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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Josh Brown Says Zscaler (ZS) ‘Dominant' Cybersec Stock for ‘Years to Come'
Joshua Brown is co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in a latest program on CNBC that Zscaler, Inc (NASDAQ:ZS) is among his top cybersecurity stock picks. Here is how he explained his bull case for the stock: 'On my best stocks in the market list, we talked about Zcaler a couple of weeks back. Stock still looks phenomenal. It's hanging high right by 52-week highs right now. And of course, the name that I own that I think is the dominant player in the space for years to come.' An employee standing in front of a large data center, looking toward the future of cloud security. Artisan Mid Cap Fund made the following comment about Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS) in its Q3 2023 investor letter: 'Notable trims in the quarter included Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS), BioNTech and Ingersoll Rand. Zscaler provides cloud-based Internet security solutions. In the quarter, it announced solid financial results including 43% revenue growth and 38% growth in billings, which were both ahead of expectations. We believe the dual trends of rising security vulnerability and increased enterprise digitization will lead to sustained demand, even in a recession. Cybersecurity remains a top concern for businesses and governments as cyberattacks can have devastating financial and reputational consequences. Meanwhile, managing the security needs of legacy on-premise applications, a growing number of cloud-based applications (e.g., Office 365 and Salesforce) and more remote workers than before the pandemic make operating IT infrastructures increasingly complex. The stock has been a top performer this year, and we decided to trim the position based on valuation considerations.' READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Josh Brown Says Zscaler (ZS) ‘Dominant' Cybersec Stock for ‘Years to Come'
Joshua Brown is co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in a latest program on CNBC that Zscaler, Inc (NASDAQ:ZS) is among his top cybersecurity stock picks. Here is how he explained his bull case for the stock: 'On my best stocks in the market list, we talked about Zcaler a couple of weeks back. Stock still looks phenomenal. It's hanging high right by 52-week highs right now. And of course, the name that I own that I think is the dominant player in the space for years to come.' An employee standing in front of a large data center, looking toward the future of cloud security. Artisan Mid Cap Fund made the following comment about Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS) in its Q3 2023 investor letter: 'Notable trims in the quarter included Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS), BioNTech and Ingersoll Rand. Zscaler provides cloud-based Internet security solutions. In the quarter, it announced solid financial results including 43% revenue growth and 38% growth in billings, which were both ahead of expectations. We believe the dual trends of rising security vulnerability and increased enterprise digitization will lead to sustained demand, even in a recession. Cybersecurity remains a top concern for businesses and governments as cyberattacks can have devastating financial and reputational consequences. Meanwhile, managing the security needs of legacy on-premise applications, a growing number of cloud-based applications (e.g., Office 365 and Salesforce) and more remote workers than before the pandemic make operating IT infrastructures increasingly complex. The stock has been a top performer this year, and we decided to trim the position based on valuation considerations.' READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
He Trusted Tesla Autopilot, and Paid With His Life
This week in 2016, Joshua Brown, 40, drove Tessy, his new Tesla Model S sedan, one last time after completing a family vacation in Disney World. The drive lasted 41 minutes. It's then that Brown became an ignominious footnote in automotive history: he was the first person to die in a Tesla in the United States while using its semi-autonomous Autopilot driving software. Brown, a former Navy SEAL in the Naval Special Warfare Development Group-aka SEAL Team 6-and a business owner, was a devoted Tesla enthusiast who clocked 45,000 miles in the first nine months of Model S ownership. Weeks before the fatal crash, he even posted a video titled "Autopilot Saves Model S," in which his car is shown swerving on an interstate highway to avoid a truck that has cut in front of him. A frame grab from the video is shown above. He died in his Model S when it failed to brake as a tractor-trailer made a left turn in front of the Tesla while traveling at 74 mph. The Automatic Emergency Braking did not engage, and Autopilot didn't recognize the white truck in front of him despite a bright sky and ideal lighting conditions. His car struck the side of the tractor-trailer head-on at windshield level, causing the Model S to slide under the truck and continue down the road, driving through two fences before striking a pole. The Florida Highway Patrol charged the truck driver, Frank Baressi, 62, with a right-of-way violation. Baressi told the Associated Press at the time that Brown was "playing Harry Potter on the TV screen" and that "he went so fast through my trailer I didn't see him". In its 500-page report, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that Brown, shown below, was required to have his hands on the wheel for 37 minutes of the trip, but only did so for 25 seconds. The car issued a visual warning seven separate times, saying, "Hands Required Not Detected," while a chime sounded between each warning. The crash report led the NTSB to recommend that manufacturers develop ways to monitor whether drivers are paying attention while driving. This caused automakers to install inward-facing Driver Monitoring Systems, which use infrared sensors and cameras to monitor the driver's eye position, head movement, and other factors to detect fatigue or distraction. Some systems can also proactively slow the car down and steer it off the road, not just sound a warning. Such systems are common today, even in cars without self-driving systems, but despite all of the technology, mitigating the human factor is the biggest challenge, and one not easily solved. Tesla introduced Autopilot in October 2014 by fitting hardware to the Model S sedan that could automate steering, braking, and throttle input. The software to run it was released a year later, along with Autosteer, which was basically lane-centering software. Brown's crash caused the automaker to update the software, reducing the amount of time drivers can have their hands off the wheel. By October 2016, Tesla released what it called full self-driving software, offered as a $5,000 Enhanced Autopilot option and a $3,000 Full Self-Driving Capability option. While it continues to be improved, Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems have been tied to at least 51 reported fatalities as of October 2024, according to Forbes. In addition, Autopilot has been connected with 736 crashes since 2019. Similarly, Ford's BlueCruise self-driving technology has been linked to three deaths in two separate fatal crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has also been one pedestrian death involving an Uber-operated autonomous Volvo XC90. GM's Cruise driverless taxi service has no reported fatalities. Fatality data from other automakers is not publicly available. Time will, of course, improve these technologies. As of right now, however, we need to exercise caution and rely on our reflexes and instincts more often than not, lest we forget the past. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iowa schools could start before Iowa State Fair has ended under new bill
DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill that would allow Iowa schools to start before the Iowa State Fair has ended was advanced through committee on Tuesday. The Iowa Senate Education Committee advanced SF 205, which allows both public and private schools in the state to start earlier. The bill states school calendars can begin as early as the second to last Monday of August and no later than the first Monday of December. That means there would be years where school starts before the Iowa State Fair has ended. In 2015 then Governor Terry Branstad signed a bill into law that prohibited schools from starting before the state fair had ended, no sooner than August 23. Fong's Pizza moving out of downtown Des Moines after 16 years Iowa State Education Association President Joshua Brown said the association is for the bill as it allows school districts to decide the best start date for them. 'As proponents of local control, the Iowa State Education Association believes Iowa school districts should have the flexibility to align with their local community's needs. Our local school districts can thoughtfully evaluate these factors and choose a start date that best supports their students' success and the community's overall needs,' Brown said. Multiple other school associations, as well as the Professional Educators of Iowa are for the bill. Adventureland, the Iowa Travel Industry Partners, and Okoboji Tourism are all against the bill, while the Iowa State Fair remains undecided. The bill was unanimously passed through the Education Committee. It's now eligible for debate on the Senate floor. Iowa News: Iowa schools could start before Iowa State Fair has ended under new bill WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, February 5th Icy conditions are making it slippery in Iowa Newton student made threats to bring gun to school, police say Extra snow machines prove a success at Seven Oaks as they stayed open during warm week Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
