48 mins. ago
As fighting in the Middle East grinds on, the United States has had a steadfast ally in Israel, but support from the American public is plunging. The Iran war, along with Israel's bombardment of Gaza has exposed strains between the U.S. and Israel with President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu occasionally at odds. NBC's Keir Simmons reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
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1 hr. ago
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country's history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
As of 30 July, there were 3,605 confirmed cases including 1,587 deaths - a fatality rate of 44%.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. It was declared on 15 May 2026 and surpasses the previous biggest outbreak between 2018 and 2020, which had nearly 3,500 recorded cases of whom almost 2,300 died.
There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, but vaccines are being developed in the UK and Singapore.
Ebola, which spreads through contact with bodily fluids, has killed 15,000 people across Africa over the last 50 years.
#ebola #bundibugyo #cases #strain
As of 30 July, there were 3,605 confirmed cases including 1,587 deaths - a fatality rate of 44%.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. It was declared on 15 May 2026 and surpasses the previous biggest outbreak between 2018 and 2020, which had nearly 3,500 recorded cases of whom almost 2,300 died.
There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, but vaccines are being developed in the UK and Singapore.
Ebola, which spreads through contact with bodily fluids, has killed 15,000 people across Africa over the last 50 years.
#ebola #bundibugyo #cases #strain
8 hours ago
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton acknowledged that a sports hernia significantly affected his performance throughout the 2025 season. The veteran wide receiver said he began dealing with the injury early last year and elected to play through it rather than shut down for surgery.
"I pretty much started with it last season and just kind of played that way throughout the whole season," Slayton told reporters on Saturday. "Just because I wasn't going to just cut the season short with the surgery or anything. I got through last year and then I tried to kind of rehab it in the offseason and it just didn't really work. So, I just went ahead and got the procedure done."
After finishing the year, he attempted to rehabilitate the injury during the offseason. When that approach failed to produce the desired results, he underwent sports hernia surgery on both legs. Slayton reported feeling well following the procedure.
While careful not to lean on excuses, he conceded the ailment limited him in noticeable ways. He described having to strain more than usual to make catches and occasionally coming up just short of plays he felt capable of converting under normal circumstances.
"A good bit," he said of its impact. "I'm not a big excuse person. So, at the end of the day, I could have played better regardless, but obviously it's different when maybe you're used to being able to catch the ball a little easier. You're having to strain a little more and maybe come up an inch short here or there. But at the end of the day, if you're out there, you've got to make it happen."
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"I pretty much started with it last season and just kind of played that way throughout the whole season," Slayton told reporters on Saturday. "Just because I wasn't going to just cut the season short with the surgery or anything. I got through last year and then I tried to kind of rehab it in the offseason and it just didn't really work. So, I just went ahead and got the procedure done."
After finishing the year, he attempted to rehabilitate the injury during the offseason. When that approach failed to produce the desired results, he underwent sports hernia surgery on both legs. Slayton reported feeling well following the procedure.
While careful not to lean on excuses, he conceded the ailment limited him in noticeable ways. He described having to strain more than usual to make catches and occasionally coming up just short of plays he felt capable of converting under normal circumstances.
"A good bit," he said of its impact. "I'm not a big excuse person. So, at the end of the day, I could have played better regardless, but obviously it's different when maybe you're used to being able to catch the ball a little easier. You're having to strain a little more and maybe come up an inch short here or there. But at the end of the day, if you're out there, you've got to make it happen."
#last #wide
18 hours ago
For the first time since training camp opened on Wednesday, fans were in attendance for Day 3 of camp for the Washington Commanders. The day began with some injury news, as head coach Dan Quinn revealed tight end John Bates was dealing with a strained hamstring and would miss "a couple of weeks."
But there was some good injury news: after missing only one practice with a sore foot, wide receiver Treylon Burks was back.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels had his best practice of the week so far, making multiple excellent throws. Daniels and Burks connected for an impressive conversion during third-down drills. Overall, though, it was another day where the defense held the upper hand.
So, which players stood out on Day 3? We look at four standouts from the third day of Washington's training camp.
Every day, it seems like a running back is making this list. Rachaad White is off to a fast start, and so is Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Jeremy McNichols, the 30-year-old, 10-year veteran, said, "Don't forget about me."
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But there was some good injury news: after missing only one practice with a sore foot, wide receiver Treylon Burks was back.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels had his best practice of the week so far, making multiple excellent throws. Daniels and Burks connected for an impressive conversion during third-down drills. Overall, though, it was another day where the defense held the upper hand.
So, which players stood out on Day 3? We look at four standouts from the third day of Washington's training camp.
Every day, it seems like a running back is making this list. Rachaad White is off to a fast start, and so is Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Jeremy McNichols, the 30-year-old, 10-year veteran, said, "Don't forget about me."
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24 hours ago
The Pirates will be without Ryan O'Hearn for 6-8 weeks, manager Don Kelly informed Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and others in Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. O'Hearn, who was placed on the 10-day IL with a left quad strain, was injured in the ninth inning of Friday night's loss to the Reds while running to first base on a groundout.
In his first season with the Pirates after signing as a free agent in the winter, O'Hearn carries a .270/.334/.454 batting line with 15 doubles, 17 home runs and 69 RBI. Defensively, the 33-year-old has split his time between right field and first base.
O'Hearn previously missed two weeks in May due to a right quad strain. His current quad strain is more severe, and it will keep him off the field until the middle of September at the earliest.
While O'Hearn lands on the IL, the Pirates are getting another player off it. Pittsburgh reinstated catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores Jr. from the 7-day concussion list.
Flores, who last played on June 22, has appeared in eight games for the Pirates this season and is batting .267/.421/.533 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
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In his first season with the Pirates after signing as a free agent in the winter, O'Hearn carries a .270/.334/.454 batting line with 15 doubles, 17 home runs and 69 RBI. Defensively, the 33-year-old has split his time between right field and first base.
O'Hearn previously missed two weeks in May due to a right quad strain. His current quad strain is more severe, and it will keep him off the field until the middle of September at the earliest.
While O'Hearn lands on the IL, the Pirates are getting another player off it. Pittsburgh reinstated catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores Jr. from the 7-day concussion list.
Flores, who last played on June 22, has appeared in eight games for the Pirates this season and is batting .267/.421/.533 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
#strain #weeks #season
1 day ago
Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen has been activated off of the physically unable to perform (PUP) list by the Indianapolis Colts. Allen was the Colts' second-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft in April, and the linebacker appears to be fully healthy and is practicing following the announcement.
Allen was a superstar throughout his three-year tenure at Georgia. The linebacker is regarded as one of the top steals of the draft, and Allen is expected to emerge with an essential role on the Colts' defense in 2026. Allen was originally placed on the PUP list earlier this week due to a minor calf strain suffered prior to training camp, but the rookie now appears to be fully healthy.
Allen was credited with 205 total tackles, 4.5 sacks and one interception at Georgia from 2023-2025. The linebacker was projected to be a first-round selection in the draft by many ****** ysts and the Colts were able to land Allen late in the second round following his draft day slide. The former Bulldog has now seen his illustrious career in Athens come to an end, and Allen should compete for a starting linebacker role in Indianapolis following his activation from the PUP list.
A handful of former Bulldogs are set to make their NFL debuts this season in addition to Allen. Former Georgia big man Christen Miller may emerge with a significant role on the New Orleans Saints' defensive line, while star wide receiver Zachariah Branch will look to earn a starting role on the Atlanta Falcons' offense to begin the year.
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Allen was a superstar throughout his three-year tenure at Georgia. The linebacker is regarded as one of the top steals of the draft, and Allen is expected to emerge with an essential role on the Colts' defense in 2026. Allen was originally placed on the PUP list earlier this week due to a minor calf strain suffered prior to training camp, but the rookie now appears to be fully healthy.
Allen was credited with 205 total tackles, 4.5 sacks and one interception at Georgia from 2023-2025. The linebacker was projected to be a first-round selection in the draft by many ****** ysts and the Colts were able to land Allen late in the second round following his draft day slide. The former Bulldog has now seen his illustrious career in Athens come to an end, and Allen should compete for a starting linebacker role in Indianapolis following his activation from the PUP list.
A handful of former Bulldogs are set to make their NFL debuts this season in addition to Allen. Former Georgia big man Christen Miller may emerge with a significant role on the New Orleans Saints' defensive line, while star wide receiver Zachariah Branch will look to earn a starting role on the Atlanta Falcons' offense to begin the year.
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1 day ago
AI is transforming executive candidate searches, making sourcing faster and more expansive.
Recruiters are using AI to uncover overlooked talent and be more productive.
Trust, persuasion, and cultural fit, however, still keep the most critical hiring stages human-led.
AI is accelerating many parts of executive-level hiring, though other parts remain constrained by distinctly human obstacles.
Recruiters say homing in on suitable candidates can account for as much as half the work in high-stakes C-suite job searches. AI can speed up that process by mapping the market, surfacing names, combing through years of internal notes, and suggesting unconventional talent pools.
#recruiters #searches #hiring #candidate
Recruiters are using AI to uncover overlooked talent and be more productive.
Trust, persuasion, and cultural fit, however, still keep the most critical hiring stages human-led.
AI is accelerating many parts of executive-level hiring, though other parts remain constrained by distinctly human obstacles.
Recruiters say homing in on suitable candidates can account for as much as half the work in high-stakes C-suite job searches. AI can speed up that process by mapping the market, surfacing names, combing through years of internal notes, and suggesting unconventional talent pools.
#recruiters #searches #hiring #candidate
1 day ago
For the fourth consecutive day in St. Joe, Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches and fans were treated to a cool morning; this practice was breezy but sunny, and lasted roughly two hours.
The team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here's everything to know from Arrowhead Pride's in-person observations of Saturday's practice:
Jared Sapp has the details on rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen's mid-practice injury that drew a loud gasp from the crowd watching. It happened during punt team.
With defensive end Ashton Gillotte unavailable due to a strained hamstring he suffered during Friday's practice, fourth-year player Felix Anudike-Uzomah stepped up to play more with the starting defense on Saturday.
As practice began, the first-team unit walked through different formations. Most notable was this year's first look at Dime personnel, the defensive formation with six defensive backs, one linebacker and four pass-rushing threats up front.
#defensive #fourth #sunday
The team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here's everything to know from Arrowhead Pride's in-person observations of Saturday's practice:
Jared Sapp has the details on rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen's mid-practice injury that drew a loud gasp from the crowd watching. It happened during punt team.
With defensive end Ashton Gillotte unavailable due to a strained hamstring he suffered during Friday's practice, fourth-year player Felix Anudike-Uzomah stepped up to play more with the starting defense on Saturday.
As practice began, the first-team unit walked through different formations. Most notable was this year's first look at Dime personnel, the defensive formation with six defensive backs, one linebacker and four pass-rushing threats up front.
#defensive #fourth #sunday
2 days ago
Apple stocks tumbled in late trading after component shortages weighed on the company's sales forecast, signaling that industrywide supply constraints are taking a bigger toll than anticipated. It also gave a forecast that is weaker than expected, further hurting the stock in the after market. Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech Mark Gurman reacts to the mixed earnings report. Bloomberg.com and Terminal subscribers can send in their questions for Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec to ask guests live on-air. Just go to Bloomberg.com/askradio
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2 days ago
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Performance was driven by distribution and transmission rate increases and the absence of prior-year customer relief costs, offset by higher credit loss expenses at BGE and increased interest costs.
Management attributes sustained reliability performance to disciplined grid investment, noting that ComEd restored 90% of customers within 48 hours following the most severe storm activity in two decades.
The PJM market is under extreme strain, evidenced by capacity prices clearing at the FERC-approved cap for three consecutive auctions and a widening 6.8-gigawatt reliability shortfall.
Exelon is pivoting toward an 'all-of-the-above' strategy—including transmission, storage, and utility-owned generation—to mitigate scarcity that would have otherwise driven prices to $777 per megawatt-day in ComEd.
#costs #NVIDIA
Performance was driven by distribution and transmission rate increases and the absence of prior-year customer relief costs, offset by higher credit loss expenses at BGE and increased interest costs.
Management attributes sustained reliability performance to disciplined grid investment, noting that ComEd restored 90% of customers within 48 hours following the most severe storm activity in two decades.
The PJM market is under extreme strain, evidenced by capacity prices clearing at the FERC-approved cap for three consecutive auctions and a widening 6.8-gigawatt reliability shortfall.
Exelon is pivoting toward an 'all-of-the-above' strategy—including transmission, storage, and utility-owned generation—to mitigate scarcity that would have otherwise driven prices to $777 per megawatt-day in ComEd.
#costs #NVIDIA
2 days ago
According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Twins have acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles. The Twins are sending outfield prospect Jhonmardo Reyes in return. Kremer is owed $5.75M this season and is controllable via arbitration for 2027.
Kremer has struggled this season to a 6.50 ERA/6.24 FIP in seven starts this year, but has a long track record as a reliable starter. He's also missed most of the season with a quad strain and just returned July 1, and his advanced numbers paint a prettier picture with a 4.92 xERA/3.81 xFIP. From 2022-2025, Kremer had 3.95 ERA/4.17 FIP in 599 innings, so the Twins are making the bet he'll return to that form down the stretch.
If there's one area that is likely to get back to normal immediately, it's Kremer's home run rate. Kremer has allowed 12 home runs in those 7 seven starts for a robust 3.00 HR/9. He was sitting at a 1.17 HR/9 for his career before this season and will likely regress closer to that figure as he rounds into shape.
Reyes, 18, will be heading back to the Orioles. He's still a long ways away, but he's had some very exciting flashes in his first full season in the Twins' system. FanGraphs has him rated as the Twins 10th-best prospect, touting his top end power potential with a lot of questions about his ability to make contact against better pitchers. Twinkie Town's Aidan O'Brien is a bit lower on Reyes, placing him at number 22.
Starting pitching is always significantly more expensive than relievers, but this is a pricey trade for a pitcher that has looked rough this season. His track record will likely pay off in the long run, but Reyes is a significant tier above most 18-year-old wildcard prospects. The Orioles were likely only willing to move Kremer this early specifically because the Twins were willing to offer Reyes. And while I consider this a bit of an overpay, it's not outrageously high and the cost for starting pitching is high in July (See: Minnesota getting a decent prospect for Chris Paddack last season).
#twins #season #reyes
Kremer has struggled this season to a 6.50 ERA/6.24 FIP in seven starts this year, but has a long track record as a reliable starter. He's also missed most of the season with a quad strain and just returned July 1, and his advanced numbers paint a prettier picture with a 4.92 xERA/3.81 xFIP. From 2022-2025, Kremer had 3.95 ERA/4.17 FIP in 599 innings, so the Twins are making the bet he'll return to that form down the stretch.
If there's one area that is likely to get back to normal immediately, it's Kremer's home run rate. Kremer has allowed 12 home runs in those 7 seven starts for a robust 3.00 HR/9. He was sitting at a 1.17 HR/9 for his career before this season and will likely regress closer to that figure as he rounds into shape.
Reyes, 18, will be heading back to the Orioles. He's still a long ways away, but he's had some very exciting flashes in his first full season in the Twins' system. FanGraphs has him rated as the Twins 10th-best prospect, touting his top end power potential with a lot of questions about his ability to make contact against better pitchers. Twinkie Town's Aidan O'Brien is a bit lower on Reyes, placing him at number 22.
Starting pitching is always significantly more expensive than relievers, but this is a pricey trade for a pitcher that has looked rough this season. His track record will likely pay off in the long run, but Reyes is a significant tier above most 18-year-old wildcard prospects. The Orioles were likely only willing to move Kremer this early specifically because the Twins were willing to offer Reyes. And while I consider this a bit of an overpay, it's not outrageously high and the cost for starting pitching is high in July (See: Minnesota getting a decent prospect for Chris Paddack last season).
#twins #season #reyes
2 days ago
A federal judge in Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction on Friday requiring the NCAA to restore eligibility to all Division I athletes from the high school class of 2022 who finished up their four years this past spring.
The decision by Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado was reported by Boise State ***** ociate professor Sam Ehrlich. The injunction grants a class certification and a temporary restraining order to plaintiffs who qualify as stated:
"All persons in the United States who began to play in collegiate sports in the 2022-2023 season, competed in NCAA Division I sports, and completed four years of eligibility as defined by the NCAA's prior rules by the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season, and are therefore barred from playing a fifth season due to the NCAA's adoption and immediate implementation of the Five-Year Eligibility Rule."
Judge Sweeney's ruling is in response to a class-action lawsuit filed by 11 Division I athletes, including Minnesota men's college basketball player Cade Tyson, that challenged the NCAA approving an age-based, five-year eligibility model that allowed four seasons of eligibility over five years with no age restrictions. The model would eliminate redshirts and waivers.
In a statement released after Judge Sweeney's ruling was reported, NCAA president Charlie Baker disagreed with the ruling, saying Congress passing the Protect College Sports Act was necessary and suddenly restoring eligibility to an entire class would result in "chaos."
#eligibility #ncaa #five #season
The decision by Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado was reported by Boise State ***** ociate professor Sam Ehrlich. The injunction grants a class certification and a temporary restraining order to plaintiffs who qualify as stated:
"All persons in the United States who began to play in collegiate sports in the 2022-2023 season, competed in NCAA Division I sports, and completed four years of eligibility as defined by the NCAA's prior rules by the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season, and are therefore barred from playing a fifth season due to the NCAA's adoption and immediate implementation of the Five-Year Eligibility Rule."
Judge Sweeney's ruling is in response to a class-action lawsuit filed by 11 Division I athletes, including Minnesota men's college basketball player Cade Tyson, that challenged the NCAA approving an age-based, five-year eligibility model that allowed four seasons of eligibility over five years with no age restrictions. The model would eliminate redshirts and waivers.
In a statement released after Judge Sweeney's ruling was reported, NCAA president Charlie Baker disagreed with the ruling, saying Congress passing the Protect College Sports Act was necessary and suddenly restoring eligibility to an entire class would result in "chaos."
#eligibility #ncaa #five #season
2 days ago
Athletes who graduated high school in the Class of 2022 have been granted a preliminary injunction to play a fifth collegiate season, U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney of Colorado said Friday evening in a ruling that clears Cole Hutson's return to the Texas football team.
Starting next season, the NCAA will fully implement an age-based eligibility model that grants collegiate athletes five years regardless of playing time, a requirement commonly known as the "five-for-five" rule. The model, which effectively removes the redshirt concept, calls for an athlete's eligibility clock to start upon initial full-time enrollment in college or at the beginning of the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs earlier. The age-based eligibility implementation will begin this summer. Recruits starting in 2027 are age-based only.
However, class of 2022 athletes such as Hutson have challenged the rule in court, saying it should be extended to their class and the athletes that were only allowed to play four full seasons before running out of eligibility.
Earlier in July, Hutson was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing him to rejoin the Longhorns as he worked through his ongoing age-based eligibility lawsuit. He has been working out alongside his former teammates with the team but has not yet returned to the Texas roster while waiting for his scheduled court hearing Aug. 10 concerning Hutson's lawsuit filed earlier in July in Travis County.
That hearing is now, theoretically, unnecessary because of the ruling from Sweeney in her Colorado court.
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Starting next season, the NCAA will fully implement an age-based eligibility model that grants collegiate athletes five years regardless of playing time, a requirement commonly known as the "five-for-five" rule. The model, which effectively removes the redshirt concept, calls for an athlete's eligibility clock to start upon initial full-time enrollment in college or at the beginning of the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs earlier. The age-based eligibility implementation will begin this summer. Recruits starting in 2027 are age-based only.
However, class of 2022 athletes such as Hutson have challenged the rule in court, saying it should be extended to their class and the athletes that were only allowed to play four full seasons before running out of eligibility.
Earlier in July, Hutson was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing him to rejoin the Longhorns as he worked through his ongoing age-based eligibility lawsuit. He has been working out alongside his former teammates with the team but has not yet returned to the Texas roster while waiting for his scheduled court hearing Aug. 10 concerning Hutson's lawsuit filed earlier in July in Travis County.
That hearing is now, theoretically, unnecessary because of the ruling from Sweeney in her Colorado court.
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2 days ago
Arete Research, an independent research firm, has upgraded Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) to Buy from Neutral and lifted its price target to $405 from $303. This 34% raise in the PT comes days after the company posted a strong quarter – a surprise from an ***** og cyclical sector. Texas Instruments' Q2 revenue reached $5.46 billion, up 23% year-over-year, beating the $5.24 billion consensus. The company's EPS rose 52% year-over-year, beating the $1.92 Street estimate with $2.14. The most crucial piece of information tucked away in the report is the twofold growth in data center income.
According to an Arete Research ***** yst, the surging AI demand is anticipated to cause three years of ***** og semiconductor shortages. The ***** yst believes that Texas Instruments is well-positioned with respect to capacity, which should yield significant market share gains during this cycle. Arete projects revenue of approximately $34 billion with earnings of $17 per share by fiscal 2028. These structural tailwinds, discussed by the ***** yst, align with the company's operational and financial performance. Let's break them down.
The AI buildout faces one severe bottleneck – power shortage. And power is exactly what Texas Instruments, nicknamed by the market as "boring ***** og," sells. Hyperscalers are shifting toward 800-volt DC architectures to support denser GPU clusters. As a result, the need for ***** og content per rack increases. Texas Instruments serves this critical conversion layer through high-voltage gallium-nitride (GaN) power devices, real-time motor control, and sensing technology. Additionally, the company's March collaboration with Nvidia on humanoid robotics expands this portfolio. These demands fuel the quarterly ***** og revenue, which rose 26% to $4.37 billion. Texas Instruments is not relying on an industrial market recovery but is working on strengthening its position as a significant supplier for technology's most capital-intensive infrastructure cycle.
A more durable driver stems from timing rather than the AI narrative. Texas Instruments is completing a six-year, roughly $24 billion fab expansion that constrained free cash flow. Spending is dropping significantly. The 2026 capex projected at $2 billion to $3 billion stands in contrast to the comparatively high $4.55 billion in 2025. The fabs are complete, and revenue is recovering now, allowing management to anticipate free cash flow per share exceeding $8 in 2026, compared to $3.23 in 2025. Cash generation is tripling alongside declining capital expenditure, altering the investment profile investors have avoided during the build.
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According to an Arete Research ***** yst, the surging AI demand is anticipated to cause three years of ***** og semiconductor shortages. The ***** yst believes that Texas Instruments is well-positioned with respect to capacity, which should yield significant market share gains during this cycle. Arete projects revenue of approximately $34 billion with earnings of $17 per share by fiscal 2028. These structural tailwinds, discussed by the ***** yst, align with the company's operational and financial performance. Let's break them down.
The AI buildout faces one severe bottleneck – power shortage. And power is exactly what Texas Instruments, nicknamed by the market as "boring ***** og," sells. Hyperscalers are shifting toward 800-volt DC architectures to support denser GPU clusters. As a result, the need for ***** og content per rack increases. Texas Instruments serves this critical conversion layer through high-voltage gallium-nitride (GaN) power devices, real-time motor control, and sensing technology. Additionally, the company's March collaboration with Nvidia on humanoid robotics expands this portfolio. These demands fuel the quarterly ***** og revenue, which rose 26% to $4.37 billion. Texas Instruments is not relying on an industrial market recovery but is working on strengthening its position as a significant supplier for technology's most capital-intensive infrastructure cycle.
A more durable driver stems from timing rather than the AI narrative. Texas Instruments is completing a six-year, roughly $24 billion fab expansion that constrained free cash flow. Spending is dropping significantly. The 2026 capex projected at $2 billion to $3 billion stands in contrast to the comparatively high $4.55 billion in 2025. The fabs are complete, and revenue is recovering now, allowing management to anticipate free cash flow per share exceeding $8 in 2026, compared to $3.23 in 2025. Cash generation is tripling alongside declining capital expenditure, altering the investment profile investors have avoided during the build.
#instruments #analog #Research #cash
2 days ago
Memory has become the latest pressure point in the AI hardware race. With demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) continuing to outstrip supply, soaring memory prices are beginning to ripple across the semiconductor industry, forcing companies to rethink product designs and pricing strategies. Even Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), the undisputed leader of the AI chip market, appears to be feeling the effects.
On Wednesday, Wedbush Securities highlighted how rising memory costs are increasingly influencing Nvidia's business, from changes to the configuration of its upcoming Vera Rubin platform to another reported round of price hikes for its consumer graphics cards. The brokerage believes the company is navigating not only higher costs but also persistent supply constraints in a market where memory has become just as critical as the GPUs themselves.
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On Wednesday, Wedbush Securities highlighted how rising memory costs are increasingly influencing Nvidia's business, from changes to the configuration of its upcoming Vera Rubin platform to another reported round of price hikes for its consumer graphics cards. The brokerage believes the company is navigating not only higher costs but also persistent supply constraints in a market where memory has become just as critical as the GPUs themselves.
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2 days ago
Prince Harry's recent reunion with King Charles III appears to have eased one strained royal relationship, but reports indicate that his rift with Prince William remains unchanged.
People reported that the brothers are still not communicating, despite Harry spending several days in the United Kingdom with Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet earlier in July.
A separate report now claims that direct contact is so difficult that Harry has asked relatives, palace aides and mutual friends to convey his willingness to meet privately.
Neither brother has publicly confirmed that intermediaries are carrying messages between them.
Harry traveled to Britain for several charitable engagements, including events connected to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. On July 10, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Harry, Meghan and their children at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
#harry #prince #william #people
People reported that the brothers are still not communicating, despite Harry spending several days in the United Kingdom with Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet earlier in July.
A separate report now claims that direct contact is so difficult that Harry has asked relatives, palace aides and mutual friends to convey his willingness to meet privately.
Neither brother has publicly confirmed that intermediaries are carrying messages between them.
Harry traveled to Britain for several charitable engagements, including events connected to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. On July 10, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Harry, Meghan and their children at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
#harry #prince #william #people
2 days ago
US economic growth slowed in the second quarter, underperforming economists' expectations and adding another wrinkle to the Federal Reserve's path forward, even as consumer spending remained strong.
GDP rose at an annual rate of 1.5%, the Commerce Department said Thursday, below economists' estimates of 2% annual growth. The second quarter figures also showed a marked slowdown from the first quarter, when GDP grew 2.1% year over year.
The GDP price index — which measures prices across the entire basket of US goods and services — rose 6.2% year over year, far overshooting estimates of 4% growth and the previous quarter's 3.6% increase.
On a "core" basis, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, the GDP price index rose by a more restrained 3.4% year over year, against estimates of 3.5% and the previous month's markedly hotter 4.4% increase.
The data presents a complicated picture for the Federal Reserve, which on Wednesday voted to hold rates steady. If prices keep inching up while growth slows, worries may spread about the potential for "stagflation," which is when growth stagnates but prices go up anyway. The question for the Fed is how long energy price pressure driven by the war in Iran will continue to keep inflation elevated and hamper the economy.
#quarter #rose #price #federal
GDP rose at an annual rate of 1.5%, the Commerce Department said Thursday, below economists' estimates of 2% annual growth. The second quarter figures also showed a marked slowdown from the first quarter, when GDP grew 2.1% year over year.
The GDP price index — which measures prices across the entire basket of US goods and services — rose 6.2% year over year, far overshooting estimates of 4% growth and the previous quarter's 3.6% increase.
On a "core" basis, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, the GDP price index rose by a more restrained 3.4% year over year, against estimates of 3.5% and the previous month's markedly hotter 4.4% increase.
The data presents a complicated picture for the Federal Reserve, which on Wednesday voted to hold rates steady. If prices keep inching up while growth slows, worries may spread about the potential for "stagflation," which is when growth stagnates but prices go up anyway. The question for the Fed is how long energy price pressure driven by the war in Iran will continue to keep inflation elevated and hamper the economy.
#quarter #rose #price #federal
2 days ago
According to Abendzeitung journalist Maximilian Koch, Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies could miss the team's tour of Asia.
Davies, who missed a chunk of last season due to recovery from his ACL tear has been battling a muscular issue for months. The injury limited Davies' participation at the World Cup and still appears to be a major issue for the Canadian star:
Alphonso Davies, der erst in dieser Woche ins Mannschaftstraining zurückgekehrt ist, fehlt heute im Aufgebot. Ob er mit auf die Asien-Tour geht, wird noch entschieden. #FCBayern Abendzeitung pic.twitter.com/QRDBMZRSkg
Alphonso Davies, who only returned to team training this week, is absent from the squad today. Whether he will join the Asia tour is yet to be decided. #FCBayern
Abendzeitung
Davies' injury history seems to be a point of frustration for the Bavarians, who were wary enough of it to go out and buy former Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown earlier this summer.
#abendzeitung
Davies, who missed a chunk of last season due to recovery from his ACL tear has been battling a muscular issue for months. The injury limited Davies' participation at the World Cup and still appears to be a major issue for the Canadian star:
Alphonso Davies, der erst in dieser Woche ins Mannschaftstraining zurückgekehrt ist, fehlt heute im Aufgebot. Ob er mit auf die Asien-Tour geht, wird noch entschieden. #FCBayern Abendzeitung pic.twitter.com/QRDBMZRSkg
Alphonso Davies, who only returned to team training this week, is absent from the squad today. Whether he will join the Asia tour is yet to be decided. #FCBayern
Abendzeitung
Davies' injury history seems to be a point of frustration for the Bavarians, who were wary enough of it to go out and buy former Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown earlier this summer.
#abendzeitung
2 days ago
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The freight market is seeing a major shift: capacity is tightening due to regulatory pressures and driver challenges, not just demand. Discover how these factors, alongside diverging spot rates and diesel prices, are impacting carriers and the overall supply chain. This deep dive into Q2 earnings from major players like Knight-Swift, Werner, and J.B. Hunt reveals a long-term trend.Learn more about the evolving dynamics of the trucking industry and what it means for the future of freight.
Truckload spot rates and diesel prices are moving in opposite directions, a divergence that supports the thesis that tight capacity — not fuel costs — is sustaining elevated freight rates. The Sonar NTI sat at $3.51 per mile as of the latest reading, climbing back from a mid-to-late June low near $4.90, while the diesel price at truck stops registered $3.48 per gallon, down from a July high near $3.80. The spread signals that carriers are holding rates even as fuel costs ease.
Tender rejections remain well above historical norms across all modes, according to Sonar data. The Sonar Truckload Rejection Index, or STRI, stands at 14.36%, above the six-month average of roughly 10.9%. Flatbed is the tightest mode at 23% rejections — down sharply from the 40% range seen in June and early July but still historically elevated. Reefer rejections sit at 19.46%, or nearly one in five loads, while van rejections are running nearly 50% above year-ago levels.
Recent carrier earnings are reinforcing the capacity-constraint narrative. Knight-Swift reported that its truckload segment operating income rose 69% year over year, with the carrier noting that strategic pricing recovery accelerated in June as recent bids took effect. The company described rapid tightening in supply-driven dynamics and tender rejections reaching levels not seen since 2021.
#capacity
The freight market is seeing a major shift: capacity is tightening due to regulatory pressures and driver challenges, not just demand. Discover how these factors, alongside diverging spot rates and diesel prices, are impacting carriers and the overall supply chain. This deep dive into Q2 earnings from major players like Knight-Swift, Werner, and J.B. Hunt reveals a long-term trend.Learn more about the evolving dynamics of the trucking industry and what it means for the future of freight.
Truckload spot rates and diesel prices are moving in opposite directions, a divergence that supports the thesis that tight capacity — not fuel costs — is sustaining elevated freight rates. The Sonar NTI sat at $3.51 per mile as of the latest reading, climbing back from a mid-to-late June low near $4.90, while the diesel price at truck stops registered $3.48 per gallon, down from a July high near $3.80. The spread signals that carriers are holding rates even as fuel costs ease.
Tender rejections remain well above historical norms across all modes, according to Sonar data. The Sonar Truckload Rejection Index, or STRI, stands at 14.36%, above the six-month average of roughly 10.9%. Flatbed is the tightest mode at 23% rejections — down sharply from the 40% range seen in June and early July but still historically elevated. Reefer rejections sit at 19.46%, or nearly one in five loads, while van rejections are running nearly 50% above year-ago levels.
Recent carrier earnings are reinforcing the capacity-constraint narrative. Knight-Swift reported that its truckload segment operating income rose 69% year over year, with the carrier noting that strategic pricing recovery accelerated in June as recent bids took effect. The company described rapid tightening in supply-driven dynamics and tender rejections reaching levels not seen since 2021.
#capacity
3 days ago
Apple said it is facing severe supply constraints that will affect sales of iPhones and Macs in the months ahead, underscoring the challenges looming over the company as Tim Cook prepares to hand over the CEO reins.
In his final earnings call as CEO, Cook said he has never been more optimistic about the opportunities ahead for Apple. "I am beyond excited," said Cook, who has led the company for 15 years and will pass the CEO baton to John Ternus in September. But Cook's confidence in the future stood in contrast to the picture that he and other executives painted of the current business conditions.
"We're seeing some very significant constraints currently, with limited flexibility in the supply chain," Cook said. "There's a quarter where we're going to be scrambling on the supply side," he acknowledged at another point.
The supply crunch is making it more difficult for Apple to obtain the advanced processors it needs for its phones and computers. And that translates into lower revenue.
Sales of the iPhone, which accounts for roughly half of Apple's business, will grow at a "mid-teens" percentage rate in the current quarter, Apple said, forecasting a significant deceleration from the 22% growth the iPhone business posted in the recently ended quarter. Total revenue in the current quarter will grow between 9% and 10% year-over-year, which was below the 12% rate expected by ***** ysts.
#business #sales
In his final earnings call as CEO, Cook said he has never been more optimistic about the opportunities ahead for Apple. "I am beyond excited," said Cook, who has led the company for 15 years and will pass the CEO baton to John Ternus in September. But Cook's confidence in the future stood in contrast to the picture that he and other executives painted of the current business conditions.
"We're seeing some very significant constraints currently, with limited flexibility in the supply chain," Cook said. "There's a quarter where we're going to be scrambling on the supply side," he acknowledged at another point.
The supply crunch is making it more difficult for Apple to obtain the advanced processors it needs for its phones and computers. And that translates into lower revenue.
Sales of the iPhone, which accounts for roughly half of Apple's business, will grow at a "mid-teens" percentage rate in the current quarter, Apple said, forecasting a significant deceleration from the 22% growth the iPhone business posted in the recently ended quarter. Total revenue in the current quarter will grow between 9% and 10% year-over-year, which was below the 12% rate expected by ***** ysts.
#business #sales
3 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers are reuniting with Deebo Samuel. The team signed him to a one-year on Thursday, adding a proven NFL wideout to its wide receiver-needy roster.
He spent the first six seasons of his pro career with San Francisco he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. Samuel enjoyed his best season in 2021, recording 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns. He also recorded 365 yards on the ground and eight scores. Samuel's strong performances earned him first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.
MORE: Commanders WR Deebo Samuel receives $700K news ahead of Eagles matchup
His contract is for $7 million and the signing happened amid the 49ers' training camp.
Samuel has played 81 regular-season games for San Francisco, including 73 starts. His addition provides the team with insurance the the wide receiver position. Ricky Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the posterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Christian Kirk, on the other hand, missed recent training camp sessions due to a strained calf.
#deebo
He spent the first six seasons of his pro career with San Francisco he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. Samuel enjoyed his best season in 2021, recording 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns. He also recorded 365 yards on the ground and eight scores. Samuel's strong performances earned him first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.
MORE: Commanders WR Deebo Samuel receives $700K news ahead of Eagles matchup
His contract is for $7 million and the signing happened amid the 49ers' training camp.
Samuel has played 81 regular-season games for San Francisco, including 73 starts. His addition provides the team with insurance the the wide receiver position. Ricky Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the posterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Christian Kirk, on the other hand, missed recent training camp sessions due to a strained calf.
#deebo
3 days ago
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Broad-based volume growth of 6% was driven by resilient demand in Life Sciences and Personal Care, alongside market share gains in Specialty Additives.
The 'Innovate' and 'Globalize' strategies have already met or exceeded full-year targets, shifting the portfolio toward higher-value, differentiated applications.
Profitability was constrained by lower production rates and equipment failures earlier in the year, particularly at the Calvert City and Hopewell facilities.
Pricing actions improved by 300 basis points sequentially, successfully offsetting raw material and freight inflation while maintaining customer relationships.
#tell #life #care
Broad-based volume growth of 6% was driven by resilient demand in Life Sciences and Personal Care, alongside market share gains in Specialty Additives.
The 'Innovate' and 'Globalize' strategies have already met or exceeded full-year targets, shifting the portfolio toward higher-value, differentiated applications.
Profitability was constrained by lower production rates and equipment failures earlier in the year, particularly at the Calvert City and Hopewell facilities.
Pricing actions improved by 300 basis points sequentially, successfully offsetting raw material and freight inflation while maintaining customer relationships.
#tell #life #care
3 days ago
AI data centers are putting pressure on the US electrical grid in ways that did not seem possible just a few years ago, and that strain is a direct benefit to heavy equipment manufacturers, not just chipmakers. US data center power consumption is expected to increase by 22% in a single year, with total grid demand nearly tripling to 134.4 GW by 2030 as hyperscale buildouts gain speed.
Considering grid capacity cannot be increased quickly enough to meet that curve, on-site and backup power production has become a significant portion of AI infrastructure spending, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) alone accounting for an estimated 18% of the data center generator market. Notably, the company has come to be one of the Dow's best-performing stocks so far in 2026, with a year-to-date return of 47.81%.
The company's Q1 2026 revenue came in at $17.4 billion, up 22% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $5.54, above expectations. The backlog behind that expansion seems to be the real story, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closing the quarter with a record $63 billion in order backlog, an increase of 79% year-over-year and $11.5 billion sequentially, owing to major project wins like Altus and Chevron, growing rental demand, and strong Mining segment order conversion.
CEO Joe Creed told ****** ysts that the company's massive engine backlog, which directly powers AI data centers, has grown by over 3.5x since Caterpillar first revealed capacity expansion plans back in January 2024.
This backlog progress led Oppenheimer to lift Caterpillar's price target to $1,105 from $980 on July 13, while keeping an Outperform rating, expecting high-margin Power & Energy deliveries to accelerate in the second half of the year. However, underlying margin trends indicate rising friction. Resource Industries segment margins fell by over 700 basis points year on year in Q1, to 10%, owing to roughly $600 million in quarterly tariff charges. With full-year tariff headwinds of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion, Caterpillar's cost structure is under significant pressure even as top-line demand grows.
#caterpillar #power #grid #demand
Considering grid capacity cannot be increased quickly enough to meet that curve, on-site and backup power production has become a significant portion of AI infrastructure spending, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) alone accounting for an estimated 18% of the data center generator market. Notably, the company has come to be one of the Dow's best-performing stocks so far in 2026, with a year-to-date return of 47.81%.
The company's Q1 2026 revenue came in at $17.4 billion, up 22% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $5.54, above expectations. The backlog behind that expansion seems to be the real story, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closing the quarter with a record $63 billion in order backlog, an increase of 79% year-over-year and $11.5 billion sequentially, owing to major project wins like Altus and Chevron, growing rental demand, and strong Mining segment order conversion.
CEO Joe Creed told ****** ysts that the company's massive engine backlog, which directly powers AI data centers, has grown by over 3.5x since Caterpillar first revealed capacity expansion plans back in January 2024.
This backlog progress led Oppenheimer to lift Caterpillar's price target to $1,105 from $980 on July 13, while keeping an Outperform rating, expecting high-margin Power & Energy deliveries to accelerate in the second half of the year. However, underlying margin trends indicate rising friction. Resource Industries segment margins fell by over 700 basis points year on year in Q1, to 10%, owing to roughly $600 million in quarterly tariff charges. With full-year tariff headwinds of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion, Caterpillar's cost structure is under significant pressure even as top-line demand grows.
#caterpillar #power #grid #demand
3 days ago
By Amanda Cooper
July 29 (Reuters) - Shares in companies driving the AI boom have been under pressure for weeks. Now their bonds are coming under strain too, pushing up the cost of insuring debt issued by companies such as Oracle, Nvidia and Apple against default.
The move reflects growing concern among investors about when the billions of dollars being poured into artificial intelligence will generate returns.
Technology companies have raised billions of dollars in debt this year to fund AI investments, with firms including Nvidia tapping bond markets for the first time. But the cost of the AI build-out is so high that even blockbuster earnings have failed to reassure some investors about the durability of future returns.
Demand for AI-linked credit default swaps (CDS), a form of insurance against default that gained prominence during the 2008 financial crisis, has surged.
#Companies #cost #billions #dollars
July 29 (Reuters) - Shares in companies driving the AI boom have been under pressure for weeks. Now their bonds are coming under strain too, pushing up the cost of insuring debt issued by companies such as Oracle, Nvidia and Apple against default.
The move reflects growing concern among investors about when the billions of dollars being poured into artificial intelligence will generate returns.
Technology companies have raised billions of dollars in debt this year to fund AI investments, with firms including Nvidia tapping bond markets for the first time. But the cost of the AI build-out is so high that even blockbuster earnings have failed to reassure some investors about the durability of future returns.
Demand for AI-linked credit default swaps (CDS), a form of insurance against default that gained prominence during the 2008 financial crisis, has surged.
#Companies #cost #billions #dollars
3 days ago
July 30 (Reuters) - OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for customers increasingly wary of the technology's ballooning costs.
The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and flagship Sol model unchanged.
The cuts show that rising cost scrutiny by businesses facing hefty AI bills is forcing American labs to rethink pricing. Many tech CEOs have also said in recent months that cheaper AI options are key to the technology's widespread adoption.
OpenAI's new pricing also turns up the heat on Anthropic, whose Claude models dominate enterprise and developer use but sit at the costlier end of the market. Both companies have been under pressure from open-source Chinese rivals such as Z.ai's GLM-5.2 that nearly match their performance at a lower cost.
Analysts have said that cutting prices could boost usage of OpenAI's and Anthropic's technology, but strain their finances ahead of highly anticipated initial public offerings.
#prices #models
The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and flagship Sol model unchanged.
The cuts show that rising cost scrutiny by businesses facing hefty AI bills is forcing American labs to rethink pricing. Many tech CEOs have also said in recent months that cheaper AI options are key to the technology's widespread adoption.
OpenAI's new pricing also turns up the heat on Anthropic, whose Claude models dominate enterprise and developer use but sit at the costlier end of the market. Both companies have been under pressure from open-source Chinese rivals such as Z.ai's GLM-5.2 that nearly match their performance at a lower cost.
Analysts have said that cutting prices could boost usage of OpenAI's and Anthropic's technology, but strain their finances ahead of highly anticipated initial public offerings.
#prices #models
3 days ago
July 30 (Reuters) - OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for customers increasingly wary of the technology's ballooning costs.
The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and flagship Sol model unchanged.
The cuts show that rising cost scrutiny by businesses facing hefty AI bills is forcing American labs to rethink pricing. Many tech CEOs have also said in recent months that cheaper AI options are key to the technology's widespread adoption.
OpenAI's new pricing also turns up the heat on Anthropic, whose Claude models dominate enterprise and developer use but sit at the costlier end of the market. Both companies have been under pressure from open-source Chinese rivals such as Z.ai's GLM-5.2 that nearly match their performance at a lower cost.
Analysts have said that cutting prices could boost usage of OpenAI's and Anthropic's technology, but strain their finances ahead of highly anticipated initial public offerings.
#cheaper
The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and flagship Sol model unchanged.
The cuts show that rising cost scrutiny by businesses facing hefty AI bills is forcing American labs to rethink pricing. Many tech CEOs have also said in recent months that cheaper AI options are key to the technology's widespread adoption.
OpenAI's new pricing also turns up the heat on Anthropic, whose Claude models dominate enterprise and developer use but sit at the costlier end of the market. Both companies have been under pressure from open-source Chinese rivals such as Z.ai's GLM-5.2 that nearly match their performance at a lower cost.
Analysts have said that cutting prices could boost usage of OpenAI's and Anthropic's technology, but strain their finances ahead of highly anticipated initial public offerings.
#cheaper
3 days ago
Barcelona have gone to the market to search for a new central midfielder after Frenkie de Jong was ruled out long-term with an MCL tear sustained during the World Cup, according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto. The Dutch international will miss a significant spell, leaving Hansi Flick short in the middle of the park as the new LaLiga season approaches.
The injury alone would be enough to trigger a reassessment of Barcelona's midfield resources, but de Jong's relationship with Flick has also grown strained following several incidents in recent months. That context matters: even before the ligament damage was confirmed, there were already questions about what role, if any, de Jong would play in Flick's plans going forward.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during a match.
The combination of a long-term absence and a fractured working relationship means Barcelona may not simply be filling a gap until he recovers – they could be planning for a more permanent realignment of the midfield.
Marc Casadó could be an in-house option to earn more minutes, but he does not appear to be part of Flick's plans either. Separate reports indicate that Barcelona have set a new asking price for Casadó and that the club has been told to listen to offers for him – hardly the sign of a player being earmarked as a stop-gap replacement.
#frenkie #casad #long #midfield
The injury alone would be enough to trigger a reassessment of Barcelona's midfield resources, but de Jong's relationship with Flick has also grown strained following several incidents in recent months. That context matters: even before the ligament damage was confirmed, there were already questions about what role, if any, de Jong would play in Flick's plans going forward.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during a match.
The combination of a long-term absence and a fractured working relationship means Barcelona may not simply be filling a gap until he recovers – they could be planning for a more permanent realignment of the midfield.
Marc Casadó could be an in-house option to earn more minutes, but he does not appear to be part of Flick's plans either. Separate reports indicate that Barcelona have set a new asking price for Casadó and that the club has been told to listen to offers for him – hardly the sign of a player being earmarked as a stop-gap replacement.
#frenkie #casad #long #midfield
3 days ago
ESPN | Jorge Castillo: The two New York teams are expected to have wildly different trade deadlines, with the Yankees presumed to be buyers and the Mets perhaps the biggest sellers. While there's a couple possible deals to be had between the two clubs — ****** o, Luke Weaver? — the largest possible splashes for the Yankees look like they could come from the West Coast. The San Diego Padres offer two relievers that could reinforce the bullpen, and the Angels feature both Zack Neto and Reid Detmers as alluring trade targets.
FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: With Cody Bellinger out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring strain, the Yankee lineup and outfield are starting to look pretty bald. The team is already suffering significantly without Aaron Judge in the lineup, and while they still have a chance to win the AL East, they need someone to step up and start hitting, or they have an increased need to bring in an impact bat before the Trade Deadline.
Front Office Sports | Eric Fisher: As a longtime lover of MLB.tv, I get to benefit from what might be sports' best livestreaming experience. From what I've heard from New York locals, the Gotham Sports App has not been a very good livestreaming experience. The platform has repeatedly had playback, UI, and general quality issues over the past two seasons, and it seems it is being sunsetted by the YES and MSG networks. Streaming service DAZN is being tapped as the replacement for Gotham Sports, and I'll keep using MLB.tv.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees announced who will be coming back to the Bronx on August 8th for the 78th edition of Old-Timers' Day. Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera lead the way, and they'll be joined by Monument Park honorees Ron Guidry, Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. The first-time Old-Timers are Dellin Betances (born in 1988, gulp), Todd Frazier, David Weathers, and Adam Ottavino (who just pitched last year). Check out the full list!
TSN: If you know me, you know I'm a born hater. I want Shohei Ohtani to grow old and die warm in a bed surrounded by loved ones and I hope he has a rock in his shoe every single time he steps on a baseball field. Yesterday was a win for the haters, as Alek Manoah was released by the Angels. One imagines Gerrit Cole opened a particularly special bottle of wine last night's game with the White Sox.
#yankees #Angels
FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: With Cody Bellinger out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring strain, the Yankee lineup and outfield are starting to look pretty bald. The team is already suffering significantly without Aaron Judge in the lineup, and while they still have a chance to win the AL East, they need someone to step up and start hitting, or they have an increased need to bring in an impact bat before the Trade Deadline.
Front Office Sports | Eric Fisher: As a longtime lover of MLB.tv, I get to benefit from what might be sports' best livestreaming experience. From what I've heard from New York locals, the Gotham Sports App has not been a very good livestreaming experience. The platform has repeatedly had playback, UI, and general quality issues over the past two seasons, and it seems it is being sunsetted by the YES and MSG networks. Streaming service DAZN is being tapped as the replacement for Gotham Sports, and I'll keep using MLB.tv.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees announced who will be coming back to the Bronx on August 8th for the 78th edition of Old-Timers' Day. Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera lead the way, and they'll be joined by Monument Park honorees Ron Guidry, Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. The first-time Old-Timers are Dellin Betances (born in 1988, gulp), Todd Frazier, David Weathers, and Adam Ottavino (who just pitched last year). Check out the full list!
TSN: If you know me, you know I'm a born hater. I want Shohei Ohtani to grow old and die warm in a bed surrounded by loved ones and I hope he has a rock in his shoe every single time he steps on a baseball field. Yesterday was a win for the haters, as Alek Manoah was released by the Angels. One imagines Gerrit Cole opened a particularly special bottle of wine last night's game with the White Sox.
#yankees #Angels
4 days ago
Amkor Technology (AMKR) reported its second-quarter results on July 27. By almost every measure, the quarter was a record. Revenue reached $1.90 billion, up roughly 26% from a year earlier. The company beat the high end of its own guidance. Earnings of $0.70 a share came in far ahead of the $0.48 that ***** ysts expected. EBITDA of $400 million also comfortably beat the estimates. The growth came from computing and the automotive and industrial markets. Both of these achieved quarterly records on AI data center demand. Margins also widened for a clear reason. Over the past two quarters, average factory utilization climbed from the 50s into the 70s, with several platforms now even running at full capacity.
Despite such a strong performance, the stock fell 6.54% after the report. The reason was the outlook, not the quarter. Amkor guided third-quarter revenue to about $2 billion at the midpoint, just below Wall Street's $2.09 billion consensus. The outlook had another weak spot. Communications revenue is set to fall in the next quarter, with Android sales already down 20% due to memory supply constraints. The stock had more than doubled since late March, hitting a 52-week high of $96.68 on June 22. At that level, expectations were high enough that a soft guidance number was all it took.
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#Stock
Despite such a strong performance, the stock fell 6.54% after the report. The reason was the outlook, not the quarter. Amkor guided third-quarter revenue to about $2 billion at the midpoint, just below Wall Street's $2.09 billion consensus. The outlook had another weak spot. Communications revenue is set to fall in the next quarter, with Android sales already down 20% due to memory supply constraints. The stock had more than doubled since late March, hitting a 52-week high of $96.68 on June 22. At that level, expectations were high enough that a soft guidance number was all it took.
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Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%
#Stock
4 days ago
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A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for or an oversupply of homes. The factors leading to a housing market crash are varied, ranging from economic recessions to high mortgage rates that make it less affordable to buy a home. A housing crash can have upsides (low home prices) and downsides (losing built-up equity and tighter finances).
So, what's ahead for the housing market in 2026?
➡ Read more: Want to buy a house in 2026? Here's what you need to know.
Generally, experts don't foresee a housing market crash in 2026. If anything, they see a greater sense of normalcy following multiple years of twists and turns.
"We're not heading toward a housing crash; we're in a market correction defined by stability, not volatility," Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, said via email. "Today's housing environment is fundamentally different from 2008. Homeowners have record levels of equity, lending standards are sound, and inventory remains constrained. What we're seeing now is a normalization, not a collapse, as the market adjusts to new economic realities. For buyers and sellers, this is a market filled with opportunity and resilience, not instability or uncertainty."
#hanna #Equity
A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for or an oversupply of homes. The factors leading to a housing market crash are varied, ranging from economic recessions to high mortgage rates that make it less affordable to buy a home. A housing crash can have upsides (low home prices) and downsides (losing built-up equity and tighter finances).
So, what's ahead for the housing market in 2026?
➡ Read more: Want to buy a house in 2026? Here's what you need to know.
Generally, experts don't foresee a housing market crash in 2026. If anything, they see a greater sense of normalcy following multiple years of twists and turns.
"We're not heading toward a housing crash; we're in a market correction defined by stability, not volatility," Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, said via email. "Today's housing environment is fundamentally different from 2008. Homeowners have record levels of equity, lending standards are sound, and inventory remains constrained. What we're seeing now is a normalization, not a collapse, as the market adjusts to new economic realities. For buyers and sellers, this is a market filled with opportunity and resilience, not instability or uncertainty."
#hanna #Equity
