djedzura/iStock via Getty Images Investment Philosophy: Purchase durable business franchises that are selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. Investment Process: We utilize a business owner’s approach to investing, thoroughly investigating the economics of the business and the quality of the management team. Some of the characteristics of good businesses include strong recurring revenue an...
djedzura/iStock via Getty Images Investment Philosophy: Purchase durable business franchises that are selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. Investment Process: We utilize a business owner’s approach to investing, thoroughly investigating the economics of the business and the quality of the management team. Some of the characteristics of good businesses include strong recurring revenue and attractive returns-on-invested capital (ROIC). We have a strong orientation to low absolute and relative valuation, which are key to the execution of our investment strategy. A new idea will come from a variety of sources including company visits, screens, conferences, trade periodicals and general reading. All members of the research team are responsible for fundamental research. Once an investment opportunity is identified it is put through an extensive due diligence process, which typically includes management interviews and site visits. When an acceptable level of conviction is achieved, the appropriate weighting (considering liquidity, valuation, etc.) is discussed and determined. A new company purchased in the portfolio will usually have an initial position size of 2-4%. The portfolio generally consists of 25-40 companies and is diversified across industries. We are long-term investors, a typical holding period for our companies is three to five years, and portfolio turnover averages 20-40% per annum. Please note disclosure footnote on reverse side. 1 Estimated valuations are based on a representative account from the FMI International Equity Unhedged Composite. Weights and valuations for the strategy are based on fair value prices. Valuations are weighted average calculations, not reweighted to exclude cash, and financial companies are excluded from the EV/EBITDA calculation. Valuations for the portfolio are modified based on criteria identified by FMI. For more detailed information regarding these valuations, please contact FMI. 2 Source: Bloomberg - returns do no...
More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies called for an immediate “de-escalation of tensions” between state, local and federal authorities as the state reels from another fatal shooting of an American by immigration agents. The chief executive officers of companies including Target , Best Buy, Land O’Lakes, Cargill , General Mills , UnitedHealth Group as well as professional sports teams like...
More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies called for an immediate “de-escalation of tensions” between state, local and federal authorities as the state reels from another fatal shooting of an American by immigration agents. The chief executive officers of companies including Target , Best Buy, Land O’Lakes, Cargill , General Mills , UnitedHealth Group as well as professional sports teams like the Minnesota Vikings were among the signatories of the letter shared Sunday by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce . “For the past several weeks, representatives of Minnesota’s business community have been working every day behind the scenes with federal, state and local officials to advance real solutions,” the letter said. “With yesterday’s tragic news, we are calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions.” On Saturday, Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, after he was subdued and on his hands and knees. He had a permit to carry a weapon, which the agents found on him before the killing. Earlier this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and killed Renee Good, a mother of three, as she was driving away. Federal agents are in Minneapolis as part of President Donald Trump ’s immigrant crackdown.
Eaton is rumored to be considering a major corporate decision that would make the industrial company's business even more reliable in the future. Eaton (ETN 0.84%) is one of the world's largest industrial companies. While it isn't on the top-10 list for that sector, its $131 billion market cap is just shy of Union Pacific's (UNP 0.74%) $136 billion. One of the most interesting features of Eaton's ...
Eaton is rumored to be considering a major corporate decision that would make the industrial company's business even more reliable in the future. Eaton (ETN 0.84%) is one of the world's largest industrial companies. While it isn't on the top-10 list for that sector, its $131 billion market cap is just shy of Union Pacific's (UNP 0.74%) $136 billion. One of the most interesting features of Eaton's business is how it has evolved over its more than 100-year history. And it is about to do it again, if the rumors are true. Given the rumors, is Eaton stock a buy now? A brief history of Eaton Eaton began its corporate life making truck transmissions. Transmissions are, effectively, a method of controlling a vehicle's power. Over the years, it added and subtracted business lines but took on a focus on power management. The biggest change for the company came when it agreed to acquire Cooper Industries in 2012. The nearly $12 billion transaction was the largest in Eaton's history. Cooper's integration provided greater exposure to electrical products. That was just the first move. Eaton has continued to make acquisitions and dispositions to further fine-tune its business portfolio. For example, it sold its highly cyclical hydraulics business, in which key end markets like construction products experienced large boom-and-bust cycles. Today, this industrial giant generates roughly 75% of its revenue from electrical products. With growing demand for electricity from things like AI, data centers, and electric vehicles, Eaton's pivot toward electrical products looks prescient. Wall Street has noticed, with the stock up around 600% over the past decade. That's more than twice the roughly 270% gain achieved by the S&P 500 over that span. Is more change on the horizon? The interesting thing about the electrical products business is that it is less cyclical than the company's historical operations. So Eaton is a more reliable business today than it was a decade ago. However, some busi...
Fidelity is heavily invested in the bond market, having some of the top bond ETFs. But how will one of its best funds compare against a bond ETF with tax benefits? This comparison looks at two core bond ETFs on the market: the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND +0.11%), and the iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB +0.11%). Both may appeal to income-seeking investors, but each has different risks and tax...
Fidelity is heavily invested in the bond market, having some of the top bond ETFs. But how will one of its best funds compare against a bond ETF with tax benefits? This comparison looks at two core bond ETFs on the market: the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND +0.11%), and the iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB +0.11%). Both may appeal to income-seeking investors, but each has different risks and tax profiles. MUB is a long-established municipal bond fund, while FBND is a diversified taxable bond ETF with a tilt toward energy and corporate issuers. Here is a side-by-side breakdown of these funds. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric MUB FBND Issuer IShares Fidelity Expense ratio 0.05% 0.36% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 1.22% 2.6% Dividend yield 3.13% 4.7% Beta 0.24 0.29 AUM $41.85 billion $23.91 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. FBND has a notably higher expense ratio, but it also offers a higher dividend yield and 1-year return. However, even though FBND has a higher dividend yield, MUB currently pays more in dividends because its share price is twice that of FBND. Performance & risk comparison Metric MUB FBND Max drawdown (5 y) -11.88% -17.23% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $922 $862 What's inside Launched in 2014, FBND casts a wide net of bond holdings with 4459 assets, and 67% of its bond holdings are rated AAA, the highest rating for a bond, indicating a very low risk of default from the issuer. However, the ETF also invests up to 20% of its assets in lower-quality debt securities, such as BBB-rated debt, which are riskier but can offer a higher yield. By contrast, MUB tracks a broad mix of investment-grade U.S. municipal bonds, spreading across 6,163 holdings. It holds zero U.S. government-issued bonds, but about 61% of its holdings are AA-rated bonds, the second-highest rating, with the rest of the fund’s weight almost...
A massive winter storm reached the US Atlantic Coast on Sunday, bringing heavy snow and ice, straining power grids and grounding thousands of flights at levels not seen since the pandemic. (Source: Bloomberg)
A massive winter storm reached the US Atlantic Coast on Sunday, bringing heavy snow and ice, straining power grids and grounding thousands of flights at levels not seen since the pandemic. (Source: Bloomberg)
An undated handout image of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by U.S. immigration agents as they tried to detain him in Minneapolis, Minnesota, obtained by Reuters on Jan. 25, 2026. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs | Via Reuters Major Minnesota business leaders on Sunday called for an "immediate deescalation of tensions" after federal immigration agents fatally shot U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in ...
An undated handout image of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by U.S. immigration agents as they tried to detain him in Minneapolis, Minnesota, obtained by Reuters on Jan. 25, 2026. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs | Via Reuters Major Minnesota business leaders on Sunday called for an "immediate deescalation of tensions" after federal immigration agents fatally shot U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed a letter urging "state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions." The companies said that the recent tumult in Minnesota has caused "widespread disruption and tragic loss of life." Among the signatories to the letter are incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke; William Brown, the chairman and CEO of 3M; Brian Sikes, the chair and CEO of food giant Cargill; and Stephen Hemsley, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group. "In this difficult moment for our community, we call for peace and focused cooperation among local, state and federal leaders to achieve a swift and durable solution that enables families, businesses, our employees, and communities across Minnesota to resume our work to build a bright and prosperous future," the letter reads. The letter comes one day after federal officers shot and killed Pretti, a 37-year old ICU nurse in Minneapolis. The Trump administration has surged federal law enforcement to the city to enforce its immigration crackdown and pursue allegations of widespread welfare fraud in the state. Read more CNBC politics coverage Greenland PM: Trump-NATO deal framework unclear, sovereignty is a red line Trump sues Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase over debanking the suit calls 'political' Trump says he reached Greenland deal 'framework' with NATO, backs off tariffs Trump interview live updates: CNBC's Joe Kernen sits down with the president at Davos Russia watches as ally Iran edges closer to collapse. Here's why it matters for Moscow Trump's latest geopolitical gambits all lea...
Winner earns Super Bowl LX spot | Message Graham Updates from 3pm ET/8pm GMT kickoff With about 40 minutes to kickoff we can have a short history lesson. The Broncos and Patriots have met twice before in the AFC Championship game. In 2016 when Denver’s defense shut Tom Brady down to sneak a 20-18 win. The D then rose up again to batter Cam Newton and the Panthers for a 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50. ...
Winner earns Super Bowl LX spot | Message Graham Updates from 3pm ET/8pm GMT kickoff With about 40 minutes to kickoff we can have a short history lesson. The Broncos and Patriots have met twice before in the AFC Championship game. In 2016 when Denver’s defense shut Tom Brady down to sneak a 20-18 win. The D then rose up again to batter Cam Newton and the Panthers for a 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50. Two years before the Broncos prevailed again behind a monster 400 yard passing day from Payton Manning before losing heavily to the Packers in the big one. Will history repeat itself? It certainly might need to, regarding Denver’s defense dominating, as backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham starts in place of the injured Bo Nix, who broke his ankle in the victory last week over Buffalo. The 29-year-old replacement has not started an NFL game in two years and in four career starts is 1-3. So a lack of any significant game experience will have New England’s defense confident of ruining his big day. What Stidham has gained since his last start in 2023 though is time working with a brilliant head coach in Sean Payton. The offensive guru is sure to have been working triple overtime to cook up a simplified playbook. Payton will be prioritising protecting Stidham from costly mistakes while making sure there are still a few surprises baked in that utilise the QB’s impressive athletic ability when scrambling out of the pocket. He can throw a bit too ... Continue reading...
While the Northeast and other parts of the country are digging out from a big winter storm, the temperature in the markets is set to heat up on Wall Street this week. Make no mistake, the earnings storm is coming our way, with about one-fifth of the S & P 500 set to report their latest quarters over the next five trading days. Ten portfolio names are on the list, with most of the action coming our...
While the Northeast and other parts of the country are digging out from a big winter storm, the temperature in the markets is set to heat up on Wall Street this week. Make no mistake, the earnings storm is coming our way, with about one-fifth of the S & P 500 set to report their latest quarters over the next five trading days. Ten portfolio names are on the list, with most of the action coming our way on Wednesday. Earnings are just one of the two big events this week. If they weren't enough, the Federal Reserve's two-day January meeting ends on Wednesday. 1. Fed-pectations The market sees central bankers holding interest rates steady. The policy statement announcement and the post-meeting news conference, led by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, are set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET and 2:30 p.m. ET, respectively. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the odds stand at nearly 100% that the FOMC — the Federal Open Market Committee, which is the central bank's policymaking group — will hold rates at the current 3.50 to 3.75 percentage points target range. At the end of last year, the Fed cut rates three times for a total of three-quarters of a point. In the final months of 2024, central bankers cut rates three times for a total of 1 percentage point. President Donald Trump has made no secret that he wants rates even lower and can't wait to get Powell out of there. Powell's term as Fed chief is up in May. In a CNBC interview from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week, Trump said he was nearing the end of the search to replace Powell and hinted he has his candidate in mind. 2. Earnings action Now back to the main event, which for us is earnings. Among the Club, we have already gotten our financials — Wells Fargo , Goldman Sachs , BlackRock , and Capital One — as well as Procter & Gamble . This week is when the rubber starts to really hit the road. Boeing reports Tuesday morning. Corning, Danaher, GE Vernova, and Starbucks all report before Wednesday'...
These two companies have strong AI tailwinds, but they also have other businesses that provide stability and long-term value. Artificial intelligence (AI) is still driving market gains, and the eight highest-value stocks on the market are all AI-related companies. All of them are upgrading their platforms and technology to reflect progress in AI, and it looks like there are still massive ongoing o...
These two companies have strong AI tailwinds, but they also have other businesses that provide stability and long-term value. Artificial intelligence (AI) is still driving market gains, and the eight highest-value stocks on the market are all AI-related companies. All of them are upgrading their platforms and technology to reflect progress in AI, and it looks like there are still massive ongoing opportunities. So if you're looking for ways to cash in on the trend and buy stocks that have solid, long-term potential, I recommend two in particular: Alphabet (GOOG 0.68%) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.21%). Here's why. 1. Alphabet Alphabet is the parent company of the better-known Google, but in addition to the world's top search engine, Alphabet owns a portfolio of businesses, including Android and YouTube. It has a near-monopoly in several spaces, giving it a dominant position in areas everyone is using, as well as the diversification to make it a low-risk play. It's using AI in several ways, starting with the AI summaries you see on top of your Google searches. Investors had been worried at a certain point that Google would lose traffic to AI large-language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, but Google has flipped the script by incorporating summaries from its own LLMs onto its search pages. AI mode now has 75 million active daily users. It also offers the LLMs, under the Gemini name, to its massive advertising base as well as to individuals, and it has 650 million monthly active users. Expand NASDAQ : GOOG Alphabet Today's Change ( -0.68 %) $ -2.24 Current Price $ 328.60 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.0T Day's Range $ 328.00 - $ 334.02 52wk Range $ 142.66 - $ 341.20 Volume 649K Avg Vol 24M Gross Margin 59.18 % Dividend Yield 0.25 % Revenue growth accelerated in the 2025 third quarter to 16%, and management said that AI revenue was a key growth driver. Alphabet said that it would up its capital expenditure (capex) spend in 2026 from about $92 billion in 2025....
Key Points Alphabet is harnessing AI to protect its dominant position in Internet search. Taiwan Semiconductor is building out overseas plants to meet rising demand. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Artificial intelligence (AI) is still driving market gains, and the eight highest-value stocks on the market are all AI-related companies. All of them are upgrading their platforms and technolo...
Key Points Alphabet is harnessing AI to protect its dominant position in Internet search. Taiwan Semiconductor is building out overseas plants to meet rising demand. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Artificial intelligence (AI) is still driving market gains, and the eight highest-value stocks on the market are all AI-related companies. All of them are upgrading their platforms and technology to reflect progress in AI, and it looks like there are still massive ongoing opportunities. So if you're looking for ways to cash in on the trend and buy stocks that have solid, long-term potential, I recommend two in particular: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). Here's why. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » 1. Alphabet Alphabet is the parent company of the better-known Google, but in addition to the world's top search engine, Alphabet owns a portfolio of businesses, including Android and YouTube. It has a near-monopoly in several spaces, giving it a dominant position in areas everyone is using, as well as the diversification to make it a low-risk play. It's using AI in several ways, starting with the AI summaries you see on top of your Google searches. Investors had been worried at a certain point that Google would lose traffic to AI large-language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, but Google has flipped the script by incorporating summaries from its own LLMs onto its search pages. AI mode now has 75 million active daily users. It also offers the LLMs, under the Gemini name, to its massive advertising base as well as to individuals, and it has 650 million monthly active users. Revenue growth accelerated in the 2025 third quarter to 16%, and management said that AI revenue was a key growth driver. Alphabet said that it would up its capital expenditure (capex) spend in 2026 from about $92 billion in 2025. It's also developing its own sem...
syahrir maulana/iStock via Getty Images Market Overview The summer's short squeeze, which boosted low-quality stocks, continued in the fourth quarter. The UBS High Short Interest Index advanced more than 25% during the first two weeks while major stock market averages barely budged. During this period, talk of a bubble grew louder and eroded the confidence of investors who had bet on high-flying s...
syahrir maulana/iStock via Getty Images Market Overview The summer's short squeeze, which boosted low-quality stocks, continued in the fourth quarter. The UBS High Short Interest Index advanced more than 25% during the first two weeks while major stock market averages barely budged. During this period, talk of a bubble grew louder and eroded the confidence of investors who had bet on high-flying shares of unprofitable companies with unproven business models. As their collective anxiety intensified, the speculative fever that had gripped the market for much of the previous six months began to break. In the ensuing weeks, a sense of market normalcy slowly emerged. Many investors started questioning narratives that had fueled the mania, shifting their focus from making a quick buck or keeping pace with benchmarks to considering business durability, financial strength, and profitability. The promise of artificial intelligence (Al) remained, and so did expectations for significant investment in Al infrastructure. But investors began to scrutinize the funding for those investments and the future revenue and earnings available to companies in the Al ecosystem. Their gaze also may have broadened a bit, allowing them to see a larger set of attractive industries and companies that had been obscured by their excitement about Al. Value stocks benefited from this intra-quarter market rotation. After lagging in October, they improved in November and December to end the quarter ahead of growth stocks in all market-cap segments. Total return for the Russell 2000 Value® Index, the Carillon Chartwell Small Cap Value Fund's benchmark, was 3.3% in the fourth quarter. The best-performing sectors in the index were healthcare, materials, and communication services. The worst-performing sectors were information technology, consumer staples, and consumer discretionary. Characteristics Total Net Assets (millions) $45.21 Number of holdings: 75 Top 10 Holdings Bruker ( BRKR ) Cushman & Wakefie...
Lower fees, broader sector coverage, and higher yield set these two international ETFs apart for investors weighing global exposure. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM +0.63%) stands out for its recent outperformance and emerging-markets focus, but the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA +0.56%) offers lower costs, a higher yield, and broader developed-market diversification. Both EEM and IEF...
Lower fees, broader sector coverage, and higher yield set these two international ETFs apart for investors weighing global exposure. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM +0.63%) stands out for its recent outperformance and emerging-markets focus, but the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA +0.56%) offers lower costs, a higher yield, and broader developed-market diversification. Both EEM and IEFA are large, liquid exchange-traded funds tracking international stocks, but they target distinct regions: EEM focuses on emerging markets, while IEFA covers developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. This comparison looks at the cost, performance, risk, and portfolio differences to help investors decide which ETF may better fit their goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IEFA EEM Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.07% 0.72% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-22) 31.8% 33.3% Dividend yield 3.5% 2.1% Beta 0.73 0.74 AUM $170.4 billion $25.1 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IEFA is more affordable with a 0.07% expense ratio compared to EEM's 0.72%, and it also offers a higher dividend yield at 3.5% versus EEM's 2.1%—a meaningful difference for income-focused investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric IEFA EEM Max drawdown (5 y) -30.41% -39.82% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,307 $1,044 What's inside EEM holds 1,214 stocks, with a portfolio tilted toward Technology (30%), Financial Services (21%), and Consumer Discretionary (12%). Its top holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM +2.29%) at 12.6%, Tencent Holdings(TCEHY +0.54%) at 4.5%, and Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) at 4.5%, signaling a heavy concentration in Asia's largest tech and internet companies. In contrast, IEFA spans 2,591 developed-market stocks, with its largest sector weightings in Financial Services (23%), Industrials (20%), and Healthcare (11%). ...
Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Cybersecurity has taken a back seat to artificial intelligence investing. However, I think that's a huge mistake. The reality is, with the rise of advanced AI comes increased risk of cyberattacks, as it becomes easier to find system exploits. This means it could be a strong few years for cybersecurity providers, and investors that don't have exposure to t...
Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Cybersecurity has taken a back seat to artificial intelligence investing. However, I think that's a huge mistake. The reality is, with the rise of advanced AI comes increased risk of cyberattacks, as it becomes easier to find system exploits. This means it could be a strong few years for cybersecurity providers, and investors that don't have exposure to this important field should consider adding some. Two stocks that I think will excel over the next decade in the cybersecurity sector are CrowdStrike (CRWD 0.20%) and SentinelOne (S +0.70%). These companies are both operating in the same sector, but are each worthy investments. AI-powered cybersecurity is the next evolution Both CrowdStrike and SentinelOne deploy the same type of cybersecurity solutions. Each uses AI agents to determine what constitutes normal operation and what constitutes a threat. Then, when an agent detects a threat, it shuts down access to limit any damage done. This has proven to be an incredibly successful business model and has led to strong growth for both companies. S Revenue (Quarterly YoY Growth) data by YCharts Both companies have fairly similar growth rate patterns, which reflects the overall state of cybersecurity spending. It's still growing at a healthy rate, but it has slowed down a bit as resources are deployed elsewhere to bring generative AI technologies into businesses. Still, greater than 20% growth is nothing for investors to be upset about. The market for cybersecurity spending is still expanding and expected to double over the next few years. CrowdStrike believes that its 2026 total addressable market is $140 billion, but it is expected to increase to $300 billion by 2030. That showcases clear growth in the cybersecurity industry, and anyone involved in the space with a strong offering will see strong growth as a result. Expand NASDAQ : CRWD CrowdStrike Today's Change ( -0.20 %) $ -0.89 Current Price $ 452.88 Key Data Points Market ...
Barcelona capitalised on two defensive mistakes by bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo to seal a 3-0 victory at a rain-drenched Camp Nou on Sunday, regaining top spot in La Liga. Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal strike powered the Catalans to 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid, while Atlético Madrid trail in third on 44. Barça struggled to break the deadlock against a spi...
Barcelona capitalised on two defensive mistakes by bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo to seal a 3-0 victory at a rain-drenched Camp Nou on Sunday, regaining top spot in La Liga. Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal strike powered the Catalans to 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid, while Atlético Madrid trail in third on 44. Barça struggled to break the deadlock against a spirited Oviedo until they finally found the breakthrough in the 52nd minute, with Olmo striking home following a defensive lapse. Five minutes later, Oviedo’s struggles deepened, with defender David Costas under-hitting a back pass, which Raphinha intercepted before calmly chipping the onrushing keeper Aaron Escandell to double Barcelona’s lead. Lamine Yamal wrapped up Barça’s win by scoring in the 73rd minute with a brilliant acrobatic volley from an Olmo cross. Robert Lewandowski went close to breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute, narrowly missing the target with a header from Lamine Yamal’s inviting cross, as the Catalans began to find their feet. Both teams traded late first-half chances, with Barcelona keeper Joan Garcia saving a close-range effort from Chaira, while Oviedo’s Escandell produced a stunning reflex stop to deny Raphinha’s volley. Barcelona finally broke through after the interval, thanks to a costly error. The Oviedo defender David Carmo hesitated while attempting to clear, allowing Lamine Yamal to press and deflect the ball into Olmo’s path. The midfielder calmly slotted into the bottom corner in the 52nd minute to give the home side the lead, with Raphinha extending their advantage five minutes later thanks to another self-inflicted wound by Oviedo. Lamine Yamal put the result beyond doubt in the 73rd minute with a moment of brilliance. Olmo’s perfectly weighted cross found the Spanish teenager at the far post, where he leapt to score with an exquisite scissor kick volley that nestled just inside the right post. View image in fullscreen Making history...
Their gap over Celtic remains at six but only four over Rangers, the shark circling the waters at the top, their teeth restored under Danny Rohl. Rangers have come from chaos, humiliation and fury and have moved into serious contention. It seems completely incongruous a club the size of Rangers, its life spent under a gigantic microscope, could possibly move quietly into contention, but that's the...
Their gap over Celtic remains at six but only four over Rangers, the shark circling the waters at the top, their teeth restored under Danny Rohl. Rangers have come from chaos, humiliation and fury and have moved into serious contention. It seems completely incongruous a club the size of Rangers, its life spent under a gigantic microscope, could possibly move quietly into contention, but that's the reality. It only seems like five minutes ago since the boos at Ibrox could be heard in all corners of the country, where laughter was the dominant noise. Now, relatively speaking, we hear the sound of purring from that club. This league is one of the greatest of our times; impossible to call but oh so easy to enjoy. Celtic folk will feel they should still be locked together with Rangers on points and would be had it not been for that red card, a rarity for them in domestic football. They will be incensed about the decision to send off Trusty for the denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity when leading 2-1. Was it all that obvious? Martin O'Neill thought no. Derek McInnes thought yes. Funny, that. It did change things, though. Trusty had gone just 10 minutes when Braga had his chance to level it; point blank and a goal to all the world. Kasper Schmeichel denied him. Only six minutes remained but, actually, there were another eight on top. The temptation was to cheer when the board went up. The equaliser sent Tynecastle into an advanced state of delirium. Just like the first time, the source of Celtic's problems was their remarkable inability to deal with deliveries into their box. Along with their angst about the red card some honesty about their defending should form part of their analysis. When Oisin McEntee nodded down at the back post, Braga smashed it home and sent Celtic back down the road in pain. This league has a way to run. Any one of the top three could win it and any one of Falkirk and Motherwell could have a say in deciding who does because, on their day, ...
Key Points United Parcel Service was a high-flying stock during the coronavirus pandemic. Following the end of the pandemic, UPS shares fell sharply amid a corporate makeover. That makeover is already showing early results for those who can handle a turnaround investment. 10 stocks we like better than United Parcel Service › United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), commonly known as UPS, operates one of...
Key Points United Parcel Service was a high-flying stock during the coronavirus pandemic. Following the end of the pandemic, UPS shares fell sharply amid a corporate makeover. That makeover is already showing early results for those who can handle a turnaround investment. 10 stocks we like better than United Parcel Service › United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), commonly known as UPS, operates one of the world's dominant package delivery services. It is a vital cog in modern society, as e-commerce continues to grow. Add a huge 6% dividend yield, and dividend investors might be tempted to buy the stock while it languishes below $110 per share. Before you jump aboard, you'll want to understand a few things. It would be hard to replicate UPS's business Delivering packages sounds simple, but it is actually a capital-intensive, logistically complex effort. UPS owns a large collection of retail stores, sorting and distribution facilities, a massive fleet of local delivery trucks, and long-haul assets, like tractor-trailers and airplanes. And it has to have the technology to track every single package moving through its extensive system. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » It would be hard, if not impossible, to replace UPS. In fact, even after years of building its own delivery network, e-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) still uses UPS. However, Amazon is also a key part of UPS's current business revamp, with the story dating back to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. During the pandemic, shopping online was the preferred way to buy things because people were stuck at home, socially distancing themselves. Demand for package delivery services skyrocketed, and UPS's stock rose dramatically. When the world reopened, demand normalized, and UPS's stock plunged. It was about this time that this industrial company decided it needed to overhaul its...
Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti toggle caption Adam Gray/AP/FR172090 AP Congressional leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's account of the killing of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen shot dead by federal officers during an immigration enforcement protest in Minneapolis Saturday. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accused the...
Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti toggle caption Adam Gray/AP/FR172090 AP Congressional leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's account of the killing of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen shot dead by federal officers during an immigration enforcement protest in Minneapolis Saturday. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accused the administration of a "cover up" Sunday and said the federal government is ignoring a court order that allows state investigators to access evidence in Pretti's killing. "Our state investigators had to get a warrant to have access to the evidence of the shooting of Alex Pretti," Smith said. "And even then, the federal agents refused to give them access to the evidence. So this looks very much like another cover up." Sponsor Message Pretti's killing has prompted strong bipartisan condemnation, a forceful defense from the Trump administration and the prospect of another government shutdown, this one over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. ICE is part of DHS. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a reported statement Saturday that her department will lead the investigation into the killing. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara told CBS News Sunday that his department hasn't received any cooperation or information from the federal government. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warned the Trump administration against any attempt to shut out local and state law enforcement from the investigation. "There must be a thorough and impartial investigation into yesterday's Minneapolis shooting," Tillis said in a post Sunday morning. "Any administration official who rushes to judgment and tries to shut down an investigation before it begins are doing an incredible disservice to the nation and to President Trump's legacy." Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., also called for a "full joint federal and state investigation" and said the "credibility of ICE and DHS are at stake" in a stateme...
Andrzej Rostek/iStock via Getty Images Foreign exchange markets are bracing for renewed volatility after the yen’s sharp rally late last week revived speculation about official intervention by Japan, possibly with U.S. backing, Reuters reported on Sunday. Thin trading conditions in early Asian hours on Monday could amplify price swings, particularly with an Australian holiday reducing liquidity. T...
Andrzej Rostek/iStock via Getty Images Foreign exchange markets are bracing for renewed volatility after the yen’s sharp rally late last week revived speculation about official intervention by Japan, possibly with U.S. backing, Reuters reported on Sunday. Thin trading conditions in early Asian hours on Monday could amplify price swings, particularly with an Australian holiday reducing liquidity. The yen surged on Friday to around 155.7 per dollar, its strongest move in months, unsettling traders who had been positioned for further weakness. The rebound followed signs that U.S. officials had been monitoring currency markets, a step often viewed as a prelude to intervention. Japanese officials have also stepped up warnings, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaling over the weekend that the government is prepared to respond to what it sees as excessive or speculative moves. Japan’s currency has been under pressure for years and remains near multi-decade lows against the dollar, a slide that has raised import costs and added to inflation strains at home. Policymakers have grown more vocal as the yen’s weakness begins to weigh on households and the broader economy. Market participants now see the risk of coordinated action if the yen resumes its decline, which could trigger a sharper rebound. Recent comments from U.S. and Japanese officials about “one-sided” currency moves have also fueled talk that Washington may be open to measures aimed at stabilizing Asian currencies more broadly, Reuters reported. More on US Dollar / Japanese Yen, US Dollar / Australian Dollar, etc. The Yen Carry Trade: Fears Are Blown Out Of Proportion The BOJ May Finally Trigger A Yen Carry Trade Unwind Japan Might Be A Bomb Ready To Explode-- Why You Should Care Asian indexes turn red following tech retreat on Wall Street Asian markets tick higher after softer U.S. inflation data
"Befuddled By The Insanity Swirling Around Me..." Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, Fake It Until You Make It “My first rule: I don’t believe anything the government tells me.” — George Carlin The government reported CPI of “only” 2.7% and the financial pundits and Trump toadies celebrated the “lowest inflation in 5 years”. This is after “surprisingly good” unemployment report w...
"Befuddled By The Insanity Swirling Around Me..." Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, Fake It Until You Make It “My first rule: I don’t believe anything the government tells me.” — George Carlin The government reported CPI of “only” 2.7% and the financial pundits and Trump toadies celebrated the “lowest inflation in 5 years”. This is after “surprisingly good” unemployment report where the country added 50,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%. Of course, they also revealed every month in 2025 had been revised downward. EVERY freaking month was a lie when originally reported. December will eventually be revised to a negative number, when no one is paying attention. The lie did its job of sending the stock market to new all-time highs, because they need to fake it until they make it. It’s embarrassing living under the rule of a quasi-fascist corporate governmental bureaucracy built on a funeral pyre of lies, growing ever larger by the minute, anticipating a spark igniting a conflagration never before seen in history. The average “forgotten man” knows their cost of living increases are nowhere near 2.7%, as they pay 30% more for utilities, 20% more for a steak, 10% more for chicken, 20% more for car insurance, 10% more for homeowners insurance, 10% more for property taxes, 10% more for rent, 35% more for new and used cars since 2020, and the list goes on. The CPI is a LIE. They massage the employment numbers so hard, the BLS bureaucrats must achieve a happy ending every month. It’s laughable when common folk give up looking for a job because there are none to be had, they are no longer counted as unemployed. If you believe there are only 7.5 million Americans unemployed out of the 275 million adult population, while 103 million are Not in the Labor Force, then you are a clueless non-critical thinking dupe who deserves to get it good and hard. The American empire has devolved into a dying lying replica of the degenerate Soviet empire described...
A big week for earnings will see reports from Microsoft, Exxon, Visa, GE Vernova, and many more. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady, as Jerome Powell closes out his final months as Chair.
A big week for earnings will see reports from Microsoft, Exxon, Visa, GE Vernova, and many more. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady, as Jerome Powell closes out his final months as Chair.
Barack and Michelle Obama on Sunday issued a forceful statement condemning the killing of a second US citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents, saying it exemplified US President Donald Trump’s “assault” on American values. “The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are in...
Barack and Michelle Obama on Sunday issued a forceful statement condemning the killing of a second US citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents, saying it exemplified US President Donald Trump’s “assault” on American values. “The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault,” the former president and first lady said in a joint statement, one day after officers shot and killed the American nurse in Minneapolis. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday said he will do everything in his power to prevent “horrific” actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Advertisement The city has “a number of tools” to dissuade Trump from ordering an aggressive ICE operation, Mamdani said on ABC’s This Week. “And whether those tools are the utilisation of the courts or it’s the tools of the bully pulpit or it’s our own city policies, we’re going to exhaust every option to protect New Yorkers,” he said. Advertisement The mayor defended New York’s sanctuary-city policies, which Trump opposes, and allows cities to limit their cooperation with federal agencies seeking to deport undocumented immigrants.
That wait goes on, but a defeat should not exactly have been a foregone conclusion - even if Aston Villa are flying in third place. Newcastle were fresh from defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-0 in the Champions League in midweek. They had not been beaten at home in the Premier League since October, scoring at least two goals in each of their previous eight top-flight games at St James'. The hosts were fac...
That wait goes on, but a defeat should not exactly have been a foregone conclusion - even if Aston Villa are flying in third place. Newcastle were fresh from defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-0 in the Champions League in midweek. They had not been beaten at home in the Premier League since October, scoring at least two goals in each of their previous eight top-flight games at St James'. The hosts were facing an Aston Villa side who had only touched down from Istanbul in the early hours of Friday morning following their Europa League tie against Fenerbahce. And Howe's men certainly had their chances to strike. The game had not long kicked off when Sandro Tonali weaved past three Aston Villa players only to be denied by the foot of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, while fellow midfielder Lewis Miley saw a header clawed away as his side pushed for an equaliser. Howe paid tribute to the pair for having "good games", on an afternoon he also lost another Brazilian, Joelinton, to a groin injury. But the Newcastle head coach tellingly rued the absence of another midfielder post-match. "It's not necessarily a slight on them," he said. "I just thought we missed Bruno's forward thinking. "He always wants to pass forward and is always looking for a creative pass. You could see we missed that today. "He always wants the ball and he's always demanding the ball from his team-mates. They're massive qualities, and then there's his never-say-die spirit and attitude, too." There have been countless examples. When Newcastle were 3-2 down against Leeds United in the 90th minute earlier this month, Guimaraes scored a late penalty to draw his side level before they went on to, somehow, win the game. When it was goalless in matches versus Crystal Palace, Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest, the 28-year-old opened the scoring. Guimaraes even popped up with a late winner against Fulham back in October. Yet Newcastle never looked like producing a similar moment as the game went on, and forw...
Steven Taylor was dismissed for handball before Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer were sent off for fighting each other. Juan Pablo Angel scored and Gareth Barry converted two penalties in a 3-0 victory for the visitors. That infamous April 2005 meeting was the last time Aston Villa had won a Premier League game at Newcastle. Before Sunday, that is. That was 17 attempts ago. Since then, both clubs have b...
Steven Taylor was dismissed for handball before Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer were sent off for fighting each other. Juan Pablo Angel scored and Gareth Barry converted two penalties in a 3-0 victory for the visitors. That infamous April 2005 meeting was the last time Aston Villa had won a Premier League game at Newcastle. Before Sunday, that is. That was 17 attempts ago. Since then, both clubs have been relegated to and returned from the Championship - and this term both are chasing European glory. Newcastle are seventh in the league phase of the Champions League. Villa have already secured a place in the Europa League last 16. However, after losing by an aggregate score of 12-1 on their past three trips to St James' Park, Villa's 2-0 success this time around underlined the progress made under boss Unai Emery. The result keeps Villa, who bounced back from last Sunday's loss to Everton by adding this win to Thursday's Europa League victory away to Fenerbahce, third in the table and firmly in the title race, just four points behind leaders Arsenal. And Emery was insistent that his players had delivered a "complete" performance. "The players were extraordinary," the Spaniard told BBC Match of the Day. "We spoke about this match and the difficulties some teams have with their level here. It is the highest level we can face this season and the players respond fantastic. "We can only help the players tactically. Out on the field, they need to show the attitude and commitment to work to the gameplan and they did it. "Last week we lost and were so disappointed but we can be calm again and have confidence. We were comfortable in what we were doing."