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Daily Puzzle Traffic: NYT's Connections Fuels 1,095-Page Annual Run Rate at Third-Party Sites
A sample of three outlets shows an annualized 1,095 Connections puzzle pages, highlighting the traffic trade between NYT and external publishers.
Anglo American Edges Up Despite Freight Cost Warning
Anglo American shares recovered early losses as JPMorgan flagged a $95 million freight cost risk for Q2, highlighting potential headwinds from rising shipping rates.
Barclays Buyback Cost Spikes 17.5% as Shares Rally Ahead of H1 Results
Barclays would need £262 million more to buy back the same number of shares at current prices than it paid in its two earlier 2026 buyback programs. The bank's H1 results on July 28 will be key.
Super Micro's 4% Weekly Gain Masks Dilution Risk from Share Expansion
Super Micro's stock rose 4% for the week, but all gains came from a single session. A financing package could expand shares by up to 38%, diluting earnings.
USPS Forever Stamp Hits 82 Cents; Rate Formula Signals Further Increases
The U.S. Postal Service raised the Forever stamp to 82 cents, and the rate-setting formula suggests more increases ahead as mail volume continues to drop.
Microsoft Price Targets Slashed 10% but Still Signal 33% Upside
Three analyst firms cut Microsoft's price target last week, averaging $511.67—still 33% above Friday's close. Azure growth remains robust, but capex concerns limit upside.
AT&T's Dividend Boosts Weekly Return to 4%, But Price Hikes Loom
AT&T's total return reached 4% last week, fueled by a $0.2775 dividend, while upcoming price hikes and a pension settlement create uncertainty ahead of Q2 earnings.
Union Pacific's Big Boy Tour Draws 117,000, But 14.8% Merger Spread Signals Investor Caution
Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 drew 117,000 visitors in Pennsylvania, but the 14.8% merger spread with Norfolk Southern indicates investor doubt about the deal's closure.
Energy Transfer's $1.75B Note Swap Could Sidestep Costly Preferred Reset
Energy Transfer (ET) is issuing $1.75B in new notes to redeem costlier preferred units and reduce short-term debt, potentially saving $6.6M annually.
Fervo Energy's $8B Valuation Surpasses Ormat; Drilling Milestone Faces Cost Test
Fervo Energy's stock value hits $7.99B, surpassing Ormat's $6.8B, but a $1B cost reduction challenge tests the premium.