Joe Hendrickson/iStock Editorial via Getty Images May 21st was a pretty good time for shareholders of consumer goods company Williams-Sonoma ( WSM ). Shares of the business jumped 6.5% after management announced financial results for the first quarter of the company's 2026 fiscal year. Revenue and earnings per share both came in above what analysts were hoping to see. And the company is guiding to...
Joe Hendrickson/iStock Editorial via Getty Images May 21st was a pretty good time for shareholders of consumer goods company Williams-Sonoma ( WSM ). Shares of the business jumped 6.5% after management announced financial results for the first quarter of the company's 2026 fiscal year. Revenue and earnings per share both came in above what analysts were hoping to see. And the company is guiding toward additional growth on the top line this year. The company has a solid balance sheet, and a good track record of slow but steady shareholder value creation. This is not a home run candidate by any means. And if shares of the business were cheaper than they are now, I would certainly be bullish about it. But as things stand, I think that it makes for a better ‘hold’ than it does a ‘buy’. Window shopping Williams-Sonoma Williams-Sonoma For those unfamiliar with it, Williams-Sonoma operates as a specialty retailer of what it describes as high quality products meant for the home. The company explains that it is a digital first enterprise, but this does not mean that it ignores other opportunities for expansion. It has its own retail stores. It offers its own business to business unit. And in addition to its e-commerce platforms, it still maintains direct mail catalogs. These operations all focus on not just the US and Puerto Rico, but also Canada, Australia, and the UK. The firm does have unaffiliated franchisees in Mexico, South Korea, India, and the Philippines as well. So truly, this is a global business. However, I cannot stress enough that, when management says that they are digital first, they truly mean it. When it comes to the e-commerce retailer share in the US, the firm is the 23rd largest player. It also claims to be the largest non-pureplay e-commerce home furnishings retailer on the market, boasting 710 million shopping visits on its platforms annually. About 65% of its revenue, in fact, comes from e-commerce. Williams-Sonoma The company dates back all the way t...
随着交易员权衡美伊可能达成的协议的相关进展,金价微跌。现货黄金下跌0.2%,报每盎司4,559.43美元。达成协议的进展在周一放缓,不过双方正努力达成一份旨在结束战斗的谅解备忘录。“中东冲突减少的任何迹象往往会迅速改变市场情绪,尤其是在与能源相关的资产、货币和贵金属领域,”XS.com的Antonio Di Giacomo在一封电子邮件中表示。然而,这位高级市场分析师补充说,在持续的货币压力下,黄...
随着交易员权衡美伊可能达成的协议的相关进展,金价微跌。现货黄金下跌0.2%,报每盎司4,559.43美元。达成协议的进展在周一放缓,不过双方正努力达成一份旨在结束战斗的谅解备忘录。“中东冲突减少的任何迹象往往会迅速改变市场情绪,尤其是在与能源相关的资产、货币和贵金属领域,”XS.com的Antonio Di Giacomo在一封电子邮件中表示。然而,这位高级市场分析师补充说,在持续的货币压力下,黄金的“涨势依然温和“,他指出各国央行可能会在更长时间内维持其限制性货币政策立场。 责任编辑:王永生
Wondering if Microsoft at US$418.57 is a bargain, fairly priced, or too expensive for your portfolio? This article breaks down what the current share price might be implying about the stock. The share price has eased recently, with returns declining 1.2% over the past week, 1.4% over the past month, and 11.5% year to date, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 28.7% and 74.7% respecti...
Wondering if Microsoft at US$418.57 is a bargain, fairly priced, or too expensive for your portfolio? This article breaks down what the current share price might be implying about the stock. The share price has eased recently, with returns declining 1.2% over the past week, 1.4% over the past month, and 11.5% year to date, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 28.7% and 74.7% respectively. Recent headlines around Microsoft continue to focus on its role in software and broader technology themes. This helps explain why the stock often draws attention even when short term returns soften. This backdrop gives useful context when you weigh the recent 1 year return declining 6.3% against the longer term track record. On Simply Wall St's valuation checks, Microsoft scores a for being assessed as undervalued across multiple measures. Next you will see how approaches like DCF, P/E multiples, and asset based views line up, before finishing with a broader way to think about valuation beyond any single model. Advertisement Approach 1: Microsoft Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a stock could be worth by projecting future cash flows and discounting them back to today, using the idea that cash received in the future is worth less than cash received now. For Microsoft, the model uses a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach. It starts from last twelve month free cash flow of about US$93.7b. Analyst and extrapolated projections suggest free cash flow reaching US$181.1b by 2030, with a full 10 year path of estimates and extrapolations underpinning the calculation. All figures are assessed in US$, even though reporting and listing currencies can differ. When these projected cash flows are discounted back to today, the DCF output indicates an estimated intrinsic value of roughly US$571.73 per share. Compared with the current share price of US$418.57, this implies the stock is trading at about a 26.8% discount to the...
It wants gamebird shooting in England and Wales to be licensed, as red grouse shooting now is in Scotland. It says licences could be suspended or withdrawn at the civil standard of proof, even where a criminal prosecution is difficult.
It wants gamebird shooting in England and Wales to be licensed, as red grouse shooting now is in Scotland. It says licences could be suspended or withdrawn at the civil standard of proof, even where a criminal prosecution is difficult.
Key Points Eli Lilly just reported strong results for a next-generation GLP-1 drug that it is developing. GLP-1 developments in India aren't headline-grabbing news, but they are just as important to understand. As Novo Nordisk challenges Eli Lilly's GLP-1 dominance, consumers are showing that Eli Lilly hasn't lost its edge. 10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › The introduction of GLP-1 drugs ...
Key Points Eli Lilly just reported strong results for a next-generation GLP-1 drug that it is developing. GLP-1 developments in India aren't headline-grabbing news, but they are just as important to understand. As Novo Nordisk challenges Eli Lilly's GLP-1 dominance, consumers are showing that Eli Lilly hasn't lost its edge. 10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › The introduction of GLP-1 drugs has revolutionized the way the world looks at weight loss. Taking a shot or a pill to curb one's appetite and lose weight is close to a miracle for those who have long struggled with their weight. And, beyond aesthetics, there are significant health benefits associated with weight loss. No wonder the competition is so fierce in the GLP-1 race. Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) got a head start with Wegovy. But Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) quickly took over the lead position with its Mounjaro and Zepbound GLP-1 drugs. There's been a lot of news in the niche in 2026, but this lesser-known fact about Eli Lilly's Mounjaro could be more important than you think. 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 » GLP-1 pills and new drugs The biggest GLP-1 story heading into 2026 was Novo Nordisk's introduction of a GLP-1 pill. Up until that pill was introduced, the only option for consumers was to take a shot. People generally don't like shots, so there was a real opportunity for Novo Nordisk to gain back share from its main pharmaceutical competitor in the space, Eli Lilly. However, that opportunity was relatively short-lived, as Eli Lilly has now begun selling its own GLP-1 pill. There are some nuances to consider here. Novo Nordisk's pill is basically the same drug as its shot. Eli Lilly's pill is a different drug from its shots, and it appears to be less effective than its shots. So Novo Nordisk still has a potential wedge t...
Key Points The latest 2027 Social Security COLA estimate is 3.9%. A COLA this size could push the average spousal Social Security benefit over $1,000 for the first time. The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2027 COLA in October. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Social Security spousal benefits have ticked up slowly over time, but they d...
Key Points The latest 2027 Social Security COLA estimate is 3.9%. A COLA this size could push the average spousal Social Security benefit over $1,000 for the first time. The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2027 COLA in October. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Social Security spousal benefits have ticked up slowly over time, but they don't go as far as many seniors would hope. The average spousal benefit as of April 2026 is just $986 per month, and many people receive far less. Fortunately, benefits aren't locked in place forever. The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will give seniors a benefit boost in January. We don't know exactly what it'll look like yet, but we can be pretty certain spousal benefits will reach a significant milestone. 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 » The latest projection from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, estimates the 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.9%. This is a significant increase from its earlier estimate of 2.8%, and it reflects concerns about rising inflation. A 3.9% increase would add about $38 to the average spousal Social Security check. That's not much, but it is enough to move the average benefit into four-figure territory for the first time. The typical spousal beneficiary would get somewhere around $1,024 per month next year, assuming the COLA comes in close to current estimates. However, there's still a lot of time until the official announcement. The Social Security Administration won't reveal the official 2027 COLA until mid-October. Once we know the actual COLA, you can estimate how much your spousal benefits will be next year by adding the COLA percentage to your existing checks. You should also receive a personalized COLA notice in December t...
The actor later co-founded Sound Ventures with Oseary. The venture capital firm specialized in early-stage venture investments. Sound Ventures launched an AI-focused fund in 2023 with $240 million in capital, investing in AI companies. Kutcher turned $30 million into $250 million by investing in companies he believed in and by using a set of guidelines to determine his investments. A-Grade Investm...
The actor later co-founded Sound Ventures with Oseary. The venture capital firm specialized in early-stage venture investments. Sound Ventures launched an AI-focused fund in 2023 with $240 million in capital, investing in AI companies. Kutcher turned $30 million into $250 million by investing in companies he believed in and by using a set of guidelines to determine his investments. A-Grade Investments was co-founded by Kutcher, Guy Oseary and Ron Burkle . The trio invested the $30 million in tech companies like Spotify, Airbnb, Uber, Foursquare and Skype . While still a major force in acting, Kutcher has also made a name for himself in the investing world, landing stakes in companies like Airbnb Inc , Uber Technologies and Spotify Technology . Trending: Think you're saving enough for your kids? You might be dangerously off — see why With a potential value of $1.5 trillion, Kutcher's company investment would be worth $2.29 billion. This represents a huge multiple on the original investment. Sound Ventures invested $30 million in OpenAI years ago. That stake was valued at around $1.3 billion in March when the company was valued at $852 billion. Further down the list of investors in OpenAI is Sound Ventures, the fund co-founded by Kutcher. According to leaked documents, Sound Ventures ranks 22nd on the list of OpenAI investors, as reported by Inc. Prediction market Polymarket shows that users are predicting a valuation of $1 trillion or more with 15% predicting a range of $1 trillion to $1.25 trillion, 11% predicting a range of $1.25 trillion to $1.5 trillion and 22% predicting $1.5 trillion or more. Some (30%) are predicting that the IPO won't happen in 2026 though. Caught With Nothing Saved for Retirement? These 5 Game‑Changing Tips Could Still Save You Think Your ‘Safe' Stocks Protect You? You're Ignoring the Real Growth Triggers — Here's What to Add Now Valued at $852 billion in a March $122 billion funding round, OpenAI could become worth even more if the company ...
Gold held gains on signs the US and Iran were making progress on reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows, easing inflation fears. Bullion was trading around $4,575 an ounce, after rising 1.4% the day before. President Donald Trump on Monday said talks with Iran over an interim deal to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on passage through the crucial waterway ...
Gold held gains on signs the US and Iran were making progress on reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows, easing inflation fears. Bullion was trading around $4,575 an ounce, after rising 1.4% the day before. President Donald Trump on Monday said talks with Iran over an interim deal to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on passage through the crucial waterway were “ proceeding nicely .” Traders are also monitoring for strikes that may derail talks, as Iran has demanded the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon be part of any peace agreement. Local media has reported explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, along a Tehran-approved transit route used by vessels crossing the waterway. Separately, Israel said it will intensify strikes against Hezbollah while the US-Iran talks are ongoing. Read More: Trump Touts Iran Progress While Hormuz Strike Reports Show Risk Bullion has slumped around 13% since the conflict erupted in late February. Traders ramped up rate-hike bets as the war sent energy prices soaring and fanned inflation concerns. Higher borrowing costs weigh on bullion, which doesn’t pay interest. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,574.88 an ounce at 7:23 a.m. in Singapore. Silver was 0.2% higher at $78.19. Platinum and palladium were little changed. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index , a gauge of the US currency, was stable after retreating 0.3% the day before.
Wondering if Amazon.com at US$266.32 is still offering value after a long run as a market heavyweight? This article focuses on what the current price might be implying about the stock. The stock has returned 0.6% over the past week, 0.9% over the last month, 17.6% year to date and 32.5% over the past year, with a 3 year return of 121.7% and a 5 year return of 65.3%. Recent attention around Amazon....
Wondering if Amazon.com at US$266.32 is still offering value after a long run as a market heavyweight? This article focuses on what the current price might be implying about the stock. The stock has returned 0.6% over the past week, 0.9% over the last month, 17.6% year to date and 32.5% over the past year, with a 3 year return of 121.7% and a 5 year return of 65.3%. Recent attention around Amazon.com continues to center on its role in retail and digital services, as investors track how the business responds to changing consumer behavior and competitive pressures. These themes provide useful context when thinking about how the current share price relates to the underlying business. On Simply Wall St's 6 point valuation checklist, Amazon.com scores , which means it screens as undervalued on half of the checks. Next comes a closer look at the main valuation methods used for this stock and, later in the article, a way of thinking about valuation that ties them together more clearly. Advertisement Approach 1: Amazon.com Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a stock could be worth by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting those back to today using a required return. It is essentially asking what future cash generated by the business is worth in today’s dollars. For Amazon.com, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach. The latest twelve month Free Cash Flow is about $37.13b. Analysts provide detailed forecasts for several years, and Simply Wall St extends those projections further, with projected Free Cash Flow of about $175.95b in 2030, discounted to today’s terms in the model. Bringing all those projected cash flows together, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of $398.20 per share. Compared with the current share price of $266.32, this implies the stock is trading at about a 33.1% discount to that estimate, which indicates the shares appear undervalued on this measur...
醫管局來電今起陸續轉用18285、18286字頭 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】醫管局轄下醫院及診所來電顯示即日起陸續轉為18285或18286字頭電話。下月底前會全數轉用,小部分服務除外。 醫管...
醫管局來電今起陸續轉用18285、18286字頭 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】醫管局轄下醫院及診所來電顯示即日起陸續轉為18285或18286字頭電話。下月底前會全數轉用,小部分服務除外。 醫管局總行政經理(聯網運作)李立業:「外展、非緊急服務有時聯絡可能是用員工的手提電話或可能用其餘直線電話,這相信是比較常見遇到的問題。另外由於我們有一些很特別的診所規模比較小,他們會沿用直線電話打出,但我相信絕大部分醫管局服務或員工打出的都是1828字頭。不過我都特別提醒市民,醫管局聯絡病人不論甚麼字頭,我們都會透過職員親自致電及核實身份,我們亦不會胡亂索取私人資料。」
"We now grow custard apple on nearly 50 acres, with yields of about 10 tonnes per acre. This improved variety which does not get spoiled has created opportunity for exports. We started exporting to Gulf countries, and even sent it to Europe, something that hadn't been done before at this scale," he says.
"We now grow custard apple on nearly 50 acres, with yields of about 10 tonnes per acre. This improved variety which does not get spoiled has created opportunity for exports. We started exporting to Gulf countries, and even sent it to Europe, something that hadn't been done before at this scale," he says.