Richard Tice grilled at first party press conference since £5m gift to Nigel Farage from crypto billionaire revealed Reform UK is “not aware” of any other large gifts to Nigel Farage or other senior party figures apart from the £5m from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, but cannot check every member’s bank accounts, the party’s deputy leader has said. Richard Tice, who is second in command ...
Richard Tice grilled at first party press conference since £5m gift to Nigel Farage from crypto billionaire revealed Reform UK is “not aware” of any other large gifts to Nigel Farage or other senior party figures apart from the £5m from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, but cannot check every member’s bank accounts, the party’s deputy leader has said. Richard Tice, who is second in command to Farage, was given a grilling over the controversial £5m gift as the party gave its first press conference since the personal donation was revealed by the Guardian. Continue reading...
Meta Platforms近日宣布启动一项总投资1.15亿美元的技能培训计划，旨在应对AI数据中心大规模建设所面临的技术工人短缺问题。 这项名为“美国劳动力学院”的项目将于今年在路易斯安那州、俄亥俄州、印第安纳州和得克萨斯州率先试点。培训为期四至五周，覆盖电工、管道工、焊工、光纤技术员等紧缺工种。参与者无需任何从业经验，退伍军人、应届毕业生及职业转换者均可申请。Meta承担全部费用，包括学费、机...
Meta Platforms近日宣布启动一项总投资1.15亿美元的技能培训计划，旨在应对AI数据中心大规模建设所面临的技术工人短缺问题。 这项名为“美国劳动力学院”的项目将于今年在路易斯安那州、俄亥俄州、印第安纳州和得克萨斯州率先试点。培训为期四至五周，覆盖电工、管道工、焊工、光纤技术员等紧缺工种。参与者无需任何从业经验，退伍军人、应届毕业生及职业转换者均可申请。Meta承担全部费用，包括学费、机票、住宿及培训期间的每日津贴，毕业生还将获得美国国家建筑教育与研究中心认证的行业证书。 Meta数据中心副总裁雷切尔·彼得森表示，AI基础设施建设需要庞大的劳动力队伍，美国急需数十万名技术工人。该项目最吸引人之处在于就业保障，所有毕业生将被直接安排至Meta数据中心的承包商处工作，获得全职岗位。 这一举措的背景是AI基础设施投资的急剧扩张。Meta此前承诺未来三年在美国投入6000亿美元用于基础设施建设和就业创造。全美范围内，数据中心建设热潮正推动技术工人需求飙升，电工、暖通空调技术员等岗位尤为紧缺。美国建筑商与承包商协会估计，建筑业今年需要净增约34.9万名工人才能满足需求。 该计划得到了业界和政界人士的广泛认可。被特朗普任命为“AI与加密沙皇”的风险投资家大卫·萨克斯称赞该项目提供了“带薪培训加就业保障”的务实模式，认为这正是美国需要的职业培训方案。前Facebook高管查马斯·帕里哈皮蒂亚也表示，若能在全国范围内推广，有望为数百万美国人带来收入翻番的机会。 不过分析人士也指出，数据中心创造的就业主要集中在建设期，运营后的永久岗位相对有限。以Meta去年在得克萨斯州动工的大型数据中心为例，施工高峰期需要超过1800名工人，但建成后仅创造约100个长期岗位。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065
A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insufficient protection of ecologically sensitive areas. Janet Lee Ka-wai, senior marine conservation officer at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, also said on Wednesday that underwater mapping technology ha...
A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insufficient protection of ecologically sensitive areas. Janet Lee Ka-wai, senior marine conservation officer at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, also said on Wednesday that underwater mapping technology had been used to assess coral coverage and identify ecological sites. Major coral spots identified in...
RiverNorthPhotography T. Rowe Price Group ( TROW ) reported its May results on Wednesday, with AUM rising to $1.89T, up from $1.83T in April. The firm recorded net inflows of $3.3B during May, supported by a large contribution to its target date retirement funds. Growth was driven mainly by equity and multi-asset strategies, with equity assets reaching $919B and multi-asset assets rising to $691B....
RiverNorthPhotography T. Rowe Price Group ( TROW ) reported its May results on Wednesday, with AUM rising to $1.89T, up from $1.83T in April. The firm recorded net inflows of $3.3B during May, supported by a large contribution to its target date retirement funds. Growth was driven mainly by equity and multi-asset strategies, with equity assets reaching $919B and multi-asset assets rising to $691B. Moreover, the firm's target date retirement funds grew to $623B, showing continued strength in its retirement-focused business. Source: Press Release More on T. Rowe Price T. Rowe Price: The 5% Yield Is Attractive, But Challenges Exist (Rating Downgrade) T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation ICE rolls out AI trading analytics platform, T. Rowe Price signs on as anchor client T. Rowe Price promotes its head of investments to corporate president
Cracker Barrel ( CBRL ) declares $0.25/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.75% Payable Aug. 12; for shareholders of record July 17; ex-div July 17. See CBRL Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Cracker Barrel: A Rally Without A Recovery Cracker Barrel: ...
Cracker Barrel ( CBRL ) declares $0.25/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.75% Payable Aug. 12; for shareholders of record July 17; ex-div July 17. See CBRL Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Cracker Barrel: A Rally Without A Recovery Cracker Barrel: A Turnaround Is Still Possible, But Unlikely Biggest stock movers Wednesday: CBRL, CLLS, SMCI, chip stocks, and more Cracker Barrel anticipates $120M-$125M fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA as it emphasizes cost actions and value messaging
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is set to offer Canadian investors access to SpaceX through a vehicle that gives local investors access to global stocks. The bank will launch a SpaceX Canadian depositary receipt on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with trading expected to begin on Friday, according to a release. SpaceX’s initial public offering is set to price Thursday and trade the following day. C...
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is set to offer Canadian investors access to SpaceX through a vehicle that gives local investors access to global stocks. The bank will launch a SpaceX Canadian depositary receipt on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with trading expected to begin on Friday, according to a release. SpaceX’s initial public offering is set to price Thursday and trade the following day. CIBC introduced CDRs in 2021 and now has 132 representing stocks from six countries, including for Alphabet Inc., Blackstone Inc. and Novo Nordisk A/S. The products trade in Canadian dollars and are hedged to shield investors from foreign exchange volatility. CDRs are also sold by Bank of Montreal , which has more than 80, according to its website. Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO is expected to rank as the biggest ever . It is said to be well oversubscribed, with the company offering 555.6 million shares at a fixed price of $135 each.
GrowHub Limited ( TGHL ) stock fell 5% after the company announced it received a staff delisting determination letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market on June 5, 2026, indicating that its common stock will be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market. This decision came after Nasdaq notified the company on December 3, 2025, that its stock price had fallen below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive days, v...
GrowHub Limited ( TGHL ) stock fell 5% after the company announced it received a staff delisting determination letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market on June 5, 2026, indicating that its common stock will be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market. This decision came after Nasdaq notified the company on December 3, 2025, that its stock price had fallen below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive days, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The company was given 180 days to resolve this issue, which ended on June 1, 2026. According to the Staff Determination Letter, GrowHub did not meet the compliance requirements during this period and is not eligible for another 180 days because it fails to meet initial listing criteria related to stockholders' equity, market value, and pre-tax income, as stated in Nasdaq Listing Rules 5550(b)(1), 5550(b)(2), and 5550(b)(3). Specifically, the company fell short of the minimum $2.5M stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing. GrowHub intends to appeal the delisting determination formally by requesting a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel prior to the June 12, 2026, deadline. The company is working on addressing the issues raised by Nasdaq and will present a compliance plan to address the deficiencies, which it intends to present during the panel proceedings. More on The Growhub Limited Financial information for The Growhub Limited
M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Thesis Summary Bath & Body Works ( BBWI ) has been struggling for a while. The company's sales have been down for 5 years in a row. Gross margin has come under pressure. Adjusted EPS dropped 35% in the reported quarter. In addition, the CFO has just resigned. BBWI has projected revenue to decline by around 2.5% to 4.5%. Despite this, I feel the stock is ...
M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Thesis Summary Bath & Body Works ( BBWI ) has been struggling for a while. The company's sales have been down for 5 years in a row. Gross margin has come under pressure. Adjusted EPS dropped 35% in the reported quarter. In addition, the CFO has just resigned. BBWI has projected revenue to decline by around 2.5% to 4.5%. Despite this, I feel the stock is a buy. The company's current stock price of roughly $18 per share incorporates all the bad news already. The stock is priced as if the brand is done and dusted. Here's my take, though. A company that's around 60 years old, with 39 million active loyalty members and an FCF yield of approximately 17%, cannot be termed as a company that's finished. That's not all, though. Daniel Heaf, the company's current CEO, has a history of taking Nike's business to great heights - growing Nike's direct-to-consumer business from $10 billion in 2018 to $22 billion in 2023. Just because BBWI's recent history shows that sales have been falling, with margins being under pressure, doesn't at all mean that the company cannot turn things around from here. In my article, I have talked about the company's quarterly performance, the competitive landscape, intrinsic value using multiple valuation approaches, key risks involved, and much more to back my thesis. Let's dive deep. Company Background Bath & Body Works, Inc. became a standalone public company in August 2021 after being spun off alongside Victoria's Secret from L Brands. Today, the company is a dominant player in the home fragrance and personal care market, selling candles, body lotions, hand soaps, and fragrances - mostly under its own name. Since the company runs almost on a private-label model, it gets to keep more profit for itself as compared to other stores that use other brand names to sell their products. Shifting gears, the company has approximately 1,900 stores in the US and Canada combined and 500+ stores worldwide. In addition, ...
People across the Black diaspora are increasingly turning to weight-loss drugs. How might this reshape our health, wellbeing and body image? Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here These days, I barely make it through the week without seeing news about what weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can now supposedly achieve. Beyond the health benefits of sheddin...
People across the Black diaspora are increasingly turning to weight-loss drugs. How might this reshape our health, wellbeing and body image? Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here These days, I barely make it through the week without seeing news about what weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can now supposedly achieve. Beyond the health benefits of shedding fat, “GLP-1” medications are also touted to treat addiction , and, as reported recently, even lowering the risk of breast cancer . But the extreme weight loss fuelled by these drugs is also reshaping beauty standards. In this week’s edition, I’m digging into whether Black beauty ideals across the diaspora are under threat from the spread of weight-loss medication. It’s a delicate conversation that I’ve been eager to have for a while. Continue reading...
Casey's General Stores ( CASY ) declares $0.65/share quarterly dividend , 14% increase from prior dividend of $0.57. Forward yield 0.34% Payable Aug. 14; for shareholders of record Aug. 1; ex-div July 31. See CASY Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Casey's General Stores Casey's General Stores: Growth At An Unreasonable Price Casey's General Stores: A Great Business, But T...
Casey's General Stores ( CASY ) declares $0.65/share quarterly dividend , 14% increase from prior dividend of $0.57. Forward yield 0.34% Payable Aug. 14; for shareholders of record Aug. 1; ex-div July 31. See CASY Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Casey's General Stores Casey's General Stores: Growth At An Unreasonable Price Casey's General Stores: A Great Business, But The Valuation Doesn't Cut It Pizza and pump prices serve up top- and bottom-line beat for Casey's General Store Casey's General Stores GAAP EPS of $4.37 beats by $1.06, revenue of $4.57B beats by $230M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Casey's General Stores
US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) tick lower in Wednesday's pre-market trading after consumer prices rose 0.5% month over month and 4.2% year over year in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the market reaction to the inflation data, especially in the bond market (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) and various c...
US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) tick lower in Wednesday's pre-market trading after consumer prices rose 0.5% month over month and 4.2% year over year in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the market reaction to the inflation data, especially in the bond market (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) and various commidites. Additionally, core CPI — which excludes food and energy costs — rose 0.3% monthly and 2.9% yearly. All numbers met economists' estimates.
Treasuries strengthened slightly after core US inflation accelerated by less than forecast in May, with bond traders maintaining their bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the end of the year. US government debt yields on Wednesday were mostly lower by less than one basis point after the consumer price index data . The rate on two-year notes , which are more sensitive to near...
Treasuries strengthened slightly after core US inflation accelerated by less than forecast in May, with bond traders maintaining their bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the end of the year. US government debt yields on Wednesday were mostly lower by less than one basis point after the consumer price index data . The rate on two-year notes , which are more sensitive to near-term changes in monetary policy, traded at 4.11%, down from around 4.13% earlier in the session. The dollar slipped. The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy and is closely watched by Fed officials, increased 0.2% from April, compared to a 0.3% consensus forecast among economists polled by Bloomberg. That’s seen alleviating some of the pressure on the Fed ahead of Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chairman next week. “The biggest takeaway is that it gives the Fed a tiny bit of breathing room,” Dan Carter , senior portfolio manager at Fort Washington Investment Advisors.
As completion of 144-year construction nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plans Ten hours before he was due to pass by, the faithful were already picking their spots along the route Pope Leo XIV will take on his brief journey to bless Antoni Gaudí’s iconic church the Sagrada Família. It’s been a long wait but this evening, 144 years after work began, the pope...
As completion of 144-year construction nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plans Ten hours before he was due to pass by, the faithful were already picking their spots along the route Pope Leo XIV will take on his brief journey to bless Antoni Gaudí’s iconic church the Sagrada Família. It’s been a long wait but this evening, 144 years after work began, the pope will bless the basilica’s recently completed central tower in the presence of members of the Spanish royal family, the prime minister and hundreds of bishops. Continue reading...
Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Information Services Group, Inc. ( III ) is a financially sound, cash-generative technology advisory company. The company has identified AI as a driver of growth, and there are signs of improving profits and returns. However, the company has a poor track record of revenue growth in a market with tailwinds. I posit this is because its moat...
Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Information Services Group, Inc. ( III ) is a financially sound, cash-generative technology advisory company. The company has identified AI as a driver of growth, and there are signs of improving profits and returns. However, the company has a poor track record of revenue growth in a market with tailwinds. I posit this is because its moats are more defensive than offensive. So, while it can deliver better margins and lower fixed costs, it did not historically deliver topline growth. My valuation based on a 4% growth rate (about triple the past decade's rate) did not provide any margin of safety. Business Profile III describes itself as a technology research, benchmarking, sourcing advisory, and governance consulting firm. The company has 4 core businesses: Advisory. This is essentially consulting services ranging from how to optimize technology spending, AI transformations, and improving operational performance. Benchmarking. III maintains extensive databases covering technology costs, performance metrics, and outsourcing contracts that its clients tap into to assess and improve their technology investments. Research. The company conducts industry research covering technology and business services. Governance Platforms. III has software and managed solutions that help clients manage vendors and contracts and govern technology and AI initiatives. The company does not break down its revenue into the above 4 sources. However, in its May 2026 Investor Presentation, the company stated that 46% of revenue is recurring revenue coming from research, governance platforms, and some long-term advisory contracts. Challenging Topline In its May 2026 Investor Presentation, the company indicated that it served 2 markets—managed services with $165 billion total contract value and software & cloud with $120 billion total contract value. These are high-single-digit growth sectors, as illustrated by the following: “The manage...
Boeing Co. ’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed combat plane can now carry weapons internally, fly farther and deliver a bigger payload — upgrades the company hopes will give it the edge over rival Helsing GmbH in the competition for German orders. The US defense giant, which is working with Rheinmetall AG on local systems integration, also said Wednesday at the ILA Berlin air show that it added two more G...
Boeing Co. ’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed combat plane can now carry weapons internally, fly farther and deliver a bigger payload — upgrades the company hopes will give it the edge over rival Helsing GmbH in the competition for German orders. The US defense giant, which is working with Rheinmetall AG on local systems integration, also said Wednesday at the ILA Berlin air show that it added two more German partners: Diehl Defence Land Systems GmbH and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG . Standing in front of a flight-tested MQ-28, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said he hoped to see final contract talks with the nation’s government soon. “At the moment, we are still in negotiations for sure with the German government,” he said. “But if they want to have the planes in 2029, my expectation is that at least next year we have to go into the final negotiations of a contract.” German lawmakers and defense ministry officials visited Ghost Bat production facilities in Australia this month, with parliament expected to approve procurement next year at the latest, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. The German defense ministry may award startup Helsing a contract for its unmanned CA-1 Europa to have as many options as possible, the people said. In strike drone contracts this year, three companies were awarded deals for competing loitering munition systems. A ministry spokesman didn’t immediately reply to a written request for comment. Initial Ghost Bat production would take place in Australia but eventually move to Germany to ensure it was a sovereign capability, said Amy List, Boeing Defense Australia’s vice president and managing director. Rheinmetall and the other German partners would supply and integrate components from the beginning. The plane, developed by Boeing Australia, is expected to be operational for the Royal Australian Air Force in 2028, said Glen Ferguson, director of the Ghost Bat’s global progr...
Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Democratic Nomination, Locking In Face-Off With Collins Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times , Democratic voters in Maine on Tuesday nominated oysterman and military veteran Graham Platner as their candidate to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), locking in the nominees for one of the most critical Senate elections of the 2026 cycle. Graham Platn...
Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Democratic Nomination, Locking In Face-Off With Collins Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times , Democratic voters in Maine on Tuesday nominated oysterman and military veteran Graham Platner as their candidate to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), locking in the nominees for one of the most critical Senate elections of the 2026 cycle. Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, greets supporters after speaking at an event hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Orono, Maine, on May 24, 2026. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo At 9:23 p.m, The Associated Press formally declared that Platner would be the Democratic nominee. When the race was called, Platner led Gov. Janet Mills - who withdrew her candidacy after polls showed her trailing the dark horse Platner - by tens of percent, though only around 8 percent of the votes were in when the race was called. Platner's campaign recently come under scrutiny after several media reports about his past treatment of women and other controversies . Platner's victory formalizes the 2026 Senate lineup , locking in the final picks for a race that has been characterized as the political fight of Collins's life by many observers. The five-term Collins was first elected in 1996 and has held on long beyond any other New England Republican at the federal level. This year, she faced no Republican challenger for the nomination. Though she regularly breaks with President Donald Trump and her party in the upper chamber, the political odds for a Republican in statewide matches have grown increasingly grim in recent years. Aside from Collins, the last Republican to win a statewide federal race in New England was Kelly Ayotte, a New Hampshire Republican who won a single term to the Senate in 2010 before being unseated by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) in 2016. Maine has never voted for Trump on a statewide level, with Vice President Kamala Harris winning by around 7 percent in 2024. But Colli...
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.