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Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
How to Buy Chappell Roan Tickets for Her 2025 Pop-Up Tour
'Good Luck, Babe!' is about to take on a whole new meaning, because Chappell Roan just announced she's hitting the road for a slew 0f pop-up shows this fall. The catch? She's only performing in three cities, which means devoted members of her Pink Pony Club are about to embark on quite the journey to snag tickets. Chappell is set to take the stage in New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles in September and October. The Midwest Princess is also taking measures to ensure her tickets are easily accessible to fans. 'Since I started performing, I have always wanted my shows to be a party that everyone is invited to, and the only way to do that is to keep ticket prices affordable and away from scalpers. The Fair AXS ticketing process for these shows is one measure we are taking to ensure tickets end up in the hands of fans who actually want to be there,' she wrote, in part, before revealing that $1 per ticket will be donated to organizations that provide resources and support for trans youth. Chappell Roan, the icon you are! That being said, it's time to prepare for all the pre-sales. Here's how to buy Chappell Roan tickets for The Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up tour. Believe me when I say a Chappell show is not one you'd want to miss. Her star power is seriously next level, and as someone who's seen her on her OG The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Tour in 2023 and at her iconic 2024 Governors Ball performance, I've got you covered with the best practices for successfully securing a seat. According to Chappell's tour announcement, ticket registration opens on Thursday, July 24 at 12 p.m. EST /11 a.m. CST / 9 a.m. PST through Fair AXS. This gives fans a better chance to snag tickets, and registration must be completed by Sunday, July 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST / 10:59 p.m. CST / 8:59 p.m. PST. Per AXS, fans will be selected at random between Tuesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 7 for a chance to buy up to 4 tickets and will receive a link to buy tickets via email. Make sure to check your spam folder just in case! Oh, and if you happen to have a Cash App Visa card, you're eligible for a 15% discount when you use it to checkout. We love to see it! Avoid any mishaps at checkout by keeping your payment and contact info up to date. Login to your ticket retailer's account to double check everything is correct. If you want to be extra prepared, check out your venue's seating chart ahead of time so you know which section you want to aim for during the sale. Most retailers limit ticket sales, and Chappell's tour is no exception. According to AXS, each customer is only permitted to buy 4 tickets. So, if you were planning on gathering your group chat to touch down and slay the 'HOT TO GO!' choreo, you might want to divide and conquer. Didn't secure tickets during the pre-sale? No prob. Other sites might have some resale tix available leading up to her shows! AXS StubHub TicketMaster Seat Geek Vivid Seats GameTime
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Business
- Buzz Feed
People Share The Biggest Everyday Scams In America
We all know scams exist, but some of the biggest ones are so baked into everyday American life that we hardly question them anymore. That is, until u/Wonderful-Economy762 asked, "What's the biggest scam in the United States?" The answers poured in — and they're honest, frustrating, and, frankly, way too relatable. From overpriced college degrees, to tipping for self-service, to the absolute circus that is health insurance, here are the scams people called out: "Health insurance." "All insurance. My wife got rear-ended while sitting at a red light. That driver didn't have insurance, so we had to pay the $500 deductible to get my car repaired. We literally got punished because someone wasn't paying attention and didn't have insurance. Makes no sense." "The wedding industry." "Timeshares. I hear they're so easy to get roped into and then nearly impossible to get out of." "Ticketmaster, AXS, etc., and concert ticket resellers." "The fact that health insurance doesn't include dental and vision. It's a scam as it is, but then you still have to pay for two additional insurances to fully cover your health. What the fuck?" "For-profit prison system." "Politicians taking jobs with companies after voting in that company's favor. Politicians using insider info to make trades. Payment for order flow — one of the many tools they use to set stock prices where they want them instead of true price discovery. Failure to deliver — the stock market truly is a joke." "My daughter swears it's mattress companies." "No term limits on federal legislators." "The unsubscribe button. It's like the close door button on an elevator." "Mega churches." "Trickle-down economics and the worship of the 1%." "Subscriptions." "Multi-level marketing like Amway." "Rich guys representing political parties to enrich themselves and their friends while pretending to support blue-collar issues. Meanwhile, you lunatics fight each other over it." "Homeowners' insurance. It's even worse than health insurance. At least with health insurance, it works for most people most of the time. Homeowners' insurance only exists to protect the lender. If you try to file a claim, they'll fight you tooth and nail, and then only pay out a penny on the dollar because they'll prorate the cost of everything — and then, they'll drop your policy because you filed a claim." "The two-party political system and the illusion that either side cares about citizens (at all) more than maintaining their status quo and shared power. Both sides will fuck over Americans to squash any threat to their collective power — one side is just far more overt and in your face about it these days." "Tipping. Make the consumer responsible for paying your employees enough to live on, so you can list prices that make you look good. Extend tipping to fast-casual restaurants? Sure. To drive-throughs? Sure. To bridal gowns? Why the hell not? Oh, and make it a percentage of what you buy, so employees are incentivized to upsell." "College." So, which of these do you agree with? And what would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!
Independent Singapore
6 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Chocolate Finance secures US$15M in fresh funding after 'unusually high' withdrawals wipe out nearly 40% of its assets
SINGAPORE: Chocolate Finance has secured US$15 million (S$19.20 million) in fresh funding, four months after 'unusually high' customer withdrawals wiped out nearly 40% of its assets under management. The fintech company made the announcement on Thursday (July 24), saying the funds came from Nikko Asset Management, as well as returning investors Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia), Prosus, Saison Capital, and the firm's founder and CEO, Walter de Oude, as reported by Channel News Asia (CNA) . The new capital will go towards expanding the business in the region, starting with Hong Kong. The company recently got regulatory approval there and plans to launch in the first quarter of 2026. Mr De Oude told CNA that the Hong Kong expansion is the company's 'logical next step' as it has similarities in regulation and tech infrastructure with the city-state. He also told Marketing-Interactive that while he anticipates a similar demand for simple financial solutions there, the company won't be 'copy-pasting' its Singapore playbook, as Hong Kong has its own 'rhythm.' The brand also aims to connect with the younger generation there. The announcement came after the company halted instant withdrawals following what it described as an 'unusually high' number of withdrawal requests in March. The company later announced that customers will have to wait for three to six business days to receive their funds , following standard industry practice. CNA reported that over a two-week span, users withdrew S$500 million, sharply cutting into 40% of the company's S$1 billion asset base at the time. Mr de Oude said the company's assets under management have yet to fully recover but have reached nearly S$900 million, and it is getting closer to profitability. He added that while customers currently need to wait up to three days for their withdrawals to be processed, instant withdrawals could be reintroduced in the future. 'We're continuing to look (at) how we can innovate in that space as we roll out,' he said. 'But what we have found is that actually … up to three days for a withdrawal is good enough,' he added. The March incident followed the quiet suspension of AXS payments on Chocolate Finance's debit card, sparking backlash over opaque communication from the firm. At the time, the company's generous two-miles-per-dollar offer—covering categories usually excluded education fees and AXS payments—proved unsustainable, said Mr de Oude. He noted that the mileage programme has been 'pared back a little bit' to make it 'more sustainable,' with customers still able to earn up to two miles per dollar but 'without loopholes.' 'We've had to tweak things a little bit, around our communications and the understanding of our products and services,' he added. /TISG Read also: 2025 is shaping up to be a problematic year, yet the rich are cashing in on rock-bottom stock prices
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Chappell Roan's Pop-Up Show Registration Is Already Starting—Here's How to Secure Tickets
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Chappell Roan is hitting the road again—but only in a select few locations. This fall, the Grammy-winning artist will launch her Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up shows across three cities in the U.S.: New York, New York; Kansas City, Missouri; and Pasadena, California. She'll begin with a four-night stint at Forest Hills Stadium in New York, from September 20 through 24. Then she'll hit Kansas City for two nights, on October 3 and 4. And finally, the shows will wrap with two nights in Pasadena on October 10 and 11. 'I am sooooo excited to announce my Pop-Up Shows in New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles this fall :D,' Roan shared an her Instagram post. 'I love these three cities so much + wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album.' Here's everything you need to know about where to get tickets before they sell out. Good luck, babe! Ticket registration opened today, Thursday, July 24th at 12:00pm EST through Fair AXS. In order to purchase tickets, you'll need to register by this Sunday, July 27th at 11:59 P.M. EST. Then, fans will be selected at random between Tuesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 7. 'Because we're only coming to three cities, I wanted to make sure 1. we're keeping ticket prices as affordable as possible and 2. we're trying to keep them away from scalpers,' Roan shared. After registration, 'AXS will take the next week to try and remove bot or scalper emails and randomly select only real people who will be given access to purchase tickets,' Roan explained. 'If you've been selected, AXS will send you an email between Tuesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 7th with a link to purchase — so watch your inbox AND CHECK YOUR SPAM! If you're not selected to be able to purchase tickets, you'll receive an email with details on the waitlist starting August 7th.' She'll also be donating $1 per ticket to organizations that support trans youth in each pop-up city. Saturday, September 20 at Forest Hills Stadium Register Now on AXS Sunday, September 21 at Forest Hills Stadium Tuesday, September 23 at Forest Hills Stadium Wednesday, September 24 at Forest Hills Stadium Friday, October 3 at Museum and Memorial Park Saturday, October 4 at Museum and Memorial Park Friday, October 10 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl Saturday, October 11 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Reasons to Sell AXS and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
AXIS Capital trades at $97 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 8.7% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 4.1%. Is there a buying opportunity in AXIS Capital, or does it present a risk to your portfolio? Dive into our full research report to see our analyst team's opinion, it's free. Why Is AXIS Capital Not Exciting? We're swiping left on AXIS Capital for now. Here are three reasons why AXS doesn't excite us and a stock we'd rather own. 1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Disappoints In general, insurance companies earn revenue from three primary sources. The first is the core insurance business itself, often called underwriting and represented in the income statement as premiums earned. The second source is investment income from investing the 'float' (premiums collected upfront not yet paid out as claims) in assets such as fixed-income assets and equities. The third is fees from various sources such as policy administration, annuities, or other value-added services. Regrettably, AXIS Capital's revenue grew at a sluggish 3.8% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This was below our standard for the insurance sector. 2. Net Premiums Earned Points to Soft Demand Markets consistently prioritize net premiums earned growth over investment and fee income, recognizing its superior quality as a core indicator of the company's underwriting success and market penetration. AXIS Capital's net premiums earned has grown at a 2.5% annualized rate over the last two years, much worse than the broader insurance industry and slower than its total revenue. 3. Previous Growth Initiatives Haven't Impressed Return on equity (ROE) is a crucial yardstick for insurance companies, measuring their ability to generate returns on the capital provided by shareholders. Insurers that consistently deliver superior ROE tend to create more value for their investors over time through strategic capital allocation and shareholder-friendly policies. Over the last five years, AXIS Capital has averaged an ROE of 9.5%, uninspiring for a company operating in a sector where the average shakes out around 12.5%. Final Judgment AXIS Capital isn't a terrible business, but it doesn't pass our bar. That said, the stock currently trades at 1.3× forward P/B (or $97 per share). This valuation multiple is fair, but we don't have much faith in the company. We're fairly confident there are better investments elsewhere. We'd recommend looking at one of Charlie Munger's all-time favorite businesses. Stocks We Would Buy Instead of AXIS Capital Trump's April 2024 tariff bombshell triggered a massive market selloff, but stocks have since staged an impressive recovery, leaving those who panic sold on the sidelines. Take advantage of the rebound by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
