2 months ago
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) received a boost on September 15 when the company announced that it had secured an approximately $80 million contract for its Deepwater Conqueror ultra-deepwater drillship in Equatorial Guinea. The estimated 170-day campaign with an undisclosed operator is expected to begin next year, directly following the rig's current contract in the US Gulf.
Built in 2016, the DSME 12000-design Deepwater Conqueror can operate in water depths of up to 12,000 feet and drill to a maximum depth of 40,000 feet.
The $80 million award provides Transocean with additional contract revenue and improves visibility into the company's future revenue base. If the award includes attractive day rates and limited mobilization costs, it could contribute positively to operating margins and cash flows. The company's backlog stood at approximately $6.7 billion as of August 5, 2026.
The contract could also improve the utilization of its high-value drilling rig. Since ultra-deepwater rigs require substantial investment, securing work for an idle or underutilized rig could help spread fixed operating costs over a larger revenue base. Deepwater Conqueror will move directly from its US Gulf contract to Equatorial Guinea, avoiding a gap between the two programs.
The latest award also provides Transocean with an alternative destination for its rigs. The company had already signaled in its Q2 earnings call that the growing demand for new deepwater contracts in Africa would also help offset a decline in awards in the US Gulf.
#deepwater #contract #gulf #equatorial
Built in 2016, the DSME 12000-design Deepwater Conqueror can operate in water depths of up to 12,000 feet and drill to a maximum depth of 40,000 feet.
The $80 million award provides Transocean with additional contract revenue and improves visibility into the company's future revenue base. If the award includes attractive day rates and limited mobilization costs, it could contribute positively to operating margins and cash flows. The company's backlog stood at approximately $6.7 billion as of August 5, 2026.
The contract could also improve the utilization of its high-value drilling rig. Since ultra-deepwater rigs require substantial investment, securing work for an idle or underutilized rig could help spread fixed operating costs over a larger revenue base. Deepwater Conqueror will move directly from its US Gulf contract to Equatorial Guinea, avoiding a gap between the two programs.
The latest award also provides Transocean with an alternative destination for its rigs. The company had already signaled in its Q2 earnings call that the growing demand for new deepwater contracts in Africa would also help offset a decline in awards in the US Gulf.
#deepwater #contract #gulf #equatorial
2 months ago
Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) primarily generates its revenue by designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling the critical fabrication equipment, specialized factory automation software, and materials engineering solutions utilized to produce integrated circuits for customers globally.
While launching multiple new hardware systems to address technical production challenges in advanced memory scaling, it formalized a joint development agreement for augmented reality optics and reported a 34% operating margin for the quarter ended July 26, 2026.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) primarily generates its revenue by designing, developing, and manufacturing commercial central processing units, discrete graphics processors, and edge computing components, alongside operating its independent wafer fabrication and advanced packaging services.
It finalized a large-scale public common stock offering and confirmed pending organizational workforce reductions within its data center operations, while reporting a 12% operating margin for the quarter ended June 27, 2026.
Revenue establishes a fundamental baseline for investors seeking to measure the total incoming capital a business generates before any operating expenses, interest, or taxes are deducted. This metric reveals whether an organization is successfully attracting customers and growing its overall business volume over time.
#generates #primarily
While launching multiple new hardware systems to address technical production challenges in advanced memory scaling, it formalized a joint development agreement for augmented reality optics and reported a 34% operating margin for the quarter ended July 26, 2026.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) primarily generates its revenue by designing, developing, and manufacturing commercial central processing units, discrete graphics processors, and edge computing components, alongside operating its independent wafer fabrication and advanced packaging services.
It finalized a large-scale public common stock offering and confirmed pending organizational workforce reductions within its data center operations, while reporting a 12% operating margin for the quarter ended June 27, 2026.
Revenue establishes a fundamental baseline for investors seeking to measure the total incoming capital a business generates before any operating expenses, interest, or taxes are deducted. This metric reveals whether an organization is successfully attracting customers and growing its overall business volume over time.
#generates #primarily
2 months ago
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) are two of the biggest companies in the world. Nvidia holds the top spot, sitting at a $5.3 trillion valuation. Micron currently sits at 13th place worldwide, with a $1.1 trillion valuation. These companies are also two of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out, and with that expected to ramp up again in 2027, these two are in a prime position to benefit.
But which stock stands to benefit more? Let's take a look at these two and see which stock makes the most sense for your investment dollars.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ***** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Nvidia and Micron are partners in the AI arms race. Micron makes memory chips, including DRAM memory that's utilized inside Nvidia GPUs. Micron's DRAM chips are also utilized in several other competitors' products, and demand for these products continues to rise.
Nvidia forecasts that the big five AI hyperscalers will spend nearly $800 billion on data center capital expenditures during 2026. Next year, that figure is projected to rise to $1.3 trillion. That's a lot of GPUs from Nvidia, filled with memory chips from Micron. There is huge demand for each company's product, but there is a stark difference in the long-term demand curve for each.
#memory #demand #gpus
But which stock stands to benefit more? Let's take a look at these two and see which stock makes the most sense for your investment dollars.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ***** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Nvidia and Micron are partners in the AI arms race. Micron makes memory chips, including DRAM memory that's utilized inside Nvidia GPUs. Micron's DRAM chips are also utilized in several other competitors' products, and demand for these products continues to rise.
Nvidia forecasts that the big five AI hyperscalers will spend nearly $800 billion on data center capital expenditures during 2026. Next year, that figure is projected to rise to $1.3 trillion. That's a lot of GPUs from Nvidia, filled with memory chips from Micron. There is huge demand for each company's product, but there is a stark difference in the long-term demand curve for each.
#memory #demand #gpus
2 months ago
GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) plans to close its vaccine manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany, by summer 2027, putting 641 jobs at risk. The decision reflects declining demand for traditional egg-based flu vaccines, which has left GSK with more manufacturing capacity than it needs. GSK reviewed its Dresden and Ste-Foy, Canada, flu vaccine sites and chose to consolidate production in Canada, which it says can meet anticipated demand more sustainably and competitively.
The closure comes as GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) is shifting its influenza strategy toward newer technology: the company is advancing an mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine into Phase III after Phase II results showed stronger immune responses than standard-dose vaccines in younger adults and high-dose vaccines in older adults. The broader vaccine environment has also weakened, with Reuters reporting declining sales across flu, RSV, and other vaccines amid lower demand and policy-related pressures, increasing the importance of manufacturing discipline and portfolio selection.
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The closure could ultimately strengthen GSK plc (NYSE:GSK)'s margins and cash generation by removing excess capacity from a declining part of the influenza market rather than continuing to carry the fixed costs of an underutilized facility. GSK explicitly said demand for traditional egg-based flu vaccines is falling and that it has more capacity than required, while the Canadian facility can meet anticipated future demand competitively.
This is particularly important because GSK's vaccine business remains a significant earnings contributor but is increasingly being driven by products with better growth prospects: second-quarter 2026 vaccine sales rose 8% to £2.3 billion, with meningitis vaccines up 21% and Arexvy sales increasing by more than 100%, while Shingrix generated £0.9 billion. The Dresden decision therefore looks less like a retreat from vaccines overall and more like a reallocation of manufacturing capacity away from mature egg-based products toward higher-value technologies.
#demand #Manufacturing
The closure comes as GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) is shifting its influenza strategy toward newer technology: the company is advancing an mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine into Phase III after Phase II results showed stronger immune responses than standard-dose vaccines in younger adults and high-dose vaccines in older adults. The broader vaccine environment has also weakened, with Reuters reporting declining sales across flu, RSV, and other vaccines amid lower demand and policy-related pressures, increasing the importance of manufacturing discipline and portfolio selection.
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The closure could ultimately strengthen GSK plc (NYSE:GSK)'s margins and cash generation by removing excess capacity from a declining part of the influenza market rather than continuing to carry the fixed costs of an underutilized facility. GSK explicitly said demand for traditional egg-based flu vaccines is falling and that it has more capacity than required, while the Canadian facility can meet anticipated future demand competitively.
This is particularly important because GSK's vaccine business remains a significant earnings contributor but is increasingly being driven by products with better growth prospects: second-quarter 2026 vaccine sales rose 8% to £2.3 billion, with meningitis vaccines up 21% and Arexvy sales increasing by more than 100%, while Shingrix generated £0.9 billion. The Dresden decision therefore looks less like a retreat from vaccines overall and more like a reallocation of manufacturing capacity away from mature egg-based products toward higher-value technologies.
#demand #Manufacturing
2 months ago
GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) plans to close its vaccine manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany, by summer 2027, putting 641 jobs at risk. The decision reflects declining demand for traditional egg-based flu vaccines, which has left GSK with more manufacturing capacity than it needs. GSK reviewed its Dresden and Ste-Foy, Canada, flu vaccine sites and chose to consolidate production in Canada, which it says can meet anticipated demand more sustainably and competitively.
The closure comes as GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) is shifting its influenza strategy toward newer technology: the company is advancing an mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine into Phase III after Phase II results showed stronger immune responses than standard-dose vaccines in younger adults and high-dose vaccines in older adults. The broader vaccine environment has also weakened, with Reuters reporting declining sales across flu, RSV, and other vaccines amid lower demand and policy-related pressures, increasing the importance of manufacturing discipline and portfolio selection.
Copyright: kadmy / 123RF Stock Photo
The closure could ultimately strengthen GSK plc (NYSE:GSK)'s margins and cash generation by removing excess capacity from a declining part of the influenza market rather than continuing to carry the fixed costs of an underutilized facility. GSK explicitly said demand for traditional egg-based flu vaccines is falling and that it has more capacity than required, while the Canadian facility can meet anticipated future demand competitively.
This is particularly important because GSK's vaccine business remains a significant earnings contributor but is increasingly being driven by products with better growth prospects: second-quarter 2026 vaccine sales rose 8% to £2.3 billion, with meningitis vaccines up 21% and Arexvy sales increasing by more than 100%, while Shingrix generated £0.9 billion. The Dresden decision therefore looks less like a retreat from vaccines overall and more like a reallocation of manufacturing capacity away from mature egg-based products toward higher-value technologies.
#vaccine
The closure comes as GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) is shifting its influenza strategy toward newer technology: the company is advancing an mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine into Phase III after Phase II results showed stronger immune responses than standard-dose vaccines in younger adults and high-dose vaccines in older adults. The broader vaccine environment has also weakened, with Reuters reporting declining sales across flu, RSV, and other vaccines amid lower demand and policy-related pressures, increasing the importance of manufacturing discipline and portfolio selection.
Copyright: kadmy / 123RF Stock Photo
The closure could ultimately strengthen GSK plc (NYSE:GSK)'s margins and cash generation by removing excess capacity from a declining part of the influenza market rather than continuing to carry the fixed costs of an underutilized facility. GSK explicitly said demand for traditional egg-based flu vaccines is falling and that it has more capacity than required, while the Canadian facility can meet anticipated future demand competitively.
This is particularly important because GSK's vaccine business remains a significant earnings contributor but is increasingly being driven by products with better growth prospects: second-quarter 2026 vaccine sales rose 8% to £2.3 billion, with meningitis vaccines up 21% and Arexvy sales increasing by more than 100%, while Shingrix generated £0.9 billion. The Dresden decision therefore looks less like a retreat from vaccines overall and more like a reallocation of manufacturing capacity away from mature egg-based products toward higher-value technologies.
#vaccine
2 months ago
A serious team requires serious stats by which they'll be evaluated. Over the last calendar year, the Chicago Bears have become a serious team led by a serious head coach in Ben Johnson and a serious quarterback in Caleb Williams. Which means that the world of ****** ytics in football will be more relevant for them in 2026 than we have perhaps seen in years past.
While not as robust (or widely utilized) as their counterparts in the baseball world, advanced stats have progressively become more relevant for the NFL and its players in recent years. Pro Football Focus is sort of a driver of this increase, and it's here that we begin our journey into this world.
PFF, as it's known colloquially, ****** igns a grade for every action that a player completes on the field. These grades occur on a scale from +2 to -2, with zero representing the average in between the two ends of the spectrum. These grades don't just occur in a vacuum, either. Positional context and the game situation itself are each taken into account as part of where a given play lands on the scale.
#stats #grades
While not as robust (or widely utilized) as their counterparts in the baseball world, advanced stats have progressively become more relevant for the NFL and its players in recent years. Pro Football Focus is sort of a driver of this increase, and it's here that we begin our journey into this world.
PFF, as it's known colloquially, ****** igns a grade for every action that a player completes on the field. These grades occur on a scale from +2 to -2, with zero representing the average in between the two ends of the spectrum. These grades don't just occur in a vacuum, either. Positional context and the game situation itself are each taken into account as part of where a given play lands on the scale.
#stats #grades
2 months ago
If you think Army is going to run over, around and through the South Florida defense the way the Black Knights did against Bryant in week one, think again.
There were a lot of positives to draw from as Army rolled up a school-record 648 yards of total offense and 569 rushing yards on the way to a 59-3 victory over Bryant. With a rout in progress, Army went deep into its bench and utilized 16 different ball carries, including three quarterbacks.
South Florida is not Bryant. The Bulls feature a defensive front that averages 6-foot-3, 293 pounds per man (Major Dillard is 330 pounds at nose, Asani Redwood is 300 at tackle and Michael Williams is 250 at end), compared to the Bryant squad that averaged 30 pounds less. Jump to the linebackers, and USF features a group that averages 6-3, 233 pounds, more than a dozen pounds heavier than the similar Bryant unit. You can also expect South Florida's defenders will be quicker to close off the edges, perhaps cutting off Army's success on the perimeter.
The Bulls held Florida International to 80 yards on 25 carries in a 19-9 win on the evening of Sept 5. FIU did roll up 301 yards of passing, on 62% of completed throws, but run-dominant Army has not been a passing threat for many years.
Based off last week's starting lineup (the Bulls do not release depth charts to the media), the South Florida defense fields nine starters who transferred in from other Division I schools. Linebackers C.J. Hicks (Ohio State), Grayson Howard (South Carolina and Florida) and Sam Robinson (Rutgers) played Power 4 ball, as did Redwood (West Virginia) up front. Corner Teddy Foster (Florida) and 'Star' Amanio Fortenberry (Kansas State) help anchor the secondary.
#south #Bulls #linebackers
There were a lot of positives to draw from as Army rolled up a school-record 648 yards of total offense and 569 rushing yards on the way to a 59-3 victory over Bryant. With a rout in progress, Army went deep into its bench and utilized 16 different ball carries, including three quarterbacks.
South Florida is not Bryant. The Bulls feature a defensive front that averages 6-foot-3, 293 pounds per man (Major Dillard is 330 pounds at nose, Asani Redwood is 300 at tackle and Michael Williams is 250 at end), compared to the Bryant squad that averaged 30 pounds less. Jump to the linebackers, and USF features a group that averages 6-3, 233 pounds, more than a dozen pounds heavier than the similar Bryant unit. You can also expect South Florida's defenders will be quicker to close off the edges, perhaps cutting off Army's success on the perimeter.
The Bulls held Florida International to 80 yards on 25 carries in a 19-9 win on the evening of Sept 5. FIU did roll up 301 yards of passing, on 62% of completed throws, but run-dominant Army has not been a passing threat for many years.
Based off last week's starting lineup (the Bulls do not release depth charts to the media), the South Florida defense fields nine starters who transferred in from other Division I schools. Linebackers C.J. Hicks (Ohio State), Grayson Howard (South Carolina and Florida) and Sam Robinson (Rutgers) played Power 4 ball, as did Redwood (West Virginia) up front. Corner Teddy Foster (Florida) and 'Star' Amanio Fortenberry (Kansas State) help anchor the secondary.
#south #Bulls #linebackers
2 months ago
Prosper Stars & Stripes, a long/short equity fund, recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. In Q2 2026, the portfolio delivered a strong net return of +30.1% compared to the Russell 2000 Index's +21.5% return and the HFRX Equity Hedge Index's +10.3% return. The long book drove performance, generating a 43.2% gross contribution, while average net exposure remained relatively modest at 47%. U.S. economic growth remained resilient despite inflation concerns, elevated energy prices, and geopolitical uncertainty. Markets rallied sharply after easing U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices lower, supporting renewed risk appetite. Small-cap equities benefited significantly, with Information Technology, Industrials, and Health Care leading gains, while Energy declined as crude prices fell. Year to date, the Composite returned +23.7%, slightly ahead of the Russell 2000's +22.6% and well above the HFRI Equity Hedge Index's +9.7%. Additionally, you can review the Portfolio's top 5 holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Prosper Stars & Stripes highlighted The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT). The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) manufactures and sells precision-engineered components and high-energy systems for the aerospace, defense and government, industrial, medical, semiconductor and electronics, and energy industries. On September 09, 2026, The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) closed at $16.46 per share. Over the past month The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) declined 4.02% and its shares lost 15.29% over the past 3 months. The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) has a market capitalization of $511.11 million and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $12.49 to $22.51.
Prosper Stars & Stripes stated the following regarding The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We are also invested in Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) and The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT). Elmet's critical materials division supplies inputs for the U.S. military supply chain that are essential to production and increasingly must be sourced domestically, steering business towards the company. We believe the building of domestic supply chains can benefit Elmet and drive better-than-forecast earnings growth as they grow organically and deploy their underutilized balance sheet to broaden their businesses."
The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 19 hedge fund portfolios held The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) at the end of the second quarter which was 0 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring tr
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Prosper Stars & Stripes highlighted The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT). The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) manufactures and sells precision-engineered components and high-energy systems for the aerospace, defense and government, industrial, medical, semiconductor and electronics, and energy industries. On September 09, 2026, The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) closed at $16.46 per share. Over the past month The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) declined 4.02% and its shares lost 15.29% over the past 3 months. The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) has a market capitalization of $511.11 million and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $12.49 to $22.51.
Prosper Stars & Stripes stated the following regarding The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We are also invested in Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) and The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT). Elmet's critical materials division supplies inputs for the U.S. military supply chain that are essential to production and increasingly must be sourced domestically, steering business towards the company. We believe the building of domestic supply chains can benefit Elmet and drive better-than-forecast earnings growth as they grow organically and deploy their underutilized balance sheet to broaden their businesses."
The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 19 hedge fund portfolios held The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) at the end of the second quarter which was 0 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring tr
2 months ago
Week 1 of the 2026 regular season is here, and on the Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man roster are eight rookies.
While roles can change throughout the course of the season, let's project how each player could be utilized in the early going.
It remains to be seen whether or not Allen will technically be a starter, but even if he is not, he will likely see the field. The Colts could utilize a rotation at linebacker, at least early on in the season, and in that scenario, Allen seeing the field during early downs or more obvious running situations may make the most sense.
Haulcy could be a Day 1 starter, filling the strong safety role in the secondary. However, his Week 1 status remains up in the air at this time as he continues to work through an ankle injury. The Colts could also turn to Hunter Wohler to fill that role.
Farmer will be the Colts' first option off the bench at the guard position.
#starter
While roles can change throughout the course of the season, let's project how each player could be utilized in the early going.
It remains to be seen whether or not Allen will technically be a starter, but even if he is not, he will likely see the field. The Colts could utilize a rotation at linebacker, at least early on in the season, and in that scenario, Allen seeing the field during early downs or more obvious running situations may make the most sense.
Haulcy could be a Day 1 starter, filling the strong safety role in the secondary. However, his Week 1 status remains up in the air at this time as he continues to work through an ankle injury. The Colts could also turn to Hunter Wohler to fill that role.
Farmer will be the Colts' first option off the bench at the guard position.
#starter
2 months ago
NORMAN — Following a Week 1 shutout of UTEP, ninth-ranked Oklahoma heads out onto the road for a marquee Week 2 matchup.
The Sooners will travel to face No. 16 Michigan at 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
The Wolverines defeated Western Michigan, 13-12, after a 47-yard Hail Mary on the final play of the game. The play occurred after officials added one second to the game clock.
OU, on the other hand, handled the Miners with ease. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions and held UTEP to 198 total yards.
Quarterback John Mateer looked comfortable within an offense that utilized multiple tight ends for most of the contest. He completed 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 225 yards and was pulled late in the third quarter.
#utep #oklahoma
The Sooners will travel to face No. 16 Michigan at 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
The Wolverines defeated Western Michigan, 13-12, after a 47-yard Hail Mary on the final play of the game. The play occurred after officials added one second to the game clock.
OU, on the other hand, handled the Miners with ease. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions and held UTEP to 198 total yards.
Quarterback John Mateer looked comfortable within an offense that utilized multiple tight ends for most of the contest. He completed 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 225 yards and was pulled late in the third quarter.
#utep #oklahoma
2 months ago
On August 10, Joe Gomes from ***** le Capital reiterated his Outperform rating on CoreCivic Inc. (NYSE:CXW). In the process, the ***** yst increased his target price on the stock from $35 to $42, resulting in a revised upside potential in excess of 24% based on stock's closing price on August 27. This upward adjustment in price target came after an impressive second quarter print above management estimates. Let's explore the underlying drivers of this outperformance, and which additional factors are expected to shape up investor sentiment toward the stock.
Earlier in August, the company reported its second quarter results which exceeded management's expectations. Topline figures were recorded at $684.9 million, up by 27.3% compared to Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA of $109.4 million exhibited 5.9% year-on-year growth, while adjusted diluted EPS of $0.38 reflected a 5.6% growth compared to the same period last year. Such expansion in adjusted diluted EPS was supported by lower operating costs and slightly higher ICE populations, while strong federal revenue also contributed to growth. Following the quarter and subsequent facility sales, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
During 2026, CoreCivic has been focusing on strengthening its financial position while expanding its footprint as a federal detention operator. The company generated $734 million in gross proceeds from sales of Prairie Correctional Facility and Midwest Regional Reception Center, to the Department of Homeland Security. It expects to continue to operate both facilities under current arrangements, and was also awarded a new ICE contract to operate the 1,600 bed Prairie Correctional Facility till August 2031. The contract award offers potential for $75 million in revenue boost in the future once fully activated, with no material impact expected during 2026.
CoreCivic can benefit from this demand tailwind without the time and capital required to construct entirely new facilities, although activating idle sites still involves staffing and start-up costs. It also strengthens the company's position as a trusted partner for federal detention requirements, and might create potential opportunities for more contracts in the future.
The company has also taken an aggressive approach toward debt reduction and returning capital to shareholders. On August 10, it entered a $500 million accelerated share repurchase agreement, supported by the proceeds from recent facility sales. A portion of those sale proceeds was also utilized for $608.5 million debt repayment, which included early redemption of senior notes that were due in 2027.
#price
Earlier in August, the company reported its second quarter results which exceeded management's expectations. Topline figures were recorded at $684.9 million, up by 27.3% compared to Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA of $109.4 million exhibited 5.9% year-on-year growth, while adjusted diluted EPS of $0.38 reflected a 5.6% growth compared to the same period last year. Such expansion in adjusted diluted EPS was supported by lower operating costs and slightly higher ICE populations, while strong federal revenue also contributed to growth. Following the quarter and subsequent facility sales, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
During 2026, CoreCivic has been focusing on strengthening its financial position while expanding its footprint as a federal detention operator. The company generated $734 million in gross proceeds from sales of Prairie Correctional Facility and Midwest Regional Reception Center, to the Department of Homeland Security. It expects to continue to operate both facilities under current arrangements, and was also awarded a new ICE contract to operate the 1,600 bed Prairie Correctional Facility till August 2031. The contract award offers potential for $75 million in revenue boost in the future once fully activated, with no material impact expected during 2026.
CoreCivic can benefit from this demand tailwind without the time and capital required to construct entirely new facilities, although activating idle sites still involves staffing and start-up costs. It also strengthens the company's position as a trusted partner for federal detention requirements, and might create potential opportunities for more contracts in the future.
The company has also taken an aggressive approach toward debt reduction and returning capital to shareholders. On August 10, it entered a $500 million accelerated share repurchase agreement, supported by the proceeds from recent facility sales. A portion of those sale proceeds was also utilized for $608.5 million debt repayment, which included early redemption of senior notes that were due in 2027.
#price
2 months ago
For the Penn State offense, the goal for the upcoming season is simple: prove that you can compete in the Big Ten. With a whole lot of transfers coming in, this will be the first time some of these players are put to the test. And perhaps no other offensive position group is under more pressure than the wide receivers, specifically Iowa State transfer Brett Eskildsen.
As the leading receiver for the Cyclones last season, Eskildsen profiles as a physical WR1 who can win on the boundary and show strength after the catch. At 6-1, 198 pounds, Eskildsen offers a speed/power combo that could translate pretty well to the Big Ten. Last season, he had 523 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Cyclones' offense, but more impressively, he averaged 17.53 yards per reception as well. As a result, he was awarded All-Big 12 honorable mention honors.
To start the season, Eskildsen will be up against a Marshall secondary that may be one of the more underrated units in the country. Expect Eskildsen to be utilized heavily in the red zone, where he can make key contested plays, and also in late-down situations where he can win. While Week 1 won't be a true test of Eskildsen's abilities, Penn State fans will hope to see a flash of a player who can revive what has proved to be a weak position group for the Nittany Lions in the past.
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#penn #season #lions #brett
As the leading receiver for the Cyclones last season, Eskildsen profiles as a physical WR1 who can win on the boundary and show strength after the catch. At 6-1, 198 pounds, Eskildsen offers a speed/power combo that could translate pretty well to the Big Ten. Last season, he had 523 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Cyclones' offense, but more impressively, he averaged 17.53 yards per reception as well. As a result, he was awarded All-Big 12 honorable mention honors.
To start the season, Eskildsen will be up against a Marshall secondary that may be one of the more underrated units in the country. Expect Eskildsen to be utilized heavily in the red zone, where he can make key contested plays, and also in late-down situations where he can win. While Week 1 won't be a true test of Eskildsen's abilities, Penn State fans will hope to see a flash of a player who can revive what has proved to be a weak position group for the Nittany Lions in the past.
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#penn #season #lions #brett
2 months ago
Donatella Versace is part of perhaps the most influential fashion family in the world. Alongside her siblings Gianni and Santo, Donatella built the Versace fashion house from the ground up. As the youngest sibling in the Versace family, Donatella was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy, in 1955. Like her brother Gianni, Donatella learned the art of design from their mother, who was a talented dressmaker. After leaving university, Donatella supported Gianni during the launch of his fashion house Versace in the late 1970s — acting as his "muse and critic" before being given control of Versace's "Versus" line. Over the years, Donatella took on a more active role in the business; she especially led Versace whilst Gianni was battling cancer in the mid-1990s.
However, shortly after Gianni's recovery, the legendary designer was murdered outside of his home in Miami, Florida, in 1997. In the wake of his tragic passing, Donatella took charge of the family's business. As chief creative officer, Donatella expanded the brand to include fragrance, accessories, home decor, and even hotels — not to mention reimagining both the Versus and haute couture line Atelier Versace. Though Donatella stepped down from her role as Versace's creative director in 2025, she remains at the forefront of her family's brand as Chief Brand Ambassador. Donatella's steadfast commitment to preserving her brother's legacy, solidifying her own, and influencing the fashion industry at large makes her quote of the day more relevant than ever.
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Donatella Versace understands firsthand how the way you dress can impact how you are perceived — both by other people and internally. During an interview with Vogue Australia in 2012, Donatella said, "Fashion is a weapon that you can use when you need it. I think my own look makes people think I'm tough but when they get to know me I'm very different. It's like armour that was useful to me in the first years after Gianni's death." Donatella utilized her style to navigate the public eye after her brother's passing, keeping up appearances even when she was at her lowest.
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However, shortly after Gianni's recovery, the legendary designer was murdered outside of his home in Miami, Florida, in 1997. In the wake of his tragic passing, Donatella took charge of the family's business. As chief creative officer, Donatella expanded the brand to include fragrance, accessories, home decor, and even hotels — not to mention reimagining both the Versus and haute couture line Atelier Versace. Though Donatella stepped down from her role as Versace's creative director in 2025, she remains at the forefront of her family's brand as Chief Brand Ambassador. Donatella's steadfast commitment to preserving her brother's legacy, solidifying her own, and influencing the fashion industry at large makes her quote of the day more relevant than ever.
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Donatella Versace understands firsthand how the way you dress can impact how you are perceived — both by other people and internally. During an interview with Vogue Australia in 2012, Donatella said, "Fashion is a weapon that you can use when you need it. I think my own look makes people think I'm tough but when they get to know me I'm very different. It's like armour that was useful to me in the first years after Gianni's death." Donatella utilized her style to navigate the public eye after her brother's passing, keeping up appearances even when she was at her lowest.
#fashion #versus
2 months ago
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) are eerily similar companies. Both of them produce networking equipment for data centers, but they have also launched custom AI chip businesses with a few critical customers. Custom AI chips are likely to grow in popularity, as they can offer superior cost performance to traditional GPU-based training.
This primes both stocks to benefit as these units become more popular. But which one is the better buy? I think there's one metric that settles the debate.
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To date, most training and inference has been performed on graphics processing units (GPUs), mostly made by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). GPUs are incredible computing units, and are great for a wide variety of workloads. The amount of flexibility that Nvidia has designed into its computing unit is amazing, but if a GPU only sees one workload type during its whole service life, then this flexibility is wasted. GPUs are still necessary in the computing landscape, as there are several reasons why GPUs should still be utilized; however, custom AI chips could provide better performance in some areas.
Custom AI chips are known as ASICs, application-specific integrated circuits. ASICs are nothing new, but their application to AI is. By building a computing chip around a workload rather than the other way around, designers can optimize and make these products efficient and cost-effective. This leads to more computing power at a lower cost, often outperforming GPU-based computing.
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This primes both stocks to benefit as these units become more popular. But which one is the better buy? I think there's one metric that settles the debate.
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 »
To date, most training and inference has been performed on graphics processing units (GPUs), mostly made by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). GPUs are incredible computing units, and are great for a wide variety of workloads. The amount of flexibility that Nvidia has designed into its computing unit is amazing, but if a GPU only sees one workload type during its whole service life, then this flexibility is wasted. GPUs are still necessary in the computing landscape, as there are several reasons why GPUs should still be utilized; however, custom AI chips could provide better performance in some areas.
Custom AI chips are known as ASICs, application-specific integrated circuits. ASICs are nothing new, but their application to AI is. By building a computing chip around a workload rather than the other way around, designers can optimize and make these products efficient and cost-effective. This leads to more computing power at a lower cost, often outperforming GPU-based computing.
#custom
2 months ago
Middleweight contender Gregory Rodrigues moved up the 185-pound pecking order last Saturday with a unanimous win over No. 7 ranked Antony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event.
Rodrigues entered the fight ranked No. 10 and riding a three-fight winning streak. He utilized leg kicks to take control of the fight in the early rounds. Hernandez mounted a comeback but came up short. During the post-fight press conference, Hernandez accused Rodrigues of cheating.
"The f**ker was cheating and grabbing inside of my gloves. And I told Herb (Dean) that. I fight clean, man. So, it is what it is. Maybe I should be more dirty," Hernandez said. "I told f**king Herb, 'this motherf**ker grabbed my glove like four times, and I was like, 'Hey, he's grabbing my gloves.' And he told him, 'Hey, stop.' But I mean, whatever, don't take a point, whatever. You know what I mean? F**k it. I guess people like to cheat, so it is what it is."
On Monday, Rodrigues responded to Hernandez' allegations during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.
"He can say whatever he wants. You know? The fact is I beat him with the leg kicks, the punches. He didn't take me down. He didn't do nothing. He did put a pressure that was good, but I didn't cheat him. He knows that," Rodrigues said.
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Rodrigues entered the fight ranked No. 10 and riding a three-fight winning streak. He utilized leg kicks to take control of the fight in the early rounds. Hernandez mounted a comeback but came up short. During the post-fight press conference, Hernandez accused Rodrigues of cheating.
"The f**ker was cheating and grabbing inside of my gloves. And I told Herb (Dean) that. I fight clean, man. So, it is what it is. Maybe I should be more dirty," Hernandez said. "I told f**king Herb, 'this motherf**ker grabbed my glove like four times, and I was like, 'Hey, he's grabbing my gloves.' And he told him, 'Hey, stop.' But I mean, whatever, don't take a point, whatever. You know what I mean? F**k it. I guess people like to cheat, so it is what it is."
On Monday, Rodrigues responded to Hernandez' allegations during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.
"He can say whatever he wants. You know? The fact is I beat him with the leg kicks, the punches. He didn't take me down. He didn't do nothing. He did put a pressure that was good, but I didn't cheat him. He knows that," Rodrigues said.
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3 months ago
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Delivered 18th consecutive quarter of traffic growth and 15th consecutive quarter of market share gains, driven by a value proposition that resonates across all income cohorts, though the vast majority of growth continues to be driven by higher income members.
Achieved a new milestone of 8.5 million members, with membership fee income (MFI) growing nearly 10% year-over-year due to strong acquisition and higher-tier penetration.
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Delivered 18th consecutive quarter of traffic growth and 15th consecutive quarter of market share gains, driven by a value proposition that resonates across all income cohorts, though the vast majority of growth continues to be driven by higher income members.
Achieved a new milestone of 8.5 million members, with membership fee income (MFI) growing nearly 10% year-over-year due to strong acquisition and higher-tier penetration.
Utilized favorable fuel market dynamics and strong volume growth to generate outsized fuel profits, which were partially reinvested into member value and price gaps.
Implemented a systematic Category Management Process (CMP) to optimize ****** ortments, resulting in strong performance in beverages, Active Nutrition, and renovated Home categories.
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3 months ago
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Revenue growth of 16.5% was primarily driven by a 10.9% increase in capacity PCDs following the addition of seven river vessels and two ocean ships.
Management attributes long-term margin expansion to a 'young fleet' strategy and identical ship designs, which simplify crew training, maintenance, and inventory management while maintaining consistent yields across itineraries.
Historically low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers created industry-wide challenges, but management utilized ship-swap capabilities and deployment flexibility to avoid cancellations.
The company is proactively issuing future cruise vouchers to affected guests to preserve brand loyalty, viewing this as a long-term investment despite the resulting financial impact in 2027 and 2028.
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Revenue growth of 16.5% was primarily driven by a 10.9% increase in capacity PCDs following the addition of seven river vessels and two ocean ships.
Management attributes long-term margin expansion to a 'young fleet' strategy and identical ship designs, which simplify crew training, maintenance, and inventory management while maintaining consistent yields across itineraries.
Historically low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers created industry-wide challenges, but management utilized ship-swap capabilities and deployment flexibility to avoid cancellations.
The company is proactively issuing future cruise vouchers to affected guests to preserve brand loyalty, viewing this as a long-term investment despite the resulting financial impact in 2027 and 2028.
#management #revenue #pcds #danube
3 months ago
An offseason vision for the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense seems to be coming to life in training camp.
Back in April, the Jaguars utilized their second-round selection on tight end Nate Boerkircher -- a pick that was scrutinized by many ******* ysts. Jacksonville then selected tight end Tanner Koziol in the fifth round.
Both players, however, have acclimated quickly to Liam Coen's offense, including in Wednesday's joint practice with Carolina.
"I think they've grown for sure," Coen said after practice. "Tanner being a quasi receiver in college was something that we were excited about."
Coen also mentioned the physicality that Boerkircher brings to the Jaguars' offense.
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Back in April, the Jaguars utilized their second-round selection on tight end Nate Boerkircher -- a pick that was scrutinized by many ******* ysts. Jacksonville then selected tight end Tanner Koziol in the fifth round.
Both players, however, have acclimated quickly to Liam Coen's offense, including in Wednesday's joint practice with Carolina.
"I think they've grown for sure," Coen said after practice. "Tanner being a quasi receiver in college was something that we were excited about."
Coen also mentioned the physicality that Boerkircher brings to the Jaguars' offense.
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3 months ago
On August 7, Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:KGS) held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, and the numbers backed up the excitement. Revenue climbed 21% year-over-year to $391 million, while adjusted EBITDA hit a company record of $217 million, up 22% from a year earlier. Adjusted net income landed at $54 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. Management used the call to lay out how Kodiak plans to turn a compression business already running near full capacity into a much bigger power infrastructure company by 2030.
Kodiak's core contract compression business kept climbing. The company ended the quarter with 4.4 million revenue-generating horsepower and fleet utilization of 98.2%, and it priced that equipment at $23.80 per horsepower, a 4.5% increase from a year ago. Compression infrastructure adjusted gross margin reached 70% for a second straight quarter, up 170 basis points year-over-year, even as the company absorbed higher lube oil costs tied to the war in Iran. Kodiak has already locked in large horsepower compressor packages for 2027 through 2029 and is roughly 50% contracted for next year's deliveries, giving it unusual visibility into future revenue.
The bigger story is power. Kodiak signed a multiyear turbine supply deal with Baker Hughes for 1 gigawatt of capacity by 2030, with an option to grow that to 1.8 gigawatts, and it has secured about 1.8 gigawatts of power generation overall toward its 2-gigawatt target. The current power fleet is about 90% utilized, and the company executed a limited notice to proceed on a West Texas data center project tied to a hyperscaler, invoicing an initial deposit while it negotiates a long-term contract to begin supplying power in early 2027. Total capital spending among the top four hyperscalers rose roughly 80% year over year in the quarter, a demand backdrop Kodiak is positioning to serve.
Power infrastructure remains far less profitable than compression for now. The segment generated $33 million in revenue with an adjusted gross margin of 65%, well below compression's 70%, and building it out is expensive: Kodiak estimates roughly $1.2 million per megawatt before balance of plant costs. Power infrastructure growth capital spending alone was $134 million in the quarter. Net debt stood at about $2.6 billion at quarter-end, and while an $836 million equity raise in May pushed leverage down to 3.1 times, a company-record low, that debt load will grow as gigawatt-scale turbine and power projects come online through 2030. The West Texas data center deal, still under negotiation, also underscores how much of Kodiak's power growth depends on locking in long-term contracts with a small number of hyperscale counterparties.
#million #company #compression
Kodiak's core contract compression business kept climbing. The company ended the quarter with 4.4 million revenue-generating horsepower and fleet utilization of 98.2%, and it priced that equipment at $23.80 per horsepower, a 4.5% increase from a year ago. Compression infrastructure adjusted gross margin reached 70% for a second straight quarter, up 170 basis points year-over-year, even as the company absorbed higher lube oil costs tied to the war in Iran. Kodiak has already locked in large horsepower compressor packages for 2027 through 2029 and is roughly 50% contracted for next year's deliveries, giving it unusual visibility into future revenue.
The bigger story is power. Kodiak signed a multiyear turbine supply deal with Baker Hughes for 1 gigawatt of capacity by 2030, with an option to grow that to 1.8 gigawatts, and it has secured about 1.8 gigawatts of power generation overall toward its 2-gigawatt target. The current power fleet is about 90% utilized, and the company executed a limited notice to proceed on a West Texas data center project tied to a hyperscaler, invoicing an initial deposit while it negotiates a long-term contract to begin supplying power in early 2027. Total capital spending among the top four hyperscalers rose roughly 80% year over year in the quarter, a demand backdrop Kodiak is positioning to serve.
Power infrastructure remains far less profitable than compression for now. The segment generated $33 million in revenue with an adjusted gross margin of 65%, well below compression's 70%, and building it out is expensive: Kodiak estimates roughly $1.2 million per megawatt before balance of plant costs. Power infrastructure growth capital spending alone was $134 million in the quarter. Net debt stood at about $2.6 billion at quarter-end, and while an $836 million equity raise in May pushed leverage down to 3.1 times, a company-record low, that debt load will grow as gigawatt-scale turbine and power projects come online through 2030. The West Texas data center deal, still under negotiation, also underscores how much of Kodiak's power growth depends on locking in long-term contracts with a small number of hyperscale counterparties.
#million #company #compression
3 months ago
After missing the entire series against the San Francisco Giants and the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Colorado Rockies officially placed Hunter Goodman on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain, retroactive to August 15.
Goodman, 26, played the entire series in Arizona last week, catching the first two games before serving as the designated hitter in the third game. During the series, he went 1-for-9, with the lone hit being a triple. He was initially in the lineup in three of the last four games but was scratched hours before first pitch each time.
The two-time All-Star catcher has had a prolific year at the plate as a key run-producer in the Rockies lineup. Entering play on Monday, Goodman is batting .251/.320/.541 with 34 home runs and 69 RBI. In his absence, the Rockies have utilized Brett Sullivan, who has batted .316 (6-for-19) with three home runs and eight RBIs during the last road trip.
In a corresponding move, the Rockies have recalled Braxton Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque. Fulford carries a .177/.254/.290 slash with one home run and seven RBI on the season in 40 games with the Rockies. During his time with Albuquerque, Fulford is batting .270/.399/.484 with five home runs and 21 RBI in 35 games. His numbers have been excellent during his time in the Pacific Coast League, but the hit tool and plate discipline haven't quite translated in his limited big league action.
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Goodman, 26, played the entire series in Arizona last week, catching the first two games before serving as the designated hitter in the third game. During the series, he went 1-for-9, with the lone hit being a triple. He was initially in the lineup in three of the last four games but was scratched hours before first pitch each time.
The two-time All-Star catcher has had a prolific year at the plate as a key run-producer in the Rockies lineup. Entering play on Monday, Goodman is batting .251/.320/.541 with 34 home runs and 69 RBI. In his absence, the Rockies have utilized Brett Sullivan, who has batted .316 (6-for-19) with three home runs and eight RBIs during the last road trip.
In a corresponding move, the Rockies have recalled Braxton Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque. Fulford carries a .177/.254/.290 slash with one home run and seven RBI on the season in 40 games with the Rockies. During his time with Albuquerque, Fulford is batting .270/.399/.484 with five home runs and 21 RBI in 35 games. His numbers have been excellent during his time in the Pacific Coast League, but the hit tool and plate discipline haven't quite translated in his limited big league action.
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3 months ago
Florida point guard Xaivian Lee entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Lee spent one season with the Gators after transferring in from Princeton.
In 35 games last year, Lee averaged 11.6 points per game, 3.7 rebounds, 4.2 ******* ists, shot 42% from the floor and 29.2% from three-point range. He also shot 76.5% from the free-throw line.
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Lee spent three years at Princeton before electing to hit the portal and play for the Gators last season. In three seasons with the Tigers, Lee averaged 12.7 points per game. 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 ******* ists and shot 43.1% from the floor.
Lee entered the NBA Draft process earlier this summer and went unselected during the 2026 edition. He agreed to am Exhibit 10 deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers back in June. An Exhibit 10 deal is a one-year, non-guaranteed NBA minimum-salary contract that invites a player to training camp. It is often utilized by franchises to evaluate undrafted rookies along with fringe players and allows them to retain the player's G League rights if they are waived.
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In 35 games last year, Lee averaged 11.6 points per game, 3.7 rebounds, 4.2 ******* ists, shot 42% from the floor and 29.2% from three-point range. He also shot 76.5% from the free-throw line.
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Lee spent three years at Princeton before electing to hit the portal and play for the Gators last season. In three seasons with the Tigers, Lee averaged 12.7 points per game. 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 ******* ists and shot 43.1% from the floor.
Lee entered the NBA Draft process earlier this summer and went unselected during the 2026 edition. He agreed to am Exhibit 10 deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers back in June. An Exhibit 10 deal is a one-year, non-guaranteed NBA minimum-salary contract that invites a player to training camp. It is often utilized by franchises to evaluate undrafted rookies along with fringe players and allows them to retain the player's G League rights if they are waived.
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3 months ago
When the term "sleeper" comes up in fantasy leagues, it can elicit an eye-roll or two. We get it. Your mileage may vary on where these players fit in your draft plan, but for us, it's all about value relative to draft position.
The Rotoworld Football crew put together their list of 2026 sleepers below, which runs the gamut from familiar names to ones where you have to scroll down a bit in your draft room. Stay tuned for our "bust" selections later this week.
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Let's count the number of third or fourth-down snaps that Woody Marks played last year: It was 34. Dare Ogunbowale was getting third-down work for the Texans over Marks in most situations last year. Now I'm supposed to believe that the Texans, who traded a fourth-round pick for David Montgomery and gave him a new contract, are going to split third-down snaps off to a guy that did little empirically last year and who they clearly didn't trust? I'm sure Marks will have a role here, and I'm sure Montgomery won't play 85 percent of the snaps. But he might play 80, and the volume role in an offense that wants to run has me very optimistic that Montgomery will smash his RB20-ish ADP as long as he stays healthy. - Rivers McCown
As the resident Keaton Mitchell truther, I have no choice but to tout him as a sleeper for this upcoming season. Mitchell has been one of the most explosive players in the league since making the Ravens as a rookie UDFA in 2023. His career 6.8 yards per touch, which comes on a limited 140-touch sample, is tied for the highest in the league among 84 RBs with 140 or more touches, and now he has a chance to work with a coach who will value his abilities both as a runner and a pass-catcher in Mike McDaniel. Mitchell was underutilized during his time with the Ravens. Despite a college profile that included 60 receptions over three seasons, Mitchell managed just 19 receptions in three seasons with the Ravens and was used almost exclusively as a runner. Early training camp reports have suggested he will be much more involved in the passing game, which could make for a decent floor in PPR leagues, especially if he operates at the clear No. 2 back behind Omarion Hampton. - Zachary Krueger
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The Rotoworld Football crew put together their list of 2026 sleepers below, which runs the gamut from familiar names to ones where you have to scroll down a bit in your draft room. Stay tuned for our "bust" selections later this week.
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Let's count the number of third or fourth-down snaps that Woody Marks played last year: It was 34. Dare Ogunbowale was getting third-down work for the Texans over Marks in most situations last year. Now I'm supposed to believe that the Texans, who traded a fourth-round pick for David Montgomery and gave him a new contract, are going to split third-down snaps off to a guy that did little empirically last year and who they clearly didn't trust? I'm sure Marks will have a role here, and I'm sure Montgomery won't play 85 percent of the snaps. But he might play 80, and the volume role in an offense that wants to run has me very optimistic that Montgomery will smash his RB20-ish ADP as long as he stays healthy. - Rivers McCown
As the resident Keaton Mitchell truther, I have no choice but to tout him as a sleeper for this upcoming season. Mitchell has been one of the most explosive players in the league since making the Ravens as a rookie UDFA in 2023. His career 6.8 yards per touch, which comes on a limited 140-touch sample, is tied for the highest in the league among 84 RBs with 140 or more touches, and now he has a chance to work with a coach who will value his abilities both as a runner and a pass-catcher in Mike McDaniel. Mitchell was underutilized during his time with the Ravens. Despite a college profile that included 60 receptions over three seasons, Mitchell managed just 19 receptions in three seasons with the Ravens and was used almost exclusively as a runner. Early training camp reports have suggested he will be much more involved in the passing game, which could make for a decent floor in PPR leagues, especially if he operates at the clear No. 2 back behind Omarion Hampton. - Zachary Krueger
#mitchell #Ravens #Third #last
3 months ago
Jeff Brohm enters his fourth year as the Louisville head coach with his fourth new quarterback to lead his offense. Brohm has batted above .500 so far with his additions at quarterback, but he will be going out on more of a limb this season by bringing in Lincoln Kienholz from Ohio State. Kienholz is unproven, as he has not been a starter and has had very limited time on the field compared to the other players Brohm has brought in. But the talent is undeniable, and Brohm has had plenty of success developing players in the past.
Kienholz was a highly-rated quarterback coming out of high school, though he was known more for his athleticism than for his ability as a thrower. He is essentially one of the best athletes to ever come out of the state of South Dakota, and he could probably suit up for Pat Kelsey in a pinch. His running ability is the factor in his game that will really test Brohm's abilities as an offensive mastermind.
During the spring, Linc (I'm really going to make this happen) looked the part throwing the ball to all areas of the field while also being decisive when he needed to run. It was immediately obvious that he is a high-level athlete with great burst on his first step. He has also made it clear during interviews that he likes to be a tough runner who likes to take hits. I think Brohm will lean into that, which is the opposite of what we saw with Tyler Shough, who was an above-average runner.
Depth at quarterback is a clear concern with no option who has taken a snap at this level. Davin Wydner looked outstanding in the spring game after holding his own throughout spring practice. But he was very average at West Georgia last season after not seeing the field as a walk-on at Ole Miss. Wydner does have great size and should be an option as a short-yardage quarterback. I don't know that he's shown enough to be a real option to lead the team if Kienholz is out for an extended period of time.
Briggs Cherry will hopefully see the field in mop-up duty at times this year. He rocketed up the recruiting rankings once he pledged to the Cards, and he looked very good for a true freshman in the spring. Cherry isn't a runner, but he moves well in the pocket and can get down the field to pick up a first down in a pinch. Where Cherry has looked his best is throwing the ball down the seams and other deeper intermediate throws. He also utilized the flats and tight ends very well in spring practice. It has been a long time since Brohm developed a freshman quarterback, but I think Cherry has the tools to be a good one for him.
#looked
Kienholz was a highly-rated quarterback coming out of high school, though he was known more for his athleticism than for his ability as a thrower. He is essentially one of the best athletes to ever come out of the state of South Dakota, and he could probably suit up for Pat Kelsey in a pinch. His running ability is the factor in his game that will really test Brohm's abilities as an offensive mastermind.
During the spring, Linc (I'm really going to make this happen) looked the part throwing the ball to all areas of the field while also being decisive when he needed to run. It was immediately obvious that he is a high-level athlete with great burst on his first step. He has also made it clear during interviews that he likes to be a tough runner who likes to take hits. I think Brohm will lean into that, which is the opposite of what we saw with Tyler Shough, who was an above-average runner.
Depth at quarterback is a clear concern with no option who has taken a snap at this level. Davin Wydner looked outstanding in the spring game after holding his own throughout spring practice. But he was very average at West Georgia last season after not seeing the field as a walk-on at Ole Miss. Wydner does have great size and should be an option as a short-yardage quarterback. I don't know that he's shown enough to be a real option to lead the team if Kienholz is out for an extended period of time.
Briggs Cherry will hopefully see the field in mop-up duty at times this year. He rocketed up the recruiting rankings once he pledged to the Cards, and he looked very good for a true freshman in the spring. Cherry isn't a runner, but he moves well in the pocket and can get down the field to pick up a first down in a pinch. Where Cherry has looked his best is throwing the ball down the seams and other deeper intermediate throws. He also utilized the flats and tight ends very well in spring practice. It has been a long time since Brohm developed a freshman quarterback, but I think Cherry has the tools to be a good one for him.
#looked
3 months ago
After reports broke that Texas A&M basketball was the favorite to land a talented transfer guard from Texas, he officially announced his commitment to the Aggies on Monday evening.
Jordan Pope has spent the last two months in Austin healing from foot surgery, awaiting the 2022 eligibility ruling, which grants the class of 2022 an additional year in college. Texas did not leave a roster spot open for his potential return, which allowed Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan to add another talented shooter to an already stacked roster entering the 2026-27 season.
The 6-foot-1 California native averaged 13.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 ****** ists, including 15 games scoring 15 points or more for the Longhorns last year.
Pope earned All-PAC-12 honors during his time with Oregon State, before transferring to Texas as the No. 3-ranked guard in the nation. After not being utilized to his full potential in his junior season with the Longhorns, Pope exploded onto the scene this past year and played a key role in Texas' success in the NCAA Tournament.
While he will be competing for playing time alongside various talented transfers like Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty, who ranked as one of the top scorers in the country in 2025-26, Pope has the opportunity to be a massive star in McMillan's high-paced system that favors volume shooters.
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Jordan Pope has spent the last two months in Austin healing from foot surgery, awaiting the 2022 eligibility ruling, which grants the class of 2022 an additional year in college. Texas did not leave a roster spot open for his potential return, which allowed Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan to add another talented shooter to an already stacked roster entering the 2026-27 season.
The 6-foot-1 California native averaged 13.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 ****** ists, including 15 games scoring 15 points or more for the Longhorns last year.
Pope earned All-PAC-12 honors during his time with Oregon State, before transferring to Texas as the No. 3-ranked guard in the nation. After not being utilized to his full potential in his junior season with the Longhorns, Pope exploded onto the scene this past year and played a key role in Texas' success in the NCAA Tournament.
While he will be competing for playing time alongside various talented transfers like Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty, who ranked as one of the top scorers in the country in 2025-26, Pope has the opportunity to be a massive star in McMillan's high-paced system that favors volume shooters.
#longhorns #state
3 months ago
Raiders' Maxx Crosby reacts to former rival Von Miller joining Cowboys originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby built a massive reputation destroying opposing quarterbacks weekly. His relentless pass-rushing technique developed significantly through studying veteran legends closely. One specific mentor helped shape his incredible career trajectory permanently throughout his early professional career.
Von Miller recently joined the Dallas Cowboys, creating massive buzz across the entire league. Their deep personal relationship makes this signing an incredibly fascinating storyline entering the upcoming season. Crosby immediately reacted publicly, sharing his true feelings regarding this sudden move Sunday night.
The superstar defender recently addressed this massive free agent shift publicly online. He utilized social media to congratulate his longtime mentor immediately after official signing news broke Sunday afternoon. This transition provides Miller tremendous opportunity to return home to Texas finally after playing elsewhere.
Miller grew up cheering passionately for this legendary franchise throughout his entire childhood. He returns bringing eight Pro Bowl appearances alongside two Super Bowl championships. This veteran presence instantly upgrades the Dallas locker room dynamic significantly entering the crucial upcoming training camp schedule.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby built a massive reputation destroying opposing quarterbacks weekly. His relentless pass-rushing technique developed significantly through studying veteran legends closely. One specific mentor helped shape his incredible career trajectory permanently throughout his early professional career.
Von Miller recently joined the Dallas Cowboys, creating massive buzz across the entire league. Their deep personal relationship makes this signing an incredibly fascinating storyline entering the upcoming season. Crosby immediately reacted publicly, sharing his true feelings regarding this sudden move Sunday night.
The superstar defender recently addressed this massive free agent shift publicly online. He utilized social media to congratulate his longtime mentor immediately after official signing news broke Sunday afternoon. This transition provides Miller tremendous opportunity to return home to Texas finally after playing elsewhere.
Miller grew up cheering passionately for this legendary franchise throughout his entire childhood. He returns bringing eight Pro Bowl appearances alongside two Super Bowl championships. This veteran presence instantly upgrades the Dallas locker room dynamic significantly entering the crucial upcoming training camp schedule.
#cowboys
3 months ago
Netflix has moved to dismiss Tyra Banks' defamation suit targeting the streamer and its America's Next Top Model docuseries.
According to PEOPLE, Netflix, which released Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model in February, filed a motion to dismiss the suit on Friday, Aug. 14, citing that Banks' accusations are "about ordinary editorial decisions."
"After the interview, [Banks] signed an agreement granting the filmmakers the right to edit her interview footage, acknowledging she had 'no right to review or approve' the finished documentary, and releasing claims arising from it — including for defamation and false light," Netflix's motion reads.
"She now alleges the documentary…defames her — not because it says anything false about her, but because she wanted advance notice of what another interviewee would say, more of her interview included, and her perspective presented differently," the motion continued.
In June, Banks filed a defamation and "false light" lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of the docuseries. In her complaint, Banks claims that despite sitting for a three-and-a-half-hour interview to candidly reflect on the iconic reality show's complex legacy, producers utilized just 16 minutes of her footage through "surgical manipulation" and selective editing.
#banks #interview #defamation #motion
According to PEOPLE, Netflix, which released Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model in February, filed a motion to dismiss the suit on Friday, Aug. 14, citing that Banks' accusations are "about ordinary editorial decisions."
"After the interview, [Banks] signed an agreement granting the filmmakers the right to edit her interview footage, acknowledging she had 'no right to review or approve' the finished documentary, and releasing claims arising from it — including for defamation and false light," Netflix's motion reads.
"She now alleges the documentary…defames her — not because it says anything false about her, but because she wanted advance notice of what another interviewee would say, more of her interview included, and her perspective presented differently," the motion continued.
In June, Banks filed a defamation and "false light" lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of the docuseries. In her complaint, Banks claims that despite sitting for a three-and-a-half-hour interview to candidly reflect on the iconic reality show's complex legacy, producers utilized just 16 minutes of her footage through "surgical manipulation" and selective editing.
#banks #interview #defamation #motion
3 months ago
Texas Rangers lineup for August 16, 2026 against the A's: starting pitchers are Cody Bradford for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the Rangers.
Texas will try to make a disappointing road trip a little less disappointing this afternoon. There's a lefty on the mound for the A's, so the righthanded-heavy lineup is being utilized. Corey Seager gets the day off.
The lineup:
Langford — LF
Duran — SS
#texas #august #cody #jacob
Texas will try to make a disappointing road trip a little less disappointing this afternoon. There's a lefty on the mound for the A's, so the righthanded-heavy lineup is being utilized. Corey Seager gets the day off.
The lineup:
Langford — LF
Duran — SS
#texas #august #cody #jacob
3 months ago
The $4 trillion market cap club is a fairly exclusive membership body. There are only four members, and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is one of them. However, over the next few years, I think more companies will join Alphabet, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) (TSMC) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). These two hardware providers have a ton of growth ahead of them, and both of them can about double to gain entry into the club.
Finding stocks that can double in just a few years isn't easy, but I think these two are primed to do it.
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 »
To reach the $4 trillion club, both of these companies must have some major business growth ahead, which they do. Both are major beneficiaries of AI spending, and with AI spending projected to continue rising over the next few years, these two are in great shape.
TSMC is probably the easiest winner to pick in this sector, as its logic chip fabrication processes are utilized by nearly every company in the AI computing industry, including Broadcom. TSMC will benefit as long as there is increased chip demand, which has proven true so far. During TSMC's latest earnings call, CEO C.C. Wei noted that chip demand looks strong through at least 2029 to 2030, leaving multiple years of incredible growth ahead.
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Finding stocks that can double in just a few years isn't easy, but I think these two are primed to do it.
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 »
To reach the $4 trillion club, both of these companies must have some major business growth ahead, which they do. Both are major beneficiaries of AI spending, and with AI spending projected to continue rising over the next few years, these two are in great shape.
TSMC is probably the easiest winner to pick in this sector, as its logic chip fabrication processes are utilized by nearly every company in the AI computing industry, including Broadcom. TSMC will benefit as long as there is increased chip demand, which has proven true so far. During TSMC's latest earnings call, CEO C.C. Wei noted that chip demand looks strong through at least 2029 to 2030, leaving multiple years of incredible growth ahead.
#tsmc
3 months ago
The Trump administration is enlisting private companies to conduct cyberattacks on foreign cybercriminals in a major policy shift that experts say could come with legal risk for the companies.
The move gives vetted companies a prominent role in hacking operations that have historically been the dominion of US law enforcement, spy and military agencies.
Companies can use cyber tools to surveil foreign criminals and disrupt their networks under the "control and oversight" of the new federal program, according to a memo issued Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
The program's goal is to punish foreign criminal groups that cause Americans billions of dollars in annual losses. The program's remit is foreign criminal groups, not governments.
"American businesses' innovative capabilities have historically been underutilized in efforts to identify and disrupt criminal networks operating in cyberspace," the memo says.
#Companies #memo
The move gives vetted companies a prominent role in hacking operations that have historically been the dominion of US law enforcement, spy and military agencies.
Companies can use cyber tools to surveil foreign criminals and disrupt their networks under the "control and oversight" of the new federal program, according to a memo issued Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
The program's goal is to punish foreign criminal groups that cause Americans billions of dollars in annual losses. The program's remit is foreign criminal groups, not governments.
"American businesses' innovative capabilities have historically been underutilized in efforts to identify and disrupt criminal networks operating in cyberspace," the memo says.
#Companies #memo
3 months ago
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams had an understated rookie season, and after a quiet start to training camp ahead of Year 2, it looked like he was in danger of slipping through the cracks.
A unique wide receiver at 6-4, 220 pounds, the Packers mostly used him as a gadget player as a rookie, finding creative ways to put the ball in his hands a couple of times per game. He had 11 rushing attempts to only 10 targets, and his average depth of target was just 1.2 yards.
That tracked with how he was often utilized in college, but the results from scrimmage and as a return man on special teams were mixed during his first year as a pro. He was not helped by multiple injuries, including a shoulder issue he dealt with in training camp, and later a foot injury he played through.
There was a risk that Williams could be one of the classic players who is a favorite of scouts, who see his freakish size, athleticism, and potential versatility, but coaches do not quite know what to do with.
Even as of a few days ago, he had arguably the quietest receiver of the entire group, with players at the back of the roster like Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant making more splash plays.
#receiver #wide #training
A unique wide receiver at 6-4, 220 pounds, the Packers mostly used him as a gadget player as a rookie, finding creative ways to put the ball in his hands a couple of times per game. He had 11 rushing attempts to only 10 targets, and his average depth of target was just 1.2 yards.
That tracked with how he was often utilized in college, but the results from scrimmage and as a return man on special teams were mixed during his first year as a pro. He was not helped by multiple injuries, including a shoulder issue he dealt with in training camp, and later a foot injury he played through.
There was a risk that Williams could be one of the classic players who is a favorite of scouts, who see his freakish size, athleticism, and potential versatility, but coaches do not quite know what to do with.
Even as of a few days ago, he had arguably the quietest receiver of the entire group, with players at the back of the roster like Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant making more splash plays.
#receiver #wide #training
