J. M. Smucker press release ( SJM ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.77 beats by $0.13 . Revenue of $2.27B (+6.1% Y/Y) beats by $10M . The Company provided its fiscal year 2027 outlook, with net sales expected to decrease 3.0 to 4.0 percent, adjusted earnings per share to range from $9.75 to $10.25, and free cash flow of approximately $1.0 billion. Shares +1.6% PM. More on J. M. Smucker J. M. Smucker: Punis...
J. M. Smucker press release ( SJM ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.77 beats by $0.13 . Revenue of $2.27B (+6.1% Y/Y) beats by $10M . The Company provided its fiscal year 2027 outlook, with net sales expected to decrease 3.0 to 4.0 percent, adjusted earnings per share to range from $9.75 to $10.25, and free cash flow of approximately $1.0 billion. Shares +1.6% PM. More on J. M. Smucker J. M. Smucker: Punishment For Past Mistakes Shouldn't Last Forever (Rating Upgrade) J. M. Smucker: This Dividend Aristocrat's Turnaround Is Brewing With Elliott's Backing (Upgrade) J. M. Smucker Q4 2026 Earnings Preview Earnings week ahead: ORCL, ADBE, FCEL, ACB, CHWY, and more Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on J. M. Smucker
Igor Barilo/iStock via Getty Images Gold ( GLD ) was in an incredible bull market from late 2023 through January 2026, where it hit well over $5,500 Data by YCharts before pulling back to between $4,300 and $4,400 by early June. Data by YCharts In this article, I will look at the reasons that have driven this pullback and share why I think it creates a gold buying opportunity for investors who hav...
Igor Barilo/iStock via Getty Images Gold ( GLD ) was in an incredible bull market from late 2023 through January 2026, where it hit well over $5,500 Data by YCharts before pulling back to between $4,300 and $4,400 by early June. Data by YCharts In this article, I will look at the reasons that have driven this pullback and share why I think it creates a gold buying opportunity for investors who have an eye towards gold's long-term investment thesis. I will then also share some of the ways that I think are most attractive to invest in gold right now. Why Gold Pulled Back Into Bear Market Territory First of all, gold was overdue for a correction given how swiftly and aggressively its price had climbed in recent years, so some of the pullback was simply healthy market behavior. However, there have also been some macro factors that have contributed to the pullback. The outbreak of the Iran war in late February 2026 drove oil prices ( USO ) significantly higher. While normally a major conflict like this would be a major bullish factor for gold, in this case, it actually worked against gold because rising oil prices in turn pushed up inflation, which in turn means that interest rates are likely to remain higher for longer. In particular, the Fed has less wiggle room to cut rates. Given that gold is often viewed as a store of value in comparison to cash, the higher the yield that can be earned on cash, the less attractive gold becomes on a relative basis as a savings instrument. Kevin Warsh has signaled an openness to considering rate hikes, and when combined with the inflation data, CME Futures are now pricing in a very real possibility of rate hikes at some point this year, which generally are unfavorable for gold. Selling Pressure From Unexpected Corners On top of that, the Iran war has weighed on some Middle Eastern countries' currencies, in particular Turkey, which was a major gold holder and sold some of its gold reserves in an attempt to protect its currency in the w...
ATHVisions/E+ via Getty Images All financial figures are reported in USD unless otherwise noted. All financial figures are from Seeking Alpha unless otherwise noted. Peer group referenced throughout this article: CBRE , NMRK , JLL , CWK , and COMP Investment Thesis Shareholders of Colliers ( CIGI )( CIGI:CA ) have seen a total return of -22.7% over the past year, compared to their peer group, who'...
ATHVisions/E+ via Getty Images All financial figures are reported in USD unless otherwise noted. All financial figures are from Seeking Alpha unless otherwise noted. Peer group referenced throughout this article: CBRE , NMRK , JLL , CWK , and COMP Investment Thesis Shareholders of Colliers ( CIGI )( CIGI:CA ) have seen a total return of -22.7% over the past year, compared to their peer group, who've seen an average total return of 24% over the same period. I believe the abysmal performance has led to a strong setup where you're paying 13x forward adjusted earnings for a business that has compounded at ~15–17% for three decades, and carries a 70% recurring-earnings base with an emerging flywheel. I believe the short-term noise makes Colliers a Buy today. The Valuation Gap is Quality Adjusted Colliers is currently trading at a forward adjusted earnings multiple of 13x. This isn't just a cheap screen because, relative to their peer group at 11.2x, Colliers seems expensive. The only peer within the group that trades above Colliers is CBRE (forward adjusted earnings of 17.1x). However, Colliers is the only business here that has a commercial real estate business, an engineering business, and an investment management business. Yet Colliers still trades below CBRE and is almost identical to JLL at 12.9x. Colliers has the highest quality earnings mix in the peer group, yet it trades at a brokerage-only multiple. Colliers has an EBIT and EBITDA margin that trumps CBRE , Cushman, and JLL (7.2% vs 4% and 11.7% vs 5.5%). I believe that Colliers forward adjusted earnings should be at par with CBRE , and the road-map that CBRE took to get the premium multiple is the same one that Colliers is on now - recurring revenue. If Colliers were to trade at 17x earnings, the share price has a ~31% runway to increase. High value, resilient growth engines (Colliers-Q1-2026-Presentation) In Q1 2023 , resilient revenue was 54%, and today it's 63% . Colliers will continue to increase recurring ...
SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images Nearly three months after my previous coverage, the Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotiabank ( BNS ) still increased and delivered over 20% returns despite my cautious stance. Indeed, the Canadian Big Five Banks continued to defy logic as momentum remained bullish despite the concerns I explained before. Of course, I understand the positive stance of many investors. I...
SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images Nearly three months after my previous coverage, the Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotiabank ( BNS ) still increased and delivered over 20% returns despite my cautious stance. Indeed, the Canadian Big Five Banks continued to defy logic as momentum remained bullish despite the concerns I explained before. Of course, I understand the positive stance of many investors. Its effective asset diversification, prudent loan management, and solid liquidity ensure its resilience to inflationary headwinds. However, valuation is high for new entry and/or additional position, so I maintain my hold rating. BNS Q2 2026: Strength Sustained Scotiabank is one of the only two Big Canadian Five Banks in my portfolio. Its Q2 2026 results showed that my decision to take a position in it when it was way cheaper was a good decision. Macroeconomic swings may have been very sharp recently. But its effective asset diversification and strict loan management increased its resilience to market volatility. Before I proceed, note that all financial values are in CAD. In Q2 2026, its interest income amounted to $13.1B , down by -8.4% YoY from $14.3B. This YoY decrease was quite high, but this should not be surprising due to the lingering impact of the policy easing cycle. After the rate cut in H2 2025, interest on loans, deposits, and many securities decreased, so their yields dropped as well. However, the policy easing cycle appeared to work more to its favor because the interest expense decreased faster. The interest on deposits and debts decreased by 16%. With that, the net interest income increased by about $250M or 5% YoY. Moreover, lower interest rates attracted borrowers and customers, so it was able to stabilize its loan base. This allows BNS to enjoy more non-interest income, such as credit fees, brokerage fees, and other fees and commisions. This raised its total revenue $9.8B, which was higher both on a YoY and QoQ basis. This was also high enough to cover al...
Dougal Waters Financial sector stocks have continued to demonstrate strong quantitative momentum, with several companies maintaining Seeking Alpha Strong Buy Quant Ratings for extended periods. A list of financial-sector names highlights companies that have held Strong Buy ratings for at least 60 consecutive days, reflecting sustained strength across valuation, growth, profitability, earnings revi...
Dougal Waters Financial sector stocks have continued to demonstrate strong quantitative momentum, with several companies maintaining Seeking Alpha Strong Buy Quant Ratings for extended periods. A list of financial-sector names highlights companies that have held Strong Buy ratings for at least 60 consecutive days, reflecting sustained strength across valuation, growth, profitability, earnings revisions, and momentum metrics. Leading the list is Royal Bank of Canada ( RY ), which has maintained a Strong Buy Quant Rating for 286 consecutive days. Enova International, Inc. ( ENVA ) follows with 226 consecutive days, while Popular, Inc. ( BPOP ) and Lloyds Banking Group plc ( LYG ) have each maintained the rating for 131 consecutive days. Banking institutions make up a significant portion of the rankings, with regional banks such as Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. ( CFFN ), First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. ( FSRL ), and Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. ( CTBI ) all appearing on the list. The list also includes companies from other financial subsectors, including investment banking firm StoneX Group Inc. ( SNEX ), consumer finance company EZCORP, Inc. ( EZPW ), and property and casualty insurer The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. ( THG ). Seeking Alpha’s Quant Ratings system evaluates stocks on a scale of 1 to 5 using a range of quantitative factors, including valuation, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and price momentum. Stocks with ratings above 4.5 are classified as Strong Buy. Below is the full list of financial-sector stocks that have maintained a Strong Buy Quant Rating for at least 60 consecutive days: Royal Bank of Canada ( RY ) - 286 consecutive days Enova International, Inc. ( ENVA ) - 226 consecutive days Popular, Inc. ( BPOP ) - 131 consecutive days Lloyds Banking Group plc ( LYG ) - 131 consecutive days Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. ( CFFN ) - 128 consecutive days First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. ( FSRL ) - 126 consecutive days StoneX Group Inc. ( SNEX ) -1...
United Natural Foods press release ( UNFI ): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.77 in-line. Revenue of $7.7B (-4.2% Y/Y) misses by $100M . Net sales decreased 4.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year, and includes an approximate 450 basis point impact from accretive optimization actions. This was largely driven by an expected decrease in conventional sales primaril...
United Natural Foods press release ( UNFI ): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.77 in-line. Revenue of $7.7B (-4.2% Y/Y) misses by $100M . Net sales decreased 4.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year, and includes an approximate 450 basis point impact from accretive optimization actions. This was largely driven by an expected decrease in conventional sales primarily due to the transition out of the Allentown, Pennsylvania distribution center completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. It also includes an impact from the anticipated lost sales associated with the unwind of short-term project-based work in our natural product segment. These impacts were partially offset by increases from inflation. The Company is reiterating its full-year outlook midpoints and narrowing applicable ranges: Fiscal Year Ending August 1, 2026 (52 weeks) Previous Full Year Outlook Provided March 10, 2026 Updated Full Year Outlook Change in Midpoint Net sales ($ in billions) $31.0 - $31.4 $31.1 - $31.3 $— Net income ($ in millions) $50 - $75 $55 - $70 $— EPS (2) $0.80 - $1.20 $0.90 - $1.10 $— Adjusted EPS $2.30 - $2.70 $2.40 - $2.60 $— Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) $680 - $710 $685 - $705 $— Capital and cloud implementation expenditures ($ in millions) ~ $250 ~ $250 $— Free cash flow ($ in millions) ~ $330 ~ $330 $— Click to enlarge More on United Natural Foods United Natural Foods: The Danger Of Chasing A 'Shrink To Grow' Turnaround United Natural Foods: The Gains Should Continue, But Slow United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) Presents at UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference Transcript United Natural Foods Q3 2026 Earnings Preview Quant snapshot: United Natural Foods, Designer Brands lead top-rated names as MIND Technology, BARK lag
Jensen Huang was in Seoul on June 8, meeting South Korean business leaders, when the question about the selloff came. US tech shares had dropped Friday on concerns over a possible interest rate hike. South Korea's Kospi Index was tumbling that Monday morning as investors continued pulling back from ...
Jensen Huang was in Seoul on June 8, meeting South Korean business leaders, when the question about the selloff came. US tech shares had dropped Friday on concerns over a possible interest rate hike. South Korea's Kospi Index was tumbling that Monday morning as investors continued pulling back from ...
South Africa expects to fully launch a long-awaited database of mineral rights within 10 months, according to a senior official. The country’s government has frustrated investors by pushing back the implementation of the so-called cadastre, an online registry that displays mining and prospecting rights. Companies will use the new system to apply for licenses. “We recognize that we have to move wit...
South Africa expects to fully launch a long-awaited database of mineral rights within 10 months, according to a senior official. The country’s government has frustrated investors by pushing back the implementation of the so-called cadastre, an online registry that displays mining and prospecting rights. Companies will use the new system to apply for licenses. “We recognize that we have to move with speed,” Jacob Mbele , Director-General of the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, said at a conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The government has “set ourselves a target” to migrate all nine South African provinces into the cadastre by the end of March 2027, he said. Only the Western Cape, the province with the least mining activity in South Africa, has so far been incorporated into the system, according to Mbele. Read More: South Africa’s Mining Lobby Remains Wary of Regulatory Shocks South Africa is a major producer of gold, iron ore, coal and platinum-group metals. While the nation remains the continent’s top exporter of mineral products, there’s faster growth and more dealmaking in the mining sectors of nations such as Guinea, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Many other countries don’t have the complexity that we have,” Mbele said, underscoring how long commercial mining has been taking place in South Africa. “There’s a lot of data to move from the current system to the cadastre.” The government appointed a consortium of firms to build the new system in January 2024. Major companies with operations in South Africa include Valterra Platinum Ltd. , Exxaro Resources Ltd. and Gold Fields Ltd. The establishment of the cadastre is considered especially important for boosting investment by junior and exploration mining firms. Sign up here for the daily Next Africa newsletter and subscribe to the Next Africa podcast on Apple , Spotify or anywhere you listen .
Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Krish Tari as a new contributing analyst. You can become one too! Share your best investment idea by submitting your article for review to our editors. Get published, earn money, and unlock exclusive SA Premium access. Click here to find out more » tty Images Thesis I initiate my coverage of Ryerson Holding Corporation ( RYZ ) with a Strong Buy rati...
Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Krish Tari as a new contributing analyst. You can become one too! Share your best investment idea by submitting your article for review to our editors. Get published, earn money, and unlock exclusive SA Premium access. Click here to find out more » tty Images Thesis I initiate my coverage of Ryerson Holding Corporation ( RYZ ) with a Strong Buy rating. Currently, market consensus is either on the sell side or hold, because the recent acquisition of Olympic Steel creates an uncertain future, and the Q4 2025 net loss of $37.9 million, or -$1.01 earnings per share, makes the stock look worse than it actually is. This was the mechanical bottom of the destocking phase, making the stock appear artificially weak. This structural inflection is defined by four core macroeconomic catalysts: The Restocking Inflection: The recent Q1 2026 report indicates that Ryerson made $1.57 billion, a 37.9% YoY increase, breaking the destocking trend. The Olympic Capacity Expansion: Ryerson’s recent acquisition of Olympic Steel created a combined $6.5 billion company and doubled its warehouse capacity when the market bottomed. This happened just before the rebound. Inventory: Ryerson holds millions of tons of inventory accumulated during the cyclical low. Meanwhile, severe supply constraints and high demand, both caused by the Iran War, primarily favor electric vehicles over oil vehicles and defense manufacturing, which pushes current market spot prices for metals higher. Forward Cash Flow: The Olympic acquisition is complete. Free cash flow yields will grow as the restocking phase continues. This cash can now be redirected toward debt reduction, which helps to protect the downside. Introduction: The Structural Architecture of Ryerson Holding Corporation Ryerson Holding Corporation is a 180-year-old midstream metals distributor and processor. It operates 160+ facilities across North America and China. They buy from primary metal producers, pr...
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Alice French reports on how AI demand is shuffling the lineup of Japan’s most-valuable companies. Tech Across the Globe Apple unveils a new Siri: The overhauled digital assistant is one of the iPhone maker’s updated artificial intelligence features introduced at its annua...
Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Alice French reports on how AI demand is shuffling the lineup of Japan’s most-valuable companies. Tech Across the Globe Apple unveils a new Siri: The overhauled digital assistant is one of the iPhone maker’s updated artificial intelligence features introduced at its annual developers conference. Investors were unimpressed . US accuses Chinese companies: The Pentagon identified Alibaba, Baidu and BYD as entities that support the Chinese military. Here’s what’s at stake . Europe telecom deal: Billionaire Patrick Drahi has reached an agreement to sell French mobile carrier SFR to a group of telecom rivals in a sale that values the company at $23.5 billion. The acquisition faces hurdles . Revalued PhysicsX, a British startup that develops AI models for manufacturing components like jet engines and semiconductors, has raised $300 million at a valuation of roughly $2.4 billion. The startup, which raised money about a year ago, needs cash to compete in a crowded field that includes a lab created by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. A Flash From the Past For a vibe check on the global AI trade, look no further than the top echelons of Japan Inc. OpenAI investor SoftBank Group briefly knocked Toyota Motor off its long-held perch as the nation’s most valuable company last week, after a dizzying stock rally inflated the market cap of Masayoshi Son’s conglomerate by more than $120 billion in just six months. SoftBank enjoyed a mere three days in the sun before a pullback in its shares allowed Toyota to reclaim the top spot. But the changing of the guard was symbolic of a broader shakeup in corporate Japan that’s well worth noting for those seeking an answer to the question du jour: Are we in an AI bubble, and has it started popping? The last time SoftBank was more valuable than Toyota, Oasis was at the top of the charts, PlayStation 2 was the hottest new cons...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Swedish biotech AlzeCure Pharma announced on Tuesday a collaboration and a licensing agreement with Eli Lilly ( LLY ) to develop an Alzheimer’s therapy as part of a deal that could potentially exceed $1B. Per the terms, the U.S. drugmaker will receive global rights to AlzeCure’s Alzheimer’s project, Alzstatin ACD680, which is currently undergoing prec...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Swedish biotech AlzeCure Pharma announced on Tuesday a collaboration and a licensing agreement with Eli Lilly ( LLY ) to develop an Alzheimer’s therapy as part of a deal that could potentially exceed $1B. Per the terms, the U.S. drugmaker will receive global rights to AlzeCure’s Alzheimer’s project, Alzstatin ACD680, which is currently undergoing preclinical studies targeting the harmful amyloid-beta protein, Aβ42. Aβ42 is the basis of amyloid plaques, which are believed to cause Alzheimer’s pathology. ACD680 is designed to reduce Aβ42 formation and increase the production of harmless amyloid-beta proteins, Aβ37 and Aβ38, which reduce Aβ42 aggregation. Under the deal, AlzeCure will receive $10M upfront from Lilly ( LLY ) in addition to development and commercial milestones as well as tiered mid-single-digit royalties on potential sales of Aβ42. The total value of the agreement could surpass $1B, excluding royalties, the Stockholm -based firm added. More on Eli Lilly Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript Eli Lilly Expands Into Infectious Diseases, Retatrutide Adds Another Phase 3 Win Eli Lilly: Big Upside Likely (Rating Upgrade) Eli Lilly stock extends rally as ACHIEVE-3 trial boosts Foundayo outlook HHS indicates skepticism on international cancer risk assessments
DKosig Designer Brands ( DBI ) reported total sales were up 1.4% in Q1 to $696.4M. Comparable sales fell 1.1% during the quarter. The company's gross rate improved to 45.3% of sales from 42.9% a year ago. Adjusted EPS of $0.07 was ahead of last year's mark of -$0.27. "In addition to top-line strength, we delivered meaningful profitability gains, with gross margin expanding 240 basis points, reflec...
DKosig Designer Brands ( DBI ) reported total sales were up 1.4% in Q1 to $696.4M. Comparable sales fell 1.1% during the quarter. The company's gross rate improved to 45.3% of sales from 42.9% a year ago. Adjusted EPS of $0.07 was ahead of last year's mark of -$0.27. "In addition to top-line strength, we delivered meaningful profitability gains, with gross margin expanding 240 basis points, reflecting the structural improvements we have made across inventory management, pricing discipline, sourcing, and channel profitability," highlighted CEO Doug Howe. On the balance sheet, Designer Brands ( DBI ) ended the quarter with a cash position of $50.1M, with $138.5M available for borrowings under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. Debt totaled $475.3M at the end of the quarter, compared to $522.9M at the end of the same period last year. DBI's inventory position was $586.6M at the end of the quarter vs. $623.6M a year ago. Designer Brands ( DBI ) ended the quarter with 663 stores vs. 669 stores at the end of Q1 a year ago. Looking ahead, Designer Brands ( DBI ) sees 2026 sales growth of -1% to +1% and full-year EPS of $0.28 to $0.38 (midpoint $0.33) vs. $0.40 consensus. "We believe our strategic actions will continue to strengthen our foundation of the business and position us well for long-term profitable growth," noted Howe. Shares of Designer Brands ( DBI ) were up 2.1% in premarket trading. More on Designer Brands Designer Brands Isn't A Great Fit Right Now (Downgrade) Designer Brands Guides For A Flat FY26 But Still Trades At 17x Adjusted Earnings Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Designer Brands Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.37 misses by $0.40, revenue of $696.35M in-line Designer Brands Q1 2027 Earnings Preview
Rivian Automotive Inc. stock saw a sharp shift in its momentum score, jumping from 17.75 to 73.8 on a week-over-week basis. A momentum score is a metric that evaluates how strongly a stock's price is trending over time by analyzing...
Rivian Automotive Inc. stock saw a sharp shift in its momentum score, jumping from 17.75 to 73.8 on a week-over-week basis. A momentum score is a metric that evaluates how strongly a stock's price is trending over time by analyzing...
Governor urges public to report fake images posted on X of him and Reform UK leader in fake Question Time clash The Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online. Andrew Bailey, the head of the BoE, said AI-generated content related to central banks was spreading and urged people to be “vigilan...
Governor urges public to report fake images posted on X of him and Reform UK leader in fake Question Time clash The Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online. Andrew Bailey, the head of the BoE, said AI-generated content related to central banks was spreading and urged people to be “vigilant”. Continue reading...
Becoming the world’s first trillionaire is only going to supercharge this sense of impunity and bring us one step closer to full-blown oligarchy “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about,” Elon Musk wrote in February on Twitter/X, the social network he bought for $44bn . He capped the statement with a sad face emoji . Alas, Musk’s information is outdated. A...
Becoming the world’s first trillionaire is only going to supercharge this sense of impunity and bring us one step closer to full-blown oligarchy “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about,” Elon Musk wrote in February on Twitter/X, the social network he bought for $44bn . He capped the statement with a sad face emoji . Alas, Musk’s information is outdated. A 2024 study found a substantial difference in happiness between the wealthy and people who are low income. “A greater feeling of control over life can explain about 75% of the association between money and happiness,” the study’s author noted. Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist and the author of Strong Female Lead Continue reading...
Groff worked for Epstein for nearly 20 years, starting in 2001, in which her job was to ‘organize one man’s life’ Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein ’s longtime executive assistant, is testifying on Tuesday before the House oversight and reform committee as lawmakers on the panel continue their investigation into the late convicted sex offender. Groff worked for Epstein for almost 20 years, beginning i...
Groff worked for Epstein for nearly 20 years, starting in 2001, in which her job was to ‘organize one man’s life’ Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein ’s longtime executive assistant, is testifying on Tuesday before the House oversight and reform committee as lawmakers on the panel continue their investigation into the late convicted sex offender. Groff worked for Epstein for almost 20 years, beginning in 2001 and ending in July 2019 when he was arrested. Notes from a 2021 FBI interview with Groff, which was included in the millions of documents related to Epstein released by the Department of Justice earlier this year, state that she told agents that she began working for Epstein after she was contacted by a headhunter, who found her resume and told her that there “was a job to organize one man’s life”. Continue reading...
There are some advantages to being an older debutant, including knowing what it’s like to fail and not having your new novel overshadowed by early literary promise Recently I was at a film event where I was introduced to a big producer by a very nice actor. The actor said, “this is Patrick, he has a debut novel coming out soon.” The producer looked me up and down and said, “You took your time.” Co...
There are some advantages to being an older debutant, including knowing what it’s like to fail and not having your new novel overshadowed by early literary promise Recently I was at a film event where I was introduced to a big producer by a very nice actor. The actor said, “this is Patrick, he has a debut novel coming out soon.” The producer looked me up and down and said, “You took your time.” Continue reading...
The species is abundant within the protected archipelago but when they migrate outside the marine reserve to give birth they run the gauntlet of industrial fishing The unmistakable fluted T-shape of a scalloped hammerhead shark slides by, followed by a diver holding his breath and a metal spear like an extra-long snooker cue. The spear hits the fish behind its dorsal fin and the 2-metre shark dart...
The species is abundant within the protected archipelago but when they migrate outside the marine reserve to give birth they run the gauntlet of industrial fishing The unmistakable fluted T-shape of a scalloped hammerhead shark slides by, followed by a diver holding his breath and a metal spear like an extra-long snooker cue. The spear hits the fish behind its dorsal fin and the 2-metre shark darts away, disgruntled but otherwise unharmed. Carlos Robalino, a marine biologist from the Galápagos Islands , trained as a shark researcher in Mexico but is now back home and working as a junior researcher at the Charles Darwin Foundation . When we meet in March, he is one of the divers on the foundation’s research expedition to Darwin and Wolf, the most northerly islands in the Galápagos marine reserve. Continue reading...
Partly inspired by the poem In This Place (An American Lyric) by Amanda Gorman, FotoFocus, a non-profit, has opened its inaugural exhibition at the new FotoFocus Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Titled Big Tent , the show is on view until 22 August 2026 and presents the work of more than 50 artists. The work created by each photographer reflects on the present state of US democracy and demonstrates the...
Partly inspired by the poem In This Place (An American Lyric) by Amanda Gorman, FotoFocus, a non-profit, has opened its inaugural exhibition at the new FotoFocus Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Titled Big Tent , the show is on view until 22 August 2026 and presents the work of more than 50 artists. The work created by each photographer reflects on the present state of US democracy and demonstrates the power of the image Continue reading...