spread for Week 1 matchups
#pick #home #early #score
Illinois turned a bizarre, possession-starved home opener into a decisive 42-23 victory over UAB at Memorial Stadium, shaking off early jitters with hyper-efficient playmaking and a 59-yard pick-six in the final minutes.
The final box score read like an anomaly. In Alex Mortensen's official debut as the Blazers' permanent head coach, UAB controlled the clock for a staggering 41:03, running 79 plays to Illinois' 43 and out-gaining the home side 413 to 332. Yet Bret Bielema's squad never panicked, averaging 7.7 yards per play, committing just one penalty for four yards, and scoring on sudden bursts rather than methodical marches.
In his Illini debut, quarterback Katin Houser was remarkably poised, finishing 13-of-17 (76 percent) for 182 yards, three passing touchdowns, zero turnovers, and a 6-yard rushing score early in the fourth quarter.
MORE: College football picks, predictions against the spread for Week 1 matchups
#pick #home #early #score
2 months ago
Just 105 days separate the Aston Villa triumph in the Europa League final and the end of the transfer window in England. In that short ******* e of time, the villans have gone from euphoria to uncertainty in the blink of an eye.
That's because the squad led by Unai Emery has been through a genuine revolution: the backbone of the side that had been fighting for top spots in the Premier League in recent years has been almost completely dismantled. The fact is that the Birmingham club has been affected by UEFA's financial rules, so selling players was nothing new.
In 2024, Douglas Luiz's move to Juventus prevented a 10-point deduction for breaching financial fair play; later, Moussa Diaby headed to Saudi Arabia because of PSR/SCR rules, which limit clubs in European competitions to spending only 70 per cent of their operating revenue.
Then 2025 began with the record sale of Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr. Mid-year, it was Jacob Ramsey's turn to join Newcastle – it is worth noting that academy graduates tend to generate more profit, something that leaves fans deeply frustrated when they want to see local players thrive.
Now, in 2026, Aston Villa were still forced to 'sell to buy' and saw nine players leave permanently, in a process that generated £313.5 million - staggering figures that represent the second-highest revenue ever produced by a club in a single transfer window.
#villa #league #club
That's because the squad led by Unai Emery has been through a genuine revolution: the backbone of the side that had been fighting for top spots in the Premier League in recent years has been almost completely dismantled. The fact is that the Birmingham club has been affected by UEFA's financial rules, so selling players was nothing new.
In 2024, Douglas Luiz's move to Juventus prevented a 10-point deduction for breaching financial fair play; later, Moussa Diaby headed to Saudi Arabia because of PSR/SCR rules, which limit clubs in European competitions to spending only 70 per cent of their operating revenue.
Then 2025 began with the record sale of Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr. Mid-year, it was Jacob Ramsey's turn to join Newcastle – it is worth noting that academy graduates tend to generate more profit, something that leaves fans deeply frustrated when they want to see local players thrive.
Now, in 2026, Aston Villa were still forced to 'sell to buy' and saw nine players leave permanently, in a process that generated £313.5 million - staggering figures that represent the second-highest revenue ever produced by a club in a single transfer window.
#villa #league #club
2 months ago
When Katie Taylor leaves the ring on Saturday night, she will have a claim to being the greatest women's boxer in history.
GOAT debates in combat sports are often fruitless — beyond having to compare fighters from different weight classes, different levels of competition and different millennia, we're reliably confused by both recency bias and the glow of nostalgia. We find it hard to ignore charisma and correct for its absence. We're biased, hopelessly so, and there are far too many pitfalls on the landscape. So it is refreshing then, although incredibly rare, for a fighter in the debate to transcend the question altogether.
Is Katie Taylor the greatest?
Maybe. Her staggering amateur career, culminating in Olympic gold in 2012, preceded a professional run that saw her become undisputed champion at two weight classes and dominate the lightweight division for years. She fought the best fighters of her generation, avenged her only loss, and of all her peers in the GOAT debate, she boasts the greatest singular win, defeating Amanda Serrano in an all-time classic firefight at Madison Square Garden in 2022. She went on to defeat Serrano twice more.
Others also have a claim. You might prefer earlier pioneers like Ann Wolfe or Laila Ali, or current multi-weight queen Claressa Shields. There are arguments for all.
#katie
GOAT debates in combat sports are often fruitless — beyond having to compare fighters from different weight classes, different levels of competition and different millennia, we're reliably confused by both recency bias and the glow of nostalgia. We find it hard to ignore charisma and correct for its absence. We're biased, hopelessly so, and there are far too many pitfalls on the landscape. So it is refreshing then, although incredibly rare, for a fighter in the debate to transcend the question altogether.
Is Katie Taylor the greatest?
Maybe. Her staggering amateur career, culminating in Olympic gold in 2012, preceded a professional run that saw her become undisputed champion at two weight classes and dominate the lightweight division for years. She fought the best fighters of her generation, avenged her only loss, and of all her peers in the GOAT debate, she boasts the greatest singular win, defeating Amanda Serrano in an all-time classic firefight at Madison Square Garden in 2022. She went on to defeat Serrano twice more.
Others also have a claim. You might prefer earlier pioneers like Ann Wolfe or Laila Ali, or current multi-weight queen Claressa Shields. There are arguments for all.
#katie
2 months ago
The verdict is in regarding the Kawhi Leonard saga, and the results are not good for the All-Star forward or his soon-to-be former team.
A months-long independent investigation found the Los Angeles Clippers illegally circumvented the NBA salary cap when they facilitated outside endorsement deals with a collection of team-friendly sponsors, the league announced Wednesday.
Those sponsors were Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance.
The resulting penalties are staggeringly stiff.
Due to what the league called a pattern of misconduct uncovered in the investigation, headed by the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, the NBA has suspended team owner Steve Ballmer from all league and team activities for a year. He has also been fined $30 million.
#sponsors
A months-long independent investigation found the Los Angeles Clippers illegally circumvented the NBA salary cap when they facilitated outside endorsement deals with a collection of team-friendly sponsors, the league announced Wednesday.
Those sponsors were Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance.
The resulting penalties are staggeringly stiff.
Due to what the league called a pattern of misconduct uncovered in the investigation, headed by the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, the NBA has suspended team owner Steve Ballmer from all league and team activities for a year. He has also been fined $30 million.
#sponsors
2 months ago
Joy Behar has officially sold her Hamptons home, but not for nearly the amount she was hoping to get.
The View cohost, 83, closed the sale on Friday, August 28, after nearly two years on the market.
Behar purchased the Sag Harbor, New York, dwelling in 2016 for $4.75 million. According to online records viewed by First For Women, a buyer paid $5.65 million for the estate — a staggering $5.3 million less than Behar's original asking price of $10.95 million when the property hit the market in November 2024.
YouTube/The View
The estate, which was originally constructed in 1903, is said to feature 4,500 square feet of living ******* e and 4.5 bedrooms.
#market
The View cohost, 83, closed the sale on Friday, August 28, after nearly two years on the market.
Behar purchased the Sag Harbor, New York, dwelling in 2016 for $4.75 million. According to online records viewed by First For Women, a buyer paid $5.65 million for the estate — a staggering $5.3 million less than Behar's original asking price of $10.95 million when the property hit the market in November 2024.
YouTube/The View
The estate, which was originally constructed in 1903, is said to feature 4,500 square feet of living ******* e and 4.5 bedrooms.
#market
2 months ago
Nvidia is further cementing its position as a **** an of the AI age by forecasting a 70% revenue increase in the fiscal year ending Jan. 2028. Wall Street **** ysts believe that's staggeringly optimistic.
Mizuho **** yst Daniel O'Regan labeled the Nvidia forecast as "shockingly bullish" in a note to clients, according to Marketwatch. He added that now investors are scrutinizing whether that's due to **** eX enlisting Nvidia's chip products to help it clinch its goal of deploying 10 gigawatts of computing power at the end of next year.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
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
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#year #SpaceX
Mizuho **** yst Daniel O'Regan labeled the Nvidia forecast as "shockingly bullish" in a note to clients, according to Marketwatch. He added that now investors are scrutinizing whether that's due to **** eX enlisting Nvidia's chip products to help it clinch its goal of deploying 10 gigawatts of computing power at the end of next year.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
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
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#year #SpaceX
2 months ago
August turned out to be a pretty good month for S&P 500 investors. And some stocks wound up having a great month.
If you invested $100,000 in January in the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 at the time and reinvested that in each month's top performer, including vaccine maker Moderna (MRNA) in August, you'd have $12.7 million now, says an Investor's Business Daily **** ysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSurge.
That's an impressive eight-month gain of 12,600%. It's quite a feat given the S&P 500 itself is up just 12.7% so far this year. And the same $100,000 invested in the S&P 500 would be worth just $112,700 now. The S&P 500 rose 3% in August, making it the third-best month this year.
Hindsight is 20-20. And, clearly, few if any investors could have picked the top stock in each of the past eight months, as it's not a repeatable strategy. But the staggering numbers this year remind investors that amazing gains can be scooped up by diligent investors who keep buy lists handy for big leaders when the S&P 500 starts to hit highs.
In fact, the S&P 500 offered many ways to make money in August. More than 278 stocks in the index rose during August. And of those, nine stocks jumped more than 30% in just one month.
#stocks #invested
If you invested $100,000 in January in the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 at the time and reinvested that in each month's top performer, including vaccine maker Moderna (MRNA) in August, you'd have $12.7 million now, says an Investor's Business Daily **** ysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSurge.
That's an impressive eight-month gain of 12,600%. It's quite a feat given the S&P 500 itself is up just 12.7% so far this year. And the same $100,000 invested in the S&P 500 would be worth just $112,700 now. The S&P 500 rose 3% in August, making it the third-best month this year.
Hindsight is 20-20. And, clearly, few if any investors could have picked the top stock in each of the past eight months, as it's not a repeatable strategy. But the staggering numbers this year remind investors that amazing gains can be scooped up by diligent investors who keep buy lists handy for big leaders when the S&P 500 starts to hit highs.
In fact, the S&P 500 offered many ways to make money in August. More than 278 stocks in the index rose during August. And of those, nine stocks jumped more than 30% in just one month.
#stocks #invested
2 months ago
Barcelona's golden duo Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both netted braces in the team's clash against Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, taking the team to the top of the table once more with a perfect score and a staggering twelve goals scored in three games.
The Brazilian promptly equalised to nullify Rayo Vallecano's opener before Lamine Yamal fired the team into the lead in the first half.
After the break, Anthony Gordon forced an own-goal with a vicious cross that took a deflection before he combined once again with Raphinha for the team's fourth goal on the night.
Somewhere along the way, Rayo Vallecano stole another goal back, but Barcelona showed no mercy and eventually made it five goals with Lamine Yamal netting his second goal.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano.
#vallecano
The Brazilian promptly equalised to nullify Rayo Vallecano's opener before Lamine Yamal fired the team into the lead in the first half.
After the break, Anthony Gordon forced an own-goal with a vicious cross that took a deflection before he combined once again with Raphinha for the team's fourth goal on the night.
Somewhere along the way, Rayo Vallecano stole another goal back, but Barcelona showed no mercy and eventually made it five goals with Lamine Yamal netting his second goal.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano.
#vallecano
2 months ago
After the close of trading on Aug. 26, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported a set of operating results for its fiscal 2027 second quarter (ended July 26, 2026) that blew away Wall Street's expectations, and the company also unexpectedly offered some very bullish forward revenue guidance for fiscal 2028. As a result, Nvidia's stock price soared by almost 9% the very next day.
There is a long list of reasons why Nvidia stock is still a buy, but there is also room for caution right now, particularly surrounding the deals that management is cutting with many of the company's biggest artificial intelligence (AI) customers. So, before investors buy the stock, here's a breakdown of the good news and the bad news.
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 »
Nvidia supplies the world's best graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, which are the main chips used in AI training and inference workloads. The company's new Vera Rubin systems, which include Rubin GPUs, Vera central processors (CPUs), and a series of advanced networking components, provide up to 30 times more performance per megawatt than its previous Blackwell Ultra systems, highlighting the sheer pace of innovation.
Nvidia says Vera Rubin systems will also reduce inference token costs by a staggering 97% compared to Blackwell Ultra. Inference tokens are the text, images, or computer code generated by an AI model in response to a query, so these new chips will dramatically reduce the cost of deploying AI software. This might encourage more AI usage while making data center operators more profitable, which will only increase demand for Nvidia's chips.
#gpus
There is a long list of reasons why Nvidia stock is still a buy, but there is also room for caution right now, particularly surrounding the deals that management is cutting with many of the company's biggest artificial intelligence (AI) customers. So, before investors buy the stock, here's a breakdown of the good news and the bad news.
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 »
Nvidia supplies the world's best graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, which are the main chips used in AI training and inference workloads. The company's new Vera Rubin systems, which include Rubin GPUs, Vera central processors (CPUs), and a series of advanced networking components, provide up to 30 times more performance per megawatt than its previous Blackwell Ultra systems, highlighting the sheer pace of innovation.
Nvidia says Vera Rubin systems will also reduce inference token costs by a staggering 97% compared to Blackwell Ultra. Inference tokens are the text, images, or computer code generated by an AI model in response to a query, so these new chips will dramatically reduce the cost of deploying AI software. This might encourage more AI usage while making data center operators more profitable, which will only increase demand for Nvidia's chips.
#gpus
2 months ago
NEW YORK — He moped around the court for most of the 4 hours, 36 minutes he spent at Arthur Ashe Stadium, applied ice bags to his head every few minutes as he grimaced in agony and in certain moments looked like he was barely interested in making his stay at the US Open a long one.
Here was arguably the greatest men's tennis player of all time, drained and dizzy just a handful of games into his first-round match Monday against Mariano Navone. As the night went on, here was the most physically fit athlete in the history of the sport visibly struggling to endure long points without looking like a staggering boxer who needs the ropes to keep him from falling down.
And finally, here was one of the great competitors in all of sports giving in, his body screaming at him that enough is enough.
Will Novak Djokovic finally listen?
For so long, Djokovic has done things that 39-year old tennis players were not meant to do. On Monday night, that battle finally turned in the direction of time and mortality.
#long
Here was arguably the greatest men's tennis player of all time, drained and dizzy just a handful of games into his first-round match Monday against Mariano Navone. As the night went on, here was the most physically fit athlete in the history of the sport visibly struggling to endure long points without looking like a staggering boxer who needs the ropes to keep him from falling down.
And finally, here was one of the great competitors in all of sports giving in, his body screaming at him that enough is enough.
Will Novak Djokovic finally listen?
For so long, Djokovic has done things that 39-year old tennis players were not meant to do. On Monday night, that battle finally turned in the direction of time and mortality.
#long
2 months ago
The eight teams in the 2026 WNBA playoff field have already been determined. Now, those eight teams are vying for playoff seeding, and it's going to be up to the league's stars to set their teams up for success.
As the playoffs draw nearer, we put together a list of the top five stars heading into the dance. This list doesn't take career accolades into account. Rather, this is about whose game is peaking heading into the most important time of the season.
A change of scenery was just what the doctor ordered for Reese. After being traded from the Chicago Sky in the defining move of last offseason, Reese is having a career year with the Dream. Reese has established herself as the best rebounder in the league, and she's also shown that she's capable of extending the floor, although she still lacks the scoring consistency that could land her higher on this list.
Even with less-than-impressive efficiency, the Bayou Barbie's impact cannot be overstated, not only on the glass but also on the defensive end. She came up short late against the Fever recently, but more often than not, you'll want to take Reese's side in a tight game.
The Indiana Fever have the best backcourt in the WNBA, and that's thanks in large part to the career year Kelsey Mitchell is having. As impressive as Mitchell's 25 ppg average is, what's even more stunning is the efficiency with which she's putting the ball in the basket. Mitchell is shooting 51.3% from the field, and a staggering 45.% from the three-point line.
#reese #Career #WNBA #mitchell
As the playoffs draw nearer, we put together a list of the top five stars heading into the dance. This list doesn't take career accolades into account. Rather, this is about whose game is peaking heading into the most important time of the season.
A change of scenery was just what the doctor ordered for Reese. After being traded from the Chicago Sky in the defining move of last offseason, Reese is having a career year with the Dream. Reese has established herself as the best rebounder in the league, and she's also shown that she's capable of extending the floor, although she still lacks the scoring consistency that could land her higher on this list.
Even with less-than-impressive efficiency, the Bayou Barbie's impact cannot be overstated, not only on the glass but also on the defensive end. She came up short late against the Fever recently, but more often than not, you'll want to take Reese's side in a tight game.
The Indiana Fever have the best backcourt in the WNBA, and that's thanks in large part to the career year Kelsey Mitchell is having. As impressive as Mitchell's 25 ppg average is, what's even more stunning is the efficiency with which she's putting the ball in the basket. Mitchell is shooting 51.3% from the field, and a staggering 45.% from the three-point line.
#reese #Career #WNBA #mitchell
