Trump’s ego cannot accept a humiliating loss, and we are already seeing the effects of his failure playing out We are witnessing what happens to a person who is consumed with the need to dominate, but cannot. Iran is unlikely to give in. It can withstand the economic pressure of a blockade better than Donald Trump can withstand the political pressure that comes with rising gas prices (now nearly $...
Trump’s ego cannot accept a humiliating loss, and we are already seeing the effects of his failure playing out We are witnessing what happens to a person who is consumed with the need to dominate, but cannot. Iran is unlikely to give in. It can withstand the economic pressure of a blockade better than Donald Trump can withstand the political pressure that comes with rising gas prices (now nearly $4.50 a gallon, on average), soon followed by rising food prices. Continue reading...
Turning parking bays into green spaces and prioritising cyclists may be the fastest routes to improving urban life Clean air, safer streets and a stable climate are among the reasons doctors and environmental experts want fewer cars clogging our roads. Reduced dependence on fuel – especially when prices are high and most countries rely on imports – is another. Yet while some cities with world-clas...
Turning parking bays into green spaces and prioritising cyclists may be the fastest routes to improving urban life Clean air, safer streets and a stable climate are among the reasons doctors and environmental experts want fewer cars clogging our roads. Reduced dependence on fuel – especially when prices are high and most countries rely on imports – is another. Yet while some cities with world-class public transport are debating how to tackle the stubborn minority of journeys still made by car, others – particularly in the US – have become so dependent on driving that opting out is almost impossible. Continue reading...
Stanley Burkhardt, convicted abuser and ex-investigator of sex crimes against children, gives deposition in civil case Convicted child molester Stanley Burkhardt – a former investigator of sex crimes against children who has been in and out of prison for decades – invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination more than 700 times while being questioned under oath recently, including w...
Stanley Burkhardt, convicted abuser and ex-investigator of sex crimes against children, gives deposition in civil case Convicted child molester Stanley Burkhardt – a former investigator of sex crimes against children who has been in and out of prison for decades – invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination more than 700 times while being questioned under oath recently, including when asked whether he committed a series of unsolved murders of youths in his orbit. Burkhardt’s decision to remain silent came when faced with questions about the killings during a deposition in a civil lawsuit by an alleged sexual abuse victim of his – a case aimed at him and the New Orleans police department (NOPD) which used to employ him. Continue reading...
Though open marriage is often imagined as something men want, women also choose this relationship structure – with all its rewards and challenges It’s late afternoon, and Lucy texts her husband’s girlfriend. The sound of cartoons plays somewhere in the living room, and she absentmindedly wipes a smear of jam off the countertop. A few minutes earlier, Lucy’s phone buzzes with a school email: a pare...
Though open marriage is often imagined as something men want, women also choose this relationship structure – with all its rewards and challenges It’s late afternoon, and Lucy texts her husband’s girlfriend. The sound of cartoons plays somewhere in the living room, and she absentmindedly wipes a smear of jam off the countertop. A few minutes earlier, Lucy’s phone buzzes with a school email: a parent-teacher event for Thursday evening. She’s been attending these events alone, but pauses this time. She wants her husband, Oliver, there. Continue reading...
Temperature swings have left crops across the Plains in terrible conditions, with some farmers opting not to harvest Merrill Nielsen’s wheat crop looked healthy after he planted it in the fall on his 2,500-acre farm in north-central Kansas , about 50 miles west of Salina, the plants benefiting from higher-than-normal November rainfall. But an abnormally warm and dry winter, followed by extreme tem...
Temperature swings have left crops across the Plains in terrible conditions, with some farmers opting not to harvest Merrill Nielsen’s wheat crop looked healthy after he planted it in the fall on his 2,500-acre farm in north-central Kansas , about 50 miles west of Salina, the plants benefiting from higher-than-normal November rainfall. But an abnormally warm and dry winter, followed by extreme temperature variability, stressed the developing wheat. In the winter-to-spring transition, temperatures fluctuated from 70 to 80F on some days and lows in the teens or low 20s on other days. Continue reading...
Li Qiang meets U.S. congressional delegation Premier Li Qiang met with a U.S. congressional delegation on May 7, stating that mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation is the right way for the two countries to engage with each other. He urged Washington to seek dialogue rather than confrontation. Li emphasized that the Taiwan issue concerns China’s core interests and is the fore...
Li Qiang meets U.S. congressional delegation Premier Li Qiang met with a U.S. congressional delegation on May 7, stating that mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation is the right way for the two countries to engage with each other. He urged Washington to seek dialogue rather than confrontation. Li emphasized that the Taiwan issue concerns China’s core interests and is the foremost red line in Sino-U.S. relations, calling on the U.S. Congress to handle China-related matters prudently.
Three years after some Chinese youngsters chose to become “full-time children”, some said it was not a cure-all for their plight in China’s tense job market. The title “full-time children” went viral in 2023 in China, when some young people became a “full-time employee” of their parents. They received monthly salaries from their parents, ranging from 1,000 yuan (US$150) to over 5,000 yuan, dependi...
Three years after some Chinese youngsters chose to become “full-time children”, some said it was not a cure-all for their plight in China’s tense job market. The title “full-time children” went viral in 2023 in China, when some young people became a “full-time employee” of their parents. They received monthly salaries from their parents, ranging from 1,000 yuan (US$150) to over 5,000 yuan, depending on their parents’ pensions. In exchange, they kept their parents’ company and helped them manage...
SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) reported today its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) reported today its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
RACINE, Wis., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT) , a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced operating results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ending April 3, 2026.
RACINE, Wis., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT) , a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced operating results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ending April 3, 2026.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett is a self-made billionaire. Who wouldn't want to follow in his footsteps? Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) made him a billionaire by investing in (or buying outright) hundreds of other companies over his 60-plus years as CEO of the company (he retired as CEO at the end of 2025 but is still Berkshire's board chairman). So it might surprise you...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett is a self-made billionaire. Who wouldn't want to follow in his footsteps? Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) made him a billionaire by investing in (or buying outright) hundreds of other companies over his 60-plus years as CEO of the company (he retired as CEO at the end of 2025 but is still Berkshire's board chairman). So it might surprise you to learn that over 70% of Berkshire's stock portfolio is invested in just five stocks. Before you try to copy Buffett's allocation in your own portfolio, you need to know the five stocks ... and why they make up such a huge portion of Berkshire's assets . Continue reading
Citizens press release ( CIA ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03. Adjusted total revenues of $58.7 million, from $58.5 million in Q1 2025. Book value per Class A share of $4.74 on March 31, 2026 increased from $4.37 on March 31, 2025. More on Citizens Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Citizens Historical earnings data for Citizens Financial information for Citizens
Citizens press release ( CIA ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03. Adjusted total revenues of $58.7 million, from $58.5 million in Q1 2025. Book value per Class A share of $4.74 on March 31, 2026 increased from $4.37 on March 31, 2025. More on Citizens Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Citizens Historical earnings data for Citizens Financial information for Citizens
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Market review The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index declined -0.55% in 1Q26. Increasing concerns about the impact on artificial intelligence (AI) across credits, sectors, and industries, as well as heightened geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict and its impact on oil prices, weighed on the asset class. While performance was positive for BB-rated lo...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Market review The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index declined -0.55% in 1Q26. Increasing concerns about the impact on artificial intelligence (AI) across credits, sectors, and industries, as well as heightened geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict and its impact on oil prices, weighed on the asset class. While performance was positive for BB-rated loans, up 0.71% during the period the performance of B-rated and CCC-rated loans drove the decline. Returns for B-rated and CCC-rated loans declined 0.90% and 4.94%, respectively. The technical picture softened meaningfully during the quarter. Loan fund flows deteriorated as a risk off tone took hold and volatility increased. Outflows from loan funds totaled -$7.46 billion during the quarter. Collateralized loan obligation (CLO) issuance proved to be more durable during the period coming in at $47.01 billion. While still active, these headwinds led to total loan primary activity of $241 billion, which was down 32% from the same period last year. Fundamentals continued to show resilience during the quarter. For public filers within the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index, 4Q25 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 2.6% year over year, the 21st straight positive reading dating back to 4Q20. The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index default rate finished 1Q at 1.44%, compared with the historical average of 3%. Sources: LCD, an offering of S&P Global Market Intelligence, and S&P Structured Finance Group. Within the Fund For 1Q, Nomura Floating Rate Fund Institutional Class ( DDFLX ) shares outperformed the Fund's benchmark, the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. Key contributors to performance included: An underweight to and security selection within the software and services sector An overweight to the utilities sector Security selection within the commercial and professional services sector Key detractors from performa...
Fluor press release ( FLR ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.14 misses by $0.48 . Revenue of $3.6B (-9.5% Y/Y) misses by $290M . GAAP net earnings attributable to Fluor of $160 million Adjusted EBITDA of $60 million EPS of $1.08; adjusted EPS of $0.14 Consolidated segment profit of $8 million Cash and marketable securities at quarter end were $3.2 billion G&A expenses of $61 million, primarily driven by the...
Fluor press release ( FLR ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.14 misses by $0.48 . Revenue of $3.6B (-9.5% Y/Y) misses by $290M . GAAP net earnings attributable to Fluor of $160 million Adjusted EBITDA of $60 million EPS of $1.08; adjusted EPS of $0.14 Consolidated segment profit of $8 million Cash and marketable securities at quarter end were $3.2 billion G&A expenses of $61 million, primarily driven by the impact of stock-based compensation Share repurchases of $516 million during the period; targeting $1.4 billion for 2026 More on Fluor Fluor Corporation Positioned For Robust Growth In 2026 Fluor: After Q4 Results, I See This Stock As Fully Valued Fluor Corporation (FLR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Fluor Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Baird turns cautious on engineering firms ahead of earnings, downgrades Parsons
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Cloudflare ( NET ) to cut 1,100 jobs amid shift to agentic AI-first operating model. (00:13) Upwork ( UPWK ) announces 24% reduction in total workforce. (01:42) IREN jumps 7%, inks five-year $3.4B AI cloud deal with Nvidia ( NVDA ). (02:35) This is an abridged transcript. Cloudflare ( NET ...
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Cloudflare ( NET ) to cut 1,100 jobs amid shift to agentic AI-first operating model. (00:13) Upwork ( UPWK ) announces 24% reduction in total workforce. (01:42) IREN jumps 7%, inks five-year $3.4B AI cloud deal with Nvidia ( NVDA ). (02:35) This is an abridged transcript. Cloudflare ( NET ) is set to lay off more than 1,100 employees globally, or about 20% of its workforce. The company is ramping up its shift to an agentic AI-first operating model to boost efficiency and productivity. The announcement came as Cloudflare ( NET ) posted better-than-expected Q1 results, although its shares sank 19% after hours on Thursday and are down 16% in premarket action. "We are reimagining every internal process — from engineering to finance to sales — to run on an agentic AI backbone on our Workers platform," Cloudflare ( NET ) CEO Matthew Prince said in an earnings call. "This is not a cost-cutting exercise or an assessment of the individuals’ performance. It is about defining how a world-class, high-growth company operates and creates value in the agentic AI era," he added. In a blog post, Cloudflare ( NET ) noted that AI use across the company increased by more than 600% in the last three months. Prince also said, "AI and agents are no longer pilot projects at Cloudflare; they are now core parts of our workforce." The layoffs will result in severance and other restructuring charges of $140M-$150M in 2026, of which around $40M is non-cash, with the majority concentrated in Q2. Upwork ( UPWK ) is also reducing its workforce. On Thursday the company announced a restructuring plan, under which it will reduce the company’s total workforce by about 24%. Upwork ( UPWK ) estimates that it will incur between $16 million and $23 million in pre-tax charges in connection with the restructuring plan. The company expects most of these charges to be cash expenditures and to be reco...