Sophie Whitehouse etched her name into Charlton folklore as she saved four penalties in the shootout to win her side promotion to the Women’s Super League and relegated Leicester in the process. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper’s heroics gave Charlton a 2-1 victory on penalties to settle the nerviest playoff tie you could imagine after a goalless 120 minutes. The result capped off a dismal seaso...
Sophie Whitehouse etched her name into Charlton folklore as she saved four penalties in the shootout to win her side promotion to the Women’s Super League and relegated Leicester in the process. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper’s heroics gave Charlton a 2-1 victory on penalties to settle the nerviest playoff tie you could imagine after a goalless 120 minutes. The result capped off a dismal season for Leicester, who have lost every match they have played in 2026, while for Charlton the joy was unbridled and it was a case of ‘second-time lucky’ after they had lost a decisive game on the regular season’s final day that had seen the miss out on automatic promotion. The first time such a playoff tie has been seen in the WSL, this fixture was introduced by the league partly with the idea of having a showcase game to draw in interest for broadcasters and create a climax to the season. They certainly got the drama they were hoping for at the very end but most of the match was remarkably cagey, lacking quality and low on chances. Leicester arrived in south-east London on a dismal run, winless since the middle of December, having lost 11 consecutive league games and 12 in a row in all competitions. Charlton were similarly low on confidence after ending the regular league campaign with a disappointing run of just one win and four defeats in their final seven league matches, which saw them surrender an automatic promotion spot. Charlton had been nine points clear in mid-March, and missed a chance to go 12 points clear earlier that month, but were eventually overtaken by both Crystal Palace and Birmingham, who won the title with a pivotal victory at Charlton on the season’s final day. Compared to the £205m that was on the line about15 miles away, for the men’s playoff decider between Hull and Middlesbrough, the financial prize on offer for securing a top-flight place in the WSL was rather more negligible in comparison, with one club source estimating to the Guardian that the w...
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is mostly associated with data centers, semiconductors, and hyperscalers. We don't normally think of heating, cooling, and plumbing companies in that mix. Strangely enough, this is an oversight. Comfort Systems USA (FIX 0.32%), a commercial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical services company, is one of the less-obvious winne...
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is mostly associated with data centers, semiconductors, and hyperscalers. We don't normally think of heating, cooling, and plumbing companies in that mix. Strangely enough, this is an oversight. Comfort Systems USA (FIX 0.32%), a commercial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical services company, is one of the less-obvious winners of the AI infrastructure boom. AI models require an incredible amount of computing power, which creates significant heat. Heat is generated in data centers, which range in size from thousands to millions of square feet. These facilities require complex thermal management systems to prevent overheating. Comfort Systems specializes in such commercial and industrial cooling systems. The company has been scooping up contracts for AI build-outs, significantly increasing its backlog. Shares of Comfort Systems have spiked nearly 100% in the past year. The stock's forward P/E ratio has risen substantially from early 2025 and now stands at 47. Because of this, Comfort Systems appears to be trading at a premium now. Still, with a backlog of $12.45 billion and organic revenue growth of 51% year over year this past quarter, the price is justifiable for long-term investors. Expand NYSE : FIX Comfort Systems USA Today's Change ( -0.32 %) $ -5.81 Current Price $ 1829.52 Key Data Points Market Cap $64B Day's Range $ 1786.86 - $ 1854.38 52wk Range $ 465.05 - $ 2073.99 Volume 10K Avg Vol 422.2K Gross Margin 24.51 % Dividend Yield 0.14 % Comfort Systems also announced in late April a $0.10 increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.80 per share. Investors need to remember that when tech and AI companies hog the headlines, other overlooked companies benefit from their massive spending. Comfort Systems USA is just such a company.
Key Points Early Social Security claimers can lose some or all of their checks if their income from their jobs is high enough. Money lost this way gives you a benefit boost once you reach your full retirement age (FRA). Make sure you have a plan to cover your short-term costs while your benefits are reduced. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › You might already kn...
Key Points Early Social Security claimers can lose some or all of their checks if their income from their jobs is high enough. Money lost this way gives you a benefit boost once you reach your full retirement age (FRA). Make sure you have a plan to cover your short-term costs while your benefits are reduced. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › You might already know that claiming Social Security can result in a pretty steep penalty. Those who sign up as soon as they're eligible shrink their checks by up to 30%, and that reduction is usually permanent. But for some early Social Security claimers, that's not the worst of it. They can lose even more from their checks if they earn more than a certain amount from their jobs. However, there's actually a hidden upside to that. 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 » Why working a job can cost you as an early Social Security claimer You'd think that working while claiming Social Security would give you a much larger monthly income, and it can. But this isn't always true if you're claiming checks before your full retirement age (FRA). This is 67 for most people. In that case, you're subject to the earnings test. This little-known rule withholds money from your benefits if you earn more than a certain amount from your job. In 2026, if you'll be under your FRA all year, you lose $1 for every $2 you earn over $24,480. If you'll reach your FRA this year, you lose $1 for every $3 you earn over $65,160 if you earn this much before your birth month. In some cases, the earnings test can cost you entire months of benefits. This could force you to rely more heavily on income from your job or personal savings. If you think this might be an issue for you, you may prefer to hold off on applying for Social Security benefits unti...
In this article UBER Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 04: The Delivery Hero office photographed on September 04, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images) Jeremy Moeller | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images German food-delivery service Delivery Hero confirmed it had received a takeover offer from rival Uber valuing the company...
In this article UBER Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 04: The Delivery Hero office photographed on September 04, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images) Jeremy Moeller | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images German food-delivery service Delivery Hero confirmed it had received a takeover offer from rival Uber valuing the company at 33 euros ($38.29) per share, it said in a statement on Saturday. The offer represents a discount of about 1.76% from Delivery Hero's last close on Friday, according to LSEG data. Delivery Hero said last week its U.S. rival had increased its holding to about 19.5% of issued capital from roughly 7%, becoming its largest shareholder. The stake is worth around 1.7 billion euros, according to Reuters calculations. The German group's CEO Niklas Oestberg said last week he would step down, following campaigns by several large shareholders for a strategic review. The company reiterated that it was fully focused on executing its strategic review process, without disclosing additional details on Uber's offer. Bloomberg reported on Friday that Uber was exploring a full takeover of Delivery Hero, after which Uber shares fell 1.6%. WATCH: Uber shares fall on report it is exploring Delivery Hero takeover watch now VIDEO 1:23 01:23 Uber shares fall on report it is exploring full Delivery Hero takeover Halftime Report Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
Vladimir_Timofeev/iStock via Getty Images Introduction The copper bull case has become easier to understand, with soaring demand and increasing scarcity. At the same time, copper grades are declining, new supply is becoming harder to develop, and large incumbent producers with established assets are increasingly valuable. Southern Copper Corporation ( SCCO ) is well positioned in Andean copper, bu...
Vladimir_Timofeev/iStock via Getty Images Introduction The copper bull case has become easier to understand, with soaring demand and increasing scarcity. At the same time, copper grades are declining, new supply is becoming harder to develop, and large incumbent producers with established assets are increasingly valuable. Southern Copper Corporation ( SCCO ) is well positioned in Andean copper, but the market already seems to recognize this. With prices elevated and supply constrained, I see upside potential, but not enough margin for safety at the current valuation. The Grade Problem Chile accounts for about a quarter of the world’s copper production, making it the largest producer globally. As such, it is a good barometer for the copper market in general. Data from the International Trade Administration shows that copper is getting more expensive to produce. Chile’s investment pipeline has only grown larger, with Cochilco’s forecast rising from roughly $83B through 2033 to about $105B through 2034. Additionally, Chile may need another 34,000 workers by 2032, highlighting a key supply bottleneck besides capital: labor. February production of 378,554 tonnes was down 4.8% year over year for the lowest monthly output in nine years. This marks the seventh consecutive monthly decline on a rolling 12-month basis and has occurred against a backdrop of elevated copper prices. Copper is not only getting more expensive; the ore grade is going down as well, as the easier, higher-grade deposits have already been exploited and companies are moving to the tougher, deeper, and more complex ores that are associated with aging porphyry system mines. This has several consequences from an economic perspective. First and foremost, more rock has to be mined and milled to produce the same amount of copper. This structurally increases energy intensity, water requirements, and capital intensity. Water use can be especially problematic in the drier parts of the Andes, adding to maintenance...
England’s top-order batter Jacob Bethell will return to the UK to be “fully assessed” on the finger injury he picked up playing in the Indian Premier League. Bethell was missing from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru side which lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, with the captain, Rajat Patidar, confirming the 22-year-old had damaged his finger. RCB did not provide any further information on the ...
England’s top-order batter Jacob Bethell will return to the UK to be “fully assessed” on the finger injury he picked up playing in the Indian Premier League. Bethell was missing from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru side which lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, with the captain, Rajat Patidar, confirming the 22-year-old had damaged his finger. RCB did not provide any further information on the extent of the problem, but Bethell’s omission does raise some alarm bells less than two weeks before England’s first Test of the summer against New Zealand starting on 4 June. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Saturday afternoon Bethell would have further checks once he had returned home. A statement read: “The England and Wales Cricket Board has agreed with Royal Challengers Bangalore that top-order batter Jacob Bethell will return to the UK after sustaining a left ring finger injury while playing in the Indian Premier League. “He will be fully assessed and monitored by the England men’s medical team on his return to determine his availability for selection for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.” Bethell is inked in to bat at No 3 having struck a superb century at Sydney in the final Ashes Test in January, but RCB’s involvement in the IPL playoffs mean he was already due to miss next week’s training camp in Loughborough. Should Bethell not be fit to face New Zealand, then Somerset’s James Rew would be in line for his debut, having been included in the squad as batting and wicketkeeping cover. Jofra Archer is already missing the Lord’s Test against New Zealand due to his stint with Rajasthan Royals. He will return to England too late to be considered and is instead targeting the second Test at the Oval.
The stock market rebounded for solid weekly gains on Iran deal hopes, with talks continuing over the weekend. Tesla is near a buy point along with ASML and several other AI stocks.
The stock market rebounded for solid weekly gains on Iran deal hopes, with talks continuing over the weekend. Tesla is near a buy point along with ASML and several other AI stocks.
Iran’s top negotiator has said there will be no compromise over its national rights during a meeting with the Pakistani army chief in Tehran on Saturday, amid a flurry of diplomacy aimed at preventing renewed US strikes on Iran. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, said Tehran would secure its “legitimate rights”, whether through the battlefield or through negotiations, while ac...
Iran’s top negotiator has said there will be no compromise over its national rights during a meeting with the Pakistani army chief in Tehran on Saturday, amid a flurry of diplomacy aimed at preventing renewed US strikes on Iran. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, said Tehran would secure its “legitimate rights”, whether through the battlefield or through negotiations, while accusing the US of not being an honest negotiating partner, Iranian state media reported. “If Trump acts foolishly and the war resumes, the response against the United States will certainly be more crushing and bitter than on the first day of the war,” Ghalibaf said during the meeting. He added that the Iranian military had rebuilt its capabilities during the ceasefire that began in early April. His comments came amid reports that the US was considering fresh strikes on Iran as negotiations for an enduring truce between the two countries sputtered. The Trump administration was preparing for a renewed round of strikes, CBS news reported on Friday, citing informed sources. Trump has frequently threatened to strike Iran if it does not reach a deal with the US, though military analysts have expressed doubt that a renewed aerial campaign could tip the balance in the Washington’s favour. Amid the escalated rhetoric from both sides, Iranian state TV reported that Iran was in the “final stage” of drafting a framework for a deal with the US. Pakistan, which has been mediating talks between Iran and the US, has led a renewed push in recent days to bridge the gap between the two parties. Pakistan’s army chief, Syed Asim Munir, also met Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Saturday, before leaving Tehran. The talks reportedly focused on a 14-point peace proposal by Iran, as well as messages between the two parties. A Qatari delegation met with Iranian and Pakistani mediators in Iran on Friday, and on Saturday, Trump spoke with the Qatari emir, She...
Bloom Energy (BE 1.84%) is a clean energy company that makes solid-oxide fuel cell systems. In a nutshell, these servers convert fuel, like natural gas, into electricity through a chemical reaction, producing no smog or smoke and far less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels. Bloom's valuation has exploded over the year -- gaining over 1,200% since this time last May -- largely due to demand from new ...
Bloom Energy (BE 1.84%) is a clean energy company that makes solid-oxide fuel cell systems. In a nutshell, these servers convert fuel, like natural gas, into electricity through a chemical reaction, producing no smog or smoke and far less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels. Bloom's valuation has exploded over the year -- gaining over 1,200% since this time last May -- largely due to demand from new data centers for clean, reliable power. To put it into numbers: Its first-quarter revenue grew 130% since last year, bolstered by 208% product revenue growth, and it now expects to bring in $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion for 2026 -- a record for the company if it can pull it off. Expand NYSE : BE Bloom Energy Today's Change ( -1.84 %) $ -5.66 Current Price $ 302.22 Key Data Points Market Cap $86B Day's Range $ 301.90 - $ 322.78 52wk Range $ 18.12 - $ 322.83 Volume 346.8K Avg Vol 10.5M Gross Margin 31.08 % As one might expect, the rally has pushed this growth stock into a red-hot valuation. At today's price of roughly $240, Bloom Energy trades at a $72 billion market capitalization, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio in the triple digits and a price-to-book ratio of about 80. If you bought Bloom before 2026, holding this stock for the long term is a no-brainer. But if you didn't, is it worth buying Bloom at this price? The quadruple-digit gains might not repeat, but Bloom's business is thriving The kind of explosive 12-month growth that Bloom has undergone is pretty rare for an energy stock. It's very unlikely Bloom will experience the same growth trajectory over the next year -- even doubling in value would lift its market cap to about $144 billion, making it one of the most valuable energy companies on the market today. If we extend our time horizon, however, Bloom is poised for massive growth over the next five years. The reason is simply this: Bloom is one of the few companies that has a ready-made solution for what could become a severe power shortage in the U.S. Inde...
Key Points Bloom Energy is selling a much-needed service: on-site power generation. Its biggest market opportunity in 2026 is data centers. The stock is trading at a premium and could get volatile in the near-term. 10 stocks we like better than Bloom Energy › Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) is a clean energy company that makes solid-oxide fuel cell systems. In a nutshell, these servers convert fuel, like ...
Key Points Bloom Energy is selling a much-needed service: on-site power generation. Its biggest market opportunity in 2026 is data centers. The stock is trading at a premium and could get volatile in the near-term. 10 stocks we like better than Bloom Energy › Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) is a clean energy company that makes solid-oxide fuel cell systems. In a nutshell, these servers convert fuel, like natural gas, into electricity through a chemical reaction, producing no smog or smoke and far less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels. Bloom's valuation has exploded over the year -- gaining over 1,200% since this time last May -- largely due to demand from new data centers for clean, reliable power. To put it into numbers: Its first-quarter revenue grew 130% since last year, bolstered by 208% product revenue growth, and it now expects to bring in $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion for 2026 -- a record for the company if it can pull it off. 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 » As one might expect, the rally has pushed this growth stock into a red-hot valuation. At today's price of roughly $240, Bloom Energy trades at a $72 billion market capitalization, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio in the triple digits and a price-to-book ratio of about 80. If you bought Bloom before 2026, holding this stock for the long term is a no-brainer. But if you didn't, is it worth buying Bloom at this price? The quadruple-digit gains might not repeat, but Bloom's business is thriving The kind of explosive 12-month growth that Bloom has undergone is pretty rare for an energy stock. It's very unlikely Bloom will experience the same growth trajectory over the next year -- even doubling in value would lift its market cap to about $144 billion, making it one of the most valuable energy companies on the market today. If we...
Three people died and 18 first responders were sickened by exposure to fentanyl in a rural New Mexico home this week, New Mexico state police said. Police initially found four people unconscious at the home in Mountainair, 90 miles (145km) east of Albuquerque. Two were declared dead at the scene and a third died at a hospital. During the response, authorities said, first responders were exposed to...
Three people died and 18 first responders were sickened by exposure to fentanyl in a rural New Mexico home this week, New Mexico state police said. Police initially found four people unconscious at the home in Mountainair, 90 miles (145km) east of Albuquerque. Two were declared dead at the scene and a third died at a hospital. During the response, authorities said, first responders were exposed to the substance and began experiencing symptoms including nausea and dizziness. Eighteen were hospitalized and then decontaminated. Preliminary findings suggest multiple powdered opioids contributed to the deaths of three residents, including fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl (also known as P4 fentanyl), and methamphetamine. Officials identified the deceased as 51-year-old Mika Rascon and 49-year-old Georgia Rascon. The identity of the third person has not been released by the medical examiner. All Mountainair EMS staff were later sent home, with just the fourth person found inside the home and one first responder remaining hospitalized. Steve McLaughlin, chief medical officer at the University of New Mexico hospital, said fentanyl appeared to be primarily responsible. “Fentanyl is particularly dangerous because it requires only a tiny amount to cause an overdose. The tiniest possible dose of fentanyl can cause serious symptoms in an exposed individual,” McLaughlin told the Albuquerque Journal. A New Mexico state police spokesperson said preliminary evidence did not indicate that “true manufacturing” of drugs was taking place at the home. No one has been charged in the case, authorities said. The Mountainair police department said it had received reports that a person had not arrived at work that morning. Another employee visited the home and found four people who appeared to be overdosing. Emergency workers entered the home with protective gear but had been advised to exercise caution, believing the cause could be a gas leak. “This tragedy also highlights the dangers associa...
By far, the oldest and longest-standing gold exchange-traded products, or ETPs, generally charge around 0.4% annually in expense ratios. That applies both to closed-ended structures like the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (NYSEARCA: PHYS), which charges 0.39%, and also open-ended ETFs like the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA: GLD), which charges 0.40%. Long term, those fees matter. ... Most Gold ETFs Skim ...
By far, the oldest and longest-standing gold exchange-traded products, or ETPs, generally charge around 0.4% annually in expense ratios. That applies both to closed-ended structures like the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (NYSEARCA: PHYS), which charges 0.39%, and also open-ended ETFs like the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA: GLD), which charges 0.40%. Long term, those fees matter. ... Most Gold ETFs Skim 0.40% Off the Top Every Year. One Charges a Quarter of That. Run the Math and the Difference Is a Fa
Ford Motor Company (F +9.22%) has been doing business in Europe for over 100 years, and maybe that's one reason why the Detroit icon has trouble throwing in the towel on the region. Over the past 25 years Ford has made numerous major restructurings of its European business, only for the struggle to continue. In the midst of its newest overhaul, we're now finding out exactly what new models will dr...
Ford Motor Company (F +9.22%) has been doing business in Europe for over 100 years, and maybe that's one reason why the Detroit icon has trouble throwing in the towel on the region. Over the past 25 years Ford has made numerous major restructurings of its European business, only for the struggle to continue. In the midst of its newest overhaul, we're now finding out exactly what new models will drive Ford's next attempt to make Europe a bigger part of its bottom line. Except this time, there's a growing threat that is likely to make it even more challenging than in the past. New models, you say? This latest Euro overhaul comes with a different Ford flavor. The automaker is combining off-road vehicle design and on-road performance, with more rally-like capability designed to match Europe's unique setting, with winding, narrow roads and alpine passes. By the end of 2029, Ford plans to launch five all-new passenger vehicles to go on the offensive. One will be a new member of the global Bronco family, a multi-energy rugged compact SUV that will be produced at Ford's Spain plant in 2028. Ford will also bring a new small electric hatch, a small electric SUV, and two multi-energy crossovers. All of them will have the type of off-road rally feel that Ford hopes will gain traction. Heard this before? But is that offensive launch of vehicles enough to reverse years of market share decline and profitability struggles in Europe? That's a big enough question on its own, but currently there's another threat sweeping across the European automotive market: Chinese automakers. Chinese companies have focused on exports, in part to avoid a crippling price war in their homeland, and have found a lot of success early on in Europe. In fact, Chinese automakers doubled their market share in Europe last year, reaching 6% of overall car sales, because of their compelling low-cost offerings and advanced electric vehicle (EV) prowess. The affordability is compelling because, in some cases, the...
West Texas Intermediate crude started 2026 at $57 a barrel and now trades near $112, a near-doubling driven by Iran-related tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a sustained geopolitical risk premium on seaborne barrels. The three cleanest pure-play vehicles for that move are the United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO), the United States Brent Oil ... US Oil Has Nearly Doubled This Year and After...
West Texas Intermediate crude started 2026 at $57 a barrel and now trades near $112, a near-doubling driven by Iran-related tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a sustained geopolitical risk premium on seaborne barrels. The three cleanest pure-play vehicles for that move are the United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO), the United States Brent Oil ... US Oil Has Nearly Doubled This Year and After Tracking Every Oil ETF These 3 Show Exactly Where the Energy Trade Goes Next
Iran, the U.S., and mediator Pakistan all indicated progress in talks to end the months-long conflict on Saturday, even as CBS News reported that Washington was preparing to conduct a new round of military strikes against the country. According to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, the Trump administration is preparing for fresh attacks on Iran despite ongoing attempts t o end the war...
Iran, the U.S., and mediator Pakistan all indicated progress in talks to end the months-long conflict on Saturday, even as CBS News reported that Washington was preparing to conduct a new round of military strikes against the country. According to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, the Trump administration is preparing for fresh attacks on Iran despite ongoing attempts t o end the war through diplomacy. However, no final decision on strikes had been taken as of Friday afternoon. “We are now finalizing this memorandum of understanding,” said Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmael Baghaei on Saturday amid high-stakes talks that mediators believe could lead to a 60-day extension to the country’s ceasefire with the U.S. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that “there’s been some progress made" and “there may be news later today.” Iran Iran has rebuilt military assets after weeks of war and then a fragile ceasefire, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said after the meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan, state TV reported. Qalibaf, the lead negotiator in historic face-to-face talks with the U.S. last month, also said the result would be “more crushing and more bitter” than at the start of the war if U.S. President Donald Trump resumes attacks. Separately, Iran’s official IRNA news agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as saying that nuclear issues are not part of the current negotiations, as Tehran first seeks to end the war before discussing its nuclear program that has long been at the heart of international tensions. Baghaei said the sides are trying to finalize a memorandum of understanding and positions have moved closer in recent days. “Over the past week, the trend has been toward narrowing differences,” he said. “We will have to wait and see what happens over the next three or four days.” U.S. Rubio said that "even as I speak to you now there is some work being done. There is a chanc...
In recent days, SCRT Labs integrated Intel Trust Authority into its SecretVM platform with default hardware attestation, while Intel advanced AI-centric partnerships and technology deployments spanning motorsport, edge robotics, and large-scale chip manufacturing collaborations. Together with early-stage talks to acquire AI-chip startup Tenstorrent and a preliminary chip-making agreement with Appl...
In recent days, SCRT Labs integrated Intel Trust Authority into its SecretVM platform with default hardware attestation, while Intel advanced AI-centric partnerships and technology deployments spanning motorsport, edge robotics, and large-scale chip manufacturing collaborations. Together with early-stage talks to acquire AI-chip startup Tenstorrent and a preliminary chip-making agreement with Apple, these developments highlight Intel’s bid to reposition itself as a core enabler of confidential AI, advanced foundry services, and high-performance compute beyond its traditional PC roots. We’ll now examine how Intel’s preliminary Apple foundry deal and AI-focused moves could reshape the company’s investment narrative and risk profile. We've uncovered the 10 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don't just survive market storms, but thrive in them. Intel Investment Narrative Recap To own Intel today, you need to believe its AI CPUs, confidential computing stack, and foundry push can offset near term execution and capital intensity risks. The latest SCRT Labs integration and preliminary Apple foundry deal feed into the key short term catalyst: proving Intel can win and scale external manufacturing and AI workloads. At the same time, market share losses in server CPUs and ongoing foundry losses remain, in my view, the biggest unresolved risk. Among the recent announcements, the preliminary chip making agreement with Apple is the most directly relevant. It reinforces the idea that Intel’s advanced nodes and foundry services are gaining real, external demand, alongside partnerships with Google, NVIDIA, Terafab, and now confidential AI deployments via Intel Trust Authority. If those wins translate into durable, profitable volumes, they could meaningfully support the foundry and AI narrative that underpins the stock’s rerating. Yet while the rally story is compelling, investors should be aware that foundry losses, high capital needs, and server CPU share pressure could still.....
The billionaire family behind Chanel is on track to pocket at least $21 billion from payouts over the past decade, a huge windfall as their brand prospers during a downturn hitting some luxury-good rivals. Angelina Rascouet joined Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
The billionaire family behind Chanel is on track to pocket at least $21 billion from payouts over the past decade, a huge windfall as their brand prospers during a downturn hitting some luxury-good rivals. Angelina Rascouet joined Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
You might already know that claiming Social Security can result in a pretty steep penalty. Those who sign up as soon as they're eligible shrink their checks by up to 30%, and that reduction is usually permanent. But for some early Social Security claimers, that's not the worst of it. They can lose even more from their checks if they earn more than a certain amount from their jobs. However, there's...
You might already know that claiming Social Security can result in a pretty steep penalty. Those who sign up as soon as they're eligible shrink their checks by up to 30%, and that reduction is usually permanent. But for some early Social Security claimers, that's not the worst of it. They can lose even more from their checks if they earn more than a certain amount from their jobs. However, there's actually a hidden upside to that. Why working a job can cost you as an early Social Security claimer You'd think that working while claiming Social Security would give you a much larger monthly income, and it can. But this isn't always true if you're claiming checks before your full retirement age (FRA). This is 67 for most people. In that case, you're subject to the earnings test. This little-known rule withholds money from your benefits if you earn more than a certain amount from your job. In 2026, if you'll be under your FRA all year, you lose $1 for every $2 you earn over $24,480. If you'll reach your FRA this year, you lose $1 for every $3 you earn over $65,160 if you earn this much before your birth month. In some cases, the earnings test can cost you entire months of benefits. This could force you to rely more heavily on income from your job or personal savings. If you think this might be an issue for you, you may prefer to hold off on applying for Social Security benefits until you either retire or reach your FRA. After this point, the earnings test doesn't apply, so you can make as much money as you want from your job without it directly affecting your checks. However, a high income could increase your odds of owing Social Security benefit taxes. The upside to losing money to the Social Security earnings test Losing Social Security benefits to the earnings test is a pain in the short term, and unfortunately, there's no way around it other than to try to keep your income from your job to a minimum. But the good news is, the loss isn't permanent. The Social Security...