There are two sides to every story, of course, and Van Gaal has been asked for his own observations in response to Di Maria's comments. Firstly, the highly-respected former Netherlands coach said he never asked to sign the player. It was a club decision, which he felt was a mistake. Secondly, he is a structured manager with a vision about the game, which assigns a job description for every player,...
There are two sides to every story, of course, and Van Gaal has been asked for his own observations in response to Di Maria's comments. Firstly, the highly-respected former Netherlands coach said he never asked to sign the player. It was a club decision, which he felt was a mistake. Secondly, he is a structured manager with a vision about the game, which assigns a job description for every player, and the role they need to carry out. Van Gaal argues he tried Di Maria in many positions without being about to find one where he was effective. Nevertheless, Di Maria's criticisms are pointed and personal. "Like I said, I started really well. Everything was perfect. But then suddenly we started having lots of meetings about all the things I was doing wrong on the pitch," he said. "He never showed me what I was doing well, just the negatives, over and over. Eventually I got fed up. "Life there was very different. It gets dark really early and then the cold started. Everything kept snowballing. There was also the break-in at my house. "When all of that happens; when you are not playing, when things aren't going well for you, when you have problems inside the club, it ends up affecting you a lot. It made me hate being there. "I got robbed in Paris too and still stayed for another two or three years, because life there was good. "In Manchester, everything just snowballed. I wanted to prioritise my family and that is why I left." Di Maria's wife Jorgelina Cardoso was also unhappy in Manchester and in an interview with the Daily Mail in 2022, said: "I didn't like it at all. People are all weird. You walk around and you don't know if they're going to kill you. The food is disgusting. The women look like porcelain. "Angel and I were in Madrid, at the best team in the world, perfect food, perfect weather, everything was perfect. And then came United's proposal. "I told him 'no way, no way', but he kept saying we will be a little more financially secure and we have to go. We fought...
伊朗局勢|斥美違停火協議威脅反擊 伊朗稱擊落美軍「死神」無人機 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美軍空襲伊朗南部的據點後,伊朗外交部強烈譴責美方違反停火協議,威脅會反擊,並宣稱已擊落美軍一架「死神」...
伊朗局勢|斥美違停火協議威脅反擊 伊朗稱擊落美軍「死神」無人機 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美軍空襲伊朗南部的據點後,伊朗外交部強烈譴責美方違反停火協議,威脅會反擊,並宣稱已擊落美軍一架「死神」無人機。 伊朗官媒發布片段,聲稱是被革命衛隊擊落的美軍無人機殘骸。革命衛隊的聲明則指出,在波斯灣的領空擊落美軍一架MQ-9型「死神」無人機,並向一架RQ-4無人機及一架F-35戰機開火,驅逐它們。 對於美軍早前聲稱為了自衛,空襲伊朗南部的導彈發射設施及海上布雷船。伊朗外交部發聲明,指正值伊美雙方通過巴基斯坦推動外交進程之際,美軍卻在過去48小時在霍爾木茲甘省採取行動,嚴重違反停火協議,而且自上月初宣布停火以來,多次騷擾伊朗商船,顯示美國對伊朗及國際社會缺乏誠信,伊朗政府誓必回應任何侵略,守護人民。 伊朗最高領袖穆傑塔巴表示,中東各國擁有很多共同利益,德黑蘭邀請所有伊斯蘭國家建立友誼合作,解決伊斯蘭世界面臨的問題,重塑地區新秩序,稱中東將不再是美軍基地的庇護所,美國以往在區內的地位將不復存在。 伊朗傳媒報道,議會議長卡利巴夫在訪問卡塔爾期間推動解凍伊朗240億美元資金,要求其中一半資金必須在伊美發布諒解備忘錄後立即解凍,剩餘部分在60天內解凍。
Key Points Speculative investors drove Dogecoin to a market capitalization of more than $90 billion in 2021. The original meme coin has since fallen more than 85% because it has failed to find a source of organic demand. Dogecoin's supply is set to grow infinitely, which will be a huge barrier to further upside from here. 10 stocks we like better than Dogecoin › Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) was created...
Key Points Speculative investors drove Dogecoin to a market capitalization of more than $90 billion in 2021. The original meme coin has since fallen more than 85% because it has failed to find a source of organic demand. Dogecoin's supply is set to grow infinitely, which will be a huge barrier to further upside from here. 10 stocks we like better than Dogecoin › Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) was created in 2013 by two friends who felt the cryptocurrency industry was taking itself too seriously. At the time, a growing chorus of investors believed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was about to replace the entire financial system, and considering that still hasn't happened, the friends were probably right to take some of the edge off with their meme coin. Dogecoin reached an all-time high of $0.73 in 2021, which translated to a market capitalization of more than $90 billion, so it was more valuable than most of the companies in the S&P 500 index. But its gains simply weren't sustainable because they were fueled by pure speculation, so the token has since lost more than 85% of its peak value. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Dogecoin is trading at just $0.10 per token as I write this, but could 2026 be the year it rediscovers some momentum and stages a rally to finally reach the $1 milestone? Read on for the surprising answer. Speculation alone won't be enough The speculative frenzy that drove Dogecoin to its 2021 record high was partly fueled by Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, who promoted the coin on social media by sharing memes and participating in banter with other enthusiasts. He was even the centerpiece of a Dogecoin-themed comedy skit on Saturday Night Live in May 2021, which happened to coincide with the token's peak. But speculation can only go so far. Dogecoin doesn't have a legitimat...
High-yield dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great for anyone looking to improve the income generated by their portfolios. But these funds come in all shapes and sizes. You really need to look at how the fund is constructed to understand whether it's right for you. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM +0.92%) takes a rather generic approach. It starts with a wide universe of dividend-...
High-yield dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great for anyone looking to improve the income generated by their portfolios. But these funds come in all shapes and sizes. You really need to look at how the fund is constructed to understand whether it's right for you. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM +0.92%) takes a rather generic approach. It starts with a wide universe of dividend-paying stocks and simply selects the top 50% of forward-looking yields for inclusion. What you end up with is a portfolio of more than 600 stocks with a relatively modest 2.3% yield. That's double the yield of the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.37%), but it's well below the 3%-4% yields currently being offered by many other ETFs in this category. The 2.3% yield makes it challenging to generate a lot of income from the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF. To achieve an income of even $500 per month (assuming a steady 2.3% yield going forward), someone would need to have nearly $261,000 invested in the fund. That's more than is needed with funds such as the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD +1.80%). An investment of roughly $187,000 in SCHD, with its 3.2% yield, would generate $500 monthly. Expand NYSEMKT : VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Today's Change ( 0.92 %) $ 1.45 Current Price $ 158.70 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 157.61 - $ 158.96 52wk Range $ 127.64 - $ 158.96 Volume 687.3 The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has yielded 3% at several points in the past, so it's possible that income prospects will improve in the future. But the fund is still a relatively conservative entry in the high-yield space and one that is very popular with investors.
網約車|Uber指發牌數量遠低於需求 憂礙服務質素 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】網約車平台Uber稱,發牌數量明顯低於市場需求,將影響網約車服務質素,亦令超過二萬名網約車司機失去靈活收入機會,認...
網約車|Uber指發牌數量遠低於需求 憂礙服務質素 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】網約車平台Uber稱,發牌數量明顯低於市場需求,將影響網約車服務質素,亦令超過二萬名網約車司機失去靈活收入機會,認為政府在制定配額時,應以司機服務質素、安全表現等為依據,期望持續與政府緊密合作,制定切實可行的檢討機制。
Tuul & Bruno Morandi/DigitalVision via Getty Images América Móvil ( AMX ) has had a good year. The stock is up roughly 50% over the past twelve months, while the company 's Q1 results showed improving operating leverage, continued mobile service revenue growth, and a very strong EBITDA margin. The company remains one of the better telecom operators in Latin America, with a broad regional footprint...
Tuul & Bruno Morandi/DigitalVision via Getty Images América Móvil ( AMX ) has had a good year. The stock is up roughly 50% over the past twelve months, while the company 's Q1 results showed improving operating leverage, continued mobile service revenue growth, and a very strong EBITDA margin. The company remains one of the better telecom operators in Latin America, with a broad regional footprint, strong margins, manageable leverage, and improving execution across mobile, broadband, fiber, and digital services. However, valuation has moved up, and capital intensity remains high. This is still a telecom business, and the current share price already reflects a significant amount of the operational improvement. Q1 Was Better Than the Headline Numbers At first glance, América Móvil 's Q1 growth did not look particularly exciting. Revenue increased 2.1% in Mexican peso terms to MXN 237 billion, while service revenue rose only 0.6%. For a company that has already rallied hard over the last year, those reported numbers alone would not be enough to support a bullish call. The underlying numbers were better. Management explained that the reported results were heavily affected by the appreciation of the Mexican peso against most of the currencies in the company 's operating areas. In constant currency terms, revenue rose 6.1%, while service revenue rose 4.6%. Equipment revenue was also strong, increasing 11.3% in constant currency. Mobile service revenue remains the most important driver. It increased 6.4% year-over-year, with postpaid revenue up 7.3% and prepaid revenue up 5.0%. Management also noted that prepaid revenue has been recovering over several quarters, especially in Mexico and Colombia. Prepaid remains closely tied to consumer purchasing power in many of América Móvil 's markets, and if wage growth and economic conditions remain positive, prepaid can continue contributing to service revenue growth. Subscriber trends also looked solid. Management said the company ...
格隆汇5月26日|AMC院线(AMC.US)盘前涨2.65%,报1.55美元。消息面上,AMC院线与Telemundo达成协议,将在美国境内的影院直播2026年国际足联世界杯(FIFA World Cup)的比赛。AMC首席执行官Adam Aron在社交媒体平台X上指出,潜在的拉美裔观影群体对“足球运动抱有极大的热情”。(格隆汇)
格隆汇5月26日|AMC院线(AMC.US)盘前涨2.65%,报1.55美元。消息面上,AMC院线与Telemundo达成协议,将在美国境内的影院直播2026年国际足联世界杯(FIFA World Cup)的比赛。AMC首席执行官Adam Aron在社交媒体平台X上指出,潜在的拉美裔观影群体对“足球运动抱有极大的热情”。(格隆汇)
王毅主持安理會會議 籲重振聯合國憲章 指大國須帶頭反對雙重標準 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】外長王毅主持聯合國安理會會議,強調要重振聯合國憲章,大國尤其要負起責任,帶頭講法治、行正道,不能搞雙重...
王毅主持安理會會議 籲重振聯合國憲章 指大國須帶頭反對雙重標準 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】外長王毅主持聯合國安理會會議,強調要重振聯合國憲章,大國尤其要負起責任,帶頭講法治、行正道,不能搞雙重標準。 王毅:「當今世界種種亂象,究其根源,不是憲章的精神過時了,而是憲章所確立的國際秩序未有得到有效的維護,憲章所體現的國際關係基本準則未有得到確實遵守。國際社會應當回歸憲章的初心、弘揚憲章的精神、履行憲章的義務,堅持主權平等,反對干涉內政,堅持和平解決爭端,反對使用武力,堅持維護二戰勝利成果,反對美化侵略歷史。」 中國是安理會本月的輪值主席國,並於周二舉辦高級別會議,主題圍繞維護聯合國憲章。王毅指出,當前國際形勢正經歷二戰結束以來最複雜變化,現時的挑戰考驗國際社會守護和平的信念、秉持公道的決心,聯合國要旗幟鮮明地反對保護主義和單邊行徑、反對經貿問題泛安全化、反對科技封鎖和脫鈎斷鏈。中方支持聯合國同金磚國家、二十國集團等加強對話,構建均衡的全球經濟金融治理體系。
Christopher Pedraza/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Since my first article about Nu Holdings Ltd. ( NU ), the stock has been falling 20%. My initial thesis was that Nu has a great business and faces a lot of room for growth in Mexico. However, I believed the market to be too optimistic about future growth, pricing the stock too high. Stock performance since last article (Seeking Alpha) On the oc...
Christopher Pedraza/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Since my first article about Nu Holdings Ltd. ( NU ), the stock has been falling 20%. My initial thesis was that Nu has a great business and faces a lot of room for growth in Mexico. However, I believed the market to be too optimistic about future growth, pricing the stock too high. Stock performance since last article (Seeking Alpha) On the occasion of the Q1 2026 filings, I want to share what has changed since my last article and how these changes influenced my thesis. Q1 Results The first quarter results were better than I anticipated. The customer base grew 13% YoY to 135 million. Nu acquires customers through word of mouth, which was again proven in Q1. Marketing spending remained flat at 1.2% of total revenue compared to Q1 2025. Average monthly revenue per customer increased to $16, up from $12 YoY. Combining both effects led to revenue growing to $5.31 billion, up 57.6% YoY. On the profitability side, net income grew 56.4% to $871.4 million. Since there were no fluctuations in the cost structure, this growth is due to revenue growth. The efficiency ratio shrank to an all-time low of 18%. In the earnings call , management explained that most of the efficiency gains are not sustainable. Long-term, investors should expect a ratio of 20%. One percent of the long-term efficiency ratio will be due to investments in the U.S. Management acknowledged the unlikelihood of the expansion working out. Nevertheless, they believe this bet has asymmetric upside potential. Looking at Mexico alone, net income has reached break-even for the first time. This came mostly through a decreasing efficiency ratio, down to 42% from 92% two years ago. The customer base has reached 15 million people in Q1, growing at a CAGR above 60% since 2021. ARPAC has slowly climbed to $12.4, up from $11.6 two years ago. Despite these high-growth rates and a growing customer base, the market was dissatisfied with Q1. As a reaction, the stock dropp...
殺校|教育局公布15所「0班」小學營辦結果 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】教育局公布批准下學年獲「派0班」15所小學的申請營辦結果。 當中有8所小學,包括鮮魚行學校及深水埔街坊福利會小學等,均獲批...
殺校|教育局公布15所「0班」小學營辦結果 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】教育局公布批准下學年獲「派0班」15所小學的申請營辦結果。 當中有8所小學,包括鮮魚行學校及深水埔街坊福利會小學等,均獲批與同區小學合併;新會商會學校及吳氏宗親總會泰伯紀念學校會以私營方式開辦小一班級。 啟基學校(港島)及筲箕灣官立小學,兩所小學則選擇停止營辦。未有選擇救校方案的信愛學校及長洲堂錦江小學,亦將於2029/30學年停辦。教育局指在學校停辦前的過渡期,會與辦學團體及學校保持溝通並監察情況,就學校的過渡安排提供支援 。
Alexey_Fedoren Stock index futures rose Tuesday as investors assessed the possibility of a resolution in the U.S.-Iran conflict, despite fresh strikes by Washington. S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) advanced 0.53% to 7,513.03, while Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) gained 0.35% to 29,586.25. Dow futures ( INDU ) climbed 0.52% to 50,841.56. U.S. forces carried out what they described as “self-defense” strik...
Alexey_Fedoren Stock index futures rose Tuesday as investors assessed the possibility of a resolution in the U.S.-Iran conflict, despite fresh strikes by Washington. S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) advanced 0.53% to 7,513.03, while Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) gained 0.35% to 29,586.25. Dow futures ( INDU ) climbed 0.52% to 50,841.56. U.S. forces carried out what they described as “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran early Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command stating that the operation was intended to “protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.” Investors were also preparing for a busy economic calendar, with the Chicago Fed National Activity Index, Case-Shiller Home Price Index, House Price Index, Consumer Confidence, and Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey all due later in the day. U.S. Treasury yields edged higher across the curve. The 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) rose 2.4 basis points to 4.51%, while the 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) climbed 1.3 basis points to 4.08%. The 30-year Treasury yield ( US30Y ) added 1.7 basis points to 5.03%. Top gainers in premarket trading included Digital Realty Trust ( DLR ) +2.00%, CRH ( CRH ) +1.99%, and EchoStar ( SATS ) +1.84%. Decliners included DaVita ( DVA ) -5.46%, Revvity ( RVTY ) -2.01%, and C.H. Robinson Worldwide ( CHRW ) -2.00%. More on markets Kevin Warsh Is Walking Into A Bond Market Trap Inflation Troubles, Now And Ahead Dow Jones, Nasdaq And S&P 500 Intraday Levels - Markets Are Closed, But Futures Are Exploding U.S. conducts 'self-defense' strikes in Iran; stock futures trim gains
shaunl/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated RTX Corporation ( RTX ) as a Buy in February 2026, with the caveat that investors wait for a correction for an improved margin of safety. In this article, I shall discuss why I am reiterating my Buy rating, thanks to the excellent insights from the growing, multi-year backlogs. RTX Boasts Durable, Multi-Year Growth Prospects RTX 1Y Stock Price ( Tr...
shaunl/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated RTX Corporation ( RTX ) as a Buy in February 2026, with the caveat that investors wait for a correction for an improved margin of safety. In this article, I shall discuss why I am reiterating my Buy rating, thanks to the excellent insights from the growing, multi-year backlogs. RTX Boasts Durable, Multi-Year Growth Prospects RTX 1Y Stock Price ( TradingView ) Since my last Buy rating upon a correction, RTX has hit a new high of $214s before correcting nearer to my Buy Zones of $166s post FQ1'26 earnings call. This development is unsurprising indeed, attributed to the overly done rally of +27.6% between the December 2025 bottom and the March 2026 highs. 1. Defense Prospects Amid Geopolitical Volatility Otherwise, readers cannot deny RTX's tailwinds as a defense supplier, attributed to: the Pentagon supposedly "rapidly burning through its stocks of precision weapons less than a week into the massive campaign of airstrikes against Iran" and the 5 landmark framework agreements with the Department of War (sum unspecified). The latter is important indeed, since the framework agreements are expected to trigger RTX's higher annual munition production by "2 to 4 times their existing production rates" for up to seven years, with it naturally presenting a great insight into the company's long-term prospects. Particularly, the agreements are expected to "incorporate a collaborative funding approach designed to preserve upfront free cash flow," allowing RTX to sustain their intermediate-term deleveraging and dividend cadence. This development may also contribute to RTX Raytheon segment's (missiles/threat detection) accelerated growth prospects over the next few years, beyond the FQ1'26 levels of +9.4% YoY and FY2025 levels of +4.9% YoY . These demonstrate RTX's beneficiary status at a time of geopolitical volatilities, as more countries in the EU, APAC, and MENA regions also spend more on defense in 2025. 2. Commercial Aviation P...
白紋伊蚊|19區誘蚊指數高於10% 馬鞍山達32.8%遠超警戒水平 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】食環署公布五月第五批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數,有19個區高於10%水平。 最新公布的26個監察地區,馬鞍...
白紋伊蚊|19區誘蚊指數高於10% 馬鞍山達32.8%遠超警戒水平 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】食環署公布五月第五批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數,有19個區高於10%水平。 最新公布的26個監察地區,馬鞍山的誘蚊指數最高,達32.8%,連同「深水埗及石硤尾」、「馬灣及深井」、將軍澳東、將軍澳北、上水、大圍、何文田及九龍灣合共9區的誘蚊指數,均超越2成的警戒水平。 由於大圍在早前公布的誘蚊器指數曾得46%高水平,食環署署長下午到大圍視察該區加強防控蚊工作,包括以無人機找出潛在蚊子滋生地、利用大型超低微量噴霧器以霧化處理方式殺滅成蚊,及設置新型捕蚊器等。經密集的控蚊後,最新誘蚊器指數回落至24.2%,仍然是警戒水平。
News diary 25-31 May: Energy price cap decision, Meta shareholder meeting, Colombia presidential election A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda this week, from the team at Foresight News.
News diary 25-31 May: Energy price cap decision, Meta shareholder meeting, Colombia presidential election A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda this week, from the team at Foresight News.
The Appearance Of 'Action': Britain's Navy Docked At Gateway To Mediterranean For Hormuz Mission Is Washington's ally the United Kingdom making preparations to 'do more' related to the Iran crisis at the behest of President Trump? New reporting in The Associated Press suggests so. But the new Monday report also points to the UK possibly just making an appearance of action : "Aboard the RFA Lyme Ba...
The Appearance Of 'Action': Britain's Navy Docked At Gateway To Mediterranean For Hormuz Mission Is Washington's ally the United Kingdom making preparations to 'do more' related to the Iran crisis at the behest of President Trump? New reporting in The Associated Press suggests so. But the new Monday report also points to the UK possibly just making an appearance of action : "Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt," the report says. The AP continues, "On the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, the U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing to do that — but only once a peace agreement is reached ." Royal Navy image: Any deployment of RFA Lyme Bay to the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to take place until the situation stabilizes. So indeed this potential mine-clearing mission by the Royal Navy is heavily dependent on a series of conditions and caveats being met. Currently Washington has been teasing that a final deal with Tehran is nearing the goal-line. And yet the latest words from Tehran have voiced caution, and have warned against any premature assessments. Back in March Trump had told NATO allies to "go get your own oil" and secure the strait themselves amid a series of reprimands for not joining a US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf. For now, the UK Royal Navy mission is in a holding pattern : Britain’s Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the U.K. and France, to secure the strait. As Carns spoke, the amphibious landing vessel, docked at the gateway to the Mediterranean , was being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar. With a crew of several hundred sailors, the RFA Lyme Bay will soon depart Gibraltar to link up with the U.K. destroy...