I'm a beauty writer and these are the 60 best Prime Day beauty deals for a summer glow-up, starting at $6
The award-winning daily face wash with cold-pressed antioxidants to remove makeup, prevent buildup in pores, and support pH balance.
Compact in size, the Laneige Lip Glowy Balm is great to bring on the go. It offers all-day hydration and a slight glossy sheen.
Cure your whiteheads overnight with this 36-pack of hydrocolloid pore-cleansing stickers.
This extremely hydrating 2-in-1 toner and moisturizer is a must for a complete skincare routine. Its gentle formula helps your skin feel more smooth and plump.
The Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence uses snail mucin to repair and fortify your complexion.
A dense, rich moisturizing cream that's safe for dry, sensitive skin. It's meant to help boost your skin barrier so you're protected from pollutants.
Behold — a beauty editor's holy grail. This is one of the best, most effective vitamin C serums on the market, infused with cold-pressed ingredients to give your skin a natural, healthy glow.
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is like a lip balm version of the brand's cult-favorite Water Sleeping Mask. It deeply nourishes the lips and smells delicious.
There's not one, but eight types of hyaluronic acid in this sunscreen to pull moisture into your skin. Another unique feature is the color-correcting green tint, which helps to counteract redness and even out your skin tone.
Wear this yummy serum-infused lip tint on its own, or as a topper with your favorite lip combo. The donut-shaped applicator helps it glide on smoothly.
This hair oil provides intense hydration and nourishment for dry, frizzy hair.
Known for hydrating skin and refreshing makeup, the Mario Badescu Facial Spray is made with aloe, herbs, and rosewater, and is suitable for all skin types. You can use it at a toner after cleansing or as a refresher for makeup.
If you're a beginner to skincare, this serum is a great place to start. It contains vitamin C to brighten skin and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture.
Prime Day is and ideal moment to save on an otherwise-too-expensive hair styling tool. Our expert beauty reporters have tested several of the best blow dryer brushes and best hair dryers that are on sale today, so you can achieve a DIY blowout for less.One of my favorite hair styling tools I've ever used, the Dyson Airwrap, is on sale for $100 off. For a limited time, it's priced closer than to the best Dyson Airwrap dupes we've tested. So if there were ever a moment to splurge on the real deal, it's now.
This pared down version of the prestigious Airwrap has three styling attachments for salon-quality at-home blowouts.
The Supersonic will cut your drying time in half. This package comes with the legendary blowdryer, plus one concentrator attachment for precision styling.
The NuMe Octowand is a multi-purpose styling tool offing a variety of curl options thanks to the multiple interchangeable barrel sizes.
Skip the trip to the salon and get the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer that blows hot air through a charcoal bristle brush. This updated version features a slimmer handle for better control, a smaller barrel for creating flips and waves, and additional heating settings for damage prevention.
This Blowout Kit from T3 offers fast and gentle styling thanks to the Aire360 technology that channels airflow to thoroughly dry and curl hair safely. Use the cool shot feature to lock in your style for an extra bouncy blowout all day long.
This blow dryer is especially great for folks with short hair thanks to its small barrel size (1.5 inches).
You can use Prime Day to save on luxury skincare from French pharmacy staples like La Roche Posay. Serums from Sunday Riley and cleansers from Tatcha are also well below their typical price.Acne treatments and hydrating creams are on my shopping list for Prime Day. My absolute favorite moisturizer for acne-prone skin is the Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream, so I'm stocking up while it's marked down.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a physical sunscreen that protects from UVA/UVB rays and free radicals without making you look pale and shiny.
This jumbo pack of barely-there blemish stickers will have you stocked up for any future breakouts. The top-tier Mighty Patch hydrocolloid bandages help erase whiteheads quickly.
If you're suffering from bacne and want to clear up your complexion before the beach, here's a simple spray-on solution with B vitamins and Zinc-PCA. It curbs oil production and soothe redness.
This K-beauty essential is a rich, dense cream that works to hydrate skin while helping its ability to absorb moisture. 'Using this everyday has visibly improved my very dry skin,' says associate style editor Gabrielle Chase. 'I never travel without it.'
From the K-beauty brand with the best-selling snail mucin serum comes this lightweight facial sunscreen, infused with vitamin E to help strengthen the skin barrier while protecting it from UV rays.
If you still have dull under-eye circles after a good night's sleep, try this brightening serum. This formula is made to soothe and tone sensitive skin, while still offering the myriad of benefits that come with vitamin C.
This gel-to-foam cleanser creates a rich lather to lift grime from your pores and soften the skin's surface.
These gel toner pads work to minimize pores while boosting skin elasticity.
This gentle, lightweight foaming cleanser is good for oily skin types. It contains antioxidant-rich green tea extract to help clear pollutants.
This clean-beauty best-seller is an exfoliating cleanser that helps brighten and even the tone and texture of your skin.
After just a few days of using Good Genes, you'll notice your skin has a new glow. This product is without a doubt one of the quickest and most effective ways to achieve even, smoother, brighter, and plumper skin.
This intensive moisturizer offers 120 hours of hydration and is designed for dry, sensitive skin.
This serum is more effective than vitamin C, sun-safe, and nonirritating. It's also a great alternative for someone who might be sensitive to other formulas.
Youth To The People's Age Prevention Superfood Cream is both green and hyper-moisturizing, making it perfect for ethically-minded folks.
This super-fine cream mist helps moisturize and refresh your skin. "I keep mine in the fridge for a spritz of cooling hydration," writes style editor Gabrielle Chase. "It absorbs quickly, too."
This cream is a deeply hydrating, fragrance-free moisturizer designed for dry and sensitive skin, offering up to 100 hours of moisture retention and skin barrier repair.
This fast-acting formula uses salicylic acid to exfoliate and clear pores, effectively reducing the size and redness of blemishes.
An oil cleanser that you can actually wash off! this gentle cleanser transforms into milk upon contact with water, leaving skin soft, replenished, and hydrated.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil Serum is a gentle-yet-effective alternative to traditional retinols that may be too harsh for sensitive skin.
This serum delivers deep, lasting hydration with its fast-absorbing, non-sticky formula. Featuring a 5D complex of hyaluronic acid molecules, it plumps and soothes dry or sensitive skin while remaining hypoallergenic and free from harsh additives.
I get lots of recommendations for trendy makeup tricks on Instagram. For instance, I'm now blurring my Cupid's bow with lip stain instead of using a precise liner. Another good part about Prime Day: I can get the perfect pout (without any scary needles!) using one of our top-tested lip plumping gloss and balms.Here are some Prime makeup deals on products that have been reviewed by thousands of Amazon customers.
This shiny, sparkly formula is among the top five on Amazon's Most Wished For list of lip plumpers. It's a K-beauty favorite with a sheer color-changing finish.
The Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is a cult-favorite because its sweat-proof formula keeps makeup looking freshly applied for hours on end.
This silky, glossy formula makes you tingle and swell into a lush pout. "It applies smoothly and leaves my lips feeling softer and fuller," according to style editor Gabrielle Chase. Inside it contains hyaluronic acid, jojoba and avocado oils.
The Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer is a highly effective multi-purpose under eye concealer, which hides dark circles, brightens, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with instant and long-lasting flawless results.
This non-sticky lip oil is the perfect lightly tinted, glossy topper for your lip combo. It has a gentle tingling effect that plumps your lips, and it smells divine.
This travel-size compact comes with six neutral shades to create the perfect smoky eye on the go.
As a beauty editor, this is one of my favorite long-wear lip stains. It stays on for a good few hours — even if you're eating and drinking. Just be sure to double-check the price, since different colors have different discounts.
Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner gives your pout a luscious boost thanks to an invigorating formula full of peptides and hyaluronic acid.
Here are a dozen soft pink eyeshadows including rich mauve, nude rose, and deep sparkly brown shades to create a range of looks.
Get fuller, smoother-looking lips with this high-shine, non-sticky gloss that delivers volume, hydration, and a syrupy finish. With buildable pigment and 17 versatile shades, you can customize your look from natural tint to bold color without compromising long-lasting moisture.
These enamel-safe strips are similar to the ever-popular Professional Effects 3D Whitestrips, but Crest claims they can make teeth up to 23 levels whiter. The kit comes with 20 Professional Effects treatments and four express treatments for speedier and more dramatic results.
The original Wet Brush has flexible bristles that's gentle on detangling thick curls and waves in the shower, meaning less strands down the drain.
This bond builder from L'Oreal Paris is a great budget pick for those looking for a deeply nourishing hair treatment.
Massage this moisturizing treatment into your scalp and leave it in for 15 minutes before your "everything shower" for a soothing effect and stronger strands.
Like No. 4, the No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner is sulfate-free, color-safe, and vegan. Gentle enough to be used daily, it's recommended to first focus the conditioner on the ends and distribute evenly upward.
Longtake's convenient, gel perfume, is designed to deliver a consistent, long-lasting sandalwood aroma with every use.
For a long-lasting hold, body & fullness from mid-lengths to ends, style with SexyHair Powder Play Volume & Texturizing Powder. This powder provides body and lift while remaining transparent for up to 48 hours.
This dry shampoo works incredibly well and smells amazing. It doesn't leave behind white streaks even on dark hair, and never leaves you feeling like you just sprayed chalk on your scalp.
The SolaWave Wand is an anti-aging skincare tool that uses red LED light therapy to promote the stimulation of collagen and elastin.
Keep an individually-wrapped hypoallergenic makeup-remover moist towelettes in your purse or luggage during travel.
Keep all your favorite cosmetics and tools organized with this multi-functional makeup case. It has special sleeves for brushes and a detachable divider.
Yes, especially for beauty products because they rarely go on sale. Additionally, we've consistently found that Amazon Prime Day offers the lowest prices on some of the best products.Not everything — but a huge amount does go on sale. In years past, we've reported on some of the top beauty brands participating in the event. That includes Sunday Riley, Dyson, Laneige, and Urban Decay. Read up on our top Laneige picks in our Laneige skincare review.From July 8, through Friday, July 11, you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop on Prime Day. When you sign up, you earn free two-day shipping, plus access to countless shows and movies via Prime Video. Sign up for a free 30-day trial to test it out before you fully commit.Consistent sunscreen use is one of the best forms of anti-aging skincare. For our guide to the best SPF lip balms, we consulted senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, Dr. Elizabeth K. Hale, and Dr. Marie Hayag, founder of 5th Avenue Aesthetics. Dr. Hale informed us about the two groups of UV-blocking ingredients: physical and chemical. The former include ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while the latter has components like avobenzone and octisalate. "Look for products with antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin C," says Dr. Hayag. "They neutralize and boost protection from free radicals produced by UV radiation and visible light."Every swimsuit season, I'm reminded that the razor I use to shave my legs with is (literally) not going to cut it when it comes to maintaining my bikini line. We tested some of the best bikini hair removal products and found that Phillips Beauty BikiniGenie Cordless Trimmer is a great little device for touching up your pubic hair. To get a smoother shave, look for shave oils and creams that contain aloe vera and vitamin E.I have high-porosity curls, so the more I wash it, the more brittle it becomes. Ever since I started using a shampoo that contains the best rosemary oil for hair growth, I notice less strands going down the drain. Briogeo has a excellent pre-wash oil that also helps clarify an itchy scalp.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Stablecoins Are on the Rise. 3 Reasons Investors Should Pay Attention to This Popular Cryptocurrency.
Key Points New crypto legislation in Congress has paved the way for rapid expansion of the stablecoin industry. In addition to financial services firms, companies in industries ranging from retail to tech could launch new stablecoins. Stablecoins have the potential to disrupt existing industries and change the way investors value companies. 10 stocks we like better than Circle Internet Group › Passage of landmark new crypto legislation (the Genius Act) has led to a surge of positive sentiment about stablecoins. Some investors now think they have the potential to disrupt entire industries. Although some of this hype and buzz may be overblown, investors still need to pay attention. Here are three key ways that stablecoins could influence your investment strategy. 1. Impact on the business models of top companies Stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged 1:1 to a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar, have the potential to affect the business models of companies that have nothing to do with crypto or blockchain. Take retail, for example. A handful of top retailers -- including Amazon and Walmart -- are now exploring stablecoins as a way of cutting down on credit card processing fees. At some point in the not-so-distant future, you might be paying for your online purchases with stablecoins, rather than credit cards. Or what about the financial services industry? Visa is a prime candidate for disruption, so it is already taking steps to prepare for the stablecoin era. And Western Union is also preparing for the day when customers use stablecoins rather than dollars to send cross-border remittances. So get ready to hear a lot about stablecoins on analyst calls and at investor conferences. After asking questions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), investors and analysts might start to ask about the impact of stablecoins. At the very least, investors need to understand how stablecoins might change or disrupt existing business models. 2. New stablecoin launches Also, get ready for a deluge of new stablecoin launches from some unlikely names. And it won't just be banks or financial institutions issuing them. Under the Genius Act, even nonbanks will be able to issue them. And that could really open the floodgates. Right now, Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and USDC (CRYPTO: USDC), the stablecoin issued by Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), account for a whopping 90% of the $250 billion stablecoin industry. According to the latest Motley Fool stablecoin research, Tether and Circle are smaller than the biggest national banks, but larger than typical midsized brokerages. So, they're definitely, a force to be reckoned with. Right now, I'm partial to USDC, because it's the unofficial stablecoin of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), which has a partnership agreement with Circle. I also am confident that it will never lose its peg to the U.S. dollar. I wouldn't have as much confidence in smaller stablecoins without such a proven track record or as many key partners. It's easy to see how this industry will become a lot more fragmented very soon, making it potentially even more confusing for the average investor. In June, Fortune reported that Apple, Airbnb, X, and Alphabet were exploring stablecoin launches. So, if you're an Apple fan, you might want to own an Apple stablecoin. The same is true if you're an Elon Musk fan -- wouldn't you want to own a cool new X stablecoin? 3. Ethereum Finally, there's the matter of which blockchain will emerge as the dominant platform for stablecoins. Presumably, investors will flock to blockchains that are seeing the most success with stablecoins. That's because stablecoins are key building blocks for everything that happens in blockchain finance. So the most popular blockchains for stablecoins should also get the highest valuations. Currently, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is getting a lot of buzz because it accounts for 49% of the stablecoin market. According to investment strategist Tom Lee of Fundstrat, stablecoins are going to create a "ChatGPT moment" for Ethereum, with the potential to really light a fire under its price. With that in mind, it's easy to see why high-profile investors such as Peter Thiel are now starting to increase their exposure to Ethereum as a way of investing in stablecoins. But Ethereum hardly has a monopoly on stablecoins. All Layer-1 blockchains, if they can support smart contracts, should also be able to support stablecoins. And that creates the opportunity for relatively unknown names to really pop. According to CoinGecko, Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) has a 34.1% share of the stablecoin market. By way of comparison, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) only has a measly 2.2% share. If you think that stablecoins are the future, then Solana (with a $100 billion valuation), might be way overvalued compared to Tron, which has a $30 billion valuation. What's the best way to play the stablecoin trend? It's obvious that there are a number of different ways to play the stablecoin trend. The easiest way is to invest in the issuers of stablecoins, such as Circle. That gives you maximum exposure to any potential upside. You could also invest in blockchains such as Ethereum that are dominant in stablecoins, with the expectation that their values are going to soar. By the end of 2025, investing in stablecoins could get very interesting. What if a popular company like Amazon, Apple, or Alphabet decides to launch a stablecoin? It might fundamentally alter the way investors view these companies. That's why, even if you've never paid attention to stablecoins before, you should now. Very soon, they're going to become impossible to ignore. Should you invest $1,000 in Circle Internet Group right now? Before you buy stock in Circle Internet Group, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Circle Internet Group wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $636,774!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,064,942!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,040% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 182% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Dominic Basulto has positions in Amazon, Circle Internet Group, Ethereum, Solana, and USDC. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Airbnb, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Ethereum, Solana, Visa, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Stablecoins Are on the Rise. 3 Reasons Investors Should Pay Attention to This Popular Cryptocurrency. was originally published by The Motley Fool
Business Wire
7 hours ago
- Business Wire
Tamboran Appoints Board Chairman Dick Stoneburner as Interim CEO
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE: TBN, ASX: TBN): Tamboran Resources Corporation Chairman, Dick Stoneburner, said: 'Tamboran remains committed to completing the tie-in of the five wells on the Shenandoah South 2 pad that are planned to deliver gas into the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF) and feed into the 40 MMcf/d Gas Sales Agreement with the Northern Territory Government. We remain focused on unlocking the significant value that we believe the development of the Beetaloo Basin will realize for shareholders and the stakeholders of the Northern Territory. 'Since joining Tamboran as CEO in 2013, Mr. Riddle has overseen the Company's transformation from early-stage natural gas exploration to the brink of commercial production. Under his leadership, Tamboran has pioneered integrated development strategies that combine recognized U.S. shale techniques with Australian operations, driving significant productivity and efficiency gains. 'Additionally, under Joel's leadership, Tamboran successfully acquired and expanded its key assets and operations, resulting in the Company becoming the largest acreage holder and operator in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory of Australia, with approximately 1.9 million net prospective acres. 'On behalf of the Board, I thank Joel for his dedicated service to Tamboran over the last 12 years and John for his valuable membership on our Board.' Tamboran Resources Corporation Chair of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, Fred Barrett, commented: 'We are also pleased to welcome two deeply experienced executives, Scott and Phillip, to our Board of Directors. They each bring extensive leadership, operational, financial, capital raising, strategic partnering and risk management expertise to Tamboran. 'Their perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to prioritize strategic execution and operational innovation to capitalize on the enormous potential of the Beetaloo Basin. With the appointments of Scott and Phillip, the Board has meaningfully deepened its expertise in large-scale shale development.' The complete cooperation agreement with Sheffield Holdings will be filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This announcement was approved and authorised for release by Dick Stoneburner, the Chairman of Tamboran Resources Corporation. About Tamboran Resources Corporation Tamboran Resources Corporation ('Tamboran' or the 'Company'), through its subsidiaries, is the largest acreage holder and operator with approximately 1.9 million net prospective acres in the Beetaloo Sub-basin within the Greater McArthur Basin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Tamboran's key assets include a 47.5% operating interest over 20,309 acres in the proposed northern Pilot Area, a 38.75% non-operating interest over 20,309 acres in the proposed southern Pilot Area, a 58.13% operating interest in the proposed Phase 2 development area covering 406,693 acres, a 67.83% operated interest over 219,030 acres in a proposed Retention License 10, a 77.5% operating interest across 1,487,418 acres over ex-EPs 76, 98 and 117, a 100% working interest and operatorship in EP 136 and a 25% non-operated working interest in EP 161, which are all located in the Beetaloo Basin. The Company has also secured ~420 acres (170 hectares) of land at the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct in Darwin, the location of Tamboran's proposed NTLNG project. Pre-FEED activities are being undertaken by Bechtel Corporation. Note on Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking' statements related to the Company within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'will,' 'could,' 'would,' 'should,' 'may,' 'plan,' 'estimate,' 'intend,' 'predict,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'participate,' 'progress,' 'conduct' and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. It is possible that the Company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to: our early stage of development with no material revenue expected until 2026 and our limited operating history; the substantial additional capital required for our business plan, which we may be unable to raise on acceptable terms; our strategy to deliver natural gas to the Australian East Coast and select Asian markets being contingent upon constructing additional pipeline capacity, which may not be secured; the absence of proved reserves and the risk that our drilling may not yield natural gas in commercial quantities or quality; the speculative nature of drilling activities, which involve significant costs and may not result in discoveries or additions to our future production or reserves; the challenges associated with importing U.S. practices and technology to the Northern Territory, which could affect our operations and growth due to limited local experience; the critical need for timely access to appropriate equipment and infrastructure, which may impact our market access and business plan execution; the operational complexities and inherent risks of drilling, completions, workover, and hydraulic fracturing operations that could adversely affect our business; the volatility of natural gas prices and its potential adverse effect on our financial condition and operations; the risks of construction delays, cost overruns, and negative effects on our financial and operational performance associated with midstream projects; the potential fundamental impact on our business if our assessments of the Beetaloo are materially inaccurate; the concentration of all our assets and operations in the Beetaloo, making us susceptible to region-specific risks; the substantial doubt raised by our recurring operational losses, negative cash flows, and cumulative net losses about our ability to continue as a going concern; complex laws and regulations that could affect our operational costs and feasibility or lead to significant liabilities; community opposition that could result in costly delays and impede our ability to obtain necessary government approvals; exploration and development activities in the Beetaloo that may lead to legal disputes, operational disruptions, and reputational damage due to native title and heritage issues; the requirement to produce natural gas on a Scope 1 net zero basis upon commencement of commercial production, with internal goals for operational net zero, which may increase our production costs; the increased attention to environmental, social and governance matters and environmental conservation measures that could adversely impact our business operations; risks related to our corporate structure; risks related to our common stock and CDIs; and the other risk factors described more fully in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from expectations. While the Company continually reviews trends and uncertainties affecting the Company's results of operations and financial condition, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or supplement any particular forward-looking statements contained in this document, except as otherwise required by law. Annexure A About Scott Sheffield Mr. Sheffield has more than 50 years of experience in the energy industry, including building a company into a top tier exploration and production company that was acquired by Exxon Mobil Corporation in a transaction that closed in May 2024. From 2019 until December 31, 2023, he served as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Natural Resources Company ('Pioneer'), a large publicly traded domestic upstream oil and gas company. He retired on December 31, 2023, as CEO and remained as a director until May 2024. Mr. Sheffield served as the founding Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer from August 1997 until his retirement in December 2016, and he also served as Board Chair from 1999 until 2019 when he returned as the CEO. Mr. Sheffield was the CEO of Parker and Parsley Petroleum Company, a predecessor company of Pioneer, from 1985 until it merged with MESA, Inc. to form Pioneer in 1997. Mr. Sheffield joined Parker and Parsley as a petroleum engineer in 1979, was promoted to Vice President of Engineering in 1981, was elected President and a Director in 1985, and became Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer in 1989. Mr. Sheffield served as a Director of Santos Limited, an Australian exploration and production company, from 2014 to 2017. He previously served as a Director from 1996 to 2004 on the Board of Evergreen Resources, Inc., an independent natural gas energy company. Mr. Sheffield holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas. He has also served on various industry and education-related boards, including the National Petroleum Council, America's Natural Gas Alliance, and the Maguire Energy Institute of the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. Mr. Sheffield is also a 2013 inductee to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Hall of Fame. About Phillip Pace Phillip Pace has more than 30 years of energy industry experience. From 2017 to 2020 he served as a Director of Lonestar Resources US Inc., a then-publicly traded exploration and production company. From 2009 until his retirement in 2020, Mr. Pace was Founding Partner and Managing Director of Chambers Energy Management, a Houston-based investment firm focused on opportunistic credit investments in the energy industry. He also has extensive experience in energy finance, including 19 years in oil and gas equity research. Following his equity research career, Mr. Pace became Credit Suisse's Head of Exploration and Production Investment Banking in 2005 and Co-Head of Energy Investment Banking in 2006. During his career on Wall Street, Mr. Pace was involved in over $50 billion in completed M&A transactions and over $10 billion in equity capital raised for the exploration and production sector in more than 50 distinct transactions. Mr. Pace holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, with honors, from Texas A&M University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He serves on multiple education-related and non-profit boards, including the Yellowstone Academy and Angel Reach.
Business Insider
10 hours ago
- Business Insider
Alibaba (BABA) vs. Amazon (AMZN): Which E-Commerce Stock Has More Upside Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
The second-quarter earnings season is in full swing, and investors are closely watching global e-commerce leaders like Amazon (AMZN) and Alibaba (BABA) to assess the strength of consumer demand, the outlook for digital retail, and their growing role in artificial intelligence. Using TipRanks' Stock Comparison Tool, we will compare these two tech-powerhouse stocks to find the better pick ahead of the upcoming earnings results, according to Wall Street analysts. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Stock Alibaba is China's largest e-commerce and cloud services company, operating platforms like Taobao, Tmall, and AliCloud. The stock has climbed over 39% so far this year, driven by strong gains in its AI-powered cloud services and growing demand for instant delivery. The company is doubling down on artificial intelligence, aiming to use it to transform online shopping and cloud services. It is using AI across its apps and cloud platform to improve customer experience and stay ahead of the competition. Looking ahead, the company is set to report its Q1 FY26 earnings next month. Wall Street expects Alibaba to report earnings of $2.22 per share for Q1, down 3% from the year-ago quarter. The decline could be due to the company's heavy investment in logistics and delivery. Meanwhile, analysts project Q1 revenues at $35.46 billion, up 6% year-over-year. Is Alibaba Stock a Good Buy Right Now? Ahead of the Q1 results, Benchmark's Top analyst Fawne Jiang reiterated her Buy rating with a $176 price target, implying a 47% gain from current levels. The analyst sees recent share weakness as a 'buying opportunity' and encourages investors to 'build exposure on dips,' confident in Alibaba's strong long-term growth outlook. Nevertheless, she expects Alibaba's margins and profits to come under pressure in the near term due to increased spending. As a result, Benchmark has cut its EBITDA forecast to RMB44 billion for Q1 FY26 and RMB208 billion for the full FY26, 'reflecting near-term margin pressure.' Overall, Wall Street has a Strong Buy consensus rating on Alibaba stock based on 14 Buys and one Hold rating. The average Alibaba price target of $151.08 implies about 26% upside potential from current levels. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock E-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon is proving the resilience of its business model despite macro challenges and tariff woes. The stock has climbed over 5% so far this year. Several analysts remain bullish on Amazon's high-margin cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is expected to benefit from growing AI demand. In Q1 2025, AWS accounted for just 19% of revenue but delivered an impressive 63% of total operating profit. Meanwhile, Amazon's fast-expanding advertising segment is also emerging as a key growth engine. Looking ahead, Amazon is scheduled to announce its second-quarter results on July 31. Wall Street projects a 9% growth in Amazon's revenue to $162 million. Meanwhile, analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.32 compared to $1.26 in the prior-year quarter. Is Amazon a Buy, Hold, or Sell? Ahead of the Q2 print, BofA Securities analyst Justin Post raised his price target to $265, up from $248, while maintaining a Buy rating. Post expects Amazon's Q2 retail performance to be strong, helped by positive credit card spending data and an extended Prime Day. He also believes AWS is picking up pace, with a strong order backlog and rising cloud demand. The analyst now predicts Q2 revenue of $164 billion, above Wall Street's estimate of $162.1 billion. Turning to Wall Street, AMZN stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 44 Buys and one Hold assigned in the last three months. At $258.27, the average Amazon stock price target implies an 11.59% upside potential. Conclusion Ahead of earnings, Wall Street remains bullish on both Alibaba and Amazon stocks. However, analysts see greater upside potential in Alibaba, supported by its strong fundamentals, expanding AI initiatives, and solid recovery in e-commerce business. Meanwhile, Amazon is gaining from steady growth in cloud and advertising, two high-margin areas set to benefit from AI. While its upside may be smaller than Alibaba's, Amazon's stable growth and strong cash flow continue to earn Wall Street's confidence.
