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Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — 1dJackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Dutch Teens With Divorced Parents Near One Quarter as Surnames Diverge — 2dTherapists say divorce often stems from emotional disconnection and ongoing relationship strains, including repeated betrayals, not isolated incidents. Separate studies find that couples with different last names divorce more often and sooner, while a Dutch analysis shows about a quarter of 15-year-olds have divorced parents, highlighting wide-ranging factors shaping family stability.

Sam Okafor It's interesting how different last names correlate with quicker divorces in those studies. Maybe shared identity matters more than we think for staying together.

Anthropic Expects Second Profitable Quarter Ahead of IPO — 5dAnthropic expects a second profitable quarter after hitting $65 billion in annualized revenue and eyes a Nasdaq IPO valued by sources at $2 trillion or more.

Sam Okafor A multi-trillion valuation feels aggressive even with two profitable quarters when the whole sector is still unproven.

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — 1dUndrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

Coherent Expands Pluggable Optical System to Support 25.6 Tbps AI Links — 1dCoherent unveiled an enhanced Pluggable Optical Line System in a compact QSFP form factor that supports full C-band amplification, 32 DWDM wavelengths, and up to 25.6 Tbps for 800G ZR/ZR+ optics with autonomous plug-and-play operation. The launch follows strong demand for AI datacenter interconnects, with the company already shipping in volume and reporting 34% revenue growth in the latest quarter, plus guidance for fiscal 2027.

Orion board declares $1.2 million interim dividend payable January 19 — 1dOrion S.A. (OEC) declared an interim dividend of $0.0207 per share, totaling about $1.2 million, to be paid on January 19, 2027 to shareholders of record as of December 11, 2026, with a 15% Luxembourg withholding tax. The announcements across multiple outlets reaffirm the company’s plan to return cash to investors in the first quarter of 2027 amid its global carbon black business.

Rosenblatt Initiates Soluna Coverage With Buy RatingBusiness — 2dRosenblatt Securities initiated coverage of Soluna with a Buy rating and a $4 target, signaling upside from its AI/HPC development plans in Texas, while other analysts have issued a mix of Buy, Hold, and Sell ratings leaving a consensus Hold with a $4 target. In the latest quarter, Soluna posted an EPS of -$0.18 on $15.06 million in revenue, missing estimates as the company pursues its AI/HPC expansion and ERCOT-related milestones.

Vikings Rally 29-0, Defeat Packers 39-22 — 5dVikings scored 29 unanswered points to beat Packers 39-22 after Murray’s first-quarter concussion; Wentz threw three TDs, two to Jefferson.

Elena Vasquez Vikings looked dead after Murray went down but that 29-0 run shows how deep this team is. Wentz and Jefferson carried the day.

Murray Ruled Out of Vikings Debut After First-Quarter Head-and-Neck Hit — 5dKyler Murray showed a fencing posture and was ruled out with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit while sliding in his Vikings debut Sept. 13, 2026.

Dana Whitfield That kind of head and neck contact always makes me worry about how these hits keep happening.

Verizon Declares $0.7075 Quarterly Dividend, 5.7% YieldBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Verizon Communications declared another stable quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share (5.7% yield), with payments set for November 2, 2026 to holders of record on October 9 and an ex-dividend date of October 8. Vertiv Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of 0.0625 per share (annualized 0.25) with a September 24 payout to holders of record September 14, reflecting a modest dividend profile as it has raised payouts in recent years.

Georgia Tech DB Mbakwe Released After Stretcher Exit — 6dGeorgia Tech DB Jaylen Mbakwe was released from Grady Memorial Hospital after overnight observation following a third-quarter stretcher exit in the 45-24 loss to Tennessee.

Nicole Hardy Tough break for Georgia Tech losing him mid game but at least the update says he's stable and improving.

Garmin Plans $1.05 Quarterly DividendBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Garmin rolled out redesigned Drive GPS units and an expanded marine lineup, plus SmartDrive and GMI 40 systems, signaling a push to deepen its automotive and marine ecosystem even as investors weigh margin risk from higher R&D and SG&A. The company also reaffirmed a $1.05 per-share quarterly dividend with a history of growth, while analyst ratings and institutional interest remain broadly positive with multiple price targets and notable holdings changes.

Zumiez Reports $2.7 Million Q2 LossBusiness — Sep 8, 2026Zumiez reported the second quarter of 2026 with roughly $209 million in net sales and a $0.17 loss per share, as comparable sales fell about 2.1% driven by weakness in the U.S. retail footprint though growth in other regions offset some of the softness. The company issued a third‑quarter outlook of $222–$226 million in revenue and EPS of $0.00–$0.10, while signaling ongoing scrutiny of performance and investments amid mixed market signals.

17 Education Posts First Quarterly Profit, Revenue JumpsBusiness — Sep 8, 202617 Education & Technology Group reported its Q2 2026 results with its first-ever quarterly GAAP net profit of RMB1.1 million and non-GAAP profit of RMB4.7 million, as net revenue jumped 254.6% to RMB90.1 million on AI-powered services, with a cash position of RMB456.9 million and a gross margin of 69.2%. The company highlighted expansion of its AI application ecosystem and ongoing investments across education segments, while management cautioned about seasonality and market risks.

BCB Bancorp prices $85.25M stock offering ahead of expected Q3 lossFinance — 2dBCB Bancorp launched an underwritten public offering of 11 million shares for about $85.25 million, with a 30-day option to sell additional shares, to bolster liquidity and capital while supporting the bank’s plan to dispose of identified problem loans; closing is expected around September 18, 2026. Simultaneously, the bank is marketing roughly $210 million of problem loans along with weaker CRE and cannabis-related loans for sale, with projected quarterly losses and tax-related valuation impacts as it works to restore balance sheet strength and profitability.

Nicole Hardy Raising capital ahead of the Q3 loss and tax hits looks like a proactive move to stabilize things and return to profitability.

Oklahoma Linebacker Kip Lewis Exits Michigan Game With Knee Injury — 6dOklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis exited the Michigan game with a right‑knee injury but returned later in the first quarter as substitute James Nesta stepped in, highlighting Lewis’s continued leadership on defense. Separately, Oklahoma State defensive tackle Iman Oates left the Oregon game with a leg injury and walked off under his own power amid ongoing eligibility considerations.

Nicole Hardy Oates getting up and walking off himself after the leg hit is a relief but this injury run for both teams is rough.

Historic Towns Showcase Markets, Heritage, Local CultureLifestyle — Sep 12, 2026A series of travel profiles highlight market towns and historic quarters—Helmsley in North Yorkshire, Ormskirk, and Longridge in Lancashire—with emphasis on independent shops, local food, and access to countryside and heritage. Also featured are cultural celebrations and heritage districts such as Old Town North's Taste festival in Alexandria and Valencia’s San Blas neighborhood, which blend tradition with modern dining and community life.

Symphony Financial boosts stakes in five ETFs during second quarter — Sep 3, 2026Symphony Financial Ltd. Co. expanded its holdings across several ETFs in the second quarter, increasing positions in IVV, JPST, GNR, VTV and WCMI by varying amounts and reporting multi-million dollar stakes. The moves reflect a broader pattern of the firm adding to diverse ETF exposures alongside other institutional investors.

Chris Dalton Adding to VTV while everyone chases growth names is interesting. Value tilt might be a smart hedge if this market gets choppy.

Boise State's 'Shout' dance fires up Oregon before rivalry win — Sep 6, 2026Boise State joined Oregon’s long-running Autzen Stadium tradition by dancing to the Isley Brothers’ 'Shout' during the fourth-quarter lull, a move that irked Oregon players but did not prevent the Ducks from rallying behind Dante Moore for a 62-yard game-winning touchdown. The incident highlighted the clash over Autzen’s famous pre- fourth-quarter ritual, with Boise State coach Spencer Danielson saying the team had been practicing the move to boost momentum and Oregon players viewing it as a distraction that they turned into motivation.

Derek Foss Gotta respect Danielson trying something different, but Moore and that offense made them pay for it.

UTSA Earns 100th Win on Late TD — 6dUTSA used a late 25-yard touchdown by Brandon High Jr. with 14 seconds left to beat Texas State, marking UTSA’s 100th program win; quarterback Owen McCown threw for 214 yards as the Roadrunners moved to 2-0 and maintained a 6-2 all-time series lead. The comeback featured two fourth-quarter UTSA drives and kept the Roadrunners atop the I-35 rivalry, with Texas State falling to 0-2.

Marcus Bell Texas State needs to fix their closing defense after dropping another close one.

Brazil's economic growth slows to 0.5% as agriculture offsets weak demand — Sep 1, 2026Brazil's economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1's pace and up 2.0% year-over-year, with agriculture driving the gain at 2.8% while consumption contracted 0.4% as high interest rates weighed on households. Analysts see continued headwinds from tight monetary policy and limited momentum in services and industry ahead of the October election.

Derek Foss Agriculture keeps saving the numbers while regular families feel none of it in their wallets. High rates are crushing consumption.

Fresno State routs Sacramento State 49-3 — Sep 11, 2026Fresno State routed Sacramento State 49-3, with Jayden Mandal throwing for 316 yards and three total touchdowns and Bryson Donelson adding three rushing scores as the Bulldogs piled up 542 yards to dominate the Hornets. The game started slowly for Fresno State, but a 32-point second quarter and overall outgaining margin sealed the win, while Sac State remained winless against FBS opposition in the matchup’s history.

Dana Whitfield Fresno State's second quarter explosion really put this game out of reach early.

BlackRock Private Credit Redemptions Fall, Still Exceed Cap — Sep 11, 2026BlackRock’s flagship HPS Corporate Lending Fund reported withdrawal requests of about 11.5% in Q3, down from 13.3% in the prior quarter, with a 5% share repurchase plan around $600 million, indicating easing redemption pressures in private credit. The data align with HLEND’s similar trend of lower redemption requests and ongoing repurchases, suggesting a broader stabilizing trend in investors’ exit activity across private credit funds.

Sam Okafor The 600 million dollar repurchase plan combined with similar trends at HLEND suggests private credit outflows are finally starting to stabilize.

Ezra Insiders Sell $93,774 in StockBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Ezra Holdings insiders including CFO Joel Markovits, VP Yaakov Beyman, and Director Alex Blumenfrucht sold large blocks of EZRA stock on August 3, reducing their ownership by roughly 75%–100% as the shares traded near $2.72 after the trades. The company also reported a quarterly loss of $3.26 per share on $2.11 million in revenue, highlighting continued profitability concerns amid a volatile share price.

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